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2023 Homecoming parade
In spite of the constant threat of rain, the 2023 parade went off without a drop. .
Paws and Claws
Watch their weight: Obese pets can develop health problems by Cindy Anderson, DVM As diligent pet parents, the health of our dogs can weigh heavily on our minds. If you’ve noticed that your pal with paws has started to sport a fuller frame, National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is designed to “get the skinny” on ways to […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Why Eric Clapton was raised by his grandparents by John Robinson Q: Did Eric Clapton have a bad childhood? A: Clapton was the son of unwed parents: 16-year-old Patricia Molly Clapton and 24-year-old Canadian soldier Edward Fryer. Before Eric was born, Fryer was sent to war. Afterward, he returned to Canada, abandoning Eric and his […]
Situational depression: Correct diagnosis, finding right treatment are key
Article and photo by Tina Cole-Mullins Depression is one of the most common and shared mental health conditions. In fact, it is reaching epidemic proportions as nearly 10 percent of Americans experience a form a depression, according to a report in the U.S. News & World Report. Since World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Native plant garden coming to Stockbridge library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When you drive past the Stockbridge Library, you will see a heap of straw where grass used to be. Believe it or not, this is my dream and folks from a group called Stewarding Stockbridge are helping me achieve it. I want to […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Stockbridge schools setting tone for good sportsmanship Hello Stockbridge Families, We continue to focus on sportsmanship and are calling on our administration, students, coaches, parents, staff and community to uphold a higher standard of sportsmanship. We recognize that the most concerning issues are created by a few individuals who generate a negative environment. I still believe […]
Rural Perspectives
Monarch butterflies produce four generations per year by Diane Constable The beautiful monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) was given its common name by the early European settlers who named it in honor of the Dutch King William II, formally titled the Prince of Orange. This butterfly has four generations per year and only lays eggs on […]
Woah Nellie!
Cook up a batch of ‘Spiced Cranberries’ to fill your home with the aroma of a Yankee Candle by Mary Jo David It’s always entertaining to see what our grandparents and great-grandparents were cooking way back when. Perusing October issues of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun from 100 years ago did not disappoint. Admittedly, it would have […]
Outreach in Action
October kicks off the 2023 Outreach busy season by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The mostly volunteer workforce at Stockbridge Community Outreach is always busy with regular commitments, including weekly distribution of grocery bags full of food to over 100 households, weekly food assistance to over 80 students, one-on-one help reaching over 70 families monthly […]