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November 13, 2008  RSS feed


NATIONAL ANTHEM
The Honor Guard from VFW Post 4034, Houghton Lake and veterans of all branches of the US Armed Services stand at attention as US Navy veteran Lon Cook (right) sings the Star Spangled Banner to begin the Veterans Day Program at Houghton Lake High School Tuesday morning. The program, sponsored by the Senior Class, included a speech by State Rep. Joel Sheltrown, D-West Branch, a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1970. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...
Ready to ride
ORV ordinance takes effect Saturday
By Glenn Schicker

With the start of firearms deer season Saturday, some Roscommon County roads will be open to off-road vehicles under an ordinance adopted by county commissioners last month. Year-round ORV traffic will be allowed on about 30 miles of county roads, in addition to 8. More...

'Big bucks' can bring big bucks

Roscommon County has always offered some of the best whitetail deer hunting in Northern Lower Michigan, and with five buck pole contests sponsored by area businesses, opening weekend 2008 will be one of the most lucrative ever. More...

Gaylor, Morris seek recounts

Two officials who lost their seats by a handful of votes in the Nov. 4 election have filed for recounts. They are: • Greg Gaylor, Gerrish Township's Republican supervisor, who lost to Democrat Frank M. Homola by eight votes, 970-962. More...

MINGLING

(Right) Roscommon High School Student Senate President Keith Osentoski confers with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Gary Neumann Tuesday morning during a coffee hour at which students mingled with veterans before the annual RHS Veterans Day program. Neumann was one of the keynote speakers. "It is an unexplainable honor to be in the presence of the American heroes sitting behind me," Osentoski said during the program. (Photo by Glenn Schicker) More...

HIP, HIP HOORAY!

Houghton Lake Middle School fourth graders cheer for the "Red, White and Blue" Tuesday at the school's Veteran's Day assembly. Representatives from the sixth, seventh and eighth grades - Lauren Hooper, Breanne Carll and Cassandra Deamud - read patriotic essays, and middle school musicians performed patriotic songs. Superintendent Pete Injasoulian addressed his young audience, emphasizing the theme of "sacrifice, courage and pride." (Photo by Cheryl Holladay) More...

Commissioners ask court to delay hearing on lower Higgins Lake level
By Glenn Schicker

A court hearing scheduled for next week on a proposal to lower the legal winter level of Higgins Lake will be postponed after Roscommon County Commissioners expressed second thoughts about the issue. At a public hearing Nov. More...

ONE MOMENT IN TIME

Houghton Lake High School senior Chelsea Williams greets the crowd Saturday as Miss Houghton Lake 2009. Miss Williams and nine of her classmates competed in the 63rd annual program. For more on the program, see page A7. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...

 News
• Judge permanently nixes recall language
Judge Michael J. Baumgartner, in a hearing in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Nov. 6, made permanent his restraining order blocking the Roscommon County Election Commission from acting on proposed petition language seeking the recall of Road Commissioner George Pappas. More...
• Craft show Saturday at middle school
• article has image Vietnam Veteran thanks township for flying POW/MIA flag
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 Court News
• 83RD DISTRICT COURT
Judge Daniel Sutton
Judge Daniel L. Sutton recently arraigned the following in 83rd District Court: Darron Z. Bauknecht, 27, Houghton Lake, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of hydrocodone. The Roscommon County Sheriff's Department made the Oct. 22 arrest. Bond was set at $10,000. More...
• Truck fire closes freeway Monday
• article has image 'TIS THE SEASON
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 Obituaries
• Richard Urbach
Richard Urbach, 66, Prudenville, died Nov. 12, 2008, at Hilltop Manor Health Care, Roscommon. A service will be held at Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel, Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Bryan Thompson officiating. Visitation is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Condolences may be shared at www.christler-holdship.com. More...
• Andrea Jean Dowland
• article has image Albert Joseph Bouchard Jr.
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 Sports
• Chiefs jolt Bucks in season-ending District loss
Roscommon's volleyball season came to an end Nov. 6 when Cheboygan shocked the Bucks in their District semifinal match-up in Petoskey. After the Bucks won the first game, 25-13, Cheboygan took the next three and the win, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-22. On Saturday, the Chiefs lost to Petoskey in the District finals. More...
• Trailblazers hosting snowmobile safety
• BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS
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 Business
• Northern Michigan initiative provides diabetes education
Duane Carmoney followed his physician's advice. He's eating less, staying active, and managing his blood-sugar levels. "I did like he told me," the Acme man said. "I lost 40 pounds. I don't particularly watch what I eat, I just eat a whole lot less of it. More...
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• Medicare Part D open enrollment to begin
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 Editorial
• In Our Opinion
GM bailout?
The headline on Tuesday's front page of the Detroit Free Press blared "GM's outlook tumbles." Indeed, GM's outlook is precarious at best, but even with a government bailout there is no assurance the 100-year old company will survive. More...
• Cormorants indicted
• MAKE IT PLAIN
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 Letters to the Editor
• Supervisor supports townships
This is in response to letter by Marge Maguire on Townships. Ms. Maguire is sadly misinformed. She compares the city of Mt. Pleasant to Roscommon County because both have about 25,000 residents. Take a look at the tax rates and you will see you do not have a valid comparison. Mt. Pleasant's total tax rate is 60.3620 mills according to the Mt. Pleasant web site. More...
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 Outdoors
• Help CWD monitoring by checking deer
Unlike some states, which require hunters to bring their deer to a check station, Michigan has always made deer checks completely voluntary, with one exception this year. More...
• article has image CLEAR CUT BUCK
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 Religion & Family
• 'Needy Not Greedy' accepting gifts for U.S. military personnel
Needy Not Greedy is again asking for support in helping to get more packages to U.S. troops in Iraq this year. Merry K. Felk, owner-president of the nonprofit Needy Not Greedy, said she keeps trying every year to get more cards and cheer to those who will not be home for the holidays. More...
• MILITARY NEWS
• New arrivals
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 Happenings
• Merchants to host first Christmas tree auction
The Houghton Lake Merchants Association is seeking Christmas tree donations for its first Christmas Tree Auction, planned for Dec. 4 at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse. The Merchants hope to make this an annual event. More...
• YAC raising funds by selling Christmas ornaments
• article has image HALLOWEEN BIKES
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 Education
• article has image KCC becomes regional fire training center
Kirtland Community College has been named Michigan's 14th regional firefighter training center. The Michigan Firefighters Training Council Oct. More...
• article has image Richfield department approved as facility for EMT training
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