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 […]
A glance in the rearview mirror for the month of: February
25 years ago this month • The Stockbridge High School ice fishing team qualified for the Class B State Fishing Championship that was to be held on February 4, 1995. To qualify, they finished second at the MHSAA regional competition. Per the Town Crier, “The Panthers hooked a school record 52 fish, including 16 by […]
Dexter sailor captures ice sailing trophy
By Bruce Wm. Brown When winter temperatures turn the water solid, thousands of iceboats sail across lakes in the US, Canada, and Europe. The most popular class of iceboat, the DN, can spirit along at four times the speed of the wind. On Jan. 21 to 25 an intrepid local sailor, Peter Johanson of Dexter, […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea appoints new board chairman and four new board members
CHELSEA, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2020) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has appointed Jason Lindauer, CRPC, Senior Vice President for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, chairman of its board of trustees, effective January 2020. Lindauer replaces Michael Coghlan, Managing Partner of KHK Ventures, LLC, and Director of Ann Arbor State Bank, who completed his appointment on December […]
SHS Jazz Band rocks at Stockbridge Library
To the delight of its crowd of parents and library goers, the Stockbridge High School Jazz Band performed its annual concert at the Stockbridge Library Wednesday evening, Jan. 29. The cost to attendees: $0. The value: priceless.
STOCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION SEEKS INPUT IN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent. The board is soliciting community and staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent. Residents of the district, all staff and administration are encouraged to participate in the process. The board is being assisted in […]