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Port Austin celebrates the nation’s Independence Day BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

PORT AUSTIN — There’s some good family fun celebrating America’s freedom planned in Port Austin. The annual Port Austin Fourth of July parade will take place at 1 p.m. July 4. At dusk, there will be the firework display at the harbor.

The parade will begin at the old middle school parking lot and move down M-53 through downtown and end at Gallup Park. It is organized by the Village of Port Austin and Port Austin Chamber of Commerce. “We have a lot of interesting things,” said Chamber Director Joyce Stanek. “There are nice floats, large tractors (and) Veteran’s that march.”

The Chamber expects approximately 100 parade entries this year. Usually, there are anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 attendees, but with the holiday falling in the middle of the week, organizers only are expecting 8,000 to 10,000. The beer tent that was scheduled to take place from 4 p.m. until midnight at the Veterans Waterfront Park Pavilion has been canceled.

Fourth of July events in the Thumb July 3 • Fireworks Display at Harbor Breakwall in Caseville and entertainment at the beach. Contact Caseville Chamber at 989-8563818. July 4 • Port Austin Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m. with an entertainment and beer tent at Veterans Waterfront Park Pavilion from 4

p.m. until midnight. Fireworks at the harbor at dusk. Call 989-7387600. www.portaustinarea.com. July 6-8 • 4th of July Festival flea market, antique tractor and engine show, and softball tournament on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Port Hope School Grounds. Tractor Pull on Friday and Saturday; breakfast everyday; chicken dinner and

bean soup on Saturday; dairy bar; car show and fireworks at dusk on Saturday; parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Elaine Reinke at 989-428-4838. July 14 • Maritime Fireworks over the harbor at dusk, sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9554. ��

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Freedom Fest provides many kids activities BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

CASS CITY — Organizers are dishing up some family fun for everyone! The 34th Annual Freedom Festival is providing many activities for the kids this year. On Friday, June 29, there will be a petting zoo and pony rides in the park from noon to 9 p.m. The Little Miss Pageant will be

at 5 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, June 30, the kid’s will line up at 10 a.m. to be judged for the parade decoration contest. There will be cash prizes for the winners. After the Parade, until 2:30 p.m., there will be a Book Fair and Arts at the Busy Bee’s Childcare and Preschool. “It’s about spending quality family time,” said Co-Chair Emily Phillips.

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The kid’s area will be open after the parade until 6 p.m. The kid’s area will cost $5 for an all-day wrist band or children can pay $1 per ride. There will be inflatable rides and activities for the kids. This event is sponsored by the Cass City Chamber of Commerce and Thumb National Bank. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be the AAUW kids area paint at the gazebo in the park. The petting zoo and pony rides will continue throughout Saturday until 9 p.m. The day will end with the Grand Fireworks display at dusk. The best viewing areas are the park and the school. In the past, the Cass City Festival has averaged 10,000 attendees. “It is a tradition, it brings people into the community,” Phillips said. “It is almost like one big family reunion — people come home (and) catch up with old friends. For more information, visit www.casscitychamber.com SEE PAGE 27 FOR MORE FREEDOM FESTIVAL INFORMATION

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June 28-30 • Freedom Festival in Cass City. Craft show, inflatables for children, parade, fireworks and more. 10 a.m. Contact Chamber of Commerce (989) 872-4618. June 30 • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799707. June 30-July 15 • Caseville Walleye Tournament at Beadle Bay Marina & Campground. (989) 856-4911. July 3 • Fireworks Display at Harbor Breakwall in Caseville and entertainment at the beach. Contact Caseville Chamber at (989) 856-3818. • DJ in the Park from 7 to 10 p.m. at North Park Campground Pavilion, Harbor Beach. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799554. July 4 • Port Austin Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m. Fireworks at the harbor at dusk. Sponsored by PA Chamber, (989) 7387600. www.portaustinarea. com. July 6-8 • 4th of July Festival flea market, antique tractor and engine show, and softball tournament on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Port Hope School Grounds. Tractor Pull on Friday and Saturday; breakfast everyday; chicken dinner and bean soup on Saturday; dairy bar; car show and fireworks at dusk on Saturday; parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Elaine Reinke at (989) 4284838. • 4th of July Softball Tour-

nament at Stafford County Park, Port Hope. Contact Dan Burton (989) 553-1440 or dburton39@yahoo.com. July 7 • A summer concert with friends 2012 featuring classical guitarist William Russell at the PACP. Sponsored by Friends Promoting Port Austin, 989-768-0460, www. friendspromotingportaustin. com • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799707. • Birds of Prey at the Huron County Nature Center with Joe Rogers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. See live hawks, owls and other birds of prey. Joe is a fascinating wildlife rescuer and presents a very popular program. (989) 5518400 www.huronnaturecenter. org. • Creole Du Nord, old time and Cajun music at the Pigeon Band Shell. The band shell is located in the Recreation Park at the corner of Park Street and Rollie Smith Drive in Pigeon. Go to the Band Shell website for a complete list of events at www.pigeonbandshell.com. July 11-15 • 12th Annual Maritime Festival in Harbor Beach. Jet ski races in the harbor and other various activities throughout town including, musical entertainment, bingo, Texas Hold-em tournament, pet parade, bocce ball tournament, inflatables, concessions, dancing, fireworks, raffle and much more. Brought to you by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9554. www.harborbeachchamber.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Thumb-things to do July 11-15 • 12th Annual Maritime Festival in Harbor Beach. Jet ski races in the harbor and other various activities throughout town including, musical entertainment, bingo, Texas Hold-em tournament, pet parade, bocce ball tournament, inflatables, concessions, dancing, fireworks, raffle and much more. Brought to you by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799554. www.harborbeachchamber. com. July 12-14 • Friends of Harbor Beach Library book sale at the library. Contact Vicki Mazure at (989) 479-3417. July 12-15 • Ubly Homecoming featuring an old fashion days ice cream social, chicken BBQ, kids games, 5K walk/run, tractor pull, food vendors, beer tent, music, parade and dancing. Contact Rose Allen at (989) 658-8787.

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July 13 • BBQ fundraiser for Fairhaven Township Fire Department at Bay Port State Bank in Bay Port from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (989) 269-3195. July 14 • Beat Club - Beatles Tribute Band on the Wooded Island. Contact Caseville Chamber at (989) 856-3818. • Frog Jumping Contest at Trescott Street Park in Harbor Beach. Sponsored by Toy Crossing. Contact Robin Rayment at (989) 479-6239. • Hands-on Nature Display in Harbor Beach at the Maritime Festival Site. Sponsored by the Harbor Beach Conservation Club. Contact John Kriewall at (989) 479-9472. • Maritime Fireworks over the harbor at dusk, sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9554. • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor

Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9707. • Organization for Bat Conservation at the Huron county Nature Center from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. With live bats and a great presentation of the story of bats. You will learn why these little mammals are so important. www. huronnaturecenter.org. • Walleye Tournament at Fish Point Lodge near Sebewaing. Contact (989) 883-2150. • Blue Water Youth for Christ Summer Benefit Auction at Pigeon Recreation Park. Contact Todd Cramer at (989) 453-3239. www. bluewaterthumbyfc.org or on facebook/bluewater thumb YFC. July 14-15 • Poor Man’s Promotions Craft Show behind Murphy Museum in Harbor Beach. Contact Marlene Tibbits at (989) 874-4774. July 15 • Knights of Columbus Car Show at Frank Murphy Museum Grounds in Harbor Beach. Contact

Donald Klee at (989) 269-7147. • Lonesome Mountain Boys in concert at the Thumb Octagon Barn at 2 p.m. Nominal donation taken. Finger foods and soft drinks will be served during intermission.

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July 19-22 • 39th Annual Farmer’s Festival in Pigeon. Grand parade, craft show, food, kids games, fireworks, queen crowning, L. J. Gascho furniture sale, Farmapalooza, chicken barbecue, sidewalk sales, Wii tournament, pedal tractor pull, mud volleyball game, mini tractor pulls and more. Contact Pigeon Chamber of Commerce at (989) 453-7400 or visit www.pigeonchamber.com. • Garage Sale Weekend in Pigeon from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Harbor Beach Maritime Festival celebrates its 12th year BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

HARBOR BEACH — Maritime Festival organizers are working up a splashin’ good time for everyone around. “It began as a way for the community to use our water front,” said Committee Member Al Kleinknecht. The 12th Annual Maritime Festival will take place July 1115. Wednesday, July 11, kicks off the festival with a Nobel Odyssey Foundation documentary at the theater, followed by “The Pride of Michigan” ship tours at the marina. There will be no charge for this event. Thursday, July 12, will start the day with Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other events to take this day include a book sale at the library and bocce ball on the beach. On Friday, July 13, more activities will start to take place. The

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Thumb-things to do July 20-22 • Tip of the Thumb Water Trail Festival includes kayak demos, group paddles, camping and more. Contact Julia Chaperone at (586) 863-2920. July 21 • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799707. • Tea in the Purdy home at the Thumb Octagon Barn at 12:30 p.m. Theme is aprons of the past and hosted by Judy Wallace. Reservations required. Fee is $15 per person. For reservations contact Judy at (989) 872-2766. • Harbor Beach American Legion Cart Derby. Carts of Soap Box Derby-type. The race will take place on Trescott St. Registration required by July 7 and there is a $10 fee. Contact Bob at (989) 479-9823. July 22-28 • Huron Community Fair at

Huron Community Fairgrounds. Variety of action all week long from 4-H displays to livestock shows, grandstand entertainment, midway and more. July 23-22 • Burns Art Gallery in Sebewaing show of local artist Brandon Markle’s work. The gallery is located at 27 N. Center St. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. July 27-29 • Our Lady of Lake Huron Summer Festival in Harbor Beach. Live entertainment, Las Vegas-style games, euchre and Texas Hold ‘em tournaments, benefit auction, outdoor Mass, fish dinner, chicken dinner, concessions and much more. Contact OLLH Rectory at (989) 479-3393. • Old Stars Softball Tournament 50 years old division at Stafford County Park in Port Hope. Contact Gene Schuett at (989) 670-6200 or gschuett32@hotmail.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Pigeon Farmer’s Festival rolls into town July 17 BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

PIGEON — It’s free fun for the whole family, while honoring local farmers. The 39th Annual Farmer ’s Festival is set to take place July 17-22, with this year’s theme being “This is How we Roll.” “It is about celebrating farmers and what they do for our community,” said Chair Person Esther Hill. Most of the activities will begin Thursday, July 19, with the kickoff of the garage sale weekend at 8 a.m. There also will be sidewalk sales downtown and a used book sale and quilt show at the Pigeon District Library. On Friday, July 20, the Farmer’s Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Show will begin at the Scheurer Professional Center and be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other activities on Friday will include food vendors, the Depot Museum and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. “It is a free festival, so you don’t have to pay anything to enjoy the

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Thumb-things to do July 28 • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9707. • Kids Fishing Tournament at Harbor Beach Marina. Sponsored by Thumb Chapter, Michigan Steelhead Association. Contact Art Farden at (989) 479-0777. • Nature Discoveries at the Huron County Nature Center with Jim and Carol McGrath of Michigan Snakes Alive from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A great family program. Call (989) 551-8400. www. huronnaturecenter.org. • Ryan & Friends, a ventriloquist for family fun at the Pigeon Band Shell. The band shell is located in the Recreation Park at the corner of Park Street and Rollie Smith Drive in Pigeon. Go to the Band Shell website for a complete list of events at www.pigeonbandshell.com.

July 28-29 • Village Garage Sales in Port Hope. Contact Elaine Reinke at (989) 428-4838. July 28 - Aug. 4 • Family Camp at Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing. Call (989) 883-2501. July 28-Aug. 26 • Burns Art Gallery in Sebewaing show of Saginaw Valley State University art students’ works. The gallery is located at 27 N. Center St. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Aug. 2-4 • Summer Mania in Cass City, activities include a car show, free bubble station and inflatables for the kids on Friday. There will be free cotton candy and sno-cones, and vendors will be selling food. Contact the chamber for more information at (989) 872-4618. Aug. 3-4

• Fish Sandwich Days Festival at B.C. McLeish Memorial Park, Bay Port. Featured events include petting zoo, craft show, fireworks, bingo, entertainment, and lawn mower races. Contact Bay Port Chamber of Commerce at (989) 551-9929 or www.bayportchamber.com. August 3-5 • Deckerville Homecoming offers a variety of events throughout town and at Wilson Park. There is a horseshoe tournament, tractor pull, fireworks, kids games, car show, parade, pet parade, mud volleyball, food, musical entertainment and more. Contact Marsha at (810) 376-8563 or email to dvillehomecoming@hotmail.com • Port Austin Kayak Rendezvous with camping at Veterans Waterfront Park; kayak tours; other activities TBA. Aug. 4 • Caseville Harmony Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater in Caseville. Contact Stanette at (989) 856-4605. • Family Fun Day at North Park

Campground in Harbor Beach. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation. Contact Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554. • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9707. Aug. 8 • Poetry sharing at 7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center in Port Austin. Aug. 9 • Sonas a bit of Celtic flair with hometown Dee Dee Bauman Tibbits at the Pigeon Band Shell. The band shell is located in the Recreation Park at the corner of Park Street and Rollie Smith Drive in Pigeon. Go to the Band Shell website for a complete list of events at www.pigeonbandshell. com. • BBQ fundraiser for Huron County Sheriff ’s Department Safetyville Program at Bay Port State Bank in Bad Axe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (989) 269-

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Port Austin History Center open to visitors BY KARRIE KOCEBA For the Tribune

PORT AUSTIN — “We’re collecting things that tell the story of the area and the people,” said Martha Thuemmel of the Port Austin Area Historical Society. The historical items can be found on display at the new History Center, which has opened its doors to the public for the first time at its new location on Pte. Aux Barques Road. The History Center building, which originally included a second story, was built in 1908 by the Knights of the Maccabees organization near the stop light in Port Austin. In 1972, the second story was removed from the building and eventually became the Port Austin Civic Center, which was gifted to the historical society in 2004 and later moved to 10 acres of land leased to the society by the Port Austin Area Sewer and Water Authority. The building, which has been

painstakingly restored to showcase the original hardwood ceilings and splendid maple floors, has been remodeled to include updated restrooms, a sound system, storage areas and an office. Olivet College interns Anthony Giordano, a History student, and Helen Macqueen an anthropology and sociology student, will be earning college credit for their work at the center until late July. Macqueen, originally from Hastings, said this is her first time visiting the area. “I am most looking forward to meeting new people,” Macqueen said. “I would also like to see as much of the area as possible.” Thuemmel said the center will benefit greatly from the opportunity to have the two interns this year because the History Center relies solely upon volunteers and community donations. “Having the interns here will allow us to be open on a regular schedule and, in return, we hope to meet their expectations and benefit their education,” Thuemmel said.

The facility on Pte. Aux Barques Road has been restored by volunteers. It is open daily during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Tribune File Photo

Thuemmel also said the interns will be doing much more than manning the information desk; they also will create displays which provide information about

significant historical events, such as the Great Fire of 1881. The center is accepting donated artifacts and items of historical value from the areas between Oak Beach and Huron City and south to Kinde. In addition to area historical items, the center is seeking old photos of the History Center building, photos of events held in the building and volunteers who wish to help with the repairs and restoration of donated items. Thuemmel said the center has two unique collections which cannot be found anywhere else. “We have been given exclusive rights to the Robert LaBelle cemetery book collection, and the Genevieve Parks newspaper collection, which contains 33 boxes of newspaper clippings about the Port Austin and Grindstone City areas from 1959 through 2011,”

Thuemmel said. The society has several activities planned, including a Summer Concert featuring classical guitarist William Russell on July 7 at the Port Austin Community Playhouse and a series of Author’s Nights on Fridays starting in July, which feature several authors from the area. Future events include an oldfashioned bingo party, a fundraiser at the Pasta House in Kinde and a grand opening celebration in September. The History Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m during the summer. It is located 1.5 mile east of the Port Austin stop light at 1424 Pte. Aux Barques Road. For more information or to make a donation, contact the Port Austin History Center at (989) 550-5532.

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Thumb-things to do Aug. 15 • Parade of Tropical Fools in Caseville. • Women’s Health Expo at the Scheurer Hospital Expo tent at Caseville County Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Parade of Tropical Fools in Caseville. • Women’s Health Expo at the Scheurer Hospital Expo tent at Caseville County Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Resort Dinner at Harbor Beach Resort Club House sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation. Serving prime rib and perch dinner. Contact Jean Ferriby at (989) 479-5023. • Dennis M. Hagen Memorial Golf Outing at Ubly Heights Golf Course. Five person scramble. Dinner included and prizes will be awarded. Registration at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Aug. 18 • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 4799707. • Tea in the Purdy home at

the Thumb Octagon Barn at 12:30 p.m. School Days theme hosted by Marilyn Phillips. Reservations required. Fee is $15 per person. For reservations, contact Marilyn at (989) 665-0210. • ABC Day (Antiques, Bean soup and Collectibles) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Port Hope. There will be food, craft shows, petting zoo, face painting, kickball tournament, fire hall tour, entertainment and free shuttle rides. Contact Elaine Reinke at (989) 428-4838. • Blue Water YFC Benefit Auction at the city park in Cass City. Contact Todd Cramer at (989) 453-3239. www.bluewaterthumbyfc.org or on facebook/ bluewater thumb YFC. Aug. 18-19 • Women’s Health Expo at the Scheurer Hospital Expo tent at Caseville County Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 • St. Roch’s Family Dinner in the church hall in Caseville. Contact (989) 856-4933. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Aug. 24-26 • Lions/Rotary Invitational Softball Tournament in the village park, Sebewaing. (989) 883-2150.

Aug. 26 • Citywide Ecumenical Picnic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at North Park Campground in Harbor Beach. Music and fellowship included. Bring dish to pass and your own place setting. Hot dogs are provided. Contact the Rev. Dennis Cupery at (989) 479-9146. • Great Event XXVI Raffle & Party, noon-5 p.m. at the Port Austin Community Playhouse. Dinner, live entertainment, 50/50 raffles throughout the afternoon. (989) 738-5217.

Aug. 25 • Pirates on the Great Lakes Festival and silent auction in downtown, Port Austin. Activities include scavenger hunt, boat decorating, costume contest for kids and adults, and much more. Contact Keri Rogers at (989) 768-0460 www.friendspromotingportaustin.com. • Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament at Scenic Golf & Country Club. Proceeds benefit the Scheurer Hospital

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 • Elkton Autumnfest in Ackerman Park and downtown. Firemen water ball, relay games, 5K walk/run, quilt show, queen crowning, free Gospel concert, beautiful baby and cutest kid contest, rodeo, lawnmower races, parade, chicken BBQ, entertainment tent and much more. Contact Elkton Chamber of Commerce at (989) 551-7275 or visit www.elktonchamber.com.

Aug. 23-26 • Lloyd Severance Gospel Music Convention at Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing. Call (989) 883-2501.

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Equipment Fund. Call (989) 453-4478. • Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society. Contact Ron Wruble at (989) 479-9707. • Farmer’s Market & Music Festival in Sebewaing. Call (989) 883-2150.

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The Beat Club comes to Caseville BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

CASEVILLE — Come take a trip down “Penny Lane.” “I think it is going to be fun for the entire Thumb,” said Chamber President Steve Louwers. The Caseville Chamber is bringing in The Beat Club for an evening of fun. On Saturday, July 14, The Beat Club will be performing at the Wooded Island. “I came up with the idea last year,” Louwers said. “Some folks walked in and asked what was going on in Caseville tonight, sadly there was nothing.” The Ribstock Festival takes place in June and Cheeseburger Festival takes place in August, which hasn’t left July open with many entertainment options. That changes this year, with a performance by the Beat Club, a Beatles Tribute band. “Everyone loves The Beatles,” Louwers said. The Beat Club has performed all over Michigan. They look like The Beatles, dress like The Beatles and sound like The Beatles. For more information, visit The Beat Club go to www.beat-club.com. Tickets for this event are $7

in advance or $10 at the door. Organizers are hoping to have between 1,000 and 2,000 people in attendance. The first 100 Beatles fans will receive a free pair of John Lennon style sun glasses. The gate will open at 6 p.m. with the music starting at 7 p.m. Organizers are encouraging fans to dress up like the Beatles and the 60’s decade. On Sunday, July 15, there will be a Beatles on the Bay Triathlon and Duathlon. This will be the first to be held in the Michigan Thumb Area. The bike course will trace the waterline out and back with smooth conditions for a fast race day. The swim will take place in Lake Huron, with athletes completing a triangular course. Athletes will bike 20 km to the turnaround and the sprint, and duathlon athletes will bike 10 km to their turnaround. The run will take place parallel to the bike course, which is 5 km to the turnaround with the sprint and duathlon athletes running 2.5 km to the turnaround. There will be awards for the overall fastest male and female in the Olympic Distance Triathlon, overall fastest male and female in the Sprint Distance Triathlon, and overall fastest male and female in

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Huron County Community Fair set for July 22-28 This year, the Midway Kids Day is set to begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. Bracelets cost $12 to ride all day that day. Pictured to the right are some kids on a ride during the 2011 fair.

The photo to the left is from last year’s rodeo. The Indian Trails Rodeo will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22 in the grandstands. — Tribune File Photo

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Ubly Homecoming scheduled for July 12-15 Kids games always are a hit during the Ubly Homecoming. The photo on the right shows kids participating in last year’s Homecoming. — Tribune File Photo

UBLY — The 2012 Ubly Homecoming festival will feature an old fashioned days ice cream social, chicken barbecue, kids games, 5K walk/run, tractor pull, food vendors, a beer tent, music, parade and dancing. Pictured above and to the left are scenes from last year’s homecoming. — Tribune File Photos

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Pigeon Band Shell starts its 21st concert season BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

PIGEON — Here’s a good ol’ time for the whole family. Thursday, June 21, started the 2012 summer at the Pigeon Band Shell. That night featured the Rob Mills Family, who took the stage for a night of gospel music and entertainment. Rob and Angie Mills and their children, Levi, Jacob and Emily, have served as music ministers in their local church for the past 15 years. The ministry is growing as they perform for other churches, camp meetings and concert venues. “We try to have one (act) that is gospel because we have so many people in the area that attend churches and show interest,” said Chair Neal Eichler. On Thursday, June 28, singers from the Blue Water Ramblers took turns harmonizing to create the Rambler tapestry sound. They sing folk music and most of their musical creations come from Michigan life experiences as well as the history of the Great Lakes region. “We feel that we get top notch artists,” Eichler said. “We do a nice variety of interests (and) it’s just something additional to do in the summer.” Upcoming events will be Creole Du Nord July 5, Ryan & Friends July 26, and the Sonas Aug. 9. Creole Du Nord’s sound can be traced to southwest Louisiana’s traditional music mixed with some crossover tunes as in “Cluck Old

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Hen” or “Rueben’s Train.” The band performs Zydeco, Cajun and other traditional music that suggests sounds rooted in pre-mass media Americana, according to online promotional information. “On accordion, fiddle, banjo, electric guitar, bass and banjo uke, they mix things up between different forms of Old Time & Cajun music and most of it is dance, dance, dance,” promotional information states. “This music usually keeps uneasy company with slicker stuff. It’s what the band refers to as ‘..down home sound for sawing or two-steppin’ on a sawdust floor ..that’s what we’re really talking about.’” Ryan & Friends is an act by a popular U.S. comedian who works with puppets. Ryan receives more than 500 performance invitations and accepts only 130 of these annually, according to promotional information. “Whether it’s his laugh-crazed family show or his dynamic corporate gigs, there are two things his audiences have come to expect: a clean show and sidesplitting comedy,” promotional information

states. “Ryan graduated from the Maher School of Ventriloquism in Colorado and is a member of the North American Association of Ventriloquists where he gets to hang out with other cool guys who play with dolls.” The Sonas are a local group which was first organized in 2002 when its members put together a few tunes for a small Celtic party. “It was so much fun they decided to make it a permanent thing. They chose the name ‘Sonas,’ a Gaelic word, that loosely translated means happy or content that is how the group feels when they play” according to promotional information. “They are fun and lively and their unique sound earns them the approval of audiences wherever they play.” All three members — Dee Dee Tibbits of Caro, Bruce Macartney of the Midland area and Tom Krause of Caro — sing when the mood calls for it and together, they create a wide variety of music for an enjoyable experience All Band Shell concerts take place at 7 p.m. The rain location

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Deckerville Homecoming will take place Aug. 3-5 BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

DECKERVILLE — Families will gather here for a weekend of fun. The annual Deckerville Homecoming festivities are schedule to take place Aug. 3-5. This year the theme is “Decades of Dedication.” Every year, the festival focuses on honoring Deckerville and the community. “It is something that is traditional,” said Organizer Kerry Regentin. “They have had it for a long time, (and) it is something they always did in celebration of Deckerville.” Each year, the Deckerville

Homecoming Committee tries to add new events to switch it up a little bit. They also add new vendors and new types of advertising. By having new people involved in the committee each year, it also helps out with making things new and fresh each year. O n F r i d a y, A u g . 3 , t h e Deckerville Parent Teachers Organization concessions stand and mini-carnival will be set up at the school prior to the fireworks, which will take place at dusk. The rain date set for Saturday, Aug. 4. Saturday, Aug. 4, will start out with the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 8 a.m. at Wilson

Park. There also will be a three point shoot out contest as well as free throw contest after the parade. The Grand Parade, which is sponsored by Deckerville League of Women, will begin at noon. The rain date for the parade is 1 p.m. Aug. 5. Some of the most popular activities are the free kids events all day on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Wilson Park with inflatable activities, a clown and more. The kids events will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a live band, JBS, at Wilson Park from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to finish off the night. In the evening, the refreshment tent will be for adults 21 years and older, with a $2 cover charge. On Sunday, Aug. 5, there will be a co-ed softball tournament held at Sanilac Sportsmen’s Club, with a chicken barbecue starting at noon. This is an all day event which should prove fun for the entire family. “It is nice for families to get out for the day,” Regentin said. “(And) it is relatively affordable.”

OLLH Festival starts July 27 HARBOR BEACH — The Our Lady of Lake Huron Summer Festival is set for July 2729 in Harbor Beach. The festival features live entertainment, Las Vegas-style games, euchre and Texas Hold’em tournaments, benefit auction, outdoor Mass, fish dinner, chicken dinner, concessions and more. — Tribune File Photos

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Freedom Fest returns to Cass City June 28 BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

CASS CITY — It’s a way to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Thursday, June 28, marks the beginning of the 34th annual Freedom Festival. While most activities will take place Friday and Saturday of the weekend, there will be a golf tournament held at Rolling Hills Golf Course, with check in at 12 p.m. On Friday, June 29, the craft show in the park will begin at noon and remain open until 9 p.m. During this time, there also will be a petting zoo, pony rides and free swimming at the Cass City Pool. “It is a family event,” said CoChair Emily Phillips. “It is important to recognize the 4th of July and our Independence Day.” There will be a Beauty Pageant that will take place at 4 p.m. at the Gazebo in the Park. This event has 10 different age categories, ranging from babies to senior citizens. The entry fee is $5 and late registration will take place one hour prior to the event. The contest will start at 5 p.m. The winners will receive a trophy and crown. First places winners will ride in the Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday morning. Also on Friday, there will be a classic car show at McDonald’s at 6 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., Mulligan’s Golf Course will be holding moonlight golf. Space is limited and pre-purchase is requested. Call 989-872-8002 for more information. The Great Parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30. Many events will follow, including musical performances, the craft show, food vendors and more. Saturday afternoon also will feature the tractor pull, which will be followed by a fireworks display at dusk. This year, the fireworks are sponsored by Erla Foods. Inflatable activities will be available after the parade until 6 p.m. A $5 wristband is offered for the day or children have to pay $1 per ride. After the parade, until 4 p.m., there will be an airplane and helicopter display and demo as well as

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Annual Bay Port Fish Festival begins Aug. 3 BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

BAY PORT — Organizers are promising a little something for everyone. The 35th Annual Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is scheduled to take place Aug. 3 and 4 at B.C. McLeish Memorial Park. “It is geared for families for (ages) 0 to 100 (years old), we have a lot of things for everyone,” said Chamber President Nancy Gunden. “The elderly can sit and watch entertainment while the kids are at the petting zoo and pony rides.” On Friday, Aug. 3, the festival will start off with the arts and crafts show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sandwiches will be served from noon to 8 p.m. The royalty crowning will take place at 7 p.m. At 7 p.m., there will be a silent auction for the Bay Port Historical Society which will end at 8:15 p.m. Firemen’s bingo also will take place both days.

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Local day trip destinations & family attractions Nature Centers Huron County Nature Center is located in Michigan’s Thumb, 9 miles east of Caseville or 9 miles west of Port Austin just off of M-25, turn south on Oak Beach Road to Loosemore Road east to the Nature Center entrance. 14 miles northwest of Bad Axe. This tract includes the 120-acre wilderness arboretum, which has been under the care of the Huron County Women’s Clubs for more than 50 years. A wilderness arboretum is a place where plants, birds, insects, mammals, fungi — all things living or dead — are protected for scientific and educational purposes and for preservation of natural conditions. Enjoy a refreshing walk along one of the well kept trails in the nature center. Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Road, 989-738-8663, Located 5 miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. The trail system totals almost 6 miles of varied terrain; 2 1/2 miles for hiking or cross country skiing, accessible from the campground or across a steel bridge

near the organization area. There are 3-1/2 miles of wood-chipped trails traversing the Day Use area where hikers, joggers, skiers, hunters all enjoy the great outdoors. Sand Point Nature Preserve, Huron County (M-25 north of Dunn Road, 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. Sanilac Petroglyphs is located near Cass City, take M-53 to Bay City Forestville Road, proceed east to Germania Road and turn south. Travel a half mile to the parking lot located on the west side of Germania Road Admission is free. (800) 35-THUMB. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Please allow two hours to tour the Petroglyphs. Attractions

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include a mile long, self guided walking trail featuring peaceful forests, the nineteenth century logging camp and a 110 year old white pine. The site is partially accessible to the handicapped. Sleeper State Park, 6573 State Park Road, 989-856-4411. Located 5 miles west of Caseville, this park has more than 4 miles of maintained trails available to those who wish to hike or ski. These trails pass through a variety of habitats, and are directly accessible from the campground. Trails are groomed in the winter if there is sufficient snow. Those using the trails also have access to 2,200 acres of the Rush Lake State Game Area, an area of forests and wetlands populated by many types of wildlife. Wagener County Park, 2671 S. Lakeshore Road, 989-479-9131. This park is located 5 miles south of Harbor Beach. The park comprises of 132 acres, with modern, tent camping and camper cabins available, featuring nature trails throughout the park. Open to the

public, from May 1 to Oct. 15. Farm Markets • Cass City farm market on Friday afternoons/evening in Rotary Park spring through fall. Call 989-670-2133 for additional information.

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Other Attractions Caseville Family Arena Rollerskating 6941 Main St. Caseville 989-856-8444 Kayak and Bike Rental 95 Spring St. Port Austin 989-550-665 Key North Mini Golf & Family Fun Center — Mini golf, bank shot, bumper boats, water wars, bike rentals, giant slide, go karts, batting cages, game room, ice cream parlor. 7079 Port Austin Road Caseville 989-856-2170

Aug. 18 is ABC Day PORT HOPE — ABC Day (Antiques, Bean soup and Collectibles) is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, in downtown Port Hope. The day will feature food, craft shows, a petting zoo, face painting, kickball tournament, fire hall tour, entertainment and free shuttle rides. Scenes from last year’s ABC Day in Port Hope are pictured above and to the right. — Tribune File Photos

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Cheeseburger in Caseville begins Aug. 10 BY AMANDA TRIPLETT For the Tribune

CASEVILLE — Festival organizers are gearing up for another year of great food and family fun. “The job of the chamber is to promote business and bring people to Caseville,” said Chamber President Steve Louwers. “The chamber puts on these festivals to bring people to the area.” Cheeseburger in Caseville is a 10-day festival with many activities including musical entertainment, kid’s events and, of course, cheeseburgers. The Parade of Tropical Fools is the No. 1 event during the festival. It will be held Aug. 15. Many bands will be returning to the festival this year, including the Don Middlebrook, Jimmy and the Parrots, Matt Wahl, Air Margaritaville and more. A new band that will be performing this

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a different type of music, it’s a different type of festival (and it’s) very relaxed and laid back — (a) very American-type festival.”

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The Parade of Tropical Fools is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15. It will stream along M-25 to the Caseville County Park Beach. Call the chamber at 989856-3818 or visit www.casevillechamber.net for more parade information.

This year’s Sand Castles & Sculptures contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 18. Information about the contest is online at www.casevillechamber.net.

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Area has a number of museums to explore Bad Axe • The Allen House is located at 303 N. Port Crescent St. in Bad Axe. This 1902 Dutch colonial home was built by Wallace E. Allen, the longest serving mayor of Bad Axe, and opened to the public for the first time in 2004. Many of the home’s features are original and it is furnished with antiques throughout. The museum also has a 1950s exhibit room and a gift shop featuring hand-made items. It is open Memorial Day until Labor Day weekend. It is open by appointment. There is no admission fee. Call 989-5502733. • The Pioneer Log Village in Bad Axe City Park is open during the summer. The cabins include a pioneer home, school, blacksmith shop, chapel, general store and barn. This is the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log cabins in Michigan. Each building contains artifacts of local history. The log chapel features an 1882 pump organ. The cabins are open to the public free of charge from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last Sunday in June for Log Cabin Day. Visitors also may view the log cabins by appointment. Call 989-550-2733. Bay Port • The Bay Port Museum will be housed in a portion of the old Bay Port School and it is currently in the process of being converted. It is located on Spruce St. Call 989-6567141 for updated information.

Caseville • The Historical Society of Caseville is located in Maccabees Hall, 6733 Prospect in downtown Caseville. Maccabees Hall is a historical landmark and home of the Historical Society. The hall was built in the late 1800s. It contains history of Caseville and Huron County with more than 300 history books and interesting exhibits. Tours available upon request. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday year around. Admission is free. Call 989-856-9090 or visit www. thehchs.org/caseville. Elkton • Log Cabin Museum and Blacksmith Barn is open from 1 to 5 p.m. the last Sunday in June for the annual Log Cabin Day in Michigan. It’s also open during the Elkton AutumnFest, Labor Day weekend, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission fee. For more information, call Ed Bumhoffer at 989-375-2598. Harbor Beach • The Frank Murphy Museum offers a view of the birthplace and law office of Frank Murphy, Michigan governor from 1937-38. Frank Murphy held roughly eight public offices. The museum is open Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it’s closed on Mondays. The museum also is open by appointment. There is an admission charge of $2 for adults or $5 for a family.

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located about eight miles east of Port Austin on M-25, offer visitors a chance to step back into the 19th century. The museum is a restored lumber town. Visitors can view the town church, a log cabin, the general store, the village inn, the Pointe Aux Barques Life Saving Station and two barns furnished with antique equipment. The House of Seven Gables, a 16-room Victorian home constructed in 1883 by Landgon Hubbard, is also open to the public. The museums are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in July and August. Call 989-428-4123 or visit www.HuronCityMuseums.com. Pigeon • Pigeon Historical Museum is located in the old Grand TrunkChesapeake and Ohio train depot in the middle of the village and has been named a historical site. It contains local memorabilia and artifacts. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information, call the museum at 989-453-3242 or 989-453-2214. Pointe Aux Barques • Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Museum is located in Lighthouse County Park, about six miles north of Port Hope off M-25. The former keeper’s dwelling at the base of the light tower has been transformed into a museum for the lighthouse and the Thumb Underwater Bottomland Preserve.

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