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The 2008 Lilac Queen and court pose for pictures following the June 6 coronation ceremony, which opened the 59th Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island. Pictured are (from left) Shelbie Mosley, Shayleen Mosley, Danielle Wightman, Queen Jane Finkel, Princess McKenna Horricks, Rhodene "Michi" Mullin... More ...
Longtime Island Businessman Was Among Lilac Festival's Earliest Promoters in '49 By Ryan Schlehuber It has been at least 30 years since Bob Hughey last enjoyed Mackinac Island's Lilac Festival parade. This Sunday, June 15, he will not only get to see it, he will be featured in it as the grand marshal. Mr. Hughey, who now resides in St. More ...
30 Years of Service on Planning Commission By Diane Ivey Kathleen Hoppenrath was honored for 30 years of service by the Mackinac Island City Council Wednesday, June 4, at a meeting during which several appointments were also made to the planning commission and recreation board. In a resolution read by Mayor Margaret Doud, Mrs. More ... Historical Sites Open for Season The Michigan Governor's Summer Residence opened for visitors Wednesday, June 4. Tours take place every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and are free to the public. The 1902 cottage, which overlooks Mackinac Island's harbor, has functioned as a summer home for nine Michigan governors and their ... More ... 92nd District Judge Candidates Beth Ann Gibson and Thomas North have filed to run for the position of judge of 92nd District Court, serving Mackinac and Luce counties, in the November 4 election. One candidate will be elected to the nonpartisan sixyear term. The deadline for candidates to file for the race was April 29. More ... Epona and Barkus Parade Is Saturday This year's Epona and Barkus Parade will be Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m, on the boardwalk. The $10 registration is available on site for dog owners wishing to participate with their dogs. The theme is Saturday Morning Cartoons. Judges Kay Hoppenrath, Mimi Cunningham, and Nancy Le- Ferier will judg... More ... Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, June 11, Kay Berke placed first, Ann Timmons placed second, and Jane Burdett placed third. More ... Planners' Goal: To Protect Island's Distinctive Architecture By Ryan Schlehuber Preserving historic buildings was the focus of a workshop with city architect Rick Neumann Tuesday, May 27, attended by several members of the Planning commission. No action was taken, but commissioners discussed the use of manufactured products to replace wood, especially on historic buildings. More ...
Mackinac Island's police department is urging residents and visitors to park their bikes in designated areas only. More ... Board Ponders Five-Year Renewal of Superintendent Contract By Ryan Schlehuber When the Mackinac Island school board meets Thursday, June 19, it will deliberate extending the contract of Superintendent Roger Schrock for another five years. Dr. More ... Parks Program Receives AAM Accreditation Mackinac State Historic Parks has retained its accreditation by the American Association of Museums, the fourth time it has been granted the prestigious recognition since 1973. Accreditation is held by 774 museums of the estimated 17,500 in the United States. More ...
By Diane Ivey Wedding dresses are destined for one short but significant journey down a rose-strewn aisle. But Anne Wright has extended the use of her gown down a 10-kilometer "aisle." She is also tromping through muddy fields, swimming in chlorinated pools, and climbing slippery hillsides, all the while clad i... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Sunday, June 15, exactly 50 years since the Mackinac Island State Park Commission established its preservation program by opening Fort Mackinac, the agency will celebrate its accomplishments at Fort Mackinac with speeches, music, and 50¢ admission. More ...
By Diane Ivey More than 800 rooms at a dozen Island hotels were filled when the Knights of Columbus hosted its 58th annual convention on Mackinac Island beginning Thursday, May 22. The event attracted more than 1,500 Knights, 95 priests, and their friends and families, said State Deputy Tom Wegener. More ... Blessing of the Animals To Be Friday The Feast of Epona Blessing of the Animals will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Mission Hill Stables. The Mackinac Island Dog and Pony Club comes together with Trinity Church and Ste. Anne's Church to celebrate Epona, the Roman and Celtic goddess of horses and protector of animals. Th... More ... Lilac Parade Will Be June 15 Horses, marching bands, and clowns are among the entertainment that will be on hand to close the Lilac Festival with the traditional Grand Parade. The parade is Sunday, June 15, beginning at 5 p.m., a change from last year's start time. More ...
By Diane Ivey It's hard enough for most people to walk a mile in another man's shoes, but Neil Sauter is walking 830 miles across Mich - igan on his own stilts. Mr. Sauter, who is walking to raise money and awareness for cerebral palsy, walked on Grand Hotel's porch and in the Lilac Festival 10K Saturday, June... More ... Entertainment Guide June 13 - June 21 Grand Hotel Daily Entertainment at the following venues: Lunch Buffet - Piano Noon - 2 p.m. Afternoon tea - Classical Harp 3:30 - 5 p.m. Cupola Bar - Piano Bar 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. -11 p.m. More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz The 59th Annual Lilac Fes - tival opened Friday, June 6, in traditional fashion with the crowning of the Lilac Queen, despite nearby rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning. The storm avoided Marquette Park, and Mayor Margaret Doud crowned Jane Finkel as the 2008 Lilac Queen. More ... Guest Speakers Help Prepare Island Students for Future By Caitlyn Kienitz Career skills are now on the syllabus for high school students in Mary Patay's business class. Students heard firsthand about possible career choices this spring as guest speakers from a variety fields visited the class. More ... 59th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival June 13-15 Events Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Theme The Saturday Morning Cartoon Friday, June 13 10 a.m. Bike Tour with Doc Crain • Mackinac Wheels 11 a.m. Harbor History Cruise • Mackinaw Breeze • $15 2 p.m. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber This year's poster for Mackinac Island's annual Lilac Festival and parade was designed by painter Betty Bea Washburn of Bellaire, the winner of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau's poster contest in May. The contest will now be an annual event. More ... Men's Fellowship Breakfasts to Start Weekly men's fellowship breakfasts, sponsored by Little Stone Church, will begin Thursday, June 26, at 8 a.m. at the Mackinac Island Yacht Club. The Reverend Dr. Vincent Carroll will be the presenter at the first breakfast. The breakfasts will continue until August 7. Breakfast is $5 and all men a... More ...
Kaylee Rose Cowell Tracy Quinter and Gabriel Cowell of Mackinac Island announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Rose Cowell, born May 28, 2008, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches in length. More ... Family Foundations Visit Island for Weekend Retreat, Geocaching Family foundations from throughout Michigan are on Mackinac Island this weekend for a retreat at Grand Hotel to hear about the latest initiatives in philanthropy and family giving. The overflow group has also been booked at the Windermere and Lilac Tree hotels. More ... |
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