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'WaterWonderland'Wonders About Water By George Weeks Drought-stricken California just had its driest one-year period since 1924 and is all the more prone to wildfires. Georgia has been battling drought for five years. More ...
Part 25: GROWTH IN 1939 By Les Bagley To mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing Les Bagley's manuscript of the history of Michigan State Ferries in 52 installments. More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 Summertime is upon us. With graduation behind us, now come the weddings, at least one a month. Congratulations this week to Lyle Sisson and Natalie Metcalf, who will wed this Saturday in Engadine. I remember when Lyle was this happy-go-lucky, dirtbike riding little redhead. How quickly the years... More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 This year's Antiques on the Bay car show was a great success last weekend, and the weather nice and sunny. The Farmers Market was set up Saturday near the railroad dock, where everyone could enjoy homemade goodies, including wool products, crochet and sewing, and some fruit and vegetables. More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net The summer solstice has passed, and once again our days will be slowly getting shorter. Next week, it will once again be time for fireworks, parades, and barbecues. During the Independence Day celebration, let us not forget all of the young men and women who are serving overseas. More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Independence Day is just around the corner. Traffic seems to get a little hectic, especially after the fireworks. When leaving the festivities, take your time, know what is in front and in back of your car, and if you have children, please supervise them carefully at all times with the extra traff... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com A week of special activities begins this Friday, June 29, with the DeTour Area Community Choir performing its spring concert at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 7 p.m. The EUP Fine Arts Council has planned its second annual Art Festival to be held Saturday, June 30, on Ontario Street from 10 a.m. ... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The Fourth of July celebrations are in the works, getting organized for the parades and events next Saturday. At Curtis, the 33rd annual "Biggest Little Town Parade," will step off Sunday, July 1, at 12:30 p.m. Floats and bands will begin lining up on Sandtown Road at 11:30 a.m. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 A Parade! A parade! What could be more fun than the annual Lilac Parade Sunday, June 17, led by Island-born native Donald Andress, riding high on his handsome horse and carrying the American flag, which is an annual tradition. Beginning with the gorgeous weather with warm sunshine, the wonderful p... More ...
Inquiring Minds Want to Know Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: In poker, is it taboo to ask opponents how they would play a particular hand? Jim F. Not only is there nothing wrong with asking opponents for their opinions, Jim, I actually encourage it. Nothing gives you more information about how an opponent plays than simply asking. More ... Looking Back Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, June 25, 1892 Looking Grand Hotel opens its doors July 1st. The barge Lone Star ran on Grahams Shoal Thursday, but the water raised in the evening, and she floated off. An excursion to Les Cheneaux Islands will be run on the 4th at very cheap ... More ... |
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