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Rural Perspectives: Red-bellied woodpeckers common in our area
by Diane Constable The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a year-round visitor to local suet feeders. An adult is up to 10 inches long and is one of our larger woodpeckers. The black-and-white pattern, partially red head, and pale gray underside make it easy to identify. Females have red along the nape of their neck […]
Smith, Heritage students discover holiday joy at Winter Carnival
by Tina Cole-Mullins The smiling faces of merry children dressed in red and green, some wearing festive ribbons and bows, could be seen in the decked halls of Smith and Heritage schools. They were joined by parents, grandparents, family and friends for the annual Smith and Heritage Elementary Winter Carnival and Christmas program. Students of […]
Obituary: Sarah “Ann” Liming
Sarah “Ann” Liming, age 82, of Lansing, MI passed away December 23, 2023 in Lansing, MI. Ann was born March 6, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Carl and Neva (Hoard) Liming. She grew up in Gregory, MI and later moved to and spent the rest of her life in Lansing. She attended nursing school at […]
Bridge to Wellness
Persistent depression? The winter blues? It’s important to know the difference. by Jennifer Matthews, RN [Ed. Note: On behalf of SCN and the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition, a special thank-you goes out to Emily Stewart and her team of writers who provided excellent Bridge to Wellness topics and tips in 2023. As this column begins […]
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Clyde’s Corner
‘Whoa, oh, listen to the music’: 70s rock has endured by Clyde Whitaker This month I’d like to highlight some of the musical groups many of us listened to back in the 70s, groups I’m sure some of you remember and still listen to today on classic rock stations. The music of the 70s is […]
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Reading Between the Lines
Historic court case gives rise to legendary Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall by Chuck Wisman “Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America,” by Gilbert King, is a gripping page-turner even as a work of historical nonfiction. It was a New York Times bestseller (2012) and won […]
Happy Holidays from SRSLY!
We are celebrating another year of supporting youth in living healthy, substance free lives, and our commitment is as strong as ever. Thanks to support from community members like you, we continue to create fun, educational activities for our youth. When you get involved with SRSLY, you are making a difference in a young person’s […]
Active Aging: Driving tips for all ages when the weather turns frightful
by Mandy Bartus One of my favorite parts of living in Texas was the warm weather and sunshine. At the slightest dusting of snow, the whole state would shut down for the foreseeable future. When we moved back to Michigan, I knew those days were coming to an end. I would need to bust out […]