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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 […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: June 28
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, […]
Clyde’s Corner
Val West and Libra Industries: Lessons in patience and confidence building by Clyde Whitaker I’m sure most of you can recall your first real grown-up job. As I think back to mine, I remember the anticipation and maybe a little fear of what was to come. I also recognize, now, that my teachers really did […]
Active Aging: Embrace lifelong learning and the joy of volunteering
by Bernadette Beach Recently, I traveled to Washington DC and New York City, where I was struck by the vibrant presence of older adults volunteering at art museums and theaters. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious. During my visit, I had the pleasure of speaking with several of these dedicated individuals, many of whom had […]
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 […]
Positive Parenting: Encouraging writing at home
by Amanda Mathews Preschoolers begin to write long before they learn to read. They scribble, make marks that look like letters, and try to copy down letters and symbols familiar to them or around them. Here are some practical ways to help your child of any age become more aware of, learn about, and practice […]
Rural Perspectives: The rose-breasted grosbeak returns here each May
by Diane Constable This relative of the cardinal, the rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) returns to our area each spring, around May, after wintering in Central America and the northern part of South America. Only the male has the eye-catching black, white, and rose-colored markings. The female and young look quite different and are shades of […]
Reading Between the Lines
Erik Larson’s ‘Thunderstruck’ offers an interesting blend of technology and intrigue by Chuck Wisman “Thunderstruck,” by the New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson, is nonfiction at its best. Larson takes us on a wild ride describing how the lives of two very different men intersected at the turn of the 20th century. The book […]