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Rural Perspectives: Bumblebees have no ears, 5 eyes and 2 stomachs
by Diane Constable Of the 50 or so native species of bumblebees in North America, the eastern bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) is the most common in our area. The first part of the scientific name means “buzzing” in Latin, and the second part is the name of a favorite flower of the bee and a favorite […]
Outreach in Action
Outreach ‘Featured Recipes’ evolve from 2010 cookbook by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Clearing out a pile of old cookbooks the other day, we were rewarded with an unexpected gift. Tucked in the corner: a humble, recipe-card-sized Outreach cookbook from 2010. It delighted us to look through and remember past and present board members, Outreach […]
Clyde’s Corner: A first-day-of-school glitch had a happy ending
by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone. The new school year is off and running, and local kids have had a chance to get used to their school routines. As I see the school buses on our rural roads, it brings to mind a first-day-of-school memory I thought I would share with you. This story is only […]
Reading Between the Lines
Once banned, a classic about The Great War became recommended reading by Chuck Wisman The classic, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” is a thoroughly engaging and provocative novel completed in the aftermath of the Great War. Written by Erich Remarque, a German World War I infantry veteran, it was first published in book form […]
Positive Parenting: Welcome back to school; we look forward to seeing more of you.
by Cathy Payne August 1st seems to be the unofficial launch of the Back to School season. Stores have back-to-school sales to inspire students, parents, and teachers to have an amazing school year. This time of year also informally marks the end of the summer. For many of us, the beginning of the new school […]
A GAME OF MONOPOLY
Published in Uncaged, May 2024 Landing on the right opportunities in school The access to a well-rounded education is something all parents want for their children. “I decided to enroll my children in Stockbridge because at the time there were a few very strong academic classes in the school which showed me it was the […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library ready to help with research, learning tools by Library Assistant Kim Johnson It’s the beginning of the school year and we are here to help! Just a reminder that every student in Stockbridge Community Schools has a library card through the Student Success Initiative. This allows students to check out five books at a […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe in a new back-to-school schedule
by Cindy Anderson, DVM After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for […]
Ask an Expert: How to handle collision insurance
by John and Theresa Kightlinger In the United States, there are nearly 14,000 vehicle accidents every day, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. With the real possibility of a crash, it’s important to know what to do following an accident, especially for collision insurance. Let’s explore collision insurance and learn how this […]
Reading Between the Lines
In a market dominated by WWII novels, ‘The Women’ focuses on female heroes of the Vietnam era by Mary Jo David When I first attempted to borrow “The Women” from the library, I was No. 8 on the hold list. After a month or so, when I was No. 5 on the hold list, my […]