Litterbugs dump on Howell
      What the heck is going on in Howell? Don't people in the community have any respect for the environment? Judging from what some good Samaritans found when they participated in a recent cleanup of just one location, the answer to that second question may be no.
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Quest for the perfect seat
Around Town • AMY ROSEN
      Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive early and settle in while checking out the view.
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But it looked so great on the website!
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH
      The family vacation. Just the mere mention of the word conjures up thoughts of a family sedan packed to the brim with fishing gear, floaties and Prozac. The planning of the trip is certainly no picnic for the parents. It's a job for the diligent, the creative and the adventurous at heart.
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