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Coyote Country | 103.1 FM | 23 | 103.1 FM | Coyote CountryJASON ALDEAN continued“ I was young, Aldean says. Hell, I probably would of worna sombrero if they told me to”.Well, none of it worked and Aldean was dropped fromthe label.Today, Aldean’s sound shows he has found his target. “ She’sCountry,” that seems to resemble Led Zeppelin’s hit” Black Dog,”to” Hicktown” and” Johnny Cash“, that all have 80’s rock bandguitar licks that drive what Aldean says to be his sound. “I’vealways leaned toward guitar,“ he says. “It just sounds nastier”.It took a few years for things tocome around. By the time it did,Aldean had a marriage, a daughterand had already been to everyrecord label in Nashville twice. “Ithink they were sick of me at thatpoint” Aldean said.This is where Aldean learned therewere two types of people in Nashville.Leaders and followers.He realized he had become a follower.If you like whatyou hear, don’tmess with it.”-Jason AldeanAldean is one of the few acts in Nashvilleto use his band on his records. This wasa practice for bands of the 60’s like BuckOwens and The Buckaroos and MerleHaggard and the Strangers, but notsince then had this been the norm.Aldean told the label. “If you like what youhear, don’t mess with it”.With Aldean’s single release of “Big Green Tractor”, a song writtenby David Lee Murphy, Aldean catapulted himself into superstarstatus. In 2010, Aldean is the hottest ticket going.JASON ALDEAN|Bobby Randall“Once I got back to playing the kind of music I like, things reallystarted clicking”. In the beer joint days, Aldean would play aGeorge Strait song then go right into a Guns and Roses song.Jason Aldean’s concert at Soaring Eagle resort in Mt. Pleasant,April 9th sold out before tickets even went on sale. Look for Aldeanat the Midland Co Fair in August 2010. 103In the music business, there are two types of people. Leaders and followers.If you are a leader you will take chances by sticking to your guns. You go with yourgut feeling, you never compromise and pray success will find you. If you are afollower, you will find yourself always behind the curve and if you are lucky a closesecond is the best you can ask for.Nashville has been knownto have both leaders andfollowers.W h e n s o m e o n e f i n d ssuccess, you will findseveral followers trying tojump on the bandwagon.Nobody inNashville reallyknows what isgoing to be thenext big thing.The Dixie Chicks burst onto the national music sceneand immediately followers or copy cats began to show up. Point in hand…Theband Shedaisy or Mustang Sally and 10 other girl bands that never made itfurther then their own press release party.Nobody in Nashville really knows what is going to be the next big thing. Manypeople will tell you they do, but the truth is no one knows.When Jason Aldean moved to Nashville in1998, he was 21 years old. It wasn’t longbefore he found himself signed to Capitolrecords. A native of Macon Georgia, Aldeanhad already played his share of beer jointsand honky tonks. Aldean’s father actuallybooked his son’s band into college townsin Florida, Alabama and Georgia.Aldean says “ I grew up in Georgia, it’s oneof the hotbeds of Southern rock” “I grew upon Hank Jr., Alabama, The Allman Brothersand Skynard mixed in for a little flavor.”Needless to say his style of music wasn’treally what Capitol records was lookingfor. “They weren’t really signing a lot ofhat acts back then,” Aldean recalls.” I’vealways worn a hat,” the singer said. Theywanted to take away my hat and softenmy sound. “I was trying to conform to whatthey wanted me to be or what they thoughtwould work, verses what I’d always done”.JASON ALDEAN Continued on Next Page18 holes of scenic challenging golf with fast,undulating greensMonday-Friday • 18 holes w/cart$25.00up to 4 personscall for T-Time*must present couponcoupon expires at the end of the 2010 SeasonPleasant Hills Golf Club4452 E. Millbrook RdMt. Pleasant, MI 48858989-772-0487

Coyote Country | 103.1 FM | 89 | 103.1 FM | Coyote CountryPlanning yourFamilyVacation! | Cherie RathWhen planning your family vacation thereare several factors to take into account when you aredeciding where to go. First, how much time do youhave? If you have two weeks you may want to combinea couple corresponding trips. Maybe a trip to a largetheme park followed by a relaxing week at a beachresort. Or you may want to take a trip to somewhereit will take some travel time to get there and would bemore adventurous then your normal trips. If you onlyhave a long weekend and are looking to make the mostout of the time you have as a family then you will wantto go somewhere you can get there by flight or car ina reasonable time so your time away is spent enjoyingand not just getting there.Second, budget, how much do you want to spend onyour time away. Remember its about getting away andhaving quality time together. There are so many excitingtrips that will fit your budget if you find the right travelagent to guide you through the process.Third, try to think of what your family really enjoys todo together, for some it may be a camping excursionfor others it would be a cruise. Do you want a relaxingvacation or would you like to be the adventurer and trysomething different. Remember its all about gettingaway and having fun and incredible moments to shareas a family that will create memories to last a life time.www.magicalmickeyvacations.com We are an AuthorizedDisney Vacation Planner. We are specialized in allDisney Destinations, whether its Walt Disney World,Disneyland, Disney Cruise or Adventures by Disneythere is something for everyone. Every trip you makewill be done in the Disney way with every detail kept inmind to make it the best for you and your family. 103Golf DiGestAwArD winnerEagle Glen Golf Course is Central Michigan’s premier publicfacility. Designed by Jerry Matthews, this beautiful course willtest your game on every level. Ray Hearn and Jerry Matthews,of Matthews and Associates, have created a little corner ofScotland situated within its 188 acres of rolling terrain. Among itsunique features are bent grass tees, greens, and fairways. EagleGlen consists of large undulating greens, natural wetlands, andhundreds of mounds. It’s a course so distinctively special that itshould be on every golfer’s “must play” list.eagle Glenspring special$70 w/lunch special2 People – 18 Holes of Golf with CartValid Sun. - Fri., Excludes HolidaysMust present coupon. Expires September 30, 2010Good for up to 4 visits 1 2 3 4eagle Glenspring special$25 p/p with cartExpires May 21, 2010freeBucket of rAnGe BAllscomplements of eagle GlenExpires June 30, 2010www.golfeagleglen.biz1251 Clubhouse Drive, Farwell, MI, 48622 • 989.588.4424¾ Mile South of U.S. on Old State RoadLocal Bands!| Jodi Sasse & South’rn CrossSouth’rn Cross is a variety band and hasbeen together for more than two years playing in thetri-cities and beyond. We have been blessed to haveplayed the Midland County Fair for three consecutiveyears, Bobby Randall’s first annual birthday bash,live sessions on 103.1 fm, and many other shows.We were nominated as the new country band of theyear in 2009 by Review Magazine.Please visit our website at www.myspace.com/thejodisasseband to see our scheduleand the artists that influence our sound. Weplay outlaw and classic country, southern andclassic rock, and blues. Band-members - JodiSasse, Midland, rhythm guitar, vocals; JamieMcComb, Midland, lead guitar, vocals; PhilipStuder, Midland, drums, vocals, harmony;Chuck Lund, Mt. Pleasant, bass, vocals.Jodi’s influence of music began when she littlelistening to her mother’s mother play piano. Hergrandfather’s family owned Francis Shores andThe Grove (Sanford Lake Bar & Grill) and hergrandmother’s family would bring her grandmotherto play piano in the house-band. Jodi was alsoinfluenced by her father’s mother always singingaround the grandchildren. Her first band waswith Fred Bailey, Jack Brown, Benny Lopez andJerry Stahl – The Kountry Roadrunners. Jamie isoriginally from Flint, MI. He lived in Houston, TX for4 ½ years and was influenced by the music thereand played the Houston music circuit throughthe early ‘80’s. His family has musical roots - hismother’s brother James Edwards recorded forRCA in the ‘50’s and his mother’s second cousinis Bobby Gentry (Ode to Billie Jo).Jamie first started playing guitar at ten years of age.By twelve he played in The Battle of The Bands in BayCity with one of his early bands. While in Texas he tooksecond place at The Gold Nugget Saloon to Clint Black.He continued to play Texas style music when returningto MI and started the band Silver Spur with brotherWendell doing the opening act for Janie Fricke at theGenesee County Fair. Silver Spur stayed playing in thearea for five years.The first band Jamie played in the Midland area was Black Velvetfor three years at Stan’s Wagon Wheel. He has been playing leadguitar and vocals for South’rn Cross for the past two years.Philip has been playing music since he was eight years old.He started singing with his brother Lewie and sister Krissy, TheCountry Kids, playing jamborees with The Troubadours and TheNashville Showboat Express (with brother Tom Biggs & WendyBidwell). He also played with several bands throughout theyears including Wayne Austin, Butch Heath, Kurt Gay and manyothers including Bobby Randall who played bass for The CountryKids at the Chesaning Showboat talent contest where they tookhome two first place trophies for best vocal group and Lewie forbest instrumentalist.Philip started playing drums at age thirteen and had several ofhis own bands such as H-D Country with Russ and Gary Thomas,Roger Riggie and the Running Kind, Silver Canyon Band,Quarterdeck with Jon and Darlene Spiker, Back Out of Retirementwith Tom and Ernie Roebuck, and The Nashville Classics. He iscurrently having the time of his life and loves playing benefits andcharities to help out people in the community.Thanks to Bobby Randall and the 103 staff for all they have doneto support us. Chuck Lund grew up in the town of Fife Lake north ofCadillac. He started playing in high school bands – Lynx and HiredHands, as well as working with Newt Miller at the Moorestown BarnDance, The Stardust Band and Buddy DeWayne. After movingto the Clare he met Rick Burns and Tim Rowley and started theCountry Knights Band in 1992 and after a ten year run startedRock-N-Country with Jim Burkhardt. Some of the other bands andmusicians he has worked with are Del Reeves, Hank Thompson,Michael Twitty, Brenda Del Barnes, Ruth VanGuilder, Desperado,Savant, The Blues Cruise, and Scott Baker and Muddy Gumbo.We thank our families and friends that support our love of music!For bookings, please call Jodi Sasse at 989-205-0436. 103

Coyote Country | 103.1 FM | 1011 | 103.1 FM | Coyote Country2ndAnnualRandallRideFirst, I would like to thank everyone whoshowed up on Father’s Day last year to makethe first Randall Ride a tremendous success.Kevin Wagner, Danny Bloom, your spouses, mylovely wife, Miss Tee and 103 Country…I could have never pulled it off without you. Ialmost worry about being able to match theperfection of 2009, in 2010.80 motorcycles of all shapes, sizes and styles left the Red Oak inSanford Michigan around 10:00 am on Father’s Day 2009. Severalstops and some 5 hours later, everyone arrived in Shields, Michiganat the Shield’s Music Festival. This was all without incident or issue.To our Road Captain, Kevin Wagner …job well done my friend.Prizes were given away for many different things throughout theride, but probably the most memorable was Dave Augustine ridinghis 1947 Panhead. For entertaining many lookers all withinquiries and for being the topic of afternoon conversation, Davewon himself a vintage Sawyer Brown tour jacket to go with his everso perfect Vintage scooter.June 19th, 2010It was a ride of compassion for others notso fortunate.If you have not personally experienced thenightmare of Cancer yourself, you surely knowsomeone who has. If you haven’t, it’s only a matterof time and… you will.Thanks to everyone who knew the ulterior motiveof the ride, because we were able to give over$3000.00 to the local Cancer services.Most of you saw my wife carrying a mini camthroughout the ride. I’d like to tell you she nevercomplained once... I’d like to tell you that, but itwas more like..., well you get the picture.RANDALL RIDE continuedof you who witnessed that historical momentknow why I now have a constant ringing in myleft ear and major hearing loss.The Shield’s Music Festival was our final destination.Again, everyone arriving safely and without incident.We were all entertained by the fine sounds of ButchHeath and his Classic Country Band. You could sayit was the perfect ending to a perfect day.The 2nd Annual Randall Ride is scheduled for June 19, 2010. For detailsstay tuned to 103 Country or contact me at: Bobby@103country.comThere is an extended ride this year for anyone interested. It will head up the4th of July and include a tour of Yellowstone. Yes, that’s in Wyoming!God bless everyone of you and... Let’s Ride.— Bobby 103I can’t say thank you enough to all the sponsors. You know who youare and thank you so much.It would be hard to pick out a favorite stop, but one that comes tomind is the Estey Market in Rhodes, Michigan. It’s a verysimple country market, but it has the charisma matchedonly by Dave’s ‘47 Panhead.The Estey Market brought smiles to everyone’s faces. It wasthe first sign that yes indeed, this was going to be a great day.Although on the surface, the ride was aboutcamaraderie amongst new friends, old friends andanyone who could keep a two wheeler rubber sidedown and in formation. It was about much more that just that.Being the trooper she is, we have put together a45 minute highlight CD of the 2009 Randall Ride.It will be available this year.Leman’s Green Apple Barn was more than a delight.It would be hard to pick between the cider slush andthe homemade donuts. Both heaven sent and madewith love. The donuts? Mouth watering with every bite,but left you looking for your Richard Simmons videoand a pair of tights. The cider slush? Scrumptious asit was... I’ll just say... Bathroom break anyone?I guess the highlight of the day was ChrisSchaeffer and her first time on a Harley. ThoseRANDALL RIDE Continued on Next PageMaple LeafGolf CourseWhy drive north when you can find one ofMichigan’s most beautiful courses right here inthe Saginaw Valley?Our original nine holes which opened in 1963, is set on a truly uniquepiece of property. Beautiful mature trees, land with subtle elevationchanges, and numerous flower beds make for an enjoyable setting. TheEast Nine is always a favorite to play with its natural beauty. We aresure this course will make a pleasurable round.158 N. Mackinaw, Linwood, MI 48634989.697.3531www.golfmapleleaf.comTwo Great Reasons to Come to Mt. Pleasant!• Best Steaks in Town• Award Winning RibsMountain Town StationBrewing Company and Steakhouse506 West Broadway St.Mount Pleasant, MI 48858989.775.2337866.381.5022 Toll Freewww.mountaintown.comAlso visit –www.mtpleasantbrew.com

Coyote Country | 103.1 FM | 1213 | 103.1 FM | Coyote CountryThe Thrillof the Catch! | Ron KingIf you haven't fished before, you don't knowwhat you're missing. If you did, you would be afisherperson.• If you go on vacation in fishing country(which is darn near anywhere), checkwith local fishing stores -- they oftenknow local professionals who willteach you how to fish.Tiffany’sUnique Botique135 East Washington, Freeland • 989.695.9797www.freelandsalon.comWhen To Go FishingNot only does it bring you closer to nature, there's thethrill of the catch. Imagine standing on the bank of a stream on abeautiful day, your rod bending under the weight of a good catch. Thisone's a fighter and you take your time, allowing the fish to tire itselfout before reeling it to shore. When you finally land it, you realizeyou've just caught the biggest fish of your life. It's a great feeling and1 you'll never know until you give fishing a try.Learning How To FishNow that I have your interest, perhaps you realize that you don't havea clue how to go about fishing. Well, that's what I'm here for. If youwant to learn to fish, here are 5 easy ways:Anytime is a good time to fish; you neverknow what you might catch.Some species are more active near dawn anddusk when they are feeding, while others willbite any time of the day.Certain times of the year are best for certainspecies. Fishing is a pastime you can enjoyall year round.Getting Your LicenseFishing licenses are required in most places,which you can buy at fishing tackle stores orConservation and Wildlife Centers. The costvaries by location. Licenses for children areusually not required.Hair cuts • PermsColor High Lights • Up-DosManicures • Pedicures • FacialsMake-overs • MassagesChair Massages • Spray TanTanning • Ear CandlingNuFree Hair Removal- Tessi 23 yrs of experience! -- Elite Salon Distributor -- Lisap Color Line -- Cinderella Hair Extensions -- Walk Ins Welcome -Need better HEALTH insurance?Farm Bureau offers quality healthand dental insurance coverage for:• Individuals• Families• Medicare beneficiaries$10Haircuts!Visit us online at-WWW.MIDMICHIGANMUSIC.COMAnd on EBAY – stores.ebay.com/MIDMICHIGANMUSICMIDLAND: 240 E MAIN ST.MIDLAND MI, 48642(989) 832-9525BAY CITY: 716 WASHINGTON AVE.BAY CITY MI, 48708(989) 894-5021• Ask a family member or friend who is an experienced anglerto take you along the next time they go fishing -- they will bethrilled to have a new fishing buddyIf you want to fish on private property, be sureto get permission from the owner. Otherwiseit is trespassing.Join Farm Bureau and takeadvantage of our manymember benefits, includinghealth and dental insurance.• Research online -- there are hundreds of websites withinstructions on fishing gear, bait, and fishing tips• Go to your local library and check out how-to fishing booksand magazines• Check your local conservation or wildlife service -- theyoften hold a fishing day where beginners can learn thebasics of fishing.Pack Up And Head OutIf you've read this far, it may be a sign you'regetting interested in fishing. Just follow theabove instructions and soon you will beenjoying your favorite new hobby.Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, andweb developer. 103Farm Bureau’s member health anddental plans are administered by BlueCross® Blue Shield® of Michigan, themost trusted name in health care.For more information, callGladwin CountyFarm Bureau at:(989) 426-2353www.mfbhealth.com

Coyote Country | 103.1 FM | 1415 | 103.1 FM | Coyote CountryVisit theThumb of Michigan! | John PelleyThe Thumb is a peninsula, which thrusts itself into Lake Huron and isbounded by Bay City on the West, Port Austin on the North, and Port Huronon the Southeast. Travel past Victorian mansions on Center Street in BayCity. Motor down M25, which is the primary route, through Unionville,which has a large Moravian population. The Moravians brought to the USan interesting musical tradition based on their Religious beliefs. Neitherhas changed much in the last three hundred years.Stop in Sebewaing, which has a Maritime Museum only open Thursdaythrough Sunday. Don't trust the sign about it being open.On the road again pass by the Pioneer Sugar plant. Did you know that Michigan'sThumb is noted for sugar beet production? There are four plants in the arealooking for 1000 seasonal workers to help refine the beets into sweetness itself.Bay Port is a town noted for its humongous fish sandwiches. Try one.They are amazingly delicious.Visit the Sanilac petroglyphs near Ubly. The signage directing to thepetroglyphs is very limited. The entrance is a small parking lot whichholds ten cars at the most. It is very easy to miss. The petroglyphs were989-835-1691 • www.raysbike.comRay’s Bike Shop, the finestbicycle shop in Mid-Michigan,located at 301 McDonaldSt. in beautiful downtownMidland! Since 1977.Receive a fReehelmet (value of $39.99)with the purchase of anynew adult bicycle.discovered after a major fire in 1881 destroyedmost of the forests in The Thumb. No oneknows their origins. They are guessed to beat least 1800 years old. What the petroglyphsdepict are pictures of animals, symbols, andsigns carved into the rock by humans. Therock is thirty feet in diameter. Even thoughthe guidebook gives directions to the place,it is very easy to miss. Nevertheless, it is asmall glimpse into Native American culturethousands of years ago.John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retiredfrom the rat race of working. He is a full-timeRVer, who ran away from home. He began ourtravels on the East Coast and, like the migratingbirds, seek the warmth of the seasons He hasdiscovered volunteering with the National ParkSystem. He has a CD he has recorded of NativeAmerican flute music., A Day with Kokopelli.For pictures, links, and more information visithttp://www.jmpelley.org 103The Pines Golf Course atLake Isabella10 miles West of M20then 3 miles North on Coldwater RoadSenior day every Monday 60 and over golf18 holes with cart for just $20 per personWeekday Special CouponEmail: thepines@nethawk.comwww.thepinesgolfcourse.comMonday – Fridaygolf 18 holes with cartJust $29 per person1-800-741-3435989-644-2300DeWitt Lumber Company of BlanchardCelebrates 120 th Birthday! | Katherine Murphy, KLM ProductionsThe road between the village of Winn, and thevillage Blanchard, is scenic and winding. Rounding the lastbend as you enter the Village of Blanchard…the beautifulmirror-like Blanchard Millpond is the first to welcomeyou. On its banks stands the DeWitt Lumber Companyof Blanchard. If that millpond could speak, it would tellyou the story of how Mark DeWitt and his son Homerestablished DeWitt Lumber Company there on the banksof that millpond in 1890. Of course this could only be doneafter clearing the land, by hand, six years earlier. Thestory would go on to reveal that in addition to clearing theland, this father and son would go on to build the millponddamn, the original lumber company building, and theDeWitt Mill. Huge logs were “floated” down the millstreamand turned into the lumber for the lumber yard. This lumberwas then used to build local homes, churches, barns, andother businesses throughout the Central Michigan area.After Mark DeWitt’s death, Homer DeWitt and wife, Mary,took over the operation of the mill, and broadened thebusiness to include grinding feed and flour, as well asretail sales. In 1967, the lumber company building wasstruck by lightening, and burned to the ground. The familyquickly made the decision to rebuild, and the starting overprocess began. As they grew, more storage space wasneeded, which meant several more buildings were added.Later, as their business flourished, it was now Homer andMary’s daughter, Myrtle, and husband Leon Camp, whowould continue to run the business until Leon’s death in1977. It was at this time that yet another generation tookover at the helm. This time, it would be Leon’s son AlanCamp, and son-in-law, Dennis Riley, who would run thebusiness for the next 28 years.In 1990, DeWitt Lumber Company celebrated 100 yearsas a family run business, and a second story addition wasadded for office space, and featured a showroom area.That summer they held their 100 th Birthday celebration,appropriately, at the Blanchard Millpond Park. It includedlog rolling contests, steam engine and lumber sawingdemonstrations of a time gone by.In the mid 1990’s a large storage building was built on the south sideof the road for additional lumber storage. In 2003 another locationwas opened, DeWitt Windows and Doors in Mt. Pleasant.After Dennis Riley’s death in 2005, Alan Camp, and wifeJoAnne became the sole owners at a time when mostare looking to retire. Alan and JoAnne were now involvedin the day to day operations of two large and growingbusinesses, DeWitt Lumber Company, and Loafers Gloryin Blanchard. Wishing to retire, Alan sold the historic DeWittfamily business to the family of Matt and Lynn Esch. Nowit is Matt who will pave the way for the future of the DeWittLumber Company, as they prepare to celebrate its 120 thyear of service to the Central Michigan area.For DeWitt Lumber Company of Blanchard, history hasbeen made, and the village of Blanchard owes its’ placeon the map to a father and son team who had the visionand strength to make it a reality.Mark and Homer DeWitt’s Lumber Mill began in the 19 thcentury, grew and prospered throughout the 20 th century,and continues to grow in the 21 st century.That Blanchard Millpond has many fond memories of thepast, and hopes for the future. If it could speak, it wouldsay “thanks”, to all who have played a role in its history, andwhose life’s work made it possible. It would smile, and sayhow special it all is to be at the heart of this wonderful 120 thBirthday Celebration on its banks…where it all began. 103