This is Tootsie Roll! She is a 1½- year-old Abyssinian Guinea pig. She is very sweet. She likes to be handled and will let out a squeal if she hears a bag crinkle. She loves snacks.
By almost any measure, childhood has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Many children now spend hours each day using smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and gaming devices. While technology offers educational benefits and convenience, a growing body of research suggests that excessive recreational screen time may interfere with healthy brain development, learning, emotional regulation, sleep, and mental health.
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Norman Ott, 90, and his wife, Nancy, 89, have been married for 67 years and currently reside at Vicinia Gardens Independent Living in Fenton.
On June 12, the Genesee County Historical Society (GCHS) held its annual Heritage Day celebration. The GCHS has been an integral part of preserving Genesee County history for 113 years. Originators and contributors have included Charles Stewart Mott, J. Dallas Dort, Walter Chrysler, and Charles Nash, among many other notables.
Many parents seek chiropractic care for their children in hopes of improving comfort, mobility, posture, athletic performance, or overall well-being. Pediatric chiropractic care has grown in popularity over the past two decades, with many chiropractors offering services for infants, children, and teenagers.
Rylee also is an outstanding scholar, maintaining a 4.086 cumulative GPA. Her heart for service shines just as brightly outside the classroom, where she routinely volunteers her time to support students in the school as a member of the Hope Squad and younger students throughout the district at West Shore Elementary. Rylee also volunteers with multiple youth groups, where she serves as a high school leader. Even when facing personal adversity this past year, Rylee’s resilient spirit never wavered.
August invites us to slow down and savor the final, golden days of summer. It’s the perfect month to pick up a great book and escape into another world, discover new ideas, or revisit timeless classics. Reading sharpens the mind, reduces stress, expands vocabulary, and strengthens empathy by allowing us to experience life through another person’s eyes. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach, sitting on the porch, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, a great book offers lasting rewards long after the final page is turned. Make time this August to read—you’ll enrich both your mind and your soul..
