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   <title>Whittling away: Oscoda-based woodcarving group happy to share skill, talent and camaraderie</title>
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   <published>2009-05-22T13:30:24Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-22T13:30:47Z</updated>

   <summary>Jerry Nunn | Times Photo&apos;Chipper Joe&apos; Moran carves towering pieces of cottonwood bark into stacks of tiny cottages. Moran said he carves every day at his Jose Lake home near South Branch. OSCODA - If you&apos;re looking for a group...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      Jerry Nunn | Times Photo&apos;Chipper Joe&apos; Moran carves towering pieces of cottonwood bark into stacks of tiny cottages. Moran said he carves every day at his Jose Lake home near South Branch. OSCODA - If you&apos;re looking for a group...
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   <title>Summer getaways: Small resort at Heart Lake offers special touches that turn visitors into regulars</title>
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   <published>2009-05-15T19:50:54Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-15T19:56:04Z</updated>

   <summary>WATERS - Anyone who has stayed at Heart Lake Resort knows something that you might not. At the heart of the seven-cabin resort is owner John Lewy. Everywhere you go you see his signature....</summary>
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      <name>Cheryl Holladay | Special to The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      WATERS - Anyone who has stayed at Heart Lake Resort knows something that you might not. At the heart of the seven-cabin resort is owner John Lewy. Everywhere you go you see his signature....
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   <title>North playgrounds eager for happy campers</title>
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   <published>2009-05-15T19:50:30Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-15T19:55:36Z</updated>

   <summary>NORTHEAST MICHIGAN - After high gas prices last year, campground owners across the North are more than ready for a booming summer season in 2009. Now, with the uncertain status of the U.S. auto industry and the residual effects of...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      NORTHEAST MICHIGAN - After high gas prices last year, campground owners across the North are more than ready for a booming summer season in 2009. Now, with the uncertain status of the U.S. auto industry and the residual effects of...
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   <title>More than birds: Northeast festivals offer adventures with nature and wildlife for families</title>
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   <published>2009-05-08T12:50:35Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-08T12:53:51Z</updated>

   <summary>Come next weekend, when the Kirtland&apos;s Warbler Wildlife Festival gets under way in Roscommon County woodlands and the Tawas Point Birding Festival livens the lake shore in East Tawas, visitors to Northeast Michigan can celebrate two of Michigan&apos;s premiere birding...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      Come next weekend, when the Kirtland&apos;s Warbler Wildlife Festival gets under way in Roscommon County woodlands and the Tawas Point Birding Festival livens the lake shore in East Tawas, visitors to Northeast Michigan can celebrate two of Michigan&apos;s premiere birding...
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   <title>Casting call out in Gladwin</title>
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   <published>2009-05-08T12:49:56Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-08T12:50:26Z</updated>

   <summary>GLADWIN - In celebration of 31 years of musical stage productions, the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber family classic, &quot;Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat,&quot; a Biblical parable offering a multitude of song, dance...</summary>
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      GLADWIN - In celebration of 31 years of musical stage productions, the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber family classic, &quot;Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat,&quot; a Biblical parable offering a multitude of song, dance...
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   <title>West Branch film festival organizers offer prize for commercial</title>
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   <published>2009-05-08T12:46:09Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-08T12:49:12Z</updated>

   <summary>WEST BRANCH - Right from the start, promoters of the West Branch Children&apos;s Film Festival have asked for contributions - original films for, by and about children, suitable for those younger than 14 years old. Now, a new contest takes...</summary>
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      <name>The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      WEST BRANCH - Right from the start, promoters of the West Branch Children&apos;s Film Festival have asked for contributions - original films for, by and about children, suitable for those younger than 14 years old. Now, a new contest takes...
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   <title>Preserving a legend: Grayling-area man collecting bows, mementos of archer Fred Bear</title>
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   <published>2009-05-01T11:21:22Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-01T11:28:17Z</updated>

   <summary>GRAYLING - For folks old enough, the memory of Fred Bear and Bear Archery hold a place of reverence. To this day, the walls of more than a few local establishments in this Crawford County community display testaments to the...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      GRAYLING - For folks old enough, the memory of Fred Bear and Bear Archery hold a place of reverence. To this day, the walls of more than a few local establishments in this Crawford County community display testaments to the...
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   <title>Kirtland wants to run program in West Branch</title>
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   <published>2009-05-01T11:20:18Z</published>
   <updated>2009-05-01T11:28:16Z</updated>

   <summary>ROSCOMMON - After adding a new surgical technologies program, Kirtland Community College officials are searching for somewhere in West Branch to hold the classes. The newly added program is in direct response to local needs according to Thomas Quinn, KCC&apos;s...</summary>
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      ROSCOMMON - After adding a new surgical technologies program, Kirtland Community College officials are searching for somewhere in West Branch to hold the classes. The newly added program is in direct response to local needs according to Thomas Quinn, KCC&apos;s...
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   <title>Peddling a paddle:  Rose City company selling its Aqua Cycle in Europe</title>
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   <published>2009-04-24T13:08:17Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-24T13:09:20Z</updated>

   <summary>ROSE CITY - It seems as though every time the U.S. economy turns sour, the cry of consumers is heard loud and clear: &quot;Buy American!&quot; Fortunately, for folks at a small Ogemaw County specialty manufacturer, the French don&apos;t confuse their...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      ROSE CITY - It seems as though every time the U.S. economy turns sour, the cry of consumers is heard loud and clear: &quot;Buy American!&quot; Fortunately, for folks at a small Ogemaw County specialty manufacturer, the French don&apos;t confuse their...
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   <title>New books document history of Maple Ridge, West Branch</title>
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   <published>2009-04-24T13:06:15Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-24T13:07:55Z</updated>

   <summary>STANDISH - Through community spirit, heritage and traditions have grown over the years in small towns all across Michigan. Now, in two local communities, history has been recorded in that same community spirit. In Arenac County, Marian Maday and a...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      STANDISH - Through community spirit, heritage and traditions have grown over the years in small towns all across Michigan. Now, in two local communities, history has been recorded in that same community spirit. In Arenac County, Marian Maday and a...
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   <title>Not just about trout: Au Sable expo celebrates all activities in and around the legendary river</title>
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   <published>2009-04-17T13:32:57Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-17T13:33:56Z</updated>

   <summary>GRAYLING - Come opening day of trout season, they&apos;ll arrive here in hordes, those hearty souls who live and breathe for the great outdoors. But we&apos;re not talking about those wader-wearing trout fisherman who descend on one of North America&apos;s...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      GRAYLING - Come opening day of trout season, they&apos;ll arrive here in hordes, those hearty souls who live and breathe for the great outdoors. But we&apos;re not talking about those wader-wearing trout fisherman who descend on one of North America&apos;s...
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   <title>Granholm set for meeting at Harrison college</title>
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   <published>2009-04-17T13:32:24Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-17T13:32:51Z</updated>

   <summary>HARRISON - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will hold an Economic Stimulus Recovery Town Hall Meeting at Mid Michigan Community College next Thursday....</summary>
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      HARRISON - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will hold an Economic Stimulus Recovery Town Hall Meeting at Mid Michigan Community College next Thursday....
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   <title>Powers of invention: West Branch looking for ways to turn gas-sipping idea into reality</title>
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   <published>2009-04-10T13:54:54Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-10T14:00:36Z</updated>

   <summary>WEST BRANCH - Automobile drivers might be ecstatic to see Tim Ponak get his idea on the road - a car that could get more than 100 miles per gallon operated on gasoline, even more economical if converted to natural...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      WEST BRANCH - Automobile drivers might be ecstatic to see Tim Ponak get his idea on the road - a car that could get more than 100 miles per gallon operated on gasoline, even more economical if converted to natural...
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   <title>Use maple syrup and mushrooms  to turn spring meal into a feast</title>
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   <published>2009-04-10T13:54:16Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-10T13:59:04Z</updated>

   <summary>I don&apos;t know about you, but I&apos;m jumping out of my skin with excitement that spring is here. Wow what a long, hard, cold winter it was! Time now to start getting into the swing of the new season by...</summary>
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      <name>Sandie Parker | Special to The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      I don&apos;t know about you, but I&apos;m jumping out of my skin with excitement that spring is here. Wow what a long, hard, cold winter it was! Time now to start getting into the swing of the new season by...
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   <title>Winning tours: Northeast Michigan travel group wins governor&apos;s award for innovation</title>
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   <published>2009-04-03T20:37:20Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-03T20:38:30Z</updated>

   <summary>Au GRES - Michigan native Marge Ultach and her husband, Cal, have traveled across the world - from Australia to New Zealand and throughout the United States. But it was a 2007 motor coach tour along Northeast Michigan&apos;s Lake Huron...</summary>
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      <name>Jerry Nunn | The Bay City Times</name>
      
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      Au GRES - Michigan native Marge Ultach and her husband, Cal, have traveled across the world - from Australia to New Zealand and throughout the United States. But it was a 2007 motor coach tour along Northeast Michigan&apos;s Lake Huron...
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