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Staff Spotlight: Susan Lockhart, math and PE teacher, channels her passion for fitness to benefit students academically
by Amy Haggerty Susan Lockhart believes that physical exercise is important, even essential, for mental and psychological well-being. As a Stockbridge physical education and math teacher, she sets an excellent example for her students. She teaches them that they have the power to change negative thoughts and feelings into positive, rational, motivating thoughts, which helps […]
Rise in misinformation lowers trust in media
Published in Uncaged, November 2021 Lilly Williams and Gwen Rogizinski. Uncaged Reporters People have lost trust in the media. Six in 10 U.S. adults believe the media to be untrustworthy, according to a poll on the impacts of misinformation done by Gallup. Trust in American media has been low with 60% of Americans saying they […]
Send us your info to be featured in our Valentine’s Day couples spread!
Married 50 years or more? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and SCN’s February edition will feature, on a complimentary basis, local couples’ photos and stories. If you or a loved one has been married half a century or more, send your sweetheart photos and background info to: stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail mail SCN, P.O. […]
Books to start the year on a positive note
With the year we’ve all had, I think we could all use something uplifting as we head into the new year. Whether you read to learn something new, escape into a fictional world, or are just starting to read for fun, you’ll find something positive to read in this list. Year of Yes by Shonda […]
Student of the Month Spotlight: Savannah Banker ready for Adventure
by Cindy Lance Savannah Banker, a second grader at Smith Elementary School in Stockbridge, likes to explore. And the sky’s the limit for this young, multitalented student, as she’s set her sights on being an astronaut. But for now, she keeps her adventures closer to home and enjoys nature exploring in the woods. She’s also […]
Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge win December’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge, our December garden winner of the month. This couple spends many enjoyable hours outdoors working and creating gardens. Their rock garden features a little pond with a fountain and an old water pump filling a barrow. Antique farm implements accent the garden […]
A New Year and New Fitness Goals—No Excuses!
Introducing: Bridge to Wellness Monthly Column by Gary Hicks Welcome to our new fitness column, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition. It’s great to see so many people making fitness a priority in their lives. Each month, this column plans to focus on two things: 1) useful information on topics related to exercise and […]
Ask an Expert: Can a new car be considered a total loss?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Let’s take, for example, a brand-new 2020 Subaru Outback. Should it be totaled or repaired after an accident? Let’s take a look at an actual situation that I came across recently. Factors in the decision The 2020 Subaru Outback in question was involved in a head-on collision angled off of […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
The state of our school busses and their special-breed drivers by Bruce Brown The big yellow school bus is an iconic reminder that schools are in session. A school bus is an exceptionally safe way of transporting students, and each new model year brings safety improvements. Stockbridge hasn’t had a bus-related student injury in as […]
StockBIZ: Let it snow outside but keep it warm inside with regular furnace maintenance
by Mary Jo David Walking in a winter wonderland…let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…I’ve got my love to keep me warm. The songs of the season paint lovely—even romantic—pictures of the weather this time of year, but what happens when your furnace goes out and that winter wonderland is suddenly finding its […]