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Other news items: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

2007

"Herrick participating in initiative," Holland Sentinel, December 31, 2007.

"Lit series feature Hemingway," Saginaw News, December 26, 2007

"Hemingway returns to TC," Traverse City Record Eagle, December 21, 2007.

"Students to participate in Poetry Out Loud," Ironwood Daily Globe, December 20, 2007.

"Grant to library used partially for Fall Music Series," The Romeo Observer, December 19, 2007.

"Book-lovers like 'retired' librarian make The Great Michigan Read work," Bay City Times, December 16, 2007.

"German Christmas event to help fund Roethke house," Saginaw News, December 15, 2007.

" Video: Jay Brandow visits Frankenmuth Museum."  WNEM-TV 5, December 10, 2007.

"IHS: Poetry Out Loud," Ionia Sentinel-Standard, December 8, 2007.

"Traveling exhibits on food headed this way," Flint Journal, December 4, 2007.

"Photos of Hemingway to tour Michigan," Traverse City Record Eagle, December 2, 2007.

"Library, historical society honored," Midland Daily News, November 29, 2007.

"TV station encourages reading," The Saginaw News, November 24, 2007.

"Start stitching to interpret Hemingway's Michigan view," The Romeo Observer, November 21, 2007.

"Hemingway photo show promotes his Michigan writings," Capital News Service, November 20, 2007

"Writer's love of Michigan sparks reading," Midland Daily News, November 20, 2007.

"The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, Comcast Newsmakers, November 19-25, 2007.

"Grants fuel local arts council programs," Plymouth Observer, November 4, 2007.

Learning the influence of nature on writing," Midland Daily News, October 25, 2007.

"Motor City Voices exhibit provides brief intro to Detroit conditions post-1967," Michigan Journal (Univ. of Michigan-Dearborn), October 23, 2007.

"Library hosts taste of Smithsonian," Muskegon Chronicle, October 14, 2007.

"Great Michigan Read comes to Charlevoix Public Library," Charlevoix Courier, October 10, 2007.

"Remembering the Past: The Untold Story of the Greeks of Berrien County, Michigan," The National Herald (New York City), October 6, 2007.

"Barr Part of Effort To Bring Poetry to High Schools," Mackinac Island Town Crier, October 4, 2007.

"The Hemingways: Great Michigan Read exhibit at library," Munising News, October 3, 2007.

"Grants to help teach court's history," Lansing State Journal, p. B1, October 3, 2007.

"$9,400 Awarded to Supreme Court History Project," WSYM TV-47, WILX TV-10, October 2, 2007.

"The Verdict of History," WEYI TV-25, CW TV-46, October 2, 2007.

"Society receives grant for education," WLNS TV-6, October 2, 2007.

"Remebering the Past: The Greeks of Berrien County, Michigan," The National Herald (New York City), September 29, 2007.

"Topic: Hemingway," The Saginaw News, September 27, 2007.

"John Barr Part of Effort To Bring 'Poetry Out Loud' to Schools," St. Ignace News, September 26, 2007.

"Event enjoyed," Daily Mining Gazette, September 25, 2007.

"Up North with the Hemingways," on Arts Almanac, CMU Public Radio (Mt. Pleasant, Bay City, Alpena, Oscoda, Standish, Sault Ste Marie, Harbor Springs), September 7-13, 2007.

"The Nick Adams Stories and The Great Michigan Read," interview on WDIV-TV (Detroit) Flashpoint, September 9, 2007.

"Travel: A bit about authors with Michigan roots," Ann Arbor News, p. E1-E2, September 9, 2007.

"Travel: A bit about authors with Michigan roots," Grand Rapids Press, September 9, 2007.

"Peace-seeking program explores three religions," The Alpena News, p. 7A, September 5, 2007.

"Hemingway stories first entry on state's reading list," Jackson Citizen Patriot, September 4, 2007.

"Council receives UPPCO grant," The Mining Journal, August 25, 2007.

"Sweet sounds of Lost Voices Concert aids troubled teens," Ann Arbor News, August 24, 2007.

"Smithsonian event to open here in a week," Cheboygan Tribune, August 24, 2007.

"Charlevoix Library joins Great Michigan Read," Charlevoix Courier, August 22, 2007.

"The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, on Travel Michigan, WJR 760 AM-Detroit, August 12, 2007.

"The importance of being Ernest: Hemingways' stories celebrated in statewide read," Midland Daily News, August 11, 2007.

"Winemaking, farm tour next in series," Dailing Mining Gazette, August 8, 2007.

"Michigan Read events honor Papa Hemingway," The Saginaw News, August 4, 2007.

"Howell Carnegie Library boost Nick Adams books," Livingston Press & Argus, August 1, 2007.

"Keeping traditions alive," Daily Mining Gazette, August 1, 2007.

"Hemingways Young Summers," Traverse Magazine, pp 60-69. August 2007.

"Pasty man honored," Daily Mining Gazette, July 30, 2007.

"Nick Adams kicks off Great Michigan Read," Ann Arbor News. July 29, 2007.

"Library lines: Community read," Livingston Press & Argus. July 29, 2007.

"Talks to focus on pasty, sausage," Daily Mining Gazette, July 27, 2007.

"Join 'Great Michigan Read' at Clawson library," Royal Oak Mirror, July 27, 2007.

"The Great Michigan Read," interview with Judy Rapanos, on Michigan Talk Network (Greenville WSCG 1380 AM; Hastings WBCH 1220 AM; Ishpeming WIAN 1240 AM; Kalamazoo WKMI 1360 AM; Lansing WJIM 1240 AM; Marquette WDMJ 1320 AM; Mt. Pleasant WMMI 830 AM; Muskegon WODJ 1490 AM; Petoskey WJML 1110 AM; Traverse City WJNL 1210 AM), July 27, 2007.

"Hemingway should serve as inspiration," Traverse City Record-Eagle, July 26, 2007.

"Join Great Michigan Read," Hougton Lake Resorter, July 26, 2007.

"Hemingway in Great Michigan Read Lineup," Lansing State Journal, July 26, 2007.

"Enjoy free concerts Wednesdays in Highland," Milford Times. July 26, 2007.

"Carnegie Library joins effort to boost Hemingway," Livingston Press & Argus, July 25, 2007.

"Library joins reading initiative," Monroe Daily News, July 25, 2007.

"Hemingway stories part of Great Michigan Read," Petoskey News Review, July 24, 2007.

"The MHC Great Michigan Read and The Nick Adams Stories," on Arts Almanac, CMU Public Radio. July 20-26, 2007.

"Reading Boost Is State Goal: Hemingway Works Chosen for 'Great Michigan Read,'" St. Ignace News, July 19, 2007.

"Want to know more about Michigan? Read Hemingway," Dailing Mining Gazette, July 17, 2007.

"Hemingway Featured in a Statewide Reading Program for the First Time," Literacy News, July 15, 2007.

"Hemingway's Nick Adams sinks the hook for Great Michigan Read," Bay City Times, July 15, 2007.

"Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways" interview with Jan Fedewa and Kim Hoagland on Eagle Radio (WCUP/WGLI - Hancock), July 13, 2007.

"Food exhibits now on display," Daily Mining Gazette, July 13, 2007.

"Depression-era food showcased," Daily Mining Gazette, July 13, 2007.

"Hemingway's 'Nick Adams' chosen as first statewide read," Lansing City Pulse. July 11, 2007.

"Great Read comes to U.P.," WNMU Public Radio 90, July 11, 2007.

"Key Ingredients starts Friday in Calumet," Daily Mining Gazette. July 10, 2007.

"The Nick Adams Stories by Hemingway selected for The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, Northern Star Broadcasting. July 9, 2007.

"The Nick Adams Stories by Hemingway selected for The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, WMCU Radio. July 9, 2007.

"The Nick Adams Stories by Hemingway selected for The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, WKAR Radio. July 9, 2007.

"The Nick Adams Stories by Hemingway selected for The Great Michigan Read," interview with Jan Fedewa, Michigan Talk Network. July 9, 2007.

"Film Festival a must-see in six venues," The Saginaw News. June 22, 2007.

"Burns to add input on how to restore the Katherine V," The Alpena News. June 22, 2007.

"Riverside Saginaw Film Festival, June 21-24," Saginaw Township Times. July 13, 2007.

"Exhibit explores lakes legends and lore," Grand Traverse Herald. June 13, 2007.

"Our place in the pantry," Jackson Citizen Patriot. June 11, 2007.

"White Pine Village receives grant," Ludington Daily News. June 6, 2007.

"MSU Museum’s Michigan Foodways tours with Smithsonian’s Key Ingredients exhibit," MSU News Bulletin. May 31, 2007.

"Pasty announced official state food," Daily Mining Gazette. May 29, 2007.

"Key Ingredients exhibit kicks off in Chelsea," Daily Mining Gazette. May 29, 2007.

"Michigan foodways interview with Jan Fedewa," Michigan Farm & Garden Show. May 26, 2007.

"Michigan foodways interview on Detroit Today," WDET 101.9-FM. May 25, 2007.

"Market Faire kicks off Smithsonian food exhibit," The Chelsea Standard. May 24, 2007.

"Key Ingredients" in Food Reveal Who We Are," by Lora Helou. MSU Alumni Magazine. Spring 2007. pp. 32-35.

"Smithsonian Coming to Dundee," Monroe Journal. Vol. 5, No. 4, p. 9.

"Thomas Township Library hosts noted illustrator," The Saginaw News. May 18, 2007.

"County labor museum launches Web site about '37 Newton strike," Monroe Daily News. May 3, 2007.

"Radio play work related project: English as a Second Language students study American history," Grand Traverse Herald. May 2, 2007.

"Michigan celebrates food," Home & Away Magazine. May 1, 2007.

"Asian Village chef wins challenge," Livonia Observer. April 29, 2007.

"Notable author will tell story of Ojibway woman's youth," The County Press (Lapeer). April 23, 2007.

"Philosophy brings justice to Adrian," The College World (Adrian), April 19, 2007.

"FOODWAYS CHEF CHALLENGE: Schoolcraft College staff to host cookoff," Northville Record. April 19, 2007.

"Race is on for Michigan's state recipe winner," Dundee Independent. April 19, 2007.

"Schoolcraft College To Host Michigan Food Ways Chef Competition," WDIV-TV. Click On Detroit. April 18, 2007.

"Society events: Michigan Foodways Chef Challenge," Detroit News. April 17, 2007.

"Workshop will explore radio theater," Niles Daily Star. April 12, 2007.

"Food Stuff: Great Plates state," Metro Times. April 11, 2007.

"Chef Challenge at Schoolcraft," Detroit Free Press. April 4, 2007.

"A Cuighi Combo Please," Michigan Wine Country Magazine. p. 14-16. April 2007.

"Food culture & recipe contest," Travel Michigan 2007 e-Newsletter. March 29, 2007.

"Rainbow Farm author visiting Cass Library, Dowagiac Daily News. March 29, 2007.

"Integrated covert: Author appearing at Andrews April 19," Dowagiac Daily News. March 29, 2007.

"Lecturer navigates frontier past with maps," Monroe Evening News. March 23, 2007.

"War of 182 lecture to map out state," Mornoe Evening News. March 21, 2007.

"MichiganFoodways.org," interview with Scott Hirko. WJR 760-AM Travel Michigan Show. March 18, 2007.

"Pasty for president! Or at least favorite state food." Daily Mining Gazette. March 17, 2007.

"What's going on: Michigan food exhibit," Detroit Free Press. March 16, 2007.

"Children's ethnic recipe contest was held recently," Keweenaw Clips. March 13, 2007.

"Holt student bests 8 others in poetry contest," Lansing State Journal. March 13, 2007.

"Sarah Harris Wins Poetry Out Loud," interview with Sarah Harris and Jan Fedewa, WILS-1320 AM (Lansing). March 13, 2007

"IHS student takes 2nd at poetry reading contest," Ionia Sentiel-Standard. March 13, 2007.

"Students Compete in Poetry Out Loud Event," WLNS-TV 6 (Lansing). March 11, 2007. with video footage.

"Say It Loud," Lansing State Journal. March 11, 2007. with photo gallery.

"Weekend's Best: Poetry Out Loud," Lansing State Journal. March 10, 2007.

"Bullock Creek student to compete at poetry state competition," Midland Daily News. March 9, 2007.

"IHS to compete in poetry competition," Ionia Sentinel-Standard. March 6, 2007.

"Grecian Beginnings," The Other Side of the Lake. March 2007. p. 10-12, 15.

"Pretzel lovers find local recipe on the website," Frankenmuth News. February 28, 2007.

"Local competes in recipe contest," Cheboygan Lake Tribune. February 22, 2007.

"Cooks Corner: Michiganfoodways.org," Traverse City Record Eagle, February 20, 2007.

"Cast a vote for Asparagus & Red Pepper Tart," White Lake Beacon. February 19, 2007.

"Labor museum plans Newton strike exhibits," Monroe Evening News, February 17, 2007.

"Taste of Michigan's Food Culture," WEYI TV-25 (Clio), February 12, 2007.

"The work of a teacher," Traverse City Record-Eagle, February 8 , 2007.

"Docu-drama examines turning point in Detroit's race relations," Between the Lines News, January 25, 2007.

"Video histories receive grant and spot in automotive history exhibit," The Michigan Journal, January 23, 2007.

"Woodward pays tribute to the rail 'Michigan's Troubadour' has impeccable folk credentials," Ann Arbor News, January 20, 2007.

"Soup's on at library as part of Key Ingredients project," Cheboygan Daily Tribune, January 19, 2007.

"Library of Michigan Announces 2007 Michgan Notable Books, a Literary Fest from State's Best Storytellers," PR Newswire, January 18, 2007.

"DVDs designed to foster love of reading," Grand Rapids Press, January 11, 2007.