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July 3, 2008 / Columns

MICHIGAN POLITICS

Bait-and-switch Ballot Proposal Bad for North

By George Weeks

Stealth political scam artists are taking aim on Michigan's constitution with a sweeping cockamamie bait-and-switch proposal that could further dilute northern Michigan's voice in the judicial and legislative branches. More...

Pickford

By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825

Seven-month-old Levi Robert Van Luven was baptized Sunday, June 29, at the Methodist Church in Pickford. His parents are Kaye Marie and Kenneth Van Luven of Pickford. Pastor Paul Gruenberg officiated. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

Just like that we've reached the Fourth of July. It seems like only yesterday we were shoveling snow and complaining about the cold weather. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

There was a good breeze blowing early this Monday morning, June 30, enough to keep the mosquitoes at bay. More...

DEAL ME IN

Quiz: What do driving and video poker have in common?

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Maybe it's me, but a roll of quarters doesn't seem to last very long anymore when playing video poker. Is there a way I can slow down my money going to them? Ruth T. A true conundrum! More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Summer is the season of adventure, when the days grow longer, and the sun, the moon, and nature's beauty can be seen in colors of a rainbow. Riding around the shore of our Island, one can find yellow daisies, buttercups, and black-eyed Susans. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net

The Fourth of July is upon us once more and it's nice to see red, white, and blue decorations everywhere. A parade and evening fireworks will be part of the local celebration Friday. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Our wonderful summer car shows are over for the year. Lots of effort goes into hosting and planning these shows, and the hard work produces a great turnout of visitors to our town. Hundreds of beautiful cars were displayed at St. More...

DeTour

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 • bbann@sault.com

Rain may have dampened the DeTour Fine Arts Festival from taking place on Ontario Street, but the spirits of those who participated were definitely not dampened in any way. The exhibits were set up at the school, in the Performing Arts Center. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 • engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Hello, everyone. Can you believe it's July already? This is "camping month" for many folks. Hopefully, the weather will become a little warmer, especially in the evenings. More...