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September 11, 2008 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Guv Hopefuls Make Splash at Conventions

By George Weeks

A Michigan sub-plot on occasion at national presidential nominating conventions is that they provide opportunity for gubernatorial hopefuls to showcase themselves before delegates who are political activists in every district of the state. More...

DeTour

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

The hot weather we've been enjoying came to an abrupt end, with rain and cooler temperatures this past week. As of today, the fall season is definitely here, a favorite time of the year for many of us. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

The Labor Day holiday weekend offered the best and most beautiful weather in many years. The bright, sunny, warm days brought crowds of visitors who were eager to see Mackinac in all its summer beauty. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

August is now a thing of the past and the weather was the most pleasant of the whole summer. This year to celebrate Labor Day, instead of doing the Mackinac Bridge Walk, several opted to walk the Gogomain Bridge. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Hello, everyone. A few people I spoke with said it is time to tune up the furnace and clean the chimney, because of the drop in temperatures in the past week. More...

Pickford

By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825

The results of the Pickford 4-H showmanship at the Chippewa County Fair at Kinross are coming in slowly. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

The big St. Ignace truck show will be Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. A new event this year will be an antique tractor parade over the Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy the Parade of Lights in downtown St. Ignace Saturday, September 13. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR

by Stu Hobbs Superintendent

The 2008-2009 school year has begun, and Engadine's enrollment has increased to almost 300 students. We have received students from downstate, Indiana, and adjoining school districts. More...

DEAL ME IN

One Toss From The Poorhouse

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: The casino I play in offers 100X odds, and I figure that by taking them I am offering myself the best opportunity to win. So what are your thoughts on a sole $2 pass line wager backed up with 100X odds? More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

It's a typical September day. There are signs of colors in some of the maple trees around the neighborhood, and the birds are singing later every morning. Watch for the school buses on the roads. More...