Outreach in Action
At Outreach, Christmas begins long before cold weather sets in by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.” —Scrooge, in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Sure, it may be a hot […]
Clyde’s Corner
Val West and Libra Industries: Lessons in patience and confidence building by Clyde Whitaker I’m sure most of you can recall your first real grown-up job. As I think back to mine, I remember the anticipation and maybe a little fear of what was to come. I also recognize, now, that my teachers really did […]
Active Aging: Embrace lifelong learning and the joy of volunteering
by Bernadette Beach Recently, I traveled to Washington DC and New York City, where I was struck by the vibrant presence of older adults volunteering at art museums and theaters. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious. During my visit, I had the pleasure of speaking with several of these dedicated individuals, many of whom had […]
Positive Parenting: Encouraging writing at home
by Amanda Mathews Preschoolers begin to write long before they learn to read. They scribble, make marks that look like letters, and try to copy down letters and symbols familiar to them or around them. Here are some practical ways to help your child of any age become more aware of, learn about, and practice […]
Rural Perspectives: The rose-breasted grosbeak returns here each May
by Diane Constable This relative of the cardinal, the rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) returns to our area each spring, around May, after wintering in Central America and the northern part of South America. Only the male has the eye-catching black, white, and rose-colored markings. The female and young look quite different and are shades of […]
Reading Between the Lines
Erik Larson’s ‘Thunderstruck’ offers an interesting blend of technology and intrigue by Chuck Wisman “Thunderstruck,” by the New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson, is nonfiction at its best. Larson takes us on a wild ride describing how the lives of two very different men intersected at the turn of the 20th century. The book […]
Obituary: Keith A. Grosshans
Keith A. Grosshans, age 82 of Unadilla Township, Michigan passed away Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024 at Trinity Health-Ann Arbor. Keith was born November 9, 1941 in Stockbridge Michigan, the son of John and Thelma (Bullis) Grosshans. He had lived in the area his entire life. Early jobs included farming with Glen Hanson and delivering […]
Obituary: Mayrene Howlett
Born on October 17, 1928, to Roy and Alma (Anderson) McCloud, Mayrene was a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, Michigan, until she moved to Spring Lake in 2018 to be near her daughter. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1946 and married Richard Howlett in 1947. They remained devoted to each other for 66 years […]
Obituary: Kason Andrew Watters
Kason Andrew Watters, of Stockbridge, Michigan, age five, passed away on June 17, 2024 in Williamston, Michigan. He was born the son of Andrew James and Holly (Duncan) Watters on December 21, 2018. Kason was a fun loving and wild little boy with the bluest eyes. He enjoyed playing outside with his brother and friends, […]