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Kincheloe Woman Dies in Accident
      Cheryl Lynn Thompson, 37, of Kincheloe, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Friday, December 8, at 3 p.m. in Dafter Township in Chippewa County. She was traveling north on Mackinac Trail, when witnesses said she lost control of the vehicle on the snow-covered road, and struck a tree.
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Blood Drive Set for December 28
      An American Red Cross Blood Drive has been scheduled for Thursday, December 28, in Cheboygan, to offset the increased need for blood during the holidays. The drive will take place from noon to 5:45 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. As an incentive to donors, T-shirts will be given away while supplies last.
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Marine Killed in Iraq Remembered by Former Teachers in St. Ignace, Kentucky
Lance Cpl. Thomas Echols Attended St. Ignace, Pickford Elementary Schools
      A Marine who lived part of his life in St. Ignace and Pickford was killed by a sniper
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City Adopts $2.15 Million General Fund Budget
      The City of St. Ignace will operate with $2.15 million in its general fund for 2007, with a total budget, including operation of its utilities and marina, of just under $8 million. City Council adopted its 2007 budget during its regular meeting Monday, December 18, and also approved a St.
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State Shortfall Could Cost Schools $170 Per Student
St. Ignace School Board Learns Funding Level Will Be Determined in February
      A $300 million shortfall in the Michigan School Aid fund may reduce expected revenue from the state by as much as $170 per student, although it won
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‘Polar Express’
Santa Visits Library for Movie Night
     Santa Claus and three of his helpers (not pictured) visited children at the Library
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     Members of the St. Ignace Community Children
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Police Reports
      Reports from the St. Ignace Police Department, November 27 to December 11. A St. Ignace man and Mackinac County
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92nd District Court
      The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace December 12, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses.
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For the Record...
      In the wrestling story of the December 14 issue of The St. Ignace News, Shawn Cowell and Derek Marshall were listed as seniors at LaSalle High School. They are both juniors. Also, in the winter sports preview of The St. Ignace News, Evan Everson was identified as Nathan Everson. The freshman is a member of the St. Ignace junior varsity basketball team.
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EUPISD Seeks Donations for Library Project
      The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) as established a library donation project, which will help prepare children for school. The EUPISD is seeking donations to provide books for young children in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties. A donation of $27 would provide one year of books for one child.
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Students Seek Funding for Flagpole
      Students in the National Honor Society at LaSalle High School are appealing to community service organizations, businesses, and residents to support their project of replacing the school
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Straits Visitor Builds Mighty Mac Model
      After being inspired by the sight of the Mackinac Bridge during a week-long visit to the Straits area, Dalton Reimschisel, 10, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, returned to his home and built an elaborate wooden block model of the suspension bridge in his basement, impressing his parents and his grandparents, Oscar and Peggy Odem of Moran.
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VanDusen To Show Military Slides Fri.
      Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dale VanDusen has recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan and will show slides and photographs of his experiences there Friday, December 22, at 8 p.m. at the St. Ignace Moose Lodge. All interested guests are welcome.
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Snowsfest Meeting Planned for Dec. 28
      The Snowsfest Committee has started planning next year
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Residents Asked To Save Lights
      Les Cheneaux area residents are encouraged to save their Christmas lights for the second annual Venetian Boat Parade and boat decorating contest Saturday, July 7. The parade will start in Cedarville Bay at 9 p.m. and travel to Hessel public marina. In addition to the lighted boats, there are awards for parade participants costumes, lighted boat house, and lighted boat dock.
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Emma Brown Wins Shopping Spree
      Emma Brown of St. Ignace was the winner of a $1,000 shopping spree at the St. Ignace Do-it Center, the store announced December 14.
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‘Let It Snow!’
St. Ignace Students Offer Christmas Music Program
     Fifth grade classes, taught by Elaine MacDonald and Clyde O
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Mabel Pechta Marks 95 Years
      Mabel Pechta of Moran will celebrate her 95th birthday Christmas Day, December 25. She was born in 1911 to E.A. and Lula Ball of Ozark. After retirement from the grocery store she operated in Moran with her husband, Harry, Mrs. Pechta became an ardent gardener and enjoys canning and baking for herself, family, and friends. She has created many pictures and crafts over the years.
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Portage Township Celebrates Arrival of Two New Firetrucks
      Portage Township celebrated the purchase of two new firetrucks Wednesday, December 13, at a dedication ceremony attended by residents, local politicians, and firemen. Speaking were Gene DeRossett, state director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, James R.
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Hobbyists Enjoy Radio Car Racing Event
      Eleven racers, ranging from ages four to 38 years old, enjoyed an afternoon of radio-controlled car racing at the conference center of Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace Saturday, December 16. Three class races were held during the event: stock truck, 118th skill, and beginner.
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‘Turkey Tango’ Brings Down the House at Pickford
     Second grade students had the crowd in an uproar when they performed
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Pickford To Host Old-Fashioned Christmas Friday
      Pickford will host an Old Fashioned Christmas Friday, December 22, with extended shopping hours, caroling, a musical program, and horse-drawn hay rides. Caroling and a short musical program led by opera singer Karen Hughes of Pickford will begin at 6 p.m. at Mama Maloza
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Oddfellow Band Exhilarated by Contest Experience
Advanced To Finalist Position in Detroit
      The Cedarville-based band, Oddfellow, did not win a national Battle of the Bands competition, but its members are exhilarated by the experience.
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Les Cheneaux Shops To Stay Open Late This Weekend
      Last-minute shoppers can take advantage of later shopping hours at five Cedarville and Hessel stores that will stay open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, and Saturday, December 23. Some locations will offer personalized shopping service, free snacks, and gift wrapping.
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Cedarville ACE School To Host Open House Wednesday
      The Alternative Community Education School in Cedarville will host a holiday open house Wednesday evening, December 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students will decorate the school with homemade ornaments, share their reports about Christmas celebrations in other countries, and prepare refreshments for the event.
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DeTour Area Choir Celebrates Season
     DeTour Area Community Choir sings its signature song,
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License Fee Hike Topic of Gaylord DNR Meeting
      Northern Michigan residents can share their opinions about a proposed increase in hunting and fishing license fees at a meeting with state lawmakers in Gaylord Wednesday, December 20. The meeting will take place at the University Center at 80 Livingston Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Les Cheneaux
     The trumpet section of Cedarville
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Mackinac Island
Ste. Anne
      About 44 adults and school children from Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, and Cheboygan will go to Honduras at the end of March to assist five communities with medical and shelter needs. Mackinac Island is raising funds through a raffle for a painting of Arch Rock to offset traveling costs for the students.
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Lutheran Church Services, Events
      The youth of Zion Lutheran Church of St. Ignace will perform
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