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Following a dream, sharing with others, starting a small business, and simply relaxing. These are all ways to describe what one woman from Falmouth is doing... and she's doing it all in her own backyard.

The Cadillac Area YMCA has been working to build a community center for years... and their vision is finally coming together. As construction on the YMCA's new Dillon Community Center nears completion, the group has begun to offer "sneak peeks" of the unfinished building to the public.

When you think of a music class, you might think of a piano lesson or a band program, but a music program in Manistee is something completely different. Vic McCarty explains.

In this week's edition of "Cooking with Chef Hermann," the Chef will be cooking up minter lamb burgers with feta and hummus -- a dish that makes a great lunch or dinner. For the complete recipe, head to www.local-edition.com.

A Women's Wellness Celebration -- that's what's taking place on May 2 at Baker College in Cadillac. The event is being hosted by the Zonta Club of Cadillac. Workshops will at the event will offer tips about staying well physically, spiritually, financiall and more; numerous exhibitors will be showcasing products and services that can help women live "healthier, happier, fitter lives." Tickets cost $10 in advance of $13 at the door; proceeds from the event will benefit the Zonta club's "Young Women in Public Affairs" fund. For much more informationabout the local Zonta club and their events, you can head online to www.ZontaCadillac.org.

It s time once again to head to the kitchen of local chef Hermann Suhs. In this week s edition of Cooking with Chef Hermann, the Chef will be cooking up an asparagus and smoked salmon dish -- which he says is perfect for easter. For the complete recipe, head to www.local-edition.com.

A treat from the twenties -- that's exactly what a group of kids learned how to make at the Shay Station Coffee Company recently, when the shop offered a special workshop to kick off spring break. Vic McCarty visited the Shay during their event, and has the story.

For some Traverse City area residents, going green is getting cheaper, thanks to the work of a local electric company. Traverse City Light and Power is encouraging its customers to switch from traditional light bulbs to more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. To help customers pay for the new bulbs, the power company is including four $2-off coupons with customers' current bills. The coupons are good at numerous local retailers. Compact Fluorescent bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than traditional bulbs, and they last ten times longer. According to those at Traverse City Light and Power, this leads to energy savings and benefits the environment, while at the same time lowering customers' electric bills.

When it's cold and stormy outside, the logical thing to do is find a fun activity inside... and that's exactly what a group in Cadillac spent last Wednesday doing with their regular Bingo night. And for this group, Bingo is no small game -- the group's events draw quite a crowd. Vic McCarty reports.

Dog sledding... it's a sport that might make you think of Alaska more than Michigan, but a recent weekend event brought that sport right here to Cadillac. Benjamin Arie has the details about the event.

We may be in the middle of winter, but when spring rolls around, there will be some extra decoration in downtown Lake City thanks to a recent grant. The Lake City "Flowers for Main Street" project was recently awarded a grant from the Wexford-Missaukee Community Foundation. The grant will help to purchase hanging flower pots, which will be used to decorate the downtown district this spring. Grant money will also help pay for the flowers themselves. Supporters of the "Flowers for Main Street" project said they're very appreciative of the grant; they said that the community loves the flowers they hang downtown.

In this week's edition of "Cooking with Chef Hermann," the Chef is preparing burgers in his own signature style... he's utilizing a spinach-arugula pesto. For the complete recipe, log on to www.local-edition.com.

The Wexford Habitat for Humanity is holding a dedication ceremony for a house it recently completed. "The Jack Fitzgerald House" is being dedicated at 5:15pm on Friday, December 19; the house is located at 1025 Arthur Street in Cadillac. "The Jack Fitzgerald House" was built for Habitat for Humanity partner family Brenda Whaley. This is the second dedication ceremony the group has held over a two-week period; the Darlene Merritt House was dedicated on December 12. Both houses were constructed with the help of community volunteers and Habitat partner families; to learn much more about the Wexford Habitat for Humanity, you can call 775-7561.

The City of Cadillac is reminding residents that with winter weather hitting the area, home and business owners have a responsibility to keep a clear path for pedestrians. The Cadillac City Code states that the occupant of any building, or the owner of any unoccupied building or lot, must keep sidewalks in front of their property clear of snow and ice to allow pedestrian use. If there are no sidewalks, the occupant or owner is required to clear a path where a sidewalk would otherwise be; keeping a clear path makes travel easier for pedestrians and helps increase safety by preventing people from walking along the roads.

A new women's group in Cadillac has the goal of giving back to the community, and even though they're just starting up, they've already received some national attention. We have the details about Cadillac's new "Giving Circle."

A local elementary school recently received a grant thanks to Thirsty's Party Store and ExxonMobil. The $500 grant was awarded to Forest View Elementary through the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program; funds from the grant will be earmarked toward the school's Accelerated Reader program. The program rewards students for reading by giving out "reader program" t-shirts; those shirts are awarded to students throughout the year. The shirts are designed by Graphic Arts students at Cadillac High School. Staff at Forest View Elementary said the school is every excited about the grant they received; they plan to use the funds to purchase books and t-shirts for their reading program.