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October 12, 2006
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Casino Crews Readying New Hall for Friday Opening
By Karen Gould
     A new 25,000-square-foot gaming area at Kewadin Shores Casino and Hotel in St. Ignace will be filled with the sounds of slot machines and card players beginning Friday, October 13. While slot machines are moved from the old building to the new structure, casino officers estimate gaming will be close
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Les Cheneaux Honors Master Boat Builder
Bruce Patrick Named 2006 Citizen of the Year
By Amy Polk
     Bruce Patrick was named Citizen of the Year by the Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet October 4.
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Dog Day Downtown
Bark in the Park, Hayrides, Pumpkin Roll Highlight Apple Day Festivities
By Ryan Schlehuber
     More than 31 dogs participated in Mackinac Animal Aid Association's inaugural Bark in the Park at the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce Saturday, October 7.
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Teachers, School Still Negotiating
School Calendar Stalled as Talks Focus on Working Conditions
By Paul Gingras
     Teachers and administrators at St. Ignace Area Schools are working with a mediator in an effort to reach agreement on a new contract. Negotiations have been stalling the development of a school calendar.
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Election Reports To Begin in Next Week's Edition
     The St. Ignace News will begin coverage with next week's issue, October 19, of the candidates and issues to come before voters in the November 7 general election. News about various aspects of the election will be printed over the next three weeks.
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Too Close for Comfort:
Three Lots Condemned Near Mackinac Island Airport Property Lies in Runway Protection Zone
By Karen Gould
     Three residential lots at the end of the Mackinac Island Airport have been condemned as state and city administrators continue to evaluate federal aviation safety regulations there. The matter has been brewing much of the summer, beginning when tree removal at the western approach to the Island airp
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East Lane Ownership May Revert to Brevort Township Residents
Legal Recommendation Sought by Board
By Paul Gingras
     Ownership of East Lane, near Brevort Lake, may revert to residents along the road, pending action by the Brevort Township Board of Trustees, which voted Tuesday, October 3, to have the township attorney study the road's history and legal status and make recommendations.
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Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum Reorganizes, Receives Donations
     Carpeting, a new boat, weather proofing, and other renovations to the 80-year-old O. M. Reif boathouse are among improvements made this year to the Maritime Museum in Cedarville. Les Cheneaux Historical Association volunteers also organized the collections to improve the displays.
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