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Camel Races held in Houghton Lake

HOUGHTON LAKE – Camel Races were held Oct. 13 at the Prudenville Columbus Hall. Hosted by the Houghton Lake Rotary and Kiwanis groups, the event was well attended. Camels were decorated by various organizations, and ‘raced’ down a table track, moving forward a space if their number was drawn. “Housey”, Midge & Co.’s horse, was the overall winner.

Judy Kihlstrand, Mary Markle, and Pam Reed

Elaine Berger and Linda Doil

Kimberly Young and John Winkler sell tickets for the lottery board.

Kim Yoakam, Kim Negus, and Lisa O’Sullivan

Anita Sheppard and Stephanie Harris sell drink tickets.

Dan McGregor and Loretta Winegard were the bar tenders for the evening.

Taking your bets for the races were Sharon Snyder, Ted Straubel, Jeannie Ludwig and Joe Ludwig.

Numbered balls were pulled from a sack. When the camel’s number was chosen, they moved up a space.

Some of the decorated camels for the evening.

~ Photos by Theresa Ekdom

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