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Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the State of Wisconsin,[7] located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of 581 feet (177 m) above sea level and is located 112 miles (180 km) north of Milwaukee. The population was 104,057 at the 2010 census.[5] It is the third-largest city in the state of Wisconsin, after Milwaukee and Madison. It is also the third-largest city on the west shore of Lake Michigan, after Chicago and Milwaukee. Green Bay is home to the National Football League Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay is the principal city of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area, which covers Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties;[8] the MSA had a combined population of 306,241 at the 2010 census.[5]
Green Bay is an industrial city with several meatpacking and paper plants, and a port on Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan that locals call the Bay of Green Bay, to avoid conflating it with the eponymous city. It is home to the National Railroad Museum; the Neville Public Museum, with exhibitions of art, history, and science; the Children's Museum; and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
Jean Nicolet was commissioned by Samuel de Champlain, the founder of New France, to form a peaceful alliance with Indians in the western areas whose unrest was interfering with French fur trade. In addition, he was to explore in hopes of finding a shorter trade route to China through Canada. Nicolet and others had learned from other First Nations of the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people, who identified as "People of the Sea", and believed they must reside on or near the Pacific Ocean.[9] Champlain had also heard about natural resources in the area, including fertile soil, forests, and animals. Nicolet set out on his journey for this new land shortly before winter in 1634.[10] In what later became a French fur-trading route, he sailed up the Ottawa River, through Lake Nipissing and down the French River to Lake Huron, then through the straits of Michilimackinac into Lake Michigan. He is believed to have landed at Red Banks, near the site of the modern-day city of Green Bay, Wisconsin.[11]
Nicolet founded a small trading post here in 1634, originally named La Baye or La Baie des Puants (French for "the stinking Bay").[12] From this, Green Bay claims to be one of the oldest European permanent settlements in America, but a 1671 Jesuit mission was the first true European outpost. When Nicolet arrived in the Green Bay area, he encountered the Menominee, as this was their territory. He also met the Ho-Chunk, also known as the Winnebago, a people who spoke a Sioux language. Besides hunting and fishing, the Winnebago cultivated corn, bean, squash, and tobacco. Wild rice, which they had incorporated as a dietary staple, grew in abundance along the riverbanks. They regularly harvested and cooked this, along with a wide variety of nuts, berries, and edible roots of the woods.[13]
The tribe had clearly distinguished gender roles. The men typically hunted and fished for food, and the women processed game and other foods in cooking. They also prepared the furs and made clothing from them, in addition to using other parts of animals for tools, cord, etc. Women also had a role in the political process, as no action could be taken without agreement of half of the women. Nicolet stayed with this tribe for about a year, becoming an ally. He helped open up opportunities for trade and commerce with them before returning to Quebec.[13]
A few months after Nicolet returned to Quebec, Champlain died. His death put a halt to other journeys to La Baie Verte (French for The Green Bay). Pere Claude Allouez sent Nicolas Perrot to La Baie. After this, the French avoided the area for some decades because of the intensity of First Nations and European conflicts in the east. In 1671, a Jesuit Mission was set up in the area. A fort was not added until 1717 and gradually associated development took place. The town was incorporated in 1754. As Great Britain took control of French areas during the Seven Years' War, known as the French and Indian War in some areas of North America, this town came under British control in 1761. The French ceded their North American lands East of the Mississippi River to the British following defeat in 1763.
The first permanent French settlers were French and Indian War. The Grignons, Porliers and Lawes who followed brought Canadian-French culture with them. Colorful "jack-knife Judge" Reaume dispensed British justice in the territory.[13] These early French settlers set the tone for many who followed.
The British gradually took over Wisconsin during the French and Indian War, taking control of Green Bay in 1761 and gaining control of all of Wisconsin in 1763. Like the French, the British were interested in little but the fur trade. One notable event in the fur trading industry in Wisconsin occurred in 1791, when two free African Americans set up a fur trading post among the Menominee at present day Marinette. The first permanent settlers, mostly French Canadians, some Anglo-New Englanders and a few African American freedmen, arrived in Wisconsin while it was under British control. Charles Michel de Langlade is generally recognized as the first settler, establishing a trading post at Green Bay in 1745, and moving there permanently in 1764.[15] Settlement began at Prairie du Chien around 1781. The French residents at the trading post in what is now Green Bay, referred to the town as "La Bey", however British fur traders referred to it as "Green Bay", because the water and the shore assumed green tints in early spring. The old French title was gradually dropped, and the British name of "Green Bay" eventually stuck. The region coming under British rule had virtually no adverse effect on the French residents as the British needed the cooperation of the French fur traders and the French fur traders needed the goodwill of the British. During the French occupation of the region licenses for fur trading had been issued scarcely and only to select groups of traders, whereas the British, in an effort to make as much money as possible from the region, issued licenses for fur trading freely, both to British and French residents. The fur trade in what is now Wisconsin reached its height under British rule, and the first self-sustaining farms in the state were established as well. From 1763 to 1780, Green Bay was a prosperous community which produced its own foodstuff, built graceful cottages and held dances and festivities.[16]
The Green Bay area was still under British control until the 1783 treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War. Following the War of 1812, which in part was over disputes related to the border with Canada, the United States built Fort Howard on the Fox River in 1816 to protect its northern border.[13] Doty, Whitney, Arndt, Baird and Martin were among the many British-American settlers whose numbers pushed French culture into the background.[13] As British settlers in the area came to outnumber the French, they referred to the town as "Green Bay" (from the French: Baie Verte).
The Erie Canal was completed in 1825, linking New England with the Great Lakes. This led to the advance of Green Bay as a trading center. The end of the Black Hawk War in 1832 also gave impetus to settlement of the region. Most of the settlers were farmers from New England who began using the Erie Canal to pour into Wisconsin. As more and more New England settlers arrived, Green Bay developed into a trading center for this population.[17]
Before Wisconsin became a state in 1848, its commerce was based on the fur trade, which became dominated by John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company. After statehood, there was a shift away from fur trading toward lumbering. "For a short time in 1860s and 1870s, iron smelting in charcoal kilns rivaled the timber industry while the port handled increasing amounts of fuel, feed, and lumber. Today's major local industry had its start in 1865 when the first paper mill was built."[13]
Wisconsin's first newspaper, The Green Bay Intelligencer, was started in 1833 by Albert Ellis and John V. Suydam. The borough of Green Bay was created in 1838 and is the main center of the current city. The borough combined the town of Astoria (a company town of the American Fur Company), with Navarino, platted by Daniel Whitney.[18]
By 1850 the town had a population of 1,923. The town was incorporated as the city of Green Bay in 1854. The Green Bay Area Public School District was founded in 1856.[13]
Throughout the 1850s, word spread of America's cheap land and good soil, bringing in an influx of Belgian people, German, Scandinavian, Irish and Dutch immigrants, each adding to the culture. The greatest concentration of newcomers came from Belgium. They cleared the land to farm and build their homes.[13]
The railroad arrived in the 1860s. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad companies were formed, which allowed people and products to travel all over the state, increasing business and trade opportunities. The area was able to grow and enrich itself with the use of the river and the plentiful timber resources. This led to the paper industry becoming the major employer in Green Bay, and opened up the port for international trade.[10]
In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Green Bay to honor its tercentenary.[12] By 1950 the city had a population of 52,735. In 1964, the Town of Preble was consolidated with the city of Green Bay.[19]
Green Bay is located in the northeastern part of Wisconsin at the mouth of the Fox River. Today, Interstate 43 meets U.S. Route 41 in Green Bay, about 90 miles (140 km) north of Milwaukee.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.96 square miles (144.94 km2), of which, 45.47 square miles (117.77 km2) is land and 10.49 square miles (27.17 km2) is water.[2]
Green Bay has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb),[20] with some moderation due to the city's proximity to Lake Michigan. Like other cities with this type of climate, there are four distinct seasons, often with severe or extreme variation between them in terms of temperature and precipitation. Green Bay experiences warm, humid, frequently hot summers and long, cold and snowy winters. The variance in temperature and precipitation between months is severe and often extreme. Tornadoes are rare in the Green Bay area, with the strongest being an F3 tornado that hit the community of Pittsfield on June 26, 1969.[21]
Monthly mean temperatures range from 16.6 °F (−8.6 °C) in January to 69.1 °F (20.6 °C) in July.[22] In July, the warmest month, the average high temperature is 81.2 °F (27.3 °C).[22] There are 6.1 days of 90 °F (32 °C)+ highs, 68 days where the high remains at or below freezing, and 19 days with sub-0 °F (−18 °C) lows annually. From December to February, even during thaws, the temperature rarely reaches 50 °F (10 °C). Extremes have ranged from −36 °F (−38 °C) on January 21, 1888 to 104 °F (40 °C) on July 13, 1936.
The wettest month in Green Bay is August, when 3.77 inches (95.8 mm) of precipitation falls, mostly in the form of rainfall from thunderstorms. The driest month in Green Bay is February, when the majority of precipitation falls as low moisture-content snow due to cold, dry air. On average, 1.01 inches (25.7 mm) of precipitation falls in February.
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 104,057 people, 42,244 households, and 24,699 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,288.5 inhabitants per square mile (883.6/km2). There were 45,241 housing units at an average density of 995.0 per square mile (384.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.9% White, 3.5% African American, 4.1% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.4% of the population.
There were 42,244 households of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
As of the census of 2000,[5] there were 102,313 people, 41,591 households, and 24,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,332.1 people per square mile (900.5/km2). There were 43,123 housing units at an average density of 982.9 per square mile (379.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.86% White, 1.38% African American, 3.28% Native American, 3.76% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.72% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.13% of the population.
There were 41,591 households of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. About 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,820, and the median income for a family was $48,678. Males had a median income of $33,246 versus $23,825 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,269. About 7.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older.
Green Bay is governed by a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. The city council consists of 12 members each elected from districts.
Green Bay is represented by Reid Ribble (R) in the United States House of Representatives, and by Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D) in the United States Senate. Frank Lasee (R), Robert Cowles (R), and Dave Hansen (D) represent Green Bay in the Wisconsin State Senate, and Garey Bies (R), Chad Weininger (R), John Klenke (R), and Eric Genrich (D) represent Green Bay in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
The Green Bay Police Department was established in on August 27, 1857, when the Green Bay Police Corps was established, and Henry Baird was named Chief of Police. The Green Bay Police Department provides many specialized services such as a Dive Team, Harbor Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, and a S.W.A.T. Team.
Since the establishment of the Green Bay Police Department, one officer has died in the line of duty.[27]
From 1896 to 1993 the city was the headquarters of the Green Bay and Western Railroad. In 1993, the line was purchased by the Wisconsin Central. In 2001, the WC was merged into the Canadian National Railway. The Chicago and North Western Railway also served Green Bay and its depot still stands. Green Bay was last served with a regular passenger train, the CNW's Peninsula 400, in 1971. The CNW sold its trackage from Green Bay south to Sheboygan in 1987 to the Fox River Valley Railroad, which became part of the WC in 1993. Green Bay also saw passenger service from the Milwaukee Road's Chippewa-Hiawatha, which ran from Chicago into the upper peninsula of Michigan. Green Bay is also served by the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad.
Green Bay is served by Austin Straubel International Airport.
Green Bay is connected to the rest of the state by four major highways: U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin, U.S. Route 141, Interstate 43, and Interstate 41.
Green Bay's mass transit system is known as Green Bay Metro (formerly Green Bay Transit).
Green Bay is served by the Green Bay Area Public School District. It operates 25 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, four middle schools, and four high schools. Private schools in Green Bay include Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, Northeastern Wisconsin Lutheran High School, and Bay City Baptist School.
Colleges and universities in Green Bay include: Bellin College of Nursing, ITT Technical Institute, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Rasmussen College, St. Norbert College (in nearby De Pere), and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
The Brown County Library (BCL) Central Branch is located downtown in downtown Green Bay and has served as the county public library since 1968. The Central Branch is the headquarters for the BCL system, which encompasses all public libraries in Brown County, including eight branch libraries and a bookmobile that regularly visits locations throughout the county. In 1994, the Brown County Library was named Wisconsin Library of the Year.[28]
The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. The Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier in Green Bay is the mother church of the Diocese. The diocese is in the province of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The Saint Joseph Oratory is located in Green Bay. St. Willebrord on S. Adams St is where former Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi went to church every morning.
In 2000, the American Religion Data Archive reported Green Bay to be predominantly Catholic (71.5%), with Lutherans composing an additional 16.4%. The remaining 12% are almost entirely Protestant denominations. There is also an Islamic mosque and an Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located in the city.
Congregation Cnesses Israel Temple, serving the area's Jewish population, is on the city's east-side.
The Green Bay Packers professional football team was formed in 1919 and joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1921. Green Bay is by far the smallest market in North America with a major league sports team;[30] however, the Packers enjoy one of the largest and most loyal followings in the NFL, with avid support stemming from the larger Milwaukee market, throughout Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula (as well as smaller support in other areas in eastern Minnesota and northern Illinois, splitting support with those area's respective teams), in addition to fans scattered throughout the entire country, and many more throughout Canada. Green Bay's unofficial nickname is "Titletown, USA" [30] for the record number of NFL championship titles (13) the Packers have won, including four Super Bowls in 1967, 1968, 1997 and 2011. "Titletown" and the Packer's "G" appear on the city seal, is used by the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce for its web address, and appears in the name of more than two dozen local businesses.[31]
Television stations in Green Bay are WBAY (2), (ABC), WFRV (5), (CBS), WLUK (11), (FOX), WCWF (14), (CW), WGBA (26), (NBC), WACY (32), (MNT), and WPNE (38), a PBS affiliate. Green Bay is served by the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Another local newspaper, the Green Bay News-Chronicle, ceased publication in 2005.
There is a free public Wi-Fi system in the downtown Green Bay Broadway District that went into operation in 2007.[32]
As of 2010, the largest employers in the city were:[33]
Other major employers include Associated Banc-Corp, Wisconsin Public Service, American Foods Group, JBS USA, Expert Global Solutions, Walmart, Green Bay Packaging, Procter & Gamble, Schreiber Foods, the Green Bay Packers, Nature's Way, HJ Martin and Son, and Nicolet National Bank.[34]
Green Bay has two shopping malls, and dozens of strip malls. The city is home to the first Shopko discount department store. Goodwill has three locations in the city.
Built in 1980, Bay Park Square is the main shopping center in the Green Bay area. Located in the village of Ashwaubenon, Bay Park Square is anchored by Shopko, Kohl's, and Younkers/Younkers Furniture Gallery, and has hundreds of retail and specialty shops. Bay Park Square has a football stadium-themed food court with seven eateries. Neighboring Bay Park Square is a shopping plaza known as The Village at Bay Park, home to Fashion Bug, JCPenney, DSW, and a few specialty shops.
Built in 1982 and remodeled three times (the latest in 2010), East Town Mall is an enclosed shopping center on Green Bay's east side, near Interstate 43 on East Mason Street. East Town's anchors are Hobby Lobby, Office Max, Budget Cinema, Petco & Kohl's. East Town has around 17 specialty shops. A budget cinema is located inside the mall. East Town Mall has seven Windspire vertical wind turbines outside of its main entrance that help reduce costs to the common area.
Built in 1960, Green Bay Plaza is a large strip mall located on Green Bay's west side at the Military Ave./West Mason St. intersection. It is anchored by Party City, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Big Lots, Office Depot, and a free-standing Sears department store. Green Bay Plaza has numerous specialty shops and restaurants. A Ross Dress for Less store will soon open in the former Michaels store space (Michaels now shares a space with Burlington Coat Factory inside the former Cub Foods building on 1616 West Mason Street next to Toys "R" Us and a Goodwill Store.).
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Mattar MRT Station - Strategic location brings Excellent Connectivity
Mattar MRT Station (DT25) is an underground station along the Downtown Line (DTL) Stage 3. It is built near the junction of Merpati Road and Mattar Road, and serves nearby schools, institutions, and private housing estates, along with HDB flats near Circuit Road.
The station takes its name from the nearby Mattar Road and is located within the MacPherson planning subzone. Merpati Road is expected to be re-aligned in the future to pass right over the station. Own top convenient connection value, around Mattar MRT Station is projects of building long-term strategic value apartments, which are of top interest in the present time.
Located in the shortest distance, only 2 minutes walk to Mattar MRT Sation, The Antares Condo is an upcoming condominium be developed by the joint venture of reputable Singapore-listed developers includes Keong Hong, Hock Lian Seng Holdings and TA Corp.
This potential development is a collection of 250 unique homes, ranging from 1 to 4-bedroom with a thoughtful layout. Strategically situated in District 13, The Antares Condo will be a super-convenient apartment welcomed by residents in this area.
In addition, This station is built in close proximity to famous schools such as Canossa Convent Primary School, MacPherson Primary School, and both HDB and private housing estates.
Mattar MRT Station has two platforms in an island platform arrangement, with both platforms utilized for trains traveling in either direction. Full-height Platform screen doors isolate the air-conditioned station from the tunnel environment, enhancing commuter safety and station comfort.

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Fifty Shades Freed the final film in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is in theaters now. Adapted from the book trilogy that bears the same name, E.L. James' drama/love story/BDSM fantasy comes to life for (thankfully) the final time.
First, a couple of quick disclaimers… as a fan of all things pop culture, I have to admit that when the first Fifty Shades of Grey book was released, I heard all the critical acclaim. I became intrigued by this new phenomenon that was sweeping the county. So naturally, I had to pick up a copy and see what the fuss was about. Never one to be a quitter, after the first book, I knew then I had to finish… even though I already knew how it would all end. This was also my approach to the movie series. And without indulging too much into my own private life, I can tell you with absolute 100% certainty that while they are well written (if not predictable) novels… they are a false and piss poor representation of a true BDSM relationship.
Ok, back to the review… *SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD!*
The movie opens with the wedding of Ana (Dakota Johnson) and Christian (Jamie Dornan). They go to Paris and the French Riviera for their elaborate honeymoon, sex ensues, blah, blah blah…
All the while, the villain introduced in the last film, Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson) is plotting his revenge and begins with some VERY questionable technological advances and firebombing. Seriously… I want one of these miracle phones that seems to be able to hack into NORAD with just a swipe. I mean, I had a firebomb with my Note 7… so why can't I get this "tricorder" phone from Star Trek: TNG that hacks into everything in seconds?
Anyway, the next hour is the typical fanfare for the series… sex, bad soundtrack songs, Christian trying to tell Ana what to do, etc. Now to the credit of the director, James Foley, the scene where Ana goes Vin Diesel while driving an Audi R8 was a cool sequence. Good shooting and editing during the scene as well.
The rest of the movie plays out almost exactly as the book (with the usual editing for time constraints).
Many people are giving Johnson credit as the only actor to come away from this trilogy with great acting chops… I COMPLETELY disagree with anyone who says this. She is the new Kristen "Mouth Breather" Stewart… But at least in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, Johnson has somewhat legit reasons for having her mouth open 98% of the time! (RIMSHOT!)
Personally, I'm a big fan of Max Martini (Taylor). I loved his work in The Unit (no pun intended), Captain Phillips, Pacific Rim, 13 Hours, Saving Private Ryan… I'd really like to see him get a role other than security/military just to see his range.
Fifty Shades Freed Overall (3.5/10)
Bottom line, can I recommend Fifty Shades Freed? Only if you have seen the first two films. Fifty Shades Freed is not as good as the first film of the trilogy, but FAR superior to Fifty Shades Darker. But seriously… that's like saying waterboarding is better than having your fingernails removed with pliers.
I still contend that, as a whole, Fifty Shades of Grey is a terrible representation of a BDSM relationship AND if Christian Grey was poor and living in a trailer park… this wouldn't be a love story… it would be an episode of The First 48.
Fifty Shades Freed will be out next month on home media in a bunch of different formats.


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By: Tim Baltz
If there was ever a feel good story to be told it was this past Friday night at the Mohawk International Raceway as Corey Wheeler went head to head with the best in Modified racing for his first win at MIR and 2nd in the last 7 days. Joel Hargrave ended a 1 year winless drought in Sportsman, Kurt Russell stopped Junior Delormier's bid for 3 in a row in Novice Sportsman, Deric Ellsworth notched his 2nd Mod Lite win in 3 weeks while Gary Sharlow held off Richard Thorton for the big win in the Bandits.
In the 358 Modifieds the question was could anyone stop Tim Fuller's early season dominance? Fuller would have a long night as he started in 16th. When the green flew to start the event David Papineau would jump out into the top spot over Matt Woodruff, John Mulder, Corey Wheeler and Lance Willix. Papineau was fast in the early going and would stabilize his lead by 5 car lengths in the opening laps. On lap 5 the first yellow flew for Ryan Arbuthnot as he slowed off turn 1. When the green came back out it was once again Papineau in control but Corey Wheeler was on the move. After starting 5th Wheeler made his move taking 2nd from Woodruff on lap 12, then ran down the leader David Papineau, and the battle was on. At the halfway point Wheeler would take command of the race bringing 12th place starter Danny O'Brien to 2nd with Tim Fuller making some big moves to jump into 3rd spot with Papineau and Danny Johnson completing the top 5. As the laps clicked off the top 5 were start studded as Wheeler continued to lead with Fuller getting by Danny O'Brien for 2nd , Billy Dunn charged from 15th to 4th while Johnson continued to round out the top 5. With 3 to go Wheeler did all he could to hold off a very determined Tim Fuller and Danny O'Brien as these 3 drivers put on a fantastic show for the fans. After beating Danny Johnson 1 week ago in Cornwall Corey Wheeler did it again beating Tim Fuller and Danny O'Brien to collect the popular win and ending Fuller's streak. Behind Fuller and O'Brien in the top 5 were Billy Dunn 4th and Danny Johnson 5th.
The Sportsman division saw 24 drivers take the green for 25 very fast laps. Anthony Rassmussen would charge to the lead at the drop of the green and was the class of the field early on over Joel Hargrave, Preston Forbes, Thomas Cook and Gab Cyr. On lap 6 veteran Delbert Legrow tangled with Zack Arquiett in turn 4 bringing out the caution flag, both cars continued on. The following lap Gab Cyr spun off turn 2 bringing out the yellow flag again. When the green flew Joel Hargrave used the top side to collect the lead over Rassmussen, Thomas Cook, Mosie Page and Ricky Thompson. Hargrave would open up a commanding lead on the field and showed he had the dominant car on this night. Behind them co- point leader Johnathon Ferguson was also on the move from his 15th starting spot as he broke into the top 5 on lap 18 and was in search of the leaders. On lap 18 the yellow flew again as Jordan Miller made heavy contact with a jersey barrier in turn 1 causing heavy damage to the front end of his machine, Miller was ok. When the green flew Hargrave remained strong in the top spot, and after 1 full year and 1 week, he finally put it all together scoring his first Sportsman feature win of the season. Moise Page made a late charge to claim 2nd with Anthony Rassmussen crossing in 3rd, Johnathon Ferguson would hold on for 4th while Ricky Thompson came from 21st starting spot to finish up 5th.
The Novice Sportsman division was set for a 15 lap contest and Kurt Russell (not the actor) would take away the lead from the outside of the front row over Brian McGinley, Dana Francis, Jason Anderson and Thunder Anderson. Russell had a dominant race car and was pulling away from the field as the top 5 were trying to keep pace. On lap 8 the first yellow flew for Greg Henry as he made contact with the wall in turn sending him pit side for the night. Over the next 3 laps, 3 cautions would fly for minor spins but Russell was not phased at all but the drivers behind him were determined to take away the lead. When the green flew for good on lap 12 Russell charged away while Dana Francis charged to the 2nd spot and was closing quickly on the leader. However Kurt Russell hold off all challenges to score his first career victory over Francis, Thunder Anderson, Junior Delormier and Melvin Rush.
The Mod Lite division has grown in popularity over the last few seasons at Mohawk and they put on a great show during their 15 lap event. Harley Brown was looking to erase the demons that have plagued him over the first 2 weeks as he took command of the field over Dan Reif and Karine Thibault. Brown would lead the opening 4 laps before opening day winner and defending track champion Deric Ellsworth would take over the lead while Dan Reif, Nick Mallette and Scott Mere would complete the top 5. On lap 6 Harley Brown would slow with rear end problems on his car. Brown would go pit side and return to the event for a 6th place finish at the checkers. On the restart Ellsworth would put his car on auto pilot and despite a late race surge by Dan Reif and points leader Nick Mallette, "Superman" would hold on claiming his 2nd win in 3 weeks over Dan Reif, Nick Mallette, Kevin Foster and Brad Reif.
The Bandit class saw 10 laps without a caution but the race did not lack one bit of action as veteran Gary Sharlow would lead the way early on but reigning track champion Richard Thorton was on the move and was looking for his 3rd straight win. Thorton did all he could to get by throughout the event using both outside and inside lanes but Sharlow stayed up front and in control. On the white flag lap Thorton had a great run on the top side of turn 1 and looked to be clear of Sharlow's machine. The 2 drivers made slight contact allowing Sharlow to retake the lead. From there Gary Sharlow would drive on to his first win of the season over Richard Thorton who crossed in 2nd with a flat right rear tire while Curtis Smith took a brand new car to 3rd at the checkered flag.
Next week the 358 Modifieds will have some time to relax as they have the night off with the Empire Super Sprints taking center stage along with the Quebec Lightning Sprints plus a full show in all divisions. The green flag drops at 7:30pm.
358 Modified
COREY WHEELER, Tim Fuller, Danny O'Brien, Billy Dunn, Danny Johnson, Lance Willix, Chris Raabe, David Papineau, Joel Doiron, Brian McDonald, Matt Woodruff, Jordan McCreadie, Ryan Arbuthnot, Madison Mulder, John Mulder, Zack Aubertine, Jeremy LaSalle, Michael Maresca, (DNS) Louie Jackson Jr.
JOEL HARGRAVE, Moise Page, Anthony Rassmussen, Johnathon Ferguson, Ricky Thompson, Brian Hudson, Ryan Stabler, Thomas Cook, Miguel Peterson, Chris Frennier, Brent Kelsey, Preston Forbes, Brianna Ladouceur, Mike Stacey, Zack Arquiett, Greg Snyder, Delbert Legrow, Cedric Gauvreau, Billy Cook, Delbert Legrow Jr., Styles Arquiett, Gab Cyr, Jordan Miller, Robert Delormier
Novice Sportsman
KURT RUSSELL, Dana Francis, Thunder Anderson, Junior Delormier, Melvin Rush, Jason Anderson, Devon Guyette, Brian McGinley, Thomas Jock III, Justin Cooke, Agwalee White, Greg Henry
Mod Lite
DERIC ELLSWORTH, Dan Reif, Nick Mallette, Kevin Foster, Brad Reif, Harley Brown, Dallas Denny, Scott Mere, Stephane Bernier, Jason Premo, Ken Denny, Matt Frego, Karine Thibault, (DNS) Brady Rookey and Steve Rookey
GARY SHARLOW, Richard Thorton, Curtis Smith, Lucas Brown, Sharlann Diabo, Shane Ray