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2001 Christmas Bird Count Results for Houghton, Keweenaw Counties

By Susan Robinson Posted 12/30/2001

HANCOCK -- Guest author Susan Robinson reports on the 26th Annual Christmas Bird Count in Houghton County and the first official Christmas Bird Count in Keweenaw County -- both held in mid-December. Birders in Houghton County observed a record 47 species, including a rare Cape May warbler. In Keweenaw County, two birders recorded more than 32 species, including a northern cardinal. more

MTU student family in need of help

Posted 12/17/2001

HOUGHTON -- Yan Li, wife of Michigan Tech graduate student Gao Chunming and mother of 10-year-old Weijie Gao, nearly lost her life in November because of kidney failure. Since then Li's kidneys have worsened to the extent that she may need very expensive dialysis or a kidney transplant. Amanda McMahon, Vitality editor for the MTU Lode, asks for community support to help this family. Read her Dec. 11 article in the Lode and learn how you can help. more

Where are those yellow cards?

By Janet Shea Posted 12/14/2001

COPPER HARBOR -- Guest columnist Janet Shea remembers the yellow cards of a year ago -- promoting Mt. Bohemia's economic boon to the community, offering skiing and healthy eco-tourism -- and contrasts that image with their currently advertised college ski weekend and bikini contest. Recalling Copper Harbor's Octoberfest experiences of the past, Shea questions Mt. Bohemia's use of local college campuses to promote drinking and activities that denigrate female college students. more 

Letter: Setting the record straight

By Susan Burack Posted 12/08/2001

HANCOCK -- Susan Burack, Hancock resident and City Council member, has asked Keweenaw Now to print a  letter concerning a local media misquote of her statements on the controversial anti-Planned Parenthood sign in Hancock. Burack says she would not attempt to restrict anyone's freedom of speech. more 

A Tale of Two Couples

By Charlie Hopper Posted 12/08/2001

CALUMET -- Guest columnist Charlie Hopper recounts a story of two couples, a life choice and a family birthday celebration in December. more

Home Heating Assistance

By Michigan Rep. Rich Brown, D-Bessemer Posted 12/03/2001

LANSING --  Guest columnist and Michigan Rep. Rich Brown, D-Bessemer, says state agencies and several gas companies in Michigan have programs to help people pay their utility bills in the winter. Home heating assistance is available from many sources for low-income families, senior citizens or persons with special medical situations. more 

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