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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 […]
Clyde’s Corner: A love story, 67 years in the making
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! Since February is the Month of Love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, I thought I would write a love story about some friends of mine who will be married 66 years on July 14, 2023! Mark and Arloa (Proctor) Smith came into my life in the winter of […]
Staff Spotlight
Melissa Asher: Thankful for all the good things in her world, including her young students by Amy Haggerty You can find Melissa Asher working with students at Smith Elementary School, from the young fives through 2nd grade. This youngest population represents the future, and Asher feels fortunate to be given this opportunity to work with […]
Lonely Castle in the Mirror: It’s not just the castle that’s lonely
by Shuyler Clark Seventh-grader Kokoro Anzai has dropped out of school, hiding away at home to avoid her classmates’ torment. When her bedroom mirror starts glowing, she discovers it has become a portal to a castle governed by the Wolf Queen. Six other middle school students have been summoned alongside Kokoro to search for the […]
Outreach in Action
Stockbridge area benefits from 5HF, SAWC, and Outreach collaboration by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Involved in everything from trails and trikes to Tide Me Over bags, snack banks, cooking classes, playground construction and more, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has had a profound effect in our area. First incorporated as the Chelsea Area […]
Bridge to Wellness
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month by Anna Webber This month, we would like to highlight ways to build positive self-esteem in honor of International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Self-esteem is your confidence level and how you feel about yourself. We all have had different experiences throughout our lives that may have affected our self-esteem levels, […]
Rural Perspectives: The mallard is the fastest-flying duck
by Diane Constable The mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most common, most recognized, and one of the most beautiful dabbler ducks. It is the ancestor of mostly all domestic duck species. Mallards are found across the Northern Hemisphere in any type of wetland. They have been clocked flying up to 55 mph, which makes […]
Real Estate News & Views
Fear not! There is light at the end of the 2023 real estate tunnel by Jackie Scheller The real estate market continues to experience issues consistent with 2008 and beyond. There is light at the end of the tunnel, however! Your timing is good if you want to sell or buy a home. The reasons […]
Ask an Expert: How to protect your car from road salt
by John and Theresa Kightlinger When winter weather strikes, salt and sand are excellent tools to provide a safe road for drivers. Salt melts the ice even when temperatures are below freezing, and sand keeps the salt in place. But while salt and sand help your car grip the road in less-than-favorable weather, they also […]
Paws and Claws: Pets with diabetes need early and proper treatment
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Cats and dogs can develop diabetes. Just like in humans, pets with diabetes may not be able to produce enough insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and allows glucose in the blood to enter cells, allowing the body to properly function. In pets, symptoms of diabetes and the complications of […]