by Lance Kraai | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
We are currently working on Pinewood Derby cars with the EMS kids. The idea of Pinewood Derby cars came about a month ago when we realized the kids needed something positive to do with their hands. Between snow storms and broken saws, we’re making some progress....
by Lance Kraai | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Over the weekend I received a Breaktime Bakery registration form for summer 2013. It caught me by surprise because I haven’t officially sent out registration forms yet. We’ve started planning for Breaktime, the Bakery, and the Urban Farm and we’re...
by Lance Kraai | Feb 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
My name is Shaye Newman and I started my internship with New City Neighbors in January of 2013. I have volunteered with EMS for two years now. Outside of my studies at I also hold three leadership positions at Kuyper College. I work in the Student Life Office as an...
by Lance Kraai | Feb 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
I didn’t sleep good last night. I’m bothered by a recent turn of events at EMS. To be honest, I’m hesitant to share this story because some people think this is what always happens at EMS. The truth is, we’ve had quite a few years with very little kid tension....
by Lance Kraai | Jan 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Its the middle of January, and in Michigan the overzealous weather people are getting excited about our first real dose of winter. With the cold air in place, its hard to think about outdoor activities like running, but thats what we want to do today. As many of you...
by Lance Kraai | Jan 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
As many of you know, last week President Obama signed executive orders related to gun violence. I’m not going to say anything about that political situation, except that on the day he signed those orders, I posted this on Facebook: “Banning guns doesn’t change...
