http://www.stignacenews.com/ en-us http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/St_Ignace_Ice_Events_Moved_to_Chain_Lake.html <p><span style="font-size: medium; ">&nbsp;Chain Lake is the new location for the U.P. Pond Hockey Tournament and the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) championships to begin next weekend at St. Ignace. The decision to use Chain Lake instead of the Green Island area of Lake Michigan was announced Thursday, February 9, by the St.</span></p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/St_Ignace_Ice_Events_Moved_to_Chain_Lake.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/St_Ignace_Ice_Events_Moved_to_Chain_Lake.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:02 +0000 stignace 110496 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Events_To_Move_West_of_Bridge.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Mary Petrides </div> </div> </div> <p>It&rsquo;s official: The U.P. Pond Hockey Tournament and the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association championships at St. Ignace later this month will take place on Lake Michigan near Green Island, west of the Mackinac Bridge. Organizers are no longer waiting for Moran Bay to freeze, and have started set-up preparations at the new location.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Events_To_Move_West_of_Bridge.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Events_To_Move_West_of_Bridge.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:08 +0000 110317 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Matelski_Named_Marina_Director.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Josh Perttunen </div> </div> </div> <p>Retired St. Ignace Police Chief Tim Matelski has been hired as the new marina director of the St. Ignace Public Marina, and Kevin Campbell has been named assistant marina director, City Manager Les Therrian announced at the city council meeting Monday, February 6. Both men were among 16 applicants for the directorship and among five who were selected for interviews.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Matelski_Named_Marina_Director.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Matelski_Named_Marina_Director.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:08 +0000 110318 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Hockey_Set_Up_Is_Community_Effort.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/3p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="3p1.jpg" title="3p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="54" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Mary Petrides </div> </div> </div> <p>St. Ignace residents should be proud of the work they do to make the U.P. Pond Hockey Tournament successful every year, organizers said.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Hockey_Set_Up_Is_Community_Effort.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Hockey_Set_Up_Is_Community_Effort.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:11 +0000 110321 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Financing_Outlined_for_Casino_Project.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/4p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="4p1.jpg" title="4p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="51" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has partnered with developer Lansing Future, LLC with plans to build a $245 million casino in downtown Lansing. The two entities entered into a turnkey development agreement where the developer, Lansing Future, agreed to provide funds for all costs and pre-development expenses, according to the tribe.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Financing_Outlined_for_Casino_Project.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Financing_Outlined_for_Casino_Project.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:12 +0000 110324 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Rare_Flower_May_Be_Jeopardized_By_Road_Project.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/5p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="5p1.jpg" title="5p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="95" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>A county road commission ditchcleaning project last spring in Hendricks Township may have disturbed the habitat of a rare flower species. The Mackinac County Road Commission now faces notices of violation from several regulatory agencies.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Rare_Flower_May_Be_Jeopardized_By_Road_Project.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Rare_Flower_May_Be_Jeopardized_By_Road_Project.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:12 +0000 110326 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Follies_Skaters_To_Perform_Sunday.html <p>The North Star Figure Skating Association&rsquo;s ice follies show in St. Ignace will feature skating performances set to today&rsquo;s pop/rock music. The performance, which will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 12, at Little Bear East Arena, is sponsored by the Mackinac County Child Protection Roundtable and is a fundraiser for local child abuse and neglect prevention.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Follies_Skaters_To_Perform_Sunday.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Front_Page/Ice_Follies_Skaters_To_Perform_Sunday.html#comments 2012-02-09 Front Page Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110327 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Michigan_Politics.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By George Weeks </div> </div> </div> <p>Over the last half-century, most Michigan governors upon leaving office have gone into or sought another form of public service. The last one, Democrat Jennifer Granholm (2003-2010), is blazing into the public light with a sprightly talk show gig on California-based national cable TV.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Michigan_Politics.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Michigan_Politics.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110328 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Are_Proposed_Franchise_Fees_Too_Excessive_For_Surv.html <p>To the Editor:</p> <p>Having read the article about the windfall Mackinac Island has received in ferry franchise revenue (<span style="font-style: italic">The St. Ignace News, February 2, 2012),</span> I feel compelled to share my point of view.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Are_Proposed_Franchise_Fees_Too_Excessive_For_Surv.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Are_Proposed_Franchise_Fees_Too_Excessive_For_Surv.html#comments 2012-02-09 Opinion Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110329 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/City_Residents_Face_Price_Hikes_And_Cant_Afford_Mo.html <p>To the Editor:</p> <p>I am writing in response to an article that was published in<span style="font-style: italic"> The St. Ignace News</span> January 18, 2012, about the city council meeting. It was pertaining to raising the water rates and possibly adding a millage proposal to help fix the roads.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/City_Residents_Face_Price_Hikes_And_Cant_Afford_Mo.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/City_Residents_Face_Price_Hikes_And_Cant_Afford_Mo.html#comments 2012-02-09 Opinion Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110330 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Cutter_Is_Under_Command_Of_Lt_Walter.html <p>To the Editor:</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Cutter_Is_Under_Command_Of_Lt_Walter.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Opinion/Cutter_Is_Under_Command_Of_Lt_Walter.html#comments 2012-02-09 Opinion Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110331 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Basket_Raffles_Aid_Trojans_Programs.html <p>The Trojan Booster Club at Les Cheneaux Community Schools will conduct raffles with themed baskets as the prizes at upcoming basketball games. At the junior varsity and varsity girls basketball games Thursday, February 9, the basket will be loaded with chocolate. Tickets are one for $1, six for $5, and 15 for $10. </p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Basket_Raffles_Aid_Trojans_Programs.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Basket_Raffles_Aid_Trojans_Programs.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:13 +0000 110332 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Hardwater_Kiter_Krug_Brings_Need_for_Speed_To_Stra.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/12p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="12p1.jpg" title="12p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="76" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>Christopher Krug has been ice sailing for the last decade. The New Hampshire resident says he loves the sport for its speed and freedom. He&rsquo;ll be among those to compete in St. Ignace at the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association Championships February 20-24. Admission is free of charge for spectators.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Hardwater_Kiter_Krug_Brings_Need_for_Speed_To_Stra.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Hardwater_Kiter_Krug_Brings_Need_for_Speed_To_Stra.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:15 +0000 110335 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Bunke_Runs_I500_in_9_Hours_24_Minutes_for_Win.html <p>The championship race of the International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, February 4, was won by Gabe Bunke of Bunke Racing, from Moorhead, Minnesota, riding a Polaris snowmobile. He ran the race in nine hours, 24 minutes, 37 seconds for an average speed of 83.066 miles per hour.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Bunke_Runs_I500_in_9_Hours_24_Minutes_for_Win.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Bunke_Runs_I500_in_9_Hours_24_Minutes_for_Win.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:15 +0000 110337 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Abby_Bell_Jackie_Kormanizki_Danielle_Petingalo_Top.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/15p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="15p1.jpg" title="15p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="84" /><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Abby_Bell_Jackie_Kormanizki_Danielle_Petingalo_Top.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Abby_Bell_Jackie_Kormanizki_Danielle_Petingalo_Top.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:16 +0000 110340 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/McGraw_To_Sign_Books_Wednesday.html <p>St. Ignace author Jennifer Mc- Graw will host a book signing for her recently published book &ldquo;Lawless in Mackinac&rdquo; Wednesday, February 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. The historical account of life in the Michilimackinac area details the time period from 1648 to about 1715.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/McGraw_To_Sign_Books_Wednesday.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/McGraw_To_Sign_Books_Wednesday.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:17 +0000 110341 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/County_Road_Commission_Will_Clear_Boulevard_Drive_.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Josh Perttunen </div> </div> </div> <p>With the area surrounding Green Island chosen as the new site for pond hockey and ice sailing competitions at St. Ignace later this month, the Mackinac County Road Commission unanimously agreed to keep Boulevard Drive clear of snow and ice for the duration of these events.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/County_Road_Commission_Will_Clear_Boulevard_Drive_.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/County_Road_Commission_Will_Clear_Boulevard_Drive_.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:17 +0000 110342 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Ashlyn_Lawrence.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/18p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="18p1.jpg" title="18p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="69" /><p>Erik and Jodi (nee Riegel) Lawrence of Kingsley announce the birth of a daughter, Ashlyn Elizabeth Lawrence, born January 1, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She weighed 7 pounds at birth and measured 19 inches in length.</p> <p>She joins her big sister, Jayna, at home.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Ashlyn_Lawrence.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Ashlyn_Lawrence.html#comments 2012-02-09 Social Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:17 +0000 110344 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Tribal_Pharmacist_Phil_Siebigteroth_Is_Navy_Unifor.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/21p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="21p1.jpg" title="21p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="65" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>Phil Siebigteroth is the head pharmacist at the Tribal Health Center in St. Ignace. Many who enter the pharmacy may wonder why he wears a neatly pressed United States government issued uniform.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Tribal_Pharmacist_Phil_Siebigteroth_Is_Navy_Unifor.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Tribal_Pharmacist_Phil_Siebigteroth_Is_Navy_Unifor.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:18 +0000 110348 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/LaSalle_Student_Alise_Totland_From_Norway_Experien.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/22p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="22p1.jpg" title="22p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="66" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>At least one local high school student has experience in snowkiting. Many in St. Ignace are unfamiliar with the details of the sport to be featured at the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association Championship this month, but Alise Totland says she and many of her friends snowkite.</p> <p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very excited for it,&rdquo; she said of being able to watch the upcoming competition.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/LaSalle_Student_Alise_Totland_From_Norway_Experien.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/LaSalle_Student_Alise_Totland_From_Norway_Experien.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:19 +0000 110350 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Marie_Benning_Observes_LaSalle_High_School_From_A_.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/23p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="23p1.jpg" title="23p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="64" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>Marie Benning, 15, from Maschen, Germany, is experiencing northern Michigan this year as a foreign exchange student at LaSalle High School.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Marie_Benning_Observes_LaSalle_High_School_From_A_.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Marie_Benning_Observes_LaSalle_High_School_From_A_.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:19 +0000 110352 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Scarlet_Suszynski.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/24p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="24p1.jpg" title="24p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="95" /><p>Ariel and Frank Suszynski of Macomb announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlet Allana Suszynski. She was born Monday, January 16, 2012, at 11:11 a.m., at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Scarlett weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Scarlet_Suszynski.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Scarlet_Suszynski.html#comments 2012-02-09 Social Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:20 +0000 110354 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Karen_Barrios_Jason_Nelson_United_in_Marriage.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/25p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="25p1.jpg" title="25p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="93" /><p>Karen Ann Barrios and Jason Emil Nelson of Lafayette, Louisiana, were married at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Saturday, January 7, 2012. The Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiated the 1:30 p.m. nuptial mass.</p> <p>The bride was escorted down the aisle by her parents.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Karen_Barrios_Jason_Nelson_United_in_Marriage.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Karen_Barrios_Jason_Nelson_United_in_Marriage.html#comments 2012-02-09 Social Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:20 +0000 110356 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Henry_Jurkowski.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/26p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="26p1.jpg" title="26p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="74" height="100" /><p>Henry Jurkowski, of Drummond Island, died Monday, January 30, 2012, on his 96th birthday.</p> <p>He was born January 30, 1916, in Hamtramck, to Michael and Elizabed Sophia (nee Wgodzinska) Jurkowski. He grew up in Hamtramck.</p> <p>Mr. Jurkowski married Janet Swereski April 19, 1941. He was a tool and die maker at Chrysler for 30 years, retiring in 1976.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Henry_Jurkowski.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Henry_Jurkowski.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:21 +0000 110358 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mitzi_Chapla.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/27p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="27p1.jpg" title="27p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="85" height="100" /><p>Mitzi Sue Chapla, 54, of Escanaba, died Monday, January 23, 2012, at her home in Escanaba.</p> <p>She was born May 5, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Nyle and Beverly (nee Rye) Waybrant.</p> <p>She married Ricky Chapla May 26, 1990.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mitzi_Chapla.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mitzi_Chapla.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:21 +0000 110360 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Betty_Colegrove.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/28p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="28p1.jpg" title="28p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="74" height="100" /><p>Betty Jane Colegrove, 76, of St. Ignace, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Evergreen Living Center in St. Ignace.</p> <p>She was born February 27, 1935, in St. Ignace, to Antoine and Gladys Moses.</p> <p>She was graduated from LaSalle High School in 1953.</p> <p>She married William Ralph Colegrove April 14, 1956, in St. Ignace.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Betty_Colegrove.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Betty_Colegrove.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:22 +0000 110362 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/E_Dale_Holmberg.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/29p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="29p1.jpg" title="29p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="87" height="100" /><p>E. Dale Holmberg, 84, of Midland, formerly of St. Ignace, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 1, 2012, at Brittany Manor in Midland.</p> <p>He was born August 25, 1927, in Moran Township near St. Ignace to Edwin and Georgia (nee Densmore) Holmberg.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/E_Dale_Holmberg.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/E_Dale_Holmberg.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:23 +0000 110364 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mary_Stearns.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/30p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="30p1.jpg" title="30p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="79" height="100" /><p>Mary Agnes Lechner Stearns, 95, of Dafter, passed away peacefully January 28, 2012, in Fort Myers, Florida, surrounded by her family. She loved farming and gardening, and took up participating in thrillseeking adventures when she was in her 80s and 90s.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mary_Stearns.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Mary_Stearns.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:23 +0000 110366 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Thomas_Hawker.html <p>Thomas Hawker, 67, of St. Ignace and Jacksonville, Florida, died early Tuesday morning, February 7, 2012, at St. Vincent&rsquo;s Medical Center in Jacksonville.</p> <p>He was born May 25, 1944, in Sault Ste. Marie. He lived in St. Ignace for many years. His wife, Flo, died February 23, 1988.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Thomas_Hawker.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Obituaries/Thomas_Hawker.html#comments 2012-02-09 Obituaries Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:23 +0000 110367 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Casey_McKinnon_Greg_Brittain.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/32p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="32p1.jpg" title="32p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="61" height="100" /><p>Clarlyn Ledy of Moran and John McKinnon of St. Ignace announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey McKinnon, to Greg Brittain, both of Denver, Colorado.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Casey_McKinnon_Greg_Brittain.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Social/Casey_McKinnon_Greg_Brittain.html#comments 2012-02-09 Social Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:24 +0000 110369 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Luepnitz_Misner_Named_Students_of_Month.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/33p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="33p1.jpg" title="33p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="97" height="100" /><p>Lori Luepnitz and Jeffry Misner have been named Students of the Month for January at LaSalle High School.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Lori Luepnitz</span></p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Luepnitz_Misner_Named_Students_of_Month.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Luepnitz_Misner_Named_Students_of_Month.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:25 +0000 110372 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/St_Ignace_Students_Mark_Michigans_175th_Birthday.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/34p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="34p1.jpg" title="34p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="60" /><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/St_Ignace_Students_Mark_Michigans_175th_Birthday.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/St_Ignace_Students_Mark_Michigans_175th_Birthday.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:25 +0000 110374 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/More_Than_100_Young_Performers_Preparing_For_St_Ig.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/35p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="35p1.jpg" title="35p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="81" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>More than 100 young dancers and musicians are rehearsing for their performances for the eighth annual Night of Jazz, Pop, and Steel in St. Ignace Saturday, March 10. Hosted by the school music department at Kewadin Casino, it will be a memorable night of music, food, dance, and socialization, according to event organizer Jason Byma.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/More_Than_100_Young_Performers_Preparing_For_St_Ig.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/More_Than_100_Young_Performers_Preparing_For_St_Ig.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:27 +0000 110378 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Brimley_Announces_Spelling_Bee_Winners.html <p>Brimley Elementary School announced the results of its spelling bee. The winners will go on to the district spelling bee in Pickford, and, if they win, will join other district winners at the regional bee in St. Ignace. Brimley winners are as follows:</p> <p>Fifth grade: Isabelle Perron and Kendra Carrick </p> <p>Sixth grade: Maryssa Kronemeyer and Bailey Waybrant</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Brimley_Announces_Spelling_Bee_Winners.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Brimley_Announces_Spelling_Bee_Winners.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:27 +0000 110379 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/February_18_Bake_Sale_To_Aid_Walk_For_Warmth.html <p>The Mackinac County Community Action Agency will host a bake sale at Glen&rsquo;s Markets in St. Ignace Saturday, February 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donations are welcome and will help the Walk for Warmth program that aids needy families with home heating expenses. </p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/February_18_Bake_Sale_To_Aid_Walk_For_Warmth.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:28 +0000 110380 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Coast_Guard_Passage_Between_Mackinac_Island_St_Ign.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Matt Mikus </div> </div> </div> <p>With the Coast Guard having closed the waterway between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace Thursday, February 2, followed by mild temperatures and disappearance of much of the ice that had been blocking ferry boat traffic, some Islanders have suggested that the city should command the boat companies to resume service.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Coast_Guard_Passage_Between_Mackinac_Island_St_Ign.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Coast_Guard_Passage_Between_Mackinac_Island_St_Ign.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:28 +0000 110381 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/MSP_Dive_Team_Observes_Brevort_Lake_Fish_Cribs.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/39p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="39p1.jpg" title="39p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="86" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Mary Petrides </div> </div> </div> <p>The fish cribs in Brevort Lake are in good condition, said Craig Dorenbecker, a divemaster for the Michigan State Police underwater recovery unit, after the entire MSP dive team spent much of Tuesday, January 24, and Wednesday, January 25, exploring the birch structures at the bottom of the lake. The team dives once a month to keep its skills in shape, Mr. Dorenbecker said.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/MSP_Dive_Team_Observes_Brevort_Lake_Fish_Cribs.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/MSP_Dive_Team_Observes_Brevort_Lake_Fish_Cribs.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:30 +0000 110387 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/DEAL_ME_IN.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/40p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="40p1.jpg" title="40p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="96" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Mark Pilarski </div> </div> </div> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Dear Mark: Please settle a disagreement between my brother and me. My brother thinks he has better odds against the house at blackjack playing out of a shoe with several decks. I think it is to the gambler's advantage to play at tables with a single deck. Please explain the reason for your answer. Wade J.</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/DEAL_ME_IN.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/DEAL_ME_IN.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:30 +0000 110389 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Rudyard_Library_To_Host_Sweets_and_Book_Sale.html <p>The Rudyard Friends of the Library will host an annual Valentine&rsquo;s Sweets Sale along with a used books sale. This Sweet Sale is Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library, and free coffee will be available to all customers. </p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Rudyard_Library_To_Host_Sweets_and_Book_Sale.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:31 +0000 110390 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Engadine_Consolidated_Schools.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/42p1.jpg" alt="42p1.jpg" title="42p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="83" height="79" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> by Angie McArthur Superintendent </div> <div class="field-item even"> HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR </div> </div> </div> <p>At the beginning of the school year, Dr. Corey Helgesen challenged the sixth through 12th grade students to work diligently on their academics. If the students cumulatively attained a 70% grade average for the first semester, he would shave his head. We&rsquo;re proud to report that the students attained a 78% cumulative average. Friday, Dr.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Engadine_Consolidated_Schools.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Engadine_Consolidated_Schools.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:32 +0000 110393 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Postma_To_Speak_at_Rudyard_Historical_Society.html <p>Kevin Postma will be the speaker for the February meeting of the Rudyard Historical Society Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. The evening will feature stories of Mr. Postma&rsquo;s experiences working for the Department of Natural Resources. The meeting is free and open to the public. </p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Postma_To_Speak_at_Rudyard_Historical_Society.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:32 +0000 110394 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Brevort.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/45p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="45p1.jpg" title="45p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="95" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Lois Movalson </div> <div class="field-item even"> 292-5581 </div> </div> </div> <p>Jacob Becker of Cheboygan visited with his grandparents, John and Pega Kennedy, this past week. While here he helped his grandfather put a new ceiling in the garage.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Brevort.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Brevort.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:33 +0000 110397 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/EngadineGould_City.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/46p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="46p1.jpg" title="46p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="98" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Julie Freeman </div> <div class="field-item even"> 477-6959 • engadinenews@sbcglobal.net </div> </div> </div> <p>Hello, everyone. I hope you&rsquo;re enjoying our continued mild winter.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/EngadineGould_City.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/EngadineGould_City.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:35 +0000 110399 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Les_Cheneaux.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/47p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="47p1.jpg" title="47p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="96" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Robert W. Smith </div> </div> </div> <p>It was nice to see Mary Nordquist a couple of days ago, driving from up north of town to the post office. She was dressed so warmly and had a really cute pair of earmuffs on. She is always so friendly.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Les_Cheneaux.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Les_Cheneaux.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:38 +0000 110404 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Looking_Back.html <p><span style="font-weight: bold">120 YEARS AGO</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">The St. Ignace News Saturday, February 6, 1892</span></p> <p>Be sure to patronize the school fair and social.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"> &bull;&bull;&bull;</span></p> <p>Mrs. Babcock, the piano agent, went up the line Wednesday.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Looking_Back.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Columns/Looking_Back.html#comments 2012-02-09 Columns Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:38 +0000 110405 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Arizona_Author_Nancy_Turner_Offers_Insight_To_Mack.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/49p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="49p1.jpg" title="49p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="39" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Aebra Coe </div> </div> </div> <p>A new book club meeting at the Mackinaw Area Public Library plans to talk directly with authors to get insights about their works. At the club&rsquo;s first meeting Thursday, January 26, Arizona author Nancy Turner called the club to talk to them about her book.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Arizona_Author_Nancy_Turner_Offers_Insight_To_Mack.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Arizona_Author_Nancy_Turner_Offers_Insight_To_Mack.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:40 +0000 110407 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Craig_Wilson_Joins_MSHP_as_Museum_Historian.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/50p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="50p1.jpg" title="50p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="70" height="100" /><p>Craig Wilson has been named museum historian for Mackinac State Historic Parks. In this new position, Mr. Wilson will be responsible for overseeing interpretation and programming at Colonial Michilimackinac and the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City.</p> <p>Steve Brisson, Mackinac State Historic Parks&rsquo; deputy director, made the announcement Thursday, January 26.</p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Craig_Wilson_Joins_MSHP_as_Museum_Historian.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Craig_Wilson_Joins_MSHP_as_Museum_Historian.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:41 +0000 110409 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Cullips_Host_Silver_Lake_Sled_Dog_Races_February_4.html <img src="http://www.stignacenews.com/sites/www.stignacenews.com/files/images/2012-02-09/51p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="51p1.jpg" title="51p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="37" /><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Cullips_Host_Silver_Lake_Sled_Dog_Races_February_4.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/News/Cullips_Host_Silver_Lake_Sled_Dog_Races_February_4.html#comments 2012-02-09 News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:43 +0000 110412 at http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Meeting_Minutes/Moran_Twp_Minutes.html <p>Moran Township Board W1362 US-2, St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8027 </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold">SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES</span> </p><p>February 1, 2012, Regular Meeting </p><p>Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm. All members present. </p><p><a href="http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Meeting_Minutes/Moran_Twp_Minutes.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2012-02-09/Meeting_Minutes/Moran_Twp_Minutes.html#comments 2012-02-09 Meeting Minutes Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:26:43 +0000 110413 at