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By Leslie Rott Signing yearbooks, cleaning out lockers, watching the yearbook video, and having an auction are all part of the last day of school for students in grades eight through 12 at Mackinac Island Public School. More ... Mackinac Associates To Fund New Historic Interpretors at Park Sites For drawing student attention, science has dissections, language arts has fiction, and history has Mackinac State Historic Parks, specifically, the Living History program, where costumed interpreters at park sites give rifle demonstrations, cook historic meals, and play old tunes on drums and bugles More ...
Offer Glimpse of Island Life, c. 1896 - 1915 By Karen Gould Sorting through 4,500 glass plate negatives is not an easy task, especially when many of them are not identified, but that has been Steve Brisson’s job, on and off, for the last several years. Taken between 1896 and 1915 by Island photographer William H. Gardiner, the photographs provide a glimpse i More ...
By Karen Gould Meeting Wednesday, June 8, the Mackinac Island City Council approved the temporary transfer of $75,000 from its dedicated fund accounts to the general fund to cover expenses until Mackinac County pays more than $100,000 in delinquent tax money it owes the city. The city expects to receive payment fr More ...
Antiques on the Bay June 17, 18 in St. Ignace 9th Annual Vintage Car Show Planned; Then St. Ignace Car Show Set for June 25 By Stephen Underwood Mustang enthusiasts will be in heaven Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, as the Ninth Annual Antiques on the Bay Vintage Car and Truck Show, the first of four 2005 events from Nostalgia Productions, motors into St. Ignace. More ... A Taste of Mackinac Coming June 16 to Harbour View Inn A Taste of Mackinac may not be the correct label for an event that allows guests to gorge themselves on the food of a dozen Island restaurants. The flavorful event, part of the 56th Lilac Festival, will be Thursday, June 16, at Harbour View Inn. More ... Finance Committee Considers Fireworks Contract Meeting Wednesday, June 8, the city’s Finance Committee agreed to a repeat performance this year of last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display, but delayed approval of a new three-year fireworks contract until a liability issue is resolved. More ...
Coast Guard Boatswain Mate’s Sacrifice One of Many Made in The Fight Against Terrorism By Ryan Schlehuber Corey Cole made a decision to serve in the Persian Gulf a year ago and is off to his new assignment this weekend, even though it now means leaving a son, a new wife, and an unborn child behind. He sought the transfer for what he calls a retribution for American lives lost to terrorist attacks of Sep More ... Issues From Island Finance Meeting closed meeting to discuss “security” issues, whereupon Mr. St. Onge said he would address the matter “the old fashion way,” by calling council members on the telephone and discussing city business outside of public scrutiny. More ... Bike Ride, Not Race, Inspired By Tour-de-France By Leslie Rott When Greg Drawbaugh and his brother Doug began organizing the Zoo-de-Mackinac 15 years ago, they never imagined that what started as a “51-mile bike bash” with eight of their closest friends would turn into a “51-mile bike bash” with 2,000 of their closest friends. More ... Lemonade Stand To Raise Money Saturday ‘When Life Hands You Lemons...’ By Jessica Delaney The idea came from almost nowhere. Sarah Johnson, who works for the Adult Services for Ishpeming/Negaunee/Nice during the winter months and on Mackinac Island for Ryba’s Fudge during the summer, was driving down the highway when she noticed billboards of celebrities ranging from Christopher Reeve t More ... Mackinac 7 Art Group To Host Reception June 12 The local artist group, Mackinac 7, will host a reception for their art show Sunday, June 12, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mackinac Island Art Gallery, downstairs at Murray Hotel. The public is invited. More ... Historical Group To Meet June 13 Charles Marsh of Cheboygan will give a presentation about marine construction in the Straits of Mackinac at the Mackinaw Area Historical Society’s meeting Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mackinaw City library. More ... U.P. History, Culture To Be Discussed at June Conference The Historical Society of Michigan’s 56th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference will be at Lake Superior State University (LSSU) in Sault Ste. Marie Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19, and will feature workshops, lectures, and tours geared for laymen and professional historians. More ...
The Governor’s Summer Residence will be open for public tours, offering visitors a look into this unique 103-year-old cottage overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. Now on the National Register of Historical Places, this turn-of-the-century, three story residence has 11 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms. The More ...
Detroit Regional Chamber Visits for 25th Annual Convention By Leslie Rott Broadcasts from Mackinac were prevalent when the Detroit Regional Chamber held its 25th annual Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday, June 2, through Saturday, June 4. Along with the 1,700 attendees came more than 100 members of the media for the opportunity to interview state and national policy m More ...
‘Lilac Dreams’ Work To Be Sold at Island Dog and Pony Show By Leslie Rott It is always a wonder how a small idea can turn into something so much bigger. Who would have guessed that two 4th grade boys from Churubusco, Indiana, would have created a painting that will be auctioned off at this years Lilac Festival? Even Devin Bultemeier and Broden Birk are awestruck by how fa More ... Williams Celebration Set for June 25 Tribute to Former Governor Mackinac Associates will host the annual G. Mennen Williams Celebration Saturday, June 25. The evening includes a cocktail reception, cottage tour, and dinner at Grand Hotel and pays tribute to former Michigan Governor Williams, who helped create Mackinac Island State Historic Parks museum programs, More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber The Mackinac County Planning Commission met with representatives of U.P. Engineers & Architects to review the first few chapters of the county’s new fact book at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 1. When completed, the fact book will include 10 chapters on topics such as historical and archaeologica More ... Steve Brisson To Lead Lighthouse Tour June 11 Mackinac State Historic Parks curator Steve Brisson will lead a group tour at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11. More ...
The first of a series of free concerts featuring contemporary Christian music will begin Saturday, June 11, with gospel recording artist Lavel Jackson of Saginaw and gospel Hip Hop recording artist Rockiano of Detroit. The two musicians will present a blending of music styles, including rhythm and b More ... Island Horsemen’s Association Seeks Horse for 4-H Students By Jessica Delaney There’s an old adage that says, “You can’t teach a dog new tricks,” but you can teach a horse new tricks, and sometimes, the horse can teach you. That’s what the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association is hoping for with a new horse. More ...
Jeci Hurkman and Nick Akerley of Gwinn clean the tarmac at Mackinac Island Airport so crews can make repairs to small cracks on the runway’s surface. The airport was closed Tuesday, June 7, through Thursday, June 9. The Michigan Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, contracted the wor More ... Institute For High School Students A four day Freshwater Institute will be held at the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston from June 28 through July 1. High school students are invited to participate in the program, along with middle school and high school teachers, and employees of natural resource agencies in nort More ... Health Volunteers To Meet at Grand Hotel The Michigan Association of Healthcare Advocates will meet at Grand Hotel Tuesday, June 14, through Thursday, June 16, for its 56th annual meeting and educational institute. More than 300 members from around the state are expected to attend the event. More ... |
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