Beaver Island 2003-05 May Beacon

May 2003 $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

Spring is Here! The Ice Breaker Acacia opens the channel AmVets raise flags and ribbons in support of troops News from the Townships; Island Talent Show Citizen of the Year; Stories, Photos, Events, News, History, People, and Lots More Contents 3.

McDonough's Market Since 1933 On America's Beautiful "Emerald Isle" 38240 Michigan Avenue The Plan for Furnishing the New Health Center ...... 4. Beaver Beacon Notice to Voters: Important School Finance Issue ...... 4. Beaver Island, MI 49782 the Island Monthly since 1955 Chamber’s 2003 Citizen of the Year Banquet ...... 5. (231) 448-2733 Published by James Kenwabakisee Cuts His Own Channel ...... 6. Paradise Bay Press Beaver Island Wildlife Club News ...... 7. Full line of groceries. Custom-cut meat. Fresh Beaver Beacon Coyotes on the Ice ...... 8. P.O. Box 254 produce, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Block & cube Here comes... the Acacia ...... 12. Beaver Island, MI 49782 ice. Movie rentals. Post cards. Beaver Island On This Date ...... 14. phone: (231) 448-2476 clothing, Hardware, Toys, Public Telephone. My Grandfather’s Farm ...... 16. email: [email protected] Skip Duhamel: Our World-class Totem Pole Carver ...... 18. web: www.beaverbeacon.com Small & major appliances, Greeting cards, News from the Townships ...... 20. Notary service. Michigan lottery. Fax, Money The EMS in Action ...... 20. Editors / Owners Fresh bakery items daily, espresso, cappuccino, deli salads, orders & transfers, Island maps. Charlevoix County Commissioners ...... 21. Jeff Cashman sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, and much more! Results ... from the Egg Lake Seven ...... 21. [email protected] Eat in or take out. (231) 448-2736. www.mcdonoughsmarket.com The Way it Was: the Famine in Arranmore ...... 22. William Cashman BIBCO Press Release ...... 23. [email protected] Leadership Retreat to focus on challenges ...... 23. Contributing Writers Arts & Culture Grant Update ...... 24. Joyce Bartels Carrie Podgorski makes Deans List ...... 24. Jackie Martin Local Poet Melissa Bailey wins Prize ...... 24. Jeff Powers ISLAND AIRWAYS th 17 Annual Beaver Island Talent Show ...... 25. Liam Racine Native American and Crooked Tree teachers visit Lighthouse School ...... 27. Cindy Ricksgers Fly to Beaver Island AmVets raise ribbons and flags for Beaver Island ...... 27. Jason Westenbroek One Hundred Years Ago ...... 28. Connie Wojan Providing more than 58 years of continuous service Paradise Bay Dive Shop comes to ... Paradise Bay ...... 29. Ken Zick nd Come See “The Vile Veterinarian” - May 2 2003 ...... 30. In addition, special thanks to Eula Thomas, Rich Gillespie, 1945-2003 and all those who suggested stories and called, emailed, Cindy Turns a Page ...... 31. and wrote with news for us to cover this month. Discover Beaver Island New and Improved Classified Ads ...... 34. Cover Photo: The Acacia from the Emerald Isle. ! 15 minute flights to and from Beaver Island daily ! Numerous flights daily throughout the year Subscription: New or Renewal Gift Subscription ! 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Used equipment and furnishings STREET the State has granted Beaver Island a courtesy of Munson Medical orderBOOKing needs total of 1.5 million dollars to build Center and Dr. Brad Grassmick: SHOP and furnish a new facility. Now that a Through connections made by our bid has been accepted, it is hoped that care providers and Transition So many ways to stay in touch... all costs of building can be kept at 1.3 Manager Arlene Brennan, Munson OPEN 7 DAYS YEAR-ROUND million. That is, of course, just a hope has offered used furnishings resulting 407 Bridge Street at this time, as everyone realizes that from a recent remodeling there. Charlevoix, MI 49720 unexpected and unpredictable costs Additionally, a valuable overhead (231) 547-7323 frequently arise in any building procedure light is available. Toll Free Nationwide project, no matter how well planned. Dr. Brad Grassmick has been The B(800)rid 729-3949ge Street With this reality in mind, the very helpful and generous in locating BookFax S (231)ho 547-0416p Board of Directors of the BIRHC has items such as hospital beds, stretch- Web-Site charlevoixbooks.com developed the following strategies to ers, and bedside tables. The BIRHC (23Special1) 5 Orders47 7 W3elcome!23 furnish the new facility while pre- Board is very grateful for the help of serving the $200,000 grant “cushion” Munson and Dr. Grassmick. as much as possible for building cost 3. Grants through the Little From the Mainland to Beaver Island overruns or the boosting of our Traverse Band of Indians: The and the Beaver Island Archipelago: endowment fund. (Interest income BIRHC plans to apply for a grant to from unspent building grant money equip and furnish the Community photo thanks to Eula Thomas REWARD Hog, Whiskey, Squaw, Trout, High, and Garden can be used for operating the new Education Room in the December Wall Systems facility.) grant cycle. 1-877-823-8502 - 231-448-2309 Chamber’s 2003 Citizen of the Year Banquet ! Superior insulating value It should be noted that Dr. Wendy 4. Quiet Capital Campaign: The th Cell 231-620-2058 On April 12 Beaver Island’s Pictured above with presenter Bill –over R32 White will be responsible for provid- Board plans to approach individual Chamber of Commerce gathered 85 Thomas are the life-saving EMS crew: ! Greater strength than a ing all of her own dental equipment in donors with naming opportunities to hungry celebrants at the Shamrock Bar (from left to right) Bill McDonough, block wall the new facility, just as she now does donate the costs of furnishings or nd and Grill for its 2 annual 'Citizen of Tim McDonough, Christie VanLooy, ! Outdoor sound reduction in the current building. pieces of equipment. the Year' banquet. As always, there Joe Timsak, Michelle LaFreniere, The first step in the plan will be 5. Donations and loans of artwork Call for more information were many deserving nominations for Roye Meis, Ken Bruland, Gerald BONADEO Ask about our Lighthouse Tours! for the staff and architects to go from Island artists: The first round this award, but the winner was, as LaFreniere, and Joe Moore. through each room of the new facility of letters has just gone out to local enterprises, inc. speaker and Chamber Vice-president Not only have they spent hundreds 448-2489 and make a list of every piece of artists asking them to consider Bill Thomas said, “someone you hope and hundreds of hours learning furniture and equipment that will be creating works of art and photogra- you don’t see, unless you need them, techniques and how to use their 20 years Island masonry experience and needed. (Flooring and built-in units phy for display throughout the new Charlevoix County’s only factory trained and in that case you can thank your equipment, but they have also fought Reward Wall Systems dealer. are already accounted for in the 1.3 building. The Board hopes to create a lucky stars that they have made all the for funds, sponsored events, and islandhopper.beaverisland.net million-dollar building cost.) The soothing, aesthetically pleasing sacrifices they have and are there, started a ‘First Response’ program in resulting list will be filled from the environment, which will reflect the ready to pitch in and help,” Beaver the school, which will, hopefully, following sources: character of Beaver Island. Artworks Island’s Emergency Medical Service. provide their eventual replacements. Floral Designs 1. Current health center equipment donated or loaned for display will be and furnishings: All usable existing labeled with the creators' names. This by Colleen office equipment and furnishings and will be a unique opportunity for Ed Palmer the X-ray equipment will be moved to Island artists to publicize their talents the new facility. in an important community building. Construction * Remodeling * Additions * Rennovation Weddings Funerals Fully Licensed & Insured –Connie Wojan Fresh Arrangements * Ready to replace those old doors and Notice to Voters - School Finance windows with beautiful new ones? Corsages Weekly Specials The members of the Board of only and provides the essential school * Time to redo walls, railings, finishes, Bedding Plants Plant Care counters, cabinets, or stairs? Education wish to inform you that operating funds. The Board of Dried and Silk Arrangements * Lawn Care there will be an important school Education will soon be providing * Want to add a room, or repartition your finance issue on the June 9, 2003 voters with more information about interior space so it works the way you want Colleen Currier-Hart it to? * Clean Up’s ballot. The district will request the this ballot request. Also on the ballot (Beaver Island Related) annual "Headlee" override that allows will be board member election–both * How about having the Kitchen of your the district to levy the full 15.7908 Linda McDonough and John Fiegen dreams this summer? (231) 547 -1130 mills (originally approved in 1993) for are running for reelection to the * Give us a call today! 1 -800 -408 -1130 (231) 448-2915 operational purposes. This millage is Board. Contact the school office for 1516 S. Bridge St. Charlevoix, MI levied on non-homestead property more information. (231) 448-2304 4. 5. The Plan for Furnishing the New Health Center For alBRIDGEl your book As previous articles have stated, 2. Used equipment and furnishings STREET the State has granted Beaver Island a courtesy of Munson Medical orderBOOKing needs total of 1.5 million dollars to build Center and Dr. Brad Grassmick: SHOP and furnish a new facility. Now that a Through connections made by our bid has been accepted, it is hoped that care providers and Transition So many ways to stay in touch... all costs of building can be kept at 1.3 Manager Arlene Brennan, Munson OPEN 7 DAYS YEAR-ROUND million. That is, of course, just a hope has offered used furnishings resulting 407 Bridge Street at this time, as everyone realizes that from a recent remodeling there. Charlevoix, MI 49720 unexpected and unpredictable costs Additionally, a valuable overhead (231) 547-7323 frequently arise in any building procedure light is available. Toll Free Nationwide project, no matter how well planned. Dr. Brad Grassmick has been The B(800)rid 729-3949ge Street With this reality in mind, the very helpful and generous in locating BookFax S (231)ho 547-0416p Board of Directors of the BIRHC has items such as hospital beds, stretch- Web-Site charlevoixbooks.com developed the following strategies to ers, and bedside tables. The BIRHC (23Special1) 5 Orders47 7 W3elcome!23 furnish the new facility while pre- Board is very grateful for the help of serving the $200,000 grant “cushion” Munson and Dr. Grassmick. as much as possible for building cost 3. Grants through the Little From the Mainland to Beaver Island overruns or the boosting of our Traverse Band of Indians: The and the Beaver Island Archipelago: endowment fund. (Interest income BIRHC plans to apply for a grant to from unspent building grant money equip and furnish the Community photo thanks to Eula Thomas REWARD Hog, Whiskey, Squaw, Trout, High, and Garden can be used for operating the new Education Room in the December Wall Systems facility.) grant cycle. 1-877-823-8502 - 231-448-2309 Chamber’s 2003 Citizen of the Year Banquet ! Superior insulating value It should be noted that Dr. Wendy 4. Quiet Capital Campaign: The th Cell 231-620-2058 On April 12 Beaver Island’s Pictured above with presenter Bill –over R32 White will be responsible for provid- Board plans to approach individual Chamber of Commerce gathered 85 Thomas are the life-saving EMS crew: ! Greater strength than a ing all of her own dental equipment in donors with naming opportunities to hungry celebrants at the Shamrock Bar (from left to right) Bill McDonough, block wall the new facility, just as she now does donate the costs of furnishings or nd and Grill for its 2 annual 'Citizen of Tim McDonough, Christie VanLooy, ! Outdoor sound reduction in the current building. pieces of equipment. the Year' banquet. As always, there Joe Timsak, Michelle LaFreniere, The first step in the plan will be 5. Donations and loans of artwork Call for more information were many deserving nominations for Roye Meis, Ken Bruland, Gerald BONADEO Ask about our Lighthouse Tours! for the staff and architects to go from Island artists: The first round this award, but the winner was, as LaFreniere, and Joe Moore. through each room of the new facility of letters has just gone out to local enterprises, inc. speaker and Chamber Vice-president Not only have they spent hundreds 448-2489 and make a list of every piece of artists asking them to consider Bill Thomas said, “someone you hope and hundreds of hours learning furniture and equipment that will be creating works of art and photogra- you don’t see, unless you need them, techniques and how to use their 20 years Island masonry experience and needed. (Flooring and built-in units phy for display throughout the new Charlevoix County’s only factory trained and in that case you can thank your equipment, but they have also fought Reward Wall Systems dealer. are already accounted for in the 1.3 building. The Board hopes to create a lucky stars that they have made all the for funds, sponsored events, and islandhopper.beaverisland.net million-dollar building cost.) The soothing, aesthetically pleasing sacrifices they have and are there, started a ‘First Response’ program in resulting list will be filled from the environment, which will reflect the ready to pitch in and help,” Beaver the school, which will, hopefully, following sources: character of Beaver Island. Artworks Island’s Emergency Medical Service. provide their eventual replacements. Floral Designs 1. Current health center equipment donated or loaned for display will be and furnishings: All usable existing labeled with the creators' names. This by Colleen office equipment and furnishings and will be a unique opportunity for Ed Palmer the X-ray equipment will be moved to Island artists to publicize their talents the new facility. in an important community building. Construction * Remodeling * Additions * Rennovation Weddings Funerals Fully Licensed & Insured –Connie Wojan Fresh Arrangements * Ready to replace those old doors and Notice to Voters - School Finance windows with beautiful new ones? Corsages Weekly Specials The members of the Board of only and provides the essential school * Time to redo walls, railings, finishes, Bedding Plants Plant Care counters, cabinets, or stairs? Education wish to inform you that operating funds. The Board of Dried and Silk Arrangements * Lawn Care there will be an important school Education will soon be providing * Want to add a room, or repartition your finance issue on the June 9, 2003 voters with more information about interior space so it works the way you want Colleen Currier-Hart it to? * Clean Up’s ballot. The district will request the this ballot request. Also on the ballot (Beaver Island Related) annual "Headlee" override that allows will be board member election–both * How about having the Kitchen of your the district to levy the full 15.7908 Linda McDonough and John Fiegen dreams this summer? (231) 547 -1130 mills (originally approved in 1993) for are running for reelection to the * Give us a call today! 1 -800 -408 -1130 (231) 448-2915 operational purposes. This millage is Board. Contact the school office for 1516 S. Bridge St. Charlevoix, MI levied on non-homestead property more information. (231) 448-2304 6. 7. Beaver Island Wildlife Club News The Beaver Island Wildlife Club good turnout for this meeting to help met on April 10th to discuss several of improve the wildlife management on The its ongoing projects. The main area of Beaver Island. discussion centered on the upcom- Other issues that the Club Convent ing two-day Island visit by DNR is working on are the regional wildlife biologist “Successful Hunter Contest” in the Village Brian Mastenbrook, who (which will help us in our esti- will be working with our mates of deer population on Club to help assess several Beaver Island) and the Walleye key wildlife management Stocking Pond that we hope to uti- Beautiful Harbor View issues. These will include lize this spring to improve the devel- Full Housekeeping Home White-tailed Deer population oping walleye fishery in Lake Sleeps 16 management, Habitat Improvement, Geneserath. Additionally the Club dis- 7 Bedrooms w/ sinks “The Emerald Isle’s Choice” Doe Permit levels, and issues relating cussed the plans for the now Annual to Coyotes, Turkeys, Rabbits and other Rifle Raffle, which will occur at the Fully-equipped Kitchen wildlife species. We will be announc- Wildlife Club Dinner at the beginning Beach Access ing a place for our May 1st meeting with of firearm deer season. Great for Multi-Family Groups Mr. Mastenbrook. We hope to have a –Jeffrey Powers Family Reunions Mike Deur Business Retreats James Kenwabakisee Breaks Out Patrick Cull, by Gosh Michigan Townships Open Year Round Residential & Commercial Patrick Cull made it through the Two days after the Acacia sliced half of the harbor was pressed down by Weekly Rental in season Electrical Contracting early trials at the State Spell-off in Mt. Association through the ice, the Emerald Isle made a the weight of his boat each time, making 2-night minimum off-season Licensed & Insured Pleasant, watching others get tripped Paul Nelson attended a March round trip while Jimmy Ken slowly and water squish out from under the edges at st up on things he knew quite well, such 31 meeting of the MTA, and gave a laboriously, but with great expertise, ham- the shore, creating a mini tidal wave. Call 448-2902 (231) 448-2093 as the pre-colonial capital of the brief report to the Peaine Township mered and sliced and smashed a channel Once he hit the channel, he and his Tanimbar Islands. Their bad guesses Board. Everyone there was as for more Information from his dock north of Bud Martin's into merry gang did a quick circle for those helped develop his self-confidence, concerned about the lack of money the ferry channel. The primary tech- watching from the ferry dock, and then and he thought he had it made–until available for roadwork as we are, he nique involves ramming the boat up onto raced out of the harbor for a much- they tripped him up by asking a ques- said. One suggestion was to levy a the ice, letting it settle through, and then deserved first spring trip while his wife tion that was too easy: what state's Osh hotel/motel tax to raise road Martin Well Drilling backing away to get up steam for the next and daughters sat patiently on the dock, Kosh in? He knew it; everyone knows maintenance funds. run. The sheet of ice covering the east “letting the boys have their fun.” & Residential and it; and yet somehow his answer came Also, the Char-Em Housing out, “Minnesota.” So he was asked to Coalition discussed the methods they Commercial sit down. 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231 Sea Kayak Instruction, Tours, Snorkeling... Call or email to register, or see our web site for more information: www.InlandSeasKayaking.com 6. 7. Beaver Island Wildlife Club News The Beaver Island Wildlife Club good turnout for this meeting to help met on April 10th to discuss several of improve the wildlife management on The its ongoing projects. The main area of Beaver Island. discussion centered on the upcom- Other issues that the Club Convent ing two-day Island visit by DNR is working on are the regional wildlife biologist “Successful Hunter Contest” in the Village Brian Mastenbrook, who (which will help us in our esti- will be working with our mates of deer population on Club to help assess several Beaver Island) and the Walleye key wildlife management Stocking Pond that we hope to uti- Beautiful Harbor View issues. These will include lize this spring to improve the devel- Full Housekeeping Home White-tailed Deer population oping walleye fishery in Lake Sleeps 16 management, Habitat Improvement, Geneserath. Additionally the Club dis- 7 Bedrooms w/ sinks “The Emerald Isle’s Choice” Doe Permit levels, and issues relating cussed the plans for the now Annual to Coyotes, Turkeys, Rabbits and other Rifle Raffle, which will occur at the Fully-equipped Kitchen wildlife species. We will be announc- Wildlife Club Dinner at the beginning Beach Access ing a place for our May 1st meeting with of firearm deer season. Great for Multi-Family Groups Mr. Mastenbrook. We hope to have a –Jeffrey Powers Family Reunions Mike Deur Business Retreats James Kenwabakisee Breaks Out Patrick Cull, by Gosh Michigan Townships Open Year Round Residential & Commercial Patrick Cull made it through the Two days after the Acacia sliced half of the harbor was pressed down by Weekly Rental in season Electrical Contracting early trials at the State Spell-off in Mt. Association through the ice, the Emerald Isle made a the weight of his boat each time, making 2-night minimum off-season Licensed & Insured Pleasant, watching others get tripped Paul Nelson attended a March round trip while Jimmy Ken slowly and water squish out from under the edges at st up on things he knew quite well, such 31 meeting of the MTA, and gave a laboriously, but with great expertise, ham- the shore, creating a mini tidal wave. Call 448-2902 (231) 448-2093 as the pre-colonial capital of the brief report to the Peaine Township mered and sliced and smashed a channel Once he hit the channel, he and his Tanimbar Islands. Their bad guesses Board. Everyone there was as for more Information from his dock north of Bud Martin's into merry gang did a quick circle for those helped develop his self-confidence, concerned about the lack of money the ferry channel. The primary tech- watching from the ferry dock, and then and he thought he had it made–until available for roadwork as we are, he nique involves ramming the boat up onto raced out of the harbor for a much- they tripped him up by asking a ques- said. One suggestion was to levy a the ice, letting it settle through, and then deserved first spring trip while his wife tion that was too easy: what state's Osh hotel/motel tax to raise road Martin Well Drilling backing away to get up steam for the next and daughters sat patiently on the dock, Kosh in? He knew it; everyone knows maintenance funds. run. The sheet of ice covering the east “letting the boys have their fun.” & Residential and it; and yet somehow his answer came Also, the Char-Em Housing out, “Minnesota.” So he was asked to Coalition discussed the methods they Commercial sit down. Of the 109 “regional win- are trying to fund low-income hous- & Water Wells: 4", 5", ner” entrants, he finished 16th. ing (through the Department of and larger Just wait until next year! Agriculture.) & Modern Rotary Well Rig Also ... & Pump Installations & Well Repairs

231 Sea Kayak Instruction, Tours, Snorkeling... Call or email to register, or see our web site for more information: www.InlandSeasKayaking.com 8. 9. Coyotes On the Ice A new cottage owner was asked by some of Island “coyotes”–this is what they His last comment laid down the to Garden Island, we are joined by Behind it by several hundred yards like feeling that power.” A kind of locals if he'd ever taken a snowmobile resembled–would pounce on me like a gauntlet. Despite the rolling eyes of the another pack of sled “coyotes,” howling follows the tugboat, Michigan, hauling tectonic surfing, I suppose. As if cowed onto the ice. The following story is his wide-eyed doe. I admitted I could women at the Chili Cook-Off, I knew I in delight as they weave in and out and a barge. The howls of the pack have by the daring of the loner, the pack report about what came next: barely turn a machine on a soft slope. could not refuse. Welling up with jockey for position. Free from the now turned from gleeful yapping to started engines and ran toward the The group from Beaver left for the Islanders appreciate the truth, and if testosterone from some youthful spring restraints of land, responsibilities, long, high angry whines. They nip at channel's edge. silence of the ice-bound lake. Racing they didn't embrace me, their tolerance long past, I blurted out an affirmative” wives, and the madness of “cabin each other's heels as they argue over I lingered behind, contemplating across wind-swept snow that had was well meaning. “Yes”. The next morning I regretted it. fever,” they roam across the ice with whether to race around the prow–which seriously whether the trek was worth it, drifted in waves, they went for the I was the adolescent pup in the He handed me a pinched pair of ice intoxicating abandon. Sleds leap into is like trying to beat a train. In the whether my life insurance was paid up. stillness. A paradox of modern life is pack, to follow the metaphor. “Stay picks with a gleeful glance. I stam- the air. Free at last! distance the lone dog races ahead to the One sledder yells back, “Are you that such tough men on their whirling right on his butt and you'll be just fine. mered out, “What are these for?” We round Garden and head north ice-breaker's edge, running back and coming?” “Don't think so,” I replied, machines dash across the frozen white When he turns, you turn. When he “Well, when you take a spill into the into the vast white open flatness where forth, jumping and barking as if he my proverbial tail between my legs; “I and mirror ice to find peace. The whine stops, you stop. If he goes in the drink, drink, you can pull yourself out better sky and ice-bound lake seem one. It could stop the monolith's forward think I'll go back.” “Okay, just follow of the snowmobile transports them to a follow him. Follow him to hell if he than with your fingernails. Hate to see should not take long to cross to movement. The heavy hand of the the trail home,” he shouted over the kingdom of ice castles and silence. wants to go there, which is where he'll those scratch marks around a hole.” I Naubinway in the U.P. Cautious and government has spoiled our trip. whine of his engine. “Are they nuts,” I I am not an Islander, which is about end up anyway.” He was the pack realized he said “when” and not “if.” I tentative with my sled, I hang behind For awhile the engines grind to a thought. The adolescent dog was being born one and growing up in the leader, and the pack deferred to him. had heard the story about an able the pack as they speed ahead. When I halt. The ship pushes unto the ice and wavering. cycle of Island life. Knowing your All except the lone dog, who preferred sledder who plunged into a soft hole finally catch up, the group has stopped, then slips back. But the action only In a few minutes the lone dog races neighbor by his character and the stories roaming ahead and beyond–just on the two seasons ago and almost died. It had and huddles off sleds in disgruntled prompts more animated debate about a back to me and circles with a curious of his family. Living through hard edge. matured into legend, told at the table at disgust. One slams his helmet on the course of action. Had it stopped to let but challenging stare. “Where are you winters and busy summers and seeing It was this loner who suggested I Dalwhinne in the morning with a causal ice. Another paces up and down, us go around, thinking we are returning goin'?” he snarls. Then, sensing my the inside of things–sorrows and joys, ride along, and generously provided a jocularity that belied the gravity of the shouting obscenities and pointing to the from the U.P. and would be stranded? apprehension, he stops his sled, lifts his birth and death. And this winter had sled. “Got your insurance paid up?” he event. When the survivor teased his northeast. The lead dog talks on his cell Was it a warning, instead? One of us visor, and encourages, "Look, it's great been hard. In such places you must laughed. “It'll thrill you, and chill you fellow sledder, who had pulled him out phone. Lifting my fogged visor, I strain half criticized, half laughed at the out there. No problem. Ice must be two know whom you can trust when you to the bone. The adrenaline will rush to with a long-sleeved shirt that day, the to survey the horizon. Then I hear it actions of the lone dog. “Bet he got too feet thick. Only takes three inches to make tracks on a sled from Island to your frozen toes.” He preferred speed rescuer retorted that he had thought before I see it. The groans of heaving close and the Captain's called in a support you. C'mon, let's ride! You mainland going across. to silence. "It's as good as it gets." Jack about wearing a shirt with short sheets of ice rumble in the distance to helicopter to strafe us!” The lone dog won't regret it.” Despite his rash I was the novice sledder in the Nicholson had that same wild-eyed sleeves–and wished he had. the churning engines of the icebreaker soon returned to sing of his exploit, to bravado, I liked the loner. The pack did group, and I knew enough of Island life, look after seeing his psychiatrist in the We meet at Indian Point early the Mackinaw. To my left, the unmistak- the grumbling of the rest of the pack: too. Their complaints belied a secret as a summer resident, to not make a film of the same name. This guy had a next morning. I am filled with exhila- able red lines emerge in the distance, “Man, that was great to feel the ice admiration. “He's one crazy coyote,” I complete fool out of myself. This pack lot in common with Jack. ration and stomach butterflies. Racing cutting a huge swath through the ice. groan and lift under the sled. 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Coyotes On the Ice A new cottage owner was asked by some of Island “coyotes”–this is what they His last comment laid down the to Garden Island, we are joined by Behind it by several hundred yards like feeling that power.” A kind of locals if he'd ever taken a snowmobile resembled–would pounce on me like a gauntlet. Despite the rolling eyes of the another pack of sled “coyotes,” howling follows the tugboat, Michigan, hauling tectonic surfing, I suppose. As if cowed onto the ice. The following story is his wide-eyed doe. I admitted I could women at the Chili Cook-Off, I knew I in delight as they weave in and out and a barge. The howls of the pack have by the daring of the loner, the pack report about what came next: barely turn a machine on a soft slope. could not refuse. Welling up with jockey for position. Free from the now turned from gleeful yapping to started engines and ran toward the The group from Beaver left for the Islanders appreciate the truth, and if testosterone from some youthful spring restraints of land, responsibilities, long, high angry whines. They nip at channel's edge. silence of the ice-bound lake. Racing they didn't embrace me, their tolerance long past, I blurted out an affirmative” wives, and the madness of “cabin each other's heels as they argue over I lingered behind, contemplating across wind-swept snow that had was well meaning. “Yes”. The next morning I regretted it. fever,” they roam across the ice with whether to race around the prow–which seriously whether the trek was worth it, drifted in waves, they went for the I was the adolescent pup in the He handed me a pinched pair of ice intoxicating abandon. Sleds leap into is like trying to beat a train. In the whether my life insurance was paid up. stillness. A paradox of modern life is pack, to follow the metaphor. “Stay picks with a gleeful glance. I stam- the air. Free at last! distance the lone dog races ahead to the One sledder yells back, “Are you that such tough men on their whirling right on his butt and you'll be just fine. mered out, “What are these for?” We round Garden and head north ice-breaker's edge, running back and coming?” “Don't think so,” I replied, machines dash across the frozen white When he turns, you turn. When he “Well, when you take a spill into the into the vast white open flatness where forth, jumping and barking as if he my proverbial tail between my legs; “I and mirror ice to find peace. The whine stops, you stop. If he goes in the drink, drink, you can pull yourself out better sky and ice-bound lake seem one. It could stop the monolith's forward think I'll go back.” “Okay, just follow of the snowmobile transports them to a follow him. Follow him to hell if he than with your fingernails. Hate to see should not take long to cross to movement. The heavy hand of the the trail home,” he shouted over the kingdom of ice castles and silence. wants to go there, which is where he'll those scratch marks around a hole.” I Naubinway in the U.P. Cautious and government has spoiled our trip. whine of his engine. “Are they nuts,” I I am not an Islander, which is about end up anyway.” He was the pack realized he said “when” and not “if.” I tentative with my sled, I hang behind For awhile the engines grind to a thought. The adolescent dog was being born one and growing up in the leader, and the pack deferred to him. had heard the story about an able the pack as they speed ahead. When I halt. The ship pushes unto the ice and wavering. cycle of Island life. Knowing your All except the lone dog, who preferred sledder who plunged into a soft hole finally catch up, the group has stopped, then slips back. But the action only In a few minutes the lone dog races neighbor by his character and the stories roaming ahead and beyond–just on the two seasons ago and almost died. It had and huddles off sleds in disgruntled prompts more animated debate about a back to me and circles with a curious of his family. Living through hard edge. matured into legend, told at the table at disgust. One slams his helmet on the course of action. Had it stopped to let but challenging stare. “Where are you winters and busy summers and seeing It was this loner who suggested I Dalwhinne in the morning with a causal ice. Another paces up and down, us go around, thinking we are returning goin'?” he snarls. Then, sensing my the inside of things–sorrows and joys, ride along, and generously provided a jocularity that belied the gravity of the shouting obscenities and pointing to the from the U.P. and would be stranded? apprehension, he stops his sled, lifts his birth and death. And this winter had sled. “Got your insurance paid up?” he event. When the survivor teased his northeast. The lead dog talks on his cell Was it a warning, instead? One of us visor, and encourages, "Look, it's great been hard. In such places you must laughed. “It'll thrill you, and chill you fellow sledder, who had pulled him out phone. Lifting my fogged visor, I strain half criticized, half laughed at the out there. No problem. Ice must be two know whom you can trust when you to the bone. The adrenaline will rush to with a long-sleeved shirt that day, the to survey the horizon. Then I hear it actions of the lone dog. “Bet he got too feet thick. Only takes three inches to make tracks on a sled from Island to your frozen toes.” He preferred speed rescuer retorted that he had thought before I see it. The groans of heaving close and the Captain's called in a support you. C'mon, let's ride! You mainland going across. to silence. "It's as good as it gets." Jack about wearing a shirt with short sheets of ice rumble in the distance to helicopter to strafe us!” The lone dog won't regret it.” Despite his rash I was the novice sledder in the Nicholson had that same wild-eyed sleeves–and wished he had. the churning engines of the icebreaker soon returned to sing of his exploit, to bravado, I liked the loner. The pack did group, and I knew enough of Island life, look after seeing his psychiatrist in the We meet at Indian Point early the Mackinaw. To my left, the unmistak- the grumbling of the rest of the pack: too. Their complaints belied a secret as a summer resident, to not make a film of the same name. This guy had a next morning. I am filled with exhila- able red lines emerge in the distance, “Man, that was great to feel the ice admiration. “He's one crazy coyote,” I complete fool out of myself. This pack lot in common with Jack. ration and stomach butterflies. Racing cutting a huge swath through the ice. groan and lift under the sled. 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Continued from page 9 reply, voice cracking. “Yeah, you get later sent the cost of lift tickets soaring. weave our way through mounds of added for her protection. The realities dance in winter's golden glow. As the him as one of the last vestiges of the goin' fast enough,” another mutters, I turned to cross-country skiing to avoid upturned blue glacial slivers–up and of the mainland break the spell of the sun sets, we reach Indian Point and vi rg in wi ld er ne ss of No rt he rn “and these sleds’ll sail straight across.” the long lines and crowded slopes. down, over and around–until we reach lake. I am indeed ‘across.’ pause to relish the spirit of camaraderie Michigan. He was a Hemmingway I had seen such things in snowmobile When snowmobiles made their appear- open ice and race across at speeds up to After lunch in Mackinaw City we and the accomplishment of mastering character, straight out of Nick Adams. commercials, but I hoped against hope ance on the scene, our family decried forty miles an hour. Huge and small retrace our path. Rounding the long journey. I’m surprised to not He reminded me of the freedom and that he was joking. their worth. They were noisy, polluted shards glisten as if a giant had sprinkled Waugashance and leaving the Bridge be cold. Together we had enjoyed the natural wilderness that the Island still Forty minutes later, after consider- the environment, and were not a true sparkling diamonds on the lake's behind, the magical spell of the icy lake silence of the great lake in winter. It had offers. He escaped a profitable busi- able discussion, the pack leader rules sport–just plain unhealthy. The snow- surface. As we hit clear ice the sled returns. It doesn't take long on the been a good trip. I turned to the pack ness on the mainland to roam free. out a crossing. Either he failed to find a mobile was the Darth Vader of the occasionally slips and weaves across mainland to want to get back to Beaver. leader and thanked him. “I expect this Now, he did what he darned well path, or reason finally prevailed. After forest, despoiling the peace and solitude the translucent surface. Ahead emerges The mainland is a destination–a place to is a regular thing for you,” I offered, pleased, and I envied him for that. a brief exchange about taking the of the Jedi Empire. But one side of my the Gray's Reef Light, sounding a say you have been; but the Island is a “but it was an adventure of a lifetime for By the time I reach the open secondary trip to Mackinaw City, the family had ‘gone over to the dark side.’ siren's note every few seconds. We stop state of mind. me.” He replied with a note of surprise channel, the pack leader is pacing back pack splits. I realize how few words are Several winters ago I was enticed to ‘go briefly to enjoy the music and wonder at More adventure lays ahead. The in his voice, “It's that way for us too. It and forth near the channel's edge, axe in necessary in a group that knows each over’ as well. Although I suppressed the height of the edifice, which appears loner had left before us and long ago always is each time.” I now under- hand. Clear diamond-blue ice boulders other well. An outsider rarely discerns my enthusiasm on that first ride, I was so small through binoculars from our disappeared off the horizon. It worries stood. It was not as easy as he had made have been churned in the breaker's the nuances of this unspoken language. hooked. But being a good mid-western East Side cottage. In the summer it the pack leader. He doesn't like the idea it out to be, nor as ordinary as his stoic wake. Huge jagged chards glisten in Later, I learned that a group of friends Lutheran, my guilt and shame over the would guide great freighters between of a single rider negotiating the lake demeanor suggested. He was a good the emerging sunlight; many rise to awaited us in Naubinway, which event resurrected my previous sensibil- dangerous shoals, but now it lay frozen, alone. leader. There was a reason I was sharp points. The pack restlessly accounted for the furtive attempts to ities. Snowmobiles were simply sleeping, alone, but still sounding out its About a mile out on the white ice, admonished to follow him closely. follows, baying their discontent at the find a passage. Some had made the smudge pots on snow. warning in wait for spring thaw. out of nowhere three lanky, real coyotes The lone dog soon reappeared, breaker's devastation of the path to longer trip to Mackinaw before and My prejudice dissipated as our We travel toward Waugashance appear, their coats agleam. Two turn dashing recklessly down the bluff from Naubinway. They speculate about a preferred the shorter one to Naubinway. smaller pack rounded Hog Island and Point, and encounter birds in flight and and lope south, but one is upon us and the Beaver Island Lodge. He joked way to cross. My stomach churns like Most depart for home, leaving the hit the open ice. One of my favorite a lone snow goose. Rounding the Point, racing with the wind alongside our about our dalliance. “Where in hell the breaker's wake, and the boulders quietly experienced pack leader, the writers, C. S. Lewis, spent a lifetime that wonder of the Great Lakes sud- sleds. We turn north and circle, but he have you been? I've already had three well up in my throat. “Surely, he loner, me, and a fourth rider. I am more exploring his spiritual beliefs, only to denly appears in all its majesty: the ‘Big circles with us. Is this play or tease? beers. What took you so long?” doesn't think we can cross fifty feet of comfortable, less likely to make a fool conclude that some things should be Mac’ Bridge. I am sure those born after Our machines lag behind him. He Free beer flowed for us at the smashed ice?” I asked the question of myself in this smaller, more forgiv- enjoyed in the moment rather than me take it for granted, but I am old strikes out ahead, speeding powerfully, Lodge. The story of the journey was openly, but no one replies. Then I ing group. The others turn toward analyzed. In less than a half-hour I left enough to remember waiting for the then slows, trotting alongside. His pink recounted several times, and embel- decide on another approach. “What's Beaver as we head into the emerging my prejudices behind. Alone on the ferry before Big Mac was built, and so it tongue lolls, and his eyes glow white. lished and exaggerated to make it seem he have the axe for?” I ask tentatively. eastern sun toward the Straits of open ice in the crisp winter air, wind still seems a miracle to me. Her white This animal is at home in his realm. His more adventuresome than it was. To “Oh,” someone replies, taking a long Mackinac. whistling, one finds release from earthy towers gleam in the sun, and her elegant long, lithe body surges, bushy tail savor it. Still, as I looked out into the drag on his cigarette–this is not a no- I grew up in a skiing family, and cares and discovers the joy of being at cables cast long shadows on the icy flowing straight. Wild and free on an night across the darkening lake, I smoking place, “that's to cut the tips off found my first skis resting against the one with the sun and sky, snow and ice. surface below. She looms larger and adventure of his own–a lone dog of the imagined that lone real coyote running the chards, to make the path clear to fireplace of our lake cottage early one Coupled with the excitement of an larger as we approach, and I wonder if open spaces. He knows this world. north–living the wildness, freedom, and cross.” He picks up an ice boulder, snowy Christmas morning. That was a adventure and the risk, it is a glorious terrorists might ever try to take her Past Gray's Reef, around Hog and peace that only the long distance of flat tossing it into the channel. It sinks and time when skiing was a family sport and experience. down. I remembered after the tragedy Garden, we journey at a leisurely pace ice on the run can bring. promptly bobs to the surface. “Okay,” I unspoiled by the commercialism which The clouds cast long shadows as we of September 11 that extra security was to the rhythm of the setting sun. Clouds –Ken Zick

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April's arrival had prom- dock with the grace of a dolphin, and ised freedom from the snow and ice, then backed away–time and but with a new ten inches, every- again, widening the path to the one on Beaver Island was glad rest of the world. But on one to hear the news: “the boat, the of these feints the calcula- icebreaker: she is coming!” tion the Captain was mak- So on April 10th twenty-five ing from her high perch people and several equally was not quite good cabin-fevered dogs gathered enough and the ship at Whiskey Point to watch the tapped the bow of our sturdy steel-hulled Acacia, fresh beloved Emerald Isle. The from winter duty in Chicago, carve row of observers did not quite up the foot-thick barricade that had believe what they had seen; the surrounded Beaver’s shores. railing was bent at three stanchions, The wind was perfect, blowing to and a dimple left in her bow plating. The the northeast: the burgs the icebreaker the kids who'd been let out of school were ding was only cosmetic, but it was a was calving would blow away from the waiting with another thirty adults. They reminder of the raw force and skill Emerald Isle's route. Some thought the needn't have hurried because a thousand involved that we often take for granted ice would be thicker, but an earlier two feet out the powerful boat had come to a after seeing the ships being maneuvered days of rain had created warm lakes on complete stop. There she sat, as the gath- flawlessly year after year. When the the surface that mirrored the melting ering joked: it had to be lunch time. Acacia steamed away, there was a narrow action of the current below, and the great Then she came on, her motor churn- alley cut in the ice, through which grocer- white tectonic sheet that had blanketed us ing and seagulls billowing as she chewed ies and fuel oil and building supplies broke easily into mushy pieces. through ice that had thickened to thirty could be brought, starting with a trip the When the welcome ship passed the inches, without being strained. Cameras day after the following day. But two Coast Guard Station, everyone acted spon- clicked; dogs turned frolicky; and people days later ice showed up all the way from taneously, jumping back in their car or said hello to those who'd hidden out in Traverse City–apparently needing a vaca- truck and racing to the Ferry Dock, where their cabins during the long run of short tion–and the Acacia had to come back! 12. 13. Here comes … the Acacia Winter ended at the end of March but days. The Acacia came right up to the then returned. April's arrival had prom- dock with the grace of a dolphin, and ised freedom from the snow and ice, then backed away–time and but with a new ten inches, every- again, widening the path to the one on Beaver Island was glad rest of the world. But on one to hear the news: “the boat, the of these feints the calcula- icebreaker: she is coming!” tion the Captain was mak- So on April 10th twenty-five ing from her high perch people and several equally was not quite good cabin-fevered dogs gathered enough and the ship at Whiskey Point to watch the tapped the bow of our sturdy steel-hulled Acacia, fresh beloved Emerald Isle. The from winter duty in Chicago, carve row of observers did not quite up the foot-thick barricade that had believe what they had seen; the surrounded Beaver’s shores. railing was bent at three stanchions, The wind was perfect, blowing to and a dimple left in her bow plating. The the northeast: the burgs the icebreaker the kids who'd been let out of school were ding was only cosmetic, but it was a was calving would blow away from the waiting with another thirty adults. They reminder of the raw force and skill Emerald Isle's route. Some thought the needn't have hurried because a thousand involved that we often take for granted ice would be thicker, but an earlier two feet out the powerful boat had come to a after seeing the ships being maneuvered days of rain had created warm lakes on complete stop. There she sat, as the gath- flawlessly year after year. When the the surface that mirrored the melting ering joked: it had to be lunch time. Acacia steamed away, there was a narrow action of the current below, and the great Then she came on, her motor churn- alley cut in the ice, through which grocer- white tectonic sheet that had blanketed us ing and seagulls billowing as she chewed ies and fuel oil and building supplies broke easily into mushy pieces. through ice that had thickened to thirty could be brought, starting with a trip the When the welcome ship passed the inches, without being strained. Cameras day after the following day. But two Coast Guard Station, everyone acted spon- clicked; dogs turned frolicky; and people days later ice showed up all the way from taneously, jumping back in their car or said hello to those who'd hidden out in Traverse City–apparently needing a vaca- truck and racing to the Ferry Dock, where their cabins during the long run of short tion–and the Acacia had to come back! 14. 15. On This Date Ten Years Ago The Beacon Tennis Court committee to move the grabbed the pump and kept the boat for ducks and geese at Greene's Lake car out of the soft sand. Instead he stood directly behind the new one. reported about the progress in formulat- proposed location to its present site, land afloat. When we arrived my father got a have gone unfilled; and the morels were suggested he call Dick at the store, to ask The Game Club conducted a 76-acre ing a new Master Plan, a project funded donated by Bob and Julie Neff and Wes quart of moonshine that cost only a just beginning, although there was for help. controlled burn near Hannigan Road to by grants of $2,500 from each township Webb. dollar, and started drinking it straight. already a good showing of beefsteak “Why not just take us there? Mom improve the deer and grouse range. The and $10,000 from the Frey Foundation. St. James Township accepted the He grabbed my mother's new hat and mushrooms. asked. After checking with his com- land was plowed, and clover planted in The work was also facilitated by the proposed BITA by-laws. A grant to threw it into the water at McCann's Dock Bernie Miller, one of eight graduat- mander, his answer was encouraging: the furrows. During the previous fall cooperation of MSU's Landscape purchase the Gull Harbor land seemed (20' deep) where we were tied up. Brave ing seniors from the Beaver Island Can do. So those people who saw them 3500 legal-size brook trout were planted Architecture program, which contrib- likely to succeed. The Rescue Boat was Ray swam out to get it (it was straw, with School (along with Hugh Cole, Steve dropped off at Dick's store by their in Fox Lake, and small wet flies were uted the help of 35 students and a deemed unnecessary and was to be imitation flowers), while all the time my Connaghan, Rocky DeVogel, Rich personal Coast Guard chauffeur should recommended to interested anglers. professor. The preliminary goals were raffled off. father was cursing. Getting a bottle of G i l l e s p i e , M i k e M a r t i n , J e ff know: it was an emergency, not just Fishermen were asked not to use similar to those guiding today's re- Odawa potter Frank Etawageshik shine, getting drunk, and cursing – this McGlocklin, and Mark Welke, told a standard treatment.” minnows as bait to reduce the possibility enactment: spent a week at the School as artist-in- was his greatest pleasure. He had a story about her parents, George and In honor of McDonough's Market of them escaping and creating a rival a) To maintain and enhance the residence teaching the traditional personality that everyone liked, yet he Martha: “Everyone knows about celebrating its 40th anniversary, Phil species. It was noted that Walt Wojan existing quality of life; historic styles used for almost two was a powerful man – but subject to his Martha's escapade in the cranberry bog. Gregg supplied a little history about the shot another stray cat. b) To protect and conserve the millennia, until the late 1700s. This habits. Well, this was a little different,” she establishment. In 1903 it came into The fire truck roared out of town Island's natural endowment; program was funded by a grant from the “It seems he was a natural genius at began. “George bought a brand-new existence as part of the infrastructure the early one morning, but was too late to c) To provide sustainable, well- Michigan Council for the Arts figures, but a poor manager of money. Chevy Blazer, so he and Mom decided to Beaver Island Lumber Company save the Boyle Farm, which burned to managed growth; and Dave Gladish's Beacon Lite started Or was it just the times? He owned 640 drive around the Island and see what anticipated needing for its operation. the ground. d) To improve and sustain a user- its run with three poems, including this: acres of property on Beaver Island. My kind of treasures could be found on the They ran it while they were here, and Music for a tribute to the departing friendly infrastructure. She was frail as a porcelain dish mother Julia was a sort of angel on this beach. Everything went well – until they then sold it to John Grill, who ran it until Joe Dillingham was provided by Vera Dennis Clarkson announced that an Just a word from him was her wish earth, and now I say she's an angel in turned west at Cheyenne Point and drove 1933. At that point it was sold to Lloyd Wojan on the piano and Joe M'Fro on the agreement with the DNR had been But when she looked at him he heaven. out onto the gravel lake edge. Things and Eva, who passed it on to Skip and harmonica. Afterwards the deputy, Karl reached on the Dockside Market, and a Pitched her anatomy “At 78, I work on the Election Board were fine until they decided they'd gone Bud. At one time it featured a wood Keubler, served as caller for a square public meeting was scheduled to gather She decked him as cold as a fish. here, getting our good mayor reelected far enough and tried to turn around. stove and cracker barrel, and was the dance. input about exactly what to do with the Twenty Years Ago A new business for his 5th term. Reading and playing “This was a 4wd, right? Well, even perfect picture of how things used to be. Wilbur Martin, Jude and Charlotte's building. A new non-profit entity will be placed an ad in the Beacon: Carolyn the organ and piano are my hobbies. with traction to all tires, there are Forty Years Ago The Civic father and Charlie's brother, passed formed to take title and manage the Esch's “Country Ceramics” announced And just taking it easy – which seems to limitations, and after ten minutes George Association, the precursor to the away, as did Peter Nielsen (91), who had project. that her classes would start in early June. have been my policy all through life.” was ready to admit he'd found one. After Chamber of Commerce, took advantage worked as a fisherman while living on Dana Gillespie and Eric Hodgson A letter from Jesse Cole (who lived Note: as a boy, Jesse Cole was hit on directing some well-chosen words at the of the unseasonably low water to Garden Island. exchanged wedding vows. at Nomad) was received: "My father the head by a log, and they thought he freshly-lowered car, they started to walk. promote a Harbor Clean-up. With When Sister Ida resigned her post as A party was marooned on Garden Garrett seemed to be a very intelligent would die. He lost the ability to speak Dad was quite grumpy because he trucks, trailers, and many willing hands a teacher at the school, her students Island when they ran out of gas. fellow in most ways, but I guess was for several months. When it finally anticipated having to walk to town. the community pulled together to decided to hold a celebration in the guise The Wildlife Club had a pancake subject to a drinking habit, yet was kind. came back, he resumed the sentence he'd “After awhile Mom heard a whirring remove 22 loads of debris in one day. of “This is Your Life!” Excerpts of her dinner, earning $270. It brought wildlife “My father had a 40' boat called the been saying when struck, and had no and looked up to see the Coast Guard Besides the tires and logs and an old convent life, recollections of the many biologist Doug Whitcomb here to direct Mamie M. It leaked so bad when in the awareness or memory of the intervening helicopter hovering above them. engine, the spot where Wojan's sawmill pranks played on her or attempted, and the rye and clover planting, and water, you had to pump constantly to time and made a considerable success of Waving her arms failed to communicate was located (on top of the hill behind the her considerable successes in stimulat- announced that 30,000 walleye fry will keep it afloat. So my father started out himself in his later life. anything, so she wrote HELP in the sand ferry dock) was given special attention. ing those placed in her tutelage, were all be sent by the DNR to our rearing pond from Nomad (a 12 mile trip to Str. Thirty Years Ago The Beacon with her heel. The heli came down, and Vernon Fitzpatrick, the DNR officer, given sufficient emphasis. for six to seven weeks and then trans- James) with us nine kids. The leak was opened by reporting on Game Club the Coast Guard who jumped out and ran staged a one-man tree-planting program Among those to make the honor roll ferred to the inland lakes. so bad that the water gained on me, and I news: the smelt run was light and short; over offered to help – but would not go as well. Summer plans included the were Pam Martin, Evelyn Palmer, and The School addition forced the started to cry. My brave brother Ray the suckers were plentiful; the nests built so far as to use his bird to pull Dad's new removal of the old schoolhouse, which Sue Nestle. GORDON'S AUTO CLINIC FOCHTMAN CARQUEST of CHARLEVOIX ! ! Dave Cole, Full Service Auto Repair Vehicle Pick-Up & McDonough’s Market manager ! Gordon's Winter Storage Delivery Service Auto ! Winter Snow Plowing ! 24-hour Wrecker Service Clinic ! 1516 S. Bridge Street (231) 547-7069 Year-round Auto Rental Charlevoix MI 49720 (800) 642-4005

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When we arrived my father got a have gone unfilled; and the morels were suggested he call Dick at the store, to ask The Game Club conducted a 76-acre ing a new Master Plan, a project funded donated by Bob and Julie Neff and Wes quart of moonshine that cost only a just beginning, although there was for help. controlled burn near Hannigan Road to by grants of $2,500 from each township Webb. dollar, and started drinking it straight. already a good showing of beefsteak “Why not just take us there? Mom improve the deer and grouse range. The and $10,000 from the Frey Foundation. St. James Township accepted the He grabbed my mother's new hat and mushrooms. asked. After checking with his com- land was plowed, and clover planted in The work was also facilitated by the proposed BITA by-laws. A grant to threw it into the water at McCann's Dock Bernie Miller, one of eight graduat- mander, his answer was encouraging: the furrows. During the previous fall cooperation of MSU's Landscape purchase the Gull Harbor land seemed (20' deep) where we were tied up. Brave ing seniors from the Beaver Island Can do. So those people who saw them 3500 legal-size brook trout were planted Architecture program, which contrib- likely to succeed. The Rescue Boat was Ray swam out to get it (it was straw, with School (along with Hugh Cole, Steve dropped off at Dick's store by their in Fox Lake, and small wet flies were uted the help of 35 students and a deemed unnecessary and was to be imitation flowers), while all the time my Connaghan, Rocky DeVogel, Rich personal Coast Guard chauffeur should recommended to interested anglers. professor. The preliminary goals were raffled off. father was cursing. Getting a bottle of G i l l e s p i e , M i k e M a r t i n , J e ff know: it was an emergency, not just Fishermen were asked not to use similar to those guiding today's re- Odawa potter Frank Etawageshik shine, getting drunk, and cursing – this McGlocklin, and Mark Welke, told a standard treatment.” minnows as bait to reduce the possibility enactment: spent a week at the School as artist-in- was his greatest pleasure. He had a story about her parents, George and In honor of McDonough's Market of them escaping and creating a rival a) To maintain and enhance the residence teaching the traditional personality that everyone liked, yet he Martha: “Everyone knows about celebrating its 40th anniversary, Phil species. It was noted that Walt Wojan existing quality of life; historic styles used for almost two was a powerful man – but subject to his Martha's escapade in the cranberry bog. Gregg supplied a little history about the shot another stray cat. b) To protect and conserve the millennia, until the late 1700s. This habits. Well, this was a little different,” she establishment. In 1903 it came into The fire truck roared out of town Island's natural endowment; program was funded by a grant from the “It seems he was a natural genius at began. “George bought a brand-new existence as part of the infrastructure the early one morning, but was too late to c) To provide sustainable, well- Michigan Council for the Arts figures, but a poor manager of money. Chevy Blazer, so he and Mom decided to Beaver Island Lumber Company save the Boyle Farm, which burned to managed growth; and Dave Gladish's Beacon Lite started Or was it just the times? He owned 640 drive around the Island and see what anticipated needing for its operation. the ground. d) To improve and sustain a user- its run with three poems, including this: acres of property on Beaver Island. My kind of treasures could be found on the They ran it while they were here, and Music for a tribute to the departing friendly infrastructure. She was frail as a porcelain dish mother Julia was a sort of angel on this beach. Everything went well – until they then sold it to John Grill, who ran it until Joe Dillingham was provided by Vera Dennis Clarkson announced that an Just a word from him was her wish earth, and now I say she's an angel in turned west at Cheyenne Point and drove 1933. At that point it was sold to Lloyd Wojan on the piano and Joe M'Fro on the agreement with the DNR had been But when she looked at him he heaven. out onto the gravel lake edge. Things and Eva, who passed it on to Skip and harmonica. Afterwards the deputy, Karl reached on the Dockside Market, and a Pitched her anatomy “At 78, I work on the Election Board were fine until they decided they'd gone Bud. At one time it featured a wood Keubler, served as caller for a square public meeting was scheduled to gather She decked him as cold as a fish. here, getting our good mayor reelected far enough and tried to turn around. stove and cracker barrel, and was the dance. input about exactly what to do with the Twenty Years Ago A new business for his 5th term. Reading and playing “This was a 4wd, right? Well, even perfect picture of how things used to be. Wilbur Martin, Jude and Charlotte's building. A new non-profit entity will be placed an ad in the Beacon: Carolyn the organ and piano are my hobbies. with traction to all tires, there are Forty Years Ago The Civic father and Charlie's brother, passed formed to take title and manage the Esch's “Country Ceramics” announced And just taking it easy – which seems to limitations, and after ten minutes George Association, the precursor to the away, as did Peter Nielsen (91), who had project. that her classes would start in early June. have been my policy all through life.” was ready to admit he'd found one. After Chamber of Commerce, took advantage worked as a fisherman while living on Dana Gillespie and Eric Hodgson A letter from Jesse Cole (who lived Note: as a boy, Jesse Cole was hit on directing some well-chosen words at the of the unseasonably low water to Garden Island. exchanged wedding vows. at Nomad) was received: "My father the head by a log, and they thought he freshly-lowered car, they started to walk. promote a Harbor Clean-up. With When Sister Ida resigned her post as A party was marooned on Garden Garrett seemed to be a very intelligent would die. He lost the ability to speak Dad was quite grumpy because he trucks, trailers, and many willing hands a teacher at the school, her students Island when they ran out of gas. fellow in most ways, but I guess was for several months. When it finally anticipated having to walk to town. the community pulled together to decided to hold a celebration in the guise The Wildlife Club had a pancake subject to a drinking habit, yet was kind. came back, he resumed the sentence he'd “After awhile Mom heard a whirring remove 22 loads of debris in one day. of “This is Your Life!” Excerpts of her dinner, earning $270. It brought wildlife “My father had a 40' boat called the been saying when struck, and had no and looked up to see the Coast Guard Besides the tires and logs and an old convent life, recollections of the many biologist Doug Whitcomb here to direct Mamie M. It leaked so bad when in the awareness or memory of the intervening helicopter hovering above them. engine, the spot where Wojan's sawmill pranks played on her or attempted, and the rye and clover planting, and water, you had to pump constantly to time and made a considerable success of Waving her arms failed to communicate was located (on top of the hill behind the her considerable successes in stimulat- announced that 30,000 walleye fry will keep it afloat. So my father started out himself in his later life. anything, so she wrote HELP in the sand ferry dock) was given special attention. ing those placed in her tutelage, were all be sent by the DNR to our rearing pond from Nomad (a 12 mile trip to Str. Thirty Years Ago The Beacon with her heel. The heli came down, and Vernon Fitzpatrick, the DNR officer, given sufficient emphasis. for six to seven weeks and then trans- James) with us nine kids. 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Morgan, to approve the 3-12-03 M o t i o n a p p r o v e d K a t h y to the mental Health Board. can provide personal tours per This will be reviewed by the Board. minutes; PASSED. MOTION Nelson, Simmons, Emergency Services Motion approved Resolution request Information has been received second Lanier, to approve the current Director, applying for a grant regard- #03-022, Amended Bond Authorizing about the Yacht Dock improvements bills for payment; PA SSED. ing weapons of mass destruction. Resolution, Charlevoix County Water Each tour includes from engineer John Schlak of United MOTION Nelson, second Morgan, to M o t i o n a p p r o v e d K a t h y Supply System bonds, (Village of * Professional Guide Design. He says the State has changed approve the 2003-04 Budget; Simmons, Emergency Services Boyne Falls Water System No. 1). *Pick-up and drop off from your the standards for electricity on docks. PASSED. 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Resolution, Charlevoix County Water Each tour includes from engineer John Schlak of United MOTION Nelson, second Morgan, to M o t i o n a p p r o v e d K a t h y Supply System bonds, (Village of * Professional Guide Design. He says the State has changed approve the 2003-04 Budget; Simmons, Emergency Services Boyne Falls Water System No. 1). *Pick-up and drop off from your the standards for electricity on docks. PASSED. Director, applying for a grant for emer- The City of Boyne City invited The Township will try to work with the MOTION Works, second Nelson, gency operation assessment regard- the Board to hold a meeting in Boyne accommodation DNR on the changes required. to authorize Christina Morgan, ing cases of emergency or disaster. City. The Board accepted their invi- * Small groups for personalized The Board approved the appoint- Township Treasurer, to do all the Motion approved Resolution tation and the May 28th meeting will attention ment of Rich Gillespie and Grace Township's banking with Charlevoix #03-020, increasing the fees collected be held in Boyne City. *Refreshments Matela to the BITA for terms of three State Bank; PASSED. in the Register of Deeds Office and Motion adjourned the meeting. *Fun for all years. Planning Commission Report: the creation of Register of Deeds –Jane E. Brannon, County Clerk The Board approved the appoint- progress is being made on codes, maps, Automation Fund. ment of Rick Speck and Don Tritsch to and new ordinances. the St. James Township Planning Commission for three years, to replace Our EMS In Action Results ... from the Egg Lake Seven Jim Wojan and Ray Cole, who March was a busy month for The group of conscientious message was well received, but will resigned. 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A $1.00/hour increase for the was to the Charlevoix Area Hospital, about the need for a section in the deliberation, but that their concerns Visit our website Maintenance employee was also and two were to Northern Michigan zoning ordinance to mandate greater will definitely be addressed in the next www.beaverislandecotours.com approved. Hospital in Petoskey. environmental protection. Their go-round. GO ICA PIZZ CH A Services available June 1, 2003 ERIN Pick Up * Carry Out only ! Scuba Instruction & MOTEL Mini, Sm, Med, Large , Deep -Dis Certification h, C alz on es ! ! Snorkeling On Historic Beaver ! Sunset Cruises Island ! 100 Yards from Dock ! Specialty Diving Classes ! Open Year Round ! Waterfront Rooms ! Questions? On Sandy Beach All dough is made from scratch! ! Contact Gail or Mike Weede Tv’s Call Ahead * Entrance @ the ! rear door of the Brothers’ Place (231) 448-3195 Rental Cars Available Tues - Sun 5 pm - 9 pm, Fri - Sat till 10 pm - closed Mondays; Lunch Wednesdays only, 11 am - 1 pm Beaver Island, MI Email: [email protected] (231) 448-2240 231-448-2902 or 448-2204 Web: www.paradisebaydiveshop.com 22. 23. The Way it Was: the Famine in Arranmore Leadership Retreat to On the recent visit to Arranmore by alive some normally honest people did food, was total. Relief ships, such as But the facility at Glenties was already the ship only sinking on its return trip. 57 Beaver Islanders for the Twinning whatever they could, driven to hunt for the Lame, carrying wheat meal from overcrowded–its death rate was the Those who made it to America focus on challenges th Ceremony, much of its history was any secret trove of food held by their Belfast, were attacked by starving highest in the country because it had rejoiced, and sent for their friends. On Saturday, May 10 , the Beaver recounted, either by Charlie O'Hara or neighbor. Those caught looting were mobs and stripped of any food in their been built in a swamp and flooded Many settled on Beaver, either directly Island Leadership Retreat will be held by those in the party from America branded as thieves in any way possible; holds. The police, wanting to make an much of the year. Even the officials or after stopping elsewhere first, once at the Peaine Township Hall, from 9:00 such as Paul Cole, who delivered a talk one woman, a Mary Gallagher, had her example, pulled a raid on Arranmore, admitted that it reeked of death. Its the Strangites were dispersed. Seven a.m. Until 1:00 p.m. The topic will be, about those sad days on the pier at ears hacked off as her penalty. confiscating everything they found–in charges were given clumps of old straw generations went by, more or less “Lobbying and Advocacy for Current Burtonport. Relief efforts were irregular, and their view, it had to have been stolen, as their bed, with six or seven forced to depending on the family, before their and Future Needs.” Everyone knows that the Famine hardly ever reached the distant and probably was. sleep in a bundle, for warmth, under a heirs sailed back to the island from The purpose is three-fold: to share began with potato blight in 1845, but provinces because of poor roads and To add to their distress, single filthy rag. Conditions were so which they had come, our new Twin. accomplishments since last year; to few realize how close to the edge the poorer methods of distribution. In Conyngham judged his island to be bad that the matron was sacked for Imagine how their hearts leaped in agree on priority issues that affect most people of Arranmore had been living, 1846 a load of Indian meal reached unprofitable and petitioned to have it dereliction of duty. their chests when they saw, as they organizations for next year; and to and how quickly they were overcome. Arranmore, but it was an inedible declared a separate Poor-law District. The braver ones to be forced off approached her shore, hundreds of develop the skills we need to make our A visitor to the island of 1,300 inhabit- rancid soggy mess, full of weevils and As this was being done, he sold it in Arranmore went to Donegal Town, people waving and playing music and voices heard by key officials–before ants in September of 1845 reported maggots. That fall a food depot was set 1847. to Charlie Beag, a callous land ma rc hi ng t he re o n fo ot f ro m holding up a huge banner simply they make decisions that will affect this how amazed he was when wretchedly up in Burtonport, but there was not speculator. Charlie Beag immediately Burtonport to board Charlie Beag's saying, “Welcome Home!” community. gaunt, half-clothed, and shoeless nearly enough to go around. The decided to consolidate the farms by boat–but it was not there! Once again, There are six desired outcomes: to people rushed up to him with requests authorities feared that a rebellion greatly reducing the population, which promises were revealed to be just identify some priority issues; to agree for relief. would bring them down, and in fact the he did by evicting anyone who could empty words, issued to get them off his A Press Release on which of them to focus on in the At that time Arranmore was the meager stores were frequently looted not produce a written receipt for their land. There they were, with no money, The Beaver Island Boat Company next year; to teach individuals better property of an absentee landlord, the before they could be passed out. rent. These had never had to be shown no clothes, and no food. Hanging and the Beaver Island community are advocacy and lobbying techniques to Marquis Conyngham. He never paid a Everyone hoped that the worst was before, and when they had been around, waiting for a miracle, they grateful to the Commander and crew of increase their effectiveness; to agree visit to his holding, instead leaving its over–it had to be. But 1847 brought no received had not been saved. began to fall in their tracks. The good the USCGC Acacia for the ice- how to work together to advocate both administration to Benbow, an English relief. The blight continued and, if To facilitate the eviction, Charlie people living there did what they breaking conducted on our behalf. It locally and at the state level; to draft an agent who was rarely there either. In anything, was worse. Destitute people Beag gave the departing tenants two could, but there were few options. allowed us to get the season started advocacy game plan to use before and the spring of 1846, everyone hoped and could be seen combing the fields with options. They could go into the Finally a miracle of sorts did take earlier than would have been possible during the Beaver Island/Lansing prayed that the blight that had devas- rakes, hoping for a single potato to poorhouse at Glenties, or they could place. The Quakers, one of the few otherwise. The "bump" against the reception; and to identify the next steps tated the crop the previous year would keep the wolf from the door–to no board a ship for America that he religious organizations to mobilize Emerald Isle was an unfortunate and assignments. abate, but it was worse, turning entire avail. They were dropping every- promised would be waiting for them at over the Irish tragedy, sent them a accident, but it is certainly repairable Those who come should bring a fields into a stinking black mass. As where, in the fields, in the streets, or in Donegal Town. Many chose the ship–one of the infamous 'coffin ships.' and relatively insignificant in relation written list of their organization’s hunger increased, Benbow was no their homes. Every family had its dead poorhouse because they were so weak It looked like it would sink, but the to the operation of the vessel. Thank accomplishments to present to the help; his only mandate was to meet his by starvation. The destruction of the and malnourished that they did not feel hand of God was on them and they you, Acacia, fo r yo ur mu ch - group. A continental breakfast will be quota, an impossible task. To stay potato crop, almost the only source of they could survive an ocean crossing. made it across the Atlantic in one piece, appreciated assistance. available at 8:30.

Many furniture lines – take advantage of our complimentary design service ...and think of us for your Living, Dining, Bedroom & Outdoor Furnishing Needs. Wood * Wicker * Iron * Glass Let us help you put art in your everyday living. We will be happy to assist you anytime. For appointments and phone orders, call: Montaage: (231) 448-2802 or contact any of us at home: Judy 448-2441, Barb 448-2502, Nel 448-2495, Jo 448-2345, or Beth 448-2820 26435 Donegal Bay Road. Across from the Library 24. 25. Arts & Culture Grant Update We are grateful to the Michigan Works and Marissa Crandall. Works Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs were chosen on merit, of course, but a for the Rural Arts and Culture Grant big consideration was also what we that helps to fund all the arts programs could mount for hanging with the mate- this year. rials we had on hand. Many beautiful A hard-working group of students works were not included, simply have been working with Martha Guth because of space restrictions. I am con- for the last several weeks. The tinually amazed and inspired by the Michael Collins Christian Church generously provided good work all of the students are doing. space for the classes. The group will We are continuing to schedule Licensed Builder perform at the church on the evenings enrichment classes, but still have gaps The Talent Show of April 26 and 27. in our calendar. Cindy Ricksgers is On April 11th Beaver Island's 17th together by multi-talented Signè New Construction The April “house party” was great offering Paper-Making on May 7; annual Talent Show was held in the Thomas; five-year-old Jewell fun once again. Many new faces in Martha Guth is offering two more Parish Hall, aided greatly by Mike and Cushman's debut as a crowd-pleasing attendance suggests that the word is get- Music Appreciation classes: May 28, Sharon Hurkmans’ donation of their singer; Hannah Conner's rich voice; Remodeling ting around. May 10th is the date for the and June 18. I've had the pleasure of time and karaoke gear. Moderator Jane mother and daughter–Sherri and next one, from 2 to 6 PM, at the home of watching Martha work with students Bailey gave enough background about Crystal–harmonizing; and Danielle John and Beth McCafferty. John over the last several weeks; she has a each performer to cover the interlude Cary's great song. All the performers, 26235 Main Street McCafferty and Joe Moore will keep broad knowledge of music history and between acts. too numerous to list here (see the Beaver Island, MI the music going. In June we revert the ability to get the very best out of her This year offered some surprises: a Beacon web site) were loudly back to our original time: Sunday eve- students. This is an extraordinary well-rehearsed ten-girl tap group put applauded, and greatly appreciated. 49782 nings, from 4 to 8 PM. To add to the opportunity to learn from an outstand- confusion, June's house party will be ing talent. Please watch for postings of the third week in June, so as not to com- other classes; future offerings include pete with graduation activities. The mosaic, collage and oil painting. All date is June 15; the location is Mike are held at the Peaine Township Hall, (231) 448-2201 Sowa's home the Bonner centennial on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 farm. PM. Most classes are free; some have a The Student Art Show at Crooked small materials fee. Please be sure to Tree Art Center in Petoskey has come call Cindy at 448-2960 to register. We The tap group easing on down the road down. Fourteen students had works on must have at least six participants to Signè Thomas Caitlin Boyle BANK ONE ® Mike’s display from February 23 until April 5. hold a class. Also, if the class has to be Thanks to Karey Johnson and others at cancelled for any reason (recently, an Island Crooked Tree for their help in getting electrical outage), I will know to call to Cathleen A Jones our work across and for setting up and tell you, if you're on my list. taking down the artwork for us. Thanks to all the people who have Loan Officer Karaoke Students who participated in the show sent notes or stopped me with sugges- he wrote The Gambler Jane: a wonderful mc Beaver Island Property Owner are: Colleen McDonough, Megan tions or ideas for projects. The grant Heller, Melissa Bailey, Cameron funding runs out in September. With and DJ Services LaVasseur, Maeve Green, Jenna Battle, the kind of community support we've BankOne in Grand Rapids for All Occasions Brenden Martin, Bailey McDonough, seen so far, many programs can con- phone (616) 771-7157 Rita Palmer, Saygan Croswhite, Eric tinue beyond that time. Contact Mike at Albin, Samantha Kuligowski, Meg –Cindy Ricksgers on-line access to your 448-2886 investment accounts Local Poet wins Prize Cory Sowa proving: like Cassy Paisley: the for bookings. Carrie Podgorski father and brother, like son new girl in town roll-over mortgages at today’s Word has been received that makes Dean's List highly-regarded local poet Melissa best rates Last fall Beaver Island's Carrie Bailey has won a prestigious annual refinance, or construction Podgorski once again made the Dean's poetry contest sponsored by Albion Signè: the lion sleeps tonight List at Carroll College, Wisconsin's College. Her winning entry, a stunning loans plus end mortgages oldest. Carrie went to school here 90-line free verse titled A Love Affair 1265 Linwood Dr. NW th from the 6 grade through graduation. with the Radiologist, was praised for Grand Rapids, MI 49544-7735 She's in her third year of college, and “its combination of light, graceful (616) 771-7157 hopes to become a teacher. movement and honest depiction of a She has never not made the sequence of reactions to a serious Duff Conner: Maeve Green in the process of Equal Housing Lender Dean's List. problem.” Congratulations! our Mr. Natural composing another symphony the only Stryder Leaha and Emma 24. 25. Arts & Culture Grant Update We are grateful to the Michigan Works and Marissa Crandall. Works Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs were chosen on merit, of course, but a for the Rural Arts and Culture Grant big consideration was also what we that helps to fund all the arts programs could mount for hanging with the mate- this year. rials we had on hand. Many beautiful A hard-working group of students works were not included, simply have been working with Martha Guth because of space restrictions. I am con- for the last several weeks. The tinually amazed and inspired by the Michael Collins Christian Church generously provided good work all of the students are doing. space for the classes. The group will We are continuing to schedule Licensed Builder perform at the church on the evenings enrichment classes, but still have gaps The Talent Show of April 26 and 27. in our calendar. Cindy Ricksgers is On April 11th Beaver Island's 17th together by multi-talented Signè New Construction The April “house party” was great offering Paper-Making on May 7; annual Talent Show was held in the Thomas; five-year-old Jewell fun once again. Many new faces in Martha Guth is offering two more Parish Hall, aided greatly by Mike and Cushman's debut as a crowd-pleasing attendance suggests that the word is get- Music Appreciation classes: May 28, Sharon Hurkmans’ donation of their singer; Hannah Conner's rich voice; Remodeling ting around. May 10th is the date for the and June 18. I've had the pleasure of time and karaoke gear. Moderator Jane mother and daughter–Sherri and next one, from 2 to 6 PM, at the home of watching Martha work with students Bailey gave enough background about Crystal–harmonizing; and Danielle John and Beth McCafferty. John over the last several weeks; she has a each performer to cover the interlude Cary's great song. All the performers, 26235 Main Street McCafferty and Joe Moore will keep broad knowledge of music history and between acts. too numerous to list here (see the Beaver Island, MI the music going. In June we revert the ability to get the very best out of her This year offered some surprises: a Beacon web site) were loudly back to our original time: Sunday eve- students. This is an extraordinary well-rehearsed ten-girl tap group put applauded, and greatly appreciated. 49782 nings, from 4 to 8 PM. To add to the opportunity to learn from an outstand- confusion, June's house party will be ing talent. Please watch for postings of the third week in June, so as not to com- other classes; future offerings include pete with graduation activities. The mosaic, collage and oil painting. All date is June 15; the location is Mike are held at the Peaine Township Hall, (231) 448-2201 Sowa's home the Bonner centennial on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 farm. PM. Most classes are free; some have a The Student Art Show at Crooked small materials fee. Please be sure to Tree Art Center in Petoskey has come call Cindy at 448-2960 to register. We The tap group easing on down the road down. Fourteen students had works on must have at least six participants to Signè Thomas Caitlin Boyle BANK ONE ® Mike’s display from February 23 until April 5. hold a class. Also, if the class has to be Thanks to Karey Johnson and others at cancelled for any reason (recently, an Island Crooked Tree for their help in getting electrical outage), I will know to call to Cathleen A Jones our work across and for setting up and tell you, if you're on my list. taking down the artwork for us. Thanks to all the people who have Loan Officer Karaoke Students who participated in the show sent notes or stopped me with sugges- he wrote The Gambler Jane: a wonderful mc Beaver Island Property Owner are: Colleen McDonough, Megan tions or ideas for projects. The grant Heller, Melissa Bailey, Cameron funding runs out in September. With and DJ Services LaVasseur, Maeve Green, Jenna Battle, the kind of community support we've BankOne in Grand Rapids for All Occasions Brenden Martin, Bailey McDonough, seen so far, many programs can con- phone (616) 771-7157 Rita Palmer, Saygan Croswhite, Eric tinue beyond that time. Contact Mike at Albin, Samantha Kuligowski, Meg –Cindy Ricksgers on-line access to your 448-2886 investment accounts Local Poet wins Prize Cory Sowa proving: like Cassy Paisley: the for bookings. Carrie Podgorski father and brother, like son new girl in town roll-over mortgages at today’s Word has been received that makes Dean's List highly-regarded local poet Melissa best rates Last fall Beaver Island's Carrie Bailey has won a prestigious annual refinance, or construction Podgorski once again made the Dean's poetry contest sponsored by Albion Signè: the lion sleeps tonight List at Carroll College, Wisconsin's College. Her winning entry, a stunning loans plus end mortgages oldest. Carrie went to school here 90-line free verse titled A Love Affair 1265 Linwood Dr. NW th from the 6 grade through graduation. with the Radiologist, was praised for Grand Rapids, MI 49544-7735 She's in her third year of college, and “its combination of light, graceful (616) 771-7157 hopes to become a teacher. movement and honest depiction of a She has never not made the sequence of reactions to a serious Duff Conner: Maeve Green in the process of Equal Housing Lender Dean's List. problem.” Congratulations! our Mr. Natural composing another symphony the only Stryder Leaha and Emma 26. 27. Native American and Crooked Tree teachers visit Lighthouse School Powers’ Ace Hardware th On March 24 , four distinctly different Crooked Tree Arts Center members arrived on Beaver Island to inspire the students at B.I.L.S. (Beaver Island Lighthouse School). They showed up at the airport, where students were waiting for them: Vivi Woodcock, who would teach drawing, Aleta Walton, drama, Sjoran Fitzpatrick, pottery, and Nancy Payne, photography. Each student .99 chose the two classes they were most $23 interested in for the next three days. Then the drama class created and performed a play, called Greater Tuna. All the participants were ecstatic about it and found it quite fulfilling. The photography class filled a bulletin board with pictures demonstrat- .99 ing their talent. Now many of the kids are sending in their pictures to numerous $20 contests around the U.S. The pottery class could make anything they wished. As a .99 reminder of their creativity the students got to take home their work. The drawing $19 class did more than just draw, and their paintings and artwork were impressive. Almost every student found some way to express him or herself through art, which was the goal of the Crooked Tree staff. .99 The Band of Ottawa Indians came to B.I.L.S. March 27th, the day after Crooked $4 Tree left. Seven members of the Ottawa tribe flew over to teach the students about While Supplies Last During the month of May the Anishnabe life. Dan Chingwa showed how to make traditional beadwork, AmVets perform for early fall it participated in monthly starting with a loom. From there a Harbor Clean-ups starting at Whiskey traditional dance was performed and Beaver Island Point and going to the Parish Hall. It explained by Winnay Wimgwase, Eva The AmVets have established placed flags on the graves of deceased .99 Oldman, and Steve Oldman. Lunch themselves as a major positive force on veterans at both Island cemeteries, and $3 consisted of fry bread and taco toppings, a Beaver Island! placed flags–supplied by the Bissell great treat. Then the well-known author In 2002, local post #46 accom- Corporation–on various village sites. .99 .99 Simon Otto read some of his stories about plished many goals through its The AmVets have received much Native American theology to give programs–pancake breakfasts and a support, for which they are thankful. $ $4 everybody his perspective. Later, Yvonne For 2003, AmVets Post 46 asks 24 pork roast. Because of the fantastic Keshik discussed the Ottawa's opinions you to mark these dates in your st support of the community, the AmVets Sale Ends May 31 on personal accountability. The last were able to provide three separate schedule. For pancake breakfasts: person to speak was Joe Mitchell, an scholarships to second-year college May 25, July 6, August 3, August 31, Powers’ Ace Hardware expert on the language and culture of his students, and also contribute funds to and October 5. The ever-popular pig tribe. All of the students learned a lot the Beaver Island Community School, roast will be held on Saturday, August (231) 448-2572 about the Ottawa way of life, and their sponsor and fund an Easter Egg Hunt 16th. On August 2nd, at the Parish Hall, points seemed to have an impact on all for Island children, and help fund a there will be “A Trip Down Memory Fax (231) 448-2762 who were willing to listen. Christmas party for the kids at the Lane,” a sock hop with poodle skirts, 26259 Main St. Beaver Island MI 49782 –Jason Westenbroek (student at B.I.L.S.) Emerald Isle Hotel. From the spring to white bucks, and bow ties. 26. 27. Native American and Crooked Tree teachers visit Lighthouse School Powers’ Ace Hardware th On March 24 , four distinctly different Crooked Tree Arts Center members arrived on Beaver Island to inspire the students at B.I.L.S. (Beaver Island Lighthouse School). They showed up at the airport, where students were waiting for them: Vivi Woodcock, who would teach drawing, Aleta Walton, drama, Sjoran Fitzpatrick, pottery, and Nancy Payne, photography. Each student .99 chose the two classes they were most $23 interested in for the next three days. Then the drama class created and performed a play, called Greater Tuna. All the participants were ecstatic about it and found it quite fulfilling. The photography class filled a bulletin board with pictures demonstrat- .99 ing their talent. Now many of the kids are sending in their pictures to numerous $20 contests around the U.S. The pottery class could make anything they wished. As a .99 reminder of their creativity the students got to take home their work. The drawing $19 class did more than just draw, and their paintings and artwork were impressive. Almost every student found some way to express him or herself through art, which was the goal of the Crooked Tree staff. .99 The Band of Ottawa Indians came to B.I.L.S. March 27th, the day after Crooked $4 Tree left. Seven members of the Ottawa tribe flew over to teach the students about While Supplies Last During the month of May the Anishnabe life. Dan Chingwa showed how to make traditional beadwork, AmVets perform for early fall it participated in monthly starting with a loom. From there a Harbor Clean-ups starting at Whiskey traditional dance was performed and Beaver Island Point and going to the Parish Hall. It explained by Winnay Wimgwase, Eva The AmVets have established placed flags on the graves of deceased .99 Oldman, and Steve Oldman. Lunch themselves as a major positive force on veterans at both Island cemeteries, and $3 consisted of fry bread and taco toppings, a Beaver Island! placed flags–supplied by the Bissell great treat. Then the well-known author In 2002, local post #46 accom- Corporation–on various village sites. .99 .99 Simon Otto read some of his stories about plished many goals through its The AmVets have received much Native American theology to give programs–pancake breakfasts and a support, for which they are thankful. $ $4 everybody his perspective. Later, Yvonne For 2003, AmVets Post 46 asks 24 pork roast. Because of the fantastic Keshik discussed the Ottawa's opinions you to mark these dates in your st support of the community, the AmVets Sale Ends May 31 on personal accountability. The last were able to provide three separate schedule. For pancake breakfasts: person to speak was Joe Mitchell, an scholarships to second-year college May 25, July 6, August 3, August 31, Powers’ Ace Hardware expert on the language and culture of his students, and also contribute funds to and October 5. The ever-popular pig tribe. All of the students learned a lot the Beaver Island Community School, roast will be held on Saturday, August (231) 448-2572 about the Ottawa way of life, and their sponsor and fund an Easter Egg Hunt 16th. On August 2nd, at the Parish Hall, points seemed to have an impact on all for Island children, and help fund a there will be “A Trip Down Memory Fax (231) 448-2762 who were willing to listen. Christmas party for the kids at the Lane,” a sock hop with poodle skirts, 26259 Main St. Beaver Island MI 49782 –Jason Westenbroek (student at B.I.L.S.) Emerald Isle Hotel. From the spring to white bucks, and bow ties. 28. 29. One Hundred Years Ago The Paradise Bay Dive Shop comes to … Paradise Bay One Hundred Years Ago the erection of a building for a resi- opportunity of getting a strictly high This summer one more dream equipment to Mike and Gail's custom- Charlevoix Sentinel, May 14, 1903 dence.” class of fruit trees.” will be unfurled against the Beaver ers–they'll have some equipment to rent , Beaver Island News “The four big boilers of the shingle “Mrs. Charles Gordon returned from Island backdrop: Mike and Gail but haven’t yet been able to stock a “John Stevens of the B. I. L. Co. took and lumber plant were steamed up last her visit to Charlevoix Friday. She Weede will open their Paradise Bay complete line of gear. a trip to Manistee last week.” week trying steam packing and getting brought back her sister Mrs. John P. Dive Shop here on Beaver Island. Lately a number of conscientious “The new railroad is ready for the in trim to start up soon.” Maloney wife of our old friend John P. Located at the former Gillespie Oil vo ic es ha ve be en ch am pi on in g rails. All the ties are laid.” “The tug Ryan owned by the B. I. L. Maloney, clerk of the city of and Transit office and dock, Mike ecotourism. Almost as the answer to that “Peter O. Donnell (sic) has his ice Co. Capt. Tim Roddy, made two good Charlevoix. Mrs. Maloney will spend a and Gail will be teaching the finer prayer this enterprise has appeared on cream parlor fixed up in fine style for tows of cedar and hemlock last week. few days visiting friends on the Island.” points of diving, taking guests for the heels of other eco-friendly busi- the summer trade.” The Ryan has a good crew and a first “C. C. Gallagher has been renovating dives on the various wrecks scat- nesses such as Ken Bruland's Inland “The farmers now have all their peas class captain.” the building north of his place of tered around the archipelago, or Seas Kayaking and Eric and Carrie in the ground. Over 3000 bushels have “John S. Gallagher who lives at the business with the idea of putting in a simply conducting a sunset cruise on Myers' Beaver Island Eco-Tours. “Take The Yoke that Spoke been sown.” head of the Island was violently ill at his barbershop and restaurant. There is now a balmy evening. only pictures, leave only bubbles” is the At the recent Easter Egg Hunt, pan- “The telephone line put in by Fr. home on Friday of last week. His life a good opening for a first class barber After a winter diving in Florida, Dive Shop's motto, so let the bubbles demonium broke out and everyone took Zugelder is in splendid working order. was at first despaired of but medical aid and a neat well lighted shop to put him Mike and Gail are full of new stories begin. To get in on the fun, bring your off in a dead run when one of the eggs George Emery of Charlevoix put in the was secured in time to save his life.” into, and about 100 victims a week for about underwater lore–maybe next log book and a valid ‘C’ card–or just give began to speak. Witnesses differed on line.” “Rev. A. F. Nagler, pastor of the M. E. his blade. A good restaurant keeper winter they’ll stay and write a book. them a call. Early bookings have been what it said, one reporting “Take me to “John Green and Raymond Church, spent two days last week on the would do a nice business.” Mike and Gail plan to use their encouraging, so this summer keep an eye your larder.” After the kids were McDonald have their pound stakes Island as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. –Joyce Bartels 30' Baha, Island Time, the perfect out for red “diver down” flags with their tracked down, reassured that no harm driven in Sand Bay ready for summer Wilkinson. While here he addressed the size and speed for a 6-pack charter. diagonal white stripe: if you're in a boat, would come to them, and brought back, pound net fishing.” children and older members of the Mike is a PADI-certified instructor remember to stay 150' away. the parents looked around for the cul- “Jas. Donlevy is having the entire Union Sunday School.” A Clog in the Line as well as a licensed Coast Guard prit. Sure enough, there he was, sitting interior and exterior of his store and “F. M. Lasham the fruit tree man is on Because of the severe cold this win- captain. Mike and Gail have Nature Walks to start behind a woodpile with a remote mike, residence painted. Jas. McCormick is the Island selling apple trees at half ter, the sewer line serving downtown developed a relationship with some The 1st Nature Walk will be Nancy clucking. Shame, shame! doing the job.” price. We are informed on good has developed a clog, which has Traverse City dive shops, who will Seefeldt’s on Birds, June 6 at 6 a.m. Call Yet in the end, everyone had a good “Mr. John Stevens is buying a lot from authority that the stock is first class, required pumping. Hopefully the send divers here to complete their the Print Shop (448-2254) for the full time. Thanks go out to the AmVets for Landenburg where he will at once begin therefore giving our farmers an unusual Spring melt will make everything fine. certification and give discounts on schedule, or check the Beacon website. sponsoring another exciting event. CCAARRYY CCOONNCCRREETTEE LLTTDD Out On A Limb East Wind Spa Nautical & Natural Gifts “It was the best present I ever got!” Greg Cary - Owner Licensed Builder East Wind Spa Gift Certificates If you need assistance, call us at home 448-2808

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One Hundred Years Ago The Paradise Bay Dive Shop comes to … Paradise Bay One Hundred Years Ago the erection of a building for a resi- opportunity of getting a strictly high This summer one more dream equipment to Mike and Gail's custom- Charlevoix Sentinel, May 14, 1903 dence.” class of fruit trees.” will be unfurled against the Beaver ers–they'll have some equipment to rent , Beaver Island News “The four big boilers of the shingle “Mrs. Charles Gordon returned from Island backdrop: Mike and Gail but haven’t yet been able to stock a “John Stevens of the B. I. L. Co. took and lumber plant were steamed up last her visit to Charlevoix Friday. She Weede will open their Paradise Bay complete line of gear. a trip to Manistee last week.” week trying steam packing and getting brought back her sister Mrs. John P. Dive Shop here on Beaver Island. Lately a number of conscientious “The new railroad is ready for the in trim to start up soon.” Maloney wife of our old friend John P. Located at the former Gillespie Oil vo ic es ha ve be en ch am pi on in g rails. All the ties are laid.” “The tug Ryan owned by the B. I. L. Maloney, clerk of the city of and Transit office and dock, Mike ecotourism. Almost as the answer to that “Peter O. Donnell (sic) has his ice Co. Capt. Tim Roddy, made two good Charlevoix. Mrs. Maloney will spend a and Gail will be teaching the finer prayer this enterprise has appeared on cream parlor fixed up in fine style for tows of cedar and hemlock last week. few days visiting friends on the Island.” points of diving, taking guests for the heels of other eco-friendly busi- the summer trade.” The Ryan has a good crew and a first “C. C. Gallagher has been renovating dives on the various wrecks scat- nesses such as Ken Bruland's Inland “The farmers now have all their peas class captain.” the building north of his place of tered around the archipelago, or Seas Kayaking and Eric and Carrie in the ground. Over 3000 bushels have “John S. Gallagher who lives at the business with the idea of putting in a simply conducting a sunset cruise on Myers' Beaver Island Eco-Tours. “Take The Yoke that Spoke been sown.” head of the Island was violently ill at his barbershop and restaurant. There is now a balmy evening. only pictures, leave only bubbles” is the At the recent Easter Egg Hunt, pan- “The telephone line put in by Fr. home on Friday of last week. His life a good opening for a first class barber After a winter diving in Florida, Dive Shop's motto, so let the bubbles demonium broke out and everyone took Zugelder is in splendid working order. was at first despaired of but medical aid and a neat well lighted shop to put him Mike and Gail are full of new stories begin. To get in on the fun, bring your off in a dead run when one of the eggs George Emery of Charlevoix put in the was secured in time to save his life.” into, and about 100 victims a week for about underwater lore–maybe next log book and a valid ‘C’ card–or just give began to speak. Witnesses differed on line.” “Rev. A. F. Nagler, pastor of the M. E. his blade. A good restaurant keeper winter they’ll stay and write a book. them a call. Early bookings have been what it said, one reporting “Take me to “John Green and Raymond Church, spent two days last week on the would do a nice business.” Mike and Gail plan to use their encouraging, so this summer keep an eye your larder.” After the kids were McDonald have their pound stakes Island as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. –Joyce Bartels 30' Baha, Island Time, the perfect out for red “diver down” flags with their tracked down, reassured that no harm driven in Sand Bay ready for summer Wilkinson. While here he addressed the size and speed for a 6-pack charter. diagonal white stripe: if you're in a boat, would come to them, and brought back, pound net fishing.” children and older members of the Mike is a PADI-certified instructor remember to stay 150' away. the parents looked around for the cul- “Jas. Donlevy is having the entire Union Sunday School.” A Clog in the Line as well as a licensed Coast Guard prit. Sure enough, there he was, sitting interior and exterior of his store and “F. M. Lasham the fruit tree man is on Because of the severe cold this win- captain. Mike and Gail have Nature Walks to start behind a woodpile with a remote mike, residence painted. Jas. McCormick is the Island selling apple trees at half ter, the sewer line serving downtown developed a relationship with some The 1st Nature Walk will be Nancy clucking. Shame, shame! doing the job.” price. We are informed on good has developed a clog, which has Traverse City dive shops, who will Seefeldt’s on Birds, June 6 at 6 a.m. Call Yet in the end, everyone had a good “Mr. John Stevens is buying a lot from authority that the stock is first class, required pumping. Hopefully the send divers here to complete their the Print Shop (448-2254) for the full time. Thanks go out to the AmVets for Landenburg where he will at once begin therefore giving our farmers an unusual Spring melt will make everything fine. certification and give discounts on schedule, or check the Beacon website. sponsoring another exciting event. CCAARRYY CCOONNCCRREETTEE LLTTDD Out On A Limb East Wind Spa Nautical & Natural Gifts “It was the best present I ever got!” Greg Cary - Owner Licensed Builder East Wind Spa Gift Certificates If you need assistance, call us at home 448-2808

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April's snowy blast and ice-packing east winds were a keen reminder Like mighty Lake Michigan 27970 Wandering Woods Court EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS that despite what power we humans may think we possess, there swirling around the shores of Beaver are still times when all we can do is lie in the snow and make Island, the seasons flow past us as angels. Planes grounded. Boats being rammed by other boats. time relentlessly marches forward. “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” Dogs and cats sleeping together. It was madness. Winter usually takes a deep May promises none of the above. May promises slightly breath and lingers, while summer is below average temperatures and a bit more rain than is neces- always over far too soon. Don Mooney sary, but overall one real nice month. Buds on trees will be The seasons quickly become a popping; flowers will be blooming. And those ugly little year … and yet another. Over 35 Years Experience mushrooms will be twisting out of the ground and calling my April 27th, 2003, marks the third name. This year I harbor no designs to sneak up on the elusive anniversary since Ronald passed morel. Instead, dressed in chef's whites, I intend to chase them away. He was a young man who Electrical Repair & through the woods armed with a black iron skillet and a stick of dearly loved his adventures on Beaver Troubleshooting butter. Enjoy the sun's return and happy hunting. Island. It now seems as though Ron's –Liam Racine life flowed past us like the seasons of New home for sale in Port of St. James subdivision. Residential & Commercial the year. The passage of time has cauterized our pain, but his Open floor plan includes 2 bedrooms and a large loft. Edgar B. Speer Refloated absence lingers like a long winter. The happy times are wonder- T&G pine cathedral ceiling over great room. Covered Wiring th ful memories that we hold as lovingly as a bright Beaver Island porch in front and rear deck both have cedar decking. On April 8 the 1000-footer Edgar B. Speer was pulled free Exterior vinyl siding. Beautiful wooded lot is quiet P.O. Box 94 from Graham Shoal, just east of the Mackinac Bridge, in the summer. But summer is over far too soon. Ron, we know that and secluded. Approximately 1000 sq. ft. The perfect morning. She had been caught in the ice, and dragged until she you continue to feel our love, and we certainly feel yours. We cozy getaway. $129,000. Beaver Island Michigan 49782 bottomed out. remain comforted knowing that you are in the warm embrace of The Purvis tug Reliance arrived on the scene about 9 a.m. and our Savior. –the family of Ronald Haggard Contact Ed Wojan Realty (231) 448-2456 began working to pull the Speer free. The big tug was able to free Office (231) 448-2711 the grounded thousand-footer about 10:30 a.m. and the Speer Toll Free (800) 268-2711 went to anchor near Round Island for inspections. The passing of Lester Gallagher On Monday afternoon the Speer had become stuck in ice and Daniel Lester Gallagher, 84, passed away on April 1st at the was pushed aground by ice and high winds. The crew reported a Marlette Community Hospital. soft landing on the shoal and did not know the ship was aground He was born June 28, 1918 on Beaver Island to the late until they could no longer maneuver. The Soo Evening News Daniel and Mary Gallagher. He married Jacqueline O'Donnell reported that the crew heard none of the usual sounds of ground- on April 4, 1959 in Marlette. ing on the mixed sand and gravel shoal. It is hopeful that the He served his country in the United States Army during WW damage will be minimal due to the bottom materials and the slow II. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the K speed at which she grounded. of C, and Marlette's VFW. He worked as a plumber, and later retired from the Grady Foundry in Vassar in 1981. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline of Marlette; five sons (Paul, of White Lake; Daniel, of Carsonville; John and Laurie of Escanaba; Tony and Candace of Melbourne, Florida; and Chris and Angie of Viera, Florida); two daughters (Gloria and Dan Korte, and Rosemarie, all of Marlette); and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers (Hubert, Patrick, and Peter), and one sister, Anna Williams. Island Vet gets a Hand Funeral services were conducted on April 4th at St. In his recent newsletter, Jeff Powers announced that Doctor- Elizabeth's. Cremation followed, at the Sunset Valley Crematory to-soon-be Margaret Tidmore will be pitching in for the next in Bay City. A parish vigil service and the K of C Rosary were three weeks. Now’s the time to bring in those problem pets! held on the night of April 5th at the Funeral Chapel. We want to Promote Your Business Advertising Rates If you’re reading this ad right now, other people are too! We Small: $25/month or $250/year. Medium: $45/month or are confident your Beacon ad will pay for itself many times $450/year. Large: $60/month or $600/year. Full Page: over. The Beacon is the Island’s most popular publication, $100/month or $1000/year. Featured Classifieds: and we will promote your business in print & on the web. $15/month. Text Classifieds: $1 per line. Please Call Please give us a call today and we’ll get to work for you. (231) 448-2476 or email [email protected] 32. 33. Weather or Not Ronald Haggard As the Season looms before us, we can take heart that Mother April 18, 1977 April 27, 2000 HOME FOR SALE MB MOONEY / BELLOWS Nature has left us in no doubt about who is in charge. April's snowy blast and ice-packing east winds were a keen reminder Like mighty Lake Michigan 27970 Wandering Woods Court EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS that despite what power we humans may think we possess, there swirling around the shores of Beaver are still times when all we can do is lie in the snow and make Island, the seasons flow past us as angels. Planes grounded. Boats being rammed by other boats. time relentlessly marches forward. “We’re Not In the Business To Shock You” Dogs and cats sleeping together. It was madness. Winter usually takes a deep May promises none of the above. May promises slightly breath and lingers, while summer is below average temperatures and a bit more rain than is neces- always over far too soon. Don Mooney sary, but overall one real nice month. Buds on trees will be The seasons quickly become a popping; flowers will be blooming. And those ugly little year … and yet another. Over 35 Years Experience mushrooms will be twisting out of the ground and calling my April 27th, 2003, marks the third name. This year I harbor no designs to sneak up on the elusive anniversary since Ronald passed morel. Instead, dressed in chef's whites, I intend to chase them away. He was a young man who Electrical Repair & through the woods armed with a black iron skillet and a stick of dearly loved his adventures on Beaver Troubleshooting butter. Enjoy the sun's return and happy hunting. Island. It now seems as though Ron's –Liam Racine life flowed past us like the seasons of New home for sale in Port of St. James subdivision. Residential & Commercial the year. The passage of time has cauterized our pain, but his Open floor plan includes 2 bedrooms and a large loft. Edgar B. Speer Refloated absence lingers like a long winter. The happy times are wonder- T&G pine cathedral ceiling over great room. Covered Wiring th ful memories that we hold as lovingly as a bright Beaver Island porch in front and rear deck both have cedar decking. On April 8 the 1000-footer Edgar B. Speer was pulled free Exterior vinyl siding. Beautiful wooded lot is quiet P.O. Box 94 from Graham Shoal, just east of the Mackinac Bridge, in the summer. But summer is over far too soon. Ron, we know that and secluded. Approximately 1000 sq. ft. The perfect morning. She had been caught in the ice, and dragged until she you continue to feel our love, and we certainly feel yours. We cozy getaway. $129,000. Beaver Island Michigan 49782 bottomed out. remain comforted knowing that you are in the warm embrace of The Purvis tug Reliance arrived on the scene about 9 a.m. and our Savior. –the family of Ronald Haggard Contact Ed Wojan Realty (231) 448-2456 began working to pull the Speer free. The big tug was able to free Office (231) 448-2711 the grounded thousand-footer about 10:30 a.m. and the Speer Toll Free (800) 268-2711 went to anchor near Round Island for inspections. The passing of Lester Gallagher On Monday afternoon the Speer had become stuck in ice and Daniel Lester Gallagher, 84, passed away on April 1st at the was pushed aground by ice and high winds. The crew reported a Marlette Community Hospital. soft landing on the shoal and did not know the ship was aground He was born June 28, 1918 on Beaver Island to the late until they could no longer maneuver. The Soo Evening News Daniel and Mary Gallagher. He married Jacqueline O'Donnell reported that the crew heard none of the usual sounds of ground- on April 4, 1959 in Marlette. ing on the mixed sand and gravel shoal. It is hopeful that the He served his country in the United States Army during WW damage will be minimal due to the bottom materials and the slow II. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the K speed at which she grounded. of C, and Marlette's VFW. He worked as a plumber, and later retired from the Grady Foundry in Vassar in 1981. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline of Marlette; five sons (Paul, of White Lake; Daniel, of Carsonville; John and Laurie of Escanaba; Tony and Candace of Melbourne, Florida; and Chris and Angie of Viera, Florida); two daughters (Gloria and Dan Korte, and Rosemarie, all of Marlette); and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers (Hubert, Patrick, and Peter), and one sister, Anna Williams. Island Vet gets a Hand Funeral services were conducted on April 4th at St. In his recent newsletter, Jeff Powers announced that Doctor- Elizabeth's. Cremation followed, at the Sunset Valley Crematory to-soon-be Margaret Tidmore will be pitching in for the next in Bay City. A parish vigil service and the K of C Rosary were three weeks. Now’s the time to bring in those problem pets! held on the night of April 5th at the Funeral Chapel. We want to Promote Your Business Advertising Rates If you’re reading this ad right now, other people are too! We Small: $25/month or $250/year. Medium: $45/month or are confident your Beacon ad will pay for itself many times $450/year. Large: $60/month or $600/year. Full Page: over. The Beacon is the Island’s most popular publication, $100/month or $1000/year. Featured Classifieds: and we will promote your business in print & on the web. $15/month. Text Classifieds: $1 per line. Please Call Please give us a call today and we’ll get to work for you. (231) 448-2476 or email [email protected] 34. 35.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON GREAT LOTS FOR COTTAGE IN FOR SALE: MAIN ST - Prime retail or office - PORT ST. JAMES - Beautiful New Log references, deposit and lease 3 to choose from. Home located in Port St. James, 1,800 sq. ft. Wooded, power, perked, required. Available mid-May. John home, planned for Johnson 616-842-8214 or 231-448- Lake Michigan access nearby. Call efficient living: 3 2533 or [email protected] Owner (269) 857-6084 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, Cathedral ceilings (T & G Pine), PARCEL ON GARDEN ISLAND Apr 27 BIRHC Groundbreaking, Noon large open loft, master HARBOR FOR SALE - May 2 Vile Veterinarian - School Play, FOR RENT: suite with walk-in 1000+ feet of Lake Michigan / Indian 7 pm, Holy Cross Hall House and cabin in the woods for rent closet and master Harbor lake frontage on Garden May 4 Road Rally (448-2092) on the East Side Drive. Both 3 BR and bath. Wrap-around May 7 St. James Twp. Island. One of a kind property. 8 FOR RENT: Beachfront Home for rent sleep six. Both have washer, dryer, and covered porches, May 10 Leadership Retreat, 8:30 am, with 3BR and loft–total 5 beds, hot tub, acres. Land Contract Terms. 2 baths. Campfire pits and wood steep roofline with Peaine Twp. Hall gorgeous views, solitude, wood stove, dormers, cedar siding. $195,000. Contact Jayson Welser, provided. Property connects to major May 14 Peaine Twp. May-Sept. $950 / Off-season $795. hiking/nature trails. Quiet and secluded, Beautiful wooded Box 357, Grayling Michigan 49738. May 17 Beaver Island Celebrity Roast, Call Perry at on the east side - one mile from State double lot. Quiet setting. One mile to Port St. James private beach on Lake (989) 619-2800. 8 pm, Holy Cross Hall (313) 530-9776 or e-mail campground and beautiful beach. Michigan. 1.5 miles to St. James village. [email protected] June 6 First CMU Nature Walk (p. 29) [email protected]. Please call (616) 897-8564. Contact John McCafferty Construction at (231) 448-2639

CUSTOM HOME - 800 sq. ft. Partially GUEST HOUSE ON DONEGAL BAY - HOME ON BEAUTIFUL FOX LAKE - WESTPORT - Spacious, comfortable, 2 BR, 1 1/2 BATH HOME IN TOWN - Classified Ads finished on ten acres. Call Mike Collins Will rent weekly Sat. - Sat. Includes full Sleeps 6. Great fishing. $100/day or and convenient turn-key home: 3 one block from Harbor. Sleeps 5-6. All Real Estate, For Sale: at VPN. (231) 448-2433. $115,000. kitchen, all linens, a queen bed in $600/week. Call (616) 394-5165 or bedrooms. In town-limits. (231) 448- appliances incl. Laundry. $600 per week. bedroom, palette couch in L.R. Very (231) 448-2286 2513 or (231) 943-7989/ P.O. Box 110, Off season rates NO pets. No Smoking. 10-ACRE PARCELS - Hardwoods, West 10 ACRES - Maple, beech, and white birch forest on gently rolling highlands. private and peaceful. $450.00 weekly. WATERFRONT COTTAGE - On the Beaver Island, MI 49782. (614) 899-9922. Side Road, electricity, plowed roads. Please call (231) 448-2345 $35,000 each, or all 40 acres for Bordered by thousands of acres of State east side. Available by the week or HOME FOR RENT- 2 BRs, 1 bath, WEEKLY RENTAL-Harbor Beach Two- $120,000. Phone (231) 547-4046 days, Land. Two-track road, with phone, FLORIDA HOUSE FOR RENT weekend. One BR, full kitchen and bath. sleeps 4-6. On large, secluded, wooded bedroom Condos. $475/week. Call or (231) 547-6600 nights. electricity. Near Green's Lake. Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Port Enjoy the water and the woods, year lot. Near town and beaches. All new Carol Wierenga at (231) 448-2808, $40,000. (231) 448-2614. Charlotte, FL (just north of Fort Myers). round. Off-season rates. Complete appliances. Comfortable and immacu- (231) 448-2598 or (231) 448-2596. GULL HARBOR - 3 BR split level on Swimming pool, fruit trees, near golf privacy. (231) 448-2907. late. Only $495/week. two acres. Waterfront. Call (441) 242- COTTAGE SITE - Vacant wooded lot in Services: Port St. James. Power, perked, ready for course. 3 miles to Gulf shoreline. By DONEGAL BAY COTTAGE - On dune Please call (231) 448-2206 for reserva- 9492 or (231) 448-2433 or email week or month. Call Laura Gillespie tions and information. FOR LEASE: STORAGE UNITS You [email protected] building. Call owner (269) 857-6084. with private beach access and the best lock it, you leave it! Emerald Isle (231) 448-2366. swimming and sunsets on the Island. 3 BEACHFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT - LAKE MICHIGAN LOT - 100 ft. BEAVER ISLAND HARBOR Protected Storage. (231) 448-2577 Harbor site: 60' Lake frontage by 250' ENTIRE SUMMER SEASON CABIN BR, sleeps 6, 1 bath, washer/dryer. Exciting cottage with view of High frontage, 300ft. deep, overlooking RENTALS - On North Shore available. Kayaks and bikes for your use. $700/ Island from large deck. Open floor plan, CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST- Garden Island. Beautiful view; fine deep. North of Toy Museum. specializing in therapeutic acupressure, Call (231) 448-2391. Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Formerly week. Off-season rates available. Dana huge windows on extremely private building site, close to village. rented as weekly housekeeping - fully Luscombe eves. (248) 549-2701 beach. 2 BRs with 2 full beds + loft with reflexology and relaxation. Relax, enjoy (810) 294-3415. Real Estate, For Rent: equipped. Ideal for 1 or 2 working people days (248) 546-6680. 2 twins. 1½ baths, TV/VCR, W/D, and recharge. Reasonable rates. Call for appointment. Karen (231) 448-2266. PORT ST. JAMES - 3 Wooded Lots WEEKLY RENTAL - Lake front "The or for a small family's “cottage”. DONEGAL BAY- 3 BR 2 bath Home; microwave, gas grill, all amenities. #727,728,729 A few blocks to Font Last Resort" 2 BR house on Sand Bay, References, lease and damage deposit sleeps 6; many amenities. $830 a week. $1095/week; spring & fall $895. Limit 6 TO PLACE AN AD, please call the Lake, 1/2 mile to Lake Mich. $29,000 great view, beautiful sunrise, laundry required. $2,400 each entire season. Reduced rates for off-season. people. Call (706) 268-2022, (219) 874- Beaver Beacon at (231) 448-2476 or for all 3. $5000 down, will finance bal. pair, 1 ½ bath. Phone Bill McDonough John Johnson, (616) 842-8214 evenings Phone (313) 885-7393, after 4:00p.m. 4676. May to Nov: 448-2001. email us: [email protected] Call owner in FL (352) 326-8979 at (231) 448-2733 (days). or [email protected] Ads are also posted at www.beaverbeacon.com 34. 35.

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