May 2012


Table of Contents

No. 295
May 2012

Our Cover,
by Chris Wetton
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Feature

Decorating With the Past  Becky Greiner
Antiquing in the U.P.

 

Departments

City Notes  Greg Casperson
Highlights of important happenings in the area

Word to the Wise  Gerald Waite

Arts & Humanities  Pam Christensen
Library advocates for millage funding

Lookout Point  Nicole Gearhart
Local WWII veterans honored with visit to national memorial

More Arts & Humanities  Kristi Evans
Beaumier Center exhibit displays lost communities of Beaver Island

Food & Other Important Things  Don Curto
Calumet holds rich history, architecture, food and books

More Arts & Humanities  Nels Lindquist
Orchestra performs work of young local composer

Family Friendly Community Guide and Calendar
Helpful articles and fun things to do for families

Back Then  Jim Carter
Mild winter recalls the snowless season of 1876

More Arts & Humanities  Peggy Frazier
Lake Superior Theatre brings new season to waterfront

Health Matters Leslie Bek
An adventure can start nearby

More Health Matters  Jill Fries
Emergency medical services and public health plan for catastrophes

More Arts & Humanities  Tiina Harris
City arts and culture awards presented

In the Outdoors  Christie Bleck
Volunteers seed native plants in U.P. for forest project

8-18 Media
L’Anse students examine geographical isolation

Home Cinema  Leonard G. Heldreth
Award-worthy films look to past for inspiration

Superior Reads Tyler Tichelaar
Books offer mining history and mystery

Out & About This Month Carrie Usher
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This month's Brad Veley cartoon



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