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StockBIZ: Big changes for small-town eateries due to COVID-19
by Mary Jo David Ask the average Joe or Jo about how their daily lives have changed during this coronavirus pandemic, and you’re bound to hear, “We’ve never cooked at home this frequently” or “I feel like I’m constantly loading and unloading the dishwasher.” As time has progressed, these conversations have started to morph into […]
The Founders of the Waterloo Area Historical Society (Part 1)
by Arlene Kaiser This is the first of a three-part series. The Waterloo Area Historical Society was the driving force behind the restoration of the Realy farmstead to become the Waterloo Farm Museum. As we look to the future with great concern, I’m taken back to our past. How our ancestors survived through illness, drought, […]
Annual Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble a Success, despite Covid-19 restrictions
by Mackenzie Williams The 26th Annual Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble, held July 31 at Hankerd Hills Golf Course in Pleasant Lake, raised funds from golfers and local business sponsors to help fund Stockbridge High School athletic programs. On hand and coordinating the event were coaches Jeremy Killinger, Steve Allison, Jeff Trapp, and Darren Hejnal. […]
Staff Spotlight: Early childhood parapro Lori Cook assists children in developing a strong foundation
by Amy Haggerty A preschool paraprofessional is an important member of the educational team as they assist in orienting young children to education, care, and nurturing in the classroom. Lori Cook has been working with this age group for twenty years in the Stockbridge Community School District. Every day she assists young students with handling […]
Julianne Muscato, Second Place Winner of This I Believe Contest
Below, is the second essay of the three month student written, “This I Believe,” column. We are pleased to feature Julianne Muscato’s “This I Believe” essay. The essays, submitted anonymously to a Friends of the Library panel, are reviewed and winners recommended. The Friends then contribute $25 to first place, $15 to second place and […]
Comment to the Editor
by Amy Haggerty A quote from Benjamin Franklin 1722 Submitted by, Jane James an avid reader of Stockbridge Community News “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.”
Staff Spotlight: Tracy Wooden with two Indispensable Roles for Stockbridge Community Schools
by Amy Haggerty Tracey Wooden fulfills an important behind-the-scenes role in the Stockbridge school district. She supervises a fleet of bus drivers and is the liaison for administrators and parents. She oversees the bus system that moves students to and from school each day. In short, Wooden fulfills indispensable roles. Wooden was first hired in […]
Sowing seeds of cheer and neighborliness during high-stress times
by Patrice Johnson The month was July, the year 2018. SCN writer Bob Castle wrote a terrific story about Mark “Baler Man” Smith retiring at the young age of 89. I offered to snap a photo to accompany the story so stopped by the Smiths’ home. Afterwards, I complimented wife Arloa on her lovely display […]
Stockbridge Dollar General: Remodeled and open for business
by Mary Jo David The Dollar General store located at 4593 S. M52, in Stockbridge, Mich., was closed during the week of July 19, 2020, to accommodate the store’s remodeling. It reopened on Thursday, July 23. The store renovations have doubled the cooler space and enabled the store to expand its offerings, including a selection […]
Two lucky scavenger hunt winners ride away on new bicycles
by Mary Jo David Area children participated in a nature scavenger hunt at the Lakelands Trail in Gregory, Mich., on Saturday, June 18, and the lucky winners rode away on brand new bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce. Unadilla Fire and police first responders were on hand, along with […]