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From the superintendent’s desk: School system to transition from shelter-in-place to ALICE procedures
By Karl Heidrich Student and staff safety is a top priority for Stockbridge Community Schools. In order to keep up to date with best practices in this area, Stockbridge Community Schools has decided to begin the process of transitioning from our current shelter-in-place procedures to a more current and widely used ALICE procedure. ALICE training […]
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A look back in time
by Diane Rockall Thirty years ago March 1988, the Stockbridge Community School District (SCSD) sought a millage increase while discussions on a supercollider for the area continued. Geologists indicated the area would be a perfect site. In addition, the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority asked for additional property to be annexed to the village for development, […]
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C3 Love Tank Challenge raises more than $1600
By Patrice Johnson Feb. 25, a group of Crossroads Community Church members visited gas stations in Stockbridge to hand out more than $1600 in gas gift cards, no strings attached. Why? According to ministry coordinator Amy Erickson of Crossroads Community Church, the Sunday activity marked the culmination of a February-long fundraising effort. “Throughout the month,” she […]
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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, […]
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A reflection on past choices from inmate Donovan Buckner
by Judy Williams Dear Readers, In the January edition, the Stockbridge Community News printed a letter sent to the editor from Donovan Buckner. This young man’s correspondence gave rise to questions as to how his life devolved to a lengthy prison sentence. When SCN asked, Buckner agreed to share aspects of his life with readers […]
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Critter culture at the Stockbridge Library
by Paul Crandall, Head Librarian, Capital Area District Libraries — Stockbridge Feb. 23: Naturalist and educator Laurel Zoet of Nature on the Go recently delighted mixed-age audiences at the Stockbridge Library, CADL, with presentations on critters common to our area – coyotes and skunks. Zoet’s presentation on coyotes discussed myths and misunderstandings, and illustrated how they have […]
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How do we fix the opioid crisis in rural communities?
By Jamey Lister, Ph.D., M.S.W. The opioid crisis has devastated rural communities across the country. The number of families losing loved ones to prescription opioid, heroin, and Fentanyl overdoses has skyrocketed. Rural Americans are four times more likely to die from opioids compared to 1999. But we can stop this nightmare. Primarily, we need to help […]
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Death Notices
Harry M. Barnett, formerly of Stockbridge, died Feb. 19, 2018. Visitation Staffan-Mitchell Friday February 23, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery Saturday, Feb. 24, service 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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Ten ways to use your tax refund to help others
By Tina Cole-Mullins All too soon, it’s tax time again. You might be dreading to do your return, dreading what you will owe, or happily anticipating the refund to come. With your refund, you may pay your bills, stock the pantry and fill the freezer. These actions could give you a little peace of mind […]
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Coming Home Winterfest warms the season
by Patrice Johnson. Special appreciation to Brian Frazzini of Frazzini Photography for furnishing photos of the Coming Home Court. What do basketball, scepters and lovely young ladies escorting handsome young kings have in common? If you guessed Stockbridge Coming Home, you nailed the answer. This year’s event, held Friday, Feb. 17, was aptly themed “We Are […]