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Click here for digital edition  On the eve of the weekend gathering of seven Republican 2008 presidential contenders on Mackinac Island, Arizona Senator John McCain's campaign cited four national polls in asserting, "We are making large gains." He, indeed, made some gains. More ... The school year has started on a positive note. Student numbers are on the increase, and we anticipate additional enrollment by the end of the month. A number of our students are taking online classes through Michigan Virtual High School; they include Spanish, sociology, and calculus. A few students are taking Michigan Virtual University classes, as well. More ... In last week's serialization of Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac," we recalled the 25th Anniversary of the ferry fleet, celebrated in the summer of 1948. More ... Warm temperatures arrived Monday, September 17, and continue this week. The LaSalle High Saints football team scored a victory over the Rudyard Bulldogs during the homecoming game Friday, September 21, at Saints Field. The game was preceded by a student parade downtown. Many fans enjoyed the parade and game on an exceptionally warm fall evening. More ... Hello, everyone. I hope this week finds everyone doing well and enjoying the nice weather. We enjoyed a family cookout last Sunday, and it was a beautiful day. I hope we have many more like that. Volunteer assignments are available at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center in a variety of areas. More ... We understand that Rudy Sherlund was injured last week in an accident with a bulldozer. His injuries were not as bad as they could have been, and he is doing well. Although summer has passed, there is still much to enjoy in the Les Cheneaux Islands. Driving to Sault Ste. Marie the other day, the tree colors were absolutely beautiful. More ... Our lovely weather continues here in the village. While taking one of our autumn drives, we made the acquaintance of Dave and Charlotte DeShetler, who are building their retirement home on Wildwood Lane east of Brevort. Mr. and Mrs. DeShetler lived downstate, then retired to Florida and traveled around the country in their RV. Mr. More ... A wonderful fall event will be the Fiddlers Jamboree Saturday, September 22, in Newberry. This is such an exciting and enjoyable event. Audience members get a chance each year to see and hear the progress all the younger fiddlers have made since last year. Some of them progress so fast that the "oldtimers" have trouble keeping pace with them. More ... 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, September 24, 1892 Mrs. Benjamin Harrison is in better health. She is at the White House now. City Clerk Gennell has a crab apple tree in full bloom at the present time. "Billy" Dunn came home from Les Cheneaux last Sunday. He reports a good season at the islands. More ... The temperatures are allowing us to be outdoors to enjoy the warm sunshine. Now is the time to enjoy the first warm days of fall, sit back, and relax. Darci Wilson, Marilyn Grevel, Cheryl Woods, Krista Lockhart, Joe Burda, Sherry Lowe, Kathy Woodward, Jim and Hattie Pitko, Rosemary Lyons, and Morgan Harsin were prize winners at Timberdoodle Mercantile at Happy Apple Day. More ... Dear Mark: During a recent trip to Tunica, I played extensively on a $1 video blackjack machine (max bet $5). As long as I bet $1 and used basic blackjack strategy, I did fairly well. More ... The weather was picture perfect over the weekend, as Grand Hotel welcomed more than 2,000 members of the Michigan Republican Convention. Mackinac was a very busy place, especially Main Street, where business was brisk. Many parties were held at restaurants and private homes. Golf games were enjoyed at the Little Jewel and Woods. More ... |
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