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January 2002 Viewpoints

What price to lower our area's water quality?

By Tom Paine Posted 01/24/2002

KEWEENAW -- A letter to the editor from Tom Paine (pseudonym for an  anonymous Keweenaw resident) reminds readers that February 6, 2002, is  the close of the public comment period for the Mt. Bohemia ski hill's request to modify their Part 31 wastewater discharge permit. Black Bear is requesting to increase their annual discharge of phosphorus to Lac La Belle, and this increase may adversely impact the lake's water quality. more

Trail users ask Hancock to reconsider Swedetown Creek proposal

Posted 01/09/2002

HANCOCK -- Outdoor enthusiasts who use the Maasto Hiihto trail system have asked the Hancock City Council to reconsider the vote against applying for a grant to purchase the land along Swedetown Creek. They are backing it up with their pocketbooks, according to a spokesperson for the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club. more

From the Editor:

Posted 01/08/2002

HANCOCK -- Keweenaw Now is seeking both guest columnists and news reporters, especially between January and May, 2002. Find out how why -- and how you can help. more

Thanks to all who helped kids have Christmas

Posted 01/06/2002

EAGLE RIVER -- Keweenaw County Sheriff Ron Lahti sends a letter thanking the people of Keweenaw for donating to the 2001 "No Kid Without a Christmas" program for 78 children who would have had nothing or very little for Christmas without their help. more

Lord of the Rings disappointing, violent, repetitive

Posted 01/01/2002

HOUGHTON -- Guest columnist Joe Kirkish expresses disappointment in Lord of the Rings and reviews some other films showing in the local area. more 

Read about Joe's 2001 awards on his updated contributor page, including one of his recent winning "Clothesline" photos shared with Keweenaw Now. more

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