If a church owns a property (it becomes a "parsonage"), no taxes are paid on the property. But, remember, "tax day" in Michigan is december 31. So, whatever...
The temp is currently 25 degrees, but the temp in December was so high it is going to take a while for the lake to cool off, Houghton Lake just froze up on...
Just wanted to say hello to the group. I lived on Higgins Lake for 2 years while going to school at Kirtland. I lived at Gallaghers cottages in Sunset park. I...
Stayed at the Gallaghers back in the 60's and 70's. They sold the big house but still own, and rent out the 2 little cottages. They're on the web, just google ...
I am new to the group and am wondering if there is still anybody around who may have known my grandparents... Lee and Lucy Perry? They lived on Swanson Drive....
Malinda, I know your neighborhood well. We built in the legion property (Bay City Post) which is the trail that goes to the lake on the other side of Michigan...
Interesting stuff--my sister -in-law is a Fay. I was born and raised there, as was my mother, but none of you are familiar! And here i thought i used to know...
--Talked to my brother last night who is up there this week--and there were waves on the lake--needs to turn over and cool off before it starts to freeze. A...
Anson, My grandparebts cabin was 225 Swanson. The last one on the left going towards old 27. Also on that road was Keith Rich, Bud and Trudy Haverstick , Craig...
I didn't know them but I know where you're talking about. The store was called Fay's back then. We spent summers at the legion section of the lake. Best ...
We've been spending time at Higgins Lake for the past 35 years, but only bought a place up there eleven years ago. We find that the normal winters up there...
Malinda, The last cottage on the left going toward Old 27 was owned by Bob Nutt, who was from Pinconning. I went to high school with Bob and was surprised to...
mamahartley54, There were (at least) 4 distinct groups at the lake back when. The locals, the all summer people (me), the owners who weekended, and the...
-Well, my sister in law is the oldest--Debbie. She and my brother (Mike Pavek) have been married forever, and have been together even longer! I also used to...
Oh, HELL yes!! For a small town girl, it was a place for seeing/meeting some cool guys!! Remember the gat lady up in the booth who everyone was scaared of??...
Ok mamahartley54, Know Debbie and Mike since b4 marriage. Ran into Debbie here in Grand Rapids some years ago. A good friend, Kathy Schoolmeester, perked up...
-Too funny..Mike and Nellist used to be best buddies in high school--he broke the seat of our volkswagon more than once! Used to piss my dad off! Then one time...
Hi All, My parents ( Jake & Freddie Zillich ) retired to Higgins Lake in 1969 they were married for 69 years and loved Higgins Lake as we all do. They lived...
Hi Everyone, How are the snow conditions around Higgins Lake right now. We're dying to come up and snowmobile. I like to take the workers up on Wednesdays...
Hi Everyone, How are the snow conditions around Higgins Lake right now. We're dying to come up and snowmobile. I like to take the workers up on Wednesdays...
Have a local on the phone right now and they said they have approx. 10 to 12 inches on the ground. Higgins isn't froze yet and 8 people went through the ice...
No tip-up-town for me this year. Things are just way toooo busy. You enjoy and play safe!!!! On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:35:14 +0000, pabdelnour wrote ... ...
I just read your e-mail, Russ. I would have liked to have thrown a few back with you, maybe in the near future I'll catch up with you! ... From: Russ...
