SCN writer’s work places in national contest
by Agnes Geiger After winning a first-place in the at-large competition this spring, Stockbridge Community News writer Judy Williams went on to receive an honorable mention award at the national level in the 2022 National Communications Contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women. Williams’ winning article “A grateful community bids farewell to Mark […]
Rural Perspectives: Spunky eastern chipmunk builds its own den
by Diane Constable The charming eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) lives in woodlands and is often found living near people. Loners by nature, each chipmunk builds its own personal den with multiple entries and drainage tunnels and separate places to store foods, sleep and take care of babies. They have litters twice each year with the […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann “Pat” Hill
Patricia Ann “Pat” Hill, age 77, of Gregory, MI, passed away on July 20, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Patricia was born on April 11, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Eugene and Mildred (Parker) Davis. On November 19, 1965, she married Larry I. Hill in Brighton, Michigan. In 1965, they moved […]
Bridge to Wellness
August: Pre- and post-workout snacks by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Even if you are trying to lose weight, give your body the energy it needs to do the task you want. Nutrient-dense meals provide sustained energy and improved mental performance while also aiding in weight management. So, you may be asking — What should I […]
Clyde’s Corner: For the coaches in my life… thank you, thank you!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, I hope you are enjoying your summer! I have been thinking about my August column, and after seeing my varsity basketball coach Phil Hora recently, I decided to write about the coaches that helped shape my life. My parents Jim and Delberta Whitaker were my first coaches, showing me […]
Obituary: Milton Charles French
Milton Charles French, also known as “Frenchie,” age 92, sadly left us on Monday, July 18, 2022 following his difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is finally free from his earthly vessel and now lives fully restored with God in Heaven. He was born August 28, 1929, in Waterloo Township, Michigan, and had lived in […]
Chelsea Hospital earns award for developing shuttle service
Information from Trinity Health Michigan The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) recently announced that Chelsea Hospital was selected to receive the 2022 MHA Ludwig Community Benefit Award for its development of the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Stockbridge-Manchester Shuttle. The WAVE Shuttle is a very successful community benefit program that helped address issues of […]
Paws and Claws: Feline leukemia inhibits a cat’s immune system
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Feline leukemia virus, also known as FeLV, is one of the more common infectious diseases affecting cats. Based on the name, most think that FeLV is a blood cancer like leukemia in humans. But it is actually a contagious retrovirus that suppresses a cat’s immune system. Feline leukemia is spread between […]
Obituary: Craig E. Perkins
Craig E. Perkins, age 83, of Munith, MI, passed away on July 7, 2022 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI. Craig was born on July 27, 1938 in Guilford, Maine to Byron and Georgia (Stover) Perkins. Craig served in the United States Army during peacetime. He had lived in the Stockbridge and […]
Attention Waterloo Township Residents
Our public accuracy test for the Primary Election August 2, 2022 will take place on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the programs and tabulators being used to tabulate the ballots of the election […]