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August 2007 $2.75
Beaver Beacon
The Island Monthly Since 1955
a thousand horses passing the buoy
McDonough’s Market
Since 1933
On America’s Beautiful “Emerald Isle”
38240 Michigan Avenue
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2733
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Fresh bakery items daily, espresso, cappuccino, deli salads,
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c o n t e n t s A u g u s t 2 0 0 7
The First Homecoming: 1932
News from the Townships ................................................................................ 4. Beaver Beacon
BIPOA Annual Meeting - Shoreline owners asked to fight Phragmites ............ 6. the Island Monthly since 1955
Upcoming Island Events; PABI Sunset Picnic .................................................. 6. published by
Blob, Glob, and Chuck tour Beaver Island ....................................................... 8. Paradise Bay Press
Letters: School Building Proposal ................................................................... 9.
Beaver Beacon
Let's Build a Better Boardwalk: repairing ravages wrought by beavers ............ 13.
Box 254
The Fine Art of Ferryboat Sleeping .................................................................. 14.
Beaver Island, MI 49782
Museum Week 2007 ........................................................................................ 16. (231) 448-2476
On This Date .................................................................................................... 20. www.beaverbeacon.com
Welke FliesAmvets to see the Yankee Lady ..................................................... 24.
Baroque On Beaver - four performances and music camp ................................ 26. editors/owners
Irish Road Bowling comes to Beaver Island ..................................................... 28. Jeff Cashman
The Mystery at Eleven Feet .............................................................................. 29. jcashman@beaverisland.net
Gillingham Academic Center Dedicated .......................................................... 30. William Cashman
One Hundred Years Ago ................................................................. 32. wcashman@beaverisland.net
The Fourth of July Parade - Main Street’s heavy traffic .................. 34. contributors
Boyne Thunder - skimming Lake Michigan for a good cause ....... 36. Joyce Bartels Antje Price
New Langford Music Room Dedicated at the Library ................. 40. Dick Burris Frank Solle
Paradise Bay Coffee Shop Electric Charging Station ................. 43. Lisa Gillespie Gail and Mike
Pikes Prevail in Playoff; then Ladies find Perfection ................ 44. Penny Morse Weede
The Beacon welcomes Island Stories, Articles, and Letters to the Editor,
and would like to thank all who call and e-mail with news and events.
Now doing wells on Beaver Island! 4. News from the Townships
Peaine Township St. James Township
The Town Board had to revisit the St. James expected discussion on
motion approving repairs at the phragmites but did not expect a large
Municipal Airport (ceiling cracks in contingent of AmVets to appear, yet
the terminal; faded center line on the they made up most of the 29 people in
runways), redoing it as a resolution. attendance. They had held their own
Most of the rest of the meeting was meeting about the Resale Shop, and
given to a discussion of the approach expected the matter of their meeting
WELL DRILLING CO. being taken to control phragmites. place to be resolved through a long-
The DNR has obtained an Island-wide term contract with St. James giving
(231) 228-5678 permit for spraying in September. them the use of the former Deputy’s
4” & Up Steel Wells Brian Mastenbrook has mapped all the living quarters, about 200 ft2.
5” PVC Wells infestations of the invader. Bids for They had to wait while other busi-
Pump Sales & Service applying the herbicide were received, ness was conducted. The Municipal
Well Repair ranging from $650/acre to over Airport motion was reconfirmed as a
$2,000, and the low bidder has been resolution (low bids for the work
Mark Zientek
told he will have the work. This firm totaled around $19,000). Three road
John Zientek
uses botanists as its applicators. names were submitted by property
NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOC. Some money will come from a owners to replace Downer’s Road:
Certified Contractor grant, but private property owners will Loch View, Limestone Ridge Trail,
Fax (231) 228-5637 be asked to contribute. The estimate and Inglewood Trail; all had been
233 E. Kasson Rd. was, $100 for a 20' x 20' patch. (a checked for non-duplication in the
Maple City, MI 49664
phragmites treatment permission form county–the Board will make a selec-
is available at www.peaine.org) tion by the next meeting.
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING, Those who are unsure if the invader Sarah McCafferty reported that
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. has rooted on their land can take a sam- the possible HIPPA violation matter
Experienced with references.
Call (231) 448-2707 or (231) 838-8648 ple to CMU for confirmation. had been resolved, unfortunately by
The large patch at Cable’s Bay was the resignation from the EMS by Joe
burned off over the winter, but has Moore.
come back stronger than ever–as some Jack Spanhak, president of the Pt.
predicted. St. James POA, said his organization
In other news, the Planning Com- would put up signs on its Donegal Bay
mission was making cautiously slow Beach property warning the public to
yet steady progress on the lengthy pro- use caution because no lifeguard
cess of updating its Tower Ordinance, would be on duty, and these signs
and had approved a windmill tower. would be placed where they could
Peaine Township was commended broadcast their message to users of the
by the Michigan Townships associa- adjacent township land.
tion for its website, which was fea- $833.60 was collected in dona-
tured on the MTA’s site for a week as a tions towards next year’s July 4th fire-
good example of providing easily works.
accessible information to the public. The phragmites project was also
Note: Because both townships discussed. Letters to all shoreline prop-
held their monthly meetings on the erty owners were to be sent soon, ask-
same day (because of the conflict with ing for permission to spray and
th
July 4 ), after Peaine’s ended there requesting financial help. Even if it is
was a road race to St. James’ Hall by completely eradicated, chances are it
the media, by those wishing to discuss will reappear the same way it first
something with both Boards (Pam arrived, and the problem will have to
Grassmick), and citizens who simply be addressed again. If it's not
want to stay abreast of developments addressed, now or in the future, the
(such as Rod Nackerman). consequences to the Island’s ecology
and economy could be disastrous.
Disaster Trailer Coming The AmVets expected a 99-year
BURRIS MASONRY - The Charlevoix County Disaster lease to be ready for them to sign, but
Brick, Block, Stone. Trailer will be on Beaver Island from learned that the St. James attorney had
(231) 448-2213. August 10th to 12th. declared that 99-year leases were
5.
being phased out, and recommended a Charlevoix PC is Coming
3-year, automatically renewed lease be The Charlevoix County Planning
offered instead. It would dictate 1) no Commission will be holding a regular
remodeling without permission; 2) the monthly meeting on Thursday Sep-
Township would not be responsible for tember 13th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the
any loss of goods; 3) the space must be Peaine Township Hall on Beaver
maintained; 4) the AmVets would have
to have liability insurance; 5) the lease
would be non-transferable; and 6) the
Island. Earlier in the day, the Planning
Commission will be touring the Island
and visiting sites (yet to be deter-
Inland Auto
Mobile and Land Based Repair
lease amount would reflect utility con- mined) in order to view recent, pro- 27 years experience in the business
sumption. posed new, and potential future devel-
Fire Chief and Board member Tim opment. Both the tour and the meeting Friendly Service
McDonough apologized for not hav- are open to the public. All local elected Michigan master certified in
ing communicated better as the spruc- and appointed officials and interested automotive light and heavy trucks
ing up of the donated trailers was being citizens are encouraged to join the tour We repair heavy equipment.
done and the realization that there was as well as the meeting, during which
not enough space for both the Resale there will be an opportunity to ask ques- Jeff Connor Proprietor
Shop and the AmVets was forming. tions and discuss issues of local,
The AmVets were generally favor-
able but wanted to be assured that if
they accepted this compromise, they
countywide, and regional concern. A
tour itinerary and meeting agenda will
be available in early September in
231-
448-3132
would not be kicked out by a newly- advance of the visit. Please watch for
elected Board in the future. The Town- postings at the Peaine and St. James
ship could only agree to supply protec- Township Halls and the county
tive language, and passed a provi- website at www.charlevoixcounty.org.
sional motion to do its best to satisfy If you have any questions,
the AmVets in this regard. After please contact the Charlevoix
twenty-minutes of discussion the mat- County Planning Department at
ter was settled to everyone’s relative (231) 547-7234 or send an email to
satisfaction. planning@charlevoixcounty.org.
Health Center: Good News
At its July 21 st meeting, the for expanding its telemedicine facility
BIRHC Board discussed and passed under the umbrella of a broad grant Deluxe Motel Units
its budget for the coming year. It sear ch bein g unde rtak en by the and Two bedroom Condominiums
announced that it’s Endowment Fund Charlevoix Hospital, which will be with Full Kitchens.
has now reached 7-figure status. And it strengthened by our inclusion. Located next to the Boat
has decided to place its funding hopes and Ferry Docks.
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6. BIPOA Annual Meeting
The Beaver Island Property Own- commissioned by Peaine Township,
ers’ Association held its Annual Meet- Invasive Phragmites, was shown by
ing in late July, and proved itself to be filmmaker Barbara Lucas. Running
the kind of unifying force our two town- about 15 minutes, it describes both the
ships need when confronted by a non- problem and the cure.
standard threat. Copies were for sale at $1.50. The
The evening began inauspiciously Library also has copies, and Peaine has
enough with a Treasurer’s Report, been passing some out.
which showed the organization to be Brian Mastenbrook was there to
fiscally responsible: they have over describe the proposed eradication. The
$9,850 in total assets. The organization plant spreads by rhizome growth; these
decided against changing its name, at runners can quickly reach 20'. Once
least for the time being, because none they’ve gotten their tentacles into the
of the proposed new names captured its ground, they’re extremely difficult to
FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast mission with greater accuracy or had pull out. Usually pieces break off, and,
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All Rooms have 25” TV/VCRs for mobilizing Beaver Island property This must be done in the right manner
RATES FROM $47.00 off season owners, particularly of lakefront land, with the right chemical at the right time
to fight the tenacious invasion of of year. For us, the time is August 25th –
phragmites australis, the 10' +-tall reed September 25th. The operation would
that has recently started to devour our take a team two weeks. Bids were put
beaches. Towards that end the DVD out; the low bidder will charge
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Island Events
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one to drive/jet 2 pilings, 30-40 feet of por- Rita Gillespie Blood Drive - August Soccer Camp - August 13 -17
table dock, max depth of water 3 feet. 2nd; let’s make this the best ever! Charlevoix County Commission on
448-3088(cell.) Mitch Ryan - Aug 2nd at 6:00 at the Aging - B. I. Senior Appreciation Day
Gregg Fellowship Center on August 20th
Livingstone Studio Artists’ Reception, BIHS Annual Meeting - August 23rd at
Martin Well Drilling Show, and Sale with more than 17
Livingstone Studio artists! - Aug 4th from
7:30 p.m. at Peaine Township Hall
Charlevoix Planning Commission:
& Residential and 4:00–8:00 p.m. Meets at Peaine Hall, Sept. 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Commercial PABI Sunset Picnic - August 5th 6:00. Celtic Games - September 15th
th
& Water Wells: 4", 5", Vote on School Millage: August 7 , at Bite of Beaver Island and the Island
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mobilizing property owners to fight phragmites 7.
Happy Homecoming
$650/acre, and most individuals have a a few patches could be missed, and
small fraction of an acre. Brian got the even if none were, more strands could from Montaage
State to kick in $2,400 for state break away from the mainland or other
beaches, and the townships are kicking islands and wind up here. So no matter
in another $2,000 each, so there’s how successful this is, it will no doubt
enough money to do almost 10 acres. have to be done again—but probably
Preliminary estimates indicate the less extensively.
infestation is greater than that, but we The most important thing that hap-
aren’t sure. We had a choice: spend a pened probably was that the 68 people
year figuring out exactly what’s here
(while it continues to proliferate), or
who attended shared this concern, and
exuded a spirit of wanting to work
MONTAAGE:
start eradicating it right now. We chose together for the Island’s good. This Making Art
the latter. kind of camaraderie will help us rise to A Part of Everyday Living
A let ter-wr iti ng cam pai gn is the next challenge, which is already on
underway (by BIPOA, the Townships, our doorstep: the algae that is clogging
and Ed Wojan Realty) to convince all the shore water.
lakefront property owners to at least Towards the end of the meeting
give permission to eradicate any out- five new Board members were
breaks on their land. Private property elected: Jane Dwyer, Paul Glendon,
owners are being asked to contribute Peter Igoe, Bruce Jacobsen, and Craig
$100 or so to make sure the entire Schrotenboer. Once the business was
Island is treated. out of the way, everyone settled back to
Even if every single beach owner enjoy another of Barb Lucas’s videos,
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8. Blob, Glob, and Chuck
tour Beaver Island
B y now everyone knows that our
intrepid pedicab driver, Levi
Connor, is heavily involved in
creating humorous, action-filled ani-
mated shorts, but because of limited
friends (Mike McCafferty, Jake Drost,
and Matt Cull) supplied the voices,
with Levi playing several roles—and
staying in character for each. In addi-
tion, and following his family’s lead,
conversation with a skeleton, and fight-
ing a duel. And that's just before break-
fast–before it’s over, they have several
more adventures.
Levi started his filmmaking with
equipment few have been able to view Levi used a number of instruments iMovie on a donated Mac, but moved to
much of his footage. We were lucky (banjo, guitar, and harmonica) to add a a Roxio program on his PC. He works
enough to see 18 minutes of his latest music track. In the end, it was not fast, but not as fast as new ideas come to
claymation movie in which three poi- enough to spare his characters some mind. He's on track for a possible schol-
gnant lumps, Blob, Glob, and Chuck, unfortunate turns of fate. Yet they sur- arship to the Interlochen Arts’ Acad-
have a day right out of Beavis and vived, to boodle away another day. emy’s new film school in the fall; if he's
Butthead’s chaotic life. This film included a chopper ride, a the one they choose, when he returns
This movie required 3,800 still visit to a Lego castle, hasty wagers of next summer, he'll no doubt add a
shots, all done on the floor of his studio vital clay, the loss of King Arthur, the pull-down viewing screen to his 1-mp
with a Canon A540. Levi and his watching of Titanic as a needed break, a nimble yellow rig.
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a School building 9.
to make the island proud
To the Editor of the Beaver Beacon: science lab, and especially the pre- moving the office near the front door so
We'd like to congratulate the school/kindergarten rooms are too all visitors who enter can be seen. We
School Board for their excellent pre- small to work well (the science class- don’t need a surprise.
sentation to the community on July 9th. room has no room for true lab work and We were impressed that the archi-
We were especially impressed with the classroom activity, and the preschool tect and the Board had carefully
ideas for the new building and their area is too small for the nine students planned for the budgeting of this new
plans to include the community at all who will be attending and allows no building. With the current debt from the
stages. space for growth). earlier bond referendum paid off this
First we were given a tour of the Next we saw a presentation by the current project will not increase taxes at
current school facilities, where some architect. He emphasized that this was all. The architect also emphasized that
interesting facts were discussed; e.g. just a preliminary plan awaiting more he wanted to be fiscally responsible, but
currently one boiler and six forced air community input. It featured a better wanted a building which would make
furnaces heat the school. layout with larger, more spacious class- BI proud.
The new plan would replace those rooms with more flexibility to accom- If BI wants to remain a vibrant com-
six inefficient units with a modern effi- modate differing numbers of students at munity, it requires a school system that
cient boiler, or perhaps a geothermal each grade level. keeps current school families on the
unit (if that is what the BI community It improves safety for the students, Island and encourages, not discourages,
decides). Also, the oldest section will relocating the service drive (the current people from relocating here.
require a large amount of money just to drive goes through the playground), As taxpayers and property owners
remain usable, as it needs a new roof consolidating the three play areas on BI it is our opinion that this plan will
and many other repairs and updates. We which presently are impossible for a do that.
saw that the current classrooms, single staff member to supervise, and – Jim and Lynne Flanagan
a Farmer’s Market
It may not be true that some people market!” But one is coming anyway, to All farmers and gardeners are
were sitting around discussing what the Paradise Bay Coffee Shop starting invited to participate. For more infor-
Beaver Island needed and the galoot in in August. It’ll be held each Thursday mation, phone Heidi Connor at 448-
dungarees said, “I know! A farmer’s morning from 9 to 11 a.m. 3132. And get your garden growing!
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10. Sizzle into Summer
I t may not have been New
York City. Or Paris. Or
Rome. (Who wears that
stuff anyway?)
No, this time it was Holy
ver Island. And this time it was
an exciting introduction to the
sizzling hot fashions once
again stylishly provided by
Donna and Louise King of the
annual Fashion Show.
Year in and year out our
two fashion mavens go well
beyond the local tradition of
Beaver Island being laid back,
wonderful models who wore
them. As the lovely models
moved from the stage down to
the main floor during each
round, they were aided by the
Cross Hall, right here on Bea- Beaver Boat-tiq ue for the cut off, and halter topped, confident and steady hand of
offering living proof that fash- Ken McDonald. Between
ion and comfort can go hand- each fashion round the crowd
in-hand. was entertained by Sheri
This year’s show, again Timsak performing songs
run by the good folks at the from her recent CD.
Preservation Association The opening round fea-
(PABI), was eloquently tured truly sizzling summer
emceed by Lisa Gillespie (be- fun, led off by classically cool
decked in a bright flower- Jayne Bailey in a turquoise
highlighted dress and coordi- swimsuit. As the models
nated red hat), gloriously deco- rotated through each round,
rated by Sally Fogg with lav- we next were treated to long
ish floral arrangements plus and lithe Elaine West in a
sand-filled metal beach buck- capri-length pants suit in a mix
ets complete with votive can- of light blues, demonstrating
dles, which were later raffled the wide variety of options
Ride the boat ... to Beaver Island off, and deliciously catered available at the Boat-tique.
(sans charge no less) by Dusty The second round raised
Cushman. the fashion bar a bit higher,
Of course the highlights highlighted by the snazzy
of the afternoon show were the sophistication of Nels
five rounds of fashions and the Worsfold in a shear black and
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Cruise to Mackinaw on August 5thby Frank Solle 11.
white combination ensemble. it brilliant red slacks and a jun- Following a curtain call cla ime d hap pil y by Ski p
This round was capped by the gle-patterned print top with for the models and the fashion McDonough. Everyone had a
demurely delightful Andrea le op ar d sp ot s an d ze br a hosts, a number of prizes were great time, for a good cause.
Moore in another shade of stripes. Nels also had a pat- drawn, including the center- So who needs New York
light blue, this time in a long, terned approach, albeit much piece buckets and a $100 gift when we've got Beaver
soft cotton dress with summer more understated in the trim of certificate at the Boat-tique, Island?
top that tastefully matched her light, white pants suit.
plaids and flower patterns. As usual, the final round
The third round was sim- featured fabulous fall apparel.
ply ‘Here Comes Summer.’ Nels opened the finale in dark
And here again was Jayne in red pants with a black sweater
another swimsuit, this time in fe at ur in g me rl ot gr ap es ,
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Interested in putting in a little hard Additional boardwalk construction
work to benefit local hiking trails at the dates are yet to be determined for the
Little Sand Bay Preserve? The Little week of August 13th. Please call
Traverse Conservancy is working in 231.347.0991 for more information.
partnership with Beaver Island resi- Where: Meet at the parking area at
dents and volunteers to rebuild the the Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve
boardwalks at the preserve that were What: This will be strenuous
damaged by beaver activity. work. The bulk of it will be hauling
The Little Traverse Conservancy’s lumber. If you can come for an hour or
60-acre Little Sand Bay Preserve is several hours, all help is welcome! You
located near the Welke airport off East will be joining a crew of staff and
Side Drive. A mix of conifer forest, vancy staff and volunteers haul in volunteers from the Little Traverse
thick cedar swamp, and sand dune lumber for the new boardwalk. The Conservancy. Refreshments will be
habitats are found at this property, following week of August 13th, actual provided. For more information or to let
which includes 1,300' of sandy Lake boardwalk construction will take place. us know you'll be coming, please
Michigan frontage. When: Friday,August 10th: 9 am contact the Little Traverse Conser-
The trail building process will Saturday,August 11th: 9 am vancy.
begin on Friday, August 10th as Conser- Sunday,August 12th: 9 am Let's outwork those darn beavers!
Coming Attractions
at the Beaver Island Rural Health Center Auction
By now you may have noticed that Elaine and Steve West, and Don summer auction with two big Oscar-
nine features have been shown with Mooney! Don't forget to check out winning finales: “Titanic” (the BIBCo
nine winners announced! The BIRHC Connie Wojan, Pete and Sandy Lodico, crew, Eula and Bill Thomas, and Eric
Silent Auction is still going strong, with and John Roberts starring in “Maid to and Dana Hodgson) and “Gone with
many more attractions in August. If you Order” with supporting cast T h e r e s a the Wind” (starring Paul and Angel
have been (or have a desire to go) to and Larry Laurain. This ends on Aug. Welke and the Island Airways crew, as
“The Island” (Squaw Island), check 17th. “SAW!!!” will run through Aug. well as the staff at the Weathervane Res-
An Affair to Remember
out this Oscar-worthy performance by 17th with a premiere performance by taurant, and the Weathervane Terrace
Ray and Nina which will take a final bid Dr.Charles Creasser. Inn in Charlevoix). We will announce
on Aug. 3 rd! “Arachniphobia” is show- We end up August’s showings with all the winners of July and August pack-
ing until the 3rd of August also, starring these classics: “The Lake House”: ages (through 8/17) in the September
Ken Hogarth and his crew as well as romantic comedy (or drama!!) with Beacon as well as the enormous thank
supporting cast Liam and Marilyn Donna and Larry Kubic and a cameo yous to all our donors, and fundraising
Racine (Stoney Acre Grill)! ap pe ar an ce fr om Je n J ac ob so n team. Final thanks will come in October
Then on Aug. 10th two more fea- Stevenson! (Final showing 8/24) as due to deadline of the Beacon. Have fun
tures end, “Toy Story” (starring Bill well as “With Two you get Eggrolls” and keep on bidding. Let's make it a
Freese and Mary Scholl), and “The starring the BIRHC staff, Kathy Speck, success!! – Leonor Jacobson
Burbs” with Betty and Bob Hudgins, and Colleen Martin. We complete our Auction Chairwoman
A Camp Quality Thank-you to the Island!
Thirteen teenage cancer survivors Lions Club, Ironton Congregational Caitlin), Ken and Betty Scoggin all
had a great time on Beaver Island Church, Island Airways, Gordon’s Auto pitched in. Musicians came from far
thanks to your generosity and good Clinic, the Beachcomber, Stoney Acre, and near to perform everything from
sense of humor. The kidnaping by the Dalwhinnie, the Toy Museum, Beaver traditional Irish Island music to rock-
costumed crew of the Emerald Isle, the Is la nd Ma ri ne , Da dd y Fr an k’s , and-roll. We really enjoyed Danny and
treasure hunt and cookout on Garden McDonough’s Market, and Lakesports. Danny, Brendan, Edward and Hilary,
Island, bike riding around St. James, an Several individuals added special Rich, Cindy, Danielle, Jeremy, Cory,
all-Island musical spectacular, and a events. The Island Beaver welcomed us and Keith.
road rally poker run with local Island with gift bags. Tina Walker, Mary And we certainly cannot leave out
teens all made this camp truly memora- Scholl, Eric and Dana Hodgson, John all the wonderful Island bakers who
ble. We would like to thank the busi- Works, John and Carol Runberg, Mike provided goodies for the concert.
nesses, groups, and individuals who Coll ins, Dian e McDo noug h, Bud Thank you for helping us enjoy the
helped: Beaver Island Boat Company, Rouch, Darrel l and Chris Butler, perfect weather and Island hospitality.
Beaver Island Historical Society, Michelle LaFreniere and the girls – Eleanor, Nancy,
Charlevoix State Bank, Charlevoix (Emma, Maeve, Brenna, Leaha, Emily, and the Camp Quality Teens14. The Fine Art of Ferryboat Sleeping
by Penny Morse
T he Be av er Is la nd
Boat Company runs
an amazin gly effi-
cient operation, but then
they've had many years
lower than the windows so
it's hard to be distracted, and
there are no open doors in
this area to chill you with a
breeze. Tilt your chair back
to perfect this profession. and let yourself be lulled to
If you've ever observed sleep by the constant and
th e e mp lo ye es lo ad or gentle rumble of powerful
unload vehicles, cargo and engines doing their job.
passengers, you'll agree Next is the sitting nap
it is like watching a well- position, using any seat on
choreographed work team. either ferry. Best done with a
There is minimal talk among baseball cap on to shade your
employees and an economy eyes, but a parka hood pulled
of movement as every step around the face can work.
counts toward sending the ferry off on by watching the sun sparkling on Let your chin sink toward your chest
time. waves, or the clouds scudding across and sway slightly with the ferry rhythm.
In addition, like any good ship, the overcast skies. There is nothing you can Now let go and doze. If necessary, pre-
decks and seating areas are sparkling do for the next two plus hours, so relax tend you are back in lecture hall. Or
clean, and this includes the rest rooms. and select one of the following napping bring a book which you leave open in
Excuse me, I mean the heads. methods. your lap. This often fools some people
We're in competent and experi- Using the larger, newer ferry, the into thinking you are seriously study-
enced hands every time we ride the Emerald Isle, for these examples, the ing, until you suddenly give yourself
ferry, so go ahead and have that nap. first and most obvious is to sit in one of whiplash by jerking awake.
After you've waved good-bye from the cushioned lounge chairs. This is a The solid bench nap is done in the
either shore, let your eyes grow weary no-brainer for napping. You're sitting open air on the upper deck and is for the
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young and hardy whose bones haven't and let your troubles go while sleep the Beaver Islander is about the couple
ached yet. Use a purse or backpack for knits up that raveled sleeve of care, as who brought a sleeping bag along.
a pillow, pull up your sweatshirt or Shakespeare said when poor old They were regular ferry riders and had
parka hood to shield and cover your Macbeth had guilt-induced insomnia. their routine down pat. She stepped into
face. Close those gritty eyes and pass It's preferable that you know whose the bag; he zipped it up and positioned
out. This is accomplished more easily shoulder you've just thunked your head her lying down on one of the outside
if you have driven a few hours to get to onto. Actually, should you be traveling benches. Since it was a rough water
Charlevoix, or if you partied all night with others of your ilk, you could all sit day, he proceeded to fasten the sleeping
on either shore. in a row and form a chain of being, with bag, wife and all, to some toggle on the
There are tables with benches each one sleeping on the shoulder of the wall. And there he kept her safely from
under a ceiling cover on the upper deck, next. The odd one on the end must be rolling off the bench while she dreamed
which gives some protection from sun strong and able to sleep sitting up. of well-remembered balmy Beaver
and air. These benches are perfect for The Emerald Isle took her maiden Island days.
the head-on-table napping position. voyage on May 23, 1998 so any glitches I think we take this no-fuss, no-
Fold your arms on the table, cradle face or kinks have long been resolved. How- aggravation mode of transportation for
in arms and snooze in fits and starts. ever, knowing that won't help at all if granted. Let's give thanks to the dedi-
Block out the occasional yapping of a you can't sleep due to motion sickness. cated and skilled professionals who oper-
dog, children running around, and the Eating hard candy or crackers, and wear- ate the world’s best ferry system. Barbara
slap of playing cards on a nearby table. ing Dramamine patches, are recom- Swartzfisher, who manages the Beaver
Wear your music ear phones if you have mended. Sitting anywhere outside the Island Transit Authority and Margo
them. Imagine yourself floating on a lounges will give you lots of fresh air. Marks, the Beaver Island Boat Company
cloud while Senior Captain Kevin Barf bags can be found in the heads. manager, deserve applause and apprecia-
McDonough or any of the competent The Beaver Islander, the smaller, tion. Without their skillful leadership, we
captains steer a steady ship. older ferry was put into service in 1962. might sit tense and vigilant on our ferry
And the best is last: Lean over onto What a workhorse! The best ferry rides, instead of enjoying that much-
someone’s shoulder, eyes drift closed, sleeping story we've encountered from needed nap.
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Music
In its 50th year of operation, the His- summer I backed into a Mercedes with and talented groups of musicians: Butch
torical Society went all out to stage a my boom truck and crumbled its Ramsey’s grandkids, and the Gerrish
great Museum Week. The many Island fender...so I thought I’d give it to him Brood. Barry Pischner sang and pro-
visitors who set their vacations around as a gift.” His hands stayed busy, run- vided speakers and an amp, and Mike
these week-long festivi- ning a chainsaw or Hurkmans, whose throat
ties, as well as those who malleting a chisel, but was too raw for him to sing,
just happened upon them people were so caught broug ht his equip ment.
by accident, certainly had a up in his presence that Ma ny lo ca l fa vo ri te s
good time. some were surprised performed—including the
The week began with when a rough eagle sud- Com mun ity Cho ir, the
Skip Duhamel’s Totem- denly appeared. Recordolerios, and a
pole Carving— last year The evening’s fore- new group, the Jaunty Sail-
his demonstration was cut cast was f or ra in, ors—but everyone was
short by rain. Skip kept up a line of ban- which would have forced Music on the really waiting for a special surprise; for
ter with the 60 onlookers. Someone Porch into the Parish Hall. But over 240 a grand finale, Martha Guth, direct from
asked, “what are you going to do with people showed up anyway, and were the Santa Fe Opera House, sent shivers
this totem pole?” “Well,” he said, “last rewarded with two very talented young up everyone’s spine.on the Porch
Once again Antje Price—the Nackerman in the audience: “My great treated with such awe and respect. No
“Protar lady”—arrived from Pittsburg grandmother was in Au Sable when the wond er film make r Barb ara Luca s
to talk about our Heaver-sent Friend, town caught fire. Many people retreated received an Emmy for other work. That
and open his home. No one minds the onto a sand spit, and were trapped there, evening Andy Robbins played the first
bats who live under the sid- until the Niko was sum- segment of the Beaver
ing there, but now there’s a mone d. She back ed Island Music radio show
wasp problem, which will into the sand, and there he’s been preparing for a
be addressed as soon as was a mad scramble to fall broadcast on K-zoo’s
cold weather comes. Yet get on board. She made NPR, and the large audi-
almost 100 people stopped it, but before they were ence thought “he got it
in to talk with Antje about all aboard the stern right; he captured our musi-
Dr. Protar. caught fire and she had cal heritage to a T.”
That evening Mike to leave. I always won- Thursday turned
and Gail Weede held the crowd’s atten- dered what happened to her.”A Great gloomy, but the overcast skies couldn’t
tion with their stories about diving on Lakes Jewel, the 15-minute video spon- deter over 150 people from attending
various wrecks. One was the Niko, sored by BIPOA, was shown twice, and Jim Gillingham’s Amazing Amphibians
which e licite d a stor y from R od everyone enjoyed seeing Beaver Island and Reptiles. Just as Jim raised his handjIM’S Amazing REPTILES & amphibians
to motion at the harbor, a tumultuous a second book on Kee’s life. Mike could is of the few things she can’t do. She
pounding hit the windows and a gust of see her on the shore, but there simply told some wonderful stories, set else-
wind blew in the opened doors. People was no way to get her in the boat. Luck- where but pointed here, as did Pinky,
rushed forward to find a deluge of rain ily, there was a standby plan: Stanette Butch Ramsey, and Ken Zick—who
and hail—so many large hailstones that Amy, a Flint attorney and co-editor of had broken a finger earlier in the day
a shovel was required to clear the way. the first book on Kee, arrived on the which he had to keep above his head.
The wind too kicked up, hitting 30 5:30 ferry, and took Lee’s place. Butch talked about working as a boy for
mph and producing four to six foot There were three special “general hardnosed Tony Wojan, who got so
waves. That would’ve been okay on any Nature Walks” in the mornings, one for ticked at his crew over a minor infrac-
other day, but this was the afternoon adults and two for the kids, conducted tion that he fired them all, but then had
when Mike Weede was trying to pick up by Jim and his staff. Thursday saw a lit- to go roust them from the Shamrock to
Lee Boisvert from the north shore of tle rain, but everyone took it in stride. give them their jobs back—because
Garden Island so she could deliver a talk Someone said, “I didn’t know Doris there was no one else here who could do
about Keewaydinoquay that evening; Larson was also a professional story- the work, Tony said, or maybe just no
thanks to a grant, she’s midway through teller.” Well, with Doris, the shorter list one who’d put up with him.19.
sKIP’S TOTEM POLE CARVING : THE ART SHOW
Liz and Paul Niehaus have the abil- merchants who underwrote the week’s were amazed at their success. Total
ity to make everyone feel special, which cost. It was a perfect night for bingo, sales were over $5,400.
they did in Saturday’s Pet Show. Each and everyone was happy to have come. It was a wonderful week in the mid-
entrant was given an award. Beaver The real hit of the week, though, dle of a wonderful summer, but it didn’t
Island is ideal for pets, and people bond was the Art Show, for which the Chris- just happen. A hundred and thirty peo-
with them more than elsewhere—as tian Church generously offered the use ple pitched in to achieve this success:
was obvious in each child’s demeanor. of the new Gregg Fellowship Center. donating merchants; artists; musicians;
We’re particularly worried about bees, Lois Stipp stepped in as manager, and docents; equipment people; presenters;
and were delighted when Dyanne Tracy created a mood of conviviality. People and gophers were kept so busy that
opened her Saturday beekeeping class came from every nook and cranny; a some of them weren’t able to take in
at CMU to BIHS patrons. noted calligrapher arrived from China their favorite events. The Historical
People arrived early for Pinky’s to see the show, departed again, but Society thanks them all from the bottom
bingo game; perhaps they’d heard about turned around and came back for a sec- of its collective heart, and promises to
the dozens of door-prizes and cash ond look. Twenty-six artists displayed do everything it can to make next year’s
awards supplied by the generous local their work. Not everyone sold, but some Museum Week even better.20. O n T h i s D at e
Ten Years Ago The Beacon trum- first annual week-long campout on prop- reached 11 years before.
peted the approval of a million dollar erty south of the Golf Course. Each Pat Rowley retired as school coun-
ferry dock upgrade, thanks to a concerted morning the trumpet roused the scouts selor after a fine career.
effort by local businessmen and state and at 7:00 a.m. for the beginning of a busy Marilyn Damstra organized and
national government officials. Counting day, which included work towards merit presented the 14th Fashion Show for the
the new Emerald Isle, the new terminal, badges. Glen Wagner spent a morning Med Center, drawing 98 guests.
and other infrastructure improvements, teaching the scouts golf swings; Shawn Twenty Years Ago The August and
ten million dollars had been spent in a Pellon taught swimming and water September Beacons for 1987 are miss-
short time to improve life on the Island. safety; and Mike Russell supervised ing; if anyone has these issues, please
De rm ot Ga ll ag he r, Ir el an d’s shotgun shooting lessons. John Works send copies for our archive.
Ambassador to America, was expected taught basic pioneering skills; Karoly Thirty Years Ago Visitors arrived
on August 16th. Kiss taught carving; and Bill Markey on the Island at a rate that set a record for
An article commended the five- gave a night astronomy class. On the recent years. The library too (the school
year-old Charlevoix County Community final day the group roasted a pig for library was open to the public during the
Foundation, which had given $30,000 to themselves and their parents. summer) was setting a record: 44 hours
various Island projects–including the Lit- Doug Tilly and Vince Pickhardt fin- open during the summer, 626 patrons,
tle Sand Bay Nature Preserve, the new ished the new Cable’s Creek Bridge. and 725 books borrowed.
tennis courts, the Community House, The next project was to be a wooden The Historical Society was having
and the just-rennovated Med Center. walkway through a swamp crossed by trouble deciding on how to proceed with
The Community House backers the Blue Trail. its planned “Post Office Addition”
had received preliminary drawings The Allens and the Hanleys, who reconstruction. The first round of bids
from the architect and engineer show- were sixty-year visitors (and full-time was too high, so new plans were drawn.
ing the proposed new structure. residents in the beginning) celebrated a Then it was decided to proceed piece-
Museum Week was a big success, large family reunion. meal, with different subcontractors
with Antje Price talking about Protar Mike Russell reported that a new retained to perform different parts. Bill
and John Hajicek discussing the still- Island Ambulance would arrive in Welke did the excavation, setting aside
existing Strangite Community. Henry August. the removed soil for a later archaeologi-
Hill presented stories from his book The person who vandalized the cal sifting, and Dick Burris built the
about Nomad and Cable’s Bay, and Municipal Airport was caught, arrested, foundation. The plan was to rough-in
Jayne Bailey answered the question on and sentenced to 30 days in jail. the addition even though there might not
everyone’s lips, “What do you do on Lake Michigan was up 3" from the be enough money left to go any farther.
Beaver Island in the winter?” previous year, and stood at 8" lower Claire Cull contributed a limb from
The local Boy Scout troop held its than the all-time high, which had been the genealogical tree of James ‘Napper
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Tandy’ Gallagher, born in Ireland in many bluegills. The solution: poison Fifty Years Ago The Historical
1798. The next generation added Greens, the lake, and then restock it with rain- Society was raising money to complete
O'Donnells, and McCauleys. Then came bow trout. The poisoning was to be the restoration of the Print Shop by sell-
Malloys, Boyles, Roddys, Piper done after Labor Day, and the restock- ing chances on a 10-hp outboard motor
Gallaghers, and Salty Gallaghers. The ing via a special tank truck in the spring. and a short-wave radio. President R. J.
fourth generation brought in Donlevys, A wild turkey hunt was planned for Hoffman announced that the location of
McCanns, Lefts, and McCaffertys. Then early November; 100 permits were to the Island’s first chapel (near Baraga’s
came Gillespies and Culls, followed in be issued. Landing) was registered with the Mich-
the seventh generation by the people seen CMU held an Open House in late igan Historical Commission. Tasty reci-
at this time on the streets of St. James. July, at which the projects completed by pes for the BIHS Cookbook continued
The passing of Bishop McNeil was its students during their 10-week stay to arrive.
reported. Born in Evanston in 1908, he were on display. The great great granddaughter of
was posted to Wyoming, where he The harbormaster ’s wife, Kay John Comstock, who lived here during
established many mission churches. In Hartzel, opened a beauty shop on the the Strangite Era, returned to see if any-
1949 he was transferred to Sault St. back beach. thing had changed.
Marie, and then was made the Bishop of Movies were being shown every Sixteen pairs of new phone lines
Western Michigan. He and his wife Monday evening at the Episcopal Mis- were being strung on new telephone
became enamored of Beaver Island on sion. poles. Equipment to make radio contact
their first visit, and soon acquired land Jack Connaghan resigned as Peaine with Petoskey was expected to be
and built a cabin on the East Side Drive. Supervisor and was replaced by Frank installed behind the Gillespie home by
Forty Years Ago Plans for Home- Schnaudigel. mid-September.
coming were taking shape: a roast beef The Grand Rapids Club planned its The new fishing site on Lake
dinner ($3.00), the ‘annual Homecom- second ‘Beaver Island Caper.’ Geneserath’s North Arm was com-
ing parade,’ and a dance at the Parish An addition to the Main Street pleted. Campers at the East Side Camp-
Hall. Prizes were to include a painting Power Plant was underway, to hold a new ground had come from as far away as
of the harbor done by Allie McDonough diesel generator. Connecticut and Missouri.
and a Shamrock Quilt made by the The American Central Corporation Homecoming was to include a ‘Big
ladies of the Altar Society. was busy building new roads linking Dinner, Parade, and Dance.’
Agents from the Interior Depart- Font Lake, Donegal Bay, and Indian Nine boats from Petoskey’s ‘Cruis-
ment’s Fisheries Division arrived to dis- Point, drawing a mixed response from ing Club’ stopped at Paradise Bay.
cuss ‘the problem with Fox Lake.’ The Islanders. Francis Partridge, former teacher at
previously planted brook trout had The Christian Brothers arrived for St. James, was appointed to the North
developed gill lice, and the lake had too a 20-day retreat. American College in Rome.
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o n June 30th, Paul Welke took the
Island WWII veterans over to
see a B-17 on display, the
Yankee Lady.
A staple of the war, this B-17G
crew of 10: a pilot, co-pilot, navigator,
bombardier, flight engineer (top turret
gun ner ), rad io ope rat or, 2 wai st
gunners, a tail gunner, and ball turret
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“Flying Fortress” was built by Boeing
and delivered on July 16, 1945. The 65,500 lbs; and with a fuel capacity of continuous speed of 263 mph at 25,000'
plane has a wing span of 103'-9" and a 2,180 gallons it had a combat range of and a cruising speed 170 mph. The fuel
length of 74'-4". The B-17 requires a 1,850 miles. The armament consisted of consumption is 200 gallons per hour, so
Nine members of Beaver Island Museum’s restored B-17G bomber, the Beilman, and Steve West made the trip.
Amvets Post 46 flew to Charlevoix as Yankee Lady. Beilman was the lone member to take a
guests of Island Airways, who helped Doug Hartle, Chuck Schellenberg, flight in the “Flying Fortress.” While he
sponsor this historic event, to see, tour, Brian Galla gher, Ed Eiche r, Phil had never flown in one before, his
and in one case, fly, in the Yankee Air Gregg, Red Rowley, Carl Felix, Vince squad leader in the Air Force had flownYou can also read
