DECEMBER 26, 2025 ON MY CORNER Trust in the New Year LA SHAWN COURTWRIGHT Groundcover vendor No. 56 This Year have been full of setbacks, mental anguish almost to the point of despair Yet, so far by grace I have been able to bear I've learned a whole lot Most of it I wish not to share Cause there's a whole lot of ugliness My eyes are open Oh yes, I'm aware of things about a lot of people I'm especially being careful to avoid their ill intentions and snares So please leave me alone!! With this in mind It inspires me to know, that with constant faith, I trust that I will have a bright, Happy New Year!!!!!!! The Last Holiday this life. It reminds us that we all have to go to our eternal life sometime or another. The movie’s story is DENISE SHEARER Groundcover vendor No. 485 Even though I have seen it countless times, I love the movie “The Last Holiday” with Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. It is a very beautiful movie for any time of the year and for any day of the week. I think what the movie is really about is letting all people know that life is precious and short and to live it the best way you can while you are here in good because Queen Latifah’s character went to a dream hotel and had the best time of her life. She made lots of friends and enjoyed good food and good activities. The whole movie was beautiful; all her dreams came true and she helped other people in the movie too. The movie was also adventurous; she went snow skiing and on parachute balloon trips — that’s something I don’t think I’ll ever have the guts to do. She made friends with the hotel staff, especially the cook, and they cooked together and made delicious food. Operation rescue Washtenaw County is one of the most beautiful places to live, work and play. Home of the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College, this great place draws some of the brightest and best minds from all around the world. The brain power of this county's residents makes Washtenaw a destination for many of us, including me. Despite our lovely parks, flowing rivers and incredible trees, there lies a problem that can no longer be ignored: the growing number of homeless individuals residing in Washtenaw County. On any given day the average resident is just one decision of fate away from joining the homeless community here. The government shutdown resulted in countless calls for action by all of us to rise up and join the fight to end homelessness in Washtenaw County. My solution is to launch a county wide initiative titled FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 102 S. First Ave 6:30-9:00PM NO COVER Groundcover merchandise for purchase ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORTING GROUNDCOVER NEWS “Operation Rescue.” This very simple yet strategic plan mobilizes every resident to raise their consciousness, their cell phones and their voice to speak out on the growing humanitarian crisis taking place right here in our county. Operation nity said that, too. So my fellow friends in DAVID MITCHELL Groundcover vendor No. 661 Washtenaw County, join me in an effort to raise awareness which is the true beginning of any meaningful movement that has ever brought about positive change. My commitment to this cause is great, and believe me when I say that I personally have more skin in the game to take the lead in growing this simple concept. If turned into a Rescue could be the launch pad for a super-sized community initiative like no place else in this country. Operation Rescue does not require an entrance fee, any type of formal education or training, only a heart and mind that are willing to move off of the sidelines and into the game to achieve victory over homelessness. All you have to do is open your eyes and witness the many men, women and children who have been forced out of their homes, apartments and dorms to the bitterness of living on the streets of Washtenaw County. You might say, "This will never happen to me, and this is not my problem." You may be right, but then again, all of us who are now proud members of this growing homeless commucountywide call to action, this initiative has the potential to change the world, one man at a time, one woman at a time, one child at a time, and literally save one life at a time. Now don’t be surprised when you see me walking next to you wearing an Operation Rescue t-shirt. Don’t be surprised when you see me kneel down to offer a small child a McDonald’s gift certificate as an act of kindness to make sure the child has something to eat for that day. Don’t be surprised when you see me walk a new friend into a restaurant to share a warm meal and a friendly conversation to gently ease the pain of hunger, and loneliness, that come with being a member of our community, the homeless community of Washtenaw County. She got her restaurant and her husband at the end of the movie. I would tell anyone that this is a good movie to see. “The Last Holiday” is a very beautiful movie. You can stream "The Last Holiday" for free online on Pluto TV! GROUNDCOVER NEWS 3 3rd ANNUAL HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER @ LIVE MUSIC BY Corndaddy and the Medicine Men!
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