Outdoor Matters
Volunteers Work Hard To Eliminate Trash From Michigan's Forest Trails
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
      Northern Michigan is well known for its vast tracts of forested lands and the countless recreational opportunities they provide. In the past, the mere thought of hiking a familiar forested trail or canoeing a favorite river conjured pristine memories, but for many, these experiences now may be m...
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Michigan Politics
Primary Hopscotch Game Exposes Political Rifts
By George Weeks
      Two northern Michigan lawmakers who once were ballot opponents are on opposite sides of a spat on the 2008 U.S. presidential race: Will Michigan January 15 be among the first states to hold a primary? In one corner: U.S.
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Autos Across Mackinac: Ticket Sales for the Ferries Begin To Improve
Part 34: The War Winds Down, the Traffic Heats Up
By Les Bagley
      To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, The St. Ignace News is serializing Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, which carried automobiles across the Straits from 1924 until the bridge opened in 1957.
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Gould City
By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net
      Summer is winding down, and fall is right behind it. We must enjoy each season to its fullest while it's here. There will be some beautiful fall weather and scenery on the horizon. The Harvest Moon Ball will be Friday, October 12, at the Hiawatha Sportsman Club in Naubinway. There will be fun, fo...
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Mackinac Island
By Jeannette Doud 847-3301
      Sunday, August 19, was a perfect Mackinac day with heavenly blue skies and warm sunshine as friends gathered at the Little Stone Church to say farewell to Aileen Koehler, a beloved member of our community. Dr. Vincent Carroll read the beautiful eulogy that Aileen had written, depicting her life. S...
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Brevort
By Lois Movalson 292-5581
      Labor Day approaches with school starting, more retired people on the road, cooler days, and color throughout the land. We welcome a breather after the busy tourist season and hosting summer company. Mike and Heather Hebner and family were in Brevort this past weekend, getting in some lastminute ...
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DeTour Area
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com
      It is hard to believe that the last long summer weekend, Labor Day, is right around the corner. It is sad to watch the boats being put away until next summer. The last few days of August seem to have a touch of fall in the morning and evening hours. Activities in the area do not end after the Labo...
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St. Ignace
By Miriam Blair 643-7994
      Glancing back in our St. Ignace newspaper of 1970, I noticed Doc's Fish Fry on Friday evening in Moran cost $1.75. Wow, and that was all you could eat. Michelle Thibault traveled from Chicago and spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thibault.
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DEAL ME IN
Is It Football Season Already?
Mark Pilarski
      Dear Mark: Sorry for the dumb question, but how do you play a football parlay card? Any help would be appreciated. Emily M. The only dumb question, Emily, is an unasked question. But before I take on your parlay card inquiry, let's decipher what a straight and a parlay bet are. You'll se...
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net
      The days are noticeably shorter. Many now see the sunrise when they awaken in the morning, and turn the lights on shortly after dinner in the evening. Some of us also sleep longer and go to bed earlier. Morton Pomeroy won the Lions Club $100 raffle August 21.
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net
      It's hard to believe summer vacation has come to an end. We've enjoyed our summer. Please do something extra special this weekend with your kids, because school starts in Engadine and Newberry Tuesday, September 4. There will be an all-you-caneat pancake brunch Saturday, September 1, from 7 a.m....
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Engadine Consolidated Schools
HOME OF THE EAGLES
by James P. Wilcoxen Superintendent
      The summer break is coming to a quick end, with staff and (most) students ready to begin the school year anew. Tuesday, September 4, is the beginning date for all Engadine students. This will be considered our first full instructional day. Teachers, instructional staff, and all other ancillary sta...
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