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We would like to thank the many people who came on May 20, 2018 to help us  Celebrate the opening of the Blue Star Trail.  As seen below, the rain did not dampen anyone's enthusiasm!
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Also, we’d like to recognize the following individuals, organizations and businesses who contributed their time and resources to make the Celebration possible: 
 
Denise Adams
Allegan County Sheriff
Dave Benjamin - Crazy Carnival Cravings
Kristen Carmichael
Brandon and Becky Curry
JoAnn DeJonge – Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church
Andy Diaz - Saugatuck High School
Douglas Town Hall
Jack and Roberta Eisinger
Holland Hospital
ISI Productions
Greg Janik – Fire Chief
Landsharks
Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy
Reliable Sport
Rock ’n’ Road Cycle - South Haven
Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church
Saugatuck Douglas Elementary PTO
Saugatuck Township Fire District
Saugatuck Township Parks Commission
Scott Skierzek - Saugatuck Schools
Aaron Sheridan - Saugatuck Township Manager
South Haven High School Jazz Band
Jim Sullivan
Superior Sport Store
Velo City Cycles
 
Committee Chairs – Ann and Bob Horner
Committee – Dan Keller, Frank Cunningham, Sunny Hill, Laura Jager, Jim Searing, Laurie Goshorn, Aaron Sheridan, Birdie Wester, Bridget McCarthy, Laurie Birkholz
 
And, a big THANK YOU to all who are not on this list but volunteered their time (those wearing
lime green vests) this past Sunday to make our Blue Star Trail Celebration special. 
 
We are so fortunate to have such great Friends!
Click on thumbnail pictures (below) to view close-up  
A special opening tribute signed by our following state representatives: Mary Whiteford, Tonya Schuitmaker, Brian Calley and Rick Snyder
Dave Benjamin - Crazy Carnival Cravings
Scooping up Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy
South Haven High School Jazz Band
Blue is awesome!
Celebration Co-Chairs: Bob and Ann Horner​ - a big thank you to both of you and all of the other committee members for a great event!
Future volunteer signs up - thank you!
Drum roll for our 2017 Lakeshore Harvest Ride bike tour sponsors
Our visionary and doer - Jeanne receives award!
Announcing our winners!
A couple of our bicycle winners!
Another winner - it's a good day
Do we really need these?
Blue Star Trail is officially open!
And, they are off...to the firehouse tour
Family fun
Yes, she was happy the entire time!
Blue stars on the Blue Star Trail
Volunteers wrap-up but we plan to have another celebration next year

            

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P.O. Box 464
Douglas, MI 49406
​fotbst@gmail.com

© 2019 FRIENDS OF THE BLUE STAR TRAIL
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission
    • Our Vision
    • Milestones
    • Board of Directors
    • Maps and Five Year Plan
    • Source & Use of Funds
  • TRAIL UPDATES
    • What's New
    • Saugatuck City Options
    • Articles, Editorials & Correspondence
    • Community Resolutions & Support
  • SUPPORT US
    • Connect Us
    • Donate
    • Contact Local Officials
  • EVENTS
    • Upcoming Events >
      • 2021 Lakeshore Harvest Ride
    • Past Events >
      • Blue Star Trail Celebration
      • Toast to the Blue Star Trail
      • Lakeshore Harvest Ride
  • RESOURCES
    • Trail Development & Its Benefits
    • Trail Activities >
      • Walking
      • Running
      • Cycling
    • Michigan Trails
    • Bicycle Shops
  • SPONSORS
    • Lakeshore Harvest Ride
    • A Toast to the Blue Star Trail