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A look back in time
by Diane Rockall One hundred years ago in May 1919, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows celebrated its 100-year anniversary, the Order at that time was a major international organization. Liberty iron workers were given German helmets for distinguished service during the just-ended war with Germany. The helmets were confiscated when Germany was defeated. These […]
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Leah Ogden leads in Pledge at Stockbridge Township Board Meeting
by Mary Wilson Leah Ogden opened the April 15, Stockbridge Township Board Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Stockbridge Township is working to start renovations in the old ambulance area of the Hall. They also are planning to make improvements to the outside grounds of the Hall by adding new benches to replace old […]
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Bumbershoot karaoke dodgeball raises laughter and funds for Outreach
by Jo Mayer The reigning Karaoke Dodgeball Champion, Nancy Taylor, was taken out of the running with a dodgeball hit to the head, thrown by her daughter, Erin Clifton. Stockbridge Community Outreach’s third contest in five years took place to a raucous crowd of more than 100 at Heritage School on Saturday, April 20. Bumbershoot […]
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From the Superintendent’s Desk: Junior High Panther Pride: Student and subject centered
by Karl Heidrich In our second year as a junior high and under the leadership of Meghan Kunzelman, our 8th-grade students are finding success as they prepare to transition to 9th-grade and senior high. Our junior high fosters collaboration among staff and its focus is both student and subject centered. Our staff functions as an […]
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Obituary: Deborah L. Cipta
Deborah L. Cipta, age 66, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1952 in Jackson, MI the daughter of Harry and Maxine (Minix) Arnett. On April 14, 1973, she married Gregory M. Cipta, and he survives. Also surviving are three children, Loretta (Jason) […]
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Mark your calendar for 123rd SHS Alumni Banquet
by Mary Lou Clifton The 123thStockbridge High School Alumni banquet will be held June 8, 2019, at Heritage Elementary School in Stockbridge at 5:30 p.m. The class of 1969 will be honored in celebration of its 50thanniversary. Graduates of all classes are urged to attend this time-honored event. Tickets may be purchased at the Stockbridge […]
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Home is where the hospitality is
by Mary Jo David My husband and I moved into our first home, in Detroit, when our oldest child was an infant. Shortly thereafter, a newer neighbor moved in next door. We quickly discovered I had a working hand mixer with a missing beater and she had a broken hand mixer but two working […]
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Mark calendars now for Day in the Village June festival
by Erin Clifton, D.C. The Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce is busy planning the 25th annual “A Day In the Village” (ADIV), and they couldn’t be more excited. Expect new and exciting changes in this year’s festival that will shake things up a bit. On Friday, June 14, all ADIV activities will be in Veterans […]