It was a great weekend for my hometown’s twentieth celebration of the Canton Michigan Liberty Fest event (careful if you visit their website—music automatically starts on the home page). While we missed the car show this year, we didn’t miss the spectacular fireworks display that ended the festival tonight. Couldn’t have asked for better weather… Continue reading 2011 Canton Liberty Fest Fireworks
One of my favorite things to do in our town in the summer is watch our Canton Liberty Fest Parade. It’s within walking distance of our house, so it’s easy to get to. And I love seeing our neighborhood kids in the parade. Update: The 2010 parade was the last time the parade traveled down… Continue reading Canton Liberty Fest Parade 2010
Law enforcement officers throughout Michigan and outside the state paid their respects to Jackson police officer James Bonneau in my hometown today. Bonneau, a 2002 Canton High School graduate, was killed in the line of duty earlier this week during a domestic incident in Blackman Township. More than 150 police cars lined Sheldon Road three… Continue reading Honoring Jackson Police Officer James Bonneau