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Pileated Woodpecker
The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest North American woodpecker. It has made a dramatic comeback in Michigan after nearly disappearing when the forests were cleared in the 19th century. As forests returned to Michigan, so did the Pileated Woodpecker. They are now a common sight in wooded areas...
Cindy LeVasseur (left), Rotary Club President, and Joel Strasz. 			          --Courtesy Photo
On October 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by Joel Strasz, Health Officer of the Bay County Health Department, on the history of polio in the U.S. He appreciated Rotary’s efforts on keeping the issue of polio in the forefront of people’s minds...
Lynn Eckerle
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’m looking for recipes for some good cookies to have on hand during the holidays...
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...
Zach Christensen
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Member SIPC ​Edward Jones, its employees, and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor...
There has been many beautiful fall days, we should appreciate them. Always be thankful for what you have. Those with homes have what others dream of having some day, no matter how small. Those with cars are the envy of those with only shoes. Those with shoes are the envy of those with bare feet....
Sarah Trumble is a Michigan Native, originally from the Upper Peninsula. Previously in education, she enjoyed teaching international higher education, overseas and in the U.S., but moved back to Michigan during COVID. Sarah and her family have happily settled back in the region, bringing her two...
wearing traditional nurse uniforms are Sandy Wilbanks (left) and Carol Phinney (center), along with Rotarian Dennis Whitney.              --Courtesy Photo
Carol Phinney and Sandy Wilbanks, two of the 275 members of the Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard, addressed the club on activities of their organization since its creation earlier this year. The group honors those who have served as nurses. When they die, the honor guard participates in funerals...
5 Years Ago (October 2019) Don Rezmer had the winning pumpkin at The Great Pumpkin Challenge, a first time event hosted by the Pinconning & Linwood Area Chamber of Commerce. The winning pumpkin weighed in at 327 lbs. Tom Warren’s entry came in Second at 152 lbs. A Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest was...
Send calendar items to: Email: pinconningjrnl@outlook.com; The Pinconning Journal, P.O. Box 626, Pinconning, MI 48650 Phone: 989-879-3811 - Fax: 989-879-5529 Thursday, October 24th, • Rotary Club, Regular Meeting at CJ’s, Noon. Saturday, October 26th, • Northern Bay County Fund, Trivia Fundraiser,...

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