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Reflecting on a life well-lived with Cathy Gillem
by Shuyler Clark Townsfolk may know her from her history assisting veterans as a member of the American Legion’s Auxiliary. Former students may recall her passionate performance as Mrs. Riley at the Waterloo Farm Museum. Others still may be familiar with her dazzling artwork. Regardless of the circumstances, community members are sure to have benefited […]
Rural Perspectives: The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
by Diane Constable The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a beautiful bird of the grouse family from Asia. There were unsuccessful attempts to import them here as early as the 1730s—even George Washington gave it a try! It wasn’t until the 1880s that the pheasant began to take root in this country. Pheasants weigh up […]
Outreach in Action
Inter-agency efforts assist seniors in and around Stockbridge by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “It takes a village to raise a child,” goes the adage, but folks with many more years under their belts also profoundly benefit from coordinated, community-based efforts on their behalf. Stockbridge Community Outreach works locally in inter-agency collaboration to help seniors […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Celebrate National Reading Month in March by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The month of March brings to mind many images — lions and lambs, kites, mud, and daffodils. Here at the library, we think of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is his birthday, and his real name was Theodor Geisel. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday […]
Slow-burn romances abound in these queer space operas
by Shuyler Clark All too often, stories with promising premises can be bogged down by underwhelming or undeveloped romance. These two science fiction novels strike a balance between plot and relationships with minimal sacrifice. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer With Earth succumbing to climate change, the planet is quickly becoming uninhabitable. A spacefarer […]
Women of Note: Strong faith guides Jennifer Grumelot through life
by Judy Williams When you ask Jennifer Grumelot about her goal in life, the answer is simple. “I want to do acts of kindness,” she said. “I feel these acts will make a positive difference. It is my way to give back to the community.” While attending Eastern Michigan University, Jennifer met her soulmate, Edward […]
Bridge to Wellness
March (National Nutrition Month): A festival for the soul by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD National Nutrition Month was initiated in 1973 and became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to the growing interest in nutrition. This month embraces global cultures, cuisines, and inclusion — an opportunity to give every culture a place at the […]
Clyde’s Corner — This and That. Lone tree still stands, years after tragedy
by Clyde Whitaker A solitary tree stands on the south side of M-106, just past the curve leaving town. Drivers who travel on this road toward Munith may not even give the familiar tree a second glance. But once, that tree was the site of a tragedy, and it happened so long ago that many […]
St. Joe’s launches new Urgent Care center inside hospital
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced the launch of a new Urgent Care, conveniently located inside the hospital’s Emergency Department. Upon arrival at the Emergency Department and Urgent Care entrance, patients will be evaluated by St. Joe Chelsea medical personnel to determine whether they require an emergency room or an […]
Praters celebrate 50 golden years together
by Tina Cole-Mullins Doug and Kathy (Lykins) Prater are a special couple who spent their entire married life in this area, surrounded by family and faith. So for their 50th anniversary, family and friends honored them with a surprise celebration at the Highest Praise Worship Center last fall. The couple met in July 1971 at […]