The Wheel is in The Wheelhouse!
Posted onMajor progress on the USCG Icebreaker phase of the Ship Shapes exhibit today. Roof and most of the siding is on, too. But the big deal is the wheel was set in the helm.
Major progress on the USCG Icebreaker phase of the Ship Shapes exhibit today. Roof and most of the siding is on, too. But the big deal is the wheel was set in the helm.
The USCG ice breaker/buoy tender exhibit is taking shape. The hull and wheelhouse are becoming recognizable!
The Discovery Pier can’t be beat for fishing opportunities in West Grand Traverse Bay. Deep water right off the Pier provides access to many species: Lake and Brown Trout, Salmon, Northern Pike, Bass, Perch and panfish. Picnic tables and benches make it a great place to take the kids. There’s even parking and a porta-john […]
Early this morning a team from Molon Excavating reinstalled the pedestrian crossing island in the center of M 22, just in time for the busy memorial weekend. We are grateful that they fit this into their very busy schedule.
Attending the National Working Waterfronts Conference highlighted how close the coal dock came to being lost to private development. It could easily have been sold by the City and TCLP for a LOT of money to a single person or entity for a mansion/megayacht or condo development. Instead, thanks to Rotary, it has been preserved […]
While attending the National Working Waterfront Conference, we got a tour of a wonderful coastal town and an inspiring historical museum.
Plans are taking shape for the USCG icebreaker model addition to the Ship Shapes exhibit in the courtyard. This phase of the exhibit is a tribute to the Coast Guard and the important role they play in keeping our Great Lakes safe. Fundraising is under way and volunteers will be organizing to begin […]
Maybe some day they will!
Yesterday, crews from Elmer’s and Kent companies paved concrete sidewalk approaches in preparation for the Island of Refuge installation next Thursday, 22 June!
Workers from Team Elmer’s and Kent companies are pouring the curb and gutter and pedestrian crossing ramps today. Please slow down and give ’em a brake.