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Columns December 14, 2006
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Michigan Politics
Coast Guard Seeks To Rescue Great Lakes Live Gunfire Training Plan
By George Weeks
      Northern Michigan's congressmen have valid complaints about the original Coast Guard proposal for 34 live gunfire-training zones on the Great Lakes. So do assorted shoreline mayors and the hundreds of others who submitted complaints to the Cleveland-based district commander of those heroes of stor...
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Outdoor Matters
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
      Steve DeBrabander, who works for the DNR’s Recreation Section in the Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division, said the snowmobile trails are ready to go and, with the addition of adequate snow, grooming operations will begin across the state.
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Mackinac Island
By Jeannette Doud 847-3301
      There’s a miracle in Christmas There’s stillness in the air And excitement in the shining eyes Of children everywhere. There’s a miracle in Christmas As each silent night unfolds And we see again the promise That this Holy season holds.
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Gould City
By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net
      The entire Engadine, Naubinway, and Gould City area is in for a special treat Saturday, December 16. The Engadine Methodist Church is offering a Christmas present to the area in the form of a live nativity, which will be held at Harper's Bed and Breakfast Farm on Sandtown Road, one-third of a mile ...
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DeTour Area
      It seems the main topic of conversation recently is the weather. Last week we had snowstorms. This week we have rain and mild temperatures once again. There isn’t much we can do about the “up and down” weather program but take it as it comes. Mild temperatures are acceptable, but only with sunshine...
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DEAL ME IN
Sure Thing Isn't So Sure
Mark Pilarski
      Dear Mark I received an offer in the mail that if I use this person's strategy at video poker, and play on machines that hypothetically return close to 100%, that I will be a winner every time, GUARANTEED! What is the deal here? Ken G.
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com
      I would like to send deep condolences to the family of Archie Feneley of Engadine, who passed away Saturday, December 9. He will be deeply missed by all. Please keep his wife, Yvonne, and children in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time. The Diabetic Support Group will meet Thursday, Dec...
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Rexton-Garnet
By Linda Livermore 595-7283
      Enough already, at least for me. The snow machine can revert to low, or no speed, as far as I’m concerned. Driving daily in whatever Mother Nature presents to us can get old very quickly. If you’re on a mission, like the rest of the world, to get your shopping done, you need to kick it into high g...
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net
      After the big snowfall and wind of last week, a big thaw took place on Sunday and Monday, but colder weather is coming in once more in time for Christmas. Christmas is in the air! I just love hearing Christmas music, seeing lighted trees, the smiles of children, crowds in the stores, and the bell ...
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Looking Back
      115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, December 5, 1891 Electric street lights about the 15th. F.E. Lamphere and Dr. Tucker went to Naubinway junction to take the train yesterday morning. On looking westward they saw a large tree across the track and succeeded in flagging the express in...
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