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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 Family Quilt

By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member A single mom and career woman years before it was common, my grandma never had time...

Little Teacher, Big Lesson

Isn’t it amazing when kids teach you something you already know but haven’t bothered to practice? My 3-year-old grandson Lincoln schooled me recently. You...

Sunken Treasure

By Bob Wilson, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member My family has owned a summer cottage on Lake Charlevoix since 1941, and just down the...

The Turtle Race Tradition

By Jean Alexander, Great Lakes Energy member. Jean enjoys sports, nature and going “up north” to Michigan as often as possible. Every summer since 1986 our family travels...

The Old Ball Games

By Carol Higgins, Midwest Energy & Communications member I was born in 1954, the oldest of eight. We didn’t go many places together, but my...

Shades of Lavender: A Dream Come True

By Janene Rawlinson, Midwest Energy & Communications Member Imagine rows of purple flowers and the scent of lavender in the air. In addition to its...

When Business Took Flight: Runci’s Spiraling Entrance into Lowell History

By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member My grandfather, C. H. Runciman, moved his small family (including my 1-year-old mother) to Lowell,...

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....

Grandma Grace

By Rik Cryderman, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member. Rik is a retired hospital chaplain who worked for Beaumont Health for more than 30...

Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1

Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....