Rural Perspectives
Eastern bluebirds making a comeback by Diane Constable Our only tawny red, white, and blue bird is the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis). A harbinger of spring, they return to Michigan in late February/early March, although they are extending their range and now can be found in our area year-round. The male searches for a nesting […]
Volunteers needed at area history museums
by Arlene Kaiser Do you remember when you were in the second, third or fourth grade? Do you remember when your class went on a field trip to the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums? Do you remember the fun you had making butter, grinding corn, sawing wood, or hauling water so you could do […]
Staff Spotlight: A well-deserved shout-out to Smith Elementary secretary Misty Welch
by Don Porter This month Staff Spotlight is circling back to Smith Elementary to feature Misty Welch, school secretary. Welch grew up with her mom, dad and two younger sisters in neighboring Chelsea on North Lake just a short distance from Unadilla. Their home included living quarters for her great-grandmother. According to Welch, this was […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Celebrate reading month with Pete the Cat by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904. He made significant contributions to early childhood literacy with classics like “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” But what started as a recognition of Seuss’ contributions each March 2 has resulted […]
Obituary: Janice Marie Kitley
Janice Marie Kitley, age 81, of Munith, MI, passed away peacefully at her home in Waterloo Twp. on February 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on May 3, 1942, in Alma, MI, Jan was the daughter of Homer and Ruth (Gottschalk) Hale. On April 15, 1961, Jan married the love of her life, George […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
What war is the song ‘Sky Pilot’ about? by John Robinson Q: Was The Animals’ song “Sky Pilot” about the Vietnam War? A: I suppose it could be taken that way; but whenever I heard it, I thought of World War II. So maybe it’s just supposed to be about war in general. Because the […]
Paws and Claws: Spaying, neutering can make pets healthier
by Cindy Anderson, DVM We all want to do what’s best for our pets. When you become a new pet parent, you’re faced with many decisions, not the least of which is whether to spay or neuter. The birth of puppies and kittens often takes place during the spring and summer months. During this time, animal […]
Matters of the Heart
Campbell and Fran Laird: A love story that began ‘across the pond’ by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Lairds) Campbell and Frances (“Fran”) Laird may be living in the Stockbridge home Fran grew up in, but their love story had its start more than 60 years ago and 3,700 miles away. “My family […]
Death Notice: Bruce James Chandler, Karen Allene Price, Frank R. Spadafore, Catherine Ann (Crenshaw) Konarske Carmack
Bruce James Chandler, age 66 of Munith, Michigan, passed away on January 27, 2024. Karen Allene Price, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on January 29, 2024. Frank R. Spadafore, age 80, of Stockbridge, passed away on February 13, 2024. Catherine Ann (Crenshaw) Konarske Carmack, age 74, of Gregory, MI and Sarasota, FL, passed […]
Clyde’s Corner: Small-town doctor sure did leave his mark on Stockbridge
by Clyde Whitaker This month I have a special story to share with you about Dr. Sidney Beckwith, who started practicing general medicine in Stockbridge right around 1941. I had a special bond with Dr. Beckwith you see because he brought me into this world, along with hundreds of others, at the Rowe Memorial Hospital […]