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SUNDAY - MARCH 14, 2004

RIVER AND LAKE HURON UPDATE
Speaking of taking a few days off, we travelled up to the thumb and got a "birds-eye" view of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron. The river has absolutely no ice, Lakeport, Lexington, Port Sanilac, Forestville, all the way up to as far as Deckerville, No Ice to be seen on Lake Huron, maybe a patch here and there of very insignificant shore ice, but thats it, nothing else. Just an FYI

HARSENS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Yes, we took a few days off ! It was great, which is one of the reasons the article below wasn't posted until just now. It is a nice article about the Harsens Island Elementary School, a few inaccuracies, but oh well, enjoy the story:

OLD-FASHIONED INSTRUCTION: ISLAND SCHOOL
Harsens Island Elementary is a vestige of 19th Century Education
March 13, 2004
Peggy Walsh-Sarnecki
Free Press Education Writer

FULL STORY.......


KATHLEEN WAYT/DFP

*3/14/04 - 4:00PM

FRIDAY - MARCH 12, 2004

BORDER PATROL
Harsens Island seems to be on the US Border Patrol's radar lately, apprehending illegal aliens, drugs and money. Let's recap the latest series of events:

At the end of January and the beginning of February, the HIFD recovered approximately 90lbs of Marijuana off the ice in the South Channel - See Story and Pictures Below

In the last week, A Canadian trucker for SYSCO Corp, and an Algonac woman were arrested by Border Patrol and local police in Harrision Twp. for possession of more than 200lbs of marijuana, which they allegedly smuggled through Harsens Island. See Full Story......

Off the Island, also in the past week, a canadian garbage truck crossing the Blue Water Bridge was apprehended hauling one ton of marijuana.

A few nights ago, US Border Patrol, arrested 2 illegal aliens in possession of $200,000 in cash, at the ferry to Harsens Island. The men arrested were Canadian and Jamaican.

Kind of a strange feeling knowing these types of activities are happening on our peaceful little Island.

THURSDAY - MARCH 11, 2004

News Reports

So many people have contacted us regarding The Detroit News articles about Dennis Gillespie, we chose not to post them yesterday, but they are included here today.
March 10, 2004 .......March 11, 2004
*3/11/04 - 8:00pm

SCIENCE FAIR WINNER
Islander Carson Marlow was one of the winners of the 5th grade science fair at Algonac Elementary School. His project will be sent up to the St. Clair County Science Fair in Port Huron at the end of this month to compete on the county level. His project: Which tootsie pop flavor is most preferred, cherry or orange? Carson won the Science Fair last year winning a 1st place blue ribbon at the county level. Congratulations Carson, your hard work paid off.

Quote of the Day:
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865), Lincoln's Own Stories

*3/11/04 - 11:20am

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 10, 2004

Quote of the Day:
"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." Muhammad Ali

STUFF
Another beautiful sunny day on the Island, enjoy it today because tomorrow's forecast calls for rain/snow.

Huron Pointe Sportsmen's 3-D Archery Shoot - March 14 and April 25, check our calendar of events for further details. Adults and Kids.

Condolences
Our condolences to the Gillespie family for the loss of their Son, Father, Brother and Uncle; Dennis Gillespie, our deepest sympathies.

* 3/10/04 - 11:00am

TUESDAY - MARCH 9, 2004

SCIENCE FAIR
Tonight the 4th and 5th grade students at Algonac Elementary School will be presenting their Science Fair project from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. It is always interesting to look at all the different projects these kids have put together so come on out ! Good Luck to Islander Carson Marlow, we will keep you posted on the outcome.

It's a beautiful sunny day here on the Island, it could be a little warmer but we'll take the sunshine !

Quote of the Day:
A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

*3/9/04 - 2:30pm

MONDAY - MARCH 8, 2004

UPDATE
We are still not experiencing any problems with the ferry, which is awesome, the weather is dreary but that's Michigan for you ! Thanks for the flood of calls and emails we recevied regarding The Daily Scoop, we really appreciate your support, and we will continue to provide you with the latest info.

ALGONQUIN CHORUS
On March 18, 2004, the seventh and eight grade Algonquin choruses will be travelling to the Macomb County Community College Center for the Performing Arts, to compete in the district choir festival. Each competition will last for approximately one hour, all the students have been gearing up for this performance for quite awhile. Good Luck! We will keep you posted on the outcome. - *3/8/04 - 11:30am

FRIDAY - MARCH 5, 2004

MARIJUANA FOUND !
You've seen it here 1st on HARSENSISLAND.COM !
On January 31, 2004, the Harsens Island Fire Department in conjunction with Ira Township made a startling discovery. A suspicious bag was spotted by a Border Patrol Helicopter on the ice in the Old Shipping Channel, "out about mid-river". With the use of the Ira hovercraft, the HIFD recovered a duffle bag, which they were surprised to find contained approximately 45lbs of Marijuana ! Check out the pictures below ! But that's not all, just a few days later on 2/2/04, another bag was spotted about 100 yards from where the first bag was recovered. Wearing ice rescue suits, the HIFD were able to walk out to retrieve the bag, this second bag also contained approximately another 45lbs of Marijuana - Unbelieveable ! We had to ask the question - 90lbs of Marijuana is worth how much ? Answer; "estimated value is $5,000 per pound", thats $450,000! The recovered Marijuana was turned over to Border Patrol. Thank you to Chief Dupage and the HIFD for this story and pictures. - *3/5/04 - 12:00pm - Click images to enlarge.

THURSDAY - MARCH 4, 2004

RAY HOTCHKISS
Our very own Ray Hotchkiss became a member of the United States Merchant Marine, graduating from the Unlicensed Apprentice Program at the Maritime Training and Education facility in Maryland. Our favorite deckhand of past, Ray always had a huge smile and a friendly attitude, we have missed Ray on the ferry but we're sure he enjoyed his three month training aboard the M.V. American Mariner, a US merchant vessel, as well as the instructional training he received in Maryland. We are proud of you Ray ! Congratulations! - *3/4/04 - 6:00pm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Don't forget to check out our Calendar of Events - Linked Above - Add your own Events to this calendar, no login is necessary, just click on the day you would like to add your event and create away. - *3/4/04 - 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 3, 2004

HIFD AIRBOAT
At the Clay Township Board Meeting on Monday, March 1, 2004, Township Officials approved the purchase of an airboat for the Harsens Island Fire Department. The Airboat, manufactured by American Airboats, in Orange Texas, will cost $38,000.00, which will be financed through Seaway Bank.

Each Airboat is manufactured with specific features and options best suited for the needs of the purchaser, the HIFD is looking at an approximate delivery time of six weeks. The Airboat will furnish the HIFD with another tool to assist them in providing emergency support on Harsens Island. Congratulations ! - *3/3/04 - 10:00am

TUESDAY - MARCH 2, 2004

WHAT'S HAPPENING
The North Channel has been pretty clear of ice since yesterday afternoon, the ferry of course continues to operate on schedule. The weather is dreary but you can still leave your winter jackets on the hook, temps today are high 40's, maybe even 50° We have had alot folks submit some classifieds which we will be posting soon. That's it for now. *3/2/04 - 1:30pm

MONDAY - MARCH 1, 2004

FERRY UPDATE:
The river is still flowing pretty heavy today, however, the ferry continues to operate. On the mainland side they still continue to utilize the downriver dock as the upriver dock has considerable ice. There is still a significant amount of ice up north which will be making its way down, as always we will keep you posted. * 3/1/04 - 11:00am

HIFD FUNDRAISER
The Harsens Island Fire Department will be their annual fund raiser:
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Doors Open at 5:00pm
Dinner is at 6:00pm*
Prime Rib Dinner by Chef Leonard Beard
Door Prizes, Live and Silent Auctions
50/50, Card Raffles, Tons of Fun
Music by Jo Towne
Ticket price is $20.00 or Tickets available at the door
Contact Kevin Allen at 810-748-9470 or the Hall at 810-748-3046
Don't Miss Out on All the FUN!!!
* correction of time 3/3/04





* location added 3/8/04

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