augres michigan: Charity Island, Part 1
- 02/24/11 08:03 AM
The Charity Islands are part of Bayport Limestone formation. Their base is solid limestone and they are sometimes referred by geologists as bedrock highs. When the glaciers retreated about 10,000 years ago, the Charity Islands were still there because they are bedrock and the glaciers rode or skipped right over them.
When Michigan obtains statehood in 1837 the islands become state owned property. 19 years later a building crew, sent by the Federal Government, arrives on Big Charity Island to build a 39 foot high lighthouse with a small 1 story dwelling attached to it for the Light keepers quarters. The … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres Joins Michigan Port Collaborative (MPC)
- 02/05/11 12:14 AM
The AuGres City Council voted at its regular meeting on 02/01/2011 to join the Michigan Port Collaborative (MPC). The city manager said being a part of the collaborative will help promote AuGres' small harbors.
Being a part of the MPC is a great way to market AuGres. There are currently 103 ports in Michigan that are part of the MPC. Nearby areas include East Tawas, Harrisville, Oscoda and areas along the Saginaw River.
The goal of the MPC is for small ports across Michigan to come unite. Joining helps all of these ports to get together and inform the public.
According … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres Michigan, Art & Wine Show This Summer
- 01/10/11 12:00 AM
The city of AuGres may become a little more sophisticated this summer.
At their monthly meeting, the AuGres city commissioners agreed to host an art and wine show sometime during the summer.
A date for a show is not yet planned, but the show will be held sometime between June and August in Kinder Platz Park in downtown AuGres.
The idea to start a art and wine show comes from examples set by other communities. In September, Kinder Platz Park hosted the AuGres Bridal Show. The show was such a success that one of the event organizers suggested the city host … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres Michigan, Bike Path Completed
- 12/12/10 12:39 AM
After originally being discussed by the AuGres City Council as an idea in 1996, and after construction which began more than 2 years ago, AuGres finally has its bike path.
The newly completed path stretches from Main St. and travels to the mouth of the AuGres River. The path is estimated to be around 2.5 miles in length and cost approximately $350,000 to complete.
The project was paid for thanks to money received from a $750,000 Michigan Economic Development Corp. grant, received in January, and 2, 2.0 percent allocation grants from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
The most time consuming and … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Arenac County Fund Auction
- 12/08/10 05:01 AM
An auction held at Dunleavey's Eatery & Pub in AuGres, raised a total of $7,833 for the Arenac County Fund. Money for the fund was raised from the auction, a 50-50 raffle, donations from the Arenac County Fund board and donations from people in attendance.
Dunleavey's has hosted the auction the past 8 years and was filled with people looking to bid on 80 items. The Arenac County Fund distributed grants to local organizations and schools, more than $80,000 in the last 10 years.
To make a donation to the fund or to get more information, call 989-893-4438 and specify that … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres To Ask Senators To Support Harbor Maintenance Act
- 11/18/10 06:20 AM
The AuGres City Council will be sending letters to Michigan U.S. senators requesting their continued support for a Senate bill entitled the Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010.
The letter will ask the senators to adopt legislation ensuring that money collected by the Harbor Trust Fund will be used for its intended purposes of maintaining Michigan's harbors and ports.
AuGres is part of the Michigan Port Collaborative (MPC), which is organizing the effort. If the city does not take the time to show the importance of being a city with a harbor, the harbor may not exist. That is why AuGres is … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres City Council Approves Bid For Main Street Bike Path Project
- 08/07/10 04:10 PM
The AuGres City Council approved a $273,980 bid to create a bike path on Main Street leading from downtown AuGres to the mouth of the AuGres River.
The money will come from the $750,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant that the city received in January. The path will connect from US-23 to Main Street. This is a continuation of a project the city of AuGres is using the MEDC grant for.
The addition of the path is part of a number of improvements added to S. Main St. Construction included the enclosing of a ditch on the east side of the … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Walleye Tournament Comes to AuGres
- 07/29/10 03:34 PM
Walleye tournament comes to AuGres Michigan
The Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit is coming to AuGres August 6-8. The walleye fishing tournament will be held out of the AuGres Boating Access Site on the Saginaw Bay, where around 70 teams, equaling 150 anglers, will compete for the $11,900 1st place prize.
The MWC has been in existence for 26 years and last visited the Saginaw Bay in 2008 when the tournament was held in Bay City. The 5 best fish from each team will be weighed each day and totaled to select a winner. An extra day is built into the schedule … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Christmas in July Golfers to Swing Into Action For Fundraiser
- 07/10/10 04:00 AM
Christmas is in December, but for some local area golfers the holiday may have moved up the calendar a few months as the AuGres Area Chamber of Commerce presents its 2nd annual Christmas in July Golf outing on July 10th. The outing, which will take place at Knoll View in AuGres, will allow golfers to raise money for Christmas presents for local underprivileged children.
Last year the outing raised more than $4,000, and this year they hope to raise at least that amount again. The outing, which is limited to 36 teams, had a charge of $65 for teams signing up … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres Michigan Farm Market Opens Up
- 07/02/10 04:29 PM
AuGres farm market opens up. For the 3rd year in a row, the city of AuGres is hoping to grow some more popularity as they are getting ready to kick off their annual farm market.
Ending Sept. 29th, the market will be hosted inside of the City Park at the pavilion, every Wednesday from 2-6 pm. Farm Market Master Eve Wressel said shoppers can expect to see a lot of fresh and new items for sale, unlike flea markets.
AuGres City Manager said that she hopes to see people come on out to the Market. Arenac County Michigan State University Extension … (1 comments)
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augres michigan: AuGres River Set To Be Dredged
- 06/26/10 08:21 AM
Lovers of water sports on the AuGres River, can breathe a deep sigh of relief as the AuGres River is set to gain some depth. With parts of the river as low as less than 3 feet, the Faust Corporation of Saint Clair Shores will deepen the river to an average of 6 feet deep, from the US-23 Bridge to the mouth of the river where it enters the Saginaw Bay.
The project will start 07/01/2010, and it is expected to end around 10/01/2010. With the company using big equipment, including a barge with an excavator on it, it will take … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Proud to be part of the Sunrise Coast
- 05/07/10 08:56 AM
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
With the Sunrise Coast recently becoming a featured destination on the Pure Michigan web site, It's important that Arenac County do its part in joining forces with the rest of the northeast Michigan coastline as well as become more united within the county itself.
For tourists who are coming up from downstate, or for those who are coming up from other parts of the county, Arenac County is the beginning of their experience of the Sunrise Coast. The weekend traffic is already starting to roll in, gearing up every one for the summer, and we need to … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: History of Charity Island
- 04/02/10 07:02 AM
Charity Island is the largest island in Saginaw Bay, in the Michigan waters of Lake Huron. The island is 222 acres and has about 3 miles of shoreline.
The island was named by lake mariners for its location, placed "through the charity of God" at the entrance to Saginaw Bay midway between the City of AuGres, Michigan and "The Thumb".
The island was offered for sale in 1987 for $750,000. 10 years later, in 1997, more than 80% of the island was acquired by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition to the Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Charity Island Excursions
- 03/24/10 11:19 AM
If you have ever spent time around AuGres or East Tawas Michigan, then you've heard of the Charity Islands. As a kid, my grandfather used to tell me stories about how the indians used the island for collecting flint to make tools and for fishing the shallow water between the 2 islands.
So when I heard about Charity Island Excursions I signed up for their monthly newsletter. The March issue talks about "Shirley Ann" departing from East Tawas State Dock this summer, dinner cruises, wildflowers of the islands, bird watching, homemade corn chowder and french bread at the lighthouse.
To get information … (0 comments)
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augres michigan: Habitat for Humanity, AuGres Area, Michigan
- 02/28/10 04:33 AM
Habitat for Humanity welcomes 3rd family
For 1 woman and her family, the dream of living in a nice, safe environment has finally been realized thanks to those involved with Arenac County's Habitat for Humanity.
On Sunday afternoon, friends, family, and those involved with Habitat for Humanity, gathered in a newly constructed home to welcome Terrilynn Lobdell and her daughters to their new house.
Lobdell said she never expected she would be chosen for the house when she originally sent in the application, but she said she thought it wouldn't hurt to try.
Lobdell's home is the 3rd house completed through … (2 comments)
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augres michigan: Homes in Sims Township, Michigan
- 01/20/10 05:49 AM
1030 S. 5th St.AuGres, MI 48703
$106,957.00
2 bedrooms / 1 bath / 5500 sq.ftsaginaw bay privileges / large lot
Saginaw Bay Vacation Home!
Beautiful AuGres area, close to marina, shopping, restaurants, golfing, hunting and hiking in Arenac County. Large lot (231x99), 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, lots of room for expansion (5500 sq.ft), unique opportunity to finish with your ideas. List of items purchased but not installed available. Lake privileges for dock, boating, fishing and swimming. Garage (48x28), a lot of potential for a little amount. For a private showing, contact Donald Horne at 800-628-7356 x 8065 or … (0 comments)
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The Charity Islands are part of Bayport Limestone formation. Their base is solid limestone and they are sometimes referred by geologists as bedrock highs. When the glaciers retreated about 10,000 years ago, the Charity Islands were still there because they are bedrock and the glaciers rode or skipped right over them.
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