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Student of the Month: Anna Schlaff
By Cindy Lance Anna Schlaff, a 16 year old junior is described by teacher Mr. Salow as “an exceptional hard worker, confident, involved and a model student.” She thinks that her peers would probably describe her as fun, caring, smart and mature. These are all characteristics that support the selection of her as this month’s […]
Hell’s annual Hearse Fest not dead yet
article and photos by Tina Cole-Mullins HELL, Mich. — It seems that a lot of people want to go to Hell. Sometimes, you just can’t stop them. Organizers of Just Hearse N’ Around’s 17th annual Hearse Fest found they couldn’t keep visitors away on Sept. 15, even though the event had been canceled. “People plan […]
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Three SCN board members travel to NFPW conference to collect awards and attend workshops
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge Community News board members Patrice Johnson, Hope Salyer and Judy Williams traveled at their own expense to Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 6 through Sept. 8, to receive national awards and attend workshops at the National Federation of Press Women’s annual conference. After winning top honors in several at-large competitions with NFPW entrants […]
Wonders of Science: The mechanics of sight, Part II
by Eric Rasmussen “They say seeing is believing, but the opposite is true. Believing is seeing.” — Errol Morris The sense of sight is a marvel of biological evolution. This unique property gives those who possess it the ability to look upon the brilliance of nature with its many shapes, vivid colors and contrasting textures. […]
Stockbridge robotics team receives $10K grant from Enbridge
by Amy Haggerty The Stockbridge High School Robotics Team, better known as the Stockbridge InvenTeam, received a generous gift of $10,000 from Enbridge on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The grant, awarded before a sizable gathering at the newly renovated high school, will help fund the team’s trip to American Samoa, located in the South Pacific some […]
Autumn, a fine time for composting
by Michael Sweet It’s harvest time! The season brings a lot of potential material for your compost. If you are new to composting, this is a great time to start your first pile. First, consider the location. You will need a minimum area of 3 feet by 3 feet in a fairly sunny […]
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Poisonous snake bites former Stockbridge teacher
by Diane Rockall On August 20, a Massasauga rattler bit former Stockbridge art teacher Laura Bowen in her Pinckney residence backyard. The Stockbridge Community News is pleased to report that she is recovering nicely and by mid-September felt well enough to take a brief trip. Bowen says she expects to return to normal soon. On the day […]
Death Notice: Phyllis Stowe
Phyllis Ann Stowe, of Stockbridge, died September 14, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 11:00 a.m. until funeral.
All Clubs Day draws world-class motorcycle show
IMG_0934 by Patrice Johnson If you attended All Clubs Day Vintage Motorcycle Show after noon on Sunday, Sept. 16, chances are the roar of an exceptionally loud engine drew you to the center of the jam-packed Stockbridge Township Square. The nearer a person approached, the more deafening the sputtering became until a small tent came […]
Baby Hannah alive and well. Trooper who saved her life nominated for Heart Saver Hero Award
by Patrice Johnson At first glance, infant Hannah Paielli looked like a normal baby as she rested in her father’s arms under a shade tree at the Harvest Moon Festival, Sept. 15. But anyone familiar with Hannah’s story would recognize the newborn as a special, and fortunate, little girl. Thanks to her parents’ quick […]