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Lots of competition for Chamber’s ‘Father of the Year’ Contest

by Mary Jo David This year the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce received numerous nominations for their Father of the Year contest. All of the submissions were submitted to teachers at both Smith and Heritage schools. Cherie Van Blaircum, president of the Chamber, was amazed by the response this year’s contest received. “Initially we collected […]

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Outreach in Action

Groceries and bank reform can help ease the grip of financial need by Jo Mayer In the parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach today, we gave out 70 “surprise” grocery bags filled with food. “Surprise,” because each week the contents vary based on what the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s truck disgorges. What’s not surprising is […]

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Bus Drivers Wanted

  Stockbridge Community Schools are Now Hiring $120.42 a day for full-time drivers at 6 hours per day. Paid training — no out-of-pocket costs. No weekends / holidays. Snow days and summers off. You’re home when your children are. Full-time driver option of year-round pay. Split hours for appointments. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. […]

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Clyde’s Corner

Dalton Satkowiak selected for Grant W. Whitaker ‘Leadership through Character Award’ by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone! I have to admit that I had writer’s block about what to write for my July “Clyde’s Corner” column. Fortunately, a story became available last Monday, June 6, during the presentation of a “Leadership through Character” baseball award named […]

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UTPD Activity from Sunday May 1st-Tuesday May 31st

Monday 5/2 Assist EMS-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr. Tuesday 5/3 Assist EMS-Worden Rd./Bowdish Rd. Wednesday 5/4 Domestic Physical-Kaiser Rd./Bass Lk. Rd. Thursday 5/5 Animal Complaint-Williamsville Rd./San Luray Dr. Citizen Assist-Main St./Kuhn St. Friday 5/6 Citizen Assist-M-36/Bullis Rd. Saturday 5/7 Citizen Assist-Joslin Lake Rd./Kaiser Rd. Sunday 5/8 Assist Other Agency-Bull Run Rd./Matador Ln. Animal Complaint-M-36/Spears Rd. Monday 5/9 […]

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Bridge to Wellness

July: Hydration isn’t just for summer plants by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Drinking enough water every day is necessary for overall improved health and better body function. Water can help manage body weight and reduce caloric intake when substituted for drinks that contain calories. Drinking enough water can prevent dehydration, a state in which the […]