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July 2, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Land Development: Secretary of State Out of Governor's Race

By George Weeks

There was a notable development last week in early jockeying for the 2010 campaign to replace term-limited Governor Jennifer Granholm. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net

The Fourth of July is once more upon us, and there are many things to do this coming week. Friday, July 3, there will be the bake sale for Friends of the Animals at Cedarville Foods, and the Lions Club whitefish dinner at Cedarville High School. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Some much needed rain is gently falling in the village this Monday morning, June 29. Walkers are needed for the Relay for Life Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, in St. Ignace. The survivors' walk will be at 7:30 p.m. More...

DeTour

By Judy Jones 297-3231 • jj127@centurytel.net

It was a busy, fine-arts filled weekend in DeTour Village. Judging from the number of people attending and participating, the Art Festival Saturday, June 27, was a great success. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

The St. Ignace Enterprise Thursday, July 3, 1919 City Engineer Mulcrone, under orders from the board of works, began Monday in shutting off both water and light service to all delinquents [St. Ignace]. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR

by Stu Hobbs Superintendent

The 2008-2009 school year has come to a quick conclusion. Every school year seems to move a little faster than its predecessor. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day!Warm temperatures and sunny skies made everyone smile. Summer is finally showing off the many picturesque flower gardens. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

There were lots of visitors in the area, some this past week, and others making their way home for the holiday. Hello to the Miller group, Jan Miller Bontrager and her husband, Ken, and Gwen Miller Black and her husband, Bill, of Goshen, Indiana. More...

Engadine-Gould City

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 • engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

The Ramelis family of Gould City will host Filip Walczak, a 15- year-old from Poland, as an exchange student through a Michigan State University Extension Service program. Filip will be with the Ramelis' through Sunday, July 19. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Wow, St. Ignace's Antiques on the Bay car show is over, as well as our 34th Annual Car Show. What a great success the shows were. Lots of planning takes place from year to year by Ed Reavie of Nostalgia Productions and many others helping him. More...

DEAL ME IN

Nominate Your Candidate For The Ten Best Bets In The Casino

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: A column of yours in the past mentioned some of the best bets in the casino. One such bet was the six or eight in craps. More...