For more than five decades, Robert and Sandy Trevino have faithfully served Lenawee County through quiet, consistent volunteerism. Their lives reflect a deep belief in neighbors helping neighbors, and their steady presence has touched children, seniors, migrant workers, and families across our community. Together, they exemplify the heart of the Stubnitz Award.

Robert has devoted countless volunteer hours to the Lenawee County Department on Aging, serving as a tax consultant, trainer, and trusted helper for older adults navigating important financial paperwork. He served on the fundraising committee for Bixby Hospital, the United Way Board, has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, supported migrant ministry efforts, and given many years of service at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Through Civitan and other service organizations, Robert has consistently stepped in wherever extra hands were needed — not for recognition, but simply to help.

For more than 25 years, Sandy personally visited migrant camps throughout Lenawee County, delivering food, clothing, and essential supplies directly to families. Often organizing donations herself, she ensured that those facing hardship felt cared for and welcomed. She co-founded the Adrian Community Nursery to support families with young children and has volunteered with the Goodwill Lark Board, Maurice Spears Campus Board, Civitan, and her church community. As a Eucharistic minister and choir member, she continues to serve faithfully and joyfully.

What stands out most about Robert and Sandy is their willingness to show up week after week, year after year. Their service is rooted in compassion, humility, and a genuine desire to meet practical needs. They have strengthened our community not through titles or accolades, but through decades of hands-on care and personal connection.

Their example reminds us that meaningful change often begins with small, consistent acts of kindness — and that a deep love for Lenawee County is best expressed through service to others.

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Dr. Caine and his wife, Karen, moved to Adrian with their children, Rebecca, Kathryn, and David, in June of 1989 when Dr. Caine assumed the position of President of Adrian College. Both Stan and Karen come from families who believed in service to others. They also believe that community members should work as a team for the benefit of all. Adrian welcomed them to the team.

Since coming to Adrian, the Caines have been members of the Adrian United Methodist Church and have volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Share the Warmth.

As president of Adrian College through 2005, Dr. Caine made efforts to connect the college with the community. He was a member of the NCAA President’s Council which allowed him to ensure that athletes in Division III had access to sports. He was a member of the Rotary Club and served with the Lenawee Community Foundation as part of the Investment Committee and the Lenawee County Educational Foundation.

Karen has been a member of the church choir, brass ensemble, and bell choir. For 16 years, Karen served as a coach for both high school girls and college women’s tennis. She also served as a substitute teacher for the Adrian school system. Karen has served on the Board of Housing Help since the 1990s, including spending time as President. She was a member of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra Board and has been a member of the Stubnitz Foundation Board since 2006, including being the current President.

The Caines had the opportunity to meet Dorothy Stubnitz before her passing. They are Lenawee Cares Pillars Club members and have demonstrated exemplary commitment to Lenawee County and the cause for volunteerism in the Lenawee community for decades – so much so that following his retirement from Adrian College, they remained in Adrian and continue to call it home. They are kind, thoughtful, generous and do good wherever they can to help others and make a difference.

The Stubnitz Award is presented annually to a person demonstrating exemplary commitment to Lenawee County and the cause for volunteerism in the Lenawee community. The award is named in memory of Lenawee philanthropist and businessman, Maurice Stubnitz.

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