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Rural Perspectives: Opossums called ‘Nature’s Sanitation Engineers’
by Diane Constable The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) may fluff itself up and give a frightening hiss while showing its 50 teeth, but it is all scare tactics. The opossum is harmless to humans. They are loners that live in urban and rural areas in abandoned burrows and logs throughout the eastern United States. It […]
Bensinger named president, Eaton Community Bank. Jewell is CEO.
Information provided by Eaton Community Bank Garrett Bensinger was officially approved as the fourth president of Eaton Community Bank at its February board of directors meeting. The Charlotte native succeeds Tim Jewell, who remains with Eaton as the chief executive officer. As president, Bensinger now oversees all day-to-day operations of the bank and its seven […]
WHERE’D ALL THE LEADERS GO?
Is student leadership taken for granted? What really goes into school activities? How much time is really spent making sure the school is covered in orange for Homecoming or dressed in black for Coming Home? Often, it’s the quiet leaders that make these projects happen. They spend hours toiling away just so the staff and […]
Active Aging: April is a month for renewal—personally and at SASC
by Stacey Mason I am, like many of you, looking forward to “real spring.” Real spring—in contrast with “fake spring” when a random 70-degree day shows up in March followed by 30 degrees, again! I want consistent sunshine, moderate temps, and flowers! For me, spring often brings to mind a new chance. Almost more so […]
Woah Nellie!
This community cookbook ‘Clam Chowder’ hits the perfect flavor balance by Mary Jo David As Woah Nellie! shifts focus to recipes from old cookbooks and recipes collected by folks in our area, I found myself browsing the “First United Methodist Church of Waterloo Cookbook” that was published in 1988. Thank you to Nancy Wisman for […]
Bridge to Wellness: Farmers markets, a community affair
by Kara Nold Spring is in the air, and that means farmers markets are drawing near. The start of the farm market season, lasting from May through October, brings a number of benefits for consumers, farmers, vendors, and the community as a whole. Following are just some of the advantages of shopping at a local […]
Dear Gabbie,
Introducing “Dear Gabbie,” a new column written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day. Just a reminder, Gabbie’s advice is not meant to replace the advice of professionals … especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, For the third time this week, I’ve been stuck behind a car on North Territorial that […]
Clyde’s Corner
Howlett Hardware: A longtime Gregory landmark had its start in Unadilla by Clyde Whitaker Sometimes it’s fun to refresh our memories about the history of some of our area landmarks, and this month, the Gregory business—Howlett Hardware—comes to mind. The story begins with Robert Howlett and his wife, Elizabeth, arriving from England in 1849 and […]
Staff Spotlight
Special ed teacher Naomi Carson and students are grateful her winding career path led back to Stockbridge by Mary Jo David It took Naomi Carson a long time to work her way to a career as an educator. Before becoming a special education teacher at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School she worked for many years in […]