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Woah Nellie!
by Mary Jo David The new year is bringing a change to Woah Nellie! While the column name will remain the same, this year’s focus will be on special recipes—the older the better—submitted by folks in our community. I will continue to try my hand at making these recipes and share the results with all […]
Clyde’s Corner
Old ‘Sarge’—thanks for the memories by Clyde Whitaker I think most of us growing up had a dog or two. In my case, we had a beagle, which was our hunting dog. “Sarge” was his name, a beautiful small beagle that had a great hunting nose. He could smell those ring-necked pheasants all day long; […]
Active Aging: Welcome to a New Year of good intentions, living in the moment
by Stacey Mason Chances are, many members of the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, not to mention staff, and board members, made resolutions for the new year. The usuals are eating healthy meals, exercising more, being more active, etc. These are always great ideas, yet many drop them within the first month. I’d like to propose […]
Outreach in Action
Collaboration between Outreach and South Michigan Food Bank still going strong by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Nearly ten years after its inception, a collaboration between Stockbridge Community Outreach and the South Michigan Food Bank is still going strong, according to coordinator Dianna Carpenter. Offering a monthly food distribution for low-income families in Jackson County, […]
Bridge to Wellness: Dry January promotes a month of sobriety and wellness
by Alexandra Duranczyk Dry January is an annual tradition. Those who participate choose to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. This January, the One Big Thing Action Team addressing alcohol awareness is promoting this movement to help community residents start the new year on a healthy note. What are some of the […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library assistant Rose Marshall honored with McConnell Award for Customer Service by Sherri McConnell CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian Rose Marshall, a library assistant at CADL Stockbridge, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Dr. L. Robert McConnell Award for Customer Service. This award celebrates staff members who exemplify excellence in their roles, going above and […]
Bridge to Wellness
These exercises are handy for promoting fitness beyond just arms and legs. by Jo Mayer Perhaps you’ve felt the tingling in your fingertips warning you that you are overusing some of the muscles in your hands and wrists. Often when we think of exercising, we focus on the large muscles of the arms and legs, […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Verbena’ gets five stars—as a mom, a woman, and a novel by Mary Jo David The library is, and always has been, one of my favorite places to spend time. Yes, I have an e-reader, but I still enjoy popping into the library to see what’s on the shelves. After making a beeline for a […]
Ask an Expert
Car problems can be triggered after rear-end crash by John and Theresa Kightlinger You’re driving along, minding your own business, when suddenly you’re jolted forward. It’s the dreaded rear-end collision, a scenario no one wants to experience. While you may walk away with minimal visible damage, the truth is that these seemingly minor accidents can […]
Woah Nellie!
‘Pecan Pralines’: A nice addition to a holiday dessert tray. Warning: Sweet tooth mandatory! by Mary Jo David This month, I was busily scrolling through the 100-year-old issues of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun for December, hoping the perfect Christmas recipe would jump out at me. The lack of holiday build-up in Nellie Maxwell’s December food columns […]