Harsens Island News - Week 6/1/04

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UPCOMING WEEKEND EVENTS

This is going to be a very busy weekend on Harsens Island. Check out the schedule for the North Channel Offshore Challenge, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I've highlighted the events, the schedule does not include the various meeting the drivers are scheduled to attend. Schedule provided by NCORA Secretary Cindy Babisz.

Friday - June 4, 2004 Forecast: Sunny, High 67
9:00am - The Dry Pits Open (In the Parking lot of the Former Farmer Jack's, drivers and their boats will be open to the public for viewing) This is an all day event.
10:00am - Harsens Island Elementary School Mural Presentation
5:00pm - Meet the racers parties. Drivers will be dining and socializing with the public throughout the Algonac and Harsens Island area. From 6pm to midnite, the Fred Quandt VFW Post will be hosting a Jimmy Buffet night.

Saturday - June 5, 2004 Forecast: Mostly Sunny, High 70
NOAA Marine Forecast: N winds 5 to 15knots turning NE. Waves About 1'
All Day - Dry Pits will be open
8am - 11am - Pancake Breakfast Fred Quandt VFW Post
10:00am - Parade - Downtown Algonac
12:00pm - 3:00pm - Cranes open (This will be at the Algonac Harbor Club)
12:00pm - 3:00pm - Insured testing and Kilo runs (Preliminary runs)
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Cranes open
6:00pm - Meet the Racers Party at Club Capri, Public Welcome, Live entertainment.

Sunday - June 6, 2004 Forecast: Scattered TStorms, High 77
NOAA Marine Forecast: S winds 5 to 15knots turning SE. Waves about 1'
8:00am - 11:00am - Pancake Breakfast Fred Quandt VFW Post
9:00am - 11:00am - Registration/Will call open for non-racing wristbands
9:00am - 11:00am - Insured testing
9:00am - 4:00pm - Cranes open
11:00am - Race One *
12:15pm - Race Two *
1:30 pm - Race Three *
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Post Race Inspections
5:00pm - Winner's Circle/Awards Ceremony - Algonac Harbor Club
* Number of races and race schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Chief Referee
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Algonac High School Graduation

Parking will be much the same as it is for the fireworks display and pickerel tournament, however, shuttle service will be available from the following locations:
Algonac State Park
Millside Elementary School
Algonac High School - UNTIL 3:00pm ONLY as it is graduation night.

Enjoy the weekend and be safe. We will be covering the races for those of you unable to attend, check back on Monday for updates and pics. Our own Harsens Island Fire Department will be monitoring the races from the land and sea (3 fireboats, including the new airboat will be on the water in the event of an emergency.)

Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2004

LOCAL NEWS

Freak storm damages shopping plaza, cars
High winds send people running for cover in Fort Gratiot..Awful close.....
Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2004

TIKKI BAR GRAND OPENING

The Sans Souci Bar will be opening a TIKKI BAR on June 26th from 3:00 to 10:00. It will include a Backyard Pig Roast and entertainment with a Mardi Gras theme. The cost of the Tikki Bar is $9.95 which includes your 1st drink! The Tikki Bar will be open every weekend weather permitting. Sounds like a grand time, don't miss it.

Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2004

BUSY MEMORIAL WEEKEND

The weather was spectacular this weekend with the exception of Monday morning, however, later in the afternoon it was beautiful. There were quite a few activities happening on the Island; The Stewart Farm Dedication, The Adopt-A-Brick ceremony at Readers Cove, and the Idle Hour held their own ceremonies which included a blessing of the fleet.

Unfortunately we were not on hand to experience these events but have word that the activities were enjoyed by all. Several Island youths participated in a Horse Show this weekend in Sandusky Michigan and we were in attendance. Heather Glowski, Alicia Schuknecht, Amanda Zaidan, Marinna Marlow and Zach Marlow, all received placements in their respective competitions, it was a spectacular event.

Alicia

Heather

Heather & Alicia

Marinna

Zach & Amanda

Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2004