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News June 24, 2006
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Family Rescued Near Round Island
     A man and his dog were back safe on Mackinac Island after becoming stranded on Round Island, and his wife and daughter were rescued as their small boat drifted out into the Straits of Mackinac Saturday, June 10, following a family outing.
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Daniels Is $5,000 Raffle Winner
     The Lilac Festival raffle, held at the Village Inn after the Grand Parade on Sunday, June 18, concluded the Island-wide celebration. Mary Beth Daniels of Grand Hotel won the $5,000 first prize, Grace Irish won the $3,000 second prize, and Fritz George of Wawashkamo Golf Links and his friend, Ray Mos
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For The Record...
     In last week's story, "Concert Series Will Feature Classical Music," an event was omitted. It should have stated that Peggy Bynoe will be performing a piano recital on August 6.
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Bridge Authority Recognizes Musser Family, Grand Hotel
By Karen Gould
     Former Grand Hotel owner W. Stewart Woodfill played a key role in building the Mackinac Bridge and his efforts were recognized by the Mackinac Bridge Authority Thursday, June 15, with a resolution and a photograph of the bridge presented to Grand Hotel President R.D. Musser III. Mr. Musser is Mr. Wo
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375 Runners Take on Lilac Festival 10K
By Bernie Nguyen
     Island visitors who feel that walking the Island's many trails is an exertion were certainly not visible in the crowd of runners that gathered at Windermere Point for the Lilac 10K Run, that took runners through town, up Fort Hill, along Garrison Road through the center of the Island, down to Britis
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Law Provides Funding Flexibility to MSHP
By Karen Gould
     The sale of property and the replica sloop Welcome
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TAM Sessions Educate Servers on Alcohol Rules
     Restaurant servers and bartenders can attend a Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM) sessions to learn about the do's and don'ts of dispensing alcohol and managing customers Monday, June 26, at Mission Point Resort.
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Substance Found in Harbor Was Ash Says Coast Guard
     A black substance spotted floating in Mackinac Island's harbor Sunday, June 18, was determined to be ash, not oil, and will not be investigated further, said Lieutenant Junior Grade William White, the public affairs officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie.
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