For Registration Info & Updates Contact: Bill and Dianna Miller A-1 Upholstery Repair 6905 E. North Ridge Road New Lothrop, MI 48460 (989)-845-7906 (989) 845-7923 fax a_1upholstery@hotmail.com  *********************************** Many thanks goes to Dana and Jannis Wiltse for the Special Trophy thats in the memory and decication to Jason Wiltse and Eddie Barlow. ********************************** We have had many individuals and businesses come forward to contribute to the2008 Youth Achievement Award.  They are as follows: Frank Sadlon - Engineered Graphics - WI. Nikki Lange - Oscar Mayer - WI. Coca Cola - WI. Nord-Ride Motorsports - MI. Jim & Marlene Musselman (Woody's) International Eng. - MI Mike and Judy Meagher - VSCA - MN. The Warning Family - IL. Ron Sheppard - Ontario, Canada Jim Hilmerson RV and Marine - MN. Terry Bashoor - B & B Small Engine - Ohio Steve and Sherry Landon - The Winning Edge - MI. *************************************** We want to thank Rick Dresang from UEMSI - WI. for contributing a $500.00 Check  *************************************** Contributions towards the A-1 2009 Youth Achievement Award program will accumulate throughout the year and again be presented to the winner/winners at the A-1 2009 Event on Friday night, November 6, 2009.  Contact Diane Miller at A-1 if interested in donating  to this great program for the youth. A-1 Upholstery Repair 6905 E. North Ridge Road New Lothrop, MI 48460 (989)-845-7906 (989) 845-7923 fax a_1upholstery@hotmail.com   ***********************************	A-1 Youth Achievement Award About the Youth Achievement Award With the loss of our grandson Eddie Barlow and the loss of Dana Wiltse's son Jason Wiltse.  It was mentioned that we would give out an award in memory of Eddie and Jason.  Dana and I decided we would like to work helping youngsters in a way that all of us can take part in.  We accept qualifing entries for the Youth Achievement Award from young men and women that are the ages of 13 through 19, and from theU.S.A. and Canada. In order to qualify, Youth must be active in at least one of the following: 1. Have raced in 2009 -  Antique, Vintage, or New Snowmobile, Motor Bike, Mini Bike, ATV, or PWC. 2. Have been enrolled in a school sponsored mechanics class (hands on) in 2009 of Antique, Vintage, or New Snowmobile, Motor Bike, Mini Bike, ATV, or PWC. 3. Have restored an Antique, Vintage, or New Snowmobile, M otor Bike, Mini Bike, ATV, or PWC. In order to qualify, they must send a photo, along with pictures of their project from start to finish, or picture of racer and machine, a complete write up about their project from start to finish, or race accomplishment, as well as a letter telling A-1 why they feel they should be considered for the Youth Achievement Award.   This must all be submitted and received by A-1 no later then October 31, 2009.   Final Deadline has been extended to November 5, 2009 No submissions will be accepted after November 5, 2009 Please Send Submissions to: Bill and Dianna Miller A-1 Upholstery Repair 6905 E. North Ridge Road New Lothrop, MI 48460 (989)-845-7906 (989) 845-7923 fax a_1upholstery@hotmail.com The Youth Achievement Committee will decide on the winner of the award and will be announced at the program on Friday evening, November 6, 2009.    At that time they shall receive their trophy in memory of Eddie and Jason, and money. Due to the ages of some of our winners of the A-1 Youth Achievement Awards, the scholarship award they are given doesn't help much at the current time due to having to wait for the savings bond to mature,  and the request was made that they be given the money instead of a savings bond.  Therefore, we have gone to great length to accomodate and we began this late 2008 and will continue in the future.   They will no longer receive a savings bond and will receive a check in its place for the $500.00.  We stress that this still be used for extended specialized schooling and/or college.  Also, we again want to encourage people to contribute to the Youth Achievement Program for 2009.  The impact upon these kids could be life changing.  Please aid in supporting our valuable cause as they may be the next generation to take over where A-1 leaves off. Remember, our kids are our future and we need to help them as much as we can to accomplish their goals.  Feel free to contact us with any questions. At A-1 we feel that by working with the youth, perhaps this will keep them busy with a project and off the streets, give them a sense of worthiness and pride that goes along with their accomplishment, help maintain the family structure that we have so strived to keep, and lastly, help to keep the youth interested in our sport and hobby enough to continue where we leave off  for generations to come. We would like to encourage people to contribute to the Youth Achievement Program for 2009.  The impact upon these kids could be life changing.  Please aid in supporting our valuable cause, and feel free to contact us with any questions. The Youth Achievement Award Winners for 2008 (See Below for Entries) Kevin Gross receives his award                   Jordan Ruthenberg receives his award *********************************** Kevin Gross' Entry Jordan Ruthenberg's Entry