Ask An Expert
Brian from Stockbridge asked: How do I choose the right insurance company and why is my choice important? Several local insurance companies in Michigan do a fabulous job of looking out for their customers. Every year an Insurer Report Card is released using data from more than a thousand body shops to reveal which insurance […]
Audrey Price dances through life
by Patrice Johnson When asked to describe the highlights of her life, 92-year-old Audrey Price chuckles. “All of it,” she says. “It’s all been great.” Price’s response reflects her upbeat personality, and this characteristic joie de vivre of hers probably accounts for why to know Audrey is to love her. In 1948, World War II […]
Susan Pidd Realty Expanding Options for Local Home Buyers and Sellers
by Ben Barber As of Jan. 14, home buyers and sellers have even more options with the area’s newest real estate team at Susan Pidd Realty: on-site financing support and settlement services. “Buying a home can be a daunting experience, especially for first time home buyers. With on-site help, we want to provide buyers the […]
The Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent continues to be on schedule.
The School Board is in the process of completing the superintendent search profile from the employee and public feedback sessions and the online survey. We appreciate all employees, parents, or community members for taking time to complete the survey. Soon after the superintendent search profile is finished the brochure will be published on our website […]
Clara Barton’s American Red Cross and Michigan
by Arlene and Ron Kaiser In 1881 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The organization’s first meeting had taken place in Washington D.C. at the home of Sen. Omar D. Conger of Michigan. Their first official disaster relief operation was the response to the Great Fire of 1881 in Michigan’s Thumb. There are conflicting […]
Making plans and starting seeds: The season of hope
by Helen Chandler, Farmer at Lake Divide Farm This time of year doesn’t exactly scream spring. When I step outside into single-digit temperatures, I can feel the cold in my nostrils. The pale purples and blues of the evening sky say ice. Despite all this, the call of spring on the farm rings loud. All […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
By Head Librarian Sherri McConnell We’re delighted to announce that the Stockbridge branch of Capital Area District Libraries is now implementing the Student Success Initiative! This initiative provides students with access to library services and resources that will help them cultivate literacy growth and development. Sherri McConnell, the head librarian of the Stockbridge Branch, said […]
Death Notice: Budd
Jerry Budd, age 81, of Rives Junction, MI, passed away on February 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1938 in Leslie, MI. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Hillcrest Memorial Park Chapel, Jackson, MI.
Obituary: Jerry Budd
Jerry Budd, age 81, of Rives Junction, MI, passed away on February 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1938 in Leslie, MI to Ogle and Alfreda (Sterling) Budd. He grew up in the Munith area, attending Stockbridge Schools. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers and their wives: Joe (Norico) Budd and Bill […]
Watch D.O.G.S. first annual ‘Dads and Kids’ pizza night
by Tina Cole-Mullins Feb. 12, Smith Elementary hosted its first annual Watch D.O.G.S. ‘Dads and Kids’ pizza night. Short for Dads of Great Students, Watch D.O.G.S. is a national mentoring program of putting positive male figures into schools. No actual dogs are involved. According to participant Clyde Whitaker, “The program puts more male figures visible in the […]