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Eagle Scout to host vigil
On Saturday, a vigil will be held for those who have lost a loved one due to alcoholism or drug addiction. The Vigil for Lost Promise will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alpena. The event will be directed by Ryan Proulx, a 17-year-old senior at Alpena High School.
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On Saturday, a vigil will be held for those who have lost a loved one due to alcoholism or drug addiction. The Vigil for Lost Promise will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alpena. The event will be directed by Ryan Proulx, a 17-year-old senior at Alpena High School.
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Grubs wreaking havoc on lawns
Alpena residents may be interested to learn that the culprit responsible for destroying many area lawns are the larvae of the European chafer beetle. The larvae feed on grassroots, which are the most noticeable sign of their presence, but the beetles are also attracted to vegetable gardens and flower beds.
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Alpena residents may be interested to learn that the culprit responsible for destroying many area lawns are the larvae of the European chafer beetle. The larvae feed on grassroots, which are the most noticeable sign of their presence, but the beetles are also attracted to vegetable gardens and flower beds.
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Local man up for national award
James Dessenberg may be retired, but you won't see him on the golf course. He's been keeping busy with more charitable endeavors. So busy in fact that his peers have taken great notice and have nominated him for the 2008 National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Volunteer of the Year Award. "I didn't believe it when I got the first letter.
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James Dessenberg may be retired, but you won't see him on the golf course. He's been keeping busy with more charitable endeavors. So busy in fact that his peers have taken great notice and have nominated him for the 2008 National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Volunteer of the Year Award. "I didn't believe it when I got the first letter.
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Showing their knowledge
Thursday, fourth, fifth and sixth graders from eight elementary schools gathered at Alpena Community College to compete in the annual Knowledge Bowl. There were eight teams from each grade, five to six students per team and seven competing quiz sessions. The quiz sessions began at 10 a.m. and continued throughout the day.
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Thursday, fourth, fifth and sixth graders from eight elementary schools gathered at Alpena Community College to compete in the annual Knowledge Bowl. There were eight teams from each grade, five to six students per team and seven competing quiz sessions. The quiz sessions began at 10 a.m. and continued throughout the day.
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Sipe to fill Weaver's seat on board
The Montmorency Board of Commissioners announced the resignation of Commissioner Zac Weaver during its meeting Wednesday morning. "As a young man and citizen of Montmorency County, one of my personal goals prior to and during my two-year term as a County Commissioner, was to become a taxpayer. I am very proud to say that goal has now become a reality.
The Alpena News – May 15, 2008 02:58 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Montmorency Board of Commissioners announced the resignation of Commissioner Zac Weaver during its meeting Wednesday morning. "As a young man and citizen of Montmorency County, one of my personal goals prior to and during my two-year term as a County Commissioner, was to become a taxpayer. I am very proud to say that goal has now become a reality.
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Rec board appoints committee members
On Wednesday, the Alpena Recreation Advisory Board held its annual organizational meeting and appointed three members to serve on a committee to update the city's recreation plan. The recreation plan needs to be updated every five years, and the current plan will expire in March 2009.
The Alpena News – May 15, 2008 02:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
On Wednesday, the Alpena Recreation Advisory Board held its annual organizational meeting and appointed three members to serve on a committee to update the city's recreation plan. The recreation plan needs to be updated every five years, and the current plan will expire in March 2009.
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IceDiggers future still up in the air
The Multi-Purpose Arena Coalition meeting did not result in an answer to the question on everyone's mind: What will become of the Alpena IceDiggers? An array of concerned citizens were present to voice their opinions. "I think the IceDiggers bring a lot to the community," " said Kay Sayre IceDiggers, volunteer of three years.
The Alpena News – May 15, 2008 02:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Multi-Purpose Arena Coalition meeting did not result in an answer to the question on everyone's mind: What will become of the Alpena IceDiggers? An array of concerned citizens were present to voice their opinions. "I think the IceDiggers bring a lot to the community," " said Kay Sayre IceDiggers, volunteer of three years.
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Chasing away a rainy day
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Target seeking new forms of capital
Target Alpena's board of directors discussed a possible need for an operating millage and supported a resolution to have a wind energy planning project constructed in Alpena County, during its quarterly meeting on Tuesday. Board President Craig Kus said there has been preliminary discussion regarding the millage, and said the possibility of actually proposing one is in the air.
The Alpena News – May 14, 2008 02:49 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Target Alpena's board of directors discussed a possible need for an operating millage and supported a resolution to have a wind energy planning project constructed in Alpena County, during its quarterly meeting on Tuesday. Board President Craig Kus said there has been preliminary discussion regarding the millage, and said the possibility of actually proposing one is in the air.
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Unique honor
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