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Halloween parade fun in 2021
by Judy Brune The light rain didn’t dampen the Halloween spirit at Smith Elementary and Heritage School on “Party Day,” Friday, October 29. Parents, grandparents and friends lined the sidewalks to observe a shortened parade route between the schools. The parade continued through the halls of both schools, so students and staff members could enjoy […]
How Friends of Library auction benefits community
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell As I write this it is National Friends of the Libraries Week. The week may be over now as you read this, but that’s not stopping me from writing about all the great things that the Friends of the Stockbridge Library do for us and the community. They’ve funded […]
Coming Soon: Stockbridge Area Senior Center
Information submitted by Jodelle Sparks Stockbridge will soon be introducing a community senior center for the area. The goal is to have the Stockbridge Area Senior Center—located at 219 Elm Street in Stockbridge—up and running in January 2022. Currently the center is a work-in-progress as planners step through the process to obtain the grant money […]
Education is growing in our community
by Jennifer Hammerberg, SAEF President On a cool October afternoon, former superintendent and founding member of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation Bruce Brown planted three young trees on the grounds around Smith Elementary and Heritage School. In August at Brown’s last school board meeting as interim superintendent, the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation pledged to have […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Kindness, respect helpful during these challenging times Dear SCS Families and Community: We live in a world with issues that we need to navigate daily. These issues pull people in directions that make it difficult to work together. Stances on the pandemic, masks, vaccinations, or a myriad of other issues may cause us to take sides. Stockbridge […]
Trinity Health Michigan hospitals receive ‘Most Wired’ recognition
Information from Trinity Health/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced Oct. 15 that all Trinity Health Michigan hospitals, including Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, have earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health “Most Wired” recognitions. The annual survey assesses how effectively health care organizations incorporate […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: November 1921—Sardine luncheons. Fig syrup for bowels. Man serves buddy’s sentence.
by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from November 1921 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 to 1883. Armistice Day: Friday, November 11th, Armistice Day, is for […]
As an Expert: How can I protect my car’s finish?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Whether your car is decades old or brand new, you want your car to remain looking asnice as possible for as long as possible. Keeping its paint job looking fresh goes a long way, but there are certain materials that can damage car paint. While many are repairable, some are […]
Paws and Claws: World Rabies Day 2021 a reminder of the threat
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) celebrated the 15th anniversary of World Rabies Day in late September 2021. When only up to three cases of rabies are reported in the United States yearly, it is easy to become complacent and forget the threat is real. According to The […]
Carl Manoogian: One of the last Legion Post 510 WWII veterans
by Tina Cole-Mullins As the years and decades fade away, few WWII veterans remain. Carl Manoogian, of Gregory and the American Legion Post 510 in Stockbridge, is one who served his country during the dark days of the Second World War. Manoogian was drafted just before his 18th birthday in November 1944. After a brief […]