Michigan Politics
Enhanced Role for Secretary of State
By George Weeks
      Their names have been on licenses in our wallets, and their branch offices abound across our two peninsulas. Most of the 41 secretaries of state had brief tours and toiled in obscurity, although two became 20th century governors, Republicans Frank M. Fitzgerald and Harry Kelly.
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Engadine Consolidated Schools
HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR
by Stu Hobbs Superintendent
      Happy holidays. School will be out of session from December 24 through January 4. All classes will resume January 7, 2008, with the first semester coming to an end January 18, when school will be in session for the morning only.
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Autos Across Mackinac: Weekend Travelers Are Backed Up for Miles
Part 50: A Road to the Straits
By Les Bagley
      To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge in 2007, The St. Ignace News has been serializing Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries,
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net
      Christmas carols, Christmas parties, and neighborhood get-togathers seem to be happening throughout the community, and that is what the season is all about. Everyone is in a happy and jolly mood, and there seems to be a holiday excitement in the air.
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DeTour Area
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com
      The countdown for the last few days before Christmas has begun. What a busy time it has been this month with school Christmas programs, choir concerts, and Christmas plays. If you were looking for something to do this past weekend, DeTour was the place to be.
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St. Ignace
By Miriam Blair 643-7994
      As Christmas nears, many school and church programs are being held. Tis the season to be jolly! An added feature at First Baptist Church last Sunday was guitarist Gale Wisner, who entertained to the tune, "When the Storm Passes By." Maria Saylor and Vern Faleris sang, "We Wanna Wish You a Merry C...
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Brevort
By Lois Movalson 292-5581
      What a spirit-lifting Monday morning, with the sky as blue as it could be, and no wind. The snow sparkles like diamonds. There is a new sign in front of the home by the First Edition Bookstore, stating there is a notary public on the premises. Holly Engen is at your service.
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net
      Merry Christmas, everyone! It looks like we're going to have additional snow for Christmas. There will be bingo Thursday, December 20, at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Playeres must be 18 years old.
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Mackinac Island
By Jeannette Doud 847-3301
      Time draws near for Christmas Eve. At historic Ste. Anne's Church, bright glowing Christmas lights are inviting everyone to the 8 p.m. service, with Father Rey Garcia officiating. The altars will be banked with red poinsettias, lighted white tapers in century-old brass candelabras, and gold lace ...
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Looking Back
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber
      115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, December 17, 1892 The time for settling up the year's account and closing the book of 1892 is near at hand. "Company D," Nineteenth infantry, has arrived at its new station Fort Brady, from Fort Mackinac, after having been stationed at the latter ...
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