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Ken, the picture framer,
HAS MOVED
There was a break in the action when
Sportsmen for Youth honored the nation with a full
color guard tribute in memory of September 11.
The Muskegon County color guard presented the
colors with grace despite the falling rain.
The
Muskegon
Area
Fire
Chiefs
(Submitted by Sportsmen for Youth)
If you’ve never been to Youth Day, you’re missing
an event that has become so popular that it outgrew its
home of 17 years! The 18th annual Sportsmen for Youth
Day moved to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds
on September 11, 2010. With more space available
to organizers, they were able to join forces with the
Muskegon Area Fire Chiefs to present a day full of fun,
safety and the great outdoors.
The fairgrounds were abuzz with preparations for
the event as early as Thursday, the 9th. Many hours
were put in to ensure this absolutely free day provided
smiles, activities, demonstrations and information for
each of those in attendance.
Nearly 50 exhibitors allowed kids of all ages
hands-on activities and demonstrations. Some of these
included using a fire hose, viewing many different
animal skulls, playing with Michigan turtles, fishing
for dinner at the trout pond, experiencing a simulated
crash with your seatbelt on, learning to safely handle
a firearm, practice marksmanship, how to properly
navigate with a compass, how to use a bow and arrow,
climbing a tree stand with a safety harness, and so
much more !
Despite the cold rain spanning the entire length
of Youth Day, 1327 kids, 985 adults, and nearly 300
volunteers made this year’s event soggy but successful.
It is with sincere thanks to all that we would like to
share a few photographic memories of our 2010 Youth
Day.
Supporters and exhibitors participating in this
year’s Youth Day included: The American Red Cross,
Muskegon Conservation Club, Coast Guard Auxiliary,
Friends of the NRA, Grand Haven and Grand Rapids
Steelheaders, Michigan Whitetails, Scent Lok, Michigan
Duck Hunters, Norton Shores Hunter Safety Laser
Shot, Safari Club International, Norton Shores Hunter
Safety and Perfect Prints Photo tree stands, Paint Ball
Enthusiasts, West Michigan Walleye Club, ServPro,
Earth’s Edge, Tactical Operations Center, Muskegon
County Emergency Response Team. Muskegon County
Canteen, Volunteer Muskegon, 911/Central Dispatch,
Nature’s Discovery, Muskegon
Anglers Association, Journey 4H Mentor Program, Pheasants
Forever, North Ottawa Rod
and Gun Club, Muskegon
County Dive Team, Muskegon
County
RACES,
Ravenna
Conservation Club, Muskegon
Bowmen, Boy Scout Troop 1023,
Pletcher Skulls, National Wild
Turkey Federation, Muskegon
Trappers, Michigan United
Conservation Club, Muskegon
Nature’s
Muzzle Loaders, Federal Order
Discovery
of Police, Muskegon Haz-Mat,
allows youth to
multiple Fire Departments,
handle any of the
including but not limited
native Michigan
to Fruitport, Holton, North
snakes at their
Muskegon, Muskegon Heights,
exhibit.
Norton Shores, Grand Haven
Township and Walkerville.
Does your organization or interest support youth
and safety? Sportsmen for Youth is looking for exhibitors
and volunteers for the 2011 production of Youth Day.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Mike
Gebben at mgebben@earthlink.net or at (616) 402-6575.
Or find us on the web at www.sportsmenforyouth.
com.
demonstrated two extractions so those in
attendance would be able to see some of the
lifesaving tools and skills they use during a severe
auto collision.
200 Holton Road Suite C
N. Muskegon
Successful sportsmen and fire prevention event held
725-9115
Lakeshore Natural Health
Jyl Balder Danigelis
Certified Holistic
Health Practitioner
Foods and supplements
for healthier living:
• Sports Nutrition
• Organic Cleaning Products
• Specialty Groceries
• Health & Beauty Products
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Center facing GH Rd.
5294 Grand Haven Rd. • Muskegon, MI 49441
231.798.9922 • 231.798.8529 fax
Breakfast Specials
Mon. - Fri. starting at $3.99 includes coffee
Lunch Specials
Mon. - Fri. $4.99
Dinner Specials
Mon. - Thurs. $6.99
Fri. Perch Dinner $7.49
Closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve!
Closed Christmas
Cozy
Corner Cafe
773-0011
3162 Hts. Ravenna Rd.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am to 7pm
Sat. & Sun. 7am to 2pm
“No two individuals are alike...
No two programs should be alike!”
The Muskegon County
Tactical Operations
Team had youth try on their
Volunteers from Earth’s Edge shared water safety and
kayaking lessons.
Call Barb Hermanson
at (231) 865-3430
or email
healthstyles@ymail.com
Pathways to Health Center
3427 Farr Road Fruitport, MI 49415
LOSE WEIGHT - FEEL GREAT!
Norton Shores Hunters Safety
instructors helped area youth to
learn the importance of using a safety
harness while climbing up and down a
tree stand.
Muskegon
Bowmen taught
the art of the bow and
arrow.
specialized equipment and
experience the weight of
Kevlar.
The National Wild Turkey
Federation helped youth
learn how to safely fire a weapon
at a target with the use of
hunting blinds and ammunition
reloads created by the youth at
a reloading station manned by
Pheasants Forever and North
Ottawa Rod and Gun Club.
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