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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Five Things You Need to Know for Wednesday, May 25, 2005

It's been quite a week. Sorry for the sporadic and late posting!

Michigan Week - May 21-27, 2005
The State of Michigan's Department of History, Arts & Libraries has a comprehensive guide to Michigan Week, the annual salute to the best Michigan has to offer in culture, tourism, natural resources, educational opportunities, manufacturing. Items include history, events & programs and the Great Traditions Culture Tour (with county event links).
Also see Michigan Week Great Traditions Culture Tour

Women's Water Walk Around Lake Huron
The Grand Rapids Press reports that three American Indian women from Thunder Bay, Ontario are circling Lake Huron on foot to call attention to threats to the Great Lakes that include pollution, oil drilling and water diversion. The 5,000-mile Women's Water Walk is scheduled to end in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in early June and reach the Mackinac Bridge this weekend.
Mother Earth Water Walk Web Site

More info on keweenawnow.com

Making Summer Dreams Come True for Kids
The Detroit Free Press has a feature about their Children First initiative that helps to provide safe summer fun for more than 30,000 youngsters. The article links to many southeast Michigan camps and organizations and gives you a way to help the children and the organizations.

MDOT Suspends Some Road Construction for Memorial Day
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that they are suspending 57 of 183 currently active Michigan road projects construction projects in an effort to ease Memorial Day Weekend travel. The release also lists major roads with construction ongoing that makes it worth a look for travellers!

Moose on the Loose in Marquette
The Mining Journal reports that a yearling moose is wandering around the city of Marquette (shades of Northern Exposure??). Story includes some photos!

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