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Reading Between the Lines: The Great Alone’ is a gripping story of resilience in a rugged, majestic land
by Mary Jo David Many who are familiar with popular fiction have heard of Kristin Hannah. “Firefly Lane” (2008) and later “The Nightingale” (2015) both skyrocketed in popularity and have maintained their hold as commercial successes over many years. “Firefly” became a popular Netflix series in 2021 and “Nightingale” is probably the novel for which […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I was behind a driver towing a wide load. Why did he need to go 20 miles under the speed limit? … Why have drivers […]
Active Aging: Clearing space. Creating opportunity.
Join us at the SASC Rummage Sale in June by: Alexa M. Ten Eyck Warm weather has returned to Stockbridge! Barn doors stand open. Closets, sheds, basements, and storage rooms benefit from a spring cleaning after the winter spent behind sealed doors. This change of weather naturally brings about a familiar, much-needed process of clearing […]
Outreach in Action
Donations to Outreach can help seniors minimize tax repercussions by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Thinking of making a donation to Stockbridge Community Outreach? First, thank you, and before you write that check, consider your options. A variety of vehicles exist that can make your contribution both easy and effective. One example is a “QCD” […]
Bridge to Wellness
Summertime in Stockbridge—A great time to enjoy the outdoors by Matt Pegouskie Summer in Stockbridge is just around the corner! In recent years, Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) has worked with various partners within the Stockbridge Community School District borders to make it easier to add physical activity and fresh foods into residents’ warm weather […]
Clyde’s Corner: This couple has a sweet story, honey and all
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, here’s a little something different for my story this month. I think a lot of you already know our friends Loie and Shirley Craft for the honey they sell out of their house here in Stockbridge, but there is more to this story. Loie was born in Luna, Kentucky, […]
Rural Perspectives: Enchanting ruby-throated hummingbirds known for varied flight patterns
by Diane Constable The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochuscolubris) is our smallest bird, and one of the most enchanting. It is the most common hummingbird in the United States and can be found anywhere east of the Mississippi River in woods, old fields, along streams, and in our yards. The male hummingbird has deep-green back feathers and […]
Staff Spotlight: Heritage School is fortunate parapro Robin Bergman found her way out to the country
by Melissa McPherson Robin Bergman always knew she wanted to work with kids, but she never expected to live out in the country. “I grew up a city girl, the idea that I would someday live in a house with land, taking care of all these animals never even crossed my mind,” she said as […]
Monthly Unadilla Farmers Market to be held across from the Little Red Schoolhouse
by Amber Smith Between the lush trails of Livingston County and the legacy farms of Stockbridge lies a little place called Unadilla. You may have passed through on your way to Chelsea, or perhaps you frequent the Unadilla Store. If you haven’t taken the time to experience Unadilla, now is your chance! The Unadilla Township […]
Positive Parenting
When children grieve, and what I learned by: Dr. Erin Clifton Some experiences in parenting are completely unexpected. You’re left feeling caught flat-footed and wholly unprepared. Having to walk my teenagers through the death of their father was one of them. I quickly realized there is no perfect roadmap for grief—especially for children. Sometimes it […]