Jacqueline M. Ruffino Before I enlighten our readers about Valentine’s Day and how it came about, I will ask each of you to remember your first Valentine card you received or gave out to a cute little boy or girl. I received my first Valentine card at five years old from Gerhardt. Cute, blond hair,…
Janet Cook February’s theme is love. For many homeowners, the laundry room is one of the most-used yet least-loved spaces in the house. With a thoughtful remodel, it can become a room that’s efficient, organized, and even enjoyable to spend time in. Whether it needs a refresh or a transformation, here are ways to make…
Anne M. DeRose Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose was born in Fowlerville, Mich., on Aug. 5, 1932, and went to be with Our Lord on Dec. 18, 2025. She was the third child of George and Ellen (Diamante) Spagnuolo. She helped their parents who owned the Spagnuolo Candy and Ice Cream company where they manufactured home-made…
Steve and Robyn Moody, Chairmen Unit 36C wishes to send a huge thank you to all of our Sun Lakes communities who donated and attended our annual Diamond Lake Luminary and Food Donation event this past December. Our very generous communities set a record for total non-perishable food items and monetary donations by providing approximately…
Bowen: An Unfinished Life, a new historical biography by mother-and-daughter authors Janice Rustad Lininger and Kari Lininger-Downs, tells the story of their grandfather and great-grandfather, Murrel K. Bowen, which often mirrors the popular Yellowstone prequel, 1923. In the Summer of 1919, M. K. Bowen was tragically shot and killed at his North Dakota ranch. Although…
Judith Kopp May my presence be a sanctuary. May my heart be a compass. May my life be a bridge. May my words carry kindness. May my choices carry coherence. May my energy field carry peace. May my actions carry practical love. May my eyes carry truth. May my nervous system carry safety. May my…