Mapping your move: choosing a small town that's right for your family

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Families should conduct comprehensive research before moving to a small town. The process is outlined in fourteen detailed steps. Issues to assess include diversity, economic stability, and attitude toward newcomers.

Research, Planning, Cover Story, Family, Moving, Household, Household moving, Municipal research

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Landmarks: sometimes all it takes is an old tree and a small child

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A longtime resident/naturalist in Michigan laments the loss of several huge and historical trees, and explains how to identify a truly old tree.

Michigan, Column, Natural history, Historic trees

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Stalking a good small-town garage

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The search for competent automobile repair service is frustrating and costly. Tips on finding reliable maintenance are provided.

Evaluation, Services, Service stations (Automotive), Rural areas, Service stations (Motor vehicles), Automobile mechanics (Persons), Automotive mechanics (Persons), Sparsely populated areas

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