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Outreach in Action
I spy homes for used books by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. —Anna Quindlen, “How Reading Changed My Life” Indeed, books do provide a kind of home for many readers. And after turning that final […]
Men of the Hour
Mike Williamson: A busy life built on teamwork—at home, at work, and in the community by Melissa McPherson Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to the Community: As a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, I have witnessed the extent to which this town can support its members through community outreach and the connection among residents who regularly come together in a shared sense of community. However, to my dismay, I have also heard harmful rhetoric from some […]
Woah Nellie!
Community cookbooks are full of surprises and tasty treats, like this month’s ‘Pumpkin Crunch Cake’ by Mary Jo David I may not be the greatest cook, but I’m a great cookbook enthusiast! Until my collection threatened to overtake our home, I was always an avid collector of cookbooks and recipes. The Woah Nellie assignment has […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]
Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!
by Mary Jo David If she couldn’t land a career as Hannah Montana, teaching was right up there as a close second in career choices for Abby Nicholson. As she begins her third year of teaching at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School—this year she is teaching biology and physics—Nicholson says she has no regrets about leaving […]
Active Aging: Introducing ‘What’s Your Take?’ October’s featured member is Mary Schwark
by Stacey Mason The Stockbridge Area Senior Center is now regularly spotlighting a senior center member in the newspaper and online. We’ve created a ten-question quiz we’re calling, “What’s Your Take?” We’re kicking off this new quiz approach with SASC member Mary Schwark. Mary is one of many volunteers who keep our center organized and […]
Dear Gabbie: Trash or treasure? Helping parents ditch excess stuff- with kindness.
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: My parents are getting older, and they have a LOT of stuff! They’re not interested in downsizing and don’t seem receptive when I suggest […]
Bridge to Wellness
On your own or with a group, reading can lead to health benefits and personal growth by: Sarah Wilczynski October brings with it the transition to fall, marked by cozy sweaters, trips to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, and kids running around in costumes. It also marks the beginning of National Book Month, a time […]