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Stories and Archives of MSA
See a history of the Chronicles below.
Michabou Shores Chronicles 1957-1991 (Parts I and II)
Michabou Shores Chronicles 1957-2021 (Parts I-III)
Note: The Marvin entry is missing from the print Chronicle but is in this online version on pp. 73-74 (pp. 78-79 of the pdf file).
History of the Chronicles. Back in 1980 Mary Arnheim and Clara Rodgers assembled accounts from MSA members about their history at Michabou Shores, beginning in 1957. The result was a 1980 publication entitled A Chronicle of Michabou Shores.
In 1991 a second round of accounts was collected and became Part II of the Chronicle.
In 2020 it was hard to believe that 30 years had passed since the Chronicle Part II was published! There were so many new stories and updated stories to tell. As Archivist for Michabou Shores, Dorothy Byers announced at the 2020 Annual Meeting an interest in continuing our stories, and sought volunteers for a Compilation Committee. Committee members were Berit Dayton and Jean Ann Wolfe. Part III covering 1992-2021 was published in the summer of 2021.
In 2020 it was hard to believe that 30 years had passed since the Chronicle Part II was published! There were so many new stories and updated stories to tell. As Archivist for Michabou Shores, Dorothy Byers announced at the 2020 Annual Meeting an interest in continuing our stories, and sought volunteers for a Compilation Committee. Committee members were Berit Dayton and Jean Ann Wolfe. Part III covering 1992-2021 was published in the summer of 2021.
Please contact Dorothy Byers at dfbyers@gmail.com if you would like to submit an entry for the next edition!
Here are the areas that members were asked to address in the past. It seems appropriate to keep the same format.
1. Date of purchase of land, and of building
2. Date of occupancy
3. Former owners, if any
4. Why you chose Michabou; what brought you here
5. What you enjoy most here
6. Interesting anecdotes and experiences
Here are the areas that members were asked to address in the past. It seems appropriate to keep the same format.
1. Date of purchase of land, and of building
2. Date of occupancy
3. Former owners, if any
4. Why you chose Michabou; what brought you here
5. What you enjoy most here
6. Interesting anecdotes and experiences
History of the Woods Trail
Many are familiar with the Woods Trail that extends along an old deer path parallel to Tiba Road. Terry Ryan started putting up woodsy creatures over twenty years ago, i.e. before 2006. He loved carving and wanted something to entertain children and parents alike. He added to the trail every year. Bob Rodgers had a major role in creating the trail. Terry’s final carving was a mask of Bob Rodger’s after his death, complete with glasses. It was a tribute to the creator of the trail.
Harold and Dorothy Byers took pictures of 52 creatures in 2020 and 2021. The last 4 creatures are on the part of the trail north of Michabou Shores Road. Be sure to check out the pictures and walk the trail to find the creatures! Mike Tarkington, Harold and Dorothy Byers, and Berit Dayton have helped to maintain the trail.
Some of the creatures have fallen, and need repair and refinishing. Others were never mounted. These await attention at the Byers’ home. The history continues as of 2026.