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It's 'Bash Bart' Time in Lansing and D.C. By George Weeks Four Michigan Democrats have high profile roles in Capitol Hill's oversight of the beleaguered Bush Administration. Republicans on two fronts last week attacked the most junior of them, Representative Bart Stupak of Menominee. More ...
Part 23: THE CITY OF MUNISING By Les Bagley To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing "Autos Across Mackinac," an unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries by Les Bagley. More ...
By Linda Livermore 595-7283 The weeks continue to be packed full of summer things to do, planting the garden, getting the kids ready to attend Bible school, planning picnics, lining up summer jobs, and fitting all of this into the work schedule. Kindergarten graduation was an enjoyable occasion last week at Engadine element... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Preparations have been underway for some time for the traditional Midsummer Pole Raising Sunday, June 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. Last summer the pole blew over in a windstorm and incurred some damage. Ray Baron made all new boats and four arms to attach them. Dave Movalson has repa... More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net It was a glorious weekend, weather-wise, and many enjoyed being out of doors with families and friends. It is so wonderful after the long, cold winter to be able to be out of doors and not have to bundle up against the cold. More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net We're finally having some beautiful outdoor weather to start enjoying the summer activities. It's that time of year again for the Engadine/Naubinway Merchants to accept donations of items for their annual auction to benefit the fireworks fund. Items, old or new, will be accepted, but not clothing... More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 People are busy planting vegetable gardens. There's nothing like fresh tasty produce, or stewed tomatoes simmering into chili on a cold winter day. Anyone in need of a wheelchair, crutches, or other medical needs may contact the St. Ignace Hope Chest at 643-7360 for the loan of these items. Hours... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com Once again, after the wind and rain storm of last week, we are enjoying warmer temperatures in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Most everyone has finished planting flowers, which are blooming in vibrant colors; I am still making trips to the greenhouse for more flowers to fill in the empty sp... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. I hope you had the chance to get out and do some free fishing last weekend. We did, and it was very enjoyable. The kids had a great time at the Seney Wildlife Refuge, where fun and prizes could be found for largest fish caught, along with a wonderful fish picnic to end the day. Th... More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Mackinac was so beautiful this past week, as it welcomed members of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Mackinac Policy Conference, one of the largest to visit the Island. Temperatures were warm and balmy, with perfect days of sunshine. It was great golf weather. Hotels and bed and breakfasts ... More ...
Perfect Basic Strategy - Not Just APretty Slogan Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: Outside of perfect basic strategy, is there any other key to winning at blackjack? Gary Z. First off, Gary, you get a Gold Star for correctly identifying perfect basic strategy as an important factor for leveling the playing field against the house. The second essential key is m... More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, June 11, 1892 C. Orth is building a stable on the St. Anthony Rock lot. The steamer City of Mackinac was over 10 hours late on its last trip. The tug Saugatuck, which left here for Chicago three weeks ago, with two scows loaded with cedar, re... More ... |
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