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Staff Spotlight: High school teacher Ben Kruse has teaching experience from around the globe
by Don Porter Ben Kruse is in his fifth year of teaching at Stockbridge High School; this year he is teaching math and science. In addition, he has found time to coach football, girls soccer, and wrestling and has provided weight training opportunities for students. And because he likes to stay busy, Kruse is also […]
The concept of a Stockbridge school-based health center is taking shape
by Mary Jo David Recently there’s been an uptick in interest and questions surrounding plans to build a Stockbridge Area health center south of the high school on property owned by Stockbridge Community Schools. The plan is not a new one. Two stories appeared in the Stockbridge Community News—one in May 2022 and one in […]
There’s a first for everything
Secretary turns teacher by Kaitlyn Oversmith, Uncaged Reporter This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News October 2023 edition. Once upon a time, Jennifer Paton was a dance teacher, running a whole studio by herself. Today, almost six years later, she’s a teacher again. This time, however, she’s teaching seventh […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library activities can brighten winter days by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell January is the time to stay cozy inside with something to read, something to watch and something to do. The Stockbridge Branch is your one-stop shop for all things cozy. Stop by the library for books and magazines, including audio books if you prefer […]
Woah Nellie!
‘Roly Poly’ beats out ‘Banana Salad with Popcorn’ and ‘Breakfast Mackerel’ for first recipe of the new year by Mary Jo David In honor of the New Year, we’re now turning the pages of old Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspapers to rediscover Nellie Maxwell recipes from the year 1924! As I perused the old January editions, I […]
Outreach in Action: In the new year, many things old can be new again
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Happy New Year! Time to sweep out the old and usher in the new, right? But what to do with the old stuff? Stockbridge Community Outreach takes many reusable items and gives them to anyone who stops by our clothing and household goods “free store.” Our volunteers maintain a […]
Fun for all ages at a combined gathering of Stockbridge-area teens, seniors, and Masons
by Dana Blaszkowski On Wednesday, December 6, amidst the hustle and bustle of the lead-up to the holidays, the Stockbridge Teen Center, Stockbridge Area Senior Center and many of our Stockbridge Masons made time for a terrific meet-up at the Teen Center. Teen Center Director Bonnie Davidson and Senior Center Director Dana Blaszkowski had been […]
Positive Parenting: Oh no, my child is bored! What should I do?
by Amanda Mathews Sometimes the answer to the question in this headline is, “Nothing,” because that is when creativity and imaginative play happen. These are important parts of a child’s development because they make the mind grow in a new way. Your initial response may be, “Oh no, my child is bored. It is my […]
Rural Perspectives: Red-bellied woodpeckers common in our area
by Diane Constable The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a year-round visitor to local suet feeders. An adult is up to 10 inches long and is one of our larger woodpeckers. The black-and-white pattern, partially red head, and pale gray underside make it easy to identify. Females have red along the nape of their neck […]