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Death Notice – Berry
Dolores Berry, formerly Stockbridge, died July 16, 2019. Memorial mass at St. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church. Visitation at 10 until service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18.
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie White
by Amy Haggerty The Stockbridge school district food service program plays a significant role in establishing students’ healthy food choices. It ensures that they receive meals based on national nutritional standards and encourages wellness, critically important to their growth and development. Stephanie White, director, has been an integral part of this program for the past 19 […]
Ask the Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Question from J. Smith, Webberville: “I’ve heard of people installing fake air bags, is there such a thing?” Answer: Yes! Unfortunately, there are some repairers/rebuilders/con men who have installed fake or “rebuilt” airbags that deploy with devastating results, or fail to deploy at all. Here’s a recent example: BREAKING NEWS […]
Pets the forgotten victims of domestic violence
By Cathy Collins My gut flip-flopped and heart broke when I saw them come through the door. The woman had red-streaked cheeks and eyes, and she was fighting to hold back another flood of tears. She carried a crate containing two very frightened little dogs. It was yet another owner surrender situation. While volunteering for a […]
Dragonflies, butterflies, and bullfrogs, oh my!
As summer heat roars on, now is the time to sit under a shade tree and watch dragonflies zip by and butterflies flutter around flowers. Listen to bullfrogs croak in the ponds. Among the variety of dragonflies and butterflies, trying to catch a glimpse of them can be challenging. Trying to get a good picture […]
Death Notice – Pollok
Donald L Pollok, Stockbridge, died July 9, 2019, Funeral services Saturday July 13 at Millville United Methodist Church. Burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, July 12 at Caskey-Mitchell, Stockbridge from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to SAESA (Stockbridge Area Emergency Service Association).
Meet and Greet for New Librarian August 20
Story and photos by Jo Mayer July 3, 2019 marked a get-to-know-you gathering for the Friends of the Stockbridge Library. New Stockbridge Branch Head Librarian, Sherri McConnell tested Stockbridge’s iconic Rob’s Pizza and enjoyed some fresh picked salad greens from Friends’ President Eileen Conti’s garden. Member Kathy Porzsolt decorated the table with tablecloths and fresh […]
Weight Loss Sprinters Lose 300 pounds
By Matt Pegouskie Earlier this year eighty-four Stockbridge area residents combined to lose more than 300 pounds as they participated in the second Bridge to Wellness Challenge. The challenge, led by Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) board member Harvey Morrell, was composed of three single month Sprint Challenges. The participants were challenged to be active […]
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy Test for the August 6, 2019 Washtenaw ISD Proposal has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach Overview 2019
by Karen Smith The difference between a boss and a leader: A boss says, ‘Go!’ A leader says, ‘Let’s go!’ –E. M. Kelly And so it was with a group of citizens and clergymen who responded to the growing needs of the community during the recession of the […]