History
Bridge to Wellness: A holiday reflection for all, compliments of Charles Dickens
by Sarah Wilczynski As we enter into the holiday season, it’s important to reflect on what’s most important to us, remember all we are thankful for, and spread kindness to all around us. To give space for this reflection, take a moment to read this timeless excerpt from Charles Dickens’ short Story “What Christmas is […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘But I only wanted a trim!’ by Clyde Whitaker Probably none of you out there will believe this, but I was a little spitfire when I was young, full of “vim and vigor,” a pretty hyper kid. Eventually, I needed to start getting my hair cut. I don’t remember much about those early haircuts, but […]
Clyde’s Corner: ‘You’ve got a major league fastball’
by Clyde Whitaker With the Detroit Tigers close to gaining a playoff berth at this time, it brings back to mind my playing days, pitching for our beloved Stockbridge Panthers and my time spent pitching in the semi-pro Jackson Recreation League. Growing up outside of Munith and surrounded by farmland, I practiced my pitching at […]
Clyde’s Corner: 77 years of marriage for these pillars of the community. WOW!
by Clyde Whitaker This month it is with great pleasure that I present a story for you about Stockbridge royalty. Freida and Arthur Allen have been pillars of our Stockbridge community since their arrival here in 1948, over 77 years ago! “Art” was born Jan. 25, 1928, and Freida was born on June 10, 1934. […]
Clyde’s Corner
Terry ‘Transistor’: Where are you now? by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. I’d like to share a little story about an individual who had a major influence on my early years after high school. As most of you know, I was a three-year varsity pitcher for our Stockbridge Panthers. I loved pitching and I was […]
Active Aging
May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day to celebrate my mother, and all the women who have “mothered” me throughout my life. I’m blessed to have had a mother deserving of celebrating. My mother was the picture of sacrifice and putting her needs last. My maternal grandmother […]
Clyde’s Corner
Paul Spadafore: This local businessman lived well, laughed often by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone! Stop and think about how many people touched your life as you were growing up, helping to shape the person you would become. I was lucky and had many, many people in my life who helped to keep me on the […]
Clyde’s Corner: Good ol’ Katz Elementary School, we miss you
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. Here we go, full speed ahead into February 2025 already, and I’m happy! Golf season is just around the corner, I hope 😊. As I was thinking about my story for February, I was drawing a blank, which happens to us writers once in a while. So, I did […]
Who Doesn’t Love a Farm—especially at the holidays?
by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm is always a favorite time to explore the Waterloo Farm Museum. The first weekend of December, I made my annual trip to see the historical buildings decked out in holiday greens and Christmas spirit. Thanks go out to Emily Lindstrom, who spent Saturday volunteering as a docent in […]