Is Paid TV really worth it?

By Crystal Canole

With the advancements of the Internet and providers like netflix and hulu, is cable or satellite TV still worth the bill?

I have not had cable TV for 5 years minimum now.  I don't find myself missing anything.  Hulu, Netflix and my rabbit ears give me more hours of television watching then I should probably watch. 

Has America become so much relaxed about paying for TV that they view it as a necessity?  Do they not realize they can be getting it for free?  How are these companies still in business?

Do people just like wasting their money on television broadcasting so they can have it immediate instead of at a later date?  What is the appeal in the younger generation to pay for TV when they know how to get it legally for free. 

SPORTS: TC Waterman SUP Race

On August 20, 2011 TC Waterman held paddle races in Traverse City, MI.  This was the first time this event was held and it went off with a bang. 

I started paddling about a month ago and signed up for the 3.5 Mile race while my boyfriend did the 9 Mile race.  The 3.5 Mile consisted of turns and skill where the 9 Mile is downwind and purely endurance.  I sported my GLK rash guard to support my kite boarding school out of St Clair Shores, MI.

The weather was cloudy all day which kept the heat down and overall very decent race conditions.  Before the 9 Mile Down winder the wind began to blow but as soon as the race started it became calm.  This made for a long race.

There were many vendors selling boards and apparel.  There were plenty of boards to demo and many people who had never tried the sport got out there on them.  The greatest thing was the amount of educated people on the sport that there was an immense wealth of knowledge to learn. 

I enjoyed myself so much that I raced home and looked for more races.  Unfortunately it looks like I need to move to the east or west coast.  Hopefully Michigan will pick up speed and have a few more races next year.

PYMATUNING PARK

It was my pleasure to spend a weekend at this Ohio State Park over the last weekend. It is located near Andover, OH and is on the border of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The scenery, wildlife, and park are one in a million.

The park surrounds a lake of 14,000 acres. This lake is known for fishing and caters to fishers. There is a 20 hp limit on all boats. If you are looking to do some jet skiing or skiing behind a boat this lake is not for you. If your looking for peacefullness and catching some walleye to grill up, your going to the right place.

Wether your out on the lake, on a nature trail, or sitting at the capsite there is wildlife all around you. Walleye, crappie, black bass, and channel catfish are known to be caught from the lake. Woodpeckers, Blue Herons and many other birds fill the air.

The park offers camping, cottages, and hurts. The campground is well maintained and includes spacious sites. There are sections of the campground that are dog friendly so bring your pet with you.

Looking for more info?
www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/pymatuning

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