Remember the Marquette Moose? The Mining Journal reports that she has taken up residence Marquette's Park Cemetery (nice photo as well).

Survey Says: School Cuts Coming
The Detroit News reports that a survey of more than 200 districts by the Michigan School Business Officials association finds that 50% expect to be forced to lay off teachers and other staff, expand class sizes and reduce programs next fall even if they get the $175 increase in school funding proposed by Gov. Granholm.
Also see Students feel impact of cutbacks

Lansing Area Graduates in the Spotlight
On the brighter side, the Lansing State Journal profiled the top ten graduates at Lansing area high schools in May. A photo, school highlights and future plans are listed.

Soo Locks Sesquicentennial: Summer 2005
The Soo Locks consist of two canals and four locks: Davis Lock, Poe Lock, MacArthur Lock, and the Sabin Lock (now closed) that allow vessels to cross the 21-foot drop of the St. Mary's River between Lake Superior and Lakes Michigan and Huron. The Locks opened in 1855 and have their 150th birthday celebration all summer.

Telecommunications Competition Flattens in 2004
The Detroit Free Press reports that a Michigan Public Service Commission report found that 2004 had the smallest increase in the number of local telephone companies competing for customers since monitoring began in 1999. The situation could be worse next year when smaller telephone companies will have to use their own equipment to provide service instead of leasing them from large companies.

Pre All-Star Game Volunteers Needed
The Detroit Free Press reports that several hundred volunteers are needed for a cleanup day on Saturday, June 25. The cleanup has been scheduled to tidy up downtown prior to Major League Baseball's All-Star game at Comerica Park on July 12.
More info at theworldiscoming.com

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