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August 14, 2008 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Primary Votes Send Loud Messages

By George Weeks

In downstate congressional races, a Democrat just had a huge primary scare and two Republicans face high profile challenges this fall. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

We've had very comfortable weather for family hiking, boating, camping, bicycling, and picnics. Pastor Earl Bercot and his wife, Shannon, became happy first time grandparents August 1. More...

A memorial service is planned for Todd Backus Wednesday, August 20, at 11 a.m. at the Movalson family cottage at the end of Shore Road in Brevort. Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey will officiate. Luncheon will follow the service. Mr. More...

DeTour

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

Even though there's a slight hint of fall in the night air, we cannot give up on summer activities just yet. The performances of "Kitchen Witches" will be held at the E.U.P. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

Reenactors gather in the 1970s at "The Black Gown Tree" pageant at Kiwanis beach, where French missionary Father Jacques Marquette came ashore in 1671. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

The balmy days of summer continue to be as beautiful as ever, bringing radiant blue skies and warm sunshine. This week I've met many visitors, who are going to or coming from Grand Hotel. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

The weather has been gorgeous and it has been a very busy week full of activities. Sadly, two of the occasions bringing people together were memorials, but such happy memories were shared of both of the individuals who have passed. More...

News From St. Ignace Area Schools

By Mike Springsteen, Superintendent

The 2008-2009 school year begins Tuesday, September 2. The first day of the school year will be a full day. High school students will begin at 8:05 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m. Middle school and elementary students will begin at 8:10 a.m. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Hello, everyone. The month of August is looking nice and there's still time to get some camping in and do other fun things with your children, before school begins. More...

DEAL ME IN

You Can Pitch Cardboard At Any Age

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I am a recently laid off autoworker in Detroit who is being forced to look for a new career. I am considering dealing blackjack. My question is, is there any age limit to dealing cards? More...