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Active Aging: A community building with a storied past provides a second home to area seniors
by Mark Taylor According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a building is “a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling).” We all know buildings have different purposes. We live in buildings or dwellings that protect us from the elements and provide comfort from outside conditions all year long. Other buildings protect our livestock and […]
Bridge to Wellness
Opioid Overdose Awareness: Don’t be a statistic. Learn about Naloxone. by Jennifer Matthews August 31 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness day. Overdose is the leading injury-related cause of death in the United States where, in 2022, almost 108,000 people died from a drug overdose. That’s 296 deaths per day. Among these overdose deaths, 76% involved […]
Storms leave Unadilla Road impassable at Kaiser Road curve
by Mary Jo David **UPDATED on Thurs., Aug. 29, 4:00 p.m.: According to the Unadilla Township Police Department, the Unadilla roads are all open but people should continue to use caution because Consumers Energy still has workers working in the area. **UPDATED on Thur., Aug. 29 a.m.: According to the Unadilla Township Police Department: “Roads […]
Schools promote seeing and valuing students and practicing energy-generating behaviors
by Mary Jo David The 2024/2025 school year is kicking off with a new theme: We want you here! According to Jeff Trapp, principal at the Stockbridge Jr. / Sr. High School, the district is hoping to not just reverse the recent decline in daily attendance, but rather, they’d like to see attendance skyrocket this […]
Welcome aboard to new staff at Stockbridge Community Schools
by Mary Jo David On August 13, the cafeteria at the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School was abuzz with excitement and activity as returning and new staff assembled for a Welcome Back Breakfast. Near the top of the morning’s agenda was time spent introducing—and welcoming—new staff members. All photos by Steve Keskes, director of Grants and […]
Recognizing Stockbridge Schools staff dedication based on years of service
by Mary Jo David On August 13, the Stockbridge School District took time out of busy start-of-the-year preparations to recognize staff members who have reached milestone years of service in the district. As Superintendent Brian Friddle announced the names of these staff members, Carrie Graham, president of the SCS Board of Education, presented each with […]
Math teacher Lissa Avis named 2024 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year
by Mary Jo David Once again, the highlight of the Stockbridge Schools’ Welcome Back Staff Breakfast, which was held on August 13, was the announcement of the 2024 winner of the Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year award. This year, that special award went to Lissa Avis, an extraordinary teacher who heads up the […]
Rural Perspectives
Sunflowers both a garden favorite, major crop by Diane Constable The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a tall, bright yellow addition in our gardens and often is grown as a crop in our farm fields. It is native to North and Central America, where the indigenous people cultivated this plant more than 5,000 years ago, […]
Positive Parenting
Welcome back to school; we look forward to seeing more of you. by Cathy Payne August 1st seems to be the unofficial launch of the Back to School season. Stores have back-to-school sales to inspire students, parents, and teachers to have an amazing school year. This time of year also informally marks the end of […]
Outreach in Action
Don’t let ‘thinking traps’ sabotage your mental health by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall July’s Social Hour at Outreach started with a discussion of “Thinking Traps,” and how we sometimes sabotage our mental health by falling into them. Thinking traps? They’re common—they refer to negative actions like focusing more on our perceived failures rather than […]