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Doug and Nola Buck named Grand Marshals
After some time out with their boat, Doug and Nola Buck expected to return home to a number of messages and a pile of mail. But they were not prepared for a letter asking them to accept the role of Grand Marshals at Frontier Days. "Not in our wildest dreams did we think they'd ask us," Nola said. "It was a real honor. ... We've been around since [Frontier Days] started years ago, and we just hope it continues to bring people to Charlotte." The Bucks moved to Charlotte in 1962. They raised a son, now deceased, and a daughter here, sending them through Charlotte schools. In 1987, the Bucks bought The Ski Loft, a ski supply shop in downtown Charlotte. During Frontier Days, the Bucks always have a sidewalk sale at the Ski Loft. Nola's herb club holds a sale during the festival, and the Bucks are always one of the sponsors of the Dancing Deputies. Doug rides in the parade with the Eaton County Mounted Division, formerly on horseback and now with the all-terrain vehicle section. The Bucks' involvement in Charlotte is extensive. They helped form the Eaton Special Riding program, of which Doug is still president. Doug, now retired from General Motors, is also a member of the Downtown Development Authority and Rotary boards. Through the DDA board, he started the farmer's market. Over the years, he has been 4-H horse superintendent and draft horse superintendent and a Chamber of Commerce board member. Doug and Nola have both been active in Circle C 4-H, Boy Scouts, Campfire, the school band and their church, First Lutheran Church. Nola was camp nurse for the school band and has been a school nurse in Grand Ledge and Eaton Intermediate schools the last few years. She is also a member of the General Federation of Womenıs Club and an advanced master gardener. The Bucks said they love Charlotte, and hope events like Frontier Days help it thrive. "I'd like to see more festivals in Charlotte," Doug said. "They really bring people into town." "Charlotte has been a great place to raise a family," Nola said. "Itıs a nice, friendly town."
Article by Fran Wilcox, Lansing Community Newspapers
Frontier Days Special Events Director
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