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From CADL Stockbridge
Stockbridge Library’s Movers and Readers program helping babies and toddlers build literacy skills by Sherri McConnell, Head Librarian Building literacy skills begins before children recognize numbers and letters. When they learn that a cow moos, or the person with the white hair and big smile is Grandpa, or that glass is smooth, they are working […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Capital Area District Libraries
Information from CADL Black History Month is a time to celebrate African Americans throughout history who have made significant contributions to our country and the rest of the world. During the month of February, Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) encourages residents to check out, download or stream stories of influential individuals, defining events and the […]
Ask an Expert: Why are safety system recalibrations so important?
by John Theresa Kightlinger Many newer cars come with mandatory electronically controlled safety systems like air bags, along with optional collision avoidance features like forward crash, lane departure and blind spot detection alerts. These high-tech systems help avoid accidents, save lives, or at a minimum, reduce impact severity. But even with these innovations, wrecks still […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Stay positive and ‘be the change’ in 2022 After a month into this new year, many of us would say that this is not what we were hoping for, as the COVID numbers have been on the increase and it seems like daily life is a challenge. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Did […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
February 1922—Egg-eating hens. Eleven husbands. Dimples on dollars. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from February 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back to 1883. […]
‘Velocity Weapon’: War, espionage, and the ethics of AI
by Shuyler Clark In the distant future, humanity has established settlements on other planets with the help of mysterious technology known as Casimir gates. In one of these star systems, planets Ada Prime and Icarion endure unstable peace until an Icarion ambush leads to war. Ada Prime Sergeant Sanda Greeve, one of the gunners caught […]
Staff Spotlight: Teacher Tim Salow instrumental in return of FFA at Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge High School teacher Tim Salow grew up attending Stockbridge Community Schools, and we are fortunate he chose to return to this community, where he has taught for nine years. He currently teaches World History, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, and Agriculture for grades 9-12. Salow also is the […]
Clyde’s Corner—This and That
Realizing that ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by Clyde Whitaker [Editor’s Note: Welcome to Clyde Whitaker, our newest SCN columnist. Whitaker has developed quite a following on social media, and enjoys sharing his thoughts, and often photos, from his years as a Stockbridge native.] The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been viewed by almost everyone, […]
Paws and Claws: World Spay Day helps control pet populations
by Cindy Anderson, DVM The Doris Day Animal Foundation is a national, nonprofit founded in 1978 by the legendary performer Doris Day, who was affectionately known as “The Dog Catcher of Beverly Hills.” The DDAF has a straightforward mission that continues to this day — helping animals and the people who love them. Doris Day’s […]
Bridge to Wellness
February: Use plant power to fuel your body by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD What is plant-based eating? A vegan diet is entirely plant-based; it excludes meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Vegetarians also eat a plant-based diet but may include dairy and eggs. A flexitarian sometimes eats meat, poultry, or fish but mostly sticks to plant […]