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The Country Gardener’s Club has been busy as bees this last month. The Club kicked off the season with a grand tour of the Rose City Greenhouse. Lead by retired owner Diane McLean, the members were walked through the process from seed to showroom.

989-387-8929 FAIRVIEW — Fairview Food Market was wellstaffed April 27 in observance of Bring a Kid to Work Day. The younger generation worked throughout the store, bagging and carrying out groceries, stocking groceries, helping in the Smokehouse Café and observing meat-cutting techniques in the Butcher Shop.

The Mio Theatrical Thunderbolts performed Back to the 80s, written by Dean O’Carroll, a play filled with cultural references to that crazy decade 40 years ago and musical interludes that took the audience back in time.

National Pick Strawberries Day: Celebrate with fresh, affordable, and fun u-pick farms Editor’s note: May 20 is a bit early for strawberries, especially this year, but I hope this article reminds you to watch for u-pick opportunities in our area. Get ready to pick some juicy, ripe strawberries! National Pick Strawberries Day is May 20, and it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, sunshine and delicious fruit.

Lydia’s Gate held its annual auction Apr. 22 at TriPoint Church of God in Mio. The theme of the fundraiser was Spring! Flowers decorated the room and others were up for bid. A quilt, a kayak and a load if firewood received the top bids. In addition to the live auction, there was a silent auction, 50-50 drawing and door prizes.

989-387-8929 If you are in the habit of pulling into the parking lot of Hillcrest Lounge to get phone reception, you may soon have competition for a parking space. A new business is about to open there.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I hope this advice helps other cat owners. My cat, Ferris, is 13 years old, and while he’s generally healthy, he does have arthritis and is not as energetic as he once was. I noticed a few months ago that he was not finishing his dry food in the evenings, so I took him to the vet to get him checked out. Everything was fine, but the vet said that he might have some discomfort crouching down to reach his food and water.

Last fall, my husband and I traveled to South Korea for our daughter’s wedding. Our new son-inlaw’s parents (and their friends) wanted to show us some of the beautiful countryside.

Donald and Cleta Troyer marked the 70th anniversary of their wedding this week. Donald and Cleta met at Fairview Mennonite Church and wed April 18, 1953, at Don’s family home.