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More than 120 people attended the gala celebration of the Mackinac Horsemen's Association Sunday evening, June 29, at Pine Cottage on the West Bluff. More ...
By Diane Ivey "They brought to the job their quality craftsmanship, high skills, and hard work." These words, printed on a new panel at Mission Point Resort's tower museum, commemorate Island workers who constructed Mission Point's buildings in the 1950s and 1960s. More ... Windows May Be 2/3 Full Businesses may now fill two-thirds of their windows with merchandise, leaving onethird transparent, Mackinac Island City Council ruled Wednesday, June 18. The ruling, an amendment to the city's sign and outdoor display ordinance, changes the "transparency requirement" from mandating that half th... More ...
"The boys treat the lighthouse like they own it. They take great pride in the work they do." - Ann Doyle, of Boy Scout Troop 323 By Allison Levy Boy Scout Troop 323 from Freeland will offer tours of Round Island Lighthouse during an open house Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Round Island Lighthouse, near Mackinac Island, was built in 1895 to guide ships through the narrow north channel between Round Island and Mackinac Island. I... More ...
By Diane Ivey In medieval times, a key to the city gave diplomats and merchants the authority to pass through the city's high walls and imposing gates uninterrupted. Although Mackinac Island is surrounded by water instead of walls, the first "key to the city" will be bestowed by Mayor Margaret Doud sometime t... More ... POLICE REPORTS Reports from the Mackinac Island Police Department from June 24 to July 1: A gift shop on Main Street reported the theft of $2,400 in merchandise from a display case at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. The stolen items included a wooden basket with clasps and hinges made of ivory, and three smaller b... More ... Youth Games Set for Sunday Recreation Dept. Hosts Celebration Inflatable bouncing platforms, flying kites, and a dunk tank are just a few activities that will be included in a Recreation Celebration for children that will start at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 6, at Great Turtle Park. The outdoor event, sponsored by Mackinac Island City Recreation Department, is fre... More ... Bible School Planned This Week Vacation Bible School will take place at Ste. Anne's Church Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During Bible School, children will read scriptures, participate in games, and make crafts. The program will have a hiking theme that emphasizes the value of friendsh... More ... Five Authors, Publisher Will Speak at Little Stone Church Sunday By Caitlyn Kienitz Sunday, July 6, will be a day of literature at Little Stone Church, as five authors discuss their work and an independent publishing house presents a workshop on self-publishing. Each author will speak for approximately 50 minutes, which includes time for audience questions. More ...
City maintenance workers Mike Lee (right) and Brian Horn (middle) assist blacksmith volunteer Steve Anderson in installing sections of a wrought-iron fence at the Veterans Memorial at the city park on Market Street Thursday, More ... Bayview Yacht Club Race to Mackinac To Celebrate 84th Year By Caitlyn Kienitz The Bayview Mackinac race enters its 84th season with recognition of one of the race's earliest participants and a pledge to protect the Great Lakes for future generations. About 250 boats and 2,000 sailors are expected to participate in this year's race, which will follow the same course as last... More ...
Grand Hotel will conduct its annual summer course on the master poets of the world beginning Wednesday, July 9, and continuing each Wednesday through August. Led by poet and Mackinac Island summer resident Jim Lenfestey, the class meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Audubon Bar at the hotel... More ...
Darwin "Joe" McCoy of Sault Ste. Marie defeated incumbent tribal chairman Aaron Payment, 3,853 to 3,495, in a June 26 election to become chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Tribal members who are registered voters conducted the election by mail ballot. More ... Stilt-walker Completes 830 Miles Across Michigan Stilt-walker Neil Sauter raised more than $16,000 for United Cerebral Palsy during his walk across Michigan in June. At the Wisconsin border in Ironwood Friday, June 27, Mr. Sauter, who has mild cerebral palsy, completed his 830-mile journey spanning the upper and lower peninsulas. While passing t... More ...
By Paul Gingras Fire damage has been repaired at some stores in Mackinaw City following a June 23 fire at the former Stimpson House hotel, but at least one shop will remain closed for some time. "My store is basically totaled for the season," said Rob Bynoe of Mackinac Island, owner of Oak Tree Gifts. More ... Water Safety Program July 6 at St. Ignace Marina Water safety, Coast Guard boat tours, boating regulations, and life jacket information will be the focus of events planned for Sunday, July 6, at the St. Ignace Marina. The program, which is sponsored by the Michigan State Police Underwater Recovery Unit from St. Ignace, will cover all aspects of ... More ...
Madaline Crawford Jean and Jerry Crawford of Pickford announce the birth of their daughter, Madaline, born Saturday, May 24, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length at birth. Madaline is joined at home by her two big brothers, Reid, 5, and Jerry, 4. More ... Minimum Wage Increases to $7.40 Michigan's minimum wage increased by 25¢ Tuesday, July 1, when it climbed to $7.40 an hour for most workers. The increase is the last of three increases approved in 2006 by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The minimum wage increased to $6.95 October 1,... More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz For Mackinac Island summer resident Bill Murcko, the end of a career in creative advertising was the beginning of a dream realized when he took his newfound free time and channeled it into portrait painting. "It was difficult to work during the day and paint at night," he said. "After I retired, ... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber The restoration of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City is about 90% complete as Mackinac State Historic Parks continues to return it to its 1910 form. The last leg of the project may prove the most difficult, as 50% of the outer layer of bricks on the lighthouse is deteriorating and wil... More ... Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, July 2, Lois Largo placed first, Ann Timmons placed second, and Nicki Krzykowski placed third. More ...
Special greeters at the 10th anniversary party of the Mackinac Horseman's Association Sunday evening, June 29, were Bill and Lornie Porter, shown here with their granddaughter, Lily Porter, who painted a portrait of Lornie's horse, Oneta. More ...
By Diane Ivey Singer and songwriter Brandon Calhoon, a contestant from the 2005 reality game show, "Rock Star: INXS," performed as part of the Inn at Stonecliffe's Summer Concert series Wednesday, June 18. Mr. Calhoon, who hails from Beaverton, is recording a demo for August release in Detroit, where he now li... More ... Island Featured in Publications USA Today, the July/August 2008 issue of Budget Travel, and the online magazine Peter Greenberg Worldwide have pointed to Mackinac Island as an escape from the fast-paced world of skyrocketing gasoline prices. They cite the "Victorian charm" and scenic trails as main draws to the Island. More ... |
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