Jury Finds in Favor of Lechner in St. Ignace Marina Case

Dafter Contractor Shut Out of Project Awarded $300,000

A contractor charging he was shut out of the bidding process for the 2001 St. Ignace Marina breakwall project won his court case against a Cheboygan engineering firm, which he said defamed him and interfered with the bid awarding process. A jury found in favor of Dafter-based contractor John Lechner Thursday, June 16, in 11th Circuit Court in St. Ignace […]

Crowning Ceremony Begins St. Ignace Celebration July 1



The crowning of Miss St. Ignace, Junior Miss St. Ignace, and the Prince and Princess of St. Ignace Friday, July 1, will be the start of many events of the Fourth of July holiday in St. Ignace. The ceremony will be at City Council chambers at City Hall at 5:30 p.m., with reigning Miss St. Ignace Laura Peterson crowning the […]

Les Cheneaux Plans Full Slate of Activities for Holiday Weekend



The Les Cheneaux Islands area will be brimming with activities this Independence Day weekend, including a Red Hacker Tournament Saturday, July 2, Fun Run/Walk Sunday, July 3, and Independence Day activities Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4. Organizers Bud Lowers and Tami Duncan said they are thrilled to see new activities for the community, like a greased pole and […]

Curtis Community Celebrates Centennial on Fourth of July



With its 30th Independence Day Celebration Sunday, July 3, the year-long observance of the Curtis Centennial will reach its mid-point in this fishing and tourist town of about 650. The theme for the year, named by the fourth-grade class at Curtis Elementary School, is “Curtis, 100 Years of Fin, Fowl, and Fun.” The fun part will definitely be displayed for […]

‘Good Ole Days’ Theme Set for Naubinway Independence Day



Several traditional Fourth of July events will be held in Naubinway Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4, with two parades highlighting the festivities. With a “Gold Ole Days” theme, the Kiddy Parade will begin Sunday at 6 p.m. with the lineup beginning 30 minutes earlier by the fire department on Main Street, one block south of US-2. Youngsters can […]

Clark Twp. Board Eyes Raises; Budget To Be Adopted Thurs.



The Clark Township board is expected to adopt its 2005-2006 budget Wednesday, June 29, projecting $1,167,299 in revenues and $1,415,535 in expenditures. The difference will be made up with money from the township’s fund balance. Trustees heard comments on the proposed budget at a Wednesday, June 22, meeting. The general fund shows $621,738 in anticipated expenditures, compared to $664,901 in […]

30th Auto Show ‘Perfect Days’ for Car Buffs

Street Dreams, Sunny Skies

Warm sunshine greeted an estimated 55,000 to 60,000 auto fans Saturday, June 25, at the 30th Annual Straits Area Antique Auto Show, here to check out 1,075 registered show vehicles. “I was very pleased with the whole weekend,” said Ed Reavie of Nostalgia Productions, which produces the show. “I didn’t know what to expect because we only had 300 cars […]

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By A. Richard WilliamsArchitect for Design St. Ignace Public Library I have always been inspired by a wonderful Latin phrase, “ genius loci ,” which means “spirit of place.” Perhaps more than anything else, the spirit of place has guided all of us working to bring the new St. Ignace Public Library into reality after many years of planning and […]

Les Cheneaux School Board Adopts Budget While Hoping for Funding Hike



Les Cheneaux Community Schools Board of Education adopted the 2005-2006 budget without any cuts, projecting $3,472,389 in revenues and $3,534,881 in expenditures. The $62,492 deficit will be covered by the district’s fund equity or “rainy day fund.” The district expected to have $348,286 in fund equity June 30. “Unfortunately, I can’t approve another deficit budget,” Trustee David Murray said before […]

Council To Consider Tall Ship Violations

St. Ignace Visitors Bureau Wants Out of Library Purchase

The St. Ignace City Council will hold a special meeting in its chambers Thursday, June 30, at 4 p.m. to respond to Mackinac Tall Ship Company owner Bob Schafer’s attempt last weekend to bring a four-masted schooner to the old Railroad Dock for public cruises. Councilmen Paul Grondin and Ollie Boynton called for the special meeting after their Monday, June […]