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My childhood on the farm
by Dorothy Craft In 1945 when I was an infant, my father took on the job of dairy herdsman at the Westfall Farm on M-106 a couple of miles east of Stockbridge. My family lived there until I turned 16. I have such wonderful memories of my childhood: Bottle feeding baby lambs who’d been rejected […]
Staff Spotlight: Alexis Dyer: Strong hometown ties have led to a long career in the district
by Amy Haggerty Teaching middle school / junior high school students is one of the more challenging jobs in teaching, and Alexis Dyer has been doing this since 2003. She works with seventh and eighth grade students who are located in the renovated and specially designated area within the high school building. A hometown girl, […]
Day Care pays it forward
by Judy Williams What to do with the $25 prize money from the snow creature contest? This was the dilemma faced by five daycare kids. Sarah Williams, daycare owner suggested several options to the young contest winners. Should we split the money five ways? Buy some more toys and supplies for the daycare? Pay it […]
Local insurance agent recognized nationwide
Information adapted from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services news release Jon Fillmore, of Abbott & Fillmore Agency, is taking his place as a member of the 2021 Marketplace Circle of Champions. This achievement, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlights Fillmore’s success in helping consumers enroll in and manage qualified health […]
5 Healthy Towns launches national search for new leadership
Information adapted from 5HF news release On March 30, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced a national search for its next chief executive officer to succeed retiring CEO, Amy Heydlauff. “If you believe in the idea of prevention, this is a perfect position,” Ruth VanBogelen, chair of the search committee, said. 5HF is seeking […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation’s first virtual fundraiser a success, raising over $19K
by Judy Williams The first Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) Festival of Tables virtual auction was a huge success. The weeklong event from March 20 to March 27 offered 196 items donated by various individuals and businesses. The proceeds from the auction, totaling $18,027, will be used by the foundation for scholarships and grants. One-hundred […]
A grateful community bids farewell to Mark Schroeder, retired Unadilla Township fire chief
by Judy Williams With a heavy heart, community members said a final farewell to Mark Schroeder in a memorial service held at the Unadilla Township Fire Station on Sunday, March 28. He had always considered the station his true home. “The department became his family,” said a somber Linda Topping, Unadilla Township clerk. “He saw […]
Books to pick up in April as spring signals better times ahead
by Jenna Chapman The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and we might be turning a corner with the pandemic coming to an end soon. I am hopeful for this time of renewal, fresh air, and fresh starts. If your interest in reading is starting to bloom, here are some books that […]
Recalling the good old days in Stockbridge
by Mary Lou (Shellenbarger) Clifton Old folks, of whom I guess I am one, often throw out the phrase, “the good old days.” But just for a moment, put aside the computer, the smartphone, the iPad. You get the idea. In 1947, my dad accepted a teaching position in the Stockbridge Schools. So my parents, […]
Recalling the good old days in Stockbridge
by Mary Lou (Shellenbarger) Clifton Old folks, of whom I guess I am one, often throw out the phrase, “the good old days.” But just for a moment, put aside the computer, the smartphone, the iPad. You get the idea. In 1947, my dad accepted a teaching position in the Stockbridge Schools. So my parents, […]