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Archive Week Ending - 2/22/04

Sunday - February 22, 2004 - 7:00pm
Welcome to Michigan weather, warm, cold, rain, snow, sun, you name it we've had all of it since Friday. Today's temperatures were acceptable and the sun even managed to pop out. Have heard from some folks who have come down from the U.P.; from the Mackinaw Bridge, all you can see for miles is solid ice. Let's hope the wind blows the right way !

Thanks to all who have sent appreciative and supportive letters regarding "The Scoop", remember let us know if you have anything you would like to add.

Coming soon.....A look back in time at our rich Island History.....If you have any family stories, photos or anything that you would like to contribute, please let us know.

Sans Souci - Circa 1944
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Friday - February 20, 2004 - 9:00pm - Click on Images for a Larger View
Photos Courtesy of Harsensisland.com

All clear downriver from the Ferry

All clear upriver from the Ferry

So far the rising temperatures have had little effect on the ice conditions. What started out as a beautiful sunny day quickly turned into a dreary rain, which continues at this hour. As you can see from the photos, the North Channel is clear both up and downriver of the ferry. With the exception of some shore ice and a medium size ice flow near Russell Island, the St. Clair River appears open up to East China (maybe farther but haven't driven north of East China). We have been told there is considerable ice in Lake Huron which potentially could effect the North Channel, of course, it all depends on who you talk to, everyone seems to have a different opinion on what our future holds. However, the common thread of opinion seems to be; when the ice in Lake Huron comes down, what happens with the ice will depend on which way the wind is blowing. Time will tell.

Friday - February 20, 2004 - 6:00pm - Click on Images for a Larger View
Photos Courtesy of Harsensisland.com

Swans on the North Channel

An Ice Flow in the Ferry's Path

Waiting on the ferry at the Algonac dock, a medium sized ice flow came out of nowhere headed our way, the ever resourceful ferry pilot turned his engines into "jets" and pushed the flow out of the dock and into the channel where it quickly disappeared. It didn't phase the swans one bit.

Friday - February 20, 2004 - 4:00pm - Click On Images for a Larger View
Photos Courtesy of A 2 Z Construction

South Channel

South Channel

A 2 Z Construction Dump Truck

Thanks to A 2 Z Construction for providing us with the above photos. On the job site, photos were taken of the ducks sunning themselves on the ice during the warm-up. A 2 Z Trucks even braved the ice. Thanks Again !

Thursday - Febuary 19, 2004 - 7:00pm
The Harsens Island Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students were judged on their Science Fair projects by principal Tom Lenhard and the following winners were announced today:

First Place: Sammy Zaidan and Billy Tackonis - Helium Vs Air
Second Place: Jamie Bell and T.J. Dueweke - Why does fire need oxygen to Burn ?
Third Place: Travis Fraizer and Andrea Dunlap - Can you hear better through solid or liquid?
Congratulations to all the winners!

Thanks to "Chuck" for your appreciative email, we are glad you turned to harsensisland.com for the latest ferry updates which saved you a trip to the ferry from the mainland when the ferry was closed due to ice. Keep checking back.

Thursday - February 19, 2004 - 6:00am
The Ferry is all clear and good to go this morning.

Wednesday - February 18, 2004 - 4:00pm
Congratulations to Islander Todd Marrs for hitting the 100-win mark in wrestling for the Algonac Muskrats. The Voice reports that "the 100-win mark in wrestling has been a long-standing marker of excellence." Algonac head coach John Virnich states "one hundred wins is very important. Way to go Todd !

Some published Local News Stories - Wednesday - February 18, 2004
Imperial Oil is fined for spill into St. Clair River - Full Story.....
Tall ship sinks ending Algonac sailor's adventure - Full Story....
Algonac Offically hires city manager - Full Story......

Wednesday - February 18, 2004 - 12:00pm
According to Harsens Island Fire Chief, Daryl Dupage, Clay Township Board Officals have taken into consideration the purchase of an Airboat for the Harsens Island Fire Department. Daryl has been researching several different types of airboats and has found one to suit the needs of the Fire Department. It's purposes are many, in the event of an "ice jam", emergency situations can be managed. The airboat will also we used in "shallow water" situations. Kudos to the Harsens Island Fire Department for applying to the Board for this much needed addition to the Department. The Board has tabled further discussion of this aquistion until the next board meeting, so that additional documentation, such as financing alternatives (to avoid mileage cost increases), can be provided by the Harsens Island Fired Department. Once approved, the delivery date for the airboat would be several weeks away, but hopefully would be here in time for the spring thaw.

Wednesday - February 18, 2004 - 12:00pm
All parents and the public are invited this afternoon to view the Harsens Island Elementary School 4th and 5th grade Science Fair Projects. The projects will be on display at the Harsens Island Elementary School today from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. All of the students have worked very hard putting these projects together, the projects will be judged at a later date and those projects which meet certain criteria will go on to the St. Clair County Science Fair on March 26, 2004, in Port Huron, to be judged again for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. In past years several Harsens Island Students have had their projects go on to the St. Clair County Science Fair to win first place blue ribbons. The projects are always interesting to view, so stop in if you have the opportunity.

Harsens Island Elementary School will also have the honor of hosting Ms. Peggy Welsh-Syrnacki, a reporter from the Detroit News on Thursday, February 26th. Peggy has been a reporter for the Voice Newspaper and The Times Herald and will be coming to the school with a photographer to write an article about " A day in the life" of a Harsens Island student. The children are very excited about her visit and we will post the Detroit News article when it is published.

Check out the events calendar in February, for all the latest dates and times for Algonac Little League Registration.

Wednesday - February 18, 2004 - 6:30am
We are still good to go on the ferry this morning, today is when temps start increasing so the next few day might get a little hairy. Thank you to all who have called and sent emails letting us know how much you are enjoying the "Daily Scoop". We will continue to do our best to give you the lastest and greatest information. A little bit later we will be adding more events to the calendar so don't forget to check it out, spring and summer are on their way and so are the activities. Also a "Scoop" update will be coming your way a little bit later.

Tuesday - February 17, 2004 - 7:00am
The ferry is on schedule this morning and again we don't expect any problems unless the warmer temperatures headed our way at the end of this week cause the ice to move. That's it for now.

Monday - February 16, 2004 - 3:30pm
Well everyone managed to hit the island today, garabage trucks (although late), UPS, and others. The ferry path is holding and there haven't been any delays. For you folks coming home from work you shouldn't encounter any problems today and none are anticipated for the morning commute. Again, as long as the temperatures hold, then so will the path. Look for our report in the AM, unless something happens between now and then !

Monday - February 16, 2004 - 9:00am
The North Channel looks pretty solid with ice this morning, it seems we will be okay until the temperatures begin rising on Wednesday with a high expected of 37°, increasing to the low 40's Thursday and Friday, it might be wise to run all of your errands, groceries, banking, etc. today and tomorrow. Kudos to Champion Ferry for working diligently in the wee hours of this morning to clear a path for us, all of us appreciate the hard work and dedication.

Monday - February 16, 2004 - 6:00am
The ferry is operating on a normal schedule, ice came in last night but with the cold temperatures they were able to cut a path and are running one ferry at this time, there is not a ferry line. They do not anticipate any further problems until the temperatures rise later this week. This is your morning report.

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