Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
Mike Smith inspires students at Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty. Photos by Jennifer Hammerberg. Small town guy, Mike Smith, grew up to have grandiose ideas and big dreams that he turned into reality. Thursday, September 6, with the help of a grant from the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, Smith came to Stockbridge and inspired students from seventh through twelfth grades during a […]
Kerri Allen named SAEF Mitteer Employee of the Year recipient
Kerri Allen, an elementary school teacher in Stockbridge since 1995, was selected as the 2018 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. “Kerri Allen stands out as one of the most caring teachers with whom I’ve worked,” said Brad Edwards, Smith Elementary School principal. “She has a unique ability […]
Scholarship Awards: The end game of SAEF’s Festival of Tables
by Bruce Wm. Brown The March evening at Heritage School ran late. Then constant clatter rang through the cafeteria as many hands went to work to return the school furniture to its place. The custodian looked pleased as he pointed and gave directions, smiling no doubt because he could get a lot done quickly […]
Death Notice
Delores J. Young, Gregory – died April 14, 2018.Visitation Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. A brief graveside service immediately after at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. In addition to flowers donations in her memory can be made to the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation.
15 Years of Success: Festival of Tables 2018
Article by Bruce Brown and photos by Judy Williams Guest were treated to 29 tables decorated to the “nines” at Heritage School Saturday, March 24th. The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation hosted 222 people at the 15th consecutive Festival of Tables featuring 222 auction items, approximately 25% live and 75% silent. Proud winners of the fiercely […]
Festival of Tables coming soon
By Bruce Wm. Brown A most grand celebration is scheduled for next month at Heritage School, and the community is invited. Saturday, March 24 the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation will host its 15th Annual Festival of Tables, a popular event whose proceeds are invested back into the community through scholarships and educational grants. The event, […]
Farmers State Bank donates $1,850 to Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation through its Casual Because We Care Program
The employees of Farmers State Bank recently presented a check to Chuck Wisman for the Stockbridge Area Education Foundation for $1,850.00. These funds came from the bank’s Casual Because We Care Program, an optional program for employees to wear jeans on Fridays for a small fee. According to Chief Marketing Officer Laurie Goodlock, CFMP, “Each […]
Save the Date- 15th Annual Festival of Tables
Article and Photo by Judy Williams The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) is busy planning its 15th annual fundraiser, the Festival of Tables. Co-chair persons, Chuck Wisman and Carrie Graham are actively organizing and delegating responsibilities. Graham shook her head and stated, “There is so much that needs to be done, I’m just […]
Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]
Larry and Mary Krummrey Recognized for Their Years of Service to SAEF
by Bruce Wm. Brown At the November meeting of the Stockbridge School Board, the President of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, Jennifer Hammerberg, publicly recognized Mary and Larry Krummrey for their years of committed service to the Foundation. The Krummreys’ affiliation with the Foundation dates to 2001 when Larry accepted an invitation to serve on […]