Bay Mills News - Bay Mills Indian Community


Vol. 9, No. 18	Gchi miin-giizis Big Huckleberry Moon	Sept. 8, 2005

Sesquicentennial closing ceremonies renew call for lock expansion

SAULT STE. MARIE - While closing ceremonies commemorating the end to the Soo Locks Sesquicentennial Celebration were held on Friday, Sept. 2, those in attendance, including Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm focused on the future of the Soo Locks.

Gov. Granholm, joined by Sen. Carl Levin, D- MI, U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, D- 1st District, and State Rep. Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, renewed talk of expanding the locks to an eager crowd.
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Sesquicentennial closing ceremonies renew call for lock expansion

Gov. Jennifer Granholm (far left, bottom), accompanied by local legislators and sesquicentennial committee volunteers are shown pouring sand on a time capsule that is to be opened during the bicentennial celebration in 50 years. The time capsule (at left) was marked with a plaque and is located outside the visitor's center.

Invasive species discovered in Bay Mills

Purple loosestrife (lythrum salicaria), the noxious weed, also known as the spiked loosestrife, purple lythrum, or rainbow weed, was recently discovered on Lakeshore Drive near Plantation Road. [more]

Shipwreck survivor recalls tragic night

The Great Lakes have long been revered for their beauty as well as their ability to devastate. Those in attendance at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum's annual fish boil on Saturday, Sept. 3, were able to hear first hand about the power of the lakes, as Dennis Hale, sole survivor of the Daniel J. Morrell disaster, spoke of his experience. [more]

Harris pitches his way to Bay Mills title

BAY MILLS - Normally finished in chrome or gunmetal, and costing anywhere from $70 to $120, a good wedge can be a golfer's most valuable weapon around the greens. [more]

Brimley granary to be restored into museum

Plans to develop a museum in the old granary building have made progress since local historians first conceived the idea in 2003. The building is located at the corner of Brimley's main street and Railroad Street. [more]