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Rural Perspectives: American bald eagle now found in area
by Diane Constable Although uncommon here, the beloved and very protected American bald eagle has taken up residence in our area. Its scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalushas means white-headed sea eagle. The bald eagle is our largest raptor with an average wingspan of 7.5 feet and a height up to 3.5 feet. It has been known […]
Outreach: It takes a village—and then some
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Every Wednesday Pete Lonsberry pulls into the parking lot of Stockbridge Community Outreach off Cherry and Elm Streets and unloads pallets of produce, dairy and other perishable food from his Greater Lansing Food Bank truck. “It’s nice helping people out,” said Lonsberry, who’s been delivering for the Greater Lansing […]
Staff Spotlight: Carol Nightingale-Poll has built a foundation for helping young learners succeed
by Amy Haggerty Years ago, upon meeting Carol Nightingale-Poll for the first time, she was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about students who had learning difficulties. At that time, Nightingale-Poll had just accepted a teaching position in the district for the next fall. It’s hard to believe she has now been teaching special […]
In ‘Credible,’ Professor Deborah Tuerkheimer dismantles the credibility complex
by Shuyler Clark In the sixteen years since activist Tarana Burke introduced the phrase “Me Too” in the context of sexual assault, countless people have come forward with their own allegations of misconduct. Whether they are accusing family members, or moguls like Harvey Weinstein, these survivors have given rise to an international movement with widespread […]
Bridge to Wellness
May: Using Nutrition Facts Labels can help improve your health by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD This brief overview of nutrition food labels may help you use the information more effectively and easily to make quick, informed food decisions for a healthy diet. What’s changed? Calories and fat: Larger print to make it easier to see. […]
The life memories of Clyde Whitaker, longtime Stockbridge coach
Husband, father, grandfather, amateur writer and photographer, coach by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone. Wow, where do you start and what do you include when writing about your life story as a lifelong area resident? Well, for me life started at the Rowe Memorial Hospital on Center Street in Stockbridge. The hospital closed many years ago […]
Flat Stanleys from Stockbridge share their travel adventures with second graders
by Nichole Whitt With the help of the Flat Stanley project, second grade teachers at Smith Elementary in Stockbridge are making it fun for their students to learn about different people and places, while enhancing reading and writing skills. This project is based on the book “Flat Stanley,” written by Jeff Brown. The main character […]
‘This I Believe’
For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to engage Stockbridge High School students in an exploration of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. Held twice a year, the contest is based on NPR’s four-year-running and now […]
‘This I Believe’
For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to engage Stockbridge High School students in an exploration of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. Held twice a year, the contest is based on NPR’s four-year-running and now […]