December/January 2014

FEATURES

Inside Fraser Shipyards by Patrick Lapinski

On Lake Superior, if your Great Lakes freighter needs a bit of body work or a winter layup makeover, Fraser Shipyards is the place to be.

Season’s Greeting: Picturing the Warmth of Winter

As we enter the season of white, these photos remind us that the bright days of winter make this many people’s favorite time of year.

Spirits of Christmases Past by Ann Treacy

Let’s take a journey into the turn of a former century to see what the holidays might have been like beside the frozen Big Lake shores.

Judging the Twinkle by Konnie LeMay

Every holiday some folks string not just a couple of lights, but a few thousand, to brighten their neighborhoods and maybe to win a trophy.

THE GUIDE

RESTAURANTS: It’s Hip to Be Square by Konnie LeMay

Sammy’s Pizza dynasty has spread a tasty tradition far beyond our region.

LODGINGS: New Hotel Inspired by History by Bob Berg

Here are a few tidbits on hot deals and new options for where to stay.

LISTINGS: Details on regional restaurants and lodgings.

ENTERTAINMENT: Actors in Training by Phil Bencomo

A preview of the coming attractions on our university theater stages.

THE DIRECTORY: Events, services, destinations and more.

LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING

HOME: Chateau Madeleine by Linda Mack

A look at a 1913 Madeline Island manor and its hospitable history.

RECIPE BOX: Scandinavian Holiday by Juli Kellner

Flavors of the Old Countries create local traditions.

HEALTH: Balancing Act by Phil Bencomo

Health educators teach elders and others how to avoid devastating falls.

DEPARTMENTS

Letters

Behind the Pages

Welcome to the Big Lake: Traditional Passages by Konnie LeMay

Around the Circle by Phil Bencomo

Reviews: Books for children

Kitchi-Gami Almanac: Lake map & notes, water levels

Lake Superior Journal: Ups & Downs by Ryan Beamer

By the Shores: Passing Storm at Sawpit Bay by Terry Wurdemann

Nice Shots: Winter Capture by Mike Mikulich

Travel & Events by Bob Berg

Michigan • Minnesota • Ontario • Wisconsin

Lake Superior Marketplace

View•Point: Santa on Ice by Paul Sundberg

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