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CADL Stockbridge Branch bustling with activity this summer
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell It’s good to see people in the Stockbridge Branch again after so many months. The Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing as well! We’re offering activities and prizes for all ages including Project Squirrel, a citizen science activity to gather information about the fluffy-tailed critters in your neighborhood. Drop […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: July 1921—Rowdies in the creek. Fly traps. Hometown boy killed in Battle of St. Mihiel.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from July 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Remember this when you see Joslyn Lake, Joshlyn Lake, and Porto Rico! Don’t Play “Blind Man’s Buff” with Your Precious Dollars: “Blind Man’s Buff” […]
And they’re off! The 2021 5k in Stockbridge is underway.
by Mary Jo David Clouds didn’t put a damper on the enthusiasm of runners, walkers, and volunteers of the 2021 Positively Chiropractic Be Fit 5k Fun Run in Stockbridge on June 19. The principal organizer, Dr. Erin Clifton of Positively Chiropractic, rallied the runners to begin the race to the tune of Uptown Funk—because what’s […]
11 Tips for first-time homebuyers
by Kat Sarmiento Buying your first home is a big step, but you have to make sure that you’re ready for it. To save you some heartaches, mistakes, stress, and worries, here are some tips for buying your own home. 1. Get your finances ready. Before you start really hunting for a home, you need […]
Bridge to Wellness: How often should I work out—and a July challenge
by Gary Hicks First, a check-in. This column began in January, which means half a year has passed. How are you feeling? Have you learned any new exercises? Are they helping to make you feel better or stronger? If you use Facebook, let us know how you’re doing by typing a post in our Facebook […]
Staff Spotlight: Elementary teacher Lisa Bolton sees benefits of Stockbridge small-town atmosphere
by Amy Haggerty Lisa Bolton has been a fixture for Stockbridge Community School District, teaching elementary schoolchildren for 21 years. This past year she taught third grade at Heritage School. Bolton grew up in the Stockbridge area, graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1994. Immediately after she graduated, she worked at Sudz and Snacks (now […]
5 Healthy Towns invites community to OneBigConnection.org webinar
The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and its partners are offering a 30-minute webinar to learn more about OneBigConnection.org (OBC) and how area residents and community organizations can take advantage of what OBC has to offer. The site is adding events that meet the platform’s mission, providing the community with another avenue for information. […]
Tri-County Office on Aging offering free workshop
Tri-County Office on Aging Beginning in July, the Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) will be offering an interactive workshop for older adults called “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.” With a focus on reducing fall risks, increasing physical activity, and lowering the fear of falling, the workshop will include seated exercises to improve […]
Stockbridge students awarded for ‘Plant the Moon’ research
by Brianna Polenz, Hythem Beydoun and Robert Richards Some Stockbridge students look up in the night sky and see not only a shining moon, but possible growing fields to aid in the exploration of space. A team of seventh through 11th grade students at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School participated in a global “Plant the Moon” […]
Ice cream for schoolkids
Students from Heritage and Smith elementary schools enjoying ice cream on June 1st courtesy of Double Deuce Diner.