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July 29, 2010 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Moderates Push Back

By George Weeks

In Michigan and across the nation, including on Capitol Hill, moderate Republicans have long been in eclipse. Conservatives rule the GOP. In closing days of August 3 primary campaigns there is, however dim, a flicker of moderate activity. More...

Rudyard

By Kerry Fountain
495-5533 • kerrymariet@yahoo.com

Chari Fischer of Trout Lake was the $100 winner and Shelley McGowan of Trout Lake was the $25 winner of last week’s Lions Club drawing. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson
292-5581

What’s not to like about this weather? The lake has been calm for the most part this summer. Our guests at the lake house from Minnesota and Missouri enjoy the call of the loons against the soft lapping of the water against the shore. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

The Frog Fest held Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 18, seemed to be a big success, with frogs decorating businesses and homes all over Cedarville and Hessel. The goal is to educate the public about the watershed and its wildlife. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

What a wonderful weekend for the town of Engadine, where many folks gathered for the all-class reunion Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25, for Heritage Day. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud
847-6298

Sunday, July 18, a foggy, rainy evening, out of the fog appeared a beautiful sailboat from Hong Kong named Beau Geste, the first boat to cross the finish line in the 86th sailing of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair
643-7994 • miriamblair@att.net

The July weather in the Straits area has been very comfortable. Our State Street is filled with an abundance of people enjoying our town. More...

DEAL ME IN

The Gentle Art of Tipping

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: What would be the appropriate amount to tip someone that pays you your slot jackpot win? It was a thousand dollar jackpot. Nancy F. More...