Garret Leiva: Guitar heroics child's play for some people
What kid hasn't dreamt about playing guitar in a rock 'n' roll band? Not merely play, but stand on stage a bona fide guitar hero. While I never realized that rock god moment, a flicker of hope remained. That hope was snuffed out by someone smaller than a six string Stratocaster.....more>>
Getting trees to grow involves much more than simply sticking them in the ground. Without some thought, site preparation, and follow-up treatment, survival rates can be quite disappointing. Many well-meaning tree planters learn these lessons the hard way.
Who knew the Easter bunny could be the tipping point down the rabbit-hole of parent disillusionment? Perhaps a bit of ironic payback for all those bicuspid-bitten chocolate ears. My fall from parental grace started with a seemingly innocent question this past Easter weekend.
Last Thursday two dogs entered the chicken house in which Miss Nettie C. Gray had a flock of White Plymouth Rock chickens and slaughtered 16, leaving them bleeding and mangled on the floor of the coop. (Plus more news from 1908.)
Several readers responded to recent calls for information regarding historical photos published in the Record-Eagle's Community seciton and online here at GTHerald.com. Complete responses appear here.
Norman Ford, the 2-year-old son of Will Ford, had the index finger of his right hand severed at the first joint Wednesday afternoon by a pair of shears in the hands of his cousin, Iva Getchell, the 2-year-old daughter of Charles Getchell. (Plus more news from 1908.)
While there is no time change flying back from Walt Disney World to Michigan, you can suffer reality lag. Evidently grown men only walk around with Mickey Mouse ears in the gated community known as the Magic Kingdom.
Brig. General George Schulegen made a visit to the Grand Traverse area in 1948. Any readers recognize the location of the photograph or have more information about the general's visit?