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Michele LeBlanc

Michele LeBlanc

A retired executive recruiter and Canada native made her way to Statesboro to be closer to her daughter and son in law Kirsten and Steven Patterson and twin grandsons Blake and Heath. Even though she has been here for a decade, she remains fascinated by Southern culture. She loves being active, challenged and sharing local only secrets of her southern hometown, Statesboro, GA.

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Recent Work by Michele

'Eternal Youth, Timeless Wisdom': Happy 100th birthday, Morris Trapnell!

'Eternal Youth, Timeless Wisdom': Happy 100th birthday, Morris Trapnell!

Today, a special member of the community, Mr. Jerry 'Morris' Trapnell, celebrates 100 years of life. A lover of the Georgia Bulldogs and chocolate cake, this known flirt says he still feels 19.
Never too old for Christmas magic! Willow the elf visits residents of Willow Pond

Never too old for Christmas magic! Willow the elf visits residents of Willow Pond

Seniors at Willow Pond in Statesboro are enjoying a bit of Christmas magic thanks to their very own Elf, Willow, who prefers keeping an eye on the 'young at heart.'
Statesboro Fire and action pact unite to ignite a flame of awareness and preparedness for seniors

Statesboro Fire and action pact unite to ignite a flame of awareness and preparedness for seniors

Tis the season for house fires, and some Statesboro firefighters took time out of their busy schedule to teach local senior citizens some important fire prevention tips to keep them safe for the season.
VIDEO | Ogeechee Area Hospice hosts 18th annual ‘Mistletoe & Memories’ tree lighting celebration

VIDEO | Ogeechee Area Hospice hosts 18th annual ‘Mistletoe & Memories’ tree lighting celebration

Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia, hosted its annual Mistletoe and Memories celebration offering a wonderful evening of remembrance and holiday cheer. The event brought together community members of all ages to honor loved ones, enjoy festive activities, and find comfort and joy during the holiday season.
Cane grinding, syrup boiling, memories flowing! The 'grand finale' of a Welter family tradition

Cane grinding, syrup boiling, memories flowing! The 'grand finale' of a Welter family tradition

The Welter family marked the end of an era recently with their final Cane Grinding and Syrup Boiling event on their Bulloch County homestead, a bittersweet farewell to a beloved tradition.
Opening Night in Neverland: 'Peter and the Starcatcher' wows at the PAC

Opening Night in Neverland: 'Peter and the Starcatcher' wows at the PAC

Opening night at the Performing Arts Center featured a welcome reception and a collaborative production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' a prequel to the story of Peter Pan we all know and love. The performance highlighted the PAC's ongoing commitment to enhancing the town and gown experience.
EGRMC and its Auxiliary provide annual Thanksgiving meal bags for families in need

EGRMC and its Auxiliary provide annual Thanksgiving meal bags for families in need

Carrying on an annual tradition, East Georgia Regional Medical Center staff and Auxiliary volunteers have packed Thanksgiving food bags, which also include a gift certificate for a meat of the family's choice, for the holiday. This year's effort is expected to impact about 400 families.
'Outlaw to Icon': Garden hosts bourbon tasting and a history lesson on Jimmy Red Corn

'Outlaw to Icon': Garden hosts bourbon tasting and a history lesson on Jimmy Red Corn

The final Garden and Grow event of 2024 featured a perfect pairing with a history of the richly colored Jimmy Red Corn and a tasting of one of its most popular uses: bourbon from Charleston's Highwire Distilling.
Local Salutes to Veterans: Events and recognitions held to celebrate Veterans Day 2024

Local Salutes to Veterans: Events and recognitions held to celebrate Veterans Day 2024

Not just on Veteran's Day, but every day, we thank our Veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our Nation. See how area Veterans, including those in senior living communities, were recognized at several of last week's special programs.
GS Performing Arts Center welcomes a full house for the Three Little Pigs

GS Performing Arts Center welcomes a full house for the Three Little Pigs

Guilty or not guilty? The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern University recently welcomed a sold out crowd to help answer that question for the Big Bad Wolf at its matinee showing of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
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