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Buddy Check: Mammogram Vouchers Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:11PMPatients near Kalkaska Memorial Health Center now have a little help covering the costs of a mammogram.
Boy on road to recovery after brain surgery Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:52AMIn May, surgeons removed the AVM from Wyatt Miller's brain, and he spent the summer in speech, physical and occupational therapy sessions, as well as tutoring.
Clearing the Record: 06/30/2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:01AMA caption on a June 27 photo wrongly identified Doni Barrett, of Kalkaska. She volunteered at the Midge Wilson Memorial Walk MS 2010 event in Traverse City.
Grayling Floral and Greenhouse opens its doors for gardening season Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 9:18AMA sister and brother partnership has brought over two and a half decades in experience of growing flowers, plants and vegetables to Grayling. Michele Pecar and Michael Rumsey opened Grayling Floral and Greenhouse, located at 6895 W-72, on May 1.
Grayling Floral and Greenhouse opens its doors for gardening season Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 12:48PMA sister and brother partnership has brought over two and a half decades in experience of growing flowers, plants and vegetables to Grayling. Michele Pecar and Michael Rumsey opened Grayling Floral and Greenhouse, located at 6895 W-72, on May 1.
Munson merger voters can opt for anonymity Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 6:47AMMunson Healthcare will give its lengthy list of corporate members a chance to "opt out" of being publicly identified before a potential vote on a merger between Munson and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.
Week In Review: 05/09/2010 Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 8:10AMAn Elk Rapids woman accused of slaying her teenage son turned off a jailhouse TV, returned to her cell and hanged herself from a bed sheet, authorities said.
Munson Merger Talks Continue Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:48PMA possible merger between Munson Medical Center and Spectrum Health may be getting closer to becoming a done deal.
Well-Being Newsmakers: 04/15/2010 Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 6:36AMApril E. Kurkowski, DO, has joined the staff of Kalkaska Memorial Health Center as a specialist in family medicine.
High-speed wireless planned for Kalkaska Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 6:41AMFree wireless Internet may have a new destination: Kalkaska. Village officials want to launch high-speed wireless Internet service throughout the main commercial corridors along U.S. 131 and M-72.
Well-Being In Brief: 04/08/2010 Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 6:28AMBenefit Saturday for cancer patient; Benefit will help Maritime cadet; 'Look Good ... Feel Better' class offered; Program focus is medical marijuana; Art program for challenged adults; plus more.
Education Calendar: 04/06/2010 Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 6:29AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Well-Being Calendar: 04/01/2010 Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 6:27AMThe Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
Well-Being Calendar: 02/18/2010 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
BizWeek Calendar: 02/02/2010 Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 6:31AMA three-week builders prelicense program begins at Northwestern Michigan College, for anyone wanting to become a licensed contractor. The cost of $749 includes books and course materials, and the online State exam preparation program that is available upon completion.
Area building projects win awards Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 9:31PMTRAVERSE CITY -- Several new building projects in northern Michigan received "Excellence in Construction" awards from The Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan Inc.
Biz Week Calendar: 01/26/2010 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:17AM"Evaluation Tools That Can Strengthen Your Development Program" Webinar available through NorthSky NonProfit Network; 1-2:30 p.m. at NMC's University Center in Room 216; $10 fee; sign-up at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org.
BizWeek Calendar: 01/19/2010 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 6:17AMThe 2010 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme; $30 registration fee covers entrance for both days; more information available at nwmihort@msu.edu.
Munson: A history of growth Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 9:58PMThe late Dr. Harry Weitz was Traverse City's lone radiologist - and the first north of Grand Rapids - when he arrived in the late 1930s. At the time, only one pediatrician worked at what was then James Decker Munson Hospital, along with a handful of surgeons and other general practitioners, said his son, Dr. Charles Weitz, also a local radiologist.
Health Newsmakers: 12/24/2009 Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 12:42AMNorth Country Hospice recently received a $2,000 donation from the Northern Michigan Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute in honor of Doug Bronson and Ken Allen, who both dedicated their lives to serving the oil industry.
Man assaults police on domestic call Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 7:00AMPolice arrested a Fife Lake man after he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted several officers.
Name is now simply 'Michigan Blood' Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 6:34AMMichigan Community Blood Centers has changed its name to Michigan Blood. The new name is meant to emphasize that blood collected by Michigan Blod stays in the state.
Health Calendar: 10/15/2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 6:43AMThe Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
Education Calendar: 09/29/2009 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 6:39AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
BizWeek Calendar: 09/29/2009 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 6:37AM"Boost your Bottom Line" workshop for small businesses from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville; featuring business and marketing consultants Holly George and Leslie Hamp; workshop costs $299 per person with registration available at www.spitfireworkshop.com.
Education Calendar: 09/22/2009 Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 6:29AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Well-Being in Brief: 09/17/2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 6:30AMCommunity walk celebrates sobriety; Local Red Cross offers classes; 'Together We Can' classes continue; Program on diabetes complications; Rare Disorders Support Group; Tips on living alone after a spouse dies; Life coach will give workshops in TC; Lunch on the Run benefits cancer fund; Walk for junior diabetes research; Concert to support midwife licensing; Writing workshop will explore healing ...
Education Calendar: 09/15/2009 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 6:24AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
Education Calendar: 08/25/2009 Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 6:17AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information email features@record-eagle.com ; fax (231) 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
Well-Being In Brief: 08/20/2009 Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 6:50AMThird Level hosts skateboard event; Disability Network seeks volunteers; Nourish offers weight loss class; Music fest benefits Red Cross and VFW; Lions Club is taking grant requests; Hospitals offer payment program; Red Cross benefits from intern drive
Education Calendar: 08/18/2009 Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 9:12PMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
County near top in healthy living contest Sunday, August 16, 2009 @ 12:06AMLeelanau Township resident John Erb may be retired, but he’s far from stationary.
Well-Being Newsmakers: 08/13/2009 Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 6:07AMDr. Frederick S. Wreford, founder and president of Advanced Pathology Services Department of Mercy Hospital, Cadillac, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Clinical Pathology.
Well-Being In Brief: 07/23/2009 Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 6:11AMMunson Hospice offers family camp; Walk-in health screenings planned; Entries sought for postcard art exhibit; Driving program is being revived; Hospital hopes to cut readmissions; Dinner benefits Ken Doty and his family.
Education Calendar: 07/14/2009 Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 9:27PMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
Entertainment Calendar: 06/26/2009 Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 6:21AMItems for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
School's Out Calendar: 06/23/2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 6:05AMThe Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
l0712 BC-KS-KansasToday 06-18 2152 Thursday, June 18, 2009 @ 6:58AMKALKASKA, Mich. (AP) -- For most of his life, John Barnes has suspected the couple who raised him were not his biological parents -- and he's waiting for DNA test results that could prove it.