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By Kevin W. Frank Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn. Several key words often seen on bags of lawn seed are common indicators of what turfgrass species the bag contains. More ... St. Onge Retains City Council Seat Incumbent Jason St. Onge will keep his seat on Mackinac Island City Council following a recount vote Thursday, May 22. The twovote difference in the May 6 election between Mr. St. Onge and Anneke Myers was confirmed, although each received one additional vote. Mr. St. Onge won the recount with 188... More ... WWII Display To Be in Sault Mon. The traveling bus display "Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany" will visit the Chippewa County Historical Society parking lot near the northeast corner of Portage Avenue and Ashmun Street Monday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. The event is free, and is cosponsored ... More ... Baby Bottle, Food Warmer Recalled A baby bottle and food warmer made by Munchkin has been recalled. The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Munchkin has received nine reports of units overheating, several of which ignited, causing damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported. More ...
By Karen Gould Fifty-eight LaSalle High School seniors walked across the school's stage Friday evening, May 23, making the passage from high school students to graduates, as they received their diplomas amid cheers, applause, and flashes from cameras as families in the audience sought to capture the moment. More ...
By Amy Polk As Cedarville High School's Class of 2008 graduates move on to their next adventure, they will carry the advice of this year's class motto, a quote by Albert Einstein: "The important thing is to never stop questioning." They will need that advice where they are headed. More ...
By Amy Polk "When you consider the socalled 'real world,' don't expect to step through some sort of portal into another dimension or parallel universe," Pickford Public Schools Superintendent Keith Krahnke advised 35 high school graduates at commencement Saturday, May 24. "That which exists in your world, tha... More ... For the Record... In the May 22 issue, a page 15 article, "Local Candidates File Petitions, Launch Campaigns for August 5 Primary," incorrectly stated the party affiliations of Scott Strait and Richard Oliver. Mr. Strait is a Republican and Mr. Oliver is a Democrat. More ... Kids Fishing Day Will Be June 7 The 12th Annual Kids Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 7. No fishing license is required for the event, scheduled from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Castle Rock Ponds in the Hiawatha National Forest near St. Ignace. Fishing is free for young anglers up to 16 years old. Prizes will be awarded. An adu... More ... Library Will Host Free Plant Exchange The Programming Committee of Friends of the Les Cheneaux Community Library will host a perennial plant exchange Saturday, June 7, on the library porch, in Cedarville. The exchange will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and everyone is welcome. More ...
Eighth grade Gros Cap School student Louis Radecki placed a medallion and flag on the grave of World War I veteran Nathan E. Snyder Thursday, May 22, at Gros Cap Cemetery. "This is a good thing," he said. "It needs to be done. More ... Cedarville First Aid, CPR Class Offered First Aid and CPR certification will be offered by the American Red Cross at the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville Thursday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested must register by June 2, by calling 484-4157. More ... Bird Watching Outing Planned Saturday A birdwatching outing is planned at the Birge Nature Preserve near Cedarville Saturday, May 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Northern Michigan birder Sally Stebbins will lead the outing. More ...
Brian Teysen of Mackinaw City was graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Science degree in marketing and public relations from Grand Valley State University at spring 2008 commencement. Mr. Teysen is a 2003 Mackinaw City High School graduate. More ... Cline on Dean's List Kip Cline of Pickford was named to the dean's list at Michigan Technological University for the spring 2008 semester. Students must attain a 3.5 grade point average or higher to earn this academic honor. More ... Les Cheneaux School Board OKs Master Schedule Idea, Adopts Calendar By Amy Polk Developing a new calendar for extracurricular activities may help relieve scheduling problems when students are offered many activities in a limited amount of time, Les Cheneaux Community Schools Board of Education agreed. More ...
By Paul Gingras Astage backdrop depicting silver stars, a fiery comet, and the familiar pines surrounding Gros Cap School set the scene for the eighth grade graduation Thursday, May 22. More ...
LaSalle student Stefan Saffian and World War II veteran Rex Hooper begin placing flags on veterans' gravesites at St. Ignatius Cemetery Saturday, May 24. "There will be a whole sea of flags here," said Mike Lehto, commander of the American Legion, who thought the project would be a good learning exp... More ...
Danette Andrews, bookkeeper at St. Ignace Area Schools, won $1,000 to purchase books for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Her name was chosen when she attended the Michigan Association of School Business Officials annual conference in Grand Rapids April 30. The check was presented by R... More ...
By Karen Gould The presence of a 1967 Harley Davidson 250 Sprint motorcycle provided atmosphere for a nearby book signing by photographer Tom Zimberoff of San Francisco, California. The book signing Sunday, May 25, took place at the Boardwalk Inn on North State Street in St. Ignace. More ... Preventing and Removing Ticks The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) recommends the following tick prevention methods before heading into the woods: • Wear enclosed shoes to keep insects out, and light colored clothing to make ticks easier to locate for removal. More ... Munoscong Ladies Golf Scramble To Be Held June 16 The Munoscong Ladies Golf League will host the annual Threewoman Scramble Monday, June 16, at 9 a.m. at Munoscong Golf Course in Pickford. The event includes 18 holes of golf and is limited to 40 teams. The registration fee is $135. Cart rental should also be included with registration. One cart a... More ... Curtis Cultural Center To Open June The Curtis Community Arts Council will host the opening weekend of the Erickson Cultural Center, overlooking South Manistique Lake in Curtis. There will be an open house Saturday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration will begin with a parade around the perimeter of the grounds in front of... More ...
St. Ignace Youth To Compete in Clare County With a week left to train, 10 St. Ignace 4-H Archery students are preparing to compete in a tournament May 31, in Clare County. Under the direction of 4-H leader Mike Grogan, the students are learning shooting techniques, equipment maintenance, and safety. "Safety is our main priority," said Mr. Gro... More ... Sara Schaedel Earns Geeting Award Sara Schaedel, a senior from St. Ignace, received the Barbara E. Geeting Memorial Award during the annual Honors Convocation April 24 at Hope College. This award is granted to a graduating senior who has achieved distinction in the study of German. More ... EUP Coalition To Hold Ice Cream Social in Moran May 30 A free ice cream social and activities will be offered at the Moran playground in Moran Friday, May 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Infants and children up to age five, along with parents and siblings, can attend. Free ice cream sundaes, prizes, and activities will be offered, and children will have ... More ... |
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