2011 Walleye Festival Guide

WALLEYE FESTIVALF R E E L A N D

F R I / S AT/ S U N A P R I L 2 9 t h, 3 0 t h, M a y 1 s t

For more information about any of theWalleye Festival events

visit www.freelandlionsclub.comlayout by Higher image Design of Freeland

Boat/Outdoor expo, Car show, High stakes Bingo, Kid’s Fishing Pond, Carnival, texas Hold’em,

Fish Fry, Rummage sales, Pancake Breakfast, & more!

FREE

tHURsDay aPRil 28, 20115:00 pm to Midnight4rd Annual Richard Watson High-StakesTexas Hold’em Invitational$500 Entry Fee; $15,000 in Prizes based on 50 Players. Proceeds to benefit the Freeland SportsZone. Player inquiries can Be made by calling 989-751-9302

FRiDay aPRil 29, 201111:00am to 5:00pm2011 Special Olympics Hotdog CookoutPresented by Pat’s Food Center At Pat’s Food CenterProceeds to go to the 2011 Special Olympics

4:00pm to 8:00pmFish FryPresented by The Freeland Athletic Association At the Freeland SportsZone

noon to 11:00pmCarnival Rides and AmusementsPresented by Schmidt AmusementsAt Burt Watson Chevrolet/Pontiac

6:00pm start timeWalleye Festival Parade Starting at the Zion Lutheran Church on 7th St

6:00pm to MidnightWalleye Festival “Phish” TentAt Burt Watson Chevrolet$5.00 Admission Must be 21 to EnterLive Band: “Mandi Layne & the Lost Highway“ 8:00pm to MidnightCasino Games 6:00pm to 11:00pmDancing, Food and Beverages

8:45pm or DuskFireworks DisplayNorth of Town at dusk.

5:00pm to 9:00pmWalleye Fun NightAt Freeland SportsZoneOpen Gym 3rd Grade and UpGames, Music, Pizza & Pop

satURDay aPRil 30, 201112:01am Official startFreeland Walleye Fishing Tournament(see inside back cover) or Visit www.freelandlionsclub.com for details

7:00am to 11:00amPancake BreakfastRegistered Fisherman eat FREE!Presented by The Freeland Women’s Study ClubAt the Memorial Park Building

8:00am to ???Community Wide Rummage SalesMaps are Available at Local Businesses

9:00am to 7:00pmBoat and Fishing ExpoAt Burt Watson ChevroletA wide variety of vendors

9:00am to noonKids Fishing PondPresented by Meijer and Eudici’s PizzaAt Tittabawassee Township Park

9:00am to 5:00pmGreat Lakes Harley-Davidson SWAP MEETAt McDonald Ford, 6790 Midland Rd.8 foot tables $10 each / Set up Friday 11amEmail joe@greatlakeshd.com

10:00am to 2:30pmWalleye Festival Car & Bike Show215 S. Main St. by Clark Gas StationRegistration 10:00 am to NoonPre-Registration $10.00 Day of Show $12.00Trophies at 2:30 pm more info visit www.freelandlionsclub.com

10:00am to 11:00pmCarnival Rides and AmusementsPresented by Schmidt AmusementsAt Burt Watson Chevrolet

10:00am to 5:00pmWalleye Tournament Weigh –InPresented by the Freeland Lions ClubAt Burt Watson Chevrolet

11:00am to 3:00pmBlood Drive at Pat’s Food CenterGive blood & get free admission “Phish” TentConducted by Michigan Blood

11:00am to 5:00pm2011 Special Olympics Hotdog CookoutPresented by Pat’s Food Center At Pat’s Food Center

1:00pm to ???2nd Annual Pong Tournament Presented by The Log CabinAt “Phish” Tent, for more info visit to www.freelandlionsclub.com or Facebook

12:00pm to MidnightWalleye Festival “Phish” TentAt Burt Watson Chevrolet$5.00 Admission Must be 21 to EnterLive Band: “The Sinclairs“ 8:00pm to MidnightCasino Games 6:00pm to 11:00pmDancing, Food and Beverages

noon to ???Texas Hold’em Poker TournamentPresented by the Freeland Lions ClubAt Burt Watson Chevrolet$50.00 Buy InPayouts Determined by Number of PlayersEntry Forms at www.freelandlionsclub.com

sUnDay May 1, 20118:00am to 3:00pmKids Helping Kids Community ProjectHousehold Donations will be accepted at Tri-Area Driving School, 6272 Midland Rd.Proceeds go to Emmaus House

10:00am to 3:00pmWalleye Tournament Weigh –InPresented by the Freeland Lions ClubAt Burt Watson Chevrolet

10:00am to 5:00pmCarnival Rides and AmusementsPresented by Schmidt AmusementsAt Burt Watson Chevrolet

10:00 start time5K Run & WalkPresented by Bay Area Runners ClubAt Freeland SportsZoneFor more info contact The Freeland SportsZone 989-695-2000 orEmail jayandloribrown@chartermi.net

1:00pm to ???HIGH STAKES BINGOAt “Phish” TentNO ENTRY FEEMinimum $400 Final Coverall Payout

9:00am to 5:00pmBoat and Fishing ExpoAt Burt Watson ChevroletA wide variety of vendors

6:00pmFreeland Athletic Association Ball DropAt High School Practice FieldSee it on “YouTube” key words Freeland Ball Drop. $5 per ball. Top prize $1500.Proceeds Benefit Freeland Athletic Association

?????Awards Presentation for 26th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Tournament, will follow as soon as results have been verified at final weigh-in. Must be present to win one of the 25 prizepackages.

2011 sCHeDUle OF events

The Joe will be broadcasting live from select rummage sales. Try and find him!

The Freeland Walleye Festival knows The Joe.

Do You?

Welcome to our 26th AnnualFreeland Walleye Festival

www.freelandlionsclub.com

The organizations featured on this page represent the anchor sponsors of the Freeland Walleye Festival.

Walleye Fisherman HeadquartersVisit Pat’s Food Center/ Do it Best Hardware for:

• Walleye Festival Registrations• Fishing Licenses• Live Bait - Night Crawlers / Minnows• New Expanded Fishing Tackle• Snacks & Refreshments• Beer, Wine Liquor• Firewood

Freeland Office - 7600 Midland Rd.

www.unitedfinancialcu.org - 989.777.3620

Located in the Pat’s Food Center Complex

Other Locations in:Bridgeport, Saginaw, Chesaning & Auburn

Born in Clyde, Michigan, on August 22, 1870, Miller Empey began a legacy that survives him today. It was twenty-seven years later that Miller, after completing a taxidermy correspondence course through Michigan State University, found a tiny Screech Owl which froze to death near his home. This became his first mounted specimen. While Miller Empey lived and worked in the small community of Freeland for the rest of his years, his love of nature and hobby of ornithology took him many places looking for specimens. The majority of his finds were victims of their own hazardous environment. As a result of his travels and unique collection, Mr. Empey became known to wildlife collectors everywhere, many of whom later contributed to his collection.

The Miller Empey Natural Science Room has been acclaimed as one of the finest private collections of its kind in the nation. The collection represents

more than sixty years of devoted work and interest. The quality and quantity of the displays have intrigued many people. Students from state colleges and major universities view the collection as part of their annual course study.

The Miller Empey Natural Science Room houses the Empey collection for public education and observation.. The room was dedicated on November 11, 1962, to display this very unique and valuable collection of birds and other mounted specimens.

Understanding the importance of education, Mr. Empey arranged for his collection to pass on to the Freeland Board of Education. The interior of the museum, the show cases and other building materials, were made possible by the generosity of the Freeland community.

We in Freeland are now proud to announce that the Miller Empey Museum is going to be moved to the Freeland Sport Zone.

In continuing Miller Empey’s vision of education; we are combining his collection with a learning center that will feature a computer library and a meeting room. His gift to us will be displayed with a beautiful re-creation of a natural environment, including a northern lounge and a two-story waterfall. Many thanks to the Timmons family for their stewardship of Miller’s collection.

Introducing The Miller Empey Learning Zone

Rebecca EvansFacility Director

SAVE THE DATE6th Annual“Arts in the Park”Saturday, Sept. 10th, 20101:00pm to 7:00pm

Tittabawassee Township Park

Please plan to join us at the 6th Annual “Arts in the Park” event. Enjoy a fun filled afternoon of wine tasting, live music, top area artists and food sure to please your palate. Must be 21 or older.

Proceeds benefit the Freeland SportsZone and the Freeland Community Sports Association.

Come see top area artists at workHear the sounds of local musicians

Enjoy great wines and food

To reserve your tickets, please call 989-695-9512 (must be 21 or older).

Freeland Lions Club Key Events For Your CalendarFreeland Lions Golf OutingSaturday, June 11th, 2011Twin Oaks Golf CourseThis outing fills up fast, so sign up a foursome now. A ladies division makes this event fun for everyone. A four-person best-ball format with proceeds going to the Tammy Hafer Foundation. Cost is $60 per person and includes green fees, cart, beer & pop on the course, coffee & donuts in the AM, hotdogs at the turn, and a chicken bar-b-que for dinner. Everyone gets a prize and we have numerous raffles. Go to www.freelandlionsclub.com to “contact us” about signing up.

Freeland Lions Las Vegas NightSaturday, November 5th, 2011Our Annual Las Vegas Night is a sell out every year. A $100 ticket buys you access to a gourmet buffet dinner, music, a variety of popular casino games and prizes, plus a $9,000 raffle board. Vist our website at www.freelandlionsclub.com for more information about this event.

also the Official

Weigh-in station

of the tournament

At the Burt Watson Chevrolet*For more information call Mike Moore 989-332-4892

Viking ConceptsMichigan Crossbow Federation

Frank’s Great OutdoorsBark River Knives

Kloha FoodsFuture Vision

American Legion of Sanford

EverdryMeats & Moore

Outdoor AdventuresBurnRite Stoves

D & M Culinary CookwareVarious Food Vendors

And Many More!

stop in and see these vendorsBay Outboard Marine

linwood Beach Marinalindy’s Boat sales

VAN YELECTRICResidential & Commercial

(989) 429-0887

BURT WATSON’SGReat OUtDOOR eXPO

Sat., April 30th • 9 am - 7 pm & Sun., May 1st • 9 am - 5 pm

INDULGE

Of Freeland

For more information about any Walleye Festival Event visitwww.freelandlionsclub.com

Great Food, Great Service695-5761

Have fun on the outside deck!Live music, karaoke,

bike night every Tuesday!Now Featuring:

The Midland Brewing Company’s Copper Harbor

Walleye Fesitval Rest Areas courtesty of

See the garage sale map for rest area locations.

BUSCH MACHINETOOL SUPPLY

We buy & sell new and used toolingSurplus Closeouts

Lathes - Bridgeport Mills - MachineryCustom Machining • Fabrication • Welding

7251 Midland RoadP.O. Box 216

Freeland, MI 48623

989 695-4030

WALLEYETOURNAMENT

OFFICIALREGISTRATION SITE

• OPEN 24 HOURS (Friday Night)

• Campsites Available• Boat Launch Open• Live Bait Available

Sunday High Stakes Bingo is Back!Stay Warm and Dry Inside Burt Watson’s Showroom.

$400.00 Grand Prize Cover-All

Sunday, May 1stEarly Birds Start at 1 p.m.

All Paper Games, so bring your Daubers.(Daubers will also be Available for Purchase)

Complete Game Books are $30.00 ea.Early Bird & Night Owl Packets are $5.00 ea.All State Rules Apply - Must be 18 yrs to play

Sponsored by Freeland Lions Club

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Beer, Wine

& Liquor

989-692-1234

Available at The Log Cabin!

Freeland WalleyeTournament Winners

2010  Senior: #1 Don Leuenberger 47.70 gross lbs. #2 Bill Putman 42.31 lbs. #3 Fred Mosley 38.02 lbs.

Junior: #1 Austin Bruns 27.08 lbs. #2 Hunter Brousseau 21.64 lbs. #3 Gregory Gorsline Jr. 19.57 lbs.

2009  Senior: #1 Tom Witkowski 49.70 gross lbs. #2 Bob Witkowski 48.55 lbs. #3 Mike Meyers 46.90 lbs.

Junior: #1 Jamie Kisser 28.55 lbs. #2 Austin Bruns 28.25 lbs. #3 Gregory Gorsline Jr. 26.95 lbs.

  2008  Senior: #1 Bob Witkowski 48.94 gross lbs. #2 Gregory Tibor 48.67 lbs. #3 Kal Ustishon 45.61 lbs.

Junior: #1 Anthony Miller 36.46 lbs. #2 Steven Guigar 35.48 lbs. #3 Austin Tomasek 34.62 lbs.

  2007  Senior: #1 James Trommer 47.54 gross lbs. #2 Scott Terrian 47.32 lbs. #3 Tom Witkowski 45.62 lbs.

Junior: #1 Lacy Joal Tolfree 31.45 lbs. #2 Sam Bremer 30.62 lbs. #3 Ben Bremer 29.44 lbs.

989-792-8111

Walleye weigh-in scales provided by

FREELAND

Thank You...For 26 years the Freeland Lions Club has had the pleasure of hosting the Freeland Walleye Tournament, the anchor of this growing festival of events. We want to extend our appreciation to the many sponsors, volunteers and patrons who help make our Festival such a great event.2011 Festival Chair Adam Anderson

Special thanks to Mid-State Taxidermy, LLC for their taxidermy mount prize for the largest walleye catch!

www.midstatetaxidermy.com

Big Fish 2010Don Leuenberger, 8.6 lbs

HOnORaBle MentiOn sPOnsORs

- Austin’s Flowers- BAMZ- Bastian Bros.- Cunningham Taylor

Funeral Home

- Dollar General- Exotic Automation Supply- Family Video- I Care Vision- Kasper Clock Shop

- Martial Arts Connection- Muessig & Co.- The Freeland Grand- Sherry’s Feed & Seed

Freeland Athletic Association’s29th Annual Millionaire Raffle

Las Vegas PartySunday, June 26, 2011

1:00pm-6:00pm - Gates Open 12:45pmFood Served from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Location: Freeland Sports Zone5690 Midland Rd. (M-47 near Kochville Rd.)

Cost: $125 (Admits 2 people)$20,000 1st Place CASH PRIZE

Other Cash Prizes:1 - $10,000 Winner3 - $1,000 Winners7 - $500 Winners

110 - $125 Winners

For Tickets ContactRick Payk (989) 928-7406 orRick Newbold (989) 233-3537

• ALL YOU CAN EAT WALLEYE• BEER TENT & 2 AM BREAKFAST• STEELWHEELS BAND FRI & SAT• GARAGE SALE LUNCH SPECIALS• KIDS EAT FREE FOR LUNCH

McDonald Ford

Myers Oil CompanyFreeland, Mi (989) 695-9121

June 22nd “Butch Heath Country Classic”

July 6th “Mandi Layne and the Lost Highway”

July 13th “The Hitmen”

July 20th “Brush Street Band

July 27th “Sinclairs”

August 3rd “Empty Pockets”

August 10th “Laurie Middlebrook Band”

August 17th “Paisley Fog”

August 24th “Mysterians”

Tittabawassee Township 10th Annual

Tittabawassee Township Park • Free Admission

CLIP & SAVE

2011 SCHEDULE

CONCERTS IN THE PARk

The Freeland Community is establishing a Farmer’s Market for local vendors to distribute their produce. We are planning to house the farmers market at the Tittabawassee Township Park every Wednesday night beginning June 8th, 2011 thru October, opening around 4pm and closing at the vendor’s discretion. Our market will coincide with the free Concert in the Park series. Starting this year, the concert series will be held on a weekly basis. This is a great time for family, friends and neighbors to gather in our community and enjoy a family, fun-filled evening for all ages. We are sending notices now to our local growers and any other vendors that may be interested in selling their goods. Requirements for each vendor are; to establish their stand with the State of MI rules and regulations for temporary food estab-lishment operations checklist and the MI food law 2000 Act 92. If you are interested in becoming a vendor and would like to reserve your space or if you would like more information on becoming a vendor, please contact us by email at freelandfarmersmarket@yahoo.com or by calling Karl Primdahl at 989-239-0255, Ben Reinsch at 989-415-6516, or James Magyar at 989-695-2682.

FREELAND FARMER’S MARKET

Freeland State Bank

Humphreys,Campbell,Dust & Humphreys, PC

Attorneys andCounselors at Law

Building A, Suite One

5090 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603989-792-2552

Jack’s Mini Storage& Tree Service

6840 Midland RoadFreeland, MI 48623

(989) 695-5497 - 24 Hour Access

Open Late!

kid’s Fishing Pond EventSaturday, April 30th, 2011 • Presented by MeijerOn Saturday from 9:00am to Noon, kids will be able to create their own fish stories at the Fishing Pond located in Tittabawassee Township Park. The Kid’s Fishing Pond Event is presented by Meijer and Eudici’s Pizza.Since 1998, Meijer has sponsored the stocking of fish in the pond in Tittabawassee Township Park. The pint-sized version of our Festival Tournament is an annual favorite among our younger anglers, ages 4-14 yrs. Please support Meijer as they support for our Kid’s Fishing Pond Event.Trophies awarded to the first 10 kids to catch a TROUT.

of Freeland

Hosted by the Freeland Lions Clubat Myers Clark & Bam Fro Fuel & Exhause

215 S. Main St. (M47)

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

CAR SHOW FREE to the PublicCome and enjoy the Show!

For registration information:www.freelandlionsclub.com

or call 989-695-9980

Major SponsorsPat’s Food Center/Do It Best Hardware

United Financial Credit Union

Registration 10:00 am to NoonPre-registration $10.00 - Day of show $12.00

Goody Bags to First 100 RegistrantsTrophies presented at 2:30 pm

Hosted by the Freeland Lion’s Club

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2011 TOURNAMENT RULESOpen again to the Saginaw Bay!

1. PARTICIPANTS & ELIGIBILITY: Participation in this tournament is open to any person with a valid Michigan Fishing License who has properly completed and signed an Official Entry Form and returned it to the Tournament Headquarters with a $10.00 entry fee no later than Midnight on Friday, April 29th, 2011. Youth under 17 years of age may enter for $2.50 and will qualify for only the prizes in their division. No refund of entry fee will be made. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any applications.2. TOURNAMENT DATES AND TIMES: The Tournament begins at 12:01 AM on Saturday, April 30th, 2011, and runs through 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 1st, 2011.3. ELIGIBLE FISH: All fish entered in the contest must be Walleyes and must be caught under the legal rules set down by the State of Michigan. Any fish that has been tampered with or foul hooked will be disqualified at the dis-cretion of the Tournament Committee. All entered fish must be caught on the Tournament Dates. Contestants may submit up to 5 legal fish per day. ALL LEGAL FISHING WATERS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN QUALIFY.

Weigh-in one fish and you can win - see below...

4. WEIGH-IN: Contestants must have their catches entered at the Official Weigh Station located at the Burt Watson Chevrolet Used Car Lot, 7468 Midland Rd, Freeland Mi 48623 during the following hours:

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 -- 10:00 AM through 5:00 PMSunday, May 1st, 2011 -- 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM

Tournament results announced as soon as they have been verified after the 3:00 PM closing of the weigh-in.

5. PRIZE CATEGORIES: A. Most pounds for 10 fish (legal limit of 5 per day -- tie breaker will be earliest time entered); Top fifteen places receive prize packages . B. Largest walleye (by weight and time entered); one prize.C. Entrants weighing in one or more legal fish will qualify for a drawing of 25 prize packages that includes televisions, electronics and much more. D. Must be present to win one of the 25 prize packages.6. GENERAL: All fish entered will have one fin clipped. All fish entered must have been caught by the person who enters them. Giving to or receiving fish from another person will be considered grounds for disqualification. After weigh-in, contestants are responsible for their own fish. Fishing competition is over at the designated times each day or when weigh-in has been completed. Only one weigh-in per day is allowed for each contestant. The top five (5) winners will submit to polygraph tests as deemed necessary by the Tournament Committee. Prizes will be withheld pending the settlement of disputes. By signing an entry form, contestants absolve the Freeland Walleye Festival Tournament, the Freeland Lions Club and all connected sponsors of any and all liabilities due to injury to themselves or others during the two-day event.7. CASH PRIZES : 1st Prize - $1,000.00 ; 2nd Prize - $500.00 ; 3rd Prize - $250.00

2011 OFFICIAL WALLEYE TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM (Print Clearly)

Name: Age: Check here if Youth (under age 17)

Mailing Address:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal:

Home Phone: ( ) Business Phone: ( ) Email:In signing this application, I hereby waive and release all other contestants, the host, sponsors and tournament officials from all claims of injury and/or dam-age incurred in connection with the Tournament.  I hereby have read and agree to all rules and regulations of this Tournament.

Mail check or money order in the amount of $10.00 per entry ($2.50 for Youth) to:Freeland Lions Club, PO Box 767, Freeland, MI 48623

Signature

26th ANNUAL FREELAND WALLEYE FESTIVAL

(SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED)

Access and drop off Entry Forms at Pat’s Hardware, Tittabawassee Township Office, Freeland Sports Zone, Frank’s Great Outdoors, Linwood Beach Marina & Campground and Busch Machine & Tool.

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