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Staff Spotlight: Sarah Vowels discusses role models and engaging her students
by Amy Haggerty Sarah Vowels teaches 7th grade social studies. She also began teaching high school yearbook, which is taught as a class in Stockbridge, when Elizabeth Cyr retired. “My favorite days are when I overhear students talking to their friends and they say, ‘it’s the end of class already? It went by fast,’” Vowels […]
Real Estate News & Views: The effect of interest rates on the current real estate market
by Jackie Scheller Look nearly anywhere and you will find glaring headlines about the real estate market. What does it all mean? During our local Real Estate Q&A in March, several questions were addressed. It makes sense to share some of the discussion here. First and foremost, this market will straighten out when given some […]
Resident poet and SASC board member inspired by mom’s conversations with flowers
by Eugene S. Macario My mother, each spring, would take us kids to the local nurseries to select the perfect flowers to go into the yard. Her favorite—pansies. I recall her speaking to each one as she planted them. “Mother, why do you speak to them? They can’t hear you,” I would ask. “Oh, but they […]
Paws and Claws
Pain management for cats and dogs by Cindy Anderson, DVM Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis, and cancer-related pain, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age […]
Clyde’s Corner: ‘Things that once were, but are no more’
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone! I just wanted to start off my column for May by saying how appreciative I am when you tell me how much you enjoy my stories. It means a lot to me and it keeps me going, thank you! A lot of times when thinking about my next column, […]
SAAC accepting entry applications for A Day in the Village Art Show 2023
Information provided by SAAC The Stockbridge Area Arts Council (SAAC) is moving forward with its premier annual event, the upcoming A Day in the Village Art Show in June. This year, a poster contest in advance of the event is being held in the 3rd and 4th grade art classes of Smith Elementary and Heritage […]
Bridge to Wellness
Mental Health Month: Strategies for improving our mental health by Anna Webber May is Mental Health Month. Just like your physical health, mental health can improve with practice and consistently implemented strategies. People often set goals around their physical health, like working out regularly, eating healthier, and scheduling yearly check-ups with their doctor. Working to […]
Flat Stanley has the best spring breaks!
by Corey Peña Flat Stanley was at it again at Smith Elementary, traveling with second grade students for Spring Break 2023! For those who don’t know, Stanley Lambchop is a lovable, fictional character based upon author Jeff Brown’s bedtime stories from his son’s vivid imagination. Stanley was squashed flat by a bulletin board while sleeping, […]
Vietnam veterans honored at Lansing event
Information provided by NSDAR, Lansing Chapter Vietnam veterans were honored and received a special pin to recognize their service during a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The pin was a lasting memento symbolizing the nation’s gratitude and appreciation. The April 11 ceremony was held in Vietnam Memorial Park in Lansing. It was well attended and many […]
Reach for the stars. At the Detroit Observatory, they’re closer than you think.
by Chuck Wisman Consider this a Stockbridge Community News knowledge question of the month: Where is the Detroit Observatory located? If your first response is Detroit, sorry, think again! The Detroit Observatory is located in Ann Arbor, Mich., on the grounds of the University of Michigan. Formally known as the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit […]