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Columns November 23, 2006
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Michigan Politics
Northern Senators Almost Caucus Leaders
By George Weeks
     At one fleeting point, it appeared that two veteran lawmakers from northern Michigan would emerge last week as the top Republican and Democratic leaders in the state Senate for the next four years. Metro Detroit senators dashed those prospects.
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     This is the season of year when talk seems to just naturally swing around to deer hunting. You expect that if you're a longtime participant, but for a newcomer, a few helpful tips might be welcome. Actually, there are nearly
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DeTour Area
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com
     Here we are approaching one of the most popular holidays of the year, Thanksgiving. The day after is the biggest Christmas shopping day of the year. With all involved, it is most exciting.
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Mackinac Island
By Jeannette Doud 847-3301
     It's Sunday, November 19, a wonderful fall day on Mackinac with no snow, no wind, and comfortable temperatures. Main Street and Cadotte Avenue are quiet. Since the Arnold Line catamaran continues to be on the run until the middle of next week, some Islanders are enjoying a trip to the mainland in ho
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Rexton-Garnet
By Linda Livermore 595-7283
     Tis the season to be thankful, and that we are, not only for the great country we live in, a roof over our heads, food to fill us, and family to love and care for; even with all the ups and downs, be thankful.
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Brevort
By Lois Movalson 292-5581
     The Christmas decorating is going full steam ahead. Dave and Dave Jr. have been busy the last two weekends stringing lights, tossing strings of malfunctioning lights, and making lists of new lights to pick up the next time we're in town, which will be sooner than later, I imagine. Thora Shepard said
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net
     On Thanksgiving Day, we hope everyone takes the time to reflect on the many blessings that we have enjoyed this year, in spite of the world situation, and enjoys a good time with family and friends.
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com
     "Curtis Aglow" celebration is this weekend, with the tree lighting at the Curtis park and Santa's parade, music, and hot cider. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The Christmas Bazaar at the Portage Township Community Building, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday features a craft show, pastry and bake sales, a
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DEAL ME IN
Gut Feeling Gamblers
Mark Pilarski
     Dear Mark, I just encountered it again on a Vegas talk board. Posters were
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Looking Back
Photographs Depict 1935 Seizure of Illegal Gambling Machines on Mackinac Island
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber
     The following article relates to the three photographs that were
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