FULL 2015 Community Report - the National Cherry Festival

FULL 2015 Community Report - the National Cherry Festival

A Letter From Trevor
Motto: Generations of Fun
At the National Cherry Festival, we take the celebration of cherries very seriously. It isn’t just because of
their health benefits and overall tasty nature. This super fruit fuels more than our people. It powers our local economy in Traverse City, MI. Our festival is a celebration of farmers, laborers, neighbors and anyone
that comes together because of cherries. We’re proud to include you in our cherry community.
We Endeavor to Be...
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Grand Valley State University Research
on The National Cherry Festival
SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!
When asked “what
type of influence
did the NCF have
on your perception
of the Traverse City
area”, respondents
indicated a
positive increase
of 11% over 2014
findings. More
specifically, 85% of
respondents
indicated that their
visit to NCF
positively
influenced or
somewhat
positively influenced
their perception of
the TC area.
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Listening Tour Results
2015 National Media Spotlight
After the 2015 celebration, The National Cherry
Festival conducted a listening tour to get feedback
from the community on how the Festival was received.
Festival officials heard attendees thoughts about how
the 89th annual event went and what they’d like to
see at the 90-year celebration.
Tour dates were September 16 and September 30
and took place at Central High School and Central
Elementary.
Some great discussions were had over various aspects
of the Festival, but one topic came up repeatedly and
that was to bring back the Heritage Parade.
The GVSU Survey
Concludes Locals Want
the Heritage Parade
Top Media Mentions:
In the open answer section of the Grand Valley State University
study subjects shared what traditions festival goers preferred.
When local attendees (not out-of-town guests) were asked what
traditions to bring back, these were the top-ranked responses:
Back By Popular Demand: Heritage Parade
YOU ASKED FOR IT AND NOW IT’S BACK FOR THE 90TH CELEBRATION!
National Cherry Festival officials announced that the Festival will bring back the popular
Heritage Parade this next year. “We heard loud and clear during our fall Listening Tour that
folks really want to celebrate the heritage of the region with the return of the Heritage Parade.
And now, with the new sponsorship from Consumers Energy we are able to do just that,”
said Trevor Tkach, Festival Executive Director. The sponsorship by Michigan’s largest energy
provider will ensure the parade will take place for at least the next three years, through 2018.
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Giving Back to the Community
Extended Green Team Programming
$4,805.05
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FARMER’S MARKET BRUNCH & FARMER’S MARKET PROMOTION
Taste the Local Difference® sponsored the Farmers Market Brunch which
ran during the hours of the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market.
Brunch options were made adjacent to the market by Roaming Harvest
& Blue Heron— featuring fresh local products directly sourced from the
farmers at market as well as the local butcher just steps away, Maxbauer
Specialty Meat Market. In addition, the first 100 shoppers at the farmers
market recieved a $5 off voucher good at all farm stands.
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Volunteers/Ambassadors
Anita Abbott
Tim Achard
Stephen Adcock
Jane Affholder
Janice Agruda
Kaitlin Aisthorpe
Suzie Akey
Tiffany Albro
John Aldrich
Brooklyn Alexander
Charnita Alexander
Susan Alexander
Ayah Alghanem
Carly Allen
Suzanne Allen
Kristie Altonen
Janine Alwine
Warren Alwine
Marjorie Ames
Ron Ames
Andrea Anderson
Dan Anderson
Karen Anderson
Kimberly Anderson
Linda Anderson
Sue Anderson
Catherine Annelin
Kathleen Antaya
Tom Antaya
Susan Antoine
JD Antosiak
Bette Armour
Jack Armour
Vicki Armour
Connie Armstrong
Judy Arnold
Stacy Arnold
Eileen Asam
Peter Aseritis
Candy Ashley
Alan Ashworth
Pat Ashworth
Michael Aubin
Jonathan Aylward
Carol B
Jordan Babcock
Connie Bach
Joe Bagby
Caroline Bagley
Amanda Baker
Jackie Baker
William Baker
Dianne Baker-Hale
Donald Bakke
Kendra Balderach
Jake Baldridge
Dan Baldwin
James Barber JR.
Jane Bard
Jim Bard
Linda Barker
Vernon Barker
Brad Barnes
Michael Barnes
Polly Barnes
Misha Barney
Elizabeth Barnum
David Barr
Amy Barritt
Beckie Barron
Douglas Barron
Ashley Barst
Joe Barst
Mary Bartling
Rick Bartling
Theresa Barton
Nicole Basch
Lani Bathje
Samantha Baum
Nathan Bay
Connor Bebb
Katie Becker
Krista Becker
Helen Becker
Emily Beckwith
Lori Beckwith
Mike Beckwith
Sam Beckwith
Maggie Beeler
Adam Beers
Jay Beers
Tracy Beers
Allison Beers
Jim Begeman
Katherine Belanger
Timothy Belanger
Todd Belanger
Diane Bell
Lena Bellemore
Rosie Belles
Kathryn Benjamin
Bruce Bennett
Mandee Bennett
Marrisa Bennett
Debbie Berg
Angela Berle
Harry Bertschy
Ryan Bertschy
Stephanie Bertschy
Dave Bessmer
Marlene Bielas
Audra Bildeaux
Lisa Bildeaux
Dan Binder
Sandy Black
Steve Black
Bill Blaida
Jennifer Blain
Brian Blain
Leslie Blair
Angel Blaker
Deb Blashill
Rick Blodgett
Megan Blonshine
Scott Blonshine
Sheila Blonshine
Kristi Bloom
John Bloom-Edmonds
Megan Bloomfield
Franny Bluhm
Ken Bluhm
KathyAnn Blunck
Craig Boback
Katie Bobrowski
Mike Bobrowski
Ken Bohn
Jo Bohrer
Rose Bohrer
Fred Bolton
Sarah-Beth Bond
Keith Bonomo
Chuck Boos
Linda Borden
Mike Borden
Chris Bornschein
Tracey Borsvold
Duane Borsvold
Linda Bosscher
Ed Bottrell
Bill Boughner
Cheryl Bouman
Carson Bourdo
Jen Bourdo
Garrett Boursaw
Sara Boven
Lawrence Boyd
Laura Boydston
Brock Boynton
Kris Brady
Sydney Bramer
Kyle Brandon
Bailee Brandt
Nancy Brannan
Cathy Brant
Denny Braun
Jeri Braun
Laura Breault
Val Breault
Jacob Breece
Jay Breece
Johnathan Brege
Suzette Brege
Erin Brewer
Nicole Brewer
Linda Brick
Dale Bridgford
Julia Bridgford
Joanne Brigford
Coryn Briggs
Kathy Brinks
Sydney Bristol
Matt Britten
Amy Broghamer
Eric Brondyke
Bryan Brookes
Allie Brown
Audrey Brown
Danielle Brown
Dennis Brown
Diane Brown
Irene Brown
John Brown
Linda Brown
Madeline Brown
Norm Brown
Richard Brown
Rod Brown
Dennis Brown
Danielle Bruckbauer
Jim Bruckbauer
Sharon Brumbill
Jeff Brunner
Bob Buckman
Carol Bugai
Norbert Buko
Avery Bunek
Melissa Bunek
Cecil Burch
Emmalye Burch
Evan Burch
Kim Burch
Dave Burdo
Keshia Burk
Debbie Burns
Len Burns
Brian Busch
Joe Bush
Bruce Bussey
Alan Butler
Arvon Byle
Sally Byle
Bill Byrne
Lois Byrne
Caroline C.
Mary C.
Robert Cadmus
George Cairns
Letha Cairns
Sara Caldwell
Warren Call
Dan Callahan
Grace Callahan
Jamie Callahan
Mike Callahan
Ruth Callahan
Sue Campana
Devon Campbell
Jeff Campbell
Mackenzie Campbell
Suzanne Campbell
Beverlee Caperton
Carlee Caperton
Debbie Caperton
Rick Cardwell
Aliyah Carew
Antoinette Carrier
Cindy Carroll
P.J. Carroll
Bella Carter
Dominic Carter
Isaac Carter
Jan Carter
JoAnne Carter
Johanna Carter
Melisa Carter
Scott Carter
Jennifer Case
Jennifer Casey
Donna Castor
Dawn Centilli
Bob Cercek
Leslie Cercek
Connie Chamberlain
Chuck Chandler
Bill Chaney
Marie Chantal Dalese
Alfred Charleston
Juanita Charleston
Susan Chastney
Clara Cherry
Kim Childers
James Childs
Susan Childs
Beth Chiles
Brenda Chircop
Anita Chouinard
Steve Chowen
Kay Christian
Bill Clark
Julie Clark
Kelly Clark
Kristina Clark
Elizabeth Clarke
Heidi Clark-Ladd
Brandon Clayton
Janell Clayton
Stephanie Cleeves
Denise Cleghorn
Riley Cleghorn
Teagan Cleghorn
Emma Clinton
Michell Clishe
Nate Clishe
Marcia Clone
Karen Clough
Jerry Coates
Moses Coco
Lorna Coe
Sandy Coe
Kristina Coffinger
Cara Colburn
Grace Cole
Shawne Cole
Stephanie Cole
Corinne Cole
Jan Coley
Beth Collins
Britteny Collins
Christina Collins
Lauren Collins
Nolan Collins
Sara Collins
Shelly Collins
Lou Colombo
John Colvin
Mistie Comerford
Lu Ann Condon
Jacqueline Conger
Paul Conlen
Adrienne Connors
Jane Conway
Aaron Cook
Carlie Cook
Matt Cook
Linda Coon
Jim Cooper
Mary Cooper
Michelle Coor
Elizabeth Copeland
Lezli Corby
Michael Corcoran
Theresa Corcoran
James Corr
Richard Costa
Ramona Cotton
Rebekah Cotton
Brandy Courtade
Sarah Couture
Dave Coyne
Wayne Crandell
Dave Crater
Carol Crawford
Ken Crawford
Spencer Crawford
Kimberly Creamer
Sophia Crellin
Lynn Crewes
Devyn Crockett
Janice Crockett
Ashley Croff
Josh Cromer
Marleen Cromer
Gary Crumb
Joe Cruzen
Charles Culbertson
John Cummings
North Cummins
Alivia Cunningham
Dick Cunningham
Julie Cunningham
Sam Currington
Jerry Czinder
Cheryl Dale
Katherine Dale
Marilee Daniels
Jo Darling
Kay Davis
RoseAnn Davis
Chris Deadman
Sydney Deadman
Mike DeAgostino
Patti DeAgostino
Dorothy DeCoeur
Amede DeCruydt
Vicki Deffendall
Lori Defrain
Jim DeGraaf
Joan DeGraaf
Sarah Dejonge
Chris Del Morone
Hunter Delahanty
Leah Delahanty
Mike Delahanty
Dan DeLater
Aaron Delile
Jamie Lynn Delile
Angela Dell
Joanne DeMeyere
Mark Denham
Diane Dennis
Susan Dennis
Diane Denoyer
Elizabeth Denoyer
Eric Denoyer
Judy DePodesta
Chris Derks
Richard Deskovitz
Andy Devantier
Zac Devantier
Doug DeYoung
Keith Deyoung
Maureen DeYoung
Molly DeYoung
Lynne Dhondt
Victor Dinsmoore
Don Disbrow
Brendon Dodge
Andi Dolan
Cherie Domine
Larry Domine
Christie Dompierre
Donald Dooley
Dottie Dooley
Loni Doud
Richard Doud
Lindsey Dougherty
Matthew Dougherty
Nancy Dow
Molly Drabek
Kristine Drake
Jacob Dresser
Jake DuCharme
Jennifer DuCharme
Jill Duell
Olivia Duell
Rich Duell
Scott Duell
Skyler Duell
John Dumala
Kerry Durkin
Amber Dutmer
Sue Dymora
Jeremy Eakins
James Easterday
Jeanine Easterday
Lori Eastman
Don Eastway
Matthew Eckenrode
Marge Eckert
Nancy Edgitnon
Sara Eggleston
Roger Ehle
Robert Ehrenberger
Joseph Eickenroth
Howard Eisenhart
Carrie Eisner
Alanna Eitzen
Bethea Eitzen
Carissa Eitzen
Gresham Eitzen
Rebecca Eitzen
Glen Ekey
Karin Elenbaas
Robyn Eley- Thompson
Alysha Elliot
Logan Elliott
Steven Emerson
Shelley Enger
William Engle
Max Ensign
Robert Ensign
Sally Erickson
Sandra Ertman
Brad Eshbaugh
Sara Esper
Rhonda Estes
Michael Estes
Laurel Evans
Kelly Everson
Ted Ewald
Mark Ewing
Sue Ewing
Phil F.
Cynthia Fairbanks
Mike Fairbanks
Susan Falkiewicz
Shar Fay
Jim Feahr
Carl Fedewa
Aimee Fedorinchik
Brett Fedorinchik
Madison Fedorinchik
Mark Fedorinchik
Jourdan Fehrenbach
Dennis Fellows
Renee Felton
Kelly Ferez
Erik Ferguson
Rebecca Ferrill
Barbara Ferris
Jack Ferris
Angela Ferrow
Monika Fiebing
Laura Field
Eric Fischer
David Fisher
Dorothy Fisher
Lee Fisher
Sara Fisher
Tabitha Fisher
Meghan Flaska
Betsy Fletcher
Susan Flynn
Jane Fochtman
Sonya Folgmann
Bryce Foote
Grant Forrester
Joelle Foshee
Wendy Foss
Bruce Fowler
Alison Fox
Mike Fox
Joe Francis
Jana Franke
Jully Frankeberger
Joy Frawley
Sydney Frederick
TJ Frederick
Jerome Freels
Sherri Freels
Lynda Freeman
Valerie Freeman
Dean Frick
Debra Frick
Annie Froehlich
Noah Froehlich
Bill Frost
Mary Frost
Kaylin Fugate
Ray Fulk
Julie G.
Mark G.
Wilson G.
Jerri Gabriel
Rory Gabriel
Aaron Gage
Carol Gage
Henri Gage
Theresa Galante
Timothy Galante
Lisa Garcia
Tom Garrisi
Peter Garthe
Cher Garvin
David Garvin
Billy Gauthier
Carley Gauthier
Wendy Gauthier
Bella Gave
Santana Gave
Dennis Gavin
Micki Gee
Tom Gee
Diane Gemmell
Chris Gennick
Amanda Germaine
Ann Germond
David Germond
Rachel Geyer
Paul Gilbert
Andrew Gillings
Dori Gillings
Steve Gilman
Kris Gilmore
Kathy Gilmore
Lakota Gilson
Sonya Girdley
Sharon Gittins
Chris Gladieux
Kelly Glazier
Gilbert Glick
Vonnie Gniazdoski
Cynthia Goepfrich
Dan Goethals
Lauren Golba
Lori Golden
Susan Goodsell
Kelcie Goodyear
Laura Gothrup
John Goy
Chuck Grabiel
Laurie Grant
Allison Gravis
Larry Gray
Polly Gray
Allie Graziano
Brian Green
Susan Greenfelder
Isabella Grice
Bill Griffin
Lindsey Griffin
Melanie Griffin
Sandy Griffin
Paul Griggs
Jane Grishaw
Alanna Groesser
Anne Groleau
Charlotte Groleau
Christopher Groleau
William Grombala
Dick Grote
Nancy Grote
Nick Groulx
Mary Grubb
Bill Gudio
Nancy Guido
Cristal Guinan
Jill Gulkeson
Rajen Gurung
Solveig Gustafson
Valerie Guttowsky
Jeffrey Guy
Abraham H.
Amber H.
Krista Haapala
Tom Haase
Dawn Hackett
Mitchell Hackett
Tiffany Hackett
Deb Haebler
Rich Haebler
TJ Haggai
Barb Hall
Sheray Hall
Renee Hamilton
Matthew Hamminga
Tina Hamminga
Harlie Hancotte
Jim Hanes
Erin Hanks
Penny Hanks
Darcy Hanson
Jerimiah Hanson
Kate Hanson
Bob Hardley
John Hardy
Tonya Hardy
Tracie Hardy
Richard Hardy Jr.
Olivia Harnack
Jeremy Harnish
Kristen Harrigan
Diana Harris
Phyllis Hart
Paula Hartman
Dick Hartrick
Maureen Harty
Caleb Hasan
Stephanie Hasan
Steve Haskin
Al Hatch
Karen Hatch
Meredith Hawes
Bradley Hawkins
Ben Hawkins
Jody Hawkins
Mary Hechathorn
Teri Hedrich
Bernard Heethuis
Megan Heethuis
Susan Heethuis
Thomas Heethuis
Vicki Heethuis
Tim Heger
Judy Heller
Terri Helton
Jo Henderix
Brandon Hendges
Aaron Hendrick
Stacy Hendrickson
Suzanne Hendry
Paul Henegar
Ann-Marie Hengar
David Henrichs
Kari Henrichs
Kayla Henrichs
Heidi Henry
Nancy Henry
Andrea Hentschel
Ethan Hentschel
Reagan Hentschel
Cheyenne Hentschel
Scott Herheim
Ryan Hernalsteen
Toni Hernalsteen
Shane Herrera
Bob Hertel
Michelle Hester
Mitzie Hewitt
Judy Hickerson
Barbi Hill
Honesty Hill
Homer Hillier
Terri Hillier
Nanette Hoadley
Steve Hoadley
Justin Hobart
Maddie Hobson
Savvie Hobson
Sunya Hobson
Matt Hodges
Pam Hodges
Mike Hoffman
Theresa Hoffman
Brandon Hofmeister
Kathleen Hofmeister
Ron Hofmeister
Mike Holland
Ashley Hollands
Ian Hollands
Melinda Hollands
David Hollis
Michele Hollis
Tammi Hollis
Jill Holz
Deb Homan
Raine Homan
Nancy Honchell
William Honer
Dana Hooper
Gregg Hooper
Thom Hooper
Tim Hooper
Peter Horrom
Nan Horstman
Todd Horvath
Doug Hovey
Brian Howard
Vicki Howard
Amanda Huang
Kimberly Hubbard
Ron Hubbard
Carrie Hubbell
Edna Hubbell
Elizabeth Hucek
Pete Hudson
Vicki Hughes
Lilly Hultz
Brittany Hunter
Rose Hutchinson
Kevin Hyde
Jerry Hyland
Jo Hyland
Karen Hypio
Michael Impellizzeri
Tiffany Ingalls
Karen Inkster
Ashley Insana
Nicky Irish
Wendy Irvin
Ethan Israels
Leora Izatt
Kathy Jabara
Deb Jackson
Emily Jackson
Jake Jackson
Madonna Jackson
Rosemary Jackson
Candace Jacques
Richard Jacques
Kevin Jaeger
Barbara James
Patty Janes
Candy Jaques
Christy Jarvie
Nicole Jarvis
Kevin Jenkins
Mark Jensen
Martin Jeschke
Diane Jeynes
Emily Jeynes
Debra Jezek
Gary Johnson
Heather Johnson
Kelli Johnson
Kelley Johnson
Mariah Johnson
Perry Johnson
Camille Johnston
Darlyn Jones
Lisa Jones
Mike Jones
Rachel Jones
Robert Jones
John Joslyn
Haylee Judge
Michael Judge
Chuck Judson
Gary Kaberle
Dorothy Kahkonen
Dylan Kangas
Delin Kanitz
Dan Karlskin
Rebecca Kase
Charissa Kashel
Patrick Kawula
David Kay
Fred Kay
Lalene Kay
Pat Kay
Courtney Kazim
Brandy Keeney
Lauren Keeney
Lauren Keeney
Pete Keeney
Nathan Keever
Teri Kellogg
Devon Kelly
Julie Kelly
Steve Kelty
Terri Kelty
Ellie Kemperman
William Kemperman
Tonja Kendrick
Joseph Kennedy
Laurel Kennedy
Don Kerridge
Jennifer Kerridge
Kennedy Kibbey
Teresa Kieffer
Shannon Kiernan
Diane Kiessel
Don Kiessel
Jan Kiessel
Sarah Kiessel
Betti Killian
Flo King
Ben Kinsley
Maribeth Kinsley
Julie Kintner
Greg Kirby
Jane Kirschke
Bailey Kivel
Rod Kivel
Margaret Kjeldgaard
Mike Klein
Peg Klein
Rebecca Klein
Lauren Klocek
Dan Kloosterman
Deward Knapp
Brett Kneitel
David Knop
Tyler Knorr
Sylvia Knudson
Patrick Kolody
Caroline Komrska
Michelle Konstanzer
Chuck Korn
Marisa Korn
Emma Kosch
Danielle Kose
Joe Kostrzewa
Sandria Kostrzewa
Rebecca Kotesky
Karyn Kotimko
Richard Kraft
Denise Kraus
Walter Kraus
Rachel Kreta
Alisa Kroupa
Melanie Krumrie
Chris Krupp
Erin Krysinski
Jane Krysinski
Mary Anne Krzywosinski
Alan Kuepfer
Jennifer LaCharite
COMING
IN JULY
2016!
Come Celebrate Our 90th
Festival with Us This July!
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Volunteers/Ambassadors (continued...)
Dan
ielle
Bott
Judy LaCross
Daniel Ladd
Antoinette Ladouce
John LaFave
Lynette LaFave
Kris Lagios
Randy Lagios
Alanna Lahey
James Laisure
Susan Laisure
Cris Lake
Gina Lake
Mike Lake
Karen Lambert
Jim Lamie
Cathy Lancaster
Kim Lancewicz
Christine Landry
Emily Landry
Deb Lannen
Chris Lanning
Dustin Lapres
Sherry Lark
Nancy Larson
Joe Laub
Joey Laub
Amanda Lautner
Matt Lautner
Penny Lautner
Sarah Lautner
Gordon Lawrence
Jessica Lawrence
Marilyn Lawrence
Sarah Lawrence
Todd Lawson
Wendy Lawson
Sue Leach
Cecilia Leake
Annika Leary
Nina Leary
Emily Ledford
Kathy Ledford
Kayla Ledford
Danielle Lee
Diane Lee
Marlene Lehn
Mikayla Lehn
Patty Leibenguth
Sue Lelito
Barb Lemcool
Herb Lemcool
Nick Lemcool
Ron Lemcool
Kendra Lengyel
Gary Lesperance
Nicole Lesperance
Patricia Lewallen
Robert Lewallen
Kate Lewis
Krystle Lewis
Meghan Lewis
Todd Lewis
Liz Lidiard
Nigel Lidiard
Sandy Lidiard
Matthew Ligon
Rebecca Ligon
Alissia Lingaur
Neil Livasy
Sue Livasy
Brittany Lobb
Sally Lobb
Beth Loeher
Emily Long
Martha Long
Erin Lord
Rachel Lord
Erin Luca
Lauri Lucas
Tiffany Lucas
Sue Lucian
Florence Ludka
Lisa Ludka
Loretta Ludka
Becky Ludwick
Karen Ludwig
Robert Lund
Cliff Lundeen
Joe Lusk
Bekah Lynch
Patti Lyon
Phil Lyon
Adrianna Lypeckyj
Shelly M.
Joelle Mabey
Matt Mabey
Micah Mabey
Shannan Mac
Shannon MacGillivray
Merry MacGirr
Ross Machiela
Emily Mackey
Michelle Mackey
Val Maidens
Brenda Majestic
Stephanie Maltby
Helen Mann
Kelli Mannes
Aaron Mansfield
Mary Mantei
Pete Mantei
Jay Marchant
Ann Marlatt
Mary Marois
Karen Mars
Kenny Martin
Natalie Martin
Priscilla Martin
Gabe Marzonie
Marijayne Massie
Jim Masters
Pete Mata
Erin Mathsch
Sam Matthews
Vickie Maurer
Terrylynn Mauro
Rachel Mavis
Sarah Mavis
Kelly Maxwell
Debbie May
Megan Mayfield
Codie Mayhew
Scott Mayo
Curt Mc
Linda Mc
Mary McCafferty
Kathy McCarthy
Sue McCarthy
Kathryn McCarthy
Deborah McColl
George McConnell
Marion McConnell
Patricia McCoy
Benjamin McCrumb
Mitch McDonald
Carl McDonald
Carolyn McDonald
Colleen McDonald
Lori McFarlan
Kendra McGough
Caitlin McGovern
Daniel McGovern
Sara McGuire
Julia McKean
Heather McKitrick
Dawn McLaughlin
Brenda McLellan
Anne McMorrow
Peggy McNew
Heidi McNichols
Tyler McQueer
Kelly McQuillan
Debbie Mcsawby
Gaytha McVay
Jim McWilliams
Genero Medllin
McKenzie Meiner
Meghan Meiner
Barb Melichar
Taryn Melton
Tracy Melville
Al Mendrala
Louise Mendrala
Tom Menzel
Michelle Mercer
Robert Merchant
Marie Mercier
Julie Merriner
Spencer Michaels
Denise Michels
Dennis Mikko
Randall Mikolowski
Melissa Mikula
Stephen Mikula
Jillian Miles
Ann Miller
Connor Miller
Gerry Miller
Jessica Miller
Kathie Miller
Kevin Miller
Tammy Miller
Therese Miller
Suzanne Miller Allen
Danny Miller Jr.
Dave Millross
Kathleen Millross
Mary Millross
Susan Miner
Sue Mitchel
Stephanie Mitchell
Kristin Mocere
Dawn Moehn
Margaret Monsour
Pamela Montgomery
Kaylee Montney
Roy Montney, Jr.
Taylor Moore
Linda Moreen
Mike Moreen
Scott Morey
Doug Morgenstern
Matthew Moritz
Gretchen Mork
Daniel Morley
Michelle Morris
Chad Morrison
Janet Mortenson
Kaysin Mortenson
James Mottern
Samir Moubarak
Amy Mueller
Eric Mueller
Kendall Mulder
Heidi Mull
Chet Mullaney
Kaylee Mullens
Steve Mulliner
Connie Munson
Cynthia Murphy
Josh Murphy
Larry Murphy
Dick Murray
Shirley Murray
Larry Murton
Sarah Musser
Andrew Mustard
Betsy Myers
Courtney Myers
Mike Myers
Ed Nadeau
Jo Nadeau
Bob Naftali
Arysa Narmore
Tim Nash
Lee Natzke
Annabelle Needham
Bob Needham
Jeff Needham
Trisha Neff
Arlene Nelson
Karen Nelson
Kevin Nelson
Penny Nelson
Wes Nelson
Wendi Nesbit
Wendy Nesbit
Travis Neuman
Duane Newman
Mike Newman
Marilyn Newsted
Karyl Ney
Greg Nickerson
Cassidy Nickodemus
Eric Niezgoda
Patrick Noland
Stu Northrop
Michael Norton
Mark Noss
Tricia Noss
Bill Novesky
Beth Nowosacki
Mary Nowosacki
Thomas O’Brien
Tom O’Brien
Kimberly Ockert
Joe Ohanesian
Nick Ohanesian
Nancy Ohara
Pat OHara
Anna O’Hara
Donna O’Hara
Kelly O’Hara
Pam O’Hara
Pat O’Hara
Theresa O’Hara
Maria Okorn
Doug Olender
Paula Oleson
Hunter Olmstead
Greg Olson
Lauri Olson
Cliff Onthank
Cindy Ooley
Tom Ooley
Silas Ormsbee
Mary Orth
Shelly Osborne
Scott Ostlund
Liz O’Toole
Sam Palmer
Caleb Parker
John Parker
Anna Parsons
Betty Parsons
Gail Parsons
Robert Parsons, Jr.
Avery Partak
Barb Paskvan
Tony Pasquino
Trish Pasquino
Tony Pasquino Jr.
Noah Passinault
Teresa Passinault
Tom Passinault
Dan Pater
Dawn Pater
Steve Patmore
Tom Patton
Colleen Paveglio
Tim Payberg
Jan Paye
John Paye
Mitchell Payne
Douglas Peacock
Tammy Peck
Sally Peckham
Mike Peleshok
Clark Penzien
Corey Perkins
Rebecca Perrault
Nancy Perreault
Caroline Perry
Desiree Perry
Pat Perry
Sam Perry
Shea Petaja
Barbara Peters
Danyl Peters
Dodo Peters
Dorothy Peters
Jeff Peters
John Peters
Linda Peters
Lucas Peterson
Nicole Peterson
Alli Pfeuffer
Jan Phillips
Carla Pickard
Donna Pickard
Kenn Pickel
Brian Piechocki
Hannah Pierce
Kirstin Pierce
Mike Pierce
Pat Pierce
Sharon Pierce
Mike Pierce
Tori Piersante
Aria Pierson
Margaret Pierson
Kathy Placek
Steve Plamondon
Frederic Plasman
Cindy Pleva-Weber
Tim Plucker
Alice Poertner
Victor Poertner
John Pofahl
Maddie Poindexter
Bill Policastro
Kirstin Policastro
Jill Porter
Alaina Potes
David Powell
Josie Powell
Cynthia Poynor
Dave Price
Len Price
Nancy Lou Priehs
Dennis Prout
Nathan Prout
Carol Prucha
Paula Prusick
Stephanie Purifoy
Julie Quinn
Roger Racine
Sarah Racine
Stephen Raddatz
Etta Rajkovich
Becky Rasmussen
Ruth Raulin
Keagan Ray
Kip Ray
Kyler Ray
Mikaela Ray
Mikenna Ray
Britainy Raymond
Andrew Rebone
Marty Recker
Andrew Reed
Bob Reed
Brianna Reed
Sally Reed
Sheryl Reed
Michelle Reichert
Bob Reidy
Kathie Reidy
Janet Reiffers
Don Reinhard
Kay Relyea
Don Retelle
Kay Rettelle
Pamela Revard
Jim Reynolds
Bonnie Rice
Kaelyn Rice
Steve Rice
Richie Rich
Dave Richard
William Richard
James Richards
Shelby Richards
Becky Richardson
Jeanette Richardson
Karen Richardson
Randy Richardson
Ryan Richardson
Patty Richie
Tom Riedel
Monte Rindlisbacher
Jack Rindlisbacher
Lexi Rindlisbacher
Tone Roam
Emily Robb
Erin Rockwell
Matthew Rockwell
Jerry Rodeman
Virginia Rodeman
Jessica Rodge
John Rodge
Erin Roeck
Karen Rogers
John Rokos
Megan Rokos
Amy Rollins
Ben Rollins
Marjorie Rosa
Richard Rosa
Meg Rosenburg
Donna Rosinski
Mary Ellen Rosinski
Bradley Roswell
Emily Roth
Lisa Roth
Andrea Rothney
Richard Rountree
Derek Roush
Deven Roush
Doug Roush
Heather Roush
Melissa Roush
Laura Rozelle
Kailey Rubinas
Michele Rudd
Vicki Rumbach
Jo Rundio
Mariah Running
Michelle Runyon
Bennett Russ
Steve Rutkowski
Beth Rutter
Michelle Saddington
Gail Salisbury
Nate Sampson-Phillips
Fay Samsey
Tom Sanborn
David Sandell
Maura Sanders
Bryan Sanderson
Nancy Santiago
Jim Satkowiak
Abble Sauce
Angela Sayler
Don Scamehorn
Patti Schaap
Mark Schade
Mary Sue Schade
Toni Schafer
Timothy Schaub
Bonnie Scheele
Heather Schell
Nicole Schlimme
Pat Schlimme
Leah Schmerheim
Carter Schmidt
Johanna Schmidt
Ken Schmidt
Ty Schmidt
Cathy Schmitt
Norm Schmitt
Kim Schmitz
Olivia Schmitz
Justin Schneidt
Denise Schoelles
John Schoelles
Natalie Schrader
Jim Schramski
Ginger Schultz
Aaron Schurg
Aidan Schurg
Holly Schurg
Sara Schwartz
Mackenzie Schweifler
Nick Schwert
Patti Scott
Sarah Scott
Diane Scrivo
Anita Scussel
Taylor Sears
Trevor Sears
Jaymi Seeley
Madison Seeley
Ruth Segovia
Cathy Selk-Smith
Lisa Sembach
Kris Send
Nita Send
Derek Sengelaub
Jacob Sengelaub
Jordyn Severt
Kevin Severt
Lynne Severt
Kristine Shacklette
Tim Shacklette
Amy Shamroe
Wendy Shane
Edward Shaw
Ellie Shaw
Kelvin Shaw
Melissa Sheick
Rebecca Sheick
Janine Shelley
Pieter Sheridan
Karen Shiels
Karla Shiels
Sam Shipman
David Shooltz
Sue Shooltz
Diane Shoup
Jacob Shuler
Jon Siegel
Kirstin Siegel
Liz Sievers
Sara Sievers
Leslie Simionescu
Andrea Simone
Stanley Simons
Alysia Sims
George Sims
David Singleton
Mike Sinnard
Martha Skinner
Emily Sklodowske
Barb Slagel
Margaret Slawson
Jack Smith
Deb Smith
Gail Smith
Gary Smith
Gerri Smith
Heather Smith
Ian Smith
Jack Smith
Kacy Smith
Ken Smith
Kris Smith
Matt Smith
Michael Smith
Rick Smith
Steve Smith
Trey Smith
Tricia Smith
Trish Smith
Gina Smith
Becky Snider
Dominic Snieder
Sue Snow
Toni Sober
Dan Sobocienski
Sue Sobocienski
Tammy Sofonia
Kristi Solberg
Katherine Solomon
Cathlyn Sommerfield
Dave Sommerfield
Nick Sommerfield Michael
Southerton
Karen Spencer
Gail Spicer
Lisa Spiker
Cotopaxi Sprattmoran
Caleb St. John
Jennifer St. John
Mackenzie St. John
Kim St. Mary
Jill Stachowiak
Jennifer Staley
Robert Staley
Lee Stalhood
Bob Stanton
Melanie Stanton
Stephen Starks
Jon Steele
Maggi Steele
Julie Stefanski
Beth Steinbauer
Ashley Stennett
Katherine Stennett
Beth Stephens
Jake Sterkenberg Ryan
Sterkenburg
Dennis Sternburgh
Amanda Stevenson
Pete Stewart
Syd Stewart
Shannon Steyer
Mary Kay Stier-Hicks
Brooke Stocking
Judithann Stott
Dan Stoudt
Robert Stow
Ruth Stow
Mike Stowell
Jill Strahan
Jennifer Strange
Steve Strasko
Theresa Straubel
Ben Street
Yvonne Strodl
Tamra Strombeck
Mark Stuber
Mo Stych
Todd Sutton
Bridget Svec
Nancy Swartz
Amanda Swinney
Tom Szafranski
Mark T.
Arnie Taddia
Anastasia Tafelsky
Gwen Tafelsky
Nathan Tafelsky
Sarah Tafelsky
Saunya Talley
Whitey Tanis
Greg Tarrant
Melinda Tarrant
Charles Taylor
Eunice Taylor
Sharon Taylor
Mike Teaney
Sylvia Telezinski
M.J. Tezak
Mary Tezak
Jeannie Thaxton
Katherine Theisen
Keith Theisen
Diane Thiel
Tutti Thiel
Audrey Thomas
Cathy Thomas
David Thomas
Drake Thomas
JJ Thomas
Lisa Thomas
Cindy Thomas Bennett
Abby Thompson
Billie Thompson
Brian Thompson
Heidi Thompson
Megan Thompson
Meghan Thompson
Renee Thompson
Tony Thompson
Kelly Thomson
Jon Throop
Daniel Tkach
Joyce Tkach
Trisha Tkach
James Tomanek
Pam Tomanek
Keith Tondreau
Lee Torrey
Terri Townsend
Randy Travis
Alex Trejo
Debra Trowbridge
Carol Truchan
John Truchan
Amy Trumbell
Michelle Trumble
Joanne Tuck
Laurie Tuck
Linda Tuck
Lori Tulppo
Cynthia Turner
Jeffrey Turner
Heather Tyler
Robert Tyler
Matthew Udall
Bill Vaillancourt
Susan Van Aelst
Zach Van Antwerp
Brad Van Dommelen
David Van Horn
Brandy VanAntwerp
Lori Vanantwerp
Mary Beth Vandenberg
Melissa Vandenburg
Junior VanDyke
Caley VanMarter
Gabriel VanMarter
Anne Varga
Joshua Veliquette
Arend Vereeke
Shane Videki
Mariyln Vogel
Shirl Wac
Michael Wade
BJ Wagener
Janine Wagner
Jenni Wagner
Chantel Waisanen
Ellen Walczak
Angie Walker
Barbara Wallace
Tracy Wallen
Meghan Walls
Matthew Walter
Pete Walters
Shelly Walters
Lloyd Walton
Michael Walton
Nancy Ward
Pamela Ward
Todd Ward
Janeen Wardie
Ron Wardie
Andrew Warren
David Warren
Jan Warren
Ira Wasserman
John Watkins
Barb Watson
Chuck Watson
Mark Watson
Rick Watzel
Chris Weaner
Dave Weaver
Rebecca Webb
Scott Webb
Michelle Weese
Isabell Wejrowski
Jennifer Wejrowski
Amber Welch
Karen Wells
Eileen Welton
John Wend
Kay Wertman
George Wertman
Jerry West
Mackenzie Weston
Michelle Weston
Tonya Westra
Elamae Wheeler
Esther Wheeler
Michelle White
Becky Whiteford
Flora Whitney
Gera Wier
Crysta Wierman
Leigh Wietsma-Bessmer
Julane Wiggins
Michael Wildman
Kathie Wiley
Carissa Wilkins
Jacob Wilkins
James Williams
Jim Williams
Linda Williams
Jim Williams
Barb Willing
Bonnie Willings
Darlene Willman
Marilyn Wilmot
Dave Wilsey
Julie Wilsey
Dena Wilson
Len Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Loren Wilson
Veronica Wilson
Nona Windham
Ian Winkelmann
Jason Winowiecki
Mary Winowiecki
Todd Wisniewski
Karla Withers
Rich Withers
Kayla Withers
Mike Witkop
Kristina Wittbecker
Gary Wittig
Mary Wodzien
Edward Wojnowski
Jacquie Wojnowski
Doug Wolf
Joseph Wolf
Lorri Wolf
Max Wolf
Stephanie Wolf
Justin Wolf
Stephanie Wolfe
Kathy Wollam
Alex Wood
Kelly Wood
Holly Woodruff
Matt Woodruff
Christina Woods
Mary Woods
Marissa Woods
Jerry Worden
Patricia Workman
Trey Wright
Annabelle Wujkowski
James Wujkowski
Barb Wunsch
Carol Young
Nell Young
Scott Young
Alex Zelinski
Michelle Zhang
Anne Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Lois Zink
Tracey Zywicki
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Sponsors
The National Cherry Festival is presented to our community with the participation of these fine companies.
Their investment ensures the success and overall quality of our event. Please join us in thanking these
companies by rewarding them with your patronage.
MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
MILLER LITE
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
MOLON EXCAVATING
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
MOUNTAIN DEW
TEEN ACTIVITIES
MUNSON HEALTH CARE
FIRST AID PROGRAM
NETLINK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
NMC AVIATION
AIR SHOWS
NORTHERN EXPRESS
MUSIC SHOWS
NORTHERN MICHIGAN TOYOTA
DEALERS
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
AIR SHOWS
PIN PROGRAM
NORTHWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
ULTIMATE AIR DOGS
OLESON’S FOOD STORES
SPECIAL KIDS DAY
GROCERS’ PROGRAM
OUTBACK
KICK-OFF PARTY
PARK PLACE HOTEL
HOST HOTEL
PEPSI
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
BAY SIDE MUSIC STAGE
PROMOTIONAL
SAM’S CLUB
AIR SHOWS
GROCERS’ PROGRAM
SCHMUCKAL OIL CO.
AIR SHOWS
SMITH, HAUGHEY, RICE &
ROEGGE
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
STAR TRUCK RENTALS
OPERATIONS
TC JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST
TEAM BOB’S
PUBLIC OASIS
TITAN EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS
TOM’S FOOD MARKETS
SPECIAL KIDS DAY
GROCERS’ PROGRAM
TOUCHSTONE ENERGY
JUNIOR ROYALE PARADE
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
SENIORS ACTIVITIES
PROMOTIONAL PARTNER
UNITED AIRLINES
OFFICIAL AIRLINE
GROCERS PROGRAM
PIN PROGRAM
U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION
AIR SHOWS
WKHQ
ULTIMATE AIR DOGS
CHERRY IDOL
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC
WTCM RADIO
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
AIR SHOWS
THE BOB
HOLE IN ONE GOLF
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
THE BEAR RADIO
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
FESTIVAL OF RACES
ROCK 105.5
CHERRY PIT SPIT
TV 7&4 AND TV 29&8
BAY SIDE MUSIC STAGE
FASHION SHOW
TV 9&10 NEWS AND FOX 32 TV
GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
CARTER’S KIDS RUN
Z93
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
U.S. ARMY
PROMOTIONAL
U.S. NAVY
PROMOTIONAL
PLASCON
GREEN INITATIVES
U.S. MARINE CORPS
PROMOTIONAL
PRIORITY HEALTH
CHILDRENS EVENTS
KIDS CLUB
THE FOX RADIO
CAR SHOW
SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
WKLT RADIO
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOWS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
HERITAGE DAY
U.S. AIR FORCE
PROMOTIONAL
PERFECT FENCE
OPERATIONS
RAVEN’S CHILD
QUEENS PROGRAM
WCCW RADIO
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
CLASSIC HITS
BAY SIDE MUSIC SHOW
LITE 96
FASHION SHOW
CHERRIES GRAND BUFFETT
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Corporate Membership
Festival of Races Boosters
Boy Scout Troop 105
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Kingsley Boys Cross Country
Kingsley Girls Cross Country
K-Town Striders
Presbyterian Church - Deacon Board
TCAPS - Central HS Choirs
TCC Boys Downhill Ski Team
TCC Boys Soccer
TCC Booster/Volleyball
TCC Girls Cross Country Team
TCC Girls Downhill Ski Team
TCCHS Pom
TCC Lady Trojan Golf Team
TCC Robotics
TC North Stars Bantam Hockey Team
TC Presby Youth Ministry
Traverse City Bike Team
Traverse City Central HS - NHS
Trojan XC - Ski Athletics
VASA Ski Club
Young Life
Community Share Groups
American Association of University Women
American Legion-AA Elks
BrickWays
Boy Scout Troop 88
Boy Scout Troop 35
Civil Air Patrol, TC Composite Squadron
Department of Health & Human Services
Disability Network of Northern Michigan
Elk Rapids National Honor Society
Grand Traverse House of Prayer
Grand Traverse Industries
GTACS Band Boosters
HANDDS to the Rescue
K-Town Striders
Life 33 Ministries
Long Lake 4H Club
New Hope Community Church
NMC Phi Theta Kappa
Norte Youth Cycling
Northstar 00
Osceola County Rabbit & Cavy Quiz Bowl
Schuss Mt. Volunteer Ski Patrol
TC Roller Derby
The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City
Traverse Area Steelheaders
Traverse City Bay Runners
Traverse City Central Cheer Team
Traverse City Church of Nazarene
Traverse City Junior Golf Association
Traverse City Roller Derby
Un-Cats Feline Rescue
United Way of NWMI
Volunteer Teams
9&10 News
Arbors of Traverse
Bayview Weslean Church
BNI TC Founders Group
Chase Bank
Chemical Bank
Chevron
Child and Family Services
Consumers Energy
Fifth Third
Foundation Systems of Michigan
Full Spectrum Eyecare
GT Probate Court
GT Regional Foundation
GT Vetrinary Clinic
Habitat for Humanity
Huntington Bank
Indigo Health Partners
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Merril Lynch
New Hope Church
Prince of Peace Church
Prout Financial Design
Reserection Life Church
Restoration Services of TC
Safelite Autoglass
State Savings Bank
TC Beauty College
Traverse Area District Library
Traverse City Tourism
Traverse City West Middle School
Tru North Landscaping
Victor Incentives
YMCA
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Event Directors & Assistants
Adcock, Stephen
Alexander, Susan
Asteris, Peter
Bagley, Caroline
Bard, Jim
Barron, Beckie
Bathje, Lani
Beers, Allison
Beers, Jay
Belles, Rosie
Bielas, Marlene
Blaker, Angel
Bohrer, Rose
Borsvold, Tracey
Boursaw, Garrett
Brick, Linda
Brown, Madeline
Brown, Dennis
Brown, Diane
Brown, John
Buckman, Bob
Callahan, Mike
Callahan, Jamie
Callahan, Grace
Centilli, Dawn
Collins, Christina
Cook, Aaron
Crawford, Ken
Cummings, John
Davis, RoseAnn
DeAgostino, Patti
DeMeyere, Joanne
Dennis, Diane
Denoyer, Diane
Deyoung, Keith
Dow, Nancy
Eastway, Don
Eley- Thompson, Robyn
Enger, Shelley
Esper, Sara
Feahr, Jim
Fedorinchik, Brett
Francis, Joe
Garvin, David
Gauthier, Billy
Gilbert, Paul
Gilmore, Kris
Gray, Christina
Gray, Polly
Hackett, Dawn
Hackett, Tiffany
Hardley, Bob
Hardy, John
Hardy, Tracie
Hawes, Meredith
Hedrich, Teri
Hentschel, Andrea
Hernalsteen, Toni
Hofmeister, Brandon
Hofmeister, Kathleen
Hofmeister, Ron
Homan, Deb
Honer, William
Howard, Vicki
Howard, Brian
Hubbard, Ron
Hubbell, Carrie
Jaeger, Kevin
Jensen, Mark
Jones, Mike
Karlskin, Daniel
Krzywosinski,
Mary Anne
LaCross, Judy
Lagios, Kris
Lagios, Randy
Lemcool, Barb
Lemcool, Ron
Livasy, Neil
Lord, Erin
Lyon, Patti
Lyon, Phil
Mayo, Scott
McCafferty, Mary
McCoy, Patricia
McGuire, Sara
Mulliner, Steve
Myers, Courtney
Needham, Jeff
O'Hara, Anna
Parker, John
Patmore, Steve
Peters, Dorthy
(Dodo)
Phillips, Jan
Pierce, Mike
Pierce, Sharon
Plamondon, Steve
Prusick, Paula
Board of Governors
Reed, Sally
Relyea, Kay
Retelle, Don
Rokos, John
Roswell, Bradley
Roush, Heather
Roush, Derek
Sayler, Angela
Schlimme, Pat
Send, Nita
Smith, Matt
Smith, Trey
Smith, Kacy
Smith, Jack
Smith, Gina
Sofonia, Tammy
Spicer, Gail
Stephens, Beth
Telezinski, Sylvia
Tezak, M.J.
Varga, Anne
Volz, Ryan
Wac, Shirl
Walker, Angie
Walter, Matthew
Watzel, Rick
Whiteford, Becky
Williams , Jim
Wilson, Len
Wolf, Stephanie
David Barr, President
Mike Borden, Past President
Jamie Callahan, President Elect
Dawn Centilli, Board Member
Jeanine Easterday, City Commissioner
Joe Francis, Board Member
Meredith Hawes, Board Member
Ian Hollands, Finance Officer
Kevin Jaeger, Vice President
Chuck Judson, Legal Council
Bekah Lynch, Board Member
Mike Sinnard, Board Member
Jim Williams, Board Member
Justin Wolf, Board Member
Barb Wunsch, Board Member
Cherry Festival
Foundation Board
Allison Beers, Past President
CDR Shad Soldano, Coast Guard
Chuck Judson, Legal Counsel
Colleen Paveglio, Secretary
Ian Hollands, Treasurer
Jim Williams, Cherry Festival Board Member
Joe Francis, Cherry Festival Board Member
Kevin Severt, President
Kim St. Mary, Vice President
Marie–Chantal Dalese, Board Member
Warren Call, Board Member
Suzanne Miller Allen, Board Member
Aaron Mansfield, Board Member
Founders Circle Donors
Allison and Adam Beers
Arnold Amusements, Inc.
Brian and Vicki Howard
Chuck and Sue Judson
Herb and Barb Lemcool
Jim and Linda Williams
Jan Warren
Carl and Wilma Lemcool
Lee and Onlee Torrey
In Honor of Sophia, Ava and Lily
Thomas Menzel
The Tkach Family
Meet Our Farmers
For 50 years, Bob & Janet
Underwood have been consumed
by red tart cherries. Together they
have planted, grown, harvested,
processed, manufactured &
marketed fruit and fruit products
in the Cherry Capital of the World,
in Traverse City, Michigan. They
bought their first farm (203 acres)
in 1963 on Old Mission Peninsula.
Mary and Whitney Lyon of Island
View Orchards run the longest
continuous running cherry farm
on the Old Mission Peninsula. The
farm has been owned by the same
family since 1878.
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tart cherries, cherry
pie, cherry wine,
cherry juice, cherry
soda, cherry beer,
dried cherries,
cherry pits,
cherry butter,
cherry candy,
cherry smoothies,
chocolate covered
cherries, cherry
pancakes, cherry
farm market, cherry
pie eating
contests, cherry
farm tours, cherry
foodie events,
cherry pit spitting,
super cherry and
um, a lot of cherry
related things.
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