Michigan’s Fishery Is Nature’s School

By Rick Fowler, Great Lakes Energy member Rick taught high school English in Boyne City for 34 years. For the past 25 years, he has...

Old Friends

By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member It has been said that “old friends are the bestfriends.” I surely agree. Growing up...

The Salted Christmas Goose

On Christmas Day, Ma always got up first and stuffed the Christmas goose. This year was no different. She stuffed the goose and salted...

Reflections On Our Pond

By Kathy Fila, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member Our 24-year-old son came over today with youthful enthusiasm and energy, claiming he would get the pond...

A Multitude Of Experiences Can Be Fulfilled Within 20 Minutes

By Rick Fowler, Great Lakes Energy member Rick taught high school English in Boyne City for 34 years. For the past 25 years, he has...

Coon Hunt

My dad had 17 coon hounds and a war surplus Willys Jeep (circa 1940s). It had a canvas top, a windshield, and no doors....

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...

Last Train Ride

By Tom McWhorter, Cherryland Electric Cooperative member My grandmother lived in Lake Odessa and sometime in the mid-’50s, she took a train to Grand Rapids. She...

Memories Of An Ice Fisherman

By Rick Fowler, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member 1958…the earliest memories of being on the ice would probably spark the flames of many of...

A Thrice-Worn Dress

By Laura Payne, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member A refreshing trend has begun in the world of weddings. Brides are not always looking for the...

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...