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Tone Graduates from Ferris
Joseph and Rachael Tone are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Gabriel, from Ferris State University. Gabriel graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration and marketing. He was also awarded the academic distinction of … [Read more...] about Tone Graduates from Ferris
Bits & Pieces: New Year Resolutions
by Paula Johnson Ususally the end of the year brings reflection of the past year’s accomplishments (or not) and a more positive look ahead into a new year of promise, hope and resolve. I’m not one to make willy-nilly promises or … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: New Year Resolutions
Answers to Questions Posed in The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories, December 1, 2022
by Jan TerrillMHS Class of 1957 Who came up with the idea to have the Bluegill Frolic and where did the name come from? The first Bluegill Frolic was June 24, 1939, sponsored by the Marcellus Commercial Club so that is probably where … [Read more...] about Answers to Questions Posed in The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories, December 1, 2022
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Grandparenting Tipsby John Mooy There are now four grandchildren in our lives. They range in age from five years to seven months. It is such a joy to watch them as they begin to navigate the world in which they live. For me that’s the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Do houseplants really improve indoor air quality? Which ones are the most effective as such? -- Kay Hamm, Los Angeles, CA In recent years, more and more people have … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
SMC Board of Trustees Bids Farewell to Trustee White
The SMC Board of Trustees bid farewell to long time trustee William White, December 14. Honoring White were (left to right) SMC President Dr. Joe Odenwald, Trustees Becky Moore and Keith McKenzie, Trustee William M. White, Chairman Tom … [Read more...] about SMC Board of Trustees Bids Farewell to Trustee White
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days Set for Feb. 1 and 2, 2023
The 2023 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Wednesday and Thursday, February 1 and 2, 2023 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It is hosted by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan … [Read more...] about Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days Set for Feb. 1 and 2, 2023
SMC Welcomes New Nurses to the Profession
Southwestern Michigan College, December 14, welcomed 19 new nurses to America’s largest health-care profession with almost 4.2 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. The federal government projects that more than 203,000 new positions … [Read more...] about SMC Welcomes New Nurses to the Profession
IRS is recruiting volunteers nationwide to help taxpayers this filing season
Last year, more than 58,000 IRS volunteers gave back to their communities by preparing more than 2.2 million federal income tax returns for individuals and families nationwide. These volunteers provided free tax help in communities … [Read more...] about IRS is recruiting volunteers nationwide to help taxpayers this filing season
Winter pruning tips – snip or saw your way to healthier trees
By Rachel CoaleForest Resources DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources With frost curling sparkles across the windows and fuzzy socks adorning your feet, gardening season is a warm, summer memory put to bed under a blanket of … [Read more...] about Winter pruning tips – snip or saw your way to healthier trees