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Woah Nellie! Prune Pie beats out Onion Sandwiches for April.
by Mary Jo David Raise your hand if you like prunes. Face it, prunes get a bum rap (pun intended!). I would venture to guess that many folks reading this—especially the younger generation—are squinching up their noses at the mention of prunes. And many have probably never tried them. I was raised by a mom […]
Questioning the morality of normalized cannibalism in ‘Tender is the Flesh’
by Shuyler Clark In the near future, a new virus renders animal meat dangerous to consume. As animals are culled and humans become desperate for meat, they choose to farm and eat other humans instead. Marcos, suffering from the death of his child and his father’s deteriorating mental state, earns a living overseeing the human-farming […]
Outreach in Action
Got Milk? Clients of Stockbridge Community Outreach do! by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Thanks to funding from Ingham County, clients who shop the Stockbridge Community Outreach food pantry also get “milk bucks” coupons—each good for a gallon of milk. The coupons are redeemable at three area Mugg & Bopps stores and at Plane Food […]
Rural Perspectives: Canada Geese are the largest goose species in the world
by Diane Constable By the 1940s, the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) was thought to be extinct due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss. In the early 1960s, a small flock was found in Minnesota, and with careful management, this goose species was brought back from the edge. It’s a sign of spring when we hear […]
Chelsea Hospital appoints new Chief Medical Officer Fazleomar Mahmood
Information provided by Trinity Health Michigan Following an extensive search and review of candidates, Chelsea Hospital has named Fazleomar Mahmood, MD, FACP, FACR, as the hospital’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Since December 2022, Dr. Mahmood has served as the hospital’s interim CMO, where he has continued to advance patient safety and high-quality care. “Dr. Mahmood […]
Clyde’s Corner
When basketball was king by Clyde Whitaker March Madness is upon us; is there any better time to be sharing memories from the glory days of basketball at Stockbridge in the 70s. I think it’s safe to say, all of us who played for our beloved Stockbridge Panthers cherish those times. How many remember the […]
CADL Stockbridge: Gardening novices and enthusiasts should check out the library this spring
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Spring is just around the corner, and with it are some great opportunities offered by CADL Stockbridge! For gardening enthusiasts, the Seed Library is returning. Starting in April, and running through May, CADL Stockbridge and nine other branches will be offering free seeds so people can start their own gardens. […]
Staff Spotlight: 4th-grade teacher Kevin Macomber believes education is a team effort
by Amy Haggerty The best place to become a teacher is in your own hometown. And fourth-grade teacher Kevin Macomber did exactly that, beginning in 2012. He followed in his mother Nancy’s footsteps; she worked as a substitute teacher in the district for 20 years. At a young age, Macomber he knew he wanted to […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
A Chelsea Hospital physician answers common questions Information provided by Chelsea Hospital In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Calista Harbaugh, MD, recently answered questions to help bring attention to the disease and to discuss the medical services and support she provides patients as a colorectal surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. Q: As a […]
Active Aging
A Sense of Awe and Belonging by Mark Taylor Months ago, I was invited to visit the new Senior Center and make any recommendations I had for the layout and handicapped access to the building and its surroundings. At the time, I was introduced to a few of the committed members of the Senior Center […]