Water, Sewer Rates To Double by April 1
By Ryan Schlehuber
     Mackinac Island can expect water and sewer rates to double by April 1, 2005, according to the Department of Public Works (DPW). The existing primary rate of $3.50 per 1,000 gallons of water and sewer may be raised to $7 per 1,000 gallons, DPW Director Bruce Zimmerman reported to the Mackinac Island
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Grand Hotel Executives Ponder March ‘05 Opening
     Grand Hotel is awaiting word from attorneys as to whether the hotel must open by March 1 in order to hire more than 300 foreign nationals, who make up the majority of its summer staff. The hotel may be required to open two months earlier than it traditionally does to meet the required number of days
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I Saw Santa Claus...
     Emily Modd, 5, tells Santa Claus what she would like for Christmas during Mackinac Island’s Christmas Bazaar, held Saturday, December 4, through Monday, December 6, at Community Hall. The young girl even drew a picture for Santa, who greeted kids Saturday afternoon. See more photos of the bazaar sta
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Smith Named Rec Volunteer of the Year
     Candice Smith had no idea when she attended the city council meeting Wednesday, December 8, that she would be named the 2004 City Recreation Volunteer of the Year and receive a standing ovation from city officials and the audience.
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City To Clamp Down on Excessive Awning Ads
By Ryan Schlehuber
     Businesses using sandwich boards and promoting services on awnings may soon be required to remove them as the city’s ordinance committee seeks to restrict outdoor advertising. Meeting Thursday, September 23, the committee agreed that some advertising on the exterior of buildings is excessive.
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