Kim Kubsch What activity could bring your family closer, spark laughter and storytelling, ease future burdens, and make space for what truly matters? Try this: Organize a Family Decluttering Day once a year or quarter or month. The purpose is for families to gather and sort through memories, share stories that could otherwise be lost,…
Vy Armour Allen Levi wrote his extraordinary novel Theo of Golden with no plans to publish it and an audience of one in mind. “I thought to myself very consciously: When I die, I will take this manuscript and I will stand in the presence of my God and my Christ, and I will say,…
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…