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By Sean Ely Mission Point Resort's upgraded exercise facility now offers fitness training, Pilates, or weight lifting with a monthly membership. The hotel has spent more than $30,000 updating its health club for guests, employees, residents, and even visitors staying at other hotels. More ... For the Record... In the August 11 issue of the Town Crier, the name of Mary Dufina was incorrectly spelled with two f's. More ...
Dr. Lucian Vlad arrived as resident physician at the Mackinac Island Medical Center Sunday, August 12, and will conclude his stay Suday, August 26. Dr. Vlad completed medical school in Romania before coming over to the United States for specialty training. He currently has less than a year to go ... More ...
American Red Cross held a blood drive at Community Hall Wednesday, August 15, to give Island residents, summer workers, and visitors the opportunity to donate blood to Great Lakes region hospitals, which stretch from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan, more than 213 miles. More ... CBS Early Show To Broadcast From Grand Hotel Dave Price and the CBS Early Show will return to Mackinac Island Thursday, August 23, for a live broadcast of its Great American Vacation series on the front porch of Grand Hotel. "They're letting us bring our Winnebago to the Grand Hotel!" the show's Web site proclaims. More ... Court Sets Deadlines for Construction Steps on Webster Project By Karen Gould Following years of unmet deadlines and promises to build a home, Len and Sue Webster now must comply with a courtordered building schedule on their three Hubbard's Annex lots. More ...
By Eric Fish Following an 8.2 mile swim on Saturday, August 11, that spanned almost five hours around Mackinac Island, Kathy Bradshaw exited the water to see people lining each side of the Star Line dock. "When I stood up out of the water at the end, they all cheered for me," said Ms. Bradshaw, 34. "Some were... More ... Commission Calls for Master Plan Update By Karen Gould Planning Commissioners want a progress report from the Master Plan Committee and have asked for an update when they next meet Tuesday, September 11. The Master Plan revision is the responsibility of the commission and Commissioner Mary Dufina would like to see progress made on completing the proje... More ... Music Festival To Be Aug. 21-23 The fourth annual Mackinac Island Music Festival this weekend features diverse styles at both free and paid events. From Tuesday, August 21, to Thursday, August 23, locations across the Island will boom with the sound of rock and roll, country, rap, Celtic American, and classical genres. More ... Three Injured in Carriage Crash A horse-drawn carriage traveled east on Huron Street near Mission Hill, and after one of the horses was spooked, the pair began running, crashing through a chain-link fence Friday, August 3, and hitting a tree. More ... Hickory Stick Classic Is August 17 Wawashkamo Golf Club will host the sixth annual Hickory Stick Classic starting Friday, August 17, with a traditional shootout and cookout. The tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18. Wawashkamo PGA Golf Professional Fred "Fritz" George said 45 golfers will participate in the class... More ... Safety Officer Program Serves as Training Ground for Criminal Justice Students By Eric Fish The Traffic Safety Officer program on Mackinac Island was initiated six years ago in response to city concerns about congestion on Main Street. It has grown from two safety officers to five, says Police Chief William Lenaghan, and allows college students in criminal justice to experience work at a... More ... Stuck, Sheppard Top Golfers in Battle Day Tournament The Battle Day Tournament at Wawashkamo Golf Club drew 48 players Saturday, August 4, with two teams tied for first, settled with an extra hole of competiton. Ultimately taking first were Randy Stuck and David Sheppard, who each won $110 with a score of 68. Taking second were Larry Berke and Brian... More ...
About 40 Hubbard's Annex residents gathered for an afternoon of games and food at their annual potluck picnic Friday, July 6. Adults and children participated in a water balloon toss, tug-of-war, Frisbee golf, and a raw egg toss. More ...
By Sean Ely "You need to shorten the ending scene!" "Keep the original music!" "It would be best to switch a few of the scenes around!" "Hey Bogan, you're missing a necessary scene! More ... Rebecca Spitzer To Study in Israel Rebecca Spitzer will spend a year studying in Israel with 21 other students at the Emunah V'Omanut school, which translates to "Faith and Art." She looks forward to visiting holy sites to supplement classroom studies in religion and art. Her routine, she said, will be to get up early, pray, eat br... More ... Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, August 15, Howard Burdett placed first, Nicki Krzykowski placed second, Audrey Gallery placed third, and Marcia Dunnigan placed fourth. More ... Poetry Reading Offered Tuesday Island residents and visitors are invited to an open poetry reading and discussion at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Anne's Tablet, and to bring poems to read or recite. Simple refreshments will be provided. Anne's Tablet is on the East Bluff on a trail between Fort Mackinac and the westernmost c... More ...
By Eric Fish The Mackinac Island Fire Department posted back-toback five-run innings to take early command of the sixth annual Guns and Hoses benefit baseball game Sunday, August 12, at Great Turtle Park. Riding hot early offense, the Hoses cruised on to their sixth consecutive victory in the game, this year b... More ...
By Sean Ely In Hunter Pace, the fastest team probably won't be the winner. That's because teams try to complete the course closest to a secret time set by the judges. More ...
A Rendezvous at the Straits French Voyager Reenactment and Powwow, a family event celebrating the history of the St. Ignace area, will take place Saturday, August 25, and Sunday, August 26, at Father Marquette Memorial Park in St. Ignace. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for elders and students. ... More ...
By Sean Ely Not only was it the 37th anniversary of Mackinac Island 's first Horse Show, but it was the 37th anniversary of Rondi Wuerfel and her judging career in the horse ring. At Great Turtle Park Sunday, Sunday, August 12, 20 events featured dozens of riders, competing for more than 70 ribbons. More ...
By Sean Ely Walking near the Metivier Inn on Market Street, many people have been inspired to stop and take photographs, lean down to smell the flowers, and even venture indoors to ask, "How on Earth do you get your astilbes to grow that big? More ...
Dan and Marcia Dunnigan hosted 23 members of the Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association (GLPAPA) at a dinner reception at their East Bluff Donnybrook Cottage Saturday, July 14. Among the artists were Sharon Griffes Tarr, the association's founder and a master member who is a regular summer gue... More ...
By Karen Gould The St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority is positioning itself to operate a transportation museum in downtown St. Ignace that will house state artifacts, including items from the Mackinac Bridge and the former state car ferries. More ... Poetry Reading Set For Aug. 21 Island residents and visitors are invited to an open poetry reading and discussion at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, at Anne's Tablet, and to bring their own poems or their favorite poem to read or recite. Simple refreshments will be provided. More ... Youth Camp Spots Available Space is available at Angels Among Us Youth Camp, a camp serving foster children and youths ages seven to 17 who have lost a parent. Located on Lake Michigan, near Epoufette, Angels Among Us will offer children a chance to enjoy the outdoors from 8 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, through 6 p.m., Friday,... More ... |
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