Always Do the Right Thing

By David Van Horn, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member My father, James Van Horn, was a very quiet man. I have no memory of...

Jigsaw Puzzle Provides Family Fun And Teamwork

By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative member This summer, we attended a picnic hosted by our HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, where we...

Oliver And My Father

By Karen Reilly, Midwest Energy & Communications member Karen is a co-op member who is a nature-lover at heart and enjoys bird-watching, exploring woodlands, gardening...

Rural Michigan Pickleball

By Christopher Mulder, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member My mom was a trendsetter when she picked up and started to share her newfound pickleball game...

Sounds of the Past

By Martin Stec, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Cooperative member These days, the sound of Mullet Lake on a summer afternoon is the growl...

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 Poet

By David Clapp, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member My grandfather, Francis Merton Clapp, was born in 1897 in Genesee County, Michigan. He served in...

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...

An Eggceptional Experience I Will Never Forget!

I will never forget my visit to an ethnic art fair outside of Detroit’s Cobo Hall at the age of 12. It is one...

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....

Chill Out! No-Cook Recipes Due by May 1

Share your favorite “Chill Out! No-Cook” recipe with us by May 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...