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Originally published in the Washington Island Observer.

Lake Michigan Water Level: Can it be Related to the Weather?

November 8, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Lake Michigan Water Level: Can it be Related to the Weather?

As you look out of your window and see the moisture-laden clouds (or fog) for a second or third straight week, it is hard to imagine that we are experiencing a drought. Even the U.S. Drought Monitor … [Read more...]

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Fragrant Isle, LLC: New Island Business Launched

November 8, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Fragrant Isle, LLC: New Island Business Launched

Nov. 8, 2012 – Fragrant Isle, LLC, recently announced that it has begun operations on Washington Island. Fragrant Isle will be planting lavender at several Island locations early in 2013 and then … [Read more...]

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Mack and Maple Syrup

October 4, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Mack and Maple Syrup

Washington Island has a large number of sugar maple trees. In the late winter the sap in those trees “runs,” and ambitious Islanders spend weeks collecting that sap and reducing it to make maple … [Read more...]

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Island Orchard Cider: Brittany Comes to Washington Island

October 4, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Island Orchard Cider: Brittany Comes to Washington Island

When Bob and Yannique Purman bought a house on Washington Island in 1996, they didn’t have a business plan for Island Orchard Cider, the growing young business they have since cultivated. At that … [Read more...]

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Ted Hansen Recovering

September 20, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Ted Hansen Recovering

Ted Hansen, recovering from shoulder surgery, has been selling his farm produce from a roadside stand in front of his Main Road farm this summer. Photo by Dick Purinton View all Island … [Read more...]

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Great Lakes Pirate Dan Seavey and the Schooner Wanderer

September 20, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Great Lakes Pirate Dan Seavey and the Schooner Wanderer

Dr. Richard Boyd, underwater archeologist and author, presented an intriguing and, at times, humorous Archives program on pirate Dan Seavey, on Aug. 23, 2012, at the TPAC on Washington Island. These … [Read more...]

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Coast Guard Reconsiders Removal of Metal Buoys in Detroit Harbor

September 20, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Coast Guard Reconsiders Removal of Metal Buoys in Detroit Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard has stated it will replace the all-weather metal buoys that were removed from Detroit Harbor by a crew aboard a Coast Guard Aids to Navigation (ATON) craft from Muskegon, Mich., … [Read more...]

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EMS on Washington Island: Nurse Direct or 911?

September 20, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

EMS on Washington Island: Nurse Direct or 911?

I was asked this question several times in the last month: “Can you explain the difference between calling Nurse Direct and calling 911?” Well, sure I can! 911 is all about emergency response. … [Read more...]

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Work Continues at Plum Island; Public Access Likely in Future

September 20, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Work Continues at Plum Island; Public Access Likely in Future

On Saturday, Aug. 25, a group of volunteers met on Plum Island to remove invasive plants and to shore up buildings before winter. MaryBeth Volmer, Sue Griem, Ida Whitney and Kristin Piel filled 10 … [Read more...]

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Dredging Progress at Potato Dock

January 13, 2012 by Laurel Ciohon

Dredging Progress at Potato Dock

On Dec. 19, 2012 – a calm, sunny and mild day – Roen Salvage began dredging the Potato Dock in preparation for its use as this winter’s Island dock for the Washington Island Ferry Line. Dredging … [Read more...]

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