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Ask an Expert: Are modern cars with driver-assistance systems really safer?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have taken the automotive industry by storm, promising to make driving safer and more comfortable. But are modern cars with ADAS really safer? Let’s dive in and find out. What are ADAS? ADAS refer to a collection of technologies that aim to assist drivers in the […]
Bridge to Wellness: Promote strong relationships. Talk with your child in a way that resonates.
by Emily Stewart One of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent or trusted caregiver. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has initiated the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign. The intent of the campaign is to provide guidance, information, and materials for parents […]
From the superintendent’s desk
School safety a priority for district Hello Stockbridge Families, School safety is an ongoing focus for our school district. Student and staff safety is a priority. In August, we provided ALICE Training for our staff. This training provides detailed information on how to respond to an intruder in the building. It explores various types of […]
Social media users must decide hostage fates in this suspense novel
by Shuyler Clark This novel is set In the near future, with automated vehicles dominating the roadways in many countries, replacing most driver-controlled cars. Although this development is touted as the safer alternative, many are skeptical of the reliance on artificial intelligence (AI). Their suspicions are confirmed when eight vehicles in England are hacked and […]
Outreach in Action
Emergency Preparedness: If chimps can do it, we can too by Jo Mayer Sharing a pertinent news Item, from the August 8 issue of the New York Times: A retirement home for research chimpanzees in Louisiana has begun teaching its 300 chimps to quickly take shelter inside when employees sound an “extreme weather” alarm. Maybe […]
Rural Perspectives
It’s a bird … no, it’s a bug … oh, it’s a Hummingbird Moth by Diane Constable If you see what you think is a small hummingbird in your garden, you might want to look closer—it could be the hummingbird clearwing moth. Its scientific name is Hemaris thysbe. This moth gets its name because of […]
From seeing the world on $65/day to vanlife in Europe, the adventures continue.
by Madie Gee-Montgomery I’m a firm believer that when you push yourself outside your comfort zone, that’s when you experience the most internal growth. For some people, hopping on a plane and having no idea what you’re doing or where you’re going when you get there is out of their comfort zone. For others, it’s […]
Active Aging: SASC to host ‘A Matter of Balance’ from October through November
Space is limited to 15. Register soon. by Christine Histed, Tri County Office on Aging Is falling a natural part of aging? Should we accept that we are going to fall just because we are getting older? You may be surprised to hear that falling is NOT a natural part of aging and we do […]
Clyde’s Corner
Changing times: Graduation Day, June 7, 1973 by Clyde Whitaker It was a treat to see Stockbridge Community News share all the grad photos for this year’s Stockbridge High School Class of 2023. Not surprisingly, it caused me to flash back to June 7, 1973—more than 50 years ago—to Graduation Day for me and 112 […]
Ask an Expert: Your vehicle’s a total loss…now what?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Let’s face it; the only time anyone even thinks about being involved in an auto accident is when they buy insurance! Even then, they don’t think “total loss!” All too often, when a consumer’s vehicle has been deemed to be a total loss, he or she hasn’t a clue as […]