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Reading Between the Lines
Erik Larson’s ‘Thunderstruck’ offers an interesting blend of technology and intrigue by Chuck Wisman “Thunderstruck,” by the New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson, is nonfiction at its best. Larson takes us on a wild ride describing how the lives of two very different men intersected at the turn of the 20th century. The book […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The Beatles didn’t like their movie ‘Help!” by John Robinson Q: I bought The Beatles’ movie “Help!” DVD. I was hoping there would be some kind of interesting background trivia about the movie, but there really wasn’t much at all. Do you have any? A: Amazingly, The Beatles didn’t care for the film, claiming they […]
Active Aging: Expanded hours for WAVE shuttle service benefit area residents
by Sasha Grifka It’s been over four years since the WAVE shuttle service has been available to residents in the Stockbridge area. To enhance accessibility and connectivity across Western Washtenaw County, the WAVE has announced an extension of its door-to-door service hours starting May 13. This move aims to better serve residents in Stockbridge, Chelsea, […]
Positive Parenting
Fatherhood advice: You’re a family for life, so play the long game by John Twining I watched the youngest of my four children walk across the stage to receive his college diploma this month. This signaled the end of one era of fatherhood and the beginning of a new one. They are all now solidly […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Summer Reading Challenge begins at the library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Library staff look forward to summer, and not just because we can stop wearing our cardigans. It is time for the Summer Reading Challenge, when everyone from babies to adults can earn points by reading and doing fun stuff to win prizes. Register […]
Erma Bombeck paved the way for these Gen-X humor writers
by Mary Jo David Lately, when visiting some older friends and family, I’ve started taking short essays or poems I can read to them. In most cases, these visits are with people who can’t or don’t read anymore, and they seem to enjoy the selections I take with me. These visits prompted me to go […]
Woah Nellie!
It takes a village to fix a jam by Mary Jo David If you read the headline and assumed this month you’d be following along making a 100-year-old jam recipe from Nellie Maxwell, you’d be—wrong! This month, I was at the mercy of my desk drawer, which was “jammed” shut. It’s the desk drawer where […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe during hot summer days
by Cindy Anderson, DVM We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember that summer can come with hazards. Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are important pet care concerns in the summer. Make sure you recognize the signs and symptoms so you can help your […]
Staff Spotlight: Christina Villegas goes out of her way to reach her students and learn along with them
by Ben Fidler If you consider family tradition, it seems Spanish teacher Christina Villegas had no choice but to become an educator. Her grandmother had been a teacher, as were her mother and father. Her mother taught fourth grade and was a speech pathologist for 38 years, and her father taught industrial arts for 36 […]
New firehouse in Waterloo Township dedicated to Jan Kitley
by Joan Tucker On April 30, at 5 p.m., Waterloo residents gathered next to the Waterloo Township Hall to unveil a new, three-bay fire barn substation. The new substation is an extension of Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA). Both the Waterloo Township Board and SAESA provided community members the opportunity to look at the […]