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LANSING The Michigan
Natural Resources
Commission (NRC) today took
action to name the wolf a game
species in the state and
approve a limited public wolf
harvest in three distinct
regions of Michigan's Upper
Peninsula.
This is the second time in
two months the commission
has addressed the question of
a public harvest of wolves. In
May the commission approved
a similar measure. The law
under which that action was
taken Public Act 520 of 2012
has since been suspended
because of an ongoing
statewide referendum cam-
paign.
A new law, Public Act 21,
gives the NRC authority to
name an animal a game
species. The commission acted
under this new law.
The decision followed a
process of extended conversa-
tion with the public and
wildlife biologists, along with a
thorough review of the perti-
nent science.
"Public Act 21 affirms the
critical importance of manag-
ing natural resources in
Michigan on the firm founda-
tion of science," said Natural
Resources Commission Chair
J.R. Richardson. "Today's deci-
sion supports ongoing scientif-
ic management of wolves, just
as voters intended when by an
overwhelming margin they
approved Proposal G in 1996.
Managing wildlife through sci-
ence is far better than manag-
ing wildlife through ballot
questions, which some organi-
zations support for Michigan.
The conservative public har-
vest proposal approved by the
NRC ensures the long-term
presence of wolves while pro-
viding a valuable tool for man-
aging conflicts between wolves
and human populations."
The commission adopted
the regulations during its regu-
lar monthly meeting in
Lansing. The regulations
establish a limited target har-
vest of a total of 43 wolves in
three areas of the Upper
Peninsula where wolf-human
conflicts including depreda-
tion of livestock and pets and
human safety concerns have
been persistent despite
employing a number of control
measures.
Michigan's wolf population
has grown significantly since
2000, with a current minimum
winter population estimate of
658. The target harvest is not
expected to affect the overall
wolf population trajectory,
based on published scientific
research.
"This decision was the cul-
mination of a long and thor-
ough process by the NRC," said
Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Director
Keith Creagh. "The DNR will
continue to work closely with
the commission to be certain
that Michigan's wolf popula-
tion is managed according to
the principles of sound sci-
ence."
The regulations create three
Wolf Management Units
(WMU):
* WMU A in Gogebic County
in the far western Upper
Peninsula target harvest of 16
wolves;
* WMU B in portions of
Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon
and Gogebic counties target
harvest of 19 wolves; and
* WMU C in portions of Luce
and Mackinac counties target
harvest of eight wolves.
The 2013 wolf season will
open Nov. 15 and will run until
the target harvest for each
WMU is reached, but no later
than Dec. 31. The bag limit is
one wolf per person per year.
Firearm, crossbow and bow-
and-arrow hunting will be
allowed on public and private
lands. Trapping will not be
allowed as a method of take.
Hunters will be required to
report successful harvest over
the phone on the day of har-
vest. Once the target harvest is
met for a management unit,
the entire unit will be closed
for the season. Licensed
hunters will be required to
check daily by phone or online
to determine whether any
management units have been
closed.
Successful hunters must
present the carcass to a DNR
check station within 72 hours
of harvest. DNR staff members
will seal the pelt and collect a
tooth, female reproductive
tracts and harvest location
information.
A total of 1,200 licenses will
be available for over-the-
counter and online purchase,
on a first-come, first-served
basis, starting Aug. 3, 2013.
Licenses will be valid for all
three WMUs until each unit is
closed. Licenses will remain on
sale until sold out or until Oct.
31, whichever comes first. As
established by the Legislature,
the cost of a wolf hunting
license is $100 for residents
and $500 for nonresidents. In
order to purchase a license, a
hunter is required to have
either purchased a previous
hunting license or taken a
state-approved hunter safety
education course.
In developing its recom-
mendations for a public wolf
harvest, Department of
Natural Resources wildlife
biologists gathered a variety of
input and data. Actions by the
DNR and the NRC included:
* Completing a wolf popula-
tion survey;
* Reviewing documented
wolf conflicts and the effec-
tiveness of nonlethal and tar-
geted lethal control measures;
* Meeting with the Wolf
Management Advisory
Council, a diverse group of
stakeholders, to discuss a pos-
sible wolf harvest aimed at
resolving conflicts;
* Providing public input
opportunities, including four
public meetings in March; and
* Consulting with tribal gov-
ernments through four meet-
ings.
In May the NRC's Policy
Committee on Wildlife and
Fisheries presented a recom-
mendation to the full commis-
sion that included a review of
the experience of other states
currently engaged in public
wolf harvest and testimony
from experts in the field with
respect to wolf hunting issues,
wolf biology and wolf popula-
tion matters.
"We anticipate that this lim-
ited public harvest could both
change wolf behavior over
time making them more wary
of people, residential areas and
farms and reduce the abun-
dance of wolves in these man-
agement areas that have expe-
rienced chronic problems,"
said DNR Wildlife Division
Chief Russ Mason. "We're aim-
ing to decrease the number of
conflicts and complaints while
maintaining the long-term via-
bility of the wolf population."
To learn more about the
state's wolf population and
Wolf Management Plan, visit
www.michigan.gov/wolves.
Total of 43 wolves are targeted for limited harvest in three distinct regions in U.P.
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LANSING The Department
of Natural Resources will make
approximately the same num-
ber of public-land antlerless
deer licenses available to
hunters this fall as last, after
the Natural Resources
Commission approved antler-
less license quotas at its meet-
ing last week in Lansing.
Private-land licenses, how-
ever, will decrease by about 25
percent, most significantly in
southern Michigan.
The DNR will make 70,550
licenses available for public
land, down slightly from last
years 70,750. A total of 483,400
private-land licenses will be
available, down from 637,900
in the 2012 season.
In the northern Lower
Peninsula, more antlerless
licenses will be available for
both public and private land.
The DNR will make 35,900
public-land licenses available,
up from 30,900 last year, and
119,100 private-land licenses,
up from 115,500.
Recent deer population
trends in the northern Lower
Peninsula have been increas-
ing due to three previous mild
winters, Rudolph said.
Although this winter had a
number of severe storms, the
overall impact appears to be
mild with the majority of deer
observed by staff appearing to
be healthy and fit.
In the Upper Peninsula,
18,800 private-land licenses,
down from 21,250 last year,
will be available. The quota for
public-land licenses has been
cut from 5,900 to 4,500.
An overall decrease in
antlerless licenses was recom-
mended in many deer man-
agement units (DMUs) in
anticipation of increased adult
deer mortality and low fawn
recruitment due to the pro-
longed winter, said DNR deer
and elk program leader Brent
Rudolph.
In the southern Lower
Peninsula, quotas for both
public land and private land
have been reduced. The DNR
will make 30,150 licenses avail-
able for public land, down
from 33,950 last year, and
345,500 private-land licenses,
down from 519,650 in 2012.
Deer populations in many
areas are now near goals,
Rudolph said. This is particu-
larly the case in some areas
that have experienced repeat-
ed outbreaks of epizootic hem-
orrhagic disease (EHD) over
the last several years.
Hunters are reminded that
many DMUs have changed as
a result of changes to local
deer populations. Check the
2013 Antlerless Deer Hunting
Digest for details.
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PETOSKEY Fill the
bleachers and pass the
peanuts and Cracker Jack.
The third annual Kilwins
Fudge Bucket Vintage Base
Ball Tournament is set for
Saturday, August 3, and will
be held at the Winter Sports
Park in Petoskey and at Swift
Field in the Village of Bay
View.
The power-packed
Petoskey Mossbacks will host
the tournament once again
and vie with some strong
downstate rivals the
Saginaw Old Gold, the
Detroit Early Risers and the
Wahoos of Royal Oak for the
coveted bucket of fudge.
Vintage Base Ball features
the rules, lingo, customs and
uniforms of the game in the
1860s. Pitchers are hurlers,
you hit the ball with the tim-
ber and if someone doesn't
ring a bell after a tally, it
doesn't count.
The stakes are very high
once again. The winning club
takes home a bucket full of
Kilwins finest fudge.
Bleachers are available at
both sites and the public is
encouraged to boo, cheer
and, in extreme cases, throw
popcorn at the team during
exciting moments in the
game. This year's Fudge
Bucket line includes the
world-famous Saginaw Old
Gold Base Ball Club. The Old
Golds are the defending
World Tournament
Champions. The World
Tournament is held each
August at Green Field Village
and draws elite Vintage clubs
from all over the country. The
Old Golds have won that
tournament in three of the
past four years.
Vintage Base Ball as
depicted during the Kilwins
Fudge Bucket Classic
evolved
into the beloved game we
now call our National
Pastime. While some of the
customs and terminology
might seem strange now, the
participating clubs have
worked hard to ensure the
historical accuracy of every
aspect of the game.
Kilwins Fudge Budget
Classic Schedule
Round 1
Bay View Wahoos of Royal
Oak vs. Detroit Early Risers
Noon
Winter Sports Park
Petoskey Mossbacks vs.
Saginaw Old Gold Noon
Round 2
Bay View Saginaw Old
Gold vs. Wahoos of Royal Oak
2 p.m.
Winters Sports Park
Petoskey Mossbacks vs.
Detroit Early Risers 2 p.m.
Round 3
Winter Sports Park
Saginaw Old Gold vs. Detroit
Early Risers 5:30 p.m.
Winter Sports Park
Petoskey Mossbacks vs.
Wahoos of Royal Oak (follow-
ing the 5:30 p.m. match)
Petoskey Mossbacks host Fudge Bucket
tourney August 3; teams from Saginaw,
Detroit and Royal Oak come to town
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Many anglers love to fish
with crankbaits (also known as
plugs), a type of hard-bodied
fishing lure. Below are some
criteria to think about when
selecting a crankbait.
Body Shape
Fat-bodied crankbaits that
are shorter will displace more
water and create more vibra-
tion. Many anglers prefer this
type of crankbait when fishing
in dark water or at night. Thin-
profile crankbaits glide
through the water with mini-
mal resistance. This option is
great when fishing clear water
and targeting species that are
sight feeders.
Buoyancy
Crankbaits with less buoy-
ancy are better suited for water
with minimal cover and clean
bottoms while those with more
buoyancy are better for fishing
around cover. Crankbaits can
be a great lure option when
targeting walleyes, bass or
muskellunge (among other
species). Consider trying one
out during your next fishing
trip!
This tip was adapted from
Michigan Outdoor News.
DNR fishing tip on
selecting crankbait
GRAYLING Visit Hartwick
Pines State Park and enjoy the
annual Wood Shaving Days
Festival held this Saturday and
Sunday, July 20 and 21, at the
Logging Museum. From 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days,
enjoy the sights, sounds and
scents of the historic steam-
powered sawmill cutting logs
into pine boards, listen to tra-
ditional music, and enjoy the
art of wood carving, wood
burning and other wood-
crafters. Also included at Wood
Shaving Days are demonstra-
tions by blacksmiths, weavers,
and wool spinners and a his-
toric surveying re-enactment.
The Logging Museum, a field
site of the Michigan Historical
Museum, interprets the white
pine logging era of 1840-1910.
Wood Shaving Days is spon-
sored by the Friends of
Hartwick Pines, and all pro-
ceeds go toward the interpre-
tive and educational programs
at Hartwick Pines State Park.
For more information about
Wood Shaving Days or other
programs at Hartwick Pines,
please call (989) 348-2537 or
visit www.michigan
.gov/hartwickpinesvc. There is
no charge for attending Wood
Shaving Days, but a Michigan
Recreation Passport is required
for park entry. Hartwick Pines
State Park is located at 4216
Ranger Road in Grayling.
The Recreation Passport is
an easy, affordable way for res-
idents to enjoy and support
outdoor recreation opportuni-
ties in Michigan. By checking
"YES" for the $11 Recreation
Passport ($5 for motorcycles)
when renewing a license plate
through the Secretary of State
(by mail, kiosk, online at
www.expresssos.com or at
branch offices), Michigan
motorists get access to state
parks, recreation areas, state
forest campgrounds, nonmo-
torized state trailhead parking
and state boat launches. In
addition, Recreation Passport
holders can enjoy real savings
at businesses and retailers that
participate in the Passport
Perks discount program. The
Recreation Passport is valid
until the next license plate
renewal date. Nonresidents
can purchase the Recreation
Passport ($30.50 annual; $8.40
daily) at any state park or
recreation area or through the
Michigan e-Store at
www.michigan.gov/estore.
Learn more about this cre-
ative way of sustaining
Michigan's outdoor recreation
and natural resources at
www. mi chi gan. gov/recre-
ationpassport. For information
on Passport Perks shopping
discounts or how businesses
and retailers can enroll in the
program, visit www.michi-
gan.gov/passportperks.
DNR visitor centers are
located throughout the state.
Centers feature nature exhibits
and are staffed with full time
educators who manage nature
programs for individuals, fam-
ilies and school groups. Learn
more about each location at
www.michigan.gov/dnrvisitor-
centers
Hartwick Pines State Park hosts annual festival at Logging Museum
Wood Shaving Days this weekend
By Brian Osborne
FIFE LAKE The Lane
Automotive Michigan
Traditional Sprints, featuring
the best wingless sprint car
drivers in the Great Lakes
region, made their way to the
Cherry Raceway in Fife Lake
on Friday. Also in action were
the Weller Truck Parts UMP
DIRTcar Modifieds, Pro
Streets, Factory Stocks, Four-
Cylinder Warrriors,
Crossroads Chevrolet
Compacts, and the Hirams
Lightning mini sprints. The
big 7-in-1 show took place in
front of another packed
grandstand.
The features started off
with the Pro Streets in a 10-
lap A-main. Once the green
flag was dropped, it would be
defending track champion
Allen Oyer taking the lead.
He would manage to hold
through the entirety of the
race and pick up the win.
This was the first ever
career victory for the 20-
year-old from Mancelona
behind the wheel of his Tri-
County Sand & Stone /
Chevrolet. Jimmy Hiller fin-
ished in the second spot. J.J.
Arbour completed the field.
Oyer also won the lone heat
event.
Up next it was the Factory
Stocks making their way out
for a 15-lap main event. Lap
one was led by Jeff Chalker,
who saw the lead then go to
2011 track champion Emery
Smith. The two would swap
for the lead for the next few
circuits. Smith would man-
age to pull away with the
lead. However on the very
last lap Smith would suffer
mechanical problems, which
surrendered the top spot to
Karl McClellan, who scored
the win.
This was the first win for
McClellan, the 51-year-old
driver from Manistee in his
1X Racing / Oldsmobile. Peni
Lalonde finished second with
Kevin Stricker, Dan Wireman,
and Smith rounding out the
top five. Stricker won the
lone heat race.
The Hirams Lightning
Sprints were out next in their
feature that took 20 laps. The
early advantage went to Ron
Ramoy. On lap No. 5, Tom
Hunt fought his way to the
front of the field, and would
be there until lap nine. That
was when Bill Dunham
jumped into the top position.
Dunham would be involved
in a roll-over on lap 14,
though, which took him out
of the show and gave the lead
back to Hunt, who went on to
take the checkered flag.
Hunt picked up the win
driving his Hunt Motorsports
machine out of Ithaca. He
finished over Rusty Reyelts,
who was second. Mack
Erickson, Randy Plamondon
and Chuck Erickson made up
the top five. Dunham and
Reyelts were the heat race
winners.
The Four Cylinder Warriors
were out next for a 15-lap
feature. Russ Carrier was the
leader of the opening lap.
Andrew Austin, the Manton
Marauder, was able to power
his way to the front, though,
taking the lead on lap five.
On lap 12 Austin would get
caught up in lap traffic, how-
ever, and allow Jeremy Tulick
to jump out in front and take
the lead away. He would go
on from there to pick up the
win.
Tulick the 34-year old driv-
er from Cadillac in the
Sonnys Garage / Dodge
picked up his first win of the
year. Austin settled for sec-
ond. Bob Craycraft, Jim
Luhtanen, and Nick Olds fin-
ished off the top five. Arlie
Cooper and Austin picked up
the heat wins.
The Crossroads Chevrolet
Compacts made their way
out for a 15-lap main event. It
was 16-year old Ricky Wilson
leading after the drop of the
green flag. He was able to
hold off all challenges and go
on through the entire race to
earn the victory.
Wilson, driving out of
Williamsburg in his Wilsons
Plumbing / Ford, scored his
fourth win of the season. It
was 2011 track champion
Autumn Beeman, 14, finish-
ing in the runner-up spot.
Three 16-year-old drivers,
Rheanna Doberstein, Hunter
Carrier, and Calvin Ingleston
capped off the top five. The
heats were won by Wilson
and defending track champi-
on Chris Casey.
The Weller Truck Parts
UMP DIRTcar Modifieds
went head-to-head in their
20-lap shootout. Once the
field saw the green flag, it was
Paul Johnson taking the lead.
The battle would rage on
from there until Johnson
would be involved in a cau-
tion with lap traffic in the late
stages of the race, which
forced him to the rear of the
field. The lead was then given
to Greg Gokey, who went on
from there to get the win.
This was the first win of the
year for the 30-year old driver
from Buckley in his Butch
Straight Inspections /
DirtWerx racecar. Dennis
Taghon, 19-year old Nick
Kurtz, Wayne Taghon and
Johnson rapped up the top
five. Johnson and Gokey were
the heat winners.
Finally it was time for the
main event of the night, the
20-lap A-main for the Lane
Automotive Michigan
Traditional Sprints. The field
was led out to chief starter
Steve Sherwoods green flag
by Brett Mann and Steve
Irwin. Irwin was able to take
the lead after the first lap. He
would remain for much of
the contest until on lap 18 Joe
Bares was able to fight his
way to the front of the pack
and go home the winner.
Bares picked up the win
behind the wheel of his XYZ
Machining car. Irwin had to
settle for second. Chuck
Wilson, Don Smith, and Joe
Irwin completed the top five.
Smith, Bares, and Steve Irwin
won the heats.
This Friday July 19, Cherry
Raceway will feature a full
racing show. Headlined by
yet another visit from the
Hirams Lightning Sprints,
this will be their fourth visit
of the year. The Weller Truck
Parts UMP DIRTcar
Modifieds, Pro Streets,
Factory Stocks, Four-
Cylinder Warriors, and
Crossroads Chevrolet
Compacts will also be in
action.
The pit gates open at 5
p.m. Grandstand gates open
at 6. Practice also starts at 6
with qualifying for Modifieds
at 6:30. Racing begins at 7:30.
Cherry Raceway is located
at: 8649 East M-113 in Fife
Lake. For more information,
call (231)-468-1477.
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Mancys Oyer wins Cherry feature
Oyer takes first-ever career victory in Pro
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part of big 7-in-1 show
LANSING The Department
of Natural Resources
announced recently that its
annual walleye pond harvest
and stocking of walleye finger-
lings in east-central and north-
east Michigan has been com-
pleted. The DNR Fisheries
Division's Southern Lake
Huron Management Unit
stocked nearly 1.7 million
walleye fingers in 30 inland
lakes located in 20 counties.
Walleye ponds are a critical
component of the DNR's fish-
eries management and have
been used for several decades.
There are dozens of walleye
ponds located throughout
Michigan, and all rely heavily
on the support of sportsmen's
organizations.
Walleye fingerlings are
reared in small ponds for 50 to
60 days, where they eat tiny
aquatic animals called zoo-
plankton. They are harvested
and stocked into public waters
when they are 1.5 to 2 inches
long. These fish will grow to
legal size in four to five years.
"These ponds are an excel-
lent collaborative effort involv-
ing the DNR and local angling
groups" said Jim Baker,
Southern Lake Huron
Management Unit supervisor.
"These organizations help out
financially and supply volun-
teers to help with fertilization,
pond maintenance and fish
harvest."
Sportsmen's organizations
that collaborate with DNR on
the walleye-rearing program
for east-central and northeast
Michigan include the Saginaw
Bay Walleye Club, the Arenac
County Walleye Club and
Walleyes for Iosco County.
Go to the DNR website to
see a complete summary of
the walleye stocking for 2013,
including specific counties
and lakes.
DNR stocked nearly 1.7 million walleye fingerlings in 30 inland lakes located in 20 counties
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GAYLORD Michigan resi-
dents in northern parts of the
state are noticing loss of leaves
on oak, aspen and maple trees.
The prime culprit contributing
to this defoliation is the gypsy
moth. Department of Natural
Resources forest health offi-
cials report that, while the
most obvious defoliation is
currently heaviest in Crawford,
Oscoda, Otsego and
Montmorency counties, it is
likely that gypsy moth caterpil-
lars are causing similar prob-
lems on a local scale in other
areas of the Lower Peninsula.
Gypsy moth caterpillars are
nothing new to our state, said
DNR forest health specialist
Dr. Robert Heyd. Theyre a
recurring challenge. We most
often see defoliation in the
season following a particularly
drought-heavy year like we
experienced in 2012. Many for-
est pests tend to target trees
that are weakened perhaps
from drought or otherwise
not in optimum health. The
number one thing people can
do to reduce the effects of
pests like gypsy moth is pro-
moting tree health.
Regular watering and avoid-
ing damage to roots and bark
go a long way in helping trees
fend off the effects of defolia-
tion. Likewise, periodically
removing dead and dying trees
in woodlots keeps remaining
trees growing strong.
Heyd explained that gypsy
moth populations surged
across the state during the
1980s and 1990s, defoliating
many woodland areas. At that
time, the moth was fairly new
to the state and, like any intro-
duced species, its population
grew rapidly without natural
control from parasites,
pathogens and predators.
During this period, the
Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural
Development worked with
local communities to conduct
aerial spraying to reduce gypsy
moth nuisance in areas with
high caterpillar numbers.
When done properly, using
biological insecticides, aerial
treatment can help make life
more tolerable during out-
breaks, without affecting the
natural enemies that eventual-
ly bring gypsy moth popula-
tions under control.
While these spray programs
are no longer conducted by the
state, natural enemies of the
gypsy moth are now well-
established across Michigan
and are actively helping to
reduce populations. Two
pathogens in particular the
nucleopolyhedrosis virus
(NPV) and a fungus,
Entomophaga maimaiga are
killing gypsy moth caterpillars
in large numbers across much
of the Lower Peninsula. Wet
spring weather in many areas
has given these organisms the
upper hand, helping them to
develop and spread quickly.
Surviving gypsy moth cater-
pillars are currently spinning
cocoons to transform into
moths later in July. With the
caterpillar stage nearing an
end in most areas, its too late
for spraying to help.
The good news is that defoli-
ated trees are already begin-
ning to develop new leaves to
replace those that were eaten.
And even heavily defoliated
trees will recover without seri-
ous long-term effects.
Heyd said gypsy moths
rarely kill trees in Michigan.
Historically, only trees
already suffering from prob-
lems like drought, old age or
root damage are at risk, he
added.
To learn more about gypsy
moth caterpillars, visit the
MSU Extension website at
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/topi
c/i nfo/pest_management.
More detailed information is
also available in a MSUE bul-
letin that covers the origins,
lifecycle and other facts about
the gypsy moth caterpillar.
For more information about
the DNRs Forest Health
Program, visit www.michi-
gan.gov/foresthealth.
Called a Century Ride, The
Black Bear Bicycle Tour winds
along a 100 mile route through
the AuSable River Valley.
Starting the morning after the
beginning of the AuSable
Canoe Marathon, these bicy-
clists attempt to catch the pad-
dlers at the end of their
overnight adventure at
Oscoda. Over hills, through
national and state forests, and
at times in view of the AuSable
River, riders tour through
some of the most pristine
areas of northern Michigan.
Along the route there are five
event snack and water stops at
the Kellogg Bridge Store,
Fairview, McKinley, Glennie
and Foote Site on the way into
Oscoda.
The course has very few
stops and shows downstate
cyclists miles and miles of road
without a house or structure to
be seen. Hills at several loca-
tions are a challenge. The
climb next to the Alcona Pond
brings the riders to a crawl and
is known as Heartbreak Hill to
those taking it on for the first
time. The hill displays a false
top as you look up from the
bottom for the first time, you
get there and its not the top.
You see another top farther up
and it is not the top just anoth-
er gentle turn to the final real
top. Its not uncommon to see
riders walking their bicycle up
Heartbreak Hill. On their way
to catch the canoes as they
arrive at the end of the river
close to where it empties into
Lake Huron, some bicyclists
finish in record time close to
four hours while others, may
take most of the day.
Last years fastest rider was
Chris Evans who rode a recum-
bent bicycle to finish in 3
hours and 49 minutes. A rider
who had a much more enjoy-
able time was Evelyn Moon
from East Tawas who finished
in 9 hours and 43 minutes.
Evelyn was riding in the
Women's 71 and older class.
Riders are timed so they can
have an official indication of
how long it took them to cover
the 100 mile route. The event is
not a race but a "timed tour.
Bicyclists can try to be the first
one to Oscoda or they can take
their time and enjoy the
scenery. Also available is the
McKinley Class-two people
can split the bike ride to
Oscoda. One person com-
pletes the Grayling to
McKinley section and the
other finishes the course by
going form McKinley to
Oscoda.
Over 300 cyclists will be
lined up in uptown Graying on
Sunday morning July 28 at 8:00
a.m. for the start of the event.
The street is blocked off and
registration and packet pick-
up takes place at "The Bicycle
Shop". All are assigned to a
start row in groups of ten for
each minute starting at minute
8:00 and ending when the last
of riders depart sometime after
8:30.
"Spreading them out on the
road is safer for everyone" stat-
ed Wayne Koppa event organ-
izer. Participants can enter the
day of the event. Registration
starts at 6:00 am. Sponsored by
the Rotary Club of Grayling,
food and water stops are plen-
tiful along the course. The end
of the tour allows the riders to
watch the canoes of the
AuSable Canoe Marathon pass
the Oscoda Back Bridge next to
the AuSable River Store and
Oscoda Canoe Rental after
crossing the timing strip at the
old Ace Lumber.
The objective of the Black
Bear Bicycle Tour according to
its organizer, the Grayling
Rotary Club, is To increase the
awareness of non-motorized
opportunities within the
AuSable River corridor, to pro-
mote the construction of non-
motorized enhancements
along and adjacent to the river
and its roadways and to raise
money for a few well-deserved
charities. Rotary's signature
charity is the global effort to
eliminate Polio. This terrible
crippling disease is slowly
being eliminated country by
country by local, national and
international Rotary efforts. It
is Rotarys hope that soon no
family will fear their child
being crippled by Polio.
The Grayling Rotary Club
appreciates the assistance of
host communities and agen-
cies in bringing this event to
northern Michigan. Event
information is available at 989-
370-5757 or 989-348-5555 and
on the web at www.blackbear-
bicycletour.com.
Pest is causing defoliation in Crawford, Oscoda, Otsego and Montmorency counties, among other counties
Chasing the canoes to Oscoda
Gypsy moth caterpillars wreaking havoc
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HUBBARD LAKE There
will be an Olympic Triathlon
event held at Hubbard Lake
on Saturday, August 3. The
event, sanctioned by USA
Triathlon, will be held at 8
a.m. The course consists of a
1.5-kilometer swim at the
south end of the lake, fol-
lowed by a 40K bicycle ride
around the lake and a 10K
run.
Racers will be charged a fee
to enter, and can advance in
nationwide standings. All
participants will receive a T-
shirt and first, second and
third finishers among men
and women will receive
awards.
For details, call (989) 335-
3488 or send an e-mail to
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returns to venue after several years
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By Jim Akans
Its the heart of summer, and in the
Gaylord Golf Mecca, that means its
time to hit the links!
Under new ownership since 2012,
The Natural 18-hole championship
golf course in Gaylord offers a vari-
ety of memberships and packages or
both local golf enthusiasts, as well as
those visiting northern Lower
Michigan for some quality time on
the links. Whether a lifetime golfer
or someone who has just picked up
the game, the Natural offers options
to fit virtually everyones needs.
Local area residents are encourage
to give The Natural staff a call and
arrange a tour of their gorgeous
facility and course. Under the direc-
tion of GSCAA certified Golf Course
Superintendent at The Natural,
Kevin Henley, the course has been
brought up to top-notch condition,
featuring a layout that has always
been popular with golfers, which is
both challenging and designed to
bring the fun back to the game of
golf.
Golfers can look forward to using
all of the clubs in their bag here at
The Natural, he observes. The
lush fairways are narrow and the
greens are large. During play, golfers
will also enjoy views of some of the
most scenic wetland areas in north-
ern Michigan.
The purchase in 2012 by The
Natural LLC also brought the course,
clubhouse and pro shop into affilia-
tion with the adjoining Beaver Creek
Resort, which has also been under-
going extensive renovations to the
campsites, clubhouse and activities
offered. Beaver Creek is part of a
nationwide network of RV and
camping resort facilities, and the
recent purchase of The Natural
offers vacationers at Beaver Creek a
convenient, and extraordinary,
opportunity to enjoy top-notch golf-
ing during their stay.
With the affiliation of The Natural
and Beaver Creek Resort, some
incredible Stay and Play packages
are now available starting at $99.95
per person per night with a mini-
mum two-night stay. The Naturals
clubhouse, located on an elevated
bluff overlooking the picturesque
9th and 18th holes, is a
great place to relax and
enjoy food and bever-
ages before or after a
game, featuring a huge
open deck, lounge area
plus a pro shop offer-
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dise.
Hallmarks of The
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friendly, service-orient-
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tacular golf course that
perfectly intertwines
with nature. Whether a
local golfer seeking a
fabulous setting in
which to play a round
in true Northern
Michigan style, or a
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area seeking a perfect combination
of golf and accommodations, the
professional, courteous staff firmly
believes that once someone experi-
ences The Naturalthey will be
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Choosing a locally owned store
generates almost four times as
much economic benefit for the
surrounding region as shopping at
a chain, a new study has conclud-
ed. The analysis also found that
eating at a local restaurant pro-
duces more than twice the local
economic impact of dining at a
chain restaurant.
The research firm Civic
Economics analyzed data from fif-
teen independent retailers and
seven independent restaurants, all
located in Salt Lake City, and com-
pared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail
stores (Barnes & Noble, Home
Depot, Office Max, and Target) and
three national restaurant chains
(Darden, McDonalds, and P.F.
Changs).
The study found that the local
retailers return an average of 52
percent of their revenue to the
local economy, compared with just
14 percent for the chain retailers.
Similarly, the local restaurants re-
circulate an average of 79 percent
of their revenue locally, compared
to 30 percent for the chain eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend
much more on local labor. They
also procure more goods for resale
locally and rely much more heavily
on local providers for services like
accounting and printing. This
means that much of the money a
customer spends at a local store or
restaurant is re-spent within the
local economy, supporting other
businesses and jobs.
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