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Salmon run to start soon.

September 12, 2014
Salmon run to start soon.

For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. For the last part of August and the first part of September this year we had warm water from the surface of about 68 degrees and the temperature was about 64 degrees 80 feet down. This warmer water mass slowed kings from…

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A crash course in back-to-school savings.

September 12, 2014
A crash course in back-to-school savings.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   From school supplies to dorm essentials, preparing for a new school year can be an expensive undertaking. Consider these simple back-to-school shopping tips to help you plan smart and cut costs: Set a budget—and stick to it. Determine how much money you can spend, then evaluate needs versus wants. Review…

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Labor daze.

September 7, 2014
Labor daze.

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Yes, I know that Labor Day doesn’t signal a day of really hard work, or the time for birthing babies.  It’s a nod to the unions and to workers, and their contribution to our society.  However, our Labor Day weekend was of a different sort than celebrating the nation’s workers and flipping some food…

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Too tired to drive?

September 5, 2014
Too tired to drive?

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.  Talking, texting and drinking are common car-crash culprits, but there’s another lesser-known cause: fatigue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and National Sleep Foundation, drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes each year that result in nearly 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities. Recognizing the dangers of drowsy…

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Protecting your vacant house.

September 2, 2014
Protecting your vacant house.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.  If your former home hasn’t sold, your vacant property could fall victim to the elements, system failure, vandalism or burglary. Take steps to lessen the risk for potentially costly issues. Maintain the exterior. Don’t let your property look neglected. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed or, in winter, your driveway…

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