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	<title>MRCC : 1-888-HAMMER-9</title>
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	<description>Building A Strong Economic Future For Michigan...Today</description>
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		<title>Hammer out a career in skilled building trades</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/02/hammer-out-a-career-in-skilled-building-trades/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Glenn Haege]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MRCC is featured in The Detroit News Opinion Section by Glenn Haege. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120127/OPINION03/201270310/1038/rss31]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MRCC is featured in The Detroit News Opinion Section by Glenn Haege.</p>
<p>http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120127/OPINION03/201270310/1038/rss31</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-11.58.47-AM.png"><img class="alignnone size-Small wp-image-2421" title="The Detroit News" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-11.58.47-AM-177x150.png" alt="" width="177" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Appreciation</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/01/veterans-of-foreign-wars-certificate-of-appreciation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/01/veterans-of-foreign-wars-certificate-of-appreciation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Supporting our troops is very important to us. We are honored to receive the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Certificate of Appreciation and proud to be a 2012 Gold Circle Member. Thank you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Supporting our troops is very important to us. We are honored to receive the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/VFWFans">Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW</a> Certificate of Appreciation and proud to be a 2012 Gold Circle Member. Thank you.</p>

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		<title>Local Carpenter Partners with Ted Lindsay Foundation</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/01/ted-lindsay-foundation-motorcycle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autistic Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charitable Causes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[MRCC member, Joel B. Walendowski of Marine City, Michigan is working with the Ted Lindsay Foundation to raise awareness for Autism. Walendowski uses his metal fabrication skill to build motorcycles for charitable causes. His most recent creation was inspired by a family member with Autism. Walendowski partnered with the Ted Lindsay Foundation to raise awareness [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MRCC member, Joel B. Walendowski of Marine City, Michigan is working with the <a href="http://www.tedlindsay.com/index.php">Ted Lindsay Foundation</a> to raise awareness for Autism.</p>
<p>Walendowski uses his metal fabrication skill to build motorcycles for charitable causes.  His most recent creation was inspired by a family member with Autism.  Walendowski partnered with the Ted Lindsay Foundation to raise awareness and funds for family members with autistic children. The motorcycle is currently on display in Cobo Hall during the 2012 North American International Auto Show.</p>
<p>Walendowski has been a member of the MRCC since 1996 and works for H.B. Stubbs Company.</p>
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		<title>Carpenters&#8217; Christmas for Kids on Fox 2</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/01/carpenters-christmas-for-kids-on-fox-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hammer9.com/2012/01/carpenters-christmas-for-kids-on-fox-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fox 2 spent the morning with the MRCC at Spain Dual School for their 15th Annual Christmas Assembly.  Click the photo below to watch the video.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fox 2 spent the morning with the MRCC at Spain Dual School for their 15th Annual Christmas Assembly.  Click the photo below to watch the video.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/carpenters-build-a-better-christmas-for-local-students-201112160r2" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2388" title="Carpenters on Fox 2 Detroit" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Picture-3-400x254.png" alt="" width="400" height="254" /></a></p>
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		<title>A Letter from the UBC&#8217;s General President</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/12/a-letter-from-the-ubcs-general-president/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/12/a-letter-from-the-ubcs-general-president/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please take a minute to read a letter from the General President of the United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners of America, Douglas J. McCarron.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please take a minute to read a letter from the General President of the United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners of America, Douglas J. McCarron.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/NewYearsLetterEnglish.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-Small wp-image-2362" title="New Year Lette from UBC" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/NewYearsLetterEnglish-115x150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>MRCC in CAM Magazine Dec. 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/12/mrcc-in-cam-magazine-dec-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/12/mrcc-in-cam-magazine-dec-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Armed Forces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAM Magazine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FernCare Free Clinic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MRCC&#8217;s community involvement is featured in CAM Magazine&#8216;s December 2011 issue for their work with Armed Forces Veterand and FernCare Free Clinic in Ferndale.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MRCC&#8217;s community involvement is featured in <a href="http://www.cam-online.com/" target="_blank">CAM Magazine</a>&#8216;s December 2011 issue for their work with Armed Forces Veterand and <a href="http://www.ferncare.org/" target="_blank">FernCare Free Clinic</a> in Ferndale.</p>
<div id="attachment_2322" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 126px"><a href="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-05-at-9.51.18-AM.png"><img class="size-Small wp-image-2322" title="CAM Magazine" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-05-at-9.51.18-AM-116x150.png" alt="" width="116" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-05-at-9.51.29-AM.png"><img class="alignnone size-Small wp-image-2323" title="Screen shot 2011-12-05 at 9.51.29 AM" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-05-at-9.51.29-AM-113x150.png" alt="" width="113" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">CAM Dec. 2011 Cover</p></div>
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		<title>MRCC mentioned in Flint Journal</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/11/mrcc-mentioned-in-flint-journal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/11/mrcc-mentioned-in-flint-journal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpenters union urges members to keep Rep. Paul Scott in office Click to read the full story.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/11/carpenters_union_urges_members.html" target="_blank">Carpenters union urges members to keep Rep. Paul Scott in office</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/11/carpenters_union_urges_members.html" target="_blank">Click to read the full story.</a></p>
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		<title>Charitable Construction featured on WDIV Local 4</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/09/charitable-construction-featured-on-wdiv-local-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Click on Detroit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flat Rock MI]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MRCC was featured on WDIV Local 4 news Saturday, September 17, for their charitable construction work. The carpenters are building a home addition for Chris Ochs, a wounded war veteran who returned from his 5th tour of duty in a wheel chair. Click on the link below to view the full video: http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29316077/index.html]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MRCC was featured on WDIV Local 4 news Saturday, September 17, for their charitable construction work. The carpenters are building a home addition for Chris Ochs, a wounded war veteran who returned from his 5th tour of duty in a wheel chair.</p>
<p>Click on the link below to view the full video:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29316077/index.html">http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29316077/index.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29316077/index.html  " target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-Small wp-image-2230" title="MRCC on WDIV Local 4 News" src="http://www.hammer9.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-27-at-3.07.45-PM-151x150.png" alt="" width="151" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>MRCC Labor Day Parade</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/08/mrcc-labor-day-parade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wensdy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please Join us for the a Labor Day parade, Monday, September 5th at 9:00 AM. Please Note: There will be a bus available to transport retirees througout the parade.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please Join us for the a Labor Day parade, Monday, September 5th at 9:00 AM.</p>
<p><strong>Please Note: There will be a bus available to transport retirees througout the parade.</strong></p>
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		<title>Mike Jackson&#8217;s letter to the editor &#8211; Detroit News</title>
		<link>http://www.hammer9.com/2011/08/mike-jacksons-letter-to-the-editor-detroit-news/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
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