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Matters of the Heart
Gary and Roberta Ludtke: College sweethearts celebrate 50 years of marriage by Joan Tucker In 1972, Roberta and Gary Lutdke met at Alma College in Michigan. Roberta majored in education and Gary in business. One day, Roberta and her roommate wanted to meet the handsome young men on the other side of the campus, so […]
Woah Nellie!
‘Jam Coffee Cake’ is just the ticket for winning over your Valentine by Mary Jo David Woah Nellie continues to focus on recipes found in community cookbooks in our area. And at the risk of showing my age, I admit that today I became sad thinking how future generations may never know the joy of […]
For over 50 years, the Smiths love doing things together
by Judy Williams Ken and Susie Smith’s story started when Susie moved to Gregory from Inkster, when she was in seventh grade. Susie had beautiful waist-length, long blonde hair and was very pretty. This attracted Ken, who was in eighth grade. During this time in Stockbridge, students wanting a hot lunch would walk across the […]
The Crows: Sharing activities and interests for more than 50 years
by Judy Williams Dwight and Sue Crow’s story begins in Inkster when Sue was Sue Weber. She and Susie Rautiola were great friends and lived across the street from each other. Susie even stayed with Sue and her family for a month following a fire in her family’s home. In seventh grade, Susie’s family moved […]
Choir honors retiring board members
Published in Uncaged December 2025 by Elio Wells, Reporter On Monday, December 8th, the Stockbridge High School Choir performed at the school board meeting to honor two retiring board members: Kary Gee and Cindy Lance. Kary Gee has served on the school board for twelve years and originally joined because she wanted to see the […]
Staff Spotlight: Music is a joyful experience for Jenny Laveirge’s K through 4 students
by Mary Jo David Imagine teaching and never having to struggle to get your students to engage. For that matter, imagine being a student in a class where pretty much every student wants to be there. From the sound of it—and sound is the operative word here—that’s what it’s like to be in Jenny Laveirge’s […]
Positive Parenting: A love note to parents
by Kelsey Rasmussen In July, sun-kissed children ride bikes, splash in pools and lakes, and run with the fireflies until it finally gets dark. In July, we don’t bother with a Hallmark holiday to remind us of warmth and love. But this is February, and February is different. We’re doing our best. Sometimes our best […]
Active Aging: The everyday practice of adoration: At the senior center and in the community
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Cards paired with flowers or sweet treats have long been a part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. These symbols offer a visible expression of a deeper idea: adoration. Adoration is the intentional practice of noticing people and responding with care and appreciation. While it is often framed as a personal or […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I occasionally post on a community-wide Facebook page, but it always seems as though someone sends the discussion off the rails by turning it hateful. […]
Rural Perspectives: Great horned owls begin nesting here in early February
by Diane Constable The great horned owl is found throughout North America and is the largest owl in our area.Its scientific name, Bubo virginianusis, means “large owl first found in Virginia.” Like most owls, they are nocturnal birds, and are rarely seen. But during February evenings and nights, you can sometimes hear great horned owls […]