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Light pole decorations dazzle and mystify
photo and article by Rose Collison Small town Stockbridge has outdone itself yet again. The Township Square and Village are lit up with decorations and lights. Leaders in the Light Pole contest at this time are Stockbridge Library-CADL, Elder Ridge, Stockbridge Band, Country Petals, and Eaton Savings Bank. o
Waterloo Pioneer Day delights young and old
photos and article by Joan Tucker The Waterloo Area Historical Society had perfect weather for its annual Pioneer Day at the Farm Museum and Dewey School, a few miles away. Local patrons and new folks came out to this historical event to see what farm life was like for families in the late 1800s and early […]
Color vision: A gene mutates in the primeval forest, and we see red
by Eric Rasmussen Color vision comes from the ability of cone cells to capture energy from light, and transmit this energy as meaningful signals to the brain. But like a fussy toddler who will only eat mac and cheese, cone cells only respond to certain colors of light. For an animal to perceive different colors […]
Crossroads 180 Teen Center takes steps toward 2019 opening
by Tina Cole-Mullins The lack of things for kids to do in a small town community is nothing new, and throughout the years, the need for a teen center has popped up now and again in conversations throughout the greater Stockbridge area. It was the first subject this reporter chose to address in a Letter to […]
Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Congratulations to Judi Cook, owner of Cravingz in Stockbridge, November’s “Garden of the Month” contest winner. A judge writes, “Judi has great imagination and inspiration for gardening. This beautiful pergola offers cozy seating to enjoy your favorite beverage along with structure to grow succulent grapes.” If you have a favorite garden, send […]
To WWII veteran Harold (the Prophet) Henry, life is about God and country
by Patrice Johnson The ranks of surviving World War II veterans grows thinner with each passing year. Thankfully, Harold (the Prophet) Henry is alive and well, enjoying independent living in his home near Gregory. Henry’s military experience began in 1944. World War II had raged for nearly five years when the 17-year-old who valued God […]
How boom in nationwide home sales affects local area
Information provided by Jackie Scheller Residential real estate sales have been brisk during the past few years. The seller’s market has prevailed, and buyers have been left waiting for homes to come onto the market. In the past couple of months, a slight shift and correction has resulted in sellers lowering prices to attract buyer interest. […]
Gimme a Break:
The plague of pet peeves Dear Reader, In answer to the question, what is your biggest pet peeve, several peeves raised their heads: Men not putting the toilet seat down Chewing with your mouth open People who make an appointment and don’t keep it. People saying they’re going to arrange an event and don’t follow […]
Death Notice – Minix
Charles D. Minix, Stockbridge died Oct. 9, 2018. Visitation Oct 12, 2-4 and 6-8 On Oct. 12 at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home. Services Oct 13, at 10 a.m. with Craig Goodlock officiating from funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to SAESA.