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Outreach in Action
Making the most of pantry foods during winter by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As local fresh food options dwindle in Michigan’s winter months, many folks turn to frozen, canned and packaged foods. The Outreach pantry offers all three types, including frozen meat, canned vegetables and fruits, and packaged mixes of all sorts. Outreach is […]
Clyde’s Corner
One special Christmas: Wow! I got a watch, a real watch! by Clyde Whitaker Here we go marching into December, meaning 2023 is coming to a close. It also signals that Christmas is not far away. With that thought in mind, I set out to recall some of my Christmas memories. One of my fondest […]
Active Aging: Gift an aging senior with your time this holiday season
by Stacey Glemser ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, thank goodness for that—nobody wants to see a mouse loose in the house! But during the holidays we do want to see our loved ones, and that includes our gracefully aging seniors. […]
Bridge to Wellness
Nurture a healthy holiday spirit by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN While the holiday season can be a lighthearted time full of joy and good cheer, the hustle and bustle and stress that comes along with it can lead to a dark period of anxiety, loneliness and regret for some. Remember to set aside some time […]
Stockbridge FFA students learn about Marine Biology in Key Largo
by Kaden Carpenter and Bob Richards On November 9th in the wee hours of the morning, members of the Stockbridge FFA chapter boarded a plane bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. These kids weren’t going on vacation, they were going to an educational laboratory in Key Largo. This educational lab, MarineLab, is located on the coast […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library plans tea time and Silent Auction in November by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell It is officially cozy season at CADL Stockbridge, and we have an event coming up to make you feel warm inside. Enjoy “The Art of Herbal Tea” with Bevin Cohen on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. to noon. Blend, brew […]
Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School FFA Participates in Broiler Contest
by Elizabeth Vliet and Bob Richards This year the Stockbridge High School Agriculture classes and FFA Chapter participated in the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest raising three pens of twenty five meat chickens. The primary goal of the Michigan FFA Broiler Project Program is to enhance students’ knowledge in animal husbandry, science, mathematics, English, and other […]
What is a Veteran?
by Judy Williams Webster’s dictionary simply defines a veteran as “a person who has served in the military.” But a veteran is so much more. A veteran is someone who has missed special family times and has sacrificed creature comforts while serving because of putting country and service before self. Some of our veterans have […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
Help keep students, bus drivers safe while traveling Transportation safety comes up in our school safety discussions and I wanted to provide some clarity in how all drivers should respond when they come upon a school bus while traveling through the community. • When Yellow lights are flashing: Be prepared to stop. When Red lights […]
SAAC’s Adam Knight concert draws a crowd
The Stockbridge area is fortunate to have an active community of musicians and a Stockbridge Area Arts Council that recognizes talent and makes that talent available to the public. On October 15, SASC hosted one of the area’s younger and very accomplished musicians—pianist Adam Knight. After listening to this gifted pianist performing selections from the […]