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Don’t be afraid of a little paint
I’m a perfect example of someone who happened on her true passion somewhat later in life. I never viewed myself as being particularly talented or artistic, but that all changed about 28 years ago when I decided to paint an old, forgotten piece of furniture, in hopes of giving it new life and functionality. During [...]
Kid Rock – Home Grown in Macomb
There’s no kidding around when hometown hero Kid Rock decides to champion a good cause. Macomb’s own Kid Rock proves again that his roots remain strong in his hometown. Robert James “Bob” Ritchie was born Jan. 17, 1971, in the Village of Romeo, to William “Bill” and Susan Ritchie. Rock’s father owned several car dealerships, [...]
Bell Ringers chime loudly in Macomb
They stand in the cold in front of malls, grocery stores and local retailers ringing their bells, enticing us to drop some coins in their red kettles. Most are paid for their time but many volunteer, giving on their own or as a group. They are known as Bell Ringers, and they have been raising [...]
Giving back means being a “Goodfellow”
Standing on the corner in all kinds of weather collecting donations for charity can be challenging. Tackling the task for 50 consecutive years while maintaining a sense of humor is perhaps even more impressive. “Well, people used to only give you coins, you didn’t get dollars, I believe that first year I didn’t do so [...]
Sending Love in a Box from Macomb County
Texting good morning to your son may seem routine, but each time Cheryl Corsi got a response from 28-year-old Lieutenant Anthony Corsi, she sighed with relief. The simple exchange traveled from Macomb County to Iraq and back, assuring Corsi that her soldier was safe. “My son was deployed with a National Guard Unit in 2010, [...]
The ultimate act of giving – mom gives her son life – twice
Now a 32-year-old husband and father, Jason Bosch of Sterling Heights, still considers himself the biggest kid on his block. When a serious health crisis hit, his Mom went chasing him once again, this time right into the operating room. On September 26 Jason and Betty Bosch, of Clinton Township, had surgery at the same [...]
Wheels of Hope program changes lives
Dominique Whitaker was going through a rough patch. The mother of three had been laid off, but was back in school, studying toward a more solid future. She had saved money and bought a car, a used one, to get her to and from Baker College and let her take care of errands. Then someone [...]
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Honoring Veterans to the End
A World War II infantryman. A Korean naval nurse. A Vietnam pilot. A former Marine who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. The unclaimed cremains of a military widow. Gone but never forgotten thanks to the 28-member, volunteer VVA Chapter 154 Honor Guard known as VVA Chapter 154 Honor Guard. Based in Roseville, the Honor Guard [...]