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STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES for June 20, 2022
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on June 20, 2022, at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
Paws and Claws: How to prevent the trauma of losing a pet
by Cindy Anderson, DVM July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. Losing a pet is just like losing any loved one, and it is an experience that no one should ever have to go though. A pet gets lost every 2 seconds in the United States. This is most concerning as only 1 in every […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library’s Wednesday hours expand, Wonders series continues by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell You asked and we heard you. The Stockbridge Branch is now open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Now you have more time to pick up a hold, choose a movie, send a fax or play with LEGOs. Our open hours throughout the week […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
July 1922: Jury service $4/day. Indoor toilets voted down. Lost Atlantis—found? by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from July 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back […]
Rural Perspectives: The gray catbird, a summer visitor, can sing two songs at once
by Diane Constable I thought I heard a kitten! The gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) is a summer resident in our area and is a bird more likely heard than seen. One of its favorite calls sounds just like a mewing cat, which is how it got its name. This handsome bird has a deep gray […]
Reading between the Lines
Magic aids gender identity in ‘The Brilliant Death’ by Shuyler Clark Although the publishing industry has made great strides in promoting diversity in recent years, gender identity, particularly in fantasy, is often underutilized and unexplored. Author A.R. Capetta (all pronouns) tackles gender’s vast spectrum in many of their works, including their 2018 young adult novel […]
Outreach in Action
Groceries and bank reform can help ease the grip of financial need by Jo Mayer In the parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach today, we gave out 70 “surprise” grocery bags filled with food. “Surprise,” because each week the contents vary based on what the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s truck disgorges. What’s not surprising is […]
Clyde’s Corner
Dalton Satkowiak selected for Grant W. Whitaker ‘Leadership through Character Award’ by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone! I have to admit that I had writer’s block about what to write for my July “Clyde’s Corner” column. Fortunately, a story became available last Monday, June 6, during the presentation of a “Leadership through Character” baseball award named […]
Bridge to Wellness
July: Hydration isn’t just for summer plants by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Drinking enough water every day is necessary for overall improved health and better body function. Water can help manage body weight and reduce caloric intake when substituted for drinks that contain calories. Drinking enough water can prevent dehydration, a state in which the […]
Paws and Claws
Traveling in safety and comfort with your pets by Cindy Anderson, DVM For some families, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. However, traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets, we have some tips […]