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Treasure Scout on the loose

October 13, 2012

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This year’s holiday exhibit at the Elk Rapids Historical Museum is Treasures from the Toy Chest, and I am the Treasure Scout.  Linda Pillsbury drew me a map.  Linda knows everyone in Elk Rapids, and her mother knows their mothers.  By the time we’re through you will be dazzled.  Last week, for example, I went […]

The bear on River Street

October 10, 2012

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You know you're Up North when a bear stands by a cross-walk on the main street in town and everyone thinks it's just dandy.

Glory be

October 5, 2012

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Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I had pressing business in Charlevoix today. Nevertheless, we made a detour along the ribbon road to the top of the second ridge, parked the car next to the centennial barn, and fled into the afternoon.

Sailing, sailing, over the bounding bay . . . .

September 30, 2012

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Babs writes: Saturday I went sailing on the Tall Ship Manitou. We were out for a couple of hours on the West Bay of Grand Traverse Bay. It’s easy to see that it was a beautiful day. There was a wind and a good time. Well I guess so. September is a fine time to […]

Coming Attractions

June 28, 2012

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No matter how jammed your summer calendar is, you would be sorry to miss these excellent adventures.

Sonny’s Day Dawns

June 9, 2012

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Back in November (The fog of war) I told you the story of Sonny Szejbach’s medal, and its long journey to reach him. Well, today’s the day. The entire Township will tilt south as people make their way down to Elk Rapids for the big doings.  The ceremony starts at 4:00 at the Amvets Post […]