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It was three years ago that a life-changing event brought his attention abruptly back to Stockbridge, the town he was born and raised in, and had always lived in. Before that time, Dan Dancer had a successful career running “Blue Sky Productions”, a film/TV production company he founded in 1983. He had offices in Detroit, Livonia, and Lansing and would drive from his Stockbridge home each day. He would leave early in the morning, drive 80 miles and return home close to 8:00pm each night. He traveled extensively on “shoots” and admits that he was very driven and endlessly worried about his business. One day, after returning from his usual long day on the road, Dan collapsed from what is called “Sudden Cardiac Death”. He passed-out and his heart stopped! Thanks to the fast actions of his family, the (then) new Stockbridge Police Department, and the Stockbridge Ambulance Service, he received the help needed within the four-minute window

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As we hope for rain for the lawns and as the summer fields of corn longingly reach for the clouds, the phrase “dog days of summer” comes to mind. That same longing is what is felt by the dogs and cats of the Cascades Humane Society. They are longing for a place to call home -- a family to join and love. The people that care for these animals are longing for something as well – they need your help to restock dwindling supplies to feed and care for the dogs and cats. They are also looking for ‘forever homes’ for these loving


“Dog Days of Summer” by Julie Glair, freelance writer

Leslie Area Historical Society Presents:

“Uncle Holling, Storyteller and Artist” Speakers: Pat “Clancy” Blakemore &

Linda Raymond

Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Grand River Community Church 2443 Olds Rd., Leslie, MI

Holling Clancy Holling, best known for his book Paddle-to-the-Sea, was born in Pleasant Lake and graduated from Leslie High School in 1918. It will be a treat to hear his nieces speak about their famous uncle. His book characters will be on dis-play as well as seldom seen commercial art. Come celebrate with us Holling’s life on what would have been his 109th birthday.

The Forgotten “Thank You” - Dan Dancer by Julie Glair, freelance writer

Dan Dancer keeps things in order as Village Manager of Stockbridge

Holling’s mural, “The Fatal March”, was painted on a wall at age 16. It has been preserved and will be on display as part of the event Aug. 2nd.

Summertime on the Square - Battle of the Grillmasters

This years Battle of the Grillmasters participants pose with winner Dan Levliet, standing in front of his first place grill donated by 52 Landscape.

It was tough work for the judges.

It’s Summertime! The weather held out and the turnout was great as Stockbridge celebrated the 2nd annual Battle of the Grillmasters on the Town Square Saturday. Dan Levliet was the winner on the


Ronald L. Soule, President & CEO of SSBBank, is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas W. Schroeder as Senior Vice President - Commercial Loans and five recent promotions. Jamie D. Bennett was promoted to Controller/HR Officer. Pia Bennett was promoted to Consumer Lender. Sheena Williams was promoted to Assistant Branch

Manager of the Holt/South Lansing Branch Kristi Bennett was promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Gregory Branch.


SSBBank HIRES SCHROEDER AND PROMOTES FIVE

Schroeder

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Mondays - Free Play Group - ages 1-4 from 10-11am - Leslie First Baptist Church, 202 E. Bellevue St. Mondays - Free Line Dance Classes - Hankerd Hills Golf Course - 7:00pm Mondays - Support Group for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh in from 5:15-5:45pm at the First Baptist Church in Leslie. Meeting from 6:00-6:45pm Contact Coleen, 589-8145. Thursdays - Free Play Group - ages 1-3 from 10-11am - Stockbridge Heritage Elementary Gym, 222 Western Ave - Contact Wendy Moncada, 517-372-9411 ext. 6 to register. Fridays - Summer Activities in the Park - Sponsored by Stockbridge Community Education and Friends of the Library - Veterans Memorial Park playground pavilion - Stories, Crafts, Games for kids - 10:00am-Noon

Wednesday, July 22nd - Leslie City Planning Commission Meeting - City Hall - 107 E. Bellvue St. - 6:00pm Saturday-Sunday, July 25th-26th - 3rd Annual Gus Macker Tournament - Downtown Leslie - Contact Pete Zamora, 517-589-0324 or 517-896-3651, email: [email protected] Sunday, August 2nd - Sports Bike Day - Stockbridge Town Square - Shows by “Exotic Freestyle” and revel in the beauty and diversity of sport bikes. For more information contact: [email protected] Monday, August 3rd - Stockbridge Council Meeting - Village Offices - 134 E. Main St - 7:00pm Tuesday-Wednesday, August 3rd-4th - Stockbridge Touchdown Club Sign-Ups - Grades 3-6 - SHS Cafeteria - for more information contact Coach Killinger, (517)404-5163 - 5:30-6:30pm

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Church of Christ 4783 S. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851-8141 Sunday Bible Study 10:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Ministers Bruce Harris and Larrel Whitaker Christ Episcopal Church 9900 N. Meridian Road, Pleasant Lake Sunday Morning 9:00 Youth Sunday School 9:00 Phone 517-769-2333 Congregational United Church of Christ 116 W. Bellevue Rd, Leslie 517-589-5226 Sunday Worship 10:30 Christian Education opportunities every day of the week. www.lesliecongchurch.org/ [email protected] Rev. Dr. thom Bower, Pastor and Teacher

Dansville Free Methodist Church 1340 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-0365 Pastor Amy Thompson SS 9:30-10:30 am Morning Worship 10:30-11:30 Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer meeting 7:00 pm Dansville United Methodist Church 1317 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-6591 (517) 623-6594 Worship & Sunday School 9:15 am Pastor Don Fry Family Tabernacle Church of God 5115 Green Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-8327 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at Howlett School 126 Webb St, Gregory www.familytabernaclecog.net Pastor Jeff Howard First Baptist Church “Leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ” 950 S. Clinton Road, PO Box 64, Stockbridge (517) 851-7075 Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 am Discovery Island Sunday 11:00 am Wednesday 5th Dimension Youth Group 6:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday Exercise Class 9:00am www.1stbcs.org [email protected] Pastor Brian Johnson

First Methodist Church of Waterloo Territorial Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-7287 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7015 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Church Offices Open T-W-F 9am-12 Pastor Shannon O’Leary Freedom Community Church “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Leslie Public Middle School Cafeteria Kimball Road, Leslie, MI Pastor Wes Emmerson 517-676-3222 Sunday Worship – 10am Good Shepherd Mission 5050 E. M-36, Stockbridge (517) 851-9800 Morning Service 10:30 am Tuesday Bible Study Parson Billy R. Allen Grand River Community Church "Where Living Water Flows" 2443 Olds Rd, Leslie Pastor Bruce Crockett [email protected] (517)589-5448 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Gregory Community Church “A Caring Community” 126 Church Street, Gregory (734) 498-2591 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Heidi DeMott-Shanes, Pastor [email protected] Highest Praise Worship Center 5107 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7758 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Family Enrichment Night 7:00-8:00 pm Bishop Jeffrey Lambert Heritage United Brethren Church Meets at Dansville High School (517) 281-8931 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Night HS Youth Group 7:00 Tuesday Night MS Youth Group 7:00 Monday Night Elementary Youth Group 3:00 pm www.hubchurch.weebly.com Pastor Cal Hodgson Email: [email protected] Pastor:

Jeruel Baptist Church 11400 Plum Orchard Road, Munith (517) 596-2128 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Clubs & Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Pastor Bob Castle Millville United Methodist Church 1932 N. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851 -7853 Pastor Robert Freysinger [email protected] www.millvillechurch.org Sunday Services: Breakfast from 8:30 - 9:30 Blended Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Munith United Methodist Church 224 N. Main Street, Munith (517) 596-2441 Worship Hour - 9:30 Rev. Larry Rubingh Plainfield United Methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:15 am Minister Judi Darling S.S. Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church 1320 Catholic Church Road, Leslie (517) 589-8492 Weekend Masses: Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm Father Mike Petroski Southwest Church of the Nazarene 14555 Holmes Road PO Box 74, Gregory, MI 48137 Church : (734) 498-2682 Pastor : (734) 395-9157 Sunday Services: Sunday School - 10:00am Morning Worship - 11:00am Evening Service - 6:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm NETS (Teen Program) Caravan for Grades 1 - 6 Benson’s Buddies - Age 3 - K Pastor Gary A. Slusher [email protected] St Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Church 12501 Riethmiller Rd, Grass Lake (517) 522-4187 Sunday Worship 10:15 am Pastor Scott Schwertfeger www.stjacobgrasslake.org

Stockbridge United Methodist Church 219 E. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7676 Rev. Larry Rubingh Worship Hour - 11:00 am Trinity Pentecostal Church 4935 Freiermuth Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3310 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Youth Group 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Study 10:30 am Pastor Mark Roark Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 5758 West M-36 Putnam Township 734-878-5977 Pastor William Gatz Sunday School 8:45 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor: Unadilla Presbyterian Church 20175 Williamsville Road, Gregory (734) 498-2348 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Pastor John Qiu United Baptist Church 2510 Heeney Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3121

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Huntoon Creek Cleanup August 21, 2009 The Ingham Conservation District is organizing a cleanup of Huntoon Creek in Leslie as part of the Upper Grand River Implementation Project (UGRIP), a project designed to improve water quality in key areas of the Upper Grand River Watershed. Join us and your local Boy Scouts on August 21, 2009 from 6pm – 8:30pm. Please contact Michelle Beloskur at the Ingham Conservation District by August 7, 2009 for more information and to r e g i s t e r ( 5 1 7 ) 6 7 6 - 2 2 9 0 o r [email protected].



LIBRARY EVENTS This summer, Be Creative @ the Library! Our Summer Reading Program is for kids, teens and adults. Come in to sign up and start earning fun prizes. We also have free family entertainment all summer long. DANSVILLE ALL AGES M o v i e s @ t h e L i b r a r y Thursdays, July 23-Aug. 6, 1 pm Join us every Thursday afternoon for family-friendly movies. Call (517) 623-6511 for titles. I m a g i n a t i o n A c t i v i t i e s Wednesday, July 22, 2 pm D a n s v i l l e V i l l a g e H a l l See how a seemingly simple a c t i v i t y c a n b r i n g y o u r imagination to new heights! The Artsy Smartsy Club Wednesday, July 29, 2 pm Learn about the work of some famous artists and try their techniques out for yourself. Dress for a mess! Held in Dansville Village Hall. ADULTS Adult Book Discussion Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 pm The lace reader by Brunonia Barry LESLIE All Ages Family Movie Nights Mondays, July 20, 27, 5:30 p.m. Stop by the library or call (517) 589-9400 for titles. Children Children’s Crafts Wednesdays, July 22, 29, 3:30pm Creative Expression – Crafts for Teens & Tweens Thursdays, July 30, 3:30 p.m. TEENS & TWEENS Game Night @ the Library Thursday, July 23, 6–7:30 pm Join us for Wii and Board game competitions. ADULTS STOCKBRIDGE ALL AGES Howell Nature Center Wednesday, July 22, 10 am Since 1982, the Howell Center has helped rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife. Hear staff discuss birds of prey and their importance to the environment, featuring some of the live hawks, owls, falcons and vultures currently in their care. BOYer the Magic Guy Wednesday, July 29, 10am Come enjoy magic and comedy by local celebrity-magician Jeff Boyer. Funded by the Friends of the Stockbridge Branch Library. CHILDREN Activities in the Park Every Friday through Aug. 14 Events start at 10 am Come to Veterans Park for stories and games. Receive “Be Creative @ the Library” coupons that can be redeemed for prizes at the library (while supplies last.) Pre-registration appreciated by calling (517) 851-8222. This program is a joint effort of Stockbridge Community Education and the Friends of the Stockbridge Library.

Real Estate Corner With Sandy Goetz,

Realtor ® If you need more information or have any questions, you can email me at [email protected] Or call me at 734-475-3737

Foreclosures Increase Despite Intervention

The foreclosure crisis continued to grow in the first half of 2009, affecting more than 1.5 million homes, according to a mid-year report from foreclosure listing service RealtyTrac Inc. The report cites a 9 percent increase in total properties in foreclosure compared to the previous six months, and a nearly 15 percent increase in total properties facing foreclosure compared to the first six months of 2008. The report also says that 1.19 percent of all U.S. housing units (one in 84) received at least one foreclosure filing in the first half of the year. "In spite of the industry-wide moratorium earlier this year, along with local, state and national legislative action and increased levels of loan modification activity, foreclosure activity continues to increase to record levels," said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac, in a prepared statement.

States with the highest foreclosure rates are:

• Nevada • Arizona • Florida • California • Utah • Georgia • Michigan • Illinois • Idaho • Colorado

States with the highest number of actual foreclosures are:

• California • Florida • Arizona • Illinois • Nevada • Michigan • Ohio • Georgia • Texas • Virginia Source: RealtyTrac (07/16/2009)/Realtor Magazine ( 7/16/09)

that a heart must be re-started within. “That day, in 2006 felt as if I was lying on the floor, with God grinding His heel into my throat saying to me: “Time to listen, Dan! Are you using your time wisely?!” Dan recalled. It was then he realized he was being given a second chance. “It became clear to me what I was not meant to be doing. So, the day after I left the hospital, I sold my business to my partner, gathered a few things off my desk and have never been back since then.” Dan continued, “All those years I’d lived in Stockbridge but really didn’t know what was going on there.” Fortunately for the Village of Stockbridge, Dan Dancer is certainly the man in town that knows what goes on now. He has just completed his first year as full-time Village Manager. Prior to that, he served as part-time Village Manager, Village President and Interim Village Manager. “I enjoy working in the community,” Dan stated. “I know our residents are in hard times right now. I’m here to serve those residents, to help them solve problems big or small.” When asked about his long-term plans for Stockbridge, Dan explained, “I want our town to continue to improve. We need to make Stockbridge a destination again. We are nicely located between the Pinckney and Waterloo Recreation Areas which draw in visitors. We also have a lot of motorcyclists that drive through town and we need to give them a reason to stop here. So, we now have eight summer events we hold and four of them are motorcycle related.” As the Stockbridge Village Manager, Dan reports to the Stockbridge Village Counsel and does the needed daily work for them. He has the Village Treasurer, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Police Chief, Dept. of Public Works, and the Downtown Development Authority Director as his resources to accomplish the work at hand. This September, Dan and his wife Linda will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Together they have three children, Katy age 27, Rob age 25, Becky age 18. They also have a 2 ½ year old granddaughter named Grace. Dan is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and enjoys golfing, exercising, and riding motorcycles. “I’m grateful to be here”, he explains. “It’s a gift to be alive and I remember that every day.” “I can remember a couple of Stockbridge High School teachers I had. Howard Johnson taught me the value of being responsible and using ones gifts and resources to give back to the community.” Dan continued, “The other was Nellie O’Brien. She taught me about self-discipline. My Grandma Mitteer was a positive role model for me, too.” “I enjoy living and working in Stockbridge. I’m glad we’re here and I hope to continue to help others. I really appreciate the Village Counsel for their trust in me!” We are grateful for the miracle that brought your focus back to Stockbridge, Dan Dancer and we thank you for all that you do for all of us!

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Johnson Preserve to Open A new name, and a new nature preserve! The Legacy Land Conservancy (the new name of the Washtenaw Land Trust) is pleased to extend a public invitation to the Opening Celebration of the new Johnson Preserve on Sunday August 2 at 2:00 p.m. At the Opening Celebration, attendees will be among the very first to visit this new nature preserve. Come see the unveiling of the new sign, enjoy light refreshments, and walk the soon-to-be trails! Serving Washtenaw and Jackson counties, the Legacy Land Conservancy (the new name of the Washtenaw Land Trust) protects the natural areas and working farms that make our community a great place to live. Since 1971, the Conservancy has protected 3,756 acres of land through 71 projects. For more information, please visit

www.legacylandconservancy.org, or contact the Conservancy at

[email protected] or 734-302-LAND (5263).

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animals. Gee Farms on Bunkerhill Road in Munith have heard the cries and have set-out to help these animals in need. The Cascades Humane Society and Gee Farms have joined forces to gather much needed supplies. Gee Farms will be running an incredible special during the “Dog Days of Summer” July 22nd thru July 28th. Any customer that brings in any dry or canned dog food, cat food, or non-clumping cat litter will receive 30% off their total order of trees and shrubs during the “Dog Days of Summer” week. Also, on Saturday, July 25th from 11am – 3pm there will be some of the sweet animals that are ready for adoption from the Cascades Humane Society at Gee Farms to meet and greet you as you shop. Come join this great opportunity to help animals in need, receive a generous discount at Gee Farms, and maybe even adopt a cat or dog from the Cascades Humane Society. Mark your calendar July 22nd thru July 28th and see you there.

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10th Annual Panther Football Camp

The Stockbridge Football Program is happy to announce it’s summer camp opportunities for area youngsters. 7th and 8th graders are invited to the MS camp on August 29th from 10 - 12noon. Students entering grades 7 and 8 are invited to attend. Basic skills and techniques will be emphasized. Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to attend the 4-day camp being held from 6-9pm on July 26 - 29.

You can find more information and r e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m s a t www.stockbridgefootball.com. You can also contact Coach Killinger for more information.

MASON THURSDAY CONCERTS

CONTINUE WITH THE SEA CRUISERS

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to downtown Mason on Thursday evening, July 23, and enjoy the music of The Sea Cruisers on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn. This local oldies band has had the largest attendance of any Mason concert in the past two years. Sponsored by CP Federal Credit Union, the free concert begins at 6:00 p.m. on the west side of the Courthouse, 341 S. Jefferson Street. For more information, call (517) 676-1046. This concert is part of the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth season of “Thursday Night Live!,” a summer series of live musical entertainment presented by Independent Bank on eight select Thursday evenings. The four remaining free outdoor concerts take place at 6:00 p.m. on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn in downtown Mason on July 23, August 13 and 27, and September 17, weather permitting. The Mason Optimist Club will be selling hot dogs; chips and pop nearby, so families can enjoy a picnic dinner during the concerts or stop by restaurants and stores in Mason afterwards. On Thursday, August 13, another local group, the Backwoods Band will entertain – back for their fifth year – and again sponsored by CP Federal Credit Union. For the August 27 concert on the Courthouse lawn, sponsored by the City Limits Sports Grill & Bowling Center, the series will feature the finals of the second annual “Mason Area Idol” that is currently open to local entries from those 18 and over who live in the 48854 and 48819 zip codes. To enter, participants fill out an entry form (available online at www.masonchamber.org and at the Chamber office) and submit it with a vocal audition cassette tape, CD, or MP3 file (one song) no later than Monday, August 3, 2009 to: Mason Area Chamber of Commerce, 148 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854. The entertainment series concludes with the Mason High School Band on Thursday, September 17, led by Beth Bousfield, MHS Band Director. The Mason High School Cheer Squad will join them in the program, sponsored by Dart Container Corporation. This last concert will also mark the beginning of Mason’s “Down Home Days” weekend. All concerts are weather permitting.

Defensive Driving Class For Teens

Parents looking to improve the driving skills of a teenage driver can now send their teen to learn from the experts in the Michigan State Police (MSP) Precision Driving Unit. The "Train Like a Trooper" Teen Defensive Driving Course is a one-day program that includes classroom instruction and seven hours of hands-on t ra in ing in an MSP pat rol car. Participants learn skid control, evasive maneuvering, controlled braking and emergency off-road recovery. Class size is limited to 15 students per session to allow for a three-to-one student to instructor ratio. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for July 29, July 30, July 31, August 3, August 5, August 6 and August 7, at the M S P T r a i n i n g A c a d e m y i n Lansing. Interested participants must be at least 16 years old and have a Level 2 Intermediate License under the Michigan G r a d u a t e d D r i v e r L i c e n s i n g program. Tuition is $100 and includes lunch. To reserve a spot, contact the MSP Training Academy at (517) 322-5606.

Secretary of State Offices to be Closed

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds customers that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Friday, July 24 and SUPER!Centers will close on Saturday, July 25 due to a mandatory state employee furlough day. The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver's license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty. To expedite their visit, customers are encouraged to renew in advance as the branches will be busier before and after the scheduled closing. Motorists renewing license plates can "skip the trip" to the branch office and do business by mail, or if eligible, by Internet or touch-tone telephone. Easy to follow instructions can be found with the renewal notice. License plate tabs will arrive by mail within seven business days. License plate tabs can also be renewed at Self-Service Stations, many of which are available 24/7. Visit the B r a n c h O f f i c e L o c a t o r a t www.Michigan.gov/sos to find a Self-Service Station near you. With the exception of holidays, branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smaller branch offices may close for the lunch hour. On Wednesday most offices are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with those in city centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. SUPER!Centers also provide Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information visit the d e p a r t m e n t W e b s i t e a t www.Michigan.gov/sos

The Department o f N a t u r a l Resources reminds h u n t e r s t h a t antlerless deer license applications for the 2009 hunting season are

on sale through Aug. 15. Application fee is $4. Applications are available at all license vendors and through the DNR's e-

license system at www.michigan.gov/dnr. Applications are on sale for all public land licenses and for private land licenses in selected deer management units (DMUs) in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula. Private land licenses for all other DMUs and leftover licenses go on sale Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Drawing results will be posted Sept.1

at www.michigan.gov/dnrdrawings. Most antlerless deer licenses will not be discounted this season. The cost is $15 for residents, $138 for nonresidents. Antlerless licenses will be discounted 40 percent, however, in the tuberculosis zone and in Kent County, where chronic wasting disease was detected last summer. Discounted licenses cost $9 for residents, $82.80 for nonresidents.

Antlerless Deer License Applications on Sale Through Aug. 15



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New at The BackStreet! Tuesday night special during the summer will feature

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The Eibler Girls' 14U Softball team took 2nd in their League on July 14th. They lost to Dansville 8-9.

The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce will host their 36th annual MACC Golf Classic on Thursday, July 30 at Eldorado Golf Course, 3750 W. Howell Road in Mason. All area residents and businesspeople are invited to participate in this year’s 4-person scramble, which features numerous games, a putting and longest drive contest, 50/50 drawing, and other prizes. All major cash prizes are paid in MACC Gift Certificates. This year, net proceeds will go toward the Aggie Corner Scholarship Fund to support the MACC’s annual scholarship for community volunteerism, awarded each May to a deserving graduating senior at Mason High School. Last year’s scholarship went to Mary Elizabeth Rasmussen. The outing officially begins with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Registration and a continental breakfast actually begin earlier at 9:00 a.m. The cost per golfer is a value this year, with 18 holes of golf with a cart, breakfast, lunch at the turn, beverages, and the after-golf reception/dinner/mixer all included in the fee. Fees this year have been kept at $75.00 per person for MACC members, employees and associates -- and $95.00 for non-members. Not a golfer? All Mason area residents and businesspeople are invited

to attend the after golf reception and mixer which features a full dinner. Non-golfers can now be a part of this networking event and are eligible to win select prizes. For a $15.00 mixer fee, employees and associates of both Chamber members and non-members are all welcome at the reception mixer, which will start after 3:00 p.m. Call the Chamber office at (517) 676-1046 to reserve your spot. Sponsors are always an important part of a golf outing and businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a hole, prizes, or more. This opportunity showcases them as part of an enjoyable outdoor networking event. MACC Golf Classic sponsors to date include: Dart Bank, Fiedler Insurance Agency, LAFCU, Ware’s Pharmacy, Mason Auto Body Repair, Independent Bank, A&W Restaurant, CP Federal Credit Union, B-Dry System, Timothy Zelinski

36th Annual MACC Golf Classic Set To Tee Off July 30 at Eldorado

Front Row (l-r): Shelby Hastings, Harley Jarrell, Tori Noll, Tiffani Eibler and Melody Theut, Back Row (l-r): Taylor Pace, Kelsey Crockett, Tara Hall, Jenni Gradowski, Katie Kramer and Breanna Taylor, Coaches: Paul and Cindy Eibler and Jon Taylor Pictured below are the champions from the Dansville Aggies.

The Trek to Re-Energize America comes to Stockbridge. Recently a group of bikers made camp at Memorial Park in Stockbridge. The village had granted the bikers permission to use the park, local family Sean and Molly Williams made them dinner and the school permitted them the use of the schools shower facilities. The bikers are a group of college students and recent graduates from Michigan. This July they’re biking 900 miles from Michigan to Washington D.C., meeting up with other riders from the Trek to Re-Energize America along the way. They hope to inspire communities to take action against climate change and in D.C. they'll be lobbying for a strong climate bill! Visit www.900miles.blogspot.com for more info.

When the federal minimum wage climbs to $7.25 an hour on July 24, it will also boost Michigan's sub-minimum wage, which is currently $6.55 an hour. "When the higher federal minimum wage goes into effect, it will automatically cover workers who currently receive the sub-minimum wage in Michigan," Jack Finn, administrator of the state's Wage & Hour Division, said. "Thus, their sub-minimum wage will also increase to $7.25 an hour." Michigan's sub-minimum wage is for those under 18 years of age and equals 85 percent of the state's adult minimum wage but cannot be lower than the federal minimum wage. According to federal estimates, about 2,000 Michigan workers, on average, had wages at the federal minimum wage level in 2008. Although the federal minimum wage will increase, Michigan's minimum wage will still be higher at $7.40 an hour. The state's hourly minimum wage rose by 25 cents last year. The 2008 increase was the last of three increases approved in 2006 by the state legislature and signed

into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The minimum wage increased to $6.95 on October 1, 2006, from $5.15, and then to $7.15 on July 1, 2007. For more information about Michigan's minimum and sub-minimum wages, Finn suggested workers contact his agency. "The Wage & Hour Division website is available 24/7 at www.michigan.gov/wagehour with information about the minimum wage as well as the state's minimum wage and overtime law," Finn noted. "Or individuals can call the Division and speak with staff by dialing 517-335-0400 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. "If workers are not being paid the minimum wage and believe they are entitled to the minimum, they can file a claim online by visiting the division's website, or they can call the division and request a claim form, which will be mailed to them," he added. The Wage & Hour Division is an agency within the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.

Federal minimum wage increase to push up Michigan's sub-minimum wage

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Looking for Fun in All the Wrong Places

By: Corinda Hackworth

[email protected] I’ve been unlucky in my shopping excursions as of late. Not just because I can’t seem to find what I’m looking for, but my experiences have left something to be desired. For example, not long ago I ran into Dollar General to get one item (I can’t even remember what it was now). The store didn’t look busy, so I dashed in, grabbed the item off the shelf and headed to checkout. Unfortunately, I wasn’t fast enough, because an older lady (a way older lady), managed to swing her fully-loaded cart in front of me and beat me to the punch. To add insult to injury, I’m the kind of person where, if I have more than one item and the person behind me has fewer, I always let them go ahead. That’s just how I roll. Apparently, this lady didn’t roll that way. Now I try to make it a habit to always

be patient on the way to wherever I am going. I mean, what if I hurry unnecessarily, and end up in a fire-y car crash because I’d over-stepped fate and wasn’t where I was supposed to be? Anyway, I tried to be patient and amused myself by reading every tabloid headline, every Soap Opera magazine and reciting the first four rows of candy. As I shifted my gaze from the Milky Way’s to the lady ahead of me, I realized her cart was only halfway empty. She was absolutely in no hurry. Frustrated, I shifted my weight from one leg to another and sighed. More loudly than I meant to. I froze with panic, afraid of appearing to be rude to my elders. But I needn’t have worried. She never even heard me. Finally, after I was ready to jump ahead and start helping her unload her cart, she plunked the last item down to be rung up. I opened my eyes wide and mouthed, “Finally!”. At this point, I was past caring who saw me. As I sat my item down on the counter-flip flops! That’s what it was!-the little lady addressed the cashier. “Now. You give me a pen and I’ll write you a check.” Insert joke here. Not long after that, I was in Chelsea

and stopped in at Dayspring Gifts (the Hallmark store, in case you’re not familiar). My mom has worked for Hallmark for over thirteen years, so I feel the need to contribute to the buttering of her bread by patronizing local Hallmark establishments. Plus, they always have the cutest things in Hallmark stores! Since I love greeting cards besides the miscellaneous assortment of candles and useful, little knick-knacks, I’m always happy when frequenting these sorts of places. So I entered the store, full of expectations, giddy at buying my precious greeting cards. Upon entering, however, I was greeted by the “music” (using the term loosely) playing over the loudspeaker. Now let me state that I am most definitely NOT a country music fan. Not new stuff, not the oldies, none of it. I am anti-country all the way. Just hearing country music instantly puts me in a bad mood. I don’t know why, it just does. Kind of a cross between anger and put-a-gun-in-my-mouth desperation. So naturally, when I was blasted with, “Elvira, Elvira, my heart’s on fire, Elvira” I glared angrily at the speaker mounted on the wall, just in case there might be a

little person lodged in there, secretly watching me. As I walked towards the cards I needed, I noticed that all the other patronages seemed to be enjoying the song. I watched a lady shake her, uh, base chakra in time to the “Oom Poppa Oom Poppa Mow Mow”’s. I curled my lip in disgust. It got worse, though. After I contemplated leaving the store because I literally felt like I couldn’t take another, “Elvira”, it faded away, and I breathed a sigh of relief. It gets worse, friends. After, came “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”, followed by “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” and ended with “Tight Fitting Jeans.” Suffice to say, I was quite frustrated by the time I’d purchased my cards. Not to mention disappointed. My shopping adventure was once again tarnished by circumstances beyond my control. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” That being said, I must try to bring back some semblance of peace of mind. Perhaps I’ll go shopping…

SUDOKU PUZZLES OF THE WEEK If you have never completed one of these you might be asking what the rules are. They are quite simple. Each column needs to contain the numbers 1 - 9, each row needs to contain the numbers 1 - 9, and each 3 x 3 set of squares needs to contain the numbers 1-9.

5 6 4

1 9

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2 6 1

6 7

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5 3

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2 5 7

7 8

9 4 6

5 4 1 3 2

8 9

3 7 2 6 8

9 4 2

6 5

7 4 3

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Lisa Ulman was promoted to Loan Support Specialist. Tom Schroeder is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Business Administration. He has been in banking for over thirty years and has attended the National Commercial Lending School and Western States Banking School. Schroeder has joined SSBBank as Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending. He presides as Senior Elder at Spirit of Christ Church and has been a Rotarian for fifteen years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. Schroeder currently serves as a Board Member for Free International Missions. Schroeder has had his pilot’s license for 10 years and also enjoys cycling. Schroeder has two adult children, Tom Jr. and Anna and lives in Laingsburg with his wife, Denise. Jamie Bennett attended Eastern Michigan University and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She joined SSBBank in 2000 as a Teller at the Gregory Office. She has since been promoted to Loan Clerk, Mortgage Loan Clerk, Loan Officer and Human Resources Coordinator. Bennett, as Controller, will be primarily responsible for overseeing the bank’s Accounting Department. Bennett teaches Sunday School at Plainfield United Methodist Church. She resides in Stockbridge with her husband, Chris, and son, Drew. Pia Bennett began her banking career in 2000 and was hired by SSBBank in 2004 as a Loan Clerk. During the past five years, she has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Clerk and Loan Support Specialist. Bennett will now serve as a Consumer Lender. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 2000. Bennett lives in Stockbridge with husband,

Chad, and has one daughter, Savanna. Sheena Williams attended Capital Area Career Center for two years studying Banking and Finance. She came to SSBBank with 3 years experience at another financial institution and earned an Associates Degree from Baker College in 2008. Williams started with SSBBank at the Holt/South Lansing Office as a Teller/Customer Service Representative in 2006. She will serve as Assistant Branch Manager of the Holt/South Lansing Office. Williams currently resides in Webberville. Kristi Bennett is a 1999 graduate of Stockbridge High School. She began her banking career in 1999 and joined SSBBank in 2001 as a Teller. Since then, she has been promoted to Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative and Vault Teller. In her new position, Bennett will be Assistant Branch Manager of the Gregory Office. Bennett lives in Stockbridge. Lisa Ulman is a 1982 graduate of Dansville High School and began as a Teller at the Eaton Rapids Office of SSBBank in 1998. She has served as a Girl Scout Leader, attends First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids and volunteers with Special Olympics. Ulman will now serve as a Loan Support Specialist in the Stockbridge Office. She resides in Eaton Rapids with her husband, Steve, and children, Michael, Nicole and Renae. Soule said that, “We are very happy to hire a person of Schroeder’s caliber and we are proud to promote these five members of our team. They exhibit the qualities we are looking for in management: hard work, energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellent customer service.” SSBBank is a locally owned and operated community bank established in 1908 with offices in Stockbridge, Gregory, Eaton Rapids, and Holt/South Lansing.

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The following commentary was written by State Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga). If you have any questions, please call (517) 373-0587. The recent struggles in the auto industry have affected us deeply here in mid-Michigan. General Motors has been the long-time employer for many of our friends and neighbors, and the loss of these manufacturing jobs has rippled throughout our community. The restructured GM is shaping up to be a smaller, leaner company, and that means it is looking to reduce its work force here. This applies to Chrysler as well, who also recently emerged from bankruptcy. In order to do

this, these companies are offering many of their longtime employees a buyout or a large incentive package in order to leave the company. In fact, my brother works for GM, and like many of you, he is currently considering a potential buyout. However, there are a number of factors that you should consider before deciding whether to take a potential buyout. For example, did you know that if you take the buyout, you would be considered ineligible for unemployment assistance? According to Michigan law, you will have left your job voluntarily and thus are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Other things to consider are whether the amount of the buyout is large enough to cover your bills, while you are unemployed. The amount of the payout may seem large enough to take a nice vacation with the family or get that new HDTV that you have wanted, but how will it look five or six months down the line? Will it be enough to get you through these tough times? Will it be enough to live on if you need to pursue more training or education in order to find a job? What will you do for health care coverage? I encourage you to contact a licensed financial professional before you make such a life-altering decision. They can help you plan out a budget and a contingency plan just in case it takes longer to find a job

than you intended. If you have decided to pursue another job, I highly recommend taking advantage of the services that Capital Area Michigan Works! offers. Their service centers in Charlotte and Lansing are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and have the materials you need to help you find a job, including help with resumes and cover letters and free workshops to help workers improve their job interview skills. More information is available at www.camw.org. There are also programs available to help displaced workers upgrade their skills and get the retraining they need to move into a new, good-paying career. No Worker Left Behind provides workers with up to two years of tuition at a community college or vocational program. To see if you qualify, or for more information about the program, call toll-free at (800) 285-WORKS, or visit the No Worker Left Behind Web site at www.michigan.gov/nwlb. These are tough times for all of us, and many of our families are struggling just to pay the bills. But I am proud of the resilience and strength of our community, and I know that with the help of our friends and neighbors, we will come out of this even stronger.

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event and took home a Weber Charcoal Grill donated by 52 Landscape. Other activities the weekend included a performance by “The Tone Casters”, Classic Car and Tractor show at Highest Praise Worship Center, Crazy Larry’s Catering, Boyer’s magic Show,,and Specialty Satellites showing of Madagascar 2 on the big screen with Farmer’s State Bank providing the popcorn. Keep your eyes and ears open for future summertime fun.

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We Are Open - That was the sign that greeted townspeople this weekend as the new Stockbridge Diner opened it’s doors to customers.

Photos from the 1st Annual Classic Car Show at Highest Praise Worship Center.

“Making Smoke” was the order of the day as participants, including Bruce Brown, displayed their handiwork.

Thanks and congratulations to all the folks at Highest Praise Worship Center for making Saturday’s Classic Car and Tractor Show a great success! For a ‘first’ show, you all did an ex-ceptional job. I am looking forward to next year’s event. Hopefully the weather

will be a little more cooperative and the event will be even bigger. Thanks again for all your efforts, great prizes, and wonderful fellowship. Dave Lloyd Participant and Car Show Enthusiast

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