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Rural Perspectives: Groundhogs stay busy after long winter naps
by Diane Constable The groundhog (Marmota monax) is a burrowing rodent that is in the same family as tree and ground squirrels, chipmunks, and prarie dogs. It is also known as a “whistlepig” or a “woodchuck” (from it’s Algonquian name “wucack,” which means ”digger”). The adult is 17 to 26 inches long, tip-to-tail, and weighs […]
Active Aging: Six-week Chronic Pain Management Workshop begins in September
by Christine Histed Many common chronic pain conditions impact daily, for example, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, and so on. Living with a chronic pain condition can affect many aspects of life, including our ability or desire to participate in social functions. Chronic pain can negatively impact relationships, cause frustration, and promote feelings of isolation. Managing […]
Outreach in Action
Stuck in a web of debt? Outreach has suggestions that can help. by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Spider webs abound in the summer, with multiple intricate shapes and designs. But no matter how they look, webs share a common purpose: trapping prey. Many of our Outreach clients find themselves trapped in a web of […]
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ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: July 19
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 14th season this spring. We’re on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each week into October, we will have a full line up of Market Music. Items at the Market include: produce, honey, eggs, maple syrup, dried herbs, baked goods, art, […]
Rest, relaxation and reading: Drift away with a 2024 beach read
by Jessica Martell Beach reads are escapist literature of the highest order. The genre includes instantly engaging, mind-candy page-turners that are easy to digest while at the beach. Often, but not always, books in this genre are also set in beachy locales—from Southern California, to the British seaside, to eastern Australia. This year, three members […]
CTS: Call today to schedule an appointment
If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. CTS Smart Business Solutions is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve. We will thoroughly […]