Celebrating Viola Gilliam, another Stockbridge centenarian
compiled by Mary Jo David (Special thanks to Heather Armstrong for collecting Viola’s story by reaching out to this Stockbridge centenarian through her daughter Joetta Young.) According to an article called “The Language of Ageism” at dictionary.com, “Many people have raised objections to the words ‘senior’ and ‘elder(ly).’” Instead, the article explains, people are leaning […]
Rural Perspectives: The American goldfinch can be found in winter at area bird feeders
by Diane Constable You are most likely to see the American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) at bird feeders that offer sunflower seeds or nyjer thistle seeds, or in the summer fields feeding on thistle, milkweed and grass seeds. In winter, this finch is more of an olive color. It is sometimes called a wild canary because […]
Clyde’s Corner: Through our school years, the teachers were terrific!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, and I trust all are doing well after a busy December. I’ve been thinking about my January column, and remembering some of the teachers we had in school brought back happy memories. I cannot possibly mention everyone here who taught us, but my gratitude goes out to each and […]
UTPD Activity from Tuesday, November 1-Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tuesday 11/1 – Animal Complaint-Treelane Dr./M-106, Property Damage Accident-Unadilla Rd./Doyle Rd., Assist EMS-W. M-36/Cedar Lake Rd. Wednesday 11/2 – Animal Complaint-Wasson Rd.-Dutcher Rd., Assist Ems-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr., Traffic Stop-W. M-36/Kathyrn Ct., Welfare Check-San Marino Ave./San Juan Ct., Welfare Check-Dutcher Rd./Schafer Rd. Thursday 11/3 – Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Doyle Ct., Traffic Stop-Dexter Trl./Dutton Rd., Respond to Alarm-Doyle […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 22 November 2022
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, McAlister, Kitley, Walz, Beck. Also present: 3 residents. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to accept the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. Kitley motioned with support from Walz to pay Post Audit bills in the amount of $5,149.53. […]
Obituary: Genevieve M. “Genny” Patrick
Genevieve M. “Genny” Patrick, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 12, 2022. Genny was born on February 22, 1927 in Monroe, MI to James Levi and Sarah (Navarre) Baum. She had lived in the Stockbridge area since she was three years old. Genny enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and canning. […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The Beatles’ music included several instrumentals by John Robinson Q: OK, settle an argument: Did the Beatles ever record any instrumentals? A: Yup. The first Beatle instrumental was “Cry For A Shadow,” composed by John Lennon and George Harrison in the early ’60s. The instrumental “Flying,” composed by all four Beatles, is found on the […]
Chelsea Hospital Earns 2022 Top Teaching Hospital Award From National Quality and Safety Ratings Organization
CHELSEA, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2022) – Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture with Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health, was deemed a Top Teaching Hospital in the United States by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, The Leapfrog Group is a national watchdog organization that is widely acknowledged as one of the toughest standard-setters for healthcare safety and quality. […]
Ask an Expert: What should a driver do after a crash?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Generally, the only pre-planning consumers do to prepare for a potential automotive damage claim is to purchase insurance. Insurance is an interesting purchase as we buy it hoping we’ll never need it. We buy insurance as a safeguard should something unexpected occur and to be prepared … but are we […]
Death Notice: Judith Ann “Judy” Shevrovich
Judith Ann “Judy” Shevrovich, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away at home on December 6, 2022.