Bridge to Wellness
October: Work those arms Don’t be embarrassed to point when giving directions by Gary Hicks I often get questions about how to improve arm strength. Arm muscles are important for daily function. Think about it: They are used every time you pick something up. An added plus is that strong, defined arm muscles also give […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: October 1921—Washerwoman superstitions. MunichuMunith. Widow full of surprises.
by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from October 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These excerpts are mainly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back to 1883. Signs are Wrong: In nearly every city are […]
Death Notice: Dona Erhart
Dona Erhart (age 89) passed away in September. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name be made to: “PAPAYAGO RESCUE HOUSE” for parrots. Donations can be sent to: “Papayago Rescue House, 3778 Canton Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066. A private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI. Arrangements by […]
Death Notice: Forest Holbrook
Forest Holbrook, age 87, of Munith, MI, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born May 30, 1934 in Breathitt Co., KY. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Munith. The family will receive friends at […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea President to retire in March 2022
Information from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced on Sept. 17, 2021, that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated […]
Dedicated employees at Smith Elementary arrive early to prepare for students
by Judy Brune Hours before students get to school, many Stockbridge Community Schools staff members are working hard getting ready for their arrival. Food is prepared, buildings are cleaned, and transportation is being coordinated. Here, the Stockbridge Community News captured a few of the “early morning,” dedicated employees in action at Smith Elementary. (Photos by […]
Death Notice: Kirk Lloyd Curtis
Kirk Lloyd Curtis, age 78, passed away on September 17, 2021. He was born in Lansing, MI on December 3, 1942. Visitation will be at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney, MI on Saturday, September 25, […]
Farm and school museums seek volunteers as they enter 60th year of living history lessons
by Agnes Geiger Back in 1962, a small group of people gathered with the idea of saving the historical Realy family farmhouse that had longtime connections to the area. “(They) weren’t sure what they were going to do with the place,” said Arlene Kaiser, museum director, in a YouTube piece posted on the museum’s website. […]
Staff Spotlight: Shawn Bliss combines dream jobs to keep third-grade students interested.
by Amy Haggerty Shawn Bliss is a third-grade teacher at Heritage school in Stockbridge who readily admits that the best part of her job is interacting with the kids every single day. “If you want to put a smile on your face for the day, have a conversation with an eight year old. These kids […]
Obituary: Vivian R. Taylor
Vivian R. Taylor, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Williamston, Michigan. She was born November 27, 1947 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, the daughter of Fleming and Iness (Richmond) Stiltner. Vivian had lived in the Stockbridge area for 20 years, moving from Brighton. She enjoyed cooking and living in […]