Town Crier $1 A weekly newspaper serving the Mackinac Island Community

Volume 64, Number 18 Mackinac Island, Michigan August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017

Inside This Issue: School Staff Ready To Begin New Year • Civil War Veterans Remembered • Island Medical Center Receives New Equipment Seven Decades Later, and Nowhere Else He’d Rather Be A Contributor to Mackinac Island Community in Countless Ways, Armand ‘Smi’ Horn Honored by City

Armand “Smi” Horn is pictured in a familiar spot — near a wagon filled with customers of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, where he has worked for 69 years. Many Islanders have received his recent move to St. Ignace for health reasons as a great loss for the Island. City Council passed a Resolution of Appreciation pro- claiming that he will always be a valued and treasured member of the Mackinac Island community.

By Jacob A. Ball decades, he would not only From serving as fire chief and ing to his many friends and as- have forced him to move across Armand “Smi” Horn began work on the Island, but con- city councilman to his dedica- sociates. Born and reared on the water to St. Ignace. work for Mackinac Island Car- tribute to its small year-around tion to Mackinac Island’s ceme- Mackinac Island, he never The move forced Mr. Horn to riage Tours as a teenager in and summertime community in teries, Mr. Horn had an impact thought he would live anywhere resign from his latest roles as a 1948. For the next seven countless ways. that can’t be overstated, accord- else, but recent health concerns Turn to page 9: Horn New Tourism Bureau Building Gets Approval From Council By Jacob A. Ball ist Dennis Cawthorne told coun- details to work out, but he has memorandum of understanding. Councilmember Dennis A plan for renovation and ex- cilmembers he expects state “no problem” with the project. The rear of the tourism bureau Bradley had objected to the in- pansion of the Mackinac Island lawmakers to introduce a bill Tourism Bureau Chief Execu- building will be extended 6.5 trusion, saying it amounted to Tourism Bureau visitors center next month empowering the tive Tim Hygh said his organi- feet to make room for a staircase giving away city property. won approval from the City City of Mackinac Island to ban zation would cover the cost of to the second story. The exten- Grand Hotel President Dan Council Wednesday, August 16, drones. the changes to the hotel win- sion might require the removal Musser III, president of the clearing the way for a zoning The renovated tourism bureau dows and that the hotel and of lilac trees in the adjoining Mackinac Island Convention application and reviews by the offices will provide employees Tourism Bureau have signed a park. Turn to page 15: Bureau Mackinac Island Planning Com- with their own restroom for the mission and Historic District first time. There was concern in- Commission. stalling water lines for the new The Tourism Bureau visitors restroom would necessitate tear- Airport To Close for Resurfacing center is in the heart of the main ing up a new sidewalk, but By Jacob A. Ball after it was installed in the fall terial has been degrading, little business district, on Main Street Mayor Margaret Doud said The Mackinac Island Airport of 2011 and spring of 2012, but bits of dust and gravel come between the Murray Hotel and there are accessible plumbing runway will be closed for five should have lasted at least 10 loose. Carriage Tours ticket office. Ex- stubs to hook the building into days in September for repairs years. Nate Gambill, an assistant On three occasions since he pansion will add a second story, the city water and sewer sys- and resurfacing to correct pre- attorney general who has been took over as manager this more work space, and a rest- tems. mature weathering of the paved overseeing the matter, said the spring, Mr. Paeth said the airport room. There also was concern the runway. premature erosion likely oc- staff has had to clear debris from Council also approved a enlarged visitor center would Repairs tentatively are sched- curred because the runway was the runway. A compact tractor strengthening of the rules gov- obstruct views from west-facing uled for Tuesday, September 5, installed in poor weather condi- with an attached sweeper that erning temporary permits to use rooms at the Murray Hotel next to Friday, September 15. The tions. During the repairs, he agitates the surface is used first, motor vehicles on the Island, ap- door. To remedy that, plans are final dates will be determined said, it is vital to avoid the same followed by a blower to push it proved the purchase of a new for those hotel windows to be based on weather, but the Mack- circumstances. away. desktop computer for the police extended to the property line inac Island State Park Commis- Until the bad surface has been The sweeping is necessary to department, and looked at price and built similarly to bay win- sion, which manages the airport, replaced, Mackinac Island Air- ensure airplanes don’t slide off quotes for a platform lift. Island dows, with south-facing side hopes to complete the project in port staff will continue to main- the runway while landing. Mr. businessman and former lobby- windows looking out toward the consecutive days without any tain the runway by sweeping Paeth said no pilots have ex- waterfront across Main Street. weather interruptions. away excess gravel that has pressed concerns about the Pat Pulte, owner of Murray The runway’s top layer, called chipped off the surface. Airport safety of the runway. He said he Hotel, said there are still a few the porous friction coarse, Manager Shane Paeth said that wants to get it fixed before large, started eroding about a year as the porous friction coarse ma- Turn to page 3: Airport Page 2 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Former Congressman Stupak Tells Story of Historic Legistlation By Jacob A. Ball form, but the importance of the defense of the health care law. The story about how the Af- sanctity of life in his faith made During a question and answer fordable Care Act was passed voting for Obamacare a conun- session, the audience was inter- into law is widely known, or at drum. ested in his opinion on the cur- least that’s what most people “Health care has always been rent state of Obamacare and think. a focus and is one of the prom- Congressional Republican at- Former United States Con- ises I made when I [originally] tempts to repeal it. Mr. Stupak gressman Bart Stupak of Michi- ran in 1992,” he said. said in communities such as gan has his own story to tell The book does not deal with Mackinac Island, all citizens about how the landmark legisla- his or any other politician’s cru- now have access to health care tion succeeded in Congress in sade for health care, however; it and he has been disappointed to his new book, “For All Ameri- explains, in-depth, the strategic, see lawmakers undermine the cans: The Dramatic Story Be- political, and moral issues sur- Affordable Care Act at every op- hind the Stupak Amendment and rounding the passage of the Af- portunity. the Historic Passage of Oba- fordable Care Act. The decision He said the law clearly needs macare.” to write the book came as Mr. to be improved, but many facets Mr. Stupak served as the U.S. Stupak listened to the narratives of the legislation have greatly representative from Michigan’s of others that, he said, were off- benefited all Americans. He of- 1st District, which includes the base or just plain false. fered the example that, after Upper Peninsula and northern “I watched the health care ex- Medicare was passed in 1965, it Lower Peninsula, from 1993 to perts try to explain the Afford- was amended to improve health 2011. able Care Act and how [the act] care coverage within a year and He spoke at the Mackinac Is- came to be. Every time I’d hear has been updated more than a land Public Library Tuesday, one of those explanations, I’d dozen more times since then. In August 22, about what he hopes get mad, sit down, and write a contrast, Congress has passed no Americans gain from his ac- chapter,” he said. legislation to improve the Af- count of the negotiations and As the Obama Administration Island resident Lorna Straus (left) and former U.S. Congress- fordable Care Act in the seven compromises, and also touched was winding down in 2016, his man Bart Stupak with a copy of his new book, “For All Ameri- years since President Obama on the role of his Catholic faith, drive to write the book grew. cans: The Dramatic Story Behind the Stupak Amendment and signed it into law his decades-long pursuit of His biggest role in the health the Historic Passage of Obamacare,” during a book signing at Mr. Stupak says recent at- health care access for all, and the care debate was negotiating an the Mackinac Island Public Library Tuesday, August 22. Mrs. tempts to repeal and replace current debate surrounding the agreement with White House Straus donated a signed copy of the new book to the library. Obamacare are misguided, but Affordable Care Act and its fu- staff to guarantee the Affordable he is encouraged by the in- ture. His talk drew a sizeable Care Act would not allow for have allowed federal funding for rent form, he says. Mr. Stupak creased support for the law since crowd. abortion funding. As a leader in abortions. said many Democrats were frus- Republican alternatives have From the beginning of his Right to Life movement of the Without President Obama’s trated by his insistence on the in- been presented. service in the U.S. House of Democratic Party, the ex-con- assent to Mr. Stupak’s amend- clusion of this provision in the “President Trump made the Representatives, Mr. Stupak had gressman was unwilling to sup- ment, the Affordable Care Act law. Affordable Care Act popular campaigned for health care re- port any legislation that would would not have passed in its cur- Pete Pellerito, summer resi- again,” he said. dent, Washington lobbyist, and “For All Americans” is avail- friend of Mr. Stupak, said the able for purchase from The Is- Canoe Building Is Underway at St. Ignace book is written in the context of land Book Store downtown. At right: Howard Kimewon the push and pull of politics and Paperback copies are on sale for crouches in the frame of a is not intended to be a partisan $20, and hardcover for $35. canoe he will build. Those inter- ested in hearing the spoken lan- guage of Ojibwe and would like to see or help in the construc- tion of a birch bark canoe are Town Crier invited to stop by the Mulcrone 7529 Market St., P.O. Box 532, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 Car Wash beginning Saturday, Telephone: (906) 847-3788 August 12, from 8 a.m. to 6 www.MackinacIslandNews.com p.m. daily. There will be signs out when he is present. [email protected] For business and subscription matters, phone (906) 643-9150 Volume 64, Number 18 Fort de Buade Museum in St. August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Ignace is sponsoring the con- struction of two birch bark ca- Published 22 times a year, weekly from May through September, once in October, December, February, and April. noes. Subscription: 22 issues a year The framing work is taking Michigan Residents: $30 Out-of-State: $35 Web: $20 place beforehand at the Mulcrone Foreign Rates: Please Call (906) 643-9150 Car Wash, in the empty bay. The Periodical postage paid at Mackinac Island, Michigan. public is invited to observe and Additional postage paid at St. Ignace, MI and Gaylord, MI participate in the process begin- USPS Periodical Publication Number - 324-060 ning Saturday, August 12, at the ISSN#8750040X car wash. Postmaster: Send address change notices to Native American scholar from Mackinac Island Town Crier, P.O. Box 532, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 the University of Michigan Publisher Emeritus - Wesley H. Maurer (1897-1995) Howard Kimewon will do the Publisher ...... Wesley Maurer, Jr. building and be speaking in the Associate Publisher/Business Manager ...... Mary Maurer language of Ojibwe and some Editors ...... Ellen Paquin, Gary Heinlein English during the sessions. Writing Staff ...... Jacob A. Ball, Cathryn Lien, Sasha Zidar Those who want to help can work Advertising ...... Tammy Matson on bending and attaching the ribs Print Shop ...... Kim Ruley of the canoe. The canoe will be Subscriptions ...... Wendy Colegrove on display at the museum in the future, and one will be displayed on Mackinac Island, as well. Mr. Kimewon is a lecturer on To receive a one year subscription the Native American language. Capture please enclose a check or money order. “For me, my language comes Subscription: 22 issues a year from my heart, not a computer or Michigan Resident: $30 Out-of-State: $35 Web: $20 magazine,” Mr. Kimewon said. Mackinac Island He will be at the car wash Foreign Rates: Please call (906) 643-9150 through the end of September, Mail to: from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Come as Mackinac Island Town Crier you are,” he said. c/o The St. Ignace News P.O. Box 277 MACKINAC ISLAND St. Ignace, MI 49781 YACHT CLUB www.MackinacIslandTownCrier.com BRIDGE RESULTS Name ______

In Mackinac Island Yacht Club with a subscription to the Address ______Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, August City______23, Nicki Krzykowski placed first, Kay Berke placed second, Town Crier State______Zip ______and Janet Stingel placed third. August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 3 Airport Work Slated for September 5-15, Depending on Weather Airport: from page 1 dangerous potholes open up. The Mackinac Island State Park Commission negotiated a settlement with the original con- tractor for the runway installa- tion, which was approved at a park commission meeting Sep- tember 23, 2016. This engineer- ing firm, AECOM, formerly URS, will give the park com- mission $250,000 to pay for resurfacing of the runway. The settlement will cover most of the cost. Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil Porter said some additional costs are anticipated for the re- pairs. These costs will be cov- ered by the State of Michigan through the Airport Improve- ment Program, managed by the Department of Transportation. Bacco Construction Company of Iron Mountain was awarded the contract for the repairs by West Michigan-based engineer- The runway at the Mackinac Island Airport, shown here with the airport office, will be closed from September 5 through 15 for re- ing firm Prein and Newhof. pairs, resurfacing, and to correct premature weathering. New Ultrasound Machine Will Allow Faster Diagnosis, Treatment Physician: Wear Bike Helmets To Help Prevent Head Injuries Commonly Seen Here chine, a radiologist would send good thing to have.” saline solution through a small As staff members learn about By Sasha Zidar Center because it is equipped for patients who have trauma, tube into the body cavity and the new SonoTouch, the ultra- Faster diagnosis and treat- with a SonoTouch portable ul- and it’s to determine whether pull it back out to examine. The sound technician has asked ment of injuries and other med- trasound machine purchased they have bleeding in their doctor then would determine some of them to be guinea pigs ical conditions now is available with a $15,000 donation to the chest or in their abdominal cav- how many blood cells there to test the new equipment. at the Mackinac Island Medical Mackinac Straits Health Foun- ity,” said Dr. Gregory Hessler, were per unit of water and Once everyone on the medical dation from the Beaumont the full-time doctor at the Med- whether it was normal or ab- staff has been trained to oper- Fund and the Donald and Va- ical Center. normal. The procedure was ate the machine, they all will lerie Bortz Fund. Before the Medical Center time-consuming and was diffi- use it to identify injuries “We specifically bought it obtained its ultrasound ma- cult to diagnose abdominal in- quickly to provide the proper juries. care. Of the new ultrasound ma- Only a month after its ar- MICHILIMACKINAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY chine, Dr. Hessler said, “It’s so rival, the machine was used much more efficient and non- CAPTURED SPIRITS invasive and safer. It’s been a Turn to page 10: Ultrasound On MACKINAC ISLAND RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Places of Friday, Aug. 25 • 6 - 8 p.m. REMODELING Worship ART WALK - Native Flute • Silverfox & Kaya and Insurance Claims Wednesday, Aug. 30 • 3 - 4:30 p.m. Ste. Anne’s Catholic NATIVE TEACHING - The Modern Indian • Darryl Brown Church Mass Friday, Sept. 1 • 6 - 8 p.m. • DECKS • POLE BARNS Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ART WALK - Native Flute • Silverfox & Kaya • GARAGES • CUSTOM HOMES Sunday at 8:30 a.m. &10:30 a.m. COME IN AND PICK UP A SCHEDULE OF SUMMER EVENTS • ROOFING • TOTAL RENOVATIONS AND VISIT US ON FACEBOOK. • VINYL SIDING • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SPONSORED BY MICF, MCACA AND NEA Mackinac Island • CUSTOM KITCHENS AND BATHS Bible Church 7463 MARKET STREET, MACKINAC ISLAND Jeff Bunker - LICENSED CONTRACTOR (906) 643-8709 - St. Ignace Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Mission Point Resort Theatre Wed. House of Prayer 8 p.m. Main Street Mackinac Arts Council Fri. - Coffee House 9 p.m. - Midnight INN & SUITES arts | culture | education Sun. Crossroads 8 p.m. www.mainstreetinnandsuites.com MIBC Office - 6688 Main St. Next to Mission Church P.O. Box 178 Mackinac Island Little Stone Church 906.847.6530 Union Congregational Summer Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. All Are Welcome Available for Weddings this Season! LABOR DAY 2017 (September 4) 5:00pm www.littlestonechurch.com $300 to sponsor sign up by Aug. 27 $70 to play teams of 4+ costumes encour- Trinity Episcopal aged, bring an artist to increase your odds! Church $30 to attend Holy Eucharist food, drink, music, games, & art on the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greens of Mackinac at Mission Point Please Join Us! BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED DELUXE GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC MAIN STREET mackinacartscouncil.org/paint-and-putt Synagogue Featured Amenities: Air-Conditioning • Elevator • Private Baths Kehillat Hatzav Handicap Accessibility • Secure Bike Storage 1EGOMREG%VXW'SYRGMPSVK`ćþĄćĆĂĂÿĀĂ Hagadol Ceiling Fans • Daily Newspaper • Pillow Top Mattresses Many thanks to you and to our sponsors! Cable Television • Internet Access • Pool Table & Games Jewish Services Refrigerator • Microwave • Coffee Maker • Telephone for information call (248) 202-9959 Deposit Box • Turn Down Service • 24 Hour Front Desk Page 4 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 DeVos and McDaniel Are on Target Two former chairwomen of national party, it is former The Detroit Free Press said the Michigan GOP, both mem- Michigan GOP Chairwoman that at one point DeVos Michigan bers of prominent state politi- Betsey DeVos who, based on tweeted that “it is every Amer- cal families, have significant her family’s long leadership ican’s right to speak their mind, Politics roles in Washington, thanks to role in national politics (her fa- but there is no room for vio- By President Donald Trump, and ther once was the GOP national lence or hatred,” and said she George Weeks are saying the right things on finance chief) and her current was “disgusted by the behavior the current controversy about role as the U.S. Secretary of and hate-filled rhetoric dis- race relations. Education, is getting the most played.” Ronna Romney McDaniel, national attention. DeVos is in the Trump cabi- school choice, a comment seen campuses across the country, niece of former Governor Mitt DeVos, a longtime school net, only after surviving a nar- by some as insensitive as the we are engaged in a national Romney, who was the 2014 choice advocate from the row conformation process - a only choices for black students discussion that has stirred ugly, presidential nominee, is Trump’s Grand Rapids area, said in an single tie-breaking vote in the to pursue higher education. hate-filled conversations and choice to head the Republican e-mail to Department of Edu- U.S. Senate. DeVos told the Associated reopened hurtful wounds from National Committee. She came cation employees that “racial But now DeVos, in the media, Press that these black college our nation’s past.” out last week on national tele- bigot” white nationalists in- is one of the most cited. efforts “provided choices for In the many years I have vision against white supremacy, volved last week in Char- Early this year, DeVos got black students that they didn’t covered DeVos, I have never saying, “It has no place in our lottesville, Virginia, were flack for suggesting that histor- have. My intention was to say seen her so on-target as she party.” Obviously. “totally abhorrent to the Amer- ically black colleges and uni- they were pioneering on behalf was last week. While McDaniel heads the ican ideal.” versities were “pioneers” of of students that didn’t have an- George Weeks, a member of other choice.” the Michigan Journalism Hall “At the same time, I should of Fame, for 22 years was po- have decried much more force- litical columnist for The De- Grand Garden Show Begins This Sunday fully the ravages of racism in troit News and previously with this country.” UPI as Lansing bureau chief Garden tours, seminars and Table,” and “Garden Style.” A Marshall Dirks, Proven Win- In remarks to her depart- and foreign editor in Washing- talks by celebrity gardeners P. fourth-generation nurseryman ners marketing and public rela- ment, DeVos said, “While we ton. His weekly Michigan Pol- Allen Smith and Laura LeBoutil- and horticulturist, Mr. Smith tions director. should be anticipating and cel- itics column is syndicated by liere will be features of the also has authored a series of Proven Winners, whose ebrating students’ returns to Superior Features. fifth annual Grand Garden books on gardening and cook- home office is in Sycamore, Show this Sunday, August 27, ing. He’s a regular contributor Illinois, is a company formed through Tuesday, August 29, at to the “Today” show. in 1992 by the partnership of Grand Hotel. Ms. LeBoutilliere, who grew Carleton’s Four Star Greenhouse Public Meeting Calendar The garden show is led by up in a family business, An- and Pleasant View Gardens of Jack Barnwell, owner of Mack- drews Seed Company of On- Loudon, New Hampshire. Spring Tuesday, August 29 p.m., City Hall. inac Island-based Barnwell tario, Oregon, is host of a You Meadow Nursery is one of its • Building and Grounds Com- • Planning Commission, No- Landscape and Garden Serv- Tube vlog called “Garden An- affiliates. mittee, 3:15 p.m., City Hall. tice of Public Hearing, Request ices. Mr. Barnwell is a garden swer” that has 87,000 sub- Grand Hotel also has packages • Finance Committee, 3:45 for Zoning Ordinance Amend- designer, author, and owner of scribers and millions of available to gardening enthusiasts p.m., City Hall. ment (Accessory Dwelling C3 Gardens in southwest viewers. who want to stay for three days Wednesday, August 30 Units), 3:45 p.m., City Hall. Florida. It offers demonstra- Other guests leading semi- and attend the show. More infor- • City Council, 4 p.m., City tions and presentations by gar- nars and tours are Tim Wood, mation and a show schedule are Hall. den experts. new product development available on the Grand Hotel Tuesday, September 12 The late-summer event, which manager for Grand Haven- website: www.grandhotel.com. • Planning Commission, No- draws nursery owners, land- based Spring Meadow Nurs- Those interested in registering tice of Public Hearing, Request scapers, and home gardeners, is ery; Valerie Rollins, regional to attend the garden show also for Zoning Ordinance Amend- open to people who wish to sales representative for Car- can call 1-800-33GRAND. ment (Home Occupation), 3:30 sign up for a single day or a leton-based Four Star Green- two-day package on Monday house; John Gaydos, who’s in and Tuesday. The cost is $125 charge of product development for a day ticket on Monday, and promotion for the plant $100 for Tuesday, and $175 for company Proven Winners; and the two-day package. Mr. Smith, the featured speaker on Tuesday and special guest at a cocktail reception Monday evening, is a TV host, garden designer, and food and lifestyle expert from Little Rock, Arkansas. He also owns Metal Fabrication Moss Mountain Farm on the Full Machine Shop Arkansas River, which is fea- tured in his presentations. In-Stock Steel Warehouse He hosts three TV shows, “P. TH Allen Smith’s Garden Home,” 1501 W. 12th St. • Sault Ste. Marie NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 “P. Allen Smith’s Garden to the 906-632-3829 at the Mackinac Island Public Library www.bunkermfg.com

Mackinac Arts Council USA TODAY 50 STATE BUCKET LIST DESTINATION arts | culture | education Meet “Falcore” our Bearded Dragon September 3 - Durant Street Winds Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula • Turtles & Gold Fish Pond Mackinac Island local musician Tess Miller is joined by her African Fat Tailed Gecko • Observation Bee Hive wind quintet for an afternoon of classical music. 2:00pm, Trinity Episcopal Church. FREE Tickets Available At Our Downtown September 4 - Paint & Putt & Dockside GIFT SHOPS We Have Gifts for Every Age! Join us on Labor Day for an afternoon of golf, art, music, food, and fun! Participate as a team, sponsor, or spectator. Visit MackinacArtsCouncil.org to learn more and sign up. 5:00pm, The Greens of Mackinac. See pricing online. NEW September 10 - Emily Grabinski, piano NEW Visiting artist Emily Grabinski will play a solo recital of classi- cal and contemporary repertoire. Ms. Grabinski is a gradu- ate of the Cleveland Institute of Music. MMEEKAEEKA THE THE 2:00pm, Ste. Anne Catholic Church. FREE HHEDGEHOGEDGEHOG Movies on Mackinac FEATURED ON 9&10 News – Michigan This Morning As well as in , , Sunday, August 27 • 4:30pm • Penny Serenade (1941) Time Sports Illustrated Traverse DONON’TT MISSISS THE THE NEWEW TROPICALROPICAL INSECTNSECT EXHIBITXHIBIT! Magazine, Detroit Free Press & other publications! Tuesday, August 29 • 7:30pm • Ice Bridge (2008) D ’ M N T I E ! Sunday, September 3 • 4:30pm • Somewhere in Time (1980) Mission Point Theater | FREE Butterfly ID Chart Meet Our Michigan State Intern Who Can Answer w/ Each Admission ALL Your Questions About Entomology! 1EGOMREG%VXW'SYRGMPSVK`ćþĄćĆĂĂÿĀĂ ($2 value) RD

FREE 3 OLDEST LIVE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT IN AMERICA. Many thanks to you and to our sponsors! originalbutterflyhouse.com | 906.847.3972 Peak Season Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 2016 Certificate Before Memorial Day & After Labor Day: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. of Excellence Winner The Butterfly House is located behind Historic Ste. Anne’s Church, only 3 blocks from downtown, toward Mission Point Resort August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 5 Bob Lohff Looks Forward To His New Role as Superintendent By Cathryn Lien Former Mackinac Island Pub- lic School health teacher and athletic director Bob Lohff has returned to the Island in a new role as superintendent, to over- see a staff of nine teachers and an expected 67 students for the 2017-2018 academic year. “We’re thrilled to be back on Mackinac Island,” Mr. Lohff said on behalf of his wife, Katie, and two children, Steven, 7, and Molly, 3. Mr. Lohff and his family moved to the Island in June. He replaces David Waaso, who re- tired as superintendent at the end of the last school year, and says he and his family are hap- pily settling into their new home and community before school starts in September. While the official Michigan enrollment count is held after the school year begins, Mr. Lohff expects to have 30 stu- dents in the Island school’s ele- Bob Lohff is the new superintendent of Mackinac Island Public School. He previously worked at the school from 2009 to 2012 mentary grades and 37 in as a physical education and health teacher and is eager to begin his new administrative role this upcoming school year. secondary school. His staff will be comprised of four elementary fourth-grade and fifth-grade so- school year. Smi and Mickey Horn of Mack- education teacher. teachers, four high school teach- cial studies and English; Eliza- The Island’s small, one- inac Island. Having received his adminis- ers, and special education beth Burt, fourth-grade and school district operates an an- From 2009 to 2012, Mr. trative certification from North- teacher Bernadine Bazinaw. fifth-grade science and mathe- nual budget of less than $2 Lohff, like many Island school ern Michigan University, Mr. Elementary teachers and matics. million. Mr. Lohff will have and staffers, wore many hats. He Lohff applied for superintendent their assignments are: Jennifer Secondary teachers and their approved budget of $1,834,796 worked part-time as a physical when the position became avail- Schrader, pre-kindergarten, assignments are: Gregg Neville, with which to run the school in education and health teacher, able and moved his family to the kindergarten, and first grade; secondary social studies; Lance 2017-2018. was athletic director, and also Island in June. The superintend- Chelsea Berkshire, second and Greenlee, secondary English Originally from Rudyard, the worked in the school library. ent position also comes with third grades; Piotr Buniewcz, and middle school social stud- new superintendent received his He loved the location and the more than one hat: he’ll be the ies; Rick Waite, secondary sci- bachelor’s degree from Central school, but wanted a full-time principal and athletic director. Historic ence; Susan Bennett, secondary Michigan University and landed position. He and his wife were Mr. Lohff said he and Katie mathematics. his first teaching job at Mack- married in 2012 and the couple love the Mackinac Island WAWASHKAMO Other staff members are inac Island Public School in moved to Greeley, Colorado, lifestyle. GOLF CLUB school secretary Barbara Fisher 2009. He heard about the teach- where he would work as a parks “We like to be active and the ~Celebrating Our 119 th Year~ and custodian and maintenance ing position through a job fair at and recreation director for the Island motivates you to be out- worker Shelly McLean. All of the university and took it to be towns of Eaton and LaSalle. doors.” OPEN DAILY the school staff positions, un- closer to then-girlfriend Katie “I loved the small school size The Lohffs often take Steven 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. changed from the past school Horn, who is from St. Ignace and the one-on-one connection I and Molly to play at Great Tur- year, are filled for the upcoming and whose grandparents were made with the kids,” Mr. Lohff tle Park and go on family bicy- said of his time teaching for the cle rides around the Island. AARON WINBERG MASONRY INC. TWILIGHT Island school. “We’re excited to part of this RATES • Foundations • Fireplaces The K-12 school enrolls about community again and to raise 70 students per year with about our children here,” Mr. Lohff Available Daily • Basements • Chimneys 10 children in a classroom at said. 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. • Concrete • Stone Work one time. This year’s graduating As he adjusts to his new role Please call for tee times class was made up of four stu- and prepares for the upcoming (906)847-3871 • Retaining Walls • Paving Stones dents last spring. school year, he foresees liking ~ Licensed & Insured ~ ON BRITISH LANDING ROAD “Kids here aren’t just a num- the administrative role even Clubs & Cart Rental Available Phone: 906-643-6349 Cell: 906-430-7326 ber, and that’s what made me more than being a teacher. come back,” he said. “The superintendent is the In 2014, his wife got an ac- face of the school,” Mr. Lohff counting position at Grand said. “It requires me to be an ac- Hotel and the family moved to tive part of the community and I St. Ignace. He worked in Brim- look forward to fulfilling that ley Area Schools as a physical role.” Mackinac Island Public Library

UPCOMING EVENTS MACKINAC 7 Artwork will be on display through September 5

20th Annual ENTERTAINMENT SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES Lori Rader-Day 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 25th • 4:00 p.m. SATURDAYS • Aug. 26th • Sept. 9th • Sept. 16th PAUL BEDOUR Hours Tuesday - Saturday $2 Hamm’s 3-6 P.M. Daily • Indoor & Outdoor Seating 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. June - September Follow the Path to the Left of Island House Hotel • 6966 Main St. Evening Hours Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily Tuesday & Friday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ICEHOUSEMACKINAC.COM 7549 Huron St. • Phone: 906-847-3421 Page 6 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Island Civil War Veterans Memorial Lists 29 from Island By Sasha Zidar Twenty-nine Union Civil War soldiers who served from Mackinac Island, as well as others still to be documented, were honored Saturday, August 19, with a solemn and special ceremony, led by costumed in- terpreters, at a monument ded- icated in the city’s Veterans Memorial Park. Their names are chiseled in the new Civil War Veterans Memorial debuted during the rites, which were led by visit- ing members of the Michigan chapter of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The City of Mackinac Island’s Vet- erans Committee planned and arranged the ceremony, featur- ing a presentation of colors by interpreters from Mackinac State Historic Parks and ad- dresses by Mayor Margaret Doud, Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil Porter, and veterans advocate Paul Wan- drie. Mr. Wandrie, former chair- man of the Veterans Commit- tee, dug through historical records and did the research Members of the Michigan chapter of the Sons of Union Vet- necessary to create the memo- erans of the Civil War, in full uniform, stand ready before rial, then sought and received marching to the Civil War Veterans Memorial monument. the funds to build it. “For many years I’ve been record not only pointed out Island Community Foundation interested in the Civil War, ini- men laid to rest in Mackinac Is- to see about a grant. tially in the 1980s while I was land cemeteries, but it also The foundation approved stationed in Pennsylvania,” showed those who may have every grant Mr. Wandrie re- The leader of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War said Mr. Wandrie during his served. quested and he was able to find group plays the fife as the group prepares for its entrance dur- speech at the ceremony. “I vis- As more doors to the knowl- each military record he needed. ing August 19 rites honoring Island soldiers who served in the ited the Gettysburg battlefield, edge opened, Mr. Wandrie Upon completion of the re- war between the states. and when you learn how these spoke with the Veterans Com- search project, he recom- forces advanced towards de- mittee about doing additional mended that a new monument fensive fence works, you can research of military records me erected for the Civil War see how it became a killing through the National Archives. veterans. field.” Mayor Doud suggested Mr. More than 10 years ago, Mr. Wandrie contact the Mackinac Turn to page 7: Civil War Wandrie became interested in researching the lost Civil War soldiers of Mackinac Island, and so began his quest to re- ESPRESSO • BAGELS trieve military records so these SWEETS • SMOOTHIES soldiers would not be forgotten COLD BREW • FRAPPES and would have a proper mon- PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING CHAI TEA • TASTY TREATS ument. The search began on LOCATED ON MARKET ST. ancestory.com, where he COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MACKINAC ISLAND looked for every document that he could find that would pin- LICENSED point the soldier’s service More than 60 years • Plumbing • Heating records as well as their ties to combined experience. Mackinac Island. Master Plumber License #6078 • Cooling Contractor One record that he used ex- 115 ELLIOTT STREET, ST. IGNACE • (906) 643-9595 tensively was the 1860 Federal MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. United States Census. This 24 Hour Emergency Service After Hours Call • (906) 643-0231 5th JoinGrand Us At the Garden Annual Show August 27th ‐ 29th PamperPamper Special Grandgardenshow.com - - 1-Hour Massage & YourselfYourself 1-Hour Pedicure DESIGN $150

INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE SPA Main Street, Mackinac Island Your local source proudly offering... NOW OFFERING Landscape Lighting Complete Landscape Contracting & Chippewa Special $165 Couples Massage & Heirloom‐Quality Perennial Gardens Irrigation Services Couples Pedicures Available Innovative Annual Flower Installations Including Installation, 1-Hour Massage & 1-Hour Facial Maintenance, Patios, Rock Walls & Flagstone and Winterization Featuring Hot Stone Massages, Body Wraps, Facials, Custom Hanging Baskets & Planters Couple’s Services, Manicures & Pedicures and more! (906) 847-9171 • EASY ONLINE BOOKING! 906.430.1199 PO Box 1919, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 www.mackinacspa.com August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 7 Island Civil War Soldiers Honored at Veterans Memorial

An interpreter for the Michigan chapter of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War kneels to talk with a young girl who is fascinated with her costume. The girl and her father, watching their conversation, stopped by during the dedication of a monument to Island Civil War veterans.

Civil War: from page 6 400,000. Most never were ac- and the stacked cannon balls of “The names shown are the counted for, their final resting the artillery batteries. Island ones researched today, and places never marked with a men had served in each of there are others that are being headstone. Thousands of am- these units. looked into,” he said. “The de- putations also were performed, “Mackinac has never let me Connie Horning (left) and Austin Blair wear traditional Civil sign of the monument will al- because that usually was the down when I asked for dona- War attire during the Veterans Memorial ceremony. Both ways allow us to add names, so only life-saving option for tions,” Mr. Wandrie said. women are interpreters for the Michigan chapter of the Sons of you might say this is work in wounds and severe injuries in- After the war, regular troops Union Veterans of the Civil War. progress.” curred during battle. returned home. Many of the An estimated 600,000 sol- The city’s Civil War veterans soldiers memorialized at the diers were killed on both sides memorial features the crossed ceremony and on the monu- To remember the war, veter- Civil War in the books that we during the war, and death from rifles of the infantry, the ment came back to Fort Mack- ans formed a local chapter of write and the buildings that we disease accounted for another crossed sabers of the cavalry, inac after the war. the Grand Army of the Repub- preserve and the exhibits that lic named after Captain Henry we have,” said Mr. Porter in his Pratt, the last commander of address. “It is important to re- Fort Mackinac. It remained ac- member that conflict and re- Visit Mackinac Island’s Premier Attractions tive for many years. member the people from Mr. Wandrie says 125 civil- Mackinac that played such an TAKE THE CARRIAGE TOUR TO THE ians from Mackinac Island en- important role. Thank you all listed for the Civil War and that were involved in creating GRAND HOTEL STABLES, MACKINAC deserve to be recognized for this monument so we can re- their bravery. member those who served this ISLAND ANTIQUE CARRIAGE MUSEUM, AND “Today we remember the country.”

www.mackinacislandnews.com Noel Skiba Paints BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY Her Way to the Grand Garden Show See 100’s of Exotic Butterflies from around the World Family Fun Located at Surrey Hills, Carriage Tours for All Ages First Stop, Just Past Grand Hotel. ~ Open Daily May - October ~

Official City & State Park Carriage Tour NoelNoel SkibaSkiba Enjoy the one-hour, forty-five minute narrated NEW LOCATION horse-drawn carriage ride. We will take you to Noel Skiba Art Studio & Showroom On the Bay, behind Bayview B&B areas you may not discover on bicycle or on foot. Come See Noel Paint! Carriage Tour ticket office is located in the Award Winning Impressionistic Paintings center of town, next to the Tourism Bureau. Acrylics • Oils • Watercolors Originals, Reproductions & Gilcee on Canvas on location from Experience the history & legends of Mackinac Key West to Mackinac Island www.mict.com (906) 847-3307 616-309-6413 Thank You for the Honor & God Bless 7278 Main St.• Mackinac Island NOELSKIBA.COM • [email protected] Page 8 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Les Cheneaux Hornet Wins ‘Best of 40’ Showcase Award at 40th Annual Boat Show

Hornet, 2014 Best in Show winner and one of the featured boats of 2017, displays its Scripps V-12 engine for spectators to Hornet, owned by Jay and Janet Stingel, was one of 11 past Best in Show winners returned to see at Hessel’s Antique Wooden Boat Show. Jay and Janet Stin- be showcased during Hessel’s 40th annual Antique Wooden Boat Show. Hornet is seen here in gel of Nashville and Mackinac Island own Hornet, a sleek, 1932 2015, a featured boat of the show, one year after winning Best in Show in 2014. 28-foot Gar Wood runabout.

By Kevin R. Hess Created by Garfield Wood, the Hornet, a 28-foot Gar Wood Gar Wood boats are known for runabout owned by Jay and Janet their unique design and speed. Stingel of Mackinac Island and Mr. Wood became famous as the Nashville, was honored with the first man to travel more than 100 Best Showcase Boat award dur- miles an hour on water. He was ing the 40th annual Les Che- known for fitting boats with sur- neaux Islands Antique Wooden plus World War I airplane engines Boat Show and Festival of Arts that made his boats very fast. Saturday, August 12, at Hessel Mr. Stingel told the Town Crier Marina. in 2014 that Hornet is like some- For the “Best of 40” show, all thing out of “The Great Gatsby,” of the past Best in Show winners owing to its sleek design and were invited back to be show- Scripps V-12 engine. cased. Hornet was one of 11 past In addition to Hornet’s success, winners in attendance. The award the Stingels have also earned is based on the combined scores awards with Stork, a 1908, 17- of 10 to 12 judges who score each foot Brooks launch named after boat based on factors such as de- Mr. Stingel’s grandfather and the sign, exterior appearance, fram- original owner, Fred Stork. Stork ing, engine, instrumentation, earned second place overall and interior, upholstery, and quality of first place Launch Class in 2015 finish. and earned second place in “We were thrilled with the Launch Class in this year’s show. award,” said Mrs. Stingel. “Being Stork still has its original two- honored with the Best in 40 is cycle, two-cylinder, six-horse- Jay Stingel at the helm of the Hornet, which he purchased in 2013 and had restored by E.J. significant.” power engine, making it one of Mertaugh Boat Works in Hessel. (File photograph) The Stingels purchased Hornet the oldest engines still operating in 2013 and had it restored by E.J. on the Great Lakes. Mertaugh Boat Works in Hessel. Mrs. Stingel said the 2017 boat long, however, as the sun came “This show is a true represen- owned by John and Amy Zea of It was awarded Best in Show in show was one of the best in out to provide a picturesque scene tation of the antique wooden boat Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The its first show in 2014, as well as which she has participated. The on the shore of Lake Huron as culture,” Mrs. Stingel said. gentlemen’s racer was designed Best of Class in the runabouts show drew 7,200 spectators and boats from canoes to luxury The overall winner in this by John Hacker and built by the over 25-feet, People’s Choice 129 boats. There were 160 boats cruisers lined the docks of Hessel year’s show was Antoinette V, a Kramer Boat Company for award, and the Youth Judging registered, but some may have Marina. 1929, 26-foot Kramer/Hacker Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. award. It was a featured boat in been driven away by early morn- the 2015 boat show. ing rain. The rain did not last Formal Ride Takes Horses on Last Ride of 2017 Season The annual adult formal ride on proceed along the East Bluff. The Mackinac Island is Saturday, ride is open to both Mackinac’s September 2. It will begin this English and Western adult riders. year on the East Bluff in front of A jacket and hard hat are encour- Donnybrook Cottage at 9 a.m. aged. sharp, and end prior to the Jazz For questions or inquiries, con- Festival on the West Bluff. A stir- tact Trish Martin at (906) 847- rup cup for riders will be held. 3439 or Candi Dunnigan at (517) After the annual toast, riders will 812-6145. • Made Fresh Daily

Est. • Gourmet Ice Cream Horn’s Bar & Restaurant 1933 1ST LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN • Hand-Dipped Serving American & Chocolates Southwestern Cuisine • Copper Kettle Nightly Entertainment Caramel Corn August 25th - September 2nd

FRI. & SAT. Huckleberry Groove Come Dance 3 WED. DJ Night- with Brevin Mackinac Island Locations SUN. Sean Moylan 7245 • 7340 • 7463 MAIN STREET THURS. Nate King MON. & TUES. Brian Thomas FRI. & SAT. Space Cat (800) 44-RYBAS www.ryba.com 7300 Main Street • www.hornsbar.com • (906) 847-6154 August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 9 What Makes Island Community So Special? The People, Says Smi Horn Horn: from page 1 always called home. He took ing enjoyed by modern firefight- “Of course,” Mayor Doud portant role as a member of the member of the Mackinac Island care to mention that the friend- ers wasn’t yet available. Horn said, unsurprised, “he’s always Mackinac Island Cemetery Cemetery Board and Board of liness and welcoming nature of family members all had served been there to fight the fires.” Board, where he has been a Public Works. And as he stepped St. Ignace are special, as well, in the fire and police depart- His longtime friend and col- leading force, protecting and down, the Mackinac Island City and that he has lots of friends ments, which encouraged him to league, Bill Chambers, said that preserving the beauty of the Is- Council honored him with a over there. join at 18. back when Mr. Horn was work- land’s cemeteries,” their resolu- Resolution of Appreciation in The similarities between the Characteristically, Mr. Horn ing in the Carriage Tours shop, tion reads. recognition of his contributions two communities have a lot to says serving on the city fire de- employees learned to take cover He was recruited by Mr. Cou- to the strength and vitality of the do with their ties, economically partment was one of the greatest whenever the city’s fire alarm chois to help the undertaker community. and socially, he observed. His honors of his life. He says the sounded. with burials and upkeep at the Mr. Horn recently sat down many Island friends, however, men with whom he worked “He was a passionate fire- Island cemetery. Mr. Couchois with The Mackinac Island Town hope Mr. Horn will continue to were great role models and lead- man. When the fire alarm wanted to make sure someone Crier to discuss what’s remark- arrive in the morning and re- ers. To him, the Fire Department sounded, you had to duck be- would continue to care for the able about Mackinac Island’s main as involved in Island do- is part of the backbone of the Is- cause, whatever Smi had in his gravesites once he and Mr. people, his involvement with the ings as he wishes in retirement. land, along with the school and hand, whether it was a wrench Doud had gotten too old for the Mackinac Island Fire Depart- “I still want him to keep as ac- the churches. or a hammer, he threw it and ran work. Little did Mr. Horn know ment and cemeteries, his career tive as he wants to, because we Eventually, he would serve out the door to go to the fire. So that he would find himself com- with Mackinac Island Carriage need his knowledge of all the several years as fire chief. Man- it was a ritual that, when the fire mitted to this work for decades Tours, and his hopes for the fu- different things on the Island. aging fires decades ago was alarm went off, we ducked.” to come. At the most recent ture of the Island. We need that,” Mayor Margaret busier and more dangerous than Mr. Horn added that he’s im- cemetery board meeting, he still Mackinac Island’s strong Doud said. today. There was a year, for ex- pressed the department now has was an eager participant, raising sense of community is what has Mr. Horn and the mayor have ample, in which he battled 11 such effective equipment. A big several important issues even always drawn Mr. Horn back developed a close friendship fires in the woods of Mackinac part of the success and progress though he had resigned a week from any travels. Even now, over the years, nurtured by their Island State Park. The enhanced of the fire department is the re- earlier. while he’s living in St. Ignace, deep commitment to the com- training available to today’s sult of great leadership it consis- While the work hasn’t been it’s certain that almost every day munity. She said he has been a firefighters is clear every time tently has enjoyed, he said. completed, Mr. Horn saw to it he will board the ferry and great citizen, has helped “all our there is an emergency on the Is- He also has been deeply in- that many unmarked and come to the Island first thing in people” in many ways, and he is land, said Mr. Horn, who mar- volved in the preservation of misidentified graves were prop- the morning. It is the people always willing to lend a hand. vels at the techniques they now Mackinac Island’s cemeteries. erly marked so that Mackinac who make the Island so special, “I regard him as a very good are taught. Mr. Chambers said Smi Horn, Island cemeteries would be dig- he says, especially the friend- friend,” she said, “and some- So interested is he in those Robert Doud, Dale Gallagher, nified resting places for Island ship and love they share. body I can pick up the phone new strategies that he traveled and Carl Couchois put the residents’ forebears. He com- “If you’re going to live in a and call and say, ‘Smi, I need to an Indianapolis training cemeteries back on the map. mended city foreman Sid De- community, you have to be to- something,’ and he’ll be there to workshop where he watched Is- Mr. Horn, who retired this Haan and assistant city foreman gether, you have to help one an- help me.” land resident Larry Rickley month, had been on the Mack- Mike Ruddle for continuing to other,” Mr. Horn said. Mr. Horn’s public service practicing the process used to inac Island Cemetery Board repair damaged or messy This is the way Mackinac Is- began when he joined the Mack- open a roof during a house fire. since around 1972. He has gravesites. land was when he was growing inac Island Fire Department in Mr. Horn misses the action. He worked tirelessly to ensure that Mr. Ruddle even is creating a up, and he is pleased that it re- 1950. This was during a time said he wishes he had been able the Island’s cemeteries properly new digital register of gravesites mains the friendly open place he when the technology and train- to help firefighters quell a July honor the residents’ ancestors, in both city-operated cemeteries 13 blaze that heavily damaged according to city councilmem- to ensure that remains are re- the interior of Lakewood Cot- bers. spected and left undisturbed. tage. Smi Horn “has played an im- Mr. Horn’s role with Mack- inac Island Carriage Tours has Licensed Insured changed dramatically since he started work next to Bud Cham- CRYDERMAN bers at “the shop,” building and BUILDERS, INC. maintaining carriages 69 years “Morning on ~ Jeff Cryderman ~ Turn to page 10: Horn Mackinac” New Homes • Remodeling • Garages Additions • Roofing • Siding • Weddings • Kristin ST. IGNACE (906) 643-7437 Hosbein Oil LIFE WAS MEANT Friday FOR GREAT Market Street ART WALK 6-8 p.m. ADVENTURES Mackinac’s Newest Art Gallery • Family Portraits • 7410 Market Street • 906.847.6400 • [email protected]

Paintings • Sculptures • Equine Art • Pastels • Mackinac Scenes in Oil Pencil • Watercolor Handwoven Shawls • Unique Jewelry • Handmade Pine Needle Baskets

2017 Commemorative Tiles MACKINAC Photographers Rob Jerstrom, Perfect for a wedding gift, birthday, Tina Massey and Amy Massey or anniversary. Each year the tile will have a new design. Come get (906) 643-0132 this unique collectible today! BIRKENSTOCK ® Lilac Tree Hotel Shops on Main Street 906•847•6065 resortphoto.com mackinacslittlegallery.com Community people you know

We’re community people you know. When you walk in our doors you’ll see familiar faces of people you know and receive friendly first name service. That’s community banking. Stop by and see us today.

Community People You Know TM Visit us online at www.fnbsi.com Trust the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s oldest community bank, celebrating 129 years of continuous service to the area. Member FDIC HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon “We’re Right Here at Home” 906- 847-3732 • Located on Historic Market Street Open your account today by stopping at one of our 7 local banking offices! Mackinac Island • St. Ignace • North Bay • Moran Township • Cedarville • Naubinway • Newberry Page 10 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Giving Visiting Students Fond Memory of Island Was Goal for Smi Horn: from page 9 their kitchen. still used today were built with he loaded sightseers on car- and a considerate nature: he ago. Growing up on the Island His close connection to the Mr. Horn’s help decades ago. riages before eventually taking neither panics nor remains in- across the street from the Chambers family led to his In fact, Mr. Chambers said, over management of the tour different when the community Chambers’ home, he said, he starting job with the company Smi Horn was instrumental in group aspect of the business. must deal with an important was treated as a family mem- just as Carriage Tours was get- getting the company going. Mr. Couchois, who was in issue. He said he’s concerned, ber, whether that meant playing ting off the ground. Mr. Cham- Mr. Horn soon would leave charge of coordinating tour at times, by the increased level in their yard or eating cake in bers said many of the carriages the shop for Main Street, where groups, recruited Mr. Horn to of commercial development on assist him as their popularity Mackinac Island in his life- increased. Bus tours to Mack- time, but that, in many ways, it Scope May Come Next for Medical Center inac Island were growing dur- has been positive for the resi- ing this period, encouraging dents. Ultrasound: from page 3 Carriage Tours to invest in pro- He never liked, however, the when a patient suffered a serious moting the Island on a larger development along the down- back injury after falling off a scale. town shoreline that has closed bike. Falling on the back trig- He would become the com- off much of what used to be gers Dr. Hessler to check the pany representative for numer- open views of Lake Huron and kidneys and for internal bleed- ous tourism organizations, Round Island. It also bothers ing. Bicycle and limb injuries including Circle Michigan, him when Island families move comprise a third of medical vis- which honored him with the away, but, in return, new ones its at the Medical Center. Bill Shepler Volunteer of the arrive, he says philosophically. “It would be nice if everyone Year Award in 2016. Mr. Horn Transportation will always was wearing a bike helmet on credits Bill Shepler, the co- be a challenge for his beloved the Island,” Dr. Hessler said, founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island, but in reality, he notes, “because we would have so Island Ferry, with educating there now are few days in the many fewer head injuries. It is him regarding the tourism in- year when it is completely iso- amazing how many we have. dustry and providing high- lated from the mainland. He We probably average one a day quality service. doesn’t see motorized vehicles and, sometimes, we have three One example of that was a as a threat, owing to the Is- because, when people fall off commitment to treating the stu- land’s small size and resident their bikes, they often bang their dents on school field trips with commitment to equine culture. head.” respect and kindness. He said He added that, given his con- Helmets are not required on he has always tried to treat the nection to Carriage Tours, he Mackinac Island, but they are youngsters as the Island’s fu- truly hopes he is right about suggested to ensure safety. ture customers, and to make this. Tourist are also warned to look sure that they have a fond As long as there are people both ways while crossing the memory. like Smi Horn, the future of streets so they don’t step in front Attention to details such as Mackinac Island will never be of a cyclist or horse. this made Mr. Horn and Car- in doubt. That’s as clear as the It has been a busy summer for riage Tours essential to the suc- closing passage of the city Dr. Hessler, with a constant flow cess of the Island. He council’s resolution: of patients; he is the only full- Dr. Gregory Hessler, full-time doctor at the Mackinac Island continued to manage the organ- “Therefore, be it resolved, time doctor on staff, but the Medical Center, demonstrates the SonoTouch portable ultrasound ization of tour groups for sev- Armand “Smi” Horn, has been, medical school residents rotate machine obtained this summer with a $15,000 grant. It will pro- eral decades. Dr. Chambers and always will be, a most val- through the facility to assist. vide for faster diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses. said Mr. Horn always has been ued and treasured member of “It has been enjoyable work- there to help anyone and offer the Mackinac Island commu- ing here,” he said. “We’ve had want to be at the same standard Center staff does, however, want his unique opinions. nity, and that the people of some good doctors rotating as everybody else.” to optimize what it does with the His opinions about the future Mackinac Island will always through when I’m not here. The The doctors and staff at equipment it has. of Mackinac Island are reflec- cherish his vast knowledge and quality of the residents has been Mackinac Island Medical Center “The scope would be a really tions of deep understanding great kindness.” great. The staff and doctors have have the resources and capabili- cool thing to have and is one of been wonderful. The most re- ties to provide many of the serv- the things we may be a little be- warding and enjoyable part for ices found at larger facilities. hind with on technology,” said me is being able to work with Because of its geographic iso- Dr. Hessler. “We bought the vein them because they are really lation and a small year-around finder last year after receiving a good people who are commit- community, the medical center generous grant from the Com- Thank You! ted, motivated, and eager to doesn’t have such standard munity Foundation and we use learn.” equipment as CAT scan and the vein finder all the time. The Dr. Hessler recently spent a MRI machines or blood bags. scope is something we will be The Family of Capt. William T. Allen is day with the staff in the surgical Dr. Hessler said the Medical looking into next.” department at Munson Health- grateful to those who sent condolences, care Charlevoix Hospital to gain flowers, donations to Wounded Warriors and more experience putting tubes in trachea. did special favors in remembrance of Bill. “I would love to see us work- EASTERN Did you hear the plane as if flew over ing towards getting a more so- phisticated scope,” Dr. Hessler UPPER PENINSULA the Honory Military Internment Service said after visiting Charlevoix. on August 15? Some people saw it tipped “We are a free-standing emer- PAINTING, LLC its wings! gency facility and you kind of Chad Ruddle • 906-643-8597 Cell - 906-430-5361 • [email protected] We are blessed to live in America. When you Interior/Exterior Painting • Restoration see a soldier say “Thank you for your service.” Drywall Repair/Wallpapering • Powerwashing/House Washing

It’s not a trip to MACKINAC

NEXT TO MARQUETTE PARK without a trip to

Grocery • Beer & Wine Liquor • Fresh Deli Bakery • Fresh Meats OPEN DAILY NEW SATELLITE MADE DAILY USING FRESH CREAM & BUTTER IN EVERY BATCH LOCATION Just steps from Shepler’s Dock Doud’s Market & Deli Michigan’s Best Fudge #1 Best Fudge Shop on Main Street -THE DETROIT NEWS- - THE DAILY MEAL - GRAB & GO FAST MAIL SERVICE 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 2015 cfd JOANNSFUDGE.COM • (906)847-6357 PHONE: 906.847.3444 www.doudsmarket.com FAMILY OWNED - CLASSIC MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE - SINCE 1969 August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 11

Welcoming Atmosphere Delicious Food Simple Comfort Elegant and Relaxed Surroundings Outstanding Waterfront Location

den g r at THE a e g

AT MISSION POINT

BOXWOOD

a tasting room ON THE GREENS coffeeshop & cafe Now Open

Mission Point Specials Now Open: Reserve, Chianti Brunch Mondays A Tasting Room 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Prime Rib carved tableside, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Daily Chianti, $39 New for 2017 is an a la carte brunch Wednesdays An intimate wine café featuring on the weekends at Chianti featuring All-you-can-eat crab legs, charcuterie, artisan cheeses, pickled regional specialties like Smoked Round Island Bar & Grill, $39 vegetables, and house-made Whitefish Hash with Poached Eggs chocolates. Now serving barrel aged and Tomato Cacciatore, Sweet Potato Every Evening Negroni and Manhattan cocktails. Glow Golf at Bistro on the Greens Frittata with Spinach and Breakfast This delightful hideaway is located at Lasagna to classics like Eggs Benedict Saturdays & Sundays the street level of Mission Point, just and Steak and Eggs. Oh, and Brunch, Chianti, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. east of Circle Drive. delicious Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

One Lakeshore Drive | Mackinac Island, Michigan 49757 906-847-3000 | 800-833-7711 www.missionpoint.com Page 12 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Mackinac Associates Members Partake in Spirited Cricket Match

Laurel Young whacks the ball into the air as instructor Tom Melville watches from behind the wicket during the Mackinac Associates cricket game.

By Sasha Zidar Instructor Tom Melville pushed willing members of Mackinac Associates through the fundamentals of cricket, a game foreign to modern-day U.S. residents but popular in England and former British colonies, during an August 19 meeting at Mission Point Re- sort. The green on the point, over- looking the passage between Mackinac and Round islands, proved a perfect setting for the spirited competition involving bats, balls, and wickets. Mr. Melville learned to play the game while attending school in England. Penny Barr keeps score for the Mission Point cricket match, “I travel all around the U.S. which ended in a 28-28 tie. teaching American’s how to play cricket,” he said. “It’s al- Mackinac Island and he said he noted. ways interesting to see how the has never been anywhere like He came at the invitation of game plays out.” it. Phil Porter, director of Mack- Dressed in proper white for their cricket match are Phil This is his first visit to “It’s a beautiful place,” he Turn to page 13: Cricket Porter and Jane Manoogian.

Tom Melville gives cricket instruction to Marta Olson while placing bails across the tops of three stumps. The bails and Rev. Dan Hans hits a ball as cricket teammate Peter Pellerito prepares to run for the wicket, stumps comprise a wicket. If a ball hits the stumps and knocks thus scoring a point, and Glen Young (left) hopes to field the ball. Instructor Tom Melville (right one or more bails off, a batter or runner is called out. foreground) officiates the action. (Photograph by Phil Porter) August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 13 Mackinac Associates Enjoy Annual Meeting at Mission Point

Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil Porter knocks one out into the field of play while his wife, Valerie, (far right, holding a bat) cheers him on.

Cricket: from page 12 inac State Historic Parks, for the annual meeting of Mack- inac Associates, the friends groups supporting the agency. Mr. Melville started with a discussion of the rules U.S. baseball fans probably would find confusing. While there are similarities, there are no strikes in cricket, so a batter can take as many swings at pitches as needed to hit a ball, and, even then, batters don’t have to run on a hit ball unless they want to. Nevertheless, cricket scores are high; a ball hit out of the playing area earns a team six points and runners can chalk up many points just running be- tween the two wickets on the field. A player is out if a hit ball is caught, or if the opposing team hits a wicket while the batter is running, or if the bowler (pitcher) hits the wicket if the ball gets past the batter. Before splitting Associates members into teams, Mr. Melville gave each of the aspir- ing cricket players a few whacks of bat on ball. Cricket is a bat-ball game played be- tween two teams of eleven Secretary/Treasurer Ann Parrish and President Peter Pellerito give their reports at the annual meeting of Mackinac Asso- players each on a cricket field, ciates. At left are Mackinac Associates Coordinator Diane Dombroski and Mackinac State Historic Parks Deputy Director in this case, the Mission Point Steve Brisson. Resort lawn. At the center of the cricket field is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a tar- other field games, like base- get called the wicket, which is ball, were introduced around a set of three wooden sticks the time of the Civil War, Mr. topped by two bails, one at Melville said. It remained a each end. popular sport here until around Each phase of play is called the beginning of World War I. an inning, during which one Summer residents from Ja- team bats, attempting to score maica still enjoy the game, and as many runs as possible while it ranks only behind soccer the other team is in the field. popularity in that country. Depending on the type of Following the match Satur- match, the teams play one or day, August 19, Liz Ware of two innings. When the first in- Mission Point Resort wel- ning ends, the teams swap roles comed Mackinac Associates for the next inning. members to cocktails and food “Cricket is like a precursor to at Bistro on the Greens, where baseball,” said Mackinac Asso- the primary order of business ciates President Peter Pellerito. was to reelect Ann Parrish, “You’ve got a bat and a ball, Peter Pellerito, Jeb Burns, and but you only get one strike and Todd Petersen for another term you’re out. It’s fun because on the group’s board of direc- you’re playing with people you tors. know. It’s a bonding opportu- Mackinac Associates has nity and it’s another way we grown in 40 years from 200 can come together as a commu- members to 3,042, President nity in a way we normally Pellerito told the gathering. In don’t.” the past year, the group As a British colony, Ameri- awarded $250,000 to Mackinac cans played cricket almost ex- State Historic Parks in support Happy Mackinac Associates members (from left) Marie Hulett, Carole Erbel, Lisa Simon, and clusively for 150 years before of projects and operations. Nancy Marstiller. Page 14 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Clyde Hart Relies on ‘Liquidity of the Paint’ for Artistic Results

An art reception was held for At left: Clyde Hart of St. Ignace at Fort Clyde Hart de Buade Museum in St. Ignace of St. Ignace Friday, August 11. Mr. Hart with his began painting in 1970 and later works of ab- went to school, earning a Bache- stract art at lor of Fine Arts degree from the his exhibit’s Maryland Institute College of Art opening re- in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1975 ception Fri- Magna Cum Laude, and earning day, August a Master of Fine Arts from the 11, at Fort Tyler School of Art in Philadel- de Buade phia, Pennsylvania. Museum in After school, he worked with St. Ignace. galleries and museums that al- lowed him studio time. After a hiatus, in which he moved to Virginia in 1998, he returned to painting a few years ago. The museum event was well attended and most of his paint- ings were sold. Mr. Hart told the The St. Ignace News he was influenced by a lecture he heard in 1980 by abstract artist Milton Resnick when the lecturer said, “I want to make mute paintings.” Mr. Hart’s interpretation of that is paintings that say nothing, be- cause it’s about the paint itself, and experiences about the paint. His method of abstract art, he said, is “the result of a process I use for applying the paint to the the liquidity of the paint and the flow of the material during He said choosing the palette is that he does not begin with any surface. The process of using not controlling, not dictating it.” the only decision he makes and preconception about the results. Sports Car Show, Craft Fair Set for Mackinaw City This Weekend Corvette Show The bridge parade is free for leisure. There is no formal pro- Mackinaw City Saturday, Au- paintings, woodwork, hand- The Chevrolet Corvette all registered Corvette owners, graming after the parade in ei- gust 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., crafted jewelry, and clothing. sports car will be Saturday, Au- and non-show participants can ther city. and Sunday, August 27, from 10 The event is hosted by the gust 26, in Mackinaw City. The also join the procession with Arts and Crafts Show a.m. to 3 p.m. Mackinaw Area Visitors Bu- show includes both a large dis- their Chevrolets sports cars if The Mackinaw City Premier Items for sale will include reau. play of Corvettes in the parking they pay $5. Once the Corvettes Arts and Crafts Show will take lot of the Mackinaw Crossings reach St. Ignace, they are free to place in Conkling Heritage Park mall and a parade across the return to Mackinaw City at their on South Huron Avenue in Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignace. Admission to the show is free. U.P. NORTH The main display of FLY TO & FROM CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION, LLC Corvettes will be Saturday from Mackinac Island • Pellston 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will Bois Blanc Island • Hessel [email protected] Cheboygan • Traverse City be capped off by an awards cer- Steve Rilenge • Thomas Rilenge emony at 3 p.m., followed by a DAILY scenic air tours dinner break before the bridge of the Mackinac Bridge, Great (906) 430-0437 parade. All of the Corvettes will Mackinac Island and the St. Ignace area. Lakes Licensed General Contractor with Over 40 Years line up for the parade in the Commerical and Residential Experience Crossings parking lot at 6 p.m. CHARTER AIR SERVICE Air before heading to the Mackinac to Detroit, Chicago & More. SERVING MACKINAC ISLAND SINCE 1980 Bridge and across into the CALL TO RESERVE YOUR FLIGHT! Upper Peninsula at 7 p.m. 906-643-7165 • WWW.GREATLAKESAIR.NET This year’s show is expected WINDERMERE HOTEL to include more than 200 Mackinac Island, Michigan Corvettes covering the whole spectrum from classic to show- room-fresh models. Serving Sushi Sunday & Monday Brandon Postma Investment Strategies Evenings Lunch Dinner 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Featuring Regional American Cuisine

For Lunch... For Dinner... Try Our Special Blend 7oz Burgers, Try our th 560 N. State Street, Saint Ignace Fresh Battered Whitefish with “Famous Yankee Pot Roast,” Celebrating our 113 Year Chamber of Commerce Building French Fries Basket, Daily Panini, Pistachio Crusted Michigan Whitefish, Office: (906)643-1003 a Delicious Entree Size Salad or Drambuie Scallops, Very Spacious Securities Offered Through SCF Securities, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC the Hot Pot-Roast Sandwich! or Gouda Mac Cheese 155 East Shaw Ave. #102 Fresno, CA 93710 800.955.2517 Rooms BPIS and SCFS are not affiliated. 1493 Astor Street www.yankeerebeltavern.com (906) 847-6249 Overlooking the Straits of Mackinac

Premium Hanging Baskets Group Rates Available Call for Spring & Fall Package Rates Take a break on the boardwalk & enjoy a treat Fully Stocked Through August at our Dog House • Vegetables & Herbs • Margaret Doud, Owner • Fruit Trees • Perennials • Family Owned Since 1904 • ww.windermerehotel.com StIgnaceInBloom.com We ship to Mackinac Island Phone: 1-800-847-3125 or (906) 847-3301 August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 15 Council Approval Moves Process Along for Bureau Building Upgrades Bureau: from page 1 - to blend with adjacent histor- The ordinance changes also pancy permit. municipal buildings. ical buildings. Mr. Musser has removed conflicting, redun- Councilmember Jason St. Mr. Cawthorne said he hopes and Visitors Bureau, said, how- said the bureau wants it to be dant, and unnecessary provi- Onge supported the decision to to see the Michigan House of ever, the enlarged Tourism Bu- architecturally respectful. sions. Three code sections approve cut-stone slab unload- Representatives introduce and reau building will be a city As the lessee, the city coun- were repealed. Mr. Evashevski ing, noting it uses the same pass, by year’s end, a bill em- asset. Mr. Musser reassured the cil was required to approve the said requiring a substantially tractor as the other project and powering the city to ban council the lilacs will be re- project before the Planning and higher level of proof for a tem- would take less than 30 min- drones. The city council had placed or moved, but not elim- Historic District commissions porary permit during the sum- utes to complete. Councilmem- placed a six-month moratorium inated. can review it. City attorney mer tourism season was the ber Mrs. Anneke Myers disagreed on drone use in August 2016, “We really feel the pros out- Tom Evashevski said, eventu- most important change. and voted against the permit. after several incidents. Among weigh the cons,” Mr. Musser ally, the lease should be Councilmember Anneke “No, it’s August,” she said, them was an accident involv- said. amended to reflect changes to Myers inquired about adding adding: “We did this before to ing a horse that was struck in Mr. Bradley said artist’s ren- the building plan. For now, the hours of use to a temporary another project in July. I voted the head. derings show no windows or council’s unanimous approval motor vehicle permit. This no then, too.” Current state law prevents doors in the back of the reno- is sufficient to move the could be done administratively, The Police Department will the city from banning them vated building, which would process along. without an amendment to the buy a Dell desktop computer to again. Mr. Cawthorne said he be unattractive when viewed Motor vehicles ordinance ordinance, Mr. Evashevski replace a broken model. Chief expects a bill to reinstate city from the park. Chief project ar- changes, approved without said, or rule-adoption by the Brett Riccinto said repairing control of drone use to be in- chitect Gene Hopkins said he’d much discussion, provide the city council through a resolu- the old computer would cost troduced on the first day of the like to have some windows council with additional author- tion. A motion to adopt the more than it’s worth. Cost of new legislative session, along the stairwell at the rear ity to grant or deny temporary changes was unanimously ap- the unit is $1,052.57, including Wednesday, September 6. and will look into that. Mayor permits based on the time of proved. a new monitor. Councilmember Andrew Doud and Councilmember year. Applicants between May The council approved tem- City foreman Sid DeHaan McGreevy asked Mr. Cawthorne Steven Moskwa agreed win- 2 and October 31 will be re- porary motor vehicle permits presented quotes ranging from about attempts to pass state- dows would make the back of quired to prove “by clear and for use of a Caterpillar back- $20,000 to $50,000 for an elec- wide legislation permitting the structure more appealing. convincing evidence… that de- hoe on two projects: a septic tric-powered platform lifting short-term home rentals. There Mr. Bradley also said he nial of such a permit will result system repair at Sandalwood device. The council agreed to is opposition to services such hopes relocating the service in hardship.” During the re- Cottage in the Stonecliffe send them to the Building and as Airbnb, since the Island has windows from the front to the mainder of the year, a less- neighborhood and to unload Grounds Committee and Fi- a growing number of tradi- side of the building will reduce stringent standard will require cut-stone landscape slabs from nance Committee for recom- tional rental rooms. Some say congestion along Main Street. applicants to “prove that they a dray for a steep walkway mendations. tourist rental from homeown- The structure will have a faux- would be unreasonably bur- needed at the home of Lou Sal- Mr. DeHaan had originally ers would create unwanted balcony for aesthetic purposes dened without the permit.” vatore. The walkway is re- planned to rent a platform-lift, competition. quired before the Mackinac but found it difficult and expen- Mr. Cawthorne said he has Island Building Department sive. Councilmember Bradley not heard much about the pro- can issue a temporary occu- said renting a lift could be- posal lately, but the Michigan come especially costly if addi- Realtors Association has been tional days were required as lobbying for its passage and the result of weather delays. the Michigan Municipal He added that, if the city League staunchly opposes it. owned a platform-lift, it could The legislation would super- be used for a variety of proj- sede an Island ban on renting ects. Mr. DeHaan wants it ini- private homes for less than 30 tially for use in repainting of days. For the Record... A story about bicycle auctions on Page 2 of the August 19 to Au- gust 25 Town Crier issue incorrectly stated that riding bicycles be- tween 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on City of Mackinac Island streets is an infraction. Riding during those hours is permitted, but parking along the streets between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited because parked bikes would get in the way of nightly street flushing operations. Island Electric, Inc. Commercial Like a Picture You Saw No Job www.maysfudge.com and in The Town Crier? Residential Too Small $ 50 Purchase a copy of it for as low as 2 each DICK COATES - MASTER ELECTRICIAN Stop In Or Give Us A Call 231-881-0027 For More Information CUB MCLEAN - LOCAL ELECTRICIAN 359 Reagon Street, St. Ignace 231-881-6299 906-643-9150 SERVICING MACKINAC ISLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS NorthernNorthern Michigan’sMichigan’s LargestLargest SelectionSelection ofof CraftCraft Beer!Beer!

Open 11 a.m. - 7463 Main Street Midnight 906.847.9911

Live Entertainment Sun. - Thurs. 8 - 11 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 - Midnight August 25 - September 2 Fri. & sat. sun. & Mon. Tues. - Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Sean Bielby Nick Vasquez Chris Calleja Nick Vasquez

50 Beers on Tap • Waterside Dining & Outdoor Patio Watch your Favorite Games on Large Screen TV’s in HD

MarysBistroMackinacIsland.com Page 16 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Candlelight Tours Part of a Successful Summer at State Park By Cathryn Lien House, McGulpin House, the to portray. fur company’s economic impact lived on Mackinac Island with About 120 people got a feel for American Fur Trade Retail Store, At the former Indian Dormi- on the Island. Interpreters also re- her family during the summer Mackinac Island life after dark in Stuart House, and the Mackinac tory, Ms. Mallory said, two in- counted the famous, real story of months. She and Elizabeth, por- the 1800s on two candlelight Art Museum, which was once the terpreters played women of Dr. William Beaumont’s observa- trayed by interpreters, showed tours of downtown restored his- Indian Dormitory and Island Odawa-French descent. They tions about human digestion be- visitors popular dance steps of the toric buildings this summer, con- school. These tours were included chatted over tea and talked about tween 1922 and 1833 through the 19th century. tinuing a tradition begun 25 years in the price of admissions to Fort coming to Mackinac Island to gunshot wound suffered by Visitors were also treated to a ago by Mackinac State Historic Mackinac, purchased on the tour pick up annuity checks from the voyageur Alexis St. Martin. taste from the past. At the end of Parks and assuring it will con- days. government, a common occur- Mr. St. Martin was accidently the tour, historic refreshments tinue next summer. About 60 people showed up for rence on the Island in the 1830s. shot with a musket at close range were served – including a drink Curator of Education Katie each tour, which Ms. Mallory The women discussed the Treaty in the fur trading post and was ex- made of preserved fruit, vinegar, Mallory said the downtown mu- considers successful turnouts. of Washington and issues over pected to die. Improbably, he sur- ginger, and molasses — com- seum sites were used this summer She said the visitors were sepa- land ownership. vived and the hole in his side monly used to cure stomach because it’s the bicentennial of rated into smaller tour groups to At McGulpin House, tourists healed to form a fistula aperture aches. the City of Mackinac Island. City make the experience more inti- saw the daily routine of a typi- into his stomach, through which Historic parks officials haven’t officials celebrated their munici- mate. A tour leader, who carried cal 19th century family. The Dr. Beaumont, a US Army sur- yet decided where the candlelight pality’s 200 years of history in a candlelit lantern to light the McGulpins were bakers who pro- geon, could observe and experi- tours in the 2018 summer season ceremonies held June 7, matching way, narrated as participants vided bread for the American Fur ment with digestion. will be conducted. Ms. Mallory the calendar day in 1817 when strolled through the history-laden Company across the street. At Biddle House, young said in 2019, they plan a special the first official meeting of the visitor sites. Costumed Fort When the tour arrived at the Sophia Biddle and her friend, evening tour of Biddle House, Borough of Michilimackinac was Mackinac interpreters greeted American Fur Company retail Elizabeth, greeted candlelight which by then will be remodeled called to order. them in each building. store, participants learned about tour visitors. Sophia Biddle was with a new museum on Native Locations for the candlelight “The interpreters usually relate its daily operations, as well as the educated in the Detroit area and American history. tours alternate from annually be- history by speaking in third per- tween historic downtown sites, son,” Ms. Mallory said. “For the Mackinac Island as Thoreau Wrote It Fort Mackinac, and the Island candlelight tour, the interpreters cemeteries. Evening tours of Fort were more like actors. They By Cathryn Lien Mackinac, an anthology of his Mackinac Island, listing 27 Mackinac coincide with signifi- spoke in first person and por- In 1861, philosopher and envi- writings with poetry and prose species, including milfoil, white- cant dates and years in its history. trayed historical figures.” ronmentalist Henry David from the Island. The book was weed, gromwell, and dandelion. From 2012 through 2015, for ex- She said the Mackinac State Thoreau was diagnosed with tu- published in July in honor of “He really just jotted down ample, tours were held at Fort Historic Parks interpreters are berculosis and prescribed the Thoreau’s 200th birthday and to quick notes, probably intending Mackinac to commemorate the well-versed in the history of the healing medicine of the great out- commemorate his historic visit to for them to be mere memory-jog- bicentennial of the War of 1812. buildings and could create their doors. His wrote extensively dur- the Island. gers for when he came back to This year’s downtown tour own scripts based on the historic ing a Midwest journey that Thoreau stayed on Mackinac write a more finished narrative,” took visitors through Biddle figures and themes they wanted included Mackinac Island and a Island from June 30 until July 4. Dr. Smith said, although, unfortu- posthumously published field His doctors prescribed fresh air nately, this completed narrative notebook reveals his perspective and clear waters, believing that would never be produced. OBITUARY on Mackinac Island. the natural surroundings would Upon arriving on Mackinac Is- “Thoreau didn’t have a chance rid his body of the disease, and land, Thoreau writes: “Some wild Charles ‘Charley’ Harkaway to write about his 1861 trip to the the Island was the perfect loca- Ind. from Eastward still offer to- Midwest himself, so all we have tion. bacco – leave it on the rocks at Charles “Charley” William is his 100-page field notebook” During his stay, Thoreau Mackinaw – No fur trade of con- Harkaway of Mt. Clemens, a said Corinne H. Smith, Thoreau recorded his scientific observa- sequence for 20 years.” He also frequent visitor to Mackinac Is- Scholar and author of Westward I tions of the wildlife and plant notes that Lake Huron ices over land, where he had many Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last species, spending time at Fort in mid-January and stays frozen friends, passed away unexpect- Journey. His notes are viewable Mackinac and Arch Rock. until April. edly Sunday, August 20, 2017, on microfilm at the Huntington Thoreau made the first significant at the age of 69. Library in San Marino, Califor- summary of weeds observed on Turn to page 19: Thoreau He was born March 4, 1948, nia. to Roman and Sabina Hark- Dr. Smith compiled Thoreau’s MARSHALL BUILDERS, Inc. away. writings on Michigan and Mack- COMPLETE He and his wife, Cynthia, inac Island for the Mackinac Residential & Commercial were college sweethearts at Arts Council’s book, Thoreau At CONSTRUCTION Eastern Michigan University and they worked together on ✭ Remodeling ✭ Siding Licensed & Mackinac Island, she at May’s ✭ Roofing ✭ Painting Insured Fudge and he as a driver for Charles Harkaway Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Rick - 643-9491 Wade - 643-7410 They returned to the Island ful steel salesman in Detroit for every year to maintain friend- many years. ships and to visit their special He is survived by his sister place, Robinson’s Folly. The and her family, Susan and Mark NEW couple had been married 40 Hoffman, their children, and years when Mrs. Harkaway grandchildren. passed away. A memorial service will be Mr. Harkaway was a success- announced at a later date. FINE ART & CRAFT GALLERY Paintings • Jewelry • Ceramics M eve’s Exquisite Nature Paintings by Lifelong Mackinac & California Artist MOVING?MOVING? MAEVE CROGHAN NECKLACES MARKETA STREETrts • OPEN DAILY 906-847-3755 MAEVECROGHAN.COM DISHETTES Don’t Forget To Change Your Address! ORNAMENTS Join us for Art Walk • Friday • 6-8 p.m. Please notify us by phone, fax, or e-mail. Please include your name, BenjaminBenjamin ofof address and phone number. GrogGrog ** FoodFood ** SpiritsSpirits Send address changes to: MackinacMackinac Mackinac Island Town Crier BetBet onon aa C/O: The St. Ignace News GREETING CARDS

P.O. Box 277, St. Ignace, MI 49781 GREAT E-mail: [email protected] GIFTS GoodGood Time!Time! Phone: (906) 643-9150 • Fax (906) 643-9122 7301 Main Street, Mackinac Island (Please allow 2 weeks notice for change to take effect.) (906) 847-3822 NOW AVAILABLE “THOREAU AT MACKINAC” $9.99 Selected Writings of Henry David Thoreau with Poetry and Prose from Mackinac Island Downtown - 7337 Main Street open 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. www.islandbookstore.com 906-847-6202 www.SeabiscuitCafe.com August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 17 NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND BY MARGARET DOUD

Once again, the weather has been mixed. We had some beau- tiful warm days, but also some heavy rain. Gardens all over town are very lush. The flowers by the Veterans Memorial are so bright and pretty and the variety of blooms in front of Metivier Inn is absolutely eye-catching. The Fudge Festival was held this past weekend and folks had fun on Windermere Point Sun- day, August 20, winning prizes. The sunrises and sunsets have been just gorgeous with the beams of light reflecting off the Round Island Passage. The tall ship Niagara visited Mackinac Island this past week and the cruise ships continue to stop at the Island. Enjoy the remaining days of August. We extend deepest sympathy to Ray Card on the death of his beloved father, Richard, who passed away Tuesday, August Winners of the Bike and Buggy Bridge League for 2017 pose at Grand Hotel, where the final game of the season was hosted by 22. May he rest in peace. Amelia Musser Monday, August 21. Dick and Vicki Riel (from left) took first place, Nicki Krzykowski, Toots Gillespie, Amelia Musser, The Mackinac Island Medical and Janis Holle tied for second place, and Nancy Keogh and Beverly Benjamin took third place. (Photograph by Sandra Orr) Center Auction will be Sunday, August 27, at Grand Hotel. The dedicated Saturday, August 19, men from Mackinac Island, who members for all their work on Kathi’s birthday celebration. doors will open at 5 p.m., with at Veterans Memorial Park. It served their country with honor the dedication ceremony. Mark your calendar for the the big auction starting at 7:30 was an impressive ceremony on and dignity during the Civil Daisy Day was held Wednes- open house marking 40 years in p.m. Come and enjoy great food a beautiful Mackinac day. Ben War, would be remembered at day, August 23, in memory of business for Bogan Lane Inn and many great items to pur- Horn served as master of cere- the dedication. She also thanked the late Stella King, who was Saturday, August 26, from 4 chase and bid on. Raffle tickets monies and members of Ameri- Paul Wandrie for all his research Mackinac Island’s lay health p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Inn. An will be available for purchase. can Legion Post 299 served as on the men who served in the nurse. All proceeds go to the early 94th birthday celebration Grand Hotel was named “Best the color guard. The Reverend Civil War. Stella King Scholarship Fund. for Alice Martin, who owns and Historic Hotel” by the readers of Dan Hans, pastor of Little Stone Phil Porter, director of Richard and Pat Cebelak of operates the Inn with her daugh- USA Today. Congratulations to Church, offered the opening Mackinac State Historic Parks, Grand Rapids were guests at the ter, Trish Martin, will also be the Musser family and staff at prayer and Trish Martin sang the gave the history of some of the Windermere Hotel for two days held. The public is invited. Grand Hotel. national anthem. Mayor Mar- soldiers who served at Fort and Grand Hotel for two days. Best wishes to Mary Wojcik The Civil War Memorial was garet Doud was pleased that 29 Mackinac during the Civil War. Richard loves to watch the and Joan Slater, who celebrated Paul Wandrie continues to re- freighters go by and Pat does their first wedding anniversary search men who served from some Christmas shopping. Pat August 20. Hope you had a spe- ELONGA the Island during the Civil War. worked at Grand Hotel for sev- cial day. B The formal dedication was led eral years and she is a big con- Happy anniversary to Mike EXCAVATING by members of the Sons of tributor to the Christmas Bazaar. and Mary Cope August 28, EXCAVATING Union Veterans of the Civil Happy belated birthday to David and Jennifer Karhoff Au- War. Reverend Ken Straight of Tim Letterman August 17. Hope gust 29, Buzz and Carolyn Wag- Land Clearing the Mackinac Island Bible your day was special. goner September 3, Buck and Site Preparation Church gave the benediction. Michael and LaVonnie Bird Alice Sharrow September 5, and Foundation Excavation Several family members of the of Westminster, Colorado, were Dick and Dee Czapek Septem- 29 men were in attendance, guests at the Windermere Hotel ber 6. Hope you all enjoy your Water & Sewer Installations which was very special. this past week. They were vis- day. Septic Tanks • Systems • Drain Fields Refreshments were served at iting relatives and friends on There will be a back-to-school the Stuart House following the Mackinac. picnic Tuesday, September 5, at COMMERICAL SNOWPLOWING dedication. We appreciate Sid Jennifer Wightman recently noon on the grounds of the 115 Elliott Street • St. Ignace DeHaan, commander of Ameri- surprised her mother by travel- Mackinac Island Public School. 906-643-9595 can Legion Post 299, and other ing to Mackinac Island for Come and support the students as they start the new school year and meet the new superintend- ent, Bob Lohff. Turn to page 18: Doud

– THE ORIGINAL – Exclusive Mackinac Island Bracelet by

7523 MARKET STREET ORIGINALMURDICKSFUDGE.COM MACKINAC ISLAND MACKINAC ISLAND • ST. IGNACE • MACKINAW CITY • 906-847-3530 • CONNECT WITH US: 906.847.6311 Page 18 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND

Iroquois Hotel Maintenance Manager Daniel Calvin (right) smiles as he watches John Wallace (center) and Vlad Toderas use pinhole cameras made from cardboard boxes to view a partial solar eclipse on Mackinac Island Monday, August 21.

The moon begins to cover the sun as a partial solar eclipse forms over Mackinac Island. The dark shadow of the moon made for an Pruitt August 28, Ian McGreevy Nicholas and his parents, Jeff and Will Barnwell has returned eerie glow at Windermere Point as onlookers witnessed the event, and Christy May August 29, Gary Peggy Naber, spent the weekend from Camp Bil-O-Wood in viewed by crowds that gathered in the path of total eclipse as it Lennard August 31, Robert on Mackinac. Canada. He will now return to crossed the nation. Chambers September 1, Lee Gloria Modelli is enjoying a Northern Michigan University in Finkel September 3, and Brad month on Mackinac Island at the Marquette. Have a good school Doud: from page 17 Makayla and Jaydn, left Mack- Horn September 4. Hope you all Bourisaw cottage on Bourisaw year, Will. Best wishes to Alice Martin, inac Island Saturday, August 19, enjoy your day. Lane. Gloria worked for the Mark your calendar for the who will celebrate her 94th birth- for Montana, where they will visit Little Nicholas Robert Naber Bynoe family for many years. Labor Day Jazz Weekend at day September 3. Please remem- Kathleen’s family and attend a enjoyed his first boat ride to It was great to see Adele Grand Hotel starting Friday, Sep- ber her with a card. family wedding. Mackinac Island to visit his Lypsinmaa visiting the Island one tember 1, with Jason Marsalis. Larry and Kathleen Rickley, Happy birthday to Jackie grandmother, Judy Bynoe, and day last week. She lives in Han- Mr. B, Dianne Reeves, and John along with their two daughters, Bolander August 27, Mary Lou other members of the family. cock and was on Mackinac just Pizarelli, Jr. will perform Satur- for the day. day, September 2, and Elder Please remember Alex Mc- Robert Moore and Joey Alexan- Enbridge Begins Underwater Inspections Cready with a card at the follow- der will perform Sunday, Septem- ing address: 304 Central Avenue, ber 3. It’s a great lineup of By Erich T. Doerr Fiber-reinforced enamel is the tions and detect if there are any Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Alex entertainers, so come and enjoy Enbridge Energy began an un- standard for oil industry pipeline issues. Enbridge will evaluate and is still a patient at Helen DeVos some great music. derwater inspection of its Line 5 coatings, he said. The one on Line report on the system’s perform- Children’s Hospital in Grand Best wishes to Charlie and oil and natural gas pipeline under 5 was specifically designed to ance once the tests are completed. Rapids, where he recently re- Aneta Jansen, who celebrated the Straits of Mackinac last week. allow the long-term operation of There has never been an an- ceived a bone marrow transplant. their 42nd wedding anniversary Divers will inspect the outer coat- the pipeline in the Straits, as it can chor strike on Line 5 throughout He would love to hear from his August 23. They are the innkeep- ing and test anchor strike-focused easily withstand all kinds of tem- its 65 years of operation. The many friends on the Island. ers at Cloghaun Bed and Break- leak detection equipment. A barge perature changes. Line 5 has pipeline’s two pipes, and several Almeda Bodwin, who has not fast. Hope you had a great day. above them is serving as their never had a serious issue through- other pipes and submerged cables been feeling her best, is a patient Congratulations to the Lakers base. out its decades of operation. running beneath the Straits in the at McLaren Northern Michigan soccer team, who won their game “This is all part of our rigorous “After more than 60 years and same area, are in an area specifi- hospital in Petoskey. Almeda had Tuesday, August 22, by a score of maintenance program,” Enbridge through our effective mainte- cally identified and marked for all surgery Tuesday, August 22, and 6-1. Go Lakers! Communications Strategist Ryan nance programs, the twin vessels as a no-anchor zone. she will be in the hospital for a See you at the Mackinac Island Duffy told The St. Ignace News. pipelines remain in outstanding The barge Enbridge has out in week. Please remember her with Medical Auction Sunday, August “This will help assure this line re- operating condition, and we in- the Straits this week is serving a card. 27. mains in top working condition.” tend to keep them that way,” Mr. both its divers and other The two pipes making up the Duffy said. “The twin pipelines crewmembers, allowing them to Line 5 pipeline under the Straits were designed and constructed monitor the underwater opera- Market Street Gallery of Mackinac are protected from specifically to meet the environ- tions. The company will also use Across from City Hall the water by a fiber-reinforced mental conditions of the Straits, the barge to transport more un- Mackinac Island enamel coating. The inspection of and they still exceed today’s stan- derwater anchor supports to the Photographer this coating is focused on seeing dards for pipeline construction.” line. Mr. Duffy said Enbridge if aquatic organisms like mussels If an issue is found during this hopes to install the supports in Robert L. Jerstrom are having any impact on it. The inspection, Enbridge will develop September, if the state approves photosonmackinac.com divers will carry out a visual in- a repair plan to resolve it. Mr. the required permits by then. spection of the line and take both Duffy noted there are several samples and pictures that En- ways to restore the coating on an bridge will then analyze. Mr. underwater pipeline and the STRAITS Duffy said the company does not process is routine, having been expect to find any issues with the developed for offshore lines. line; a prior inspection in 2014 The new leak detection tech- showed the coating was intact nology the divers will test is an BUILDING with no issues related to any or- acoustic system that is designed ganisms. The interior of the Line to hear a possible strike on the 5 pipeline is inspected regularly, line if a boat were to drop anchor CENTER but that process is not connected and hit it. The system will listen with these operations. to the pipeline during its opera- Now Available! Sales Reps On ORDER YOUR HARDWARE ONLINE, PICK UP IN STORE! Island Weekly Visit our website at TriCountyBuildingCenters.com GetGet itit FastFast Call Straits Subscribe to the Online Edition Building Center • Prompt Dockside Delivery of Mackinac Island Town Crier. at 906-643-7141 • Complete Building Supply & Home Center Subscribe online 24/7 or • Full Line Valspar Paint Dealer phone 906-643-9150 ~ ST.IGNACE ~ • Color Match Service Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Straits Building Center Just $20 for a whole year. 452 N. State St. • Cabinets, Flooring & Window Treatments www.mackinacislandtowncrier.com [email protected] • In Stock Landscape Products August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 19 What It’s Like To Be A Laker: Student Life at Island School By Cathryn Lien full-time cook serves hot lunch, older can get snowmobile li- will be in the tenth grade and she Miss Horricks will turn 16 this It’s small and seemingly re- and a salad bar is available. censes. They want the snow so said she’s excited to be back in fall but plans to wait to get her mote, three miles off the Upper Providing students with a hot they can ride to school on snow- the Island community. driver’s license until she is 18, as Peninsula mainland, but the meal and fresh produce is more mobiles, and some say there’s “When I switched to Harbor she won’t need it before that. Mackinac Island Public School costly on Mackinac Island than never enough snow. Spring, I felt ahead of the other Gabe Kromer attended kinder- is at the center of a community for other schools, as food must Art and music, taught by students,” she said. “The one- garten at the Island school be- that comes to life when the be imported from the mainland. Heather May, are essential parts on-one teaching at Mackinac Is- fore his family moved to school year starts after Labor All food comes to the Island by of the curriculum. Miss May land Public School gave my Carmel, Indiana. His family Day. boat and is delivered by dray. It’s wheels her art cart from class to teachers the chance to know my moved back to Mackinac Island The ambitious pre-kinder- a $36,700 item in this year’s class for painting and crafts. In strengths and weaknesses and when he was in eighth grade and garten through 12th grade school budget of just over $1.8 the past, the school has part- my learning style.” ,this fall, he will enter his senior school, with 67 students and million. The school has a part- nered with the community to Miss Horricks said that bigger year. nine teachers, supports arts and nership with Doud’s Market that produce plays. Musically in- was not better for her, in terms He participates on the soccer, athletics programs to go along holds down prices and protects clined students form a small of schools. The friendships she track and field, basketball, and with the academic offerings. food against spoilage or freezing band that puts on at least one made on Mackinac Island were soccer. He admits that he’s frus- Home games of the Lakers are in the transport process. program every year. Recently, stronger and fashion style is trated by the athletics because as big a draw here as are the High school students are al- ukuleles were purchased for more individualized here, which mainland schools are more com- home games at any mainland lowed off campus for lunch. each student involved in the she appreciates. petitive. school. Some go to Doud’s for a quick band. At her old school, advanced “There’s more diversity and Classes start September 5 on deli sandwich, or call ahead to Academics are different for placement courses and dual en- talent in larger schools,” he said. Mackinac Island and end in order menu items from the Vil- the Island school, but are not rollment were offered to upper- “Here, there are no try-outs, and early- to mid-June, operating on lage Inn or Mustang Lounge, lacking in quality. Some classes classmen. At Mackinac Island I’d like to be challenged more.” semester schedule. The school which stay open year-around. are taught outdoors in Mackinac Public School, she has the op- Gabe successfully petitioned calendar, however, has been Athletics are thriving at the Island State Park for practical portunity to take AP courses, for the school to add cross-coun- busy since mid-August: a vol- school. Superintendent Bob learning, and students will go on dual enrollment, and interac- try to its athletic programs. He’s leyball scrimmage with Rudyard Lohff said the school offers op- wildflower hunts. High school tive/virtual classes through the also involved with the Mackinac and four matches with Whitte- portunities to be physically ac- students are required to take a school’s iTV system. Island Community Foundation’s more Prescott and Paradise; four tive not found at mainland Mackinac Island History class, Miss Horricks said that there Youth Advisory Council, a stu- soccer games with Whittemore schools. which covers the history of Fa- is plenty to do on Mackinac Is- dent-community outreach pro- Prescott and Grand Marais; two “The kids cross-country ski, ther Marquette’s mission, Fort land between hammocking in gram. cross-country meets with Whit- use snowshoes, go hiking, and Mackinac’s role in the War of the State Park and doing home- A first day of school commu- temore Prescott and Engadine; a even run up the staircase at Pon- 1812, and the formation of the work on picnic benches. She nity picnic is an annual tradition school board meeting, and a tiac’s Trail for exercise,” Mr. City of Mackinac Island. reads, hikes, and takes photos in on Mackinac Island. Classes are teachers’ in-service day at Lohff said. The average number of stu- the woods during her free time. held in the morning and in the LaSalle High School in St. The school offers basketball, dents in a class is six. The ele- One thing she loves about living afternoon, the community is in- Ignace. volleyball, soccer, track and mentary school is organized into on the Island is the freedom she vited to share an outdoor picnic As at other schools, class is in field, golf, and cross-country two grades per class. In the has. with students. session from 8:10 a.m. until 3:10 running. Students in the 7th and fourth, fifth and sixth grades, “My mom had to drive me to “The picnic is a great illustra- p.m. every weekday and stu- 8th grades can play on varsity two teachers split teaching du- work and school,” she said, “but tion of how involved the com- dents attend seven classes a day teams owing to the school’s ties. One teaches language arts now I can explore anywhere I munity is with the kids,” Mrs. at 50 minutes each. The school small size. Friday night games and social studies classes while want and my mom doesn’t need Fisher said. “The school brings breakfast program, a fixture at are huge community events dur- the other teaches mathematics to worry.” residents together.” most schools since 1975, is sub- ing the winter. and science classes. stituted at the Island school with The sports calendar is the Grades seven through twelve fresh fruit. same as at mainland schools, al- form the middle school and high Mackinac Island Nature Is “Not enough students and par- though away games pose more school. Mrs. Fisher said the ents want the program,” school of a challenge. Beaver Island school operates on an “every Topic for Thoreau’s Book secretary Barb Fisher said. School, the Lakers’ rival, will fly other year” curriculum. For ex- It was considered at the most- in for games and its athletes will ample, biology is taught in ninth Thoreau: from page 16 July. Here on Mackinac, apple recent school board meeting, as sleep overnight in the lunch and tenth grade one year, and the trees and lilacs bloomed more required, but no parents came room, with mats provided by the next year earth science will be “Sat by fire July 2d – They than a full month later than they forward to advocate for it, which school. Other rival teams come taught in these grades. This sys- think trout not as good as white did back in Massachusetts.” Mrs. Fisher said has been the by airplane or ferry for Lakers’ tem is the most efficient way for fish,” Thoreau wrote, which still Lilacs on Mackinac Island case for years. home games. the school to function, although rings true today as white fish is a grow far beyond their expected “The breakfast program isn’t Weather starts to cool off in transfer students may find the popular dish on the Island. life span because the Island’s mandatory and it’s too costly,” October, but any Islander will transition difficult. According to Dr. Smith, limestone soil is richly alkaline. she said. “We do place fruit tell you that snow is a good Makenna Horricks attended Thoreau included a four-page in- “In the wild, lilacs usually bowls in every classroom for thing. The Island school never Mackinac Island Public School ventory of plant names, from grow to a height of four or five when students want a snack.” has snow days, but will occa- from kindergarten through trees like arbor vitae and sugar feet along mountainsides and live The school cafeteria is also sionally have ice or cold days, fourth grade before her family maples, to flowers like yellow only a few years, but Mackinac called the “small gym,” a room depending on wind chill. moved to Harbor Springs. Her ladies slippers and dandelions Island’s lilacs thrive in the lime- used for athletics before the Without the need for a busing father, Jason Horricks, is the golf (“very abundant – even through- stone soil,” said Jeff Young, an in- school underwent renovations in system, students come to school professional at Grand Hotel’s out woods”). structor at the University of 2000, when a fully equipped by bicycle in the fall. In winter, Jewel Golf Course and is mov- One line fascinates horticultur- Vermont and member of the In- gymnasium was added to the parents drop off little ones by ing the family back to Mackinac ists and nature enthusiasts: “apple ternational Lilac Society. northeast end of the building. A sled. Students twelve years and Island. This fall, Miss Horricks in bloom — & lilac.” Resident nature enthusiast and Thoreau’s visit to Mackinac Is- Mackinac Island Town Crier land would have been during the “Nature Notes” columnist Patri- peak of lilac season for Mackinac cia Martin agreed that the later Island, during what would be date is the reason Thoreau would today’s annual Lilac Festival. pay special attention to the apple Lilacs had to have been thriving blossoms and lilacs. on the Island since at least the AT THE CHIPPEWA HOTEL “Every year is different for 1850s, ten years before his ar- lilacs on the Island because of the rival, for them to fully bloom dur- lake effect,” Mrs. Martin said. ENTERTAINMENT • AUG. 25 - SEPT. 1 ing his visit. “They are temperature- depend- “Thoreau probably found this ent rather than light-dependent. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 sighting interesting because of the Soil temperatures are affected Jim Gilmore on the Patio Nelson Olstrom on the Patio date,” Dr. Smith said. “When he when waters take longer to heat 3 - 6 p.m. 3 - 6 p.m. arrived, June was turning into up and cool down.” Myk Rise in the Pony Myk Rise in the Pony Featuring a Huge Selection of 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. MICHIGAN SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Brian Thomas on the Patio Brian Thomas on the Patio 29 3 - 6 p.m. 3 - 6 p.m. Craft Beers! Myk Rise in the Pony Myk Rise in the Pony Draft Beers 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Myk Rise on the Patio Pat Springsteen on the Patio VISIT OUR 3 - 6 p.m. 3 - 6 p.m. bebe yourself, Jaime Marvin in the Pony Myk Rise in the Pony be naturally active Pink Pony 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Shop MONDAY, AUGUST 28 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 IN THE CHIPPEWA HOTEL Charlie Reager on the Patio Will Springsteen on the Patio MACKINAC 3 - 6 p.m. 3 - 6 p.m. CHIPPEWAHOTEL.COM Jaime Marvin in the Pony Myk Rise in the Pony BIRKENSTOCK PINKPONYMACKINAC.COM 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Lilac Tree Hotel Shops on Main Street 906•847•6065 Page 20 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Mackinac’s Hardworking Horses: Kudos to the Horse Force HORSE TAES by Candice C. Dunnigan

Sky, a Percheron-Thoroughbred cross carriage horse. Barney, an amiable Belgium draft carriage horse. People continue to work there be- see. years, and Kevin has a real affin- cause, in one way or another, their I singled out Storm this year ity for him. Storm is probably 25 lives have always been shared as a guide horse of merit be- years old or more, but you would with these large animals. A lot of cause he came back to the Island never know it. When Kevin is Storm, a Tennessee Walker guide horse at Jack’s Livery Stable. time is spent tacking up the after a few summers off. Now busy, Storm often will be the horses, untacking, brushing, that Storm is back, how many guide horse of Joseph Burrell this The last lingering days of Au- of horses that work for Gough washing them, mucking out, and trips up and down and miles of year. gust on Mackinac have arrived. Livery. These animals are used by lugging hay bales and feed sacks. Mackinac trails he has traversed, Gough Livery has increased its It’s time to pay some attention to the Goughs as their dray horses, This August, when I visited, I I am certain, the Goughs could driving horse population and has the horses that have had a full taxi teams, and for hourly driving. arrived in late morning and the not calculate. Suffice to say they about 17 of them for rent now. season in the equine industry on Also part of the Island’s equine yard was humming. Some drive- are a lot of miles. When I inquired as to who was Mackinac Island. Some of them, army are the saddle horses from it-yourself carriages already had Storm, or Stormin’ Norman, is the favorite driving horse, Teddy just like service staff in the vari- Cindy’s and Jack’s Riding Stables been rented. The same held true an attractive dark, almost black, Gough said, “I don’t know about ous hotels, shops, and restaurants, and Jack’s Hourly Drive-It-Your- in the saddle horse barn. One of bay gelding. In the sun, he shows a favorite, Candi, but you should will leave for duties and commit- self carriage horse. the chief guides, Kevin Leach, dark liver chestnut coloring. He is take a look at Sky.” ments that beckon them away For the past few years, I have was so busy signing up cus- large and powerful, a Tennessee So I asked, and soon I got to from the Island in the fall. Com- made it a point to visit these sta- tomers, he didn’t have time for a Walker. Seeing him on Cadotte meet Sky. What a horse! Sky is a mercial stables and tour compa- bles this time of year. For senti- chat. That was all right, because I Avenue, especially in a tracking Percheron-Thoroughbred-cross nies will begin to send their ment’s sake, I always stop first at knew ahead of time his guide gait, makes one stop and take no- gelding I have seen pulling his equine workers back to various Jack’s because that is where I first horse, Storm, had not left the tice. He has been around and in hourly carriage. This equine has farms, although some will stay was allowed to ride a horse when barn, and it was Storm I came to use as a guide horse for many Turn to page 22: Horse Tales and work on the Island until early I was a kid. Sixty years later, Halloween. Jack’s retains the essence that The horses that reside here are made it such a memorable place divided into two “houses,” – to me in my childhood: the center those that are privately owned, yard with carriages on one side of It’s All in the Details and those that are owned by local it, the bathtub water troughs, the equine commercial companies “shoe shop” on the right of the who use horses each year here. yard, and the main office inside In that second group, there is the barn. It is right out the central a subgroup. The horse herds casting from yesteryear. While owned by Mackinac Island Car- some faces have disappeared and riage Tours are involved in taxi others have aged, there is still the service, drayage, and garbage core theme and feeling of an hon- collection; they are Mackinac est-to-goodness livery yard. Island State Park teams, hourly In any event, I have much re- teams, wedding teams, omnibus spect for those who work there, horses, three-horse hitch ani- and those at Cindy’s, too. It in- mals, and downtown passenger volves not just long hours in the vehicle teams. saddle while working as a guide, Another subgroup is made up it is long hours being with horses.

Casual Fine Dining Custom save the date cards, invitations, Indoor & Outdoor Seating Breakfast Buffet 8-10 a.m. menus, wedding programs, Dinner Menu 6-9 p.m. Live Pianist in the Lounge 5-9 p.m. thank you cards, and much more! Dinner Reservations Suggested The St. Ignace News Print Shop 359 REAGON STREET • SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781 (906) 643-9150 • [email protected] Quick Turn-Around • Friendly Service Located Inside the Island House Hotel 906.847.3347 • 1852GrillRoom.com Expert Design & Editing • Affordable Pricing August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 21 Mackinac Island Forests Continue To Change Each Year Last week, I wrote about the lieved that periodic outbreaks staminate flowers or on the devastating loss of the beauti- of the spruce budworm are part previous year’s needles. They ful American beech, which for of a natural cycle of events as- then migrate to the end of the the last 10 years have been sociated with the maturing of twig and bore into a needle or dying and crashing to the forest spruce and fir. Across the east- Nature expanding vegetative bud. floor at an alarming rate. (It is ern United States and Canada, They then go through series estimated that we will lose there are periodic outbreaks of stages until the fifth instar, about 95% or more of the the budworm, and the hardest Notes when they begin tying the tips American beech here at Mack- hit trees are the old ones reach- of twigs together with silk and inac.) The death of these hard- ing senescence. Much of the form small nests. They seem to woods opens large gaps in the forest that makes up Mackinac By prefer to eat the fresh, new nee- forest canopy and is beginning Island is second and third dles, but will eat the older ones to alter some of the forest habi- growth, with the forest we now Patricia Martin as time goes by. Usually, be- tat. But these are not the only see only beginning after Mack- tween late June and mid July trees that are dying in some inac National Park was estab- (weather depending), the lar- numbers in our woods. A num- lished in 1875. This means that York, Michigan, Minnesota, to balsam firs than spruce. In vae complete development and ber of large white spruce the trees in our woods have and Wisconsin. It is the Eastern stands of predominantly stop feeding. The larvae trans- (Picea glauca) and balsam fir grown up in the last 140 years Upper Peninsula that is the spruce, there is a lower level of form to pupae and adult moths (Abies balsamia) are also hav- or so. Most balsam fir and hardest hit in our state. infestation than in stands of emerge about 10 days later. ing problems, and many have spruce have a life expectancy of The spruce budworm is very mixed balsam and spruce. On These moths fly mostly during died. If you head up to Point 75 to 125 years, so those that small and difficult to detect. It Mackinac, the balsam fir and the evening and the wind may Lookout and look down, you began in the early years of the bores into and feeds on needles the white spruce are commonly blow them up to 10 miles away. can see many of the lifeless park have now reached the end or expanding buds, primarily found together. In Michigan, the last major corpses of these trees still of their days. Spruce budworm of balsam and spruce. The lar- There is only one generation outbreak of spruce budworm standing; others have been attack is one of the ways these vae do a lot of damage to a of spruce budworm each year. was in the 1980s, so the out- taken by the wind and their old trees commonly die. Infes- growing bud. They feed on the The adult female lays eggs on break that we are now experi- bodies litter the forest floor. tations usually develop and base of the needles and, even- the flat undersurface of a bal- encing is due, as it usually In recent years, the biggest gain momentum only when tually, the needles turn brown. sam fir or spruce needle within occurs every 30 to 50 years. In problem for balsam and the there is a large population of Sometimes, on young trees, a few inches of the buds or a the last one, two-thirds of the spruce is an insect known as the mature or overly mature balsam you just see a few branches or defoliated area. The eggs hatch balsam fir and four out of 10 spruce budworm (Choris- fir. Balsam more than 60 years parts of branches that are af- in a couple of weeks and, al- spruce were killed. The good toneura fumiferana), which is old, and spruce more than 70 fected. Older trees which are most immediately, the larvae thing is that this pest will not de- considered one of the most de- years of age, are the most likely heavily infested look like they seek a place to spin their co- stroy the balsam and the spruce structive native insects affect- to be killed. In the United have been scorched. Most of coon-like shelters (hibernac- population; the young and ing them in the forests of States, the hardest-hit states are the damage appears between ula). During the cold winter, healthy trees will survive and eastern North America. It is be- Maine, New Hampshire, New mid June and late August. In the larvae transform into a sec- thrive. the early part of an infestation, ond state and remain dormant One other insect that is dam- Mackinac Bridge Authority the defoliation is most notice- over the winter. If it happens to aging, particularly the old red able on the top part of the be warm when the eggs hatch, pine population, is the white- crown of the tree, but after sev- the larvae may move about, spotted sawyer beetle, which, Reports July Traffic Up 1.0% eral years of the defoliation, feeding on needles before again, is a native boring beetle July traffic on the Mackinac vehicles crossed in July, com- the trees look gray and the dead forming their winter house. that attacks old or injured white Bridge was up 1.0% this year, pared to 604,165 in 2016. Fare tops become conspicuous. In- They may spin down from a pine, red pine, balsam fir, and compared to the same month revenue was up 3.1% for the dividual trees will usually die branch on a thread and be car- white spruce. I did a column on last year. The Mackinac Bridge month, compared to last year. after a year or more of heavy ried away by air currents, this earlier this summer. Authority reports that 609,916 infestation, depending on the which is one way they spread The thing is, the insects men- vigor of the tree. Other species beyond infected stands. tioned in today’s column are of trees may also be affected by In the following spring, after part of a natural cycle in which this budworm, including tama- several warm days but before old or diseased trees die to rack, pine, and hemlock. Al- the balsam fir buds open, the make room for younger trees. though it’s called spruce larvae emerge and begin to The exception is the introduc- budworm, it does more damage feed, usually on new buds of tion of the non-native beech bark scab, which has brought with it a fungus, which is deci- ANGER MONUMENTS & MARKERS mating the American beech population. This is the one that (906)484-1202 will bring about the most pro- Anger Monuments nounced change in our forest. Roger Anger, Owner Trish Martin is a year- P.O. Box 148 around resident of Mackinac Cedarville, MI 49719 Monumental Sales, Est. 1917 Island, has earned a master’s Sunburst Memorials TM degree in botany from Central Serving the Eastern U.P. area & Northern Lower Michigan University, and owns In house appointments, evenings and weekends. Bogan Lane Inn. URVANA’S Open House Hand Crafted – Signed Originals •••at ••• Your dream BOGAN LANE INN bathroom is Saturday, August 26 Scrimshaw • Pottery closer than from 4-6 p.m. Jewelry • Custom Knives you think For the last forty years Bogan Lane Inn and the Martin Signed Originals family have been welcoming visitors to Mackinac Island. Located in the Chippewa Hotel Come help us celebrate this milestone! Mackinac Island, MI (It is also an early birthday party for Alice Martin (906) 847-3792 Shop online at who is shortly to turn 94 years old) urvanas.com Belonga PLUMBING Visit our TWO STORES conveniently located in downtown Mackinac Island HEATING & COOLING Both stores offer bike rentals, bike service and bike sales. Mackinac Wheels Mackinac Bike Barn 115 Elliott, St. Ignace • (906) 643-9595 6929 Main Street • Mackinac Island 7411 Main Street • Mackinac Island 906-847-8022 • Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 906-847-8026 • Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- 24 Hour Emergency Service After Hours Call (906) 643-0231 - Page 22 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Grand Hotel’s Honor Shows Heritage of Island Hotel Industry This month, Grand Hotel was boat passenger trade dwindled complex of today. Soaring 1970s named America’s “Best Historic and disappeared. Mackinac Is- divorce rates, and a desire by Hotel” by the newspaper USA A Look at land became a predominantly many Americans to get tied up in Today. The honor was granted day-trip place, as it still is today, a manner signaling durability, after a two-step process. A panel History with middle-class visitors mostly began to create a growing num- of senior USA Today staff and in- setting up living spaces on the ber of destination weddings. dustry experts wrote out a 20- BY FRANK STRAUS Straits of Mackinac mainland and While many American locations choice list. The list was printed hopping over to the Island by day. are seen as good places for a wed- out in the newspaper and on its During this century, several his- ding, a honeymoon, or both, webpage, and newspaper readers Grand Hotel toric Island hospitality spaces, Mackinac’s Edwardian heritage were then invited to cast ballots such as the Mission House, has made the Island a preeminent for their favorites. Other hotels of guest-space comfort, new boxes decorated with porcupine closed their doors forever. location for romantic destination throughout the United States also owners tied the structure to what quills, inscribed pieces of silver, In the 1970s, the Third Hotel travel. While many new hospital- have near-legendary histories and is now the Community Hall, with even pieces of inscribed etched Boom began. For many years, it ity rooms were built or refur- heritages. Examples include the two long porches and elevated glassware, marked this period of was a challenged start, with a se- bished during this period, the Broadmoor in Colorado, the Mo- verandas, and renamed the his- Mackinac Island tourism and his- ries of hardworking staffers and place of Grand Hotel in this des- honk Mountain House in New toric buildings as the John Jacob tory. workers laboring hard to repur- tination orientation was secure. York, and the Peabody Memphis Astor House Hotel. Grand Hotel’s status among pose the former Mackinac Col- The 1980 Grand Hotel movie in Tennessee. Grand Hotel van- More competition came in guests and admirers, as shown by lege (1966-1972) as a summer “Somewhere in Time” had played quished them all. 1852, when Charles O’Malley tributes such as this month’s USA resort. Gradually, this work pro- a key role in creating this Third A couple of weeks ago, I found built the first Island House near Today honor, partly stems from duced the Mission Point Resort Hotel Boom image and imagery. myself holding a Grand Hotel what is now the eastern half of its ability to use its own properties centennial menu card (1987) as a Main Street. The Island House – and the Island’s overall com- HORSE TALES souvenir. The 100-year anniver- façade present-day visitors can mitment to maintaining car-free sary of the historic hotel is now see, between the hotel’s two roads and streets – to recreate a Horse Tales: from page 20 draft. He has a wide, white center 30 years in the past. For more wings, is a descendant of the orig- visitor’s sense of having traveled a great presence. He is a very blaze and a very sweet disposi- than half the story of the United inal building, although the oldest backward in time. The Victorian handsome and personable horse tion. States as a country, Grand Hotel section of the structure was dis- and Edwardian eras, when these and has a habit of never leaving So, if you are here on the Island has welcomed visitors from its mantled, moved, rebuilt, and the “Second Hotel Boom” hotel the area of Arch Rock without for a day, still living the seasonal porch halfway up our Island’s overall hotel was expanded into a spaces were enlarged or opened making sure someone gives him life, an employee, a year-around historic bluffs. Yet even before Victorian-style destination place up, was the first period in U.S. a bucket of water (smart horse). resident, or retired, it matters not. 1887, the year Grand Hotel during the second hotel boom that national history when families of Even wearing a horse collar, Stop and take a look at these opened, Mackinac Island was started in the 1880s. means could travel all over the hames, and the rest of his harness, wonderful working horses of welcoming visitors to rooms. Grand Hotel, first opened to the United States in a relatively care- Sky projects a majestic air. Mackinac, because soon they will The first Mackinac Island hotel public in 1887, has also been ex- free manner. Other Mackinac Is- It seems that, for as long as I leave us until next year. boom coincided with the inven- panded several times. It was, land hotels, such as the Chippewa can remember, there has always Next week: A dedication to tion of Great Lakes steamboats however, quite large from the Hotel and the Murray Hotel on been a horse here named Barney. taxi, hourly, and three-horse hitch and the construction of great start. The second hotel boom was Main Street and the Iroquois True to my memory, there still is horses. wharves in the Island’s harbor marked by the expansion in 1881 Hotel and the Windermere Hotel one in the livery yard. He may be Candice Dunnigan is a resi- where they could transfer passen- of national railroad service to the on the Island harbor’s western a newer Barney or a later Barney, dent, writer, and equestrian on gers. As long ago as the 1840s, Straits of Mackinac. Mackinac Is- edge, also date back to this time. but he also is another amiable Mackinac Island. She belongs to thousands of westbound travel- land hotel patterns switched from The rooms built during the driving horse. This newest Bar- various national and local equine ers, looking toward destinations being a place for steamboat pas- Second Hotel Boom were enough ney is a smaller-sized Belgium organizations. in Lake Michigan or Lake Supe- sengers to transfer between boats for Mackinac Island for many rior, found they had to change to being a destination resort. In years. In the 20th century, the - New Construction - Asphalt & Cedar Shingles boats at Mackinac. In 1849, Ed- the 1880s and 1890s, guests often focus of many travelers in the - - ward Franks bought the unused used the newfangled railroad eastern U.S. switched away from Remodeling Vinyl Siding Mission House, a former dormi- lines for at least one of the legs of summer travel at places like - Decks & Covered Porches - Painting & Drywall tory and private school structure their travel to or from Mackinac northern Michigan to winter on the east end of the harbor Island. This made it possible to travel toward places like Florida M.P. Gamble Construction front, and repurposed it as a spend multiple days at an Island and the South. The Great Depres- boarding house for steamboat hotel. The Island souvenir trade, sion made travel impossible for MIKE GAMBLE transferees. The austere hotel was which blossomed during this pe- many Americans, and changes in 906-847-3985 financially so successful that riod, shows that Mackinac Island the labor market created by World Free MACKINAC ISLAND Licensed Franks was able to add a full third had become a place that visitors War II and its aftermath made it Estimates “My Quality & Prices are Hard to Beat” & Insured floor to the two-story structure. wanted to remember after they difficult to staff traditional hostel- Good news for Mackinac came left. Cabinet card photographs, ries in the manner to which guests in the 1850s with the discovery of postcards, booklets, birch-bark had been accustomed. The steam- growing veins of copper in north- The Carriage House Restaurant western Michigan’s Keweenaw at Hotel Iroquois Peninsula. Nearby iron mines We can help you find the perfect place to stay were soon dug. The U.S. federal Waterfront Verandah Dining government paid a contractor to dig a small canal that bypassed on Mackinac Island! Celebrating 113 years of style and service the Sault Rapids. Specialty lake steamboats, built of a size to fit ROOMS COTTAGES CONDOS SUITES the first Soo Canal, began to shut- tle back and forth. Their junction • Pontiac Lodge point for picking up passengers from the lower Great Lakes was • Downtown Harbor often Mackinac Island. What is Suites & Penthouse now the Stuart House, on Market • Village Inn Suites Street, had already been refur- PHONE: 906-847-8077 • Sunset Condos bished as a boardinghouse. Re- www.mackinacresorts.com • Cottage Rentals sponding to increasing standards MACKINAW CROSSINGS IN MACKINAW CITY COMMERCIAL UNITS FOR SALE OR LEASE Open air shopping mall on Lake Huron in the popular Michigan resort town of Mackinaw City. The Carriage House commands a stunning waterfront location and The mall includes 54 spaces featuring unique shops serves dinner on the verandah or in and food service in a village setting with a total of the glass-enclosed dining room and 83,000 sq. ft. with shops ranging from 574 sq. ft. piano bar. to the anchor store consisting of 30,000 sq. ft. At lunch, enjoy a selection of Prices starting at $100,450. sandwiches, salads, and homemade Tremendous foot traffic is generated during the spring, soups. summer and fall seasons and would be a great spot to For dinner, try our Pan-seared consider as your prime business location or even a Diver Scallops with Lemongrass, Ginger, Vermouth and frizzled Leeks or one of the many other entrees. Interesting wine list. second location for your business. Most of the units For a sweet ending to your day on Mackinac, try one of our special available for purchase are currently leased. desserts; the Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie or the Famous Iroquois Trio If you would like more information or would like to of Hot Fudge Ice Cream Puffs. schedule a showing, please contact: Amy McCafferty at 231.838.4653, or Bill Dickson at 231.330.5995, or call our office at 231.347.7800. PN•310031•1

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PETOSKEY OFFICE HomeServices 228 E. MITCHELL STREET (906) - 847-3321 Michigan Real Estate www.bhhsmi.com 231.347.7800 www.iroquoishotel.com ©2017 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 The Mackinac Island Town Crier Page 23 WANT ADS • SERVICES Powwow Highlights Rendezvous at the Straits in St. Ignace REAL ESTATE A French voyager reenact- day, August 27. The event is recall the early days of Euro- ily event and is alcohol free. ST. IGNACE WATERFRONT HOME. ment and traditional Native held at the Father Marquette pean settlement at St. Ignace. Admission is $4 for elders and Pay utilities and low rent September American powwow will high- National Memorial on the There will also be Native $5 for everyone else. Children to June. Must have good references light the 11th annual Ren- western side of Straits State American dancing and drum- ages 5 and under are admitted and credit check. No smoking. 2 dezvous at the Straits Powwow, Park. Guests can visit French ming ceremonies throughout free. bedrooms, 2 bath, 2-stall garage. a family event celebrating the encampments, watch demon- the weekend. Food will be A state recreation passport is Near hospital and airport. Phone 616-299-4408. history of the St. Ignace area strations, and visit vendors dis- available. required for parking in the state Saturday, August 26, and Sun- playing authentic wares that The blessing of the grounds park during the event. The St. WANT TO BUY: TRILLIUM Heights will take place Friday, August Ignace Events Committee, the undeveloped lot. Pay cash. No real estate agent needed. Phone 865- 25, at noon. The Grand En- Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indi- 384-3296 if available. Visit Us Online At: trance will be at noon on both ans, the Michilimackinac His- ANY INTEREST IN selling your res- Saturday and Sunday. Ren- torical Society, and Kewadin idence in the Mission area, particu- mackinacislandnews.com dezvous at the Straits is a fam- Casinos sponsor the powwow. larly Leslie Court phone 863-517-0175. Featured Mackinac Island Properties EAST BLUFF COTTAGE FAR VIEW COTTAGE - This unique Mackinac Island GOLF COURSE HOME Cottage sets on the East Bluff and offers panoramic views STONECLIFFE MANOR II of the Harbor, Round Island, Bois Blanc Island, Mackinac 4206 MAPLE RIDGE DR. Bridge, the Straits of Mackinac. It was built in 1892 and the interiorSALE and exterior PENDING! of the cottage still holds the era JUST LISTED - in which it was built with the bead board and flowing 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home floor plan. The home features 6 bedrooms, three full on Lot 16 in Stonesliffe baths, 4 fireplaces, and magnificent porch. This is a Manor II on the 15th fairway special retreat and you can be the fourth owner which will at the Woods Golf Couse BRIDGEVIEW COTTAGE close to airport and just a allow your family to spend many years to come on bike ride from downtown. Mackinac Island. This property is being offered for sale for the first time and is reasonably Beautiful 2,480 sq. ft. home on .73 Acres. A wrap-around Great Deal at $399,000!!! priced at $1,250,000.00. Call today for more information and an appointment to view. porch offers a spectacular view of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge. Features four bedrooms, first floor VICTORIAN CONDO HAWK HILL COTTAGE laundry, large kitchen with adjoining breakfast area and 1317 TRUSCOTT STREET a heated carriage house with additional loft storage. This This magnificent Water Front Cottage will make property is adjacent to the Grand Hotel golf course, and JUST LISTED - This you feel right at home. Special features are a a 2 min. walk to Island airstrip. Central intercom, music custom built deluxe 3 covered veranda overlooking the Mackinac and alarm systems. Fully furnished and in “move-in” bedroom, 2 ½ bath Bridge, great sunsets, and you own a 100 ft. of condition. REDUCED to $1,475,000 SALE PENDING!condominium has partial water frontage. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ CUSTOM BUILT water views. City water and baths, a spacious kitchen with granite sewer. A unique offering countertops and beautiful cabinetry. A unique WATERFRONT HOME at $575,000!!! feature is that the cottage was designed so that 4277 PINE COVE LANE all rooms have water views. Professionally MAPLEVIEW CONDO decorated and landscaped with plenty of stone Located at 4277 6661 MAIN STREET, APT 213 and flower gardens. Please call for more Pine Cove Lane details and pricing. on a beautifully NEW LISTING! UNIT manicured 9 - In town - 2 blocks from landscaped lot downtown in the Mission with extensive • • SALE PENDING!District. 1 bedroom, 1 bath Mackinac Island Vacant Lots paver brick condo featuring granite sidewalks and fantastic views of Lake Huron, countertops, electric Golf Course Homesites bridge and stunning sunsets. This lovely family home fireplace, wood flooring. features 3200 square feet. The 1st floor has a large Asking $349,000 STONECLIFFE MANOR I STONECLIFFE MANOR V family room with 9' wood beamed ceilings and crown Lot #2 - 55’x100’ - $67,900 Lot #1 - 128’x172’ - $75,000 molding, granite countertop bar area, large kitchen with SANDALWOOD CONDO $99,000 $59,900 custom cherry cabinets, Island, granite counters and ECKEL DRIVE Lot #9 - 75’x115’ - Lot #2 - 60’x132’ - ceramic flooring and a separate eating area. There is a WATERVIEW Lot #3 - 70’x137’ - $59,900 UNIT 4 - 3 bedroom, 4 bath $33,500 masonry/stone 2-sided see-thru fireplace between the Lot #11 - 55’x100’ - Lot #4 - 66’x137’ - $61,900 family room and eating area and a 11'x17' dining upper condo featuring $69,000 Lot #22 - 80’x115’ - Lot #10 - 180’x200’ - $69,900 room. On the 2nd floor is the master bedroom with a three decks, natural WATERVIEW fireplace, & nice kitchen. The 2 story open turret with stained glass windows and $44,900 master bath w/ walk-in closet, marble shower, claw foot floor plan is conducive to rental Lot #24 - 55’x100’ - STONEBROOK program which is offered on Lot #28 - 63’x100’ - $46,900 tub, marble flooring and exterior balcony. There are 2 $324,900 guest bedrooms w/ walk-in closets and Jack & site. Great sunsets and peaceful setting, being sold Lot #29 - 55’x100’ - $35,000 Lot #5 - 100’x280’ - $289,000 Jill bathroom w/ marble flooring and access to exterior mostly furnished. Reasonably priced at $389,900 Lot #32 - 55’x100’ - $43,500 Lot #6 - 100’x270’ - balcony. Offered at $1,275,000. Lot #7 - 140’x170’ - $135,000 APPLEWOOD CONDO STONECLIFFE MANOR II 3517 ECKEL DRIVE Lot #20 - 140’x250’ - $259,000 $58,500 Lot #20 - 75’x167’ - Lot #23 - 120’x260’ - $195,000 UNIT 1 - This lower unit has a Lot #22 - 65’x165’ - $57,900 $198,000 main living area with a kitchen, (SALE PENDING) Lot #24 - 149’x250’ - bathroom, fireplace, sleeping Lot #27 - 180’x290’ - $189,000 Lot #37 - 65’x141’ - $64,900 accommodations and lock off side $59,000 units with baths and 3 decks. Lot #38 - 73’x167’ - FOREST BLUFF Great rental income! Furnished. Lot #44 - 65’x152’ - $44,900 Lot #5 - 102’x140’ - $119,900 WATERFRONT HOME Reduced $269,000 STONECLIFFE MANOR III UNIT 4 -Upper unit condo featuring 3 bedrooms and WOODBLUFF 3965 CEDAR POINT LANE 4 baths. Main living area is an open living room with Lot #7 - 65’x196’ - $66,900 BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN STYLE home on the West a natural fireplace, vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, 1 full Lot #9 - 52’x185’ - $54,900 Lot #13 - 100’x150’ - $225,000 shore of Mackinac Island!! Features 4 large bath and the master BR loft w/ a full bath. 2 of the Lot #10 - 65’x154’ - $49,900 WATERVIEW bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, Jacuzzi in the master bedroom, bedrooms lock off as separate rental units. Water-views $57,900 $99,900 from all rooms and decks. $374,800 furnished Lot #29 - 87’x144’ - Lot #14 - 89’x150’ - wrap-around covered porch with two unique gazebos $105,000 and a 10’x10’ shed. Priced at $1,100,000! ROWE TERRACE CONDO STONECLIFFE MANOR IV Lot #15 - 80’x150’ - Lot #23 - 90’x150’ - $79,900 WOODS GOLF COURSE HOME 1407 CHURCH STREET Lot #1 - 80’x108’ - $54,900 (SALE PENDING) Lot #28 - 100’x150’ - $98,900 3989 BIRCHWAY LANE This lovely downtown $215,000 condo has 3 bedrooms, Lot #4 - 100’x117’ - $85,000 Lot #37 - 105’x150’ - MACKINAC ISLAND 1 bath, living room and Lot #19 - 65’x119’ - $58,000 WATERVIEW "COTTAGE" 3 bedrooms, dining room. Highly (SALE PENDING) 2.5 baths, located in SALE PENDING! Motivated seller. Lot #21 - 65’x99’ - $76,000 FOREST BROOK Stonecliffe Manor I on Lot Reduced to $319,900 26. FANTASTIC PRICE Lot #23 - 83’x89’ - $58,000 Lot #2 - 145’x179’ - $85,000 of $335,000.00! Call VIOLET RESIDENCE CONDO for an appointment. FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 1237 FRANK STREET LA GALERIE - 7523 Market Street Unit #5 - (2) fractional - BUSINESS FOR SALE ONLY - NOT shares available - Mackinac Island Realty REAL ESTATE - A special Featuring 3 floors with 4 opportunity for the right person bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and Located on Market Street, Mackinac Island • 906-847-6483 to own this very successful 2274 sq. ft. Great location business which was established in 1983. The owners near Mission Point Resort. Bill Borst, Owner/Broker • [email protected] • Cell 906-430-0831 have spent many years cultivating a good clientele and Lake Huron views. One at Associates: Syndee Borst • Julie Lipnitz • Tom Marx • Alan Sehoyan reputation on the Island with their very unique and $87,500 and the other custom made products from around the world. Open at $100,000. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK from May through October. There is an upstairs Unit #1 - 1/8 share - 5 bedroom, 4 bath condo with apartment available for lease. For details on business gorgeous water views located in the Mission District of and commercial lease pricing contact Mackinac Mackinac Island. The unit is fully furnished and waiting WWW.MACKINACISLANDREALTY.COM Island Realty.906.847.6483. APPOINTMENTS for you to enjoy. Very affordable at $111,900. Web site Averages Over 14,500 Hits per Month ONLY THROUGH BROKER/AGENTS Call for more details. The Leading Real Estate Office in Sales & Listings on Mackinac Island • Serving Mackinac Island’s Real Estate Needs For Over 33 Years! • The ONLY Real Estate Office on Mackinac Island Page 24 The Mackinac Island Town Crier August 26, 2017 to September 1, 2017 Mackinac Island Medical Center Fundraiser AUCTION & RAFFLE Sunday, August 27 • 5:00 p.m. Grand Hotel Raffle Tickets $100 each » $5,000 First Prize! $3,000 Second Prize! $2,000 Third Prize!  Call (906) 847-3582 for Raffle Tickets  Please Note: For Auction and Raffle Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Welcome $35 per person admission includes GRAND HOTEL DINNER BUFFET plus beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages EVERYONE WELCOME! While a relaxed dress code – resort wear or dressy casual, please. 2017

Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3 Tickets are available in advance by calling 1-800-33-GRAND. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate the day of the show. Dianne Reeves Joey Alexander Saturday, September 2 Sunday, September 3 Grand Hotel Tea Garden • 12:00 p.m. Grand Hotel Tea Garden • 12:00 p.m. Jazz Concert & Cookout in the Tea Garden. Jazz Concert & Cookout in the Tea Garden. Tickets: $90 per person • Children under 12: Free Tickets: $90 per person • Children under 12: Free APPEARING ALL WEEKEND Paul Keller | John Proulx | Paul Anthony | Alex Graham & the Grand Hotel Orchestra

Guests attending evening concerts in the hotel are subject to Grand Hotel dress policy.

Grand Hotel’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival 2017 Sponsors

Grand Hotel’s mobile website provides daily events, things to do, dining options, a phone directory and more. To learn more facebook.com/grandhotel about Grand Hotel activities, use your Smartphone to visit grandhotel.com and click “Today at Grand Hotel” at the bottom. For Hotel Reservations, Call 1-800-33-GRAND (800-334-7263) • www.grandhotel.com