Shadow Ball - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 04/02/2005 - JR Burley, 9, and his brother Caleb, 5, cast shadows on the blacktop as they take advantage of the spring weather to play basketball at the Grand Traverse Civic Cente, Saturday.

Photojournalist Wanted - Post

The Traverse City Record-Eagle, beautiful northern Michigan's largest newspaper, is looking for a photojournalist to join our aggressive, creative photo staff.

The Record-Eagle encourages enterprise and is committed to display of quality photography. The successful candidate for our full-time position must have demonstrated leadership ability, as well as the talent to produce dynamic news and sports images with an eye for the decisive moment. We also expect strong, sensitive feature photos. Exceptional reporting/writing skills, a plus.

Proficiency is required in digital photography, computers/laptops, Photoshop, electronic image storage/archiving, flatbed scanners, and AP style. Previous daily newspaper experience and a related college degree required.

Send cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and portfolio with diverse photos (PC compatible, CD preferred) to: Human Resources Director, Traverse City Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684. E.O.E.

Prayers For The Pope - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 04/01/2005 - Shelley Egerer, of Traverse City, prays for Pope John Paul II during his declining health Friday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.

Trying His Luck - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 03/31/2005 - Despite the rain and cooler weather, Bill Rosinsk, from Traverse City tries his luck at fishing on the Boardman River in Traverse City. "I fish out here five days a week," he said. "I thought I may have some luck today but haven't caught a thing,"added

Cool Speller - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 03/29/2005 - Liz Bannister, 88, won her first spelling bee in 1929. This year she well be competing in the "Cast a Spell" spelling bee sponsored by the Traverse City Senior Center, Traverse Area District Library and the Traverse City Record-Eagle. The spelling bee is for seniors over the age of 50 and will be held April 29 at the Traverse Area District Library.

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1922 Brockway Torpedo Lost - Photo

Buckley, Mich. - 03/29/2005 - Carl Kreiser looks over some of the damaged and destroyed equipment in the Sam Zue Pavilion at the Buckley Old Engine Show grounds. The pavilion was destroyed by a fire on March 22nd and Kreiser lost a 1922 Brockway Torpedo fire truck in the fire. Kreiser spent about 5 years restoring the historic fire truck.

Running Fence - Photo

Buckley, Mich. - 03/29/2005 - With some snow still on the ground a fence runs through the pastures at Waltons' Ranch on M-37 just north of Buckley, Mich.

Independent Looking Again! - Post

I had a really good laugh today. While reading the ads on SportsShooter.com and JournalismJobs.com I came across an ad from the Gallup Independent looking for a photographer, Again!

Having work at the newspaper and knowing its history with photographers I fell out of my chair laughing. I would strongly suggest anyone wanting to work there check out the papers reputation with past photographers, and check out the reputation of the publisher and chief photographer (now calling himself the senior photographer). Enough Said!!!

Model Maker - Photo

Elk Rapids, Mich. - 03/10/2005 - Scott Nelles carefully inspects the first of 150 model Mercedes Benz 190 SL he is making in his Elk Rapids shop for Mercedes Benz Credit. The models will be given out as rewards to different dealships.

First Day of Spring...Right! - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 03/20/2005 - With snow falling, snow covers winter wheat despite today being the first day of spring.

Heartbreaker! - Photo

East Lansing, Mich. - 03/19/2005 - Bellaire Eagle Ben Belanger (3) hauls down a rebound in the Class D state championship contest against the Detroit Rodgers at the Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Mich. Bellaire was just 3.4 seconds away from its first state championship whe the Detroit Rogers stole ball and the title from the previously unbeaten Eagles. Bellaire lost 68-71.