Author Archives: John Mclellan

It’s Holland’s Tulip Time Festival

Posted on May 5, 2012 by John Mclellan

People from around the world come to visit Holland’s “Tulip Time Festival” www.tuliptime.com starting May 5. This week long festival started in 1929 was first proposed by a high school teacher Miss Lida Rogers with the idea of remembering Holland’s Dutch … Continue reading →

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Kayaking and Canoeing Waterway Trails

Posted on April 10, 2012 by John Mclellan

The “ Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail “now has 122 miles of Lake Huron shoreline fully marked. This designed to help paddlers weather it’s a kayaker, canoeist or somebody in a rowboat find launch areas, camping spots, interest … Continue reading →

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A New Titanic Exhibit

Posted on March 30, 2012 by John Mclellan

The Henry Ford Museum has just opened Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. This is the largest touring Exhibition of Titanic. This exhibit has over 10,000 square feet and more than 300 artifacts. Visitors will be able to walk through extensive room … Continue reading →

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Go Spartans, Wolverines and Titans!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by John Mclellan

Congratulations to Michigan State www.michiganstateuniversity.com , University of Michigan www.umich.edu/ and University of Detroit Mercy www.udmercy.edu/ for advancing to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. This is great news for all of us in Michigan. Chances are all the games will be … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Marquette, Michigan

Posted on March 9, 2012 by John Mclellan

CBS Money Watch has just named Marquette, Michigan as one of the top ten places to retire in the nation. http://www.mqtcty.org/ Factors that went into the decision were good medical care , quality of life,good airport, good public transportation and a … Continue reading →

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Thank You Mike Illitch

Posted on February 24, 2012 by John Mclellan

It has been quite an exciting few weeks for Mike and Marion Illitch, the metro Detroit area and the whole state of Michigan. On January 27th the Detroit Tigers signed Prince Fielder to a mega million contract and all of … Continue reading →

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Michigan Celebrates it’s 175th Anniversary

Posted on January 26, 2012 by John Mclellan

Saturday Michigan residents celebrate the 175th anniversary of our state’s birthday. Michigan became the 26th state of the Union on January 26th, 1837. We had been recognized as a territory by the United States since 1805. However, before we could become a … Continue reading →

Welcome the North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Mclellan

Once again the eyes of the nation and the world are on Michigan as the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit from January 14th through January 22nd . This huge event features over 500 cars and trucks that represent the … Continue reading →

The Gift of Memories

Posted on December 14, 2011 by John Mclellan

Still wondering about what to buy for the holiday? How about giving good memories as a gift. How many of us can remember who got what and from who last year, let alone prior years. I am willing to venture … Continue reading →

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Michigan Grown Christas Trees in D.C.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Mclellan

By winning top honors in state and national tree contests last summer,The Wahmhoff Farms Nursery in Gobles, Michigan is supplying three Fraser fir trees to Vice President Joe Biden. One tree is 11 1/2 foot and two are narrower. Gov. … Continue reading →

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