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Capital Area District Libraries now fine free
Information from Capital Area District Libraries Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is part of a growing list of libraries across the state and country that have gone fine free, which means daily fines will no longer be charged on overdue items. All overdue fines were removed in June 2021. There are separate fines for lost […]
‘Handy’ tips to stay safe while working in the garden
by Caroline Wurtzel Gardening is a great outdoor activity that allows you to grow beautiful flowers or nutritious foods for your family to enjoy. All the digging, planting and weeding is good exercise, but it can also cause injury in your hands, wrists and arms if you’re not careful. Because gardening involves a lot of […]
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ established perennials display year-round color
July’s garden inspiration features Normi Spadafore’s garden. Her well-established perennial garden of 18 years was inspired by her wish for year-round color. Seen blooming in this picture are bright pink dianthus, mauve Lenten rose, deep purple iris and light blue salvia. Later in the season, lilies, hostas and sedum will bloom, just to mention […]
Ask an Expert: The insurer’s way is to divide and conquer
by John and Theresa Kightlinger The tactic of “divide and conquer” is designed to weaken the enemy’s offense to a point where it becomes the enemy’s defense. Insurers use it against repairers all the time. A vast divide You may be asking yourself what this topic has to do with the collision industry. To be […]
StockBIZ: How will businesses work post-pandemic?
by Mary Jo David It’s so refreshing to see cars parked outside restaurants. And who ever thought we’d be glad to drive in traffic again on the highway? Both are signs of Michigan loosening its pandemic restrictions and ultimately lifting constraints on capacity, mask-wearing, and gathering sizes, effective June 22, 2021— nine days ahead of […]
Paws and Claws: Fireworks can create stress in some pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic Break out your grills, lawn chairs and festive food, because it’s that time of year again — Independence Day is just around the corner! The Fourth of July always is a great day to celebrate our nation with friends, family and furry ones alike. While fireworks are a […]
Anne (Howlett) Potts treasures family memories, growing up in Gregory
Another in SCN’s “Tales from our 50-Year Residents” As told to Mary Jo David Visit with “hometown girl” Anne (Howlett) Potts, and you can’t help but yearn for the days when Gregory was a budding metropolis with three grocery stores and two soda fountains. And although it was a busy town, it was a place […]
Rural Perpectives: Tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
by Diane Constable If you look around the fields on a warm sunny day or in your garden when the red, purple or orange flowers are in bloom, you are likely to see one of our largest butterflies — the beautiful tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). The females will lay their eggs on tree leaves, prefering […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Part 3: Those who inspire, with a smile
by Tina Cole-Mullins & James Clark-Swalla As we continue to explore the depths of mental health by highlighting “Faces of Mental Wellness” within our community, we had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer McClure and Jeff Boyer. Both are familiar faces to many in our area. Boyer said that it’s not always easy to detect […]
Sowing Inspiration ~ hen and chicks preserve memories
Dear Gardeners, The Garden Contest was read and enjoyed by many. Who doesn’t love a beautiful photo of someone’s artistic garden creation? So let’s try a new direction for a “Garden Inspiration Column.” We’re asking readers to take a photo of their garden, plant, bush or tree (or a friend’s) and share the inspiration for […]