Life
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- Monday, May 6, 2013
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Historical Photo of the Week: 05/06/2013
Can any readers identify the people in this photo?
Continued ... - Sunday, May 5, 2013
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Village hosts Green Elk Rapids Days
It takes a village to keep one green. That’s the message an Elk Rapids group hopes to deliver with its fifth annual Green Elk Rapids Days.
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Secret connects house's former, current occupants
A downstate family had a mystery on their hands after discovering a letter hidden in the ceiling of their Royal Oak home until clues in the letter and some online research led them to Sandra Serra Bradshaw of Suttons Bay.
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Loraine Anderson: Geneaology is just plain fun
Genealogy is a form of time travel, a scavenger hunt of sorts that turns one into the archaeologist of ancestral times.
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Mystery author delves deep in 'Dead Little Dolly'
Fans of Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli’s Emily Kincaid mysteries finally get to learn more about their favorite crusty deputy.
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On Poetry: Poetry harnesses ordinary life
I chose a poem by Billy Collins only a year ago, and there are SO many more poets I could introduce you to! The last time was in spring also. I think I start feeling a little silly and springy and he’s who I think of.
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Travel in Brief: 05/05/2013
Wildlife photos; Book signings.
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Benzie libraries launch programs
The Darcy Library of Beulah and Benzonia Public Library are launching a series of monthly programs featuring regional authors and their works.
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Best Sellers: 05/05/2013
Northwest Michigan — Hardcover fiction: 1. “Leaving Everything Most Loved” by Jacqueline Winspear, Harper, $26.99.
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10 writers win awards
Ten high school freshmen writers have received awards for participating in the Bruce Catton Essay Contest.
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Community in Brief: 05/05/2013
Raven Hill open house; Benzie lecture; Green Elk Rapids program; and more.
Continued ... - Saturday, May 4, 2013
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Volunteers bring mobility to amputees
Todd Stone and Ryan Fettig expected to have the weekend off when they arrived in the Dominican Republican several weeks ago with 27 prosthetic arms, hands, legs and feet weighing a total of 300 pounds.
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Adapted in TC: Advice from others only goes so far
Ten days ago, I observed the 37th anniversary of my stroke. As anniversaries go, I had a very busy, long work day followed by a late brief dinner with my husband.
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Body & Soul in Brief: 05/04/2013
Special Olympics Equestian team; Stroke Club marks 30 years; and more.
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Health Newsmakers: 05/04/2013
Michigan Blood donors reach new gallon levels:
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Area Blood Drives: 05/04/2013
Where to donate blood in the area:
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You're Needed: 05/04/2013
The East Jordan Freedom Festival, planned for Wednesday, June 19, through Saturday, June 22, is in need of volunteers for a number of duties.
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Dixieland Jam today at TC Elks Lodge
The Cherryland Jazz Society presents “Dixieland Jam” today at the Traverse City Elks Lodge.
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Community in Brief: 05/04/2013
Benefit concert; online privacy program; MS support group; and more.
Continued ... - Friday, May 3, 2013
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Fortuna tours with cast of ‘Catch Me If You Can’
Dominic Fortuna has been waiting all of his life to play a role like Frank Abagnale, Sr.
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Interlochen closes theater season with 'Miss Saigon'
Longtime Interlochen Arts Academy theater instructor and director Robin Ellis likes challenges for herself and her students.
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Weekend in Brief: 05/03/2013
Small Works sale; Downtown Art Walk; Sweet Adelines. (Plus more)
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Rotary show lampoons hot-button issues
Audiences never quite know what to expect at Traverse City’s annual Rotary Show — and neither do its producers.
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Arts & Entertainment in Brief: 05/03/2013
Exhibit opens; Chocolate fest; Meet the author. (Plus more)
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Jack Williams coming to Sleder's
Sleder’s Family Tavern presents Jack Williams in concert Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m.
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