Beaver Island Michigan

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who helped in some way with the burial of our parents, Georgie and Danny Gatliff, on May 23rd. There was such generous hospitality shown to our family during our time on the Island. We want to thank Danny Gillespie and Danny Johnston for the music o...

[/b] Thank you Julie, Mary and everyone else who made New Year's Eve at the hall a great night. Georgie and Madonna had their dance cards filled as well as anyone else who wanted to get out on the floor. Thanks to all the musicians and singers for a wonderful night.


Linda Wearn

I've heard from a few people that there is a fundraiser this weekend for Brian the Fiddler. Any particulars?

Linda Wearn

Was the Roger Blough upbound? If so, I saw her entering the Lake St. Clair shipping channel just off Belle Isle on the Detroit River a few mornings ago.

Linda Wearn

Many thanks to Kathy Maudrie, Rich and Laura Gillespie and Denise McDonough for the great job running the Saturday afternoon events. The music at the Pub and the Shamrock was fantastic; and, of course it is always thrilling to listen to the bagpipes. It's too bad even the strong men in kilts couldn...

What's the time frame for the St. Paddy's activities? ( Island time of course)

Linda Wearn

Getting to enjoy Beaver Island music both Friday and Saturday nights was definitely a great time! Thanks to the GR Club and the folks who helped out on Saturday with tickets, raffles, etc. I'm looking forward to next year.

Linda Wearn

Congratulations to everyone. I'm sure Ava will be singing with a mighty voice in just a few years.

Linda Wearn

So sad to hear of Charlie's passing. He loved to share the history of Beaver and Arranmore with everyone who would hear it. I'm happy I had the chance to meet him; he was a "solid man".

Linda Wearn

I thoroughly enjoyed the day watching the athletes, (go Timmer), pipers and dancers as well as socializing with the folks at the ball diamond. I will check with my Irish dancing groups (ceili and set dancing) to see if we can bring a group for the weekend. A ceili on Friday or Saturday night would ...

Timmer Wearn will be doing his bit to represent Beaver Island in the games. He will be sporting the IRISH STANDARD tartan on his kilt!



Linda

Thaks for the info on the Senior Bash--my check is on the way. I'm sure it will be a memorable all-nighter for the kids ( and chaperones)!