Volume 8, Issue 12
March 19, 2008
In This Issue:
Turtles on Special!
Photo Contest!
We need a little spring......
Turtles on Special!
Our Cherry Turtles are special, that's for sure! Smooth caramel, extra tangy cherries and giant chunks of pecans covered in the richest dark chocolate in the Republic.... these are sure to satisfy your craving for dark chocolate! With the ice still on the Glen Lakes as well as most swamps, these are the only turtles around the Republic right now. Take them home for only $12.95, a $2 savings! This special is good until March 26th.
Photo Contest!
We have received a few submissions for the photo contest, but we're putting out an invitation to send us your photos for inclusion on our café's "Wall of Fame." Submitted photos should have a Cherry Republic theme. Some of the past winners have included spelling "Cherries Rock" with rocks on a beach, kids taking a bath in cherries, and families eating cherries in interesting vistas. Last year we took the top 3 contenders and had a vote online. Since 2008 is a presidential election year, we're wondering if we should have voting, or if it would be better to make an autocratic decision. Have thoughts on that? Drop us a line. Have a photo? If it is digital, email it to us by responding to this email, or send us a hard copy to:
Cherry Republic
ATTN: Photo Contest
P.O. Box 677
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
We need a little spring......
Wow, is this snow ever going to leave? Yes, my mother is grumbling about choosing to come back to Michigan from Florida. Mostly, she complains of the ice. The ice in her driveway makes walking the dog a challenge. I'm having the same challenge walking the sidewalks to work.
I've been reading a lot lately, mostly because people have been handing me books like it's a Book Club Christmas Party. I just finished "The Clean Tech Revolution." Hans Voss, from the Michigan Land Use Institute, just handed me the "Deep Economy." Steph gave me "The Wisdom of the Wilderness," And my 15 year old nephew, Iskandar, (of all people) handed me "Spiritual Enlightenment, The Damnedest Thing." I will continue to read as I wait for the snow and ice to give way to spring.
Bob Sutherland
President, Cherry Republic