Holidays
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
DIGITAL/PRINTABLE AND PHYSICAL SANTA LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE
🎄🎅🏻 Turn this Christmas into a timeless memory for your little ones with our letter from Santa! Surprise your angels with remarkable proof that magic is real and that their efforts of being good and kind kids are finally paying off. The Salyer Design Co. Santa Letter was designed with hard work and care by […]
What is a Veteran?
by Judy Williams Webster’s dictionary simply defines a veteran as “a person who has served in the military.” But a veteran is so much more. A veteran is someone who has missed special family times and has sacrificed creature comforts while serving because of putting country and service before self. Some of our veterans have […]
Bicyclists take a well-deserved break in Gregory on their Great Lake-to-Lake Trails bicycle trek
by Mary Jo David Shade trees are in short supply on the route for the Gregory Fourth of July Parade. But seated in a prime, shady spot on M-36 near the corner of Main Street were two gentlemen who had traveled farther than most. Arriving from the Gregory trailhead of Michigan’s Mike Levine Lakelands Trail, […]
Gregory Fourth of July: The little town that makes a big splash
by Mary Jo David Every year the little town of Gregory pulls out all the stops for its Fourth of July celebration. This year, for its 48th official celebration, onlookers came from far and near to take in the local parade. Two of the onlookers stopped to view the parade while passing through on their […]
Active Aging: Independence: The need for connection and purpose is very real.
by Dana Blaszkowski Independence Day is upon us! Happy Fourth of July! Independence is defined as “freedom of control by an external power.” We celebrate our American colonies signing the written declaration in 1776 stating that they would no longer be ruled by Great Britain. When we raise children, we do it with the ultimate […]