So You Want to be a Volunteer Puppy Raiser?
by Cathy Collins Local resident Joan Lutovsky is a puppy raiser for Paws With a Cause, a Michigan-based non-profit organization that trains and provides assistance dogs to the hearing impaired, physically disabled, persons with seizure disorders, and children with autism. Several years ago, Joan became acquainted with PAWS during her volunteer work with United Way. […]
The Science of Optimism and Health
By Amy Heydlauff “Twixt the optimist and pessimist The difference is droll The optimist sees the doughnut But the pessimist sees the hole.” McLandburgh Wilson, 1915 It would be logical for those who aren’t optimistic to roll their eyes and move on, leaving the rest of this column to those who already see the glass […]
Christmas on the Farm
by Joan Tucker Waterloo Area Historical Society hosted this year’s 47th Christmas on the Farm on December 7th and 8th. With the help of experienced board members and approximately a hundred dedicated volunteers, it was very successful. The preparation and decorating began weeks ahead. The volunteers worked this two-day event and also made beautiful and […]
Obituary: Polly L. Johnson
Polly L. Johnson passed her life to God and the angels on Dec. 12, 2019 at the age of 81. Surviving are her three children Cindy (Warren) Bailey, Tim (Carrie) Johnson and Terri (Mike) Roe; five grandchildren: Jason, Amber, Mike, Mallari and Tyler; four great grandchildren: Abby, Madelyn, Eleri and Faith; and one great-great-grandchild Presley […]
Obituary: Thomas F. Rogers
Thomas F. Rogers, age 64, of Stockbridge, MI, formerly of Farmington Hills, MI, passed away at his home on December 16, 2019. He was born in Royal Oak, MI on February 24, 1955 the son of the late John and Mavis (Robey) Rogers. On November 28, 1986 he married Luci (Muter), and she survives. Also […]
New Year’s Re:Solutions 2020
by Tina Cole-Mullins As people offer wishes to one another for a happy new year and make their own new year’s resolutions, this reporter asked local Stockbridge residents to consider what wish for their community they would like to see fulfilled in the new year. Here are some of their hopes and wishes: “I wish for […]
UTPD Activity from November 8th – December 8th
Friday, 11/8 Intimidation Threats Harassment-Kaiser Rd. Assist another Agency-Dexter St./E Main St. Property Damage Accident-Unadilla Rd. Assist EMS-Spears Rd. Monday, 11/11 Property Damage Accident-Kathryn Ct. Malicious Destruction of Property-Roepke Rd./Doyle Hazard-M-36/Livermore Rd. Fraud-Unadilla Rd. Assist EMS-Walnut Ln./Bowdish Tuesday, 11/12 Tree Hazard-Main St. Fraud-Unadilla Rd./Doyle Rd. Larceny-Gregory Rd. Trespassing, Loitering-Dexter Trl. /M-36 Wednesday, 11/13 Fraud-Spears Rd./Pingree […]
Re:Solution Food Access
by Tina Cole-Mullins Is there a re:Solution in the new year for the community for more access to food? Maybe not an immediately foreseeable one. However, Geri Uihlein, a Director on the Stockbridge DDA, is taking a proactive approach—she is all ears and meeting with people from other communities who have no grocery store to […]
From ice cream freezers…to 4-H…to “Call 911!” You can’t make these stories up!
by Pennie Ransom-Ward These Ransom memories are continued from the December issue of Stockbridge Community News. There were so many fun times over the years, from moving a customer’s car that was left running in the parking lot to putting things in a customer’s grocery cart when they were not looking. Of course, there was the […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes November 26, 2019
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, Morency, McAlister. Also present were 3 residents including Zoning Enforcement officer, John Beck. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. Correspondence: John Beck spoke of the possible growing of […]