by Paula Johnson Let’s start March with a little Trivia Quiz. This is John’s birthday month, so here is a little early gift, bro! Questions: 1. What is the rarest eye color? 2. On a wooden pencil, what does HB mean? 3. Which … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Some Trivia for March
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Dan Zemek: A Pilgrim’s Progress
Dan Zemek in Santiago in 2022 by Dan Zemek The last time I wrote here was toward the end of May 2022. I had just finished walking a pilgrimage known as El Camino de Santiago from the south of France all the way across the northern … [Read more...] about Dan Zemek: A Pilgrim’s Progress
MICHIGAN WORKS! Receives $215K to support Young Adults in Southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Attention young adults ages 14-24 years old! Are you looking for summer work? Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren received a $215,000 grant to provide career readiness and exploration services to young adults in … [Read more...] about MICHIGAN WORKS! Receives $215K to support Young Adults in Southwest Michigan
HMB Raises Security Deposit
At its February 14th meeting, the Hudson Memorial Building Board voted to increase the security deposit from $125.00 to $200.00. This change will take effect on March 1, 2023. This was not an easy decision to make. Sadly some individuals … [Read more...] about HMB Raises Security Deposit
Newberg Township Regular Meeting
February 13, 2023 The February 13, 2023, General Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Minutes from the January 9, 2023, general meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: … [Read more...] about Newberg Township Regular Meeting
MHS Basketball Homecoming
Marcellus High School celebrated Basketball Homecoming, Friday, February 17, 2023. During the festivities Mr. and Ms. Basketball, seniors Christian Klusman and Brooklyn Vantilburg (far right), crowned the 2023 Homecoming Queen and Princess. … [Read more...] about MHS Basketball Homecoming
Thank a Bus Driver on Bus Driver Appreciation Day – February 22, 2023!
“We have the best bus drivers,” says Tim Schuur, Transportation/Maintenenace Supervisor for the Marcellus Community Schools. Schuur says, “Our bus drivers do an amazing job transporting our students safely to and from school. For their … [Read more...] about Thank a Bus Driver on Bus Driver Appreciation Day – February 22, 2023!
Nofsinger’s Russell Wood Ride: Smooth Sailing . . . so far!
Chris Nofsinger (right) and husband David Shenk pause at the Three Rivers State Park where Florida meets the southwest corner of Georgia. Nofsinger is riding her custom made bikc from the Atlantic to the Pacific to fulfill a dream while … [Read more...] about Nofsinger’s Russell Wood Ride: Smooth Sailing . . . so far!
Attention All Youth Swine Exhibitors for Cass County Fair
ALL youth swine exhibitors MUST complete their yearly YQCA certification to be able to exhibit at the 2023 Cass County (MI) Fair. Cass County 4-H Program Coordinator Rennie Witham states, “In order to help youth achieve this … [Read more...] about Attention All Youth Swine Exhibitors for Cass County Fair
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signup for 2023
Lansing, Michigan, Feb. 16, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through … [Read more...] about USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signup for 2023
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Traditions, Habits & Repetitionby John Mooy For me there is great comfort to be found in many of the traditions we establish in our lives. This can also be said of good habits and enjoyable acts of repetition. It was … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: State Snack Foods
by Paula Johnson Last week I received a trivia email asking me to identify which state had popcorn as its official state snack food. I have heard of state birds, state flowers and state trees, but never heard of a state snack … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: State Snack Foods