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Bridge to Wellness: Valentine hearts are a reminder to pay attention to your own heart
by Jennifer Matthews It’s February and you’re likely seeing hearts everywhere—hanging in windows, on t-shirts, on the cards we will send, and on the crafts our kids bring home. Cupid isn’t the only reason to be focusing on hearts in February. February is also National Healthy Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of […]
Federal Help for Homeowners Available After Severe August Storms. President Joe Biden Declares Federal Emergency for Nine Michigan Counties
Information provided by Emergency Management Director Therese Cremonte Home and business owners in nine Michigan counties are now eligible for federal assistance to help recover from damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in August 2023. On February 8, President Joe Biden approved Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Eaton, […]
Rural Perspectives: Horned larks fly low across the fields in our area
by Diane Constable The horned lark (Eremophila alpestris) is our only lark species. They are found throughout the continent and stay in our area year-round. They live in the farm fields and short grassy areas. Horned larks flock up in winter and are most likely to be seen flying low across the fields or walking […]
Outreach in Action: Serendipity and the goodness of community make special Outreach moments
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Past installments of this column have cast a spotlight on some of the countless organizations and individuals who help make Outreach successful. But present in everything we do are also less tangible elements: faith, goodness, and serendipity. At Outreach, we are awed every week at how things we need […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘The Beatryce Prophecy’: A young person’s tale stimulates the imagination by Joan Tucker: “The Beatryce Prophecy,” written by Kate DiCamillo and published in 2022, is an imaginative tale in children’s literature that is sure to capture a young reader’s interest. The prelude sets the stage for this children’s epic: “It is written in the Chronicles […]
Matters of the Heart
Jim and Paula Pietila: A marriage that began in Hell is still going strong! by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Pietilas) Although they went to school in Pinckney, it took a high school dance in Stockbridge to bring Jim Pietila and Paula Wright together. Paula’s cousin, Donna Biehn, invited Paula to attend the […]
Real Estate News & Views
Buyers and Sellers: Now is the time to spring into action by Jackie Scheller Are we there yet? 2023 was a definite roller coaster ride in the real estate market. Both buyers and sellers encountered previously unseen scenarios. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors indicated the following in his January 2024 […]
Positive Parenting: The art of asking questions
by Kelsey Rasmussen Children often learn the adage that we have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen twice as much as we speak. One of the first things I learned in teacher training is called wait time. It refers to the practice of giving your students time to process your question before […]
Obituary: Karen Allene Price
Karen Allene Price, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home. Karen was born on May 30, 1948 in Northville, MI, the daughter of Roland and Grace (Center) Spencer. She grew up in Ortonville, one of fourteen children. She enjoyed spending time outside, gardening and tending to her flowers. […]
Matters of the Heart
Dan and Mary Wilson: A good friend’s instinct has led to a 50-year commitment by Mary Jo David (as shared by the Wilsons) Before the advent of online dating, couples often met through friends or mutual acquaintances. Such was the case with Dan Wilson and Mary Niehaus back in 1973. A mutual friend, Amy Wedden, […]