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Emotional support, therapy, and service dogs. What are the Differences?
by Cathy Collins Service. Emotional support. Therapy. Companion dogs—These terms get tossed around loosely and misconceptions abound as to where each type of dog is publicly permitted. Companion dogs are family pets. They are welcomed on sidewalks and in pet stores and dog parks. Companions are growing more welcomed in hotels and non-food retail stores. […]
Beautiful day for family entertainment at Harvest Moon Festival
Photos and captions by Judy Williams
Local area trail links to destination corridor stretching across Michigan. Great Lake-to-Lake bike event to debut this September
by Patrice Johnson “A new cross-state bike event this fall will not only let cyclists dip their tires in two of the Great Lakes, but will mark the debut of a multi-use trail network that outdoor enthusiasts believe will become a destination corridor in Michigan.” –M-Live, Tanda Gmiter, Aug. 1, 2019 Get ready. You’ve […]
SKY Theater launches to provide hands-on learning in performing arts to area youth
by Rebecca Indianer “I want kids to know about performing arts–how a theater operates—[to] teach them new skills and enhance the ones they already have, not just get a script, memorize it, and be in a play. I want more than that for them and [for] the community.” –Jeff Boyer, founder of SKY […]
STOCKBRIDGE AREA BICYCLISTS PREPARE FOR ANNUAL DALMAC TOUR
Stockbridge area cyclists are preparing to ride in the 49th annual Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw (DALMAC) bicycle tour at the end of the month. A list of local riders and their hometowns is attached. Founded in 1971 by former State Sen. Dick Allen, DALMAC offers riders a choice of routes beginning on Wednesday, Aug. […]
Stockbridge Teen Center receives $5,000 donation from Eaton Federal Savings
by Patrice Johnson The Stockbridge Teen Center hopes to open next month, and on Thursday, Aug. 8, Eaton Federal Savings Bank provided a shot in the arm with a $5,000 donation to the cause. On hand to receive the funds were Bonnie Davidson and daughter Samantha Young, student ministry directors of Stockbridge Crossroads Community Church. […]
SRSLY youth develop leadership skills at International’s Conference
Press Release from Rebecca Jaskot CHELSEA, Mich. (July 22, 2019) – A dozen SRSLY youth traveled to Columbus, Ohio, in June where they joined hundreds of youth from across the country for the Youth to Youth International’s Conference. Held from June 18 through 21 […]
Ming the Magnificent performs at Stockbridge library
by Diane Rockall Ming the Magnificent brought his special brand of sly humor and amazing magic to an attentive young crowd at the Stockbridge Branch of the Capital Area District Library on Wednesday, July 1. Ming and his magicians’ assistant – his wife, Barbara– awed the audience with such feats as having a young volunteer […]
Independent, ‘Independence Day Celebration’, hosted by the Tarr Family of Patterson Lake
By Tina Cole-Mullins In a time when public and community Independence day celebrations are becoming nostalgic memories, Patterson Lake’s annual fireworks celebration continues to grow. Hosted by Jack Tarr, his wife Theresa, their children and grandchildren. Their annual 4th of July celebration has become a true family affair and is open to the public. When asked […]