By Joan Young, Contributing Writer How often in the fall, even a fairly spectacular season like this one, have we yearned for more of the passionate, bright red color? Have you wondered why some trees turn red and others don’t? The answer is found in leaf chemistry. I won’t make you balance any formulas or pronounce multi-syllabic words (well, I…
LUDINGTON — The Second Annual Trick-or-Treat Mini Golf event is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course at Stearns Park. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and trick-or-treat their way through the course — all while golfing for free. The event is open to children of all ages.…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Just a few weeks ago, I returned from visiting, once again, the western terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT). There the NCT meets the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail where the Missouri River splits the landscape between rolling prairie and badlands. The river follows the leading edge of the Wisconsin Glacier-…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Dear Brothers Association (D.B.A.) will hold its annual Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 13. The event, which begins at 3159 N. Sherman Rd., is open to the public with all bikes, vehicles and classic cars welcome. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. with fun run sign up beginning at 10 a.m.; departure is at noon and return is…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer The other day, I was relating to a friend the joys and woes of finding a number of creatures in and near my house, and she comfortingly reminded me that life is full of little animals. Indeed! For example, on the day in question, my kitchen counters were overrun with the little black “sugar ants.”…
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