Evidently, the identity of the writer/writers of this blog is/are an issue for some.
Huh.
Let's talk about that.
Each person that responds to these posts is afforded the opportunity to conceal their identity, or not, depending on their personal choice.
We believe that when people are shielded from possible repercussions, they are more apt to speak freely.
Even 'tip' lines for reporting criminal activities are anonymous. Or you can give your name, if you so choose.
While everything in this blog is absolutely tainted with our own personal opinion and slant, we stand by the truthfulness of the facts.
Challenge our opinions? Please do.
Challenge the facts? Please do.
We keep telling you, dear readers, to do your own investigating and make up your own minds.
For now, the writers of this blog choose to remain anonymous.
Perhaps that will change in the future.
Bottom line, it is our choice to make.
Plus, it's kinda fun to be Anonymous.
As 99% of the posters here seem to agree!
P.S. About the 6 followers: we like being followed. While the local paper may have a 'bigger' readership, people come to US - we don't go to their mailboxes unasked for and unbidden. (which would make the local paper kind of a stalker, right?)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
What a Shame
Interesting tid bit:
Your local editor attended the Stockbridge Township meeting last night.
You'd have thought it was old home week - as far as said editor was concerned - all mincing and prancing and smiles and 'no-hard-feelings' and 'let's all be friends now.'
News Flash: the Stockbridge Township board has not developed Alzheimers disease.
They are more than aware of what you represent, and the way you do business. They know that the local paper can be counted on for about one thing these days: trashing the Village and the Township, when they notice them at all.
(Can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear, honey.)
And here's the telling part of this story:
Not one word, not one question was asked of the board during the meeting by above mentioned editor. Not one single thought to share during public comment. The editor had no comment during public comment.
Knowing that most, if not all, of the politicos in town know better than to trust the editor (read speak to editor), said editor has one of the minions (read local reporter) make follow up phone calls asking all those questions the editor knew better than to call and ask it's editor-self.
Do the minions feel used?
We don't know.
Perhaps the minions don't know what's really going on. But we find that hard to believe.
Don't you?
What we do know is that perhaps the editor would be better served covering politics in Chelsea, Dexter or maybe even Grass Lake.
Unless the editors reputation got there first.
Your local editor attended the Stockbridge Township meeting last night.
You'd have thought it was old home week - as far as said editor was concerned - all mincing and prancing and smiles and 'no-hard-feelings' and 'let's all be friends now.'
News Flash: the Stockbridge Township board has not developed Alzheimers disease.
They are more than aware of what you represent, and the way you do business. They know that the local paper can be counted on for about one thing these days: trashing the Village and the Township, when they notice them at all.
(Can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear, honey.)
And here's the telling part of this story:
Not one word, not one question was asked of the board during the meeting by above mentioned editor. Not one single thought to share during public comment. The editor had no comment during public comment.
Knowing that most, if not all, of the politicos in town know better than to trust the editor (read speak to editor), said editor has one of the minions (read local reporter) make follow up phone calls asking all those questions the editor knew better than to call and ask it's editor-self.
Do the minions feel used?
We don't know.
Perhaps the minions don't know what's really going on. But we find that hard to believe.
Don't you?
What we do know is that perhaps the editor would be better served covering politics in Chelsea, Dexter or maybe even Grass Lake.
Unless the editors reputation got there first.
Making A Difference
It's the little things - and the big ones, too - that combine to make a difference in the Village of Stockbridge. This blog enjoys highlighting the positive changes people are making in this beautiful little town with the great big heart.
And once again, we are proud to say that Heath Corey and his Merry Band of Volunteers have made a big difference. We direct your attention to the 'Before' and 'After' photos.
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And once again, we are proud to say that Heath Corey and his Merry Band of Volunteers have made a big difference. We direct your attention to the 'Before' and 'After' photos.
WOOD STREET PARKING LOT BEFORE
WOOD STREET PARKING LOT AFTER
Heartfelt thanks to: Heath Corey, Annabell Howard, Don Byrd, Monica English, Lynne Beauchamp, and Paul Risner for working so hard in that awful heat; and Doug Mills for donating all the mulch.
What a difference making a difference makes!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Township Supervisor Turns 30
Send your birthday wishes to Stockbridge Township Supervisor Paul Risner as he turns 30 today, July 13, 2011.
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... ok, maybe not 30 ...
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A Letter To The Editor
After being named in the July 1 edition of the local paper as one of the newly elected candidates accusing the prior village council of being corrupt, I called the paper and spoke with the editor, attempting to clear my name being very clear that “I never said, wrote, insinuated, gossiped or accused anyone on the former council of being involved in any criminal behavior”. I was told “there would be a retraction in the following paper”. In the July 7th edition a retraction was printed and I quote, “In a report June 30th about the Stockbridge Village council titled Goals Prove Elusive, it was stated four candidates felt there was belief the former council was involved in corruption. In fact, only one candidate expressed that, and has since retracted the statement”.
During the campaign and after the election I purposely didn’t take part in all the print arguing even when I was being attacked myself. I felt the needs of the public were more important than grandstanding and pointing fingers. I still feel that way. As a resident in this community, like anyone else, I strive for the respect of the people I serve. I find the actions of our local paper to be irresponsible and reckless. As one of the architects of our great nation said “Never get into an argument with some one that buys ink by the barrel”. When it comes to misrepresenting me, I feel it’s necessary to set the record straight. I feel very strongly about individual character and moral behavior as it pertains to everyday life.
I gave the paper the opportunity to set the record straight and gave them the benefit of the doubt. After reviewing the so called retraction and understanding how the author was attempting to manipulate their readers by not naming me as one who never accused anyone of being corrupt, I decided to write this letter to the editor of The Stockbridge Citizen Herald. I believe in fairness and above all printing the truth, so please hear me when I say that “I never would accuse anyone of foul play and all the folks that have served before me deserve the respect of the job they have done”. The public voted to make changes in our community; this is why we have elections. I thank all the folks that voted for me and as stated before “I take this job very seriously and I enjoy serving the community where I live and do business” I would hope in the future that our local paper would take better care of serving the public in a more professional manner. The readers deserve all the facts - not a mere interpretation or a particular slant of those facts. Thank you Herald readers.
Greg Uihlein
During the campaign and after the election I purposely didn’t take part in all the print arguing even when I was being attacked myself. I felt the needs of the public were more important than grandstanding and pointing fingers. I still feel that way. As a resident in this community, like anyone else, I strive for the respect of the people I serve. I find the actions of our local paper to be irresponsible and reckless. As one of the architects of our great nation said “Never get into an argument with some one that buys ink by the barrel”. When it comes to misrepresenting me, I feel it’s necessary to set the record straight. I feel very strongly about individual character and moral behavior as it pertains to everyday life.
I gave the paper the opportunity to set the record straight and gave them the benefit of the doubt. After reviewing the so called retraction and understanding how the author was attempting to manipulate their readers by not naming me as one who never accused anyone of being corrupt, I decided to write this letter to the editor of The Stockbridge Citizen Herald. I believe in fairness and above all printing the truth, so please hear me when I say that “I never would accuse anyone of foul play and all the folks that have served before me deserve the respect of the job they have done”. The public voted to make changes in our community; this is why we have elections. I thank all the folks that voted for me and as stated before “I take this job very seriously and I enjoy serving the community where I live and do business” I would hope in the future that our local paper would take better care of serving the public in a more professional manner. The readers deserve all the facts - not a mere interpretation or a particular slant of those facts. Thank you Herald readers.
Greg Uihlein
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A Mystery Birthday
The Citizen-Herald has received this cryptic note from a reader:
What local elected official will celebrate the 'Big 59' on July 13?
Clue: They like blueberry pie
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What local elected official will celebrate the 'Big 59' on July 13?
Clue: They like blueberry pie
Monday, July 4, 2011
Quotes from the Great Beyond
For those of you with a good memory, the latest Sun Times article bashing certain Village council members should be ringing bells. (And not just because the Sun Times is forever bashing the Village, its inhabitants and its leadership. With the fervor of fanatics - gee you think someone has a personal axe to grind?)
This article - and we use the term 'article' loosely here - was actually a reprint/reconfiguration of answers to a questionnaire sent out to all candidates in the last election, and printed in the paper. (couldn't do your own work, huh?)
But lets get down to brass tacks.
Goals prove elusive? No kidding the goals have proven elusive so far.
The council has spent the last 7 months digging out from under the mess of a budget provided by the former Village manager, dealing with his and the former Police Chiefs whiny bid for a separation and a payoff because they felt they were being unfairly picked on (big girl panties, guys, really) then figuring out where the hell THAT money was going to come from since as we all know the cash reserves were wiped out, and there was a $150,000 deficit. Then there is the whole DPW debacle created by - you guessed it - your former Village manager, who had the brilliant idea that cutting hours and taking away jobs would cover up the yawning hole in the budget. (you realize, dear reader, that 'brilliant' was meant sarcastically, right?) So he threated their living and they fought back the only way they knew how. (Granted, the only one making any money off this whole mess is lawyer Schultz - approximately $28,000 to date) So really, if you're going to present the 'truth', perhaps you should try to present the WHOLE truth.
We also would like to mention here that again, as in the past, this 'article' in the Sun Times has no byline. It is credited to no particular author. Huh. Go figure. Show of hands: How many people are surprised by THAT? (yep, that's what we thought) We are so excited to say this: The Citizen - Herald has learned that it was your former Village Manager who contacted the business agent for the Teamsters for this 'article'. (draw your own conclusions)
Obviously there is a leak in the current Village council. Things that are occuring in closed session are being passed on to someone at the Sun Times. Hey everyone needs their sources, right? But in point of fact, if it can be proven that information from closed session is in fact being leaked by a member, that is grounds for dismissal from the council. We would applaud an effort toward such an end.
Your former Village Clerk was also mentioned in the piece, as having all charges against her being dropped by a Livingston County judge. Well, that's not entirely truthful is it? She will be sentenced in December of this year for one count of misuse of credit.
This current piece of trash printed for your consideration in a newspaper that has completely forgotten its roots and as a result, has lost not only the faith but support of this Village, is a venue for personal opinion and manipulative 'journalism'. (sarcasm again there)
The Sun Times has lost its focus.
Its lost its base of readership and allowed itself to become a glorified tabloid. Really, what's next? Headlines that read "Aliens Stole My Tractor"?
We can honestly say that there are people who appreciate the fact that they receive the paper free each week. They need it for their cat litter pans, birdcages and bonfires. (we just love recycling)
Here at the Citizen - Herald we assume you have the presence of mind to form your own opinions and not let someone tell you what to think. Not even us.
So, as to the quotes from the Great Beyond - we trust that you will form your own opinions. We just thought that you should have the whole story.
Cuz that's just how we roll.
*As a afterthought, we thought we should mention that we did not address all aspects of the above mentioned 'article'. We were afraid we'd start channeling a certain blogger known for his posts that just went on and on and on and on and ... well, you get the idea.
This article - and we use the term 'article' loosely here - was actually a reprint/reconfiguration of answers to a questionnaire sent out to all candidates in the last election, and printed in the paper. (couldn't do your own work, huh?)
But lets get down to brass tacks.
Goals prove elusive? No kidding the goals have proven elusive so far.
The council has spent the last 7 months digging out from under the mess of a budget provided by the former Village manager, dealing with his and the former Police Chiefs whiny bid for a separation and a payoff because they felt they were being unfairly picked on (big girl panties, guys, really) then figuring out where the hell THAT money was going to come from since as we all know the cash reserves were wiped out, and there was a $150,000 deficit. Then there is the whole DPW debacle created by - you guessed it - your former Village manager, who had the brilliant idea that cutting hours and taking away jobs would cover up the yawning hole in the budget. (you realize, dear reader, that 'brilliant' was meant sarcastically, right?) So he threated their living and they fought back the only way they knew how. (Granted, the only one making any money off this whole mess is lawyer Schultz - approximately $28,000 to date) So really, if you're going to present the 'truth', perhaps you should try to present the WHOLE truth.
We also would like to mention here that again, as in the past, this 'article' in the Sun Times has no byline. It is credited to no particular author. Huh. Go figure. Show of hands: How many people are surprised by THAT? (yep, that's what we thought) We are so excited to say this: The Citizen - Herald has learned that it was your former Village Manager who contacted the business agent for the Teamsters for this 'article'. (draw your own conclusions)
Obviously there is a leak in the current Village council. Things that are occuring in closed session are being passed on to someone at the Sun Times. Hey everyone needs their sources, right? But in point of fact, if it can be proven that information from closed session is in fact being leaked by a member, that is grounds for dismissal from the council. We would applaud an effort toward such an end.
Your former Village Clerk was also mentioned in the piece, as having all charges against her being dropped by a Livingston County judge. Well, that's not entirely truthful is it? She will be sentenced in December of this year for one count of misuse of credit.
This current piece of trash printed for your consideration in a newspaper that has completely forgotten its roots and as a result, has lost not only the faith but support of this Village, is a venue for personal opinion and manipulative 'journalism'. (sarcasm again there)
The Sun Times has lost its focus.
Its lost its base of readership and allowed itself to become a glorified tabloid. Really, what's next? Headlines that read "Aliens Stole My Tractor"?
We can honestly say that there are people who appreciate the fact that they receive the paper free each week. They need it for their cat litter pans, birdcages and bonfires. (we just love recycling)
Here at the Citizen - Herald we assume you have the presence of mind to form your own opinions and not let someone tell you what to think. Not even us.
So, as to the quotes from the Great Beyond - we trust that you will form your own opinions. We just thought that you should have the whole story.
Cuz that's just how we roll.
*As a afterthought, we thought we should mention that we did not address all aspects of the above mentioned 'article'. We were afraid we'd start channeling a certain blogger known for his posts that just went on and on and on and on and ... well, you get the idea.
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