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We are on the cusp of summer, can you believe it?! Long sunny days, warmer weather, and July 4th are right around the corner! We hope you have been taking advantage of the gorgeous weather lately and spending as much time outside as possible.  Did you know that June 14th is Flag Day? You’re p...
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The site Grandpa chose for the store, 301 East Lake Street, is steeped in Petoskey’s history and importance. An article in the Petoskey Evening News from 1948 written by Ethel Rowan Farquelle tells her childhood memories of where “Bazil Petoskey’s store was on the corner of Lake and Petoskey ...
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Hippity hoppity, the Easter Bunny is coming to town! Little ones are always excited about this special day. Many families have the tradition of hiding Easter baskets usually full of special treats left behind from the bunny. Favorites are chocolate and jelly beans, of course. Where did this ...
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Enter to win an Easter Basket from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts. Children 12 and under may enter. Simply download a free coloring page from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts, be as creative as you want to color the page, take a photo or scan your completed coloring sheet, submit it below, and one lucky winner wil...
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Many of us are at home practicing social distancing and trying to stay healthy during COVID-19. Part of staying healthy is getting physical. Sitting around too long is not good for your body or mind. We want everyone to stay healthy, so below are a few ideas to get you moving, grooving, and hav...
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We know this is a hard time for parents and students alike. Many of you are at home working, watching the kids, teaching the kids, or a mix of all the above. Below is a list of activities, both educational and fun, that you can do with the kids at home.  Take a Virtual Field Trip: Not o...
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A personal guest post by our Director of Human Capital, Brittni. Growing up, I had dreams of becoming a lawyer, a chef, and at one point, even a race car driver. All these dreams were the driving force for me to do my best in school, to have an internship, and devise a ten-year plan. My "career"...
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Meet Cathy! She is a proud mother, grandmother, and Registered Nurse. You can always find her showing off pictures of her family in the back room during lunch! In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, whether it be at the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island or in Northern Michig...
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Meet Sara! Sara is our beloved Bookkeeper. Her favorite part about working at GSG is that she feels extremely appreciated and valued. She loves the simple surprises at work, such as the little thank you compliments that Jennifer writes and her smiling coworkers. Her favorite coworkers are ones ...
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Meet Maddie! Here for her fifth summer at GSG, we have known Maddie since she was only 14. Maddie just finished her first year at Michigan State University studying Advertising Management with minors in French and Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. Her passion for marketing and its influen...
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