IRON MOUNTAIN – It will not just be raking or hauling sticks and branches at Lake Antoine
Park Partner’s annual Work Bee in Lake Antoine Park this spring.
In addition to helping with the annual community project, the public is welcome to come watch
two local artists complete the installation of their crafts on the former concession stand at the
lakeshore.
Volunteers are needed for LAPP’s work bee to start at 9 a.m. with formal dedication of the art to
begin at 10 a.m.
Both artists are United States veterans.
Mathew Dault has spent much of the winter working on a mural to be hung at north wall where
the exterior showers used to be. His art is notable throughout the county, including the waiting
room at a local oil changing business. He uses acrylic paint on gesso primed canvas. My overall
goal is to inspire people through my artwork. He is a combat veteran who was an English
Teacher in Vietnam for ten years. He is now calling the U.P. home.
Craig Recla’s metal butterfly art will be hung on the shore walls to enhance the entrance to the
restrooms. He has been a popular vendor at LAPP’s annual Crafty Flea held the Saturday after
Labor Day for the past 6 years. The 7 th event is accepting registrations for the Sept. 7, day-long
event inside the campsites.
“This art is an important part of our Sunset Beach project that will take at least two years to fund
and manpower,” said Ann Hruska, project chairman. “We will be anxious to talk with the public
about those plans that have been in the works for months now.”
“Come bring your gloves and rakes to clean up the grounds to get ready for the Memorial Day
opening”, said Allison Lucier, LAPP president. “And we are always looking for new ideas for
happenings at the park. If you have ideas on how folks can enjoy this park, please come to our
work bee and talk with us.”
LAPP will have refreshments at their monthly meeting on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. the Breitung
Township Hall in Quinnesec.
For further information, contact Ann Hruska at lakeantoineparkpartners@gmail.com or 906-396-
9843
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