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Outreach in Action: Outreach celebrates local bounty and Christmas in July
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around Stockbridge Community Outreach, and not just because we’re running our annual Christmas in July fundraiser. Lately, some major donations have come our way, and we are so grateful! Chelsea Hospital has again agreed to cover our operating costs through their […]
Bridge to Wellness: Focusing on spirituality in health care takes in the whole person
by Angie Adiska, RN According to “Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition” by the American Nurses Association, “Nurses have long observed that when illness or brokenness occurs, healthcare consumers, whether individually or with family or friends, often turn to their source of spiritual strength for reassurance, support, and healing.” My faith called me […]
George & Sons Tire’s 2nd annual Car/Truck Show draws a crowd
by Jackie Scheller When groups bring business into the Stockbridge area, we all need to celebrate. On Saturday, May 24, George & Sons Tire LLC sponsored, for the second year in a row, a very well attended Car/Truck Show in the parking lot and area surrounding Lantis Plaza. The weather was beautiful, and people came […]
Munith Rod & Gun Club experience shared across generations
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. My story this month takes us back to the ’60s, then up to present day. I think most of you remember that my family moved to the corner of Fitchburg and Territorial roads, just outside of Munith in the early ’60s, buying our house from Norman Friermuth. Little did […]
Rural Perspectives: The dandelion has a long history of success
by Diane Constable The dandelion is a common, nonnative plant with quite an interesting history. Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinale, otherwise known as the common dandelion, and it is one of the most successful plants in the world. It belongs to the composite family of flowers, and is related to daisies, asters and sunflowers. […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ is a remarkable, bright read by Mary Jo David On a recent visit to my daughter’s home, not only did I score some quality time with grandkids, I also came away with some great reads! My daughter is a much more well-rounded reader than me. As I browsed her collection, I had […]
From CADL Stockbridge: Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins June 6
by Sherri McConnell, CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian If you haven’t stopped by the library recently, we’d love to see you. You will see a fresh coat of paint on the walls, new carpeting, a new service desk, and more space and new shelves in the children’s area. Our storytime attendance has skyrocketed in the last […]
Ask an Expert: Crash repairs can affect a car’s resale value
by John and Theresa KightlingerWhen you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you think about is getting your car repaired and back on the road. But there’s another important consideration: How will those repairs affect your car’s resale value? Whether you’re planning to sell your car soon or years down the […]
