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July 31, 2008 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Environmentalist Urges Caution on Great Lakes Compact

By George Weeks

The summer ride of Dave Dempsey underscores his rising role as the Paul Revere of the Great Lakes, sounding battle cries against those who menace their waters. His lantern is the written word. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

What a fine weekend for class reunions, a gigantic Fish Feast at St. Ignace, and Relay for Life. Sharon Chalmers and I joined the Red Hat Society ladies at the Relay in St. Ignace Friday afternoon, July 25. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

The sounds and smells of summer continue; the wait for the season was well worth it. Bill and Tim Darknell have returned home from a visit to Mitch Darknell, who is in the United States Army, stationed in Missouri. More...

Les Cheneaux

Many have noticed the gazebo recently placed at the boat launching ramp in Cedarville. A note from Margie Denoyer informs us there will be a re-dedication of that gazebo Wednesday, August 13, at the launching ramp. More...

Rudyard

By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com

The weather this week stayed clear for most of the Rudyard Summerfest. The basketball tournament was cut short Friday night, July 25. The rain came down so fast and hard, it was postponed until Saturday morning. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

The city was very busy last weekend, as the all-class reunion and Fish Fest were taking place in town, drawing travelers, local people, and many graduates of LaSalle High School. More...

Pickford

By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825 • bobbyau@lighthouse.net

A swine fitting and showing clinic was hosted by Galloway's Red Clay Ranch Monday, July 21, and presented by Abbie Galloway, 14, and Christine Galloway, 12. More...

DeTour

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

By Judy Jones for Barbara Buschbacher Once again, the residents and visitors of DeTour and the surrounding area came together to have fun and support a good cause, as last Saturday's E.U.P. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Monday, July 21, a bit of sunshine was trying to break through the clouds and Islanders were anticipating seeing white sails beyond the Mackinac Bridge, as the happy sailors in the 100th Chicago to Mackinac Race neared the finish line. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Condolences to the family of Rose Beisel, who passed away Thursday, July 17. Mrs. Beisel was born in Engadine, and attended Engadine Schools. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

90 Years Ago The St. More...