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Monsters become metaphor in this young adult novel
by Shuyler Clark Fifteen-year-old Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster, but no one believes him. His family is quick to tell him it was a bear or an alligator that attacked him, and his classmates torment him relentlessly in school and on social media. As everyone around Virgil tries to silence him, he is […]
Shuyler Clark, columnist and author, joins the SCN Board
by Mary Jo David Members of the Board of the Stockbridge Community News are pleased to announce that Shuyler Clark has accepted an invitation to join the board. A Stockbridge resident since birth, Clark graduated from Stockbridge High School and went on to earn an associate degree in creative writing from Lansing Community College. Clark […]
Celebrating Viola Gilliam, another Stockbridge centenarian
compiled by Mary Jo David (Special thanks to Heather Armstrong for collecting Viola’s story by reaching out to this Stockbridge centenarian through her daughter Joetta Young.) According to an article called “The Language of Ageism” at dictionary.com, “Many people have raised objections to the words ‘senior’ and ‘elder(ly).’” Instead, the article explains, people are leaning […]
Rural Perspectives: The American goldfinch can be found in winter at area bird feeders
by Diane Constable You are most likely to see the American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) at bird feeders that offer sunflower seeds or nyjer thistle seeds, or in the summer fields feeding on thistle, milkweed and grass seeds. In winter, this finch is more of an olive color. It is sometimes called a wild canary because […]
Clyde’s Corner: Through our school years, the teachers were terrific!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, and I trust all are doing well after a busy December. I’ve been thinking about my January column, and remembering some of the teachers we had in school brought back happy memories. I cannot possibly mention everyone here who taught us, but my gratitude goes out to each and […]
UTPD Activity from Tuesday, November 1-Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tuesday 11/1 – Animal Complaint-Treelane Dr./M-106, Property Damage Accident-Unadilla Rd./Doyle Rd., Assist EMS-W. M-36/Cedar Lake Rd. Wednesday 11/2 – Animal Complaint-Wasson Rd.-Dutcher Rd., Assist Ems-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr., Traffic Stop-W. M-36/Kathyrn Ct., Welfare Check-San Marino Ave./San Juan Ct., Welfare Check-Dutcher Rd./Schafer Rd. Thursday 11/3 – Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Doyle Ct., Traffic Stop-Dexter Trl./Dutton Rd., Respond to Alarm-Doyle […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The Beatles’ music included several instrumentals by John Robinson Q: OK, settle an argument: Did the Beatles ever record any instrumentals? A: Yup. The first Beatle instrumental was “Cry For A Shadow,” composed by John Lennon and George Harrison in the early ’60s. The instrumental “Flying,” composed by all four Beatles, is found on the […]
Chelsea Hospital Earns 2022 Top Teaching Hospital Award From National Quality and Safety Ratings Organization
CHELSEA, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2022) – Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture with Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health, was deemed a Top Teaching Hospital in the United States by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, The Leapfrog Group is a national watchdog organization that is widely acknowledged as one of the toughest standard-setters for healthcare safety and quality. […]
Ask an Expert: What should a driver do after a crash?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Generally, the only pre-planning consumers do to prepare for a potential automotive damage claim is to purchase insurance. Insurance is an interesting purchase as we buy it hoping we’ll never need it. We buy insurance as a safeguard should something unexpected occur and to be prepared … but are we […]
Student Spotlight
Kennedee Arianna Cox: Kindness and responsibility lead her way by Corey Peña Kennadee Cox, who is also known as “Ariannah” by her friends and teachers, is our December choice for Student of the Month at Heritage Elementary School. She is in Mrs. Pierce’s fourth grade classroom. Kennadee enrolled in Stockbridge Schools in the second grade […]