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By Eric Fish Originally a one-day event, the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival has grown into a 10- day extravaganza over its 58- year history, offering various activities to keep people entertained. New this year to the festival's activities was a demonstration of the art of Black Ash Basketry by Kelly Church. More ... Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, June 20, Lois Largo placed first, Janet Stingel placed second, and Susan Bankard placed third. More ... Cemetery Aided by $250 Donation An anonymous donation of $250 to the Mackinac Island Community Foundation for use of cemetery upkeep and maintenance will be used to purchase topsoil in the fall, the Cemetery Board decided at a meeting Thursday, June 14. Board members will also come up with a formal title for Robert Cheeseman, th... More ...
Marina Work, 3 Fences, Mission St. Condo Get OK By Karen Gould Since state preservationists met on Mackinac Island in May, protecting architecture here has been a topic of discussion on the streets and in meetings. Earlier this month, a Historical Preservation Committee was appointed by Mayor Margaret Doud. More ...
By Sean Ely Horses, not cars, are the primary form of transportation on Mackinac Island, but people should treat them with the same care and respect they would a prized automobile. Island veterinarian Dr. More ...
Lessons Teach Equestrian Skills By Sean Ely A lot of work goes into learning to ride a horse. A half-dozen children and teenagers here prepare for their riding lessons by scraping hooves and applying oil, brushing coats, "tacking up," or positioning saddles, adjusting stirrups, and putting on bridals. More ...
By Karen Gould Tinker Bell magically flew through the air in the animated window display at La Galerie on Market Street, helping the store to take first place in the Lilac Festival window decorating contest. This is the 11th year the store has been recognized for its creative displays matching each year's Lilac ... More ... City Schedules Hearing for June 27 on Proposed 0.7 Mill Increase By Eric Fish During a brief City Council meeting Wednesday, June 20, a Truth and Taxation Hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a special meeting of the City Council at 6 p.m. The public hearing will discuss a proposed increase of 0.705 mills for operation ... More ...
By Eric Fish "Slow, slow, quick, quick, together." These are among the commands from Lee May every Wednesday night as he hosts free ballroom dancing lessons on the first floor of Community Hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The lessons, which began in May and conclude around Labor Day, teach about eight of the 16 ba... More ... Concert Will Be Sunday at Ste. Anne's Church The Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School Capella Choir will perform Sunday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at Ste. Anne's Church, singing a cappella masterpieces of the sixteenth century, contemporary sacred pieces, and contemporary popular music. More ...
Dr. Kevin Youngs arrived on Mackinac Island Sunday, June 17, for the two-week Medical Center's resident physician rotation program. His residency will conclude July 1. Dr. Youngs attended medical school at Michigan State University and is in the final weeks of a family medicine residency at Genes... More ...
By Sean Ely At Mission Hill Stables, an abundance of animals, mainly horses, is the norm. On Saturday, June 16, however, the location looked like a reenactment of the gathering from Noah's Ark, with Little Stone Church Pastor Vincent Carroll playing the part of Noah. More ...
By Eric Fish Under sunny Mackinac Island skies, 79 entries decorated in Victorian grandeur paraded from Mission Point to Windermere Point on a jampacked Main Street as the conclusion to the 58th annual Lilac Festival. Just as the crowning of the Lilac Queen traditionally opens the festival, the Grand Parade c... More ...
Annual Dog, Pony Event Celebrates Victorian Era By Sean Ely Cinderella found her glass slipper when she met up with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Mary Poppins gave Rumpelstiltskin a spoon of sugar to help the medicine go down, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs climbed with Jack up the beanstalk. More ...
Futurliner No. 10 was one 12 exhibit vehicles that displayed the cutting edge of automotive technology for General Motors in the 1950s.This rare showcase vehicle will be the star attraction at this year's 11th annual St. Ignace Antiques on the Bay at the St. More ...
Dee Czapek at Community Hall on Market Street Wednesday, June 13, with two of her newer Native American dolls to be shown at Daisy Day. More ... |
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