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by Joyce
Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: WOW !! Equipment for BIFD and BIEMS !!
Replies: 3
Views: 2838

WOW!! Equipment for the BIEMS and Fire Dept.

Wonderful news!! Carol and Janet would be so proud!!
by Joyce
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Dorothy "Dody" Avery
Replies: 6
Views: 3650

Dody Avery RIP

I did not know Dody well, but have always appreciated her fine work for the Historical Society - especially indexing Volume I of the Journal of Beaver Island History.
by Joyce
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Protar Home Open
Replies: 0
Views: 1053

Protar Home Open

Antje Price is making her annual trek from Pittsburch, PA arriving in time to have the Protar Home Open on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 1 - 3.

Hope to see you there - be sure to bring your bug spray!
by Joyce
Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Janet O'Donnell -RIP
Replies: 5
Views: 5232

Janet O'Donnell RIP

Janet was also a long time volunteer for the Historical Society - as Docent at both musuems and as writer of Thank You notes. She was always a cheerful, charming face for visitors!
by Joyce
Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Beaver Island items for sale, trade, or free
Topic: Zane Gray Books
Replies: 0
Views: 1229

Zane Gray Books

The B. I. Historical Society has received a generous donation of a large collection of Zane Gray books - too many for our porch shelves. If interested, please stop by the Print Shop Museum for a look and perhaps make us an offer.
by Joyce
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Interested in Beaver Island History?
Replies: 1
Views: 1226

Interested in Beaver Island history?

Oops!! Gramatical error!

One of the people who IS involved!

Shame on me!!
by Joyce
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Interested in Beaver Island History?
Replies: 1
Views: 1226

Interested in Beaver Island History?

A very good way to learn more about it - and meet interesting people - is by volunteering at one of the Island's unique museums. Please stop by the Print Shop for information, or talk to one of the people who are presently involved. The hours are - Monday through Saturday, 11 - 5 and Sunday = 12 to ...
by Joyce
Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Museum Open House
Replies: 0
Views: 807

Museum Open House

The Beaver Island Historical Society will have Open House at both the Print Shop and the Marine Museums on Saturday, June 14 from 1 - 3. We realize it is also Graduation Day and Flag Day, but it is our traditional day for opening the museums for the season. We hope you will have a few minutes in you...
by Joyce
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: 1973 High School Graduation Dress comes in handy
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

1973 graduation dress comes in handy

What a great use for Crinoline!!
by Joyce
Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Black Peter McCauley
Replies: 4
Views: 4355

Black Peter McCauley

You need to contact Rod Nackerman. He is the expert on "Black Pete" McCauley.

Send me a personal message for the address.
by Joyce
Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Miniature Golf Course/ Palm Reading
Replies: 10
Views: 5525

Miniture Golf Course

Richie, Betty Guarno was the name I couldn't remember. Tootie came after her. You are no doubt correct about the palm reading. I know nothing about that.
by Joyce
Tue Jan 14, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Miniature Golf Course/ Palm Reading
Replies: 10
Views: 5525

Miniture Golf Course/Palm Reading

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Roy built and ran the miniture golf course and refreshment stand (Harbor Hills) to raise the funds to restore the Mormon Print Shop building in the 1950s. The golf course was purchased by Kurt Petrack and moved to the vacant lot where the Hardware store now is. The Palm reading la...
by Joyce
Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Dave Duda
Replies: 2
Views: 2975

Dave Duda

Marie or Sherri, Please post Duda's home address. Thank you.
by Joyce
Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: filipino llamas & kidneys
Replies: 3
Views: 2373

filipino llamas and kidneys

Great advice, Pam.
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