| 2003 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - DECEMBER | |||
| Indexes selected articles arranged by date from December 2003 | |||
| See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page complete 2003 index arranged by subject | |||
| See the Obituary Index tab for complete 2003 obituary listings | |||
| SUBJECT | TITLE | PAGE | DATE |
| Crime-Midland | Thieves Hit Another Church | A1 | 1-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Health Officials Brace for Flu Season | A1 | 1-Dec-2003 |
| Environmental Protection | Midlander's Wetland Case Could Help Rewrite Nat Policy | A1 | 1-Dec-2003 |
| Midland County | Meeting to Cover Contracts, Appointments and Jail | A3 | 1-Dec-2003 |
| MCESA | MCESA Announces 2003/04 Gerstacker Grant Recipients | A3 | 1-Dec-2003 |
| Accidents | Ex-Midlander, Two Kids Die in Crash (Pietenpols) | A1 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Crime-Midland | No Local Abuse of Camera Phones Reported | A1 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Jail Delayed for Coach's Attacker | A1 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | High Court Lets Lawsuit Against Dow Continue | A1 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | SVSU Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 12 | A2 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Bophal Activists Plan Wednesday Visit | A3 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Christmas Spirit: Annual Christmas Closet…43 Years | A3 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Keeping the Crafts, But In With the Old (Ken's Crafts) | A8 | 2-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Santa Comes to Town | A1 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Benefit Planned for Fallen Officer's Family | A1 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Sharing Tree Needs Your Help | A1 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Residents Frustrated Over Time Limit, Jail Dialogue | A1 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Midland County-Courthouse | Space Issues Continue to Plague Courthouse | A2 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Environmental Protection | DEQ Risk Assessment is Online | A3 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Still Searching: Members of Search Team..(Anderson) | A3 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Clare Man Charged in Accidental Shooting | A3 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Biograghy | Sunday Will Never Come Again (Virginia Florey) | A6 | 3-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Health Study Under Way: DEQ to Issue Notice of Defic.. | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Music & Musicians | Tis the Season: Men of Music Perform Sunday | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Holiday Events Begin Tonight | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Bhopal Protesters Seek to Raise Public Awareness | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Midland County-Distrist Ct | Van Dam Named Chief Judge Again | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Chareholders to Decide Bhopal Proposal | A2 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Music & Musicians | Mortenson-White Musician of the Year: Ralson Honored | A3 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | More People Join Suit Against Dow | A1 | 4-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Midlander Arrested: Charges Pending..Child Porn Ring | A1 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Weather | Slippery Roads Cause Crashes | A1 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Gardens | Night of Lights (Christmas Walk) | A1 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Lewis, Wilson to Perform at MLK Day Celebration | A1 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Corning | Companies Name Burns Exec Woman of the Year | A3 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning Makes New Protective Chip Coating | A3 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Wanted: One Big Brother (Big Brothers) | A3 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Yoga Studio Opens Downtown (Yoga Place) | A7 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Business | All About "U": Massage Business (Ultimate "U" Massage) | A7 | 5-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Midlander Charged in Child Porn Case (Brian Urbanawiz) | A1 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Meeting of Jail Opponents Wednesday | A1 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Flu Shot Makers Say They've Run Out of Vaccine | A1 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Fairs, Festivals, Events | Sweet House: More Than 45 Cookie Houses on Display | A3 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning Increases Capacity in Korea | A7 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Business | New Store Sells Audio,Video Products (M.C Mobile/Audio) | A7 | 6-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Community Supports Family of Fallen Deputy | A1 | 7-Dec-2003 |
| Education | Questions of Academy (Midland Academy) | A1 | 7-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Crime Stoppers Tackles Midland Church Break-Ins | A3 | 7-Dec-2003 |
| Religion | Local Ministry Finds Gift in Fire (Open Door) | A3 | 7-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Nutcracker' at MCFTA Dazzlng, Fresh, Spectacular | A3 | 7-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | City Winis Meijer Tax Dispute | A1 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Meeting on RV Proposal Tuesday | A1 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Artists | One Last Time: Student Art Honored (Dow Corning) | A1 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Beaverton Plastics Company to Add 45 Jobs | A3 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Mt Haley Township | Mt Haley Petitions Approved | A3 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS to Act on Design, Engineering Services Contract | A3 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Education | MITECH+ Gets New Chairman (W.E. Asiala, Jr.) | B6 | 8-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Council: No to Raises | A1 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Hearing Set on Three-Sheet Rink | A1 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Flu Vaccine Supply Limited | A1 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Oh Christmas Tree: For Many, Cutting Down Live Tree.. | A1 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Board Questioned About Bidding Practice | A3 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Santa's Helpers: Sharing Tree Volunteers Sort… | A3 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | PILOT Request Receives Cool Reception from Landlords | A3 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Plea Entered in Cancer Fund Embezzlement | A3 | 9-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Local Man Faces Charges in Child Porn Case | A1 | 10-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Proposed RV Ruled Opposed By Many | A1 | 10-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Biograghy | Midlander Witnessed Atomic Bomb Tests (Aldo Paradiso) | A3 | 10-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Says Dioxin Attorneys Withholding Documents | A3 | 10-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Exeutive Directorship…(Colonial Villas) | B5 | 10-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Local Death Attributed to Influenza | A1 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Tainted Mail Sent to Camp's Office | A1 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Corning | Burns: Timing for New Post Excellent | A1 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Liveris Restructures, Appoints Leaders | A1 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Jail Site Opponents Discuss Referendum | A3 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Gardens | Dow Gardens Building New Visitor Center with Exhibits | A3 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | Students Create Miniature World | A3 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Football-Midland | Midland's Myers Named Football All-American | B1 | 11-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Coleman Man Suspect in I-75 Chase | A1 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Appeals Issue to Supreme Court | A1 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Hospital Also Seeing Increase in Influenza | A1 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Camp Letter Contained No Hazardous Materials | A1 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Coleman | Coleman Parade to Feature Plenty of Lights | A3 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Northwood University | Northwood's Winter Graduation Set for Dec. 13 | A8 | 12-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Urbanawiz Arraigned: Judge Sets Bond at $1.2 Million | A1 | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Homecoming: Son Born Three Months Early | A1 | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Doll House: Area Factory of Treasure House:Secrist Toys | A3 | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Coleman | Coleman Board Meets Tuesday: Finance, Commencement | A3 | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Obituaries | On the Death of Monsignor Eugene Forbes | A11 | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS 2002-03 Annual Report Highlights | Insert | 13-Dec-2003 |
| Education | Above Average: MPS, Academy Students Exceed:MEAP | A1 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Softball | U.S. Olympic Softball Team Coming to Midland July 4 | A1 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Military | Home Again (Avid Martin) | A1 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | SVSU Board Approves Increases in Housing Rates | A3 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Coleman | Lighted Floats Brighten Coleman for Parade | A3 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | Students Attend Convention (MHS and DHS journalism) | D6 | 14-Dec-2003 |
| Military | Local Military React to Saddam's Capture | A1 | 15-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Gets Notice on Dioxin Contamination | A3 | 15-Dec-2003 |
| Midland County | County Board Meets One Last Time This Calendar Year | A3 | 15-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | Colorful Lights Abound in Midland County | A3 | 15-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow: Home Sale Aids Case | A1 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Judge Waits on Plaintiff Issue | A1 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Chippewa Nature Center | CNC Buys Chippewa Cabin Land from United Way | A1 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Not Concerned About DEQ Notice | A3 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Meridian Schools | Student Count May Help Meridian Finances | A3 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Bayliss Residents Unhappy About Proposed Address | A3 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Page: Midlander Gets Chance to Interview Patti Page | A3 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midlanders Honored by Albion College | B5 | 16-Dec-2003 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Jail Cost Question Raised | A1 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Weather | Dirty Rain Spots Cars Throughout County | A1 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Michigan | House Says No to Delay of Tax Cut | A1 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Crime-Midland | Jury Says Midlander Tried to Kill Woman (Phillip Czito) | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Man Charged for Selling Drugs at CMU | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | BC Sets Goals, Sees Savings | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| MCESA | MCESA Accepting Superintendent Applications | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Zoning Board | ZBA Okays Midland Ford Signage | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | City Employees Serving Overseas Will Have Benefits | A3 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Mesler's Marks 30 Years of Business | B5 | 17-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | Lawyer Confident Meijer Will Win Appeal | A1 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Flu Bug Continues to Bite | A1 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Roads | Area Counties Gear Up for Construction Season | A3 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Open House: Home Depot Celebrates Grand Opening | A3 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Zoning Board | ZBA Rejects Wal-Mart Sign Request | A3 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-History | Michigan Memories Show to Feature Oldest Home | A7 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Speedskating | Bedford, Winslow Headed to Junior World Team Trials | B1 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Patti Page Part of Holiday Spectacular | D1 | 18-Dec-2003 |
| Michigan | Income Tax Cut Delayed | A1 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Central Mich University | CMU Officials Attacked for Trying to Ban Santa | A1 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| MBS | Nagel Named MBS Airport Manager | A1 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Consumers Energy | Consumers Gas Rate Hike OK'd | A1 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Coleman Comm Schools | Coleman to Dip Into Reserves to Cover State Cuts | A3 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Police | Change is Afoot: Chaiin of Promotions at Midland Police | A3 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Limit Sought on Dioxin Depositions | A3 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Business Aims to Save Time (TimeSavers) | D3 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Business-Midland | Women's Workout Facility Opens (Cotours Express) | D3 | 19-Dec-2003 |
| Military | 1460th Hosts General (Brig. Gen. Robert Taylor) | A1 | 20-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Public Schools | Dow Student's Work Takes Him Across Country (Roy) | A1 | 20-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Toymaker's Shop (Toys from Times Past) | A3 | 20-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Briefs Filed in Dioxin Case | A3 | 20-Dec-2003 |
| Central Mich University | CMU Places 6th in Hearst Photojournalism Competition | A3 | 20-Dec-2003 |
| Accidents | Midland Girl, 6, Dies in Icy Crash (Marta Rodriguez) | A1 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Corning | Anderson Looks to DC's Future Before Stepping Down | A1 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Business | Leasing Official: Best Buy Slated for Midland | A1 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Barstow Airport | Pilots Had Plan, But City Decided to Sell (Hangar) | A3 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Ceremony Honors Fallen Officers (Project Blue Light) | A3 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Midland County-Courthouse | Change a Source of Controversy (Courthouse History) | B1 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-History | Change a Source of Controversy (Courthouse History) | B1 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Volunteers-Midland | Dow High Key Club Helps Throughout Community | C7 | 21-Dec-2003 |
| Soccer | Soccer Club Expansion Eyed | A1 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Home Stretch: Salvation Army Has Three Days Left | A1 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Crime-Midland | Midlander Pleads Guilty to Role in April Fire | A3 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Biograghy | American Dream: Valliere Helps Others Realize Dreams | A3 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Midland-Parks | Midland Park System Gets Good Reviews | A3 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Holidays | More Holiday Lights Displays to Bring Season's Cheer | A3 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Audience Enjoyed Holiday Concert | A6 | 22-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Judge: Dow Can Depose 50 Plaintiffs | A1 | 23-Dec-2003 |
| Speedskating | Overcoming Adversity: Bedford Makes U.S. Junior Team | A1 | 23-Dec-2003 |
| Meridian Schools | Meridian Seeks Opinions on Budget, Future of District | A3 | 23-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Sherwood Benefit a Success | A3 | 23-Dec-2003 |
| Military | Coming and Going: Soldier Home for Christmas (Spittka) | A1 | 24-Dec-2003 |
| Military | Others Heading Back to Iraq | A1 | 24-Dec-2003 |
| Creative Spirit Center | Creative Spirit Center to Have New Home | A3 | 24-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | The Giving Season: Donors Help Meet Blood Shortage | A3 | 24-Dec-2003 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center | Visitor Restrictions in Effect at MidMichigan | A3 | 24-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | People Helped by Barley Respond | A1 | 25-Dec-2003 |
| Sports | Picture Perfect: The MDN 2003 All Area Dram Team | B1 | 25-Dec-2003 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Classic Holiday Tale Was a Delight | D2 | 25-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Christmas Spirit | A1 | 26-Dec-2003 |
| Crime-Midland County | Seat Belt Enforecment Campaign Results in 48 Tickets | A3 | 26-Dec-2003 |
| Education | Christmas Exchange: Former Exchange Student Returns | A3 | 26-Dec-2003 |
| Fire-Midland County | Mills Twp Home Burns | A1 | 27-Dec-2003 |
| Edenville Township | Edenvile Seeks Speed Change | A3 | 27-Dec-2003 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Multiple Sclerosis Society Honors Dow Chemical | A5 | 27-Dec-2003 |
| Military | Compassionate Coleman Man Does Another Tour | A1 | 28-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Ability to Walk is a Miracle, Man Says (Greg Hicok) | A1 | 28-Dec-2003 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Community Centered: Prison Program Benefits.. | A1 | 28-Dec-2003 |
| Crime | Midlander to Stand Trial for Houghton Cty Death (Haddix) | A3 | 28-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Disease Isn't a Disability, It's a Challenge (Bobby Ellis) | A3 | 28-Dec-2003 |
| Michigan | Poverty Up 25 Percent in State | A1 | 29-Dec-2003 |
| Accidents | Five Die in Area Holiday Accidents | A1 | 29-Dec-2003 |
| Health | Get Moving Midland' Program Hoping to Promote Walking | A2 | 29-Dec-2003 |
| Charities | Have a Heart, Give a Bear' Local Woman Seeks.. | A3 | 29-Dec-2003 |
| Crime-Midland County | Deputies Face Felony Charges | A1 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Sports | Area Ski Resorts Making Best of It | A1 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Sports | Horses, of Course: Sport Horse Center Offers Camp | A1 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Midland | City Program Extends Home Ownership to Low-Income.. | A3 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Chippewa Nature Center | CNC Program Teaches During Students' Winter Break | A3 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midland Student Receives National Recognition (Fagan) | B5 | 30-Dec-2003 |
| Families | Bradford Triplets, a Year Later | A1 | 31-Dec-2003 |
| Dow Chemical | Smith Barney, Zacks Downgrade Dow Stock | A3 | 31-Dec-2003 |
| Central Mich University | CMU Assault Suspect Charged | A3 | 31-Dec-2003 |
| Accidents | Drive Who Killed Danna Sentenced to Probation | A3 | 31-Dec-2003 |