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Donor-advised funds: Another way to benefit Outreach while reducing your tax burden by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall In June’s column, we explained the pros and cons of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), noting one big limitation: QCDs can only be used by those over 70.5 years old. This column explains an alternative—called donor-advised funds (DAFs)—which…

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We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as…

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Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients

Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to…

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New Stockbridge superintendent focuses on learning, belonging and community trust

by Melissa McPherson As he prepares to lead Stockbridge Community Schools into the new school year, incoming superintendent Jeffrey Trapp says his top priority is keeping student learning at the center of every decision while strengthening relationships with students, staff and families. Formerly principal of Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, Trapp began his new role as…

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Back Street to Rock with Final of Three Monthly Jazz Performances

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Pat Cronley, Jazz pianist, will grace the New Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant, Sunday, November 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the final of three monthly jazz performances supported by the local Stockbridge Area Arts Council and an anonymous donor. “The performers are topnotch professionals who know how to please a crowd,” Scheller […]

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United Methodist Church Celebrates Fall Fest in Time-honored Tradition

November 8, 2017November 18, 2017 Hope Salyer0

By Lorrie Brooks This past weekend the United Methodist Church celebrated fall with its annual Fall Fest, an occasion that the UMW and its Seeker Circle group have held in some form since the 1970s. “This event brings people from outside the area, they can find great baked goods and a treasure or two,” UMW […]