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Bits & Pieces: Beautiful Dreamer
by Paula Johnson There are so many sayings for being beautiful. Proverb: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Gibran: “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” Audrey Hepburn: “True beauty lives in a woman’s eyes, her soul, and grows with passing years.” However, beauty does have […]
Michigan Works! Announces Employer Lineup at Upcoming Job Fair
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event will take place on Thursday, September 19, from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the […]
Residents of Cass and Van Buren county ties invited to flood plan open house
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Local, state and federal officials are working to reduce the effects of severe weather and natural disasters. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, FEMA will hold an in-person Open House in Cassopolis. At this event, FEMA will answer the questions of residents in Cass and Van Buren counties about flood risk and flood […]
Bits & Pieces: Beautiful or Ugly
by Paula Johnson Many years ago, Curt treated me to a cruise anywhere I wanted to go. At the time, I was less traveled than I am today. I had often been intrigued with the area around the Baltic Sea. Holland American had a wonderful excursion of many days visiting ports in Denmark, Russia, Estonia, […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine A recent report found that 20% of 59 different produce categories posed significant health risks to consumers despite current pesticide limits. Dear EarthTalk: What’s the most effective way to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables that I buy at the supermarket? — R.L.J., Kansas City, KS […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Right-wing Attack on Social Security is Un-American
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Right-wing ideologues are mounting a three-pronged fraud trying to delegitimize Social Security, slash its benefits, then – zzzzzt – kill it. First, they tried to demonize our public retirement program as a socialist horror. That hasn’t worked, since this pension literally works, allowing millions of workaday American families to escape old […]
Farm and Food File: Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com In our increasingly urgent quest to clean up our climate-altering, carbon-fueled culture, biodiesel and renewable diesel have become two new darlings of alternative fuel advocates. While diesel fuel may be diesel fuel, biodiesel and renewable diesel are not the same thing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), both are […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, the library is highlighting two works of adult fiction. The first is the book that has been chosen for our next Community Read on September 19, 2024, at 6 PM. The library has one copy of this book—we have ordered additional copies to be available to anyone interested in joining us for the […]
Contemplation Corner: “Going the Extra Mile”
Dr. Steven F. Pace To go the extra mile means to do more than we are required. This expression is often associated with customer service and going above and beyond what is needed. This can also be done on an individual level by listening to a friend in need or volunteering your time when it […]
Band Notes for the Week of August 26, 2024
Coming Up:Fri. August 30 – Mon. Sept. 2: No School for Labor Day WeekendWed. Sept. 4: Marching Band rehearsal 7pm-9pm.Tues. Sept. 10: ½ DayWed. Sept. 11: Marching Band rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Fri. Sept. 13: Music Department Mum Sale Ends.Wed. Sept. 18: Marching Band rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Sat. Sept. 21: Cassopolis Marching Exhibition, Evening. 6th Grade Beginning BandIf you were […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
With the new school year just starting, it’s a good time to review some important transportation safety rules and reminders. ● Buses are on the road and many students will be walking or driving to and from school. Drivers should exercise caution and be on the lookout for pedestrians and bike riders. ● Children […]
