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Custodian Kevin Smith takes pride in his work
Editor’s note: August’s print edition published the wrong caption to the photo of Kevin Smith on the left. We sincerely apologize. by Amy Haggerty When students see Kevin Smith in the hallways at Stockbridge High School, they may feel tempted to say “Go Blue” before uttering “hello.” Smith, an extreme University of Michigan fan, always […]
Community Spotlight: Unsung hero Don Lockhart leads by example
by Jo Mayer and Patrice Johnson DJ Phatboy, aka Don Lockhart, is well known for bringing music and fun to weddings, high school dances, daddy-daughter dances and kids-night-out events. But not so well known are this 6-foot-1-inch father’s behind-the-scenes good works as coach, umpire, groundskeeper, field marker and gofer for Stockbridge Community Education. According to […]
Announcing: Garden of the Month
Dear Readers, SCN is pleased to launch the “Garden of the Month” feature/contest. If you have a favorite garden spot based on its beauty or uniqueness, send us one to five photos of it. Each month, July to March, the Stockbridge Area Garden Club will select a garden for SCN to feature. We will keep […]
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Cummings brings it home
by Amy Haggerty Professionalismand nurturingare two words to describe Leslie Cummings. This guidance counselor has worn many hats during her 23 years of working with grades 9 through 12 in the Stockbridge Community School District, and not the least of which involves assisting students with their futures. According to Principal Jeff Trapp, “Leslie is a […]
Rural Perspectives: The precocious Killdeer
by Rose Collison The killdeer’s unmistakable call “KILL-DEE” announces its presence across fields. The pair makes their nest on the ground, often on gravel, and the speckled eggs blend so well with gravel that they are sometimes hard to spot. The eggs take 24 to 28 days to incubate before the chicks hatch, and when […]
Student of the Month for June: Brandon Nelson honored as leader
By Cindy Lance Brandon Nelson has leadership skills that are hard to miss as a sophomore at Stockbridge High School. School principals selected him for the prestigious HOBY Student Leadership Seminar this summer. “Brandon is a well-rounded leader that has been recognized by our staff,” said Jeff Trapp and Joe Wenzel, principals of Stockbridge Senior […]
Hope amid sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
Hope Amid Sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
Rural Perspectives: Spring has sprung
by Rose Collison Trees are finally blooming and greening up. Flowers are starting to peek out, along with poison ivy. The Baltimore orioles have returned and so have the hummingbirds. Baby squirrels have come out of their nests. Baby goslings are following their parents all around. Since retiring from Stockbridge Community Schools, Rose Collison has […]
School Staff Spotlight: Craig Rehmann working to make a difference
article and photos by Amy Haggerty Craig Rehmann comes from a family of teachers, so it’s no surprise he would also choose a career in education. The fifth-grade teacher who teaches every subject to his class at Heritage Elementary School grinned and said, ”I’m a product of my environment.” Both his grandparents and an aunt were […]