"Cana Fan" Mike Walsh holds his daughter, Maggie, while Bill signs her Little Light. Maggie won a lighthouse later (I forgot which one she won, maybe Mike can post what she won..)


Slim Chidester informed the crowd of the great news that Point Betsie is now open to the public on week ends. A few years ago, Point Betsie was in trouble of falling to ruin. John says now there is a great group of people taking care of her.


Gary Martin presented the large framed print of Grand Haven (that appears in the above banner) to Franklin Barnhart (or FrankB on the Forums) of St. Peters, MO.


Kat Waterson presents her handmade lighthouse quilt to the winner of the opportunity drawing, Kim Andrews, who in turn let Bill auction it to the audience. The proceeds (over $600 was raised) will go to the Bodie Island Lighthouse restoration project.


The Hoosier Lighthousing Club had an opportunity drawing for a Digger drawing of Little Sable Lighthouse (that includes the house that no longer exists) to support projects at Old Michigan City Lighthouse. Bill asked our club to sell more tickets among the eager audience.


We sold $665 of tickets to the audience. Bill then purchased $270 worth of tickets (all the money he had). And, guess what? Bill won!!! He turned around and auctioned it back to the audience.


After a lively auction, involving several bidders, the McBees won with an offer of $900. Not only were the McBees winners today but also Old Michigan City Lighthouse was with ~$1800 raised for its restoration!


Gold winner, Lonnie Davidson, from Kendall, NY, embraces his treasured prize. You can figure out what he is thinking!