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Bridge to Wellness
Summertime in Stockbridge—A great time to enjoy the outdoors by Matt Pegouskie Summer in Stockbridge is just around the corner! In recent years, Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) has worked with various partners within the Stockbridge Community School District borders to make it easier to add physical activity and fresh foods into residents’ warm weather […]
Clyde’s Corner: This couple has a sweet story, honey and all
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, here’s a little something different for my story this month. I think a lot of you already know our friends Loie and Shirley Craft for the honey they sell out of their house here in Stockbridge, but there is more to this story. Loie was born in Luna, Kentucky, […]
Rural Perspectives: Enchanting ruby-throated hummingbirds known for varied flight patterns
by Diane Constable The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochuscolubris) is our smallest bird, and one of the most enchanting. It is the most common hummingbird in the United States and can be found anywhere east of the Mississippi River in woods, old fields, along streams, and in our yards. The male hummingbird has deep-green back feathers and […]
Staff Spotlight: Heritage School is fortunate parapro Robin Bergman found her way out to the country
by Melissa McPherson Robin Bergman always knew she wanted to work with kids, but she never expected to live out in the country. “I grew up a city girl, the idea that I would someday live in a house with land, taking care of all these animals never even crossed my mind,” she said as […]
Monthly Unadilla Farmers Market to be held across from the Little Red Schoolhouse
by Amber Smith Between the lush trails of Livingston County and the legacy farms of Stockbridge lies a little place called Unadilla. You may have passed through on your way to Chelsea, or perhaps you frequent the Unadilla Store. If you haven’t taken the time to experience Unadilla, now is your chance! The Unadilla Township […]
Positive Parenting
When children grieve, and what I learned by: Dr. Erin Clifton Some experiences in parenting are completely unexpected. You’re left feeling caught flat-footed and wholly unprepared. Having to walk my teenagers through the death of their father was one of them. I quickly realized there is no perfect roadmap for grief—especially for children. Sometimes it […]
Woah Nellie!
Is your rhubarb crop in overdrive? Try ‘Rhubarb Nut Bread’ for the win! by Mary Jo David This month we’re circling back to the “Book of Favorite Recipes” compiled in 1988 by the First United Methodist Church of Waterloo. The copy I’m using belongs to SCN board member Nancy Wisman, and at this point, she’s […]
Plainfield Church hosted final service on May 17
The 174-year-old Plainfield United Methodist Church held its final service on Sunday, May 17. Sue Wagner and Leanne Humrich were in attendance. In Leanne’s case, she was there to honor her grandmother Isabelle Donohue. Both women submitted photos to memorialize this local house of worship.
Around the Open Air Market
Bringing family fun and fresh energy to the market by Amanda Hanson Editor’s Note: Amanda Hahn had recently been introduced as the Open Air Market assistant manager. Unfortunately, due to a family relocation, Hahn had to resign. Amanda Hanson, previously the market’s event coordinator has now moved into the position of OAM assistant manager. Hello […]