The Mecosta County Medical Center Community Block Party and Ice Cream Social has really become something of a kick-off for a community celebration of the summer vacation season. Organizers may not have meant it to be a “semi-official” event, but the party has become a much anticipated gathering marking the start of a break from [...]
“My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ ‘We’re not raising grass,’ Dad would reply. ‘We’re raising boys.’” — Harmon Killebrew Father’s Day is traditionally a salute to dads for just being … dads. It seems too [...]
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” — Billy Joel We enjoy the opportunities given to us to editorially salute the leadership of our communities — either elected, selected, or the volunteers [...]
For many throughout our community — a growing number of family, friends and neighbors — dealing with the affects of Alzheimer’s Disease on loved ones is, simply put, a difficult burden. Still, the love we feel towards parents, spouses and friends that are afflicted with this devastating disease doesn’t need to be diminished. Often, with [...]
“Domestic violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and think loves you in return.” – Dianne Feinstein There are any number of good reasons to support the MUM campaign in Mecosta and Osceola counties. MUM — Moms Uplifting [...]
“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” — Henrik Ibsen The Mecosta County community is blessed with people willing to step up to the front and take the helm. At the same time, we are lucky to have a group of people who take the time to [...]
“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.” — Garrison Keillor Once upon a time, a lot of parenting wisdom was passed along from generation to generation. Grandmas sat at the [...]
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau There will be a lot of people in Hemlock Park on Saturday, tossing a line in the river and hoping for a bite. But … it isn’t only fish they will be after. [...]
This past weekend, a group of very special and very dedicated young people gathered in neighboringMount Pleasant for a “happening” that demonstrates the best there is about sports, athletic competition and community caring. The annual Michigan Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, and Mecosta and Osceola counties were [...]
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — e.e. cummings Hundreds of young people from throughout the Mecosta and Osceola County area wrapped up one stage of their lives over the weekend, and began the next journey almost immediately. The graduates of the Class of 2013 have achieved a [...]