Beaver Island 2005-12 December Beacon

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some stories in this issue: On the Cover: A Freighter tucked in at Sand Bay. Death by Island, Episode Four; Nancy Peterson’s New Studio, Sojourn on Garden, Part II; Latest Community House Construction, 2006 Beaver Island Trip to Ireland; Ed Palmer & His Girls – Family Traditions Beaver Island News and Events, History, People, Places, Photography, Art, and more... contents December 2005 y H ol i p p d ay H a s

McDonough's Market Since 1933 On America's Beautiful "Emerald Isle" 38240 Michigan Avenue Beaver Island, MI 49782 News from the Townships ...... 4. Beaver Beacon (231) 448-2733 Family Traditions featuring Ed Palmer and His Girls ...... 6. the Island Monthly since 1955 Full line of groceries. Custom-cut meat. Fresh Veteran’s Day: 11-11-11...... 8. Published by Paradise Bay Press BIRHC – the pieces falling into place ...... 9. produce, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Block & cube Beaver Beacon On This Date ...... 10. ice. Movie rentals. Post cards. Beaver Island P.O. Box 254 Nancy Peterson’s Open Studio ...... 12. Beaver Island, MI 49782 clothing, Hardware, Toys, Public Telephone. An Appreciation of Beaver Island Hospitality ...... 14. (231) 448-2476 Small & major appliances, Greeting cards, Death by Island: Episode 4 ...... 16. www.beaverbeacon.com Notary service. Michigan lottery. Fax, Money Lost and Found in the Woods ...... 18. Construction Begins on the Beaver Island Community Center ...... 20. Editors / Owners Fresh bakery items daily, espresso, cappuccino, deli salads, orders & transfers, Island maps. sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, and much more! Kellie Gillespie Engaged ...... 23. Jeff Cashman Eat in or take out. (231) 448-2736. www.mcdonoughsmarket.com Sojourn on Garden: Part 2 ...... 24. [email protected] A Christmas Freighter ...... 32. William Cashman One Hundred Years Ago ...... 34. [email protected] 2006 Beaver to Ireland Trip; Calendar of Events ...... 36. Contributors The Beaver Beacon welcomes Island Stories, Articles, and Letters to the Editor Joyce Bartels Larry Robinson ISLAND AIRWAYS and would like to thank all those who call and e-mail with news and events. Peter Plastrik Ken Zick Subscription: New or Renewal Gift Subscription Fly to Beaver Island Name Name Providing more than 60 years of continuous service Address Address City State Zip City State Zip 1945-2005 $28.00 / Year Standard Rate Postage Gift From Discover Beaver Island $36.00 / Year First Class Mail Message for gift card ! 15 minute flights to and from Beaver Island daily ! Numerous flights daily throughout the year ! Adult round trip fare $89, Adult one-way $53 ! Now offering van rentals at our Beaver Island terminal for your convenience ! Year round freight provider - we are happy to haul big or small ! Air Tours and Color Tours available Personal Travel ! Airline connections made easy (Pellston, Traverse City, & Escanaba) ! Year-round service. Call for rates and reservations ! Let us come to your hometown and pick you up! Toll Free (800) 524-6895 Charlevoix (231) 547-2141 Beaver Island (231) 448-2071 www.islandairways.com Please Mail to: The Beaver Beacon . Box 254, Beaver Island, MI 49782 contents December 2005 y H ol i p p d ay H a s

For all your book ordering needs News from the Townships BRIDGE St. James Township ing it in the spring. Supervisor Vyse nance and someone was injured in an who audits Peaine. Martin Well Drilling STREET The St. James Board met on 11-2 to asked for permission to escalate the ORV altercation, the Township could A member of the Trails Committee & Residential and be sued. The applicant had asked for showed photos of a long, gracefully BOOK open bids for fuel for the coming fiscal response to the final scofflaw. Commercial SHOP year. For fuel oil there was only one, The Planning Commission was not this not to be considered until she curving bridge that had been built on from Bud Martin: $3.04 (compared to happy with the performance of Gosling would be present, so the matter was the Blue Trail across a stream that peri- & Water Wells: 4", 5", So many ways to stay in touch... $2.08 last year.) The Board had hoped Szubak so far. tabled until the next meeting. odically gushes water from rains or and larger Martin would have filled off the Town- Barb Schwartzfisher, BITA Direc- The Board examined the financial broken beaver dams, two and a half OPEN 7 DAYS YEAR-ROUND ship tanks before the price jumped up tor, presented some financial informa- information supplied by the EMS. The miles off the road. All the materials & Modern Rotary 407 Bridge Street after Katrina, but he explained that he tion to the Board. The first sheet Supervisor said that the format previ- were carried in. The volunteer group Well Rig Charlevoix, MI 49720 had not been asked. showed receipts from contracted ously used by Mike and Bev Russell encountered an unexpected difficulty Also ... (231) 547-7323 For propane there were two bids: grants over the last eight years: was more complete, and moved to in driving posts for the bridge: the Martin’s at $2.09 and Shell at $1.98. $1,834,479 has been received so far, require the EMS to have an audit done ground was full of wood from previous & Pump Installations Toll Free Nationwide The Bridge Street But Shell required a $65 fee for a safety with $464,313 left to draw from the last so everyone would have all the infor- burst dams. The sturdy wooden struc- & Well Repairs mation needed to make some deci- ture was strong enough to support the (800) 729-3949 inspection, so that the ~400 gallons three years’ contracts. In the past year If you want a well now, Book Shop needed for the former DNR building BITA’s general operation had cost sions–possibly done by Hugh Mason, group’s four-wheeler. Fax (231) 547-0416 I have the equipment. Web-Site charlevoixbooks.com would actually be less from Martin. $272,432, with these major expenses: (231) 547 7323 There were also questions about a tank boat fuel, $202,563; Director’s salary, Charlevoix opts out of Workplace Smoking Ban Special Orders Welcome! placement fee from Shell (Martin has $31,059; and insurance, $8,328. The workplace smoking regula- According to Sington, several @ loaned his tank to the building, but it The EMS submitted a draft of its tion failed in Charlevoix’s fall election, Charlevoix County businesses have Call Bud 448-2197 would be replaced by Shell’s if their budget and other information showing although five of the six members of the taken the steps necessary to implement bid was accepted.) So the mater was how it had used up its reserve to pay for Charlevoix County Board of Commis- smoke-free worksite policies, and they or 448-2397 tabled until these matters are resolved. a paramedic training program over the sioners approved the Public Health want to provide clean indoor air for BIPOA There was only one bid for past three years. Clean Indoor Air Regulation of 2005 their employees whether or not the reg- MARTIN Beaver Island snowplowing, from Gordon Heika. for Antrim, Emmet, and Otsego Coun- ulation is in effect. “I'm happy to help Property Owners Association Because of fuel cost, it was 16% higher Peaine Township ties, which is required in a multi- any business in any of our counties to Join Now! Keep in touch with than last year. The Supervisor won- The Peaine Board opened single county health district. implement policies to protect their Beaver Island events likely to dered if there was a way to induce the bids for fuel oil ($2.99, from Bud Mar- Of the of 27 county commissioners employees from secondhand smoke.” affect you and your property. CCRC to plow the Whiskey Point cul tin) and snowplowing ($70 for the in these three Counties, 26 voted to Secondhand smoke causes cancer, de sac, which it has claimed is too tight Town Hall, $78 for the Transfer Sta- approve the regulation, which will go heart disease, and other illnesses in Receive Island Currents, our a turn for the county plow. tion, from Gordy) and accepted them. into effect in 60 days. “Of course we non-smokers. The regulation will ban regular BIPOA newsletter. The number of people not hooked There was some discussion of the are disappointed Charlevoix County smoking in most public and private Visit our web site: up to the sewer line dropped from five request for an Ordinance to allow dis- did not pass the regulation,” said businesses in Antrim, Emmet, and www.beaverisland.net/bipoa to three. One of those had wanted to abled drivers to use the roads on Bea- Teresa Sington, who coordinates the Otsego Counties, but permits smoking Contact: Annette Dashiell, hook up but agreed to wait until well ver Island for ORVs. The Board won- Tobacco Reduction Coalition for the in certain situations. The regulation Treasurer at (231) 448-2542 after the season because hooking up dered if a driver’s license was needed Northwest Michigan Community also allows a business to provide an Beaver Island Property Owners Association would require the breaking up of 12' of for an ORV; someone in the audience Health Agency, the Health Department approved designated ventilated smok- P. O. Box 390 sidewalk, and another closed his build- said no. The Supervisor was worried that serves Antrim, Charlevoix, ing room so nonsmokers are not Beaver Island, MI 49782 ing and agreed to hook up before open- that if the Township passed an Ordi- Emmet, and Otsego Counties. endangered. Floral Designs “OVER 10 YEARS OF ISLAND EXPERIENCE” Ron Wojan - General Contractor Inc. by Colleen CHRIS J. JEFFREY Quality Built Homes with Weddings Funerals attention to detail and Fresh Arrangements – CUSTOM TILE & STONE – customer satisfaction. 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Ed himself Owsinski, cent East Park, using DDA funds and into the park and existing band shelter, and rest rooms would be included at a has released a new plays guitar, piano, Beaver Island. user fees from the public marina, as well. built 12 years ago with donations and new performance pavilion. CD of old-time fa- and two harmoni- Baby’s name: Marina renovation is expected to DDA dollars. The city’s property at the Project proponents want the new vorites called Fam- cas on these songs, Liesel May begin next spring with new docks and park doubled over the last decade, as Earl Young-like band shelter at the new ily Traditions. This engineered by con- Owsinski. sea walls, according to the Charlevoix commercial buildings were demolished southern end of the park. ti me hi s t hr ee summate profes- Date of birth: daughters, Tara, sional Bob Bol- November 8, Dickman Kausrud Mary Margaret Hill Hilary, and Rita, linger – another per- 2005. Time of birth: 3:12 a.m. Dickman C. Kausrud, 82, of ests, including poetry, theology, classical Mary Margaret Hill, a long time pitched in with vo- fectionist. Birth weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. Laguna Hills and formerly of Portage music, art, history, bird-watching, boating, summer resident of Beaver Island, cals and guitar, with You can listen Birth length: 18 inches MI and Beaver Island, passed away on photography, philosophy, and his cabin on passed away on November 20. She was Ed also singing in to short song sam- Grandparents: Mike and Linda Deur, 10-19 from Alzheimer’s disease. Born Beaver Island’s east side. He and his wife the wife of Henry Hill who started com- his authentic grav- ples (1 minute) or Beaver Island; Larry and Jan Owsinski, in Toronto, he was raised in Batavia NY Carolyn purchased Eric Petersen’s mobile ing to the Island in 1917. Mr. Hill elly voice on eight order a copy of the Cedar Springs MI and Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from home in 1973 on Point LaPar and spent brought his wife to the Island on their of the songs. His buddy Rich Scripps brand-new release online at University High in Kalamazoo and their summers there for 30 years. Dick honeymoon in 1941.They came over on lends a hand as well. www.edpalmer.com Or you can order KiteBoarding on Donegal Western Michigan University. and Ed Davis later added a second story the ferry that at that time was the Mary Long a local favorite with every- a CD by sending a check for $15.00 to I enjoyed While serving in the Army Air Corps bedroom suite and a downstairs living Margaret. Mr. Hill told his new bride one who likes to Ed Palmer Music, the article on as a 2nd Lieutenant Navigator, he married room with fireplace. The Kausrud’s son that he had the ferry named especially dance–or just listen 37875 Kings Hwy., Kite Boarding. I his college sweetheart, Carolyn Bramble, Eric bought the cottage, and his family for her. to the music of their Beaver Island, MI have been com- from Kalamazoo. He was employed by now enjoys Beaver Island each summer. Mrs. Hill came to the Island last heritage–this re- 49782. Phone him ing to the Island DuPont in Wilmington, where they lived Eric will return Dick’s ashes to Lake Mich- July and had hoped to celebrate her 90th lease has a chance at (231) 448-2304. since 1969 (I am for several years. After moving back to igan this summer as he requested. birthday in August with her many, many to make waves in a This has turned Ruth Denny’s Kalamazoo he worked as a sales engineer Survivors include his wife, Caro- friends here, but had to be hospitalized broader pond be- out so well that he’s son) and wanted to set the record straight: for National Refining Company. Later he line Bramble Kausrud, his brother Rob- at the end of July because of illness. cause of the hard full of enthusiasm, I have been kite boarding on Donegal went into education, and taught math and ert Kausrud of Wisconsin, his daughter She is survived by her husband and work and attention and is planning for Bay every July since 2002. It’s a fantastic physics at Comstock Park High and Marcia and son-in-law Robert Meyer her children, Melinda, Howard, and to detail that saw the next one – al- sport, well suited to Beaver Island’s Lakeview in Battle Creek until retiring in and their children, Derek and Robbie Richard, and five grandchildren. him spend over though Mary still shoreline. I wouldn't be surprised if we 1983 and moving to Laguna Hills CA. Meyer, and his son Eric and daughter- A memorial service will be held on sixty hours in the insists that three is see more kite boarders around the Island As a young man he was an avid clari- in-law Theresa and their children, Jason the Island next summer, followed by studio (Playtown), enough. in the coming years. –Chris Screven netist, and over time had a variety of inter- and Chrissie. interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Island’s Most Beautiful Home – On Lake Michigan – View of Fox Islands FEATURED HOME OF THE MONTH ast Hampton style cedar Cabin Lake Michigan Lake Michigan Access New Listings on 100’ of shake home with southwest in the woods Access Lot Lake Michigan Frontage exposure to Lake Michigan. This fiveE bedroom four full bath home features twin staircases, cherry floors, three fireplaces with tile surrounds, two screen porches, one with fireplace, two private balconies off guest bedrooms, and New Listing! 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Four full baths Two screened guest bedrooms Beaver Island Realty www.vpnrealty.com !!Three fireplaces porches, one with Expansive deck orchards. Waiting for you 100 feet of Lake Jean Kinsley, Associate Broker with Pewabic tile fireplace facing Lake (231) 448-2577 to make it your own. 1 800 748-0535 Michigan frontage. surrounds ! Two private Michigan www.BeaverIslandRealty.com $175,000. Motivated Sellers. FOR ALL YOUR BEAVER ISLAND REAL ESTATE NEEDS 6. 7. New Ed Palmer CD – Family Traditions Welcome Liesel May Charlevoix Park upgrade Beaver Island’s perfecting the vocal Parents: A renovation of Charlevoix’s marina DDA chairman. The plan calls for the for expansion. A new and more natural best-known musi- and instrumental Drew and Sarah is planned for spring, and a fix-up of adja- removal of the Mason Street extension fish pond would be part of renovations, cian, Ed Palmer, lines. Ed himself Owsinski, cent East Park, using DDA funds and into the park and existing band shelter, and rest rooms would be included at a has released a new plays guitar, piano, Beaver Island. user fees from the public marina, as well. built 12 years ago with donations and new performance pavilion. CD of old-time fa- and two harmoni- Baby’s name: Marina renovation is expected to DDA dollars. The city’s property at the Project proponents want the new vorites called Fam- cas on these songs, Liesel May begin next spring with new docks and park doubled over the last decade, as Earl Young-like band shelter at the new ily Traditions. This engineered by con- Owsinski. sea walls, according to the Charlevoix commercial buildings were demolished southern end of the park. ti me hi s t hr ee summate profes- Date of birth: daughters, Tara, sional Bob Bol- November 8, Dickman Kausrud Mary Margaret Hill Hilary, and Rita, linger – another per- 2005. Time of birth: 3:12 a.m. Dickman C. Kausrud, 82, of ests, including poetry, theology, classical Mary Margaret Hill, a long time pitched in with vo- fectionist. Birth weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. Laguna Hills and formerly of Portage music, art, history, bird-watching, boating, summer resident of Beaver Island, cals and guitar, with You can listen Birth length: 18 inches MI and Beaver Island, passed away on photography, philosophy, and his cabin on passed away on November 20. She was Ed also singing in to short song sam- Grandparents: Mike and Linda Deur, 10-19 from Alzheimer’s disease. Born Beaver Island’s east side. He and his wife the wife of Henry Hill who started com- his authentic grav- ples (1 minute) or Beaver Island; Larry and Jan Owsinski, in Toronto, he was raised in Batavia NY Carolyn purchased Eric Petersen’s mobile ing to the Island in 1917. Mr. Hill elly voice on eight order a copy of the Cedar Springs MI and Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from home in 1973 on Point LaPar and spent brought his wife to the Island on their of the songs. His buddy Rich Scripps brand-new release online at University High in Kalamazoo and their summers there for 30 years. Dick honeymoon in 1941.They came over on lends a hand as well. www.edpalmer.com Or you can order KiteBoarding on Donegal Western Michigan University. and Ed Davis later added a second story the ferry that at that time was the Mary Long a local favorite with every- a CD by sending a check for $15.00 to I enjoyed While serving in the Army Air Corps bedroom suite and a downstairs living Margaret. Mr. Hill told his new bride one who likes to Ed Palmer Music, the article on as a 2nd Lieutenant Navigator, he married room with fireplace. The Kausrud’s son that he had the ferry named especially dance–or just listen 37875 Kings Hwy., Kite Boarding. I his college sweetheart, Carolyn Bramble, Eric bought the cottage, and his family for her. to the music of their Beaver Island, MI have been com- from Kalamazoo. He was employed by now enjoys Beaver Island each summer. Mrs. Hill came to the Island last heritage–this re- 49782. Phone him ing to the Island DuPont in Wilmington, where they lived Eric will return Dick’s ashes to Lake Mich- July and had hoped to celebrate her 90th lease has a chance at (231) 448-2304. since 1969 (I am for several years. After moving back to igan this summer as he requested. birthday in August with her many, many to make waves in a This has turned Ruth Denny’s Kalamazoo he worked as a sales engineer Survivors include his wife, Caro- friends here, but had to be hospitalized broader pond be- out so well that he’s son) and wanted to set the record straight: for National Refining Company. Later he line Bramble Kausrud, his brother Rob- at the end of July because of illness. cause of the hard full of enthusiasm, I have been kite boarding on Donegal went into education, and taught math and ert Kausrud of Wisconsin, his daughter She is survived by her husband and work and attention and is planning for Bay every July since 2002. It’s a fantastic physics at Comstock Park High and Marcia and son-in-law Robert Meyer her children, Melinda, Howard, and to detail that saw the next one – al- sport, well suited to Beaver Island’s Lakeview in Battle Creek until retiring in and their children, Derek and Robbie Richard, and five grandchildren. him spend over though Mary still shoreline. I wouldn't be surprised if we 1983 and moving to Laguna Hills CA. Meyer, and his son Eric and daughter- A memorial service will be held on sixty hours in the insists that three is see more kite boarders around the Island As a young man he was an avid clari- in-law Theresa and their children, Jason the Island next summer, followed by studio (Playtown), enough. in the coming years. –Chris Screven netist, and over time had a variety of inter- and Chrissie. interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Island’s Most Beautiful Home – On Lake Michigan – View of Fox Islands FEATURED HOME OF THE MONTH ast Hampton style cedar Cabin Lake Michigan Lake Michigan Access New Listings on 100’ of shake home with southwest in the woods Access Lot Lake Michigan Frontage exposure to Lake Michigan. This fiveE bedroom four full bath home features twin staircases, cherry floors, three fireplaces with tile surrounds, two screen porches, one with fireplace, two private balconies off guest bedrooms, and New Listing! Cabin Affordable ½ acre lot 100’ of frontage, mixed woods and expansive decks facing Lake Michigan. in the woods with with access to Lake beautiful sandy beach. his home is offered fully access to Lake Michigan. All on 1.3 acres. Lots 1 & 2. furnished turnkey. The Michigan. A great $13,900. A great deal at $150,000. open floor plan allows buy at $69,900. views ofT Lake Michigan from every room Price reduced! $78,900, in the house. The 14-foot ceiling in the Custom Log Home as is or have our builder finish to your specs. Lake Michigan Great room has floor to ceiling French doors and windows with views of All listings are on the Northern Cheyenne Point and the Fox Islands. This Michigan MLS and nationally is one of the most beautiful homes in on realtor.com northern Michigan. 231 448-2433 !!Five bedrooms Two staircases balconies off Custom log home on 2 [email protected] Price reduced - !! acres of gardens and $295,000! Four full baths Two screened guest bedrooms Beaver Island Realty www.vpnrealty.com !!Three fireplaces porches, one with Expansive deck orchards. Waiting for you 100 feet of Lake Jean Kinsley, Associate Broker with Pewabic tile fireplace facing Lake (231) 448-2577 to make it your own. 1 800 748-0535 Michigan frontage. surrounds ! Two private Michigan www.BeaverIslandRealty.com $175,000. Motivated Sellers. FOR ALL YOUR BEAVER ISLAND REAL ESTATE NEEDS 8. 9. BIRHC – the pieces falling into place The Beaver Island Rural Health upgraded to conform to insurance com- meeting to stuff envelopes for the Capi- Center Board held a productive and up- pany standards. The increase averaged tal Campaign. tempo meeting on November 19th. The 4%. Another benefit from this relation- The Endowment Fund has reached under-two-hour session began with ship: Arlene found a federal grant for $740,000. The Board decided not to financial reports that showed the last Munson that resulted in them receiving take the $17,737 of available earnings, fiscal year to have been better than $160,000/year for three years, and has for now, but to look into letting the expected: instead of the projected loss been working with that agency CCCF keep it in a special “holding of over $21,800, a gain of $8,215 was (HERSA) to get Beaver Island quali- account” where it could be available The Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month at the Eleventh Hour realized. One factor was that pet gas fied to receive a grant like this as well. but still earns interest (probably 3.5%.) Thanks to the strong patriotism of and meaning of Armistice Day. After Bob Hoogendoorn led the group in a ran at half the estimate; another was that To apply, though, the Board must first Sue Solle has finished revising the Beaver Island, and the presence of the two songs (Arms of the Angels and Two prayer, and Doug Hartle read the poem, about $4,000 was saved in purchasing create a statement of its values, its phi- manual of procedures (which she never dilligent AmVets, Armistice Day is al- Little Boys) the Student Council color In Flanders' Field. Kathy Speck, various supplies. Consequently much losophy of caring and serving, which it thought she’d have to do again after ways well celebrated on Beaver Island. guard raised the flag to half mast. Prin- Elaine West, and Suzy Fischer led the less of the Reserve Account had to be will now begin. Chances are fairly doing it in the Upper Peninsula), so we This year there was a dual ceremony cipal Kitty McNamara thanked the audience in two songs, My Country Tis used than anticipated. good; four facilities in the UP also are now prepared for a state review (the once again, starting at the School at AmVets for their presence, and Baily, of Thee and God Bless America, and Billings in October were up $2,000 received this grant. last one was 4 years ago.) Angel Welke 10:30 and then across the street at 11 Olivia, and Jenna sang Proud to be an Alvin LaFreniere related the history of from last year, and collections are run- A request for $75,000 in state fund- and Marilyn McFarland recently minutes after the 11th hour of the 11th day American as the students silently went Taps, which Bob Hoogendoorn played ning higher than average. Patient ing seemed like it would be approved, reviewed dozens of patient charts to of the 11th month. back inside. to close the event after the names of encounters are up by 17%. Part of the but it was shot down at the last moment. make sure the format complied with At the school Jackie Martin began A moment later the crowd recon- Beaver Islanders who died in war were reason is that more services are being In other financial news a grant state requirements. the event by talking about the history vened across the street. Post Chaplain recited by Jack Spanhak. offered every day–chemo will soon be request to the Charlevoix County Com- There were 20 flu shots available. available. The facility just obtained a munity Foundation for $3,500 received The exercise program is going body-fat calculator. $1,500. A walk-in at the BIRHC pre- again, on Monday and Tuesday and The sale of the BIRHC condo has sented a check for $5,000, the first of soon to be on two more days as well. been essentially closed, producing an five he pledged, but wanted to know, if A representative from the Commis- $80,000 windfall. things went badly for him, would it sion on Aging will answer questions on With pro bono help from Arlene agree to perform a lobotomy on him. 12-15 at the BIRHC. Pharmacist John Brennan, the fee schedule has been Many on the Board met before the Ochs will also be there. Charles Denko Dr. Charles Denko, a biochemist surgery, which required several months stroying the vials the new penicillin and physician at Case Western Re- of recuperation. came in because they were being stolen serve in Cleveland and 15-year owner He won a full scholarship to col- by black-marketeers and used for sell- of the southernmost Donegal Bay cot- lege, and earned a PhD in 1943 for his ing fraudulent (and damaging) concoc- Emerald Isle Hotel tage, passed away on October 21st. synthesis of gold compounds for treat- tions–the same crime Orson Welles Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, and Conference Room Dr. Denko's major research dis- ing arthritis. He was declared 4F, but committed in The Third Man. coveries centered on the biochemical wangled his way into the army as a med- He mustered out in 1947, and went abnormalities in various forms of ar- ical researcher; he studied metabolism through med school on the G. I. 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The warden took him to A man who saw most of the world He was born in Cleveland but another cell also, and introduced him to in his later life, he had many interests in raised in Pennsylvania. He suffered a prisoner who would be executed on many subjects. For example, he wrote polio as a youth, which left him with a the following day for ‘crimes against the definitive paper on Jack London, short leg and severe hobble. One day humanity,’ a man Dr. Denko knew had establishing that his death in 1916 was a stranger driving past stopped and devised a test for diphtheria, for which not a suicide but was from lupus. came over to him, and told him that he knowingly sacrificed the lives of He is survived by his wife, the poet Off-Season Discount Rates www.emeraldislehotel.com the Shriners would be able to help him many people, but which would never- Joanne Denko, three sons (Christopher, at their hospital in St. Louis. He went theless help millions. Nicholas, and Timothey), four grand- Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, & Conference Room 231.448.2376 there and underwent leg-lengthening Dr. Denko was also involved in de- children, and a sister. 8. 9. BIRHC – the pieces falling into place The Beaver Island Rural Health upgraded to conform to insurance com- meeting to stuff envelopes for the Capi- Center Board held a productive and up- pany standards. The increase averaged tal Campaign. tempo meeting on November 19th. The 4%. Another benefit from this relation- The Endowment Fund has reached under-two-hour session began with ship: Arlene found a federal grant for $740,000. The Board decided not to financial reports that showed the last Munson that resulted in them receiving take the $17,737 of available earnings, fiscal year to have been better than $160,000/year for three years, and has for now, but to look into letting the expected: instead of the projected loss been working with that agency CCCF keep it in a special “holding of over $21,800, a gain of $8,215 was (HERSA) to get Beaver Island quali- account” where it could be available The Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month at the Eleventh Hour realized. One factor was that pet gas fied to receive a grant like this as well. but still earns interest (probably 3.5%.) Thanks to the strong patriotism of and meaning of Armistice Day. After Bob Hoogendoorn led the group in a ran at half the estimate; another was that To apply, though, the Board must first Sue Solle has finished revising the Beaver Island, and the presence of the two songs (Arms of the Angels and Two prayer, and Doug Hartle read the poem, about $4,000 was saved in purchasing create a statement of its values, its phi- manual of procedures (which she never dilligent AmVets, Armistice Day is al- Little Boys) the Student Council color In Flanders' Field. Kathy Speck, various supplies. Consequently much losophy of caring and serving, which it thought she’d have to do again after ways well celebrated on Beaver Island. guard raised the flag to half mast. Prin- Elaine West, and Suzy Fischer led the less of the Reserve Account had to be will now begin. Chances are fairly doing it in the Upper Peninsula), so we This year there was a dual ceremony cipal Kitty McNamara thanked the audience in two songs, My Country Tis used than anticipated. good; four facilities in the UP also are now prepared for a state review (the once again, starting at the School at AmVets for their presence, and Baily, of Thee and God Bless America, and Billings in October were up $2,000 received this grant. last one was 4 years ago.) Angel Welke 10:30 and then across the street at 11 Olivia, and Jenna sang Proud to be an Alvin LaFreniere related the history of from last year, and collections are run- A request for $75,000 in state fund- and Marilyn McFarland recently minutes after the 11th hour of the 11th day American as the students silently went Taps, which Bob Hoogendoorn played ning higher than average. Patient ing seemed like it would be approved, reviewed dozens of patient charts to of the 11th month. back inside. to close the event after the names of encounters are up by 17%. Part of the but it was shot down at the last moment. make sure the format complied with At the school Jackie Martin began A moment later the crowd recon- Beaver Islanders who died in war were reason is that more services are being In other financial news a grant state requirements. the event by talking about the history vened across the street. Post Chaplain recited by Jack Spanhak. offered every day–chemo will soon be request to the Charlevoix County Com- There were 20 flu shots available. available. The facility just obtained a munity Foundation for $3,500 received The exercise program is going body-fat calculator. $1,500. A walk-in at the BIRHC pre- again, on Monday and Tuesday and The sale of the BIRHC condo has sented a check for $5,000, the first of soon to be on two more days as well. been essentially closed, producing an five he pledged, but wanted to know, if A representative from the Commis- $80,000 windfall. things went badly for him, would it sion on Aging will answer questions on With pro bono help from Arlene agree to perform a lobotomy on him. 12-15 at the BIRHC. Pharmacist John Brennan, the fee schedule has been Many on the Board met before the Ochs will also be there. Charles Denko Dr. Charles Denko, a biochemist surgery, which required several months stroying the vials the new penicillin and physician at Case Western Re- of recuperation. came in because they were being stolen serve in Cleveland and 15-year owner He won a full scholarship to col- by black-marketeers and used for sell- of the southernmost Donegal Bay cot- lege, and earned a PhD in 1943 for his ing fraudulent (and damaging) concoc- Emerald Isle Hotel tage, passed away on October 21st. synthesis of gold compounds for treat- tions–the same crime Orson Welles Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, and Conference Room Dr. Denko's major research dis- ing arthritis. He was declared 4F, but committed in The Third Man. coveries centered on the biochemical wangled his way into the army as a med- He mustered out in 1947, and went abnormalities in various forms of ar- ical researcher; he studied metabolism through med school on the G. I. 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Nicholas, and Timothey), four grand- Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, & Conference Room 231.448.2376 there and underwent leg-lengthening Dr. Denko was also involved in de- children, and a sister. 10. 11. On This Date Ten Years Ago The Beacon The Medical Center announced the terminal as his office by Peaine, but St. having taken an axe to Tom Erber’s tion Department gave a talk. The BIHS held a meeting at which reprinted a Chicago Tribune article by creation of two funds at the Charlevoix James disagreed. St. James ordered the 1975 Suburban. The Beacon trumpeted the arrival, 41 people attended. Work to be done on Bob Greene about Jewell Gillespie, County Community Foundation: one immediate cessation of residence in the Passings noted included Jewell’s lock, stock, and barrel, of a new family: the former Mormon Print Shop was whose obituary also appeared. Greene for operation, the other for an endow- make-shift, yurtish structure set up at brother Gerard Gillespie, a 70-year-old the five Howlands from Bartlett, Illi- discussed. It was agreed to tear down cited Jewell as an example of the great ment. These funds received over the North Shore Campground. sailor who had moved to Charlevoix nois. Ed and Jane raised several breeds the “Post Office Addition” (rebuilt in men of America who fly just below the $3,000 in recent donations, and were Expansion of the Ball Diamond from Miami a few years back. of show dogs, and thought this would 1976.) Russell Hoffman read a letter in radar of broad public awareness and yet designed to make giving deductible. was accomplished by buying additional Thirty Years Ago This Beacon work here. which the State offered help, and the do remarkable good for their communi- Ninety hunters attended the Wild- property from Ron Gallagher. was composed of James Pooler’s Despite the continuing decline in County said it had funds for restoration. ties: “he spent his life making the Island life Club’s annual Hunters’ Dinner. On Tax levies totaled $581,560, with much-reprinted story, When Santa population, there was some new con- Rebuilding Father Baraga’s 1836 north a better place. During the Depression he the menu were rabbit, elk, venison, $301,508 from Peaine and $280,052 Missed the Boat for Beaver Island. A struction. Lawrence and Winnie and shore church was discussed. Jewell worked on the WPA project building squirrel, and raccoon. from St. James. The biggest single full-page holiday greeting from the mer- their two boys added on to their home. Gillespie accepted the chairmanship of the road to Beaver Head. Then he The Chamber of Commerce raffled expenditure of these funds was for the ch an ts in cl ud ed th e Ci rc le M, Frank and Gladys Schnaudigal worked a clean-up committee for the Print helped install the Island’s first genera- a “Getaway for Two” package. school: $339,423. LaFreniere's Grocery, Beaver Haven, hard to make the Sunnyside School into Shop, which anticipated costs of tor, and ran it for 45 years. He started Peaine’s attorney approved the cell The Civic Association sponsored a the Island Rental Service, Isle Haven, a habitable residence. Art Brown, who around $10,000. the phone company, and established a tower contract the Board proposed to successful Halloween Dance. The Orval Anderson, McCafferty Construc- had been running the West Side saw- Subscribers were urged to provide public swimming beach.” Greene also sign. Peaine considered building a pole Civic had to borrow the Museum’s tion, Welke Aviation, Stan Floyd’s Auto mill, moved into the stone house on their postal zip codes. pointed out that Jewell sang in the barn for storage behind the Town Hall. mimeo machine to print this issue of the Rental, Pebble Beach, Mister Ed’s Fix- Paid een Og’s Road. Bing and Madonna A big blow hurt the opening of deer church choir, in a building he helped Sixty-two people attended the four- Beacon. New equipment was being it, Ed and Pat’s TV and Electronics, bought the James Gallagher home. And season, with winds gusting between 60 build. The obituary mentioned that hour gourmet meal for the 3rd annual considered–possibly an offset press. Gillespie Oil, Mark and Archie’s Gift Walt Wojan and “his band of Chippewa and 70 mph. 150 hunters toughed it out, Jewell received the Michigan Heritage Jose Carreras leukemia-benefit dinner, The Hunters’ Dinner served 150 Shop, and the Bee Hive. Timber Slashers” built a home on the taking 33 deer. 100 diners enjoyed a Award as Citizen of the Year in 1993. which raised $2,800. meals, including beaver, coon, fish, Forty Years Ago A wet and cold north side of the harbor for the Fenns. Hunters’ Dinner and a “colored slide A letter from John Johnson Local students got involved with deer, grouse, and bear. season throughout northern Michigan Five Islanders lodged in East Jor- show” put on by Dr. Robert Rice of responding to Rod Nackerman’s of the the Nature Conservancy to help save Snow fell on November 8th. kept deer hunting on the Island from dan’s Grandvue Medical Facility: Mary Greenville–pictures he took during a previous issue sought to do his island- the Rain Forest by selling 89 T-shirts, Thanks to a tip made to the Report being much of a success. 489 hunters Greene, Peter Johnston, Telles O'Brien, Navy expedition to the arctic. Everyone hopping one better, citing 38 islands allowing for the purchase of several All Poaching line, DNR officers met registered, taking 133 deer. The largest William Ricksgers, and Art Taft. was asked not to shoot the Island’s only visited within a single calendar year, acres of land. the Beaver Islander in Charlevoix and buck came from Garden: 185 pounds Fifty Years Ago The last issue of albino deer. islands located in Michigan, Washing- Passings noted included Jewell arrested a Naubinway man for possess- and 6 points. The Island doctor, Dr. the Beacon’s first year opened with a The Game Club’s venison dinner ton, Florida, Alaska, Massachusetts, Gi ll es pi e an d Jo se ph “B us sy ” ing two boxes full of illegal venison and Haynes, shot the oldest deer: 10 years. story on harbor improvement: St. James was served to 29 at the Lodge. The and Pennsylvania. LaFreniere. Bussy was born on Beaver three sets of antlers. The heaviest from Beaver was 180. Clerk Elston Pischner called a meeting Game Club planned an instructional Construction of a new ferry was Island (although he lived in Chicago The Lighthouse School said it There was also some controversy to discuss what could be done, and 15 course for young hunters. impeded when three bidders backed out until moving back) to Nels and Sophia would begin to accept students (12 to because a hunter shot a 27 pound fawn– people attended. One project was to and the only bid received was LaFreniere, the brother of Archie, Dick, 15 at a time) on January 6, 1986. Tra- on the theory it would not survive the establish a Village Dock. The sand bar This Year’s Hunt $2,500,000 too high. Bill McDonough and Pat the Truth; Helen Pike, Wini verse City’s Terry Ryan was to be the coming winter. The deer hunters spot- between Gallagher ’s and Whiskey Miserable weather hampered the thought a reduction of penalties for McDonough, Eva McDonough, and first teacher; he hoped to integrate his ted many turkeys, so a turkey hunt was Point was suggested but turned down Island deer hunt this year, with howling incompletion in a second request for Rita Elms were his sisters. students into the community. 48-day planned for 1966. because the Township acquired this winds and rain–much as it did for the bids would rectify this. Twenty Years Ago The townships sessions were planned, with 18 days on The hunters’ dinner was prepared land for a public beach and park, rest of the lower peninsula, where many Dave Gladish contributed a won- contacted the DNR to inquire about and 3 off (the last segment would be 12 by Lil Gregg and Marge Wagner; 131 “which is still needed.” Now that hunters claimed Michigan’s deer herd derful poem for Thanksgiving, entitled leasing or acquiring its building across days.) 6 computers were to be installed. hunters partook of swiss steak, mashed dredging the harbor was assured, there must be down. Yet a number of hunters Gratitude, in which he successfully from the harbor. Ken Capman, the Dep- Francis Martin pleaded no contest potatoes, and vegetables. The head of was hope that the Waterways Commis- went home with one or more buck, and took modernist liberties with syntax. uty, was offered the Township Airport to malicious destruction of property for the research division of the Conserva- sion could help with a dock. all who came had a good time. MB MOONEY / BELLOWS Inland Auto EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Mobile and Land Based Repair “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” 27 years experience in the business Don Mooney Friendly Service Michigan master certified in Over 35 Years Experience automotive light and heavy trucks Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting We repair heavy equipment. Residential & Commercial Wiring Jeff Connor Proprietor P.O. Box 94, Beaver Island Michigan 49782 (231) 448-2456 (231) 448-3132 10. 11. On This Date Ten Years Ago The Beacon The Medical Center announced the terminal as his office by Peaine, but St. having taken an axe to Tom Erber’s tion Department gave a talk. The BIHS held a meeting at which reprinted a Chicago Tribune article by creation of two funds at the Charlevoix James disagreed. St. James ordered the 1975 Suburban. The Beacon trumpeted the arrival, 41 people attended. Work to be done on Bob Greene about Jewell Gillespie, County Community Foundation: one immediate cessation of residence in the Passings noted included Jewell’s lock, stock, and barrel, of a new family: the former Mormon Print Shop was whose obituary also appeared. Greene for operation, the other for an endow- make-shift, yurtish structure set up at brother Gerard Gillespie, a 70-year-old the five Howlands from Bartlett, Illi- discussed. It was agreed to tear down cited Jewell as an example of the great ment. These funds received over the North Shore Campground. sailor who had moved to Charlevoix nois. Ed and Jane raised several breeds the “Post Office Addition” (rebuilt in men of America who fly just below the $3,000 in recent donations, and were Expansion of the Ball Diamond from Miami a few years back. of show dogs, and thought this would 1976.) Russell Hoffman read a letter in radar of broad public awareness and yet designed to make giving deductible. was accomplished by buying additional Thirty Years Ago This Beacon work here. which the State offered help, and the do remarkable good for their communi- Ninety hunters attended the Wild- property from Ron Gallagher. was composed of James Pooler’s Despite the continuing decline in County said it had funds for restoration. ties: “he spent his life making the Island life Club’s annual Hunters’ Dinner. On Tax levies totaled $581,560, with much-reprinted story, When Santa population, there was some new con- Rebuilding Father Baraga’s 1836 north a better place. During the Depression he the menu were rabbit, elk, venison, $301,508 from Peaine and $280,052 Missed the Boat for Beaver Island. A struction. Lawrence and Winnie and shore church was discussed. Jewell worked on the WPA project building squirrel, and raccoon. from St. James. The biggest single full-page holiday greeting from the mer- their two boys added on to their home. Gillespie accepted the chairmanship of the road to Beaver Head. Then he The Chamber of Commerce raffled expenditure of these funds was for the ch an ts in cl ud ed th e Ci rc le M, Frank and Gladys Schnaudigal worked a clean-up committee for the Print helped install the Island’s first genera- a “Getaway for Two” package. school: $339,423. LaFreniere's Grocery, Beaver Haven, hard to make the Sunnyside School into Shop, which anticipated costs of tor, and ran it for 45 years. He started Peaine’s attorney approved the cell The Civic Association sponsored a the Island Rental Service, Isle Haven, a habitable residence. Art Brown, who around $10,000. the phone company, and established a tower contract the Board proposed to successful Halloween Dance. The Orval Anderson, McCafferty Construc- had been running the West Side saw- Subscribers were urged to provide public swimming beach.” Greene also sign. Peaine considered building a pole Civic had to borrow the Museum’s tion, Welke Aviation, Stan Floyd’s Auto mill, moved into the stone house on their postal zip codes. pointed out that Jewell sang in the barn for storage behind the Town Hall. mimeo machine to print this issue of the Rental, Pebble Beach, Mister Ed’s Fix- Paid een Og’s Road. Bing and Madonna A big blow hurt the opening of deer church choir, in a building he helped Sixty-two people attended the four- Beacon. New equipment was being it, Ed and Pat’s TV and Electronics, bought the James Gallagher home. And season, with winds gusting between 60 build. The obituary mentioned that hour gourmet meal for the 3rd annual considered–possibly an offset press. Gillespie Oil, Mark and Archie’s Gift Walt Wojan and “his band of Chippewa and 70 mph. 150 hunters toughed it out, Jewell received the Michigan Heritage Jose Carreras leukemia-benefit dinner, The Hunters’ Dinner served 150 Shop, and the Bee Hive. Timber Slashers” built a home on the taking 33 deer. 100 diners enjoyed a Award as Citizen of the Year in 1993. which raised $2,800. meals, including beaver, coon, fish, Forty Years Ago A wet and cold north side of the harbor for the Fenns. Hunters’ Dinner and a “colored slide A letter from John Johnson Local students got involved with deer, grouse, and bear. season throughout northern Michigan Five Islanders lodged in East Jor- show” put on by Dr. Robert Rice of responding to Rod Nackerman’s of the the Nature Conservancy to help save Snow fell on November 8th. kept deer hunting on the Island from dan’s Grandvue Medical Facility: Mary Greenville–pictures he took during a previous issue sought to do his island- the Rain Forest by selling 89 T-shirts, Thanks to a tip made to the Report being much of a success. 489 hunters Greene, Peter Johnston, Telles O'Brien, Navy expedition to the arctic. Everyone hopping one better, citing 38 islands allowing for the purchase of several All Poaching line, DNR officers met registered, taking 133 deer. The largest William Ricksgers, and Art Taft. was asked not to shoot the Island’s only visited within a single calendar year, acres of land. the Beaver Islander in Charlevoix and buck came from Garden: 185 pounds Fifty Years Ago The last issue of albino deer. islands located in Michigan, Washing- Passings noted included Jewell arrested a Naubinway man for possess- and 6 points. The Island doctor, Dr. the Beacon’s first year opened with a The Game Club’s venison dinner ton, Florida, Alaska, Massachusetts, Gi ll es pi e an d Jo se ph “B us sy ” ing two boxes full of illegal venison and Haynes, shot the oldest deer: 10 years. story on harbor improvement: St. James was served to 29 at the Lodge. The and Pennsylvania. LaFreniere. Bussy was born on Beaver three sets of antlers. The heaviest from Beaver was 180. Clerk Elston Pischner called a meeting Game Club planned an instructional Construction of a new ferry was Island (although he lived in Chicago The Lighthouse School said it There was also some controversy to discuss what could be done, and 15 course for young hunters. impeded when three bidders backed out until moving back) to Nels and Sophia would begin to accept students (12 to because a hunter shot a 27 pound fawn– people attended. One project was to and the only bid received was LaFreniere, the brother of Archie, Dick, 15 at a time) on January 6, 1986. Tra- on the theory it would not survive the establish a Village Dock. The sand bar This Year’s Hunt $2,500,000 too high. Bill McDonough and Pat the Truth; Helen Pike, Wini verse City’s Terry Ryan was to be the coming winter. The deer hunters spot- between Gallagher ’s and Whiskey Miserable weather hampered the thought a reduction of penalties for McDonough, Eva McDonough, and first teacher; he hoped to integrate his ted many turkeys, so a turkey hunt was Point was suggested but turned down Island deer hunt this year, with howling incompletion in a second request for Rita Elms were his sisters. students into the community. 48-day planned for 1966. because the Township acquired this winds and rain–much as it did for the bids would rectify this. Twenty Years Ago The townships sessions were planned, with 18 days on The hunters’ dinner was prepared land for a public beach and park, rest of the lower peninsula, where many Dave Gladish contributed a won- contacted the DNR to inquire about and 3 off (the last segment would be 12 by Lil Gregg and Marge Wagner; 131 “which is still needed.” Now that hunters claimed Michigan’s deer herd derful poem for Thanksgiving, entitled leasing or acquiring its building across days.) 6 computers were to be installed. hunters partook of swiss steak, mashed dredging the harbor was assured, there must be down. Yet a number of hunters Gratitude, in which he successfully from the harbor. Ken Capman, the Dep- Francis Martin pleaded no contest potatoes, and vegetables. The head of was hope that the Waterways Commis- went home with one or more buck, and took modernist liberties with syntax. uty, was offered the Township Airport to malicious destruction of property for the research division of the Conserva- sion could help with a dock. all who came had a good time. MB MOONEY / BELLOWS Inland Auto EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Mobile and Land Based Repair “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” 27 years experience in the business Don Mooney Friendly Service Michigan master certified in Over 35 Years Experience automotive light and heavy trucks Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting We repair heavy equipment. Residential & Commercial Wiring Jeff Connor Proprietor P.O. Box 94, Beaver Island Michigan 49782 (231) 448-2456 (231) 448-3132 12. 13. Nancy Peterson’s Open Studio

When Nancy Peterson opened her The thirty people who trooped als, and put it in her 975º kiln until the step is meticulously performed– just retired from her position as a biolo- petitive and less profitable, in part studio in early November, many Island- through all felt there was more to this next morning. although every so often an unplanned gist for the Army Corps of Engineers, because of the internet. She's resilient ers and visitors had a chance to see her art than they had suspected. They They also got to examine the topi- development, perhaps just a hint of a and hopes to spend more time in her enough to be planning to continue wonderful, newly-finished home (her watched her choose a hollow glass rod cal creations she has made to commem- suggestion, an homage to randomness, lower Sand Bay studio. She mentioned to ex pa nd he r ow n we b si te – studio is in a walk-out basement) and of a certain color and melt off the tip orate local landmarks, such as Iron Ore takes her off in a modified direction. that the art show venues at which she www.beaverislandjewelry.com–which learn something about the fine art of cre- with her 1200º propane torch, shape it, Bay, Lake Geneserath, and Paradise Working glass is not easy, but it's has customarily shown and sold much will give those who weren’t at her open ating glass beads. add ground glass or other shiny materi- Bay. Working with her dremel, each obvious that this is what she loves. She of her work are becoming more com- house a chance to see what they missed.

GORDON'S AUTO CLINIC Additional Thanks to Livingstone Studio where some of these pieces were photographed on display. Ryan Smith Construction Full Service Auto Repair Licensed Contractor McDonough’s Winter Storage Market Gordon's Remodels Integrity Winter Snow Plowing Auto Clinic Additions Efficiency Vehicle Pick-Up & Delivery Service New Construction Quality Craftsmanship 24-hour Wrecker Service Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Year-round Auto Rental Ryan Smith GORDON HEIKKA, OWNER (231) 448-2438 P.O. Box 331 . Beaver Island, MI 49782 Michigan Certified Master Mechanic MI10391 P.O. Box 175, St James, MI 49782 (231) 448-2601 14. 15. Letters: In Appreciation to the Beaver Islanders The Irish group from Chicago were great night of dancing and singing, and Happy Holidays from MONTAAGE so overwhelmed with their welcome on more eating. Linda Wearn arranged for Beaver Island that we wanted to write and the Hall both nights, and organized the express our thanks. Sixty of us visited tea. The ladies from Chicago brought from September 30 to October 2. From homemade baked goods to share so we the moment we got on the Emerald Isle to could all break bread together. Cindy the last wave good-bye from Paradise Gillespie-Cushman arranged for the won- Bay, we had an outstanding experience. derful local musical talent to come and It began with a wonderful feeling as sing and play for us. She even imported a everybody waited to greet us when we fiddle player from the mainland for the landed–especially the banner welcoming occasion! Richie Gillespie set up a sound the dancers in our group. Everybody was system for us (he also hooked us up with so warm and helpful–carrying the lug- the great bus company.) We had a won- gage, arranging rides, explaining direc- derful night. We danced to the live music tions. We were all so happy with our spec- and we danced to our taped music. Come and See Us for Your Holiday Shopping tacular hosts; they couldn't do enough for We were thrilled so many locals came Find that very special gift for the very special persons in your life us. Our various accommodations were in and joined our party. We got a little mer- warm and comfortable and homey. rier because Bill McDonough arranged Friday evening started off with a won- for the bar in the Hall to be open. We know • Romantic Music Boxes derful meal at Stoney Acres and Donegal you have many, many lively nights on • Warm and Cozy Blankets & Throws Danny’s Pub. Great food and atmosphere! Beaver Island, and we experienced a Then we proceeded to the Hall for some small portion of that. Thank you. • Unique Picture Frames ceili and set dancing. We brought our own Some of us were particularly thrilled • Holiday Tablecloths, Napkins, Napkin Rings, Spreaders, music and dance teacher, Ann O'Brien. that we could have a ‘25’ game (a tradi- The hall full of set dancing was like a hun- tional Irish card game) going on in the Platters, and Dishtowels dred and fifty years ago, when the Irish kitchen while the dancing was going on in • Champagne Flutes first populated Beaver Island. We could the Hall. Most likely this was the first time feel their spirit dancing along with us. in a hundred years that a full school of 25 • and more ...... Saturday morning we all gathered for was played on Beaver. It was really mean- the bus tours around the Island. Every- ingful to those of us that play the game. At Gifts for your canine and feline friends body really enjoyed that. It gave us a real night’s end some of us were off to our And bargains for those who like holiday sales feel for the whole Island. The tour guides warm beds but others snuck off to were wonderful–very knowledgeable and Donegal Danny’s to have a nightcap and Light-upY our Holidays—All Lamps 20% off great craic! We all had a fine time. meet dear Island friends. We couldn't help Give a Gift of Time—All Clocks 20% off After the bus tour, some of us but notice the full glass in front of Ernie dropped in on your wonderful Bite of Bea- Martin’s picture and raise a toast in his Make Comfort Part of the NewY ear—Chairs & Sofas 25% off ver. It was so enjoyable to see the Island- honor. Ernie, we'll never forget you. ers in their element, working so closely In the morning, most of us made it to Complimentary Gift Wrapping together in great camaraderie. Others of Mass and enjoyed Father Pat. As always us enjoyed walking around the harbor, he was inspirational and gave a great ser- Open every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (11 to 5:00) visiting the stores and the museums. mon (Notre Dame not withstanding.) Or at any other time or day by appointment What a picturesque town! Then we had the mad dash to the ferry One of the highlights of our trip was where everybody helped with our lug- Or place an order by phone the reception at Nancy and Dale Cull’s gage. Hugs and warm wishes were heart- Or have us shop, wrap, and send your gifts for you home. All of us were invited for lunch and ily exchanged. We felt lonely leaving ev- (we'll work within your budget) drinks to their fabulous lakeside log eryone. Everybody was so warm, so wel- home. It was such a wonderful experi- coming, so helpful. (Angela and Tom, ence. We all got a tour of their home and Mary and Pat could hardly do their health Call us At MONTAAGE—(231-448-2802) or at grounds and had great food and fun. walk with so many Islanders stopping and home—Just ask for Judy or Liz (2441) (Nancy's a great cook.) They were so offering them rides!) Thank you all so thoughtful to do this for all 60 of us! Such much. We mentioned a few people but wonderful hosts. Thanks also to Dale for thank you to everybody who helped make all the chauffeuring and the use of his vehi- our trip a wonderful experience. Thanks WE Packages, Prescriptions, “Bloomers” cles. too for ordering up the perfect weather; Groceries, Vehicles and any other items up to Pam O’Brien, Master Gardener Saturday evening we spread out to the Island looked like a picture postcard. DELIVER 10,000 lbs. sample the various restaurants and pubs, Slán agus Dia dhaoíbh–Goodbye (231) 547-4122 PO Box 357 . 38315 Freesoil Avenue, Beaver Island Michigan enjoying them all immensely. Everyone and God be with you. DIRECT COURIER SERVICE maintained they had gone to the best –Cathie and Michael Boyle Dana & Kathleen Dvoracek 231-448-2206 [email protected] 04998 Loeb Road * Charlevoix, MI place. Then back to the Hall for a great, and the Chicago-Irish Tour Group. 14. 15. Letters: In Appreciation to the Beaver Islanders The Irish group from Chicago were great night of dancing and singing, and Happy Holidays from MONTAAGE so overwhelmed with their welcome on more eating. Linda Wearn arranged for Beaver Island that we wanted to write and the Hall both nights, and organized the express our thanks. Sixty of us visited tea. The ladies from Chicago brought from September 30 to October 2. From homemade baked goods to share so we the moment we got on the Emerald Isle to could all break bread together. Cindy the last wave good-bye from Paradise Gillespie-Cushman arranged for the won- Bay, we had an outstanding experience. derful local musical talent to come and It began with a wonderful feeling as sing and play for us. She even imported a everybody waited to greet us when we fiddle player from the mainland for the landed–especially the banner welcoming occasion! Richie Gillespie set up a sound the dancers in our group. Everybody was system for us (he also hooked us up with so warm and helpful–carrying the lug- the great bus company.) We had a won- gage, arranging rides, explaining direc- derful night. We danced to the live music tions. We were all so happy with our spec- and we danced to our taped music. Come and See Us for Your Holiday Shopping tacular hosts; they couldn't do enough for We were thrilled so many locals came Find that very special gift for the very special persons in your life us. Our various accommodations were in and joined our party. We got a little mer- warm and comfortable and homey. rier because Bill McDonough arranged Friday evening started off with a won- for the bar in the Hall to be open. We know • Romantic Music Boxes derful meal at Stoney Acres and Donegal you have many, many lively nights on • Warm and Cozy Blankets & Throws Danny’s Pub. Great food and atmosphere! Beaver Island, and we experienced a Then we proceeded to the Hall for some small portion of that. Thank you. • Unique Picture Frames ceili and set dancing. We brought our own Some of us were particularly thrilled • Holiday Tablecloths, Napkins, Napkin Rings, Spreaders, music and dance teacher, Ann O'Brien. that we could have a ‘25’ game (a tradi- The hall full of set dancing was like a hun- tional Irish card game) going on in the Platters, and Dishtowels dred and fifty years ago, when the Irish kitchen while the dancing was going on in • Champagne Flutes first populated Beaver Island. We could the Hall. Most likely this was the first time feel their spirit dancing along with us. in a hundred years that a full school of 25 • and more ...... Saturday morning we all gathered for was played on Beaver. It was really mean- the bus tours around the Island. Every- ingful to those of us that play the game. At Gifts for your canine and feline friends body really enjoyed that. It gave us a real night’s end some of us were off to our And bargains for those who like holiday sales feel for the whole Island. The tour guides warm beds but others snuck off to were wonderful–very knowledgeable and Donegal Danny’s to have a nightcap and Light-upY our Holidays—All Lamps 20% off great craic! We all had a fine time. meet dear Island friends. We couldn't help Give a Gift of Time—All Clocks 20% off After the bus tour, some of us but notice the full glass in front of Ernie dropped in on your wonderful Bite of Bea- Martin’s picture and raise a toast in his Make Comfort Part of the NewY ear—Chairs & Sofas 25% off ver. It was so enjoyable to see the Island- honor. Ernie, we'll never forget you. ers in their element, working so closely In the morning, most of us made it to Complimentary Gift Wrapping together in great camaraderie. Others of Mass and enjoyed Father Pat. As always us enjoyed walking around the harbor, he was inspirational and gave a great ser- Open every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (11 to 5:00) visiting the stores and the museums. mon (Notre Dame not withstanding.) Or at any other time or day by appointment What a picturesque town! Then we had the mad dash to the ferry One of the highlights of our trip was where everybody helped with our lug- Or place an order by phone the reception at Nancy and Dale Cull’s gage. Hugs and warm wishes were heart- Or have us shop, wrap, and send your gifts for you home. All of us were invited for lunch and ily exchanged. We felt lonely leaving ev- (we'll work within your budget) drinks to their fabulous lakeside log eryone. Everybody was so warm, so wel- home. It was such a wonderful experi- coming, so helpful. (Angela and Tom, ence. We all got a tour of their home and Mary and Pat could hardly do their health Call us At MONTAAGE—(231-448-2802) or at grounds and had great food and fun. walk with so many Islanders stopping and home—Just ask for Judy or Liz (2441) (Nancy's a great cook.) They were so offering them rides!) Thank you all so thoughtful to do this for all 60 of us! Such much. We mentioned a few people but wonderful hosts. Thanks also to Dale for thank you to everybody who helped make all the chauffeuring and the use of his vehi- our trip a wonderful experience. Thanks WE Packages, Prescriptions, “Bloomers” cles. too for ordering up the perfect weather; Groceries, Vehicles and any other items up to Pam O’Brien, Master Gardener Saturday evening we spread out to the Island looked like a picture postcard. DELIVER 10,000 lbs. sample the various restaurants and pubs, Slán agus Dia dhaoíbh–Goodbye (231) 547-4122 PO Box 357 . 38315 Freesoil Avenue, Beaver Island Michigan enjoying them all immensely. Everyone and God be with you. DIRECT COURIER SERVICE maintained they had gone to the best –Cathie and Michael Boyle Dana & Kathleen Dvoracek 231-448-2206 [email protected] 04998 Loeb Road * Charlevoix, MI place. Then back to the Hall for a great, and the Chicago-Irish Tour Group. 16. 17. Death by Island: Episode 4 A serial murder mystery starring people and places of Beaver Island. by Peter Plastrik It was another beautiful morning mile away in Kayak Ken’s lakeside also found at the scene suggested a por- heard about this town in Arizona, right right away; he had been thinking that if you rang the doorbell at the parson- on Beaver Island. Redwing blackbirds, shack. Howard looked across Main nography ring might be at work on the on the Utah border, that is run by Mor- since the afternoon of the murder. And age where Howard and Sally lived. chickadees, and orioles chirped and Street at that flimsy structure. Island. But a magnified examination of mons who say a man can't get to heaven yet he couldn't take the risk of leaving. Once more through the (no longer) sang, while doves cooed–a heavenly “Why,” he asked no one in particu- a makeshift sign in the photos had led to unless he has at least three wives.” He had to find the one thing that might rousing tune, thought Deb, and the choir, punctuated by screeching terns lar, “why would someone put a body in a different conclusion. “Clothing “Maybe Donald Trump owns the undo him. That damned diary! choir could head home to finish melt- and gulls. The haze over Paradise Bay one of Ken’s kayaks and then tie it to optional” it read, and in smaller print: place–he's on his third.” She wrote everything d own in ing away. As they packed up the signaled the advent of another hot, the boat dock?” That was just one of the “Nudists of the World, Unite.” Was the “Anyway, they don't have enough it–everything! Where the hell was it?! chimes, Diane McDonough turned to humid summer day. Skip Duhamel’s mysteries within the mystery. At first it woman trying to start a nudist beach on women for the men who want to go to He had searched the boat and several Deb. “Do you think we'll ever get the fishing boat, riding low in the still had seemed the murder might be drug- the Island? It had been tried before. heaven, so they take married women other places where she'd been on the timing right?” She rolled her eyes. “By water, was heading past the sailboats related: small packets of cocaine were And there was evidence at the and assign them to other men. There're Island. He wanted to leave, but he knew the way, did you see that woman in and yachts anchored in the harbor. found in the shaft of a paddle usually beach that a body had been dragged 8,000 people there.” he couldn't leave without it. church the other night, someone new, Pastor Howard Davis was presiding tethered to the kayak. It was not enough through the sand. What had happened “Sex and religion–great motives,” He gulped down some Starbucks while we were practicing?” over a spirited communion–on the powder to make much money, so it was at Greenes’ Bay and why? said the waitress. “Don't the police say dark roast. He'd heard some Islanders “I don't think so. What did she porch at Dalwhinnie’s Bakery & Deli. probably someone’s personal stash. “Motive,” someone said through a the murderer is usually someone the balking at paying $2 for a 16-ounce cup look like?” “Pass the bread, please,” said But why was it in a kayak paddle? mouthful of scrambled eggs. “Just like victim knew–a crime of passion. Do of coffee, but he was a long-term “Well, it's hard to say, she had on a Howard to his wife Sally. “A little more “Maybe,” Howard mused, “the on TV, you have to establish motive. If you think an Islander did this?” Starbucks addict. You're an addictive big yellow hat that covered her hair and juice would be nice,” he told a waitress. murderer was trying to get the body off it wasn't about drugs and it wasn't about “No one here seems to know who personality, she had screamed at him. she had sunglasses on, at night. She Howard and Sally were one of the Island.” sex, what was it about?” she is, so how could it be an Islander? Maybe, he thought, the laptop she'd left was sitting near the window where the three couples, old pals, gathered “O ff Is la nd ? To whe re ?” “Could be money,” Howard specu- “A secret boyfriend? A summer on the boat had a clue about where the turkeys were pecking the other day dur- around a green plastic table loaded with responded one of the breakfasters. “It's lated. “Eddie Wojan says he thinks the romance gone bad?” diary was. ing practice. That one.” Diane pointed food and coffee. They often met during 30 miles to the mainland. That would woman might be an heiress from Chi- “You know,” said Howard, “maybe Slowly, he got up and left without to a chair next to a stained glass win- the week to breakfast together, share be one heck of a kayak trip.” cago. Her father owned a lot of prop- if we put our heads together we can drawing so much as a glance from any dow that depicted a lion and a lamb. “I the latest gossip and a few laughs, and, “Maybe just out to Garden Island, erty here on the Island, but Ed found solve this little murder mystery. That's of the armchair detectives a few feet thought she was praying and I heard her like many people in many a town, to that's a couple of miles,” said Howard. out that he died last year. Some of the the way most things get done on the away. Story of his life. talking to herself. Maybe she was the solve the world’s problems. Naturally, “Or to one of those boats in the harbor. land was land that those Mormons who Island, isn't it, people working That evening, everyone inside the woman who was killed. I think it was talk turned to the murder. A few days But, anyway, something went wrong. came back to the Island last month together?” Beaver Island Christian Church was the night before the murder.” earlier a young woman from off-Island With that body stowed in the kayak, he were interested in buying. Ed’s been At the next table, a young man was sweating. It was hot and humid with no “What was she saying?” had turned up dead right in the middle would have had to swim along pushing talking with the deputy about this.” devouring a double order of blueberry breeze, an unpleasant rarity on the “Nothing that made any sense. But of town. Some clues had been discov- it. And maybe he–of course, maybe it “Mormons?” said a waitress who pancakes. Unshaven for several days, Island, but a recurring one in our sum- she also wrote something in a little ered, but authorities seemed no closer wasn't a fella–maybe he put the cocaine was listening in. “What about religion? he was dressed in the expensive but mer of global warming. Deb Plastrik book and later that night–this was to solving the crime. in the paddle while he was swimming.” That could be a motive; people kill over casual attire of the urban sailor who ties was running the church chimes choir weird–I saw her sitting in front of the The naked body had been found in “What about Pinky’s bikini?” some- that. Remember King Strang? He was up in Paradise Bay for a few days and through a final practice of “The Marine library working on a lap top. You know, a kayak tied to the ferry boat dock. It one asked. That was another mystery. killed right down the street, because he samples the Island’s wares. His face Hymn,” a familiar melody with tricky they have a hot spot there.” was determined that she had been Forensic evidence from a bikini Pinky was a Mormon. Anyone want more was impassive, but he was listening timing. An odd choice for a church ser- “Sounds like my husband,” Deb drowned in Lake Michigan, not one of Harmon found at Greenes’ Bay had coffee?” intently to the speculation about the vice, but it was to be played at the said. “He uses his computer so much he the inland lakes, and then placed in the been matched to the dead woman. Pho- “That Mormon stuff isn't just murder. His mind was racing. retirement party for Pastor Davis, an ought to have it surgically attached to his kayak, which should have been a half- tographs of the woman in nude poses ancient history,” someone said. “I He knew he should leave the Island ex-Marine and proud of it. You'd hear it body.” . . . BURRIS MASONRY We are more than just a laundromat and carwash! We store boats, cars, campers, household items, Block Basements & Crawl Spaces construction materials... YOU NAME IT, WE CAN STORE IT! “ not retired” We have affordable month to month rates, 448-2213 9 month rates, or yearly rates. Hurry, space is limited! [email protected] Call us for more info at 448-2235 or 448-2050 16. 17. Death by Island: Episode 4 A serial murder mystery starring people and places of Beaver Island. by Peter Plastrik It was another beautiful morning mile away in Kayak Ken’s lakeside also found at the scene suggested a por- heard about this town in Arizona, right right away; he had been thinking that if you rang the doorbell at the parson- on Beaver Island. Redwing blackbirds, shack. Howard looked across Main nography ring might be at work on the on the Utah border, that is run by Mor- since the afternoon of the murder. And age where Howard and Sally lived. chickadees, and orioles chirped and Street at that flimsy structure. Island. But a magnified examination of mons who say a man can't get to heaven yet he couldn't take the risk of leaving. Once more through the (no longer) sang, while doves cooed–a heavenly “Why,” he asked no one in particu- a makeshift sign in the photos had led to unless he has at least three wives.” He had to find the one thing that might rousing tune, thought Deb, and the choir, punctuated by screeching terns lar, “why would someone put a body in a different conclusion. “Clothing “Maybe Donald Trump owns the undo him. That damned diary! choir could head home to finish melt- and gulls. The haze over Paradise Bay one of Ken’s kayaks and then tie it to optional” it read, and in smaller print: place–he's on his third.” She wrote everything d own in ing away. As they packed up the signaled the advent of another hot, the boat dock?” That was just one of the “Nudists of the World, Unite.” Was the “Anyway, they don't have enough it–everything! Where the hell was it?! chimes, Diane McDonough turned to humid summer day. Skip Duhamel’s mysteries within the mystery. At first it woman trying to start a nudist beach on women for the men who want to go to He had searched the boat and several Deb. “Do you think we'll ever get the fishing boat, riding low in the still had seemed the murder might be drug- the Island? It had been tried before. heaven, so they take married women other places where she'd been on the timing right?” She rolled her eyes. “By water, was heading past the sailboats related: small packets of cocaine were And there was evidence at the and assign them to other men. There're Island. He wanted to leave, but he knew the way, did you see that woman in and yachts anchored in the harbor. found in the shaft of a paddle usually beach that a body had been dragged 8,000 people there.” he couldn't leave without it. church the other night, someone new, Pastor Howard Davis was presiding tethered to the kayak. It was not enough through the sand. What had happened “Sex and religion–great motives,” He gulped down some Starbucks while we were practicing?” over a spirited communion–on the powder to make much money, so it was at Greenes’ Bay and why? said the waitress. “Don't the police say dark roast. He'd heard some Islanders “I don't think so. What did she porch at Dalwhinnie’s Bakery & Deli. probably someone’s personal stash. “Motive,” someone said through a the murderer is usually someone the balking at paying $2 for a 16-ounce cup look like?” “Pass the bread, please,” said But why was it in a kayak paddle? mouthful of scrambled eggs. “Just like victim knew–a crime of passion. Do of coffee, but he was a long-term “Well, it's hard to say, she had on a Howard to his wife Sally. “A little more “Maybe,” Howard mused, “the on TV, you have to establish motive. If you think an Islander did this?” Starbucks addict. You're an addictive big yellow hat that covered her hair and juice would be nice,” he told a waitress. murderer was trying to get the body off it wasn't about drugs and it wasn't about “No one here seems to know who personality, she had screamed at him. she had sunglasses on, at night. She Howard and Sally were one of the Island.” sex, what was it about?” she is, so how could it be an Islander? Maybe, he thought, the laptop she'd left was sitting near the window where the three couples, old pals, gathered “O ff Is la nd ? To whe re ?” “Could be money,” Howard specu- “A secret boyfriend? A summer on the boat had a clue about where the turkeys were pecking the other day dur- around a green plastic table loaded with responded one of the breakfasters. “It's lated. “Eddie Wojan says he thinks the romance gone bad?” diary was. ing practice. That one.” Diane pointed food and coffee. They often met during 30 miles to the mainland. That would woman might be an heiress from Chi- “You know,” said Howard, “maybe Slowly, he got up and left without to a chair next to a stained glass win- the week to breakfast together, share be one heck of a kayak trip.” cago. Her father owned a lot of prop- if we put our heads together we can drawing so much as a glance from any dow that depicted a lion and a lamb. “I the latest gossip and a few laughs, and, “Maybe just out to Garden Island, erty here on the Island, but Ed found solve this little murder mystery. That's of the armchair detectives a few feet thought she was praying and I heard her like many people in many a town, to that's a couple of miles,” said Howard. out that he died last year. Some of the the way most things get done on the away. Story of his life. talking to herself. Maybe she was the solve the world’s problems. Naturally, “Or to one of those boats in the harbor. land was land that those Mormons who Island, isn't it, people working That evening, everyone inside the woman who was killed. I think it was talk turned to the murder. A few days But, anyway, something went wrong. came back to the Island last month together?” Beaver Island Christian Church was the night before the murder.” earlier a young woman from off-Island With that body stowed in the kayak, he were interested in buying. Ed’s been At the next table, a young man was sweating. It was hot and humid with no “What was she saying?” had turned up dead right in the middle would have had to swim along pushing talking with the deputy about this.” devouring a double order of blueberry breeze, an unpleasant rarity on the “Nothing that made any sense. But of town. Some clues had been discov- it. And maybe he–of course, maybe it “Mormons?” said a waitress who pancakes. Unshaven for several days, Island, but a recurring one in our sum- she also wrote something in a little ered, but authorities seemed no closer wasn't a fella–maybe he put the cocaine was listening in. “What about religion? he was dressed in the expensive but mer of global warming. Deb Plastrik book and later that night–this was to solving the crime. in the paddle while he was swimming.” That could be a motive; people kill over casual attire of the urban sailor who ties was running the church chimes choir weird–I saw her sitting in front of the The naked body had been found in “What about Pinky’s bikini?” some- that. Remember King Strang? He was up in Paradise Bay for a few days and through a final practice of “The Marine library working on a lap top. You know, a kayak tied to the ferry boat dock. It one asked. That was another mystery. killed right down the street, because he samples the Island’s wares. His face Hymn,” a familiar melody with tricky they have a hot spot there.” was determined that she had been Forensic evidence from a bikini Pinky was a Mormon. Anyone want more was impassive, but he was listening timing. An odd choice for a church ser- “Sounds like my husband,” Deb drowned in Lake Michigan, not one of Harmon found at Greenes’ Bay had coffee?” intently to the speculation about the vice, but it was to be played at the said. “He uses his computer so much he the inland lakes, and then placed in the been matched to the dead woman. Pho- “That Mormon stuff isn't just murder. His mind was racing. retirement party for Pastor Davis, an ought to have it surgically attached to his kayak, which should have been a half- tographs of the woman in nude poses ancient history,” someone said. “I He knew he should leave the Island ex-Marine and proud of it. You'd hear it body.” . . . BURRIS MASONRY We are more than just a laundromat and carwash! We store boats, cars, campers, household items, Block Basements & Crawl Spaces construction materials... YOU NAME IT, WE CAN STORE IT! “ not retired” We have affordable month to month rates, 448-2213 9 month rates, or yearly rates. Hurry, space is limited! [email protected] Call us for more info at 448-2235 or 448-2050 18. 19. Jim Wojan Excavating The

For all your Beaver Island’s Oldest PUB site work needs Excavating Driveways Roadwork and its FINEST FOOD Clearing Tree Removal DAILY LUNCHEON SPECIALS! Septic systems OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Black Dirt or Fill Rock Placement Lost and Found in the Woods Letters: Golf Carts on Beaver “Have it done right!” LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY Call Jim Wojan Excavating O n t h e c o l d b u t around, Howard heard peo- To the St. James Town Board: Golfcarts would be a positive FOOD SERVICE: SUN - THURS: 11:30 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. snowless opening day of ple searching for him and Over the past 15 months addition to Island life (their 448-2295 FRIDAY AND(23 SATURDAY1) 44: 811:30-2 A2.M7. TO8 9:00 P.M. deer season one of the many fired his gun to draw atten- Golfcarts have been a topic of names are included with this hunters spread out over Bea- tion, but the wind was howl- conversation, including write- letter.) It is my desire, along ver Island, Keith Howard, ing too much for anyone to ups in the Beacon. To that end with my many friends, that the TZ 62, from Tennessee, failed hear anything. I have queried over 800 cus- Board consider an ordinance ROBERT’S JOHN SERVICE, INC. AR FIS to return to camp at dark, fill- The Coast Guard heli- tomers at my store, regarding allowing adults-only Golfcart W H ing his hunting companions copter began making their feelings of Golfcart use use on Beaver Island. The H E with anxiety. They reported passes. Just before midnight on Beaver Island. Their com- State of Michigan allows C R him missing to a DNR agent the bird saw the lost hunter’s ments touched on benefits like Townships the latitude to au- who was observing the hunt, frantic flashlight near the “safe, slower than cars, easier thorize the use of Golfcarts on S STONEWORKS who alerted the Sheriff, our West Side Road and put to park, economical on gas Township roads. It is my un- Deputy, our Fire Depart- down. Worn out but not in with over 40 mpg, and they're derstanding that the State Quality Work Done on Time ment, and the Coast Guard. terrible shape, he was environmentally friendly.” holds the Township harmless A search was begun in treated by the EMS, and I have collected the of liability where Golfcarts are the French Bay area on the released–to return to camp, names of Islanders and sum- allowed on their roads. EXCAVATION MASONRY WELDING lower west side. Moving and continue his hunt. mer residents who feel that – Mary Scholl ! Site Clearing ! Block Work ! Mig ! Driveways ! Flat Work ! Tig ! Basements ! Rock ! Aluminum Doing Quality Work for 15 Years ! Septic Retaining ! Stainless Systems Walls Steel Licensed and Insured ! ! ! Pump Back Chimneys Plasma ]Plumbing Systems ! Stone Work Cutter ]Heating ! Screened ! Fieldstone ! Steel ! Radiant In-floor Heat / Hydronic Top Soil Courtyards Fabrication ! ] Forced Air D AVID SCHWARTZFISHER, OWNER ]Water-right / Water Conditioning 27540 BARNEY’S LAKE ROAD, BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782 House Opening / Closing ]Vac-u-flo / Central Vacuum Systems (231) 448-2706 OR 448-2102 (231) 448-2805 The peaceful trailing edge of our first snowstorm of '05 Snowboarding: “testing 1 2 3...” and ready for more snow! 18. 19. Jim Wojan Excavating The

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Almost twelve years ago, a group Community Center for the Island in this mural will span; (2) a Youth and Senior spent much of the past 12 years design- All funds are tax-deductible (PABI is a tribute $10,000 or more to the project. of dedicated Beaver Island residents old market, but unfortunately the struc- Center (The Hangout) which will pro- ing, redesigning, and re-redesigning the 501(c)(3) corporation.) Funds are man- Endowed Chairs will include a brass decided to form the Preservation Asso- ture was unsound and the painful deci- vide a place for both our young people final product, and of course, fund rais- aged through the Charlevoix County name plate on the event center chair for ciation of Beaver Island to preserve a sion was made to tear it down. Like a and senior citizens to spend time, with ing. Not all of the money is in hand to Community Foundation (which pro- a donation of $2,000. General donors key landmark on beautiful Paradise phoenix, a new Community Center is games, computers, and space for their complete the project but the board feels vides additional tax breaks in the state are those who give any amount up to Bay. At that time, it was called Dock- now arising in its place. favorite pastimes; and (3) an Event Cen- now is the time to begin. PABI board of Michigan). $1,999. All will be recognized in the side Market, but it went through several The new Community Center will ter for movies, theatrical and musical members and friends continue to raise There are several levels of giving Welcoming Center. hands in the more than one hundred enclose three main areas: (1) a Welcom- performances, family reunions, wed- funds to complete this building which, available. Founding Family, Friend or Anyone wishing to help by donat- years that it stood welcoming visitors to ing Center that will include the Beaver dings, and much more. A kitchen will at this time, will be built in three phases: Business, Endowed Chair, or general ing funds can contact PABI through Jon Beaver Island as they disembarked Island Chamber of Commerce, and a be included in this area as well. framing, finishing, and furnishing. donor. Founding Family, Friend or Busi- Fogg, (231) 448-3192 or Jacque from the ferry. PABI planned to create a lobby area around which an historical The Preservation Association has You can help by donating to PABI. ness status is given to those who con- LaFreniere (231) 448-2220. PParadisearadise BayBay CoffeeCoffee ShopShop Open 8:00 to 1:00 Fridays and Saturdays until December 10 then closed until May Featuring coffee, espresso, specialty drinks, Breakfast and lunch Convenience store food items, (231) 448-2571 To say thank you Video and DVD rental, for your business and Souvenirs to wish all of you a ISLAND TREE CARE INC. 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Rx: Beaver Magic for Camp Q Kids Rouse Simmons Novel Isabel L Alimenti Kellie Gillespie Engaged Camp Quality Mary’s Toy Store Ninety three years ago, on Novem- Isabelle Alimenti, 88, of Iron Moun- Kellie Marie Gillespie and Joseph does so much good and rode bikes out ber 21, 1912, the Christmas Tree Ship tain, passed away October 15 in Powers. Michael Knox announced their engage- that when it brings the Bike Trail. They Rouse Simmons set sail from She was born December 27, 1916 ment, and plan on a wedding at Holy over its kids, as it did dined on the Sham- Manistique, Michigan with a cargo of on Beaver Island, the daughter of Bar- Cross next August 19th, with a reception this past summer, rock’s veranda, and 5500 balsum, pine and spruce trees ney Mooney and Rose Janac. In 1932, at the Parish Hall. Beaver Island al- en jo ye d a go od headed for downtown Chicago. But the she married Ittilio Alimenti in Iron The bride-elect is the daughter of ways throws open its swim at Iron Ore ship sunk in a storm a day later near Two Mountain, where they were life-long Laura and Rich Gillespie. She gradu- arms to welcome Bay. The next day Rivers. New underwater technology residents. He preceded her in death on ated from BICS in 2002, and has been them. This year was they drove to the verified its location in 1971. Remnants April 23, 1987. attending North Central Michigan Col- no exception. Golf Course, where of the Christmas trees were still on the Survivors include her son Dr. Don lege since; she plans on graduating in The CQ Kid’s adventure got off to they modified the rules: in a difficult deck. The Rouse Simmons was a 125' (Theresa) Alimenti of Escanaba, her 2007 with a nursing degree. good start with a tour of the Acacia be- placement, they were allowed to pick schooner with a 28' beam, built in 1868. step-sister Lilian Osterberg, 12 grand- Her fiancé is the son of Michael fore boarding the ferry–where Mike up and throw their ball. She weathered 44 years of service on children, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 Knox of Browns Mills, NJ, and is a Green gave them a lessen in piloting. After lunch at Stoney Acres, Neal the Great Lakes. great-great-grandchild, and many 2001 graduate of Pemberton High Once the 13- and 14-year-olds arrived, and Connie Boyle pontooned them A new book by Carl Behrend, The nieces and nephews. Besides her par- School. He joined the U. S. Coast Guard they piled into Gordie’s Suburbans and around Font Lake and then hiked them Legends of the Christmas Tree Ship, is a ents and husband, she was predeceased in 2002, and is currently an MK at the headed for Dalwhinnie. After hot piz- up Mt. Pisgah. To cool off they hit the novel that brings together some of the by her son Terry and her brothers, Albon Charlevoix Station. zas they drove to their base: the Beaver Jewell Gillespie playground for a swim old salts of the inland seas: Captain Mooney and Alfred Roach. When his tour of duty is over in Head Lighthouse School. before returning to base for an evening Herman Schuenemann, Captain After 62 years, and with her family 2008, the couple plan to move to New The next morning they toured the of games. Bundy’s Gospel Ship, and the notorious in tow, Isabelle was finally able to return Jersey–or to the Grand Rapids area, Bio Station’s zoo, with the kids coaxed In the morning they were sad to fresh water pirate, Dan Seavey meet at to her beloved Beaver Island in 2002 at where he hopes to join the State Police. into handling the ex- leave, but cheered different ports around Lake Michigan. the age of 84, and was reunited with her otic species. Next ov er ge tt in g i ce The tale of the Christmas Ship has cousin, Don Mooney. Since that time, was a trip to Big cream before board- become legendary. This new family the families have been in close contact. BIPOA Reminder Rock, followed by a ing. Once again holiday tale is crafted from bits of folk- Don and Eleanor will miss her dearly; The Beaver Island Property Own- required. Consequently dues are down, lunch provided by they had a wonder- lore, fancy and true events surrounding she touched their hearts so briefly, but ers’ Association has become an effec- and the Board has decreed that only the th e Da ws on s on ful time, but the big- the ill-fated Christmas Tree Ship and its they were forever changed. tive agency for setting issues in context paid-up members will receive its news- their porch. After gest thrill was left final voyage to the bottom of the Lake. and focusing on the steps required to letters. Annual Membership dues are $20 crossing everything for us to derive from Escanaba author and singer- Michigan’s Shadow Towns find a solution. Yet with success their (Beaver Island Property Owners Associ- off on their Scaven- savoring the broad songwriter Carl Behrend also released Gene Scott’s new book surveys 128 membership has dropped–as if people ation, P.O. Box 390, Beaver Island, MI ger Hunt at the Mu- smiles on their faces. four CDs. The balladeer, dubbed The places in 64 Michigan counties that have feel that now that they’ve done such a 49782) or to learn more or contact seum, they explored – Nancy Ferguson Spirit of the Great Lakes, makes dozens survived a severe decline–such as the good job, participation is no longer BIPOA: www.beaverisland.net/BIPOA of appearances each year, playing his blow delivered to Beaver Island when the story songs for audiences throughout fish gave out. Scott conducted interviews the Great Lakes Region. on the Island, and found us unique and stimulating, as is shown in his three-page Whiskey Point Grant summary. His acute presentations of St. James Township received a other Michigan communities give us a $16,000 grant from the Michigan context in which to see ourselves. Lighthouse Assistance Program, paid for by lighthouse license plate pur- Vintage Views chases. Grant funds will be used to hire Vintage Views of the Charlevoix- an architect/engineer to conduct a struc- Petoskey Region is the product of two tural evaluation of the Beaver Island St. writers, Christe Byron and Thoman Wil- James Light Tower, study the cause for son, who met as members of the West moisture infiltration, analyze appropri- Michigan Historic Postcard Club; it's sub- ate remedies, and prepare engineering titled Antique Postcards and Travel plans and specifications for the recom- Ephemera, and in its 30 pages on Beaver mended work to secure, stabilize and Island reproduces both known (and trea- ventilate the tower. Additionally, St. sured) images familiar from reprints and James Township will contract to make some rarely, if ever, seen. Ferry tickets repairs. including metal repair, tower and flyers, quotes from old tourist maga- window repair, entry door replacement, zines, and even an occasional personal tower window vents installation, and message from the back of a postcard ap- foundation repair. The soil will be pear, giving a comprehensive sense of our tested and a report with recommenda- ambiance at the turn of, and well into, the tions produced. previous century. 22. 23. Rx: Beaver Magic for Camp Q Kids Rouse Simmons Novel Isabel L Alimenti Kellie Gillespie Engaged Camp Quality Mary’s Toy Store Ninety three years ago, on Novem- Isabelle Alimenti, 88, of Iron Moun- Kellie Marie Gillespie and Joseph does so much good and rode bikes out ber 21, 1912, the Christmas Tree Ship tain, passed away October 15 in Powers. Michael Knox announced their engage- that when it brings the Bike Trail. They Rouse Simmons set sail from She was born December 27, 1916 ment, and plan on a wedding at Holy over its kids, as it did dined on the Sham- Manistique, Michigan with a cargo of on Beaver Island, the daughter of Bar- Cross next August 19th, with a reception this past summer, rock’s veranda, and 5500 balsum, pine and spruce trees ney Mooney and Rose Janac. In 1932, at the Parish Hall. Beaver Island al- en jo ye d a go od headed for downtown Chicago. But the she married Ittilio Alimenti in Iron The bride-elect is the daughter of ways throws open its swim at Iron Ore ship sunk in a storm a day later near Two Mountain, where they were life-long Laura and Rich Gillespie. She gradu- arms to welcome Bay. The next day Rivers. New underwater technology residents. He preceded her in death on ated from BICS in 2002, and has been them. This year was they drove to the verified its location in 1971. Remnants April 23, 1987. attending North Central Michigan Col- no exception. Golf Course, where of the Christmas trees were still on the Survivors include her son Dr. Don lege since; she plans on graduating in The CQ Kid’s adventure got off to they modified the rules: in a difficult deck. The Rouse Simmons was a 125' (Theresa) Alimenti of Escanaba, her 2007 with a nursing degree. good start with a tour of the Acacia be- placement, they were allowed to pick schooner with a 28' beam, built in 1868. step-sister Lilian Osterberg, 12 grand- Her fiancé is the son of Michael fore boarding the ferry–where Mike up and throw their ball. She weathered 44 years of service on children, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 Knox of Browns Mills, NJ, and is a Green gave them a lessen in piloting. After lunch at Stoney Acres, Neal the Great Lakes. great-great-grandchild, and many 2001 graduate of Pemberton High Once the 13- and 14-year-olds arrived, and Connie Boyle pontooned them A new book by Carl Behrend, The nieces and nephews. Besides her par- School. He joined the U. S. Coast Guard they piled into Gordie’s Suburbans and around Font Lake and then hiked them Legends of the Christmas Tree Ship, is a ents and husband, she was predeceased in 2002, and is currently an MK at the headed for Dalwhinnie. After hot piz- up Mt. Pisgah. To cool off they hit the novel that brings together some of the by her son Terry and her brothers, Albon Charlevoix Station. zas they drove to their base: the Beaver Jewell Gillespie playground for a swim old salts of the inland seas: Captain Mooney and Alfred Roach. When his tour of duty is over in Head Lighthouse School. before returning to base for an evening Herman Schuenemann, Captain After 62 years, and with her family 2008, the couple plan to move to New The next morning they toured the of games. Bundy’s Gospel Ship, and the notorious in tow, Isabelle was finally able to return Jersey–or to the Grand Rapids area, Bio Station’s zoo, with the kids coaxed In the morning they were sad to fresh water pirate, Dan Seavey meet at to her beloved Beaver Island in 2002 at where he hopes to join the State Police. into handling the ex- leave, but cheered different ports around Lake Michigan. the age of 84, and was reunited with her otic species. Next ov er ge tt in g i ce The tale of the Christmas Ship has cousin, Don Mooney. Since that time, was a trip to Big cream before board- become legendary. This new family the families have been in close contact. BIPOA Reminder Rock, followed by a ing. Once again holiday tale is crafted from bits of folk- Don and Eleanor will miss her dearly; The Beaver Island Property Own- required. Consequently dues are down, lunch provided by they had a wonder- lore, fancy and true events surrounding she touched their hearts so briefly, but ers’ Association has become an effec- and the Board has decreed that only the th e Da ws on s on ful time, but the big- the ill-fated Christmas Tree Ship and its they were forever changed. tive agency for setting issues in context paid-up members will receive its news- their porch. After gest thrill was left final voyage to the bottom of the Lake. and focusing on the steps required to letters. Annual Membership dues are $20 crossing everything for us to derive from Escanaba author and singer- Michigan’s Shadow Towns find a solution. Yet with success their (Beaver Island Property Owners Associ- off on their Scaven- savoring the broad songwriter Carl Behrend also released Gene Scott’s new book surveys 128 membership has dropped–as if people ation, P.O. Box 390, Beaver Island, MI ger Hunt at the Mu- smiles on their faces. four CDs. The balladeer, dubbed The places in 64 Michigan counties that have feel that now that they’ve done such a 49782) or to learn more or contact seum, they explored – Nancy Ferguson Spirit of the Great Lakes, makes dozens survived a severe decline–such as the good job, participation is no longer BIPOA: www.beaverisland.net/BIPOA of appearances each year, playing his blow delivered to Beaver Island when the story songs for audiences throughout fish gave out. Scott conducted interviews the Great Lakes Region. on the Island, and found us unique and stimulating, as is shown in his three-page Whiskey Point Grant summary. His acute presentations of St. James Township received a other Michigan communities give us a $16,000 grant from the Michigan context in which to see ourselves. Lighthouse Assistance Program, paid for by lighthouse license plate pur- Vintage Views chases. Grant funds will be used to hire Vintage Views of the Charlevoix- an architect/engineer to conduct a struc- Petoskey Region is the product of two tural evaluation of the Beaver Island St. writers, Christe Byron and Thoman Wil- James Light Tower, study the cause for son, who met as members of the West moisture infiltration, analyze appropri- Michigan Historic Postcard Club; it's sub- ate remedies, and prepare engineering titled Antique Postcards and Travel plans and specifications for the recom- Ephemera, and in its 30 pages on Beaver mended work to secure, stabilize and Island reproduces both known (and trea- ventilate the tower. Additionally, St. sured) images familiar from reprints and James Township will contract to make some rarely, if ever, seen. Ferry tickets repairs. including metal repair, tower and flyers, quotes from old tourist maga- window repair, entry door replacement, zines, and even an occasional personal tower window vents installation, and message from the back of a postcard ap- foundation repair. The soil will be pear, giving a comprehensive sense of our tested and a report with recommenda- ambiance at the turn of, and well into, the tions produced. previous century. 24. 25. Sojourn on Garden – Part 2 by Larry Robinson; transcribed from a journal begun in 1994 Oct. 22nd. This morning is cloudy life preserve! five-gallon metal bucket, I decided that carefully. I couldn't see any visible inju- There is half a poplar tree laying made a perfect hearth. and windy. I have a 48# bag of dog food Oct. 23rd. A beautiful sunrise. It was I had enough to plant the garlic I had ries. I knew I couldn't contain Gii Goo close by the old chicken coop that I I'm worn out, but very satisfied at the DNR cabin near Garden Island sunny and warm as I walked barefoot been saving for a day such as this. Dy any longer, so I walked him back to have started sawing and chopping into with what I accomplished today. Harbor, so I'll take a walk there and along the shore of Bomway Bay, and With Gii Goo Dy tagging along I camp. stove-size pieces. The old woodshed Oct. 26th. All the clouds gave the bring it back to this side. grounded myself to Mother Earth. As I took the bucket of dirt, garlic sets, and Upon my return to where the doe attached to the cabin will keep my fire- colors of the sunrise a unique splendor. There were lots of tire tracks along walked to and from the spring, I nibbled shovel, and started down the shoreline was, all I saw were her tracks: before wood nice and dry. I carried pole I watched them change as I played fetch the trails as I walked, and many sounds different areas of nahmahbinigunj. Not towards Larson’s Clearing. Just past the continuing into the woods she'd come lengths of maple from a ridge about 550 the stick with the always energetic Gii of civilization. I had to laugh when I only do I enjoy that special minty taste, southeast end of Bearberry Flats I noticed out of the water onto the sandy shore yards west of camp. Not only does that Goo Dy along the shore. came into sight of Indian Harbor. Gen- but the beauty of the delicate purple a young doe standing in about 8" of Lake where I'd stood. As I surveyed the area area have an abundance of wind-fall I've gone over 72 hours without erators were buzzing, and as I got closer flower and fragile plant has weathered Michigan water, about 60 yards past closer, I discovered coyote prints, maples to keep me warm, but it reeks of food or water. My throat is a little sore. I could see the source of all the noise. A the cool fall in abundance. I also enjoyed Larson’s Clearing. As I dug and planted where one had been hiding while I leeks. Just the smell of them makes my I allow myself the pure pleasure of a sip barge with a crane and a large travel the peppery little leaves of the Orpine the garlic, I wondered if she was the same approached the doe. She must have mouth water, particularly now. I of filtered spring water. Wow! What a trailer, and other things heaped on it. plant, also known as ‘live forever;’ their fawn I had seen several times along the been more afraid of the coyote than of worked up a good sweat chopping, saw- treat! I feel refreshed enough to take a There are pilings, and a houseboat flowers are a pink-purple color. trail between camp and Larson’s. I me. She'd been able to continue only ing, and stacking the maple in the shed, long walk. alongside that belongs to someone else. Even though I eat them, I person- remember one time we were only about after I'd frightened her stalker away. to keep my mind off my taste buds. I hiked to Barn Clearing, where I It looks like a small marina, with other ally would prefer living well to living 9' apart. Her soft eyes accepted me as Well, I just finished taking the can- After putting up a week’s supply of gathered some tasty apples into my boats too! forever. being a natural part of the land; in her vas tarps off the line at the shore. firewood, I decided to walk to the north- backpack. Because I'd left Gii Goo Dy On my way back I saw Dennis Oct. 24th. The daylight brought a mind, I belonged on Garden Island. They're folded and smelling fresh. I put west corner of the Island. The strong at home, I saw much more wildlife up Clarkston on his little motor bike; he beautiful sunrise, full of rich pastel col- After the garlic was planted I them up in the rafters of the cabin. east wind at my back made the hike easy. close, even some deer that had been was on his way to Larson’s Orchard to ors. With the fullness of the sunlight started back to camp. At the shoreline 1 Now for a little reading to complete I found a large flat rock that seemed the enjoying apples from the same tree that do some bow hunting. I wished him along the shoreline and a light fall looked to the right and saw she was still the day. perfect size to fit on the ground in front provided mine. luck; I meant it in a deeper way than he breeze blowing softly across the lake, I there, so I went to investigate closer. Oct. 25th. Not only did the East of the stove in the outdoor kitchen. I had I walked west from the orchard to a took it. I hope that this Island brings felt content in my decision to fast from Gii Goo Dy, being the curious puppy bring a magnificent sunrise this morn- to carry it back to camp in stages, haul- high ridge, where I came across one of everyone the kind of luck I mean, food and water. that he is, kept following close behind ing, but strong winds and interesting ing it as far as I could and then stopping the most beautiful birch trees I've ever myself included. The old chicken coop has not been me. I finally got Gii Goo Dy to lie down cloud formations as well. Nature has to catch my breath, fighting the wind all seen. It's only about 8" in diameter, and With so much activity, I think I'll used for a few years, so I dug and sifted and stay put. I moved closer to the brought me fine greetings for another the way. I was determined not to put it burgundy in color; I've never seen such stay more to the north and west corner some of the rich black dirt from within wide-eyed young dear. When I closed day of fasting and enjoying the abun- down until I could set it in its new home. a rich hue in a birch. of the Island. I thought this was a wild- its four rotting walls. After filling a to 25', I stopped and looked her over dance of this place. I had remembered the space correctly; it Continued on page 26.

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Sojourn on Garden – Part 2 by Larry Robinson; transcribed from a journal begun in 1994 Oct. 22nd. This morning is cloudy life preserve! five-gallon metal bucket, I decided that carefully. I couldn't see any visible inju- There is half a poplar tree laying made a perfect hearth. and windy. I have a 48# bag of dog food Oct. 23rd. A beautiful sunrise. It was I had enough to plant the garlic I had ries. I knew I couldn't contain Gii Goo close by the old chicken coop that I I'm worn out, but very satisfied at the DNR cabin near Garden Island sunny and warm as I walked barefoot been saving for a day such as this. Dy any longer, so I walked him back to have started sawing and chopping into with what I accomplished today. Harbor, so I'll take a walk there and along the shore of Bomway Bay, and With Gii Goo Dy tagging along I camp. stove-size pieces. The old woodshed Oct. 26th. All the clouds gave the bring it back to this side. grounded myself to Mother Earth. As I took the bucket of dirt, garlic sets, and Upon my return to where the doe attached to the cabin will keep my fire- colors of the sunrise a unique splendor. There were lots of tire tracks along walked to and from the spring, I nibbled shovel, and started down the shoreline was, all I saw were her tracks: before wood nice and dry. I carried pole I watched them change as I played fetch the trails as I walked, and many sounds different areas of nahmahbinigunj. Not towards Larson’s Clearing. Just past the continuing into the woods she'd come lengths of maple from a ridge about 550 the stick with the always energetic Gii of civilization. I had to laugh when I only do I enjoy that special minty taste, southeast end of Bearberry Flats I noticed out of the water onto the sandy shore yards west of camp. Not only does that Goo Dy along the shore. came into sight of Indian Harbor. Gen- but the beauty of the delicate purple a young doe standing in about 8" of Lake where I'd stood. As I surveyed the area area have an abundance of wind-fall I've gone over 72 hours without erators were buzzing, and as I got closer flower and fragile plant has weathered Michigan water, about 60 yards past closer, I discovered coyote prints, maples to keep me warm, but it reeks of food or water. My throat is a little sore. I could see the source of all the noise. A the cool fall in abundance. I also enjoyed Larson’s Clearing. As I dug and planted where one had been hiding while I leeks. Just the smell of them makes my I allow myself the pure pleasure of a sip barge with a crane and a large travel the peppery little leaves of the Orpine the garlic, I wondered if she was the same approached the doe. She must have mouth water, particularly now. I of filtered spring water. Wow! What a trailer, and other things heaped on it. plant, also known as ‘live forever;’ their fawn I had seen several times along the been more afraid of the coyote than of worked up a good sweat chopping, saw- treat! I feel refreshed enough to take a There are pilings, and a houseboat flowers are a pink-purple color. trail between camp and Larson’s. I me. She'd been able to continue only ing, and stacking the maple in the shed, long walk. alongside that belongs to someone else. Even though I eat them, I person- remember one time we were only about after I'd frightened her stalker away. to keep my mind off my taste buds. I hiked to Barn Clearing, where I It looks like a small marina, with other ally would prefer living well to living 9' apart. Her soft eyes accepted me as Well, I just finished taking the can- After putting up a week’s supply of gathered some tasty apples into my boats too! forever. being a natural part of the land; in her vas tarps off the line at the shore. firewood, I decided to walk to the north- backpack. Because I'd left Gii Goo Dy On my way back I saw Dennis Oct. 24th. The daylight brought a mind, I belonged on Garden Island. They're folded and smelling fresh. I put west corner of the Island. The strong at home, I saw much more wildlife up Clarkston on his little motor bike; he beautiful sunrise, full of rich pastel col- After the garlic was planted I them up in the rafters of the cabin. east wind at my back made the hike easy. close, even some deer that had been was on his way to Larson’s Orchard to ors. With the fullness of the sunlight started back to camp. At the shoreline 1 Now for a little reading to complete I found a large flat rock that seemed the enjoying apples from the same tree that do some bow hunting. I wished him along the shoreline and a light fall looked to the right and saw she was still the day. perfect size to fit on the ground in front provided mine. luck; I meant it in a deeper way than he breeze blowing softly across the lake, I there, so I went to investigate closer. Oct. 25th. Not only did the East of the stove in the outdoor kitchen. I had I walked west from the orchard to a took it. I hope that this Island brings felt content in my decision to fast from Gii Goo Dy, being the curious puppy bring a magnificent sunrise this morn- to carry it back to camp in stages, haul- high ridge, where I came across one of everyone the kind of luck I mean, food and water. that he is, kept following close behind ing, but strong winds and interesting ing it as far as I could and then stopping the most beautiful birch trees I've ever myself included. The old chicken coop has not been me. I finally got Gii Goo Dy to lie down cloud formations as well. Nature has to catch my breath, fighting the wind all seen. It's only about 8" in diameter, and With so much activity, I think I'll used for a few years, so I dug and sifted and stay put. I moved closer to the brought me fine greetings for another the way. I was determined not to put it burgundy in color; I've never seen such stay more to the north and west corner some of the rich black dirt from within wide-eyed young dear. When I closed day of fasting and enjoying the abun- down until I could set it in its new home. a rich hue in a birch. of the Island. I thought this was a wild- its four rotting walls. After filling a to 25', I stopped and looked her over dance of this place. I had remembered the space correctly; it Continued on page 26.

Sojourn on Garden, continued from page 25. to just be here now. Great White Hunters! of the graves. I also put some on the the time to remove them to enhance the I explored Little Pete Neilsen’s After a little more exploration of Oct. 28th. The cool wind and rain Later, while exploring the ridge spirit house of Annungoday. To my sur- beauty of this meditation spot. more, finding an antler and then, a short the deep woods on and around the ridge outside has helped me to decide on keep- west of my camp, I heard a chain saw prise, there were even ORV tracks After walking as many miles as I ways away, the rest of the deer’s skele- I ventured back to the water’s edge near ing the home fires burning today. I put a and people intermittently talking. through the cemetery. did, I sure had a big appetite when I got ton, bleached white from the sun and camp. There I watched a pair of loons couple more pieces of firewood into the Upon investigating I came upon Dan I met Bud Rouch as I walked the back to camp. Wow! Bud Rouch weather. swimming, diving, and singing with a stove, grabbed my two water containers Higdon, Robert Gillespie, and some west side trail back towards my camp. dropped off a big pot of hobo stew. It feels good to finally take my young one, a small student carefully and carrying pack, and started off others as they were clearing the trail He told me that most of the other hunt- With some broth over his food, Gii Goo boots off and relax. The rocky shoreline staying close to its parents. Soon the towards the spring. coming from Barn Clearing–something ers had gone off the Island, but more Dy ate well. And me; I had a feast. made my feet and ankles a little sore by trip south will be another lesson for the The winds are very strong at the they do on a regular basis. With so were expected to show up on Thursday Nov. 1st. It was cloudy and cool as the time I got home. Pass me some more young one, perhaps somewhat like a northwest point, and as I watched the many ORVs and gunshots close to to stay through most of deer season. Gii Goo Dy and I walked down the east of that hobo stew and a little herbal tea, final exam. waves with their whitecaps merging camp, I'd better keep the dog tied more. Two does and one small buck have side of the Island this morning. I moved and I'll be fine. Back close to the cabin, I sat in the and crossing, I couldn't help stopping Oct. 30th. Another cool, windy day, already been killed during bow season, slowly and studied the shoreline. The Nov. 2nd. It's a warm, cloudy fall prayer circle and watched two small and enjoying the splendor and beauty of with some snow. I noticed ORV tracks and two others were wounded but waves from Lake Michigan had washed morning as I walk to the spring. When I woodpeckers actively flying about. it all. Gii Goo Dy was chasing the down on the shoreline, heading past the haven't been found. all sorts of treasures and trash back arrived there, I took a few long slow They were joined by a third, and all waves, jumping and playing in the trail to my camp. A good day to just sit At a verdant dip in the west side from the water’s edge. Old shipwreck drinks before cleaning the sediment three flew in a semicircle from north to Lake. He saw me laughing at him and and think. trail I found and ate some very tasty boards and beams were strewn here and from the bottom of the holding ponds. south, back and forth. seemed to enjoy the game all the more. Oct. 31st. It's still windy this morn- wild mint. I leisurely gathered apples at there. Old net floats and line that had Then I trimmed dead cedar branches The weather's been cool, so I've After getting back to the warmth of ing, with a little snow. I took some different spots. The best were from a gotten away from fisherman were now from the trees around and behind the worn long pants the past two days. I the cabin with enough water to last at clothes down to the water’s edge. After tree in an orchard I'd never seen before. tangled up with everything else. A sin- spring. What a pleasant spot this is. started a fire in the cabin, and put a pan least a week, I realized I had no idea stringing them on a rope, I threw them They looked and tasted like a cross gle piece of coal sat in one spot, and Nov. 3rd. Rain filled the rain catch- of water on the stove to cook Cream of what time it was. My clock has been the into this immense automatic washer. I between an apple and a pear. there were pretty washed stones left ers last night. The sky is partly sunny Wheat. Even though it's been about 3½ sun, and it didn't shine once today. It tied an anchor on the far end, and tied I also gathered some yarrow that especially for me to see. this morning. The light winds are days without food, I feel I could easily seems longer than three weeks ago that this end to a log on the shore so they was still in bloom in this hidden place. At the little clearing near Jensen’s removing and drying whatever water go without it longer. I'm as strong as I arrived here. won't get washed away. I carried some After storing away all I had brought Bay I took a rest and ate a daisy that was was left clinging to the branches. ever, but I feel better, as if I'm tapping Oct. 29th. It's windy and cold out- Lake water up to the camp to take a back to camp, I took Gii Goo Dy for a still in bloom. What a special treat it was! My walk to Ninnegoe’s Bay was into a deeper strength. side. The clouds have brought a light bath. Bathing outside sure is getting walk over to Larson’s. There I picked a I gathered yarrow, and gained great ener- nice and peaceful. The ORV tracks, Cool and raining outside, but warm snow with them this morning. colder. Brrrrr. fair amount of pearly everlasting, and gies from there. There were lots of Joe- though, showed me that it wasn't so and comfortable in here. I walked over to Larson’s Orchard. Being that it's All Soul’s Day, I more fresh yarrow. Pye weed and Boneset between the tree peaceful not very long ago. th Oct. 27 . It's been windy and cool. The entire area was criss-crossed with decided to walk across the Island to the From there we took the center trail line and shore. I found a small turtle shell I used to think that this Island was There've been lots of clouds, some sun, ORV tracks. And to think I was worried Cemetery near Indian Harbor. On the to Gitchi Ossian. Several small dead close to the water’s edge, and a huge old large enough for all of us. Now I'm not and even a sprinkle of rain. A good day about scaring game away from the way I picked up apples to put on some trees were blocking the light, so I took wire pen back in the trees. so sure. . . .

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Francis J. Fry About Frank Fry and his art by Kathleen Weltzin With the high cost of heat, blown- Francis John Fry, 85, of Port Char- search scientist. Frank Fry’s inventions were At 85 years old he was elated to be able in insulation lotte and Beaver Island, and formerly of In 1990, he moved to Port Char- awarded many patents. During World to continue his passion for painting! can pay for Indianapolis, passed away on Sept. 22. lotte and became very active in the St. War II he was assigned to the Manhattan He and his wife were married 59 itself quickly! Call R. Gillespie For decades he enjoyed his Wicklow Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Project. Afterwards he and his brother years. He died in her arms, surrounded Enterprises today! Beach home. community as a Eucharistic minister William pioneered one of the first hu- by all twelve of his adopted children. At Seamless gutters He was born April 2, 1920, in and a coordinator of the Small Faith man artificial hearts. his memorial service the Irish pastor Johnstown, Pa., the son of a survivor of Sharing Group. Throughout his life he was dedi- sang The Irish Blessing and the Irish provide an attractive and low t h e 1 8 8 9 After his cated to bio-medical research, and his Farewell Song to the tune of Danny maintenance solution - call 448-2577 J o h n s t o w n retirement, he work was celebrated throughout the Boy... a song he loved to sing. for information. ERIN Flood. Pro- e a r n e d na- world. In 1976 he underwent quintuple He was known for his bio-medical fessor. Fry tional recogni- bypass surgery, plunging him into pro- scientific discoveries and inventions, MOTEL graduated tion as a folk found, clinical depression. With the en- through the Church as a Eucharistic Min- from Pennsyl- a r t i s t . M r. couragement of his daughter, he began ister and Prayer Group leader, by his ! Beaver Island’s only vania St ate Fry's awards, painting folk art as therapy on Beaver wife as the love of her life, by his chil- R. Gillespie Enterprises motel with a beach open University in honors and Island. It worked. Having never used dren as the greatest Dad on earth, by P.O. BOX 217 . BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782 year-around 1940 in elec- accomplish- acrylics or painting in this form of art, friends, colleagues and strangers as a 231-448-2577 ! Adjacent to ferry dock, trical engi- ments are nu- his own style emerged from the dark- quiet humanitarian and hilarious life-of- neering, and merous, in- ness of his depres- th e- pa rt y, as a Electrical * Excavating museums, restaurants, Contracting * Licensed Builder and stores. completed a cluding more sion, and bright col- singer of the great master's de- than 30 pat- or s an d hu mo r Irish ditties, as a ! Car rentals available ! gree at the Uni- ents, one for leaped from his storyteller, and late Bonfires on the beach, versity of an artificial brush. in his life as a be- picnic tables and Pittsburgh in mechanical Father and loved folk artist. barbeques. 1946. heart in 1959. He authored over 350 daughter continued But the best role of His storied professional career be- books and articles; he was principle in- to collaborate on all was simply as (231) 448-2240 gan with Westinghouse from 1940 to vestigator for a dozen funded grants and one-of-a-kind cre- “our Papa”. 1946, where he was a design engineer. proposals; and he lectured at more than ations referred to How he loved He was the designer of the circuitry for 80 international and domestic meetings as Papa's Paint- Beaver Island and the Grand Coulee Dam. In 1946 he went and symposia. Awards include the Pio- ings and the artist its great people and to work in the department of electrical neer Award for Ultrasound, and one for as Leonardo da cherished history! engineering at the University of Illinois, his lifelong work with therapeutic ultra- Papa! His wife Ma- His family started where he excelled as a research associ- sound technology. rie aged his paint- out with a three- ate professor In 1946, ings with a crack- room tent con- and an associ- he ma rr ie d, ling technique. stantly invaded by ate professor. M a r i e An n Fry's art evoked the chipmunks. We'd In addition he Michels and wonder, warmth, use an old wash- FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast In-room Refrigerator & Microwave was the presi- the couple and whimsy of board for laundry Outdoor Pool * Indoor Hot Tub Spa Tower dent and direc- adopted 12 man, beast, and nature. After 9-11 his down at the lake. Eventually Papa built All Rooms have 25" TV/VCRs tor of research children. work Angel of the Mourning breathed a unique home overlooking Lake Mich- RATES FROM $41.00 off season a t t h e Professor his love for God and country. igan. As years passed and more children Interscience Fry is survived Fry's work was featured on HGTV were added, our friend John Works Jr. Research In- by his endear- and in national publications, and is dis- assisted in the expansion of our place 231 s t i t u t e . I n ing wife of 59 played in public and private collections. where four generations gather. 1972 he be- years; and his In 2003, he was afflicted with Wet Every year upon arriving, we'd came the asso- c h i l d r e n , Macular Degeneration, and in 2004 his make the annual sojourn around the Is- ciate director P h i l o m e n a Florida home was demolished in Hurri- land, visiting the “hot spots” known to of the India- Boehmer, Rob- cane Charley. The WMD continued to all and a few secret ones he'd discov- napolis Center e r t F r y , diminish his sight. His limited periph- ered. He and Mama celebrated each Let Cindy Do It for Advanced K a t h l e e n eral vision was reduced to one eye wedding anniversary at the Lodge with Research and an associate professor of Weltzin, Mary Slade, Diana Miller, where his sight was cloudy and his their friends, the Haleys. Papa loved to ! Cleaning ! Painting ! You Name It! surgery at the Indiana University Charles Fry, Theresa Russell, Francis world all gray. With the assist of a table- play a questionable game of golf, and ! Yard work ! Fetching School of Medicine, and continued as a Fry, Anne Hug, Lisa Fry, William Fry, top monitor to magnify his canvas, Fry would wave the serious players on by If you need something done on visiting associate professor at UI. Until and Kimberly Fry, M.D.; 37 grandchil- used hand/eye coordination and was him and Mama. And he loved to head Beaver Island, Let Cindy Do It! 1990 he was a development engineer dren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He able to very slowly paint small areas at a into town to pick up the “catch of the Call Cindy Gillespie fo r La bs on ic s In co rp or at ed in was preceded in death by his parents; time, continually moving his canvas day” that was often netted right out 448-2705 Mooresville, Ind., and their senior re- two brothers; a sister; and a grandchild. around. His colors were from memory. Continued on page 30. 30. 31. About Frank Fry, continued from page place the Fry Gallery. 29. The following year on Beaver, front of our place. He'd reminisce about strange fish spawned in the Fry Gallery. the old times he'd sit on the front stoop of Papa came up with the name for these Pat Bonner's place while he played his driftwood creatures I'd fashion out of fiddle and told stories about Protar. wildly shaped gatherings from the Many years back Papa would take beach. He insisted they must all have real his boat, the Veronica S., out in the har- sharks’ teeth, which they did (found on bor, steering like a New York cabbie. the Venice, FL beaches.) After painting He'd have us all go out, sorely lacking the first collection of them he stood back athletic ability, and make an attempt at and jokingly commented, “These are skiing while he'd get lost in the glorious Grotesque Feesh!” The name stuck, and scenery. Half the time we'd be down in customers went wild for them. the water waving wildly and he'd be still He loved to paint on anything that carrying on about the view. would sit still for him...furniture, a baby One time he encouraged Mama to cradle at the BI house we found at the old try her sea legs at skiing. She went along, always in a front pew at Holy Cross with thrift shop, candle holders, tableware, donning a screaming orange diving suit our huge family in tow. They loved to and much more. Attention Business with one of Papa's pajama shirts, bright sing the hymns and crooned with their His folk art style was the most popu- red lipstick, and went into the water. He hearts even though with age it may have lar of his paintings: many hysterical got distracted, as usual, and there was been slightly off-key. And when the works depicting animals doing & Rental Property Owners Mama behind the boat with her skis memory bricks were placed in the humanlike tasks, such as Animal Picnic doinking straight up in the water and her Church courtyard, it became the first where a bear was at a stone grill cooking head bobbing, with that fire engine lip- stop they made that summer upon arrival (?!) with a deer and another bear sitting Did you know that the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce: stick, gasping for air with her eyes as big to say a little prayer for our family. nearby at a picnic table. Another was At as baseballs at her predicament. He gave When Papa underwent quintuple by- The Beach where a fish wearing a fisher- ! Responds to over 4000 requests for ! Hosts, guides, provides photos and her the high sign as if she had broken all pass surgery, he was plunged into de- man's hat was ‘standing’ in a boat hold- information each year via phone email and supports visits by journalists and Olympic records–until we convinced pression. Remembering that he had ing a pole with a hamburger dangling as him otherwise. face to face visits in the office. television producers that result in drawn and painted in younger days, we bait for a man swimming underneath. ! He'd often have to fly on and off encouraged him to paint to help him find There was another fish wearing trunks Prints and distributes 20,000 pieces of “advertising” that is valued at tens of Beaver Island with work obligations. For his way out of the anguish he suffered. perched in a lifeguard chair, and yet oth- Beaver Island literature annually and thousands of dollars. nearly 50 years he and Mama brought we Beaver Island was a place of refuge that ers in 1950s style bathing suits sunning ! children up and now grandchildren and summer. Every day he'd sit by the win- on the beach. hands out thousands of copies of Spends fully 50% of the annual budget great-grandchildren have been intro- dow looking out on the water, and force He'd often get up in the morning, eat members’ printed material. directly on Beaver Island marketing. duced to the magic. It was a quiet escape himself to paint. breakfast in his striped pajamas, and rush !!Maintains an award winning web site Operates a room finders program during from the pressures of his demanding It was an unbelievable effort at first, into the gallery, without having changed, work, and he lived to come home each mechanical at best, but with each work and begin to paint. He couldn't wait to www.beaverisland.org that is visited July and August to assist visitors in finding a summer. It was never in his nature to sit he completed there was an enormous start. If folks would happen by to see his 35,000 times a year by people seeking place to stay during the busy summer still for a second, always building or tin- sense of accomplishment. All the while work in the late afternoon, he'd often be Island information. Chamber membership season and assist members in keeping their kering around in paint-spattered jeans Mama would pray and he'd join her. And found still in his pj's (to their delight) and and web site ads are often the sole occupancy rate high. and a worn flannel shirt. very slowly the depression began to lift, he'd casually explain, “One must never ! Papa and Mama were truly “a one.” his incredible sense of humor peeked interrupt the flow of creativity!” Mama marketing investment for summer weekly Bite of Beaver Island, Celtic Games, th You rarely if ever saw one of them with- through, and he'd spend the better part of was forever buying him new pj's and he'd rental owners. One member rented his July 4 Parade, Citizen of the Year … out the other. As his black hair and her every waking hour truly enjoying his have them splattered with paint within home for sixteen weeks in 2005. brown hair changed with the many sea- newfound talent. 24 hours. sons, their snow white hair gave them a As he quickly excelled with his Throughout his memorable life he beauty like the gorgeous cover of a long paintbrushes, he and I collaborated with rose to the challenges with determination Learn more about how you can support your Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce. love story within, the kind you just can't our work. (My husband Michael and I and humor. He vowed if his eyesight put down. And that is what they had: a own ART From Land and Sea, rustic fur- ever left him permanently, he would buy Steve West See our web site: love story forever in the hearts of all who niture and sculpture created with drift- one of the tropical island ‘art’ elephants knew them. wood, lake stones, sea glass, fallen birch (the ones that have gained attention hold- Chamber of Commerce www.beaverisland.org Papa excelled at everything he did, ing paintbrushes and wildly drizzling PO Box 5 bark, and other naturals.) He began e-mail and Mama was his greatest cheerleader. painting on our tables and accessories. canvases for big bucks) and haul it Beaver Island, MI. 49782 She truly was the silent wind beneath his He and I were invited to be in a show in around the country having ‘trunk’ shows. [email protected] wings, always stepping out of the lime- St. Louis later that year, and within the Papa would paint anywhere, but it light that shined on him. They attended first hour of the show all twenty-five of was looking out at Lake Michigan from phone Mass and prayed the Rosary every day, his paintings had sold. He was hooked. his Beaver Island home that gave him the 231-448-2505 and couldn't be missed through the years, We named the front porch on the Island most inspiration and complete joy. 30. 31. About Frank Fry, continued from page place the Fry Gallery. 29. The following year on Beaver, front of our place. He'd reminisce about strange fish spawned in the Fry Gallery. the old times he'd sit on the front stoop of Papa came up with the name for these Pat Bonner's place while he played his driftwood creatures I'd fashion out of fiddle and told stories about Protar. wildly shaped gatherings from the Many years back Papa would take beach. He insisted they must all have real his boat, the Veronica S., out in the har- sharks’ teeth, which they did (found on bor, steering like a New York cabbie. the Venice, FL beaches.) After painting He'd have us all go out, sorely lacking the first collection of them he stood back athletic ability, and make an attempt at and jokingly commented, “These are skiing while he'd get lost in the glorious Grotesque Feesh!” The name stuck, and scenery. Half the time we'd be down in customers went wild for them. the water waving wildly and he'd be still He loved to paint on anything that carrying on about the view. would sit still for him...furniture, a baby One time he encouraged Mama to cradle at the BI house we found at the old try her sea legs at skiing. She went along, always in a front pew at Holy Cross with thrift shop, candle holders, tableware, donning a screaming orange diving suit our huge family in tow. They loved to and much more. Attention Business with one of Papa's pajama shirts, bright sing the hymns and crooned with their His folk art style was the most popu- red lipstick, and went into the water. He hearts even though with age it may have lar of his paintings: many hysterical got distracted, as usual, and there was been slightly off-key. And when the works depicting animals doing & Rental Property Owners Mama behind the boat with her skis memory bricks were placed in the humanlike tasks, such as Animal Picnic doinking straight up in the water and her Church courtyard, it became the first where a bear was at a stone grill cooking head bobbing, with that fire engine lip- stop they made that summer upon arrival (?!) with a deer and another bear sitting Did you know that the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce: stick, gasping for air with her eyes as big to say a little prayer for our family. nearby at a picnic table. Another was At as baseballs at her predicament. He gave When Papa underwent quintuple by- The Beach where a fish wearing a fisher- ! Responds to over 4000 requests for ! Hosts, guides, provides photos and her the high sign as if she had broken all pass surgery, he was plunged into de- man's hat was ‘standing’ in a boat hold- information each year via phone email and supports visits by journalists and Olympic records–until we convinced pression. Remembering that he had ing a pole with a hamburger dangling as him otherwise. face to face visits in the office. television producers that result in drawn and painted in younger days, we bait for a man swimming underneath. ! He'd often have to fly on and off encouraged him to paint to help him find There was another fish wearing trunks Prints and distributes 20,000 pieces of “advertising” that is valued at tens of Beaver Island with work obligations. For his way out of the anguish he suffered. perched in a lifeguard chair, and yet oth- Beaver Island literature annually and thousands of dollars. nearly 50 years he and Mama brought we Beaver Island was a place of refuge that ers in 1950s style bathing suits sunning ! children up and now grandchildren and summer. Every day he'd sit by the win- on the beach. hands out thousands of copies of Spends fully 50% of the annual budget great-grandchildren have been intro- dow looking out on the water, and force He'd often get up in the morning, eat members’ printed material. directly on Beaver Island marketing. duced to the magic. It was a quiet escape himself to paint. breakfast in his striped pajamas, and rush !!Maintains an award winning web site Operates a room finders program during from the pressures of his demanding It was an unbelievable effort at first, into the gallery, without having changed, work, and he lived to come home each mechanical at best, but with each work and begin to paint. He couldn't wait to www.beaverisland.org that is visited July and August to assist visitors in finding a summer. It was never in his nature to sit he completed there was an enormous start. If folks would happen by to see his 35,000 times a year by people seeking place to stay during the busy summer still for a second, always building or tin- sense of accomplishment. All the while work in the late afternoon, he'd often be Island information. Chamber membership season and assist members in keeping their kering around in paint-spattered jeans Mama would pray and he'd join her. And found still in his pj's (to their delight) and and web site ads are often the sole occupancy rate high. and a worn flannel shirt. very slowly the depression began to lift, he'd casually explain, “One must never ! Papa and Mama were truly “a one.” his incredible sense of humor peeked interrupt the flow of creativity!” Mama marketing investment for summer weekly Bite of Beaver Island, Celtic Games, th You rarely if ever saw one of them with- through, and he'd spend the better part of was forever buying him new pj's and he'd rental owners. One member rented his July 4 Parade, Citizen of the Year … out the other. As his black hair and her every waking hour truly enjoying his have them splattered with paint within home for sixteen weeks in 2005. brown hair changed with the many sea- newfound talent. 24 hours. sons, their snow white hair gave them a As he quickly excelled with his Throughout his memorable life he beauty like the gorgeous cover of a long paintbrushes, he and I collaborated with rose to the challenges with determination Learn more about how you can support your Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce. love story within, the kind you just can't our work. (My husband Michael and I and humor. He vowed if his eyesight put down. And that is what they had: a own ART From Land and Sea, rustic fur- ever left him permanently, he would buy Steve West See our web site: love story forever in the hearts of all who niture and sculpture created with drift- one of the tropical island ‘art’ elephants knew them. wood, lake stones, sea glass, fallen birch (the ones that have gained attention hold- Chamber of Commerce www.beaverisland.org Papa excelled at everything he did, ing paintbrushes and wildly drizzling PO Box 5 bark, and other naturals.) He began e-mail and Mama was his greatest cheerleader. painting on our tables and accessories. canvases for big bucks) and haul it Beaver Island, MI. 49782 She truly was the silent wind beneath his He and I were invited to be in a show in around the country having ‘trunk’ shows. [email protected] wings, always stepping out of the lime- St. Louis later that year, and within the Papa would paint anywhere, but it light that shined on him. They attended first hour of the show all twenty-five of was looking out at Lake Michigan from phone Mass and prayed the Rosary every day, his paintings had sold. He was hooked. his Beaver Island home that gave him the 231-448-2505 and couldn't be missed through the years, We named the front porch on the Island most inspiration and complete joy. 32. 33. The Rhyme of the Grand Old Mariner New Film on Ecology Winter Arrives Whiskey Point in Snow One blustery eve the nativity ship crept through the fog and ice, Barbara Lucas and Pam Grassmick A safe bay on the Island leeward to find, have begun planning scenes for a new From howling wind and frothy wave she nestled close to shore video which will showcase Beaver Is- To give her weary crew a respite from gale's blow, A Christmas berth surrounded by falling soft snow. land’s delicate, interconnected ecology. One old sailor knew the Island and called her home, They've applied for two grants. If funding For years ago he had left her shores the seven seas to roam, develops, their film might be available for But alas, fame and fortune he had never known. viewing at the airport and on the ferry, His heart was cold as frost on an icy thorn, and for showings on- and off-Island. His coat was frayed and threadbare, his cap ragged and worn, Callused hands had he, and a face that wrinkled forlorn, Of one grown old on pints of brew in ports unknown, A withering soul was he, from youth's dawn to this moment of anxious return. Captain's leave given, he rowed to shore on a starry night, Pulled the skiff up on frozen crust, And climbed the lofty wind-swept dune. To the murmur of rabbit scamper and thrush. The Beginning of the Road Along the juniper ridge, the Beaver Head Lighthouse signal station To meet the freshly plowed white road home. The Christmas lights on clapboard houses blink and flicker in the feathery fall, And in the village hall the carols echo joyous, strong, and low: “Silent night, Holy night” whispers past in the frigid air, And from each home the laughter of children grows neigh. Glow of trees and waiting presents beckon forth, Mistletoe for love decks each gay hearth. Down Main Street past the ferry dock he trod, Stopping to remember the love he had won and lost To the lure of adventure on high seas far from the little harbor light. Taking a turn to the left and up the rise, Seeing her house, soft and warm once known. Lamenting the day he left her alone, Lost in sleep on a flowery springtime bed. Quickening his step to the church he sped, Up the stairs into the narthex, silent, dark, and still. Shaking snow from cap, and taking a taper in hand, Iron Ore Bay He lit a prayer candle for his long lost land And bowing his head in forgiving repose doffs his knapsack to floor, Then to his work he goes. Gerry Volgenau’s Islands At each pew did he stop, and pull a gift from his sack, Gerry Volgenau’s superbly-written K & M A boson's whistle for Bill, and a Dutch dolly for Sue, A letter for the old light-keeper, with a kind remembrance of fishing he once knew. book is subtitled Great Lakes Stories. Its A note to Cousin Sally who chased him along the lake reeds on a summer's eve, 16-page section on Beaver Island cap- DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS INC. A limerick for Uncle Sean to muse, tures how it is today–which includes the A book from the Far East for old friend Jim, who dreamed afar, still-felt historic influences. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION A mandarin chess set for Jack from Shanghai's market town, During his many years as Detroit And a Samurai sword for Joe, he once found, A miniature medieval castle from the Rhine to delight the children of Ellie and Tom Free Press travel editor, the author fre- And a dry rose picked from County Donegal’s moor for his once love no more. quently visited Beaver Island, and the af- To each pew a gift he brought, with memories of things tender and true, fection he developed shows through on Until near the altar to the nativity he drew, every page. Yet he was a perceptive And fell to his knees to worship the child, enough observer to grasp both sides of In a way for him quite novel and new. The weathered seafarer climbed the ship's ladder with a satisfied grin, our issues, and he does not let his affec- A quiet resolution of undone things now said, tion impede the accuracy of his portrait. DESIGN & BUILD . REMODELING . GARAGES . LOG CABINS Of a path set straight, And because he provides chapters on Of a past that now seemed right. other islands, reading his book gives us Christmas morn would dawn as the ship weighed anchor south, better insight on the nature of islandness, From icy deck he gazed back at the receding harbor mouth, And puffed on his pipe with secret delight. the source of the allure Beaver has for us. ANDERSON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY And smiled as the little town faded out of sight. His old friends would arrive to take their seats, Call for Papers · Photos of Beaver Island and surrounding islands And remember with surprise The Society for Strang Studies is call- · Photo shoot of personal property One who had wandered 'til this Christmas without trace, ERNEST MARTIN ing for papers on James Jesse Strang for · Framing available through Bayshore Framing And they would wonder at the miracle of the birth for the human race, next summer’s Beaver Island conference, phone: 231-922-0000 And most especially of all they would remember email: [email protected] Call Jim Anderson for more information The hope of returning mystery, and grace. June 16 - 18. Proposals are due by 2-3- – Ken Zick, Christmas Eve 2004 06. Contact [email protected] web: www.kmcontractorsinc.com Phone 231-947-4598 E-mail: [email protected] 32. 33. The Rhyme of the Grand Old Mariner New Film on Ecology Winter Arrives Whiskey Point in Snow One blustery eve the nativity ship crept through the fog and ice, Barbara Lucas and Pam Grassmick A safe bay on the Island leeward to find, have begun planning scenes for a new From howling wind and frothy wave she nestled close to shore video which will showcase Beaver Is- To give her weary crew a respite from gale's blow, A Christmas berth surrounded by falling soft snow. land’s delicate, interconnected ecology. One old sailor knew the Island and called her home, They've applied for two grants. If funding For years ago he had left her shores the seven seas to roam, develops, their film might be available for But alas, fame and fortune he had never known. viewing at the airport and on the ferry, His heart was cold as frost on an icy thorn, and for showings on- and off-Island. His coat was frayed and threadbare, his cap ragged and worn, Callused hands had he, and a face that wrinkled forlorn, Of one grown old on pints of brew in ports unknown, A withering soul was he, from youth's dawn to this moment of anxious return. Captain's leave given, he rowed to shore on a starry night, Pulled the skiff up on frozen crust, And climbed the lofty wind-swept dune. To the murmur of rabbit scamper and thrush. The Beginning of the Road Along the juniper ridge, the Beaver Head Lighthouse signal station To meet the freshly plowed white road home. The Christmas lights on clapboard houses blink and flicker in the feathery fall, And in the village hall the carols echo joyous, strong, and low: “Silent night, Holy night” whispers past in the frigid air, And from each home the laughter of children grows neigh. Glow of trees and waiting presents beckon forth, Mistletoe for love decks each gay hearth. Down Main Street past the ferry dock he trod, Stopping to remember the love he had won and lost To the lure of adventure on high seas far from the little harbor light. Taking a turn to the left and up the rise, Seeing her house, soft and warm once known. Lamenting the day he left her alone, Lost in sleep on a flowery springtime bed. Quickening his step to the church he sped, Up the stairs into the narthex, silent, dark, and still. Shaking snow from cap, and taking a taper in hand, Iron Ore Bay He lit a prayer candle for his long lost land And bowing his head in forgiving repose doffs his knapsack to floor, Then to his work he goes. Gerry Volgenau’s Islands At each pew did he stop, and pull a gift from his sack, Gerry Volgenau’s superbly-written K & M A boson's whistle for Bill, and a Dutch dolly for Sue, A letter for the old light-keeper, with a kind remembrance of fishing he once knew. book is subtitled Great Lakes Stories. Its A note to Cousin Sally who chased him along the lake reeds on a summer's eve, 16-page section on Beaver Island cap- DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS INC. A limerick for Uncle Sean to muse, tures how it is today–which includes the A book from the Far East for old friend Jim, who dreamed afar, still-felt historic influences. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION A mandarin chess set for Jack from Shanghai's market town, During his many years as Detroit And a Samurai sword for Joe, he once found, A miniature medieval castle from the Rhine to delight the children of Ellie and Tom Free Press travel editor, the author fre- And a dry rose picked from County Donegal’s moor for his once love no more. quently visited Beaver Island, and the af- To each pew a gift he brought, with memories of things tender and true, fection he developed shows through on Until near the altar to the nativity he drew, every page. Yet he was a perceptive And fell to his knees to worship the child, enough observer to grasp both sides of In a way for him quite novel and new. The weathered seafarer climbed the ship's ladder with a satisfied grin, our issues, and he does not let his affec- A quiet resolution of undone things now said, tion impede the accuracy of his portrait. DESIGN & BUILD . REMODELING . GARAGES . LOG CABINS Of a path set straight, And because he provides chapters on Of a past that now seemed right. other islands, reading his book gives us Christmas morn would dawn as the ship weighed anchor south, better insight on the nature of islandness, From icy deck he gazed back at the receding harbor mouth, And puffed on his pipe with secret delight. the source of the allure Beaver has for us. ANDERSON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY And smiled as the little town faded out of sight. His old friends would arrive to take their seats, Call for Papers · Photos of Beaver Island and surrounding islands And remember with surprise The Society for Strang Studies is call- · Photo shoot of personal property One who had wandered 'til this Christmas without trace, ERNEST MARTIN ing for papers on James Jesse Strang for · Framing available through Bayshore Framing And they would wonder at the miracle of the birth for the human race, next summer’s Beaver Island conference, phone: 231-922-0000 And most especially of all they would remember email: [email protected] Call Jim Anderson for more information The hope of returning mystery, and grace. June 16 - 18. Proposals are due by 2-3- – Ken Zick, Christmas Eve 2004 06. Contact [email protected] web: www.kmcontractorsinc.com Phone 231-947-4598 E-mail: [email protected] 34. 35. One Hundred Years Ago by Joyce Bartels Charlevoix Sentinel December 6, “The Thomas Friant used by the “Prospects seem good for a light Wis., taking treatment at the hospital before the legion will be seeking new ing the task allotted to him. After stating 1905 Marine Notes: “The Beaver is Game Warden laid in Beaver Harbor winter.” there for stomach trouble.” worlds to conquer.” that he was no speechmaker he pro- making her regular trips to the Island, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday “The B. I. Lumber Co. have bought “C. C. Gallagher is putting in new “M. J. Bonner, Capt. of the Rouse ceeded to prove the contrary by a hap- and Capt. Campbell expects to run all last. Deputy Eddy of Sault Ste. Marie a new and larger logging engine for their piling and planking and otherwise re- Simmons which was demasted by one of pily worded extemporaneous address. this month, as weather permits.” and A. O. Coulter of Grand Rapids were business here, finding it was required to pairing his dock property.” the gales which swept the lakes this fall, His chief theme was the wonderful Beaver Island News: “W. J. on board.” keep the plant running to the full capac- “Emil Lidke took passage on the went to Milwaukee last week where he change which had taken place on Bea- Gallagher and W. E. Stevens were away “The weather signal is up and sig- ity. It is expected to arrive today by str. Covell for his home in Manistee to dry docked the schooner and found her ver Island during the past ten years. It from the Island last week on business.” nals being displayed night and day. Mr. steamer Covell.” be gone over the holidays.” hull to be in first class condition.” was just a decade since his first trip to “Dr. Holiday of Traverse City re- Roy N. Covert of Chicago who has been “Gus Kitinger and W. E. Stevens “The K. O. T. M. holds its regular “B. C. Lane the tubular well con- the Island and at that time the educa- turned to his city practice after a two here superintending construction of the are expected to arrive today (Wednes- meeting this week Saturday night. Let tractor of Charlevoix accomplished the tional system in vogue here was very weeks stay on the Island.” tower returned to Chicago last day) on the Covell.” every member on the Island be present.” feat of driving a well and securing inferior, resulting in an Arabic class of “Mr. Frank Bird of Robt. Beutel Saturday.” “ A new regulation bowling alley is “Keeper Spencer and wife left Mon- plenty of good water at 159 feet for children, mostly boys, who infected the Fish Co. at Bay City left for his home “Married on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd being built here, which will afford a day for Muskegon, Mich. from where camp No. 3 of the B. I. L. Co. Hundreds docks and proceeded to act smart and last week.” Mr. Daniel Gallagher of Escanaba, pleasant way of wearing away winter they will go to New York for the winter.” of dollars have been sunk by the com- make themselves generally obnoxious “James Gallagher broke ground Mich. and Miss Ellen Gillespie of St. evenings.” “Peter Nelson of Garden Island left pany in trying to get good water. The whenever a boat would land. Two or Monday for a bowling alley south of C. James. The ceremony was performed at “The Holy Cross Church is to hold Monday for Denmark where he has rocky formation hindered the quest for three years later the Sisters came to the C. Gallagher’s saloon.” Holy Cross Church at 10 a. m. and the its Christmas entertainment at gone for his father. They will return to- the past 2 years.” Island and from educational change “Sisters M. Clementine and Eleanor dinner served at John Gillespie’s, father Gallagher’s Hall, and it promises to be gether in February.” Charlevoix Sentinel December 28, brought forth as talented, respectful, and spent Thanksgiving in Grand Rapids of the bride. Eighty couples sitting up to the usual high standard.” “Mr. Condey Gallagher of Seattle, 1905 Beaver Island News: “On Tues- well trained youth as can be found any- returning on Monday boat.” down to a most beautiful repast. Ad- “Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson Washington, uncle of C. C. Gallagher of day evening of this week occurred one where. The captain said he had never “The str. Covell left Monday morn- journment was then made to Gallagher's a fine ten pound boy. Mother and child this place, is enjoying a pleasant visit of the most successful Christmas enter- been better entertained by a miscella- ing on her last trip loaded with lumber Hall where the wedding party tripped doing well.” after 16 years absence.” tainments in the history of the Island. It neous program rendered by school chil- for the B. I. L. Co. bound for Chicago.” the light fantastic till the ‘wee sun Charlevoix Sentinel December 21, “James McCann returned from his was given at the Island Opera House, dren with the same facilities for enter- “Hugh R. Boyle returned hours’.” 1905 Beaver Island News: “J. O. Chicago trip by way of Bay City, Mich. Gallagher’s Hall by the Holy Cross taining and properly ascribed the Thanksgiving day from the Snow Is- Charlevoix Sentinel December 14, Gallagher is home for the holiday.” bringing his niece Eva Gibson with him Church. The Dominican Sisters devised changed conditions to the work of the lands where he had been in the employ 1905 Beaver Island News: “Mr. Ken- “Winter fishing is light both trout to spend the Holidays. Miss Gibson is the program and trained all the perform- Sisters who teach our Public Schools. of the U. S. Lake Survey.” nedy of Grand Rapids visited the Island and whitefish.” attending High School at Bay City.” ers with the exception of the leading During the course of the evening a purse “Mr. B. Franklin, the Chicago ex- on business Monday.” “Chas. Rowe & Co. Of Harbor “The National Protective League is speaker of the evening who was Captain of $148 was tendered the pastor Fr. Pas- pert tailor who has been on the Island for “No ice or snow yet in Beaver Har- Springs is on the Island for winter forging rapidly to the front. If all the lo- Campbell of the steamer Beaver. The chal as a Christmas gift. At the close of the season left for Chicago on Monday bor. Last year at this time teams were fishing.” cal legions are increasing as fast as St. captain did himself proud as he usually the entertainment proper a large number boat to be gone until Spring.” driving over part of the harbor.” “W. W. Boyle is in Green Bay, James legion is doing, it will not be long does with what he undertakes in hand- of presents were distributed.” VAN & GEO RENTAL Beaver Island Marina PICK UP AT BOAT OR PLANE

At Your Service: Transient Slips Fuel - Charts - Shipstore Auto & Boat Repair Licensed Mechanic Multi-Day Discounts Storage & More 4 HR. Rates available Gas Station and Car Rental Gold Card Savings Check out our ship store: Gifts, Bait, and More. Call: 448-2300 Photograph by Alan and Kathy Brouard 25860 Main - P.O. Box 76 - Beaver Island, MI 49782 BEAVER ISLAND MARINA (231) 448-2300 - FAX (231) 448-2763 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.beaverislandmarina.com 34. 35. One Hundred Years Ago by Joyce Bartels Charlevoix Sentinel December 6, “The Thomas Friant used by the “Prospects seem good for a light Wis., taking treatment at the hospital before the legion will be seeking new ing the task allotted to him. After stating 1905 Marine Notes: “The Beaver is Game Warden laid in Beaver Harbor winter.” there for stomach trouble.” worlds to conquer.” that he was no speechmaker he pro- making her regular trips to the Island, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday “The B. I. Lumber Co. have bought “C. C. Gallagher is putting in new “M. J. Bonner, Capt. of the Rouse ceeded to prove the contrary by a hap- and Capt. Campbell expects to run all last. Deputy Eddy of Sault Ste. Marie a new and larger logging engine for their piling and planking and otherwise re- Simmons which was demasted by one of pily worded extemporaneous address. this month, as weather permits.” and A. O. Coulter of Grand Rapids were business here, finding it was required to pairing his dock property.” the gales which swept the lakes this fall, His chief theme was the wonderful Beaver Island News: “W. J. on board.” keep the plant running to the full capac- “Emil Lidke took passage on the went to Milwaukee last week where he change which had taken place on Bea- Gallagher and W. E. Stevens were away “The weather signal is up and sig- ity. It is expected to arrive today by str. Covell for his home in Manistee to dry docked the schooner and found her ver Island during the past ten years. It from the Island last week on business.” nals being displayed night and day. Mr. steamer Covell.” be gone over the holidays.” hull to be in first class condition.” was just a decade since his first trip to “Dr. Holiday of Traverse City re- Roy N. Covert of Chicago who has been “Gus Kitinger and W. E. Stevens “The K. O. T. M. holds its regular “B. C. Lane the tubular well con- the Island and at that time the educa- turned to his city practice after a two here superintending construction of the are expected to arrive today (Wednes- meeting this week Saturday night. Let tractor of Charlevoix accomplished the tional system in vogue here was very weeks stay on the Island.” tower returned to Chicago last day) on the Covell.” every member on the Island be present.” feat of driving a well and securing inferior, resulting in an Arabic class of “Mr. Frank Bird of Robt. Beutel Saturday.” “ A new regulation bowling alley is “Keeper Spencer and wife left Mon- plenty of good water at 159 feet for children, mostly boys, who infected the Fish Co. at Bay City left for his home “Married on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd being built here, which will afford a day for Muskegon, Mich. from where camp No. 3 of the B. I. L. Co. Hundreds docks and proceeded to act smart and last week.” Mr. Daniel Gallagher of Escanaba, pleasant way of wearing away winter they will go to New York for the winter.” of dollars have been sunk by the com- make themselves generally obnoxious “James Gallagher broke ground Mich. and Miss Ellen Gillespie of St. evenings.” “Peter Nelson of Garden Island left pany in trying to get good water. The whenever a boat would land. Two or Monday for a bowling alley south of C. James. The ceremony was performed at “The Holy Cross Church is to hold Monday for Denmark where he has rocky formation hindered the quest for three years later the Sisters came to the C. Gallagher’s saloon.” Holy Cross Church at 10 a. m. and the its Christmas entertainment at gone for his father. They will return to- the past 2 years.” Island and from educational change “Sisters M. Clementine and Eleanor dinner served at John Gillespie’s, father Gallagher’s Hall, and it promises to be gether in February.” Charlevoix Sentinel December 28, brought forth as talented, respectful, and spent Thanksgiving in Grand Rapids of the bride. Eighty couples sitting up to the usual high standard.” “Mr. Condey Gallagher of Seattle, 1905 Beaver Island News: “On Tues- well trained youth as can be found any- returning on Monday boat.” down to a most beautiful repast. Ad- “Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibson Washington, uncle of C. C. Gallagher of day evening of this week occurred one where. The captain said he had never “The str. Covell left Monday morn- journment was then made to Gallagher's a fine ten pound boy. Mother and child this place, is enjoying a pleasant visit of the most successful Christmas enter- been better entertained by a miscella- ing on her last trip loaded with lumber Hall where the wedding party tripped doing well.” after 16 years absence.” tainments in the history of the Island. It neous program rendered by school chil- for the B. I. L. Co. bound for Chicago.” the light fantastic till the ‘wee sun Charlevoix Sentinel December 21, “James McCann returned from his was given at the Island Opera House, dren with the same facilities for enter- “Hugh R. Boyle returned hours’.” 1905 Beaver Island News: “J. O. Chicago trip by way of Bay City, Mich. Gallagher’s Hall by the Holy Cross taining and properly ascribed the Thanksgiving day from the Snow Is- Charlevoix Sentinel December 14, Gallagher is home for the holiday.” bringing his niece Eva Gibson with him Church. The Dominican Sisters devised changed conditions to the work of the lands where he had been in the employ 1905 Beaver Island News: “Mr. Ken- “Winter fishing is light both trout to spend the Holidays. Miss Gibson is the program and trained all the perform- Sisters who teach our Public Schools. of the U. S. Lake Survey.” nedy of Grand Rapids visited the Island and whitefish.” attending High School at Bay City.” ers with the exception of the leading During the course of the evening a purse “Mr. B. Franklin, the Chicago ex- on business Monday.” “Chas. Rowe & Co. Of Harbor “The National Protective League is speaker of the evening who was Captain of $148 was tendered the pastor Fr. Pas- pert tailor who has been on the Island for “No ice or snow yet in Beaver Har- Springs is on the Island for winter forging rapidly to the front. If all the lo- Campbell of the steamer Beaver. The chal as a Christmas gift. At the close of the season left for Chicago on Monday bor. Last year at this time teams were fishing.” cal legions are increasing as fast as St. captain did himself proud as he usually the entertainment proper a large number boat to be gone until Spring.” driving over part of the harbor.” “W. W. Boyle is in Green Bay, James legion is doing, it will not be long does with what he undertakes in hand- of presents were distributed.” VAN & GEO RENTAL Beaver Island Marina PICK UP AT BOAT OR PLANE

At Your Service: Transient Slips Fuel - Charts - Shipstore Auto & Boat Repair Licensed Mechanic Multi-Day Discounts Storage & More 4 HR. Rates available Gas Station and Car Rental Gold Card Savings Check out our ship store: Gifts, Bait, and More. Call: 448-2300 Photograph by Alan and Kathy Brouard 25860 Main - P.O. Box 76 - Beaver Island, MI 49782 BEAVER ISLAND MARINA (231) 448-2300 - FAX (231) 448-2763 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.beaverislandmarina.com 36. 37. Beaver to Ireland Trip Fall & Winter Events Real Estate, For Sale: CARY CONCRETE LTD A trip to Ireland beginning March December 3rd at Nina’s – Holiday FOR SALE BY OWNER - END OF KING’S HIGHWAY LOTS ON THE GREG CARY - OWNER 30, 2006 is being planned for those Season Kick Off Dinner. Start the holi- ROAD LOT NEAR LAKE - EDGE OF TOWN - Two beautiful interested in reconnecting with their day season off with a bang and enjoy a Contoured very nice site. Font View wooded lots right near town, the Broth- LICENSED BUILDER Arranmore roots. The main focus of selection of finely prepared entrées from Court; Double-size lot, design your ers’ Place, and the harbor. Asking this trip will be on Arranmore Island, the chefs at Nina’s. creative or traditional home here. $40,000 each. Call (773) 646-1424. for 3 nights; other stays will be in December 3rd and 4th – Annual Borders 30-acre preserve. Perked. TWO LOTS IN THE PORT ST. Donegal Town, Galway City, Tralee, Christmas Cantata, 3:00 p.m. at the Maps, elevation, info & comps JAMES near Font Lake. Perked, Co. Kerry, and Ennis, Co. Clare. Those Christian Church. available.: $27,500. (917) 628-8263 or wooded, buildable. #708 & 709; elec- interested can get information from December 8th – Cookie Carnival [email protected] tric and phone right there. $14,000 Sandy LoDico: (231) 448-2004 or from 1:00 - 5:00 at the Christian Church. WEST SIDE LAKE MICHIGAN each. Call Peggy at (269) 671-5557. FOR SALE – e-mail [email protected]. December 15th – A representative LOT FOR SALE - Lot 24 of the 40 ACRES ON SLOPTOWN ROAD HARBOR-AREA HOUSE: from the Commission on Aging will an- Western Shores Plat: 3.5 wooded acres, - Call Bud at (231) 448-2397. Four bedroom, 1 ½ bath house on two Automated Batch Plant Island Evolution? with 250' frontage on Greiner’s Bay. 10 ACRES OLD FOX LAKE ROAD lots with garage. Wonderful location swer questions at the BIRHC. Pharma- near town and the harbor. Asking Redi-Mix Islands have generally been con- cist John Ochs will also be there. Eight miles from town on Mrs. Beautiful, wooded, great building site price is $225,000. & Insulated Foam sidered evolutionary dead ends. After December 16th and 17th – Basketball Redding’s Trail. Very deep and private. $45,000, please call (231) 409-1214. Call Ed Wojan Realty: Poured Walls animals and plants emigrated from & Volleyball vs. Ojibwe Charter at Bea- Land contract possible with acceptable GREAT LOTS FOR COTTAGE IN Real Estate Office: (231) 448-2711 the mainland, it was believed they be- down payment. Contact owner Victor PORT ST. JAMES - 3 to choose from. Toll Free Number: 1-800-268-2711 Driveways ver Island 6:00 p.m. came so specialized for island life that December 17th – Come see Santa at Dmitruk at (269) 207-2970 or e-mail Wooded, power, perked, ready for Sidewalks they could not leave. They eventually the Emerald Isle Hotel. The AmVets Aux- [email protected]. building. Lake Michigan access nearby. Concrete Pouring became extinct, only to be replaced iliary will provide treats in the confer- 10.1 ACRES OF HARDWOODS - Call (269) 857-6084.. Garages by new arrivals from the mainland. ence room, and Santa will be landing on with 700 feet of frontage on West Side Basements “They were like baubles of the the roof and coming down the chimney Drive one mile north of Fox Lake. For Cars, Boats, & Planes: evolutionary past,” said Christopher Sale by Owner. High ground with Fireplaces to meet children in the upstairs lobby TRUCK FOR SALE - 2002 Ford F- E. Filardi, a biologist at the American private road and fully cleared building Unlimited Masonry from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 150, Lariat, supercrew cab, Fx4 off- Museum of Natural History. December 20th – BICS School site. $45,000.Call Bubba at (989) road, leather captain's chairs. Red with & Cement Supplies But Dr. Filardi and Robert Holiday Program 821-5344 silver clear-coat. 62,500 miles; excel- CALL NOW Moyle, a colleague at the museum, December 31st New Year’s Dinner, BEAVER ISLAND HARBOR LOT lent condition. (231) 448-2894. have found evidence that islands can FOR SALE - Protected Harbor site: HARBOR-AREA HOUSE FOR FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Nina’s traditional elegant dinner of Lob- SALE: 2-Story 2,688 sq. ft. house plus 2 act as engines of evolution instead of ster and Steak to send out the old and ring 60' Lake frontage by 250' deep. North of dead ends. Animals can spread from the Toy Museum. Call (231) 448-2391 To Place an Ad: car attached garage & full basement. 3 231-448-2242 in the new! large bedrooms–master BR with private island to island, giving rise to an ex- AA meetings – Beaver Island Christian 40 WOODED ACRES WITH Text classifieds are an affordable way to bath and walk-in closet, cathedral ceiling. plosion of new species, and even colo- Church: Classroom until December 7 th, then to move CREEK - Driveway, clearing, and get your ad printed and read in 1,200+ 2 ½ baths. 2 decks. Approximately 1-acre nizing the mainland again. The re- to the Rectory. Wednesday evening: 7:00 p.m.; Satur- small storage building. State Land Beacons every month – cost is only $1 corner lot. Peekaboo view of the Harbor. sults suggest that conserving day morning: 11:00 a.m. across the road. Located on King’s per column line per month. Please call Potential for a bed and breakfast business. Alanon meetings – Friday evening: 8:00 p.m.; Asking: $245,000. Owner is licensed biodiversity on islands is vital for the Beaver Island Rural Health Center has contact infor- Highway minutes from town.$69,500. (231) 448-2476 or e-mail the Beacon: 36520 KINGS HWY. BEAVER ISLAND, MI 49782 agent. Call Jackie at (231) 448-2342 evolution of new species in the future. mation available. (616) 681-5466. [email protected]

BEACON DISPLAY AD RATES: Monthly Beacon Circulation: 1,200 (winter) & 1,400+ (summer) A great way to have your business seen by everyone who reads the Beacon every month! Charlevoix Starter $ 15 B/W $ 25 Color Small $ 25 B/W $ 35 Color State Bank Standard $ 45 B/W $ 60 Color Half Page $ 60 B/W $ 100 Color BEAVER ISLAND’S NORTH 38230 Michigan Ave. SHORE: Two 100' x 400' +/- Lake Full Page $ 100 B/W Michigan lots on the North Bluff a mile Have your property seen and Beaver Island, MI 49782 from town on Indian Point Road. Each your rental property rented more (Member FDIC) have a cute, usable, rustic 1 bedroom/1 with Beacon classified ads: FOR SALE: BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME bath cabin with enclosed porches, decks and views. Furnished and equipped. Our best-value: $15/month for a Located in Port St. James, 1,800 sq. ft. home, planned for efficient living: 3 bedrooms and 2 full Open Tues and Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bathrooms, Cathedral ceilings (T & G Pine), large open loft, master suite with walk-in closet Shared drive and well; separate electric boxed classified ad with photograph and phone. “Bluff” $170,000, “Woods” and website photo listing starting on December 5 and master bath. Wrap-around covered porches, steep roofline with dormers, cedar siding. Beautiful wooded double lot. Quiet setting. One mile to Port St. James private beach on Lake $165,000. Possible land contracts with online at www.beaver-island.com Michigan. 1.5 miles to St. James village. $225,000.00 substantial down payments. Call John Please call (231) 448-2476 or e-mail (231) 448-2190 Call Ed Wojan Realty: Johnson, (231) 448-2533 BI, (305) [email protected] Real Estate Office: (231) 448-2711 Toll Free Number: 1-800-268-2711 294-9909 FL, (305) 304-7188 Cell. 36. 37. Beaver to Ireland Trip Fall & Winter Events Real Estate, For Sale: CARY CONCRETE LTD A trip to Ireland beginning March December 3rd at Nina’s – Holiday FOR SALE BY OWNER - END OF KING’S HIGHWAY LOTS ON THE GREG CARY - OWNER 30, 2006 is being planned for those Season Kick Off Dinner. Start the holi- ROAD LOT NEAR LAKE - EDGE OF TOWN - Two beautiful interested in reconnecting with their day season off with a bang and enjoy a Contoured very nice site. Font View wooded lots right near town, the Broth- LICENSED BUILDER Arranmore roots. The main focus of selection of finely prepared entrées from Court; Double-size lot, design your ers’ Place, and the harbor. Asking this trip will be on Arranmore Island, the chefs at Nina’s. creative or traditional home here. $40,000 each. Call (773) 646-1424. for 3 nights; other stays will be in December 3rd and 4th – Annual Borders 30-acre preserve. Perked. TWO LOTS IN THE PORT ST. Donegal Town, Galway City, Tralee, Christmas Cantata, 3:00 p.m. at the Maps, elevation, info & comps JAMES near Font Lake. Perked, Co. Kerry, and Ennis, Co. Clare. Those Christian Church. available.: $27,500. (917) 628-8263 or wooded, buildable. #708 & 709; elec- interested can get information from December 8th – Cookie Carnival [email protected] tric and phone right there. $14,000 Sandy LoDico: (231) 448-2004 or from 1:00 - 5:00 at the Christian Church. WEST SIDE LAKE MICHIGAN each. Call Peggy at (269) 671-5557. FOR SALE – e-mail [email protected]. December 15th – A representative LOT FOR SALE - Lot 24 of the 40 ACRES ON SLOPTOWN ROAD HARBOR-AREA HOUSE: from the Commission on Aging will an- Western Shores Plat: 3.5 wooded acres, - Call Bud at (231) 448-2397. Four bedroom, 1 ½ bath house on two Automated Batch Plant Island Evolution? with 250' frontage on Greiner’s Bay. 10 ACRES OLD FOX LAKE ROAD lots with garage. Wonderful location swer questions at the BIRHC. Pharma- near town and the harbor. Asking Redi-Mix Islands have generally been con- cist John Ochs will also be there. Eight miles from town on Mrs. Beautiful, wooded, great building site price is $225,000. & Insulated Foam sidered evolutionary dead ends. After December 16th and 17th – Basketball Redding’s Trail. Very deep and private. $45,000, please call (231) 409-1214. Call Ed Wojan Realty: Poured Walls animals and plants emigrated from & Volleyball vs. Ojibwe Charter at Bea- Land contract possible with acceptable GREAT LOTS FOR COTTAGE IN Real Estate Office: (231) 448-2711 the mainland, it was believed they be- down payment. Contact owner Victor PORT ST. JAMES - 3 to choose from. Toll Free Number: 1-800-268-2711 Driveways ver Island 6:00 p.m. came so specialized for island life that December 17th – Come see Santa at Dmitruk at (269) 207-2970 or e-mail Wooded, power, perked, ready for Sidewalks they could not leave. They eventually the Emerald Isle Hotel. The AmVets Aux- [email protected]. building. Lake Michigan access nearby. Concrete Pouring became extinct, only to be replaced iliary will provide treats in the confer- 10.1 ACRES OF HARDWOODS - Call (269) 857-6084.. Garages by new arrivals from the mainland. ence room, and Santa will be landing on with 700 feet of frontage on West Side Basements “They were like baubles of the the roof and coming down the chimney Drive one mile north of Fox Lake. For Cars, Boats, & Planes: evolutionary past,” said Christopher Sale by Owner. High ground with Fireplaces to meet children in the upstairs lobby TRUCK FOR SALE - 2002 Ford F- E. Filardi, a biologist at the American private road and fully cleared building Unlimited Masonry from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 150, Lariat, supercrew cab, Fx4 off- Museum of Natural History. December 20th – BICS School site. $45,000.Call Bubba at (989) road, leather captain's chairs. Red with & Cement Supplies But Dr. Filardi and Robert Holiday Program 821-5344 silver clear-coat. 62,500 miles; excel- CALL NOW Moyle, a colleague at the museum, December 31st New Year’s Dinner, BEAVER ISLAND HARBOR LOT lent condition. (231) 448-2894. have found evidence that islands can FOR SALE - Protected Harbor site: HARBOR-AREA HOUSE FOR FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Nina’s traditional elegant dinner of Lob- SALE: 2-Story 2,688 sq. ft. house plus 2 act as engines of evolution instead of ster and Steak to send out the old and ring 60' Lake frontage by 250' deep. North of dead ends. Animals can spread from the Toy Museum. Call (231) 448-2391 To Place an Ad: car attached garage & full basement. 3 231-448-2242 in the new! large bedrooms–master BR with private island to island, giving rise to an ex- AA meetings – Beaver Island Christian 40 WOODED ACRES WITH Text classifieds are an affordable way to bath and walk-in closet, cathedral ceiling. plosion of new species, and even colo- Church: Classroom until December 7 th, then to move CREEK - Driveway, clearing, and get your ad printed and read in 1,200+ 2 ½ baths. 2 decks. Approximately 1-acre nizing the mainland again. The re- to the Rectory. Wednesday evening: 7:00 p.m.; Satur- small storage building. State Land Beacons every month – cost is only $1 corner lot. Peekaboo view of the Harbor. sults suggest that conserving day morning: 11:00 a.m. across the road. Located on King’s per column line per month. Please call Potential for a bed and breakfast business. Alanon meetings – Friday evening: 8:00 p.m.; Asking: $245,000. Owner is licensed biodiversity on islands is vital for the Beaver Island Rural Health Center has contact infor- Highway minutes from town.$69,500. (231) 448-2476 or e-mail the Beacon: 36520 KINGS HWY. BEAVER ISLAND, MI 49782 agent. Call Jackie at (231) 448-2342 evolution of new species in the future. mation available. (616) 681-5466. [email protected]

SECLUDED BEAUTIFUL CHALET FOR RENT: 10 Acres of pine with 360’ TWO BEDROOM HOUSE THE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS: BEACHFRONT HOME of sandy Lake Michigan Beach. 2-BR ISLAND AERIE: Overlooking harbor FOR RENT: HARBOR-LAKE FRONT: BEAUTIFUL SAND BAY FOR RENT: (including loft), one bath, Great Room with next to Nature Preserve, easy walk/bike to In a beautiful wooded setting near the (one block W. of marina) SETTING FOR REN T: 3 bedrooms and loft – total 5 beds, 2 sofa sleepers. Fabulous views of the town, 3 bathrooms, 4 BR w/ 2 king and 10 riding stables. Walk out the back to Sharp 3 bedroom, 3 bath, washer/dryer. Why not enjoy the best beach on hot tub, gorgeous views, Lake. Large decks. Sleeps 7. Across from twin beds, large 1st floor decks, 2nd floor Sweeney’s Pond. See the eagles and Sleeps 8. Awesome view of harbor from Beaver Island? This attractive cottage solitude, wood stove, state land and hiking trails. Satellite TV. wet bar and deck, 3rd floor game room, all deer; let the loons lull you to sleep. living room, kitchen/dining room, and has 3 bedrooms, 1½ bath. Sandy May-Sept. $1050 No pets. No smoking. $800 per week. modern amenities and appliances, great for Reduced rates for the off-season. Nice master bedroom. $1,200 weekly. beach. Screened Porch. Satellite TV. Off-season $795. Off-season $200 off. Deposit required. multiple families and groups. $1600/week, touches; everything brand new! Call Patti Fogg (616) 399-5067 Gas Grill. $1100/week. Call Ruth or Call Perry at (313) 530-9776 Call Ed or Connie Eicher reduced off-season and extended-stay Call (231) 448-2397 or email [email protected] Jackie at (231) 448-2342 or e-mail [email protected] (810) 629-7680 or (231) 448-2257 rates. Call John and Jan (989) 866-2159

BEACHFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT: THE HISTORIC BLUEBIRD Exciting cottage with view of High BAYWATCH VACATION HOME: HOME & ORCHARD: Available Island from large deck. Open floor plan, DONEGAL BAY COTTAGE: 3 BR, BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED NEW THE BIRCH HOUSE ON FONT Located at the entrance to St. James again as a rental. Charming and huge windows on extremely private 2 BA, full kitchen, W/D, fireplace, CHALET: Near Donegal Bay’s beach. LAKE/ DONEGAL BAY ROAD: Harbor, Baywatch has 143 feet of pri- beautifully-renovated log farmhouse beach. 2 BRs with 2 full beds + loft secluded patio & deck surrounded by 3BR, 2Bath. MBR has garden tub. W/DR Close to town, beautiful sunrise, vate beach with picnic table and fire pit. with apple orchard. Full housekeeping. with 2 twins. 1½ baths, TV/VCR, W/D, pines and bluff and overlooking one of TV/VCR Grill. Upon availability, bikes fishing, and solitude. Newly decorated home includes four 4 bdrms, 4 baths, jacuzzi tub. Fully- microwave, gas grill, all amenities. Beaver Island’s best beaches. $850 per & auto for your use. Sleeps 6-8. No Pets. 3 bedroom (sleeps 6) and 1 1/2 bath. bedrooms, a large open kitchen-living equipped kitchen, diningroom, parlor, $1095/week; spring & fall $895. Limit 6 week June-September; winter rates $790/week. Off season rates available Phone Mary Rose @ (630) 750-7870 room, and a family room with a full- library, and sunporch. Rates and people. Please call (706) 268-2022, available. Call (734) 996-3973 or April thru June15 & Sept 15 thru Oct. or email [email protected] size pool table. reservations: (303) 817-2554 or (219) 874-4676 May to Nov: 448-2001 [email protected] Evenings (708) 389-0621 $750.00/wk off season rates available. Call (231) 448-2650 [email protected] Real Estate, For Rent SAND BAY - “BAY HAVEN” WEEKLY RENTAL - Close to town CEDAR COTTAGE -- On bluff with view DONEGAL BAY HOUSE FOR RENT The COTTAGE - WEEKLY RENTAL - Lake (short walk to Dalwhinnie), Sleeps 6, of harbor. Two bedrooms, one dbl. bed, two Nice wooded location. Two bedrooms. Front, Sandy Beach, 3BR, great view, laun- 1 ½ bath, washer/dryer, linens furnished, singles. TV, VCR, grill, full kitchen, New kitchen. Summer: $675. Off-season dry, East Side Dr., brand new home. freshly remodeled, pet friendly, washer/clothesline, 2 bikes; no pets. $4 25 . ( 269) 668-7892 or email Convent $17 00 .0 0/ we ek , av ai la bl e in Ju ne , $800.00/week, Contact Ryan & Gretchen $600/week. Call (734) 769-7565. [email protected] in the Village September 2006. Call Laurie Bos at (616) Fogg at (616) 836-1597. [email protected] WATERFRONT COTTAGE - On the 786-3863 or [email protected] RENTAL CABIN - for rent - Sand Bay- LOG CABIN ON SAND BAY - east side. Available by the week or week- Beautiful Harbor View Photographs of Bay Haven can be sleeps 8-amenities-available May to pets allowed. 2 BR, 1 bath: $500. end. One BR, full kitchen and bath. Enjoy JUDE’S viewed at bayhaven.beaverisland.net September $950.00 wk plus security C a l l ( 7 3 4 ) 4 4 9 - 0 8 0 4 o r e m a i l the water and the woods, year round. Off- Full Housekeeping Home Rentals LOEW’S LODGE ON LAKE deposit. (231) 582-5057 or email [email protected] season rates. Complete privacy. Sleeps 16 - 7 Bedrooms w/ sinks GENESERATH - 6 BR (queens in 4 BR, [email protected] DONEGAL BAY - 3 BR 2 bath Home; (231) 448-2907. Fully-equipped Kitchen bunks in 2 BR), 2 shower baths, 2 screened WEEKLY RENTAL - Lake front. “The sleeps 6; many amenities. $880 a week. DONEGAL BAY - Clean/ Comfortable 3 Apartments & Homes Beach Access Nightly or Weekly porches. laundry facilities, linen and bed- Last Resort” 2 BR house on Sand Bay, Reduced rates for off-season. Bedroom Home. Private Beach, ding provided. Fully equipped kitchen. great view, beautiful sunrise, laundry pair, 1 Phone (313) 885-7393, after 4:00 p.m. Unforgettable Sunsets. Call Valerie Great for Multi-Family Groups, * 7 HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Boat and motor available. $1050/week. ½ bath. Phone Bill McDonough at WEEKLY RENTAL - Harbor Beach Connors at (810) 487-1028. Family Reunions, Business Completely Furnished (231) 448-2809. (231) 448-2733 (days). Two-bedroom Condos. $475/week. Call ORLANDO'S BEST resort condo, sleeps Retreats Great for multi-family groups. DONEGAL BAY COTTAGE - On dune SECLUDED 1940'S LOG CABIN JUST Carol Wierenga at (231) 448-2808, (231) 6-8, full amenities, kitchen, laundry. In Open Year Round * 6-BEDROOM HOME with private beach access. 3 BR, 1 bath, ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE and market 448-2598 or (231) 448-2596. gated Orange Lake Country Club, use of 7 Weekly Rental in season 3 ½ baths, 3 kitchens, 2 large decks sleeps 6, washer/dryer. Kayaks and bikes on one acre. Sleeps 4-6, pets welcome THE FISHERMAN’S HOUSE - Great pools, tennis & racquetball, private lake, 2-night minimum off-season Lake Michigan across the street! for your use. $750/week. Off season rates ($100 deposit.) Washer, Dryer & linens fur- ‘In-Town’ location. 4 BR/2 Bath; W/D; surrounded by prestigious 36-hole Legends Call: (231) 448-2673 on request. Please call Dana Luscombe eve- nished. Bicycles, canoe, grill available Beautifully appointed. For availability, call golf course. Luxurious relaxation, Feb.24- Call 448-2902 nings (248) 549-2701 or email $600/wk; weekends available. Bill or Tammy (231) 448-2499 or Mar.10, $850./wk or $1575./2wks. for more Information or (616) 531-9033 [email protected] (219) 253-6500. (231) 448-2733. (231) 448-2616 38. 39.