Monthly Archives: July 2009

Government on troubling new path

This may be the wrong time to worry about the federal government’s intrusion into local matters. After all, the national government is now in the business of finance and automobiles and is preparing for an even greater role in health care. Link to originating site

Albert, Jones take place with All-Stars

After a flirtation with Grand Rapids, the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan brought its annual all-star game back to Brighton this year. Link to originating site

Many helped make Balloonfest great

Michigan Challenge XXV, June 26-28, was enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors to our community and residents of Livingston County. Our guests enjoyed balloon launches, outstanding entertainment and family fun at the Howell High School launch site and in downtown Howell. We thank our guests for attending and supporting the event. Link to originating [...]

Gretchen Voyle: Squashing the bugs of squash

Q: I’m growing summer squash; you know, zucchini and yellow crookneck. I’ve got big plants and fruit forming, but I’ve also got wilting and yellowing leaves and some kind of grayish bugs racing around under the leaves. I’m watering the plants well, but they still have leaves dying. What do I do now? Link to [...]

Many make parade a great celebration

On behalf of the Cohoctah Township Parade Committee, we would like to thank our 2009 parade contributors for their support of the 20th annual Cohoctah Fourth of July Parade: Regal Recycling, Lott Elevator Inc., Arrow Storage, Howell Western Wear, Harris Enterprises, Rose Printing, Dick Scott Motor Mall, Castaway Café, Alchin Disposal, Bob Evans of Genoa [...]

Reckless behavior needlessly costly

In response to the July 27 editorial first published by the Detroit Free Press, “More needed to reduce risks at rail crossings.” This editorial was published as the result of a tragic car-train collision in Canton Township ending tragically with the death of five teenagers. Link to originating site

Consider details, limitations of health revamp

As a Democrat, House Speaker Andy Dillon shook up the political scene with his recent proposal to bring public employees in Michigan under a single health plan. Such a move, he argues, would save taxpayers money both because it would be more efficient and because it would be an opportunity to trim back on generous [...]

Phil Power: Restore early childhood funding

We are in an age of necessary belt-tightening, budget-cutting and grumpy cynicism. It is very tempting to join those who argue that most things government does aren’t really worth it. Link to originating site

Line dance – Linemen compete in annual challenge

FOWLERVILLE — After a spring and summer spent in weight rooms pumping untold tons of iron, eight groups of linemen converged on the Fowlerville High School football practice field on Tuesday night. Link to originating site

Very grateful to have support of scholarship

I am a recent graduate of Howell High School. I am writing to publicly thank Jay Drick and the late Ralph Drick for creating and funding the J. Ralph Drick Master Mason Scholarship. I am this year’s recipient, and I am very grateful to have the honor of using this money for my tuition this [...]