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‘Blood and Iron’ masterfully describes the pre-WWI rise and fall of the German Empire
by Chuck Wisman A book titled “Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918” ordinarily evokes images of a mind-numbing tome with half-page paragraphs, an over-abundance of footnotes, way too many pages, and the driest of writing. To many, such books would serve a better purpose as a door stop or […]
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: I’m hoping you can help to make our book club enjoyable once again. We have one member who insists on dominating the conversation and […]
Bridge to Wellness: Focusing on spirituality in health care takes in the whole person
by Angie Adiska, RN According to “Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition” by the American Nurses Association, “Nurses have long observed that when illness or brokenness occurs, healthcare consumers, whether individually or with family or friends, often turn to their source of spiritual strength for reassurance, support, and healing.” My faith called me […]
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 […]
Rural Perspectives: The dandelion has a long history of success
by Diane Constable The dandelion is a common, nonnative plant with quite an interesting history. Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinale, otherwise known as the common dandelion, and it is one of the most successful plants in the world. It belongs to the composite family of flowers, and is related to daisies, asters and sunflowers. […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ is a remarkable, bright read by Mary Jo David On a recent visit to my daughter’s home, not only did I score some quality time with grandkids, I also came away with some great reads! My daughter is a much more well-rounded reader than me. As I browsed her collection, I had […]
From CADL Stockbridge: Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins June 6
by Sherri McConnell, CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian If you haven’t stopped by the library recently, we’d love to see you. You will see a fresh coat of paint on the walls, new carpeting, a new service desk, and more space and new shelves in the children’s area. Our storytime attendance has skyrocketed in the last […]
Ask an Expert: Crash repairs can affect a car’s resale value
by John and Theresa KightlingerWhen you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you think about is getting your car repaired and back on the road. But there’s another important consideration: How will those repairs affect your car’s resale value? Whether you’re planning to sell your car soon or years down the […]
Staff Spotlight
Physical education teacher David Rowse aids Heritage students in building healthy habits through effort and attitude by Mary Jo David The pandemic produced lasting changes for many, and Heritage School is benefiting from the changes physical education teacher David Rowse put into motion as a result. In 2020, Rowse was in his eighth year working […]
Active Aging
Let’s talk about Alzheimer’s: The numbers, risks, and hope by Stacey Mason June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month since President Ronald Reagan initiated the observance in 1983. President Reagan then shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease with the public in 1994. It wasn’t long after this that Alzheimer’s became a household […]