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Vision loss in modern-day America: A series on blindness
by Jill Marie Ogden Last month’s column presented a basic overview of blindness and answered some common questions. This article will cover a few skills a blind person may learn for completing basic tasks and suggestions for coping with the psychological effects of blindness. Many people who experience vision loss, especially later in life, receive […]
Looking Back June 2019
by Diane Rockall One hundred years ago, the school year ended the week of June 6, 1919. Special events included: the Junior class reception held at the Opera House, the baccalaureate address by Rev. J. D. Adair, and Class Day on the 11th, which featured “music, readings and more.” The Stockbridge Brief Sun reported on June […]
Can you identify May’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District and surrounding areas. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. May’s […]
Student of the Month Spotlight: 8th Grader Josephine Beutler
by Cindy Lance When posed interview questions, this month’s “Student of the Month” Josephine Beutler responded with a question herself. “Why was I chosen as Student of the Month? There are so many deserving students who bring much more to Stockbridge Schools, I am really just an average kid who tries to bring positivity to […]
A look back in time
by Diane Rockall One hundred years ago in May 1919, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows celebrated its 100-year anniversary, the Order at that time was a major international organization. Liberty iron workers were given German helmets for distinguished service during the just-ended war with Germany. The helmets were confiscated when Germany was defeated. These […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Junior High Panther Pride: Student and subject centered
by Karl Heidrich In our second year as a junior high and under the leadership of Meghan Kunzelman, our 8th-grade students are finding success as they prepare to transition to 9th-grade and senior high. Our junior high fosters collaboration among staff and its focus is both student and subject centered. Our staff functions as an […]
Vision loss in modern-day America: A series on blindness. Part I: Answering some important questions about blindness
by Jill Marie Ogden An estimated 3% of Americans are considered legally blind, and this population is expected to grow in coming years as the baby boomers head into their golden years. Age-related diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are the leading causes of blindness. Many people may know someone affected […]
New police officer and horse rescuer comes full circle
Employee retention ranks high among the challenges a small town police chief faces, and it was no surprise when a few folks in Stockbridge asked, “Who is the new officer?” It is my pleasure to introduce Kevin Marshall: police officer, husband, father and horse rescuer. Officer Marshall joined the Stockbridge Police Department in February and […]
Staff Spotlight: Cheryl Walsh and Nancy Wisman lead refreshed Stockbridge Community Virtual School
by Amy Haggerty Not every student is academically inclined, and since 1994, Stockbridge Community Schools has provided students different pathways to complete their graduation requirements. The new Stockbridge Community Virtual School, reborn of the former Alternative Education program, helps academically challenged students obtain the high school credits necessary to earn their high school diplomas. Leading […]
Wonders of Science: Ulcers, caused not by stress but bacteria
by Eric Rasmussen Uh oh. It’s that time of the year again. Tax season: W2 forms, spreadsheets, stress…and ulcers? A long-lived old wives’ tale blames stress for causing ulcers, but is that actually true? The human stomach is essentially a muscular bag full of hydrochloric acid manufactured by specialized cells called parietal cells. Amazingly, these […]