February 12, 2009 RSS feed / Social

Rudyard Students of the Month for December

At Turner-Howson Elementary School in Rudyard, December Students of the Month are (front, from left) Elizabeth Firack, Gordon Pavlat, Eve Pavlat, Savannah Huntley, Kensey Micolo, Alex Captain, Kallie Standifer; (back) Katie LaDuke, Brandon Gravelle, More...

Burger Bash Will Benefit Sault Cooperative Preschool Feb. 19

The Sault Cooperative Preschool will host a Burger Bash Thursday, February 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie. The event will include face painting, a bake sale, and 50/50 raffle. More...

Mackinaw Area Library Will Host Annual Book and Bake Sale

The Mackinaw Area Public Library will host its annual Book and Bake Sale Thursday, February 12, and Friday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library in Mackinaw City. More...

Snowshoe Hike Takes Place Saturday in St. Ignace

A community snowshoe hike will take place Saturday, February 14, at 1 p.m. at Straits State Park in St. Ignace. There will be prizes for participation and eligibility to win a Mackinac Island package. More...

Transplant Support Group Meets Feb. 12

The next meeting of the Organ Transplant Support Group of Northern Michigan will be Thursday, February 12, at 6 p.m. in the Professional Medical Building conference room behind Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. More...

Diabetes Class Available in DeTour

Basics of Diabetes will be offered Friday, February 20, at 1 p.m. at DeTour Village Hall. This program will be presented by Kristy Hill, registered dietitian with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. More...

Chairman Visits With Upper Peninsula Democrat Groups

Mark Brewer, Michigan Democratic Party chair, met with local Democrats at Java Joe's restaurant in St. Ignace Monday morning, February 9. More...

3 Local Students on Dean's List

JoAnn Klobucher of Engadine, Samantha Dunne of Naubinway, and Kip Cline of Pickford have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2008 semester at Michigan Technological University. Mr. More...

Winberg Earns Academic Honors

Amy Winberg of Hessel was named to the 2008 fall semester dean's list at Adrian College. To achieve this honor, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher. More...

Kiper Earns Fall Dean's List Honors

Tiffany Ann Kiper of Mackinaw City was named to Madonna University's dean's list in recognition for superior academic achievement during the fall 2008 term. More...

Youth Group Will Serve Pizza Sat.

The Saints Alive Youth Ministry of Glen Memorial Baptist Church will serve as the wait staff Saturday, February 14, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at B.C. Pizza in St. Ignace. More...

Dewald Claims First Place in I-500

Troy Dewald with team Cadarette Collision of Au Gres won the I-500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, February 7. More...

St. Ignace Public Library To Show Igor

"Igor" (rated PG) will be the next movie to be shown for Movie Night Thursday, February 19, at 6:15 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. The movie is free and refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library. More...

Michigan U.P. Club of Florida Plan Picnic

The Michigan Upper Peninsula Club of Florida will have its annual picnic Sunday, March 1, starting at noon, at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass and drinks for their party. Cost is $4 per person. More...

Swim Lessons Offered at Rudyard Pool

Consolidated Community School Services (CCSS) will offer swimming instructions Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, February 17, at the Rudyard Pool. Classes will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. through March 26. More...

Valentine's Dance To Benefit Rudyard Pool

The Rudyard Pool Renovation Project committee is hosting a Valentine's Day dance for adults Saturday, February 14, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Rudyard Township Community Center on Mackinac Trail in Rudyard. More...

DeTour Library Hosts Silent Action Fundraiser

The Friends of DeTour Library will offer the annual Silent Auction fundraiser Wednesday, February 11, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the DeTour School and Public Library. Each year, the number of items available for bidding has grown, organizers say. More...

Ahlich, Spencer, Worden Earn Academic Honors

Erica Ahlich, Katie Spencer, and Erin Worden have been named to the Albion College dean's list for the fall 2008 semester. Students named to the list must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. More...

Old Mission Bank Gives CHAC Spirit Award

A Community Spirit Award was made to the Community Health Access Coalition Friday, January 30, by Old Mission Bank. More...

St. Ignace Youth May Form Young Explorers Club

Children in kindergarten through second grade who may be interested in a Young Explorers Club are invited to attend an organizational meeting Saturday, February 14, from 11 a.m. to noon at the St. Ignace Public Library. More...

Birth

Avery Schlehuber

Aaron and Dana Schlehuber of Brimley announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Dawn Schlehuber, born Monday, January 26, 2009, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Local Students Named to Fall Dean's List at NMU

Briana Kangas and Charles Rye, both of Rudyard, were named to the dean's list with 4.0 grade point averages for the fall 2008 semester at Northern Michigan University. More...

Airman Andrews Completes Basic Training

Air Force Airman Chad Andrews has been graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Kim Johnson of Ashland City, Tennessee, and the grandson of Pat Andrews of Hessel. More...

Cedarville Students Host Blood Drive

Dennis Malkowski donates blood at the Clark Township Community Center in Cedarville at a blood drive sponsored by the Cedarville High School student council Tuesday, January 27, as Russ Hager fills test tubes. More...

Cedarville Trojans Field High School Quiz Team

The Cedarville Trojans played the Manistique Emeralds in the second round of High School Bowl, and were defeated by a score of 250-150. The game aired Saturday, January 24, and Monday, January 26 on Public TV 13. More...

Chamber Dinner Set for May 13

The St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce has announced a date change for its annual dinner this year, from May 21 to May 13, owing to Memorial Day being earlier this year. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 643- 8717. More...

Selective Service System Seeking Volunteers for Local Draft Boards

The Selective Service System is seeking men and women in the area who might be willing to serve as members of local draft boards. Board members are unpaid volunteers. More...

District Spelling Bee Winners

Eighth grade students Sarah Donnelly (right) of Brimley took first place, while Casey Vogel of Pickford came in second at a District Spelling Bee Tuesday, February 3, at Pickford. (Photographs courtesy of Sue Lehman) More...

Rudyard Competes in Second Round of High School Bowl

The Rudyard Bulldogs played the Iron Mountain Mountaineers in the second round of High School Bowl and were defeated by a score of 330-170. The game aired Saturday, January 24, on Public TV 13 at 8 p.m. and Monday, January 26, at noon. More...

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