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Staff Spotlight
Physical education teacher David Rowse aids Heritage students in building healthy habits through effort and attitude by Mary Jo David The pandemic produced lasting changes for many, and Heritage School is benefiting from the changes physical education teacher David Rowse put into motion as a result. In 2020, Rowse was in his eighth year working […]
Active Aging
Let’s talk about Alzheimer’s: The numbers, risks, and hope by Stacey Mason June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month since President Ronald Reagan initiated the observance in 1983. President Reagan then shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease with the public in 1994. It wasn’t long after this that Alzheimer’s became a household […]
Legal speed vs. street danger: Why some believe Sloan Onondaga Dragway must survive
by Tina Cole-Mullins The roar of engines has fallen silent once again at Sloan Onondaga Dragway—not in anticipation, but by court order. The latest ruling echoes a decade-long history of legal battles that have repeatedly forced the track to close, leaving racers and supporters questioning its future. The track, located about 20 miles south of […]
New Blind Lake bridge opens in time for boating season
by Bruce Brown The new bridge spanning the channel between Half Moon Lake and Blind Lake has been completed on schedule. It replaces a 100-year-old, dilapidated, wooden bridge. In deference to boaters, the Department of Natural Resources planned the timing of the bridge replacement to avoid limiting waterway access during the boating season. The floating […]
Bridge to Wellness
Make a splash this summer: Tips for safe summer swimming by Mary Wagner One of the joys of summer is making a splash when the weather is warm. From pools to lakes to rivers, Michigan offers many options to enjoy the water. However, drowning incidents have been on the rise, so know your risks and […]
Weeded and ready to plant. The Stockbridge Area Garden Club gets the job done.
Job well done Nancy Macaluso, Susan Daily, Connie Spadafore, Jill Peck, Roberta Ludtke, Connie Risner, Nancy Wisman, Flora Myers, Mary Wilson, Sally Keene, Jeannine Wayman, and Julia Neuhaus. Not in photo: Terry Sommer, Molly Howlett, and Judy Williams.
Positive Parenting: A Father’s Day tribute and keeping our children safe online
by Kelsey Rasmussen Last June, this column was honored to celebrate Father’s Day with a reflection on fatherhood by longtime community member and Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School social worker John Twining. John was a dedicated family man, a highly regarded and respected peer, and a fatherly role model to countless students. He will be truly missed. […]