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		Mark Pavolich Posted July 16, 2004

Keweenaw Now staff writer Mark Pavolich of Keweenaw County has contributed several news articles, two of which covered visits by heads of state to the local area (Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Supreme Court Appointee George W. Bush).

In addition to his interest in politics, Mark is involved in the business plans for Keweenaw Now. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College). Mark's two daughters, Chelsea and Carissa, also keep him busy. Both Mark and Chelsea, now 11, have participated in local peace marches and vigils.

Chelsea Pavolich, now 11, made her own peace sign for the Oct. 25, 2003, Walk for Peace from Houghton to Hancock and back with her Dad, Mark Pavolich. They are pictured here near the Motherlode Coffee House in Houghton. (Photo by Michele Anderson)

Chelsea, a student at Calumet Middle School, said she was extremely disappointed that Michael Moore's film, Fahrenheit 9/11, received an R rating, preventing her from attending the opening of the film at Houghton's Lode Theater with her Dad.

Chelsea Pavolich, now 11, displays another peace sign she made for the Oct. 25, 2003, Walk for Peace. (Photo by Michele Anderson)

News

Peaceful protests greet Bush in Marquette

By Mark Pavolich Posted 07/16/2004 

MARQUETTE -- About 1500 Upper Peninsula protesters -- from labor organizers to environmentalists to peace groups and Kerry-Edwards supporters -- held a peaceful demonstration outside Northern Michigan University's Superior Dome in Marquette during the recent rally held for visiting President George W. Bush. Keweenaw Now staff writer Mark Pavolich reports concerns and viewpoints expressed by both the protesters and the rally attendees. more

Good Times Music store supports local musicians

By Mark Pavolich Posted 04/26/2004

 HOUGHTON -- If you're wondering where you can find CDs by local musicians, a new guitar, stringed  instrument repair or even instruction in string and wind instruments, try the new Good Times Music store at 506 Shelden Avenue in Houghton. Proprietor Susie Landers supports local musicians and recording artists as well as offering a wide variety of music products. Good Times rolled onto the local music scene early this month with a festive grand opening that featured a live bluegrass performance by The Mountain Echo Band, including young Kelly Suvanto on fiddle. more

Unemployment, tax cuts, Party support top Houghton County Democrats' concerns

By Mark Pavolich Posted 05/21/2003

HOUGHTON -- At their recent fund-raising awards dinner, Houghton County Democrats heard messages from their representatives in Lansing and Washington, D.C., on the Republican administration's $304 billion dollar deficit, combined with unemployment and costly tax cuts. Local Democratic leaders rallied the crowd of nearly 100 at the event, calling for Democratic Party support and conferring awards for leadership and service. more
Photo: Janet Metsa, right, Houghton County Democratic Party chair, presents the first Andrew Wisti Leadership Award to Ami Wisti, Party secretary, at the Democrats' fundraising and awards dinner May 16, 2003, at the Bluffs Senior Living and Banquet Facility in Houghton. (Photo by Mark Pavolich)

Finland's President Tarja Halonen addresses Finlandia grads

By Mark Pavolich Posted 04/30/2003

HANCOCK -- Tarja Halonen, Finland's first woman president, addressed Finlandia University's 2003 graduating class and a capacity audience in Finlandia's Paavo Nurmi Gymnasium on Sunday, April 27. In her speech to the graduates, Halonen stressed international cooperation, the central role of the United Nations and the importance of intercultural understanding for peace and security in the modern world. more
Photo: Finland's President Tarja Halonen and Robert Ubbelohde, Finlandia University president, at Finnish-American Center reception following Finlandia Graduation Apr. 27, 2003. (Photo by Mark Pavolich for Keweenaw Now.)

Peace Alliance Walks, Vigils to continue

By Mark Pavolich Posted 04/11/2003

HOUGHTON -- The Copper Country Peace Alliance continues its Peace Walks and Vigils to attest that in the absence of social and economic justice for all, there can be no genuine peace or security for anyone. Guest author Mark Pavolich of Keweenaw County writes about the recent Walks for Peace and Vigils to mourn the Iraqi and American victims of the War on Iraq. A Walk for Peace will be held on Saturday, April 12, starting at noon from the Motherlode in Houghton. The Vigils will continue from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, in front of the Houghton Post Office. more