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Use caution with insect repellents

July 23, 2008

Insect repellents are often very effective in deterring mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks that are annoying and can pose a serious health risk. However, excessive use of products containing diethyltoluamide (DEET) can result in adverse health effects, particularly in children if not properly applied. The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding consumers to exercise care when applying insect repellent. “The summer season brings warm weather, but can also bring an onslaught of insects such as mosquitoes and ticks necessitating the use of repellents,” said Don Kovisto, MDA director. “It’s essential consumers follow application guidelines, especially on children, when using insect repellents.” The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Environmental Health recommends the following: — Repellents with DEET should not be used on infants less than two months old. — When using a repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child.

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Critical issues facing city

July 23, 2008

EDITOR:The Iron Mountain City Council Meeting held on July 7, 2008 reinforced, to me, again, the need to vote yes to recall the three incumbent city council members.

During this meeting, Mr. Rosen made a motion to hold a joint meeting bet

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Make IM proud and positive

July 23, 2008

EDITOR:Well, well. Another “tome” from Bruce Rosen. How many has it been? He has lectured, postured, and proclaimed….ad nauseam. And this is the “challenger” who received 1,171 votes out of a population of approximately 8,000. Does this really re

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Thinking of Dickinson County

July 23, 2008

EDITOR:When yours truly, Joe Giannunzio (a.k.a.) Joey Gee, was asked to come back to Dickinson County to sing with our early ’60s rock and roll band Joey Gee and the Bluetones at the Hog Wild music jam in Kingsford, I hesitated just a bit because of

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Mysterious credit card charges

July 22, 2008

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to closely check their credit card statements for mysterious charges that are cropping up by the thousands across the country.

Upset online shoppers have contacted BBB about unwanted credi

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Amasa Museum invites visitors

July 22, 2008

EDITOR:What a great summer so far for the Amasa Museum.

It’s been great to see old friends join us and more we’ve been fortunate to make new friends along our way.

We’ve opened the museum with a bang during our Heritage Day Ce

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