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Dorothy, played by Adrienne Rilenge, prepares to say goodbye to all of her friends in Oz as Glinda, played by Hailey Armstrong, tells her how to get home to Kansas. Toto (Kyra Kolatski), the Cowardly Lion (Jacob Chambers), and the Tin Woodsman (Paul Wandrie) look on. Story, page 10. More ... 59th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Begins Friday By Caitlyn Kienitz From the coronation of a new Lilac Queen to the annual horse-hitch Grand Parade, the 10 days of Mackinac Island's 59th Annual Lilac Festival are filled with activities celebrating the Island and its beautiful lilacs. More ...
By David Latva Junior Michael Gamble became the first athlete from Mackinac Island to win an Upper Peninsula State individual golf title after carding an eight over par for a score of 79 during the Division 3 tournament at the Newberry Golf and Country Club Friday, May 30. More ...
The Mackinac Horsemen's Association installed perimeter fences on its newly leased land last week, the first step toward construction of the Mackinac Community Stable on British Landing Road, across from Wawashkamo Golf Course. More ... Supervision Is Board Concern in Gymnasium By Caitlyn Kienitz Concerns about supervision, liability, and security in the school gymnasium have led members of the Mackinac Island Public School Board of Education to discuss a change in policies for facility use after hours. Board vice-president Jason St. Onge said he doesn't like seeing lights on in the gymna... More ... School Accepts Bids for Repairs Mike Gamble has been awarded the contract to repair the school building's fascia. He will replace woodwork with Azek, a composite material that looks like wood but doesn't rot. "We want to get our building as maintenance free as possible," said school board member Larry Rickley, at the board's M... More ... For the Record... A story published in the May 30 edition of the Town Crier inaccurately attributed information about the list that cemetery workers are using to find Civil War veterans' graves. This information should have been attributed to caretaker Bob Cheeseman. More ... Council Calls for Stricter Penalties for Vehicle Permit Violations By Diane Ivey When Marianne O'Neill and Patricia Held began a massive renovation project on the Lakebluff Condos and Suites in November 2007, they had no idea they would be struggling to finish the project by May 2008. Despite weather woes, a bat problem, and original construction problems, the two executive ... More ...
Christopher Bloswick Jr. of Mackinac Island and St. Ignace was graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lake Superior State University May 3. He was named to the dean's list all semesters and attained a Bachelor's of Science degree in business administration/management. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Mackinac offered much to interest the "pencil-artist, poet, or philosopher," wrote Daniel Curtiss, after visiting Mackinac Island in 1851. Before the advent of photography, it was these people who recorded, documented, and captured scenes of Mackinac Island and the livelihood of its people. More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz Visitors to the Lilac Festival will have the opportunity to hear acclaimed a capella, thanks to an Island connection in both groups. Paul Ellinger, the son-in-law of Dick and Jackie Bolander of Mackinac Island, is a member of Chordiology and elmo- THUMM, both of which have been recognized among t... More ...
By Diane Ivey Hikers, bicyclists, and fishermen won't have to stock up anywhere else. Mackinac Outfitters is under new ownership, but it's still the same outdoor retailer it's always been. Sam Barnwell bought the store from Hugh Ravitz this spring, when Mr. Ravitz decided to pursue other business ventures afte... More ... Entertainment Guide June 6 - 14 Grand Hotel Daily Entertainment at the following venues: Lunch Buffet - Piano 12-2 p.m. Afternoon tea - Classical Harp 3:30- 5 p.m. Cupola Bar - Piano Bar 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-11 p.m. Jockey Club - Piano Bar 6-10 p.m. Woods - Piano 6-10 p.m. More ...
Twenty-nine bicycles, abandoned since last summer, were sold during the annual Mackinac Island Police Department bicycle auction Saturday, May 31, generating $1,625 for the department's general fund. Winning bidders of the bicycles were required to purchase a $3.50 bicycle license immediately aft... More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz When the curtains went up at Mission Point Theatre, the cast of "The Magical Land of Oz" made it clear that they weren't on Mackinac Island anymore. Fourth through seventh grade students at Mackinac Island Public School presented the play Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 30, on the stage at Miss... More ... Grand Porch Latest Stop in State Crossing Stilt Walk Neil Sauter of Blissfield is walking 830 miles across the state on stilts to raise money and awareness for cerebral palsy, and will walk on Grand Hotel's porch Saturday, June 7, at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Sauter, who has mild cerebral palsy, is sharing his story and encouraging others to support the Unite... More ...
By Diane Ivey In February, when snow and wind have caught Mackinac Island in the depths of winter, residents wait for one event that will grant them freedom. When Lake Huron freezes between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace, it creates an ice bridge. More ...
By Diane Ivey Soaring above Grand Hotel's tea garden, taking a bird's eye view of the Straits of Mackinac, or zooming in to watch ships in the harbor from high above are not typical activities for Island visitors. But Robert Cameron's aerial photography exhibit, "Above and Beyond," gives everyone a chance to se... More ... 59th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival June 6-15 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Theme The Saturday Morning Cartoon Friday, June 6 4:30 p.m. Alex Graham & Grand Hotel Orchestra • Marquette Park 5:30 p.m. More ... Grand Hotel Hosts Annual Mackinac Policy Conference Grand Hotel hosted the 27th annual Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday, May 28, to Saturday, May 31. Corporate leaders, politicians, and young professionals from around the state gathered to discuss the future of the state and to form solutions to major political and social issues. More ... Jane Finkel Will Study in France Jane Finkel, 16, will enjoy a change of scenery during her junior year of high school when she spends 11 months in France participating in a Youth for Understanding student exchange program. She will stay with a host family at Saint Benoit de Carmux in southern France, near the Pyrennes Mountains,... More ... Parks To Celebrate 50th Year A 50th anniversary celebration of Mackinac State Historic Parks' opening of Fort Mackinac museum will be Sunday, June 15. 1958 admission rate of 50¢ will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of the celebration. Children are admitted in for 25¢. More ... |
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