2009 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - FEBRUARY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from February 2009
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2009 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Dow Diamond Diamonds at the Diamond A1 1-Feb-2009
Midland-Planning Comm Commission OKs Zoning Text Changes, Except One A3 1-Feb-2009
Sports Athletes Brave Cold, Wind to Compete in Special Olympics A3 1-Feb-2009
Midland Center for the Arts A Very Scaly Exhibit: Lizards & Snakes-Alive! C1 1-Feb-2009
Midland Public Schools Students Separate Text Messaging, Academic Writing Insert10 1-Feb-2009
Economy A Penny Saved: With Money Tight, Store Brands Look Good Insert14 1-Feb-2009
Economy Cautious About Debt Insert15 1-Feb-2009
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Tough Times Push Library Use Upward Insert16 1-Feb-2009
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Lincoln Events Planned at Library Insert16 1-Feb-2009
Energy Warm Reception: Corn, Wood Pellet Stoves Remain Popular Insert2 1-Feb-2009
Business No Dough for a Cup of Joe? Insert3 1-Feb-2009
Accidents Data on Crashes Available on Internet Insert4 1-Feb-2009
Law & Legislation Defending Those in Need Insert5 1-Feb-2009
Animals Acupuncture for Animals Insert7 1-Feb-2009
Gardens Dull No More: Color on Tap for Corner of M-20, Currie Pkwy Insert9 1-Feb-2009
Fire-Midland County Fire Destroys Home in Jerome a1 2-Feb-2009
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU to Build $28 Million Health Sciences Building A1 2-Feb-2009
Michigan Granholm to Address State A1 2-Feb-2009
Michigan-Budget Granholm to Propose Cutting Agencies, State Fair A2 2-Feb-2009
North Midland Family Center Hunters Swap Stories at Call of the Wild A3 2-Feb-2009
Midland-Parks & Recreation Civic Arena, Property Taxes Up for Discussion A3 2-Feb-2009
Politics Presidential Election Ideas Discussed in Midland A3 2-Feb-2009
Employment State Expands Unemployment Insurance System A3 2-Feb-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Posts $1.5B Loss A1 3-Feb-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Argues Irreparable Harm if Rohm & Haas Merger Continues A1 3-Feb-2009
Crime-Midland Saginaw Woman Arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment A1 3-Feb-2009
Politics Dear Mr. President A1 3-Feb-2009
Mackinac Center Mackinac Center, Others Applaud Some of Granholm's Proposals A3 3-Feb-2009
Legislators Jim Stamas Assistant Whip: to Meet with Voters at Restaurant A3 3-Feb-2009
Speedskating Skating Spirit A3 3-Feb-2009
Health & Safety Whooping Cough Cases Reported Locally A6 3-Feb-2009
Accidents Area Man Dead: Snowmobile Accident on Sanford Lake A1 4-Feb-2009
Michigan-Budget Granholm: State Facing Hard Times, Difficult Decisions A1 4-Feb-2009
Dow Chemical Dow, Rohm & Haas Face Off A1 4-Feb-2009
Dow Corning Dow Corning Sees Profit in '08 A1 4-Feb-2009
Trials & Litigation Woman Arraigned in Connection with Hunting Accident A1 4-Feb-2009
Crime-Midland Woman Arraigned in Abduction of 2nd Woman From School Parking Lot A3 4-Feb-2009
Crime-Midland County Man Arraigned in Country Corner Robbery Case A3 4-Feb-2009
History-Midland Foundation of Memories: Wilcox-Thorington Families, Part I A3 4-Feb-2009
Consumers Energy Sanford Area Faces Morning Power Outage A5 4-Feb-2009
Michigan-Budget Governor's Speech Includes Mid-Michigan References A5 4-Feb-2009
Michigan-Budget Sen. Stamas Concerned, Appreciative After Granholm Speech A5 4-Feb-2009
Business LaBelle Management Awards Top Managers for Excellence A6 4-Feb-2009
Midland Symphony Blair Wins Maestro Wannabe A7 4-Feb-2009
Midland-City Council First Out of the Gate: Michael Westendorf Announces for Council A1 5-Feb-2009
Accidents Bay City Man Who Froze Left $600,000 to Hospital A1 5-Feb-2009
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Jail Construction Half Finished A1 5-Feb-2009
Law & Legislation State Wants to Regulate Auto Insurance Rates A1 5-Feb-2009
Law & Legislation Stamas, Moolenaar Proposed Wetlands Protection Shift A3 5-Feb-2009
Law & Legislation Camp: No on Children's Health, Later Digital TV Date A3 5-Feb-2009
Dow Diamond Innovation Exhibit Shows Off High & Not-So-High Tech A3 5-Feb-2009
Military Midland-Based National Guard Unit Due Home in June A3 5-Feb-2009
Creative Spirit Center Pecha Kucha Nights Set A5 5-Feb-2009
Business-Midland Pizza Sam's Reopens for Business B1 5-Feb-2009
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Hosts Regional Theater Festival B2 5-Feb-2009
Art & Artists Thayers Exhibit Together C1 5-Feb-2009
Economics Madoff Scam Hits Close to Home: Junia Doan on Client List A1 6-Feb-2009
Economy M-20/Vance Could Get Federal Stimulus Money A1 6-Feb-2009
Business Delphi Seeks to End Health Benefits for Retirees A1 6-Feb-2009
Dow Chemical Some Hope Seen for U.S. Chemical Industry A2 6-Feb-2009
Trials & Litigation Wire Thief Sentenced A3 6-Feb-2009
Pinecrest Home Board Gets First View of New Pinecrest Home A3 6-Feb-2009
Travel Blues, Boos and Booze in the Big Easy B1 6-Feb-2009
Trials & Litigation Man Sentenced in Midland Girl Text Case A1 7-Feb-2009
Midland Public Schools Siebert Elementary Celebrates 50th Anniversary A1 7-Feb-2009
Energy Granholm's Slowdown Plans No Deterrent for Midland Coal Plant A1 7-Feb-2009
Law & Legislation Vice Chairman  Caul to Tackle College Construction Proposals A1 7-Feb-2009
Crime 3 Men Charged with 'Cyber Flashing' A1 7-Feb-2009
Midland-Civic Arena Accountability, Profitability are Goals, Says New Manager A3 7-Feb-2009
Midland Center for the Arts MCFTA Appoints Two Vice-Presidents A3 7-Feb-2009
Events Snow Sculpture Contest Offers Students Gloves on Learning A3 7-Feb-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Stover Named President of MMMC-Gladwin A3 7-Feb-2009
Jerome Township Jerome Adds National Flood Insurance Program A1 8-Feb-2009
Tennis Tennis Center Aces Transformation for Championship Event A1 8-Feb-2009
Foundations Michigan Baseball Foundation Details Charitable Work A1 8-Feb-2009
Midland County-Commission In Tough Budgets, Even Vacations Get Scrutiny A3 8-Feb-2009
Midland Public Schools MPS Plans to Consolidate Three Public Schools A3 8-Feb-2009
Business-Midland Adversity Brings New Work for Local Couple A3 8-Feb-2009
Events Midland Home & Garden Show Set for March 6-8 A3 8-Feb-2009
Midland Daily News My Battle with ALS B1 8-Feb-2009
Tennis Dow Corning Tennis Classic Takes Place This Week B1 8-Feb-2009
Anniversaries Golden Rings: Kinnes Love Story Starts in 1938 & Continues C1 8-Feb-2009
Business Here's a Tip: Waitress' Iincomes Rely on Goodwill Insert14 8-Feb-2009
Midland Center for the Arts Still Going Strong: MCFTA Doing Well Despite Economy Insert15 8-Feb-2009
Clubs & Organizations Serving the Community: LWV Celebrating 40 Years Insert2 8-Feb-2009
Telephone Still Demand for Landlines as Other Technologies Grow Insert4 8-Feb-2009
Midland-Police Department Backlog: Officials Wait for Test Results Insert5 8-Feb-2009
Skiing What a Winter!Area Ski Resorts Blessed Insert6 8-Feb-2009
Hockey Spirit Looking for New Types of Fans to Fill Arena Insert9 8-Feb-2009
Dow Chemical Rohm & Haas Earnings Decline A1 9-Feb-2009
Accidents-Midland Man in Accident Dies of Heart Attack A1 9-Feb-2009
Business-Midland Now I'm Ready A1 9-Feb-2009
Midland Public Schools Mills & Eastlawn Elem Could Be Casualties of Budget Woes A1 ##########
Consumers Energy Dow Corning, Consumers to Announce Energy Partnership A1 ##########
Dow Corning Dow Corning, Consumers to Announce Energy Partnership A1 ##########
Fire-Midland County Fire Destroys Edenville Mobile Home A1 ##########
Tennis Kudryavtseva Looking Forward to the DCTC A1 ##########
Economics Economic Groups to Unveil Partnership A2 ##########
Education & Training Conn ETC Reduces Film Class Tuition for Feb Sessions A3 ##########
Midland Center for the Arts Snake/Lizard Scientist Describes Narrow Escape A3 ##########
Television & Radio Midlander's Letter to US Airways Pilot on '60 Minutes' A3 ##########
Midland Public Schools Midland High BPA Students Place at Conference A5 ##########
Midland Public Schools Dow Students Raise Money for Make-A-Wish Foundation A5 ##########
Clubs & Organizations Rotary, Gates Foundation Provide Funds for Polio A5 ##########
Awards & Prizes 2009 RUBY Award Recipients Announced A7 ##########
Midland Public Schools Uncertain Future: Eastlawn PTO Discusses Efforts A1 ##########
Midland-Fire Department Fire Officials Mourn Loss (Michael Draves) A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools Proposed Budget Cuts for Midland Public Schools Outlined A1 ##########
Health & Safety Health Dept Planning Whooping Cough Vaccine Clinic A1 ##########
Midland-Planning Comm Neighbors Oppose Stark Road Rezoning A3 ##########
Dow Corning Dow Corning Solar Power Buy is Just Beginning A3 ##########
Consumers Energy Dow Corning Solar Power Buy is Just Beginning A3 ##########
Politics Camp Spokesman: Republican Locked Out of Stimulus Talk A3 ##########
Tennis MCTC Salutes Its Long-Time Director Hal Cook A3 ##########
Dow Chemical Judge Weighs Motion in Dow Case A1 ##########
Floods & Flood Control River Nears Flood Stage A1 ##########
Midland-Police Department New Police Chief to Be Named Soon A1 ##########
Economy Economic Recovery: Dear Mr. President A1 ##########
Midland County Countywide Education Millage Request Set for May Vote A3 ##########
Consumers Energy Consumers to Delay Plans for Coal-Fired plant Two Years A3 ##########
Health & Safety Local Dentists Offer Services to Families A5 ##########
Midland County Hist Society Life of Harriet Tubman to Be Portrayed on Feb 17 A5 ##########
Law & Legislation Camp Shut Out, Asking Questions About Stimulus A7 ##########
Midland Symphony MSO Soloist Ingolfsson: Muis Part of Her Life & Fabric C1 ##########
Music & Musicians Musical Chairs: Kurin, Tester Participate in Keyboardfest C1 ##########
Dow Chemical Dow Dividend Cut: Action Taken to Protect Company A1 ##########
Business-Midland Agent: Everything Looks Good for Future of Holiday Inn A1 ##########
Midland-Fire Department Firefighter to Be Honored A1 ##########
Michigan-Budget Granholm Proposes Job Cuts, Less for Ed, Prison Closures A1 ##########
Business Charter to File Chapter 11 A2 ##########
Clubs & Organizations AAUW Women's Issue Luncheon Feb 19 A2 ##########
Bullock Creek Schools Residents Hear, Weigh in on BC Schools Millage Proposals A3 ##########
Midland Public Schools Floyd Students Help Keep Families Fed, Peace on Playground A3 ##########
Business-Midland Business leader: Time to Bring Solar Businesses Here is Now A3 ##########
Dow Chemical Dear Neighbors... A7 ##########
Midland Public Schools MPS, Union Reach Tentative Pact A1 ##########
Aviation Ex-Midlander Sees Eerie Similarities in 1958 Tri-City Crash A1 ##########
Midland Area Chamber Mayton Named Leadership Alumni Leader of the Year A3 ##########
Law & Legislation Camp: Stimulus Bill Flawed A3 ##########
Holidays A Valentine's Surprise A3 ##########
Midland Public Schools Kreusch's Adams 5th Graders Help Themselves By Helping B10 ##########
Midland-Fire Department City Fireman Honored (Michael Draves) A1 ##########
Politics Bullock Creek Grad Watrous Interning with Indiana Senate A3 ##########
Great Lakes Loons Singers Showcase Their Skills at Loons Auditions A3 ##########
Midland-Planning Comm Uses in Industrial Parks Changing A3 ##########
Art & Artists Drier's Glassblowing Exhibit Showcases Honed Skill C1 ##########
Teachers & Teaching Music teacher Honored as "Teacher of the Year" A1 ##########
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Pennies for His Thoughts: Lincoln's Bicentennial Celebrated A1 ##########
Animals Darla Doright: Midland Teen Takes Dog to Westminster Show A3 ##########
Midland Symphony Violinist's Amazing Virtuosity Highlights MSO Concert A7 ##########
Tennis Hradecka's the Champ: Czech Player Wins DCTC B1 ##########
Dow Chemical No Cash Bonus for Dow Execs A1 ##########
Bullock Creek Schools Schwedler Lead Candidate for Creek's Top Spot A1 ##########
Creative Spirit Center Drumming Frenzy: Truops Brings African Beats A1 ##########
Business Nearly 800 Jobs Axed at Delphi's Steering Division A1 ##########
Midland-City Council Contracted Services to Cover One Vacated City Staff Job A1 ##########
Agriculture Group to Take Concerns About Large Farms to State Officials A3 ##########
Wildlife Midland Meeting to Focus on DNR Deer Plans Tonight A3 ##########
Television & Radio Local Views May Keep Analog TV Service - For a Time A3 ##########
Events Sports Hall of Famer Nyad Keynote Speaker  A6 ##########
Midland Public Schools Ellinger: Changes Invevitable for MPS Sports B1 ##########
Midland-Police Department Ladwig Named Chief of Police A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools Mills Parents Share Concerns A1 ##########
Charities & Benefits United Way: Help Each Other Weathre the Storm A1 ##########
Politics Inspire Us: Dear Mr. President A1 ##########
Midland County Hist Society Victorian Etiquette, Jane Austen Tea Programs Planned A2 ##########
History-Midland Wilcos-Thorington Families, Part II: Foundation of Memories A3 ##########
Charities & Benefits Cirque deVino Event Benefits Culinary Students A5 ##########
Sports Special Olympics Winter Games Results Listed A5 ##########
Michigan-Budget State Stimulus 'Wish List' on Website A1 ##########
Economics City, County, School Projects Seek Stimulus Funding A1 ##########
Employment Finding Her Way A1 ##########
Midland Area Chamber Chamber Chairman Hayes: Goals Continue A1 ##########
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Grace A. Dow Library Honored by State of Michigan A3 ##########
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland County Buys Space-Saving Software for Jail A3 ##########
Charities & Benefits Go Red Tickets Still Available A3 ##########
Law Enforcement Crime Stoppers Looking for More Board Members A3 ##########
Michigan-Courts Ludington Dismisses Saginaw Woman's Lawsuit Over Diamond A5 ##########
Matrix:Midland Food Network Chef Bommarito in Midland March 7 C1 ##########
Midland Theatre Guild Theatre Guild Play Takes Off on Tabloid Frenzy C1 ##########
Michigan-Budget Schools Spared Cuts? A1 ##########
MBS Airport MBS: Some Money's in Hand, Some on Wish List A1 ##########
Business-Midland MMI President and CEO to Retire in June A1 ##########
Politics Camp to Give GOP Response to Obama A1 ##########
Clubs & Organizations People First Showcase Talents A1 ##########
Midland Area Chamber Athena Award Winner Shares Tough Times A3 ##########
Trials & Litigation Woman Charged in Accidental Shooting Waives Hearing A3 ##########
Wildlife MUCC Polls Midland Residents About Deer Management A3 ##########
Michigan-Budget Stabenow to Tour Dow Corning Solar Solutions, Talk About Stimulus A3 ##########
Midland Daily News New Home, Features for Verge Website B1 ##########
Central Mich University CMU President Resigns, Accepts Post in Virginia A1 ##########
Politics Camp: Budget Outline Will Show Whether Obama Serious A1 ##########
Trials & Litigation Drug Dealer Sentenced to Year in Jail A1 ##########
Accidents-Midland Foul Play Not Expected in Infant's Death A1 ##########
Dow Corning Stabenow: 'Green' Manufacturing Needed A1 ##########
Midland County-Treasurer Treasurer Defends Land Sale to Stepfather, Mother A1 ##########
Politics Bay City, Macomb County Men Seek State GOP Youth Chair A3 ##########
Accidents-Midland County Man 'Critical' After Crashes A3 ##########
Midland Center for the Arts MCFTA Cancels Events A3 ##########
Senior Citizens Seniors Celebrate 35 Years of Food, Friendship A3 ##########
Midland-Budget City Loses Top-Level Parks & Rec Job, More Cuts to Come A1 ##########
Central Mich University Rao Reflects on CMU Presidency A1 ##########
Charities & Benefits International Learners Creative Native Desserts for Event A1 ##########
Midland Theatre Guild Review: Theatre Guild Again Weaves Its Spell A1 ##########
Business Morning Sun Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection A1 ##########
Midland Center for the Arts Like (Hiatt) or Lovett A3 ##########
Biography Aunt Bea Cooper Recently Celebrated 112th Birthday A4 ##########
Delta College Delta Winter Semester Enrollment Jumps 5.6 Percent A4 ##########
Bowling Coleman's Day bowls Rare 300 Game at Northern Lanes B1 ##########
Michigan-Budget Granholm: 'We'll Take Your Money' A1 ##########
Business Delphi Retirees Fear Losing health Care A1 ##########
Charities & Benefites Dancing with the Stars Gala Raises Money for FCS A1 ##########
Students Students Named Semi Finalists, Commended by NMSC A2 ##########
MBS Airport Loons Fans to Win Airplane Tickets as Part of MBS Plan A3 ##########
Fire Family's NASCAR Fandom Helps Save House A3 ##########
Politics Wise to Keep Job with Camp, Be State GOP Co-Chairperson A3 ##########
Music & Musicians Wang to Perform as Soloist A5 ##########
Midland Public Schools MPS Teachers, Board Approve Contract A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools School Closures, Cuts Opposed A1 ##########
Midland-Parks & Recreation Recreation Fee Hikes Likely to Remain Modest A1 ##########
Accidents-Midland County Two Seriously Hurt in Head-On Crash A1 ##########
Politics Camp Makes Tax-Policy Suggestions at White House A1 ##########
Crime-Midland County Charges Sought for Attempted Jail Escape A2 ##########
Economy Economist: Leave Market to Fend for Itself A3 ##########
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Porjects to Head to Voters A3 ##########
Politics Democracy Experiement: Dear Mr. President A3 ##########
Clubs & Organizations Midland-Based Property Rights Group Chooses Hoogendyk as Director A8 ##########
Business Bay valley Resort Under New Ownership & Management B6 ##########
Accidents-Midland County Creek Student 'Critical' A1 ##########
Dow Corning DC to Cut 800 Jobs Globally A1 ##########
Charities & Benefits Let the Treats Flow A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools Eastlawn Parents Plead Their Case to Keep School Open A1 ##########
Dow Chemical Dow Official Suggests U.S. Seek Efficiency Policies A2 ##########
Politics Camp Concerned About Obama Proposals A3 ##########
Charities & Benefits Go Red for Women: The Heart of the Matter A3 ##########
Delta College Delta Events Focus on Decreasing Violence Against Women A5 ##########
Business Judge Lets Delphi Halt Salaried Retirees' Benefits A6 ##########
Business GM to Use Existing Flint Plant for New Engines A6 ##########
Soccer Midland's Dornbos Signs to Play Soccer at Detroit B1 ##########
Bullock Creek Schools Lancers Rally Around Max Yatch B1 ##########
Music & Musicians Meridian Band to Play Rock Hall of Fame B6 ##########
Midland Public Schools MPS Looks for Input to Remedy Potential $7 Million Deficit A1 ##########
Accidents-Midland County Yatch Still 'Critical' A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools Dow Debate Team Wins State A1 ##########
Midland Public Schools Fire Up the Lights, It's Showtime (Dow High-Ren Fair) A1 ##########
Law Enforcement Midland Group Targeting Prescription Drug Abuse A1 ##########
Energy Hearing Dates Set for New Coal Plant A3 ##########
Midland-Planning Comm Annexed City of MIdland Parcels Rezoned A3 ##########
Midland-City Council Six New Midland Sidewalks Requested A3 ##########
Business-Midland New Location for Law Office of Katherine Reed B2 ##########
Music & Musicians It's All About the Flute (Beth Rousseau) C1 ##########
Delta College Delta's Q-TV Premieres Antique Special Showcasing Bay City C1 ##########
Music & Musicians Local Students to Tour with Blue Lake C2 ##########
Dow Corning Winds to Power Dow Corning Center A1 ##########
Midland-Police Department Acting Chief Lane Retiring Today A1 ##########
Accidents-Midland County Supporting a Friend: Communited Supporting Max Yatch A1 ##########
Clubs & Organizations Jylha to Head Up Y's Fundraising Program A2 ##########
Dow Chemical Dow Building Water Research Center A3 ##########
Midland Public Schools MPS Approves Summer Capital Projects A3 ##########
Dow Corning Wind: Ubly Farm to Provide Power for Corporate Center A3 ##########
Midland Center for the Arts Traveling Zookeeper B1 ##########
Michigan-Budget Even Granholm Has Questions About Stimulus Money A1 ##########
Midland County County Seeks Long-Awaited Courthouse Renovation with Stimulus A1 ##########
Trials & Litigation Man Sentenced for Incident Outside Gas Station A1 ##########
Midland-Budget City Rejects Bids on Iceless Ice Rink A3 ##########
Trials & Litigation English Gets 2 Years, $28,000 Restitution Bill A3 ##########
Games Playing and Winning at Home A3 ##########
Midland Public Schools Students Learns Consequences of Sexual Misconduct A3 ##########