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WHERE’D ALL THE LEADERS GO?
Is student leadership taken for granted? What really goes into school activities? How much time is really spent making sure the school is covered in orange for Homecoming or dressed in black for Coming Home? Often, it’s the quiet leaders that make these projects happen. They spend hours toiling away just so the staff and […]
Active Aging: April is a month for renewal—personally and at SASC
by Stacey Mason I am, like many of you, looking forward to “real spring.” Real spring—in contrast with “fake spring” when a random 70-degree day shows up in March followed by 30 degrees, again! I want consistent sunshine, moderate temps, and flowers! For me, spring often brings to mind a new chance. Almost more so […]
Woah Nellie!
This community cookbook ‘Clam Chowder’ hits the perfect flavor balance by Mary Jo David As Woah Nellie! shifts focus to recipes from old cookbooks and recipes collected by folks in our area, I found myself browsing the “First United Methodist Church of Waterloo Cookbook” that was published in 1988. Thank you to Nancy Wisman for […]
Bridge to Wellness: Farmers markets, a community affair
by Kara Nold Spring is in the air, and that means farmers markets are drawing near. The start of the farm market season, lasting from May through October, brings a number of benefits for consumers, farmers, vendors, and the community as a whole. Following are just some of the advantages of shopping at a local […]
Dear Gabbie,
Introducing “Dear Gabbie,” a new column written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day. Just a reminder, Gabbie’s advice is not meant to replace the advice of professionals … especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, For the third time this week, I’ve been stuck behind a car on North Territorial that […]
Clyde’s Corner
Howlett Hardware: A longtime Gregory landmark had its start in Unadilla by Clyde Whitaker Sometimes it’s fun to refresh our memories about the history of some of our area landmarks, and this month, the Gregory business—Howlett Hardware—comes to mind. The story begins with Robert Howlett and his wife, Elizabeth, arriving from England in 1849 and […]
Staff Spotlight
Special ed teacher Naomi Carson and students are grateful her winding career path led back to Stockbridge by Mary Jo David It took Naomi Carson a long time to work her way to a career as an educator. Before becoming a special education teacher at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School she worked for many years in […]
Outreach in Action: Free Store donors ensure fresh selection of clothing and household items
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Stockbridge Community Outreach is very popular during the winter—particularly with people who have cleaned out their closets and drawers and want to donate their treasures to the “Free Store.” The store resides in a classroom of the old middle school. Its ever-changing inventory includes clothing, shoes, boots, outerwear, sportswear, […]
Positive Parenting: Being right isn’t as important as getting it right
by Kelsey Rasmussen This column continues our series reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Chapters two and three, recapped here, emphasize the many benefits to baby when parents respond tenderly to children and simmer down their own parental conflicts. Delight in your baby It may take your baby only 40 […]
Ask an Expert: What is a tactic called steering?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger After making an accident claim to an insurance company, the insurer may say you must go to a certain shop to repair the vehicle. You also could be told you can’t use another shop of your choice. Insurance companies that do this are engaging in a tactic known as “steering.” […]