The Mystery of the Elk Rapids Historical Society

What’s happening, America? Let’s check in with today’s small-town American newspaper, the Antrim Review of Antrim County, MI. It seems there’s something of a enigma that has been puzzling the locals:

The Elk Rapids Historical Society was offered the United Methodist Church on the corner of Traverse and Pine Streets in Elk Rapids last November and some residents are wondering why they haven’t moved out of the cramped, damp basement of the old town hall and taken possession yet.

What gives, Elk Rapids Historical Society president Dan LeBlond? Don’t you want to get out of the basement you currently inhabit?

“The Historical Society has always had a dream to come above ground, get a bigger facility and be a little more visible in the community. Maybe we’re being a little cautious but my answer is that the turtle won the race.”

Ah, prudence. Especially in these troubled economic times, an abundance of caution is a good thing — particularly with voters having recently rejected a property tax that would have helped the Society. Good luck, Elk Rapids Historical Society members! Good luck, Antrim County! Enjoy the upcoming Stone Festival!