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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]