September 29, 2023                                                             Volume 2, Issue 9

The Sturgis Record

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The Garden Project at West Elementary School

A collaboration between our local elementary school and Mississippi State University

As all things do, the Garden at West Elementary School began as an idea. Dedicated community member and Assistant Professor of Structural Geology at Mississippi State University, Dr. Kelsey Crane, had a vision. She saw the potential the old Sturgis High School football field had. She knew there was an amazing opportunity there for not just the students at West and State to collaborate on a project, but for a community space. One that brings, students, teachers, professors, and neighbors all together to create something meaningful and impactful for the community. Thus the Garden at West was born.

 

This collaboration between MSU and West Elementary has a goal of creating a space where the elementary students can learn about nature, sustainability, and growing their own food and where the college students can learn as well as practice teaching these concepts. Students from the Department of Geosciences, Agricultural Education, and Landscape Architecture are working together with several faculty members to build the garden and prepare lessons for the teachers at West.

 

Most recently, Geosciences students planted a pollinator garden and a ‘dinosaur’ garden, a space that references plants that would have been around during the age of dinosaurs. In the coming months, AgEd students will begin preparing teaching materials as well as building picnic tables and benches generously sponsored by the Sturgis and Starkville community. Landscape Architecture students will wrap up their semester by building raised beds and helping the students at West plant a winter crop.

 

This project has been funded by the Schillig Special Teaching Projects Grant, the William White Special Projects Grant, and by donations from Southeastern Timber Products (mulch), the Oktibbeha County Coop (soil), Walton’s Greenhouse in Columbus (trees), Camp Creek Native Plants (flowers), Turf Grass Extension office, and United Rentals (equipment). Our long term goal is that this garden becomes a gathering and learning space for the Sturgis community for years to come.

 

If anyone would like to volunteer, email kelseycrane@geosci.msstate.edu.

West Elementary Invites You to Join Us as We Read

A Community Reading Project of Charlotte's Web

The community is invited to join the students at West Elementary as we read Charlotte's Web.

 

Each week reading assignments will be announced as well as discussion questions that follow the story.

 

Once we finish reading the book there will be a showing of the movie at The Farm in Starkville on Friday, November 3 at 5pm!

Sturgis Public Library Provides Free Solar Eclipse Glasses

The 2023 Annual Solar Eclipse to Occur October 14

There is a solar eclipse coming up Saturday, October 14! The eclipse is from 10-1 with the height of the eclipse at 12 noon!

 

The Sturgis Library will be giving away free solar eclipse glasses for anyone who stops in the library the week of October 9th!

 

Please note the library will be closed Saturday, October 14 so be sure to stop by the week before on Monday - Tuesday or Thursday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm to get your solar eclipse glasses!

Annabelle's Antiques at McKinnon Store

Community Soup Night on Halloween Night

Annabelle's Antiques at McKinnon Store is hosting a soup night along Main Street on Halloween night!

 

Come out and enjoy the spooky season with us!

 

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and come trick or treating on Main Street!

 

We'll have several tables set up with food and candy for trick or treaters!

 

If you'd like to participate by making a pot of soup, chili, or passing out candy let us know!

Highland Oaks Halloween Boo Bash

October 28, 2023

Join Highland Oaks October 28 for their Boo Bash! There will be a 5k run/walk with proceeds benefiting West Elementary's PTO, vendors, trick or treating, the MSU football game and more!

 

Bring your family and enjoy a fun filled day at Highland Oaks.

 
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Fall is in the air so be sure to enjoy

Diane Jackson Memorial Park!

As the temps cool down our park is the perfect place to spend fall days! In the month of October the park will host two events. The Sturgis School Reunion, October 14, and the town Trunk or Treat, October 24.

 

The park is also the perfect spot for anyone traveling to MSU games in an RV to spend the night. We have 40- 20/30/50 amp hook ups and at only $25/night it's a deal!

 

So, I encourage you to visit our local park. Whether you go for a walk, have a picnic, play on the playground, or simply sit and take it all in, I promise you won't be disappointed. Be sure to also spread the word to your friends about our RV campsites!

 

Follow us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/DianeJacksonMemorialRVPark

Stories of Sturgis

Books Available for Purchase, $15

Stories of Sturgis is a book of short stories surrounding our town: the people, events and businesses we've seen come and go throughout the years. This book is sure to bring a smile to your face. Please consider purchasing your copy today!

 

Books are $15 each. Cash or Check to Town of Sturgis. Books can be picked up at Town Hall. If you’d like a book shipped to you it’ll be $15+ cost of shipping.

Community Events

 

Sturgis has much to offer our community and visitors alike. From our Community Market, to Friday night Cruise-Ins, to Story Time at the Library we have something for everyone. 

 

Click the link below to view our upcoming events.

 
Upcoming Events

Volunteer Opportunities: Support Sturgis to Grow Sturgis

 

We are always in need of volunteers for the events hosted by the town. From Trunk or Treat and picnics in the park to town clean up days we couldn't do it without you! 

 

Click the link below to sign up to be on our Volunteer list. 

 
Volunteer Sign Up

Fun Fact:  The yellow and orange colors you see actually always exist in leaves but they are overpowered by the abundance of green from chlorophyll. The amount of chlorophyll starts to decrease as the sun weakens and the days grow shorter. Red and purple leaves are only that color because of the presence of sugars and sap that are trapped within the leaves. These sugars provide plants with the energy they need to survive.

 

Cite: http://www.wpnr.org/top-10-fall-facts.html

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