Author Archives: Jim Burnham

Vol XV #55 – It Was That Kind of a Day

Vol XV #055 Report #5165 ~ Photo: LR5-22-15 On the cool side , but nevertheless a beautiful Spring day.  A large group loaded with camping gear headed out for the island.  The Village Green was busy with folks buying “wild flowers” to support the conservancy. Sad News Dept: We received the news that Dale Whalen passed away yesterday.  Our condolences… Read more »

Vol XV #54 – Another Fishtown Day

Vol XV #054 Report #5164 ~ Photo: LR5-21-15 A beautiful North Beach morning.  On the cool side, but it’s still May. GOOD NEWS DEPT.:The Enterprise headlines that a new buyer for the courthouse property, ” A group of Leland Community members represented by fulltime resident Ross Satterwhite has offered to purchase the county owned property for $800,000 and is promising… Read more »

Vol XV #53 -Leland On the Range

Vol XV #053 Report #5163 ~ Photo: LR5-20-15 St Wenceslaus had a special mass to anoint us old folks this beautiful, but a bit cool Spring morning.  A very attractive bronze plaque has been placed in the harbor concrete “In Memory of Bill Elder He Loved Sailing These Waters”. Biscuit had his picture taken with Neal Shea and Anna Geoghegan,… Read more »

Vol XV #51 -A Chilly North Beach Day

Vol XV #051 Report #5161 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/20/2015 – Mostly Sunny, High: 55° F- Low: 40° F The sun is finding it’s way back after a cloudy and chilly 40 degree day.  More Fishtown shops are open, Dam Candy Store, The Crib, Tug Stuff and Leland Gal.  We are looking for a great 2015 Fishtown Season

Vol XV #050 – Meggen’s Monday

Vol XV #050 Report #5160 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/19/2015 – Cloudy, High: 44° F- Low: 35° F It’s a beautiful Monday in Leland! Blue skies, a little breeze, and mild spring temps. It’s especially refreshing after last night’s rain. Over the weekend, we had some fog out on the Manitou passage, but that did not deter the fishermen… Read more »