Walloon Lake Association Summer 2021 Wallooner

The

Wallooner Summer 2021

2020 Shoreline Survey Results

Mill Pond Protection Project PG. 4

PG. 8

From the Shores of Killarney to the Shores of the Country Club

The Battle with Invasive Species Around Walloon Lake

PG. 5

PG. 10

Volume LI | Issue 2

2

CONTENTS

02

Executive Director Letter

By Josephine Roberts

03

A Lifetime of Philanthropy Jim & Marge Ternes Make a Lasting Gift to Walloon

By Lauren Macintyre

04

Mill Pond Protection Project

05

From the Shores of Killarney to the Shores of the Country Club

08 10

2020 Shoreline Survey Results

11 13

By Connor Dennis

By Lauren Macintyre

The Battle with Invasive Species Around Walloon Lake

By Jac Talcott

2021 Directory Corrections More Than a Century on Walloon: The Remarkable Beadell Family

By Lauren Macintyre

14

Nulsen-Balke-Hargrave Family

By Lauren Macintyre

15 Paddling for a Cause 16 Junior Members’ Corner Staff Bio: Amy Klein, 16 New Director of Development & Communications

17

Walloon Lake & Swimmer’s Itch

18

Walloon Hotels & Resorts Word Search Puzzle

By Russ Kittleson

18 19 Recipes 20 In Memoriam

Member Thank You

By Chef Eric Latcham

Cover Photo by: Jeremy Chambers

Letter from the

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AHHHH, IT’S SUMMER!

I want to start off by thanking everyone who reached out and commented on the new look and content of the recent Wallooner Newsletters. We are extremely fortunate to have such talented volunteer writers (ahem, Lauren Macintyre and Marianne Barry to name a few standouts) who are able to capture the rich history and passion around the lake.

The cultural context and deep heritage of Walloon is so special and makes our work of land and water protection even more important.

I have a couple of notable happenings to report.

The first is the partnership MOU signing with North Central Michigan College (NCMC) that occurred on Tuesday, May 4th.

Hang with me while I go on a little tangent here...

In 2017, I attended a Land Trust Conference in Denver and the keynote speaker was NASA Astronaut Colonel Pam Melroy who had an amazing career going back and forth building the International Space Station. Colonel Melroy’s remarks were profound because she had a literal “10,000-foot view” of Earth.

Her most eye-opening comments that have stuck with me, were around the future mission to Mars and how she was sure that this would happen in our lifetime. She relayed that conservation organizations big and small, like the WLAC, are responsible for cultivating the love of exploration in the young people today that will in the future carry out this very important mission.

Here at the WLAC, we protect the lands and waters that are a part of so many first experiences with the natural world. And if you think about it, the mission to Mars and the mission to protect a special little piece of the world like Walloon Lake isn’t all that different.

At its core, they are both about using science to connect people to a place. And the views, both spectacular.

I imagine that partnerships like the one we officialized with NCMC this spring, really are just a small step that invests time, resources, and passion so that young people in our community have opportunities to be inspired by the outdoors through the exploration of Walloon’s beautiful and wild spaces.

Josephine Roberts, WLAC Executive Director, and Dr. David Finley, NCMC President, at the MOU signing.

A special thanks to Dr. Jack Postle, his wife Pat whose legacy gift will help fund this partnership, and to Dr. Al Damschroder who played such an integral role in putting the two organizations together.

On another note, contained in this Wallooner is more information on the Mill Pond land acquisition project and the results of the 2020 Shoreline Survey. Now more than ever has our land protection work been so important and so urgent. Our land protection efforts in the watershed are aimed to protect Walloon Lake from over development and for water quality. The extraordinary real estate market right now is working against us. We will need everyone’s help to ensure that critical conservation properties don’t get lost to development. If you are interested in stepping up to help support the acquisition of critical conservation properties let’s have a lakeside meeting this summer season.

All my best,

Josephine

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

3

A Lifetime of Philanthropy JIM & MARGE TERNES

F

Make a Lasting Gift to Walloon

By Lauren Macintyre

or 25 years, Howard "Jim" Ternes and wife Margery enjoyed a magical life on Walloon Lake.

"We love Walloon," said Marge, "It's always been one of our favorite places.” After health concerns necessitated that they leave their beautiful home on Indian Garden for a retirement community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, they decided to make a memorable gift to the lake they loved so well.

Although Jim and Marge sold their lovely house a few years ago, they still owned a scenic lot next to it with over 120 feet of tranquil frontage on the North Arm. In 2020, they made the decision to donate that highly desirable lot to the WLAC, to benefit the conservation of land around the lake.

Their motivation for making the donation was simple. "Jim and I wanted to make a contribution in return for our wonderful life on Walloon," Marge commented. "We

had seen what other Wallooners on Indian Garden had done for the lake with their contributions of land, which then caused us to think about donating our property to the WLAC.” And what a contribution it was. This premier homesite recently sold for well over one million dollars, and since realtor Wally Kidd kindly donated his time, all of the funds went directly to the WLAC. These funds were utilized to further some of the WLAC's land acquisition and preservation projects.

As WLAC Executive Director Josephine Roberts noted, "Everyone here at the WLAC has been incredibly blown away by the Ternes' generosity. With their blessing, we were able to sell the property and use the proceeds to secure the land for the upcoming Critical Lands Campaign.”

Philanthropy is nothing new to Jim and Margery, who over the years have demon-

strated remarkable generosity to hospitals and other non-profits. In Petoskey's highly regarded Demmer Wellness Pavilion, for example, the Howard and Margery Ternes Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Area occupies a prominent place. And here on Walloon Lake they funded the replacement of much of Camp Daggett's sailboat fleet.

Known in the Indian Garden neighborhood for their warm hospitality and gracious demeanor, Jim and Marge are greatly missed up north. "We have so many lovely memories of Walloon Lake," said Marge. "So many dear friends. We loved golfing, the country club, playing bridge and our proximity to Petoskey, such a wonderful town.”

"And the sunrises on the North Arm," she smiled, “I really miss those gorgeous sunrises.”

Volume LI | Issue 2

4

MILL POND PROTECTION PROJECT

By Connor Dennis, Director of Conservation Programs

T

his past March, the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy realized a decades’ long dream to protect eight contiguous parcels of land, 38.675 acres in total, that contain 2,139 feet of the last undeveloped shoreline on Walloon Lake. The eight parcels are located in the most ecologically important area of the Walloon Lake watershed: Mill Pond.

This area of the West Arm, historically known as Mud Lake, is comprised mainly of wetlands that recharge and filter much of Walloon Lake’s water. Protecting it is integral to protecting our pristine, clear water.

While Mill Pond is situated only one mile away from Lake Michigan, its elevation at 694 feet above sea level requires that the recharged water from this wetland flows a nearly 21-mile journey through the main body of Walloon Lake through the Bear River and eventually into Little Traverse Bay. Walloon Lake, the Bear River, and its tributaries are exceptionally important water resources in relation to the general ecological health of the Little Traverse Bay region. This makes the Mill Pond acquisition an important asset not only for the protection of Walloon’s water quality but for the entire surrounding community’s as well.

In addition to water quality, what made this acquisition even more crucial is that the beautiful, wild area of Mill Pond is currently zoned for planned development. If this natural area were to be developed, habitat and water quality would be lost forever due to the effects of accelerated human activity.

Last year’s shoreline study completed with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (page 8) calculated that only 11% of Walloon Lake’s shoreline remains undeveloped. The Mill Pond property we purchased from the Maus family represents 13.4% of the total 15,972 feet of remaining undeveloped shoreline. This is why this project was so critical.

The WLAC took extraordinary measures to secure the property, including taking out a 12-month loan with our local partners at Citizens National Bank, drawing down spendable funds from our endowment, and using the capital from the Ternes property sale in order to close the deal.

The acquisition of these parcels also has the potential to be used as a location for climate change studies and is a first step in creating a larger protected wildlife area in the Mill Pond-US 31 corridor along Lake Michigan.

Long term, we are exploring the feasibility of creating a nature sanctuary at the site.

Currently, we have other critical undeveloped shoreline lands and upland projects in the

pipeline that will require significant funds to protect in this increasingly competitive real estate market. We are at a crossroad fighting the convergence of generational turnover and real estate market pressure. Properties are up for sale one day and gone the next. And while we are doing our best to secure high conservation lands through relationships, ultimately, we will need the support of everyone to ensure that critical lands don’t get lost to development in the land grab. Now or never, Walloon Forever!

Learn more about how you can support critical land acquisition by calling the WLAC office at 231-535-6112.

DEVELOPMENT PRESSURE SURROUNDING MILL POND

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

5

From the Shores OF KILLARNEY TO THE SHORES OF THE COUNTRY CLUB

By Lauren Macintyre

A

t the tip of the North Arm lies the picturesque and pristine Schoof’s Creek, surrounded by sensitive wetlands. One of the most environmentally significant parts of the lake, this lovely, tranquil feeder into Walloon is critical to water quality for the entire lake. This chapter of “Walloon Stories” focuses on Schoof’s Creek and the surrounding Killarney Shores, then down the east side of the North Arm to Country Club Shores.

Many longtime Wallooners remember a time when there was very little habitation at the tip of the North Arm, but that changed in the 1960s when Irishman Matt Doyle purchased a large swath of land there. Doyle and wife Henrietta settled in an area he christened "Killarney Shores" in honor of his native land and proceeded to sell lots to eager Wallooners.

Among the early purchasers were Art and Millah Nikkel, who were encouraged to settle there by family friend Joanne Metz, a wellknown Petoskey pediatrician who had also bought a lot. Art and Millah's cottage was completed in 1967, beginning a Walloon Lake tradition that is carried on today by their son Chuck Nikkel and family.

Chuck has vivid memories of carefree days on Killarney: running smelt at nearby Schoof’s Creek, sailing under the strict tutelage of Dr. Metz, and learning hunting and fishing with Mr. Doyle. Today Chuck comments, "I love the southern exposure of Killarney...and everything about Walloon.”

Other early purchasers were Joanne Loniewski and her husband the late Dr. Ed Loniewski, who built a home next to the Doyle’s, still owned by the family today.

The point at the end of Killarney Shores once known as an excellent duck hunting site, albeit one with an excess of poison ivy, is today called Serenity Point, where the beautiful log home of Bruce and Pamela Rhoades sits.

Preservation of Schoof’s Creek, that incredibly important component of the Walloon Lake watershed, was critical. Fortuitously, the

Classic boats on Walloon: John Mcllwraith in the "Braw Scot" and the Barber Family boat the "Marty B" (Photos courtesy of the families)

late Mary Ellen King, daughter of Matt Doyle, helped the WLAC preserve the pristine nature of the creek through the purchase of the 47 acres of land now known as the Doyle-King Preserve.

On the east side of the North Arm were two popular Walloon resorts, Alpine Acres and North Arm Resort. Alpine Acres, situated on West Gruler Road, stretched from Hwy. 131 to the lakefront. Founded in 1936 by Milo and Anna Fleming, the resort consisted of 11 cottages. It had various owners over the years, including Jim Faunce and wife Ruth Crago Faunce, part of the family that owned well-known local grocery store Crago's. The Faunces owned Alpine Acres from 1981 until it closed in 1993.

Across the road from Alpine Acres was the large farm of the Jones Family, one of the oldest families on the lake. Homesteaded in 1885

by Frank Jones, the first postmaster of Walloon Lake, the farm eventually encompassed a large expanse of land down to the lakefront. A small boat launch on their property that current farm owner Jack Jones describes as originally "pretty rough" was eventually improved by the Petoskey Outboard Co. and became a popular spot for boaters to access the lake - today's Jones Landing. The Jones family kept three small boats they rented for $1.00 a day, and Jack recalls selling minnows to fishermen to earn pocket money.

The picturesque North Arm Resort on Jones Landing Road, which consisted of eight cottages, a lodge and 350 feet of beach, had been founded by Verne Jenks on land that they bought

from Oakley Jones in 1960. Over time it had various owners, culminating with Mary Crago Lorenz, sister of Ruth Crago who owned Alpine Acres, and husband Bob Lorenz. The Lorenzes painted the buildings a chocolate brown, and operated the resort year-round until its closure.

Further down the shore was the home of the prominent Connable family of Petoskey. Ralph Connable's impressive business career included the vice-presidency of F. W. Woolworth Company of Canada. Interestingly, in 1919 Ralph's wife Harriet struck up a friendship with Ernest Hemingway after his lecture at Petoskey's Carnegie Library. It was Ralph Connable who then arranged for Ernest to obtain a job as the European correspondent for the Toronto Star, promoting his literary career.

Built in 1929 as a one room cabin, the Connable home boasted a massive stone fireplace done by noted Charlevoix builder Earl Young.

The Connable family owned the charming cabin until 1989, when Ralph's granddaughter sold the property to Jim and Martha Nield. Beautifully restored and expanded by the Nields, who maintained the historic aspects of the cabin, this stunning homestead is now known as "Deer Creek."

Not too far from the Connable cabin, longtime Wallooner R.E. Klages of Columbus, OH built a rustic log cottage that he named Greenwood Lodge. The Klages and their three sons (continued on next page...)

Volume LI | Issue 2

6 (continued from previous page...)

The Nields’ attractive “Deer Creek” dock and vintage head house is one of the most distinctive on the lake.

relished many happy summers there, sailing and taking an active role in the nearby Walloon Lake Country Club activities. Picturesque Greenwood Lodge was eventually sold to Frederick and Edith Kroeger of Anderson, IN. Later, when the country club decided to sell its lakefront land just south of the club house, the Klages family bought land and built a new cottage in 1954, which family members still enjoy today.

While the Kroegers resided in Greenwood, their daughter Barbara Kroeger Gamble and husband John built a family home next door.

Judy Gamble Mainland, daughter of John and Barbara, holds fond memories of growing up there, "My brother and I would spend countless hours fishing, sailing and swimming until it was time to return to Indianapolis in late August. We had a snipe and a sailfish that we would race in the Yacht Club races three days a week.” Judy later married fellow Wallooner Ernie Hemingway Mainland and became a yearround resident. Her grandparents left the iconic Greenwood Lodge to her aunt Marge Kroeger, a beloved Wallooner for many decades.

Scenic Country Club Shores, once simply a dirt, two-track road, now extends from the country club to North Shore Drive. Just south of the country club golf course, which at that time ran along the lakefront, was a cluster of cottages where some of the lake's oldest families spent memorable summers. These cottages were orig-

inally owned by the Mcllwraith, Cockrell, Baker, Morsches/Call, Gedge and Barber families, most of whom are still on the lake in the same cottages. The small bay in front of the houses is known as "Buzzard's Bay." According to Jack Gedge, the original "buzzards" were friends with business concerns in Anderson, IN, who came to Walloon to golf, fish, and socialize.

John G. Mcllwraith built a large house there around 1900, immediately adjacent to the golf course. His granddaughter Jean Mcllwraith Tebay recalls her days on Buzzard's Bay as the best days of her childhood. She said, “I remember the sounds of the lake lapping at our old log pier, collecting shells, playing Monopoly with Marty Barber, old Joe Ecker delivering wood with his team of horses, scavenger hunts by boat and 'aquaplaning' behind our Chris Craft, the Braw Scot.” Jean has never forgotten those dreamy days on Buzzard's Bay. Wick and Martha Diven Barber built a cottage on Buzzard's Bay in 1939 that their granddaughter, Laurie Lowrance, still enjoys today.

As Laurie reflects, "To me Walloon is a gift. It is full of the happy, precious memories of those gone before...It is coming home.”

WALLOON LAKE COUNTRY CLUB

The Walloon Lake Country Club (WLCC) is one of the oldest golf courses in the state of

Michigan, a storied destination played by legendary professional golfers such as Walter Hagen and Tom Watson. As special as that is, what truly sets the Walloon Lake Country Club apart from others is its strong sense of lake tradition.

The history of the club is inextricably tied with the history of Walloon itself.

WLCC had its beginnings with the purchase of the Homer Bennett farm on the North Arm, with an old renovated barn as the first clubhouse.

The golf course was originally nine holes, maintained first by Harlow Wheaton who swam his horses across the lake from Birch Point to do the work. John Jones, and later his son Oakley, of nearby Jones Landing took over the groundskeeping after the horses apparently tired of all that swimming!

The man who spearheaded the creation of the club back in 1904 was Llewellyn Gedge of Orlando, FL who went on to serve as club president for 33 years. His son Si also served in that capacity. The fact that their son and grandson, Jack Gedge, still lives nearby and has been a member of the club for over 60 years is apt testimony to the club's extraordinary legacy.

In the early years of lake settlement, WLCC was the social and community center of the lake, and not just for members but for other lake residents who came for corn roasts, square dancing, and games. Shortly after the founding of the club, the Walloon Yacht Club was established at a meeting there. A few years later some of the same men involved in the founding created the first iteration of the Walloon Lake Association.

Over the years the club has continued hosting community meetings and sharing its facilities with other organizations.

Jack Gedge has a veritable treasure trove of memories of summers at the club. He remembers the corn roasts, the wooden bridge on the course, adults dressed in their summer finery, and children racing up and down the fairways. "When I was in college, during the summers, I was the night waterboy from 5:00pm until 5:00am," he recalls. "Greens and tees every night, fairways every other day. The sky was brilliant. Listening to baseball games all night. Best job ever!"

Club manager and Petoskey native Harry Dixon, who began as a bag boy 34 years ago, has a keen understanding of the club's special sense of tradition. "The interaction between members and staff has always been warm and positive," he notes. "People love working here because of that, so we have great longevity among our staff members."

Ann Warfield, a Wallooner for more than 70 years, has been a member of the club since

The Wallooner | Summer 2021 she and her late husband Trev joined in 1952, making her the member with the greatest seniority. Ann has cherished memories of the themed parties, corn roasts, bingo, working with caterer Addie March to serve dinners, and the great enthusiasm about sailing.

Unlike many other country clubs, WLCC has no gates or guards, no formal his and hers locker rooms, and no swimming pools, but what it does have is an

7 open, elegant setting on a lake of incomparable beauty and an unparalleled tradition of goodwill, coupled with a love of the lake.

And that love of the lake is what brings Wallooners together, wherever they may be.

A vintage photo of Walloon on the shores of the country club. (Photo courtesy of the Mcllwraith family)

This scenic 1910 barn with the old water cistern in the back right, part of the Jones Family Farm on Jones Landing Road, reflects the rural nature of many of Walloon’s roads.

The idyllic life on Walloon in the early days of the country club is captured in this whimsical picture by Denielle Spohn Does, which hangs in the club office. The picture was donated by Nancy and Bud Sargent.

Volume LI | Issue 2

8

2020 Shoreline

SURVEY RESULTS

L

By the WLAC and Jen DeMoss

METHOD

ast year, the Walloon Lake shoreline was comprehensively surveyed from mid-June to early July to document shoreline conditions that can potentially impact water quality. Results from this 2020 Shoreline Survey indicate that nutrient pollution, poor greenbelts, and shoreline alterations continue to pose a threat to both the water quality and overall health of the lake. Below you will learn a bit more about the methods used, results, and what you can do to help maintain the beautiful water of Walloon Lake.

The shorelines were surveyed by researchers traveling in kayaks as close to the shoreline as possible (usually within 20 feet) and noting Cladophora growth, substrate type (soil, sand, etc.), erosion, greenbelt health, shoreline alterations, and tributaries. Information and an individual shoreline score for each property were recorded on iPads using the software ArcCollector, which immediately linked it with property owner data from 2020 county equalization records. If you are a property owner, your shoreline score and a link to the entire survey will be sent to you in the coming weeks.

RESULTS

KEYWORDS CLADOPHORA: green algae EROSION: degradation level of the land caused by natural or human actions GREENBELT: an area of plants, such as native flowers and shrubs, planted between the lawn and the water ALTERATIONS: any changes made to the natural shoreline ranging from tree removal to the addition of decorative boulders

DEVELOPMENT

The most notable finding from the survey was that an alarming 89% (900) of the 1,011 surveyed shoreline properties on Walloon Lake are developed or partially developed.

This leaves property owners as the last line of defense for the overall water quality of the lake.

Some of the most detrimental results of overdevelopment are: • Increased non-porous surfaces, such as roofs, driveways, and roads, which lead to greater amounts of stormwater runoff and associated pollutants.

• Waste and byproducts of human activity such as septic leakage, fertilizers, and decomposing yard waste that can potentially reach and contaminate the lake water.

What can you do? Participate in the Michigan Shoreline Stewards Program and enhance your knowledge of the best landowner practices. If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the WLAC office.

RESULTS

CLADOPHORA

Cladophora is an invasive green algal species that occurs naturally in small amounts in Northern Michigan lakes and streams. It is found most commonly in shallow shoreline areas and wave splash zones as it grows best on stable rocks and logs. With preferred water temperatures in the range of 50-70 degrees

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

Fahrenheit, the optimal time for its growth is from mid-May to early July as well as September to October.

The presence of Cladophora indicates increased nutrient levels, like nitrogen and phosphorus, which can lead to other harmful algal blooms. The survey revealed that Cladophora levels are down from their 2016 high, but they are still at a relatively high overall level.

Notably, the outlets of Schoof’s Creek and Fineout Creek exhibited very heavy and moderately heavy Cladophora growth.

Light to moderate growth was also dispersed along both sides of the West Arm Basin, the Foot Basin, along Lake Grove Road, and Indian Garden Road.

800

Properties with Algae Growth

700 600 500

RESULTS

GREENBELTS Greenbelt scores ranged from 0 (little to no greenbelt) to 7 (exemplary greenbelt). More than half of greenbelts (52%) along the Walloon Lake shoreline were found to be in good or excellent condition. On the other hand, 30% of properties were rated poor or very poor.

Overall, the number of properties with greenbelts remained relatively the same, but it is important to note that the quality of those greenbelts have increased since 2001.

Although clusters of properties with poor greenbelts occurred throughout the lake, they are more prevalent in the North Arm and Foot Basin.

WALLOON SHORELINE PARCELS GREENBELTS 2001-2020 Percent of Properties

WALLOON SHORELINE PARCELS WITH CLADOPHORA 2001-2020

9

 Moderate  Light  Heavy

400

WATER QUALITY

80 60 40 20 2001

 Good

300

IMPACT

100

0

2010

2016

 Moderate

2020

 Poor

What can you do? If you do not already have a greenbelt, plant one along your shoreline. If you do have a greenbelt, consider increasing the size and quality.

200 100 0 2001

2005

2010

2016

2020

What can you do? Limit or eliminate the use of pesticides and fertilizers on your lakefront property. These detrimental chemicals contaminate the lake and increase the growth of harmful algae.

parcels that had alterations most of them only had one, but 22% had more than one alteration. These alterations contribute to 79% of the lake shoreline being hardened.

This hardening negatively impacts a lake’s water quality due to a multitude of factors.

Among the most serious impacts is the loss of vegetation that would otherwise absorb and filter pollutants in stormwater runoff as well as stabilize shoreline areas and prevent erosion (which was documented on 21% of properties).

What can you do? Try to reduce the amount of hardened shorelines. Do not install boulders or beach sanding. Reduced hardening will limit erosion and the negative effects of wave/wake action. Natural shorelines absorb the energy from waves, while rocks and hard surfaces bounce it back into the lake causing long-term, irreversible damage.

RESULTS

SHORELINE ALTERATIONS

Some form of shoreline alteration was noted on 81% of shoreline properties.

The majority of alterations (70.5%) were composed of some sort of stone barrier or wall (including the addition of boulders), described as a “hardened shoreline.” Of the

All of these factors and findings can lead to a decline in our water quality. The survey results indicate that human activity along the Walloon Lake shoreline is impacting the lake ecosystem and overall quality of our water.

For Northern Michigan, Walloon Lake has the second highest amount of altered shorelines (behind Lake Charlevoix) and the fifth-highest percentage of parcels with Cladophora. This positions it as one of the highest risk lakes in Northern Michigan.

By doing your part, as outlined above, we can maintain the pristine water of Walloon Lake that we all know and love.

DID YOU KNOW?

The water quality of Walloon Lake has been monitored consistently for three decades? In partnership and collaboration with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, we keep tabs on the biological and chemical components in Walloon Lake. Volunteers take weekly water quality measurements including temperature, pH, and clarity. Data collected through these programs indicate that water quality has been consistently high. Let’s work together to keep it that way!

Volume LI | Issue 2

10

The Battle with

INVASIVE SPECIES Around Walloon Lake

By Jac Talcott, Watershed Stewardship Coordinator

F

or decades, the Walloon Lake watershed has fallen victim to invasive plant species that plague the entire Northern Michigan area. Invasive species, or “invasives,” are defined as organisms that are not native and cause harm AUTUMN OLIVE

JAPANESE BARBERRY

TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE

BEFORE

to their surrounding environment. Many organizations and residents dedicate large amounts of funding and time every year to fight the spread of these aggressive species.

However, the true key to winning this battle is by increasing the knowledge of invasives in our community so we can learn to identify and remove these plants before they settle in.

Let's take a moment to learn about our most common invasive species and what must be done to prevent their spread around the Walloon watershed.

Ornamental plants are the most common types of invasives around Walloon Lake.

For the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC), the three most abundant species we deal with are Autumn Olive, Japanese Barberry, and Tartarian Honeysuckle.

All three were first imported from Asia in the 19th century to be used as decorative lawn shrubs that emit wonderful garden smells.

An aspect these importers failed to identify was the plants’ ability to produce massive amounts of seeds that are easily dispersed by birds.

When these plants reproduce they can create small, bushy infestations that can only be treated with mechanical tools and pesticide spray. If left unmanaged, they will become major infestations that cover acres of meadows and forests with impassable shrubs. This AFTER

is the worst case scenario for wildlife and property owners alike as it typically takes years of aggressive management to remove and suppress the plants.

The WLAC’s land stewardship team has recently found major infestations in our Wildwood Harbor Nature Area and Howell-Zimmerman Preserve. Last fall, the WLAC worked with a restoration company to remove invasive infestations on these preserves. We will have to remain vigilant in future years to ensure the properties stay invasives free.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out on Earth Day this spring to help identify and pull invasives on the Howell-Zimmerman Preserve.

To combat the resiliency of these different invasive species, the WLAC is working with CAKE CISMA, the regional invasive species management organization, to develop long-term management plans on these two properties. The treatment plan will include a mixture of chemical, mechanical, and biological methods that will require strategic timing and effort to continue fighting the invasives.

As we continue the war on these invaders of the Walloon Lake watershed, we need your assistance. Listed are a few of the different ways you can help us battle invasive species: 1 Avoid purchasing plants that are not native to the Northern Michigan area.

2 Check clothes and footwear for plant material prior to going on a hike to prevent spread.

3 If available, use boot brushes that are often placed at trailheads.

4 If you think you’ve found an invasive, take clear pictures of any flowers/leaves/stems and email it to wlac@walloon.org.

Mechanical removal of Tartarian Honeysuckle plants at Howell-Zimmerman Preserve. Approximately 2 acres of invasives were cut, chemically treated, and removed.

5 I f you have identified an invasive plant, contact CAKE CISMA at 231-533-8363, ext. 5.

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

11

2021 DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS

MEMBERS: Brugeman, Dan & Stacey Nield 3641 E. Honkle Rd. Cedar, MI 49621 917/754-9090 staceybrugeman@gmail.com Cullman, Barbara L. 01003 Forest Avenue Boyne City, MI 49712 582-7648 248/853-7274 Erb, Mary W. P. O. Box 222 4682 High Oaks Ct Walloon Lake, MI 49796 535-7002

Granata, Bob & Pam 2186 Eagle Island Road Boyne City, MI 49712 434 Conners Avenue Naples, FL 34110 248/515-1620 rgranata2551@comcast.net pgranata2551@comcast.net

Nield, Martha & Jim 5678 Howard Road Petoskey, MI 49770 18234 Arselot Drive Northville, MI 48167 586/918-7000 marthanield@comcast.net jnield@comcast.net

Zimmer, David & Jane P.O. Box 87 1526 N. Shore Drive Walloon Lake, MI 49796 79500 Citrus La Quinta, CA 92253 847/533-4573 zcd1@comcast.net

Susan Keller Family (Sue) 8946 Deer Run Petoskey, MI 49770 10542 Mackenzie Way Dublin, OH 43017 614/799-0737 sskeller@aol.com

Reed, Clark & Anne P.O. Box 541 Walloon Lake, MI 49796 915 Morehouse Lane Saint Louis, MO 63130 314/807-6905 clarkr@reedrubber.com

JUNIOR MEMBER:

Kittleson, Jeff & Debbie 8630 Curtis Lane Petoskey, MI 49770 4040 High Grove Dallas, TX 75220 214/696-9457

Zelenock, Katheryne 08475 Bear Cove Lane Petoskey, MI 49770 2233 Fairway Drive Birmingham, MI 48009 248/225-8323 kzelenock@dickinsonwright.com

Nield, Jeff & Amy 610 Linden Road Birmingham, MI 48009 jeffnield@comcast.net

Berlin Gardens Patio, Deck and Dock Furniture

Long Lasting Polywood Superb Amish Made Quality Come experience the best!

Organic Produce / Produce Memberships Local Artisan Food and Gifts Flowers, Patio Pots and Hanging Baskets and now...Deck Furniture that will have you amazed!

...all with beautiful views of Walloon Lake 4160 US Highway 131 (231) 347-0011 Coveyouscenicfarm.com

Zachary Reuber

LAND PRESERVATION: Ralph and Patricia Miesel

Walloon Lake Community

Experience

Generations

Passion

Lasting Friendships

Service

Unspoiled Wilderness

Integrity

Celebrations

Relationships

Hunter Carlile

ahcarlile@outlook.com 231-642-4882 Walloon Lake, MI Blending the spirit of Walloon into the way we do business.

Volume LI | Issue 2

12

KEEP IT

DOWN

Be considerate.

Lower your volume.

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

13

More Than a Century on Walloon

I

THE REMARKABLE BEADELL FAMILY

By Lauren Macintyre

t was 1908 when the adventurous Henry and Alice Furste Beadell decided to make the long journey from Fort Wayne, IN to Walloon. They came to visit friends and promptly fell in love with the lake, as so many others from Fort Wayne had done. For several years they stayed at the Thomas House, but ultimately decided they wanted their own special place on Walloon. So in 1920 Henry and Alice purchased 500 feet of lakefront property from the Olds family, also of Fort Wayne, for the price of $1,900.

Their legacy on the lake is lovingly preserved by granddaughter Cynthia "Cynny" Beadell Hermann, who has curated an amazing collection of family documents that chronicle that journey: postcards from her grandfather in 1920 that outline the progress on the family's cottage, the original deed to the land, a 1904 map of Fort Wayne Beach where the cottage was located, receipts for the $1,900 purchase of the land, the plat map of the "Henry and Alice Beadell Addition,” and vintage black and white photos of life on the South Shore of Walloon in days gone by. A veritable treasure trove of family history, indeed.

Henry Beadell's son Henry A., who married Mary Weaver of Fort Wayne, graduated from Purdue and began his career as a forester, while also serving in the Army Reserves. Called to active duty in 1940, he became a decorated soldier who saw extensive action during the Normandy Invasion. He finished his military career as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, and resumed his work in forestry. A dedicated ecologist, he was a man ahead of his time who saw the critical need for conservation and reforestation.

When the family spent summers at Walloon, he would come up by train for the weekend. "I have such vivid memories of meeting my father up at the Walloon train station," Cynny remarks.

At that time the depot was located on the east side of Rte. 131 on Springvale Road.

In 1959, after his retirement, Henry and Mary made the transition to full-time residency at Walloon, building a new house on North Shore Drive since the original cottage on South Shore was not suitable for year-round living.

Ultimately that cottage was rebuilt and remained in the family for many years.

Henry and Mary then became extremely active members of the community. Henry served as president of the Board of Directors of Lockwood MacDonald Hospital, where Mary also volunteered, and of Walloon Lake Country Club. But his most significant contribution to Walloon was undoubtedly his leadership in reviving the Walloon Lake Association in 1960, which had been inactive for many years. Once the WLA was reincorporated, Henry served as its first president. Today's vibrant WLAC owes much to the remarkable contributions of Henry Beadell.

After their deaths, Henry and Mary's children, which in addition to Cynny included son Terry and daughter Betty, maintained the family's Walloon connection. In 1984 Cynny married fellow Wallooner Dick Hermann, also a member of a Walloon centennial family. Dick's family had first come to the lake in 1896 from Highland, IL, near St. Louis. After their marriage the Hermanns built a new house on Whitfield View off North Shore Drive, and enjoyed full-time residency on their beloved Walloon.

Like her father, Cynny has made notable contributions to Walloon life. In 2003 she teamed with Mary Whitfield Erb and Charles Schloff to author the iconic book Walloon Yesterdays as a benefit for the Crooked Tree District Library. This beautiful

Cynny’s grandfather Henry (L) with Fred Wehrenberg in 1936 in front of the family cottage - a 1920 postcard from her grandfather.

Cynny Hermann with the plat map of the “Henry and Alice Beadell Addition.”

book, which sits on the shelves in many a Walloon cottage, is the consummate collection of vintage Walloon photos and memories.

Dick, who sadly passed away in 2013, was the quintessential Wallooner, devoted to sailing and preservation of the lake. Cynny, who has two daughters, remains a year-round resident of Walloon, safeguarding both Dick's and the Beadell family’s distinguished legacy in the lake they all loved so well.

Cynny with her mother and brother, Terry, in the lake in 1939.

(Photos courtesy of Cynthia Beadell Hermann)

Volume LI | Issue 2

14

NULSEN-BALKE-HARGRAVE

By Lauren Macintyre

I

n the late 1890s entrepreneur Albert Nulsen of St. Louis was a daring man.

Faced with the steamy temperatures of summers in St. Louis he headed north to Walloon with his family. That was not particularly unusual in that era, but Albert loved to sail. So he also brought his sailboat - trailered behind a team of horses - all the way from St. Louis, 650 miles away! Having heard that Walloon was impossible to sail, he was determined to meet the challenge, and may have been the first to do so, according to his granddaughter Mildred Nulsen Balke Wingenroth who left a fascinating account of her grandparents’ early days at Walloon.

Thus begins the saga of one of Walloon's most interesting family stories, encompassing at least six generations. The extended family

Family

tree on Walloon includes the Nulsen, Balke, Hargrave, Frondorf, McCutcheon, Johnson, Wingenroth, Fenstermaker, Wohlgemuth, Bergin, Bunse, Cleveland, and Kidd names.

Initially the Nulsen family was quite content to spend idyllic summer days at the Thomas House. Soon, however, Albert's wife Maude opted for the Lake Grove Hotel according to their great granddaughter Kris Wingenroth: "The family story is that they liked the Lake Grove Hotel because it was not as formal and the boys did not have to wear ties to dinner. At some point, the Nulsens bought the lot next door to the Hotel. They built their cottage and took their meals at the hotel.”

Happily ensconced on the West Arm, the Nulsen family christened their cottage "Idle

Wild.” Meanwhile, Bertha Balke of Indianapolis began staying at the Lake Grove Hotel, and at some point met the Nulsens. Eventually Bertha Balke's son Frank married the Nulsen daughter Mildred. Frank Balke's sister Bettina married his good friend John Hargrave. These three marriages thus established the Nulsen-Balke-Hargrave tree on Walloon.

Wallooner John Frondorf, Bertha's greatgrandson, explains further: "This is how it began. Great-grandmother Balke traded the summer heat of Indianapolis for the cool breezes coming off the lake at the Lake Grove Hotel, an annual event for her along with her children, Frank, Bettina, and Louise, likely starting in the early 1900s. Her son Frank attended MIT, where he met and roomed with John Hargrave, Class of 1912, a Cincinnati boy. In the course of their friendship, John met Frank's sister, Bettina, which

Photos (left to right): Extended family members on the steps of "Breezy Bank" on Lake Grove Trail, 2005. Balke and Hargrave girls, 1927. Jackson and Dick Nelson, early 1900s. McCutcheon, Johnson, and Frondorf cousins in front of McCutcheon Boat Works at the Foot, late 1950s. (Photos courtesy of the family)

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

commenced a midwestern courtship, and ended with their marriage in 1915. Though Bettina gave up her Indianapolis home for a new one in Cincinnati, she would not give up Walloon, as John bought a parcel near the old hotel, along a short loop of road, Indiana Avenue, as a gift to his young wife. John, though no architect, was a confident engineer, so he designed, and with the assistance of George Depew, built the simple clapboard cottage that still stands today. The year was about 1918. Who named the cottage 'Breezy Bank' has been lost in the shadows of time, but there is no doubt about the northwesterly breezes for which it was named.”

John's cousin Margaret "Pinky" McCutcheon Wagner, with help from brother John McCutcheon and daughter Brigitta Wagner, continues the family story: “Bettina Hargrave and her sister Louise Dixon, who spent her summers at Breezy Bank, tended vast flower gardens, always toiling in dresses and big, straw hats. Our grandfather John was a golfer and loved fishing. His large bass still sits above the fireplace. The young Balkes became close friends with their first cousins, the Hargrave girls: Betty (Johnson), Peggy (McCutcheon), and Joan (Frondorf), who spent summers at the Hargrave cottage ‘Breezy Bank’ on Lake Grove Road. Thus began an era of generosity and warmth between the two families that continues today in their descendants.

My mother Peggy Hargrave, a sailor, loved the active and relaxing summers on the West Arm of Walloon. In August 1941, she married my father Ted McCutcheon at Breezy Bank. Ted had grown up swimming and sailing on nearby Torch Lake and went on to establish McCutcheon Boat Works after World War II, in Walloon Lake, later in Charlevoix.”

Today cousins Margaret (Pinky) McCutcheon Wagner, Ginny Wohlgemuth Doggett, Ted McCutcheon Jr., Barbara Wohlgemuth, John Frondorf, Jan Wingenroth, Ellen Johnson Ziegler, Steve Frondorf, John McCutcheon, David Fenstermaker, Alan McCutcheon, Holly Wingenroth Lambert, Kris Wingenroth, and their families still cherish the family's unique legacy on Walloon. "Breezy Bank" plus the original site of "Idle Wild" still remain in the family and are generously shared with the extended family.

15

PADDLING FOR A CAUSE

WALLOONER BRINGS AWARENESS TO MICHIGAN’S BEAUTIFUL BUT TROUBLED WATER

Last summer we shared a short adventure story about Wallooner, William Wright, and his friends paddling from Walloon to Elk Rapids.

During their trek, they saw near record high water, shoreline erosion, and the ferocity of a Lake Michigan storm. Most concerning to them however was seeing a Lake Michigan that wasn’t entirely how they remembered it. Since their initial journey, Wright has been motivated to learn more about the changes affecting the Great Lakes. Talking to individuals that have dedicated their lives to studying and protecting Michigan and its water exposed Wright to issues that were right in front of him.

Ultimately their experiences last summer inspired an upcoming 425 mile, 45 day paddle expedition from Mackinac Island to Lansing. This month, Wright and his co-paddler will embark on a journey to further investigate the man-made issues facing the Great Lakes. Joined by a film crew, their team will show the beauty of the Great Lakes, Northern Michigan, and the Grand River as they dive into topics including the Line 5 oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, invasive species leading to the death of the fishing industry, climate change affecting our iconic fruit industry, and farming runoff altering our watersheds. Along their journey, Wright will meet with business owners, politicians, tribal leaders, scientists, farmers, fishermen and the general public to capture stories that reflect, not only the beauty of Lake Michigan, but also the closeness we are to forever changing it.

Wright and his team hope that their independent film will contextualize the issues their non-profit partners fight every day; bringing the myriad of issues affecting our home to the forefront. If you would like to learn more about the project, visit their website at troubledwaterfilm.com.

Volume LI | Issue 2

16

JUNIOR MEMBERS’ CORNER BOATER SAFETY EVENT July 17 • Village Circle Park

Mark your calendars for this summer’s Boater Safety Event hosted by our Junior Members! Plus don’t forget these important tips when on the lake:

NEW STAFF BIO

AMY KLEIN Director of Development & Communications

A

my moved here from the Chicagoland area, but Michigan has always been a second home to her.

She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in American Culture and has worked in the non-profit sector for ten years, focusing primarily on event management, communications, and fundraising.

With a family cottage on the West Arm, Walloon Lake has been Amy’s happy place since she was young. Many of her fondest memories include time on the lake, but the summer visits she was able to spend with her late grandparents are especially near and dear to her heart.

When not at work, you can typically find her outside or exploring something new. She enjoys swimming, spending time out on the boat, and playing board games with her family.

WLAC BOARD SEEKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS & TRUSTEES If you are interested in making a difference, contact Josephine Roberts, WLAC Executive Director, by phone or email: (231) 535-6112 | josephine@walloon.org.

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

&

WALLOON LAKE SWIMMER’S ITCH

By Russ Kittleson, WLAC Board Vice President

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

17

Not too many years ago, an eagle was plucking a merganser duck out of Walloon Lake by our cottage. Our reaction was that maybe one less person will now get Swimmer’s Itch (SI). Well, that is still true, but now it is much more complex with so many more variables.

The Walloon Lake community and the WLAC have been an integral force in the elimination and prevention of SI. We have been involved in many leading studies and collaborations. Our recent studies determined that infected feces of a merganser duck (80% are infected) interface with a certain variety of snail and produce a worm called a cercariae. When this tiny worm lands on a human it immediately penetrates the skin and causes a very itchy red welt.

What is the solution? Well, let’s just remove snails from the lake! Unfortunately, this is almost impossible as snails also provide many positive influences. Ok, then let’s remove the ducks! Many lakes did this very expensive process of removing and relocating waterfowl to an approved location

hundreds of miles away, but the result was a very small reduction of Swimmer’s Itch.

Without a viable solution, we had volunteers, or “Citizen Scientists,” collect water samples to provide more information. Over the past three years, we collected almost 1,000 samples from ten locations around Walloon Lake. We also did about twenty bird counts - an entire lake identification of numbers, variety, and locations of all birds on Walloon at approximately the same time.

Our partner in the analysis was a company named Freshwater Solutions, with their leading research specialist.

The results were very compelling: 1M igratory merganser ducks were just as much a contributor to Swimmer’s Itch as resident mergansers. So removing the broods that live year round would not solve the problem.

2T he biggest discovery was that Canadian geese and a newly discovered snail variety are just as much, if not more, of

the problem. We all know how headcounts of Canadian geese have increased each year.

3T here is a very good chance that other varieties of waterfowl also contribute including mallards, swans, etc.

This year we are shifting our emphasis and beginning “Project Prevent.” This will include education and an effort to help develop an effective cream or remedy. We also have a reporting tool on the WLAC website (www. walloon.org) for you to submit any cases and help us track locations around the lake. It is also important to note that more than 50% of humans never get Swimmer’s Itch.

We wish there was an easy solution, but remember that lakes all over the world have had this problem as far back as recorded history; it’s not just isolated to Walloon.

Here are a few easy practices that our research has proven to help you reduce or prevent SI: 1S wim in deeper water as there are less cercariae.

2S wim later in the day as cercariae are less active.

3K eep moving when in the water as motion makes it harder for worms to penetrate your skin.

4T owel off immediately after leaving the water.

We will keep working diligently towards finding a solution. Hope you have a great season on the best lake ever!

Image from healthline.com

Special thanks to the following WLAC staff and volunteers who helped with our Swimmer’s Itch research: Pam Roudi, John Marklewitz, Russ Kittleson, Mary Pat Goldich, Betony Braddock, Marianne Barry, and Jac Talcott.

Volume LI | Issue 2

18

WALLOON HOTELS& AND RESORTS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Walloon Hotels Resorts Word Search Puzzle Answers go up down,backward, backward orforward forwardor ordiagonally! diagonally!

Answers maymay go up or or down,

MIZER PINE TREE HOUSE THOMAS HOUSE WILDWOOD NEW WALLOON ECHO BEACH LAKESIDE FRANKS INDIAN GARDEN LAKE GROVE LOMBARDY LODGE SHADOW TRAILS FERN COTTAGE TROUTDALE SUNSET LODGE HEMLOCK POINT MERRILL COTTAGE NORTH ARM ALPINE SILVER BIRCH INN LAKEVIEW COURTLAND WOODEN LANDING BIRCH POINT

Answersonon page Answers page 19 __

MEMBER

Thank You

We are so excited to share that we have over 1,000 WLAC Members for 2021! We cannot thank you enough for being a Member of the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy. Our work of protecting the Walloon Lake watershed, now and forever, would not be possible without your dedication. Your support is instrumental in helping maintain Walloon’s pristine water and our 50 preserves surrounding the lake. Thank you from all of us here at the WLAC!

Answers on page xx

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

RECIPES

19

By Chef Eric Latcham, Walloon Private Dining walloonprivatedining.com

Morel Mushroom Bisque INGREDIENTS:

» 1/2 cup butter (unsalted) » 1 tablespoon minced garlic » 1 large yellow onion diced » 8 ounces fresh morels » 2 ounces dried morels » 1 tablespoon chicken soup base » 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour » 2 cups water (we used the water from soaking the dried morels) » 2 cups of heavy cream » 1/8 teaspoon ground dried thyme » salt to taste » ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Stir in the garlic, onion, and morels; cook, stirring frequently until the onions have softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken soup base and flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in water and cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.

Puree about a third to a half of the soup in small batches, filling the blender no more than halfway full each time.

Return soup puree to pot. Cook on low 10 to 15 minutes.

Season with thyme and salt and pepper before serving.

Note: You can use 4 ounces of dried morels if fresh are unavailable; soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using. Reserve the soaking water to add to the bisque.

Shrimp Gumbas Al Ajillo INGREDIENTS:

» 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined

large shrimp, tails intact » kosher salt » 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic » 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil » 1 small dried hot red chile, seeded and crumbled » 1/2 cup minced parsley » 2 tablespoons dry sherry, such as manzanilla » 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Reginald E. Whitcomb, D.D.S. James S. Clement, D.D.S.

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1 In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 9- to 10-inch enameled cast-iron skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is very fragrant and just starts to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chile and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.

U.S. 131 South

“Emergencies seen promptly” We Welcome New Patients 1301 US 131 South • Petoskey www.petoskeydental.com

on Rd.

347-2100

Anders

STEP 3 Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring and turning the shrimp occasionally, until barely pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, sherry, lemon zest and a generous pinch of salt. Remove from the heat and let stand until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Serve in the skillet, passing crusty bread at the table.

N Sheridan

Hobby Lobby

Petoskey Dental Associates

Volume LI | Issue 2

20

In Memoriam

If you have a loved one who has recently passed and would like to submit a memorial story in the next issue of the Wallooner, please let us know.

D. EUGENE THOMPSON M.D. June 11, 1939 – February 12, 2021 Donald Eugene Thompson – known to all as Gene – passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Red Bluff, California, Gene distinguished himself as a student, a leader, and an athlete. He attended Stanford University then studied Medicine at Northwestern University to become a fourth-generation physician. While in medical school, he met Anne Abbott who became his wife of 56 years.

They moved to Detroit when Gene began his training in Orthopedic Surgery at the Henry Ford Hospital and remained in the area while Gene practiced at William Beaumont Hospital.

What truly distinguished Gene was his genuine compassion for patients, family, friends, and strangers alike. He was someone others turned to for a listening ear knowing they would get an honest response. During his professional life, he served as Secretary

of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and once retired, dedicated much of his time and energy to the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan and the Walloon Lake Association. Further into retirement, you would most often find Gene walking his dog(s) in the neighborhood and talking with anyone and everyone out and about that day!

His competitive nature was seen on the field when younger but displayed as an avid fan as an adult. The Michigan Wolverines became his “team” despite his time at Stanford and Northwestern. He thoroughly enjoyed cheering on his grandchildren in their chosen sports whether it be lacrosse, basketball, soccer, volleyball, or competitive dance. And when there wasn’t a sports event to attend, he would rock out to the music of Eddie and the Getaway. Gene enjoyed traveling – especially when he could provide amazing opportunities and experiences for his children and grandchildren.

Gene’s memory will long bless the lives of his family which includes his loving wife Anne Abbott Thompson of Birmingham MI and his three devoted children Virginia

(Gingie) Gauger of Plymouth MI, Marcia (Marcie) Eberle of Scottsdale AZ, and Bradford (Brad) Thompson of Beverly Hills MI. Known as Poppop, Gene delighted in his 6 grandchildren which include Cameron and Megan Gauger, Eddie and Katie Eberle, and Ella and Will Thompson. He is also survived by his younger sister Sandy Thompson Stewart of Eugene OR. On the outside, Gene was principled and strong, ambitious and successful. But at his core, he was a devoted and loyal family man and friend who would sacrifice anything for those he loved. The world was better for his presence and he will be dearly missed.

Private services were held.

White & Meredith (Bob) Jackson and dear uncle of five nieces & nephews.

Bob was born in Canton, OH, and grew up in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Pershing High School after which he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. During the Korean War, he was stationed in France at the largest USAF supply base in Europe.

After his discharge, Bob studied engineering at Lawrence Technological University under the G.I. Bill. Bob was a loyal engineer for Chrysler Corporation for 34 years.

Bob was a lifelong Methodist. He and Shirley met at church as teenagers. After college, they married June 25, 1955.

He was an unbelievable husband, father & grandfather and enjoyed traveling the world with his family. Bob was one of the handiest of men and could fix almost anything. He was a kind and gentle person, a real ‘family man’. He enjoyed his summers at Walloon (May – October) and winters attending his grandsons’ many sporting events.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Dr. D Eugene and Anne A Thompson Scholarship Fund (Fund #798675) at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Checks payable to University of Michigan and can be mailed to Office of University Development, c/o Kelly Dyer, 3003 South State Street, Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, MI 48118.

ROBERT L. WHITE April 11, 1931 - February 1, 2021 Robert L. White, 89, of Glen Ellyn, IL & Petoskey, MI died peacefully at home on February 1, 2021.

Devoted husband of 65 years to Shirley (nee Paul). Loving father of Stacy (John) McMahon.

Doting grandfather of Conor and Sean (Jess) McMahon. Dearest grandfather of Shae McMahon (15 months) who brought his last smile. Fond brother of Emerson (Gayle)

A memorial service will be held when Covid allows. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Parkinson’s Research via https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tributepage.php?id=1853&np=true.

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

21

TM

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program

w

w

Shield Your Field

Don’t Overload the Commode

Divert rain and surface water away and avoid parking vehicles and planting trees on your drainfield.

Don’t flush diapers, wipes or other items meant for a trashcan down the toilet.

w. e

pt

i

c

Do Your Part.

Be SepticSmart!

p a .g o v / s e

Think at the Sink

Limit use of your garbage disposal and avoid pouring fats, grease, solids and harsh chemicals down the drain.

Toilet paper only

Don’t Strain Your Drain

Drainfield

Use water efficiently and stagger use of water-based appliances, such as your washing machine or dishwasher.

Septic Tank

Protect It and Inspect It

Groundwater Recharge

A typical septic system should be serviced every one to three years by a septic service professional.

Pump Your Tank

Ensure your septic tank is pumped at regular intervals as recommended by a professional.

Well

Keep It Clean

If you are on a well, test your drinking water regularly to ensure it remains clean and free of contamination.

Aquifer 830-F-180-03 | May 2018

WALLOON HOTELS AND RESORTS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Answers may go up or down, backward or forward or diagonally!

MIZER PINE TREE HOUSE THOMAS HOUSE WILDWOOD NEW WALLOON ECHO BEACH LAKESIDE FRANKS INDIAN GARDEN LAKE GROVE LOMBARDY LODGE SHADOW TRAILS FERN COTTAGE TROUTDALE SUNSET LODGE HEMLOCK POINT Owned and Operated by Terry & Maria Burfiend MERRILL COTTAGE Specializing in general insectNORTH & rodent ARM control ALPINE (Carpenter Ants, Spiders & Stringing Insects) SILVER BIRCH INN LAKEVIEW COURTLAND 231.238.0899 WOODEN LANDING OstlundNorth@gmail.com BIRCH POINT

ANSWERS TO WORDSEARCH PUZZLE

Ostlund

Pest Control North Carpenter Ants & Spiders

Answers on page __

Volume LI | Issue 2

22

100 Top Hospitals® is a registered trademark of IBM Watson Health™

Es FRE tim E ate s

Do you have moss, lichen or black streaks on your roof?

We have the solution.

Es FRE tim E ate s

Do you have moss, lichen or black streaks on your roof?

We have the solution.

• Roof Cleaning

• Roof Cleaning

• Housewashing

• Housewashing

• Commercial & Residential

• Commercial & Residential

• Building Exteriors

• Building Exteriors

• Concrete Cleaning

• Concrete Cleaning

• Decks

• Decks

• Cedar Shakes

• Cedar Shakes

INSURED & WORKER’S COMP

check us out on:

Roof Cleaning & So Much More! www.roofrenewmi.com • 231-548-2008 • jodi@roofrenewmi.com

INSURED & WORKER’S COMP

check us out on:

231-548-2008

www.roofrenewmi.com jodi@roofrenewmi.com

The Wallooner | Summer 2021

23

BEAR COVE MARINA ON WALLOON LAKE

Good People• Full Service Quality Products • INSIDE OR OUTSIDE STORAGE • INSIDE STORAGE •• CUSTOM CUSTOMDESIGNED DESIGNEDDOCKS DOCKS • DOCK INSTALLATION & REMOVAL • BOAT RENTALS • APARTMENT RENTAL • COBALT BOATS, HARRIS PONTOONS, SHORESTATION DOCKS AND • BOAT RENTALS HOISTS Call for Winter Hours

347-1994

Walloon’s Number 1* Selling Real Estate Company

www.KIDDLEAVY.com

email: wayne@bearcovemarina.com 3052 ST. HILTON LANE • PETOSKEY, MI 49770 03039 LOUIS CLUB RD. • PETOSKEY

(231)439-2800 *All Statistics from NMMLS

Wayne Hilton, Owner

YOUR COMPLETE

Indoor & O& utdoor Design Center

Surface Sources

Nature’s Landscape

‘Round the Hearth

is a unique showroom with ceramic, porcelain, handmade and natural stone tile, including granite,

marble and slate.

featuring concrete and natural stone.

Ask about Stainless Steel grills and cabinetry, including fire pits and patio heaters

Demonstrating the industries finest fireplaces, wood, gas and pellet stoves. Also offering glass doors, hearth,

mantels and gas logs.

EMMET

BRIC K BLOCK

& CO.

Across from the Airport 8737 Hwy M-119 Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-5959 www.emmetbrick.com

231.526.9000 · Cottage-Company.com

The Wallooner is published three times per year in March/April, June/July and November/December, by the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy, 4060 M-75 N Suite 102, P.O. Box 579, Walloon Lake, MI 49796

WALLOON LAKE ASSOCIATION AND CONSERVANCY TRUSTEES Pam Roudi President

Russ Kittleson Vice President

Phone (231) 535-6112 | Fax (231) 535-6114 E-mail wlac@walloon.org | Web www.walloon.org

Michael Hatch

©Copyright 2020 Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy

Mary Pat Goldich

Treasurer Secretary

Greg Adams

Marty Makinen

Marianne Barry

John Marklewitz

Jennifer Buchanan

Terry Marrs

Steve Dutton

Ralph Miesel

Danny Fellin

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Petoskey, MI Permit No. 110 Post Office Box 579 Walloon Lake, MI 49796 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Photo by Sarah Sloan