Reading Between the Lines
Once banned, a classic about The Great War became recommended reading by Chuck Wisman The classic, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” is a thoroughly engaging and provocative novel completed in the aftermath of the Great War. Written by Erich Remarque, a German World War I infantry veteran, it was first published in book form […]
Summary of Waterloo Township Board Meeting August 27, 2024
A regular meeting of the Waterloo Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00pm. The following motions were made: approval to adopt the consent agenda including the amended July Board meeting minutes, approval to upgrade the township computer systems at a cost not to exceed $8000, approval to purchase a new computer for […]
Positive Parenting: Welcome back to school; we look forward to seeing more of you.
by Cathy Payne August 1st seems to be the unofficial launch of the Back to School season. Stores have back-to-school sales to inspire students, parents, and teachers to have an amazing school year. This time of year also informally marks the end of the summer. For many of us, the beginning of the new school […]
A GAME OF MONOPOLY
Published in Uncaged, May 2024 Landing on the right opportunities in school The access to a well-rounded education is something all parents want for their children. “I decided to enroll my children in Stockbridge because at the time there were a few very strong academic classes in the school which showed me it was the […]
Death Notices for August
Elsie Bailey, age 97, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2024. Bill Demerath, of Munith, MI, age 57, passed away on August 13, 2024. Joseph Edgar Taylor, of Gregory, MI, age 83, passed away on August 26, 2024. Roger Antonio Uchergi, of Gregory, MI passed away on August 26, 2024. Mary Lou Fletcher, of Stockbridge, […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library ready to help with research, learning tools by Library Assistant Kim Johnson It’s the beginning of the school year and we are here to help! Just a reminder that every student in Stockbridge Community Schools has a library card through the Student Success Initiative. This allows students to check out five books at a […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe in a new back-to-school schedule
by Cindy Anderson, DVM After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for […]
Ask an Expert: How to handle collision insurance
by John and Theresa Kightlinger In the United States, there are nearly 14,000 vehicle accidents every day, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. With the real possibility of a crash, it’s important to know what to do following an accident, especially for collision insurance. Let’s explore collision insurance and learn how this […]
Reading Between the Lines
In a market dominated by WWII novels, ‘The Women’ focuses on female heroes of the Vietnam era by Mary Jo David When I first attempted to borrow “The Women” from the library, I was No. 8 on the hold list. After a month or so, when I was No. 5 on the hold list, my […]
Obituary: Mary Lou Fletcher
Mary Lou Fletcher, of Stockbridge, MI, age 85, passed away on August 28th, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. She was born on August 27th, 1939, in Sublett, Kentucky, the daughter of Western and Sis (Montgomery) Allen. As a child, Mary Lou and her family moved from Kentucky to Chelsea. On October 31st, 1959, she married Willard […]