BEAVER ISLAND
SOME NEW STUFF FOR 2006
Now you see 'em, now you don't.
The island's classiest lodging place has shut down. Deer Lodge, on its way to becoming a five-star winner in B&Bdom, has stopped making up beds and serving breakfasts. Jon and Sally Fogg, who saw to every detail of their log-cabin castle with six rooms for guests, have sold it. It will now be a private home.
As for the Foggs, they will rebuild on the island. Not a B&B, but a place where they can relax rather than spend their days and nights cooking, cleaning, toting and serving.
Here wolfie, wolfie
(Sept. 7, 2006 -- It seems we have an error in this story. I got an e-mail today saying that the DNR could NOT confirm that the paw print was that of a wolf. So you might read this story with the word wolf replaced by REALLY BIG DOG. gv)
Elaine West, of the Northern Islander newspaper, says the island now has a resident wolf.
No kidding.
Some islanders said they were pretty sure they had spotted one. Too big for a dog. Then Jeff Powers, the local vet, found paw prints. They were checked out by the DNR and, yep, a wolf left them.
West says people speculate that the wolf walked across the ice from the mainland a winter or two ago. It's unclear why a wolf would hike that far. Maybe it heard about the island's St. Patty's Day bash.
"It has been around for a couple of years,`` West said.
Now locals would like to get a picture of it. That may be tough. Despite a rather evil reputation, wolves are habitually very shy. On Isle Royale, which has about 30 wolves, visitors almost never see one.
I think the islanders should give a name to it. After all, If Loch Ness can have Nessie and that Pennsylvania place can have Puxatawny Phil, why not a name for the single -- and it apparently is a loner -- wolf?
Events
In 1856, his own people killed Mormon sect leader James Jesse Strang, Beaver's most notorious islander. Many of that era undoubtedly thought that he needed killing. Maybe so.
And as it turns out, some islanders today also think he needs killing. Again. So they're put on a reenactment of Strang's assignation that will be staged June 16 at 7 p.m.
First drafts of the playlet apparently included language that seemed a bit rough for children. We'll see what survives the editor's pencil.
July 4 is a bash -- a parade downtown, a boat parade with all the boats decorated, a live band and, of course, fireworks.
Museum Week is July 17-22 with lots of historical stuff going on, mostly centered at the old Mormon Print Shop and Museum.
Baroque on Beaver is celebrating its fifth year. Very cool, if you a big on Bach and Schubert. Running July 28-30, a 65-piece orchestra will be doing the Bach's Brandenburg Concerto and Schubert's Symphony is B Flat in Holy Cross Hall. Small ensembles will be playing at the Beaver Island Christian Church.
Celtic Games will be held again on the island this year. So if you dig muscular guys in skirts, you can watch the toss the caber (a 20-foot long, 120 pole) for distance and well as compete to see you can throw a 120-pound rock the farthest.
Some 16 hefty guys will be imported for the competition on Sept. 16.
Locals are basically hanging with the annual fish throwing contest on St. Patrick's Day when they try to launch a 20-pound lake trout. It sounds easy. But the fish's basic slipperiness makes it pretty tough.
TO AND FRO
In 2006, the ferries have been making their two-hour runs back and forth between Charlevoix and Beaver Island since April. They'll continue in the fall and early winter mostly making one run a day until Dec. 23.
One-way prices this year are the same as last year: $19 for adults; $9.50 for kids from 5 to 12; $65 for a car; $8 for a bike. Yes, you can bring a pet. It'll cost $10. And the Beaver Island Boat Co. has some restrictions on where you may take it. No need for reservations unless you are bringing a car.
Times very depending on the month and day.
For the months of June (starting June 11), July and August, figure on twice daily trips from Sunday through Thursday leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and leaving Beaver Island at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
On most Fridays, it runs three times a day leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and leaving Beaver Island at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
As you've guessed by now, the company has two ferries -- the Emerald Isle and the Beaver Islander.
On Saturdays, there are four trips a day. Leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; departures from Beaver Island run at the same hours.
OTHER MONTHS. Schedules vary between one and two crossings a day for the most part.
For details, check with the Beaver Island Boat Co.
Now you see 'em, now you don't.
The island's classiest lodging place has shut down. Deer Lodge, on its way to becoming a five-star winner in B&Bdom, has stopped making up beds and serving breakfasts. Jon and Sally Fogg, who saw to every detail of their log-cabin castle with six rooms for guests, have sold it. It will now be a private home.
As for the Foggs, they will rebuild on the island. Not a B&B, but a place where they can relax rather than spend their days and nights cooking, cleaning, toting and serving.
Here wolfie, wolfie
(Sept. 7, 2006 -- It seems we have an error in this story. I got an e-mail today saying that the DNR could NOT confirm that the paw print was that of a wolf. So you might read this story with the word wolf replaced by REALLY BIG DOG. gv)
Elaine West, of the Northern Islander newspaper, says the island now has a resident wolf.
No kidding.
Some islanders said they were pretty sure they had spotted one. Too big for a dog. Then Jeff Powers, the local vet, found paw prints. They were checked out by the DNR and, yep, a wolf left them.
West says people speculate that the wolf walked across the ice from the mainland a winter or two ago. It's unclear why a wolf would hike that far. Maybe it heard about the island's St. Patty's Day bash.
"It has been around for a couple of years,`` West said.
Now locals would like to get a picture of it. That may be tough. Despite a rather evil reputation, wolves are habitually very shy. On Isle Royale, which has about 30 wolves, visitors almost never see one.
I think the islanders should give a name to it. After all, If Loch Ness can have Nessie and that Pennsylvania place can have Puxatawny Phil, why not a name for the single -- and it apparently is a loner -- wolf?
Events
In 1856, his own people killed Mormon sect leader James Jesse Strang, Beaver's most notorious islander. Many of that era undoubtedly thought that he needed killing. Maybe so.
And as it turns out, some islanders today also think he needs killing. Again. So they're put on a reenactment of Strang's assignation that will be staged June 16 at 7 p.m.
First drafts of the playlet apparently included language that seemed a bit rough for children. We'll see what survives the editor's pencil.
July 4 is a bash -- a parade downtown, a boat parade with all the boats decorated, a live band and, of course, fireworks.
Museum Week is July 17-22 with lots of historical stuff going on, mostly centered at the old Mormon Print Shop and Museum.
Baroque on Beaver is celebrating its fifth year. Very cool, if you a big on Bach and Schubert. Running July 28-30, a 65-piece orchestra will be doing the Bach's Brandenburg Concerto and Schubert's Symphony is B Flat in Holy Cross Hall. Small ensembles will be playing at the Beaver Island Christian Church.
Celtic Games will be held again on the island this year. So if you dig muscular guys in skirts, you can watch the toss the caber (a 20-foot long, 120 pole) for distance and well as compete to see you can throw a 120-pound rock the farthest.
Some 16 hefty guys will be imported for the competition on Sept. 16.
Locals are basically hanging with the annual fish throwing contest on St. Patrick's Day when they try to launch a 20-pound lake trout. It sounds easy. But the fish's basic slipperiness makes it pretty tough.
TO AND FRO
In 2006, the ferries have been making their two-hour runs back and forth between Charlevoix and Beaver Island since April. They'll continue in the fall and early winter mostly making one run a day until Dec. 23.
One-way prices this year are the same as last year: $19 for adults; $9.50 for kids from 5 to 12; $65 for a car; $8 for a bike. Yes, you can bring a pet. It'll cost $10. And the Beaver Island Boat Co. has some restrictions on where you may take it. No need for reservations unless you are bringing a car.
Times very depending on the month and day.
For the months of June (starting June 11), July and August, figure on twice daily trips from Sunday through Thursday leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and leaving Beaver Island at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
On most Fridays, it runs three times a day leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and leaving Beaver Island at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
As you've guessed by now, the company has two ferries -- the Emerald Isle and the Beaver Islander.
On Saturdays, there are four trips a day. Leaving Charlevoix at 8:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; departures from Beaver Island run at the same hours.
OTHER MONTHS. Schedules vary between one and two crossings a day for the most part.
For details, check with the Beaver Island Boat Co.
posted by gerry_volgenau at 4/20/2005 10:26:00 AM
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