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VOLUME XLVII | NUMBER 2 November 2018
Wallooner
Devoted to the preservation and betterment of Walloon Lake
WALLOON ~ A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER Submitted by Danny Fellin Membership Committee, Chairman Communications + Outreach Committee, Chairman
Walloon Summer is the fastest three months of the year. Once again, the lake proved to be the best place to spend a summer day, week or month. Did you know that Walloon residents come from 34 states and the District of Columbia? That is truly amazing considering all the options available to families across the country. Families come from all corners and parts of the country; California, Washington, Alaska, Florida, Texas, South Carolina and even Maine. A lot of good things happened this past year and more are on the way in 2019, here are a few from 2018:
2018 Expanded social media presence to keep everyone connected to Walloon all year long In addition to your Wallooner, you can now stay informed on a daily basis through our two social media platforms - Facebook and Instagram. It’s the best way to stay current on the latest Walloon happenings wherever you are. Facebook delivers the latest news and happenings in and around the lake as well as allows you to connect directly with the WLA staff for questions or any help you may need. Instagram communicates through pictures, showing you the beauty of Walloon throughout the year. Please access our social media platforms to stay connected all year long. The social media handles are Facebook (Walloon Lake Association); Instagram (Walloon Forever).
Attacking and reducing enemy #1 – swimmer’s itch This past summer the Walloon Lake Association entered into a partnership with Freshwater Solutions that surveyed every mile of the Walloon Lake shoreline throughout the season. Their survey and data collection process will help inform future swimmer’s itch reduction methods including the trapping and relocating of Mergansers.
Keeping Walloon as beautiful as possible The Conservancy acquired a new preserve boasting approximately 450 feet of lake frontage off M-75 and over 3 acres of woodlands near Jensen Road. 75 families contributed to secure the necessary funds to acquire that parcel of land that will be known as the Norcross Family Preserve. This is just another example of the strong commitment our residents have to the lake. The Conservancy thanks everyone for their support.
Coming home to Walloon The Walloon Lake Association (WLA) and the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy (WLTC) office is now next to the Talcott building and just a few steps from the General Store in the village. The office moved from Petoskey this spring to make it easier to serve you. Please don’t hesitate to stop in to say hello or have any questions answered. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in the ribbon cutting during the Open House in late May. The office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. continued on page 2
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Walloon Strong Approximately 76% of lake front families are members of the Walloon Lake Association. This is one of the highest levels ever for the Association. A committed and informed membership helps keep Walloon the best lake in the country. We thank you for your support.
A few things currently in the works for 2019. Merganser Geese relocation program The WLA may participate in a trap and relocation program beginning in 2019. The program will most likely run for a few years. WLA will make a decision after this year once a full report has been received from Freshwater Solutions, LLC, to determine recommendations.
A members only online Walloon Marketplace coming in the Spring The WLA is currently developing a members only marketplace which is scheduled to go live in the Spring. The Walloon Marketplace will be
The Wallooner a secure place for WLA members to buy and sell items with no fees attached. We know many members have quality items sitting in their garage and/or basement they would like to get rid of; this Spring is the time and the marketplace will be a great way to help you sell items your Walloon neighbors are looking for. The marketplace will be a safe, secure place to sell or buy dock sections, boat hoists, boats, outdoor furniture, etc.
Reduced invasive species and pollutants to ensure the highest water quality This Spring and Summer a hydro lab will measure water quality in the four basins on the lake. The data will be analyzed and benchmarked by Tip of the Mitt, to help ensure our water quality is the best it can be. Maintaining exceptional water quality is of utmost importance to the WLA/WLTC and its’ members. Additionally, the boat wash program will be expanded in 2019 to further educate boat owners on the importance of washing their boat to prevent invasive species entering the lake. We are committed to having the best water quality anywhere.
Executive Director Letter Dear Friends, Thank you for making 2018 yet another remarkable year in Walloon! This year marked 40 years of the Conservancy’s work of land protection around Walloon Lake and the Association’s 118th year (according to our best known records) of member fellowship and lake preservation. The opportunity to pause and reflect on the founding missions of each organization has allowed us to examine the state of land and water protection around Walloon and lay the groundwork for initiatives that will ensure we have the resources to conserve, care for and connect current and future generations to Walloon. What I’ve learned in this past year working side by side with the most passionate and dedicated volunteers is that “Walloon” is neither defined by a shoreline nor a watershed border but rather an experience that transcends place and time and one that gets passed on from one generation to the next. No better is this transcendance described than in the ending of a composition we shared at the Bow Tie Birthday Gala, written in 2003 by Erica Rodas (16, at the time), fourth generation Wallooner and the granddaughter of Bob Frederick, longtime Walloon Lake Association member and Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy committee member and supporter. “Tomorrow we would go home. Tomorrow we would take the “good-bye” picture… Pressed in time, the photos mirrored each
other in our albums. The same ruddy faces shone in every picture each year. Sure, if you were to line them up side by side, you might see a few shifts… But the hope, the energy, the strength the shared devotion to the lake is ageless.” This all too relevant message from the past serves as a great reminder that everything we are able to do today to protect and preserve the lake and the watershed is a step towards fulfilling the promise to future generations, that they may have the opportunity to experience “Walloon” like the generations before. And so, as we close out this benchmark year on a high note I am thankful for the staff, the volunteers, the donors and the champions that make this very important work possible.
All my best, Josephine P.S. Bob Frederick was kind enough to share his granddaughter’s composition with the Association knowing that many families have similar “Walloon feelings.” He was proud to note that his fourth generation Wallooner “caught the spirit.” Today, Erica has a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and lives in New York where she provides therapy for cancer patients. We have a copy of this beautiful composition available for reading at our office.
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Calendar OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | 6PM
Walloon Tree Lighting The Village of Walloon is excited to announce its 6th Annual Lighting of the Village taking place on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018. Join us at the Talcott and visit the Village of Walloon for an evening of holiday cheer as the holiday lights are turned on for the first time this winter season. Make sure you stop by the Walloon Lake Association office for some cookie decorating!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD | 5PM
Downtown Boyne City Holiday Open House and Santa Parade The Friday after Thanksgiving the streets of Boyne City will be bustling with the sounds, sights and smells of the holiday season. Santa will make his debut at the parade that begins at 6 pm. Join us in strolling through downtown as the local merchants and businesses offer great shopping, refreshments and hospitality throughout the evening.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
#GivingTuesday Join the #GivingTuesday movement and take some time during the holidays to donate to your favorite charitable organizations! The Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy is participating and you can too by donating to WLTC on November 27th! Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages for all of the fun leading up to this great day of giving. We’re excited to celebrate with you all as we reflect on the wonderful year we had in Walloon! Donations can be made online at www.walloon.org or you can mail a check with memo line: 2018 #Giving Tuesday, and send it to: P.O. Box 579 Walloon Lake, MI 49796
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 1PM
Holiday Hike and Cookie Share! Postle Farm Preserve Bring a small plate of cookies to share, and we’ll bring the ziploc baggies for you to take an assortment home. We will hike on our Postle Farm Preserve and enjoy the beautiful winter weather! Registration is not required, but appreciated. Please contact the office at 231-535-6112 or email us at wla-wltc@walloon.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 6PM
Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House Join the merchants of Downtown Petoskey for the Holiday Open House, the region’s premier holiday season event! Held the first Friday in December, December 7 from 6 to 9 pm, the Holiday Open House begins with an appearance by Santa Claus, who flies into town to light the giant Christmas tree in Pennsylvania Park! After the tree lighting Santa will sit in the Gazebo and listen to children’s holiday wishes.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16TH | 10AM
Snowshoe Indian Garden Nature Area Join the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy staff members as we snowshoe through the Indian Garden Nature Area. Director of Conservation Programs, Heather Huffstutler, will guide the group around one of our well-loved preserves and share a bit of ecological knowledge, too! This is a family friendly event and a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful, snowy season we all love Up North! Registration is appreciated, please call the office at 231-535-6112 or email us at wla-wltc@walloon.org.
TUESDAY FEB 19TH | 6PM
Full Moon snowshoe at Postle Farm Preserve The Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy staff is excited to bring you an opportunity for a group snowshoe by moonlight. Join our Director of Conservation Programs, Heather Huffstutler, on this snowy excursion on our Postle Farm Preserve.
A Letter from the Presidents By now you may have heard that the Walloon Lake Association (WLA) and the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy (WLTC) are exploring a merger between the two organizations. Although our two organizations work in partnership and share an office and staff, they have been two separate entities, each with its own budget, board and officers. The WLA created the WLTC as a 501(c)3 forty years ago to provide a means for supporters to make tax deductible donations. At that time the WLA was actively involved in lobbying efforts which limited its ability to collect such donations. Now, however, the WLA is no longer actively involved in such lobbying, and as times change we look for ways to continue to strengthen our organizations. The WLA and WLTC are both dynamic organizations supported by a top-notch staff and highly dedicated volunteers, but we believe we can become stronger together. Combining our organizations would provide streamlined governance, enhance communication, foster more engagement with our community, leverage our combined strengths and support stronger, more aligned programs. There are, of course, a myriad of legal, financial and administrative issues that must be resolved for a merger to take place. A transition team, consisting of the officers and the past president of each organization has been working assiduously since June with a facilitator to address those issues and create the structure for a united organization. We have made
considerable progress in our discussions, approving a new name, mission statement, business case and committee structure for the combined organization should the merger be approved. Work continues on board structure, finances, communications and other issues. At this point we want to emphasize that you, the members, will be kept fully apprised of our progress through direct mailings, this newsletter and electronic communications, and will ultimately be given the opportunity to vote on the proposed merger. We also encourage you to check our web site walloon.org for regular updates on this issue. Please watch for these communications and feel free to contact the WLA/WLTC with your questions or feedback.
As always, we appreciate your support. Lauren Macintyre President Walloon Lake Association
Dave Deal President Walloon Lake Trust & Conservancy
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ANOTHER WAY TO KEEP WALLOON BEAUTIFUL (AND YOUR NEIGHBORS HAPPY!) Submitted by Dennis Roudi
The changing colors of the leaves around the lake is always a beautiful time. Reds, yellows, and oranges mix with our beloved evergreens to create picture postcard memories. Unfortunately most of those leaves turn brown, fall from the trees, and create quite a bit of work. Each spring and fall many blisters are created dealing with this, either by homeowners or their hired lawn maintenance professionals. But do you know where those leaves go? Sadly many individuals, be they homeowners or their lawn service providers, blow and rake the leaves into the lake. This is a problem for several reasons: • Decomposing leaves add nutrients that fosters algae growth and removes needed oxygen from the lake; • They create organic muck in certain lake bottom areas; • The leaves float down the shore and end up on someone else’s property; • It’s actually a violation of Michigan Law to dispose of yard clippings, leaves, and other garden debris in this way (MCL 324.11521)
The most environmentally friendly way to deal with leaves is to compost them on your own property. If that isn’t feasible, taking the leaves to a licensed yard waste disposal site (many of the local municipalities operate these) is a good option. Please talk to your lawn maintenance service provider and let them know that you do not want them to dispose of leaves and other yard and garden waste by putting that material in the lake. The lake (and your neighbors!) will certainly appreciate it.
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LTBB LITIGATION AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT’S AT STAKE by George Ash, WLA Vice President
Since the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians sued the Governor claiming the existence of a large reservation in Emmet and Charlevoix counties (including a large portion of Walloon Lake), the WLA has kept its members informed on the status of the case. We have published several articles in the Wallooner, discussed the case at annual meetings and held an educational town hall event. In addition, we have published articles both sympathetic to the Tribe and opposed to the reservation on the WLA website, www.Walloon. org, under the “On the Lake” topic.
Due to Justice Scalia’s death, the court had only 8 members who were equally divided, allowing the circuit court’s decision recognizing the tribe’s civil jurisdiction to stand as valid.
Local news sources have chosen to largely ignore the case, which is unfortunate. The Tribe continues to publicly state the reason for their claim is ”to protect our children, families, elder and ancestral remains”, but their pleadings in this case and their advocacy in another as well as the text of their constitution describe a much more ambitious and cynical objective.
The LTBB’s reservation claim is scheduled for trial in mid to late 2019 before a federal judge in Kalamazoo. We will continue to post relevant articles as they occur.
If the LTBB’s reservation claim is upheld, it will have a huge impact on the area, not least of which is the disenfranchisement of nonTribal members who will have no voice in or ability to participate in Tribal government. Once again, it is unfortunate that local news outlets have decided for their own reasons not to cover the potential consequences of this litigation.
*George Ash is the Vice President of the Walloon Lake Association and is a retired partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP.
In suing the Governor, the Tribe has asked the court to issue a permanent injunction forever barring the State, its agents and any municipality from taking any action that would interfere with the right of the Tribe to be free from state law and regulation. So, in reality, what does that mean? In the Odawa constitution, the Tribe claims jurisdiction on their reservation over any and all persons or activities therein. Note this authority is over both Tribe members and nontribal members, and both member and nonmember activities. The Tribe’s constitution goes on to claim this jurisdiction “includes but is not limited to air, water, surface, subsurface, natural and cultural resources, and any interest therein.” In a 2016 US Supreme Court case, Dollar General v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, the court was asked whether an Indian tribal court had the jurisdiction to hear a civil case involving a non-Indian operating a store on tribal land. There was no question that the case could be brought in state or federal court, but could Dollar General be forced to defend itself in tribal court? The LTBB in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians filed an amicus brief urging the court to recognize a tribe’s ability to exercise civil jurisdiction over nonmembers on tribal land. Further, the brief stated, “[N]onmembers can avoid becoming subject to tribal authority by abstaining from entering onto tribal trust lands or engaging in consensual relationships with tribes or tribal members.”
Credit Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
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WALLOON LAKE WATER QUALITY Although Michigan, the Great Lakes State, borders four out of the five Great Lakes, Michigan has thousands of inland lakes that are also “great.” One of these large, idyllic, glacially formed lakes is Walloon. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council staff and volunteers have consistently ventured out on Walloon Lake to monitor and capture thousands of data points over the last 29 years. We now have a unique dataset that will remain important to not just document current conditions, but more importantly, identify any deviations from long term trends. Every three years since 1992, Watershed Council staff venture out to Walloon Lake immediately after ice-out to monitor the five basins (Mud, West, Wildwood, North, and Foot) at the surface, middle, and bottom of the water column. Monitoring as soon as ice-out allows us to capture the beginning of the season, the “starting point,” if you will, for lake-life. We deploy a multiparameter datalogger that simultaneously measures dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and temperature. A water sample is also collected and analyzed for chloride, phosphorus, and nitrogen concentrations. Let’s take a moment and look at an overview of some data Walloon has revealed during this time. Data below is from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council’s Comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring Program and annual spring monitoring in partnership with the Walloon Lake Association. Only three of the five basins are shown to provide a broad overview.
Parameters and Results Dissolved Oxygen
(negatively charged ions – chloride, nitrate, sulfate, and phosphate) and cations (positively charged ions – sodium, magnesium, calcium, Oxygen dissolves into Walloon Lake from the atmosphere and iron, and aluminum). Therefore, conductivity measurements serve as photosynthesis by aquatic plants and algae. State standards for high water and fishery quality require a dissolved oxygen level above 7 parts a proxy of ion concentrations in water. Elevated ions such as nitrate and phosphate can be ecologically harmful, resulting in water quality per million (ppm). Values below 5ppm place stress on aquatic life and can cause the whole ecosystem to suffer. Walloon has shown no sign of issues. Thus, conductivity helps serve as an early indicator of water quality problems. Northern Michigan lakes typically fall in the 150 to such condition with oxygen levels routinely between 8.2 and 13ppm. 450μS/cm. Walloon has been observed to be lower in conductivity, pH indicating lower ion concentrations. However, Walloon has had a pH is a measure of hydrogen (H+) ions in water. Values are on a slight increase in average conductivity that could be a product of logarithmic scale and range from 0 to 14, where below 7 is acidic and increased human activity during recent years. above 7 is alkaline (basic). Similar to dissolved oxygen, freshwater lake ecosystems have thresholds; A pH below 5.6 or above 9 can place stress on the ecosystem as organisms that are dependent on each other struggle to survive. Freshwater lakes in Northern Michigan, depending on the lake bottom, reside in the 6.9 to 8.8 range. Walloon has followed suit and is consistently in the 7.3 to 8.8 range.
Chloride
Conductivity Conductivity is a measure of the ability for water to pass an electrical current and is measured in units of microsiemens per centimeter (μS/cm). The ability for electricity to pass through water is greatly enhanced by the presences of dissolved electrolyte anions
Chloride (Cl-) is likely on your kitchen table, in water softener salts, some fertilizers, and used in the wintertime to de-ice roadways. Chloride has increased in Walloon Lake since we began monitoring in 1992. Chloride is not readily used in biological or chemical processes of a lake, allowing it to accumulate over time. Although most freshwater life is not impacted until levels exceed 1,000ppm, chloride can be a proxy measurement of human impact to the watershed. As development increases, typically so do impermeable (paved) surfaces
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requiring road salt in the wintertime that can runoff into Walloon Lake from the spring snowmelt. Chloride can also be found in household products that often end up in septic systems.
Total Phosphorus and Nitrogen
Phosphorus and nitrogen are two important nutrients for plant and algal growth. However, too much of either can have negative impacts to the water quality of Walloon Lake. Both nutrients are found in fertilizers and can leach from failing septic systems or surface runoff after rainfall. Most lakes in our area are phosphorus limited, meaning the biological productivity (i.e. – algal growth) is limited by the amount of phosphorus available. As such, minimizing external phosphorus inputs (i.e. – septic systems and fertilizers) to Walloon Lake is vital to managing nuisance algal blooms and maintaining high water quality. Phosphorus reached a 29 year low in 2015 but has seen a slight increase in recent monitoring years, while nitrogen has remained relatively consistent. The cause for the recent slight phosphorus increase is unknown, but may be a natural decline in zebra mussel populations. Zebra mussels are known for filtering out phosphorus-containing algae from the water column. Another possibility is a slight increase in phosphorus-containing fertilizer usage along the lakeshore. Overall, the water quality of Walloon Lake remains high, but not without threats. The unique physical structure composing five distinct basins help make Walloon an amazing lake to enjoy. Spring of 2019 will mark our 30th year of monitoring Walloon Lake. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council will continue to work closely with the Walloon Lake Association to identify any changes in Walloon Lake water quality and take steps to mitigate any negative impacts so that future Wallooners can continue to enjoy this idyllic lake. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Dave Edwards at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, (231) 489 – 7277 or email at davide@watershedcouncil.org.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING The one and only way to know if our efforts to protect the lake and the watershed are paying off is to get out there and take some measurements! In partnership and collaboration with Tip of the Mitt, the Walloon Lake Association water quality monitoring program has been keeping tabs on the biological and chemical components in Walloon Lake for decades. Volunteers have been the force behind this dedicated effort; we couldn’t do it without them! This year, the Conservancy’s stewardship specialists helped our volunteer extraordinaire, John Marklewitz with taking the weekly measurements for chlorophyll, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and clarity. This is coordinated through the Volunteer Lake Monitoring program at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Samples from Walloon Lake and all other inland lakes in the program are tested at the UM Biological Station in Pellston; the data collected is entered into a statewide database that tracks water quality throughout our inland lake systems. We piloted an exciting new partnerhsip this year with Camp Daggett. We trained their Nature Director and counselors how to take the data and samples and the counselors then took campers out each week to monitor the lake at our West Arm monitoring location. “Camp Daggett is ideally situated to help monitor one of the deepest basins of the lake – with depths averaging 80-90 feet. The Camp Daggett staff has always tried to instill a sense of respect for nature in our campers, and providing education and encouraging good stewardship of our lake is one way we are building positive character in youth,” writes Nathan Fleshman - this year’s Camp lead counselor. John Marklewitz has been leading the charge the last couple of years ensuring that our monitoring program continues to be one of the strongest in the region. We are looking for volunteers to help him out with monitoring at points in the North Arm and the main basin.
Seasonal Stewardship Specialist, Calley McPhearson, helping with water quality monitoring.
John Marklewitz, WLTC Trustee and Water Quality Monitor Volunteer
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MICHIGANIA AND WALLOON: A MAGICAL COMBINATION by Lauren Macintyre, WLA President
Just imagine this pristine piece of property on Walloon: over 6,000 feet of shoreline on the main basin near Lily Pad Bay … 377 acres of lush rolling land and forest, nearly 90% of it open space … a beautiful and historic property, much loved by its owners over the years. This is Camp Michigania, visited by 4,500 campers every year and cherished by thousands of University of Michigan families and Wallooners alike.
including swimming, sailing, hiking, ropes, horseback riding, crafts and fine arts. The camp is incredibly popular, typically maintaining long waiting lists for families. Like Walloon itself, Michigania is a multigenerational phenomenon, an integral part of family traditions for so many campers.
Devotees of Walloon history know that this site’s interesting history included the establishment of a large sawmill there in 1881 by Walloon pioneer A.W. Olds, who eventually built a large home for his family on the property. After the sale of the sawmill this house eventually became part of the Walloon Resort, which operated on the site from 1895 to 1903. A log cabin and a red barn still remain on the land from its early days.
Don Kaegi, for example, came to Michigania for 18 years with his wife Nancy, and recalls that his daughter Lisa and her husband Michael Loesel met This beautiful picture of Michigania with its well-loved sailboats while on staff at Michigania. on the beach, a giclee done by noted local artist Trisha Witty, hangs above the mantle in Don and Nancy Kaegi’s home. Michael’s family also had a long history of attending the camp. At people, it wasn’t enough, so many campers, Lisa and Michael’s wedding in Petoskey more who would still continue coming to camp for than half the attendees had some connection ‘their week,’ began purchasing property and to the camp. This connection to Michigania, homes on Walloon so they could experience and to the lake itself, led to the Loesels the Walloon magic all year long!” purchasing a home in the Hills of Walloon. That’s exactly what WLTC trustee Judy Similarly, Marnie Culligan Parrott attended Reynolds and her husband Wally, a former Camp Michigania the first year it opened, WLA board member, did. They are among and for many years thereafter with her father many Wallooners whose introduction to the Bill, a former UM football player, her mother lake came about through Michigania, leading Julie and sister Maureen. Marnie worked them to purchase their Walloon home on at the camp throughout college, and after Indian Garden. After 14 years camping at marrying Larry Parrott in 1973, attended Michigania, there was, as Judy puts it, no camp for the next twenty years with Larry other lake for them. and their daughters Emily and Gillian, who of “Wherever we have traveled, our hearts course also worked at the camp in college. always have returned to Walloon,” said Judy. “They watched over swimmers from the “And, of course, the dinner bell at the camp, very same lifeguard chair their mother had the smell of the wildflowers taking the path occupied decades ago,” laughed Larry. The Parrotts became fulltime residents of Walloon from swimming to boating, and the long rich shadows of late afternoon will always take in 2015, in a home they purchased and us back to Camp Michigania …” renovated about a half mile down the lake Jim and Judi Silverman, longtime from the camp in Hills of Walloon. Larry’s Wallooners, note that their family first original song about Michigania is still sung camped at Michigania in 1979, and haven’t each year at camp. missed a summer since. Their sons grew As Mitch Rosenwasser, longtime executive up at the camp, including spending a total director of the camp, sees it “Campers have of seven summers on staff. Their sons, been coming to Michigania for years, excited by the thought of seeing Walloon as they drive daughters-in-law, niece and grandchildren now all camp with Jim and his wife each in the camp road. The one week experience summer. This love of Michigania led to the was magical for most, and for a number of
In 1927 the popular and highly regarded Camp Sherwood, founded by E. V. Tomlinson, director of the Detroit Athletic Club, opened for boys. This was followed in 1936 by the opening of Camp Huntingdon for girls on property south of Sherwood. Generations of Michiganders have fond memories of childhoods spent at these scenic camps. Sherwood and Huntingdon both prospered until 1962, when the Tomlinsons decided to retire and sell their camps. Meanwhile, in 1961 the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, which had established an extremely popular camping program for families, began looking for a permanent site for its camp in northern Michigan. The Sherwood/Huntingdon camp site was a perfect choice for the Alumni Association, which then purchased the property in December, 1962. Through the volunteer efforts of many alumni the camp’s facilities were renovated and Camp Michigania opened its doors on Walloon Lake in 1963. Since its inaugural season, thousands of campers have been dazzled by the sparkling waters of Walloon as they enjoyed the myriad of activities offered by Michigania,
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November 2018 Silvermans purchasing a full-time home on the West Arm of the lake – about a half mile from camp on Zenith Heights. Also living near Michigania are Wallooners Judy and Fred Feldkamp, who, after many years at the camp, built a home on East Bay Road. Theirs was the first house built between the camp and Eagle Island Road, on land originally part of the Skornia farm. Judy fell in love with the view of Michigania’s preserve and the main basin of Walloon. Inspired by living on their “island of serenity” while still close to Michigania, the Feldkamps now make Walloon their primary residence. Boaters on Walloon have always loved the familiar sight of Michigania’s sailboats with their brightly colored sails gracefully plying the waters in front of the camp. The Michigania fleet, according to Mitch Rosenwasser, includes Butterflies, Lasers, Flying Scots, Ensigns, a Walloon 17, and Hobie Getaways. Longtime Wallooner Ellen Byerlein, who served as associate director of the camp for nearly six years, recalls how her girls Sarah and Lily Sloan learned to sail at the camp, with Sarah later becoming a member of the UM sailing team and directing the sailing program at nearby Camp Daggett. Michigania campers and Wallooners love many of the same things: family, tradition, nature, outdoor activities, the land, and of course, the lake itself. Since the Walloon Lake Association is an organization for anyone who loves the lake, we hope to reach out to Michigania in the future. “It’s a perfect partnership,” commented Ellen Byerlein. “Because love of Walloon brings us all together.” As Jim Silverman remarked, “For any camper, Michigania and Walloon Lake are synonymous. Those of us who are passionate about the camp feel the same about Walloon, and consider ourselves stewards of both.” The Walloon Lake Association celebrates the close relationship between Camp Michigania and the lake, and looks forward to working together to preserve all that we both love about Walloon.
WALLOON HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: SHRIMP ON CRACKERS Recipe submitted by Ernie Mainland
You will need: 1. A bag of 16-20 cooked shrimp 2. Softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese. (buy the good stuff, not a house brand) 3. Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise 4. A jar of capers 5. Crackers of your choice
Method: 1. Thaw half as many shrimps as you want to have one-half a shrimp on the crackers. *A full bag of shrimp will make from 32 to 40 individual appetizers. 2. Remove carefully their tails 3. Slice the shrimp in half, along their back. You will have two arcs of a half a shrimp each 4. Mix up the cream cheese with the mayo to get a thick but spreadable paste. 5. Chop up some drained, but not rinsed capers. How many? That is up to you depending on how dominant you want the caper flavor. 6. Gently mix the capers into the cream cheese paste. 7. Just before serving, spread each cracker with the caper paste, add one half of a shrimp, cut side down. 8. Plate them up!
Substitutions:
“Campers have been coming to Michigania for years, excited by the thought of seeing Walloon as they drive in the camp road…. many campers, who would still continue coming to camp for ‘their week,’ began purchasing property and homes on Walloon so they could experience the Walloon magic all year long!” —Mitch Rosenwasser, Executive director Camp Michigania
For the capers, substitute anything that suits your fancy. Fresh dill, cocktail sauce, fresh oregano, curry powder – if you like the taste, it will be just fine. Just remember to taste the paste as you add things, and give the addition time to “marry” with the paste.
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Walloon Lake Association (WLA) & Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy (WLTC)
WALLOON MARKETPLACE COMING MARCH 2019
FINANCIALS AVAILABLE Wow, what a year it has been! The move to our new office in Walloon Village, the event series to celebrate 40 years of protecting land in the Walloon Lake watershed culminating in the Bow Tie Birthday Bash, another successful Celebrate Walloon in the Village, the purchase of 450 feet of shoreline with the Norcross Family Preserve on M-75 and so much more. We just have to look out our windows to realize how much we have to be grateful for here in northern Michigan and we’re especially grateful to our members and donors who give to our organizations to fund the initiatives that keep Walloon Lake the pristine gem that it is. Financial transparency to our stakeholders is key for non-profits and we want to remind you that as tax-exempt non-profit organizations, the WLA and WLTC financials are available upon request.
The Walloon marketplace will be for Association members only. If you are looking to buy or sell a kayak, jet ski, Walloon Lake paraphilia or a hydroplane, the Walloon Marketplace will be the place to go. The marketplace will open in March 2019. Look for more information in the February Wallooner.
Our thanks to all of you for your generosity, we are humbled by your support. Cindy Hayes, Director of Financial Operations and Membership
Members who have joined since July: ADAMS, GREG & SUSAN 1140 Greenwood Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091 773/490-9905 gregory.adams@earthlink.net
BURTON, MATT (JAYNE) M0598 123 Doeskin Drive Boerne, TX 78006 210/667-3051 burtonma@gmail.com
CHAIKA, DAVID & NICOLE 5133 Indian Garden Road Petoksey, MI 49770 3665 Oakleaf Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48324 248/961-0574 nchaika@att.net
FLOM, BILL & PAMELA
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THANK YOU!
Photo Credit: Northern Territory Imaging and Design
Thank you to all who came out to enjoy Celebrate Walloon this year, and a very special thank you to those who helped make this event possible. This tradition has been a highlight of every summer and would not be possible without the help of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, vendors and once again, the Walloon Lake Art Club. We would also like to acknowledge our Celebrate Walloon co-hosts, Pam Roudi and Val Ash, and our wonderful M.C., Terry Marrs. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
Photo Credit: Jillian Worsley
SPONSORS:
VENDORS:
Wally & Margie Kidd Family Gale Charbenneaux and Family, Walloon Central Water Sports Wayne Hilton and Family, Bear Cove Marina Jeff Wellman, North Harbor Christie’s International Real Estate
Happy Snappy Photo Booth Raven Hill Discovery Center & their traveling reptile and amphibian zoo Petoskey Steel Drum Trio The Magic Lady, Jania Taylor Our Local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Elena Masi, Face Painter The “CaHoots Ukulele Group”
Photo Credit: Jillian Worsley
Photo Credit: Northern Territory Imaging and Design
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS:
Thank you so very much to all of the talented artists in the Walloon Lake Art Club who donated artwork for the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy’s Silent Auction. We raised $5,160 through this initiative at Celebrate Walloon.
Merilyn Morrow Yvonne Schmidt Sally Swanson Judy Feldkamp Nanette Derkac Joan Tebo Judy Sweeney
Photo Credit: Northern Territory Imaging and Design
Joyce Howe Val Ash Joan Kleinstiver Martha Coscina Susan Sheets Jessica Leidall Photo Credit: Northern Territory Imaging and Design
If you are interested in volunteering next year, contact us at wla-wltc@walloon.org.
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The Wallooner
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.
Bunny Hyatt
Eleanor B. Hyatt was born August 18, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Florence (Paynter) Bailey and Mark Scott Bailey. She died Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Known to most as “Bunny,” she graduated from Columbus North High School in 1948, and The Ohio State University where she became a member of the Chi Omega sorority. While at Ohio State she met the love of her life, Chuck Hyatt. They were married on October 17, 1953, and had two children, Lynne and Brad. Bunny first worked as a secretary in a law office. After raising their young children, she became the secretary of the Upper Arlington Civic
Association. Always involved with Chi Omega as an alumna, in 1975 she was asked to become the editor of Chi Omega’s national magazine, The Eleusis. She thrived on this work, and greatly enjoyed traveling and meeting members from across the country and attending national conventions. In 1988 Chi Omega honored her with the President’s Award for Distinguished Alumnae Service, the highest award given to a member. She was also active in the College Fraternity Editors Association, CFEA. Dedicated to her community, Bunny was honored with the Upper Arlington Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served on the altar guild and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the North High Women’s Alumnae Association, the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, and the Canterbury Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Bunny and Chuck first vacationed together at Walloon Lake in 1960 at Mary Wetherbee Lewis’s cottage on Lake Grove Road, and they returned every summer after that. In 1987 they purchased Dorothy Munson Krenrich’s house nearby on the West Arm. In retirement Chuck and Bunny enjoyed arriving in May with the first wildflowers and staying through the fall color in October. Birdwatching and working on home projects were favorite pastimes. When Chuck served as president of the Walloon Lake Association, Bunny planned the silent auctions and adored the opportunity to meet more neighbors on the lake. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck and her sister Louise Otewalt. Survivors include her children and their spouses Lynne and Dave Kishler and Brad and Marilyn Hyatt; grandchildren Scott (Lauren) Hyatt, Ashley Hyatt, Kristen Hyatt, Blake (Kelly) Kishler and Emily Kishler; brother-in-law David Otewalt, sister-inlaw Mary Lewis, and nieces and nephews.
Brice Toland Voran Brice Toland Voran passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan on September 18, 2018, following heart surgery. Brice was born in New York City on January 27, 1942, the son of Reed Daniel and Joella Virginia Voran. His father served in the FBI in New York during WWII, and afterward returned to their home in Muncie, Indiana. Brice graduated from Burris Laboratory School in Muncie in 1960, and from Yale in 1964, with a political science degree. At Yale he was a member of Calhoun College and Phi Gamma Delta. In 1965, he received a Certificate in European Studies at the
College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium. Brice earned his JD from Duke Law School in 1968. After law school Brice practiced Corporate Law at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York where he made partner in 1975. It was there that he met his wife Chris and they married in Walloon Lake, Michigan on July 24, 1983. During his 38 years at Shearman & Sterling Brice helped open the firm’s Los Angeles office and was the Managing Partner of the firm’s Toronto office. In 2006, Brice and Chris retired to their beloved Walloon Lake, where he and his children spent their summers growing up. Brice was a lifelong learner who immersed himself in everything that caught his interest. He piloted his family and dog on vacations in his Cessna CT210 throughout California, Montana, Michigan, Toronto, and the Caribbean, much to his children’s terror. In 1987, Brice and his friend flew a Mooney M201 in an air rally from New York to Paris to commemorate the 60th
anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight. During an ice storm Brice radioed air traffic control and, when asked if he was declaring an emergency, responded, “Not if you give me a clearance to land!” During his retirement in Walloon Brice devoted his time to conserving and protecting the lake he loved so much. He was President of the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy, and later Chairman of the Land Preservation Committee. He also volunteered as a board member of the Charlevoix Circle of Arts. In his later years his passion was portrait photography and he became well known as an exhibitor in local photography shows. Brice was preceded in death by his parents and brother Spencer. He is survived by his wife Chris; son Reed Voran (Traci Christofore) and their daughters Stevie and Joey in Florida; daughter Kate (Robert) Magrane in New York; and sister Patrice (Andy) Young in Montana.
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SEASONS GREETINGS WALLOONERS! Submitted by Pam Roudi + Connor Dennis, WLTC Trustees
We CHALLENGE YOU to ENTER our WLA Facebook Snowfall Contest! To ENTER: Log onto the WLA Facebook page and cast your prediction as to how much snow will fall this Winter.
**PRIZES** We will be awarding PRIZES to the top 3 guesses that are the closest to correct snowfall amount measured by Petoskey Weather Bureau
PREDICTION ENTRY/RULES Your entry must predict how much snow will fall between December 16, 2018 and April 15, 2019, as well as your prediction of the last date of measurable snowfall.
1st Place...$150.00 gift card to Barrel Back
“ Like” the Walloon Lake Association Facebook Page and leave your prediction in a comment on our contest post! Petoskey weather bureau will be the measurement we will use for snowfall amount. You will need to guess in feet and inches.
2nd place...$100.00 gift card to Barrel Back 3rd Place...$50.00 gift card to Walloon Lake Winery Winners will be Announced on WLA Facebook page April 17, 2019 Watch The WLA Facebook page for our updates and...
follow us on Facebook and Instagram this Holiday Season! Connor and I will be posting Northern Holiday Traditions and Festive recipes! Watch for the contest by “liking” the Walloon Lake Association Facebook Page!
The tie breaker, if needed, will be a random drawing.
EXPLORING WALLOON IN THE WINTER by Heather Huffstutler, Director of Conservation Programs
Visiting preserves in the winter is a special thing. Maybe you like to snowshoe, maybe you like to ski. Maybe it’s all about watching our resident chickadees and cardinals flit about the trees. Whatever brings you to a preserve in the winter, we hope you share some of that love with us on Facebook or Instagram.
Personal Faves: Fields Preserve - Snowshoe here and bring your leashed dog! You’ll tire the pup out, and get a workout yourself. Once you get through the open fields (be prepared for a bit of wind), the small stream and woodlands become instantly quiet. It’s the kind of quiet only snow can bring - you know what that is. Following the stream and the blue trail, you’ll get to a place for which the summer brings buzzing bees and migrating birds and the winter brings a special place of respite along the small Schoof’s Creek feeder stream. The trail widens out, and
encourages hikers and snowshoers to enjoy the walk side-by-side. Keep your eyes peeled for snowy owls later in the winter! Cedar Valley Preserve - Follow the driveway from Clute Road back to an open parking area and embark on your snowshoes here for a fun walk. The 1-mile loop trail will lead you through open woodlands - keep quiet and you might see rabbits, fox or deer! As you go downhill toward the South Arm Creek, you might feel like you’re entering an enchanted forest. The wetlands, cedar and hemlock trees will pull you forward and back up the hill toward the end of the loop. Keep an eye out for raptors - the open woodlands are good hunting grounds! Dogs are welcome here on leashes as well. For more information on our preserves, visit us at www.walloon.org.
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WALKING WALLOON A JOURNEY WORTH TAKING Submitted by Danny Fellin, WLA Director
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending on Labor Day weekend, I started a journey to walk around Walloon Lake with my two dogs, Annabelle and Maggie Mae. We posted pictures of the walk on Instagram (Walloon Forever). Over the three months we went from 8 to 131 on followers. We enjoyed and looked forward to each day of our journey, always saw something new and different. Each basin has a bit different in look and feel. Here are five things that stood out: 1. North Shore – The North Shore “Path” is one of the neatest places on the lake. It was so fun, we did it twice. It gives an old school neighborhood feel; people sitting on porches, kids playing in the yard, neighbors conversing (sharing adult beverages) in the yard. It felt like being in a time machine – back to 1974. 2. Wildwood – The Wildwood area and Forest Road that connects to Wildwood is a quaint part of the lake. Wildwood has the feel of a neighborly community. On the Wildwood property is a 3-hole golf course, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a private lakeside park with fire pits to share stories and laughter under the stars. 3. Longfield Trail – A very secluded stretch of land with less than 10 homes. It’s one of most private and scenic places on the Lake. But be careful as the mosquitoes have a major base there! 4. South Shore house signs – The house signs around the lake are truly special. The signs along South Shore Road were without a doubt the best and most artistic. 5. Eagle Island Park (aka Hemlock Pointe) - It is a private park for the residents, a gorgeous piece of land with a spectacular view. Maybe the best view on the lake! The beach and swim area has a nice hard sandy bottom. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy a Walloon day. The posts that received the most likes are shown here. You can check out all 141 posts on instagram by following @walloonforever. We will be posting pictures of Walloon throughout the year. If you aren’t a follower, sign up it is really easy.
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MEET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES! This is the fourth in a series of profiles of the WLA directors and WLTC trustees who represent all Wallooners. These board members, who are limited to two three-year terms, come from many different backgrounds but what they all have in common is a deep and abiding love for Walloon Lake, and a willingness to work diligently to preserve its beauty for future generations.
Walloon Lake
Association
WLA DIRECTORS
TERRY MARRS
Terry has a long history with the WLA, serving as a board member from 2006 to 2011, including a two year term as president. Demonstrating his continuing commitment to Walloon, he returned to the WLA board in 2016. Although Terry and his wife Laurie are “first generation Wallooners,” they have been coming to the lake since 1978. Initially they started at Wildwood, but in 1994 they built their present home on the West Arm. Terry supports increased educational opportunities for lake residents on invasive species, septic tanks, green belts and local ordinances. Retired from Ford Motor Co. after 32 years, Terry enjoys golf, early morning swims and evening cruises on the lake. The Marrs have two daughters, a son-in-law and twin six-year old grandsons who spend as much time as possible at Walloon.
DANNY FELLIN
Danny first saw Walloon in 1992, and as he described it, it was “wow” at first sight. He and his wife Kathy initially rented a cottage on Lily Pad Bay, then built on Eagle Island in 2002. A native of downstate Illinois, Danny moved to the Detroit area in late 1980’s for a job and has been in Michigan ever since. He enjoyed a long career in marketing, working in ad agencies on brand development, most recently on the “Pure Michigan” campaign. Because of his love for Walloon and his belief that we need to keep the lake and environment pristine and pure, Danny became active in the WLA and joined the board in 2017. He counts time with friends at the lake as one of the best parts of Walloon. When not busy with lake activities Danny pursues his golf “addiction” and cheers on the St. Louis Cardinals, Illini, Lions and the Pistons.
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WLTC TRUSTEES
BETONY BRADDOCK
Betony, a lifelong Wallooner who grew up on Indian Garden Road, is the newest member of the WLTC board. Her father, Randy Furgeson, was a trustee twenty years ago, and instilled in Betony the importance of caring for the lake and the watershed. Because of increasing development, she hopes more people get involved to help preserve sensitive areas in the Walloon watershed. Today Betony and her husband Keith live in Petoskey and own Tom and Dick’s Grocery Store, but her mother Kristy still lives in the family home on Indian Garden, where the family spends a great deal of time. Boating and beach time in summer, and skiing at Nub’s in the winter are among her favorite activities. Betony now is very busy caring for Ophelia, her two year old daughter, who also loves Walloon!
MARY PAT GOLDICH
Mary Pat, a hospital administrator in Chicago, and husband Geoff, whose family has been on Walloon since 1899, began spending time on the lake in 1977. They retired to Petoskey in 2004, working on their house on North Shore Drive while their twins finished high school. Inspired by WLA volunteers Bunny Marquardt and Sally Swanson, Mary Pat served on the Government Affairs Committee, joining the board in 2017. She sees preserving the quality of the water and the quality of life on the lake, in light of increased development, shoreline erosion and noise pollution, as among the WLA’s biggest challenges. Mary Pat loves dock time, skiing, traveling and family time at the lake with their two daughters, two sonsin- law and one grandson, a sixth generation Wallooner.
WHAT A WONDERFUL SEASON IN WALLOON To view our photo galleries from our events, visit www.walloon.org/on-the-lake/events
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