Random Notes

by Rhonda Dedyne

Sesqui Time Capsule: what’s in the box?

Beacon of light
Art Reach features aerial photographs of Michigan lighthouses

On the road to Lido Key - March 25, 2006

Alzheimer’s: a horrific, insidious disease - March 18, 2006
Number of patients, caregivers continues to grow

French School Reunion: a trip back in time - March 11, 2006

Friends came to aid of Rhonda Devereaux - February 25, 2006
March 18 benefit raises funds for local family

Tom and Dick Smothers as storytellers? - February 25, 2006

A conversation with the ‘Yo-Yo Man’ - February 25, 2006
Tom talks about goals, ethics and his brother, Dick

On falling trees, Marcella and grandchildren - February 25, 2006

Courageous and strong: Matt Hutton - February 11, 2006

Bob Ott: the ‘good sergeant’ - February 4, 2006
Area mourns loss of beloved public servant

Shipley puts final touches on Clinton County Veteran Memorial Roll Call - January 28, 2006

RBW gridiron teams prepare for induction into ‘Hall of Fame’ - January 21, 2005
Terry Carey honored with teams from 1949-51

Grandma’s cookies: a holiday tradition - December 24, 2005

Christmas: ‘Bah, Humbug’ or ‘Ho, Ho Ho?’ - December 10, 2005
Christmas just three weeks away – impossible.

Clem Sohn: ‘batman’ from an earlier era - November 26, 2005

‘Downtown’ details history of St. Johns -  November 12, 2005
Book-signing set for Nov. 19

11-11-11 -  November 12, 2005

Shipley veteran project winds to a close - November 5, 2005
Info still needed on specific names

Merritt shares more vintage photos with Indy readers - October, 22, 2005
Henning family barn-raising, Bingham officials and a Studebaker?

Indy updates: ’32 RBW baseball team, and ‘Picnic at Merle Beach’ - October 15, 2005

Ken Munger: an uncommon ‘common’ man - October 1, 2005

An Ode to Summer - September 24, 2005

On a "mint" man and a farmer - September 10, 2005

Vintage mint still could take place of honor on National Historic Register - September 10, 2005

On a Yooper transplant and SJ legend, and Farmer Pete’s Wife - September 3, 2005

AnaBel Peck: Farmer Pete’s Wife, Petunia, 4-H Homemaker of the Year - September 3, 2005

On brick streets, time passages and a changing of the guard - August 27, 2005

Ed Martis: "Born to mint farming"
A 2005 Mint Grand Marshal recalls life on the farm

On ‘Thunder over Michigan’ and minty "farm boy" memories - August 13, 2005

Out West: Badlands to Big Sky - July 30, 2005

A new name, a new life together: Wayne and Rhonda Dedyne - July 23, 2005

On roses, fishing and a dedicated public servant - July 9, 2005

A Charlevoix walk – and artsy bears - June 14, 2005

Photos of new-born fawns: a rare encounter - June 4, 2005

On a U.P. anniversary, waterfalls and bridges, and a Centennial memory - May 21, 2005

Bauer Road bridge is at home at Calhoun County Historic Bridge Park - May 21, 2005

The Bridges of Clinton County - May 21, 2005

There’s something about a barn - April 30, 2005

‘Old’ barn gets new life, thanks to visionary farmers - April 30, 2005
Vanneste’s relocation of 1880-era barn is unique endeavor

A life well spent: Happy Birthday, Mom - April 23, 2005
"The memory of a life well spent never dies." Cicero

Grandpa’s Fishin’ Friend: just in time for summer - April 23, 2005
Third book in Grandma Janet Mary series is available

Restoration of pedal-toy ‘Pursuit’ is labor of love for Kentfield - April 16, 2005

On sunny weather, Easter bonnets, Sesqui plans – and The Master’s - April 9, 2005
What a wonderful weather week.

It’s official - March 26, 2005
An Indy engagement announcement

An engagement announcement - March 26, 2005

Shipley query draws impressive response - March 19, 2005
Arlington National Cemetery webmaster provides info

Do you know these Bengal Center School students? - March 12, 2005

Smith family farm has proud history in Kalamazoo County - March 12, 2005

Blue skies, red rocks, yellow sun: a Southwest vacation journal - March 5, 2005

Constables are a rare – and perhaps dying – breed - February 12, 2005
Old-time peace officers dwindle in numbers

Davis Sesquicentennial Farm is example of state’s rural heritage - February 5, 2005

Westcroft Gardens is state’s oldest family farm - February 5, 2005
Part of Macomb brothers’ Grosse Ile purchase in 1776

Sesqui meeting prompts questions, trip down memory lane - February 5, 2005
Old photos are in demand

A peaceful side of winter - January 22, 2005

Can you name these gentlemen? - January 22, 2005

On a friend, Brent Law – always in our hearts - January 15, 2005

Vietnam magazine article details final mission of Spc. 4 Brent Robin Law - January 15, 2005
‘The last full measure’

On birthday treasures and photo memories - January 8, 2005

Election day memories – Back Through the Years - October 30, 2004

Area residents salute a music legend - October 9, 2004
Walt Cole Recognition Night is Oct. 8

Photo Album: Martha’s Vineyard, Batavia and the ‘falls’ – Niagara and Seneca - October 9, 2004

A photographic tour of summer’s end – autumn’s beginning - September 25, 2004
Ryder Cup, Charlevoix, rural Clinton County

Pocuis memorial service is Oct. 2 - September 18, 2004

On gardens and summer’s end - September 11, 2004

Friends recall the gentlemanly nature, high standards of Mr. Pocuis - August 14, 2004

On the highs and lows of life: a bird’s eye photo shoot, and goodbye to a friend -  August 7, 2004

Blue Angels, Mother Nature provide spectacular show on Grand Traverse Bay - July 10, 2004

Snapshots of a summer season: sunshine, berries, depots and ‘Cats’ - July 3, 2004

SJHS alumnus is perfect choice for Shell composer - June 26, 2004
Rehmann’s Fanfare for New Beginnings highlights dedication ceremony

Take a trip back in time to Merle Beach - June 19, 2004

A ‘favorite daughter’ shares ‘Memoirs of Carl Bates’ - Part V

Very, very random notes - June 5, 2004
Green grass, blue skies, brown dirt and other colorful subjects

A ‘favorite daughter’ shares ‘Memoirs of Carl Bates’ - Part IV

A ‘favorite daughter’ shares ‘Memoirs of Carl Bates’ III - May 29, 2004

A ‘favorite daughter’ shares ‘Memoirs of Carl Bates’ II - May 22, 2004

In loving memory - May 22, 2004

Remembering Judge Green - May 15, 2004

A ‘favorite daughter’ shares ‘Memoirs of Carl Bates’ - May 15, 2004

On my Mom’s birthday and ‘Grandma’s Memories’ - Part II - April 24, 2004

On my Mom’s birthday and ‘Grandma’s Memories’- April 17, 2004

Judge Robertson steps down from Probate Court bench - April 17, 2004
‘Silver anniversary’ was March 5

On fishing, lighthouses and a change of direction - April 10, 2004

Update on the ’32 RBW baseball pic - March 20, 2004

SJHS baseball team of ‘32 - March 13, 2004

Merle Beach School – who are these kids? - March 6, 2004

Hill School students need IDs - February 21, 2004

It's here!
Grandma Janet Mary signs new book - February 14, 2004

An update on Chapman School – and request for other ‘old’ pics - February 7, 2004

Found: identities of Chapman School students - February 7, 2004

On Chapman School, Grandma Janet Mary and Federal-Mogul - January 24, 2004
Time to open up the mailbag – snail, email and otherwise.

Who are these kids?

2003: people, places, events in the news - January 3, 2004

Reflections on Christmas 2003: family snapshots - December 27, 2003
Samuel Hudgens, Kaye Pilmore, Sue Lounds

Mattew EP is available locally - December 13, 2003

Thanksgiving 2003: a truly memorable and ‘thank-filled’ holiday - December 6, 2003

Matthew:
Last Broadcast E.P. pays tribute to Matt Hutton - December 6, 2003

On autumn’s splendor, family memories and boys playing with fire - November 8, 2003

Memories of Mike: images of a teacher and coach - October 25, 2003

Elsea family has a ‘hero’ - October 18, 2003
Youngest son donates kidney to father

Finding the words isn’t always easy - October 11, 2003

'Horselogger' brings the past to the present in Westphalia Township woodlot - September 13, 2003
Percherons, Haflingers haul timber

On 'Horseloggers,' Hospice and a memorable tomato harvest - September 13, 2003

Battle with Parkinson's Disease creates new page in life for Grandma Janet Mary - August 16, 2003
Local lady publishes series of children's books

On Mint memories, a reunion of friends and Mr. Pocuis - August 9, 2003

On mental mistakes, bandshell trivia and county vets - July 12, 2003

Joe Humenik: a real-life Santa Claus - July 5, 2003

Mystery of the bandshell is unraveled - almost - June 21, 2003

A Father's Day message to my Dad - June 14, 2003

VanRooyen earns promotion at Johns Hopkins University - May 31, 2003

Memorial Day 2003 - May 24, 2003
Local Vietnam vet searches for info on all fallen county vets from all wars
"All gave some - some gave all"

On Mother's Day memories, special Grandmas and friendship - May 10, 2003

On signs of spring, housekeeping and a video 'must-see'

 Downtown St. Johns is in the spotlight - April 5, 2003
Video airs April 16 on WKAR-TV 23

Hutton family is 'overwhelmed' by support at benefit - March 22, 2003
'We will never feel alone'

On peace, war and feelings of past generations - March 8, 2003

Cruise, hot tub, jewelry - benefit for Matt Hutton has it all - March 8, 2003
March 15 event helps SJHS alumnus battle ALS

Area residents take part in peace rally at county courthouse - March 8, 2003
Second statewide event planned for March 15

Service personnel, family members have mixed view of peace rally

'Band of Brothers' aids friend in need - February 22, 2003
Hutton battles Lou Gehrig's Disease

On February robins, '60s skaters and a 'Snownado' - February 15, 2003
A single partridge in a pear tree? So what.

On righting a wrong, and remembering Ricki - January 18, 2003

On the best of 2002, and a story possibility for '03 - January 4, 2003

2002: the year in review - December 28, 2002
A look back at news and names in the headlines

On holiday 'bells and whistles' and the real Christmas magic - December 21, 2002

Area lady has unique Christmas wish - December 7, 2002
Kidney transplant is prayer of Brenda Higgins

Stella Myers celebrates 100th birthday - December 7, 2002

An open letter from the VanRooyen family - November 30, 2002

Joe VanRooyen: recalling a good and decent man - November 23, 2002

On the big picture, Halloween tricks and TLA - November 2, 2002

Bits and pieces of news from here and there - via email mail, snail mail and otherwise - October 12, 2002

Solution to the letter mystery - and a tribute to Brian Gradwell - October 5, 2002

Threshing on Baker Street?
Ronald Hyler's old pix produce memories - October 5, 2002

On letters from long ago and a change in direction - September 21, 2002

Real snail-mail
Letter arrives at Kentfield home - 30 years late - September 21, 2002

September 11, 2002: residents reflect on 9-11 experiences one year later - September 7, 2002

New beginnings at the close of a season - August 31, 2002

Barry Smith believes in the 'power of a wish' - August 31, 2002
Make-A-Wish delivers dune buggy

Joy and Sorrow: remembering my friend, Mollie - August 3, 2002

How sweet it is
Hanover's Michigan Mint Chocolate is minty endeavor - August 3, 2002

On Andy's IGA Reunion, roads and the King of Beer - July 20, 2002

SJHS alumnus has 'amazing' cross-country cycle trip - July 20, 2002
Bike-Aide promotes peace, understanding

On Charlevoix's shores, vacation fun and County Roads II - July 6, 2002

On vacation priorities, the 'Rose King' and Aunt Stell - June 22, 2002

On errors, Larry Button, and voc-ed voting - June 8, 2002

Bill Tennant: the man, music - and his students - June 1, 2002
Director retires after 36 years with SJ schools

On Mother's Day 'black sheep,' the depot, and my dad - May 11, 2002

County 'road-tripper' makes stop in St. Johns - May 11, 2002

Letters, we get letters - Westfall checks the mail - May 4, 2002

On young journalists, AARP - and birthday greetings to Mom - April 13, 2002

On hoops and an unexpected delivery - Ella is born - March 30, 2002
Often times, events don't happen as planned

At Fowler, the circle is truly unbroken - March 23, 2002
Eagles clinch championship berth with double-overtime win versus Covert

On beating the winter blues with Tolkien and the reading bunch - March 9, 2002

Judge Robertson makes history on the bench - March 9, 2002
Marks 23rd year as judge of probate

• Judge Robertson is in good company

On the Iris, Muriel, and Wilma's scrapbook - March 2, 2002

Local cancer survivor is busy in 2002 - February 23, 2002
White lobbies, is national speaker for ACS

HIGCUP Scholarship honors memory of Terry and Dennis Henning - February 16, 2002

Bronze Star is late in coming for local Vietnam vet - February 16, 2002
Dennis Scott is decorated for valor

Expressions of sympathy, and birthday wishes for Nurse Fuzzy Wuzzy - February 9, 2002

Colors of Love - February 9, 2002
Support group aids transracial adoptive families

On Prohibition, the Great Depression, and the past meeting the future - January 26, 2002

'Magistrate Mom' takes county bench - January 12, 2002
Clarke is first woman magistrate in county history

On malaise, 'fake and bake', and Rosina - January 5, 2002

2001: a year to remember - December 29, 2001
CAFR, Garcia, Wal-Mart, Johnson make headlines

Christmas Yet to Come: beyond gifts and giving - December 22, 2001

Christmas Present: Ignorance and Want are no match for Pung family - December 15, 2001

Hufnagel retires as Clinton County magistrate - December 15, 2001
Over 35 years of service to local residents

A Christmas Carol - thoughts on Christmas Past - December 8, 2001

Thanksgiving past - and future - November 24, 2001

Veteran's Day 2001 - a time to remember - November 10, 2001

Recalling another 'regular' person, Jerry Henning - and time passages - November 3, 2001

Reflections on the life of a 'good person,' Irene Witt - October 13, 2001

On Sept. 11, Rotary, and autumn leaves - September 29, 2001

On summer, Goldenrod and Monarchs, Adnan and Dad - September 1, 2001

2,649: Michigan Vietnam veterans receive fitting tribute
Work begins an final stages of monument project

On a hot 4-H Fair, garden beans, and County Roads - August 4, 2001

Postcard, bandshell trivia - and a 'rain dance' plea - July 21, 2001

Rehmann writes notes for world premier musical - July 7, 2001
Lansing Civic Players present Folles July 13-14

Who cares if it's hot?- June 30, 2001

Stepping back: Ray Parr retires - sort of - from the prescription counter - June 30, 2001
Service is a constant in venerable career

Parr family history, St. Johns are linked - June 30, 2001

It's been a 'mobile' 25 years in education for Ricki Dean - June 16, 2001
Veteran educator retires as Oakview principal

Gentlemen's Agreement - the backbone of CAFR? - June 9, 2001

Moore and F.C. Mason: together for over 60 years - June 2, 2001

A small voice follows the big wind - May 29, 2001

Local couple says, 'No toasters - make a Relay donation instead' - May 12
Plans are set for Relay for Life, May 18-19

Spring - a season for all the senses - May 5, 2001

Veronica's quilt: names of friends spark memories - April 21, 2001

RAVE: a light in the darkness Date rape and assault: teens are not immune to violence - April 21, 2001 Dating assault: warning signs Creating a 'whole' person is priority for RAVE staff - April 14, 2001 Domestic violence: a criminal justice and public health concern - April 14, 2001 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 7, 2001 New director reaffirms RAVE mission of breaking the cycle of violence - March 31, 2001 Morrison leads multi-county organization

Old eyes have fresh view of downtown St. Johns - April 7, 2001

Old 'Salt Box House' - a victim of progress - April 7, 2001

Little wheels will roll no more
Ranch Roller Rink bites the dust - March 17, 2001

Positive thoughts on a dreary February - March 3, 2001

Memories of bygone times in Duplain Township - March 10, 2001

Sixty years and still ticking - January 27, 2001
Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad - and a construction date for the bandshell

Wanted: a construction date for the bandshell - January 20, 2001

Yes, Gwendolyn, there is a Santa Claus - December 23, 2000

A second look at Mr. V - December 2, 2000

Giving Thanks - November 18, 2000

On leaves, ladybugs, and other Autumn treasures - October 14, 2000

On roadside trash, and bicycle letters - September 23, 2000

On bicycles, city fathers - and a mother - September 9, 2000
To bike, or not to bike - that is the question.

On Riley Roads - August 26, 2000

Why? - August 12, 2000

• A single word, framed as a question, was etched on the community's heart once again this past week.

On sunsets, vacation fun, and the courthouse fountain - July 22, 2000

'Gone fishin' - July 15, 2000

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