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Women of Note: Betti Wetherell makes sure area seniors have a place to go for meals and camaraderie
by Terry Sommer Leaving their home in Trenton in 1997, Betti Wetherell along with her husband, Edward, and their children Terry, Ronnie, and Lisa, became Stockbridge Township residents. After the family settled into their new home, Betti and Ed became active in helping the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce by focusing on the Day in […]
Staff Spotlight
Parapro Amy Van Schoiack loves being part of a family of helpers by Mary Jo David Amy Van Schoiack is coming up on 15 years as a paraprofessional with Stockbridge schools. She began her career at Smith Elementary and is currently a longtime parapro at Heritage School. Parapros work alongside educators to help maintain a […]
Women of Note: Exercise and gardening keep Nancy Cooper grounded
by Judy Williams Nancy (Wise) Cooper, a resident of the Gregory area since 1968, is known by gardeners all over the state for her beautiful daylily garden, but she is much more. She is a kind and bighearted person who works as a volunteer and has touched the lives of many students. Growing up in […]
Bridge to Wellness: The alphabet soup of nutrition services
by Sarah Wilczynski Research shows that nutrition can greatly impact our physical and mental health, so it’s important to make healthy food choices. These include choices that provide us with energy and proper nutrients, choices that leave us feeling full and satisfied. This can be hard, and it’s easy to get lost in the alphabet […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘The Salt Path’: What it’s like to lose everything yet claw back your spirit by Mary Jo David It’s difficult enough reading what prompted the author, Raynor “Ray” Winn, and her husband, Moth, to embark on their 600-plus mile (1,000-plus kilometer) hike in England, but to follow along on their adventure is definitely not a […]
Outreach in Action
TEFAP vs. First-Friday CSFP (for seniors) food distributions explained by Michelle Lantz The February “Outreach in Action” column contained erroneous information with regard to the differences between TEFAP and the First-Friday CSFP food distribution for eligible senior citizens (at Stockbridge Community Outreach). Michelle Lantz, CEO of the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) has provided clarifying […]
Obituary: Audrey J. Price
Audrey J. Price, long-time resident of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully February 21,2025 at age 97. Born in Jackson County to Harry L. and Helen R. (Harwood) Burgess September 26, 1927, much of her youth was spent in Munith and Leslie. Audrey graduated Leslie High School in 1945, where she enjoyed supporting the athletic teams as […]
Take time to be still and learn to live with yourself
by Jill Ogden Winter brings limitations, making it more difficult to get around. The days are shorter and the lack of sunlight is known to factor into depression. But winter can serve a purpose in providing time to regroup. It’s a time to prepare for the excitement of the birth of spring and the bounty […]
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams
Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Munith, Michigan, on February 9, 2025. Born on April 16, 1938, in Petersburg, Michigan, Pat was the daughter of Herman and Imo (Kite) Gordon. Pat moved to the Munith area in 1977 after marrying her husband, Larry Williams, with whom she shared […]
Positive Parenting
New parents are all in the same soup by Dr. Erin Clifton John and Julie Gottman are relationship experts. Many of you have heard about their groundbreaking research of “The 5 Love Languages.” We’re summarizing another of their popular books, “And Baby Makes Three,” in a series of Positive Parenting columns. This month, we’ll focus […]