WHITEHALL — The White Lake Labor Day Community Walk took place for the 19th time Monday, commemorating Labor Day with an event modeled after the popular Mackinac Bridge Walk that takes place the same day. That popular event drew about 33,000, according to the State of Michigan.
White Lake's wasn't quite that big, with several dozen participating, but the spirit was there. As they have in the past, the two White Lake mayors - Whitehall's Steven Salter and Montague's Tom Lohman - began the event with remarks welcoming locals and visitors. The traditional walk begins at the Hart-Montague Trail State Park trailhead and crosses the walking bridge over to the White Lake Chamber & Visitor's Bureau building in Whitehall. Healthy snacks and water were served.
Members of the White Lake ukulele club added a new tradition to the walk last year with an original composition, "Bridge Walking," and the song was performed again this year. Several participants brought signs supporting the laborers who keep the U.S. economy moving and for whom the day is dedicated.
