NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND
BY JEANNETTE DOUD

Once again, visitors caught a glimpse of Mackinac in all its fall splendor when the Michigan Municipal League Convention took place at Grand Hotel Wednesday, October 1, through Saturday, October 4. We are proud to share our beautiful Island with people from all of the cities and villages across Michigan.

Friday, October 3, my dear friends, Alice and Buck Sharrow, invited me on a wonderful carriage ride up and through the wooded areas of Mackinac, where the trees were radiant in colors of deep red, yellow, and orange. What a picturesque sight for all of the visitors to enjoy. Alice and Buck have shown me many kindnesses.

I received a phone call Friday, October 3, from a very dear friend, Judge Ned Fenlon, who celebrated his 105th birthday October 7. He lives with his son, Dr. Michael Fenlon, in Long Beach, California. It was wonderful to hear his voice. Ned loves to hear news from Mackinac. His favorite time is when The St. Ignace News arrives. We have many fond memories of Ned and his late wife, Jane, who were often guests at the Windermere. Friends wishing to send birthday greetings may do so at the following address: 6259 East 6th Street, Long Beach, CA 90803. Island friends send special birthday greetings to Ned.

Happy belated birthday to Vic Callewaert September 28.

Coming down Market Street on the cool, dark autumn nights, you will see an orange glow by the Cloghaun Bed and Breakfast. It's October, and Halloween pumpkins are illuminating the darkness. It is so attractive and inviting. People stop and take pictures of the festive fall scene.

Happy birthday to Virginia McIntrye Riordan October 10. Have a wonderful day.

John and Lois Findley of Lafayette, Indiana, are enjoying the cool October days at their Small Point Bed and Breakfast. Nice to see them back on Mackinac.

Dr. Dave and Grace Armour spent the weekend on Mackinac, helping their daughter and sonin law, Anneke and Matt Myers, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary October 2. Grace brought us some of her wonderful cinnamon bread before she left Mackinac Sunday, October 5. They're looking forward to being on Mackinac for New Year's.

Mark your calendar for the annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 6, through Monday, December 8, at the Mackinac Island Community Hall. Any donations of items will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Mackinac Island Medical Center. The new Yamaha four-stroke snowmobile will be on display in Doud's Market, and raffle tickets will be available from Sylvia Perault, Kay Hoppenrath at the Mackinac Island Medical Center, First National Bank, and Doud's. It's a beautiful machine.

Happy anniversary October 10 to Nancy and Tom Cripe of Indianapolis, Indiana. Have a wonderful day.

Bishop Patrick Cooney of Gaylord celebrated an Irish Mass Saturday, October 4, at Ste. Anne's Church, with a large crowd of Irish friends and neighbors in attendance. It was a beautiful Mass, with special music by Jerry Ballenger and his family. In the evening, an excellent Irish concert by the Pub Runners was held at Mission Point Theater. A warm welcome to everyone who attended the Irish weekend on Mackinac.

Happy birthday October 12 to Frank Bloswick Sr. and Ashley Gough. Enjoy your day.

Dr. Fran and Lorna Straus visited the Michael Straus family in East Lansing and attended the football game between Michigan State University and Iowa. I'm sure everyone was happy, because Michigan State won the game.

Happy 15th anniversary to Dan and Marlee Musser October 9. Have a wonderful day.

Indian summer is fast approaching on Mackinac, with bright, sunny days with the nip of fall in the air. It is one of the loveliest seasons on the Island.

If, by chance, you're hiking or biking, stop by Fort Holmes just to view the magnificent scenery below at Sugar Loaf Rock, now that the glorious fall colors are abundant.

Happy first anniversary to Carl and Sandy Ellis October 6. Carl and Sandy both are employed by Grand Hotel, and will be spending their second winter on Mackinac.

The Mackinac Island Lakers soccer and volleyball teams hosted teams from Grand Marais over the weekend. The Lakers soccer team won Friday night at the Mark Gallagher Memorial Field.

Happy birthday to Alex Gillespie and Mackenzie Bean October 13, and Mike Bradley and Paul Fisher October 14. Have a great day.

Justin Gallagher of Tempe, Arizona, attended the wedding of his sister, Heather, Saturday, October 4.

Chief of Police Jim Marks and his wife, Nancy, spent four days in Roscommon over the weekend, owing to the illness of Nancy's mother.

We bid goodbye to Trooper Matt Waters, his wife, Sarah, and one-year-old daughter, Violet, who left Mackinac Tuesday, October 7, for their home in Bridgman. They enjoyed the Island this summer, and hope to return to the Island for New Years Day.

Happy birthday October 15 to Levi Porter and Charlie Lilliquist of St. Ignace. Enjoy your day.

Ann and Bill Taylor of Delta, Ohio, ended their vacation at the Windermere Sunday, October 5. Ann and her granddaughter, Jacqulyn, will be back on Mackinac in December for the Christmas Bazaar.

Megan Winkel McNulty visited her mother, Marti, and grandmother, Margaret McIntire, over the weekend. Happy birthday to Megan October 19.

The Carriage House Dining Room will close for the season the night of Saturday, October 11.

Warmest wishes to our good friend, former Senator Walt North of St. Ignace, who is recovering from eye surgery. Island friends send best wishes.

Island friends send special birthday greetings to Janey Hart October 20.

Family and friends gathered at Ste. Anne's Hall Sunday, October 5, for a delightful baby shower for Jennifer Putnam. She received many wonderful gifts, and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch. Sharon Childers and Susan Horn with her daughter, Annemarie, of St. Ignace, and Pauline Mitchell of Cedarville joined the gathering.

Happy birthday to Kathleen Rickley October 21, and Danielle Wightman October 23. Have a great day.

Best wishes to our friend, Adrienne Coyne of St. Ignace, who is a patient at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, where she underwent surgery for a broken hip.

Happy birthday October 24 to Joe Stakoe, Annette Gillespie, Irene Rickley, and her daughter, Sara Sutherland. Enjoy your day.

Weddings continue to be celebrated on Mackinac, even though it's getting late in the season. Beautiful brides are escorted to the churches in fancy wedding carriages with prancing hackney horses.

Brenda Topham and Mac Armstrong of Sothhampton, Ontario, left Mackinac Thursday for their winter home. Brenda worked in the Lenox kitchen, and Mac drove hourly and wedding carriages. We wish them a restful winter.

Anna Mary Doud Cusack will celebrate her 70th birthday October 29. Island family and friends send best wishes.

Work has begun at the construction site of the new Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace. This new facility will be a great addition to the Straits area.

Happy birthday October 31 to Loren Horn and Calvin Rogers. Enjoy your day.

We would like to send birthday greetings to Mackinac visitor Sally Jimenez in Lakewood, Colorado, October 23, and a speedy recovery to her husband, Tony.

Rick and Margie Parker of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, have written to wish Jessie Hart a wonderful retirement from Jessie's Chuckwagon after 38 years and to say they will miss her. The Parkers say she has been a part of their Island memories for more than 20 years.

Enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn!