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On September 14, members
of the Rotary Club
of Pinconning & Standish
heard a presentation by
Mike Wilson, District Manager,
and Aron Buechler,
Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Bay Conservation
District. The two
described their efforts to
revitalize the organization.
The conservation...
5 Years Ago (September 2018)
Council Women Threatened with Lawsuit - The Pinconning
City Council held their September meeting on
the evening of Monday, September 17th, before a larger
than normal group of citizens and spectators. Before
the Public Comment section, Mayor Jason Brazeau reminded
the...
(NAPSI)—An ophthalmologist—a physician specializing
in medical and surgical eye care—may be able to detect
your risk for life-threatening conditions. To help, the
American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America
® program matches volunteer ophthalmologists with
eligible patients. To see who...
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein that is common in
the diets of U.S. consumers. It is found in
wheat, barley, rye, and their grain relatives.
Gluten is what helps bread expand while
the dough is rising and hold its shape while
it’s baking and after it cools. It’s also what
makes bread chewy....
(NAPSI)—There is good news for many in the visually
impaired community, and for anyone who has trouble
reading standard print labels.
Prescription management and medication adherence
can be particularly difficult when it’s difficult to see the
label.
However, there’s CVS Pharmacy’s Spoken Rx®, a...
Beware of Hidden Sodium - Tips for Better Choices
If you have diabetes, it can be difficult to navigate
the food pantry, food sodium content, and portions. Use
this two-sided, printable guide to help you determine
sodium in common pantry foods and what portion sizes
really look like. Printable...
(NAPSI)—While the holidays are an excellent time to
integrate pets into your family traditions, there are a few
safety precautions you should take, such as keeping them
warm with coats and sweaters and away from decorations.
Learn more at www.petco.com/holiday and Petco pet care
centers.
Within the...
(NAPSI)—There is good news for many individuals
who care for a loved one living with an injury or illness
connected to military service. They’re now eligible for
free professional assistance.
Who Helps
A new program offered by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
provides veteran caregivers with trained...
Dr. Paul Lake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family
and is submitting articles for the Journal.
Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree
in Physiology and M.D. degree, both
from Michigan State University, the latter
awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter,
Family Medicine...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe
Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She
loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
Football season is here and I need some recipes for snacks to
serve on game day.
- Chuck...