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04 Festival, Activities & EventsNovember 2013 - April 2014

10 Go see abulous all oliage

15 Gopherwood concert series celebrates 30 years

16 Fall brings color to outdoor hiking

18 Pumpkin picking perection

20 Honor those who served on Veterans Day

22 Getting ready to plunge into NASF

23 Area lakes heat up or ice fshing

25 Free fshing weekend

27 A makeover or breakast with Santa

28 Kicking o the holiday season in Cadillac

29 A tasty meal with a special breakast guest

30 Reed City celebration kicks o holiday season

31 A quaint Christmas tradition

32 Community pulls together tokeep LeRoy Christmas event going

32 Manton lights up the holidays

34 Crystal Mountain expands to 48 slopes

34 Are you ready or an adventure?

35 Drop the puck on the pond

36 Area is well connected to snowmobile trail

37 Winter is a good time to trek outside

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OCTOBERTuesdays and Fridays

Farmers marketCadiLLaC8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and FridaysParking next to Amvets Downtown

OCTOber 12

made in michigancraFt & Product saleCadiLLaCWexord Civic Center, 1320 N. Mitchell Street 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Free Admission to the public. For more inormation, contactWexord Civic Center at 231-779-9520.

OCTOber 12

christmas in october bazaarCadiLLaCKirtland Terrace, 111 South Simon Street 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be a white elephant sale (used items), handmadeitems, baked goods, a silent auction, and lunch (including hotdogs, chips and pop).

OCTOber 17

made in michigan marketCadiLLaCCity Park Parking lot Downtown Cadillac

Come down beore work and at lunch support local armers,craters, bakers, forists, artisans and musicians and have alittle un, too.

OCTOber 18

Welcas Fall Festivalreed CiTySt. Paul Lutheran Church, 22275 Four Mile RoadBake sale and Bazaar rom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will beserved rom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rafe drawing at 1 p.m.

OCTOber 18 and 19

marys dream scraPbookingeVarT FairgrOunds, COmmuniTy buiLdingFor more inormation, contact Evart Chamber o Commerce at231-734-9799.

OCTOber 19

cadillac zombie WalkCadiLLaCIncluding: Thriller Dance, Zombie Walk, Costume Contest,Haunted Barns, Pub Crawl, plus much more.For more inormation, visit 231events.com.

OCTOber 19

snoWmobile sWaP meetmariOnFairgrOundsFor more inormation, contact Marion Chamber o Commercat 231-743-2461.

OCTOber 19

goPherWood concertBlake Elliott and the Robinson Affair, and the Accidentals

CadiLLaCCadillac Elks, third foorEveryone welcome. The venue is a smoke-ree environment.Tickets are $10 in advance or adults ($12 at the door); $5 orstudents ($6 at the door). Advanced tickets available at ToyTown, 122 S. Mitchell Street, and the Ater 26 Depot Ca, 127

Cass Street. Contact Paul Brown at 231-846-8383 or more inomation about concerts.

OCTOber 23

moonlight madnessdOwnTOwn CadiLLaC6 to 9 p.m. Come on downtown or Moonlight Madnessshopping with a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest,trunk o candy contest, pie eating contest, games, ace paining, balloons, snacks, tricks and treats, crats, prizes and moreA true up-north experience in Downtown Cadillac. Checkout your local selection or the upcoming holidays and takeadvantage o layaway programs, specials and Santa storageEntertainment provided by Mix 96 and WTCM on Mitchell Strewith live broadcasts starting at 4:30 p.m. Many stores will closrom 5 to 6 p.m. to prepare or Moonlight Madness.

OCTOber 26

christmas tree craFt shoWmesiCK10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mesick Amvets Auxiliary will be hostintheir annual Christmas Tree Crat Show. There will be vendors,a bake sale, rafes, plus more. Spaces rent or $20. For moreinormation contact Julie at 231-885-2649.

OCTOber 26

Pre-holiday eventCraft Show, Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Luncheon

buCKLey9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buckley School small gym, a block South o

the blinking light in Buckley. For more inormation, contact Conie at 231-263-7471.

OCTOber 26

craFt shoW/Pie salemariOn9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Marion Eagles, M-66 Cost: $10 per tabFor more inormation, contact Jan at 231-429-2011.

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OCTOBERcont.OctOber 29Halloween at tHe wexcADILLAc6 to 8 p.m. The Wexord Civic Center, 1320 N. Mitchell StreetKids, put on your costumes and join the Cadillac Area YMCAand 107.9 CDY or enchanting games with prizes, a costumeparade and contest, ghost stories, ashlight ace painting,ghoulish crats and more. For kids ages 12 and under (all kidsmust be accompanied by an adult).Cost: FreeFor more inormation, contact 231-775-3369 or go to www.cadillacareaymca.org.

OctOber 31Main Street MonSter MaSHwitH trick or treatSeVArt MAIn StreetFor more inormation, contact Evart DDA at 231-734-0185 or visitwww.evart.org.

OctOber 31

trunk-r-treatMArIOn5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Village Hall parking lot, 120 E. Main Street

OctOber 31

Halloween in leroy

LerOYFire Hall/LeRoy Covenant ChurchThere will be trick-or-treating throughout town, as well as a cou-ple o additional special activities. At the fre hall, the volunteerfremen have snacks or the kids and will take a look at the fretrucks. At the LeRoy Covenant Church, there is trick-or-treating,rereshments and all amily photos.

NOVEMBERnOVeMber 2HarveSt SupperLerOYUnited Methodist Church, 402 W. GilbertNo reservations necessary; guests pay at the door. This is a amily event and great or those in town or hunting season.

nOVeMber 2

punkin cHunkincADILLAcFelsks Emporium, 2901 S. 35 1/2 Mile Road 10 a.m. To 5 p.mBring your pumpkins and watch them y with homemadetrebuchets. Visit our shop flled with artwork rom our amilyartists. Then, relax in our rustic ca with a cup o coee, hotchocolate, cider or homemade cinnamon rolls. Sun, rain, sleeor snow. The pumpkins will y. For more inormation, contact231-775-1305.

nOVeMber 7

coMMunity and BuSineSS exporeeD cItY5 to 7 p.m. Reed City High SchoolFor more inormation, contact Reed City Chamber o Com-merce at 231-832-5431.

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GopHerwood concert

don Julin and Billy StrinGScADILLAc eLkS, thIrD fLOOrEveryone welcome. The venue is a smoke-ree environment.Tickets are $10 in advance or adults ($12 at the door); $5 orstudents ($6 at the door). Advanced tickets available at ToyTown, 122 S. Mitchell Street, and the Ater 26 Depot Ca, 127Cass Street. Contact Paul Brown at 231-846-8383 or more inomation about concerts.

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NOVEMBERcont.November 11

Veterans Day serVicesSee page 20or a list o ceremonies in your area

November 15

Deer Hunters Buck PoleevArT For more inormation, contact Evart Chamber o Com-merce at 231-734-9799.

November 15

Hunters DinnerHerSeY6 to 9 p.m. Hersey Congregational Church, 216 S.Main Street Come enjoy a ull turkey/ham meal. Cost: $8. Topurchase tickets or or more inormation, call 231-832-9072 or231-250-7232.

November 15

oPening Day Buck PolemArIoN vFW For more inormation, contact Marion Chambero Commerce at 231-743-2461.

November 23

HaBitat Breakfast witH santaCAdIllAC 9 a.m. Cadillac Grill, 7839 E. 46 1/2 Rd. T icketsare $10 per person and children under 2 are ree. Tickets are

available at the door or at the Habitat or Humanity ofces onBoon Road and in the Re-Store behind the ofces.

November 23

HoliDay ligHts festiValFArWell 2013 theme Hawaiian Christmas. For more inorma-tion, contact Farwell Area Chamber o Commerce at 989-588-0580 or visit us at www.arwellareachamber.com.

November 29 ANd 30

eVergreen festiValreed CITY

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. arts and crats (both days), 1 p.m. parade onSaturday, plus more. For more inormation, contact Reed CityChamber o Commerce at 231-832-5431.

November 30

cHristmas kick-offmArIoN

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be childrens activities; hot dogs,cookies and hot cocoa at the park; tree lighting; wagon/sleigrides; singing carols. For more inormation, contact MarionChamber o Commerce at 231-743-2461.

November 30

2nD annual toy trot 5kCAdIllACPre-registration deadline: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 2013.Race day registration opens at 8 a.m. Race introductions, National Anthem and Santa kick-o at 9:45 a.m. Race start time10 a.m. on Lake Street in the City Park. Awards and contests aCity Park at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $10 registration ee; $10 toy dontion. For more inormation, visit www.toytowncadillac.com orcall (231)775-TOYS (8697).

November 29 & 30

storyBook cHristmasdoWNToWN CAdIllAC Activities starting Friday eveningNovember 29, in the City Park with: carols, live entertainment

lighting o the lakeront, arrival o Santa, and lighting o theCommunity Christmas Tree. Children receive a ree copy o thcurrent year Storybook. Saturday, Santa arrives and downtowhosts Small Business Saturday with special oers all day. Dowtown businesses host Holiday Open House activities, door prizdrawings, specials and entertainment throughout the day ro10 a.m. - 4 p.m., many stores downtown will be open ater 5p.m. to assist holiday shoppers. For more inormation, visit wwdowntowncadillac.com.

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DECEMBERDecember 7

Christmas in LeroyLerOY

Each December, LeRoy celebrates the coming Christmasseason with Santas House, cookie decorating, sleigh rides andgood food. After an afternoon of activities, evening brings thelight parade through town, singing of carols and the lighting ofthe town Christmas tree in the Village Park. Santa also will bevisiting, bringing cheer and good wishes to everyone. This is agreat event to kick off the Christmas season with your familyand enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

December 7

Christmas in a smaLL towneVArT

Evart Depot, 200 Main Street/Crossroads Church, 110 S. MainStreet. For more information, contact Evart DDA at 231-734-0185 or visit www.evart.org.

December 7

Christmas Bake and Craft saLeLerOYHosted by the Womens Ministries at the Evangelical CovenantChurch of LeRoy, 201 Cherry Street. A great event to startholiday shopping and stock up on baked goods for the comingevents of the season.

December 13 & 145 annuaL Live nativitymANTONLiving Word Ministries of Manton extends an invitation to you

and your family to attend its 5th annual live nativity, December13 and 14. Following the presentation of the live nativity, warmbeverages and goodies will be available. For more information,please visit www.mantonlwm.com.

December 14

Breakfast with santaTUSTINThe Kettunen Center, 14901 4-H drive, will be havingbreakfast with Santa on Dec. 14. There will be music,crafts, face painting and more. Registrations begin De9 at 8 a.m. Visit www.kettunencenter.org or call 231-823421 for more information.

December 25

free Community Christmas dinnemArION

1 to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 216 W. Main Street

December 28

resoLution 5k and kids 1 miLecADILLAc

Cadillac Area YMCA, 9845 Campus DriveKick off the New Year at the Cadillac Area YMCAs secondannual Resolution 5K. There is also a new 1 mile race for thelittle ones. Races start at 9 a.m. at the Y and funds earned gto the Y for All campaign. Sign up before Dec. 15 to get a lonsleeve t-shirt and the rate of $20 for the 5K and $10 for the 1mile. For additional information, visit www.cadillacareaymcaorg or call 231-775-3369.

December 31

new years eve PartycADILLAc

1 to 3 p.m. There will be popcorn, face painting, arts andcrafts, family games, open swim, a hat and noise parade, spkling toast and a dodge ball drop. Families are encouraged bring their loudest and favorite noisemakers for the noise pa-rade. The noise parade will lead into a New Years countdowwith the dodge ball drop at 2:30 p.m. For more information, vwww.cadillacareaymca.org or call 231-775-3369.Cost: Free

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JANUARY 2014January 18

Third AnnuAl CoyoTe Cup youTh Snow CroSS rACeCaDILLaCCoyote Crossing Resort, 8593 S. 13 Road 10 a.m.Registration starts at 9 a.m. on the day o the event. This eventis to have un and promote snowmobiling to the uture genera-tions o snowmobilers and amily involvement. Entry ee is $20.Age bracket: 11-12 years old, 9-10 years old, 8 and underFor more inormation, contact Coyote Crossing Resort at 231-862-3212.

January 18

Gopherwood ConCerTBlue MollyCaDILLaC

Cadillac Elks, third foorEveryone welcome. The venue is a smoke-ree environment.Tickets are $10 in advance or adults ($12 at the door); $5 orstudents ($6 at the door). Advanced tickets available at ToyTown, 122 S. Mitchell Street, and the Ater 26 Depot Ca, 127Cass Street. Contact Paul Brown at 231-846-8383 or more inor-mation about concerts.

January 30-February 2

norTh AMeriCAn Snow FeSTivAlCaDILLaCEvents include lake races, polar dip, chili cook-o, parade olights, amily night and more. Call 231-775-0657, email [email protected] or visit www.cadillacmichigan.com ormore inormation.

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Reed City Depot

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The Depot! We are the premier trail location in West Central Michigan, with two trails in our city or your enjoyment. The Reed CityDepot located in downtown Reed City is at the crossroads o the Pere Marquette and White Pine trails as a Chamber/DDA/Tourismofce and trail staging area. This beautiul acility includes a community meeting room, 24-hour restrooms and kiosk area, bonfre

pit and freplace. Wed love to have you stop by and see it. The acility is also available to rent or your special event.While youre here, enjoy the riendliest downtown youll ever visit with lots o shopping, great restaurants and other amenities.

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Registration: 9:00 am, Races: 11:00 amSnowmobile Drag Races

For more inormation on these events call

Mike 231-835-5622 or Chuck 231-250-7076

Thursday, November 7 -

Community & Business Expo

Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30 -

Evergreen Festival and Arts & Crafts Show

Reed City High School

Saturday, November 30 -

Evergreen Parade

Visit Santa, Mrs. Claus & The Elves with the

Gingerbread House & Reindeer at Reed City

Depot following Evergreen Festival parade

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By Mardi SuhS

CadillaC News

Hike, bike or drive through Northern Michigan this

fall to see natures display of brilliant color. From mid-

September through the end of October, our gorgeous

hardwoods peak and become a blaze of reds, yellows and

golds. Peak color times can be monitored by visiting:

www.michigan.org.

Meantime, here are some color tour suggestions that

meander through and highlight the best sights in our

four-county area, including Wexford, Missaukee, Lakeand Osceola counties, with Cadillac as a home base.

Wxrd Cunty Lks Tur

Our shortest tour gets you out of the house and into the

woods and lakes that surround Cadillac.

Start at the Cadillac 5 Theater and drive south on U.S.

131 to Granite Street which becomes Sunnyside Drive.

Head west to M-115/M-55 and follow Lake Mitchell, turn

ing right at Thirstys gas station. Follow the lake and fo

low the signs into Camp Torenta and the circle drive of

homes by the canal past the camp. The road will take yo

back to Lake Cadillac at the canal and you can circle La

Cadillac.

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thrugh Bn nd HrrttSites to visit along this route include the MDNR Harretta Fish hatchery just west of Harrietta, where the vis

tors center is open on weekdays. South of Mesick, on th

southern tip of Hodenpyle Pond, is the Hodenpyle Dam

Road where you can stroll down to a waterfall.

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M-115 (across rom Mitchell State Park),Cadillac775-5412CottagesorMotel

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Other highlights along this route are the Meauwataka

Store, Boon Store and the Hudson Farm with live llamas

and wool items.

Lake County, Luther and Caberfae Tour

This 65-mile tour leads drivers through Tustin and into

Lake County through Luther, past the Little Manistee

River and the Luther Dam. It continues on a loop that

goes through Hoxeyville and past the Caberfae Scenic

Outlook, where the view will encompass miles of wooded

forests and hills.

Lake County tourand past Caberfae

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A more detailed trail map by county can be found at

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Crossroads SnowmobileDrag Races

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Drive south on old U.S.-131 to Mackinaw Trail. Turn

right on Mackinaw Trail and ollow it to M-115. Turn

let on M-115 and then south on Dighton Road (130th).

You may either turn west on 20 Mile Road or continue

on Dighton Road to 18 Mile Road. Turn west onto 18

Mile Road then north onto 140th Ave. Take 140th Ave.

north to 20 Mile Road and ollow this into Tustin andthen into the Bristol area. You will then venture onto

State Road north, across the Pine River to 48 Road to 7

1/2 Road, north to Boon Road in Harrietta. Turn right

onto Boon Road and back to Cadillac.

Missaukee County through Lake City

This 64-mile tour gives you a chance to see the Dutch-

man Tree Farm, one o our largest Christmas tree

arms. It is located between U.S.-131 and Seeley Road.

Rather than continuing north on Seeley Road, turn

west onto M-42 to visit the arm. As the tour continues,

it leads you through downtown Lake City, where youcan walk the beaches o beautiul Lake Missaukee.

From downtown Cadillac, head north on old U.S.-131

or Mitchell Street to Boon Road. Turn right, or east on

Boon Road, which becomes Seeley Road north and then

Rosted east, staying on the paved road. Turn north, or

let onto LaChance Road and go through Jennings. For

an extra diversion, turn let in Jennings at the Crook

Lake signs. But back on track, turn west onto Bur ns

Road. Turn north or right on Seeley Road, crossing

M-42/Mike & Tony Road. Next, Seeley Road becomes

49 Road. Continue on 49 Road north to Roby Road and

head east, (turn right) on Roby to Brown Road. Turn

South, right, on Brown Road, taking it to M-42/WalkeRoad. Go east, let on M-42 to M-66 south. M-66 south

will take you through Lake City and then head west o

M-55 to return to Cadillac.

The wooded trails of Osceola Count

Just south o Cadillac, Reed City oers access to tw

popular biking and hiking trails. The Pere Marquette

Trail and the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail intersect

there. The White Pine Trail starts in Cadillac and is

the longest rail/trail in the state. It winds through Le

Roy and Reed City and continues to Grand Rapids. Th

color is magnifcent along this route.To walk or bike this trail rom Reed City, look or

the Reed City covered bridge, a popular landmark jus

a quarter mile rom where the two trails meet. The

bridge is accessible rom U.S.-131 and U.S.-10 at the

intersection in Reed City. At the our-way-stop, turn to

ward Reed City. The bridge is on the let.

The spectacular views continueinto Osceola & Missaukee counties

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By Chris Lamphere

CadillaC News

CADILLAC For 30 years, the Gopherwood concert

series has brought some of the most talented and unique

musicians from around the country to Cadillac.

Created in 1984, the name Gopherwood was derived by

one of the original founders of the event, who noticed all

his friends used wood to heat their homes. Hence Gopher-

wood (go for wood) was named.

Since then, the series has hosted nationally renowned

artists such as Richie Havens, Vance Gilbert and Mose

Allison, among many others.

This years Gopherwood shows will feature returning

favorites like Rachael Davis, May Erlewine and Seth Ber-

nard, along with several newcomers to the annual series.

Gopherwood organizer Paul Brown said they are very

excited about bringing Don Julin and Billy Strings to Ca-

dillac on Nov. 9.

Theyre high energy and just a lot of fun, Brown said.

Also notable on this years lineup is the inclusion of

blues band Blue Molly. We havent had a true blues

group in a couple years, Brown said.

As in previous years, the shows will be held at the Ca-

dillac Elks Lodge, expect for the May house show held atBrowns home. New to this years shows, however, will be

a partnership with the After 26 Depot.

Brown said combo tickets for dinner at the depot fol-

lowed by the show will be available for $20, before tax.

I think this will be good for both of us, Brown said.

It will be an opportunity to expose After 26 customers

to Gopherwood and also to expose Gopherwood fans to

After 26.

Tickets for just the show cost $10 for adults and $5 for

teens, 13 to 18, if purchased in advance at Toy Town in

downtown Cadillac. Tickets at the door cost $12 for adul

and $6 for teens. Children 12 and under attend for free.

Anyone with questions about Gopherwood can call

Brown at 846-8383 or visit their website at http://webpa

es.charter.net/pnbrown/gopherwood.htm.

Gopherwood 2013-2014 scheduleOct. 5 Rachael Davis, May Erlewine and Seth Bernard

Oct. 19 Blake Elliott and The Robinson Affair and The Accidental

Nov. 9 Don Julin & Billy Strings

Jan. 18 Blue Molly

Feb. 8 Drew Nelson

March FUNdRaiser

April 12 Red Tail RingMay 3 House concert with Josh Davis

Gopherwood concert series

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By Antonio ColemAn

CadillaC News

CADILLAC The blend o red, bronze

and gold autumn leaves can make the

landscape o northern Michigan a scenic

experience in the all.

A great way or many hikers to enjoy the

outdoors is with a all color hike. Fall color

tour hikes are a popular way to see the pop

o autumn scenery.

Lake Cadillac, scenic outlooks and parks

are just a ew attractions hikers will see

going on a all color tour.

Northern Michigan has a variety o

areas or hikers to get out and see the all

colors. The Carl T. Johnson trail, and the

High Banks Rollaway on the North Coun-

try trail.

Joy VanDrie, executive director o the

Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau, said seeing

wildlie while bird-watching, as well as

kayaking and shing are some o the most popular activi-ties or those on the color tours.

She said people can enjoy viewing the colorul season

through a variety o outdoor sports and leisure activities.

Whether it be by kayaking, canoeing or hiking, there

are several ways people can view the all colors, VanDrie

said.

Starting in the Upper Peninsula as early as the begin-ning o October, all colors generally peak in the area

around mid-October. From Oct 5 to 6 is the early color

to peak color weekend in the interior regions o lower

northern Michigan. Oct. 12 to 13 is the peak color week-

end or many interior regions with good color near the

Big Lakes in Northern Lower Michigan. The best o the

remaining color will be near the lakeshore during the

peak to past peak color weekend rom Oct. 19-20. In som

areas the colors may last until the end o October.

Kate Salm, public aairs specialist or the Huron Man

istee National Forest, said many wildfowers also bloom

in the all, adding bright autumn colors to the tour.

Fall colors just get so bright and its something un todo thats inexpensive, Salm said. Its a nice amily act

ity that gets you looking at colors and taking pictures.

For a list o color tour maps and locations, contact the

Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau at 775-0657.

More inormation also can be ound by calling the U.S

Forest Service hotline at 1-800-354-4595.

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Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the

bounties of the harvest and there are

several places in the Cadillac area

where people can pick a pumpkin.

Throughout the area there are

pumpkin patches, corn mazes to get

lost in, hot and cold cider to enjoy,

fresh made doughnuts to devour, and

an assortment of other autumnal fun

to be had. These patches include Geers

Farm, Pahls Pumpkin Patch, Hudson

Farm and Flower Bucket Farm.

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Geers Farm Pumpkin PatchOnce again, Missaukee County residents and visitors will

be able to enjoy picking out the perect pumpkin at Geers

Farm near McBain.Every weekend in October rom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the

pumpkin patch at the arm will be open.

The crop should be excellent this year and visitors should

be excited about that.

People can pick a pumpkin straw bales and corn stalks

or decorations and get some cider and homemade dough-

nuts. There are arm animals or children to pet, a hay stack

or children to climb on and a corn maze. New this year is a

git shop that will open space in the main building. The en-

trance also has been moved to ease congestion and this year

MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted.

For more inormation about the pumpkin patch, call the

arm at (231) 825-4032 or log on to www.geersarms.com.

Geers Farm is located at 5600 W. Geers Road.

Pahls Pumpkin PatchPahls Pumpkin Patch in Buckley also will again be open

or business oering all your all avorites.

The patch, located across rom the Buckley Old Engine

Show grounds, has been open or more than 10 years and

will be open seven days a week rom 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

beginning Sept. 28. The patch will be open through Hal-

loween. The pumpkin crop is good and there will be lots o

pumpkins o dierent shapes and sizes to choose rom.There are arm animals or children to see, corn mazes

to get lost in, a straw maze or children, pony rides, a goat

walk, pumpkins, squash, straw, gourds, Indian corn, corn

stalk bundles to buy and more. On the weekends, there are

hay rides and a concession stand open. Admission to the

corn mazes is ree o charge.

For more inormation, call 269-4400 or 620-1242 or log on

to www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com. Pahls Pumpkin Patch i

located at 11168 N. M-37 in Buckley.

Hudson FarmThe Hudson Farm is gearing up or its all estival.

The arm will be open to the public, with ree admission

every Saturday in October rom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun-

day rom 1 to 4 p.m.

There will be pumpkins available, wagon rides, kids

games and all activities, ree crats, scarecrow making or

$5, goat shearing, pumpkin carving, all decor, arm demo

live music and more.

The arm is located at 1716 N. 29 Road near Meauwataka

For more inormation call 429-1318.

Flower Bucket FarmIn its second year, Flower Bucket Farm is looking orwa

to its rst ull all season.

Brooke Whipple and her husband, David, moved rom

Alaska last all and opened the arm. While they enjoyed

the summer growing season and the fowers they sold,

Brooke said they are really excited about the all.

Coming rom Alaska Im really excited to grow these

pumpkins. It is so hard to grow pumpkins in Alaska, she

said. By Halloween in Alaska it is snowing.

In addition to pumpkins, Whipple said there will be

gourds. There also might be some dried corn stalks, In-

dian Corn and an assortment o all and Halloween deco

rations. The arm is open seven days a week rom duskuntil dawn and the pumpkin patch is sel-serve through

October.

The arm is located between Paris and Reed City, three

miles west o Northland Drive (Old 131) at 23834 Meceola

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Honor those who servedon Veterans Day

In the 11th hour, o the 11th day, o the 11th month,

America honors all veterans in a tradition that began withArmistice Day, commemorating the end o World War I.

Here are a ew o the Veterans Day ceremonies youll

nd in the area.

Cadillac

Beginning at 10:45 a.m. on Veterans Day, the veterans o

the Cadillac Area Honor Guard make the rounds to each

o three fagpoles, presenting solemn honors at each.

The rst to be visited is Veterans Memorial Stadium on

Linden Street. Guard members will sing the national an-

them, perorm a 21-gun salute, lay a wreath, play Taps,

say a prayer, and lower the fag to hal sta.

The ceremony is repeated at the Veterans Memorial on

Lake Cadillac at 11 a.m., and at the fagpole across rom

the Wexord County Courthouse at 437 E. Division St.

Cadillac High School

The moving Cadillac High School ceremony is coordi-

nated by the senior class. Generally, visitors are required

to be in their seats in the gymnasium by 9:45 a.m., prior

to the students quietly ling in to take their seats. The Ca-

dillac Honor Guard takes part, as well as members o the

senior class and the Honors Choir.The ceremony includes the reading o the names o

allen veterans, a candle lighting ceremony, fag olding,

and readings rom class ocers.

Evart

Veterans rom VFW Post No. 7979 and AMVETS Post

No. 11 commonly gather at Guyton Park at the corner o

Fith and Main streets or a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Vet-

erans Day, then go to the VFW Post at 4681 85th Ave. or

coee and doughnuts.

Lake CityA ceremony will be held by American Legion Post No.

300 at the Veterans Memorial next the Missaukee Ardis

District Library at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day. Expect to

hear an address rom a speaker as well as a 21-gun-salute

and fag raising.

The Sons o the American Legion and Legion Auxilia

also will host a dinner at the Legion later that day. Veterans can enjoy a meal at no cost. Cost or amily member

and other visitors was undetermined as o press time.

For updated inormation, call the Legion at 839-4675.

Mesick

Mesick AMVETS Post No. 120 generally observes Vet-

erans Day with the laying o a wreath at Sherman cem-

etery, as well as a visit to Lions Park next to the Maniste

River where they play Taps, and return to the post or

coee. The post is located at 3369 N. 9 Road.

MarionMembers o the Marion VFW Post No. 6015 tradition-

ally gather or a simple ceremony 11 a.m. on Veterans

Day at the Veterans Memorial downtown.

Pine River Elementary School, LeRoy

9:30 a.m., Nov. 11

Students rom kindergarten through third grade will

sing songs and read poems in a student-led assembly. Pa

ents and veterans are welcome to attend. Veterans havebeen invited to share their thoughts, as well. Students

artwork will be on display.

Piver River Elementary School, ormerly known as

LeRoy Elementary School, is located at 408 W. Gilbert St

LeRoy.

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By Rick chaRmoli

CadillaC News

The North American Snow Fest is again going to hit

Cadillac this winter and people can expect everything

that was at last years event and more.

With momentum building over the past couple years,

NASF Committee President Jack Simcock said it will

continue at this years event. That momentum can be

seen with advertisers putting dollars toward the estival

as well as the local support.

This committee took over the snow est and it will be

our ourth year in conjunction with the Cadillac AreaVisitors Bureau, Simcock said. It really was to the

point where it was nonexistent and we have brought it

back to be the biggest estival in Cadillac with the Fourth

o July being close to it.

This year the NASF will be rom Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Al-

though at press time Simcock was not ready to unveil all

the details, he did say there are tons o events happen-

ing that people have come to expect, things like the Miss

NASF Pageant as well as the chili cook-o. He added the

snowmobile races on Lake Cadillac also should be part

the event in 2014.

There also should be childrens outdoor activities suc

as snowshoeing, fsh toss, and more at the Carl T. Hunti

and Fishing Center. Promotion or the event will includ

areas downstate and out o state.

Its pretty much like last year but we have added som

things, Simcock said.

Simcock said last year a proessional wrestling event

was held or the frst time and this year it will return bua new event, an arm wrestling competition, also will be

held. He also said that instead o one night o live musi

there will be two nights.

Simcock said as the event gets closer he should be abl

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just yet.

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While all is probably one o the

best times to sh local lakes, the win-

ter also is a great time to go shing.

Once temperatures chill out and

snow fies, DNR Fisheries Biologist

Mark Tonello said there are plenty

o opportunities to sh our lakes and

be successul.

He said rst-ice pan sh usually

are very good. This season, Tonello

said he believes walleye shing

should be as good as it was last

winter or better, especially on lakes

Cadillac and Mitchell. He added that

those two lakes have traditionally

been strong or pike and this winter

will be no dierent.

Area lakes heat up for ice shing

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Although the shing wont be as good as it was during

the 1990s, Tonello said spending a day on one o the local

walleye lakes, such as Lake Cadillac or Lake Mitchell, isa worthwhile endeavor. He added that i an angler target

walleye they will have a legitimate shot at catching them

I expect a decent ice shing season or walleye, pike

and pan sh on Cadillac and Mitchell but the same shoul

be true or most o the areas lakes, Tonello said.

Pan sh-wise, traditionally, there usually is decent

pumpkinseed and bluegill catches, especially on Lake M

saukee.

While lakes Cadillac and Mitchell should be good or

pike, he also said pike shing should continue to be stron

on other area lakes. Tonello said he attributes that to the

act that many o the local lakes are shallow with a lot o

weeds and abundant orage.

Tonello said Lake Missaukee is a good lake or pike but

i an angler is targeting them they should go to lakes Ca-

dillac and Mitchell. That, however, is not to say there are

not big sh in Missaukee.

For the anglers who preer to spear, Tonello said there is n

reason why the outlook shouldnt be good, too. He said it is

important to make sure the sh you are targeting are at lea

24 inches beore the spear is thrown.

While everything is dependent on ice conditions, Tone

lo said there is no reason to believe this winter wont be a

good one or ice shing.

Fish will bite. The only time period you have to watchis the new ice, which is unsae. You want to wait until the

ice is sae, he said. It is up to the angler to decide what

sae ice is.

Anglers need to remember that no ice is considered sa

The DNR historically doesnt say when ice is considered

sae, but Tonello said there is no sh worth risking your

lie or.

It also is suggested using a spud to test the ice and to

wear a personal fotation device. Overall, he said anglers

should be cautious. The reason anglers get that itch to be

on the rst ice is because sh are still active due to the

abundance o oxygen concentrated in the water. As the

winter goes on, there is oxygen depletion, so the sh areless active.

This year the ree shing weekend or winter is sched-

uled or Feb. 15 and Feb. 16. During that time sh can be

caught legally without a license but other rules and regu

lations must be ollowed.

Walleye fshing improving

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By Antonio ColemAn

CadillaC News

CADILLAC For two days this winter, amilies will

get the chance to fsh or ree.

The 2014 Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled or Feb.

15 and 16 with amilies getting out on the rozen lakes

or a weekend o ice fshing.

During the weekend, all fshing license ees are

waived or two days. Michigan anglers as well as out-

o-state residents can fsh or all species through theweekend.

The February ree fshing weekend is a chance or

amilies to experience ree ice fshing throughout the

state. Michigan is home to more than 36,350 miles o riv-

ers and streams and 11,037 inland lakes.

Started in 1986, Elyse Walter, communications special-

ist or the DNR, said the fshing weekend allows anglers

to explore the states outdoor activities at no cost.

It was the idea that we have these great fshing re-

sources throughout the state o Michigan and the cost

o a license was a barrier, Walter said. The ree fsh-

ing weekend helps to eliminate that barrier two days

twice a year.She said the amount o outdoor activities throughout

the year encouraged the DNR to include a winter ree

fshing weekend in 1994.

Michigan oers great fshing all year, Walter said.

Our ice fshing is just as good as our open fshing in the

state.

Mark Tonello, Michigan DNR fsheries management

biologist, said fshing is a very healthy outdoor activit

parents and children can enjoy.

We just wanted to give everyone a chance to get out

and fsh, Tonello said. I think its gotten more people

interested in the outdoors and exposed to the sport.

He said the ree fshing weekend is also a great op-

portunity to teach residents about area lakes. Tonello

said panfsh, blue gill, walleye and yellow perch are a

ew o the fsh residents can catch on Lakes Cadillac a

Mitchell.Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell are also two o the best

crappie lakes in the entire state, Tonello said. Theyr

also very good fshing areas or catching northern pike

The ree fshing weekend also includes childrens fs

ing activities.

Walter said last summers ree fshing weekend had

36 events ofcially registered statewide with a total o

4,700 participants. A total o 18 events were registered

or the 2013 winter ree fshing with 1,000 participants

various ages enjoying the activities.

She said she hopes the ree fshing weekend will brin

more visitors to the states lakes this winter.

All fshing regulations still apply during the ree fshing weekend.

We are hoping this years winter proves to have real

great ice or ice fshing, Walter said.

The Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be held Jun

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Holiday and winter undraising events sponsored by

Wexord Habitat or Humanity provide some o the most

enjoyable memories o the season.

Attending the annual Breakast with Santa and the

new, January dinner dance, Makeover Magic is a way to

help area amilies in need. Proceeds rom these eventshelp und the mission o Habitat to eliminate substan-

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Tickets are $10 per person and children under 2 years

old get in or ree. Tickets are available at the door or at

the Habitat ofces on Boon Road and in the Re-Store be-

hind the ofces.

Makeover MagicOn Saturday, Jan. 18, Habitat or Humanity teams upwith the Cadillac Rotary or an all-new undraising even

called Makeover Magic at Fox Motors o Cadillac. There

will be a buet dinner and live and silent auctions.

We are hoping Makeover Magic will raise unds need

ed to continue our building projects as well as an excitin

opportunity or all o our local makeover experts, state

co-chair Deb Ballard, who is teamed with Nancy Foster.

The auction will eature items that have been trans-

ormed with creative air. Organizers hope that objects

will come rom the Habitat Re-Store and other resale

shops. Beore and ater pictures o the objects will be

posted on the Wexord Habitat website and then auc-

tioned at the event. There will also be salon makeovers.There are several categories in the competition or an

exclusive trophy.

For more inormation or to ask about a sponsorship,

contact Wexord Habitat at 231-775-7561. To vote online,

visit: www.wexordhabitat.org.

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By Rick chaRmoli

CadillaC News

CADILLAC Rosy-cheeked youngsters and their par-

ents braved gusty winds and bone-chilling temperatures

last year to witness the lighting of the Cadillac City Park

tree and get their picture taken with Santa Claus.

This year, the hope is a new location will help make

things better as the annual Christmas in the Park event

is moving from Lake Street to the Rotary Performing

Arts Pavilion in Cadillac City Park. Other than the mi-

nor change in the venue, Rev. Dave McMahon said the

event will pretty much be like it was in 2012. He also said

several churches have taken over the planning of the

event.We want people to understand this is not a church

event. Its going to be a family oriented event, he said.

We are not going to be preaching sermons and it will

look as it has always looked.

As in past years, carols will be sung, vendors will be

selling things like hot chocolate and, of course, Santa

Claus will make an appearance. In previous years Santa

has arrived aboard a boat, this year McMahon said hewill arrive via a car. The hope is it will make it easier fo

more people to see his arrival.

He will be coming right down Lake Street and will be

more visible, he said.

For years, the city has kicked off the holiday season

with the event in the park, but a few years ago, a new

theme was incorporated Storybook Christmas. The

event has taken classic holiday tales such as The Polar

Express and used them as a theme.

Last year the book entitled, Oh, What A Christmas

was used. This year Tustin author Doreen Bellevilles

book, Too Fat To Fly will be given away to the childre

who see Santa Claus. In the story, Santa is writing a lettto all the children around the world telling them of a m

jor problem at the North Pole created by his reindeer. H

elves must come up with a solution, or else Santa and h

reindeer could be grounded on Christmas Eve.

The event is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 29.

Kicking off the holiday season in Cadillac

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TUSTIN Food and Father

Christmas go together like, well,

Santa and his reindeer to make it

feel like Christmas.

At Kettunen Centers Breakfastwith Santa The only way to be

true to our American tradition is

to maintain absolute governmen-

tal neutrality regarding religious

beliefs and practices., attendees

get plenty of both with a hearty

breakfast and some quality time

with jolly old St. Nick himself.

This years Kettunen Center

Breakfast with Santa will take place

Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. until

noon, featuring a great meal with

friends, family, Santa and Mrs. Claus

and plenty of other activities sure to

create plenty of Christmas cheer.

The event is celebrating its 32nd

year for a very good reason, part of

a long tradition of bringing people

to the picturesque locale in Tustin

for a good price and a great time.

Area families are invited to

join the holiday event, the largest

production Kettunen hosts eachyear, which will include breakfast

with Santa and friends as well as

activities such as creating holi-

day cards, singing carols, story

time with Father Christmas, face

painting and more.

The cost for the event is $1 per

child and $3 per adult and advanced

reservations are required. To regis-

ter, call the center at 231-829-3421.

Breakfast with Santa is Saturday,

Dec. 14 (schedule subject to change)

Breakfast with Santa is held

on Kettunen property on Satur-

day, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon.

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The turkey and trimming leftovers are typically still in

the fridge awaiting a second meal when Reed City bids

adieu to Thanksgiving and welcomes the Christmas sea-

son.

We get started early and kick off the holiday celebra-

tion, said Reed City Chamber of Commerce directorSuzie Williams of the annual Reed City tradition known

as the Evergreen Festival, taking place this year Nov. 29

and Saturday, Nov. 30.

Each year on the Thanksgiving weekend, Reed City

residents and visitors converge on the town for a two-day

fest which, much like a typical Thanksgiving table, has a

little something for everyone.

For those dedicated holiday shoppers, the big draw

is the Holiday Shopping Spectacular, which more than

lives up to its name, as hundreds of vendors selling ev-

erything from homemade honeys and jams to high-end

decorations set up shop along the walls of Reed City High

School.The shopping takes place Friday and Saturday all day,

but by Saturday afternoon, its all about Santa in down-

town Reed City.

The celebration in anticipation of Santas arrival be-

gins with a holiday parade through town at 1 p.m. and

continues with a visit to the Reed City Depot, where

Santa, Mrs. Claus and their real (live!) reindeer take up

residence for the afternoon.

And they bring some pretty compact spirits along wit

them, in the form of elves who usher children through a

larger-than-life gingerbread house for some cookie deco

rating and one-on-one time with Jolly Old St. Nick him-self (bring a camera!).

We do it all in one day, but we pack a lot of Christmas

fun in to it, said Williams of the visit.

Tentative Schedule of Eventsfor Reed Citys Evergreen Festival

Friday, Nov. 29

Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Reed City High School, 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Reed City High School, 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Evergreen Fest parade down Upton Street, 1 p.m.

Visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, cookie decorating, hot

cocoa and more, following parade until 4 p.m., Reed City Depot.

For more information, visit www.reedcity.org or call (231) 832-

5431.

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Call it what you want, but just dont call it a small

event.

When Evarts Christmas in a Small Town and the near-

by Crossroads Community Churchs Christmas Carnival

joined orces, what you got was double the un or onebusy aternoon in the city.

They happen right next door, and it makes or a

chance to blend two events into one big day, said Al

Weinberg, Evart Downtown Development Director.

When it comes to an old ashioned small town celebra-

tion ushering in the holidays, Evart has had years o

practice packing days o un into a ew short hours, and

thanks to mixing it up with a church carnival next door,

now amilies can enjoy the traditional carols and San-

ta with carnival un like games and eurobungy.

This years event takes place Saturday, Dec. 7 rom 1 to

4 p.m. behind Evarts city hall structure, the Depot, and

neighboring Crossroads Church. Perhaps the best part?

All the un and ood is ree.

This is the sixth year o the ever-growing carnival

where according to organizer All Weinberg, the true

Christmas spirit reigns.

We didnt know what to expect the frst year we hosted

this carnival, he said. The frst year was a success and

each year it gets bigger and bigger.

All events are free and take place at the Evart Depot

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LEROY Recent organizational changes could have

spelled trouble or a long-time holiday event in the small

village o LeRoy, but concerned community members

pulled together to keep the venerable tradition alive.

For years, LeRoys Christmas celebration was orga-

nized by the chamber o commerce but this year thechamber dissolved, leaving some wondering i the an-

nual tradition would also cease to exist.

That was until Lori Servello and LeRoy Razzasque

Days committee decided to take over as organizers o the

event.

This is something that has been around since I was a

kid, Servello said. It is a time-honored tradition that

kicks o our holiday season, which is why it was impor-

tant or us to keep going.

Although the event is being organized by a dierent

group o people, Servello said this years celebration will

eature everything people have loved about the event or

countless years, including the light show at dusk, whenoats are decorated with Christmas lights and driven

through downtown LeRoy or all to see.

The celebration will be held on Dec. 7, and will begin at

3 p.m., with a visit rom Santa, crats or kids, and a let-

ter writing center or kids to send messages to the North

Pole.

Servello said the local museum will be open to the pub

lic and the community church chime choir will provide

holiday music.

The light show will begin around 6 p.m.

Anyone with questions about the event can contact

Servello at 846-0850.

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Chamber o Commerces annual tree-lighting cer-

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This event typically takes place in the early evenin

on the frst Saturday in December at Manton Station

in Railroad Park in downtown Manton.

An exact time and date will be announced in the Ca

dillac News closer to the event.In years past, the estivities have eatured a visit by

Santa Claus, who has been known to arrive to the par

in a fre truck; the lighting o the tree; a bonfre; and

ree hot chocolate and other rereshments.

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Crews at Caberae Peaks have been working all sum-

mer to install more equipment to improve snow making

ability.

For more than six years, management has pushed to-

wards one goal, building a reputation or high quality

snow.

This summer, six new snow-making an guns and eightnew snow makers were added to the slopes, along with 15

additional snow-making towers. Crews also tackled reno-

vations to the MacKenzie Lodge.

General Manager Pete Meyer noted that the public is

responding to their very advanced snowmaking system

and talking about the quality conditions o our snow.

But the big news this year is that Caberae has opened

the only backcountry terrain in the Lower Peninsula.

Skiers and snow boarders will be able to access 25 new

acres o wooded slopes with no lits or grooming and

snow making.

This is a new trend, noted Meyer. People like to ex-plore and be adventurous and go o the beaten path. No

skiers have the chance to make resh tracks in resh pow

der in a more natural setting.

To learn more about whats new or the 2013/2014 sea-

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A new ski-under Buck quad

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add skiable terrain. Additional

improvements include a re-con-

touring o the signature Buck

ski run, expanding the arrival

zone at the top and adding a feet

o new snow guns.

We are constantly investing

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COO o Crystal Mountain, high-

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CADILLAC Lace up your

skates, grab your stick and get

ready or the puck to drop or some

team hockey at the Wexord CivicCenter.

The Cadillac Area Hockey Asso-

ciation is bringing back the ourth

annual Lake Cadillac Pond Hockey

Classic. The event is a 21 and older,

non-checking, our division tourna-

ment held on fve rinks.

Divisions include Mens Open;

the most competitive and highest,

Mens Intermediate; more relaxed

competition, Mens Novice; those

relatively new to hockey, Womens

Open; women o all skill levels.

There is a 50-team maximum or

the ice hockey tournament, spon-

sored by CAHA. A total o 19 mens

and womens teams competed in last

years ice hockey tournament.

Lea Pionk, public relations direc-

tor or CAHA, said hockey brings a

lot o visitors to the area.

Its only proo that hockey is vi-able in Cadillac. We have had people

come all the way rom Atlanta,

Georgia, Pionk said.

The idea or the Lake Cadillac

Pond Hockey Classic was intro-

duced by event organizers in 2010.

That same year, the tournament had

a total o 27 teams compete on the

ice.

The cost to compete in the tourna-

ment is $300 per six-person team

and all players must be members o

USA Hockey. Players can sign up in-

dividually and be placed on a team.

Winners o previous tournaments

were awarded Labatt Blue Jerseys.

Participants also received players

gits.

Pionk said or those who may be

inexperienced ice skaters, the Wex

oers learn to skate programs.

There are a lot o dierent av-enues we have to gain and keep the

interest high or ice hockey in Cad

lac, Pionk said.

Joy VanDrie, executive director

the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau

said the bureau looks orward to th

hockey tournament each year.

We have people call-in rom all

over because its created its own

niche because the net unds go bac

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CADILLAC Northern Michigan wintersgive snowmobile riders miles o trails to ride

during the snowy months.

There are over 200 miles o trails in the Cadil-

lac trail system that connect to various other

trails up north.

Bill Manson, executive director o the Michi-

gan Snowmobile Association, said having so

many connected trails allows snowmobile rid-

ers to enjoy traveling miles or trips without

riding the same trail twice.

As you get to M-55 and up north, the trails

tend to cover the whole northern region rom

east to west because o the amount o northern

Michigan snowall, Manson said.

The Michigan Snowmobile Association has

listings or area trails in Wexord, Osceola, Mis-

saukee and Lake counties, as well as other loca-

tions in the lower and Upper Peninsula. Michi-

gan has approximately 6,500 miles o marked

and groomed trails in the state, Manson said.

He said most snowmobile trails will be open to snow-

mobile trafc by the ofcial maintenance date on Dec.

1. By this time, Manson said trails have been properly

groomed and marked with signs by area trail groomers.

He said trails may require daily maintenance depend-ing on the amount o snowall and snowmobile trafc.

Typically, Manson said most o the heavier snowall

will accumulate during the beginning o the year.

The last fve years, snowall has been fckle in the ear-

lier part o December and getting heavier around Janu-

ary and February, Manson said.

He said areas such as Cadillac tend to see the highest

number o snowmobile riders enjoying the trails during

the weekend.

Don Wing, president o the Cadillac Winter Warriors,

said winter sports leave Cadillac restaurants and hotels

flled with tourists.

We can see between 300 and 500 riders on a weekend ogood snow, Wing said. For instance, during the North

American Snow Festival, we have as many as 300 riders

in the Fun Run.

Riders can get onto either the White Pine Trail or Pere

Marquette Trail near the downtown Reed City depot.

The Miss-Kal, a more than 50-mile trail system

through Missaukee County, can be accessed via the Mis

saukee County boat launch and interconnects trails to

Kalkaska, Roscommon, Craword and Grand Traverse

Counties. The main trunk is the 6 trail and runs east

and west. The 651 trail connects the 6 to the city o

Lake City.Manson said snowmobiling can be a un activity that

gets amilies out o the house during the winter. He said

most snowmobile riders fnd it exhilarating to hit the

throttle and speed down the trails.

Snowmobiling is a great thing to do in the winter,

Manson said. Its amazing to see how spectacular

Mother Nature can be in the winter. It makes a lot o

memories.

Manson said anyone choosing to enjoy the trails this

winter should remember to never consume alcohol whi

operating a snowmobile, never ride alone and to wear

proper clothing. Riders choosing to snowmobile across

lakes should check to make sure the lakes are saely rozen beore traveling, he said.

Snowmobile trails are open rom Dec. 1 to March 31.

Permits are required or all snowmobile riders.

More inormation on snowmobile trails can be ound

the Michigan Snowmobile Association website at http:/

msasnow.org/ .

Area is well connected to

snowmobile trails

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In the winter, northern

Michigan is known or

a number o things, and

most involve that whiteblanket o natural beauty:

snow.

One o the many ways to

enjoy the winter wonder-

land is by cross country

or Nordic skiing, an a-

ordable way to get some

exercise while making

the most out o Old Man

Winter.

Looking to explore by

ski? Here are a ew places

to set out on the trail.

Mackenzie Trail,Caberfae Peaks

From the Caberae Peaks downhill ski area, those look-

ing to cut a cross country path can head out on this trail

system, oering 10 miles o varying levels and loops

through a wilderness view. For more inormation, call

231-862-3000.

Heritage Nature Trail,

near Mitchell State Park, CadillacNear the canal that orms rom Mitchell State Park, the

Heritage Nature Trail begins behind the Carl T. Johnson

Hunting and Fishing Center on M-115.

The three-mile trail is groomed and skiers are asked

to stay on designated trails in order to best preserve the

ruddy wilderness near the trail. For more inormation,

call 231-779-1321.

McGuires Resort

The popular resort or visitors to lay their heads also

has a strong reputation as a place to start on a cross coun-try ski adventure.

With 5 kilometers o groomed trails easily accessed

rom the resort property, there is no cost or registered

guests and a $5 entrance ee or visitors by signing in at

the ront desk.

For more inormation, visit www.mcguiresresort.com

or call 775-9945.

Big M (Mackenzie) Trail

A Nordic system classic in this country, the BigM Trail, located o M-55 between Cadillac and

Wellston, boasts 30 km o groomed trails to enjoy

Also included is a chalet or tired skiers to take

short respite, in between plenty o terrain throug

the hardwood and pine ound along the Huron-

Manistee National Forests.

Operated by the Cadillac-Manistee Ranger Dis-

trict, there are entrance ees required by the day

week rate. For more inormation, call 231-723-221

Cadillac Pathway

For those wanting slightly more varied ski op-

tions, there is an 11-mile stretch o trails groome

or cross country skiers compiling six stacked

loops.

The best part is the skill-level variety, which range rom

ski trails marked easy to fve more difcult paths to

choose rom.

The Cadillac Pathway is located in the Pere Marquette

State Forest, 3 miles east o Cadillac with two access

points, one on 13th Street and the second on Seeley Road

just north o Boon Road. There is no trail access ee. For

more inormation, call 231-775-9727.

Missaukee Mountain, Lake City

Just a ew miles outside o Lake City proper lies Missa

kee Mountain, which is known or downhill skiing, but

also is home to Terrain Park and trails or snowboardin

and cross-country skiing. Sledding, snowshoeing, instru

tion and a ski shop. Open weekends and school holidays

More inormation available at www.lakecitymich.com.

Bowman Lake Area, Baldwin

In Lake County, Bowman Lake Area oers a variety o

recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, fshing, canoeing, camping and much more. Gla

cial depressions and unique vegetation are ound in this

area and provide homes or many, along with rugged cro

country trails to enjoy. For more inormation, contact th

Baldwin Visitors Bureau or visit www.lakecountymichi

gan.com.

Winter is a good time to trek outside

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