Edsel designer Roy Brown Jr. left mark on iconic car
Roy Brown Jr., who died at 96 in Ann Arbor, was the Ford Edsel’s designer. He later became chief designer of the Cortina and Consul in England, earning praise as a top European Ford product. An Edsel lifelong owner, he joked about buyers missing his era. The car now fetches high collector values.
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National Arbor Day April 26 Trees Free for April Members
National Arbor Day falls on Friday April 26 this year and the Arbor Day Foundation invites new members to join in April to receive 10 free shade trees. Eligible trees include red oak sugar maple weeping willow bald cypress and more with 6 to 12 inch height and a guaranteed grow or replacement. Members must send a $10 contribution by April 30 2013 to TEN FREE SHADE TREES Arbor Day Foundation Nebraska City NE 68410 or visit arborday.org/april.
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Large executive ranch on quiet 155 acre lot in Michigan
For sale a 2300 sq ft custom built 4 master bedroom suites 4.5 bath luxury home with heated floors. 3 car heated garage, pool and hot tub, stone gas fireplace, granite counters, maple cabinets, GE Profile appliances. Built in 2008, asking 639000. Contact (269) 789-1005 or (269) 209-7535 for details.
Charlie-Poo the poodle seeks a patient home
Charlie-Poo is a black miniature poodle of 17 pounds born in May 2008 who loves attention and would suit a family with children 10 and older. He needs a fenced yard, consistent positive training, and should get along with dogs his size and with cats. Regular grooming is required and gentleness is requested due to a past bad grooming experience. The Humane Society of South Central Michigan offers many dogs and cats available for adoption. all animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Visit hsscm.org or visit the shelter at 2500 Watkins Rd open Tue–Fri noon to 6 pm and Sat 11 am to 4 pm. Follow ShelterCatHSSCM and ShelterDogHSSCM for updates.
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