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Classes pair nature stewardship with fun
Naturalist Anne Drake has led series of educational classes for children at the natural area for the past nine years. It's a swath that encompasses more than 1,000 acres in Antrim County in the heart of the Chain of Lakes.
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Jodee Taylor: Death on farm is too frequent
Death is a frequent enough visitor to our farm that I'm nervous every morning and evening when I go out to the barn. Our dog killed a duckling the second day we had them. He just wanted to play with it, but the result was tragic. It turns out chickens can just up and die with no sign of illness or distress. Their little hearts explode or something.
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Photo Story: Another Fruitful Festival
Select photos from the 2008 National Cherry Festival.
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Michigan billboard spat enters new chapter
Environmental groups are upset about legislation they say would undermine the state's cap on the number of billboards allowed along Michigan highways. The outdoor advertising industry, however, says the new proposal wouldn't change the overall number of billboards allowed on state roads.
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Campfire explodes; at least 4 hurt
At least four people were hurt when an explosion occurred during a campfire near Mill Lake in Van Buren County, according to police and one of the injured.
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Editorial: Cheers: 07/14/2008
To family and friends of Blair DuVall; Mimi Bruder and Don Hunt; Traverse Area Community Sailing; Cherry Festival's distinguished senior; Traverse Area Developers; the folks at Taste the Local Difference; and Phil Donohue.
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Letters to the Editor: 07/14/2008
Pop the bubble; A conversation piece
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Bums close out 1st half with loss
The Traverse City Beach Bums closed out the first half of the 2008 Frontier League season by dropping a decision to Southern Illinois on Sunday.
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TC West wins district title
The Traverse City West juniors, ages 13-14, continued undefeated Little League postseason all star play Saturday by beating Huron East 13-9 for the district championship.
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West Side wins quarterfinal game
The Traverse City West Side All Stars beat East Jordan 11-1 Sunday in a district 8, ages 9-10, Little League quarterfinal.
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Auction benefits Guatemalan children
Activists and volunteers will gather Wednesday evening to help children living in unimaginable squalor. Great Lakes Friends of Safe Passage will hold its third annual fiesta at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City, with proceeds directly benefiting those living in a garbage dump in Guatemala.
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Service News: 07/14/2008
Seamen complete Navy basic training; TC Central alumnus commissioned as second lieutenant; Student wins ROTC scholarship; Army private completes basic training
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Tennis Camp Awards: 07/14/2008
Grand Traverse Tennis Camps recently presented its second session awards. After every two-week session, camp professionals nominate "Camp Champs," "Excellence" and "Varsity" award winners from the camps, Junior Excellence and high school programs.
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BMX: 07/14/2008
Grand Traverse County BMX Raceway June 24 race results.
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Delicate And Delicious: The dainty raspberry is best eaten fresh
The delicate raspberry makes for a flavorful fruit that sings of summer when popped in the mouth. Fortunately, it is just about high season for this aromatic jewel that was considered a delicacy in this country until the middle of the 19th century.
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In the Kitchen: Add bling to your baking
Knowing that when my kids went back to school, the teachers' first assignments would center around, "What I did this summer," I always tried to give my children exciting and educational experiences to report. But my ploy never worked, in fact, it usually backfired.
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Recipe of the Week: Cherry Chicken Casserole
This week's recipe comes from Mary Jo Hamlin of the Frankfort United Methodist Women, who will be hosting the 4th annual Very Cherry Smorgasbord Thursday at the church.
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The Amish Cook: Teeth before chickens
My husband Joe is off for two weeks from the factory. Last week flew by so fast. Joe had oral surgery to have three wisdom teeth cut out.
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Entertainment in Brief: 07/14/2008
Symphony presents 'SummerNights'; Kingsley will host heritage celebration; Tickets on sale for 'Art on the Bluffs'; Entries sought for photography contest; Performances and classes for kids; Encounter art in village of Empire; Summer Stories & Songs hosts author; Two generations of artists host show; Children's Art Fair seeks entrants
