Beaver Island Michigan

John,

I don't know you, but that is a tremendous story. The kind of scenario easily envisioned back then, but would never happen today. Thanks for sharing.

Mark

When you call yourself THE City (San Francisco) or THE Band (The Band) you better represent. Levon and the Band did just that.

Stopped into the chamber office last week looking for a copy of the new driving guide. The gentleman inside pointed me toward the "new" (2006) map, which I picked up as my version was some 20 years old. I then asked again about the driving guide and was told that he had heard about some &q...

Call Mark at (800) 253-5654 days or (616)540-1405 on cell.

Thanks

Boating up to Beaver Friday and looking for a ride back to Grand Rapids Saturday or Sunday. Will pay $50.00 for gas and keep my mounth shut the entire way.

Adam and Brad make all good points. However, personally, I'm not a fan of stretching cold muscles. I simply start out a run a much slower pace for the first mile or two to give the muscles a chance to warm. Additionally, a rule of thumb is do NOT increase your mileage by more than 10% per week. Sinc...

Batman,

I don't know you, but Richie can tell you who I am. You can call me Tues morn at (800) 253-5654 about your alternator, just ask for

Mark

Actually, Tylenol has been linked to liver disease in those who imbibe over two drinks per day. We inflict enough mayhem on our livers. Pass on the Tylenol.

Mark Hoogterp, Grand Rapids; 25 year summer vacationer, lifetime BIHS member, 8th place overall inaugural BI Half Marathon, friend of many, foe of few. I was simply opining that I thought coolpix soapbox was on thin ice. I rarely comment on this forum but watch it daily. Sorry if you took my comment...

I sense a platform about to crumble.

Hey everybody, cut Anthony some slack. He's a true Jewish Strangite, maybe the only one on earth. Believe it or not, his request is serious.

Beth Ann and family, To long time summer visitors, Russ was the first person we saw going over, and the last when we left. As much as anyone he epitomized what Beaver Island was about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your father, an island legend. Mark & Laurie Hoogterp

Speaking as someone who has run in scores of races, including several marathons, the pyrotechnic start of the Beaver Island race was one of a kind, and the runners loved it. Over the top? Perhaps; but uniqueness has always been an island virtue.

Don't be apprehensive Sidney; that's just Richie. You'll get used to him.

On my home and two pcs of vacant waterfront property, both of which are down 25-30% in value.