The Blue Star Mothers of America were on hand at the National Cherry Festival on Monday, July 9, for the veterans recognition day. They handed out information about the Blue Star Mothers of America as well as programs and schedules for the National Cherry Festival at the entrance to the open space.  
Blue Star Mothers of America is a group of women who have children that have served or are currently serving in the military. From left are Mary Amy Vivian; President Susan Raven; 2nd Vice President Vicki Groll; 1st VP Dawn Willman; U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Rebecca Hunt, retired; and Fin. Sec. Phyllis Donberg.
Record-Eagle/James Russell
Officials with the National Cherry Festival gave a preview Monday of what's on tap for this year's event.
Record-Eagle/Jan-Michael Stump
Trevor Tkach was named interim director of the National Cherry Festival in October.
Record-Eagle file photo/Keith King
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the 2010 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Some are questioning whether the cost of putting on the air shows is worth taxpayers' money.
Record-Eagle/Keith King
Debra Sanborn, of Old Mission Peninsula, creates an encaustic piece in her home studio.
Record-Eagle/Keith King
Debra Sanborn creates an encaustic piece.
Record-Eagle/Keith King
Tim Hinkley, executive director of the National Cherry Festival, speaks on Tuesday at the Hagerty Center about the Heavy Metal Jet Team that is planned for this summer's  National Cherry Festival.
Record-Eagle file photo/Keith King
Boaters and beachgoers gather at West End Beach last July during the National Cherry Festival.
Record-Eagle/Keith King
Festival goers walk through the Arnold Amusements Midway Wednesday, July 7, 2010 during the National Cherry Festival.
The Blue Star Mothers of America were on hand at the National Cherry Festival on Monday, July 9, for the veterans recognition day. They handed out information about the Blue Star Mothers of America as well as programs and schedules for the National Cherry Festival at the entrance to the open space.
Blue Star Mothers of America is a group of women who have children that have served or are currently serving in the military. From left are Mary Amy Vivian; President Susan Raven; 2nd Vice President Vicki Groll; 1st VP Dawn Willman; U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Rebecca Hunt, retired; and Fin. Sec. Phyllis Donberg.
The Blue Star Mothers of America were on hand at the National Cherry Festival on Monday, July 9, for the veterans recognition day. They handed out information about the Blue Star Mothers of America as well as programs and schedules for the National Cherry Festival at the entrance to the open space.  
Blue Star Mothers of America is a group of women who have children that have served or are currently serving in the military. From left are Mary Amy Vivian; President Susan Raven; 2nd Vice President Vicki Groll; 1st VP Dawn Willman; U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Rebecca Hunt, retired; and Fin. Sec. Phyllis Donberg.
The Blue Star Mothers of America were on hand at the National Cherry Festival on Monday, July 9, for the veterans recognition day. They handed out information about the Blue Star Mothers of America as well as programs and schedules for the National Cherry Festival at the entrance to the open space.
Blue Star Mothers of America is a group of women who have children that have served or are currently serving in the military. From left are Mary Amy Vivian; President Susan Raven; 2nd Vice President Vicki Groll; 1st VP Dawn Willman; U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Rebecca Hunt, retired; and Fin. Sec. Phyllis Donberg.
See photo in original gallery.