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Protection Agency Too Protective? By George Weeks For Michigan and five other Great Lakes states, there's no more important federal official on air, water, hazardous waste, and pollution control than the Chicagobased Region 5 administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 helenshoberg@centurytel.net If the gas prices do not keep them away, our summer friends will soon begin trekking back to the Les Cheneaux Islands. We always look forward to the influx of familiar faces, many of whom we have known for a long time. We spotted Jim and Sue Cheevers shopping for groceries in Cedarville one day la... More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 May has arrived and our city streets are becoming busier. Seasonal stores are opening their doors. Timothy Brown has moved back to his hometown after spending two years in Florida. Jim Grondin had a garage fire last week on Cheeseman Road; the good news is the home is still standing, so the fami... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net With the gas prices as they are, going for a Sunday ride just doesn't happen like it used to, but last Monday we decided to take a ride south of Gould City, where a walk on the beach was nice. Lake Michigan, at Scott's Point, didn't seem to be up much, but when we took a ride into Simmon's Woods, ... More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 The Mother-Daughter Tea will be Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Hiawatha Sportsmen's Club activities building. The theme is "Hats Off to Mom," and participants are welcome to wear their best spring bonnet. Miss Brenda Albrecht was crowned queen of the Junior Prom Saturday evening, May 3, at En... More ...
By Lois Movalson 292-5581 This is the time of year when school field trips and picnics occur. The photograph is of the Brevort School picnic at Little Brevoort Lake in the spring of 1943. Gladys Holmberg and Wilda Spencer were the class chaperones. Dave can't remember who the teacher was; she probably took the picture. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com As I was driving through town this weekend, I noticed a bustle of activity that I hadn't seen in DeTour lately. A lot of people walking, busy traffic, new faces at all the various locations, and tourists milling through. This flurry of activity was energizing. More ...
By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825 Marvin and Elaine Chard, rural Pickford residents, have returned from their winter stay in Cypress Woods Resort, Fort Meyers, Florida. During their stay, around 15 couples from that area took motorcycle tours all over Florida. One of their neighbors in Florida followed them home and stayed an extr... More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Beautiful American flags flying in the breeze off the Straits of Mackinac welcomed the many guests for the official opening of Grand Hotel Friday, May 2. Even though the weather did not cooperate, bringing rain and strong winds, it finally cleared up Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. More ...
That Sweet Edge And How To Find It Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: Is there any point when the player actually has an edge in video poker over the house? Vic D. There is, Vic, but you'll need to master this combination. Play on a full pay machine, use an optimal playing strategy against that select machine, play progressives over a certain am... More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 6, 1893 Canada maple syrup at Murray Bros. Everybody talks of taking in the G.A.R. excursion to Cheboygan Memorial Day. Mr. Waldo, the shoemaker, has opened a shop next door west of the News office. More ... |
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