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So You Want to be a Volunteer Puppy Raiser?
by Cathy Collins Local resident Joan Lutovsky is a puppy raiser for Paws With a Cause, a Michigan-based non-profit organization that trains and provides assistance dogs to the hearing impaired, physically disabled, persons with seizure disorders, and children with autism. Several years ago, Joan became acquainted with PAWS during her volunteer work with United Way. […]
The Science of Optimism and Health
By Amy Heydlauff “Twixt the optimist and pessimist The difference is droll The optimist sees the doughnut But the pessimist sees the hole.” McLandburgh Wilson, 1915 It would be logical for those who aren’t optimistic to roll their eyes and move on, leaving the rest of this column to those who already see the glass […]
ASK AN EXPERT: Who Should You Trust? Your Doctor… or… Your Insurer?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger On the surface, this question may sound ridiculous. That’s probably because it is. But let’s play it out a little. Let’s suppose you have a medical condition that requires a surgical procedure to get you back to optimal health. (Hopefully you do not, but just play along.) Who will you […]
Staff Spotlight: Angie Filice helps kindergartners start out on the right path
by Amy Haggerty Experiencing school for the first time can be a memorable encounter, especially with a special teacher. And kindergarten teacher Angie Filice is one of those. She expresses it best in her own words, “I love this job!” She has been teaching for 25 years and is very popular with many of the […]
Reflections – December 2019 Look Back In Time
by Diane Rockall History is not always long ago or far away. The past is past, whether yesterday or an hour ago. For many, December may seem to be the busiest month of the year, and a birthday during the month adds to the thoughts of aging. Visiting and reconnecting with friends and loved ones, […]
StockBIZ- ‘Twas the month before Christmas: A tale of two Christmas tree farms
by Mary Jo David Thinking back on a childhood that instilled a love of Christmas carols, this columnist realizes it all began around the family Christmas tree. While interviewing local tree farmers for this column, memories came flooding back—of decorating the perfect pine each Christmas Eve and gathering with six siblings around its base to […]
Ask an Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger MY BODY SHOP Be careful about ‘industry standards’ when repairing a vehicle Was I lied to about industry standards? —Mike, from Brooklyn Consumer alert: Two words have become the weapons of choice in the […]
The Allure of Pugs
by Cathy Collins “Look, Mom! It’s pugs!” squealed the young boy as he knelt down in front of the crates that housed the dogs, looking desperate to pet them. The local rescue where I volunteer recently had two pugs (bonded brothers) up for adoption. Such has been the reaction, time and again, of people young […]
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Martell, outstanding English teacher appreciates teaching in a close-knit community
by Amy Haggerty They say English can be one of the hardest languages to learn. Jessica Martell has been teaching this subject for 14 years in Stockbridge and makes learning English look easy. It helps that Martell teaches with ease and confidence and knows her subject areas well. Her classroom is always neat […]
StockBIZ: Dr. Dobos’ office—where the dental forecast is sunny today with more of the same tomorrow
by Mary Jo David It’s difficult, if not impossible, to have much of a conversation with a dentist when he’s working on your teeth. That is why this writer decided it would be better to schedule a formal interview to learn more about Dr. Paul Dobos, who operates the dental practice at 120 E. Main […]