Stockbridge Community News

01/07/2021

Purchase local Market items even though the

Sponsored Ad— Stockbridge Community News - Purchase local Market items even though the "Indoor" Market is not open in Jan and Feb

Our 2021 winter “Indoor” Market is cancelled in January and February, but many items are available for purchase.

Market vendor contact information:
Baskets by Kathleen • Plane Food Market
Beemer Honey & Eggs • 517-851-4839 • Pick up at their home
Joey Lentine • www.facebook.com/greatlakesbaker • Free deliveries
Lake Divide Farm • www.lakedividefarm.com/farm-news • Plane
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Our 2021 winter “Indoor” Market is cancelled in January and February, but many items are available for purchase. Market vendor contact information: Baskets by Kathleen • Plane Food Market Beemer Honey & Eggs • 517-851-4839 • Pick up at their home Joey Lentine • www.facebook.com/greatlake...

01/06/2021

Vaping 101 Program: What's Important to Know

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A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on:

What vaping is
Devices
Risks and effects
Youth prevention

The training will be offered on Zoom on the following date:

Monday, January 25th, 12:00 to 1:00pm

To register, please visit https://srslycoalition.org/trainings/
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A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on: What vaping is Devices Risks and effects Youth prevention The training will be offered on Zoom on the following date: Monday, January 25th, 12:00 to 1:00pm To register,....

01/05/2021

Join a virtual workshop sponsored by the Tri-County Office on Aging

Sponsored Ad— Stockbridge Community News - Join a virtual workshop sponsored by the Tri-County Office on Aging

Diabetes PATH is a 6-week interactive workshop designed for individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes and/or their caregivers. You will learn how to meal plan, decrease stress, get physically active, balance blood sugar, make goals and improve energy! If you’re interested in the workshop but don’t have access to Zoom, call us
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Diabetes PATH is a 6-week interactive workshop designed for individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes and/or their caregivers. You will learn how to meal plan, decrease stress, get physically active, balance blood sugar, make goals and improve energy! If you’re interested in the workshop but don’t...

01/05/2021

Stockbridge apartment complex to receive a $2.5 million makeover

Stockbridge Community News - Stockbridge apartment complex to receive a $2.5 million makeoverBuilding lost in August fire to be replaced

Stockbridge, MI – January 5, 2021 – PK Companies, a family-based real estate firm in Okemos, MI, is investing $2.5 million in the construction of one building and the rehabbing of another building in Lakewood Apartments in Stockbridge, MI.

Exterior work has already begun
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Building lost in August fire to be replaced Stockbridge, MI – January 5, 2021 – PK Companies, a family-based real estate firm in Okemos, MI, is investing $2.5 million in the construction of one building and the rehabbing of another building in Lakewood Apartments in Stockbridge, MI. Exterior wor...

01/04/2021

Obituary: Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood

Stockbridge Community News - Obituary: Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood

Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood, age 77, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI, due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Stockbridge, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Ellis) Fink. On December 12, 1959, she married
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Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood, age 77, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI, due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Stockbridge, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Ellis) Fink. On December 12, 1959, she married

01/01/2021

Annual Christmas on the Farm a success amid global pandemic

Stockbridge Community News - Annual Christmas on the Farm a success amid global pandemicby Joan Tucker

On Dec. 5 and 6, the Waterloo Area Historical Society worked especially hard to have its annual Christmas on the Farm activity that’s become a tradition for so many people in our area. Because of ever-changing COVID guidelines, the organization had to revise procedures several times to provide
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/annual-christmas-on-the-farm-a-success-amid-global-pandemic-2/

by Joan Tucker On Dec. 5 and 6, the Waterloo Area Historical Society worked especially hard to have its annual Christmas on the Farm activity that’s become a tradition for so many people in our area. Because of ever-changing COVID guidelines, the organization had to revise procedures several times...

01/01/2021

Annual Christmas on the Farm a success amid global pandemic

Stockbridge Community News - Annual Christmas on the Farm a success amid global pandemicby Joan Tucker

On Dec. 5 and 6, the Waterloo Area Historical Society worked especially hard to have its annual Christmas on the Farm activity that’s become a tradition for so many people in our area. Because of ever-changing COVID guidelines, the organization had to revise procedures several times to provide
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/annual-christmas-on-the-farm-a-success-amid-global-pandemic/

by Joan Tucker On Dec. 5 and 6, the Waterloo Area Historical Society worked especially hard to have its annual Christmas on the Farm activity that’s become a tradition for so many people in our area. Because of ever-changing COVID guidelines, the organization had to revise procedures several times...

12/31/2020

Death Notice: Bradley Dalton

Stockbridge Community News - Death Notice: Bradley Dalton
Bradley Brent Dalton, “Bub,” 29, of Munith, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Lansing on January 18, 1991.
Services are private, and expressions of sympathy in memory of our Bub may be made to Priscilla Dalton. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
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Bradley Brent Dalton, “Bub,” 29, of Munith, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Lansing on January 18, 1991. Services are private, and expressions of sympathy in memory of our Bub may be made to Priscilla Dalton. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI...

12/31/2020

Ugly sweater contest announces three winners

Stockbridge Community News - Ugly sweater contest announces three winnersAfter consulting with three judges, SCN is pleased to announce three winners in its first annual Ugly Sweater Contest. First place along with a $25 gift card goes to Frank Spadafore in the Christmas tree sweater. Second place goes to the two Kimmel brothers, also in Christmas sweaters. Third place
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After consulting with three judges, SCN is pleased to announce three winners in its first annual Ugly Sweater Contest. First place along with a $25 gift card goes to Frank Spadafore in the Christmas tree sweater. Second place goes to the two Kimmel brothers, also in Christmas sweaters. Third place

12/31/2020

SCN launches ‘Award of Excellence’ and ‘Readership Award.’ Inaugural recipients: Mary Krummrey and Keith Michaels

Stockbridge Community News - SCN launches ‘Award of Excellence’ and ‘Readership Award.’ Inaugural recipients: Mary Krummrey and Keith Michaelsby Patrice Johnson

In keeping with tradition, this January edition of SCN celebrates its top-viewed stories over the past 12 months and their writers. This year, SCN’s board of directors is launchingtwo annual awards, the Award of Excellence and the Readership Award, and the inaugural recipients are Mary Krummrey and Keith
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by Patrice Johnson In keeping with tradition, this January edition of SCN celebrates its top-viewed stories over the past 12 months and their writers. This year, SCN’s board of directors is launchingtwo annual awards, the Award of Excellence and the Readership Award, and the inaugural recipients a...

12/31/2020

Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes, December 22, 2020

Stockbridge Community News - Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes, December 22, 2020

Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m.

Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz. Absent: Morency. Also present: 5 residents.

Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke regarding the request to have a marijuana growing facility as put forth by Nate Glenn and Mallory Glenn. He is very much opposed and has included a letter
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/waterloo-township-board-meeting-minutes-december-22-2020/

Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz. Absent: Morency. Also present: 5 residents. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke regarding the request to have a marijuana growing facility as put forth by Nate Glenn and Mallory Glenn. He is very much opposed and has incl...

12/31/2020

Obituary: LOIS ANN BIVINS

Stockbridge Community News - Obituary: LOIS ANN BIVINS. On Friday, November 13, 2020, our beloved Lois Ann passed away at the age of 83. Lois was born February 19, 1937 in Turtle Creek, PA to Gerald and Alice (Chapman) Stewart. She graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1955 and went to work for US Steel in Pittsburgh.
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On Friday, November 13, 2020, our beloved Lois Ann passed away at the age of 83. Lois was born February 19, 1937 in Turtle Creek, PA to Gerald and Alice (Chapman) Stewart. She graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1955 and went to work for US Steel in Pittsburgh.

12/30/2020

Death Notice: Karen Haywood

Stockbridge Community News - Death Notice: Karen Haywood
Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood, age 77, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI, due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Stockbridge.
In accordance with her wishes, Karen has been cremated. A memorial service will be held
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/death-notice-karen-haywood/

Karen Elaine (Fink) Haywood, age 77, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI, due to complications of COVID-19. She was born on January 28, 1943 in Stockbridge. In accordance with her wishes, Karen has been cremated. A memorial service will be held

12/30/2020

Stockbridge Community News - Send us your info to be featured in our Valentine's Day couples spread!Married 50 years or more? Valentine's Day is just around the
corner, and SCN's February edition will feature, on a
complimentary basis, local couples' photos and stories.
If you or a loved one has been married half a century or more,
send your sweetheart photos and background info to:
[email protected]
or snail mail SCN, P.O. Box
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/send-us-your-info-to-be-featured-in-our-valentines-day-couples-spread/

12/30/2020

Thank You Donor: Diane Rockall

Stockbridge Community News - Thank You Donor: Diane Rockall

The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Diane Rockall for her continued support!
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The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Diane Rockall for her continued support!

12/30/2020

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12/30/2020

Vaping 101 Program: What's Important to Know

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A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on:

What vaping is
Devices
Risks and effects
Youth prevention

The training will be offered on Zoom on the following date:

Monday, January 25th, 12:00 to 1:00pm

To register, please visit https://srslycoalition.org/trainings/
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/vaping-101-program-whats-important-to-know-10/

A FREE one-hour educational training program for adults and adolescents to learn the facts about vaping, including information on: What vaping is Devices Risks and effects Youth prevention The training will be offered on Zoom on the following date: Monday, January 25th, 12:00 to 1:00pm To register,....

12/30/2020

Books to start the year on a positive note

Stockbridge Community News - Books to start the year on a positive note

With the year we’ve all had, I think we could all use something uplifting as we head into the new year. Whether you read to learn something new, escape into a fictional world, or are just starting to read for fun, you’ll find something positive to read in this list.

Year
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With the year we’ve all had, I think we could all use something uplifting as we head into the new year. Whether you read to learn something new, escape into a fictional world, or are just starting to read for fun, you’ll find something positive to read in this list. Year

12/30/2020

Is the coronavirus vaccine safe?

Stockbridge Community News - Is the coronavirus vaccine safe?

by Laura Sarrach, RN

Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We have a vaccine to make us all safe from the evil coronavirus. But the question is “Do you trust our government to tell us the truth about the vaccine?”

So, let's look at our options. We
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by Laura Sarrach, RN Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We have a vaccine to make us all safe from the evil coronavirus. But the question is “Do you trust our government to tell us the truth about the vaccine?” So, let's look at our options. We

12/29/2020

The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)

Stockbridge Community News - The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) by Diane Constable

The Sandhill Crane is the tallest bird you will see in our area. This magnificent bird is also one of the oldest bid species on earth. Native Indians considered them peacemakers, good luck omens, and symbols of independence and wisdom.

In the Spring observers may enjoy the treat of
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by Diane Constable The Sandhill Crane is the tallest bird you will see in our area. This magnificent bird is also one of the oldest bid species on earth. Nat

12/28/2020

Thank you donors: Denise and Larry Allen

Stockbridge Community News - Thank you donors: Denise and Larry Allen

The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Denise and Larry Allen for their generous donations. Welcome new friends!
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The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Denise and Larry Allen for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!

12/28/2020

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12/27/2020

Obituary: Reba L Marshal

Stockbridge Community News - Obituary: Reba L Marshall

Reba Louise (Rice) Marshall entered the Sweet Hereafter on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at WellBridge of Pinckney, in Pinckney, Michigan at the age of 95. She was born in Webberville, MI on August 9th, 1925 to Merton and Geneva Rice. After graduation from Dansville High School she worked at the
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Reba Louise (Rice) Marshall entered the Sweet Hereafter on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at WellBridge of Pinckney, in Pinckney, Michigan at the age of 95. She was born in Webberville, MI on August 9th, 1925 to Merton and Geneva Rice. After graduation from Dansville High School she worked at the

12/25/2020

Gregory Mudders give back

Stockbridge Community News - Gregory Mudders give backby Sally Meitz

What do mudbogging and community service have in common? Both are activities enjoyed by the Gregory Mudders, a local mudbogging and trail riding club that started small in 2005 and has grown to almost 20 members. Over the years the off-roading club has adopted families for Christmas and
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by Sally Meitz What do mudbogging and community service have in common? Both are activities enjoyed by the Gregory Mudders, a local mudbogging and trail riding club that started small in 2005 and has grown to almost 20 members. Over the years the off-roading club has adopted families for Christmas a...