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January 17, 2008  RSS feed


Primary goes to Romney
Michigan native edges McCain
As in the state as a whole, Michigan native Mitt Romney Tuesday received the most votes from Roscommon County Republican presidential primary voters. However, Romney's win here was by a slightly smaller margin than statewide, and it was not uniform among the county's townships. The former Massachusetts governor received a total of 1,033 Roscommon County votes (38. More...
SLINGING SLUSH

Tip-up Town volunteer Matt Ackley adds slush to the landing area of the ice slide at the site of Tip-up Town 2008 Wednesday morning. Preparations for this year's "carnival on ice" are in full swing, as volunteers get ready for the festival to begin officially with the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...

Caution key to ice safety
By Cheryl Holladay and Thomas Reznich

The ice that covers Houghton Lake every winter provides a playground for fishermen, snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts. But ice conditions are never guaranteed to be safe. "Don't consider any ice safe," said Department of Natural Resources Conservation Sgt. Jean Davis. More...

Tip-up Town, U.S.A. 2008 'Family Board Games'
Come to Tip-up Town

Tip-up Town 2008 is finally here! Unlike last year, visitors will be treated to large amounts of snow and cold, apropos for Houghton Lake's 58th winter carnival. Traditional events such as the Grand Parade, ice fishing contest and Polar Bear Dip will be complemented with new events like broomball, a "Wacky Clothes Race" and CB Slide. More...

Bertsch, Akin to lead road board

The Roscommon County Road Commission's two newest members were elected to its top leadership positions Jan. 10. Jackie Bertsch of St. Helen and Kim Akin of Houghton Lake were unanimously elected chair and vicechair, respectively, at the commission's annual organizational meeting. More...

 News
• article has image SCHOOL STORE
Houghton Lake Middle School fifth graders Courtney Lee (behind counter, left) and Julia Hallauer and seventh grader Sarah Bromm talk with some customers of their school store Jan. 11. After receiving permission from Principal Susan Tyer and Librarian Sue Leedy, the girls ordered merchandise from catalogs to sell. Located next to the library, the store is open every lunch period until the end of the month. The students also sell raffle tickets for a Wal-Mart gift card. Proceeds will benefit either the Roscommon County Animal Shelter or ARK (Association to Rescue Kritters). Last month's proceeds benefitted Toys for Tots. (CHP) More...
• RCCF announces grant recipients
• Correction
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 Court News
• Merritt firefighters receive Homeland Security grant
The Merritt Area Fire Department, Missaukee County, was awarded a federal grant Jan. 11 from the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. More...
• Car slides off road, injuring driver
• DVD's, coins stolen from apartment
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 Obituaries
• Jim Hodges
Jim Hodges, 60, Roscommon, died Jan. 20, 2008, at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center, Roscommon. Services are scheduled for noon Jan. 23 at the First Congregational Church, Roscommon, with Pastor Nancy Bresette officiating. Burial will be in Roscommon Village Cemetery. More...
• Etta B. Ragan
• article has image Edward Ronald Byberneit
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 Sports
• article has image Blazers block Bobcats in 16-point victory
After a dismal first half offensively, the Houghton Lake varsity girls basketball team's third quarter rally brought them within striking distance of Kalkaska. But, the Blazers responded to the Bobcat charge and turned back the 'Cats 49-33 Tuesday night. More...
• JV 'Cats scoring spree ends with cage victory
• Mitchell's 19 leads Bucks to 20-point win over Vikes
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 Business
• article has image New jobs, products part of Burnside expansion
New jobs, a new service building, quadrupled retail space and a wide range of new products for RV camping are all part of an ongoing business expansion at Camping World/ Burnside RV in Prudenville. More...
• article has image NEW LOCATION
• Tax help offered to seniors
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 Editorial
• TUT's friends talk
After overhearing a discussion about comments posted on the tip-up-townusa.com blog recently, we decided to investigate for ourselves. Although vaguely familiar with blogs, but a real neophyte in that realm of communication, it was amazing. Instantly the blog becomes a forum for discussion on a strictly impersonal basis. More...
• Family traditions
• MAKE IT PLAIN
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 Letters to the Editor
• Sheltrown should continue to represent us
In light of recent outrageous claims as to why State Rep. Joel Sheltrown voted for the Michigan tax increase, it is important to consider two reasons that aren't being addressed: It was what was best for the state (including the 103rd District), and representing the 103rd means representing all of the constituents… even those of us who don't agree with Mr. More...
• Sewer bill increased 45%
• It's time for America to resolve to stop evil
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 Outdoors
• article has image DNR partnership keeps snowmobile trails smooth
They are the one segment of our state's population that is most likely to stand at the window cheering snowfall as if they were at a football game. They are the die-hard snowmobilers who thirst for the open trail, riding the winding white highways that course through Michigan's forests and fields, over rivers and along the shores of ice-covered lakes. More...
• You can reserve a campsite now for Fourth of July
• Turkey hunters have until Feb. 1 to apply for licenses
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 Religion & Family
• Soul's Harbor to host anti-abortion rally
The congregation of Soul's Harbor Worship Center on Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will host an "End Abortion Now" rally beginning at 7 p.m. The church is at 250 Lake St., Roscommon. The anniversary of the controversial court decision of Roe vs. Wade is the following day. More...
• More Houghton Lake grads added to military service list
• Bramans name son Cole
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 Happenings
• Artesia to host several Tip-up Town events
Artesia Youth Park will be busy during Tip-up Town 2008. A garage sale, teen dance and skateboard competition are planned at the park, located at 1772 Loxley Road, one mile south of Save-a-Lot. The garage sale is scheduled for both TUT Weekends, Jan. 18-19 and 25-26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...
• Annual dinner's program features 'Dog Gone Labs'
• ACT-NOW to hear about foundation
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 Education
• article has image ARTFUL WELCOME
Houghton Lake High School art students met a request by the Houghton Lake Merchants Association by creating nearly 60 colorful posters featuring Houghton Lake and Tip-up Town. Art teacher Elaine Zobro said the posters will be placed in empty store fronts to add color and life to the area. Some do not display dates and will be usable for future Tip-up Towns. Pictured are some of the Art I and Art II students who participated (front row, left to right): Danielle Trisdale, and Rebecca Mann (Advanced Placement Art); and (back row): Chelsi Hayes, April Kyte, Rob Kunik, Willis Mims and Josh Head. (CHP) More...
• Baker names area students to fall semester dean's list
• article has image CASH FOR CLASS
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