The Holly Express - Opinion

Project Pride issues statement about Ganshaw Park flower project

amymayhew@aol.com (THE Administrator) — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:06 +0000

Project Pride would like to thank all those who have worked and/or donated time and money for the beautification of the curbs along Saginaw Street in Holly. A special thanks to Glen Mitchell, Mitchell Farms, for supplying and...

The fourth ‘R’ in education

ctina17@wowway.com (Tina Martzke) — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:52:46 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=2081|float=right} I recently came across an article that I saved with the title, “The fourth ‘R’ in education.” It was from June of 1998 – some 15 years ago. The article states that the four “Rs” are...

Holly Township Parks dedicate trail signage in memory of beloved volunteer

amy@thehollyexpress.com (Amy Mayhew) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:48:00 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=850|float=right} Having been lucky enough to call Ann Crane a friend of mine, I’ll never forget the many hikes she and I took along the trails of Sorensen Park. Not only was Ann knowledgeable about...

HACC director says medical marijuana dispensaries send mixed messages to youth

MaryAnn.Vergith@has-k12.org (Mary Ann Vergith) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:56:15 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=1119|float=right} Warning kids about smoking pot used to be as straightforward as, “It’s an illegal drug. It can do terrible things to your body and compromise your future. Don’t do it.” But since the...

Single mom puts heart on the line for adoptive daughters

odunbar@dunbarvideo.com (Olha Dunbar) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:49:51 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=1402|float=right} November is National Adoption Month and a fitting time to recognize The Holly Express’ newest Community Champion, Dr. Sally Hoffman. A widow and retired educator, Hoffman, 60 is the...

Gone fishin’

ctina17@wowway.com (Tina Martzke) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:08:52 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=2081|float=right} My friend who taught second grade for many years likes to tell the story of what happened one fine day in the early spring, while taking attendance in her classroom. She noticed that...

Resident says, ‘Just say no’ to “Gray Lady” renovations

everlys@comcast.net (Sherlynn Everly) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:09:08 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=2068|float=right} Last night, I attended the Holly Village Council meeting. Started out great – ended up an embarrassing circus thanks to John Lauve, and a council decision where process trumped...

Barnes explains today's school closing

swabian5@aol.com (Kent Barnes) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:33:42 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=2|imageid=972|float=right} Today, at approximately 5 a.m., I made the decision to cancel school. Several individuals have asked why I cancelled school for the day. Most assuredly, this decision requires a...

The Holly Express joins forces with The Oakland Press

amy@thehollyexpress.com (Amy Mayhew) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:56:50 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=6|imageid=67|float=right} It’s been a big week for The Holly Express and I’m excited to share some great news with Holly Express readers. A couple weeks ago, I was contacted by Karen Workman, the community...

Sustainability is an attitude

cspd2002@aol.com (Cindy Parker) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:44:51 +0000

{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=4|imageid=85|float=right} With all the talk of energy efficiency, carbon footprints and green buildings, what do they mean by sustainability? Well, it seems that a lot can go into this ever-expanding “green”...