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The Common Raven is found in northern regions around the world and is the subject of many legends. But is it its ominous appearance or its human-like intelligence that makes this bird so fascinating? The range of different sounds it makes—unfortunately “nevermore” is not one of them—plus its...
On August 15th, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by Club President Cindy LeVasseur, a self-proclaimed introvert, on two personality types—introverts and extroverts—based, in part, on a book titled “Quiet Leadership” by Susan Cain. In 19th Century America...
55 Years Ago (1969)
A class of 27 received their 8th Grade Diplomas at St. Michael’s Graduation ceremonies for the Eights Graders at St. Michael Elementary School, Pinconning, were conducted on June 4th, 1969, with a Mass in the Church followed by a dinner in the school gym. Members of the Class:...
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Thursday, August 22nd,
• Rotary Club, Regular Meeting at North Bay Fiber, Noon.
Tuesday, August 27th,
• Tuesdays in the Park, Grocholski...
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 remember at every family reunion there would be two or three types of Corn Casserole....
Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
Sarah Trumble is a Michigan Native, originally from the Upper Peninsula. Previously in education, she enjoyed teaching international higher education, overseas and in the U.S., but moved back to Michigan during COVID. Sarah and her family have happily settled back in the region, bringing her two...
My message today is simple. Life is short be happy and enjoy it.
Many older people say life is short and young people ignore their comments. Life is short and goes by quickly. Babies become children, children become young adults, and then they have children themselves. It sounds overly simple, but...
If you notice a tree in your yard with rows of neatly drilled holes that look like keys on a typewriter you probably have a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (a type of woodpecker) present. The holes, or “wells,” fill up with sweet sap that attract insects. Sapsuckers, along with other birds, eat the...
On August 8th, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by David Vizard of Caseville concerning the process he uses to create murder mystery novels which are set in Michigan. Mr. Vizard stated that he spent many years at the Bay City Times and ended up as...