Stockbridge
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ beautiful dahlias last throughout autumn until frost
October’s garden inspiration features Cheryl Guck’s dahlias. As Autumn is upon us, our gardens begin to fade. Cheryl Guck plants dahlias for just this reason. These beautiful blooms appear in different colors and sizes, starting in early August until frost. The fuchsia-colored dahlia in the front of the photo shouldn’t be missed. It adds […]
Bridge to Wellness
November: Strengthen and tighten those triceps muscles by Gary Hicks Last month, we addressed biceps strength in the monthly challenge. This month we take measures to tighten and strengthen another area of the arm—the triceps—to avoid those dreaded bat wings that hang low under the arms. While many get concerned about their triceps because they […]
5 Healthy Towns: One Big Connection
One Big Connection (OBC) is the official platform of the One Big Thing Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance connections, optimism, resiliency and engagement in the 5 Healthy Towns region. We know that mental health is of the utmost importance. You can expect our OBC action teams to provide information, opportunities, and resources that suit […]
Rural Perspectives: The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
by Diane Constable These large birds, up to 25 pounds with a 4-foot wingspan, are now a common sight in the township —but they weren’t always so visible. The wild turkey had disappeared from Michigan in the early 1900s because of habitat loss and overhunting. In the 1950s, the Department of Natural Resources acquired several […]
Following my father’s lead on giving back to the community
by Gary Ludtke As a lifetime resident of Gregory and Stockbridge it is amazing to see how small-town America continues to change and evolve—sometimes for the good and, of course, some may say for the not so good. Oh how we yearn for the good ole days. When you get together with old friends who […]
“Guiding Good Choices” Virtual Parent Workshops
SRSLY is partnering with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan to lead free “Guiding Good Choices” parent workshops in Stockbridge, Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester. Due to social distancing, our parent workshops will now be held virtually! These workshops help parents with communication, bonding, and setting rules and boundaries. […]
Stockbridge fans turn out to honor state finalist 1970-71 basketball team
by Clyde Whitaker Families and fans filled Boyd Stadium beyond capacity Friday, Oct. 1, to recognize the Stockbridge High School Boys Basketball Team on the 50th anniversary year of its appearance in the State Finals. People not only filled the stadium seating area, but lined the fences, standing three to four deep for the halftime […]
Armstrong’s Pumpkin and Petting Farm grows into a family tradition
by Joan Tucker Dave and Shannon Armstrong began growing pumpkins in 2004 on their newly acquired farm at 19070 Williamsville Road in Gregory. They started by planting a quarter-acre of pumpkins. Initially, the pumpkin signs would go up and customers could drive down to the farm, pull in the drive, and pick pumpkins from the […]
Holiday planning under way at Stockbridge Community Outreach
by Gwen Reid Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. Because so many new families are in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis, 2021 promises to be busier than ever. Here are some dates and information for those who would like to apply for […]
5 Healthy Towns: One Big Connection
One Big Connection (OBC) is the official platform of the One Big Thing Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance connections, optimism, resiliency and engagement in the 5 Healthy Towns region. We know that mental health is of the utmost importance. You can expect our OBC action teams to provide information, opportunities, and resources that suit […]