NEW MEMBERS
Jylyna Bower
I was able to discover who I really was, a part of nature.
Every year opened my eyes to why not only my parents
loved this place, but why everyone that comes to Canada
Creek loves this place. It became more evident that I
wanted my unborn children to one day, have the childhood
that I remember. I want the tradition that my father
instilled in me, to carry on. I am more then blessed to
now call this place a home away from home, as it has
been my whole life. My family and I will always be a part
of CCR, for as long as it is possible. We cannot wait to
share memories, get to slowly know everyone here, and
have everyone get to know us. One thing I want you all
to know about my family is that we are hard workers,
but we play even harder. So, what better place to invest
our time and passion, then at Canada Creek Ranch?
Greetings to our new Canada Creek Ranch family! My
name is Jylyna Bower, but soon to be Jylyna Duquet (my
best friend and I are getting hitched this fall, and am
more than excited!) my small, but mighty family include
my fiancé Robert, our two dogs “Bubble” and “Bear”, as
well as our sassy cat “Opie.” We currently reside in Clinton
Township, MI which is a bit of a hike to Canada Creek,
yet well worth the travels. Our plan is to move a little bit
further north in the spring. The city life is not really for
us. I am currently working as a permitting assistant for
Allied Signs, Inc. which is one of Michigan’s top 3 sign
companies. Robert works for Detroit Edison as a Service
Field Representative.
While we both enjoy our jobs, let’s face it... our real passion
involves being in the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, shooting,
archery, snowmobiling, enjoying a boat ride, and riding
the motorcycle are really what keep us going. I have been
in the outdoors and hunting from the young age of three.
I was gifted a stick bow from Santa Claus, which lead me
to the quick obsession of archery. Every day, with bow in
hand, I would head outside to shoot. A year or two of
showing my parents that I could be responsible is what
then amplified my next gift from Santa; my very first
PSE compound bow. Practice, practice and more practice
prepared me for my many accomplishments as a young
adult. From winnings in my 3-D archery league, being on
the cover of the 1996 PSE magazine, a guest on Big buck
night on Fred Trost Practical Outdoors TV show, articles
in women hunter’s website, and articles in the Atlanta,
MI newspaper for my very first buck. What a time to be
alive! The hunting and archery world is a huge passion
of mine. Going into my adult life, many of the perks and
feeling like a small celebrity has died down quite a bit lol
but I was still able to accomplish something else, that I
will remember for the rest of my life. In Aug. of 2017 I
was deemed the 2nd woman in Cabela’s history to be the
honorary archer and open the store with their “shooting”
of the ribbon. This meant a lot to me, to know that all my
hard work, determination and skills were shown to what
felt like, the whole world to see (even if it was just my
small city of Chesterfield lol.)
Photos Wanted: 2021 CCR Calendar
Photos are wanted for the 2021 Ranch calendar! Send
your favorite CCR photos, (high quality) , to Marion Wood
at mjwood@src-milp.com. Please include the name of the
person who took the photo!
Send photos that are clear and interesting. Everyone
prefers photos of scenery and wildlife. Unfortunately, we
don’t wish to have photos of your family reunion or your
beautiful grandchild smiling at the camera. That is one
direction we do not want to go!
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions,
contact Marion Wood at 989-785-2996.
ATTENTION
SNOWMOBILERS
Learning the ways of the woods, knowledge about
whitetail deer, bear, turkey, and elk. Scouting, tracking,
and wind direction, I wanted to learn it all, and that is
what I did here on Canada Creek Ranch. Every year being
out in the timber with my parents is where I learned
everything. When my dad was stuck working, Webster
Wood (whom is like a grandfather to me), another resident
here on CCR, would take me under his wing to either go
hunting or teach me a thing or two. He and my father
have literally taught me all they know about hunting,
and survival tips that I will keep with me for a lifetime.
This place means the world to me, I’ve been coming to
CCR for as long as I can remember. My dad, Tony Zedan
became a CCR member years and years ago, he was
sponsored by Joe and Willowdene Zedan, whom were
residents here. I remember each summer and fall I could
not wait to go to my favorite piece of paradise. Being here
Snowmobilers, please stay off cross-country
ski trails marked with small blue triangles.
Examples inlcude 2 Mile Loop around the
campground, Wadsworth Bridge to Little Joe
Lake and Log Jam, and Wadsworth Bridge to
Montague Creek.
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