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Death Notice-Randolph
Max Randolph, Munith, died December 18, 2019. Visitation Sunday December 22, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and at 11 a.m. Monday December 23 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stockbridge Community Outreach or Cascades Humane Society.
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 16, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on December 16, 2019 at 7:28pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
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FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When I think of January, I think polar vortex, especially after last year but the Stockbridge Branch has programs that will lighten up any dark, cold days. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2– 3 p.m., we will have sled dogs from Tun-Dra Kennels and the staff will talk about mushing and […]
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea appoints chief nursing officer and chief medical officer
CHELSEA, Mich., (Dec. 18, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has announced that Alon Weizer, M.D., has been appointed to the role of chief medical officer and Cheryl Taylor, RN, MSN, to the role of chief nursing officer for the hospital. Dr. Weizer will oversee administration for medical staff, patient safety, clinical quality, care management […]
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Student Spotlight: 8th Grade Student Cheyenne Calhoun
by Cindy Lance Jr/Sr High 8th grade student Cheyenne Calhoun has attended Stockbridge Community Schools her entire academic life. Her most memorable experience so far has been in Mrs. Taylor’s kindergarten class, and she has developed a love for English and Math. This can be seen through the comments of her current teachers in these subjects. “Cheyenne […]
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So You Want to be a Volunteer Puppy Raiser?
by Cathy Collins Local resident Joan Lutovsky is a puppy raiser for Paws With a Cause, a Michigan-based non-profit organization that trains and provides assistance dogs to the hearing impaired, physically disabled, persons with seizure disorders, and children with autism. Several years ago, Joan became acquainted with PAWS during her volunteer work with United Way. […]
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The Science of Optimism and Health
By Amy Heydlauff “Twixt the optimist and pessimist The difference is droll The optimist sees the doughnut But the pessimist sees the hole.” McLandburgh Wilson, 1915 It would be logical for those who aren’t optimistic to roll their eyes and move on, leaving the rest of this column to those who already see the glass […]
Death Notices – Rogers and Conway
Thomas F. Rogers, Stockbridge died December 16, 2019. Burial mass December 21, 2019 St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. Pinckney. Visitation at the church from 11;30 until time of service. Private burial Oaklawn Cemetery. Neal G. Conway, died December 8, 2019. Celebration of Life ceremony at a later date.
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Christmas on the Farm
by Joan Tucker Waterloo Area Historical Society hosted this year’s 47th Christmas on the Farm on December 7th and 8th. With the help of experienced board members and approximately a hundred dedicated volunteers, it was very successful. The preparation and decorating began weeks ahead. The volunteers worked this two-day event and also made beautiful and […]
Obituary: Polly L. Johnson
Polly L. Johnson passed her life to God and the angels on Dec. 12, 2019 at the age of 81. Surviving are her three children Cindy (Warren) Bailey, Tim (Carrie) Johnson and Terri (Mike) Roe; five grandchildren: Jason, Amber, Mike, Mallari and Tyler; four great grandchildren: Abby, Madelyn, Eleri and Faith; and one great-great-grandchild Presley […]