Design by Kailey Grubb Design by Nathan Malone Published by The Independent Newsgroup 1907 W. M-21, Owosso • 989-723-1118 Facebook: Independent Newsgroup www.owossoindependent.com All rights reserved. Reproduction available with publisher consent. Page 2 Curwood Festival June 2, 2019 Carnival midway provided by: 42nd Annual Curwood Festival June 6-9, 2019 Thursday: $20 All Day Armband 3pm - 11pm Friday: $20 All Day Armband 3pm - 11pm Saturday: $23 All Day Armband noon - 11pm Sunday: $16 Sunday Special noon - 6pm Tickets available for $1 each “Six generations providing a new era of fun!” www.skerbeckcarnival.com Curwood Festival June 2, 2019 Page 3 G Welcome to Curwood Country! G Welcome to Curwood Country and the 2019 Curwood Festival. The festival celebrates the life and accomplishments of James Oliver Curwood author and conservationist. Many events are held during the weekend to remember the lifetime of Curwood. We host a saga writing contest inviting school age children to explain their version of conservation. The area around the castle also known as Curwoods writing studio plays center stage to the arts and crafts area, and raft race along the river. It is my honor to invite you to Owosso and to our festival. The festival is a combined effort of many great minds wanting to make our community a better place to visit and a great place to call home. We have something for all interests and all ages, from the two parades, to the carnival rides to the entertainment tent. You will see some newer versions of some old favorites this year like the Mr. Owosso Contest and the duck race. I would like to thank the city of Owosso, our Board of Directors and our volunteers for putting together our 42nd Annual festival in what has become a proud tradition that has stood the test of time and evolved to become one of the premier events in our community. Dave Minarik, President G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Curwood Dog Of The Year – New Location for 2019 Come and join the fun with your favorite 4-legged friend during the Curwood Dog of the Year contest. Members from the Shiawassee 4-H dog program will be joining forces to provide for you and your pet a “howling good time.” The profit from this event goes directly back to the 4-H dog program and the continuing improvements and upkeep to the new dog barn at the Shiawassee County Fair Grounds. Each dog club will be hosting an event or game such as “Best Trick Contest,” “Best Costume” (look alike or not), “Treat Seeker,” “Frisbee Toss,” simple “Obedience Competition,” and “Obstacle Course.” So MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Saturday, JUNE 8, 2019. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and judging starts at 9:30 a.m. NEW LOCATION for 2019 is the Gerald E. Collamer Park at Hopkins Lake. Event will be outside so bring a lawn chair and have a “tail wagging” good time. 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Ball, Owosso 989-627-9767 Page 4 Curwood Festival June 2, 2019 Curwood Castle – The Writing Studio of James Oliver Curwood James Oliver Curwood – movies will be shown in the lower level of Curwood Castle Writer, Conservationist, Vi- continuously on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the sionary, Iconoclast, Imaginer Festival Weekend. and American Movie Pioneer 1919 “Back to God’s Country,” produced by Curwood Ship- – built Curwood Castle to serve man Studios – from Curwood’s short story “Wapi the Walrus.” as his writing and conserva- Starring Nell Shipman with a script written by Curwood. tion studio. Curwood, one of America’s foremost authors of 1920 “Nomads of the North,” starring Lon Chaney – from adventure novels and an ear- Curwood’s novel of the same name. ly advocate of environmental conservation, skillfully creat- 1934 “The Trail Beyond,” starring John Wayne – based on ed a replica of a 15th Century Curwood’s novel “The Wolf Hunters.” French Norman chateau on the 1935 “Skull & Crown,” starring Rin Tin Tin, Jr. – based on a banks of his beloved Shiawas- scenario by Curwood. see River. Built between 1922 and 1923, Curwood Castle 1961 “Niki Wild Dog of the North,” – produced by Walt Dis- was used by Curwood until his ney Studios from Curwood’s novel “Nomads of the North.” death in 1927. 1988 “The Bear,” starring Bart the Bear, was perhaps one of During Curwood Festival the Hollywood’s most remarkable animal stars. From Curwood’s Castle will be open: Thursday, novel “The Grizzly King” June 6 from 1 to 7 p.m.; Fri- day June 7 from 1 to 6 p.m.; The exhibition also features a collection of Curwood movie Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9 ephemerae, including original movie posters, movie scripts, from 12 to 5 p.m. Special Admission Price for entire photos and photo stills, lobby cards and correspondence be- Curwood Festival Weekend - $1. tween Curwood and the movie stars and directors from the Golden Age of Silent Cinema. At the Movies – Curwood Mini For more information about Curwood Castle, The Owosso Film Festival and Exhibition Historical Commission, or the Curwood The Owosso Historical Commission will present a mini Cur- Collection please call wood Film Festival at the Castle featuring the films and film (989) 723-2155, or memorabilia of James Oliver Curwood. Many do not know look us up at www. that as well as an internationally famous author and conserva- owossohistory.org. tionist, Curwood was also an American Movie Pioneer, with Curwood Castle is open at least 236 motion pictures based on or directly inspired by to the public, February his 33 novels, articles, short stories and serializations. Cur- through December, wood was also one of the first authors to write movie scripts Tuesday through directly for movie studios. The following Curwood inspired Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Over 25 Years in Durand How long since you’ve seen your dentist? AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Bone HI-FI Audio Co 103 W. Clinton St., Durand • 989-634-1154 Conducting Headphones www.duranddentist.com 216 W. Main St. Bone conduction technology delivers music through cheekbones, ensuring ears remain Owosso recommends seeing Free Cosmetic completely open to hear ambient sounds your dentist every PH 989-723-3794 6 Colors Available Hours: M-Th 9a-6:30p, Fri. 9a-7p 6 months. Enjoy the $ Consultation Reg. $129.99ea Sat. 9a-6p Curwood Festival 99.99 Curwood Festival June 2, 2019 Page 5 2019 Curwood Postcard & Button Design Winners The 2019 Curwood Festival Button and Postcards Contest Chairman Brandy Kenny announced at the April board meeting that Nathan Malone, a freshman at New Lothrop High School, is the 2019 Curwood Button Contest winner. Nathan is the son of Dr. Sean Malone and his wife Kelli of Flushing. A 2013 OHS graduate, Kailey Grubb, currently attending Wayne State University, has been selected as this year’s Curwood Postcard winner. Kelly will be finishing her master’s degree in social work in May 2019. The original button was designed by Larry Fronratn and was used from 1975-1984 as a giveaway for participant’s in the children events. It wasn’t until 1985 that an official souvenir button contest was created. The contest winner that year was Mike Crawford. In 1987 the print design was added to the contest to be used as a sou- venir postcard and the honors that year went to Tim Arvoy. The Curwood Button & Postcard Committee would like to thank Advanced Drainage Systems and Cook Family Foundation for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity for our area youth. Both Nathan & Kailey will have an opportunity to ride in the Heritage Parade on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 2 p.m. The souvenir button and postcard will be available for sale Curwood weekend at the Curwood office. G G Arts & Crafts Show G G Located on the banks of the Shiawassee River in Curwood Castle Park, this open-air arts & crafts show opens at NOON on Friday, June 7 and is open until dusk. Saturday, June 8, hours are 9 a.m. until dusk and Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show this year will feature artists and craftspeople who will share their inspiring and unique hand-made works including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics and more using various mediums including glass, fiber, metal, wood and stone. 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