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Ask an Expert: What should a driver do after a crash?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Generally, the only pre-planning consumers do to prepare for a potential automotive damage claim is to purchase insurance. Insurance is an interesting purchase as we buy it hoping we’ll never need it. We buy insurance as a safeguard should something unexpected occur and to be prepared … but are we […]
Student Spotlight
Kennedee Arianna Cox: Kindness and responsibility lead her way by Corey Peña Kennadee Cox, who is also known as “Ariannah” by her friends and teachers, is our December choice for Student of the Month at Heritage Elementary School. She is in Mrs. Pierce’s fourth grade classroom. Kennadee enrolled in Stockbridge Schools in the second grade […]
Paws and Claws
Keep your pets safe for a happy holiday season by Cindy Anderson, DVM December abounds with holiday celebrations and nothing can spoil your good cheer like an emergency veterinary visit. These tips can help keep your winter holiday season from becoming not-so-happy – for your pets and you. Though the excitement of a party may […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Name that tune from old TV commercial by John Robinson Q: There was an old commercial on TV that went “I’m free to do what I want any old time” that sounds like the Rolling Stones. If it is, can you tell me the name of the song and where I can find it? A: […]
Woah Nellie! Lemon Rice Pudding beats out Stuffed Calf’s Heart
by Mary Jo David Are you “Team Tapioca” or “Team Rice Pudding”? If you’re the latter, you’re in luck. Lemon Rice Pudding is the recipe selected for this month’s 100-year-old recipe test from Nellie Maxwell’s Kitchen Cabinet column back in December 1922. While I’m actually more of a “Team Tapioca” person, rice pudding does occupy […]
Rural Perspectives: The winterberry shrub brightens snowy landscapes
by Diane Constable The winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a native shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall and can be found in acidic soils in low areas, marshes and along streams in our area. It ranges across the eastern half of the United States and is also known as Michigan holly. Like its […]
Student Spotlight
Henry Salyer: a focused, respectful, risk-taking 5th grader by Corey Peña Meet Henry Salyer. He attends Heritage School in Mrs. Floyd’s fifth grade class. Henry’s family includes his mom and dad, Becky and John; his older brother Johnny; and two dogs, Bella and Hank. The Salyers live on a farm where Henry also has 11 […]
Clyde’s Corner
Memories of long ago on the farm by Clyde Whitaker As I was out driving around today with my toy poodle Ruben, we passed the former Krummrey Farm on M-106—now Young’s Turf Farm—located just outside of Stockbridge heading west. I’m sure all of us have driven by this farm thousands of times on our trips […]
Staff Spotlight: 4th-grade teacher Kathy Pierce tells her students to follow their dreams
by Amy Haggerty Getting to know her students is what Kathy Pierce does best. She enjoys each day in her fourth-grade classroom learning and working with all her students. Reading is an important part of the day and she especially delights in picking stories about dogs to read to her class. Pierce always wanted to […]
Reading Between the Lines
Hakumei and Mikochi: Normal life, but make it tiny by Shuyler Clark Sometimes day-to-day life is a little too dull. Reimagining it with hypothetical situations can make for entertaining stories. For instance, what would life be like if humans were smaller than insects and used them as pack animals, or if humans lived under threat […]