St. Ignace News

Voters Say 'Yes' to Hospital Proposal, 1006 to 132

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

A solid victory was clinched by the Mackinac Straits Hospital Authority in the May 6 election, with 1,006 voters approving transfer to a private corporation. Voter approval now clears the way for a new hospital to be built in St. Ignace. Voters opposing the move numbered 132.

Canim Boathouse Gets Green Light at Hessel

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

The Clark Township Planning Commission has granted a special land use permit to Brad and Shelley Koster to build a large commercial boathouse next to the couple's Mertaugh Boatworks in Hessel.

Show of (Clean) Hands

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Using a Mr. Potato Head toy, some soap, water, and a black light, it didn't take long for Jodi Orm to convince seventh grade students that hand washing is the best defense against getting sick.

Investigation Renewed in 1994 Death

05/15/2008

Fourteen years after the death of 16-year-old Marvel Anderson of St. Ignace, the U.P. Cold Case Team is planning to use advanced DNA testing on existing evidence to refresh the investigation, and is asking for the public's help in providing any information that may solve the case.

Tribe Sells 40% Stake in Detroit Greektown Casino

05/15/2008

A 40% interest in the Greektown Casino was sold by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to Entertainment Interests Group for $100 million, the tribe reported May 6. The tribe remains the majority owner of the casino in Detroit.

St. Ignace School To Replace 4 Teachers

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Before school starts this fall, three teaching positions need to be filled at the St. Ignace elementary and middle schools and a social studies teacher is being sought for two daily classes at LaSalle High School.

Mackinaw City Mulls New Uses in Its Marina District

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

Written legal advice is being sought to help the Mackinaw City Planning Commission determine whether to expand the types of businesses to be allowed in the marina commercial district. The district runs from the state dock to the village marina and may be extended to Etherington Street, which includes an un-zoned area encompassing Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry property.

Weekly Wine, Food Tasting To Draw People Downtown

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Beginning Tuesday, July 1, a weekly wine tasting will be held in St. Ignace through September and feature foods prepared by local businesses and music by area musicians. The event will be held at the Pavillion retail mall on State Street.

Commission Approves Summer Road Projects for Marquette Township

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

St. Martin's Point Road in Marquette Township is slated to receive a chip and seal coating this summer, following verbal confirmation of the project at Mackinac County Road Commission's Tuesday, April 29, meeting. "Last year we spent $69,000 to put gravel on St.

O'Connor Honored at Pickford's Field

05/15/2008

Sunshine graced the dedication of the Ken O'Connor Memorial ball field at Pickford Public Schools before the Pickford-Cedarville Pirates baseball game against Brimley Saturday, May 10. To celebrate the occasion, Mr. O'Connor's granddaughter, Chelsey, a 2007 Pickford High School graduate, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Pirates' catcher Luke Murray.

Retreat To Draw Musical Artists To Area

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

"Songwriting is an art. Artists are always looking for inspiration, and many find it in a natural setting," said singer and songwriter Stephen Grant Wood of the Hummingbirds, one of five musicians to teach a song-making retreat this summer in Curtis.

Board Continues To Tackle Sewer Dilemma

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

New-York based Frontier Insurance Company, hired to cover the Brevort Township sewer project, has officially denied any compensation for the project it was paid to insure in 1999, the township board learned at its Wednesday, May 7, meeting. Brevort Township will hold a special meeting and seek input from the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners regarding what to do next.

Veterans Affairs Burial Benefits Have Changed

05/15/2008

Veterans Affairs (VA) headstones may now be placed on a previously marked grave dating to November 2, 1990. Any veteran who died after November 2, 1990, is now eligible for a VA headstone even if the grave is marked. Unmarked graves are always eligible for headstone placement, the VA reported.

Michigan Politics

By George Weeks — 05/15/2008

If, as expected, Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic presidential nominee, he could have explaining to do in Michigan on a few fronts, including snubbing its primary and bashing its auto industry.

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994 — 05/15/2008

A phone call was received from Mary Visnaw last week. Ms. Visnaw grew up in Cedarville, where she is a resident to this day. She is the oldest daughter of Pearl and Tom Visnaw, and niece of the late Goldie and Lawrence Blair. It was an interesting conversation, as we updated each other on relatives.

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com — 05/15/2008

Happy belated Mother's Day to one and all. The month of May is an extremely busy month. The first of summer slate art classes sponsored by the E.U.P. Fine Arts Council will begin Wednesday, May 14, starting with Easy Oil Landscapes with artist Dorothy Wojnaroski. Annegret Goehring will teach the art of German scissor cutting June 12.

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581 — 05/15/2008

In last week's column, it appeared that Mary Carney had been working in the bookstore, but it was Mary Ann First and Holly Engen who are putting the store in order. Mary Carney was admitted to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City a second time. She is expected home this week.

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283 — 05/15/2008

Alice Dell, with the sparkling eyes and great sense of humor, was honored recently at her 90th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. Ms. Dell, born Alice McCarry, is the daughter of Thomas and Pearl McCarry of Trout Lake. She has enjoyed watching her family grow, and it currently boasts six generations.

Pickford

By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825 — 05/15/2008

Members of the Herman Campbell family are the seventh generation of the family operating the Burnt Land Farm, and they have been active in the 4-H Program for several generations. The farm is on Pennington Road in Pickford, where the youngsters are active in raising sheep and pigs.

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net — 05/15/2008

Camping season has begun. A little birdie told me there will be an open house for Rudy Kleeman, Saturday, May 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at his home on M-117 in Engadine. All of his family, friends, and neighbors are welcome, in celebration of his 80th birthday, which is Monday, May 19.

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 helenshoberg@centurytel.net — 05/15/2008

The Saturday of Mother's Day weekend was an absolutely lovely day. It was a day at our house when my children got together and cleaned the yard, burned brush, took down the storm windows, and brought out the porch furniture. All of this activity was topped with an outdoor cookout.

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber — 05/15/2008

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 13, 1893 James Hess' father died at Les Cheneaux this week. Joe Smith has made many improvements at the Hub sample room. Joe Londraville placed a very neat sign in front of his barber shop the first of the week.

Community Calendar

05/15/2008

St. Ignace •Thursday, May 15: Spring Vocal Music Concert by elementary music and choir groups, 6:30 p.m., St. Ignace Middle School gymnasium.

Public Meeting Calendar

05/15/2008

Following is a schedule of open public meetings. This listing is for governmental and similar entities. Meetings of social and civic groups that are open to the public are listed in the Community Calendar. Wednesday, May 14 • Bois Blanc Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Red Letter Days

05/15/2008

May 2008 •Brevort Walleye Derby, May 31, Brevort Lake June 2008 •Lilac Festival, June 6 - 15, Mackinac Island •Kids Fishing Day, June 7, St. Ignace •Blessing of the Fleet, June 21, St.

PUBLIC NOTICES

05/15/2008

FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below.

NOTICES

05/15/2008

NOTIFY your post office at least one month before you move. Newspapers will only be forwarded for 60 days. THE CEDAR MILL, 1501 N. Caribou Lake Road, DeTour. Log siding, paneling decking, storage buildings. Phone 906- 297-2318 or 888-373- 2318. www.thecedarmill. net.

LOST & FOUND

05/15/2008

FOUND: Mountain bike on Mackinac Trail and M- 123, St. Ignace. Phone 906-643-8709 and describe.

GARAGE/YARD SALES

05/15/2008

YARD SALE: North Emmet Community Third Annual 40 locations, Levering/ Bliss/Carp Lake. Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps May 9 at Mackinaw City Chamber, Cheboygan Chamber, Carp Lake General. MULTI-FAMILY garage sale: Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids and adult clothes, many household items. 256 E. Truckey Street, St. Ignace.

FREEBIES

05/15/2008

275-GALLON steel tank, steel legs. $20 cash. Phone 906-292-5608. STORM DOOR, wood combination, 32"X80", 36"X80", hardware. $10 cash. Phone 906-292- 5608. WHITE SEWING machine, sews 18 stitches. New. $50. Phone 906- 298-0687.

FOR SALE

05/15/2008

KING, QUEEN, and full bed sets. Phone 906-643- 6000 or stop by Best Western Harbour Pointe, St. Ignace, MI. POTTING SOIL, top soil, cedar and cypress mulch, and Miracle Gro potting mixes. Lowest prices around. The Feed Station, W728 US-2, St. Ignace. Phone 906-643-6411. Open 7 days a week.

AUTOMOTIVE

05/15/2008

$99 DOWN on selected autos to qualified buyers. No credit, bad credit, no problem. Tailored Enterprises, Petoskey, 1-888- 774-2264, www.tailoredenterprises. com. 1997 FORD EXPLORER Sport 4X4, high mileage. Good condition. $3,200. Phone 906-484-2133.

RECREATIONAL

05/15/2008

1998 YAMAHA Exciter jet boat, seats 5. $5,900. Phone 906-297-5547. 2006 BOMBARDIER Outlander, 800 HO CanAm 4X4, 200 miles, hand guards, extra rims. 2-year warranty. $6,800. Phone 906-632-8308 or 906- 630-7052. 2006 30' SPRINGDALE travel trailer with super slide, quad bunks. Excellent condition. Asking $17,000. Phone 906-298- 1704.

REAL ESTATE

05/15/2008

2 LOTS FOR sale in Moran, Michigan, with sewer. Phone 906-643- 9162. MODULARS BY Mackinac Construction, Inc. B.O.C.A. code modular homes from Rochester Homes, Inc., authorized dealer. We do the entire project from footings to final cleanup. No need to call individual contractors. We do it all for you! Phone 906-484-2680 or visit us on the web www.mackinacconstructioninc.

FOR RENT

05/15/2008

HOUSING applications are now being taken for mobile homes, sites, apartments, and houses; partially furnished. No pets. Phone 906-643-9418. NORMANDY MOTEL has weekly rooms for season, from May to the end of October. Rooms range from $100 to $125 per week. No pets. Apply at 124 Burdette Street, St. Ignace. Phone 906-643-9233.

SERVICES

05/15/2008

LAJOICE ELECTRIC Inc. Licensed contractor, master electrician, residential and commercial. Aerial service available. Robert LaJoice & Sons. Call for service, 906-643-6332 or fax 906-643-0215. LAWN CARE: Cut, trim, spring clean up, and odd jobs. Phone Frank Dumas at 906-643-0338 between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

ART & MUSIC

05/15/2008

GRINELL BROTHERS baby grand piano, built 1941. Good condition with matching bench. In Hessel. Appraised, asking $2,000. Phone 734-433-0430 or email lou48137@yahoo- .com. VOICE, PIANO, guitar lessons. Songwriting, performance skills, artist development. Martin Bell Music Studio, phone 906-643-6597.

WANTED

05/15/2008

EXTENSION ladder wanted. Nice condition, please. Phone Denis at 906-430- 1212. REPAIRING OUR old barn. Would like to find old metal roofing and weathered boards for replacement. Would remove ourselves. Phone 906-298- 1866.

HELP WANTED

05/15/2008

HIRING FRONT desk and housekeeping positions. Please phone Best Western Harbour Pointe, St. Ignace at 906-643-6000 for further information. VITALCARE is seeking full-time or contingent LPN's and RN's to make home health visits in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Great benefit package, which includes $500 signon bonus. Fax resume to 231-627-1165. E.O.E.

PERSONALS

05/15/2008

A big thank you to our children and grandchildren for putting on our 50th anniversary party and for everyone who attended, brought gifts, cards, and food. Chuck and Linda Orr

HAPPY ADS

05/15/2008

Annette, Happy, happy birthday May 19. Hope you have a wonderful day! Friday's Crew Congratulations Paul and Terri Downey of St. Ignace, you are the lucky winners of one dozen delicious, fresh baked doughnuts of your choice. Select your bakery favorites, whether glazed or raised, cake or filled doughnuts, on Sunday May 18, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

IN HOUSE

05/15/2008

RUBBER STAMPS made to order. The St. Ignace News, 359 Reagon, St. Ignace. Phone (906) 643- 9150. RUBBER STAMPS: Made to order. All kinds; signature, daters, return address and more. See at The St. Ignace News, 359 Reagon Street, St. Ignace.

Voters Say 'Yes' to Hospital Proposal, 1006 to 132

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Canim Boathouse Gets Green Light at Hessel

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

The Clark Township Planning Commission has granted a special land use permit to Brad and Shelley Koster to build a large commercial boathouse next to the couple's Mertaugh Boatworks in Hessel.

Show of (Clean) Hands

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Using a Mr. Potato Head toy, some soap, water, and a black light, it didn't take long for Jodi Orm to convince seventh grade students that hand washing is the best defense against getting sick.

Investigation Renewed in 1994 Death

05/15/2008

Tribe Sells 40% Stake in Detroit Greektown Casino

05/15/2008

St. Ignace School To Replace 4 Teachers

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Mackinaw City Mulls New Uses in Its Marina District

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

Weekly Wine, Food Tasting To Draw People Downtown

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

Commission Approves Summer Road Projects for Marquette Township

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

O'Connor Honored at Pickford's Field

05/15/2008

Retreat To Draw Musical Artists To Area

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

Board Continues To Tackle Sewer Dilemma

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

Veterans Affairs Burial Benefits Have Changed

05/15/2008

Hooper Marks 60 Years of Service

05/15/2008

John "Rex" Hooper of St. Ignace (right) receives a certificate of continuous membership for his 60 years of service with the American Legion from Mike Lehto, commander of American Legion Post 62 of St. Ignace. Mr. Hooper served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. Mr. Lehto called Mr. Hooper "one of the key players in the past, present, and hopefully, well into the future." Mr. Hooper has previously served Post 62 as commander, second vice president, and in his current position as sergeant at arms, and has helped keep the post active in the community, Mr. Lehto added.

Volunteers Prepare Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum for Season Opening

05/15/2008

Volunteer workers (from left) Barb Smith and Kerri Smith clean inside and around one of the many antique boats on display at the Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum in Cedarville Saturday, May 10. They are part of a group of 16 volunteers who lent a hand in a volunteer work bee hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association to prepare the museum for its Memorial Day weekend opening.

Delegates Chosen at St. Ignace Event

05/15/2008

The First District Democrats of Michigan, meeting at St. Ignace April 19, selected delegates to represent them at the Democratic National Convention in August in Denver, Colorado. More than 140 were in attendance at the event, including Congressman Bart Stupak and State Representative Gary McDowell, who briefed the group on federal and state issues.

Payment To Chair CORA Committee

05/15/2008

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Aaron Payment of Sault Ste. Marie has been unanimously elected to chair the Inland Lands and Waters Resources Committee of the Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority (CORA).

Road Plans To Be Presented Thursday

05/15/2008

An overview of construction, maintenance, and transportation enhancement projects planned for Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties during the next five years will be presented to the public Thursday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Service Center on M-28 in Newberry.

Company Recoups Funds for County

05/15/2008

A three-year contract with Maximus of Bay City was approved by Mackinac County commissioners Thursday, April 24. The company recoups indirect costs incurred by the county in the offices of Friend of the Court and the prosecuting attorney, such as some payroll preparation expenses.

Chamber Takes Over Four Billboards

05/15/2008

The Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce has taken over financial responsibility for four billboards that have advertised the city for more than 20 years on I-75 and US-31, reported Dawn Edwards, executive director of the chamber.

DeTour X Salmon Derby To Be June 7

05/15/2008

The DeTour "X" Atlantic Salmon Derby will be Saturday, June 7, in DeTour with the shotgun start at 6 a.m. The entry fee is $50 per boat. The public weigh-in ceremony is at 5 p.m. at the River Bend Resort. A Tackle Sale and Swap Meet will take place at the DeTour Marina Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Commander Little of the Mackinaw Began His Great Lakes Career at St. Ignace

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

During this winter, under the command of Commander John Little, the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw assisted 200 ships in ice and last summer, the ship and crew saved two lives during a rescue mission in the Straits. This Friday, May 16, Captain Little will say "goodbye" the boat he has called home for the last two years.

Mackinaw Loads Buoys at St. Ignace

05/15/2008

The Mackinaw finished breaking Ice April 14, and began making preparations for her next mission of buoy tending. Twice yearly, the ship is responsible for 42 buoys in lakes Huron and Michigan. While in St.

Family Says Sense of Humor Helps During Long Hours in the Sugar Bush

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

As a young girl growing up on the McAdams farm near DeTour, Martha Tassier made maple syrup with her family.

Fred Paquin Faces 2nd Suspension

05/15/2008

Fred Paquin of St. Ignace has been suspended from his post as the tribe's chief of police for a second time in eight months. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Aaron Payment, with tribal board member Todd Gravelle, has called in federal investigators in response to an anonymous e-mail Mr.

Mackinaw Crossings Files Property Tax Appeal at Mackinaw City

By Paul Gingras — 05/15/2008

Litigation is expected to begin soon between Mackinaw Township and Jim Wehr's Mackinaw Crossings in Mackinaw City, which appealed its property value assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal about one year ago and seeks to reduce its property taxes by about 50%.

Court Reports

05/15/2008

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace May 6 and 7, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. The court does not distinguish between jail time to be served immediately and jail sentences that are suspended.

For the Record

05/15/2008

An article entitled "Bay City Couple Wins Mackinaw Ice Tower Contest," published May 1, inaccurately reports that John and Karen Lawler, who won the Mackinaw Area Historical Society's contest, are from Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Lawler are from Troy.

Emily Pieri Receives Highest Score in Oboe at Festival

05/15/2008

Emily Pieri, of Cedarville, scored a 93 in Proficiency III on oboe at the Michigan School Band and Orchstra Association (MSBOA) State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Escanaba March 15. This was the highest oboe score in the Upper Peninsula. The Cedarville Woodwind Quintet received a division 1 rating and was nominated to audition for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival.

Pickford Students Honored at Scholarship Banquet

05/15/2008

Pickford High School hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet Thursday, April 24. This ceremony honors students who have been on the Honor Roll for three consecutive marking periods, and includes the annual National Honor Society Induction ceremony.

EUP Fine Arts Council Will Present Summer Art Classes

05/15/2008

The E.U.P. Fine Arts Council will present a series of art classes for both adults and children throughout the summer at the E.U.P. Fine Arts Council Center in DeTour. Adult classes begin Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with "Easy Oil Landscapes" instructed by Dorothy Wojnaroski. Lunch and supplies will be provided. Cost of the class is $15.

Klamerus, Peterson Are DeTour's Valedictorian, Salutatorian

05/15/2008

Nathan Wade Klamerus is the class of 2008 valedictorian at DeTour High School. Mr. Klamerus is the son of Paul and Janis Gratowski and the late V. Wade Klamerus. He has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout his high school career.

Men of G.A.S.S. Art Exhibition On Display at Alberta House

05/15/2008

A watercolor and pastel paintings display by Sault Ste. Marie artists Ken Hatfield, Tom Marshall, David Bigelow, and Carl Forslund will be shown at Alberta House in Sault Ste. Marie through May 31. The artists showcase work produced in field trips taken together over the past three years.

Straits Area Ostomy Meets May 18

05/15/2008

The Straits Area Ostomy Association will meet Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the private dining room at Mercy Hospital in Grayling. For more information, call 643-8536.

Four in Cedarville Class of 2008 Earn Highest Girl Scout Awards

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

For performing work that will have lasting impacts on their community, Karen Landerville, Emily Pieri, and Carissa and MacKenzie Sudol each received Girl Scout Gold Awards during an April 20 ceremony in Cedarville. Gold Awards are the greatest distinction a Girl Scout can earn, and reflect four years of community service in a chosen field.

Gros Cap Participates in 'All Children Exercising Simultaneously'

05/15/2008

At left: Gros Cap students perform the "chicken dance" as part of a nationwide school project called All Children Exercising Simultaneously Wednesday, May 7. To highlight the importance of exercise, about 1,000 schools, including 450,000 students, exercised for 45 minutes. Pictured (from left) are Zach Phillips, Kristin Lenoir, Savannah Seccia, Rachel Hetherington, Clayton Knutsen, Tabitha Blair, Louis Radecki, and Caleb McFarlane.

Meehan Is Among Top Graduates at Northern Michigan

05/15/2008

Brian Meehan of Rudyard was among outstanding graduating seniors honored at an honors reception by Northern Michigan University. Mr. Meehan received a bachelor's degree in economics. Commencement was Saturday, May 3.

Honor Roll Students Named by Area School Districts

05/15/2008

Brimley Middle and High School Third Quarter 7th Grade: Jayson Aikens*, Krystal Barrette, Ben Bowen, Sarah Bryer*, Amanda Carrick, Anna Carrick, Brandon Carrick, Sean Daniels, Sarah Donnelly, Kyle Friez, Sierra Hascall, Tyler Lounds, Taylor Mills*, Alyssa Recla, Kyle Root, Dorianne Shaffer, Jeremy Teeple*, Jessica Waite, Lauren Wilcox.

Mackinaw Library Book Sale Is May 17

05/15/2008

The Mackinaw Area Public Library in Mackinaw City will have a book sale Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library will have new and used books for sale for 10¢ per paperback and 25¢ per hardcover book. The library is at 528 West Central Avenue in Mackinaw City.

Deadline Is June 1 for Sault Summer Arts Festival Work

05/15/2008

The application deadline for the 2008 Sault Summer Arts Festival is June 1. The festival is a juried show and sale of original fine arts and crafts in Sault Ste. Marie, planned this year for Tuesday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Federal Building.

Writing Contest Deadline Is June 1

05/15/2008

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan Writers Association is hosting a writing contest open to Upper Peninsula adults and children in grades four through 12 (or age 10 and older if home schooled). Entry forms are available at community libraries. All entries must be postmarked by June 1.

St. Ignace Students Jump for a Cause

05/15/2008

Music, laughter, and jumping filled the school gymnasium in St. Ignace Friday, May 9, as part of a fundraising event. Students in kindergarten through seventh grade took turns for six hours jumping rope alone and in groups.

Brevort Lake Walleye Derby Will Be May 31

05/15/2008

Registration is underway for the second annual Brevort Lake Walleye Derby Saturday, May 31, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The contest will include cash prizes for winning teams and a fishing boat for the team that catches a newly tagged fish. Anglers catching the two previously tagged fish will win cash prizes of $500.

Farmers Market To Begin May 17

05/15/2008

The Bayside Farmers Market, formerly the St. Ignace Farmers Market, will begin Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the marina in St. Ignace. The market will be held every Saturday through September, except for June 28.

Cedarville Students 'Bowl' Into Business Plan

By Amy Polk — 05/15/2008

Bringing a bowling alley to Cedarville will take a lot of hard work, Cedarville students are learning this quarter. They are finding that starting a business is a leap into the unknown, and convincing yourself the business could be a success is sometimes the first step to attracting investment.

2008 DeTour Academics Awards

05/15/2008

DeTour Area Schools announced academic awards for 2008. New members of the National Honor Society are Jeffery Aldridge, Jessica Bouwma, Laura Fussman, Phillip Hartman, Victoria Mills, Brian Pardee, and Thomas Worden. Honor Society members receiving gold cords include Derrick Bouwma, Morgan Fierek, Korin Goetz, Nathan Klamerus, Maxwell Peterson, Chris Spohn, Kyle Tominac.

Underage Drinking Is Focus of LMAS Program

By Karen Gould — 05/15/2008

If a group of people are sitting at a table in a restaurant or bar and one person walks over to the bar to buy a pitcher of beer, asks Melanie MacDowell, what should the server do to be sure no underage customers in the group are drinking?

Mackinac Island Places in Top Three in 'Best of Best' Survey

05/15/2008

Mackinac Island earned top finishes in three categories in Oakland Press' "Best of the Best" reader survey, conducted from mid-February to April 1. Mackinac Island was named best historic site, finishing ahead of the Motown Museum and Henry Ford and Greenfield Village.

'You May Enter'

05/15/2008

2007 Lilac Queen Kristi Kamphuis and Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil Porter ceremoniously open the tall wooden doors of Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island Tuesday morning, May 6, symbolizing the beginning of the parks' summer tourism season. Fort soldier interpreters Joe Frost (right) and Craig Wilson stand ready to greet visitors atop the stairs.

Rudyard's Otten To Perform at Evening of Arts May 15

05/15/2008

Samuel Otten, a graduate of Rudyard High School and a locally known composer, has written a choral piece entitled, "And Nero Played," which will be premiered at Rudyard High School's Evening of the Arts Thursday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the school's multipurpose facility.

Les Cheneaux Fishing Contest To Be Held Memorial Day, May 26

05/15/2008

Islands Wildlife will give pike and musky anglers a chance to compete for cash prizes in a weeklong tournament in the Les Cheneaux Islands area that starts at daylight Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Registration for the contest will take place between Monday, May 19, and Sunday, May 25.

Historical Society Seeks To Upgrade Centennial Book

05/15/2008

The Rudyard Historical Society is collecting information for an addendum to the 1983 brown history book. The society is currently looking for information from churches, businesses, families, organizations, schools, and individuals with updated information or corrections, and information on the Rudyard 1983 Centennial.

Lucy Bradley

05/15/2008

Lucy Irene (nee Booth) Bradley of Hulbert Lake was a 20- year teacher at Tahquamenon Area Schools in Newberry, where she was employed from 1965 through 1985. Following her retirement, she continued to tutor students in Newberry and around the Hulbert Lake community, and briefly at a school in Jamaica until February 2007, when her health began to fail. Mrs.

Veronica Massaway

05/15/2008

Veronica Massaway of Simmons Road in St. Ignace Township was a former Mackinac Island resident who worked at the Lakeview Hotel and Island House on Mackinac Island, and at Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace. For 25 years, she was the executive housekeeper at the Lakeview, working for Harry Ryba and Ira Green. She was the supervisory housekeeper at Kewadin Casino.

Kim Parish

05/15/2008

Kim Aletha Parish, 46, of Brimley, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008, at her home. She was born October 29, 1961, in Sault Ste. Marie to John and Lorraine (nee Keelean) Mills. Mrs. Parish enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, and camping. She was always helping someone, friends said, and she especially enjoyed spending time with and caring for the elderly.

Patsy Wyers

05/15/2008

Patsy Wyers of St. Ignace operated a licensed daycare for the past 10 years, and loved children. She also worked in home health care for many years, and worked as a waitress at the former Miller's Camp, Truck Stop Restaurant, and Homestead Cafe in St. Ignace. Mrs. Wyers was 67 when she passed away Thursday morning, May 8, 2008, at her home.

Ann Romig

05/15/2008

Ann Mary Hecox Romig, 85, of San Luis Obispo, California, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in Missouri. She was born July 27, 1922, to Paul and Kathleen (nee Murray) Hecox of St. Ignace. They were former owners of The St. Ignace News.

Pierce To Bike Across Country

05/15/2008

John Pierce of Kincheloe, who regularly rides his bicycle across the Eastern Upper Peninsula, will ride across the United States as part of the "Sea to Sea" program to raise money to fight global poverty. The bike ride will begin June 30 in Seattle, Washington, and will continue for 3,881 miles.

Boy Scouts Tour Mackinaw Museum

05/15/2008

Saturday, May 10, members of Ann ArborTroop 4 of the Boy Scouts of America pose on the deck of the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, now a floating museum docked in Mackinaw City. Pictured (front to back) are Tom Oldani, Austin Stout, John Houghton, and Robert Isenberg. Scouts in Troop 4 have been coming to the Straits of Mackinac for 20 years. They were invited to tour the ship by village resident Dick Moehl. As a member of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, and the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, Mr. Moehl now facilitates outings for the scouts. They take an annual trip to the St. Helena Island Lighthouse, where they will be in mid-June.

Danielle Sigelko Earns Medical Degree

05/15/2008

Danielle Sigelko of St. Ignace received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Thursday, May 1. Dr. Sigelko, the daughter of Louie and Phyllis Grondin of St. Ignace, is beginning a residency in family practice at Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon.

Rudyard Captures Baseball Invitational With 11-8 Win Over Newberry

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

The Rudyard Bulldogs boys baseball team posted a come-frombehind 8-7 win over the Black Sox of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in the semifinals, and defeated the Newberry Indians 11-8 in the title game to capture the title in the Rudyard Baseball Invitational Saturday, May 10.

Saints Girls, Boys Place Second During SAC Tri-meet

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

The St. Ignace girls and boys track teams each finished second during the Straits Area Conference triangular meet at the St. Ignace Kiwanis Sports Complex Tuesday, May 6. The Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils won both divisions, scoring 85 points in the girls meet, followed by the Saints with 58 and Roger City Hurons 29. In the boys competition, the Blue Devils totaled 73.

Cedarville Boys, Pickford Girls Win EUPC 9/10 Track Meet

05/15/2008

The Cedarville Trojans boys and the Pickford Panthers girls captured first place at the Eastern Upper Peninsula Conference freshman and sophomore meet at the Robert W. Smith Track in Cedarville Tuesday, May 6. The Trojans totaled 93 points to take first place in the boys division. They were followed by Pickford with 67, Engadine 66, Brimley 40, and DeTour 28.

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05/15/2008

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Clement Completes Career as 4-Year Captain at U of M

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

The long and often bumpy and disappointing road for the four seniors on the University of Michigan's women's basketball program, led by St. Ignace's Krista Clement, ended with a successful season this year. Miss Clement, along with teammates Katie Dierdorf of St.

Pickford Girls, Boys Win Junior High Track Invitational

05/15/2008

The Pickford Panthers girls and boys captured the championships of the Pickford Junior High Track and Field Invitational Saturday, May 10. In the girls division, Pickford edged out St. Ignace 104.5 to 101, followed by Brimley with 79, Engadine 75, Rudyard 65, Cedarville 55, Newberry 19, and DeTour 6.5.

Sports Briefs

05/15/2008

Laura Schaedig Second at MIAA Track Finals Laura Schaedig, a senior at Hope College, finished second at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Track and Field Finals in the javelin with a throw of 113'0" at Alma College Saturday, May 3.

Lakers Host League Golf at The Jewel

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

The Cedarville boys and the Engadine girls finished first during the Eastern Upper Peninsula Conference (EUPC) Golf Jamboree at Grand Hotel's Jewel Golf Club on Mackinac Island Monday, May 12. Teams needed four golfers for team scoring.

Mackinac Island Hosts Archery Tourney

05/15/2008

A Cedarville-Mackinac Island Archery Tournament was held Thursday, April 24, at Mackinac Island Public School. Students from both schools' physical education classes participated. Mackinac Island won both divisions, with Megan Hill of Cedarville taking top honors for the girls and Fuller Cowell of Mackinac Island taking top honors for the boys.

Tyler Mapes Low Medalist at Cheboygan Invite

05/15/2008

St. Ignace junior Tyler Mapes carded an 18-hole score of 78 for low medalist at the Cheboygan Invitational, while his Saints team finished eighth out of 11 teams with an overall score of 374 Tuesday, May 6. Jeff Gamble recorded 83 for 10th place, while Justen Frazier scored a 98, and Erik Grondin shot 115.

McDowell Holds Office Hours May 19

05/15/2008

State Representative Gary McDowell has changed his office hours from Monday, May 12, to Monday, May 19. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Chippewa County Courthouse Annex Meeting Room in Sault Ste. Marie; from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mackinac County Annex in St. Ignace, and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Petoskey City Hall Room in Petoskey.

Pierce To Bike Across Country

05/15/2008

Boy Scouts Tour Mackinaw Museum

05/15/2008

Danielle Sigelko Earns Medical Degree

05/15/2008

Rudyard Captures Baseball Invitational With 11-8 Win Over Newberry

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

Saints Girls, Boys Place Second During SAC Tri-meet

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

Cedarville Boys, Pickford Girls Win EUPC 9/10 Track Meet

05/15/2008

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05/15/2008

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Clement Completes Career as 4-Year Captain at U of M

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

Pickford Girls, Boys Win Junior High Track Invitational

05/15/2008

Sports Briefs

05/15/2008

Lakers Host League Golf at The Jewel

By David Latva — 05/15/2008

Mackinac Island Hosts Archery Tourney

05/15/2008

Tyler Mapes Low Medalist at Cheboygan Invite

05/15/2008

McDowell Holds Office Hours May 19

05/15/2008

Lucy Bradley

05/15/2008

Veronica Massaway

05/15/2008

Kim Parish

05/15/2008

Patsy Wyers

05/15/2008

Ann Romig

05/15/2008

Michigan Politics

By George Weeks — 05/15/2008

If, as expected, Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic presidential nominee, he could have explaining to do in Michigan on a few fronts, including snubbing its primary and bashing its auto industry.

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994 — 05/15/2008

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com — 05/15/2008

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581 — 05/15/2008

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283 — 05/15/2008

Pickford

By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825 — 05/15/2008

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net — 05/15/2008

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 helenshoberg@centurytel.net — 05/15/2008

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber — 05/15/2008