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Politicians Warm to Energy Issues By George Weeks Ever so slowly, global warnings about global warming are impacting Michigan politics and state media coverage of politicians at all levels, who ponder how best to reduce carbon footprints through renewable energy and other environmentally friendly actions. More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Winter has really arrived, with cold temperatures. Observing children enjoying the snow is always a happy experience. Cody Wartella, a seventh grade student, and his brother, Zack, who is in sixth grade, entertain their friends sledding. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com This year, February has 29 days, instead of the usual 28 days. Friends of the Library announced the annual Silent Auction will be Wednesday, February 13, the day before Valentine's Day. Last year's auction broke all records in funds raised. More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Trinity Lutheran Church congregation hosted its annual meeting Sunday evening, with a potluck dinner following. Betty Giordani spent the weekend visiting with her daughter, Sandra, and family of Elk Rapids, and with her daughter, Crystal, in Petoskey and Brian and Jeannie Rose report business pic... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. Can you believe it's February already, and only four more weeks until spring. With the mild weather Monday, and rain we received that evening, it really knocked down the snow again, but if the storm hits, as reported, by the time you read this, the snow levels will be back up, whi... More ...
By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com When the International 500 Snowmobile Race takes place in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, February 2, two Rudyard teams will be hoping to bring home the prize. Anthony Mayer and Mike Babcok, who just finished racing in Lincoln, near Alpena, are looking forward to the I-500. According to Mr. Mayer, ther... More ...
By Audrey Hutchison 595-7283 Sharon Shaw and family hosted a baby shower for Kay Marie Van Luven Saturday, January 12, at Pickford Town Hall. Levi Van Luven was born December 10, 2007, to Kenneth and Kay Marie Van Luven. There were approximately 30 people present for the shower. All who attended enjoyed lots of good food, ga... More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 Much to the delight of weekend visitors, the snowmobile trails are in good shape. The weather has been cold and crisp, and we have plenty of snow as we head into February. The wisps of smoke coming from the neighborhood chimneys indicate a town in semi-hibernation. That's the case, at least, in m... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net There will be a father/daughter dinner dance Saturday, February 9, in the community room at First Baptist Church in Manistique, sponsored by the Manistique Area Kiwanis Club. Tickets are $30 per father and daughter and $10 for each additional daughter. Dinner, dancing, and non-alcoholic beverages ... More ...
Count and Discount Dear Mark: Who was it that came up with the 10-card (10, J, Q, K) being the most important card to follow when counting cards in blackjack? Jake M. It was Dr. Edward Thorp who, in 1962, developed the first method of card counting using an IBM 704 computer, and then... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber This is one in a series of articles to introduce readers to columnists covering their communities within The St. Ignace News readership area. Find your way into Jeannette Doud's heart, or even her weekly column in The St. More ... |
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