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Reading Between the Lines
Rachel Ekstrom Courage lights Golden Girls fandom on fire with a cozy mystery by Jessica Martell Picture it: Munith, 2025. A lady of a certain age is spending summer evenings deeply engrossed in a new story featuring four old friends—Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia. Sound familiar? Earlier this year, Rachel Ekstrom Courage lit the Golden Girls […]
Rural Perspectives: Wild bergamot now blooming in our area
by Diane Constable The wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a common native wildflower in our area and often can be found along roadsides and areas of land that have reverted back to their wild state (aka: feral fields). Also known as purple bee balm, Oswego tea, and horsemint, wild bergamot was named for the Spanish […]
Clyde’s Corner
Terry ‘Transistor’: Where are you now? by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. I’d like to share a little story about an individual who had a major influence on my early years after high school. As most of you know, I was a three-year varsity pitcher for our Stockbridge Panthers. I loved pitching and I was […]
Outreach in Action
’Sock it to me’ is back in style thanks to Outreach relationship with Bombas by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The popular 1960s expression “sock it to me” assumes a literal meaning at Outreach thanks to a fruitful partnership with a mission-driven clothing company called Bombas. “We feel lucky to be one of Bombas’ partners,” […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast is September 14. Early bird ticket price through July 31
WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and celebration. WHEN: Sunday, September 14, 4pm – 7 pm (doors open at 3pm) WHERE: Gee Farms, Stockbridge, Michigan, 14928 Bunkerhill Road COST: Tickets are $70 before August 1, available online To purchase tickets, sponsor, donate or attend this year’s event, scan the […]
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: Is it still most proper not to wear white if you are a guest attending a wedding? Dear “White” Should I Wear, It’s interesting […]
Wood ducks leave the nest after one day
by Diane Constable The beautiful wood duck is not the most common duck in our area. It is usually found around marshes, swamps and slow-moving streams, particularly where there are trees. The scientific name, Aix sponsa, means “water spouse,” as the male of this diving water bird looks like he is a groom dressed up […]
Positive Parenting: A parenting mission statement captures values you want to project to your children
by Dr. Erin Clifton We live in a world of constant change and hurrying, so we decided to slow down, take a breath, and dive deeper into something mentioned previously in this column. Think about how parenting advice and practices seem ever changing. Think about how you have evolved over the decades. Having a clear […]
Clyde’s Corner: 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 […]
Active Aging: Enjoy summer safely: Take precautions to make the most of warm weather
by Stacey Mason Summertime is a wonderful time to be a Michigander! Our state offers many enjoyable activities during this beautiful season. If you’re one of the fortunate ones, you might be boating on the lake, lounging at the beach, biking on Mackinac Island, camping at a state park, or attending one of the many […]