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Student of the Month Spotlight: Ava Vaccaro – “Kindness makes a difference”
by Cindy Lance Ava Vaccaro an 8th grade student at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High lives by the guideline of being kind to others. She believes that this “makes a difference in peoples lives and can brighten their day.” Ava credits her parents and older sister of being great examples of this sentiment and to always doing […]
Bridge to Wellness: The circle of fit and a June challenge
by Gary Hicks I often recommend weight-bearing exercises (weight lifting and using body weights) to help people lose weight. How exactly does that make sense? To simplify the explanation, I use what I call “The Circle of Fit,” a play on the music theory term “Circle of Fifths.” The goal is to lose weight. To […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: June 1921—Hairs per square inch. $7 to support 7 children. Attending college in a bathing suit.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from June 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Ford Producing 4,000 Cars a Day: Ford is building cars at full speed…The output for May 1921 will probably overshadow May 1920 by between […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping your pets safe this summer
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic With the coming of the summer season, there some important things to remember to keep your pets safe. You may know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but warm weather — even on days that do not seem very hot to you — can be […]
Rural Ramblings: The wild geranium can spit seed pods up to 30 feet
Article and photo by Diane Constable The wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is sometimes called old maid’s nightcap, alum root, or cranesbill. It is a common springtime woodland flower in our area. This protected perennial can often be seen growing along the edges of our rural roads and in woodland areas. A unique aspect of this […]
Algoma, Wis., finding new ways to improve community
by Amy Heydlauff “Those who say it can’t be done should get out of the way of those who are doing it” could be the motto of the little town of Algoma, Wisconsin. Even though I mention this community often, they aren’t perfect or they wouldn’t have to fail forward. But they are working hard […]
Staff Spotlight: The pandemic has made Clarke Jeffers’ role even more vital to the district
by Amy Haggerty A school custodian not only cleans a school, he or she is also a true caretaker and guardian of our children’s safety. During COVID-19, the job of school custodian has become even more vital with the addition of special duties like disinfecting classrooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, and gyms. They play a critical […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Brian Friddle ready to begin work in Stockbridge
Hello Stockbridge Panthers, I look forward to joining the Stockbridge community on July 1 as superintendent. I have served in education for 26 years; 20 years as an administrator and the last 14 years as a superintendent in Ingham County. My wife Carmen and I have been married for 31 years and we have three […]
Sowing Inspiration ~ Larkspurs thrive in a South-facing location
Dear Readers, The Garden Contest was read and enjoyed by many. Who doesn’t love a beautiful photo of someone’s artistic garden creation? So let’s try a new direction for a “Garden Inspiration Column.” We’re asking readers to take a photo of their garden, plant, bush or tree (or a friend’s) and share the inspiration for […]