At One with Plants

by Rik Cryderman, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member She was seldom seen without an apron and seldom seen not working. She was...

A Member Memory

By Gregg Smith, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member As a member of the fourth-class (plebe) midshipman summer class of 1967, little did I imagine...

From Traverse City to Time Magazine

When you think of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, you imagine seeing celebrities like Beyoncé, titans of industry like Elon Musk, and world...

A Legacy of Leadership & Service

By Emily Haines Lloyd In the heart of the electric cooperative industry, where service to members and communities is key, individuals like Craig Borr tend...

Featured Recipe: Cherry Freezer Jam

By Deanne Quain, Great Lakes Energy 4 cups sugar2 cups finely chopped tart cherries1 package SURE-JELL Premium Fruit Pectin3/4 cup watersmall glass or plastic containers...

Hope On The Slopes

In the winter of 1982, a tenacious kindergartner watching skiers cruise down the slopes of Boyne Mountain grew infatuated with the sport. Chrissy Evans...

Wheels of Change: Exploring the E-Bike Phenomenon in Michigan

By Emily Haines Lloyd When you think of the many human milestones, there are an interesting amount that revolve around mobility. A baby rolls over,...

A Soleful Mission

Travis Snyder Takes Steps to Highlight Veterans’ Mental Health When Travis Snyder returned from his tour in Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine, he was both...

From the Classroom to the Coffee Table

Back in 2019, Tyler Leipprandt was balancing life as a teacher with a side hustle in drone photography—primarily in real estate. Fast forward to...

Nature Memories

Growing up, our family always kept a flower garden. It was filled with roses, dahlias, and peonies. The Peace rose was my dad’s favorite....

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...