“Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures.” Gaylord Nelson Former WI Senator and Governor Founder of Earth Day

A specialty at Bubba O’Malley’s Wild Irish Inn, this dish consists of grilled chicken topped with bacon, cheese and honey mustard. On March 1, 2017, Bubba O’Malley’s will have undergone a makeover and menu change, becoming a new restaurant: Elgood’s. Don’t worry; although the eatery’s menu is changing, the folks at Bubba O’Malley’s shared their

Falling halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, February 2 – Groundhog Day – has roots in the ancient European tradition, Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights). The weather on that day was considered a predictor of when winter would end. An old English song goes, “If Candlemas be fair and bright/Come, winter,

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Martin Luther King Day January 16

We’re all familiar with the American version of Santa Claus – a fat, jolly old man in a red suit, who delivers presents to good children and coal to naughty children all around the world in one night. Realistically, Santa can’t get around the world in one night, even with the help of Rudolph and

Celebrated September 15 to October 15, the observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded on that to cover a 30-day period, and it was enacted into law in August 1988. The day of September 15 is significant, because it marks the anniversary of independence

The Flint Firebirds Club is the oldest and largest club at Kettering University, and is still active today. The club is for Kettering students who are car enthusiasts and enjoy all things motor-related. This photo of Club members is from circa 1950s – 1960s.

Yes, Please! August 25 is National Banana Split Day! Reportedly invented in 1904, the much-celebrated dessert is classically served in a long dish called a “boat,” featuring a banana halved lengthwise and laid in the dish with scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream placed in a row between them. Top with chocolate, pineapple

A Nation’s Strength By Ralph Waldo Emerson What makes a nation’s pillars high And its foundations strong? What makes it mighty to defy The foes that round it throng? It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand Go down in battle shock; Its shafts are laid on sinking sand, Not on abiding rock. Is it the

From Ruth Mott’s recipe collection, try your hand at these scrumptious oatmeal cookies. Don’t forget to pair with apple juice! Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 2 cups chopped apples 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla

On May 1 of each year, the United States celebrates Law Day. The idea first emerged in 1957 from the American Bar Association. In 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower decided to observe Law Day on May 1, and by 1961 it became Public Law 87-20. Law Day is meant to reflect on the role of law

By Michael Collins This water did not call itself harbor, yet here ships slumber, people imagine books into breezes, children splash breath back into the shallows, one mad cackle