The Nahma Airport
My mother Alice one day not long ago told me about a ride she took on a single-engine plane as a young girl. Born...
A Unique Driving Lesson
When my daughter was almost 15, I took her down a narrow traffic-free dirt road in northern Michigan to teach her gear shifting in...
Berry Picking
Submitted by Joelle Majerowicz, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
I remember going berry picking with my grandfather, Carl (Lavy) Hagstrom, in the woods...
Before The Bridge
Michigan author Luman Slade has published four books for young readers. One of his books, “There’s a Bear in the Raspberry Patch,” is a...
Growing Up With Family And Community
Throughout my growing up years, my father and grandfather farmed together in Michigan’s Lapeer County. They were both full-time farmers until the mid-1950s when...
The Red Farmhouse History
Submitted by Heather Carmona, a Great Lakes Energy member
It was the day we pulled into the driveway and I told my husband “this is...
Catch And Release
Submitted by Sally Binard, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
Catch and Release has had a strong meaning throughout my life. As a young girl,...
I Remember…
We invite members to share their fondest memories.
Country Lines will pay $50 for stories we publish.
Guidelines:
1. Approximately 200 words
2. Digital photos must be at...
Bright Spots In Dark Days
Thinking back to my fondest Michigan memories, some of them came during the darkest days of my life.
I am not only a member of...













