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Women of Note
A Dynamic Duet make their mark on the Stockbridge Area Senior Center by Mary Jo David “Holy Hangout, Batman!” When it comes to ensuring that seniors have the opportunity to age gracefully in our area, the community can thank the Dynamic Duet. Heather Armstrong and Dana Blaszkowski are quick to credit everyone else, but there’s […]
Reading Between the Lines: Big Annie looms large in ‘The Women of the Copper Country’
by Mary Jo David “The Women of the Copper Country” was an accidental read—just a book I happened upon at the library—showcased on a shelf with other stories that take place in Michigan. Mary Doria Russell does an excellent job recreating a fictional accounting of the real-life story of Annie Clements—or “Big Annie,” as she […]
Active Aging
Grow while serving your community: Become a board member by Stacey Glemser Recently, I was asked to volunteer my time to the Stockbridge Area Senior Center by serving on the Board of Directors. I thought to myself, “What better way to give back to my community?” At the same time, I was nervous, as I […]
Positive Parenting: ‘Young 5s’ provides a special learning opportunity for those born in late summer or fall
by Amanda Mathews Kindergarten Roundup is coming on March 14, and Stockbridge Community Schools is proud to offer a Young 5s Program at Smith Elementary School. This program is designed specifically for our young learners with late summer and fall birthdays because it enables them to get an extra year of school between preschool and kindergarten. […]
Women of Note: Dr. Heather Adiska, not your average small-town dentist
by Hope Salyer When you think of local businesses in Stockbridge, Adiska Family Dental probably comes to mind. The practice was started in 1996 by Dr. Gary Adiska, and now his daughter, Heather Adiska, an associate dentist and member of the practice’s business administrative team, has plans of one day becoming a partial owner. The […]
Outreach in Action: A weekly Outreach playgroup has sprouted for parents and children
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall A seed was planted last year when the new diaper bank in Chelsea began to deliver diapers to Outreach for Stockbridge clients with babies and young children. And in February 2024, a seedling sprouted—Outreach started a weekly playgroup for parents and children! Outreach was fortunate to have former kindergarten […]
Bridge to Wellness: Vaping is not the harmless alternative you may think it is
by Jennifer Matthews Vaping was initially thought to be a safe alternative, designed to help people quit smoking harmful cigarettes. Vaping quickly became more than an alternative; in fact, many people who vape have never smoked. Vaping is now being marketed in the same way that cigarettes were, with multiple flavors and marketing ploys. So, what […]
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 […]
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 […]