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Ask an Expert: Hidden signs of car damage
by John and Theresa Kightlinger More than 6 million car accidents happen each year in the U.S., and more than 30% of those are rear-end collisions. Most fender benders are minor and happen at slow speeds, leaving little cosmetic damage, if any. However, vehicles can sustain other kinds of damage that can be hard to […]
Woah Nellie!
Memories in the kitchen, while not always fun, are still to be treasured by Mary Jo David About once a year, Nellie Maxwell’s recipes have to take a backseat to strong memories this writer just can’t suppress. This is one of those months. Writing this column in time for the December issue of Stockbridge Community […]
Positive Parenting
Introducing ‘Positive Parenting,’ a resource for elevating parenting skills by Kelsey Rasmussen and Amanda Mathews Parenting is hard. Parenting is vitally important. We believe parents want what is best for their children, families do their best, and it takes a village to thrive. The COVID pandemic shut down many in-person supports for families, and increasingly, […]
Staff Spotlight: K-4 STEM teacher Donnie Anderson is a ‘BESTagon’ when it comes to making learning fun
by Mary Jo David If you didn’t know better, you’d guess that STEM teacher Donnie Anderson has spent his entire adult life teaching. Surprisingly, the four years he has taught for Stockbridge Community Schools—one of those years as a building sub—represent his first formal foray into teaching for a school system. However, while working in […]
Rural Perspectives: Cardinals stay in our area throughout the year
by Diane Constable The male northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) with its crimson red coloring and black mask is one of the most recognized birds in our area. It is named after the red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals. The female and juveniles are an olive-fawn color with a dab of red and with juveniles having […]
Outreach in Action
Making the most of pantry foods during winter by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As local fresh food options dwindle in Michigan’s winter months, many folks turn to frozen, canned and packaged foods. The Outreach pantry offers all three types, including frozen meat, canned vegetables and fruits, and packaged mixes of all sorts. Outreach is […]
Clyde’s Corner
One special Christmas: Wow! I got a watch, a real watch! by Clyde Whitaker Here we go marching into December, meaning 2023 is coming to a close. It also signals that Christmas is not far away. With that thought in mind, I set out to recall some of my Christmas memories. One of my fondest […]
Active Aging: Gift an aging senior with your time this holiday season
by Stacey Glemser ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, thank goodness for that—nobody wants to see a mouse loose in the house! But during the holidays we do want to see our loved ones, and that includes our gracefully aging seniors. […]
Bridge to Wellness
Nurture a healthy holiday spirit by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN While the holiday season can be a lighthearted time full of joy and good cheer, the hustle and bustle and stress that comes along with it can lead to a dark period of anxiety, loneliness and regret for some. Remember to set aside some time […]