Well, it may be just talk - but we don't think so.
According to our sources, Mary Wilcox, former Stockbridge Police Officer, has settled her lawsuit with the Village.
You remember, right? She went off on a medical leave after injuring herself on the job. Then, according to former Village employees, refused to report back to work after being medically cleared. (that's what they said then) Her subsequent lawsuit alleged gender and weight bias, and a hostile work environment.
She has allegedly settled for 6 figures.
We don't know what those 6 figures are.
We're going to assume they are 1 through 9, but we don't know the order. And there are probably a couple of zero's in there as well.
The Michigan Municipal League handled the suit, and paid the legal fees. Insurance covered the settlement.
So, after figuring her lawyer got his third, she still walked away with a nice chunk of change.
What about this doesn't seem right to you?
Did we forget to mention that she was also "forgiven" an approximate $6000 overpayment in unemployment benefits?
Yeah, evidently she was misinformed by some one at the unemployment office about what constitutes income. So, the State of Michigan said, "well, seeing as how you were misinformed..."
We will have to close this post here.
We suddenly need a super sized dose of that pink stuff for your stomach.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
A Day In The Village
Mumblings and grumblings this year about the annual A Day in the Village festivities.
The Citizen-Herald heard the following:
Not enough vendors.
Not enough activities for children.
Less vendors on the Square than in the past.
Not enough sinage/notification before the event.
More of the local businesses should have been open and/or involved.
The Basketball Tourney should have been held in the street so that everyone could see it.
Whatever happened to the Beer Tent?
There should have been more music and dancing.
It should go for the whole week-end - Friday, Saturday and Sunday with special activities for Fathers Day.
Well, Stockbridge, this is your gig. What do you think would have made this a better event? Or perhaps you thought that everything was fine.
Whatever your opinions, we'd encourage you to share them here with an eye toward improving the event for next year. What you think matters.
With that in mind, consider volunteering your time to make your ideas come to life for next year's A Day in the Village.
And, funnily enough, that was also a point of contention. Why do we call it A Day in the Village when it's actually two days in the Village?
Let's hear it, people.
Post your thoughts here. And don't forget to take the poll located to the right of this posting.
The Citizen-Herald heard the following:
Not enough vendors.
Not enough activities for children.
Less vendors on the Square than in the past.
Not enough sinage/notification before the event.
More of the local businesses should have been open and/or involved.
The Basketball Tourney should have been held in the street so that everyone could see it.
Whatever happened to the Beer Tent?
There should have been more music and dancing.
It should go for the whole week-end - Friday, Saturday and Sunday with special activities for Fathers Day.
Well, Stockbridge, this is your gig. What do you think would have made this a better event? Or perhaps you thought that everything was fine.
Whatever your opinions, we'd encourage you to share them here with an eye toward improving the event for next year. What you think matters.
With that in mind, consider volunteering your time to make your ideas come to life for next year's A Day in the Village.
And, funnily enough, that was also a point of contention. Why do we call it A Day in the Village when it's actually two days in the Village?
Let's hear it, people.
Post your thoughts here. And don't forget to take the poll located to the right of this posting.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
A Special Place
The Stockbridge Township meeting went quickly - no real surprises there - business as usual by a board that clearly enjoys working together.
However.
At the close of the meeting, Supervisor Paul Risner took the time to thank everyone for coming and then thanked all the volunteers who have been contributing their time and talent to the Township and the Village.
He thanked the Board members for their hard work.
He thanked the Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Supervisor for attending the meeting.
He thanked the Garden Club for the beautiful job on the flowers.
He thanked Jack Marshall for all that he does, including making the custom frame for the 175th Celebration photo of the Township hall.
He thanked Jean Bliss for all her hard work taking care of the Township Square, and commenting on how beautiful it always looks.
He thanked a few others and concluded with this thought:
"You know, this place is full of good people who volunteer and work hard and we've always been like that. That's one of the things that makes Stockbridge such a special place."
He's right.
Stockbridge is a special place because of the people its made up of.
And for everything Mr. Risner does for the Township and the Village - we'd like to thank him. He's one of those special people that make up this special place.
We're lucky to have him.
However.
At the close of the meeting, Supervisor Paul Risner took the time to thank everyone for coming and then thanked all the volunteers who have been contributing their time and talent to the Township and the Village.
He thanked the Board members for their hard work.
He thanked the Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Supervisor for attending the meeting.
He thanked the Garden Club for the beautiful job on the flowers.
He thanked Jack Marshall for all that he does, including making the custom frame for the 175th Celebration photo of the Township hall.
He thanked Jean Bliss for all her hard work taking care of the Township Square, and commenting on how beautiful it always looks.
He thanked a few others and concluded with this thought:
"You know, this place is full of good people who volunteer and work hard and we've always been like that. That's one of the things that makes Stockbridge such a special place."
He's right.
Stockbridge is a special place because of the people its made up of.
And for everything Mr. Risner does for the Township and the Village - we'd like to thank him. He's one of those special people that make up this special place.
We're lucky to have him.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Food For Thought
An Open Letter to Mr. Smith:
Nice to hear that a conversation with Village Manager Tom Ford has affected a change in perspective for you - albiet hard to believe.
However, you neglected to apologize to those whom you have smeared and hurt with your particular brand of "Truth." Not to mention those you may have placed in the path of danger while "championing causes." We think you know to whom we are referring.
We skewer local politicos on this blog - both former and current.We aren't always nice and we're about as subtle as a jack-hammer. But our allegations are based in fact.
That said, we have always tried, and have usually succeeded, in letting those in Stockbridge know that there are people who are selflessly giving their time to this Village and Township and doing the best damn job they can. We applaud honest effort. Hell, we even post pictures.
So Mr. Smith, until you publicly - very publicly - offer your sincere apologies to those you have harmed with your biased and blatantly egregious commentary posing as "truth," we here at the Stockbridge Citizen-Herald will take your change of heart under advisement.
And we won't hold our breath.
The Stockbridge Citizen-Herald
Nice to hear that a conversation with Village Manager Tom Ford has affected a change in perspective for you - albiet hard to believe.
However, you neglected to apologize to those whom you have smeared and hurt with your particular brand of "Truth." Not to mention those you may have placed in the path of danger while "championing causes." We think you know to whom we are referring.
We skewer local politicos on this blog - both former and current.We aren't always nice and we're about as subtle as a jack-hammer. But our allegations are based in fact.
That said, we have always tried, and have usually succeeded, in letting those in Stockbridge know that there are people who are selflessly giving their time to this Village and Township and doing the best damn job they can. We applaud honest effort. Hell, we even post pictures.
So Mr. Smith, until you publicly - very publicly - offer your sincere apologies to those you have harmed with your biased and blatantly egregious commentary posing as "truth," we here at the Stockbridge Citizen-Herald will take your change of heart under advisement.
And we won't hold our breath.
The Stockbridge Citizen-Herald
Thursday, June 16, 2011
CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Planting and weeding in the rain Wednesday night, Deb Marshall and Linda Dault (top and bottom) and Jean Bliss (not pictured) worked hard to get the Town Square ready for visitors for A Day In The Village.
A very special thank you and HUGE high-five to Deb for supplying all the dirt, fertilizer and flowers!
And thank you to the volunteers who were out there today finishing up.
This is volunteerism - this is community spirit - this is what it takes!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Hmmmmm ...
(hum along - you know the tune)
Oh where, oh where has the Stockbridge Truth gone?
Oh where, oh where can it be?
With it's long winded posts
so short on facts
Oh where, oh where can it be?
We have heard lots of rumor and innuendo.
We have heard lots of snickering regarding quite a few people as yet to be named.
And we are very, very curious.
But until we have the facts dear readers, it's all on the QT and very Hush Hush.
Oh where, oh where has the Stockbridge Truth gone?
Oh where, oh where can it be?
With it's long winded posts
so short on facts
Oh where, oh where can it be?
We have heard lots of rumor and innuendo.
We have heard lots of snickering regarding quite a few people as yet to be named.
And we are very, very curious.
But until we have the facts dear readers, it's all on the QT and very Hush Hush.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
COME ONE COME ALL!!
Wednesday June 15, 6:30 pm to the Village Square for a Flower Planting.
Bring gardening tools - shovels, hand trowels, rakes and your gardening gloves and help beautify the Square for our Day In The Village!
You know you want it to look all spiffy Downtown for all the visitors.
And put your face on - there will be picture taking!!
Wednesday June 15, 6:30 pm to the Village Square for a Flower Planting.
Bring gardening tools - shovels, hand trowels, rakes and your gardening gloves and help beautify the Square for our Day In The Village!
You know you want it to look all spiffy Downtown for all the visitors.
And put your face on - there will be picture taking!!
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