For the ninth summer, the Society is sponsoring its annual Sunset Cruise aboard the Beaver Island Boat Company's Emerald Isle. All area members have already received two tickets on the honor system. Those who need more tickets ($15) can purchase them at the Harsha House Museum or the Bridge Street Book Shop up to late afternoon of the cruise. Remember–tickets purchased at the dock just before boarding are $20.

When: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Boarding: 8:15 p.m., Sailing: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Beaver Island Boat Company Dock

We will be providing snacks, soft drinks, and popcorn. Music for dancing will be provided by the Bud Bechtold Quartet.

We hope as many members and their guests as possible can join us for what has always been a beautiful and enjoyable evening. Children are welcome. Is there any more beautiful sight than a Lake Michigan sunset? Is there any more magical moment than coming back into Round Lake and seeing the nighttime reflections of the town in the water?

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SUMMER HOURS

Through Labor Day weekend, the Harsha House museum's opening hours are Monday through Saturday from 1–4 p.m. Steve Goslee is on the premises Monday–Wednesday, David Miles Thursday–Saturday.

The Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant exhibit continues at the Depot Tuesdays through Satrudays from 1–4 p.m. through September 2.

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HARSHA HOUSE EXHIBITS

Five exhibits, new for 2006, have been mounted at the Harsha House museum.

Noted local author and educator Bill Ratigan occupies a display case next to, appropriately enough, our longtime treasure Ernest Hemingway's marriage license. Bill wrote many well-received books, both fiction and non-fiction, based upon Great Lakes history, plus other works.

The extensive Halverson family, originnaly form Norway, occupies the ramp wall, with samples of handiwork from all of them.

The cement carrier Challenger, a frequent visitor to the polnt on South Point since the 1960s, is 100 years olf this year. We honor her with a ship's model and photographs.

The Chicago Club resort is 125 years old this year, and we salute it with a huge photographic reminiscence.

Finally, our lighthouses have been almost symbolic of Charlevoix's existence since 1885. This year the south pier light was turned over to the city and to us. We celebrate all three of them with dramatic photos, artifacts, and original art depicting them through the years.

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RALPH HAMILTON CIRCLE RECEPTION

The annual reception honoring our patron sponsors and Ralph Hamilton Circle members will take place on Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. All non-Circle Society members have been sent invitations to join this important support group, either through a patronage or an annual $100 pledge. Anyone who joins between now and August 8 is welcome to attend the reception, to meet fellow Circle members and patrons and visit with the family members who helped assemble and mount the new Halverson and Ratigan exhibits.

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MISCELLANEOUS

The museum store took in $1366.10 in June and $1178.50 for the two days at the venetian tent, which was very well attended in perfect festival weather. The 2007 limited edition historic photos calendar is here, with a full color cover this year, price $14.75. All the photos are classics from the years of our Big Rock Point juclear power plant. A reminder to annual members to send or bring in your 2006–2007 membership dues. The Big Rock Point exhibit at the Depot is being very well attended, with a surprising number of out-of-staters.

Donations received fro the Sunset Cruise from: James & Susan Mabee, Alberta Beyers, Betty White, Eileen Edwards, Shirley Lusk, Virginia Rountree, William E. Kenney

Donation (unrestricted) from: Milton H. Miller, Sr.
Donation in honor of Karen Lewis from: Sandra Moers

The Society welcomes new members: Edith Oloch Close (life), Lois Lewis, Msgr. Walter Ziemba.

Memorials for John Gaskin received from: Marge Dinwiddie, Carol L. Paxton & Gary Rice.

Keepers of the Light: for April, LoAnne Brown, Ranny & John Riecker, Marion & David Rogers; for May, Virginia Rountree, Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, PC, Derek Chowen, Susan & Gordon VanWieren, Jeanne McCarthy, Jocelyn Laurent, Suzanne Miller, Rhea & Mike Dow; for June, Susan & John Logie, Billie d'Entremont, a donation in honor of Mona Bergeon.

A thank you to all who also purchased decals, pins, caps, and t-shirts from April 1–June 30...We raised $8123 for the lighthouse!

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