Clyde’s Corner
What ‘small town’ means to a proud Stockbridge Panther by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. As I was mowing the American Legion lawn recently, I was thinking about my column for November. Nothing really struck me, until I saw two basketball legends from our 1971 championship team walking toward me on the sidewalk. Gary Allen […]
WAVE hello to convenience for getting around our community
by Steve Keskes Students in the Stockbridge community have a new alternative transportation opportunity that was recently shared during the last Stockbridge Wellness Coalition meeting. WAVE (Western Washtenaw Area Value Express) has extended its services to students in the Stockbridge School District. Starting immediately, if your child misses the school bus and you find yourself […]
Rural Perspectives
Great blue herons are easy to identify in flight by Diane Constable The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is one of the largest wading birds, with a height up to 4.5 feet, a wingspan of nearly 6.5 feet, and a weight of 5-6 pounds. Although some great blue herons migrate when the weather turns cold, […]
Men of the Hour
Mark Taylor: A life defined by altruism by Chuck Wisman Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—three men from our own little corner of […]
Outreach in Action
Outreach Holiday Program: The need keeps growing, for enrolled families and for donors by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The holidays are fast approaching and with them come thoughts—and a bit of panic—of the holiday programs at Outreach. Demand for the programs, which involve special distributions of food and gifts donated by the community, is […]
Bridge to Wellness
BUDGE Bingo will get you moving instead of cocooning by Jo Mayer As we enter November, the urge to cocoon at home under covers gets stronger, so here’s a little game you can play with yourself and your family—Budge Bingo. Listed in each square is an outdoor place you can visit to get a little […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Ways to share literacy activities as a family by Sherri McConnell CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian November is National Family Literacy Month. If you have young children or grandchildren, it’s always a good time to include activities that boost literacy skills. And it’s easy to do! Activities for infants to preschoolers include drawing a happy face […]
100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area donates to The Diaper Bank
Information provided by 100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area At their Impact Award meeting on Oct. 1, 2024, members of 100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area selected The Diaper Bank to receive an Impact Award of $10,900. Held at the Chelsea Depot, the meeting was preceded by a networking event attended by members, guests and local sponsors. […]
Paws and Claws
Fleas can make your pets miserable by Cindy Anderson, DVM Fleas are a nuisance. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites can irritate your pets and infest your home — often before you realize they’ve moved in. Many pets are allergic to flea bites, which can cause intense scratching, red and flaky skin, scabs, hot spots and hair loss. Fleas also can […]
Obituary: Gloria Jean Gauthier
Gloria Jean Gauthier, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Pinckney, Michigan, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born April 26, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. On April 25, 1959, she married Charles “Chuck” Gauthier. They moved to Pinckney from Garden City, Michigan in 1977 and have resided in […]