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A glance in the rearview mirror: November 1921—Sardine luncheons. Fig syrup for bowels. Man serves buddy’s sentence.
by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from November 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back to 1883. Armistice Day: Friday, November 11th, Armistice Day, is for […]
As an Expert: How can I protect my car’s finish?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Whether your car is decades old or brand new, you want your car to remain looking asnice as possible for as long as possible. Keeping its paint job looking fresh goes a long way, but there are certain materials that can damage car paint. While many are repairable, some are […]
Paws and Claws: World Rabies Day 2021 a reminder of the threat
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) celebrated the 15th anniversary of World Rabies Day in late September 2021. When only up to three cases of rabies are reported in the United States yearly, it is easy to become complacent and forget the threat is real. According to The […]
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ beautiful dahlias last throughout autumn until frost
October’s garden inspiration features Cheryl Guck’s dahlias. As Autumn is upon us, our gardens begin to fade. Cheryl Guck plants dahlias for just this reason. These beautiful blooms appear in different colors and sizes, starting in early August until frost. The fuchsia-colored dahlia in the front of the photo shouldn’t be missed. It adds […]
Murder Mysteries and Native American Culture Intertwine in these YA Debuts
Stockbridge Community News would like to extend a warm welcome to Shuyler Clark—the newest writer to join our team. Shuyler is an avid reader and loves to write, which makes her a perfect match for “Reading Between the Lines,” our new book review column. Welcome Shuyler—we’re glad you found us! by Shuyler Clark In an […]
Bridge to Wellness
November: Strengthen and tighten those triceps muscles by Gary Hicks Last month, we addressed biceps strength in the monthly challenge. This month we take measures to tighten and strengthen another area of the arm—the triceps—to avoid those dreaded bat wings that hang low under the arms. While many get concerned about their triceps because they […]
Rural Perspectives: The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
by Diane Constable These large birds, up to 25 pounds with a 4-foot wingspan, are now a common sight in the township —but they weren’t always so visible. The wild turkey had disappeared from Michigan in the early 1900s because of habitat loss and overhunting. In the 1950s, the Department of Natural Resources acquired several […]
Following my father’s lead on giving back to the community
by Gary Ludtke As a lifetime resident of Gregory and Stockbridge it is amazing to see how small-town America continues to change and evolve—sometimes for the good and, of course, some may say for the not so good. Oh how we yearn for the good ole days. When you get together with old friends who […]
Take steps to protect against COVID-19 and the flu
by Rhonda Todd, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician IHA Dexter Primary Care Fall is here and so is cold and flu season. Once again, we are facing the cold and flu season amid a pandemic. While we are in a much different situation this year with the availability of highly safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the […]
Staff Spotlight: Listening to her students is a standout skill for teacher Hilary Lyman-Bower
by Amy Haggerty Like mother, like daughter. Eighth-grade teacher Hilary Lyman-Bower’s mom was a teacher. Although she was never in her mother’s class, Lyman-Bower credits her mom as being her favorite teacher when she was growing up. “Her stories, the way she believed in her students, and her outlook on education,” these skills that she […]