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Active Aging: SASC to host ‘A Matter of Balance’ from October through November
Space is limited to 15. Register soon. by Christine Histed, Tri County Office on Aging Is falling a natural part of aging? Should we accept that we are going to fall just because we are getting older? You may be surprised to hear that falling is NOT a natural part of aging and we do […]
Clyde’s Corner
Changing times: Graduation Day, June 7, 1973 by Clyde Whitaker It was a treat to see Stockbridge Community News share all the grad photos for this year’s Stockbridge High School Class of 2023. Not surprisingly, it caused me to flash back to June 7, 1973—more than 50 years ago—to Graduation Day for me and 112 […]
Ask an Expert: Your vehicle’s a total loss…now what?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Let’s face it; the only time anyone even thinks about being involved in an auto accident is when they buy insurance! Even then, they don’t think “total loss!” All too often, when a consumer’s vehicle has been deemed to be a total loss, he or she hasn’t a clue as […]
Important Notice for Veterans: Deadline extended for PACT Act, which addresses toxic exposure.
New Deadline is just days away: August 14, 2023 Information from the office of Representative Elissa Slotkin Important update for veterans who qualify for Honoring Our PACT Act benefits because of exposure during their service to burn pits, Agent Orange or other toxic substances. Last month, I reminded you about some important upcoming deadlines for […]
From the Superintedent’s Desk
School improvement goals set for upcoming school year Hello Stockbridge Families, In a few weeks, students will be returning to school for the 2023-2024 school year. We have great anticipation for the new school year and the implementation of the preparations we have made for the students. This past year, we made a lot of […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Original ‘Daydream Believer’ had unusual opening by John Robinson Q: I was told that the Monkees’ song “Daydream Believer” was originally recorded by the Kingston Trio. A: Not true. I’ll explain in a bit. The original 1967 single version of the Monkees’ “Daydream Believer” kicks off with producer Chip Douglas mentioning the take of the […]
Active Aging
Let’s be Friends by Dana Blaszkowski Strong friendships may be key to protecting the brain in later life. Researchers at Northwestern University (NU) found that people who maintain close friendships during their twilight years have a stronger memory and show slower cognitive decline than those who live quieter, less social lives. Friends care about each […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Turn to the library for some late-summer fun by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell While it might feel like summer is drawing to a close, there still is plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful weather. If you’re looking for inspiration, the Stockbridge Branch has some suggestions! For CADL cardholders who are 18 years old or […]
Bridge to Wellness
Be a ‘roll’ model: Wear your bike helmet to protect against serious injury by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN Bicycling is good for your health, your wallet, and the environment. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more children ages 5-14 go to the emergency room for bicycle-related injuries than any other activity, and […]
Judge Susan L. Reck photograph by Stockbridge resident unveiled in courthouse
by Mary Jo David By their very nature, photographers are happy to remain behind the camera, focusing their attention on the subject in front of the lens. That’s exactly what Suzi Greenway was doing when she photographed Judge Susan L. Reck back in 1989 as part of a class project Greenway was working on. At […]