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In lieu of a regular program with an outside speaker, on December 17, 2020, the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a delightful presentation by club member Mary LaPan titled “Fun Christmas Facts.” Many of the facts were previously unknown to most of those present. A summary of the...
5 Years Ago (December 2015)
• Pinconning Alumni Football Association presented PHS Athletics with a check for $5,450, which was the assocation’s share of proceeds from the alumni game after expenses.
10 Years Ago (December 2010)
• The Christmas season, with peace as its message, was disrupted on...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I always have ham left over after the holidays so I’m looking for some tasty ham casserole...
This being the week of Christmas, I want to give you something to think about. We see in the Bible that many people were full of pride at their accomplishments or position or what they felt they obtained by perseverance and this pride usually led to their failure later. But Jesus said early on...
I know I have covered Bad Eagles in this article in the past, but I thought you might like this photo. I took it this week in Pinconning Township. Two eagles flew by and landed together in a field nearby. I was able to approach them to within a few hundred feet. Both are adults (white head and tail...
On December 10, 2020, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation via Zoom by Nicole Luczak of United Way of Bay County on programs provided to the community. She stated that the mission of United Way is to “bring our community together to meet needs” by addressing...
It may take a little extra time and creativity, but a holiday cookie exchange can be held virtually and it’s worth the effort according to experts.
“There’s a famous quote, ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ It’s so true for me as I find great joy in developing easy,...
This fall semester is unlike any experienced in recent history, with some students learning at home, and teachers facing new challenges to keep students engaged.
For this reason, many parents are looking for extra support at home. Luckily, there are fun ways to infuse more learning into daytime...
5 Years Ago (December 2015)
• The Pinconning Area Emergency Food Pantry received donations from Northwoods Wholesale Outlet’s food and toy drive and the Pinconning Goodfellows.
10 Years Ago (December 2010)
• The Pinconning Township Board appointed Luanne Long to the treasurer’s position. The post...
Unfortunately, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home. Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season.
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