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Members of the Masonic Lodge No. 369 F. & A.M. held the 121st Annual Past Masters Night at the St. Ignace Masonic Lodge Saturday, May 19. Scholarships were presented to St. Ignace students Erica Ahlich, Cally Klimczak, Lewie Mullins, and Dan Olsen by Jon Arnold and Mark Eby. More ...
By Amy Polk A 1947 photograph of more than 60 people crowded into a banquet room at the former Northland Manor of Cedarville marks the birth of the Les Cheneaux Lions Club. It shows people from Pickford, Cedarville, and Hessel who gathered to talk about starting a Lions Club chapter in the Les Cheneaux area. More ...
A total of $21,118.28 was awarded for scholarships and grants to 11 local groups and 19 LaSalle High School students by the St. Ignace Area Community Foundation at the St. Ignace Public Library Wednesday, May 23. Grants awarded to agencies totaled $10,293.28, with the St. More ... Nature Preserve Hike Tour Aug. 4 A field trip to Carl Gerstacker Nature Preserve east of Cedarville, will be led by Nadine Cain Saturday, August 4. The hike is on easy terrain and will take participants over the rocky shore and gently rolling hills of the preserve. More ... Home Invasion at Bay Mills Pt. Road A home invasion on North Avenue near Bay Mills Point Road in Bay Mills Township has prompted Michigan State Police to seek information through the Crime Stoppers program. More ... Movies 'Under the Stars' To Be Shown at St. Ignace By Ryan Schlehuber There is nothing like going to the movies, under the stars. That is what St. Ignace City Manager Eric Dodson wants in St. Ignace, and he is proposing an outdoor movie theater at Little Bear East Community Center and Arena July 2 and 3. More ... Asbestos Will Be Removed at Gros Cap School Halonen Is Named Employee of the Year By Paul Gingras Plans for Gros Cap School's building and site fund were made by the school board at its Monday, May 21 meeting, at which time members declared Jonas Halonen the district's employee of the year and approved the hiring of an aide next year. More ... $1.4 Million Improvement Projects Now Underway at Mackinaw City By Paul Gingras "It's a busy year," said Mackinaw City Village Manager Jeff Lawson, regarding $1.4 million in infrastructure projects taking place in the village, several of which are complete or in progress, with others to be completed before the snow flies. More ...
Youth and adult volunteers worked at refurbishing Legacy House in St. Ignace Saturday, May 19, in celebration of a national day of service called "Join Hands Day. More ... Historical Log Books Donated for Iroquois Point Lighthouse Historical log books relating information about the 1870 Iroquois Point Lighthouse were given to the Bay Mills/Brimley Historical Research Society in fall 2006. Suspecting the books had significant historical value, Frank Atkinson of Sault Ste. More ... Court Reports The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace, May 29 and May 30, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. + Kristy Beauschamp, 29, of Escanaba, pleaded guilty to nonsufficient funds check under $100, and was assessed a fine of $274.48. More ... Gregg Fettig, Employee of the Year, Focuses on Communication Skills in Classroom By Paul Gingras "To me, school is more than just social studies," it is a place for students to think critically, learn responsibility, and to be imbued with the motivation to achieve in life, said technology director and social studies teacher Gregg Fettig, who has been selected as the employee of the year at St... More ...
A fundraiser for the Fulgenzi family, who lost their home and belongings to fire May 18, was completed by students at St. Ignace Area Schools Friday, June 1. Elementary and middle school students began collecting household items Wednesday, May 23, said third-grade teacher Amy Metz, who has taught ... More ... Academic Achievements Recognized for LaSalle High School Students LaSalle High School's outstanding academic achievers where recognized Wednesday, May 9. Students were presented with the following awards and scholarships: + St. More ...
Red and purple were colors seen throughout St. Ignace's downtown area Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, as 150 members of the Red Hat Society from across the Midwest enjoyed the third annual St. Ignace Red Hat Society Convention. Red and purple hats and clothing are signatures of the group. More ... Gros Cap School Spring Honor Roll Announced Second Semester 3rd Grade: Ben Doran*, Tayla Lounsberry*, Angela Nowack*, Tristan Calcaterra, Tyler Duffiney, Elani Engle, James Pollard. 4th Grade: Jeremy Boynton*, Lillian Calcaterra*, James Cryderman*, Noah Hart*, Cole Thompson*, Carmen Thurston*, Rebeccah Becker, Alexander Cabello, Alliso... More ... Caregivers Meeting Will Be June 7 Les Cheneaux Caregivers Support Group will meet Thursday, June 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville, and will feature guest speaker Jason Alexander of Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress Services. More ... Benefit Planned for Nicole Fritz Family A benefit picnic will take place Friday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at American Legion Park across from the Post Office in St. Ignace for the family of Nicole Fritz. Food and drinks will be provided, and there will be children's games. More ... Fishing Tackle Swap To Be June 10 A Fishing Tackle Swap Meet will take place Sunday, June 10, at the Wolfe Bay Boat Access Site on the northwest side of South Manistique Lake near Curtis. The swap meet hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by the Newberry Parks and Recreation Field Office. All are invited to come and swap or jus... More ...
11th Annual Effort Community volunteers helped Forest Service workers clean up the St. Ignace Ranger District of the Hiawatha National Forest Saturday, May 12. Volunteers collected 14 tires, several dump truck loads of building materials like shingles, masonry blocks, roofing, several couches, plastics, foam, and h... More ...
At St. Michael's Catholic Church in Roscommon, Brittany Rose Baker received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation Sacraments April 14, with Bishop Patrick Cooney and Father Anthony Citro presiding. More ... 1947 Program Shows Club's Charter Members Charter members of the Les Cheneaux Lions Club, according to the club's May 19, 1947, Charter Night Banquet Program: Ero Alenius, C. Beers, Charles Burch, Otis Carr, F. Church, Earl Dennison, Victor DesJardins, Ed Dutcher, Hints Fenlon, Harry Fife, Father Fransick, Cliff Gagnon, George Gill, Will... More ... Art Camps Offered at Sault Ste. Marie The Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios in Sault Ste. Marie will offer youth art camps this summer Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More ... Community Garage Sale Will Be Sat. The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community garage sale Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown St. Ignace. The event will be held rain for shine. Registration is available at the Chamber of Commerce and the cost for vendors is $10. For more information, call 643-8717. More ... County Democrats Elect New Officers JoAnn Ford of Moran Township was elected chairperson, replacing Joe Durm of St. Ignace, and Don Howe of St. Ignace was elected co-chairperson, when the Mackinac County Democratic Party elected new officers Thursday, May 24. Alice Howe of St. Ignace was elected treasurer and George Ford of Moran T... More ... Portage Twp. To Offer Dust Control Portage Township residents wanting private parking lots or driveways treated for dust control can contact the township office at (906) 586- 9522. The township will provide dust control on county roads June 12 through June 15. More ... Senator Allen To Hold Office Hours Senator Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in St. Ignace Friday, June 8, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at Mackinac County Courthouse Annex. The office hours are open to all residents to seek assistance or express opinions. More ... Rep. McDowell Office Hours Are Mon. State Representative Gary McDowell will hold June office hours Monday, June 11, at St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, and Petoskey. The schedule will be as follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Chippewa County Courthouse Annex Meeting Room in Sault Ste. Marie; noon to 1 p.m. at the Mackinac County Courtho... More ... Deadline Is July 1 for Art Grants The deadline to apply for funding through Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties is July 1. Applications are being accepted for arts and cultural projects that will start between October 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008. More ... State Free Fishing Weekend Starts Sat. Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend will be Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10. For these two days, people can fish without purchasing a license, although all other fishing regulations still apply. License fees are waived for residents and visitors. More ... DNR Reminds Outdoor Enthusiasts To Resist Handling Wild Animals The Department of Natural Resources reminds outdoor enthusiasts to resist handling or adopting orphaned baby animals. Individuals often think they are helping the animal by rescuing it from the wild, said wildlife biologist Kelly Siciliano Carter, however, they are actually doing more harm than g... More ... Federal Funding Secured for Forests The federal government will appropriate $850,000 to the Hiawatha, Ottawa, and Huron/Manistee national forests to help process timber sales, according to Congressman Bart Stupak. More ... Pottery Class Begins June 6 The Arts Council of Les Cheneaux will offer summer classes starting Wednesday, June 6, with a pottery class. The class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at instructor Jerry Reid's studio in Cedarville, costs $35, and includes instruction, materials, and lunch. Mrs. More ... Youth Firearms Training June 9 Chippewa County Shooting Association will host a Youth Day and firearms training Saturday, June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the organization's trap range on Ridge Road near Sault Ste. Marie. Registration will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com We welcome the month of June, for it means the beginning of summer. It is time to enjoy the beaches and the good old summertime. It is a fun time for young people to ride bikes around the Village, so please slow down when driving through town. More ...
Fifth grade students in Les Cheneaux Community Schools raised salmon and released them Thursday, May 24, at the Carp River, under the direction of teacher Kathy Tassier. The class received salmon eggs at the beginning of the school year and raised them in a climate-controlled tank into fry to be ... More ... Les Cheneaux Students Earn Academic Scholarships During Cedarville High School commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 27, Principal Randy Schaedig announced scholarship recipients and explained the new Michigan Promise Grant, a $4,000 scholarship for postsecondary education. More ... Art Exhibit Planned at Alberta House An art exhibition by Karla Sunn, of Rapid River, and Anne Murphy Schaaf, of Escanaba, will continue through June 30 at both Alberta House galleries in Sault Ste. Marie. Landscapes, abstracts, and jewelry will be displayed. There is no admission charge. More ... Duncan Is Employee of Year at Les Cheneaux Schools By David Latva David Duncan, a 17-year veteran teacher and coach, was presented the Employee of the Year award for Les Cheneaux Community Schools during the district's athletic awards banquet Wednesday, May 23. Superintendent Rod Goehmann came forward during the event to present the plaque to a surprised Mr. Du... More ...
Equipment operators fill and level dirt at the south end of the Les Cheneaux Community Schools athletic field in Cedarville Thursday morning, May 10. More ...
Children will have an opportunity to play with their food during the new St. Ignace Fish Feast at the marina July 28. Lora Brown of St. Ignace is coordinating a project to make impressions of real fish on T-shirts with ink or paint. More ...
was recognized for 30 years of volunteering at Engadine Consolidated Schools by school board president Lester Livermore Monday, May 14. Mr. More ... Book Sale To Benefit Hospital Auxiliary Mackinac Straits Hospital Auxiliary will host a book fair Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15, at Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 in the education room. New books will be offered for sale at the event. More ... Comedian To Perform at Opera House The comedian Gallagher will perform at the Opera House in Cheboygan Friday, June 29. Tickets are available at the Opera House box office. More ...
Eight children who participated in a Sunday, May 20, bike-a-thon in Cedarville raised $313.50 for St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital. The Wheels for Life Bike-AThon provides a vehicle for children to raise money for the hospital by riding a designated course as many times as they can. Some riders get... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber To Beverly McKenzie's delight, cleaning out her house has been rewarding, because she is consigning her unwanted belongings to Seasonal Sales, a new resale shop Linda and Lee Ortman own on West US-2 in St. Ignace. "I was getting tired of dusting all those things," Ms. McKenzie laughed. "I found a... More ... First Step Appointments Available First Step will provide free business counseling Wednesday, June 20, at the MSU Extension Office in St. Ignace for those starting a business, buying an existing business, making an existing business better, or thinking about going into business. More ... |
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