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AutumnFest the place to be Labor Day weekend

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ELKTON — AutumnFest is here to bid farewell to summer with an array of festivities sure to please people of all ages. The festival will stay true to tradition as well as offer a variety of new experiences during the three-day schedule.

After much deliberation, plan-

ning and hard work, the Elkton AutumnFest celebration will be underway Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31.

“It feels good that the community is working with us to get something going,” said chamber President Sandy Fritz.

Some activities certain to take place are the grand parade, chicken barbecue, enduro, bump-n-run, lawn mower races, tractor pulls

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An entertainment tent will not be provided this year in order to save on funding, but a plethora of other events fill the plush schedule such as one brand new AutumnFest event sure to rev up excitement.

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The cost to register is $15 per class, and their is a $10 gate fee for adult spectators, and kid’s 10 and under (non-riders) enter for free.

Another unique opportunity is the veteran motorcycle run planned after the parade. Anyone can ride in the 60-mile trip that will end back at the Hitching Post, and Fritz said they also would like to have the motorcyclists ride in the parade.

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“I feel that the vibe out there is good (for the motocross event),” Fritz said. “I’ve already gotten some positive feedback about doing something different.”

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Art in the Park featured over Labor Day weekend

By Bill Diller For the Tribune

UPPER THUMB — Labor Day Weekend is quickly approach-

ing. There will be many events going on throughout Huron County to keep people busy. One of the most popular since 2002 has been Art in the Park, a juried art show that takes place in Gallup Park, in Port Austin.

Art in the park is sponsored by the Thumb Arts Guild, which was formed in June of 2001 when a small group of artists met to share common interests and give support to one another. Known locally as TAG, the Thumb Arts Guild now boasts more than 80 members throughout the state.

“The enrichment of life through active promotion and encouragement of art making and the appreciation of all phases of the arts,” states TAG’s mission.

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Visitors to Art in the Park frequently use the hillside at Gallup Park or take advantage of conveniently placed picnic tables to relax and watch the entertainment during this popular Labor Day Weekend event sponsored by the Thumb Arts Guild. and Harbor Beach. However, they are best known for Art in the Park, an art show that has grown enormously over the years.

Art in the Park began in 2002, initially encompassing the entire three-day Labor Day Weekend.

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Friday evening. This year, Art in the Park takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, on the grounds of Gallup Park, located about a half mile east of downtown Port Austin.

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glass, fused jewelry, mosaics; Dan Weiss, wood; Goldy Holdwick, wood, rustic and artistic bird houses; Teresa Petrimoulx, fiber art, copper, silver jewelry; Dave Thuemmel, wood; Mimi Nicol, glass, fused glass, altered books; Veronica Mainguy, wheel and hand built pottery; Traci Souva, jewelry; Richard Fidler, clocks and coasters from vinyl lps; Ivoughn Depner, pottery, acrylics; Margo Phillips, wire jewelry with glass or stone beads; Patty Finan, photography; Lynne Wiencek, jewelry and home furnishings; Karin Tessin, photography; Duane and Sharon Wurst, photography and acrylics; Karen Mayes and Nic Farquhar, jewelry; Sandra Kinney, lampwork glass beads; Todd Beck, wood,

gourds, pens; Brian Kennedy, ornamental iron;­Ed Foster, acrylics; Diane Geister, homemade soaps; Sara Hannick, watercolors, pen & ink, colored pencil drawings; Avram Golden, photography;­ Janet Haraburda, watercolors;­Ev Hellebuyck, watercolors; Ruth Heginbottom, 3D mixed media;­ Dennis and Debbie Himes, fused glass; Sarah Matuszak, painted wood and gourds;­Everett Shoats, a b s t r a c t p a i n t i n g ; a n d­ M a y Prescott, watercolors.

Various artists, including Sandy Kinney, Dave Thuemmel, Todd Beck, Deb Keene, and Duane Wurst, will be giving demonstrations at the event. Programs with the location and time will be available at Gallup Park during the event.

Prizes for Art in the Park winners will be announced at 3 p.m.

Saturday. Winning bids for TAG’s fundraiser tote bags, which have been on display throughout the summer, and will be available for bidding during Art in the Park, will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Entertainment for Art in the Park will be supplied by the Bill Denbrock Big Band, which will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, followed

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The Grand Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, and the chamber has scheduled another brand new event to occur directly after — kickball.

A kickball tournament will take place at the park with registration open to all ages and family members. Registration for the competition will be at the park.

There are many returning annual events as well.

The car cruise, classic car show, and Beautiful Baby and Queen contests will be in full swing this year (crowning will take place before the motocross races), along with the annual Ron Forster Memorial Dog Walk for

Members of the Thumb Arts Guild also will have a special tent set up so kids can craft their own artwork. Area artists will be on hand to assist the kids in creating an artistic piece, which they’ll be encouraged to take home with them.

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Festivities are set to continue all weekend with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Elkton United Methodist Church, and a community worship service at the outreach center Sunday morning.

A kiddie tractor pull and TTPA tractor pulls will proceed through the afternoon.

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Mama Ruth Festival has one of the best chicken dinners around

By Rich Harp For the Tribune

RUTH — The Mama Ruth Festival, one of the oldest festivals in the Thumb, will take place on Aug. 31. As usual, the festival is celebrated over the Labor Day Weekend.

According to co-chair Debbie Bischer, the Catholic Church in Ruth was established in the midlate 1800s. No one knows for sure, but many believe the festival dates back to over 100 years ago.

The festival will take place at the Holy Apostles Parish at 7116 Atwater Road, Ruth. It is scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. For this event, morning mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. in Ruth, and at 10:30 a.m. in Forestville.

As usual, the entire festival is based around family fun. A kids area will be set up with games, prizes, kiddy train rides and an animal pen similar to a petting zoo.

Beverages, brats and picnic type food will be sold, although everyone in the area knows Mama Ruth has one of the best chicken dinners around. Bischer says all the food at the chicken dinner is homemade, and that includes homemade pies and great desserts.

According to the Bischer, 1,500 chicken dinners were sold last year. The dinners include beverages and dessert. This year, the adult dinners are $12, while kids, ages 5-12, eat for $6. There is no charge for pre-school age children.

As with last year, Rich Lasceski and the Natural Tones will be on hand to entertain visitors in the afternoon. The Darrell Welton Band will take over and play late into the night. A giant tent and dance floor will be set up for those wanting to dance — and Polka is the dance of choice at this event.

For area car lovers, a large car show is scheduled on the grounds.

Antique cars, hot rods, and a large assortment of vehicles have been on hand at this show over the years. More than one parishioner

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The festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Holy Apostles Parish at 7116 Atwater Road, Ruth.

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A child plays a duck game at last year’s Mama Ruth Festival. This year, a kids area will be set up with games, prizes, kiddy train rides and an animal pen that’s similar to a petting zoo. has claimed this is one of the largest and best car shows in the area.

And, for those who want to get down-and-dirty, the annual mud volleyball tournament returns.

Whether playing or watching from the sidelines, this is a people pleaser. The double-elimination tournament is set up so each team is guaranteed a minimum of two matches.

Bobbi Gentner returns as the chair person for this sporting event. Originally from this area, Gentner comes home from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the festival and the games.

Although her team did not win last year, Gentner will be back to take a shot at the title. The co-ed teams are comprised of six players each, and a minimum of two females must be on each roster.

The total cost for registration is $60 per team.

“I hope the weather is warm,” said the Upper Peninsula resident.

“I hope a lot of people come out to watch or play.”

She said 14 teams participated last year, and she expects about the same number this year.

For those wishing to play, or learn more about the mud volleyball tournament, registration forms and information can be had by calling Bobbi Gentner at 989798-5431.

The crowning event for the festival will be just that; the crowning of Mama Ruth. The new queen will be crowned at the 8:30 a.m. mass in Ruth. The new queen will receive a royal banner, and she will attend the festival as honored royalty.

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‘World of Bats’ to be at the Huron County Nature Center

By Kate Hessling

Assistant News Editor

HURON COUNTY — The Huron County Nature Center has a number of activities planned this fall that are great fits for folks of all ages.

On Saturday, Aug. 30, the Organization for Bat Conservation, will present “Bats of the World,” featuring live bats to teach attendees about the nocturnal creatures and their effects in the environment.

Ed Raby, president of the Huron County Nature Center Board of Directors, explained this is a popular program the nature center features every year.

“We usually have a good crowd for it — probably 80 or 90 people,” he said. “They bring live bats and they go through what each bat’s lifestyle is and how they reproduce.”

Rob Mies, executive director of Organization for Bat Conservation, said the non-profit group will bring a number of bats to the presentation.

“One is the big brown bat, which is actually quite small,” he said, noting there are nine bat species in Michigan, and it is second most common. However, it’s only about the size of a chicken egg,

and weighs 20 grams. He said a number of bats weight half of that.

Bats in Michigan eat insects — on average, between 2,000 and 5,000 every single night, Mies said.

Bats of the World also will feature bats from other countries, including a neotropical bat that comes from Central and South America that drinks nectar and spreads pollen. Mies said a number of bats pollinate plants.

“Bats are an important pollinator in the rain forest,” he added.

The nature center presentation also will have on hand a large bat from Africa that’s wing span is over 3 feet. This bat has a fox-like face, and it is a fruit eater, Mies said. He explained these kinds of bats eat two and a half times their body weight in fruit every night.

And these fruit bats spread seeds over very long distances — like more than a thousand miles every three months.

So, Mies said, the program is an opportunity to see some very unique animals that are nocturnal and rarely seen up close by the average Joe. Attendees also will have a chance to hear how ecologically and economically important bats are.

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Annual Thumb walk-a-thon to help man’s best friend

By Casey Johnson Tribune Staff Writer

ELKTON — Though canines are said to be “man’s best friend,” there aren’t many community events that welcome participation from the furry, four-legged creatures. But when it comes to the Ron Forster Memorial Dog Walk (Thumb Animal Shelter Walk-athon), it’s all about the dogs.

This year, the seventh annual walk is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 29, and starts at the first pavilion at Ackerman Park in Elkton. And, of course, all dogs are welcome.

“We just have a lot of fun,” said Deen Forster, owner of the Thumb Animal Shelter. The walk follows a two-mile route through Elkton (participants don’t have to walk the full two-miles), and ends back at the pavilion.

“We’re just hoping this year Mother Nature will agree with us,” Forster said, adding that rain put a bit of a damper on last year’s event.

But significant funding was raised despite the dreary weather.

The Shelter raised “well over” $6,000 in the 2013 walk-a-thon.

Donations are used in taking care of “dog expenses,” such as spaying/neutering, supplies and any other necessities.

The walk has even more significance than just raising money, however. For Forster, it also is a memorial to her husband, Ron, whose everlasting love for dogs led to the shelter’s establishment.

Ron passed away in 2012, and the event has since come to be known as the Ron Forster Memorial Dog Walk.

“Ron would love it,” Forster said. “We do it for him.”

And the event just keeps growing.

The first year, Forster said only around a dozen event T-shirs were sold. This year, she has ordered 150.

The T-shirts start at $12 and are a “brilliant orange.” And, as the event is really for the dogs, all canine participants will receive a

scarf to wear.

Along with shirts, money also is raised through pledges. Walkers can pick up pledge sheets at the shelter, Pigeon Hardware and Walnut Ridge Kennels, Bad Axe. “A person can pledge 50 cents or $500, we don’t care,” Forster said. “It’s just fun.”

And because the event takes place in coordination with the Elkton AutumnFest, Forster has invited participants to continue the fun Saturday morning.

“I would love it if everyone would come back and march in the parade,” she said. The grand parade is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Saturday, and the lineup will begin at the south end of town on Eby Road.

The shelter was established in 1996, and fundraisers such as the walk-a-thon help homeless or unwanted dogs of the county find new homes. Forster said she appreciates all donations, and so do the creatures she boards.

“All the dogs say thanks,” she said.

The Thumb Animal Shelter is located at 2260 S. Elkton Road near the village of Elkton.

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Also, instructors will demonstrate how to humanely evict bats from a home, as well as how to create bat houses to keep bats in local neighborhoods.

Raby said the program is geared for people of all ages.

“It’s not something that’s over kids’ heads, because they keep it down to a level they can understand, as well as (making) it educational for adults,” he said.

That program begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Huron County Nature Center, which is located at 3336 Loosemore Road in Hume Township.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, the nature center will present “Mushroom Identification,” featuring fungus guru Dr. Ralp Czerepinski, who will team about mushroom identification, and emphasize safety.

“It also draws a nice crowd,” Raby said. “He has just a really neat sense of humor.”

Czerepinski will ask people to walk through the nature center to collect mushrooms they would like to have identified, Raby said.

“So it’s a very interesting program,” he added. “I never miss it.”

That program is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. The presentations are free to the public.

Later that month, on Sept. 20, the center will hold its annual fall dinner, which also is open to the public.

“This year, the tickets are going to be $15,” Raby said, noting seating capacity is 65, and folks can purchase their tickets in advance at the nature center’s gift shop or by calling the nature center’s phone number, 989-551-8400.

The event will feature a catered meal, as well as a presentation about birding in the Thumb, which will be presented by Tom Beachy.

“He’s a local resident that’s a well-known birder in that world,” Raby said. “He’s pretty much an expert on Michigan birds.”

The purpose of the dinner, which is set for 6 p.m., isn’t just on education — it’s also an event to help raise funds for the nature center.

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The center’s biggest fundraiser is held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Pasta House Restaurant, which is located at 337 Main St. in Kinde “This will be the third year at the Pasta House,” Raby explained.

He noted attendance has varied, from nearly 200 people the first year to around 100 people the second year.

“But it’s weather-sensitive, and

also how close it falls in with other fundraisers or the Polka Festival always has an effect on it,” he said, noting he hopes this year’s date won’t conflict with other events.

As in previous years, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 dollars for children under 12, and they can be purchased at the door. Raby said it’s a spaghetti dinner that has several kinds of pasta, salads and desserts.

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In addition to donors, the nature center is extremely appreciative of its many volunteers who donate a lot of work to the center.

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Thumb Arts Guild to hold Aug. 29 fundraiser

By Bill Diller

Patty Finan, left, secretary for the Thumb Arts Guild and one of its founding members, talks with visitors at last year’s Preview Party.

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UPPER THUMB — In June 2001, a small group of artists in the Upper Thumb got together and formed a group that would provide camaraderie and mutual support ­— a meeting of kindred spirits.

Called the Thumb Arts Guild, the group has become one of the premier advocates for the arts in Huron County, boasting more than 75 members. TAG, as the group is known locally, sponsors a series of events, including the Members Exhibit on Memorial Day Weekend, Art in the Park on Labor Day Weekend, and the Silver Bells Sale in December.

Like most groups of this type, TAG requires financial support from the community, relying on grants, donations ... and fundraisers.

The Thumb Arts Guild has two major fundraisers. One is called the Preview Party, which happens on the Friday night before the premier event, Art in the Park, which takes place at Gallup Park, in Port Austin on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.

The fundraiser is an ongoing silent auction. It consists of members creations, based on a particular theme, that are displayed throughout the summer at various venues, including the Preview Party, where bids are accepted. The creations are awarded to the highest bidder during Art in the Park.

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TAG’s other fundraiser, the Preview Party, takes place at the Port Austin Civic Center, located at the corner of Spring Street and Lake Street, in downtown Port Austin, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 29. Various artists that will be taking part in Art in the Park have donated artwork

which will be offered to the highest bidder. This fundraiser also is a silent auction. Visitors are encouraged to bid on the donated art pieces, with winners being announced at 7:45 p.m.

“Bidding can become rather furious towards the end, so it is suggested people get their bids in early for the creations they hope to take home,” said Patty Finan, one of founders of TAG. It’s an opportunity to pick up a quality piece of artwork at a potential discount — depending on how the bidding goes. It also is a chance for visitors to meet some of the artists.

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FA I R GR OV E — It is get ting to be that time of year for the Michigan Bean Festival taking place in Fairgrove.

There will be four days of action packed family fun planned for you again this year.

“The theme for this year is Laissez les bons temps rouler — Let the Good time Roll — and with our large bean soup kettle we serve hundreds Michigan grown beans in delicious free bean soup during the festival,” states a news release submitted to the Tribune.

The festival runs form Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, with a few new events and many old favorites. New this year is the Ugly Truck Contest on Monday.

“Drag them, pull them, drive them or get them to us any way possible for the chance to win a cash prize,” the news release states.

Kids day is kicked off with the

Baby Contest. Saturday morning registration will be at 10 a.m. in the entertainment tent. There is a petting zoo, candy drop and $10 ride bands from noon to 5 p.m.

In the motor sports park, there will be plenty of action and fun with go-kart racing on Friday.

Saturday, it will be Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby and the mud will fly on Sunday with the MidMichigan Mud Run The fireworks will take place at dusk either at intermission or following the mud bog.

In the entertainment tent, there will be some rock and roll and a lot of good country music.

Trigger Happy will perform Friday night, and Saturday will be Steve Armstrong and the 25 Cent Beer Band. Sunday night the Juice Roosters Band is scheduled to perform.

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The 2014 Michigan Bean queen will be crowned at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Fairgrove United Methodist Church. On Monday, the grand parade takes center stage at 11 a.m. on M-138.

Following the parade is the delicious chicken barbecue in the entertainment tent. At 3 p.m., the auction gets under way in the entertainment tent, and the Michigan Bean Raffle drawing will bring the weekend to a close.

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The Preview Party will feature work from more than 30 artists who will be participating in Art in the Park. It’s a chance to take home a valuable piece of artwork, and support a worthy cause (the proceeds from the Preview Party go toward TAG programs throughout the year, as well as advertising, printing costs, security and entertain-

ment for Art in the Park). Supporting the Thumb Arts Guild through its ongoing silent auction and the Preview Party will help ensure the group will be able to continue sponsoring artistic events in Huron County ‚ which is what the founders of TAG envisioned when they began the Thumb Arts Guild.

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Polka Fest comes to Kinde, starting Saturday Sept. 13

By Chris Aldridge Tribune Staff Writer

KINDE — Kevin Wiley expects the tiny town of Kinde to bust at its seams again this year, with the help of some 3,000 to 5,000 people, both local and from 13 different states, that create the pulse of Polka Fest.

“You’re inside what we call the polka palace,” said Wiley, event chair.

Kinde’s Polka Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 14. Activities and events scheduled include a 5K run/walk Saturday morning and polka mass and breakfast Sunday morning.

And of course the event’s main draw is the music.

Wiley said nationally-accomplished polka bands from New York, Chicago and elsewhere are on the bill. They’ll perform starting at 2 p.m. Saturday until midnight, under a tent that Wiley

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“The tent itself holds 4,000 people, and we’re at capacity crowd on Saturdays every year,” he said.

Those attending will be entertained with an all-new lineup of bands, rotating every 45 minutes on Saturday with longer sets on Sunday. Scheduled bands include Jersey Polka Richie, Diddle Styx, Honky Express, Box On, John Stevens’ Doubleshot and D Street Band.

Admission into the tent on Saturday is $15 for adults 21 and older, $10 for those ages 16 to 20 and free of charge for 15 and under. The tent opens at noon on Sunday and will stay open until 6 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults 16 and older and free for kids 15 and younger.

So how do thousands of people pile under the tent, alongside bands and concessions for food, beer and wine?

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Thumb Octagon Barn hosts Fall Family Days Sept. 6-7

By Chris Aldridge Tribune Staff Writer

GAGETOWN — Apple pie with ice cream. Apple cider and doughnuts. Apple blossoms. Apple presses. Even an apple queen.

The 19th annual Fall Family Days at the Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum offers allthings apple in light of this year’s “Michigan apples” theme, including desserts, exhibits and activities.

The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

6, and on Sunday, Sept. 7. A gate donation of $5 is accepted.

“We’ve got a lot of things that are made from scratch,” said Martin Kubacki. “It’s the only event in the Thumb like this, and we’re growing.”

Kubacki should know. About 15 years ago, he got his start working alongside Bob Hirn.

Since then, he said organizers have accumulated to form 22 committees, and high school

students pitch in to fulfill community service hours.

And in those 15 years, Kubacki said he’s worked with locals to bring various hands-on exhibits and platforms to showcase Michigan history at Gagetown’s Octagon Barn.

“It’s a family-oriented show,” he said, adding that people get excited about the homemade items and different exhibits.

New for this year is an early1900s apple press, which Kubacki said was donated by Port Hope residents Jim Hunter and Roy Reinke; an exhibit detailing how water was pumped in the 1800s, donated by Murawski Farms in Port Austin; and an exhibit documenting the start of Michigan’s lumber industry.

In the way of apples, Kubacki said an apple press will be on site to demonstrate the making of cider, adding that 23 bushels are to be juiced to create a batch.

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Simply put, Wiley said concessions are served on 40-foot counters, while bands play on an 80-foot stage in front of an 80-by40-foot dance floor.

“It’s nonstop entertainment basically for 10 hours,” Wiley said.

Live music continues at a polka mass scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary of Czestochowa, 1709 Moeller Road — the original church of the Polish settlers in Kinde, according to the Polka Fest’s website. Last year, Wiley said 650 people attended the mass.

Wiley said about 120 volunteers work year-round in planning for the ninth annual event.

Organizers also unveiled a new website for the event late last month, at www.kindepolkafest. org.

And the festival comes with a hefty $50,000 tab to book bands, Wiley said, which is paid by nearly 50 sponsors.

“It would never happen without our sponsors,” he said. “It takes that kind of money. We could get

a cheaper tent or spend less on bands, but we’re bringing the best bands, the best tent. Just like a big wedding is going on.”

In the end, the process is cyclical. About $10,000 to $12,000 raised from gate sales is given to North Huron Schools, Wiley said.

“We’re nonprofit; we pump money back into our school system and community,” he said. “It supports athletics, National Honor Society, student council, band, FFA, you name it. Almost every organization in that school benefits from it.”

Wiley said the fire department, parks and recreation, SafePlace, and Thumb Industries are among others that benefit from festival proceeds.

“For this small town, it’s our one time of year that we do something like this,” he said. “We’re trying to keep the Polish heritage out there.”

Polka Fest started in 2006 and is held annually in Kinde. The 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday

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Participants will have the option of choosing a two-mile or a five-mile route, which winds through the city looping north and south. The route begins and ends at the beach, while also crossing over the bridge on Main Street twice.

Organizer Dena Withey said the event attracts around 100 participants each year, depending on the weather, and is done in the name of fun and fitness.

Each participant receives a but-

ton and ribbon for taking part.

“It’s basically just for exercise and to just get out there and walk or run,” said Withey. “It’s just something fun to do.”

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Volunteers will make use of Macintosh apples “or whatever local orchards can provide,” as Kubacki said the event falls in the wake of normal apple harvest times.

Those attending also may take part in “potato digging,” during which residents pick potatoes on

site to take home.

“Some people don’t know where their food comes from,” Kubacki said. “That’s what’s fun about the whole thing.”

A beekeeper also is scheduled for the event to demonstrate how bees pollinate from apple blossoms, he said.

The Barn’s regular exhibits will be available for attendees to peruse. They include saw and veneer mills, tractor exhibits, a blacksmith shop and an old schoolhouse and grain elevator, among others.

In past years, Kubacki said the turnout totaled about 3,000 people.

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“Now we’re up to 15,000 a day,” he said.

The event may get a touch of regality with the appearance of the 2014 Michigan Apple Queen, Kubacki said. Elizabeth Wittenbach of Belding received the honorary title late last year from the Michigan Apple Committee.

A Friday night fish fry also has gained popularity. Kubacki said people had to be turned away last year, but efforts are in store to prevent that this time around. It is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Munro Building. Ticket prices are to be determined.

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Sept. 20 Family Fun Festival has new location

By Rich Harp For the Tribune

BAD AXE — The Family Fun Festival returns again this year to celebrate its 11th anniversary.

Although the date of the festival changes each year, it is almost always held in September. This year, the event will be held on Sept. 20.

Of special note, the Family Fun Festival will not be at the Bad Axe Park this year. After 10 seasons at the park, organizers felt it was time for a change. According to festival chair Michael Beeler, they wanted to draw beyond Bad Axe. Beeler is the pastor of Faith Gospel Tabernacle on Rescue Road. Faith Gospel Tabernacle has put on the festival since its creation.

An additional bonus to the organizers is a financial one.

“The bonus is saving money in these tough economic times. This will better utilize our resources,” Beeler said.

It is an added bonus, but it was not the deciding factor in moving the party.

“Rescue Road is mostly central to Bad Axe, Ubly, Cass City, Owen-Gage, and the Laker School District,” Beeler explained.

To many in the area, the new location will be a closer and a more attractive venue. In addition, Faith Gospel Tabernacle has a large gymnasium.

The gym would be very advantageous for times when

foul weather may postpone or cancel the festival. In addition, area agencies have mentioned the availability of an enclosed building would be in their best interest. In the past, rain and/or wind has forced some of them to cancel or to leave early.

Some of the agencies and groups who have said they will be at the Family Fun Festival include the Huron Advocacy Group with Shred the Hate material, Scheurer Hospital, Huron Community Health Department and Huron Medical Center. As they did last year, Chiller’s Grill will return with fantastic — and free — ice cream treats.

The Family Fun Festival has become a favorite for kids, teens and adults. It is especially alluring to youth because of the many activities aimed at them. Lots of food, games, face-painting, and more food is available. Hot dogs, soda, and ices or slushes will be available. Also, cotton candy and popcorn will be given away.

Parents love the afternoon-long event because everything is free.

The food is free, the games are free, and the entertainment is free.

Thomas the Train will return, and the train rides are especially fun for preschoolers and younger kids.

Of course, the rides are free.

As in years past, several bands/ entertainers will perform throughout the day.

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A festival-goer gets his face painted during last year’s Family Fun Festival in the Bad Axe City Park.

This year, the festival will take place at Faith Gospel Tabernacle, which is located a quarter mile west of M-53/Van Dyke on Rescue Road.

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PumpkinFest is coming to Caseville Oct. 4-5

By Seth Stapleton Tribune Staff Writer

CASEVILLE — With the town decorated in a festive, falllike feel, Caseville will celebrate its 12th annual PumpkinFest on Oct. 4-5.

Organizers came up with the festival over a decade ago as a way to celebrate the coming of fall in an affordable, family-friendly

fashion.

“We started this for an affordable event that parents and grandparents could bring kids to and be able to afford it,” said Event Coordinator Terri Born.

“So it’s a family event, something you can go do and have fun with your family. A fun, fall weekend,” Born added.

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Folks wait outside in anticipation for the lighted parade during last year’s Caseville PumpkinFest.

This year’s lighted parade is set to travel through downtown, starting at 7:30 p.m., and ending at the downtown park gazebo where music will be playing for people to enjoy.

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Some of the events offered on Saturday include a business scarecrow-making contest that is judged by the community, pumpkin decorating contest, and a boys’ and girls’ bike drawing.

A kids’ carnival will also take place on Saturday, where this year there will be a display of Disney

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princess castles where children can come and get their pictures by their favorite princess’s castle. Another very popular event during the day is the pumpkin roll at the county park hill near the amphitheater.

Born said more than 100 kids took part in last year’s pumpkin roll.

“That’s always a favorite, roll-

ing those pumpkins down the hill,” Born said.

When the family is done rolling pumpkins, they can head down to Memorial City Park downtown and listen to music while building their own scarecrow.

Felina Tinacci, 6, of Pigeon, tries her best to stack as many pumpkins as she can. It was just one of the many pumpkin-themed games during last year’s carnival at Caseville Family Arena.

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Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off set for Sept. 13

By Rich Harp For the Tribune

HARBOR BEACH — The 18th Annual Harbor Beach Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13.

“We literally have asked everyone in the community to participate,” said Samantha Schnettler, Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce member and cook-off coordinator.

Downtown businesses, local churches and veterans’ groups will be making chili as part of the event, which is sponsored and coordinated by the local chamber of commerce.

Schnettler encourages anyone wishing to join the fun by making chili to contact her at Revolutions Café.

Nearly a dozen and a half chili contestants already have joined this year’s contest. Tasters can expect a large variety of chili from mild, to medium to hot; from con-

ventional types to white chili and more.

In the past, some contestants have offered more than one variety of chili for tasting.

Some have had an assortment of crackers, cheese and sour cream to allow a taster to customize his or her sample however he or she wished.

Chili tasters automatically become a judge in the event. A chili participation button is needed. These can be purchased at the Harbor Beach Visitor Center for $3. The cost is only $2 if the taster already has a Harbor Beach Button.

Along with the button, a ballot sheet is given each taster. These will be used to determine the winning cook. At the end of the tasting, the judges’ ballots will be entered into a drawing.

A large basket of goodies will be given to the lucky judge.

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Slew of activities planned for this fall

By Casey Johnson Tribune Staff Writer

UPPER THUMB — A wave of sorrow may be washing over the Thumb as August, the final month of summer, draws to an abrupt end – especially when many of Huron County’s summer days felt like autumn come early. But even with town festivals, celebrations and warm weather events drawing to a close, there still is an overabundance of activity, and even some festivals, to be found this fall.

The annual Kinde Polka Festival is set to take place from Sept. 13-14, complete with a Polka Mass, and featuring polka entertainment, a softball tournament, tractor show, kid’s activities and more.

Caseville also will present a fall festival, PumpkinFest, from Oct. 4-5, and Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing will host Fall Family Days, a free two-day event from Oct. 10 – 11.

In Pigeon, folks will be partaking in an Oct. 3 Fall Harvest Celebration, with a bean soup fundraiser at various locations.

A p o p u l a r, a n d a n n u a l , weekend event includes North Park Campground’s Halloween Camping Weekends, which are scheduled for the first two weekends in October.

And though there may be fewer festivals, fall is no time to stay home. A plethora of opportunities exist around the county despite the cooler temperatures

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As for Farmers Markets, Port Austin will continue to open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 18, and Harbor Beach will run from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 2. Also in Port Austin, Community Playhouse will host a fall musical at the end of October/beginning of November.

Some communities are even bringing in fall by fighting for a good cause. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, Cass City will present “Pinktober.”

Throughout the month, there will be a variety of community activities designed to increase awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society — all in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Even with the many fall celebrations, festivities and activities, it just wouldn’t Autumn without one thing — Halloween.

Port Austin once again will host their Children’s Halloween Parade beginning at Bay Port State Bank and continuing through the downtown area.

The line-up ends at the United Protestant Church where participants can enjoy a “Trunk & Treat.”

Other fall events include a county-wide museum weekend sponsored by the Huron County Historical Society from Sept. 27 to 28, and a Fall Scrapbooker’s Retreat at Bay Shore Came from Oct. 17 to 19.

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Park offers Halloween Camping Weekends

By Casey Johnson Tribune Staff Writer

UPPER THUMB — Halloween may only come around once a year, but that’s no reason to celebrate, dress up, pumpkin carve, or trick-or-treat on only one day.

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Hannah Blanchard, who works in the front office at North Park Campground, said she attended the Halloween Camping Weekends as a kid, but this will be her first year witnessing the festivities as an employee.

“I really like to see the families dress up as groups,” she said of what she’s most looking forward to.

And there’s something for everyone.

Campers can decorate their sites for judging, and a chance to win a camping certificate. There will be hayrides for kids, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating and more. Even visitors are welcome to join.

“It’s not just for the campers,” Blanchard said. “It’s for everyone.”

There will be no charge to come and spend the day at the campground, allowing family and friends to partake of the activities as well.

Though it’s a Halloween weekend, not every event is centered on the fall holiday.

The Harbor Beach Conservation Club is sponsoring a “hands-on nature display,” and DJ in the Park concerts will continue during both Saturdays. During DJ in the Park, music is played from 7 to 10 p.m. inspiring many attendees to get up and move. Blanchard said usually “kids go up and dance and later adults go up and dance.”

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Bad Axe parade one of many Christmas events in the Thumb

By Chris Aldridge Tribune Staff Writer

UPPER THUMB — Bad Axe Christmas Parade organizers are planning to have more entries than ever this year.

The parade, which starts at 6 p.m. the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is an annual event featuring lighted entries from all over the Thumb.

Organizer Jim Roland said normally, there are 45 to 50 entries, but organizers would like to have upwards of 70 this year.

Included in those are the mini cars that were such a hit last year.

“They’re pretty popular,” he said.

Entries need to meet at the Bad Axe Junior High, where the judging will take place, and it’s hoped the parade will stream through town to the Franlin Inn. Roland noted businesses on that end of town give to the parade, but they don’t see it from the front of their businesses.

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“We have a pretty good f u n d r i g h t n o w, b u t i t ’s expensive to do this,” Roland said.

As with previous years, cash prizes will be awarded to the top entries. For the last three years, Flannery Auto mall has won.

“A lot of people have stepped up, (and) Flannery has raised the bar,” Roland said. “It’s a good thing to have that competition.”

And though the parade marshals have not been decided yet, one famous face that will be featured this year includes, of course, Santa Claus.

Elsewhere in the Thumb, there are a number of holiday celebrations planned, including: • The Octagon Barn in Gagetown is hosting a Christmas Open House in the Purdy House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will feature Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and punch, and an opportunity for visitors to check out the decorated home. The cost for this event is $4 per person.

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From 22 • According to the Pigeon Chamber of Commerce’s website, Pigeon will hold a Christmas Town Lighting event at 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 at Thumb National Bank Centennial Park.

• A Christmas Show will be featured at the Port Austin Community Playhouse, featuring three one-act plays on Dec. 5-7 and 12-14. Friday and Saturday showings begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for youth. Call 989-738-5217 for more information and/or tickets.

• Santa will be at the Port Austin Welcome Center around noon Nov. 29.

• A cookie walk will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6 at the Port Austin Township Library.

That day will also feature “Silver Bells” in Port Austin, where there will be activities, plush shopping and dining specials throughout the weekend in Port Austin.

• A free lunch with Santa will be held at the Caseville Eagles Club,

featuring a bike giveaway, pictures with Santa, and presents. That event begins at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6. Later that day, there will be a Noel Night at Memorial City Park in Caseville, featuring Christmas carols, hot chocolate and a bon fire. This event also is free.

• An open house in Cass City Nov. 22, where stores will be open and customers can sample from buffets at each location. On Dec. 6, Cass City will host Christmas in the Village, featuring a chili cookoff in town around noon, and a free movie in the afternoon at the Cass City Theater. At dusk, there will be a lighted Christmas parade, and a gathering at the VFW Hall with Santa. There will be a craft show at the high school from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.

• On Dec. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m., there will be breakfast with Santa, an event sponsored by McDonalds, at the VFW Hall in Cass City.

It’s free for kids 12 years old and younger.

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This year’s chili winner will husband have long been known for win the honor of holding the trav- their concern about the environAUGUST 1-3 UNIONVILLE BALL eling trophy, and they will be able ment. This year, the entire event is to display it until next year’s cook- going green.

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“We’ll be using post-conIn addition, a pie baking contest sumer recycled cups instead of AUGUST 22-24 SEBEWAING BALL also will be held the same day. Styrofoam,” she said. In addition, TOURNAMENT Desserts will be judged at the visi- all of the spoons will be made tor center. Left over pie, including from plant starch. They look and AUGUST 23 FARMERS MARKET & the winning entry, will be sold for feel like plastic, but they are bioMUSIC FESTIVAL $3 per slice on a first-come, first- degradable. serve basis.

“The ironic thing is the But chili and pie only are part Styrofoam and plastic are the A great place to fish, hunt, stay and play! Home of the Michigan of the fun that day. The Harbor same price as the (biodegradable) APRIL 19 heldEASTER EGG HUNT 2 and MOONLIGHT Sugar Festival the 3rd weekend OCTOBER in June, manyMADNESS other Beach Farmers’ Market, normally items,” she added.

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WLEW car giveaway will be JULY 19 UNIONVILLE SUMMER The 14th Annual Craft Expo held the afternoon of the harvest FEST & CAR SHOW also will be on the Murphy lawn. festival.

JULY 19 UNIONVILLE SUMMER Art and craft items will be on Hopeful winners will each AUGUST SURF & TURF FEST SUNSET & CAR SHOW display. be given a key. The first key CRUISE Visitors can enjoy the event holder to start the car drives off by browsing or by buying these with it. Last year, hundreds of AUGUST SURF & TURF SUNSET AUGUST 1-3 UNIONVILLE BALL items. The event is sponsored by contestants were in line to win the Harbor Beach Community the vehicle.

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Schnettler said last year’s attenThe hospital also will sponsor dance was slightly less than the AUGUST 22-24 SEBEWAING BALL AUGUST 1-3 UNIONVILLE BALL a rummage sale in their con- year before. Last year, 572 people TOURNAMENT ference center located on First walked around town tasting some TOURNEY Street, across from the hospital. of the best chili in the state. There AUGUST 23 FARMERS MARKET & A large amount of gently used were more than 600 tasters in AUGUSTMUSIC 22-24 SEBEWAING BALL items are awaiting new own- 2012.

FESTIVAL ers. More information can be The chairperson hopes this year TOURNAMENT obtained by calling Jean Ferriby will be the best ever. at 989-479-5023.

“Outside of (the Harbor Beach) A great place to fish, hunt, stay and play! Home of the Michigan There will be one major change Maritime, this is the biggest festiAUGUST 23 FARMERS MARKET & Sugar Festival held the 3rd weekend in June, and many other to the operation of the chili cook- val in Harbor Beach,” Schnettler MUSIC FESTIVAL off this year. Schnettler and her added.

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Perils of the freshwater seas XVIII

A tale of danger that lurked on a pitch, dark night Editors Note: The following is the 18th in a series of articles about Capt. Fred Davis’ encounters during 30 years of salvage work on Lake Huron. They have appeared in the Thumb Resorter the past six years.

A good night’s sleep was not common during the summer months but that was the nature of the salvage and rescue business.

Whenever there was an opportunity to retire early, I grabbed it.

As I was snoozing peacefully one evening in mid-May, the phone jerked me awake. It was a call from the Tawas Coast Guard Station announcing that a 38-foot cruiser had grounded offshore of Burnt Cabin Point. They said our assistance would likely be required.

I took a ride to the area the

Coast Guard described to evaluate the situation. My first sighting quickly awakened me to the fact lives were at stake and a swift response would be required.

I notified the station and advised it would be impossible to reach the stricken vessel by boat — it was in very shallow water. I relayed conditions were capt. fred too treacherdavis ous to attempt to wade out to render any assistance. They said a helo would be dispatched from Selfridge Air Station to arrive within the hour. My guidance to the location would greatly assist the helo crew in deciding a plan

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The vessel was hard aground — note how shallow the water was.

The loader was a great assist, and did no further damage. of action. I called my office and asked to have one of my crewmen sent to assist from shore.

I was able to raise the operator of the grounded vessel on the radio. He said his boat was hard aground, sitting solidly on rocks, high and dry and it was not pounding.

He said there were five persons on board and all his electronics were disabled except the radio.

The bottom of the hull had been holed and incoming water had overcome the batteries. All means of light beyond that of a flashlight were extinguished.

Communications would con-

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When the helo arrived, although the location was only a half-mile from shore, the Coast Guard had only one option.

They lowered its rescue crew, in the pitch-black area, onto the deck of the stricken vessel.

Communications via VHF with the helo and use of my bright headlights when they arrived helped get the rescue underway.

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After our full crew arrived on scene, in-water personnel had to suit up and wade out to set multiple anchors in an attempt to hold the boat steady. By 2 p.m., it was determined the vessel could not be taken to deeper water using kedge anchors and cable devices. Regretfully, we had to turn to the only option remaining — bring in the heavy equipment even though a risk of further damage would prevail. I placed a call to a very capable company whom I worked with on other occasions.

When I spoke with the owner, he said he would have to pressure clean the loader before transporting it to the job site.

While waiting for the equipment to arrive, my crewmen determined the struts were pushed up through the bottom and were holding the craft firm, stern to the seas. We had pumped most of the water from the hull and she was starting to bob a little at the bow.

When the equipment arrived, the operator had to pick his way down the rocky beech to the location of the boat. He then began the very hazardous trip to the vessel over huge, uneven and very slippery rocks. A strap had been placed under the fore section of the boat and planks were put under the props. The loader gently lifted the bow while the crew pivoted the hull on the flat rock it was on and it slid down into deeper water. The maneuver

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As darkness approached, the long day’s work concludes as the tow heads upriver to the lift in Port Austin’s harbor. was done without any further damage to the boat.

While the in-water crew was preparing the vessel, a tow vessel had arrived on scene ready to receive the crippled boat.

Once the boat was turned bow to the sea, it was almost ready to take out to the tow. The hole in the bow and the holes at the struts, where water was pouring in, had to be dealt with first. The stern intake was stopped by packing with canvas and blocking with wood. The water coming into the bow was from a jagged hole that required a patch on the interior with pressure applied to hold it in place. Pumps were set up to maintain flotation should any patches fail and personnel were placed aboard the boat to monitor the water intake.

Still in water too shallow to float freely, it was necessary to have three men in wet suits walk the vessel approximately 300 feet closer to the towboat. At this time, one of the men swam out and

picked up the towline and brought it back to assist in getting the tow underway. Once the tow was clear of all the rocks, two in-water crewmen returned to shore to load and head back to base.

At about 8:45 p.m. the tow reached Port Austin’s harbor and proceeded to the marina’s lift facility. By 9:45, the hull was safely on stands and blocks ashore, about a 14-hour day’s work with a like number of men.

The following day, tear down, glass repair evaluation, and parts orders began. Many companies came together to complete the repair of the badly damaged cruiser. It was ready for delivery to its owner on 6-10 — sea trialed, docked at a slip in the harbor and the job paid in full.

The lesson of this boating disaster is to know where you are at all times, have proper area charts, and know how to operate all the electronics aboard.

I recommend if you are not familiar with the equipment on a boat you are navigating, or the area you intend to travel — especially after dark — find a dock.

Relax, get some rest and study the charts regarding the next leg of your journey.

Capt. Fred Davis is a retired charter captain and nationally published author of boating articles. “As I See It” columns appear Saturday in the Huron Daily Tribune and his Boat Smart articles are published online at www.captainfredsboattips.com.

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This fun activity takes place both days rain or shine, with people enjoying themselves under the tent.

“There’s music and they can just spend all afternoon if they want, building scarecrows as a family,” Born said.

Participants can leave their work to be judged, or simply take it home with them when they’re done.

Highlighting Saturday’s activities is the second annual lighted parade through the downtown, which starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends up at the downtown park gazebo where music will still be playing for people to enjoy.

Participants can decorate a float, bike or just simply walk during the parade.

“It was a big hit last year and it was fun to see everything lit up,” Born said.

Sunday’s events include pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin pie eating contest for kids and a candy drop into a pile of straw.

A great day of events is highlighted by a bale roll competition for both kids and adults in the downtown area.

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Holly Berry Fair, Mistletoe Market kick off holiday season

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UPPER THUMB — Two local fairs that take place this November have just the right mix of items to get everyone’s Christmas gift buying into full gear.

The Caseville Library Club will kick off the holiday season with the 46th Annual Holly Berry Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Caseville School.

There will be more than 100 exhibitors, whose displays will include hand-crafted dolls, clothing, ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, country crafts, paintings, quilts, wooden items and gift baskets — all guaranteed to be homemade items.

Admission is free and lunch will be served for a small cost, with hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pop and water all offered.

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Another ongoing part of that fair atmosphere is the ever-popular photos with Santa.

Due to the construction of the school’s new gymnasium, Dunstan said the fair should be much more shopper friendly, since vendors can now be spread out over two gyms and a few elementary classrooms.

“It will be easier for them to get around to where everything is,” said Dunstan.

Dunstan said she starts booking vendors in June, and she tries to ensure they provide highquality products for those looking for that special gift early in the season.

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“It’s their chance for early Christmas shopping,” she said.

“It’s their chance to get whatever they want for Christmas for their relatives and friends, and they can do it locally instead of having to go out of town. It’s brought right to them.”

Following up Caseville’s event is the Mistletoe Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Bad Axe Junior High gym.

The Huron Daily Tribunesponsored event, which began in 2009, always takes place the second weekend in November and is free of charge for attendees. More than 60 vendors took part a year ago, and the amount of vendors has grown each year.

“It’s like a kickoff to the holiday shopping season,” said Tribune Advertising Director Vicki Yaroch.

Yaroch said she makes sure to

not have competing businesses, but the creativity of the crafters allows for some overlap. Some of the things offered include hand-crafted items such as floral arrangements, wreaths, wood products, furniture, baked goods, chocolates, jewelry, candles, handbags and toys. And of course, many Christmas items.

“It gets bigger and bigger every year,” Yaroch said. “It’s a very well-attended event. The amount of vendors we get every year continue to grow, and the variety of vendors we get grows.”

Lunch will be available for purchase in the cafeteria area, and children will be able to have their picture taken with Santa.

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History comes alive during county-wide museum weekend HURON COUNTY — Local historical societies once again will be opening the doors of museums around the county Sept. 27-28.

It’s all part of the annual countywide museum weekend that happens the last full weekend in September.

“It shows the local people — our local residents as well as the tourists — about the rich history of Huron County, whether it was the sand industry the gravel industry, commercial fishing lumbering, agriculture,” said Diane Ellicott, president of the Huron County Historical Society. “Huron County is rich with history, and a lot of people do not know our own local history. So we decided as a county historical society, that there would be one weekend out of the year that ... the majority of museums will be open.

And we’re doing this annually, so even if you don’t get to all 12 or 15 that are open, you can go next year and pick a few more.

This weekend is a perfect opportunity for folks to get access to some sites that aren’t always available, Ellicott said. She said Thumb Area Transportation will have TAT busses available for folks who may need a ride that Saturday.

Barbara McGowan of the Frank Murphy Museum in Harbor Beach said there is no cost to tour local museums.

“The idea is to get people into the museums and be familiar with what our county has to offer,” said.

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She explained the home was lived in by the Copeland family between 1900 and 1920, and the Wood family between 1920 and 1980. It now will be used to tell the history of Grindstone.

In Harbor Beach, McGowan said the Frank Murphy Museum will once again be open.

“Last year, we gave it a try, and it was very successful,” she said.

“What we did is, during the summer, we enlisted some students from Harbor Beach High School that were anxious to work on their community service credits, and we trained them.”

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Ellicott reiterated the importance of donations, as it takes money to maintain the museums and save precious history.

“If we don’t preserve the history now, our grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will not have a clue as to what was going on in Huron County,” Ellicott said.

Local historical societies always welcome new additions, so when someone passes away and their survivors find old photographs, it’s always a good idea to consider donating them to your local museum.

A number of collections will be on display during the county-wide museum weekend. In Elkton, there will be a hay ride for four hours on that Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and riders will hear the history of Elkton outlined during the hay ride, which will be pulled by draft horses.

“We’re going to have a horse shoe tournament that we’re going to do along with a bake sale, the log cabins will be open — (and we’ll) have some chickens and ducks ... on hand,” Ellicott said. “Those are old-time — everybody always had chickens and ducks.”

On Sunday, the society is bringing in the Mighty River Hogs from Midland to host an 1860 baseball game. “It’s going to be fun to see,” Ellicott said, noting it will be a family event that not only entertains, but teaches history.

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This year ’s Family Fun Festival is expected to cost between $5,000 and $6,000.

It is a free event due to the generosity of the sponsors funding it. Also, volunteers are an important part of the festival.

The National Honor Society, along with student council members, are expected to assist this year. In the past, volunteers have included church members, politicians and civic leaders, among others.

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As in past years, kid and adult gifts will be given to participants via a drawing at the end of the afternoon.

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Some bicycles will, again, be given this year via the drawing. The number of bikes will depend on availability.

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“And when you have people strolling through, you can’t do a guided tour — (you) have to have someone standing in each room, so that’s what we did, and it was very successful,” McGowan said.

She said the museum will be open both days, and attendees will be interested to learn that it actually contains the largest collection of Philippines cultural artifacts in the United States. The items include paintings, wood carvings, ivory, both male and female traditional

before and during World War II,” McGowan added.

On the other side of the county, in Sebewaing, the Charles W. Liken House will be open, as well as the old township hall, which is a local Michigan historical site.

Society publicist Betty Guenther said organizers will have a large display of vintage wedding dresses and restored cars on display.

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The reason for the large collection is that Frank Murphy, from 1932 to 1936, was the governor general and then first high commissioner of the Philippines.

“We have people coming from not only all over the country, but also directly from the Philippines because we have textiles from

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Antiques & More Sale!!!

Antique Furniture, Vintage items, Home Decor, and Collectibles available for purchase August 30th, 31st and September 1st, from 8am to 6pm.

Address is The Questover located at 8510 Lake Street Port Austin.

Call 989-550-7936 for more info.

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Caseville HUGE 3-family garage sale, 7068 E. Park St., down from the Eagle’s Club. Aug 29, 30, 31, 10am-5pm. Antiques, clothing, glassware, kids poolslide, china & silverware, bikes, much more!

Look in the classifieds for the best selection of employment opportunities available.

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Caseville Moving Sale 4465 Sand Rd

(M25 to Quarry Rd then left on Sand Rd) August 28, 29, 30 Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9am-4pm

Amish crafted oak table w/self storing leaves and 6 chairs; China cabinet w/leaded & beveled glass doors; 8 pc queen size bedroom suite; Armoire; 2 oversized La-Z-Boy rocker recliners; 2 rocker recliners; 2 entertainment units; Bose Surround Sound system; Hammond organ; Miscellaneous household, glassware; John Deere cookie jars & banks; Collector plates; Troy Bilt “Pony"rear tine tiller; Toro snowblower; Toro leaf vacuum; Agri-Fab commercial size lawn spreader; Utility wagons; Craftsman table saw; Several cast iron caldrons S-XL (great for outdoor decor); 36v Club Car golf cart!

Super Clean Sale!

Aunt Netty’s Nook

Rick & Lynette Long

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Pigeon 2 family garage sale, Sat. Aug 30, 9am-4pm, Mon. Sept 1, 9am-?, Household, Christmas, toys, quality adult & youth coats, kids & adult books, some furniture, misc items. Lots of goodies. 7276 Berne Rd Caseville garage sale Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, 6780 Oakland St. Furniture, cottage knicknacks, kids toys, kitchenware, bikes, books, CD’s, more!

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Houses

Beautiful home for sale on M25, 7 miles south of Harbor Beach; 1500 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, garden tub in master bath, fireplace, berber carpet, appliances, city water, on (3) wooded acres. This home is like brand new! Contact 586-306-6252 or 810-420-0068.

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Investment Property

Bad Axe: Ten unit apartment complex w/vacant lot & storage shed. $179,000; $3,900 monthly income; Zoned commercial C3. 313-938-4172

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References available.

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Townhouse/ Condo

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References & security deposit required.

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For sale: 3-4 bdrm home, outside of Bay Port, close to boat Simmons Gunsmith launch, sunporch, Service, LLC. heated workshop, Port Austin Giant 40x40 pole barn on Located in Port Hope.

Moving Sale, 3783 Blueing, repairs, Cottage & Port Austin Rd, (west nearly one acre.

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Aug 29 thru Sept 1, OPEN HOUSE 734-558-9496.

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Ruth shed sale, 2600 S. Parisville Rd., Ruth, MI. Aug 29-30, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

550 gal fuel barrel on stand, cement mixer, some shed antiques, milk cans, lots of misc.

Sand Point Cottage Estate Sale. On south side of Sand Pointe.

Sat-Sun, Aug 30-31, 9am-4pm. 8929 Pt. Charity Drive. CASH ONLY.

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Waterfront Property

NOW YOU CAN OWN THIS! Port Hope Lake Huron property.

Frontage 113ft on water, 1.7 acre, perked, surveyed, ready to build with septic & field. $57,500; Call Gary (248)535-6184.

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Elkton sale. Commercial displays, craft supplies, holiday decor, gifts, misc home & kids stuff, boat, Goldwing, Helix, Sprees, mini bike, guns, etc.

Sale runs thru Labor Day. 4211 Kilmanagh Rd. 989-963-0152.

Estate Sale of Norma Collon Home furnishings to be sold Aug 28, 29, 30 9am-4pm 123 N. Stanley St. Bad Axe, MI Sale by MJ Peters

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“Everyone is welcome,” she said, noting the society will serve a citrus beverage during the event.

At the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, visitors will be able to climb the tower — which always isn’t possible. In prior

years, the lighthouse has drawn between 500 and 600 visitors during the county-wide museum weekend — and Society President Bill Boehner says they expect even more attendees this year, as this is the first full sea-

son the new Fresnel lighthouse lens will be on display.

“There’s not another lens like this on display in the entire Great Lakes area,” he said. “And it’s in the museum — it’s not in the tower.”

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Left, this is the old uniform of Sebewaing’s Officer Charley. It is on display in Sebewaing’s Old Township Hall.

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Leon Swartzentruber demonstrates a rollover plow. It made life for a farmer a little easier: he could start at one row and when he got to the end, he would “roll it over” and there would be no dead furrow.

Sandra Neumann, a Sebewaing native, looks through old papers in one of the rooms of the Charles W. Liken House in Sebewaing, during last year’s museum weekend.

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