Pastor Donnie Brooks “The gospel crew could never consider their converts as human beings, like waiters or manicurists or brakemen, but they had in them such a professional interest as surgeons take in patients, critics in … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “Neighbor or Customer”
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Bluegill Frolic Committee contemplates long-term future
Where else can an elementary art teacher try to dunk the boss? The Bluegill Frolic, where else? Art teacher Angela Metcalf, left, did her best to dunk Elementary Principal Sarah Bischoff during the 2024 Frolic, but to no avail. -News … [Read more...] about Bluegill Frolic Committee contemplates long-term future
Ooo-pah! Get ready for Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 28!
Cass District Library raises funds for new Edwardsburg Branch through silent auction
The still life above by renowned Cass County artist Alice Lewis is one of the many pieces up for bid in Cass District Library’s silent auction beginning September 30. Original paintings and prints by renowned Cass County artist Alice … [Read more...] about Cass District Library raises funds for new Edwardsburg Branch through silent auction
Marcellus Memories: from The Marcellus News
The Marcellus Area Historical Society uncovered recently another bit of a mystery, a vintage Red Cross uniform. The uniform, pictured, was pulled out of a trash bag labeled, BEJ, which stands for Bessie E. Jones or Mrs. Carroll S. Jones. … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories: from The Marcellus News
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians awarded CPRG grant
Tribes to install solar, improve energy efficiency, and more with new resources from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is one of four tribes to receive a Climate Pollution … [Read more...] about Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians awarded CPRG grant
Kids-N-Kids Visit John Ball Zoo
Members of the Kids-N-Kids 4H Club were treated to a trip to John Ball Zoo, September 8. submitted by Kids-N-Kids 4H Club In the spring of this year, Kids-N-Kids 4-H Club held a Pie Fundraiser with the hopes of raising … [Read more...] about Kids-N-Kids Visit John Ball Zoo
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: How “Wonderful” is POM, Fiji Water, and The Wonderful Company
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com If you name your $4-billion food conglomerate “The Wonderful Company,” you probably should strive extra hard not to let it become the horrible company. This outfit spends a fortune … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: How “Wonderful” is POM, Fiji Water, and The Wonderful Company
Farm and Food File: Merger of grain giants betrays prairie origins
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com As American grocery buyers await a Federal Trade Commission verdict on Kroger’s two-year-old, $24.6 billion bid to buy competitor Albertsons, the European Commission took just 35 days to give its … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Merger of grain giants betrays prairie origins
Bits & Pieces: September Trivia
by Paula Johnson Before we get into the column at hand, I read a health tip for children (adults should consider it, also). A study has found that saline nose drops for children with colds helps reduce the days of the cold and reduces … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: September Trivia
Home Arts Club to Meet
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet on Wednesday, September 25, 6:00pm, at the Marcellus United Methodist Church, 197 W. Main. The meeting will include a craft. … [Read more...] about Home Arts Club to Meet
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Never Happened Before
Chipmunk on Trunk Hoodby John Mooy Here in South Haven, it has been a banner year for rodents and varmints. They seem to be everywhere and all of the time. Squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons and even the occasional skunk. They have … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Never Happened Before