More than a trophy
Local women compete in fitness shows for many reasons
BY EMILY CASWELL STAFF WRITER
      ALMONT — When the alarm goes off at 3:45 a.m. Jessica Shelley-Evans doesn’t hesitate to jump out of bed. She gets in her car and drives from Dryden to Almont to meet up with her personal trainer, Melissa Francis. In Francis’ basement the women train … and train some more.
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Local professor to speak at SVSU
      SAGINAW — Local Mott College professor and author Wendy Byard will speak at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, Nov. 2. Byard, the author of Teach and Reach for Classroom Miracles! Lessons on
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Sleep disorder seminar set at LRMC
      LAPEER — To educate the community about the potential dangers of sleep disorders, the Lapeer Regional Medical Center will host a free seminar titled “Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Other Sleep Disorders” at 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at the Sleep Diagnostic Center, 1083 Suncrest Dr., Lapeer.
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5K run/walk this Saturday
      LAPEER — Chatfield's Prairies and Ponds Poltergeist Pursuit 5K Run/Walk is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. A 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. There will also be a mini-run for children in Halloween costumes for ages 5 and younger. It will be a great opportunity for fun, health and supporting Chatfield's students earning funds for their Washington trip.
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Flu numbers are still light across Lapeer County
BY PHIL FOLEY STAFF WRITER
      LAPEER COUNTY — More than 200 Michigan schools have been closed as a result of the H1N1 flu virus, but so far Lapeer County remains relatively unscathed.
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Animal Control employees recognized
      LAPEER TWP. — The Lapeer County Health Dept. announced its employees of the month at its board's Oct. 26 meeting. Carla Franz and Diane Woolner were recognized for their efforts at the county's animal shelter.
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A tribute to toast
Your countertop toaster has Lapeer County roots
      LAPEER — While it may be a little dry for some, Hadley’s Kent Copeman will discuss the history of toast at the Lapeer County Historical Society’s dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Lapeer Center Building.
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Bishop to visit with Lapeer church leaders
      LAPEER — The Right Rev. Bishop David (Doc) Loomis will visit St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Lapeer on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. While in the community he will meet with various groups in the church as well as regional and local church leaders in Lapeer. Bishop Loomis is the newest bishop ordained in the Anglican Mission in the Americas (AMiA).
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