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November 20, 2008 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Clout Returns to North; Civility Pledged

By George Weeks

"There are rocky breaches that need to be healed." - Senate Democratic Leader- Elect Mike Prusi "The people of Michigan have told us they expect us to work together. More...

The cooler weather and snow flurries we've had are good for hunters. I'll be on vacation for awhile and a friend, Deb Perry, will be reporting the news from St. Ignace until further notice. She may be reached at 643-7815. More...

DeTour

By Judy Jones • Writing for Barbara Buschbacher 297-3231 • jj127@centurytel.net

Election of officers and committee appointments were made at last week's Friends of the Library meeting. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all the care and concern shown me and my family during my recent stay at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. I am making a slow, steady recovery. It is wonderful to be home. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

90 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Thursday, November 21, 1918 Only three months would be needed to bring the American troops home from France, according to the shipping board, following the declaration of peace. While the residents of St. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Hello, everyone. The Newberry Elks Lodge will have a steak fry and men's stag night Thursday, November 20. The Gould City Eagles will have a fish fry Friday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. They are open to the public. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

'Tis the season for hunter's orange, buck tales, and great homecooked meals. With various organizations in the area hosting hunters dinners, even if a hunter never sees a whitetail, he or she can enjoy a great meal almost every night of the week. More...

DEAL ME IN

Will a Roll of Quarters 4.5 Yards Long Last the Weekend?

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Is $600 enough of a bankroll for playing quarter slots for a weekend casino trip? Theresa S. That depends, Theresa, on which quarter machines you chose to play and the speed at which you play them. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

There seemed to be quite a few hunters traveling along US-2 this past week. Dave and I journeyed south, to hunt at the Movalson farm north of Howell. Charlie, Andy, Dave, and Eric Movalson all hunted opening day, in a steady, cold drizzle. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

Along with Cedarville's football team, Cedarville's Quiz Bowl team is also making its mark. Two of our Quiz Bowl teams are heading for Ishpeming December 6 to compete in the state finals. More...