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Staff Spotlight: 4th-grade teacher Kathy Pierce tells her students to follow their dreams
by Amy Haggerty Getting to know her students is what Kathy Pierce does best. She enjoys each day in her fourth-grade classroom learning and working with all her students. Reading is an important part of the day and she especially delights in picking stories about dogs to read to her class. Pierce always wanted to […]
Reading Between the Lines
Hakumei and Mikochi: Normal life, but make it tiny by Shuyler Clark Sometimes day-to-day life is a little too dull. Reimagining it with hypothetical situations can make for entertaining stories. For instance, what would life be like if humans were smaller than insects and used them as pack animals, or if humans lived under threat […]
Bridge to Wellness
Ways to boost energy levels during long winter days by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD One part of the day that always seems to slow us down — the 3 p.m. slump — happens to the best of us. Instead of reaching for an energy drink or an extra cup of coffee, try eating nutrient-rich, energizing […]
Stockbridge Outreach in Action
Capital Area Community Services (CACS) plays key role in Outreach support by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall While it sometimes feels like we are on our own—to sink or swim—many groups and government agencies dedicate their time, effort and resources to those who need a helping hand. Stockbridge Community Outreach plays a primary role helping […]
Woah Nellie! 100-year-old Carrot Pie recipe almost makes the cut
by Mary Jo David November always evokes memories of my mom, maybe because she was born in November and Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday. Now that she’s gone, this special holiday is at the top of my Preferred Holidays list as well. Our extended family usually gets together for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but we […]
Library, Smith teachers team up to help young readers
The Stockbridge Library and Smith first grade teachers joined forces this school year to bring the joy of reading to young students. “Smith Elementary has been focusing more deeply on literacy since the COVID pandemic,” first grade teacher Michelle Burke said. “Teachers, along with our literacy coach, Katherine Anderson, have been implementing research-based instructional practices […]
Rural Perspectives: Downy woodpeckers have special head padding to absorb impact
by Diane Constable The friendly downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is the smallest of the six species of woodpeckers found in our area. They can be found in many habitats all across the country, from woodlands to farmlands to urban lands. Downy woodpeckers are just 6 to 7 inches tall and weigh less than an ounce. […]
Ask an Expert: Can leaves damage your car?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Autumn leaves are a beautiful sight to see, but they can wreak havoc on your car in all sorts of ways. Fallen leaves can be as slippery as ice, leading to more accidents. Leaves also can damage a car’s finish, clog air intakes or drain holes, scratch the vehicle and […]
Outreach in Action
In the spirit of giving, help us help the community with Secret Santa and holiday food collections by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The change of season is everywhere upon us, which means “Secret Santa” time at Stockbridge Community Outreach will soon be here. Every family who signed up for assistance through the program over […]
Clyde’s Corner: Celebrating 100 years with Stockbridge’s Mary ‘Dorene’ White
by Clyde Whitaker What a great honor and privilege it was for me to sit down with Mary “Dorene” White at her home in Stockbridge to discuss her upcoming 100th birthday celebration on Nov. 11, 2022. On Oct. 7, when I arrived, I found Dorene watching a replay of the Michigan State versus Ohio State […]