his "twinning" has long been discussed and will be a great and historic function for people from both communities. The group will be bused from Chicago to Charlevoix to take the "Emerald Isle" over on Friday the 6th (the boat leaves Charlevoix at 3 and arrives at 5 p.m.). After freshening up the group will attend a potluck dinner and dance at the Parish Hall. There will be a cash bar. People are encouraged to contact altar society members to assist or make a dish to pass.
n Saturday, tours of the island will be given as well as discussions (you can be sure) of relationships of the various families with their Beaver Island relatives. There is great excitement in the Arranmore group and we should be sure to show our Beaver Island hospitality.
round 4pm on Saturday the twinning ceremony will take place near the lighthouse at the entrance to Beaver Harbor. Saturday evening will be spent visiting the local pubs and making friends.
he Arranmore people will be staying at the homes of island relatives. Main street will be taking on a dual name for this event, "Arranmore Way". I am proud to announce that they have named a street "Beaver Island Way" to commemorate the twinning.
opefully many of you can attend and meet your relatives or make new friends. More information will follow as it becomes available.
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Rich Gillespie
