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By Eric Fish Frank Massaway has been working for the City of Mackinac Island since 1982. He started as a street sweeper and has worked his way up to the head of maintenance and assistant city foreman. He also is the supervisor of Mackinac Island's fly control program, under which he monitors the fly population... More ... Fly Control Tips for Horse Owners, Businesses To ensure cleanliness and limit the spread of flies around the Island, the City asks businesses and horse owners to abide by the following guidelines: Horse stalls - Manure and solid bedding must be removed regularly. More ...
By Sean Ely The sparkling blue water of the Straits of Mackinac, the vibrant pinks and purples of Island lilacs, and the radiant orange and red sunsets one sees on Mackinac Island can also be found on Noel Skiba's easel. A third-generation artist, Mrs. Skiba has been coming to the Island since she was five y... More ...
John Barr (left), Candice Dunnigan, the Reverend Vincent Carroll, and James Lenfestey act out a scene from Mr. Barr's verse play at Little Stone Church, Sunday, July 8, in front of an audience of about 50. It was the first of a three-Sunday poetry festival organized by Dr. Carroll. More ...
Drs. Khalid, Farhat Physicians Tabindeh Khalid and Madiha Farhat have a lot in common. Not only are they the latest two resident physicians on rotation at the Mackinac Island Medical Center, More ...
By Eric Fish Tourists flock to Mackinac Island every summer to enjoy scenic views and historic attractions, horses, and fudge in addition to an old-fashioned lifestyle. But for those looking for more of an adventurous tour than by horse or bicycle while enjoying their time on the Island, Mackinaw Parasailing c... More ...
By Sean Ely When high school freshman James Lenfestey first heard Robert Frost's poem, "Out, Out," it had a profound effect on him. The first line, "The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the yard," made him think to himself, "How did he do that? He made the sound of what he was saying match the sense of what he... More ...
Bonnie Kottemann and her daughter, Shelby, made their second 700-mile trip to Mackinac Island this year. From Lincoln, Illinois, the pair spent a year planning their Island adventures. "Coming to the Island is like being in a different world," said Miss Kottemann Monday, July 9. More ...
By Eric Fish On the evening of Thursday, July 5, Mackinac Island carriage owners gathered on the grounds behind Fort Mackinac for the third annual Horse and Carriage Rally. Carriage owners sported their shined coaches and elegant horses as they enjoyed fruit, wine, crackers, and socializing with friends befor... More ... Jim Lenfestey Offers Insight Into Poetry of Rumi July 18 Poet and island summer resident Jim Lenfestey will discuss the poetry of Rumi Wednesday, July 18, from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Audubon Bar at Grand Hotel. The class is free and the public is invited to attend. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Chris Tamlyn's dream of becoming a comic book illustrator is a step closer to reality as his comic strip, "Blinds," will be featured in an anthology of short stories called "Cereal and Pajamas," to be published during the first week of August. More ... Tango Folias To Perform at Ste. Anne's July 15 Tango Folias will perform Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at Ste. Anne's Church as part of the Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. The four-member group will be playing tangos, which is a mixture of Latin, European, and African music. More ...
By Eric Fish Local artist John Manikoff is donating two paintings to Mackinac Island charities this year, one to Wawashkamo Golf Club for the opening party held Saturday, July 7, the other to the Mackinac Horsemen's Association for a raffle at the annual Mackinac Island Horse Show. More ...
17 Skips Wins Youth Division Contest for Drake Lewandowski By Sean Ely John "Skippy" Kolar, Glen "Hard Luck" Lloy, Todd "Muscles" Callewaert, David "Lefty" Kolar, Kurt "Mountain Man" Steiner, and Russ "Rock Bottom" Byars all bear the nicknames of seasoned stone skippers, and they met in competition Wednesday, July 4, for the 39th annual William T. Rabe Pro Invitation... More ...
Mike Rowe of Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" series stops beneath the north tower of the Mackinac Bridge May 24, before filming "Bridge Painter" with the bridge maintenance crew. More ...
Above: Winning the grand prize July 7 at the Wawashkamo Golf Club membership party raffle, an original painting of the links by John Manikoff (second from left), was Brian Lents (holding painting at right). Mr. More ... Campeau Co. Reenactors To Visit Michilimackinac Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) will host the Campeau's Company encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22. Reenactors from throughout Michigan will join the 18thcentury British troops already stationed at the reconstru... More ... MISPC Meets at Fort July 20 The Mackinac Island State Park Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Fort Mackinac. More ... Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, July 11, Nicki Krzykowski placed first, Janet Stingel placed second, and Kay Berke placed third. More ... |
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