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Columns April 12, 2007
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Michigan Politics
Debbie Stabenow Runs to the Middle
By George Weeks
      In the latest ratings from the National Journal, Michigan's Carl Levin is one of the most liberal U.S. senators. Representative John Conyers (D-Detroit) ranks among the most liberal members of the House. No surprise on either count.
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Autos Across Mackinac: Ferries Face a Year of 'Bottoming Out'
PART 14 - BOTTOMING OUT?
By Les Bagley
      The St. Ignace News is publishing 52 weekly excerpts from Les Bagley's unpublished book, "Autos Across Mackinac, A History of Michigan State Ferries," to commemorate the end of ferry service and the opening of the Mackinac Bridge 50 years ago.
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Free Spring 'Veggies' Available in Michigan Fields
      A lot of people carefully clip those 10¢ and 15¢ coupons to save money at grocery stores. Yet, it's amazing how many of the same individuals regularly pass up foods that are completely free. Do you take advantage of fiddleheads, cattails, and dandelion greens? If not, you're missing fine...
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net
      Easter Sunday has come and gone for another year. The snowstorm of last week was a surprise after the beautiful week of sunny weather we had, but spring is a very temperamental season. Winter does not seem to want to let go this year and we have had several bouts of lake effect snow, a very unusual...
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Brevort
      Easter sunrise found a group gathered on the beach in Brevort to celebrate the Easter story. Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey, as always, conducted a meaningful service, renewing baptisms, showering participants with a cedar branch full of creek water. We welcomed Charlie and Gayle Lamoreaux to the Trinity...
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DeTour Area
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com
      Looking out the window this morning, through a veil of icicles, one can't help but wonder what it's like to have mild temperatures, not to have to bundle up with warm clothes, and to be able to put away the ever popular snow shovel. Patience is the key word here; the assets are the bright sunshine ...
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Gould City
By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net
      An Artist and Artisan Night will be Thursday, April 12, from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Manistique School and Public Library. Artists will be demonstrating their talents, and participants will have an opportunity to purchase items. Some of the categories will be glass blowing and beads, embroidery, jam...
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net
      "Snow, snow, go away, come again another day." A blast of the white stuff delivered several inches of snow last week.We're on the road to spring weather, but don't put away those snow shovels yet. A historical society meeting will be Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Freeman-Hastings House Muse...
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DEAL ME IN
One Word that Assures a Happy Marriage
Mark Pilarski
      Dear Mark: I'm hoping you can settle an on going discussion (argument) my wife and I have. When playing a video poker machine that pays even money for both a high pair and any two pair, she will keep both pair and draw one card.
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Looking Back
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber
      115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, April 9, 1892 One of the most vigorous campaigns that has ever occurred in St. Ignace was that of last Monday. The battle was between the so-called "Union" party and the democracy, and the latter gained a grand victory.
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