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City Approves Fort de Buade Purchase, With Stipulations
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> A resolution to accept money from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to purchase Fort de Buade Museum was approved unanimously by the St. Ignace City Council after a public hearing Monday evening, May 7. Stipulations were attached to the agreement and several other steps will need to be taken before a purchase is completed.
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Drag Strip Idea Divides Garfield Twp.
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> A proposal to build a drag-racing strip on an 80-acre parcel of agricultural land in Garfield Township produced more than two hours of public debate Thursday, May 3, at a hearing by the township's planning commission.
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Hospital Sets $3 Million, 3-Year Fundraising Goal
County Hears Updated Plans for New Facility
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> A campaign kick-off to raise $3 million for the new Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace is just weeks away, says Rod Nelson, chief executive officer at the hospital. Building costs and equipment are estimated at $26 million for the 15-bed hospital.
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St. Ignace Becomes Highlight on U-M Faculty Tour
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> St. Ignace was a stop on the statewide Michigan Road Scholars tour made by 30 University of Michigan faculty members Friday, May 4.
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Mackinac County Property Values Rise 7.5%
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> The State Equalized Value (SEV) of property in Mackinac County, which is one half the market value, increased 7.59% from last year, reaching $1,327,136,916, which is $93,632,925 more than 2006. The total taxable value for property for 2007 is $849,671,765, up 6.
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Tribe Votes: Board Members Cannot Be Employees, Too
Paquin, Chase To Choose Board Seat or Job in Next Tribal Election Cycle
      <!-- Page Number: 1--> For the first time in its history, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have voted to amend their constitution, deeming that a paid employee or contracted employee of the tribe will no longer be able to hold office on the tribal board.
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