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Columns May 29, 2008
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MICHIGAN POLITICS
Washington, Lansing Fail Great Lakes Waters
By George Weeks
      For those concerned about the Great Lakes and waters that feed them, it's a time to be wary of the ways of Washington and Lansing. In competition on Capitol Hill for return on federal tax dollars, fresh water gets short shrift compared to farm subsidies. In Lansing, it's an uphill struggle to kee...
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Les Cheneaux
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net
      Memorial Day is past and, as usual, the ceremony at Cedar Cemetery was meaningful. It is a time to mourn and a time to reflect on the many sacrifices that have been made by those who have served, and are serving, our country. It is a time to hope and to pray for the future because of these sacrifi...
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Mackinac Island
By Jeannette Doud 847-6298
      Cold temperatures ushered in the weekend of May 16, when the Zoo-de-Mackinac bike riders arrived for their annual visit to the Island. Mackinac became a lively place. Many hotels and bed and breakfasts were booked for the weekend. Bands played in many of the bars, where customers took to the dance...
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Brevort
By Lois Movalson 292-5581
      This time of the year we celebrate high school graduation with gatherings of friends, neighbors, family, and lots of food. It was such a time at Erin Barthelemy's home Sunday, May 25. It was good to see people we haven't seen all winter, plus new puppies such as Maggie Mae, recently acquired by Jo...
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St.Ignace
By Miriam Blair 643-7994
      Graduation ceremonies took place at LaSalle High School Friday, May 23. May all of the graduates have a bright future. Students at St. Ignace Area Schools will finish the school year this week. St. Ignace was a busy town last weekend, May 24 and May 25, as the Yooper Motorcyle Show and mud run e...
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DeTour
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 • bbann@sault.com
      The sun shone on the DeTour High School graduating Class of 2008 Saturday, May 24. The outside temperature was a bit on the cool side, but the excitement of the graduates brought warmth to all who attended the commencement.
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Pickford
By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825
      A Memorial Day service took place at the Glen Gough Memorial Park in Pickford Monday morning, May 26, where veterans from Pickford, Hessel, Cedarville, and the surrounding area presented flags and participated. It was a solemn day, with cool weather and overcast skies during the ceremony.
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Engadine Consolidated Schools
HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR
by Stu Hobbs Superintendent
      This is Engadine High School's last week for seniors. Graduation is scheduled for June 6 at 8 p.m. We will be graduating 21 students, with most planning to attend college or vocational training. This year's valedictorian is Samantha Dunne and our salutatorian is Jamie Maison.
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Engadine
By Julie Freeman engadinenews@sbcglobal.net
      Saturday, May 24, was a beautiful day, when we enjoyed a small campfire that evening at home, but cold temperatures came in the following days, with temperatures down in the low 30s Monday night. It's still spring, until Friday, June 20, when summer officially rolls in.
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Rudyard
By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com
      The seniors from Rudyard High School have returned home from their trip to Orlando, Florida. I got to speak to a couple of the seniors about their trip, and they all agreed that it was a good time shared by all. The trip began Saturday, May 17, in chartered a bus. Jessie Loonsfoot reported that t...
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