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Clyde’s Corner
Michigan high school coaches welcome basketball coach Phil Hora to Hall of Fame by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone! I have some GREAT news to share with all of you. On Sept. 17, basketball coach Phil Hora was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame! The induction ceremony was held in […]
Bridge to Wellness
Emergency preparedness tips and upcoming conservancy event by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN September was National Preparedness Month, and this year the focus was on preparing older adults for disaster. Several factors make older adults more vulnerable after disasters, including, but not limited to the following: A greater likelihood of suffering from chronic conditions and the […]
Local small business owners host Vendors in the Square
by Joan Tucker On Sunday, Aug. 27, the skies were blue and the temperature was a perfect 68 degrees for local vendors to gather on the Stockbridge Town Square. Sheldyn Wildeman, of “Linked Jewelry,” called a small group of local vendors to display their creative wares. Wildeman states, “This was an impromptu gathering, and we […]
Reading between the Lines
‘Lessons in Chemistry’ provides food for thought by Mary Jo David Social norms have changed drastically since the 1950s and 1960s—but have they really? “Lessons in Chemistry,” by Bonnie Garmus, is a great read for adults, young and old. The novel takes place in the late 1950s through the 1960s and spans a wide range […]
Active Aging: A local, longtime canning enthusiast shares her secrets
by Mary Schwark End-of-garden canning is one of my favorite things to do. I learned a lot about canning from my mom, Helen King. Then I discovered more on my own as I got older. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding. I love to give my kids and grandkids my home canned […]
Stockbridge FFA Chapter Donates Fresh Eggs to Community Outreach
The Stockbridge Community Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps low-income Stockbridge families receive food and other necessities. They offer assistance with food, housing, transportation, prescription medications, utilities, clothing, and household goods. Outreach serves over 70 families per month. Even with all of these resources, Outreach still lacks fresh, wholesome foods. Farmers frequently donate their […]
Local Pianist to Perform at Historic Stockbridge Township Hall
Information provided by Stockbridge Area Arts Council Rarely do you find the WOW factor in music, but that is exactly what you are in for at a performance by Adam Knight. Fasten your seat belt. Adam is a 21 year old classical pianist and classical music aficionado. He started piano at the age of 8, […]
Counselor Leslie Cummings wins Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year Award
by Brian Friddle and Mary Jo David As has become custom at the Welcome Back Staff Breakfast, the winner of the Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year award is announced. This year, that special award went to Leslie Cummings, guidance counselor at Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School. The Mitteer award is managed by the Stockbridge […]
Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show appealed to a variety of interests
The Antique Tractor show at the Waterloo Farm Museum was held on August 12 and 13. It was a great time for folks with a variety of interests to visit with old friends and make new ones. Kegan Ousley of Munith summed up the day perfectly. “I took a few things to the Waterloo Antique […]
After 45 years, Dave’s Place in Leslie shutting down
by Tina Cole-Mullins Dave’s Place, one of the oldest independently owned businesses within the Leslie community for decades, may soon be closing as its owner makes plans for retirement. “Some say 45 years making pizza is nuts, but I have enjoyed it and all the people,” owner Dave Southwick said while reminiscing. Retirement and leaving […]