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A $5 investment

News Photo by Patty Ramus Debbie and Jerry Krans of Alpena pose for a photo near the blue spruce tree they donated for this year’s city Christmas tree Friday afternoon at Culligan Plaza. The couple purchased the 34-foot tree 31 years ago at Perch’s IGA for $5.
November 20, 2009

Jerry and Debbie Krans never imagined the one-foot blue spruce they bought 31 years ago would one day grow up to become the 34-foot tree that is being displayed as this year’s Alpena city Christmas tree.

The couple purchased the tree in 1978 for $5 at Perch’s IGA and planted it in the corner of their front yard on Baldwin Street. Over the years as the tree grew, it became a well-known landmark in the neighborhood.

“We used to put lights on it until it got too big. I used a step ladder and a broom to put the lights on it,” Jerry sai.

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Recall of Montmorency commissioner under way

November 20, 2009

The effort to recall Montmorency County Commissioner Louis Hubert has taken a step forward.

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Recall of Montmorency commissioner under way

November 20, 2009

The effort to recall Montmorency County Commissioner Louis Hubert has taken a step forward.

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December forecast looks projection warmer, drier than 2008

November 20, 2009

Breathe a sigh of relief. Unlike last year, the upcoming winter isn’t expected to be one for the record books.

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