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There, in close-up view just off the right shoulder of Barack Obama at his first press conference as president elect in Chicago, was Governor Jennifer Granholm, a member of his transition economic advisory board - called an "All-Star Cast" on CNN. More ... This is the first Monday morning that old man winter truly seems to be knocking at the door. It's just in time to begin thinking of the traditional late fall and early winter activities. St. Stanislaus Church will have the annual Hunters Dinner Saturday, November 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Raber Township Hall. More ... Unlike some states, which require hunters to bring their deer to a check station, Michigan has always made deer checks completely voluntary, with one exception this year. More ... Old man winter came knocking on our doors with cold temperatures this past weekend. We didn't let him all the way in, and he left, promising he would be back. It will be sooner rather than later. Congratulations to district volleyball champions, the Engadine Lady Eagles, who will face Baraga Tuesday evening, November 11, at Bark River Harris in the regional playoffs. More ... Don't you just love it? We can have summer one day, and the very next day have winter. We took advantage of the warm temperatures and started to put up the Christmas decorations. I didn't actually get my Christmas tree up, but thought about all my favorites ornaments I have packed away, one being a mohair angel that has lasted many years. More ... Dear Mark: As someone new to Pai Gow Poker, would you a) play the game, and b) advise letting the dealer set my hand since I'm a beginner? Pat T. Pai Gow Poker is a variant of American seven-card poker. More ... 90 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Thursday, November 14, 1918 Governor Sleeper has issued a proclamation on designating Sunday, November 17, as Victory Sunday. He urges all Michigan people to gather at their accustomed places of worship and render thanks to God for victory and restoration of peace on earth. More ... Hello, everyone. Looking outside early Monday morning, we saw the ground was covered with snow, and the cold temperature even made our dogs turn back when I opened the door. Engadine has lost three wonderful residents within the past couple of weeks, and they will be greatly missed. More ... |
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