Mike Pease

The parade is from 11:00 - 1:00. It starts at 10th & Franklin St. (U.S. 421) & heads south to Ames Field. Length of parade is 3/4 mile. The reviewing stand is just south of Barker Ave. about 1/4 north of Ames Field. The Ames Field area is also a good area because of the park there. All but one of the Ames Field parking lots are closed during the parade. The other lot will fill early with horse trailers & other parade participants vehicles. There are several bars & restaurants along the parade route & port-a-pots are located at Ames Field. Hope this helps.

OOPS! Let's try that again. Sorry about that previous post. And we had them at the beach, filled their bellies with Perch, Salmon & Trout. Tomorrow, they'll be at the stadium again from 2 - 10. It's been alot of fun having them here. Great group of kid's & staff. Saturday, they'll be in the parade & their first appearance in the Pageant of Drums. They are excited to see the stadium packed. Backside stands full this year too. Mike

I've been hosting Teal Sound in Michigan City since Friday. They will be here until July 5 and will return later in the month. I've known Randy, Brian & Lainey for several years. This is an outstanding group. The staff, volunteers & members are first class. We're having a great time while they are here. The corps performed a wonderful concert Friday for the community. If you are looking for a corps to march with, please consider Teal Sound. See you later this week Randy. Mike

Last year, it was Nov. 26. See DCI.org news archives. Mike

Most of the motels in Michigan City are in the same area just off I-94. This is a good area. Michigan City is a safe city for the most part. We do have our stinkers here and there like all cities. lol. A check on Monday with the area motels show they are near capacity Sun. Aug. 2 - Wed. Aug. 5. Even the two casino hotels are booked. But we are a summer tourist town. Feel free to PM me with any other questions. Stop & say HI next week. Mike

I'm with you mom. I meant wake up the tabulator. Sorry, no offense. Didn't mean you. Mike

It's not the judges, it's the tabulator. WAKE UP!! Mike

Here's mine: 72, 74, 75, 81, 85, 99, 01, 02, 04, 05, 08

Here's the 13 founding DCI corps: Cavaliers Troopers Madison Scouts Blue Stars Santa Clara Vanguard Garfield Cadets 27th Lancers Boston Crusaders Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights Blue Rock Kingsmen Argonne Rebels De LaSalle Oaklands Mike

The number 18 & 19 corps are performing in exhibition at Friday's Semifinals. Mike

Galveston is good. It's on north Pine St. across from City Hall. I've never been to Sahara. Also try Lindos on Franklin St., Hammers on E. US 20, Hacienda on North Karwick Rd. (always a wait in the summer), Oriental Pearl at 9th and Franklin St., Shoops has great burgers. If you like the old days try Carlsons Drive-in, about 1/2 mile south of Ames Field on W. Coolspring Ave. They have homemade old fashion root beer & cream soda. Eat in your car or in the picnic area. Hope this helps. Mike

A couple of the corps are leaving Michigan City for Bloomington on Tuesday night. The rest of them are leaving Wednesday morning. Mike

OOPS! Should have said DCI Executive Director Dan Acheson. Mike

Maggie, The Opening Ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m. (central) on Mon. Aug. 4 at the Ames Field Fountain just outside the stadium. The stadium is at 2501 Franklin St. (US 421). The fountain is in a park that is part of the stadium complex. The ceremony should last about 45 minutes to an hour. Dutch Boy & Memphis Sound are performing in concert. The flags of the five countries participating will be presented as well as the 2008 World Championship flag. Mayor Chuck Oberlie, DCI Executive Director and Open Class Director Dave Eddelman will speak. There will be a large balloon launch at the end of the ceremony. Several of the corps are bringing their kid's to the ceremony. A large crowd is expected to fill the park area. Don't miss it. Blue Chip Casino is not the official headquarters. But good luck while you're there. See you at the show. Mike

The City of Michigan City suspends all noise ordinances when the drum corps are here. The locals around the schools love it (except for one or two grouches here & there). You would be surprised at the neighbors involvement when the corps come. The neighbors are known to provide things for the corps staying in their neighborhoods. And they always show up for rehearsals. Mike

Here are the housing sites for Open Class Quarterfinals in Michigan City. Most of the corps have requested the school they are staying at. The following are staying in Michigan City: Memphis Sound - Michigan City High School - 8466 Pahs Rd. Beatrix - Michigan City High School - 8466 Pahs Rd. Velvet Knights - Michigan City High School - 8466 Pahs Rd. Vanguard Cadets - Barker Middle School - 319 Barker Rd. Raiders - Krueger Middle School - 2001 Springland Ave. Les Stentors - Krueger Middle School - 2001 Springland Ave. Teal Sound - Elston Middle School (Meer Gym) - 317 Detroit St. Oregon Crusaders - Elston Middle School (Wolf Gym) - 317 Detroit St. Rehearsal field at Marsh Elementary School (3 blocks southeast) - 400 E. Homer St. Colt Cadets - Marquette High School - 310 W. 10th St. Rehearsal field at Pullman Park - US 12 & Willard Ave. 7th Regiment - St. Paul's School - 818 Franklin St. Citations - Springfield Elementary School - 3054 W. 800 North (Tryon Rd.) Dutch Boy - Mullen Elementary School - 100 Manny Ct. (Lake Hills Rd.) Strangnas - Coolspring Elementary School - 9121 W. 300 North Revolution - Edgewood Elementary School - 502 Boyd Circle Spirit of Newark - Joy Elementary School - 1600 E. Coolspring Ave. Spokane Thunder - Knapp Elementary School - 321 Bolka Ave. Spartans - Niemann Elementary School - 811 Royal Rd. Impulse - Martin Luther King Youth Center - 805 Martin Luther King Dr. Legends - Eastport Early Learning Center - 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. The following are staying outside of Michigan City: Yamato - New Buffalo Elementary School - 12291 Lubke Rd. - New Buffalo, Michigan Blue Devils B - New Buffalo High School - 1112 E. Clay St. - New Buffalo, Michigan Jersey Surf - Westville High School - 207 Valparaiso St. - Westville, Indiana Racine Scouts - Seeking their own housing No corps have requested additional fields to use. However , if they do upon arrival, they'll be directed to a park close to their housing site. Mike

I hope to see everyone in Michigan City on August 4th & 5th. Stop & say hi. Mike

We're ready for the Oregon Crusaders in Michigan City. I talked to Mary today and arrangements have been made here for their kitchen needs. They'll have full use of the school kitchen, refrigeration, etc. School staff is also going to be there to help with whatever they need 24 hrs. a day. There will be no cost to OC for the added staff & help. Hang in there OC. Mike

It was posted on dci.org yesterday.

Kevin, This is true. The drum corps committee was involved in the design. That was before I was involved with the show. Besides the pitchers mound, the field had a slope to it. Although you really couldn't see it from the stands, football players used to say they were running uphill for half the game. But the other half it was all downhill. My brother played football there and everyone hated it. Also, it is a holiday, isn't it? Hope to see you here in August. Mike

I thought I'd start this thread instead of posting on the thread about Fever. For those that missed my previuos posts here's an update and some of this info. is at dci.org. The City of Michigan City is excited and proud to be hosting the 2008 Open Class Quarterfinals. "Banners, Balloons & Booms" World Championship banners will line the two main streets leading into the city this summer (US 421 & US 35) welcoming the corps and fans to our community. World Championship flags will fly over City Hall and the stadium (Ames Field) this summer also. Balloons will fill the air at the Official Opening Ceremonies on Mon. Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ames Field Fountain just outside the stadium. One of the 2007 medal winners will perform. Fireworks (booms) will bring the Tues. Aug. 5 competition to a colorful end. For the fans: A special fan lounge will be open to provide a place to get out of the heat & sun. You can eat at a table and cooling fans and first aid station will be there in case our fans need assistance. Parking is next to the stadium and is FREE. The marketplace is behind the stands under large shade trees. There is no track around the field. The corps perform just twelve feet from the stands. The stadium holds 3,150 on the concert (home) side. The center section has 23 rows and the two outside sections have 26 rows. The stadium is completely handicap accesible. Chairs are available for those that can't sit in bleachers. Volunteer staff will be there to assist those that need help. There will be fan giveaways all day. The Michigan City High School Band Boosters are providing concessions. They will provide a wide variety of food items besides hot dogs. For the corps: All corps are being housed within nine miles of the stadium. All housing sites have been set since last July. All corps will have grass rehearsal fields and additional fields are being provided at City parks in case any corps wants additional space. All corps will have shower use. Some corps will have the pleasure of a community organization providing one or two meals for them. All corps will receive a gift from the City while they are here. Police Motorcycle Escorts will bring all of the corps to the show site. All corps will be able to shower at the stadium after they perform if they wish. Sometimes the corps stay and watch the rest of the performances and a shower will be great after marching. The stadium field is getting a complete makeover so it is in the best possible condition for the competition. Well that's a start anyway. I'll post updates as things progress. I hope to see everyone this summer and please stop and say Hi. Thank you all. Mike

Open Class Quarterfinals info. for Michigan City is at dci.org this morning. Hope to see everyone on Aug. 4-5. Stop and say Hi. Mike

PM me and I'll send you what you need. Mike