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Family owned Barb while partici- of beautiful woodwork covering the walls
since 1934 pating in an antique and ceilings of many rooms, stained glass
boat parade on Har- windows, and a lot of treasures saved over
sens Island. After
spending time with Barb, 82 years young,
her, Martha said at the helm
"You gotta meet this
lady!"
Barb is very
humble and doesn't
think she is anybody

EVERYTHING AT ONE PLACE... the years.
Fast, friendly, reliable services!
Quaint & safe family environment After
with 24-hour video survelliance
chatting and
Ethanol free fuel
A girls day out ... cruis- looking at
Burgers, ice cream & lots ing the South Channel old photos
for awhile,
on Barb's 1952 Chris we agreed
Craft with friend Martha it would be
great to go
and "Sugar"... Barb's
springer spaniel. for a boat

more at our gas dock. special, so it took a ride. When we were ready to untie, Barb
little arm twisting
Outside Covered Wells Rack Storage had trouble getting the port engine started.

Hoist & Boat Ramp Engine & Trans. Repair by Martha for her to Confidently she opened the hatch, checked

Winterizing/Fiberglass Dive Shop ... and MORE! agree to share her- all the wires, making sure spark plugs were

586-771-9000 ≈ www.millermarina.com self. But once we got engaged and the connections were correct

80 is the new 50 for24770 E. Jefferson ▪ St. Clair Shores ▪ South of 9 Mile Road on her boat and went to the distributor, then after spraying a
for a ride, it was like
healthy dose of starting fluid in the carbu-

three old girlfriends retor she successfully got her started.

this young lady talking and having a great afternoon. Continued on Page 26

Barb's Harsen's Island house was

Owning and single handedly run- built in 1881 and back then was known as House built in 1881
a "Sporting House" for the nine hotels on
ning three different vessels, maintaining Harsen's Island.... I guessed a "Sporting
her boats, driving a Mustang, and living House" was for duck hunters, but Barb
a busy life on Harsen's Island, 82 year old corrected me... a Brothel. In the early
Barb is the kind of gal where we can all get 50's, Barb's mom bought the house from
some inspiration. four priests who had been residing there
My friend Martha recently met for some time. Barb's house includes a lot

Fuel, Party Stores on the Water, Bait & Marine Supplies See previous
page for Lake
Detroit & St. Clair Rivers and the North Channel
St. Clair

See Map Gas - G Food - F Bait - B See Page #
Page 4 for Diesel - D Beer - B Marine Below for
Vicinity Location Latitude Longitude Pumpout - P Wine - W Supplies - M More Details

St. Clair River St. Clair Boat 42 49.12 82 29.05 G, D, P B, M Page 22

St. Clair Harbor

North Channel Algonac Boat 42 36.60 82 32.94 G, D, P F Page 6

Algonac Harbour

North Channel Sunset Harbor 42 36.92 82 33.84 G, P F M Page 39

Algonac & Marina

Detroit River Gregory Boat 42 21.35 82 58.59 G, D, P F, B, W M Page 31
U.S. Shore

Detroit River Lakeview 42 20.20 82 55.12 G, D, P Page 21
Canadian Side Park Marina

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