Beaver Island 2006-04 April Beacon

April 2006 $2.50 Beaver Beacon T h e I s l a n d M o n t h l y S i n c e 1 9 5 5

some stories in this issue: Gear up for the Road Rally Catch the conclusion - Death by Island St. Pat’s marks the beginning of Spring once again Volleyball and Basketball Season wrap-up; Cormorants to blame – Wildlife Club says time for action Beaver Island News and Events, History, People, Places, Photography, Art, and more... contents April 2006

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Since 1933 On America's Beautiful "Emerald Isle" 38240 Michigan Avenue Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-2733 Full line of groceries. Custom-cut meat. Fresh produce, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Block & cube ice. Movie rentals. Post cards. Beaver Island News from the Townships & Township Annual Meeting Report ...... 4. Beaver Beacon clothing, Hardware, Toys, Public Telephone. Glen McDonough Music Scholarships ...... 5. the Island Monthly since 1955 Phil Gregg receives an Award; Welcome Xavier ...... 7. Small & major appliances, Greeting cards, Published by Fresh bakery items daily, espresso, cappuccino, deli salads, Ladies and Gentlemen... Start Your Engines (for the PABI Road Rally) ...... 9. Notary service. Michigan lottery. Fax, Money Paradise Bay Press sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, and much more! Looking for a few great houses; upcoming auditions; B.S. Contest ...... 9. Eat in or take out. (231) 448-2736. orders & transfers, Island maps. Islander girls repeat as NLL champs ...... 10. Beaver Beacon Winter Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. www.mcdonoughsmarket.com Death by Island - the Final Episode ...... 12. P.O. Box 254 Sunday 8:00 a.m. to noon breakfast only. Talent ...... 16. Beaver Island, MI 49782 When the Governor came to Town ...... 18. (231) 448-2476 The Great Day on Beaver Island - St. Patrick’s Day 2006 ...... 20. www.beaverbeacon.com ARTZFIS On This Date ...... 22. Editors / Owners W H She’s Done it Again - sculpting paper into art ...... 24. The double-crested cormorant ...... 28. Jeff Cashman H E [email protected] Basketball season wrap-up ..... 30. C R One Hundred Years Ago ...... 32. William Cashman S STONEWORKS Deerwood ...... 34. [email protected] Island Calendar ....36. Contributors

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The Beaver Beacon welcomes Island Stories, Articles, and Letters to the Editor, News and Events. L contents April 2006

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Quality Work Done on Time Joyce Bartels Cloyd Ramsey 6 0 0 2 Mike Collins Frank Solle f

Beaver Island Lodge o

Peter Plastrik Lois Williams r r Featuring e F

Antje Price t XCAVATION ASONRY ELDING s E M W r i F

s ! ! ! t Site Clearing Block Work Mig e

Nina’s Restaurant e r

! ! ! G

Driveways Flat Work Tig l

Where The Cuisine Is As Wonderful o ! ! ! o Basements Rock Aluminum h c S

! ! As The View : Septic Retaining Stainless p o T

Systems Walls Steel

Spring Dinner at Nina's — April 15th 6 3

! Pump Back ! Chimneys ! Plasma 9 1

A dinner on the glassed porch at Nina's to celebrate the ,

! s Systems Stone Work Cutter y return of longer days and warmer weather! o b ! ! ! Screened Fieldstone Steel h g

For Reservations: 231-448-2396 i h

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The Beaver Beacon welcomes Island Stories, Articles, and Letters to the Editor, News and Events. L 4. 5. News from the Townships Martin Well Drilling St. James Regular Meeting live on R-2 land, and the only one to Fund, such as the EMS ($26,542) and Resale Shop reopened, the tennis & Residential and In a brief March 1st meeting Rich live on a beach, so it was only to be the BIHS ($8,768); these amounts are courts re-repaired (last year’s repairs Commercial Gillespie was reappointed to the BITA expected that there should be some set to match what St. James collects were not satisfactory), the Gull Harbor & Water Wells: 4", 5", board, Planning Commission and Zon- friction, but that divergent views could through millage. St. James pays for pathway improved, the North Shore and larger ing Board of Appeals members were only be healthy. some things that are joint projects, and Campground cleaned and its bluff sta- Supervisor Works stated that the then bills Peaine for its share. Peaine bilized, and the Emergency Services & Modern Rotary given modest raises, the Harbormaster received a Cost Of Living increase, and complaints were not sufficient for also sets aside money for the expansion Authority staffed. Well Rig the N. W. Community Health’s offer to removing Mr. Dwyer. Nevertheless of its Town Hall. Each Township con- John Works touted Peaine’s Also ... test the Municipal Marina’s and Trans- Mr. Dwyer offered his resignation as of tributes $59,000 to the Transfer Sta- ‘Friends of the Trails’ work, particu- & Pump Installations fer Station’s well-water for $160 each 2-24, citing an inability, under the tion, and $37,200 to the Municipal Air- larly on the Martin Point site, which he & Well Repairs was accepted. existing animosity, to “effectively port. The Fire Department requires a said was spectacularly beautiful–a sen- After some delays, the Conserva- advocate for the interest of those I was total property tax input of $68,700. timent echoed by the audience. He If you want a well now, tion Easement for the C. G. Boathouse chosen to represent.” His resignation The Yacht Dock’s operation is paid for thanked his fellow Board members for I have the equipment. sale was completed. was accepted; now the Town Board with $55,000 in tie-up fees. St. James’ their perseverance, and announced that FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast It was noted that snowmobilers will appoint a replacement. ‘street and road’ operation is more he now had the drawings for the Town In-room Refrigerator & Microwave Call Bud @ 448-2197 have been ignoring the signs and In other news, Tootsie Keshick, a expensive than Peaine’s ($105,000 to Hall addition. The Peaine website was Outdoor Pool * Indoor Hot Tub Spa Tower fences and driving over the Commu- descendant of Chief Peaine, will pres- $87,000.) also a source of pride, and had proved All Rooms have 25" TV/VCRs or 448-2397 nity Septic Field near the Campground, ent a picture of him and some of his Both budgets were approved unan- very helpful to its many users. He felt RATES FROM $41.00 off season driving down frost that could impact its artifacts, inherited from her brother, at imously, with little questioning. Peaine had a good relationship with the operation. a special ceremony this summer. An In the Annual Meetings per se, cash-strapped Road Commission, and MARTIN 231 Gerald LaFreniere spoke about the Eagle Scout has offered to brush open each Township reaffirmed its choice of looked forward to receiving continuing continuing EMS quandary, essentially the section of the Blue Trail from the attorney, accountant, insurer, bank, and adequate service. saying that people were growing Fire Hall to the Oil Well Site, and build engineer, and adopted standard lan- increasingly frustrated with the volun- whatever bridges are necessary–so guage for its buying and selling of land. Scholarship Created th Let Cindy Do It teer life-saver’s lack of support. long as the Township provides the mate- Each supervisor spoke about the At the well-attended 40 annual WE rials. Kris Lyle was given a new term successes their township had experi- Beaver Island Party held in Grand Rap- DELIVER Peaine Regular Meeting on the Planning Commission, running enced in the past year, as exemplified ids on 2-24, the Glen McDonough DIRECT COURIER SERVICE [email protected] If you need something done on Beaver th In a half-hour meeting on March 8 to 2009. And the Fire Hall architect by the new East Side Fire Hall, the Music Scholarships were announced. Packages, Prescriptions, Groceries, Vehicles and any Island, Let Cindy Do It! other items up to 10,000 lbs. Call Cindy Gillespie a rift in the Peaine Planning Commis- will only charge his standard hourly rebuilt Municipal Marina, the almost They are available to those with ances- Dana & Kathleen Dvoracek 448-2705 sion was revealed when two letters rate for making site inspections for the completion of the joint Master Plan, tral or formal ties with Beaver Island. (231) 547-4122 were distributed. The first, from four Town Hall Expansion project. and the creation of a Governmental For more information, contact the members to Supervisor Works, dated Office where the Med Center was. Beaver Island Club of Grand Rapids at Now doing wells on Beaver Island! 1-23, complained that the 5th member, Township Annual Meetings In addition, Don Vyse pointed to 9034 Pierce Street, GR MI 49464. Tim Dwyer, was not a team player. It On March 25th each Township held the acquisition of the Whiskey Point And don’t forget to attend next accused him of walking out of a meet- two meetings, one to approve its bud- light, and CMU’s purchase of the year’s party, for good music, great ing, thus preventing a vote, refusing to get and the other to be its Annual Meet- nearby boathouse, as positive accom- camaraderie, and the knowledge that notify the Chairman about absences, ing. Peaine’s was in the morning; St. plishments. He said that in the coming your presence is helping educate the filing a FOIA request for various PC James’ in the afternoon. year St. James would work to get the Island youth. documents, sending letters to the news- Peaine will operate with a pro- papers without the PC’s knowledge or jected income of $296,000; St. James approval, and opposing the Master with $236,414. In comparing the WELL DRILLING CO. Plan draft. incomes of the two, Peaine collects the Ron Wojan - General Contractor Inc. most property tax ($206,000 to In his rebuttal of 2-24, he coun- Quality Built Homes with (231) 228-5678 tered each charge. For example, he $158,104) and State Revenue Sharing attention to detail and 4” & Up Steel Wells claimed that he had left the meeting in ($16,000 to $9,000), plus it receives customer satisfaction. question because the PC had wanted to $8,000 in swamp tax and $4,000 in 5" PVC Wells act without sufficient time and data. tower leases, which St. James does not. We build a variety of Pump Sales & Service He said that some of his actions that Administration costs are comparable projects from small cabins Well Repair have riled the other members were (although the deputies in Peaine to Lodges. We are a Mark Zientek taken in innocence because he had receive more than those in St. James), licensed builder with John Zientek never been told all of the PC’s rules; he and both townships pay the same over 25 years experience amount for Parks and Trails ($20,000), NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOC. suggested that the PC should create on Beaver Island. Certified Contractor the Assessor ($14,000), and the Zoning official By-laws so members would (231) 448-2400 Fax (231) 228-5637 clearly understand their duties. He Administrator ($5,300.) Peaine pays 233 E. Kasson Rd. its share of some of the projects it added that he was the “new guy on the 36869 Kings Highway Beaver Island Michigan 49782 Maple City, MI 49664 block,” the only member of the PC to shares with St. James from its General 4. 5. News from the Townships Martin Well Drilling St. James Regular Meeting live on R-2 land, and the only one to Fund, such as the EMS ($26,542) and Resale Shop reopened, the tennis & Residential and In a brief March 1st meeting Rich live on a beach, so it was only to be the BIHS ($8,768); these amounts are courts re-repaired (last year’s repairs Commercial Gillespie was reappointed to the BITA expected that there should be some set to match what St. James collects were not satisfactory), the Gull Harbor & Water Wells: 4", 5", board, Planning Commission and Zon- friction, but that divergent views could through millage. St. James pays for pathway improved, the North Shore and larger ing Board of Appeals members were only be healthy. some things that are joint projects, and Campground cleaned and its bluff sta- Supervisor Works stated that the then bills Peaine for its share. Peaine bilized, and the Emergency Services & Modern Rotary given modest raises, the Harbormaster received a Cost Of Living increase, and complaints were not sufficient for also sets aside money for the expansion Authority staffed. Well Rig the N. W. Community Health’s offer to removing Mr. Dwyer. Nevertheless of its Town Hall. Each Township con- John Works touted Peaine’s Also ... test the Municipal Marina’s and Trans- Mr. Dwyer offered his resignation as of tributes $59,000 to the Transfer Sta- ‘Friends of the Trails’ work, particu- & Pump Installations fer Station’s well-water for $160 each 2-24, citing an inability, under the tion, and $37,200 to the Municipal Air- larly on the Martin Point site, which he & Well Repairs was accepted. existing animosity, to “effectively port. The Fire Department requires a said was spectacularly beautiful–a sen- After some delays, the Conserva- advocate for the interest of those I was total property tax input of $68,700. timent echoed by the audience. He If you want a well now, tion Easement for the C. G. Boathouse chosen to represent.” His resignation The Yacht Dock’s operation is paid for thanked his fellow Board members for I have the equipment. sale was completed. was accepted; now the Town Board with $55,000 in tie-up fees. St. James’ their perseverance, and announced that FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast It was noted that snowmobilers will appoint a replacement. ‘street and road’ operation is more he now had the drawings for the Town In-room Refrigerator & Microwave Call Bud @ 448-2197 have been ignoring the signs and In other news, Tootsie Keshick, a expensive than Peaine’s ($105,000 to Hall addition. The Peaine website was Outdoor Pool * Indoor Hot Tub Spa Tower fences and driving over the Commu- descendant of Chief Peaine, will pres- $87,000.) also a source of pride, and had proved All Rooms have 25" TV/VCRs or 448-2397 nity Septic Field near the Campground, ent a picture of him and some of his Both budgets were approved unan- very helpful to its many users. He felt RATES FROM $41.00 off season driving down frost that could impact its artifacts, inherited from her brother, at imously, with little questioning. Peaine had a good relationship with the operation. a special ceremony this summer. An In the Annual Meetings per se, cash-strapped Road Commission, and MARTIN 231 Gerald LaFreniere spoke about the Eagle Scout has offered to brush open each Township reaffirmed its choice of looked forward to receiving continuing continuing EMS quandary, essentially the section of the Blue Trail from the attorney, accountant, insurer, bank, and adequate service. saying that people were growing Fire Hall to the Oil Well Site, and build engineer, and adopted standard lan- increasingly frustrated with the volun- whatever bridges are necessary–so guage for its buying and selling of land. Scholarship Created th Let Cindy Do It teer life-saver’s lack of support. long as the Township provides the mate- Each supervisor spoke about the At the well-attended 40 annual WE rials. Kris Lyle was given a new term successes their township had experi- Beaver Island Party held in Grand Rap- DELIVER Peaine Regular Meeting on the Planning Commission, running enced in the past year, as exemplified ids on 2-24, the Glen McDonough DIRECT COURIER SERVICE [email protected] If you need something done on Beaver th In a half-hour meeting on March 8 to 2009. And the Fire Hall architect by the new East Side Fire Hall, the Music Scholarships were announced. Packages, Prescriptions, Groceries, Vehicles and any Island, Let Cindy Do It! other items up to 10,000 lbs. Call Cindy Gillespie a rift in the Peaine Planning Commis- will only charge his standard hourly rebuilt Municipal Marina, the almost They are available to those with ances- Dana & Kathleen Dvoracek 448-2705 sion was revealed when two letters rate for making site inspections for the completion of the joint Master Plan, tral or formal ties with Beaver Island. (231) 547-4122 were distributed. The first, from four Town Hall Expansion project. and the creation of a Governmental For more information, contact the members to Supervisor Works, dated Office where the Med Center was. Beaver Island Club of Grand Rapids at Now doing wells on Beaver Island! 1-23, complained that the 5th member, Township Annual Meetings In addition, Don Vyse pointed to 9034 Pierce Street, GR MI 49464. Tim Dwyer, was not a team player. It On March 25th each Township held the acquisition of the Whiskey Point And don’t forget to attend next accused him of walking out of a meet- two meetings, one to approve its bud- light, and CMU’s purchase of the year’s party, for good music, great ing, thus preventing a vote, refusing to get and the other to be its Annual Meet- nearby boathouse, as positive accom- camaraderie, and the knowledge that notify the Chairman about absences, ing. Peaine’s was in the morning; St. plishments. He said that in the coming your presence is helping educate the filing a FOIA request for various PC James’ in the afternoon. year St. James would work to get the Island youth. documents, sending letters to the news- Peaine will operate with a pro- papers without the PC’s knowledge or jected income of $296,000; St. James approval, and opposing the Master with $236,414. In comparing the WELL DRILLING CO. Plan draft. incomes of the two, Peaine collects the Ron Wojan - General Contractor Inc. most property tax ($206,000 to In his rebuttal of 2-24, he coun- Quality Built Homes with (231) 228-5678 tered each charge. For example, he $158,104) and State Revenue Sharing attention to detail and 4” & Up Steel Wells claimed that he had left the meeting in ($16,000 to $9,000), plus it receives customer satisfaction. question because the PC had wanted to $8,000 in swamp tax and $4,000 in 5" PVC Wells act without sufficient time and data. tower leases, which St. James does not. We build a variety of Pump Sales & Service He said that some of his actions that Administration costs are comparable projects from small cabins Well Repair have riled the other members were (although the deputies in Peaine to Lodges. We are a Mark Zientek taken in innocence because he had receive more than those in St. James), licensed builder with John Zientek never been told all of the PC’s rules; he and both townships pay the same over 25 years experience amount for Parks and Trails ($20,000), NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOC. suggested that the PC should create on Beaver Island. Certified Contractor the Assessor ($14,000), and the Zoning official By-laws so members would (231) 448-2400 Fax (231) 228-5637 clearly understand their duties. He Administrator ($5,300.) Peaine pays 233 E. Kasson Rd. its share of some of the projects it added that he was the “new guy on the 36869 Kings Highway Beaver Island Michigan 49782 Maple City, MI 49664 block,” the only member of the PC to shares with St. James from its General 6. 7. Welcome Spring – goodbye “winter” Phil Gregg receives an Award Welcome Baby Xavier!

ree golf clinics for men, Fwomen, and children Islanders were excited, hoping to Isle made her first round trip to On March 16th Veterans’ heroes of WW II, a boy who If you haven't already dark peach fuzz, and a terri- throughout the summer! Check see the new icebreaker Mackinaw free Charlevoix, while the school kids were Affairs officer Bob entered the service out of heard, we are happy to bly sweet demeanor. Felix the website beaverislandgolf.com our harbor this year, but with no ice let out to greet her return by cheering Drebenstedt addressed the high school to defend his announce the February 19, adores him, yet is either for dates and times. remaining by March 23rd, the Emerald the advent of spring Island’s AmVets, pledging to country.” The person he had 2006 arrival of our latest lamenting having to share the (231) 448-2301 work hard to make sure they in mind had been a torpedo Island-related sweet pea, limelight (lower left) or won- BICS Grad gets Island Show Strang book due Soon received all the benefits they man on a destroyer–and sud- Xavier Choussat. Xavier dering how long before he’ll BICS graduate and crack Traverse Ever since Vickie Speek debated have earned. denly Phil Gregg’s eyes wid- made his grand entrance at be able to take him along on City artist, poet, and videographer other Strang experts a few years ago, Midway through, he ened. Phil was called to the 8:36 a.m., weighing in at 8 his numerous adventures. Jason Lome will have a show featuring people have been waiting for her book, presented an award to a “rep- front of the room and pre- pounds 6 ounces and measur- Who’s happiest; him or us? his unique photos at the Toy Museum God has made us a Kingdom. Good resentative serviceman” sented with a handsome, ing 20.5 inches long. –Mary Margaret O'Donnell, www.BeaverIslandGolf.com th www.BeaverIslandGolf.com on July 8 . news! A review copy just arrived! who had “been one of the encased medal. He has big blue eyes, Pierre, and Felix Choussat FEATURED HOME OF THE MONTH Custom built home on the shores of Lake Michigan 40 Acres Lake Michigan Custom Log Home Woodland Access Lot

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ome and enjoy a sunny Cafternoon on our greens. The Beaver Island Golf Course offers great rates to golf on beautiful Beaver Island. Power carts available. Season Memberships. Frequent Tourneys and other Special Events. ree golf clinics for men, Fwomen, and children Islanders were excited, hoping to Isle made her first round trip to On March 16th Veterans’ heroes of WW II, a boy who If you haven't already dark peach fuzz, and a terri- throughout the summer! Check see the new icebreaker Mackinaw free Charlevoix, while the school kids were Affairs officer Bob entered the service out of heard, we are happy to bly sweet demeanor. Felix the website beaverislandgolf.com our harbor this year, but with no ice let out to greet her return by cheering Drebenstedt addressed the high school to defend his announce the February 19, adores him, yet is either for dates and times. remaining by March 23rd, the Emerald the advent of spring Island’s AmVets, pledging to country.” The person he had 2006 arrival of our latest lamenting having to share the (231) 448-2301 work hard to make sure they in mind had been a torpedo Island-related sweet pea, limelight (lower left) or won- BICS Grad gets Island Show Strang book due Soon received all the benefits they man on a destroyer–and sud- Xavier Choussat. Xavier dering how long before he’ll BICS graduate and crack Traverse Ever since Vickie Speek debated have earned. denly Phil Gregg’s eyes wid- made his grand entrance at be able to take him along on City artist, poet, and videographer other Strang experts a few years ago, Midway through, he ened. Phil was called to the 8:36 a.m., weighing in at 8 his numerous adventures. Jason Lome will have a show featuring people have been waiting for her book, presented an award to a “rep- front of the room and pre- pounds 6 ounces and measur- Who’s happiest; him or us? his unique photos at the Toy Museum God has made us a Kingdom. Good resentative serviceman” sented with a handsome, ing 20.5 inches long. –Mary Margaret O'Donnell, www.BeaverIslandGolf.com th www.BeaverIslandGolf.com on July 8 . news! A review copy just arrived! who had “been one of the encased medal. He has big blue eyes, Pierre, and Felix Choussat FEATURED HOME OF THE MONTH Custom built home on the shores of Lake Michigan 40 Acres Lake Michigan Custom Log Home Woodland Access Lot

Easter Egg Hunt is on Citizen of the Year Start Your Engines! Time for a New B.S. Welcome Spring! The AMVETS Post #46 Ladies Who will it be? Will it be you? Get your Pit Crews together for the Beaver Island has long been con- The warm weather is upon us Auxiliary will again have an Easter Will it be me? Not bloody likely–but 4th annual PABI Road Rally! sidered a source of witty, fitting, and Egg Hunt at the Beaver Island Com- who knows? The only way to find out is What can be more fun than a barrel unique Bumper Stickers, be it “Slow Time for 2006 Spring Cleaning munity School on Saturday, April 15 to go. Reserve your seat for April 22nd of monkeys? No, not two barrels, but a Down, this ain't the mainland,” “I And Dressing Up Your Home at 1:00 PM. Have the little ones bring Sunday afternoon solving clues and wasn't born here but I got here as fast Call us or Come to their baskets or bags to collect the A Chance to Roast driving around Beaver Island with a as I could,” or the elegantly simple th MONTAAGE ERIN eggs with all the goodies. She has given so much–and now bunch of fun people! Join us on May 7 homage, “Elect Budger.” But it's been Please, please, please find them it’s time to give her some back. Yes, for PABI’s Road Rally. Back from a seventeen months since the latest (While We're Dressing Up our MOTEL before they hatch! Kathy Speck has agreed to be year's hiatus, Joan LaFreniere brings clever concept appeared, so it's time Showroom for the Season) ! th Beaver Island’s only roasted–on May 20 at the Parish Hall! her wit and wisdom on Island lore to for the Beacon to launch a Beaver motel with a beach open Jim gets a Leave Island Bumper Sticker contest. year-around. creating some fun and easy clues for ! At the end of March it was New Polling Place this year’s event. Joining her is fellow Here are the rules: nothing per- Adjacent to ferry dock, To avoid having to move the fire announced that well-respected loser from last year–Bill McDonough. sonal, and nothing profane. We'll run museums, restaurants, trucks onto the street, the St. James and stores. Deputy Sheriff Jim Campbell has Beware, if you lose, you might be asked it for the next four months and print ! Township Hall has been designated as Car rentals available. been given some time off, and a to plan the next year’s contest! whatever suggestions come in. Then ! nd Well-mannered pets are replacement deputy will fill his posi- the polling place for the May 2 school Remember to sharpen your pencils we'll host a party to pick the winners, welcome. election. with the top three entrants receiving ! tion for the next 90 days. and load up the reference books. So put Bonfires on the beach, th on your thinking caps, find like-minded free Bumper Stickers containing their Making Art A Part picnic tables & barbeques. Township Engineer USO’s 65 Birthday individuals to fill your car and show up submission. We'll print up each win- (231) 448-2240 “A Million acts of kindness…” at the start–The Shamrock- at 1:00 p.m. ner, and have them for sale in town. of Everyday Living takes New Post These words were spoken by a sol- on Sunday, May 7. The cost is $10 per So, on your mark, open your minds, Great Buys on Dishes At the Cattle Industry Conven- dier to describe the United Service Orga- person, the fun is priceless! and pick up your pen. Floral Designs tion in Denver in late February Gary nization during WWII, and still apply (DISCONTINUED PATTERNS) Voogt, who was the Michigan Beef today as the organization celebrates its As well as on Lamps, Rugs, and by Colleen Industry Commission’s director, was 65th Birthday. Founded in response to a Looking for a few... Will you Audition? Garden/Outdoor Furniture elected vice-chairman of the Federa- request from President Franklin Delano ...great houses. The Beacon has The Beaver Island Community (LAST YEAR'S DISPLAY ITEMS) Weddings Funerals tion of State Beef Councils Division Roosevelt to provide morale and recre- already lined up a few extraordinary Players will present the warm- of the National Cattleman’s Beef Select Your Own Unique Furnishings Fresh Arrangements ation services to military personnel, the Beaver Island houses that we will be hearted comedy, “Steel Magnolias” Association. He had previously been USO was incorporated in February, featuring soon (many thanks to all who the last weekend in June and the first and Fabrics Corsages Weekly Specials the president of the Michigan Cattle- 1941. Today’s USO continues the tradi- have suggested their unique homes so weekend in July. So Much to Choose From—With Bedding Plants Plant Care man’s Association (1997) and chair- tion by serving the men and women in far!), but we are still looking for a half Director for the show is the ulta- Satisfaction Guaranteed! man of the Michigan Beef Industry Dried and Silk Arrangements uniform and their families in 120 cen- dozen more great examples of unique talented Kirby Volz from Ft. Wayne, Commission (1992-95.) ters all around the world. Beaver Island architecture—houses with Elaine West as assistant director. Spring Time Hours: Colleen Currier-Hart Besides serving as township engi- To celebrate this occasion, the unlike any other or that bring something Auditions for the show will be Open 5 Days a Week from 11:00 to 5:00 (Beaver Island Related) neer for Beaver Island, he is co-owner AMVETS and Ladies Auxiliary will new to the Island—to feature in our held on May 6, 3:00 p.m. in the Holy (once the Boat Starts Running Again) (231) 547 -1130 of Moore & Bruggink, consulting sponsor a dance Saturday, June 24, upcoming series: unusual in design, Cross Rectory basement. Scripts are Call Judy or Liz (2441) to meet you 1 -800 -408 -1130 engineers in Grand Rapids, and raises 2006 at 7:00 PM at Holy Cross Hall. structure, materials, site placement... available at the Library. at any other time for your 1516 S. 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Islander girls repeat as NLL champs by Frank Solle Behind the steady play of an experi- finale that they went on to win 15-9. “It was disappointing not going to enced lineup, the Beaver Island Island- Mackinaw City had won the first and Engadine this year,” Boyle said of the ers volleyball team claimed its second third games (25-23, 25-11), while the canceled tournament. “It would have straight Northern Lights League cham- Islanders claimed victory in games two been an excellent experience for the pionship with a solid 9-1 performance in and four (25-16, 25-20). group to prepare them for the district league play. While the season closed on a less- tournament. We definitely had a big hole The lone league loss came at rival than-expected note, it began on a posi- in our schedule at the end of the season.” Mackinac Island on a stormy February tive one with a home win over Mackinac The end of the season also brings a weekend that saw the Islanders drop a Island. “It was an exciting match and a close to the career of two stellar players pair of matches to the host Lakers, great way to start the season,” Boyle said in seniors Krystle Timsak and Christine Christine Caitlin accounting for the only mars on an 11-2 of the win over the rival Lakers. McDonough who both have been inte- regular campaign. The Islanders then reeled off eight gral to the Islanders success the past “Overall it was a very good season,” straight victories, defeating both Ojibwe three seasons. said coach Connie Boyle. “I think we Charter School and Munising Baptist in “I always hope by the time the girls improved upon a number of things from a pair of home series before besting are seniors they are playing the best they last year.” Hannahville twice on the road. possibly can, and we saw that from both The only thing the Islanders didn’t The Islanders wrapped up the home Krystle and Christine,” Boyle said. improve on was their district tournament portion of their schedule with two more “Krystle was very consistent this performance, as they dropped a hard- wins over Paradise before their visit to year,” Boyle said of the energetic fought, five-game semifinal match to Mackinac Island. Timsak. “She wanted to improve on her Mackinaw City in tournament play at Due to a scheduling problem the hitting this year and I think she did that.” Bailey Maeve Krystle Emma Pellston, depriving them of a fourth con- annual Engadine Tournament was not Of the tall and talented McDonough proving play of the team’s top hitter, next year. competition she saw in league play this secutive appearance in the district final. held this season. Then a snowstorm Boyle said, “Christine really came on Emma Adams, as well as the steady con- Freshmen Caitlin Boyle and Maeve year. “Overall we had good competi- “We played pretty well against caused the cancellation of the home offensively this year.” tributions by fellow juniors Bailey Green became regular contributors this tion,” she said. “We had to play hard in Mackinaw,” Boyle said. “Unfortunately, series against Hannahville. Those two Senior Keri Wirth joined the team McDonough and Brenna Green. year while classmates Deven Cook and each and every series. It makes for a we needed to play great.” events resulted in a nearly three week this year for the first time and while a Two sophomores, Andrea Moore Hannah Connor stepped in with confi- better season when every team has the The back-and-forth district battle gap in the Islanders’ schedule before a lack of experience limited her playing and Melissa Peters, saw plenty of game dence when needed. potential to win.” wasn’t decided until a three-point Mack- regular season-ending trip to Grand time, it didn’t diminish her enthusiasm. time this season, while two others, A big part of the reason Boyle is With back-to-back titles secure, inaw City run late in the fifth game put Marais, where the Islanders capped the Looking ahead to next year’s team, Samantha Kuligoski and Brittany already looking forward to the next sea- Boyle and her Islanders are looking the Vikings up 14-8 in the 15-point campaign with another pair of wins. Boyle is encouraged by the ever-im- Crandall, should see their roles increase son is the parity and increased level of towards the potential to win it all again. K & M DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS INC. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CARY CONCRETE LTD GREG CARY - OWNER LICENSED BUILDER

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Death by Island: Final Episode by Peter Plastrik The conclusion of a serial murder mystery starring people and places of Beaver Island The word first reached the early stuff of community life: a garage sale, after all, not exactly a symbol of Ameri- person who'd attacked the Mormon flier for the Basket of Joy. going in a good direction. She hoped lunch crowd at the Shamrock. Deputy the Wildlife Club meeting, a vintage can financial control over the world; woman in the woods had left a bloody Bob drove his car, while the killer the killer would stay calm. Sheriff Jim Campbell called in to warn tractor for sale, a Sports Boosters hell, most Islanders thought America serpent imprint on her face. And Jim held the gun on him and kept an eye on “Tell me something,” Bob said, that an armed and dangerous man was fundraiser, the annual “Basket of Joy” was somewhere else. And we had our Campbell had said the other day that Michelle in the back seat. looking over at his front-seat passenger on the loose–and to let everyone in raffle (a shot at a thousand bucks of impenetrable fence! Besides, the whoever attacked that woman was also “You're the guy who murdered that and staring at him. “How did your sister town know right away. The man was in booze, courtesy of the Catholic weapon this guy had was a derringer, suspected of killing the woman from woman, aren't you?” said Bob, who end up naked and in a kayak?” his 20s, probably well-dressed, and Church), a heartfelt thank-you note not an AK47. What terrorist would use Chicago, the naked lady in the kayak. also had been adding up the gossip he'd Michelle edged toward the back door; desperate. He was wanted for killing from an ill resident who'd been cared a girly-man gun like that? Michelle was “We're getting in your car,” the heard. “Why'd you do it?” This was an maybe she should jump out of the car. the woman who had been placed naked for by friends and neighbors. But now scared enough, though, not to belittle killer said. “Right now.” aggressive line of questioning for a “That was a fluke,” Nolan Ryan in one of Kayak Ken’s kayaks, and of Michelle’s eyes were riveted on some- the tiny gun out loud. “No can do,” Michelle replied kidnap victim, Michelle thought. And said. “When she drowned”– he made it assaulting two other people. “Do not thing she'd never seen before in the What did this guy want? calmly. “I don't have a car here. I rode the gunman was getting agitated. sound like an accident–“she was naked. approach this man,” Campbell warned. small lobby or anywhere else. She was “You're coming with me,” he the mo-ped to work this morning.” The “You're damned right, baldy, I I got her into the van and drove back to “Phone me if you see him.” Some staring down the barrel of a gun. barked, waving the gun at her. A ring on killer’s face stiffened. His eyes nar- killed her.” town. I thought I could get her into the people started to call their families on The weapon was in the right hand his hand flashed under the lights and rowed. His finger started to squeeze the “Why'd you do that?” dinghy and out to my boat. But there their cell phones, others hurried to of a scruffy but well-dressed man in his suddenly Michelle realized who he trigger–but stopped when he heard the “She got in my way–again. She was were too many people around. When it stores in town to spread the news. 20s. Was he an irate customer? Not was. His ring had the shape of a ser- front door of the post office opening. In always in my way. She knew I needed got dark I took one of those kayaks and There's a first time for everything, likely, since she'd never seen him pent. He was the killer! She had added walked Bob Hoogendoorn. He had a the money. She knew dad had screwed stashed her in it. But when I was trying thought Michelle Dreffs as she looked before. Besides, what was there to get up snippets of information she'd heard big smile and a little package to mail. It me. But…” to swim it out to my boat, a storm blew intently into the lobby of Beaver mad about–the mail departed for the from people passing through the Post contained a wicked present for his son- “Did you say ‘dad’? She was your us back to the dock. I tied her up there. I Island’s US Post Office. From her usual mainland when the ferry left and it Office, the listening post from which in-law, the Ohio State fan: a gorgeous sister? You killed your sister?!!” Bob’s was going to move her later, but some- station behind the customer counter, arrived when the ferry returned, so she gathered gossip for the “tattler” blue sweatshirt with maize lettering tenor voice was getting higher; he one found her.” she could see some of the building’s there really wasn't much cause for column she had anonymously written that spelled MICHIGAN. swerved slightly off the road, but At the Beaver Island Airport, Paul 511 mail boxes and the bulletin board anger. Was this a terrorist strike? Not for years for the Northern Islander. The killer’s finger finished squeez- quickly recovered. Michelle gripped Welke was stepping out of the cockpit plastered with fliers announcing the likely either; this was Beaver Island, Adam Wirth had mentioned that the ing the trigger–and shot a hole in the the back seat; Bob’s questions were not Continued on page 14.

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(231) 448-3031 fax: 448-3036 email: [email protected] 12. 13. Death by Island: Final Episode by Peter Plastrik The conclusion of a serial murder mystery starring people and places of Beaver Island The word first reached the early stuff of community life: a garage sale, after all, not exactly a symbol of Ameri- person who'd attacked the Mormon flier for the Basket of Joy. going in a good direction. She hoped lunch crowd at the Shamrock. Deputy the Wildlife Club meeting, a vintage can financial control over the world; woman in the woods had left a bloody Bob drove his car, while the killer the killer would stay calm. Sheriff Jim Campbell called in to warn tractor for sale, a Sports Boosters hell, most Islanders thought America serpent imprint on her face. And Jim held the gun on him and kept an eye on “Tell me something,” Bob said, that an armed and dangerous man was fundraiser, the annual “Basket of Joy” was somewhere else. And we had our Campbell had said the other day that Michelle in the back seat. looking over at his front-seat passenger on the loose–and to let everyone in raffle (a shot at a thousand bucks of impenetrable fence! Besides, the whoever attacked that woman was also “You're the guy who murdered that and staring at him. “How did your sister town know right away. The man was in booze, courtesy of the Catholic weapon this guy had was a derringer, suspected of killing the woman from woman, aren't you?” said Bob, who end up naked and in a kayak?” his 20s, probably well-dressed, and Church), a heartfelt thank-you note not an AK47. What terrorist would use Chicago, the naked lady in the kayak. also had been adding up the gossip he'd Michelle edged toward the back door; desperate. He was wanted for killing from an ill resident who'd been cared a girly-man gun like that? Michelle was “We're getting in your car,” the heard. “Why'd you do it?” This was an maybe she should jump out of the car. the woman who had been placed naked for by friends and neighbors. But now scared enough, though, not to belittle killer said. “Right now.” aggressive line of questioning for a “That was a fluke,” Nolan Ryan in one of Kayak Ken’s kayaks, and of Michelle’s eyes were riveted on some- the tiny gun out loud. “No can do,” Michelle replied kidnap victim, Michelle thought. And said. “When she drowned”– he made it assaulting two other people. “Do not thing she'd never seen before in the What did this guy want? calmly. “I don't have a car here. I rode the gunman was getting agitated. sound like an accident–“she was naked. approach this man,” Campbell warned. small lobby or anywhere else. She was “You're coming with me,” he the mo-ped to work this morning.” The “You're damned right, baldy, I I got her into the van and drove back to “Phone me if you see him.” Some staring down the barrel of a gun. barked, waving the gun at her. A ring on killer’s face stiffened. His eyes nar- killed her.” town. I thought I could get her into the people started to call their families on The weapon was in the right hand his hand flashed under the lights and rowed. His finger started to squeeze the “Why'd you do that?” dinghy and out to my boat. But there their cell phones, others hurried to of a scruffy but well-dressed man in his suddenly Michelle realized who he trigger–but stopped when he heard the “She got in my way–again. She was were too many people around. When it stores in town to spread the news. 20s. Was he an irate customer? Not was. His ring had the shape of a ser- front door of the post office opening. In always in my way. She knew I needed got dark I took one of those kayaks and There's a first time for everything, likely, since she'd never seen him pent. He was the killer! She had added walked Bob Hoogendoorn. He had a the money. She knew dad had screwed stashed her in it. But when I was trying thought Michelle Dreffs as she looked before. Besides, what was there to get up snippets of information she'd heard big smile and a little package to mail. It me. But…” to swim it out to my boat, a storm blew intently into the lobby of Beaver mad about–the mail departed for the from people passing through the Post contained a wicked present for his son- “Did you say ‘dad’? She was your us back to the dock. I tied her up there. I Island’s US Post Office. From her usual mainland when the ferry left and it Office, the listening post from which in-law, the Ohio State fan: a gorgeous sister? You killed your sister?!!” Bob’s was going to move her later, but some- station behind the customer counter, arrived when the ferry returned, so she gathered gossip for the “tattler” blue sweatshirt with maize lettering tenor voice was getting higher; he one found her.” she could see some of the building’s there really wasn't much cause for column she had anonymously written that spelled MICHIGAN. swerved slightly off the road, but At the Beaver Island Airport, Paul 511 mail boxes and the bulletin board anger. Was this a terrorist strike? Not for years for the Northern Islander. The killer’s finger finished squeez- quickly recovered. Michelle gripped Welke was stepping out of the cockpit plastered with fliers announcing the likely either; this was Beaver Island, Adam Wirth had mentioned that the ing the trigger–and shot a hole in the the back seat; Bob’s questions were not Continued on page 14.

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Death by Island, continued from p. 13 plane! We're flying out of here!” finger tightened on the trigger. When was immobilized. The engines roared, Bill called the roll of honor, eyeing each knowing that even this short soliloquy of the just arrived Britten-Norman As one might expect, Paul didn't Paul had pulled the “yoke” toward him but Paul held the steep ascent. Then, person as he named them: had run on past anyone’s interest. Islander, a twin-engine, 10-seat plane blink. “Forget it,” he said. to take off, the co-pilot yoke had auto- just as suddenly, he pushed the yoke “Ken Bruland… Gordon Heikka… “Anyone else want to speak?” that connected Islanders to Charlevoix The gunman stepped back in matically made the same movement forward and the plane dove. The killer’s Ed Wojan… Pinky Harmon… Howard Ed Wojan offered a few words: “I'm or almost anywhere else they wanted to surprise. “Listen to me, jerk.” Sweat- and dug into the man’s ribs. body, freed from gravity’s hold, fell Davis, in absentia.” Howard would be just glad that no Islander was killed by go. The owner of Island Airways, Paul ing, he pointed the gun at Michelle’s “Calm down,” Paul said quickly. forward. His head struck the hard retiring as pastor of Beaver Island that guy. There aren't enough of us as it had been flying for 40 years, about as head. “Get in the plane or she dies. “I'm not trying anything.” But he had plastic of the instrument panel; he let Christian Church and was off-Island. is–the way so few have to do so much.” long as the Britten-Norman, much of it Right now!” noticed something. Unlike Paul, who out a groan, and passed out. “Diane McDonough… our own Deputy “I don't know, Ed.” Pinky Harmon at about 120 miles an hour, 1,000 feet In a half-minute Paul was sitting in had habitually snapped on his seat belt, Far below at Welke Airport, Jim Campbell.” The deputy was on jumped in. “There are a few Islanders I above Lake Michigan on the 15 minute the pilot’s black leather seat, with the the killer was unbelted. Paul banked Michelle and Bob, joined by the ground duty, so his mug was filled with more wouldn't mind killing now and then.” Beaver-Charlevoix route. gunman in the co-pilot’s seat, his body slowly to the south, over the heart of the crew and waiting passengers, were innocent stuff. “Adam Wirth… Sheri “I'll pretend I didn't hear that,” Standing in front of the small Island twisted toward Paul and his derringer green Island, and eased back slightly on aghast–until they saw the plane level Timsak… Mike Weede… Michelle chuckled Jim Campbell. “And I'm glad Airways terminal, which had no metal pointed at Paul’s head. Michelle and the engine speed. “I'll take you where out and head back in their direction. Dreffs… Bob Hoogendorn… Paul the murderer wasn't an Islander. It's detector, no security, no drug-sniffing Bob were left behind. “Take off,” you want to go, but you'll fly better if A month after the excitement had Welke. Together, you made history. hard enough just to enforce the seat belt dogs, no electronic tickets, and no ordered Nolan Ryan. Paul flipped you lean back in the seat. You can't faded away, Bill Cashman rose to make “A month ago, a twisted man from law in this place.” Everyone laughed. Starbucks, Paul watched a car drive up, switches overhead and on the dash- shoot me while we're flying, you know. a toast. “To you and the other extraordi- Chicago killed and assaulted people on “I'll tell you what,” piped up Kayak and was puzzled to see Michelle Dreffs, board, then put on his headset. You'd die in the crash.” nary people of Beaver Island,” he our Island. I'm happy to report that Ken, his eyes flashing. “Next time I find Bob Hoogendoorn, and a stranger “Get that off. No talking to any- “Take me to Chicago,” was the began, hoisting a mug of amber liquid Mary Perce has recovered conscious- another naked woman in my kayak–I'd emerge from the vehicle. The trio one.” Paul took off the headset, opened response; but after a few uneventful to the clear blue sky of September. He ness, and Deb Plastrik’s brother, Dave, like her to be alive.” walked quickly in his direction, the the throttle, set the RPMs, and trimmed minutes the man leaned back into his looked around the table on the porch of suffered no lasting damage when he (What serial is next? A brokeback stranger in the rear as though he was the tail, and the plane started to taxi seat and relaxed a little. the Shamrock. Nearly a dozen Islanders was hit on the noggin. Within a week, parody? Not bloody likely. A romance? shepherding Michelle and Bob. Sud- down the runway. Within seconds they Without warning, Paul pulled back had gathered at his invitation (and offer with the help of each of you, the killer Could be. A sci-fi with strange blue orbs denly a gun was waving in Paul’s face were airborne. hard on the stick, sending the plane into of free beer). Each had played a role in was caught and put behind bars. It is no found on the beach that confer unusual and the stranger was yelling at him: The killer jumped in his seat. a sharp climb that pressed both of their the capture of a murderer from Chicago offense to the deputy to say that it took mental powers–at quite a cost? Now that “Get back in the plane! Get back in the “What the hell!” His nicotine-stained bodies back into their seats. The killer who had killed his sister on the Island. an Island to do that.” Bill paused, sounds interesting, don’t you think?)

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Judi Meister, Emily Burton, Willow Rasch, Hilary Rasch, Hannah Robert, Meg Works, Charlene Skinner, Erin Myers-Dixon, Katie LaFreniere, Ireland Bigelow, Jessie LaFreniere, Joe Moore, Bill Detwiler, Jayne Bailey, and Julie Roy demonstrate why and Joe Moore Elsie Burton, and Suzi Myers-Dixon perform “The Garden Song” they’ve been called “The best all-recorder orchestra in Michigan’s northwest”

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Brogan Maudrie (as Elvis) belts out a song: Teddy Bear Desire Duhamel sings Travelin’ Soldier Mike and Sharon offer a serenade Ramblin’ Larry Hall croons Ghost Riders Krystal Timsak challenges Broadway The Chime Group catching an echo The 20th annual Talent Show, which Mike and Sharon Hurkmans, who pro- forming little ‘Punch and Judy’ skits Some of the performers were new, who are about to go out and conquer the Leaving the Hall, the audience nearly filled the Parish Hall, was just as vided their karioki machine, and to Lisa using just her talented hands (in the pic- but others had appeared in previous world, such as the seniors from the hardly knew what to say, except “Those entertaining as the first (organized by Gillespie, our Miss Hand Jive, who ture on p17 she’s doing a scene from years, and the audience enjoyed the BICS, this show gave them a chance to friends who were under the weather? I Pat McGinnity), thanks to the help of filled the space between acts by per- Romeo and Juliet.) chance to gauge their growth. For those say “Goodbye, for awhile.” should’ve dragged them out for this!”

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When a rumor came out of the Shamrock But the Governor stayed, while Pat Bonner played That happened quite often, you see The fiddle; he really was good With no television for fiction The other musicians just tried to keep up Folks made up their own Dynasty They were doing the best that they could

“Archie had said it; it must be the truth,” The Governor’s suitcoat and bowtie came off Though some folks doubted his source The dancing had caused him to sweat But Archie had Downstate Connections Someone suggested he might like to rest So it came from the mouth of the horse The Governor grinned “Not just yet!” Multi-Day Discounts The text of the story was perfectly clear He danced with all the Island colleens Though it made the Republicans frown By the young and the old he was shared 4 HR. Rates available In the first week of deer-hunting season The very small children all gathered around Call: 448-2300 The Governor's coming to town They came as close as they dared Now everyone called him “Soapy” We left a bit early so I can't say for sure BEAVER ISLAND MARINA A name he completely enjoyed, What time the party was o'er His family made soaps and cosmetics But from all of the stories we heard the next day E-MAIL: [email protected] And kept many people employed Our Gov was the last out the door.

But what was the special occasion? Now the Island has grown and the seeds have been sown And why should the Governor care? For a fancy resort, world renown Beaver Island Marina The Holy Cross Ladies couldn't care less But us old-timers will never forget They just planned a gala affair When the Governor came to our town. For those who don’t know Cloyd, he was a ‘horsecart The reason the Gov came to visit logger’ here as a boy, and a ‘buggy man’ in recent years. Was politics, no doubt of that The Island’s success with its great herd of deer Was a feather in “Old Soapy’s” cap. Letters to the Editor: I believe Jack did a good job of reviewing Jerry Sowa’s The party would be a splendid event funeral [printed in the March Beacon], but feel a few With a dinner, a speech, and a dance corrections are in order. At Your Service: Everyone worked especially hard I have attended almost all of the funerals here on the Transient Slips Not a detail was left up to chance. Island for about four years, and I believe Father Pat’s service was just as inclusive, neither any longer or shorter than any Fuel - Charts - Shipstore The Governor came in a state-owned plane others I have attended. Auto & Boat Repair He brought his young son for the ride I not only played the Marine Corps Hymn, but also blew Licensed Mechanic Earl Boyle’s politics he must have known the Taps, although the Marine Corps Detachment was For two bodyguards stood by his side. prepared to do so. Storage & More The American Flag on Jerry’s casket was presented by Gas Station and Car Rental The dinner was served in elegant style the Major who commanded the detachment sent by the The food was plenty for each Corps. It is a long-standing tradition in the USMC that the Gold Card Savings And after the dishes were all put away flag be presented by one of equal or higher rank than that of Check out our ship store: Gifts, Bait, and More. The Governor started his speech. the deceased. Photograph by Alan and Kathy Brouard Finally, the USMC does not send a burial detachment to 25860 Main - P.O. Box 76 - Beaver Island, MI 49782 He praised the Islanders’ deer-keeping skills “do their thing.” It is our duty and a sacred honor to be on (231) 448-2300 - FAX (231) 448-2763 Which many'd predicted would fail. such a detail, and part of the Marine Corps Esprit de corps. www.beaverislandmarina.com If he'd known how the residents lived off that herd SEMPER FI Half the Island would've landed in jail. Bob Hoogendoorn 18. 19. When the Governor came to Town by Cloyd Ramsey VAN & GEO RENTAL (based on a real event) PICK UP AT BOAT OR PLANE The time was about 1950 When the speech was over, the bodyguards left Give or take a year if you will The young son went along too Autumn had come to the Island The day had been long, they were all tired out The summer commotion was still What else could they possibly do?

Once again everyone eral contests were held. The after a few tosses when the the most fun were the BICS who likes to party came to winners of the Paddy Wagon trout came apart! The fish teachers, who mastered the Beaver for St. Patrick’s Day. Race were Darren, Dennis, chokers won the Bi g Chitty-chitty-bang-banger There was much music, with and Theresa Chase, Jim Tug–despite the hayseeders so well (see the cover) they local bands facing off Boynton, and Jim Slaughter. tying the rope to Hoogie’s were accused of having read against Irish imports. Sev- The Fish Throw was called truck. The entrants who had the instruction book.

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This had been a cold win- high school, received an appointment to Sea, ran a summer-long Tourist Office, Culter, Betty Welke’s mother, who had reported that the ganders were preparing plished by the students. ter, and the Island ran out of gas and fuel the Naval Academy. and held a Halloween Dance at the Fire lived at the airport since 1970, and Wil- nests, and the new flock of Canadian Montgomery Ward representatives oil. So the mighty Acacia was asked to MSU professor Tom Stanton deliv- Hall. No wonder these volunteers suf- liam Gallagher, an 89-year-old Beaver Geese were doing well. Ten pair were held a “Catalogue Day” in the Circle M, make an emergency run, which it did, ered a commentary on the Barlow fered a high rate of burn-out! Island sailor (and brother of Forrest purchased from Rudy Mienska’s goose with coffee and donuts, and gifts to all bringing 12,000 gallons in a 7-hour trip Group’s energy study of Beaver Island, The Dockside Market introduced a Pratt) who lived in Washington. farm in Manistique – Rudy had been rais- purchasers: orchids for the ladies, pen- through the ice from Charlevoix to the in which he listed the next steps to be video movie rental program. Thirty Years Ago An early spring ing geese for eighteen years. Roy Cham- and-pencil sets for the men. mouth of the harbor. That's where the go- taken to reach the energy independence The McCann House opened as a brought an end to beaver trapping after a bers, a frequent Island visitor, engi- The power plant intended to bring in ing got tough; she took another 3 hours to that could result from building a biomass classy B & B. season catch of twenty-something. An neered a gift of ten mated pair of Mallard a well-driller to drill a new well, and an- crunch through the final 3/4 miles to the generator here. A “soft start,” beginning The Science Fair was exciting. In the inspection of tooth marks around the per- ducks from Indian River. nounced he would be able to drill other dock. Going back (and giving the cap- with a small generator to see how it went, high school division, Doug Butler and imeter of their habitats showed the win- The school let its students off for an wells while his equipment was here. tain’s friend Bob Marsh a lift), the Aca- was recommended, but neither Town- Jason Lome won first prize for a simu- ter’s snow to have averaged three feet. afternoon to take part in a kite-flying con- Fifty Years Ago The Beacon cia had an easy time sliding through the ship was interested in granting the idea lated California Earthquake; Brian Cole The Game Club was awaiting the arrival test in Frank O'Donnell’s field. First adopted a new logo, which it would use cut it had made–until it ran into an ice its support. and Chris Welke took second for a study of apple trees to replace some of those Prize went to Leonard Kenwabikise (a for many years. dome more than half way back. She exe- The passing of Thelma Pryce at age of the effects of heavy metals on an nearing the end of their lives. trophy and a free pizza); second to Jim Beaver-trapping opened with Chuck cuted her typical maneuver, backing and 86 was noted. She had been born on Bea- aquatic ecosystem; and Chris Speck took The president of North Central Mich- Wojan; and third to Gale Dillingham. Dudley and Bill Pischner taking 3, charging, backing and charging. This ver Island as the daughter of Archie J and third for a rocket launch. igan College was expected on Beaver to The Chicago Party set an all-time Archie LaFreniere and Jack Connaghan seemed like it would work–until a final Josephine LaFreniere. At one time she New York sculptor Catherine talk about the possibility of his institu- attendance record. getting 2 plus a muskrat, and Rogers great push carried the huge ship so far up had been the youngest supervisor of pi- Shinnick arrived to teach a one-week tion offering courses on the Island in the The well-attended St. Patrick’s Day Carlisle and Karl Kuebler catching 9. onto the ice that her screw was out of the ano instruction in Michigan, and was workshop to students and adults, thanks fall. He mentioned that Pam dinner raised $135. At a Civic Association meeting Don water. There she sat, as helpless as a very active in Ann Arbor when she was to a grant from the Michigan Council for McDonough (Grassmick) was elected Forty-six well-wishers hid in Dr. Cole proposed creating a sinking fund to beached whale. An SOS went out–the not in her summer Island home. the Arts. She began with plaster casting President of his college’s chapter of the Haynes’ basement rec room to give him a buy something long needed: a new crew didn't want to wait for the spring Twenty Years Ago Because every- of sculpted clay, followed by filling the Michigan Student Nursing Association, surprise 76th birthday party. mimeo machine for the Beacon. melt. Luckily the Biscayne Bay was in St. one was worried about the rising water mold with a different plaster, and then and that Patti Wojan had been admitted Island businesses were getting ready A large group from Jackson MI ar- Ignace, and could reach her sister ship in (it had risen to 11" higher than the previ- breaking it if necessary (if the mold re- to the Nursing Program for the fall–one for the upcoming season. Grace Cole re- rived in late March to fish for perch only 12 hours. Once there, she cut a chan- ous year), particularly along the bluffed lease spray didn't work) to retrieve the of 40 selected from several hundred ap- painted her Killarney Inn; Archie through the ice. nel alongside the Acacia, which slid side- portion of the East Side, the Beacon pub- molded object. plications. LaFreniere repainted the inside of the Aloysius McDonough presented the ways into her preferred medium: the lished an article, with diagrams, on how Two other instructors also arrived, Annie Hayhoe opened a garden Shamrock; Dick LaFreniere painted his Historical Society with a portrait of lake. From there it took her only two to build groins (fingerlike structures per- thanks to a $10,000 Arts Grant: Sylvia shop, The Flower Pot, next to the DNR store; and Lloyd and Bud McDonough James Strang he painted in his Chicago hours to return home. pendicular to the shore), install meshing, Einhardt (who married BICS teacher officer’s home. remodeled their market. The Circle M studio–100 years after Strang’s assassi- Peaine Township stated it was in fa- and construct revetments to prevent or Robert Einhardt), in charge of Perform- Violet Custer (McCafferty) hosted a was planning an addition, and Phil Gregg nation. An old Mormon net shed “just up vor of a Fire Barn at the South End, a 28' minimize erosion. ing Arts (she directed the school choir Beaver Island party in St. Pete, Florida, was getting ready to build a large boat from the boat dock” was razed by Stan x 34' heated building on a slab, which it Joe Cunningham praised the work of and taught aerobic dance) and Pat with visitors from Michigan, Ohio, Wis- storage building at Beaver Haven. The Floyd and Don Hansen. estimated would cost about $30,000. the Civic Association, which published Wojan, who offered a program at all lev- consin, and other Florida cities. Conservation Department intended to The Island was awaiting the arrival St. James Township became the the Beacon, put on the Winter Games, els in the Visual Arts. Forty Years Ago With the annual build a new dock in front of the DNR of the Sundew. The (original) Emerald owner of the Gull Harbor Park. printed and distributed 10,000 Pure and The Beaver Lodge was being ex- Island clean-up underway, the DNR offi- building as well. Isle, with newly-added Russ Green, just An MDOT grant was promised of Simple brochures the previous year and panded upwards, with all the rooms be- cer was kept busy issuing burn permits. The Beaver Island Christian Church back from Grand Rapids with wife Joy $300,000 to repave about 4 miles of the planned on 20,000 for 1986, sponsored a ing tastefully remodeled by Ron Wojan A late beaver-trapping season got purchased the former Amos home as a and preparing to live in Hanley’s cabin, King’s Highway. Dr. Lange also secured Road Rally and the spring Harbor Clean- for the Baileys. underway, with Karl Kuebler and Dennis permanent sanctuary, and conducted an was ready to come from Charlevoix to a promise of $70,000 for the Medical up (which included plantings and No applications were received for Wagner getting three on their first set and Easter service at which five children open the season. Center. benches), organized the July 4th Parade the position of Island Project Manager. Rogers Carlysle and Ron Wojan taking were baptized. The passing of Leo Loew, owner of Gavin West, who lettered in football and Carnival, created a “New Home” St. James Township began consider- four. The school held an Open House at Loew’s Lodge on Lake G, was noted. FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED MB MOONEY / BELLOWS EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” We are more than just a laundromat and carwash! Don Mooney We store boats, cars, campers, household items, B. & A. SUNRISE CO. 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This had been a cold win- high school, received an appointment to Sea, ran a summer-long Tourist Office, Culter, Betty Welke’s mother, who had reported that the ganders were preparing plished by the students. ter, and the Island ran out of gas and fuel the Naval Academy. and held a Halloween Dance at the Fire lived at the airport since 1970, and Wil- nests, and the new flock of Canadian Montgomery Ward representatives oil. So the mighty Acacia was asked to MSU professor Tom Stanton deliv- Hall. No wonder these volunteers suf- liam Gallagher, an 89-year-old Beaver Geese were doing well. Ten pair were held a “Catalogue Day” in the Circle M, make an emergency run, which it did, ered a commentary on the Barlow fered a high rate of burn-out! Island sailor (and brother of Forrest purchased from Rudy Mienska’s goose with coffee and donuts, and gifts to all bringing 12,000 gallons in a 7-hour trip Group’s energy study of Beaver Island, The Dockside Market introduced a Pratt) who lived in Washington. farm in Manistique – Rudy had been rais- purchasers: orchids for the ladies, pen- through the ice from Charlevoix to the in which he listed the next steps to be video movie rental program. Thirty Years Ago An early spring ing geese for eighteen years. Roy Cham- and-pencil sets for the men. mouth of the harbor. That's where the go- taken to reach the energy independence The McCann House opened as a brought an end to beaver trapping after a bers, a frequent Island visitor, engi- The power plant intended to bring in ing got tough; she took another 3 hours to that could result from building a biomass classy B & B. season catch of twenty-something. An neered a gift of ten mated pair of Mallard a well-driller to drill a new well, and an- crunch through the final 3/4 miles to the generator here. A “soft start,” beginning The Science Fair was exciting. In the inspection of tooth marks around the per- ducks from Indian River. nounced he would be able to drill other dock. Going back (and giving the cap- with a small generator to see how it went, high school division, Doug Butler and imeter of their habitats showed the win- The school let its students off for an wells while his equipment was here. tain’s friend Bob Marsh a lift), the Aca- was recommended, but neither Town- Jason Lome won first prize for a simu- ter’s snow to have averaged three feet. afternoon to take part in a kite-flying con- Fifty Years Ago The Beacon cia had an easy time sliding through the ship was interested in granting the idea lated California Earthquake; Brian Cole The Game Club was awaiting the arrival test in Frank O'Donnell’s field. First adopted a new logo, which it would use cut it had made–until it ran into an ice its support. and Chris Welke took second for a study of apple trees to replace some of those Prize went to Leonard Kenwabikise (a for many years. dome more than half way back. She exe- The passing of Thelma Pryce at age of the effects of heavy metals on an nearing the end of their lives. trophy and a free pizza); second to Jim Beaver-trapping opened with Chuck cuted her typical maneuver, backing and 86 was noted. She had been born on Bea- aquatic ecosystem; and Chris Speck took The president of North Central Mich- Wojan; and third to Gale Dillingham. Dudley and Bill Pischner taking 3, charging, backing and charging. This ver Island as the daughter of Archie J and third for a rocket launch. igan College was expected on Beaver to The Chicago Party set an all-time Archie LaFreniere and Jack Connaghan seemed like it would work–until a final Josephine LaFreniere. At one time she New York sculptor Catherine talk about the possibility of his institu- attendance record. getting 2 plus a muskrat, and Rogers great push carried the huge ship so far up had been the youngest supervisor of pi- Shinnick arrived to teach a one-week tion offering courses on the Island in the The well-attended St. Patrick’s Day Carlisle and Karl Kuebler catching 9. onto the ice that her screw was out of the ano instruction in Michigan, and was workshop to students and adults, thanks fall. He mentioned that Pam dinner raised $135. At a Civic Association meeting Don water. There she sat, as helpless as a very active in Ann Arbor when she was to a grant from the Michigan Council for McDonough (Grassmick) was elected Forty-six well-wishers hid in Dr. Cole proposed creating a sinking fund to beached whale. An SOS went out–the not in her summer Island home. the Arts. She began with plaster casting President of his college’s chapter of the Haynes’ basement rec room to give him a buy something long needed: a new crew didn't want to wait for the spring Twenty Years Ago Because every- of sculpted clay, followed by filling the Michigan Student Nursing Association, surprise 76th birthday party. mimeo machine for the Beacon. melt. Luckily the Biscayne Bay was in St. one was worried about the rising water mold with a different plaster, and then and that Patti Wojan had been admitted Island businesses were getting ready A large group from Jackson MI ar- Ignace, and could reach her sister ship in (it had risen to 11" higher than the previ- breaking it if necessary (if the mold re- to the Nursing Program for the fall–one for the upcoming season. Grace Cole re- rived in late March to fish for perch only 12 hours. Once there, she cut a chan- ous year), particularly along the bluffed lease spray didn't work) to retrieve the of 40 selected from several hundred ap- painted her Killarney Inn; Archie through the ice. nel alongside the Acacia, which slid side- portion of the East Side, the Beacon pub- molded object. plications. LaFreniere repainted the inside of the Aloysius McDonough presented the ways into her preferred medium: the lished an article, with diagrams, on how Two other instructors also arrived, Annie Hayhoe opened a garden Shamrock; Dick LaFreniere painted his Historical Society with a portrait of lake. From there it took her only two to build groins (fingerlike structures per- thanks to a $10,000 Arts Grant: Sylvia shop, The Flower Pot, next to the DNR store; and Lloyd and Bud McDonough James Strang he painted in his Chicago hours to return home. pendicular to the shore), install meshing, Einhardt (who married BICS teacher officer’s home. remodeled their market. The Circle M studio–100 years after Strang’s assassi- Peaine Township stated it was in fa- and construct revetments to prevent or Robert Einhardt), in charge of Perform- Violet Custer (McCafferty) hosted a was planning an addition, and Phil Gregg nation. An old Mormon net shed “just up vor of a Fire Barn at the South End, a 28' minimize erosion. ing Arts (she directed the school choir Beaver Island party in St. Pete, Florida, was getting ready to build a large boat from the boat dock” was razed by Stan x 34' heated building on a slab, which it Joe Cunningham praised the work of and taught aerobic dance) and Pat with visitors from Michigan, Ohio, Wis- storage building at Beaver Haven. The Floyd and Don Hansen. estimated would cost about $30,000. the Civic Association, which published Wojan, who offered a program at all lev- consin, and other Florida cities. Conservation Department intended to The Island was awaiting the arrival St. James Township became the the Beacon, put on the Winter Games, els in the Visual Arts. Forty Years Ago With the annual build a new dock in front of the DNR of the Sundew. The (original) Emerald owner of the Gull Harbor Park. printed and distributed 10,000 Pure and The Beaver Lodge was being ex- Island clean-up underway, the DNR offi- building as well. Isle, with newly-added Russ Green, just An MDOT grant was promised of Simple brochures the previous year and panded upwards, with all the rooms be- cer was kept busy issuing burn permits. The Beaver Island Christian Church back from Grand Rapids with wife Joy $300,000 to repave about 4 miles of the planned on 20,000 for 1986, sponsored a ing tastefully remodeled by Ron Wojan A late beaver-trapping season got purchased the former Amos home as a and preparing to live in Hanley’s cabin, King’s Highway. Dr. Lange also secured Road Rally and the spring Harbor Clean- for the Baileys. underway, with Karl Kuebler and Dennis permanent sanctuary, and conducted an was ready to come from Charlevoix to a promise of $70,000 for the Medical up (which included plantings and No applications were received for Wagner getting three on their first set and Easter service at which five children open the season. Center. benches), organized the July 4th Parade the position of Island Project Manager. Rogers Carlysle and Ron Wojan taking were baptized. The passing of Leo Loew, owner of Gavin West, who lettered in football and Carnival, created a “New Home” St. James Township began consider- four. The school held an Open House at Loew’s Lodge on Lake G, was noted. FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED MB MOONEY / BELLOWS EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” We are more than just a laundromat and carwash! Don Mooney We store boats, cars, campers, household items, B. & A. SUNRISE CO. Over 35 Years Experience construction materials... PROFESSIONAL SERVICES YOU NAME IT, WE CAN STORE IT! INTERIOR - EXTERIOR PAINTERS Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting We have affordable month to month rates, Residential & Commercial Wiring 9 month rates, or yearly rates. OWNER BOB H. AVERY P.O. Box 94, Beaver Island Michigan 49782 Hurry, space is limited! BEAVER ISLAND Call us for more info at 448-2235 or 448-2050 448-3211 (231) 448-2456 24. 25.

very winter, Mary Scholl starts with making a ceramic mold, After the ceramic is fired, she rial ranging from colored paper or up the excess liquid. depth–typically a half inch or so. watchers try to guess which about 5" x 6". To do this she uses a can think of the end product, which paper with colored threads to petals During her manic obsession Creating the appropriate back- Enew medium she'll variety of techniques, from sculpting she begins creating by making a and seed pods for various batches. with this art form, she made 20 ground, in color and texture, allows use to express her uncontrol- with knives and other tools unique paper for each piece, She has developed a proce- molds she didn't use, and her to continue her artistic lable creativity. This year, to pressing in objects pressing it into the mold, and dure of mixing at different still produced over 80 exploration. Then the back- those who guessed “matted whose form she wants to then repeatedly sopping the speeds in her blender for dif- objet d'arts in her month- ing board is wrapped with painted molded hand-made impart: sticks, rubber water that emerges from ferent lengths of time, after long run. transparent film to protect her paper” can give themselves a balls, buttons, toys, leaves, increased pressure. She lets which she pours her pulp onto Once the paper dries, creation, and is ready to be pat on the back. And as these rose petals, hydrangea her conception of the finished a screen to begin removing she's ready to apply placed in her gallery for the pictures show, whatever Mary vines, a sprig of lilac, work dictate each paper rec- the water. Then she presses paint–of any and every summer season. Like so touches, it's bound to be quite unique shells–anything that lends itself to ipe, usually starting with shredded the pulp into a mold and presses kind. When the paint finally dries, many other of her creations, each and beautiful. her mission, even an antique short-grain water-color paper to down with all her strength, using a she turns to the triple-matting pro- piece is totally unique, truly not The process Mary came up with embossed leather ‘wallet.’ which she adds scraps of other mate- series of absorbent materials to sop cess required by objects with this found anywhere else in the world. 26. 27. Beach Grooming A report just released by the Mich- igan DEQ found negative impacts to coastal areas where “beach grooming” had occurred. The Michigan legislature amended state law in 2003 to exempt property owners from permit require- ments for so-called “beach mainte- Announcements nance” activities, such as mowing and pulling wetland vegetation exposed by TICKETING CHARTER low lake levels, and in certain areas Starting Spring 2006 Island Airways is going to all Island Airways has been in the process of upgrading charter allowed for expedited permits for one-way tickets for Beaver Island – Charlevoix and services available from Beaver Island and Charlevoix. mechanically removing vegetation. Charlevoix – Beaver Island flights. Currently, Island Airways has three charter aircraft based in Conservation and environmental Northern Michigan. Island Airways Charter Division has Doing Their Part · Tickets will be honored in either direction. Two children of Donzelle Anthony Also, her oldest daughter, Pfc Rachelle groups are calling on the legislature to the ability to arrange for travel anywhere in the United States or Canada on any type of aircraft the customer would are serving our country. Her son, S. Cherette, is with the 101st Airborne protect our state’s precious coastal · Tickets are non-refundable. areas by immediately repealing these like (for example: California in a Lear Jet or King Air). Sargeant Michael L. Cherette, is just in Fort Gregg, North Carolina. She has · Tickets can be purchased in any quantity back from serving a year in N. Korea. done 6 months in Baghdad. They are provisions from the state’s wetland law. Our Charter Services are being managed by Paul Baron He is an engineer, and has been in Ft. “This report confirms what we · Tickets are no longer linked to an individual – (Director of Operations) and the staff at Island Airways is the grandchildren of Alvina Cornstalk available to answer any questions you may have regarding have long suspected: beach grooming they can be used by any individual Irwin (CA) and Ft. Lewis (WA), and is Napont, and are a source of pride for all this new direction Island Airways is taking. now a recruiter in Wassau, Wisconsin. Beaver Islanders. hurts our Great Lakes,” said Jennifer McKay, Policy Specialist with Tip of · The fare per one-way ticket is $50 Charlevoix Charter Aircraft: Health Center Moves Ahead the Mitt Watershed Council. “Beach · Tickets will be available singly or in booklets of grooming, especially vegetation · Piper Seneca The BIRHC Board must be doing decisions that enhance the staff’s ability 10 tickets removal, causes fundamental changes · Piper Chieftan its job well, because crowds no longer to provide the highest possible quality that harm fish and their food source.” · The frequent flyer program is going to be replaced attend their meetings; at the one on of care, and (2) Ensure that all donated by a multi-level reward program: · Piper Apache th According to the Michigan DNR, March 18 , there was only the press. money is gratefully acknowledged, 90% of the 200 fish species in the Great properly accounted for, and spent or o Purchase a booklet of 10 one way tickets and Other Aircraft Available: Those who did not come missed hearing Lakes rely on coastal wetlands. The th receive 11 ticket free · King Air more good news. For example, medical invested wisely.” report found negative impacts to sev- service income is on track to exceed the Results from a patient satisfaction eral important game fish, including yel- o Spend $1,000 at Island Airways (including · Citation Jet budget projections by a greater margin survey were promising. Of 50 sent out, low perch, and smallmouth and large- freight, shipping, travel, charter) and receive than expenses. Billings are up by over 22 were returned, with 20 rating the mouth bass. “Coastal wetlands serve as a free one-way ticket Charter Department 20%, as well as patients. Word of the BIRHC as “great” and 2 as “good.” critical habitat and drive nearly a billion · Large ticket purchases / booklets cannot be Only one person said they wished a doc- [email protected] increased abilities of the BIRHC is dollars in economic activity in the state charged to individual accounts 231 237 0388 spreading, and more people are using it tor were here–as opposed to 7 express- from sport fishing,” said Sam for matters they previously took care of ing this a year ago. A second survey will Washington, Executive Director of the on the mainland (such as getting a phys- be sent out in June. Michigan United Conservation Clubs. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT / CONTACTS ical.) The telemedicine system is work- The Board agreed to move forward The study also found that beach with the purchase and delivery of a 10'- In 2004 Island Airways Maintenance Division became an Owner & President: Angela LeFevre-Welke ing well, also saving some patients from grooming destroyed stands of impor- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair [email protected] the time and expense of a trip. tall Champion Tree from Copemish to tant plants and helped invasive species Station (CRS) (repair station # ECLR 465D). 231 547 2141 Charlevoix Airport The new hypothermia unit has been honor Grace Matela. The cost might colonize the groomed areas. John This designation by the FAA indicates that Island Airways Owner: Paul Welke used twice this winter. Thanks to help reach $1,000; contributions earmarked Nelson, the Watershed Center’s Grand has gone through a lengthy process (five phases) and [email protected] from Mary Cook, the BIRHC files have for this should be sent to the BIRHC. Traverse Baykeeper said, “Not only successfully completed each phase. Island Airways has 231 448 2071 Welke Airport been transferred from Peachtree to Two Board members whose terms does beach grooming harm fish; it also also undergone several lengthy on-site inspections by Director of Operations: Paul Baron Quickbooks, which does more (of what expired, Anne Glendon and Barbara promotes the spread of harmful inva- various FAA personnel to assure that the operation of the [email protected] CRS is operating efficiently, safely, and following all 231 547 2141 Charlevoix Airport we need done) and costs less. The Murphy, consented to run again and sive plant species along the shore.” pertinent FAA regulations. school-to-work student has been very were unanimously reelected. Angel The most harmful provisions estab- Director of Maintenance: Neal Boyle productive in inputting data. Welke, though, announced that because The designation of CRS indicates that IA is fully capable [email protected] lished by the legislature the expedited and authorized to repair most types of single engine and 231 448 2030 Maintenance Hangar / BI The BIRHC is starting a project to she has now become the full-time man- permit for vegetation removal and small to medium sized piston twin engine aircraft including Charter Department collect data on high cholesterol. ager of Island Airways she would have beach maintenance exemptions are but not limited to the following: [email protected] The Board accepted this Values to offer her resignation, which was scheduled to sunset in June, 2006 and Britten Norman Islander 231 237 0388 statement: “The BIRHC Board of reluctantly accepted. Board members November, 2007 respectively. Chris Reservations th Piper (Navajo Chieftan, Apache, Seneca, Cherokee) Directors values above all else the will suggest a replacement on May 13 . Grubb, Water Resources Coordinator 866 202 8683 Toll Free / Welke Airport th respect and support of its patients and The Board noted the upcoming 20 for the National Wildlife Federation, Cessna (172, 206, 210) 800 524 6895 Toll Free / Charlevoix Airport loyal donors. We recognize that main- anniversary of the EMS, and will invite said, “The science is in. Damage to the Lake Amphibian Information taining this respect means we must con- these “important partners” to be feted at Great Lakes is happening now, and we Beechcraft (Baron, Sundowner) www.IslandAirways.com stantly strive to (1) Make governance the August Open House celebration. expect the legislature to act.” 26. 27. Beach Grooming A report just released by the Mich- igan DEQ found negative impacts to coastal areas where “beach grooming” had occurred. The Michigan legislature amended state law in 2003 to exempt property owners from permit require- ments for so-called “beach mainte- Announcements nance” activities, such as mowing and pulling wetland vegetation exposed by TICKETING CHARTER low lake levels, and in certain areas Starting Spring 2006 Island Airways is going to all Island Airways has been in the process of upgrading charter allowed for expedited permits for one-way tickets for Beaver Island – Charlevoix and services available from Beaver Island and Charlevoix. mechanically removing vegetation. Charlevoix – Beaver Island flights. Currently, Island Airways has three charter aircraft based in Conservation and environmental Northern Michigan. Island Airways Charter Division has Doing Their Part · Tickets will be honored in either direction. Two children of Donzelle Anthony Also, her oldest daughter, Pfc Rachelle groups are calling on the legislature to the ability to arrange for travel anywhere in the United States or Canada on any type of aircraft the customer would are serving our country. Her son, S. Cherette, is with the 101st Airborne protect our state’s precious coastal · Tickets are non-refundable. areas by immediately repealing these like (for example: California in a Lear Jet or King Air). Sargeant Michael L. Cherette, is just in Fort Gregg, North Carolina. She has · Tickets can be purchased in any quantity back from serving a year in N. Korea. done 6 months in Baghdad. They are provisions from the state’s wetland law. Our Charter Services are being managed by Paul Baron He is an engineer, and has been in Ft. “This report confirms what we · Tickets are no longer linked to an individual – (Director of Operations) and the staff at Island Airways is the grandchildren of Alvina Cornstalk available to answer any questions you may have regarding have long suspected: beach grooming they can be used by any individual Irwin (CA) and Ft. Lewis (WA), and is Napont, and are a source of pride for all this new direction Island Airways is taking. now a recruiter in Wassau, Wisconsin. Beaver Islanders. hurts our Great Lakes,” said Jennifer McKay, Policy Specialist with Tip of · The fare per one-way ticket is $50 Charlevoix Charter Aircraft: Health Center Moves Ahead the Mitt Watershed Council. “Beach · Tickets will be available singly or in booklets of grooming, especially vegetation · Piper Seneca The BIRHC Board must be doing decisions that enhance the staff’s ability 10 tickets removal, causes fundamental changes · Piper Chieftan its job well, because crowds no longer to provide the highest possible quality that harm fish and their food source.” · The frequent flyer program is going to be replaced attend their meetings; at the one on of care, and (2) Ensure that all donated by a multi-level reward program: · Piper Apache th According to the Michigan DNR, March 18 , there was only the press. money is gratefully acknowledged, 90% of the 200 fish species in the Great properly accounted for, and spent or o Purchase a booklet of 10 one way tickets and Other Aircraft Available: Those who did not come missed hearing Lakes rely on coastal wetlands. The th receive 11 ticket free · King Air more good news. For example, medical invested wisely.” report found negative impacts to sev- service income is on track to exceed the Results from a patient satisfaction eral important game fish, including yel- o Spend $1,000 at Island Airways (including · Citation Jet budget projections by a greater margin survey were promising. Of 50 sent out, low perch, and smallmouth and large- freight, shipping, travel, charter) and receive than expenses. Billings are up by over 22 were returned, with 20 rating the mouth bass. “Coastal wetlands serve as a free one-way ticket Charter Department 20%, as well as patients. Word of the BIRHC as “great” and 2 as “good.” critical habitat and drive nearly a billion · Large ticket purchases / booklets cannot be Only one person said they wished a doc- [email protected] increased abilities of the BIRHC is dollars in economic activity in the state charged to individual accounts 231 237 0388 spreading, and more people are using it tor were here–as opposed to 7 express- from sport fishing,” said Sam for matters they previously took care of ing this a year ago. A second survey will Washington, Executive Director of the on the mainland (such as getting a phys- be sent out in June. Michigan United Conservation Clubs. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT / CONTACTS ical.) The telemedicine system is work- The Board agreed to move forward The study also found that beach with the purchase and delivery of a 10'- In 2004 Island Airways Maintenance Division became an Owner & President: Angela LeFevre-Welke ing well, also saving some patients from grooming destroyed stands of impor- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair [email protected] the time and expense of a trip. tall Champion Tree from Copemish to tant plants and helped invasive species Station (CRS) (repair station # ECLR 465D). 231 547 2141 Charlevoix Airport The new hypothermia unit has been honor Grace Matela. The cost might colonize the groomed areas. John This designation by the FAA indicates that Island Airways Owner: Paul Welke used twice this winter. Thanks to help reach $1,000; contributions earmarked Nelson, the Watershed Center’s Grand has gone through a lengthy process (five phases) and [email protected] from Mary Cook, the BIRHC files have for this should be sent to the BIRHC. Traverse Baykeeper said, “Not only successfully completed each phase. Island Airways has 231 448 2071 Welke Airport been transferred from Peachtree to Two Board members whose terms does beach grooming harm fish; it also also undergone several lengthy on-site inspections by Director of Operations: Paul Baron Quickbooks, which does more (of what expired, Anne Glendon and Barbara promotes the spread of harmful inva- various FAA personnel to assure that the operation of the [email protected] CRS is operating efficiently, safely, and following all 231 547 2141 Charlevoix Airport we need done) and costs less. The Murphy, consented to run again and sive plant species along the shore.” pertinent FAA regulations. school-to-work student has been very were unanimously reelected. Angel The most harmful provisions estab- Director of Maintenance: Neal Boyle productive in inputting data. Welke, though, announced that because The designation of CRS indicates that IA is fully capable [email protected] lished by the legislature the expedited and authorized to repair most types of single engine and 231 448 2030 Maintenance Hangar / BI The BIRHC is starting a project to she has now become the full-time man- permit for vegetation removal and small to medium sized piston twin engine aircraft including Charter Department collect data on high cholesterol. ager of Island Airways she would have beach maintenance exemptions are but not limited to the following: [email protected] The Board accepted this Values to offer her resignation, which was scheduled to sunset in June, 2006 and Britten Norman Islander 231 237 0388 statement: “The BIRHC Board of reluctantly accepted. Board members November, 2007 respectively. Chris Reservations th Piper (Navajo Chieftan, Apache, Seneca, Cherokee) Directors values above all else the will suggest a replacement on May 13 . Grubb, Water Resources Coordinator 866 202 8683 Toll Free / Welke Airport th respect and support of its patients and The Board noted the upcoming 20 for the National Wildlife Federation, Cessna (172, 206, 210) 800 524 6895 Toll Free / Charlevoix Airport loyal donors. We recognize that main- anniversary of the EMS, and will invite said, “The science is in. Damage to the Lake Amphibian Information taining this respect means we must con- these “important partners” to be feted at Great Lakes is happening now, and we Beechcraft (Baron, Sundowner) www.IslandAirways.com stantly strive to (1) Make governance the August Open House celebration. expect the legislature to act.” 28. 29.

The Wildlife Club Takes Aim Arthur Lewis 1923–2006 Ronald Haggard August 18, 1977 – April 27, 2000 The Beaver Island Wildlife Club data collected in this study sug- Efforts to control DCCO popula- Arthur Harry Lewis, 83, recently of Dinners were a bit slower and wishes to make a statement regarding gested that cormorants not only tions in Green Bay Wisconsin, Charlevoix, died Sunday, March 5, between bites of food we listened to the the double-crested cormorant and the caused the SMB decline in the Ohio’s Lake Erie, and Minnesota 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital. day’s events. There was always a spe- need for population management. We Beaver Archipelago but are are currently underway. Mass of the Resurrection was given cial story and some incident that are in favor and support efforts to bring now limiting SMB recovery We have been told that the popula- on March 7 at St. Mary's Catholic spanned the generations and caused us this bird under control. as well. P63: Furthermore, tion in the Beavers is 11,000 nesting Church in Charlevoix, with the Rev. all to laugh in unison. What a paradise Our decision was reached after the similarity between the pairs (Nancy Seefelt, CMU). A DNR James K. Gardiner officiating. Inter- it was! reading, studying, interviewing, and decline of SMB in the Beaver DCCO action report census shows that ment took place in St. Mary's Cemetery. Sometimes memories are all that is personally observing the destruction Islands and that observed in eastern there is an increase in large nesting colo- He was born Feb. 16, 1923 on High left. We know that now and so we tena- the DCCO has created. What is the Ani- Lake Ontario indicates that cormorant nies near Beaver. Wouldn't managing Island, the son of Harry and Josephine ciously cling to our past with the inexo- mal-Plant Health Inspection Service predation can have dramatic effects on cormorants on the breeding grounds in (Wabanimkee) Lewis. He served in the rable power of love. going to do to reduce the effects of the local fisheries. Thus, biologists must the Great Lakes also support cormorant U.S. Army infantry during World War We daily remember Ronald and DCCO in Michigan and specifically in now recognize that the current abun- control efforts already underway for II, in the African Middle Eastern The- fondly recall all the moments of his too the Beaver Archipelago? dance of cormorants in the Great Lakes southern aquaculture producers? Ale- ater, and was awarded 3 Bronze Stars. short life. His life was like that of many We have personally seen the may be adversely affecting many wives and crayfish make up the bulk of Art grew up in Bates and on Beaver other boys and young men. There were decline of smallmouth bass (SMB) and important local fisheries. End quote. the 1400+-tons of fish they eat every Island. As an adult, he traveled the coun- joyous highs and tragic lows. We con- perch commensurate with the increase Add to the Seider thesis those of year. Well guess what–salmon eat ale- try before settling in Tacoma, Wash. He centrate on the good times. We remem- in DCCO population. We had world- John Casselman and Mark Ridgeway, wives and smallmouths eat crayfish–if returned to Northern Michigan in the ber his love of poetry, his varsity wres- class fishing here until the late 1980s. In Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; there are any left. So what's next–the early 1980s, and was a member of the tling record, and his many days of 1987 we began to see occasional cor- Farquhar et al, Evaluation of a 5-year walleye on Lake Geneserath? Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and tramping through the woods of Beaver morants in the archipelago. By 1995 we program, Lake Ontario, N.Y.; The time has come for us to stop Chippewa Indians. Island following the far away barking were seeing hundreds. By 1999 when Coleman, Richmond et al Oneida Lake, studying and do something after 20 Art was married to the former It seemed so very much like para- of a pack of beagles chasing the scent Doug Peterson (CMU) started his study N.Y. The list is too numerous to go on. years. Resource management officials Martina Tookolo, and is survived by dise when our children were small and of rabbit. we had an 80% reduction of SMB and The message is clear, however, that on all levels–county, state and fed- their daughter, Kathleen Lewis, of we all lived snugly under one roof. We believe in the Resurrection and total loss of rock bass and bullheads. DCCO impact is great on fisheries, colo- eral–use depredation as a form of popu- Charlevoix, by a grandson, Michael Week-day mornings were filled with the resurrection that has been promised The perch fishery was also gone. nial nesting bird sites, and vegetation. lation control. We control deer, elk, McCann of Charlevoix; by sisters, hurried shouts, groans, and an unbridled us all, but we also acknowledge that no Our best local source of scientific There is an ongoing management ducks, and geese, and all kinds of 2- and Alice J. Deering of Northport, Lucille frenzy as the kids ran through the house person is truly gone from this earth as study was done by Michael John Seider project in the Les Cheneaux Islands, 4-legged species–why not cormorants? McSawby of Peshawbestown, Dorothy getting ready for school. Our home was long as his friends and family remem- under the direction of Douglas L. Peter- headed by Pete Butchko of the United We admire the cormorant for its (John) Gee of Benzonia; and by many filled with the scent of warm bath water, ber him. We remember Ronald, and he son, 1999-2002, Beaver Archipelago. I States Dept. of Agricultural Wildlife ability to adapt to a variety of forage nieces and nephews. He was preceded coffee brewing on the stove, and if it is in our hearts and minds forever. quote P61: While direct quantified evi- Services. He is quoted as saying the opportunities. However, we feel we in death by brothers, Bennett, Fred, Ray- were a special day the cold cereal was God bless you, Ronald. dence of cormorant predation is now cormorant numbers are going down, have too many of these birds in the mond, Albert and Gilbert; sisters, Flor- replaced by the smell of bacon and eggs THE FAMILY virtually impossible to obtain, all SMB and perch populations are going up. archipelago. We will continue to work ence, Lydia and Josephine. frying and popping in the skillet. OF RONALD HAGGARD towards developing a rational, humane strategy for bringing the natural com- ponents of our ecosystem into proper Maid-To-Order balance. – Lois Williams Do you need help (Note: On March 29th the DNR this spring or summer? Charlevoix announced that this year it will conduct a risky experiment: stocking Lake Mich- Call us if you need State Bank igan with 25% fewer chinook in an any of the following: effort to prevent the favorite of anglers from eating itself into oblivion. To General House Cleaning— make up for the loss, the supply of ale- House Closings/Openings— 38230 Michigan Ave. Power Washing Deck & wives will be “propped up”–alewives Weather Sealing Your Deck— Beaver Island, MI 49782 are the main staple of a salmon’s diet. Grocery Shopping & (Member FDIC) The alewives, though. depend on Delivery—Rides— diporeia, a tiny, shrimp-like creature Checking Your Home that has been reduced by zebra mussels.) and Taking Digital Photos th Open Tuesday and Friday On March 28 , the Michigan Sen- Call us for any of your needs and we 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ate unanimously passed Resolution will give you a FREE estimate. Number 103 which calls for the Michi- Rob and Sandy Latimer gan DNR to incorporate aggressive (231) 448-2190 control measures to reduce the popula- 231-448-2317 tion of DCCOs in Michigan. 30. 31. Strong district showing caps Islander season by Frank Solle some potential coming up for another another strong showing by the Islanders Grand Marais as they closed out the cam- good basketball team next year.” in Northern Lights League play where paign with an 11-2 overall record. Junior Jared Wojan, who led the they finished second with a league mark The team will lose seniors Albin, Islanders in scoring on the season with of 8-2. Both losses game at the hands of Gillespie, and Justin Martin next year, 224 points, paced the team against the league champion Mackinac Island. but will have a strong core of players Trojans with 22 points as well as grab- The first loss, a 63-61 decision, returning. bing 10 rebounds. came in the season opener following a Myers hopes to have juniors Senior John Albin also recorded a furious Islander comeback after trailing Saygan Croswhite and Cory Sowa double-double with 15 points and 18 by 11 in the first half. The second loss return, along with Wojan. “Cory came a rebounds while trying to defend against came at Mackinac Island in a Friday long way this year,” Myers said. Noting a huge Central Lake front line. “We’re night battle the Lakers won 49-41. The that first-year cager Croswhite is more really going to miss John next year,” Islanders earned a small measure of of a soccer player, Myers said numbers John takes flight Dan drives Eric’s nolook pass James grabs rebound Jared soars to score said a wistful Myers. “He’s been Mr. revenge the following morning, 67-58, are important in many ways. “We need In a first-time experience for the coach, Quinn Barry. “Those Beaver Using that size and inside focus, the Steady inside for us since he was a soph- in a game that didn’t count in the league kids for practice as well as giving us current Beaver Island Islander basket- Island kids have a good basketball Trojans jumped out to a 21-6 lead after omore.” standings. “It’s too bad we didn’t do that strong minutes during games. It would ball players, the team traveled to team,” Barry said shortly after the game. one quarter of play. But the Islanders Barry was impressed with both play- on Friday,” Myers said of the Saturday be nice to be able to use the bench like Ellsworth on March 7 for a rare appear- “They may lack in competition during found their game in the second period ers. “I told my assistant coach I would victory. “But our shooting went cold Central Lake did against us at districts.” ance at the district tournament level. the season, but athletically they aren’t and stayed closer to the Trojans, getting take the Wojan kid on my team any Friday. That’s something we’ll work on So ph om or es Er ic Al bi n an d And while the opponents, the Cen- lacking at all.” outscored just 23-20 as the first half day,” he said. As for Albin, Barry said, next year.” Runberg were starters this year, with tral Lake Trojans, were the 18th-ranked Central Lake’s inside game was ended with Central Lake ahead 44-26. “I was impressed with his defense, his The Islanders reeled off eight Martin a solid sixth man off the bench. Class D team in the state, the Islanders simply too much for the Islanders to The Trojans extended their lead to inside game, and his shooting touch.” straight wins following their opening Fr es hm an Pa tr ic k Cu ll sh ow ed were anything but intimidated as they counter. Nothing was more indicative of 30 by the end of the third quarter, 71-41, Rounding out the scoring for the loss to the Lakers, defeating Ojibwe improvement in his play while eighth- showed their ability in an eventual 86- that than the fact that 38 of the Trojans’ but the Islanders out-pointed them over Islanders were sophomores Eric Albin Charter School and Munising Baptist in graders Bryan Timsak and Dereck 60 loss. 44 first-half points came inside the the game’s final eight minutes, 19-15. with nine, and Dan Runberg with eight. two home series. They then downed the McDonough both showed promise While the Islanders couldn’t match paint. The other points came from one “For us to get 60 points in a district Senior point guard James Gillespie fin- Soaring Eagles in two games at when on the court. the Trojans in height under the hoop or three-pointer and three free throws. game against a quality team like Central ished with four, while sophomore Hannahville before grounding the Rock- “Overall our season was a good depth along the bench, they held their “That’s our focus,” Barry said. Lake, well that’s pretty darn good,” said Brenden Martin added two. ets of Paradise in their final home series one,” Myers said. “Our showing against own in intensity and desire. And they “When you have good team size you try Islander coach Mike Myers. “I’m very The decision to attend the district of the season. The Islanders wrapped up Central Lake was great. 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Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, and Conference Room www.emeraldislehotel.com 30. 31. Strong district showing caps Islander season by Frank Solle some potential coming up for another another strong showing by the Islanders Grand Marais as they closed out the cam- good basketball team next year.” in Northern Lights League play where paign with an 11-2 overall record. Junior Jared Wojan, who led the they finished second with a league mark The team will lose seniors Albin, Islanders in scoring on the season with of 8-2. Both losses game at the hands of Gillespie, and Justin Martin next year, 224 points, paced the team against the league champion Mackinac Island. but will have a strong core of players Trojans with 22 points as well as grab- The first loss, a 63-61 decision, returning. bing 10 rebounds. came in the season opener following a Myers hopes to have juniors Senior John Albin also recorded a furious Islander comeback after trailing Saygan Croswhite and Cory Sowa double-double with 15 points and 18 by 11 in the first half. The second loss return, along with Wojan. “Cory came a rebounds while trying to defend against came at Mackinac Island in a Friday long way this year,” Myers said. Noting a huge Central Lake front line. “We’re night battle the Lakers won 49-41. The that first-year cager Croswhite is more really going to miss John next year,” Islanders earned a small measure of of a soccer player, Myers said numbers John takes flight Dan drives Eric’s nolook pass James grabs rebound Jared soars to score said a wistful Myers. “He’s been Mr. revenge the following morning, 67-58, are important in many ways. “We need In a first-time experience for the coach, Quinn Barry. “Those Beaver Using that size and inside focus, the Steady inside for us since he was a soph- in a game that didn’t count in the league kids for practice as well as giving us current Beaver Island Islander basket- Island kids have a good basketball Trojans jumped out to a 21-6 lead after omore.” standings. “It’s too bad we didn’t do that strong minutes during games. It would ball players, the team traveled to team,” Barry said shortly after the game. one quarter of play. But the Islanders Barry was impressed with both play- on Friday,” Myers said of the Saturday be nice to be able to use the bench like Ellsworth on March 7 for a rare appear- “They may lack in competition during found their game in the second period ers. “I told my assistant coach I would victory. “But our shooting went cold Central Lake did against us at districts.” ance at the district tournament level. the season, but athletically they aren’t and stayed closer to the Trojans, getting take the Wojan kid on my team any Friday. That’s something we’ll work on So ph om or es Er ic Al bi n an d And while the opponents, the Cen- lacking at all.” outscored just 23-20 as the first half day,” he said. As for Albin, Barry said, next year.” Runberg were starters this year, with tral Lake Trojans, were the 18th-ranked Central Lake’s inside game was ended with Central Lake ahead 44-26. “I was impressed with his defense, his The Islanders reeled off eight Martin a solid sixth man off the bench. Class D team in the state, the Islanders simply too much for the Islanders to The Trojans extended their lead to inside game, and his shooting touch.” straight wins following their opening Fr es hm an Pa tr ic k Cu ll sh ow ed were anything but intimidated as they counter. Nothing was more indicative of 30 by the end of the third quarter, 71-41, Rounding out the scoring for the loss to the Lakers, defeating Ojibwe improvement in his play while eighth- showed their ability in an eventual 86- that than the fact that 38 of the Trojans’ but the Islanders out-pointed them over Islanders were sophomores Eric Albin Charter School and Munising Baptist in graders Bryan Timsak and Dereck 60 loss. 44 first-half points came inside the the game’s final eight minutes, 19-15. with nine, and Dan Runberg with eight. two home series. They then downed the McDonough both showed promise While the Islanders couldn’t match paint. The other points came from one “For us to get 60 points in a district Senior point guard James Gillespie fin- Soaring Eagles in two games at when on the court. the Trojans in height under the hoop or three-pointer and three free throws. game against a quality team like Central ished with four, while sophomore Hannahville before grounding the Rock- “Overall our season was a good depth along the bench, they held their “That’s our focus,” Barry said. Lake, well that’s pretty darn good,” said Brenden Martin added two. ets of Paradise in their final home series one,” Myers said. “Our showing against own in intensity and desire. And they “When you have good team size you try Islander coach Mike Myers. “I’m very The decision to attend the district of the season. The Islanders wrapped up Central Lake was great. 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Beautiful Rooms, 2-bedroom Suites, and Conference Room www.emeraldislehotel.com 32. 33. One Hundred Years Ago by Joyce Bartels Notes from F. Protar’s diary with the help of Antje Price Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, Beaver Island News: “Elections in where she lived with the exception of Monday, returning yesterday.” land.” representing the Petosky Grocery Co. April 5, 1906 Local News: “As we go to the two Island townships passed off two or three years in Scotland until 1852 “The Steamer Beaver made her first “Capt. Olaf Nordrum representing and Johnson Bros. of Milwaukee press the ice field to the north and west quietly this year.” when she emigrated with her husband to trip to Cross Village Tuesday with a load the A. Booth Packing Co. is here this respectively spent Monday in town.” has closed in and the Beaver is unable to “John Green is rapidly finishing his this country. They lived in Canada till of seed peas for the Ferry. Co.” week looking at the company's inter- “Mrs. Fred Nackerman went to Big make her Island trip. Tuesday there was new building on Main Street.” 1865 when the family removed to Bea- “Mr. Frankel, the Beaver Island ests.” (Note: Olaf Nordrum of Petosky Rapids Monday after her sister, Mrs. a break in the field, and the fishing fleet “The supervisors are the same as ver Island which has since been the tailor, opened his shop at St. James this registered at the Beaver Hotel, April 6, Phil D. Malloy who has been under of four tugs got out, but have not last year, there being but one ticket in the family home. Mrs. Gallagher was one of week. See his ad. elsewhere.” 1906). treatment there during the past winter.” returned.” field in both cases.” the heaviest losers in the wreck of the (April 21/22 2" of snow 26 degrees “Capt. Charley Roe, of Harbor “A number of Charlevoix parties Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, “On Friday evening April 6 ill-fated Vernon when three of her chil- F. Protar) Springs, is here to make an estimate on purchased horses from Beaver Island April 12, 1906 Local News: “James occurred the death of Owen J. McAuley dren were drowned. The mother never Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, the rebuilding of the Joe Gallagher farmers last week. They took 8 or 9 last McCann, of St. James, came over Tues- after a long illness. Deceased was the fully recovered from the shock of this April 26, 1906 Local News: “Rev. Pas- dock.” week and back for more this week.” day, returning home this morning.” son of Mr. And Mrs. James McAuley of terrible loss and gladly welcomed the chal Foerster, of St. James, officiated at “James Dowd of Mackinaw Island, “A. L. Coulter is visiting the farm- “Anthony Malloy, the St. James Peaine township. He is also survived by day when she might join her departed. the Catholic church Sunday. Rev. Father nephew of James McCann, is spending ers here, in the interest of the sugar beet meat market magnate, was over yester- two sisters Katherine and Annie, The Three sisters surviving Mrs. Gallagher, Ewald taking his place at St. James. a few days with relatives on the Island.” enterprise. He is getting some contracts day on business.” former arrived on the Saturday boat to Mrs. Ellen O'Donnell, Miss Kate Moo- “The steamer Beaver went to North “Mrs. Donlevy will go from Harbor and will get more. Let the good work go “Passengers here on the Beaver attend the funeral which occurred Mon- ney and Mrs. Malloy. Five of her ten Manitou Island Tuesday and did a job of springs to Chicago where she will visit on.” (Note: A. L. Coulter of Charlevoix Sunday, supervisor W. J. Gallagher, M. day forenoon April 9th.” children are living, Mrs. Susan French, dredging at the harbor dock.” friends and buy spring goods for the registered at the Beaver Hotel) J. Bonner and W. E. Stephens. Capt. “Recent births reports from the and Mrs. Nora Underwood both of Chi- “D. C. Nettleton went to St. James firm.” “W. E. Stephens and Will Shield are Bonner is on his way to Milwaukee to fit register of this township are as follows: cago, Mr. Daniel Gallagher of Petosky, Monday, to survey a village plat addi- “Born at the home of Mr. And Mrs. on business in Manistee the past week. out his schooner the Rouse Simmons.” Mr. And Mrs. Owen D. Gallagher, a son, Mr. Michael Gallagher of Tacoma, tion.” John Stafford an 8 pound boy April 23rd. They occupied berths in the schooner “The steamer Beaver made her first March 17; Mr. And Mrs. Val Washington and William D. Gallagher Beaver Island News: “The Legion The little chap looks just like his pa too.” Nellie Johnson, in tow of tug Chas. 1906 run to the Island Saturday, leaving McDonough, a son, March 21; Mr. And who has made his home with his mother given a Box Social this week Thursday “Hugh McLachlan’s genial smile Ryan.” here at one o'clock p.m., and had very Mrs. Peter D. Gallagher, a son, March and been her main stay in her declining night.” can be seen about McCann’s dock and “Married at Holy Cross Church by little trouble with ice. She returned 21; Capt. and Mrs. John McCann, a years. The funeral occurred at Holy “The K. O. T. M. holds its monthly packing establishment in his old capac- Fr. Ewald on Monday forenoon Mr. Al Sunday. She went again yesterday, and daughter, April 7; Mr. And Mrs. John Cross church Thursday which was review Saturday night of this week.” ity as manager.” P. Sterling and Miss Mary F. Gallagher will make her regular Monday, Wednes- Lighton, a daughter, April 9.” largely attended, with Fr. Paschal offici- “Miss May Gallagher returned “Mrs. Minnie Gibson and Mrs. Jas. of the Island. Good wishes of numerous day, and Friday runs hereafter. There is “Mrs. Susan Gallagher died at her ating.” Monday after a ten days visit in Donlevy went to Harbor Springs Satur- friends follow them to their new no ice in sight in Lake Michigan.” home in Peaine township Monday eve- Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, Charlevoix.” day to visit Mrs. John Gibson formerly home.” (Sterling worked on the train.) (April 7 First boat mail, after 20 ning, Feb. 26 aged 80 years. Deceased April 19, 1906 Local News: “Rev. Pas- “Rev. Fr. Paschal Foerster arrived of Beaver Island.” (Note: April 28/29 Thunderstorm days impassable. F. Protar) was born in County Donegal Ireland chal Foerster, of St. James, came over Monday after a week's visit to the main- “Fred Smith and Mr. Armstrong 42 degrees. F. Protar)

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27 years experience in the business Friendly Service Michigan master certified in automotive light and heavy trucks We repair heavy equipment. Jeff Connor Proprietor 231- 448-3132 32. 33. One Hundred Years Ago by Joyce Bartels Notes from F. Protar’s diary with the help of Antje Price Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, Beaver Island News: “Elections in where she lived with the exception of Monday, returning yesterday.” land.” representing the Petosky Grocery Co. April 5, 1906 Local News: “As we go to the two Island townships passed off two or three years in Scotland until 1852 “The Steamer Beaver made her first “Capt. Olaf Nordrum representing and Johnson Bros. of Milwaukee press the ice field to the north and west quietly this year.” when she emigrated with her husband to trip to Cross Village Tuesday with a load the A. Booth Packing Co. is here this respectively spent Monday in town.” has closed in and the Beaver is unable to “John Green is rapidly finishing his this country. They lived in Canada till of seed peas for the Ferry. Co.” week looking at the company's inter- “Mrs. Fred Nackerman went to Big make her Island trip. Tuesday there was new building on Main Street.” 1865 when the family removed to Bea- “Mr. Frankel, the Beaver Island ests.” (Note: Olaf Nordrum of Petosky Rapids Monday after her sister, Mrs. a break in the field, and the fishing fleet “The supervisors are the same as ver Island which has since been the tailor, opened his shop at St. James this registered at the Beaver Hotel, April 6, Phil D. Malloy who has been under of four tugs got out, but have not last year, there being but one ticket in the family home. Mrs. Gallagher was one of week. See his ad. elsewhere.” 1906). treatment there during the past winter.” returned.” field in both cases.” the heaviest losers in the wreck of the (April 21/22 2" of snow 26 degrees “Capt. Charley Roe, of Harbor “A number of Charlevoix parties Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, “On Friday evening April 6 ill-fated Vernon when three of her chil- F. Protar) Springs, is here to make an estimate on purchased horses from Beaver Island April 12, 1906 Local News: “James occurred the death of Owen J. McAuley dren were drowned. The mother never Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, the rebuilding of the Joe Gallagher farmers last week. They took 8 or 9 last McCann, of St. James, came over Tues- after a long illness. Deceased was the fully recovered from the shock of this April 26, 1906 Local News: “Rev. Pas- dock.” week and back for more this week.” day, returning home this morning.” son of Mr. And Mrs. James McAuley of terrible loss and gladly welcomed the chal Foerster, of St. James, officiated at “James Dowd of Mackinaw Island, “A. L. Coulter is visiting the farm- “Anthony Malloy, the St. James Peaine township. He is also survived by day when she might join her departed. the Catholic church Sunday. Rev. Father nephew of James McCann, is spending ers here, in the interest of the sugar beet meat market magnate, was over yester- two sisters Katherine and Annie, The Three sisters surviving Mrs. Gallagher, Ewald taking his place at St. James. a few days with relatives on the Island.” enterprise. He is getting some contracts day on business.” former arrived on the Saturday boat to Mrs. Ellen O'Donnell, Miss Kate Moo- “The steamer Beaver went to North “Mrs. Donlevy will go from Harbor and will get more. Let the good work go “Passengers here on the Beaver attend the funeral which occurred Mon- ney and Mrs. Malloy. Five of her ten Manitou Island Tuesday and did a job of springs to Chicago where she will visit on.” (Note: A. L. Coulter of Charlevoix Sunday, supervisor W. J. Gallagher, M. day forenoon April 9th.” children are living, Mrs. Susan French, dredging at the harbor dock.” friends and buy spring goods for the registered at the Beaver Hotel) J. Bonner and W. E. Stephens. Capt. “Recent births reports from the and Mrs. Nora Underwood both of Chi- “D. C. Nettleton went to St. James firm.” “W. E. Stephens and Will Shield are Bonner is on his way to Milwaukee to fit register of this township are as follows: cago, Mr. Daniel Gallagher of Petosky, Monday, to survey a village plat addi- “Born at the home of Mr. And Mrs. on business in Manistee the past week. out his schooner the Rouse Simmons.” Mr. And Mrs. Owen D. Gallagher, a son, Mr. Michael Gallagher of Tacoma, tion.” John Stafford an 8 pound boy April 23rd. They occupied berths in the schooner “The steamer Beaver made her first March 17; Mr. And Mrs. Val Washington and William D. Gallagher Beaver Island News: “The Legion The little chap looks just like his pa too.” Nellie Johnson, in tow of tug Chas. 1906 run to the Island Saturday, leaving McDonough, a son, March 21; Mr. And who has made his home with his mother given a Box Social this week Thursday “Hugh McLachlan’s genial smile Ryan.” here at one o'clock p.m., and had very Mrs. Peter D. Gallagher, a son, March and been her main stay in her declining night.” can be seen about McCann’s dock and “Married at Holy Cross Church by little trouble with ice. She returned 21; Capt. and Mrs. John McCann, a years. The funeral occurred at Holy “The K. O. T. M. holds its monthly packing establishment in his old capac- Fr. Ewald on Monday forenoon Mr. Al Sunday. She went again yesterday, and daughter, April 7; Mr. And Mrs. John Cross church Thursday which was review Saturday night of this week.” ity as manager.” P. Sterling and Miss Mary F. Gallagher will make her regular Monday, Wednes- Lighton, a daughter, April 9.” largely attended, with Fr. Paschal offici- “Miss May Gallagher returned “Mrs. Minnie Gibson and Mrs. Jas. of the Island. Good wishes of numerous day, and Friday runs hereafter. There is “Mrs. Susan Gallagher died at her ating.” Monday after a ten days visit in Donlevy went to Harbor Springs Satur- friends follow them to their new no ice in sight in Lake Michigan.” home in Peaine township Monday eve- Charlevoix Sentinel Thursday, Charlevoix.” day to visit Mrs. John Gibson formerly home.” (Sterling worked on the train.) (April 7 First boat mail, after 20 ning, Feb. 26 aged 80 years. Deceased April 19, 1906 Local News: “Rev. Pas- “Rev. Fr. Paschal Foerster arrived of Beaver Island.” (Note: April 28/29 Thunderstorm days impassable. F. Protar) was born in County Donegal Ireland chal Foerster, of St. James, came over Monday after a week's visit to the main- “Fred Smith and Mr. Armstrong 42 degrees. F. Protar)

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27 years experience in the business Friendly Service Michigan master certified in automotive light and heavy trucks We repair heavy equipment. Jeff Connor Proprietor 231- 448-3132 34. 35. The Evolution of Deerwood Trapped! photographs by Mike Collins For the past six years, on the north shore of the main Beaver Island has been proud part of Barney’s Lake to to have included the stunning honor the memory of Jennifer Deerwood Lodge among its Anne, their daughter. This assets, the extensive, tasteful will be a quiet, contemplative B & B straddling the woods place in which people can between Lake Michigan and come to enjoy the peace and Barney’s Lake. When visitors solitude—qualities becom- wanted the best, this is where ing increasingly rare in our PINECONE they stayed. But recent events world. Finding tranquility, have made that only a fond blending in with nature; PHOTOGRAPHY memory. that’s why Jon and Sally have Serving: Beaver Island/Charlevoix At Sally Fogg’s birthday made such a commitment to on February 18th, her husband Beaver, and they want to give SENIOR PHOTOS Jon had a special present for this option to others. WEDDINGS her: after 31 years of working And to have time to enjoy FAMILY EVENTS together, and working hard, it themselves. “Don’t get me she could finally retire. wrong,” Jon said, “we thor- At the beginning of March a buzz caught, and positioned himself in such Phone: John - 231-547-3436 “I told her, now she can go where she they’ve already begun shopping for oughly enjoyed running the Lodge. But echoed through St. James: “Did you a way as to make it push directly back- wants, when she wants,” Jon said. “Be- furnishings, and have bought some there is a time for change.” The Scullys see the coyote who got his head caught wards, finally freeing itself. email: [email protected] cause Terry and Bev Scully were pur- large pieces that they’ll build around. intend for Deerwood to be a family in the steel bars of the Ferry Dock's Once it had shaken off the linger- chasing–Deerwood.” Not that they plan They’re keeping Applewood, as well. retreat—they have five college-age security gate?” ing effects of the trauma and gotten to leave. “I’ve summered here every The transfer of ownership to an children, who will enjoy it as much as While everyone else talked and over its embarrassment, it ran grace- FOR RENT year since my dad bought the house on executive who wanted to get away from Terry and Bev. gawked, Mike Collins walked — over. fully out onto the ice and loped over to the harbor in 1954,” he said. “We love the stress came about when his sister So thanks for the touch of class, Having seen the frightened animal the south side of the harbor, from Beaver Island. But now we’ll really be happened to stay at Deerwood. She told Sally and Jon, and, to the Scullys, wel- struggling in the bars from the Harbour where it disappeared into the woods. able to enjoy it. Maybe even go Jon that this would be perfect for her come aboard! Market’s upstairs window, he went So now we know: the security fishing.” brother. Of course, a lot of people say A Winner down and across to where it was fence works on all kinds of terrorists! They retained some land around that, but when the Scullys came up, they Rich Gillespie won PABI’s first the lake, and have been designing an agreed, and it took only a few more trips Beaver Island Ice Classic with a guess exquisite new home (the Falling Star th orth Shore 300' to the Island for them to make the deal. of 4:45 PM on March 29 as the tower Lodge) overlooking the westernmost Beach Front Once they’d shaken hands, Jon and beside Beaver Island Marina sank cove on Barney’s Lake. It will include Sally had to set about decommissioning through the ice with the clock at 8:56. N the same degree of being in harmony their business, notifying the staff and Sunset Cabin overlooking with nature that was the hallmark of sending back advance deposits. Cead Mile Failte Garden Island. Deerwood. It will be made with local Falling Star won’t be the only If you're wondering why the streets materials, including logs. Although structure on their retained land. They of St. James are rather empty, it's Charming 2 bedroom log they won’t start building for a year, also plan to build a Memorial Pavilion because 53 Islanders are in Ireland. cabin, easy walk to town, cable t.v. “OVER 10 YEARS OF ISLAND EXPERIENCE” With the high cost of heat, Deposit required. blown-in insulation Ryan Smith Construction $500/wk, $1500 monthly, CHRIS J. JEFFREY can pay for itself quickly! Licensed Contractor $5000-6 months May thru Oct Seamless gutters Call 448-2235 – CUSTOM TILE & STONE – provide an attractive and low Remodels Integrity for more information. maintenance solution - call – HARDWOOD FLOORING – 448-2577. Additions Efficiency New Construction Quality Craftsmanship FOR RENT UNIQUE EXTREME ARTISTIC Newly furnished Lovely Apartment FREE ESTIMATES Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows 1200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom - 1 ½ bath, R. Gillespie Enterprises Kings Highway Above Laundromat, (810) 531-4532 P.O. BOX 217 . BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782 Ryan Smith utilities and Satellite T.V. included. 231-448-2577 P.O. Box 331 . Beaver Island, MI 49782 No Smoking and no pets. Deposit Electrical * Excavating AVAILABLE ANYTIME APRIL THRU DECEMBER Required. $800/month. Contracting * Licensed Builder (231) 448-2601 REFERENCES AVAILABLE Call 448-2235 for information. 34. 35. The Evolution of Deerwood Trapped! photographs by Mike Collins For the past six years, on the north shore of the main Beaver Island has been proud part of Barney’s Lake to to have included the stunning honor the memory of Jennifer Deerwood Lodge among its Anne, their daughter. This assets, the extensive, tasteful will be a quiet, contemplative B & B straddling the woods place in which people can between Lake Michigan and come to enjoy the peace and Barney’s Lake. When visitors solitude—qualities becom- wanted the best, this is where ing increasingly rare in our PINECONE they stayed. But recent events world. Finding tranquility, have made that only a fond blending in with nature; PHOTOGRAPHY memory. that’s why Jon and Sally have Serving: Beaver Island/Charlevoix At Sally Fogg’s birthday made such a commitment to on February 18th, her husband Beaver, and they want to give SENIOR PHOTOS Jon had a special present for this option to others. WEDDINGS her: after 31 years of working And to have time to enjoy FAMILY EVENTS together, and working hard, it themselves. “Don’t get me she could finally retire. wrong,” Jon said, “we thor- At the beginning of March a buzz caught, and positioned himself in such Phone: John - 231-547-3436 “I told her, now she can go where she they’ve already begun shopping for oughly enjoyed running the Lodge. But echoed through St. James: “Did you a way as to make it push directly back- wants, when she wants,” Jon said. “Be- furnishings, and have bought some there is a time for change.” The Scullys see the coyote who got his head caught wards, finally freeing itself. email: [email protected] cause Terry and Bev Scully were pur- large pieces that they’ll build around. intend for Deerwood to be a family in the steel bars of the Ferry Dock's Once it had shaken off the linger- chasing–Deerwood.” Not that they plan They’re keeping Applewood, as well. retreat—they have five college-age security gate?” ing effects of the trauma and gotten to leave. “I’ve summered here every The transfer of ownership to an children, who will enjoy it as much as While everyone else talked and over its embarrassment, it ran grace- FOR RENT year since my dad bought the house on executive who wanted to get away from Terry and Bev. gawked, Mike Collins walked — over. fully out onto the ice and loped over to the harbor in 1954,” he said. “We love the stress came about when his sister So thanks for the touch of class, Having seen the frightened animal the south side of the harbor, from Beaver Island. But now we’ll really be happened to stay at Deerwood. She told Sally and Jon, and, to the Scullys, wel- struggling in the bars from the Harbour where it disappeared into the woods. able to enjoy it. Maybe even go Jon that this would be perfect for her come aboard! Market’s upstairs window, he went So now we know: the security fishing.” brother. Of course, a lot of people say A Winner down and across to where it was fence works on all kinds of terrorists! They retained some land around that, but when the Scullys came up, they Rich Gillespie won PABI’s first the lake, and have been designing an agreed, and it took only a few more trips Beaver Island Ice Classic with a guess exquisite new home (the Falling Star th orth Shore 300' to the Island for them to make the deal. of 4:45 PM on March 29 as the tower Lodge) overlooking the westernmost Beach Front Once they’d shaken hands, Jon and beside Beaver Island Marina sank cove on Barney’s Lake. It will include Sally had to set about decommissioning through the ice with the clock at 8:56. N the same degree of being in harmony their business, notifying the staff and Sunset Cabin overlooking with nature that was the hallmark of sending back advance deposits. Cead Mile Failte Garden Island. Deerwood. It will be made with local Falling Star won’t be the only If you're wondering why the streets materials, including logs. Although structure on their retained land. They of St. James are rather empty, it's Charming 2 bedroom log they won’t start building for a year, also plan to build a Memorial Pavilion because 53 Islanders are in Ireland. cabin, easy walk to town, cable t.v. “OVER 10 YEARS OF ISLAND EXPERIENCE” With the high cost of heat, Deposit required. blown-in insulation Ryan Smith Construction $500/wk, $1500 monthly, CHRIS J. JEFFREY can pay for itself quickly! Licensed Contractor $5000-6 months May thru Oct Seamless gutters Call 448-2235 – CUSTOM TILE & STONE – provide an attractive and low Remodels Integrity for more information. maintenance solution - call – HARDWOOD FLOORING – 448-2577. Additions Efficiency New Construction Quality Craftsmanship FOR RENT UNIQUE EXTREME ARTISTIC Newly furnished Lovely Apartment FREE ESTIMATES Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows 1200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom - 1 ½ bath, R. Gillespie Enterprises Kings Highway Above Laundromat, (810) 531-4532 P.O. BOX 217 . BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782 Ryan Smith utilities and Satellite T.V. included. 231-448-2577 P.O. Box 331 . Beaver Island, MI 49782 No Smoking and no pets. Deposit Electrical * Excavating AVAILABLE ANYTIME APRIL THRU DECEMBER Required. $800/month. Contracting * Licensed Builder (231) 448-2601 REFERENCES AVAILABLE Call 448-2235 for information. 36. 37.

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Beaver Island Calendar of Events Help Wanted - Employment Opportunities The Convent April 15th Spring dinner at Nina’s! For amplified acoustic performances. HELP WANTED - Part-time or Full- either the Hardware Store or in the Village Reservations: (231) 448-2396 www.bimf.net or (231) 838-2883 time, Memorial Day weekend through Lu mb er ya rd on Be av er Is la nd . April 15th - Easter Egg Hunt 1 p.m., school June 16th - Strang Reenactment: 7:00 p.m. Labor Day at the Paradise Bay Computer skills are mandatory; expe- April 22nd - Citizen of the Year at the Sham- July 17th - 22nd Museum Week 2006 Coffee Shop. If interested please call rience in retail systems such as Eagle rock. Reservations: (231) 448-2278 July 21st - 22nd Beaver Island Music (269) 273-1819 for Windows would be highly pre- May 2nd - School Election, St. James Hall Festival 2006 - www.bimf.net SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ferred. Please contact Jeffrey Powers at May 6th - Auditions, 3 p.m. at the Hall p. 9 July 29th - Baroque on Beaver - OPPORTUNITY - Powers’ Do It Best 231-881-0226, or e-mail at May 7th - Road Rally, 1 p.m., Shamrock www.baroqueonbeaver.com Hardware. Summer positions available [email protected]. th th th Beautiful JUDE’S May 20 - BIFDA Celebrity Roast Aug 11 -13 - Homecoming for employment at Powers’ Hardware HELP WANTED - The Emerald Isle Rentals honoring Kathy Speck - 448-2510 September 16th - Celtic Games and Lumberyard. Energetic individu- Hotel will soon be hiring for the 2006 Harbor View nd October 7th - Bite of Beaver & Boodle als needed for opportunity to work at season – please call (231) 448-2376 Apartments & Homes June 2 - Golden Beaver Bash featuring Full Housekeeping Home Nightly or Weekly Sleeps 15 - 7 Bedrooms w/ sinks New Renewal Fully-equipped Kitchen * 7 HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Subscription: Gift Subscription Completely Furnished Name Name Beach Access Great for multi-family groups. Great for Multi-Family Groups, Address Address Family Reunions, Business Retreats * 6-BEDROOM HOME City State Zip City State Zip Open Year Round 3 ½ baths, 3 kitchens, 2 large decks Weekly Rental in season Lake Michigan across the street! $28.00 / Year (Standard Rate U.S.P.S. Postage) Message for gift card 2-night minimum off-season (231) 448-2673 Call: $36.00 / Year (First Class Mail - faster, especially out of state, and forwarded.) or (616) 531-9033 Call 448-2902 Please Mail to: The Beaver Beacon . Box 254, Beaver Island, MI 49782 Gift From $28 Standard $36 First Class 36. 37.

THE HISTORIC BLUEBIRD BEAUTIFUL SAND BAY HOME & ORCHARD: Available HARBOR LIGHTS: a unique log cabin BEACH SETTING FOR REN T – DONEGAL BAY COTTAGE: 3 BR, BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED NEW THE BIRCH HOUSE ON FONT again as a rental. Charming and looking out over Paradise Bay. Enjoy the THE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS: 2 BA, full kitchen, W/D, fireplace, CHALET: Near Donegal Bay’s beach. LAKE/ DONEGAL BAY ROAD: beautifully-renovated log farmhouse boat traffic from the huge deck, or sit Why not enjoy the best beach on secluded patio & deck surrounded by 3BR, 2Bath. MBR has garden tub. W/DR Close to town, beautiful sunrise, with apple orchard. Full housekeeping. around the fire pit on the beach. 3 bed- Beaver Island? This attractive cottage pines and bluff and overlooking one of TV/VCR Grill. Upon availability, bikes fishing, and solitude. 4 bdrms, 4 baths, jacuzzi tub. Fully- rooms w/ 2 queen sized beds, 2 twins and has 3 bedrooms, 1½ bath. Sandy 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. equipped kitchen, diningroom, parlor, 2 twin pullouts; 1 large bath. All the ame- beach. Screened Porch Gas Grill. week June-September; winter rates $790/week. Off season rates available Phone Mary Rose @ (630) 750-7870 library, and sunporch. Rates and nities. Spectacular views! $975.00 per $1100/week. Call Ruth or Jackie at available. Call (734) 996-3973 or April thru June15 & Sept 15 thru Oct. or email [email protected] reservations: (303) 817-2554 or week. (630) 834-4181 or (630) 995-0507 (231) 448-2342 [email protected] Evenings (708) 389-0621 $750.00/wk off season rates available. [email protected] cell. E-mail to [email protected]

LOEW’S LODGE ON LAKE SECLUDED 1940'S LOG CABIN DONEGAL BAY - 3 BR 2 bath Home; great view, beautiful sunrise, laundry LOG CABIN ON SAND BAY - kitchen, washer/clothesline, 2 bikes; no GENESERATH - 6 BR (queens in 4 JUST ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE sleeps 6; many amenities. $880 a week. pair, 1 ½ bath. Phone Bill McDonough at pets allowed. 2 BR, 1 bath: $500. pets. $650/week. Call (734) 769-7565. BR, bunks in 2 BR), 2 shower baths, 2 and market on one acre. Sleeps 4-6, pets Reduced rates for off-season. Week of (231) 448-2733 (days). Call (734) 449-0804 or email [email protected] screened porches. laundry facilities, welcome ($100 deposit.) Washer, Dryer July 22-29 now Available. Phone (313) DONEGAL BAY - Clean/ Comfortable [email protected] DONEGAL BAY HOUSE FOR RENT linen and bedding provided. Fully & linens furnished. Bicycles, canoe, grill 885-7393, after 4:00 p.m. 3 Bedroom Home. Private Beach, CEDAR COTTAGE - On bluff with - Nice wooded location. Two BR. New equipped kitchen. Boat and motor avail- available $600/wk; weekends available. WEEKLY RENTAL - Lake front. “The Unforgettable Sunsets. Call Valerie view of harbor. Two bedrooms, one dbl. kitchen. Summer: $675. Off-season $425. able. $1050/week. (231) 448 2809. (219) 253-6500. Last Resort” 2 BR house on Sand Bay, Connors at (810) 487-1028. bed, two singles. TV, VCR, grill, full (269) 668-7892 [email protected] Real Estate, For Sale WESTERN SHORES - Juniper Point ST. JAMES - Huge lot, surveyed, from town on Mrs. Redding’s Trail. Very KING’S HIGHWAY LOTS ON THE with private road and fully cleared build- HARBOR-AREA HOUSE FOR Lot #6 - 451' frontage/3 acres on Lake perked, power available, 3 mins from deep and private. Land contract possible EDGE OF TOWN - Two beautiful ing site. $45,000. Call Bubba at (989) SALE - Two-Story 2,688 sq. ft. house Michigan. Overlooking High Island. Donegal Bay Beach, call (269) 857-6084. with acceptable down payment. Contact wooded lots right near town, the 821-5344. plus 2 car attached garage & full base- Winding Driveway thru Red and White FOR SALE, BEAUTIFUL LARGE owner Victor Dmitruk at (269) 207-2970 Brothers’ Place, and the harbor. Asking 10 ACRES OLD FOX LAKE ROAD ment. 3 large bedrooms–master BR with Cedars. $285,000 FSBO 3% co-broke BUILDABLE LOT - on the main part of or [email protected]. $40,000 each. Call (773) 646-1424. Beautiful, wooded, great building site; private bath and walk-in closet, cathedral (269) 598-8042 Lake Geneserath. Call Julie @ (616) 566- 40 WOODED ACRES WITH CREEK 40 ACRES ON SLOPTOWN ROAD - $45,000, please call (231) 409-1214. ceiling. 2 ½ baths. 2 decks. Approxi- WOODED HOMESITE IN PORT OF 3311 for details - Driveway, clearing, and small storage Call Bud at (231) 448-2397. TWO LOTS IN THE PORT ST. mately 1-acre corner lot. Peekaboo view BEAVER ISLAND HARBOR LOT WEST SIDE LAKE MICHIGAN building. State Land across the road. 10.1 ACRES OF HARDWOODS - JAMES near Font Lake. Perked, of the Harbor. Potential for a bed and FOR SALE - Protected Harbor site: 60' LOT FOR SALE - Lot 24 of the Western Located on King’s Highway with 700 feet of frontage on West Side wooded, buildable. #708 & 709; electric breakfast business. Asking: $245,000. Lake frontage by 250' deep. North of the Shores Plat: 3.5 wooded acres, with 250' m i n u t e s f r o m t o w n . $ 6 9 , 5 0 0 . Drive one mile north of Fox Lake. and phone right there. $14,000 each. Call Owner is licensed agent. Call Jackie at Toy Museum. Call (231) 448-2391. frontage on Greiner’s Bay. Eight miles (616) 681-5466. For Sale by Owner. High ground Peggy at (269) 671-5557. (231) 448-2342

BEAVER ISLAND’S NORTH SHORE: Two 100' x 400' +/- Lake Michigan lots on the North Bluff a mile from town on Indian Point Road. Each FOR SALE – have a cute, usable, rustic 1 bedroom/1 HARBOR-AREA HOUSE: FABULOUS NEW HOME FOR SALE FOR SALE: BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME Located between Lake Michigan and the Harbor. Two bedrooms plus huge loft, bath cabin with enclosed porches, decks Four bedroom, 1 ½ bath house on two and views. Furnished and equipped. lots with garage. Wonderful location Located in Port St. James, 1,800 sq. ft. home, planned for efficient living: 3 bedrooms and 2 full one full bath, living room, w/2-story ceiling, kitchen, utility room, large front & bathrooms, Cathedral ceilings (T & G Pine), large open loft, master suite with walk-in closet side decks, truly “Turn-Key” with appliances, furniture, bedding, down to dishes Shared drive and well; separate electric near town and the harbor. Asking price and master bath. Wrap-around covered porches, steep roofline with dormers, cedar siding. and phone. “Bluff” $170,000, “Woods” is $225,000. and silverware! Easy walking distance to everything in town. Beautiful wooded double lot. Quiet setting. One mile to Port St. James private beach on Lake .00 $165,000. Possible land contracts with Call Ed Wojan Realty: Michigan. 1.5 miles to St. James village. $225,000.00 Offered at $235,000 substantial down payments. Call John Real Estate Office: (231) 448-2711 Call Ed Wojan Realty: CALL ERIK PETERSON, OWNER Johnson, (231) 448-2533 BI, (305) Toll Free Number: 1-800-268-2711 Real Estate Office: (231) 448-2711 Toll Free Number: 1-800-268-2711 (269) 857-6084 or (616) 240-8980 294-9909 FL, (305) 304-7188 Cell. 38. 39. Real Estate, For Rent

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