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Garden of earthly delights

August 10, 2014
Garden of earthly delights

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Ahhh….  the garden!  What a deep well of reward from so little effort!  The bright flowers reward us constantly from stairs, decks, and patio tables.  They are happy, they are cheerful.  So bright against the dark green woods, they are well worth the one afternoon of planting, for a whole season of smiles. Vegetables…

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Lake Michigan temps not normal for fishing this time of year

August 7, 2014
Lake Michigan temps not normal for fishing this time of year

For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. Lake Michigan has been cold for the last week in our area, in fact for the whole summer. We have been dealing with conditions that are not our normal August. If things were normal we would have about 70 degree water on…

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Summer pruning pointers

August 1, 2014
Summer pruning pointers

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Winter is typically the best time for vigorous pruning because trees are dormant. But minor upkeep on a nice summer day can keep your landscaping in top shape. Follow these tips: Use Proper Tools Know which is which: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a…

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Community mental health to host art exhibit

July 28, 2014

West Michigan Community Mental Health System will host a special traveling art display of the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards titled “Creative Minds Changing Minds.” The exhibit features artwork done by local residents, along with original work of 32 artists from around the state.  All artists are also consumers of community mental health services. Selections from the full…

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Staying safe at a hotel

July 25, 2014
Staying safe at a hotel

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Staying at a hotel doesn’t eliminate the need to guard your safety. “Even on leisure trips, when you’re thinking only how to have fun, it’s important to stay alert,” says Peter T. Tomaras, owner of Apollo Hotel Consultancy. “The person most responsible for your well-being is you,” so…

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