by David Lingholm | Sep 7, 2021 | Empowering Communities
Editor’s note: voting for the 2021 SmartArt People’s Choice award has ended. Thank you for supporting these wonderful artists with your votes ! One of our favorite ArtPrize traditions is the SmartArt competition we sponsor for students who attend Grand...
by Force4Michigan | Jul 30, 2021 | Empowering Communities
Au Sable River Holds Special Place for World War II Veterans By Tom Lambert Coming off stints in the military that led to an exhilarating victory in World War II, Junior and Leo Palmer were looking for ways to reacclimate back into their hometown of Grayling. In 1947,...
by Force4Michigan | Jul 26, 2021 | Empowering Communities
27-Year Old Record Falls at Consumers Energy-sponsored Race By Tom Lambert Under a full moon and close to pristine conditions, the AuSable River Canoe Marathon returned in record breaking style in 2021. Over the past weekend, crowds filled the streets in Grayling,...
by Force4Michigan | Jul 14, 2021 | Empowering Communities
By: Tom Lambert The last time Jeff Kolka competed in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, he raised his arms in victory at the finish line and was swarmed by his family, including his then 10-year-old niece Naomi. It was 2005 and he and his partner Serge Corbin swiftly...
by Force4Michigan | Jul 13, 2021 | Empowering Communities
By: Tom Lambert Sponsored by Consumers Energy, the AuSable River Canoe Marathon makes its sparkling and long-awaited return Saturday, July 24 as outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe converge on Northern Michigan. The thought of the marquee canoe competition and...
by Force4Michigan | Jun 3, 2021 | Empowering Communities
At Consumers Energy, we promote and support an inclusive environment that is safe, supportive and respectful for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and allies. In celebration of Pride month, our co-workers opened up about what pride means to them, how we...
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