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Munith Rod & Gun Club experience shared across generations
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. My story this month takes us back to the ’60s, then up to present day. I think most of you remember that my family moved to the corner of Fitchburg and Territorial roads, just outside of Munith in the early ’60s, buying our house from Norman Friermuth. Little did […]
Rural Perspectives: The dandelion has a long history of success
by Diane Constable The dandelion is a common, nonnative plant with quite an interesting history. Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinale, otherwise known as the common dandelion, and it is one of the most successful plants in the world. It belongs to the composite family of flowers, and is related to daisies, asters and sunflowers. […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ is a remarkable, bright read by Mary Jo David On a recent visit to my daughter’s home, not only did I score some quality time with grandkids, I also came away with some great reads! My daughter is a much more well-rounded reader than me. As I browsed her collection, I had […]
From CADL Stockbridge: Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins June 6
by Sherri McConnell, CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian If you haven’t stopped by the library recently, we’d love to see you. You will see a fresh coat of paint on the walls, new carpeting, a new service desk, and more space and new shelves in the children’s area. Our storytime attendance has skyrocketed in the last […]
Ask an Expert: Crash repairs can affect a car’s resale value
by John and Theresa KightlingerWhen you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you think about is getting your car repaired and back on the road. But there’s another important consideration: How will those repairs affect your car’s resale value? Whether you’re planning to sell your car soon or years down the […]
Staff Spotlight
Physical education teacher David Rowse aids Heritage students in building healthy habits through effort and attitude by Mary Jo David The pandemic produced lasting changes for many, and Heritage School is benefiting from the changes physical education teacher David Rowse put into motion as a result. In 2020, Rowse was in his eighth year working […]
Active Aging
Let’s talk about Alzheimer’s: The numbers, risks, and hope by Stacey Mason June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month since President Ronald Reagan initiated the observance in 1983. President Reagan then shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease with the public in 1994. It wasn’t long after this that Alzheimer’s became a household […]
Positive Parenting: A Father’s Day tribute and keeping our children safe online
by Kelsey Rasmussen Last June, this column was honored to celebrate Father’s Day with a reflection on fatherhood by longtime community member and Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School social worker John Twining. John was a dedicated family man, a highly regarded and respected peer, and a fatherly role model to countless students. He will be truly missed. […]
Outreach in Action: From A to Z (or in this case, W)—Outreach has your back
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Every new day brings a challenging jumble of requests, donations, referrals and more to Stockbridge Community Outreach. The agency does its work within a complex environment of scenarios, supplies, and serendipity, employing both expertise and empathy. We thought it might be fun to show some of this in puzzle […]
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 just received a jury summons in the mail, and my heart sank when I saw it! I am not interested in serving on […]