Michigan ski resorts prepare for big season
About 45 percent of Michigan's 81 winter areas have new snow-making gear and will not depend on natural snowfall. The state adds 19 slopes and nine lifts, boosting access and amenities. Skiers will spend an estimated 25 million dollars this season as lodges, motels, restaurants, and shops expand. night skiing rises to 37 areas, artificial snow remains a key draw.
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Jerry E. Fisher
Community Christmas Spirit Nets News From Sheridan Area
Southeast Sheridan residents share funeral, hospital visits, and holiday events. Attendees from Midland, Coleman and Clare join services for Al Crockett and celebrate Sunday School programs. Local families host gatherings, birthdays, and Christmas dinners while wishing speedy recovery for Mr Upson.
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Daniel Band
Midland
B. Macklem
Upson
Kenneth Roller
Gladwin Hospital
Macklem
Clare
Less Randle
Gerald Macklem
Gladwin
Bernard Macklem
Elm Grove
Arling Severson
Bob Randles
Randle
Charles Koontz
Chuck
Larry Lietzke
Connie
Tammi Cimmerer
Becky Hubel
Darcy Olson
Sherri Cotton
Sheridan
Andrew Barber
Mt. Pleasant
Norman Randle
Evan French
Oscoda
Robert Randle
Pam
Mary Jo
Less Randie
Eaths Penrose
Eagle
Warren Smith
Lansing
Lietzke
Clare Baptist Church
First Christmas Cards Sold To Trade In 1860s England
The first Christmas cards were marketed to retailers by an English publishing house in the 1860s. Designs included jolly old gentlemen reminiscent of Santa, plum puddings, holly and mistletoe.
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Teen romance quandary and a bracelet dilemma
Teen questions about a boy who date twice with another girl while courting another. The reply suggests ending the triangle and returning the bracelet. A stray note about Sir Isaac Newton’s Christmas toy hobby appears, but does not affect the central teen guidance.
Legend of Trees Blooming on Christmas Night
Folklore describes a vast forest tree with candles of varied orientation and an infant haloed at the top. The tree is said to symbolize humanity with candies representing people’s virtues and flaws, while the Christ Child sits at the crown.
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