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Ronald Paul Aragon replied to Mike Forrester's discussion 'What do you think about McNally Cottage being demolished?'
Nothing "new" should be built at all, and most definitely NOTHING of any historical value should EVER be allowed to be destroyed, or "moved" for that matter -- EVER! The entire island is an historic location! And, even…
Ronald Paul Aragon commented on Mike Forrester's blog post 'Mackinac College and the missing library'
Besides working at the library in the early seventies, I was also a student, and TV evangelist Rex Humbard was the owner of the school. He had bought it just prior to me going to school there. Here is some history and info that will help shed some…
Ronald Paul Aragon commented on Mike Forrester's blog post 'Mackinac College and the missing library'
I worked in the library as an assistant director of admissions in charge of data processing. I remember having no windows, no view, and having to climb stairs everyday. Sometimes I would come out in the dark after work and wonder…
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Happy Holidays!
Posted by Mike Forrester on December 18, 2011 at 8:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
Wishing you the best this holiday season and hoping to see you on Mackinac Island in 2012!
This great painting of Round Island Lighthouse was featured on the cover of the December, 2010 issue of Lighthouse Digest. Painted by Virginia Souza, copies are available for purchase at:
http://www.shop.foghornpublishing.com/product.sc?productId=217&categoryId=27
Mackinac trip highlights from my July 8-11 visit
Posted by Mike Forrester on July 13, 2011 at 9:30pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
While I normally don't write trip reports, I thought I'd share a few highlights from my visit last weekend. The highlight was hopping a boat for the ride to the Round Island Lighthouse Open House. The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (www.roundislandlightmichigan.com) did a great job of organizing the event. Freeland Boy Scout Troop 323 played host to the visitors with scouts located throughout the lighthouse explaining the spaces and their former uses.
Once inside, I met two of the sisters who lived as young girls in the lighthouse. Their father was the last keeper prior to the closing of the lighthouse and had not returned since. Naturally they were shocked at the condition of the interior some 60 years later, but no doubt comforted by the fact the future of the lighthouse is now secure and under the care of a group dedicated to it's preservation.
As I made my way to the top of the lighthouse, I discovered that the society was flying American Flags atop the lighthouse and selling them as a fundraiser. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, I accompanied 'my' flag to the flagpole and watched it fly proudly atop the iconic lighthouse.…
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What do you think about McNally Cottage being demolished?
Started by Mike Forrester. Last reply by Ronald Paul Aragon yesterday. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Historic McNally Cottage is owned by island hotelier Ira Green. He has been given permission to demolish the cottage to make way for a new hotel, but has indicated a willingness to help pay to have the home moved to a new location on the island.What…Continue
What's your favorite month to visit Mackinac Island?
Started by Mike Forrester. Last reply by Mike Forrester Jul 28, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
It's a challenge to pick just one month, but I'd say September is my favorite month to visit the island. Crowds are light and the flowers and gardens are still colorful. Some mornings might even require a light jacket (at least for this Florida…Continue
Thanksgiving--?
Started by Jeff Sztarkman` Jul 8, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
[Just added this elsewhere on site; started here as a discussion--Thanks for feedback!] I've never been to Mackinac Is. but would like to check it out! What are the options around Thanksgiving? Is there snow on the ground by that time? enough to…Continue
The JL Beanery Coffee House
Started by Richard and Mary Wakefield. Last reply by Richard and Mary Wakefield Jun 24, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering how JL Beanery is doing these days. JL has always been my coffee house of choice on the island. Early every morning during my yearly stay, we walk down to JL to enjoy a great cup of coffee, maybe a muffin or danish and sit in the…Continue
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