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Kim Driscoll of Phoenix, Arizona (left), Dee and Bob Peeler from Toledo, Ohio, and (back) Traci and Mark Williams from San Antonio, Texas enjoy a hayride Saturday, June 17, during the 57th Lilac Festival. The group was here to celebrate Father's Day and a family reunion. The dray is being driven by ... More ...
By Bernie Nguyen The third annual Frank Horn Memorial Softball Game drew Islanders in force to help support the Frank Horn Memorial Scholarship, bid on some valuable items, and watch some innings of exciting softball Thursday, June 22. In keeping with the relatively new tradition, friends and family of Frank Horn, a More ... Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, June 28, Nicki Krzykowski placed first, Kay Berke placed second, and Elaine Hansen placed third. More ...
Nine former contestants from CBS's reality series "Survivor" visited Mackinac Island Monday, June 19, for a day trip after volunteering their time for a fundraiser in Traverse City to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Rupert's Kids, two nonprofit organizations that strive to benefi More ...
Misty Noble and her two children, Hannah (left) and Gabby, from Chelsea, prepare to take a tour of Fort Mackinac with a costumed interpreter and enjoy colonialera games at Kids' Day at the Fort Saturday, June 17. The Nobles came to the Island on a family trip while Mr. Noble attended a seminar at Gr... More ... Lewand Appointed to MEDC Board F. Thomas Lewand of Mackinac Island and Birmingham has been appointed to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) board and executive committee to represent the private sector. More ... Businesses Get Police Reminders of Trash Rules The continuing problem of people putting trash bags out after Mackinac Island Service Company has picked up was discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting Thursday, June 22. More ...
A porch fire at Cable Cottage at the corner of Market and Main streets was extinguished by the Mackinac Island Fire Department Friday, June 16. Fire Chief Dennis Bardley said the cause "appeared to be careless handling of smoking materials." More ...
A poetry course at Grand Hotel will be taught by Island cottager and poet Jim Lenfestey. Mr. Lenfestey will lead Wednesday morning discussions on the work of a poet each week for eight weeks, beginning July 12. The series is free and open to the public and people able to attend only one or several s More ... 1886 Celebration Planned Saturday at Mackinaw City Pest House Site The Mackinaw Area Historical Society is celebrating the grand opening of the Pest House and Infirmary Saturday, July 1, with free More ...
By Bernie Nguyen The majestic sounds of classical organ music filled Trinity Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, as 16year-old Holden Alee of Whitmore Lake treated a small, but attentive audience to a recital demonstrating his talents on the organ. More ... MSHP To Host 'Peoples' Series Mackinac State Historic Parks will host the seventh event of the "Discovering the Peoples of Michigan" community discussion series at Historic Mill Creek Thursday, July 6, with Michigan State University Press authors John P. DuLong and Alan T. Forrester. This discussion will explore how French Canad More ... School Board Interviews Candidates for New Superintendent By Leslie Rott The Mackinac Island Board of Education interviewed four candidates for superintendent Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, June 20, to replace Jack Dehring, who is retiring July 1. Beth Robb, Kent Bowden, Cynthia Leaman, and Roger Schrock answered questions from the board that focused on business and fisca More ... Ordinance Committee Considers Storage Facilities By Leslie Rott Storage buildings and sun canopies were topics for discussion at the city's Ordinance Committee meeting Wednesday, June 21, and both matters will be reviewed as the summer progresses. More ...
Dr. Todd Harburn, who coauthored with Timothy Todish, "A Most Troublesome Situation - The British Military and the Pontiac Indian Uprising of 1763 1764," will sign books July 1 and 2 at The Island Bookstore on Mackinac Island and in Mackinaw City. More ...
By Leslie Rott This summer, Mackinac Island Police Department is expanding the definition of community policing, which is a collaborative effort between members of the community and local law enforcement to help manage and reduce crime. To involve residents in the process even more, a mock emergency is planned for More ... Grand Hotel Welcomes Five Millionth Guest in 119 Years By Bernie Nguyen When Carol Alee checked into Grand Hotel with her family Monday, June 26, and was told that the manager wished to speak with her, she thought there was a problem. But John Hulett, the general manager, greeted the family and announced she was Grand Hotel's five millionth guest. More ...
By Leslie Rott Entertaining is an art that can be learned with a lot of practice, or a good teacher. At the Lilac Festival's "Art of Entertaining" class at Murray Hotel Wednesday, June 14, pastry chef Kim Sperl from Bella e Dolce in Cheboygan and florist Jay Porcaro from Weber's Floral and Gift were back for a sec More ... Land Conservancy Presentation July 30 A presentation about land conservancy on Mackinac Island will be presented Friday, June 30, at the Mackinac Island Yacht Club for community leaders and others interested in land preservation. More ...
By Bernie Nguyen For writers whose livelihoods depend on travel, Mackinac Island serves as a perfect destination. It is an island built on an industry of tourism, known for its hospitality and atmosphere of old-fashioned enjoyment. The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) thinks so, too, and after Mackinac Isla More ...
By Leslie Rott In Lilac Festival tradition, stores on Mackinac Island competed in a window decorating contest, open to members of the Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme, "The Loon Feather," resulted in windows inspired by Native American motifs and lilacs. More ... City Council Passes New Cemetery Fees, Millage at June 21 Meeting By Leslie Rott At the City Council meeting, Wednesday, June 21, the millage for 2006 and 2007 was approved. The City's general operational millage will stay at 7.95 mills and another mill was added for the Department of Public Works. Adoption followed a public Truth in Taxation hearing. More ... Bayview Brass To Play at Little Stone Church July 2 Musicians from the Bayview Association's summer music program will be on Mackinac Island this weekend and next for concerts at Little Stone Church. The Bayview Brass Ensemble will perform at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, July 9. More ... Daisy Days Raises $700 Daisy Days, held Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, raised $700 to support the Stella King Scholarship Fund. More ... For the Record... The photograph of Harry Truman and Mr. and Mrs. G. Mennen Williams that appeared on page 8 of the June 24 issue of More ... Bayview Brass To Play at Little Stone Church July 2 Musicians from the Bayview Association's summer music program will be on Mackinac Island this weekend and next for concerts at Little Stone Church. The Bayview Brass Ensemble will perform at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, July 9. More ... Annual Regatta To Be held July 2 The annual Fourth of July Around the Island Regatta will be held Sunday, July 2. Previously in the Calender of Events, the date was listed as July 1. More ...
Mary Lou Peters, a professional artist from Mackinaw City, was Artist in Residence Saturday, June 17, at Lilacs & Lace in the Carrousel Shops on Market Street. More ... |
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