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Perfect day for the 28th Annual Stockbridge Athletics Booster Golf Scramble
by Clyde Whitaker On July 29, 2022, the 28th annual Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble was held under a picture perfect blue sky at Hankerd Hills Golf Course in Pleasant Lake. Twenty-seven teams came out to support the orange-and-black. There were men’s and women’s teams, along with a senior division. It was great seeing a […]
You won’t want to wait ‘Until September’ to read this debut
by Shuyler Clark Given the prevalence of coming-of-age stories, the genre can feel stale as authors recycle tropes and plotlines. In his debut novel, Until September, Michigan native Harker Jones reinvents these tropes, subverting the typical with a tale that reflects harsh realities. In the turbulent ’60s, Kyle spends every summer on an island with […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
August 1922: Howard vs. Hawk. Take “ICE” out of Service. Dandelions picked by the pound. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from August 1922 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 […]
Outreach in Action
Tide Me Over tackles food insecurity challenges for school-aged children by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Lately the pandemic has cast a brighter light on food insecurity in our country, but the problem is hardly new. In fact, a Stockbridge Community Outreach program to send home backpacks of food with kids who qualify for the […]
SCN writer’s work places in national contest
by Agnes Geiger After winning a first-place in the at-large competition this spring, Stockbridge Community News writer Judy Williams went on to receive an honorable mention award at the national level in the 2022 National Communications Contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women. Williams’ winning article “A grateful community bids farewell to Mark […]
Rural Perspectives: Spunky eastern chipmunk builds its own den
by Diane Constable The charming eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) lives in woodlands and is often found living near people. Loners by nature, each chipmunk builds its own personal den with multiple entries and drainage tunnels and separate places to store foods, sleep and take care of babies. They have litters twice each year with the […]
Bridge to Wellness
August: Pre- and post-workout snacks by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Even if you are trying to lose weight, give your body the energy it needs to do the task you want. Nutrient-dense meals provide sustained energy and improved mental performance while also aiding in weight management. So, you may be asking — What should I […]
Clyde’s Corner: For the coaches in my life… thank you, thank you!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, I hope you are enjoying your summer! I have been thinking about my August column, and after seeing my varsity basketball coach Phil Hora recently, I decided to write about the coaches that helped shape my life. My parents Jim and Delberta Whitaker were my first coaches, showing me […]
Chelsea Hospital earns award for developing shuttle service
Information from Trinity Health Michigan The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) recently announced that Chelsea Hospital was selected to receive the 2022 MHA Ludwig Community Benefit Award for its development of the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Stockbridge-Manchester Shuttle. The WAVE Shuttle is a very successful community benefit program that helped address issues of […]
Paws and Claws: Feline leukemia inhibits a cat’s immune system
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Feline leukemia virus, also known as FeLV, is one of the more common infectious diseases affecting cats. Based on the name, most think that FeLV is a blood cancer like leukemia in humans. But it is actually a contagious retrovirus that suppresses a cat’s immune system. Feline leukemia is spread between […]