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Outreach in Action
Chelsea Hospital extends beyond brick and mortar to assist with community needs by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall It used to be, when we thought of Chelsea Hospital, we visualized the building, the emergency room, and the talented people—many from our school district—providing medical care. It was always a comforting thought. But recently, we’re realizing […]
Students in new Alternative Education Program already show significant progress
by Joan Tucker and Corey Peña In the Fall 2022 semester, Stockbridge Community Schools (SCS) started a new and successful alternative education program. Prior to that, the school system had an online component for alternative ed., but it wasn’t as successful for some students compared to in-person learning. With increased monies from COVID relief, this […]
Rural Perspectives
The antics of Fox Squirrels are fun to observe as they forage for food by Diane Constable The Fox Squirrel is found in forested areas and in our neighborhoods. This squirrel gets its name because its fur coloring reminds people of the gray fox. The scientific name Sciurus niger means “shadow tail with dark fur.” […]
Bridge to Wellness
Medicine disposal methods for keeping the community and the environment safe. by Emily Stewart Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country, even here in Michigan. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the misuse of prescription drugs refers to taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed. That […]
Active Aging
Time—there’s no greater gift by Dana Blaszkowski Introducing Active Aging, a new column sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Regardless of your age, join us each month for some pearls of wisdom inspired by the community’s most experienced residents! Folks are placing a new value on their time. Perhaps it’s a post pandemic state […]
Paws and Claws
Six benefits of spaying/neutering your cat by Cindy Anderson, DVM Spaying and neutering your cat benefits you, the cat and your community. There are not enough homes for the cats currently in need of adoption. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 3.4 million cats enter shelters every year. Some […]
Clyde’s Corner: Hot coffee, good conversation, and lawn mowers
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! This month I write to you about a local interest story—a lawn mower sales and service business—Gordie’s Power Equipment—located in downtown Gregory and owned and operated by Gordie Kunzelman. I have known Gordie since high school, a good friend, great sports announcer, and an honest businessperson. Gordie’s shop was […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Commodores found their name at random in dictionary by John Robinson Q: Were the Commodores from Detroit? They used to record for Motown. A: Nope; the original six members met at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in the late ’60s. They were in separate groups, The Jays and The Mystics, so they agreed to merge […]
Ask an Expert: 10 things that can damage car paint
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Whether your car is decades old or brand new, you want your car to remain looking as nice as possible for as long as possible, and keeping the paint job looking fresh goes a long way. But there are certain materials that can damage car paint. While many are repairable, […]
Woah Nellie! These ham sammies are heart stoppers
by Mary Jo David Welcome to the trailerhood! This month, the 100-year-old recipe redoux is even more challenging because it’s being prepared in a travel trailer. While perusing old Stockbridge Sun-Times papers from February 1923 for potential recipes to make in a 2023 kitchen, I came up with three choices for this month—puree of pea […]