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Dr. Paul Dake 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,
Dear Lynn,
It’s strawberry time and I’m looking for some Strawberry Dessert recipes....
My Dad passed away a number of years ago. Some of you might know my step dad, who is a good guy and I don’t want to create any confusion, I am not speaking about him. But I have a good friend and his father is in the last few weeks of his life. This is a difficult time for anyone, even big bad...
In late May, Eastern Wood Pewees start arriving in our area after spending the winter in South America. Before seeing this member of the flycatcher family, you will probably hear its distinctive call. If high up in a tree you hear a bird whistling, “pee-ah- WEE, pee-ah-WEE, pee-OOH,” you know a...
On May 27, 2021, the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by Shasta Duffey, Marketing & Sales VP for Lake State Railway Company (LSRC), on the important role that railroads continue to play in our state, particularly privately-owned short-line railroads like Lake State...
The U.S. auto industry estimates about 17 million cars are bought in the United States every year. If you’re hoping—or just dreaming—of buying one of them anytime soon, there are a few facts and stats that can make car shopping a better experience for you.
Quality Cars To Consider
First, you should...
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, recently helped introduce a bipartisan plan to support sexual assault survivors and bring their abusers to justice.
The legislation is a continuation of efforts to improve the system after shortcomings discovered during the Larry Nassar investigation in 2018. The new...
The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2020. Charlotte and Oliver topped the list.
The top five boys names for 2020 in Michigan were: Oliver, Noah, Liam, Henry and Elijah. The top five girls names are: Charlotte, Amelia, Olivia, Ava and...
Dr. Paul Dake 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,
I’ve heard that sweet potatoes and healthier than white potatoes, but I don’t have any...