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August 10, 2006 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Pols Slinging Cleaner Mud Than in Past

By George Weeks

This year's gubernatorial campaign will be Michigan's costliest, thanks largely to the deep-pockets TV spending by Republican Dick DeVos. But it won't be the nastiest. More...

The approach on either side of the walkway leading to the Mackinac Island Yacht Club was lined with white Shasta daisies, complimented with large sprigs of lavender Russian sage. It was so pretty and inviting. More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Congratulations to the winners of the 2006 Salmon Derby. At the close of the Derby, Saturday, August 5, all met at the Pavilion to receive their awards. The DeTour Boy Scouts prepared and served a fish dinner for all who attended. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 8, 1891 More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net

The Queen Anne's lace along the highways and in the fields is taller and more abundant that I can ever remember. That, along with yellow tansy and the wild daisies that were so prevalent earlier this year, has made my frequent drives to St. More...

Gould City

By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net

Great things are happening at the United Methodist Church in Engadine. Bible School, called "Club Can Do," is taking over the church Monday, August 21, through Friday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

It was a relief to open the front door, step outside, and experience the absence of humidity this fine Monday morning. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com

Everyone is sure to enjoy "Summer Music in the Park" in Curtis at the park bandstand on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy Kelli Lyn Knott Wednesday, August 9, and "Driver" Wednesday, August 23. More...

DEAL ME IN

Meet Some Wallet Gobblers

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark, I'm hoping you can clear up a question that's been bothering More...