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Clyde’s Corner
Ralph ‘Buster’ Myer: Still open for business after all these years by Clyde Whitaker I was out the other day, doing what I love, taking pictures of the great outdoors, when I came upon the place of business of an old friend, Ralph “Buster” Myer. I have known Buster, as most of us who went […]
Active Aging
Take care of your devices to ensure longer technology life by Kenny Minger Did you know your device’s batteries typically drain faster in the winter? Did you also know keeping your phone plugged in overnight can cause the battery to lose life? With so many wires and little pieces to your computer and phone, the […]
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 […]