Trent Page signs with Ferris State The Forgotten “Thank You” Here Paul Crandall, Rebecca Dawson, and Mike Nugget rehearse. See related story inside on page 4. The Town Hall Players will present Neil Simon's "Fools", directed by Mike Glair. Submitted by D. Page by Kim Killinger by Julie Glair, freelance writer Photo by- Dawn Miller by Julie Glair, freelance writer (Continued on page 3)
888-318-1766 PO Box 595, Stockbridge, MI 49285 TAKE ONE - FREE Volume 1, Issue 25 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Published Weekly When Don Vickers moved to Leslie in 1957, he took on Leslie as his own, and has never quit caring for it since he arrived. To say he has always been quite involved in the Leslie community would surely be an understatement! “It’s the people of Leslie that keep us here. There is a great bunch of people, willing to help, and work with one another, to do what is needed to succeed and make Leslie an even better place,” Vickers explained. It’s that same stellar attitude that has secured him several political positions including City Council member, Township Supervisor, member of the Children’s Trust Fund Committee, Ingham County Fair Board member, and he’s currently serving his second (Continued on page 3) The Forgotten “Thank You” by Julie Glair, freelance writer Studies after studies are showing that learning music can make kids smart. For example, a 10 year study of 25,000 students show that music-making improves test scores in standardized tests, as well as in reading proficiency exams. “Music is a whole brain exercise,” explains Heritage Music Teacher, Angie Nichols. “Learning beat, tempo and rhythm uses the right side of the brain. The logic of the message or story within the lyrics uses the left side.” Studies show piano students are able to understand mathematical and scientific concepts more readily. Children receiving piano training performed 34 percent higher on tests measuring proportional reasoning – fractions, ratios, proportions, and thinking in space and time. Researchers think that understanding proportional math and fractions is needed for the higher math levels which are required in high-tech jobs. Pattern recognition scores improved significantly in students who were given 3-years of piano lessons. “Music is a great avenue for all kids, all types of learners, to be reached. It’s a useful tool used in many classrooms. Kids learn a song about science or math as a way of learning those facts.” “I teach music to third, fourth, and fifth graders. I think it is very important for the children to feel comfortable about music. They need to know that it’s A Few Notes on Musical Education. by Julie Glair, freelance writer The Ferris State University football team is expected to sign Leslie High School senior Trent Page to a letter of intent today, the first day of the NCAA signing period. Page, who was the Defensive Player of the year on the Citizen Patriot dream team in the fall, was an all state defensive end his junior year all state linebacker for the blackhawks his senior year. Page was also Leslie’s leading rusher and helped the team to its first Division 6 state championship game appearance. “A defensive coach recruited him, but the offensive coaches like him too,” Leslie coach Scott Farley said. “They see Trent as a kid who is just a really good athlete.” Page was the focal point on offense, rushing for a team leading l,433 yards. And a total of 22 touchdowns. He had a career game in the postseason when he ran for 333 yards on just 20 carries in a regional championship victory over Kalamazoo Christian. Page who is 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, made the move to linebacker his senior season after setting a school record for quarterback sacks (18) his junior year from the defensive end position. Trent also set the overall school record for rushing yards in a season. Page led the Blackhawks with 124 tackles as a senior. Trent Page signs with Ferris State Submitted by D. Page Students at Stockbridge Middle School are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers. This is a very special community service program where students join together to raise funds for the American Heart Association. On Friday, February 13, 2009 at Stockbridge Middle School the 6th grade students will hold its annual Jump Rope for Heart/Hoop for Heart Event. These events are held at schools nationwide and not only help students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health, but also raise funds to support vital heart and stroke research as well as educational programs. Jump Rope for Heart/Hoop for Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The American Heart Association is dedicated to helping people live longer and healthier lives. The money the students raise will help people in the community learn how to avoid heart disease and stroke and also helps local patient care. The average heart beats 100,000 times each day. One of the best ways to take care of your heart is to make exercise a regular part of your everyday life. Jump rope for Heart teaches students how exercise benefits the heart and shows students the volunteering can be fun and beneficial to the whole community. They learn how they can make a difference by providing important community service and having a great time at this fun- filled event. If you have questions about this event, or would like to h e l p the students by making a donation, please call Stockbridge Middle School, 517-851-8149, ext 5314. Students at Stockbridge Middle School Participate in Jump Rope For Heart/Hoop For Heart by Kim Killinger The Town Hall Players will present Neil Simon's "Fools", directed by Mike Glair. Here Paul Crandall, Rebecca Dawson, and Mike Nugget rehearse. See related story inside on page 4. Photo by- Dawn Miller
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888-318-1766 PO Box 595, Stockbridge, MI 49285 TAKE ONE - FREE
Volume 1, Issue 25 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Published Weekly
When Don Vickers moved to Leslie in 1957, he took on Leslie as his own, and has never quit caring for it since he arrived. To say he has always been quite involved in the Leslie community would surely be an understatement! “It’s the people of Leslie that keep us here. There is a great bunch of people, willing to help, and work with one another, to do what is needed to succeed and make Leslie an even better place,” Vickers explained. It’s that same stellar attitude that has secured him several political positions including City Council member, Township Supervisor, member of the Children’s Trust Fund Committee, Ingham County Fair Board member, and he’s currently serving his second
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The Forgotten “Thank You” by Julie Glair, freelance writer
Studies after studies are showing that learning music can make kids smart. For example, a 10 year study of 25,000 students show that music-making improves test scores in standardized tests, as well as in reading proficiency exams. “Music is a whole brain exercise,” explains Heritage Music Teacher, Angie Nichols. “Learning beat, tempo and rhythm uses the right side of the brain. The logic of the message or story within the lyrics uses the left side.” Studies show piano students are able to understand mathematical and scientific concepts more readily. Children receiving piano training performed 34 percent higher on tests measuring proportional reasoning – fractions, ratios, proportions, and thinking in space and time. Researchers think that understanding proportional math and fractions is needed for the higher math levels which are required in high-tech jobs. Pattern recognition scores improved significantly in
students who were given 3-years of piano lessons. “Music is a great avenue for all kids, all types of learners, to be reached. It’s a useful tool used in many classrooms. Kids learn a song about science or math as a way of learning those facts.” “I teach music to third, fourth, and fifth graders. I think it is very important for the children to feel comfortable about music. They need to know that it’s
A Few Notes on Musical Education. by Julie Glair, freelance writer
The Ferris State University football team is expected to sign Leslie High School senior Trent Page to a letter of intent today, the first day of the NCAA signing period. Page, who was the Defensive Player of the year on the Citizen Patriot dream team in the fall, was an all state defensive end his junior year all state linebacker for the blackhawks his senior year. Page was also Leslie’s leading rusher and helped the team to its first Division 6 state championship game appearance. “A defensive coach recruited him, but the offensive coaches like him too,” Leslie coach Scott Farley said. “They see Trent as a kid who is just a really good athlete.” Page was the focal point on offense, rushing for a team leading l,433 yards. And a total of 22 touchdowns. He had a career game in the postseason when he ran for 333 yards on just 20 carries in a regional championship victory over Kalamazoo Christian. Page who is 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, made the move to linebacker his senior season after setting a school record for quarterback sacks (18) his junior year from the defensive end position. Trent also set the overall school record for rushing yards in a season. Page led the Blackhawks with 124 tackles as a senior.
Trent Page signs with Ferris State Submitted by D. Page
Students at Stockbridge Middle School are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers. This is a very special community service program where students join together to raise funds for the American Heart Association. On Friday, February 13, 2009 at Stockbridge Middle School the 6th grade students will hold its annual Jump Rope for Heart/Hoop for Heart Event. These events are held at schools nationwide and not only help students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health, but also raise funds to support vital heart and stroke research as well as educational programs. Jump Rope for Heart/Hoop for Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The American Heart Association is dedicated to helping people live longer and healthier lives. The money the students raise will help people in the community learn how to avoid heart disease and stroke and also helps local patient care. The average heart beats 100,000 times each day. One of the best ways to take care of your heart is to make exercise a regular part of your everyday life. Jump rope for Heart teaches students how exercise benefits the heart and shows students the volunteering can be fun and beneficial to the whole c o m m u n i t y . They learn how they can make a difference by p r o v i d i n g i m p o r t a n t c o m m u n i t y service and having a great time at this fun-filled event. If you have questions about this event, or would like to h e l p the students by m a k i n g a donation, please call Stockbridge Middle School, 517-851-8149, ext 5314.
Students at Stockbridge Middle School Participate in Jump Rope For
Heart/Hoop For Heart by Kim Killinger
The Town Hall Players will present Neil Simon's "Fools", directed by Mike Glair. Here Paul Crandall, Rebecca Dawson, and Mike Nugget rehearse. See related story inside on page 4.
Photo by- Dawn Miller
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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 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 9:00am-noon 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 Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 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 Asst. Pastor Jerry Gould PaPastor:Pastor: Millville United Methodist Church 1932 N. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851 -7853 Pastor Robert Freysinger [email protected] www.millvillechurch.org Sunday Services: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Classes for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class 11:00 a.m. UMYF- Meet in His Crib Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Connections ( Young Adults) Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - 6:30p.m. Potluck and Praise
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 Reithmiller Rd, Grass Lake (517) 522-4187 Sunday Worship 10:15 am Pastor Scott Schwertfeger www.atjacobgrasslake.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
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 5:15-5:45 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on the corner of Bellevue & Church Streets in Leslie. Meeting from 6-6:45 p.m.Contact Coleen, 589-8145. Thursdays - Bingo - Leslie VFW Post located at 422 Woodworth Street - 6:00pm Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Pizza Party at Munith/Henrietta Senior Center (old Katz Elementary) Join Us! Questions? Call Dixie at 769-2893 - Noon Thursday, Feb. 12 - White Pine Academy Daddy/Daughter Dinner from 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12 - Woodworth PTO meeting in the staff lounge at Woodworth Elementary at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 - Commodities Package Pick-up at Henrietta Fire Station between 1:30-2:30pm. To find out about program, come by or call Dixie at 769-2893. Friday, Feb. 13 - Steak Dinner, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 491 at 422 Woodworth Street in Leslie. The cost is only $10/person. Saturday, Feb. 14 - Chicken & biscuit supper at Plainfield United Methodist Church beginning at 5:00 PM. free will donation. Take outs available. Saturday, Feb. 14 - Free dinner and a movie for couples. “Fireproof” will be shown at 8 p.m. at the Faith Assembly Church of God on Main Street in Leslie. Dinner will be served before that at 6:30 p.m. 200 people maximum, please call (517) 589-9121.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dance, 8 p.m. to Midnight at the American Legion Post 491 in Leslie. Live band "Just Us" will perform. $7/person or $12/couple. **You must be 21 or older to enter.** Feb. 9 - 13 - Angel Food signup/orders at First Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Have questions? call 851-7075 for info. Sunday, Feb. 15 - Retirement Open House at Waterloo Township Hall for Ev Huttenlocher, previous Waterloo Supervisor. Everyone welcome! - 2-4pm Thursday, Apr. 16 - Stockbridge Schools Kindergarten round-Up. If your child’s birthday falls between 12/2/03 and 12/1/04, please call Smith Elementary at 517-851-7735, Ext. 0, for info.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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LIBRARY EVENTS DANSVILLE 1379 East Mason Street 517-623-6511 Children Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesdays, Feb. 3-Feb. 24 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, Feb. 5-Feb. 26 10:30 am Stories and crafts Valentine Make and Take Craft Monday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 14 Open hours Teens Page to Screen Discussion Group Saturday, Feb. 28 2 pm We’ll try to resolve that all important question: Which is better, the book or the movie? Call (517) 623-6511 for more information and titles. Adults Adult Book Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 17 6:30 pm We will be discussing this year’s Capital Area reads selection, Song Yet Sung by James McBride. The author will appear at the Lansing Center on April 20; see staff for details. STOCKBRIDGE 200 Wood Street 517-851-7810 Children Special Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3-5) Friday, Feb. 13 10 am Join us for a special Valentine’s Day program with Valentine stories and a craft. Especially for 3-5 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Teens Teen Book Discussion Group Thursday, Feb. 19 2:30 pm Teen Videogame Party (Teens only) Wednesday, Feb. 18 7-8:30 pm Play Wii and GameCube games, with free refreshments and a drawing for prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Adults Adult Book Discussion Fridays, Feb. 27 12 noon Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. LESLIE 201 Pennsylvania Street 517-589-9400 Children Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Tuesdays, Jan. 6–April 28 11 am Stories, songs and crafts Valentine Make & Take Crafts Wednesday, Feb. 11–Saturday, Feb. 14 Open hours Adults Adult Book Discussion Wednesday, Feb. 11 1 pm We will be discussing this year’s Capital Area reads selection, Song Yet Sung by James McBride. The author will appear at the Lansing Center on April 20; see staff for details.
term as Ingham County Commissioner. After graduating from Michigan State University, Don began a teaching career in 1966, became an Assistant Principal in 1972, and then in 1975 became the Leslie Middle School Principal. Nineteen years later he retired with a pile of education awards he is too humble to talk about. When reflecting back on his career in education, Don explained how “great it felt to see a child’s ‘light’ come on – when they get it. To see the children grow and to see kid’s treating other kid’s with respect is always great.” Unsure of how he ever had time to work, Vickers is a very busy man. He’s proud of his wife, Judy and the fact that they will be celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary this year. They have three grown children, Darin, Darcie, and Jared who live close by. They also have four grandchildren they love to spend time with. He makes sure he attends all events his children, and grandchildren are involved in, and any others he can fit in. The memories of his Uncle Al are held close to Don’s heart. “When my father died when I was only 13, my Uncle Al took me under his wing,” Vickers revealed. “He taught me to get things done. He taught me to do them, not for rewards, but simply because they need to be done. Uncle Al was involved with the Fire Department and was a wonderful role model. He was willing to help others and taught me that respecting all people, regardless of their actions, beliefs, or feelings was extremely important.” A good day in Don’s book is when there can be constructive interaction between people keeping the issues and common goal in mind. An even better day is when a new business opens in town, providing jobs and revenue. The best of days would involve helping out the city or township, spending time with their grandkids, ending with time at home to relax, enjoy the woods and be surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Vickers explains that the reason he stays so involved in the community and Ingham County is two-fold. “First, the work needs to be done, so he should do his part,” and second, he said with a smile and chuckle, “if you don’t get involved, you don’t get to complain, right?!” If you know of someone deserving of a Forgotten “Thank You”, please contact me by email: [email protected] or call The Weekly Pride toll-free at 888-318-1766.
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THE PASTOR’S MINUTE
You Don’t Know What You’re Missing
Pastor Cal Hodgson Heritage United Brethren Church You’ve probably heard the saying, “ignorance is bliss”. Well, yes and no. I used to see advertisements all of the time for High Definition TV. People would tell me what I was missing out on by not having HD, especially watching sports. “The game really comes to life.” “You feel like you’re right there on the field.” I figured that I never had a problem with my viewing pleasure before, so I can’t miss something I’ve never had. And yet the encouragements continued from the advertisers and my friends. “You need to try HD.” “ It makes the picture come to life.” “ It seems like you’re right there in the game.” So I finally caved. I got the HD. And I have to admit that it makes a difference. I switch back and forth between regular NBATV and HD NBA TV, and I now realize what I’ve been missing. I watched the Superbowl this past Sunday and I could actually see how unusually clean shaven Kurt Warner was. Now it’s my turn to sell you on something. The Bible is like an HD channel. The more you read, the more you learn, the more you immerse yourself in the study of it, the sharper it comes into focus. It makes the Bible “pictures” come to life. You feel like you’re right there on the field. God doesn’t want you to have a black and white, grainy view of the most important story ever told. History is HIS story and God wants you to experience it in full-color, high definition clarity. And no matter what you background is with the Bible, God is telling us that there is more, much more to see. For those of you who saw the SuperBowl, perhaps you had your 3-D glasses for the commercials after the second quarter, where the images jumped off the screen right into your living room. God wants that for you, where the Bible is not just words on a page, but eternal truth that leaps off the page into your life, applying itself to the very struggles you face today. The Bible says in Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is living and active.” God bless you as you experience God’s living-and-active word in High Definition.
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and outstate visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes' waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. Free Fishing Weekend Events For many, the annual Free Fishing Weekend has become a tradition - a time to get together and have some fishing fun. While some may find time to reflect while fishing, there are no limits to variations on a great theme! Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world, with more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, over 11,037 inland lakes and 36,350 miles of rivers and streams. Included are 12,000 miles of trout waters, for which approximately 1,000 miles are considered Michigan's finest blue ribbon trout mainstreams. So grab a pole and your family and friends, and let's go fishing!
Pass on the Fishing Tradition Experienced anglers who offer a child or young adult the chance to take their first fishing trip can provide a rewarding experience for all. People who fish tend to understand the natural aquatic network of plants and animals that help to sustain fish. A day spent fishing can offer the opportunity for one generation to pass on their experience with a new generation of anglers. Research shows that young people today do not have access to fishing opportunities that once enjoyed. Some
of the reasons: living in urban or suburban areas where fishing access is not readily available, competition for time by an ever-increasing schedule of special activies, and too little time for unstructured leisure. Taking "time out" by fishing can be a great way to offset some of the many challenges and stresses that we all seem to be faced with today. Sometimes just being some where away from the fast pace of life - even if just for a few hours - can provide a new perspective and a fresh outlook.
Have a Great Time With Friends and Family -- Plan Your Own Special Fishing Trip!
For many, the annual Free Fishing Weekend has become a tradition - a time to get together and have some fishing fun. While some may find time to reflect while fishing, there are no limits to variations on a great theme! Many have found this special weekend to be a good time for a reunion with friends and family with fishing and fun a great combination for all!
Free Fishing Weekend - February 14 - 15, 2009
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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.
8 3 2 4 6 9
2
1 7
3 1 8
1 3 5
6 7 3
5 2
9
7 5 1 3 2 4
Solutions to last week’s puzzles.
So now that Valentine’s Day is nearly here, I cannot seem to avoid it any longer. Three words: I dread it. And sitting here, writing this makes me cringe at the critique I will undoubtedly heap upon myself. But hear me out. I’m just trying to sort out any misconceptions. And I think most women feel the same way. All little girls (and big girls for that matter) are romantics at heart. Every little girl wants the same thing: a whirlwind romance ending with a handsome Prince to carry her off on his horse into the land of Happily Ever After. Make way for reality: sweet little girls grow up into catty women who are in constant competition with one another. Who gave birth to the biggest baby, who had the most expensive wedding, who holds the record for the longest labor, who owns the nastiest mother-in-law, and so forth. As Elizabeth Bennet, heroine of Pride and Prejudice said, “I hate to be so severe upon one’s sex, but there it is”. Enough said. Because of their competitive nature of one another, women along with the Hallmark Corporation, have turned Valentine’s Day into a public display of whom is loved the most by her man. And we will judge how much our fellow women are loved by the amount of loot they pull. And to all of the men out there: presents given in the privacy of our home are not, (stay with me here, fellas) ARE
NOT received with as much enthusiasm or gratitude as public contributions. Sorry. We are material girls living in a material world. I’ll admit it: we will inevitably be jealous of the younger girls with their silly giggles and all of the little birds and hearts that seem to harbor over their pretty little heads. Our eyes will roll at the teddy bears and flowers that will plague them throughout the day. A few of the more acrid women will actually pretend to stick fingers down throats. C’mon ladies, I’m not just speaking about myself here! The poor girls’ don’t know enough to be leery of said day, and the guys are young enough and in love enough to do anything to make their beloved happy.
(Gag!) Because not only have we grown blasé about Valentine’s Day, but so have our men. For whatever reason, (and I’m sure they do have one) men think that Valentine’s Day are for the young in love. Why waste their money on a perfectly good gift for us, when a twenty-year marriage can say “I love you” more than roses that will maybe last a week, tops? And I’m not saying you can’t enjoy Valentine’s Day now. But society, (mainly women) has turned it into a long forgotten day of our past. To admit we’re excited about all of the hearts and flowers makes us silly and impractical which leaves us vulnerable to the inevitable let down. But if we, as women united, would embrace the wiser, less gullible selves we are, maybe we would have room for benevolence for the girls that have not achieved what we have. Maybe. We could accomplish so much more if we donated to the sisterhood of women instead of begrudging the younger generation their naiveté. A woman is a girl and both belong to the same sorority. So this Valentine’s Day, I’m going to try (key word) and revel in the happiness of the younger set. I vow to try not to resent any sunshine or rainbows. But it is going to be so hard! Suffice it to say, I will be my own Valentine this year. I think Buddha got it right when he said, “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
A small town has a curse where everyone is stupid. Does this sound like a place you might know? The Town Hall Players will present Neil Simon's "Fools", directed by Mike Glair. The play is a light-hearted comedy about a small village where everyone made stupid by a 200-year old curse. A school teacher visits the village an attempts to break the curse. "The play is a laugh-a-minute" said producer Jeff Boyer.
The play features adults from the Stockbridge area including Stockbridge Librarian, Paul Crandall. Tickets are on sale at the Stockbridge Pharmacy for $5 adults and $3 for students. Tickets may also be available at the door while supplies last.
Photo by- Dawn Miller Photo by- Dawn Miller
Town Hall Players will Present “Fools” direct by Mike Glair. “Fools” director, Mike Glair directing some of the actors.
Stockbridge Librarian, Paul Crandall, practices his lines for the upcoming presentation of “Fools”.
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Wrestling
Blackhawks Wrestling Results Submitted by Coach Stern
Light, is the word of the week, only two matches on the schedule. Leslie entertained Stockbridge and Webberville on Wednesday and the outcome was not favorable for the hawks either time. Short handed due to the flu bug the team only managed two wins in each match while falling 64-12 to Webberville and 51-10 to Stockbridge. Against Webberville Chase Oberlin and Ryan Kemplin picked up pins and against Stockbridge Corey Bunker notched a pin at 135lbs and Ryan won by a score of 13-4. Both had full teams so the outcomes were already decided before the matches began. The weekend off and nothing during the week should help us shake this bug. With the League Meet and districts next on the schedule there is no room for sickness.
Wrestling
Stockbridge Wrestling Results Submitted by Coach Mills
The Stockbridge Panthers traveled to Leslie for a league meet to take on the Hawks after a week off and came out victorious. Stockbridge 51 vs Leslie 12 Victories for the Panthers were: 103 – Gavin Dunham 112 – Joey Rizzolo with a pin time of 2:51 119 – Joey Hodges with a major dec. 16-2 130 – Derek Moore with a tech fall 24-9 140 – Chad Snyder with a pin time of 1:58 152 – Brody Batdorff with a pin time of 1:52 160 – Brad Dalton with a pin time of 1:35 189 – Matt Barr with a pin time of 1:42 215 – Roberto Moyeda The Stockbridge Panthers traveled to Dansville for a team tournament and brought home 4th place. All kinds of action happened today with their first shut out of the season, missing a victory by 2 points and tying a match. Stockbridge 19 vs Dansville 57 Stockbridge 40 vs Swan Valley 42 Stockbridge 42 vs Pittsford 42 Stockbridge 54 vs Vandercook Lake 0 Stockbridge 51 vs Homer 17 All Panthers were victorious today: 103 – Gavin Dunham went 3-2 112 – Joey Rizzolo went 3-2 119 – Joey Hodges went 5-0 125 – Sean Higgins went 4-1 130 – Derringer Patrick went 2-3 135 – Derek Moore went 3-2 140 - Chad Snyder went 5-0 160 – Brad Dalton went 3-2 171 – Ricky Moyeda went 2-3 189 – Matt Barr went 2-3 215 – Dan Cutler went 3-2 285 – Cody Fuller went 5-0 Team overall record is 11-27 League record 1-3
Bowling
Panther Bowlers have Split Results
The boy’s A bowling team lost to Grass Lake last week 11-19, Josh Page bowled 169. The ladies A team defeated Grass Lake 19-11 with Genna Hoard bowling 205 & 162 and Marissa Klimkiewicz bowling 176 & 174. The boy’s B team lost to Grass Lake 3-27 with Robert Sexton bowling 164 and the ladies B team losing to Grass Lake 9-21. Breanna White bowled 136.
MS Girls Basketball
Stockbridge Girls MS Results in Brief Submitted by Coach Patrick
WESTERN The 7th grade girls defeated Western 48-11. Kelsey Crockett lead the Panthers with 16point, 12 rebounds, 6 steals and 5 assist. Tari Hall and Breanna Taylor each chipped with 10 pts. Hall also had 11 rebounds and Taylor with 6 steals. Katie Kramer finished with 10 rebounds. The Panthers improved their record to a impressive 6-1. The 8th grade girls defeated Western 37-22. Jenny Spink had a game high with 10pts and 14 rebounds. Breanna Baldridge had 10pts and 6 steals. Sarah Mclelland had 6pts. The Panthers improved to 4-3. ALBION The 7th grade girls continued their winning ways by defeating Albion 45-4. The Panthers where lead by Kelsey Crockett with a triple double. 16pts, 13 rebounds and 10 steals. Tari Hall had 12 pts and 6 rebounds and Breanna Taylor chipped in with 10pts and 6 steals. The panthers improved to 7-1 for the year. The 8th grade girls lost a close one at Albion 25-23. The Panthers where lead by Breanna Baldridge 7pts, 4 rebounds. Melody Theut 6pts and Jenny Spink finished with 5 pts and a game high 13 rebounds. The Lady Panthers fell to 4-4 for the season, with two of the loses coming by a combine total of 5 pts.
Freshman Boys Basketball
Coach Rehmann’s Boy’s Split Games Submitted by Coach Rehmann
The Stockbridge Freshmen Basketball Team fell to Jackson Christian 65-54. Steals were led by Mitch Clark with 7, Joe Martinez with 5 and David Campbell and Joel Trego with 3 a piece. Rebounds were led by Jake Hamblin with 9, and Austin Heinze with 6. Assists were led by Mitch Clark with 5. Scoring consisted of Jake Hamblin with 16, Austin Heinze with 12, and Joel Trego with 8. Mitch Clark and David Campbell chipped in with 7 a piece. On Thursday the team was back in action and played a very intense great game against Hanover-Horton. The Panthers pulled out a victory 40-33. The defense was led by Austin Heinze with 7, Sami-Al Mansoor with 6, and Mitch Clark with 5. Rebounding leaders were Austin Heinze with 11, David Campbell with 6 and Joel Trego with 6. Joe Martinez dished out 4 assists while Mitch Clark added 2. Scoring leaders were Austin Heinze with 15, Joe Martinez with 8, and David Campbell and Joel Trego with 6 a piece, while Sami chipped in 5. "Great intense defense gentlemen. I'm extremely proud of everyone on the team." Coach Rehmann
Wrestling Dansville Wrestling Results
Dansville defeated Saranac on January 28, 2009 in league competition 72-6. Matches were as follows: 103 – Cole Ragon pinned David Pollack in 0:40. 112 – Luke Ragon won by forfeit. 119 – Johnny Craft won by forfeit. 125 – Double void. 130 – Cody Mulhollen pinned Dylan Leland in 0:50. 135 – Kaleb Myer won by forfeit. 140 – Mike McKeone pinned Jim Chipman in 0:29. 145 – Jacob Hause pinned Jim Shook in 4:00. 152 – Andy Parsons pinned Jesse Davis in 1:20. 160 – Lantz Miller won by forfeit. 171 – Grant Cook won by forfeit. 189 – Taylor Trim pinned Lucas Anderson in 0:49. 215 – Arthur Bunce pinned Matt Kammers in 0:41. HWT – Johnny Heinz lost to Mike Block in 2:52. Dansville’s second league dual of the evening was against Montabella. Dansville improved their dual record to 24-0 by beating Montabella 42-16. Winning for the Aggies were: 103 – Cole Ragon pinned Thomas Ranny in 0:55. 112 – Luke Ragon won by forfeit. 119 – John Craft defeated Jon Qualls 9-2. 125 – double forfeit. 135 – Kaleb Myer pinned Justin Parks in 2:45. 171 – Wayne DeBlock won by forfeit. 189 – Grant Cook won by forfeit. 215 – Taylor Trim pinned Jeremy Quezada in 1:18. HWT – Arthur Bunce defeated Logan Perkins 7-4. The Aggies had a 6th place finish at the Blackhawk Tournament on January 31. Placing for Dansville were: 112 – Luke Ragon avenged a loss from last week by defeating Dakota Kelly of Hudson 6-0 to claim 3rd place. 135 – Kaleb Myer finished 6th place. 145 – Andy Parsons finished 3rd place. 171 – Grant Cook went 4-0 capturing 1st place and
defeating Trent Morris of Reading in the finals 6-1. 189 – Taylor Trim achieved his 150th win en route to a 2nd place finish. 215 – Jerry Dane finished 6th place. Grant Cook also took home the Most Valuable Wrestler award for the upper weights for the tournament.
Chad Snyder, Stockbridge, works to breakdown Brad Morris of Leslie during last weeks dual meet.
Posing at Left are Grant Cook of Dansville (upper weights) and Brandon Fifield of Leslie (lower weights) with their Most Valuable Wrestler trophies at the Leslie Invitational on January 31.
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Varsity Boys Basketball
Stockbridge Picks up Win, Loses to Concord at Spring Arbor University
The Stockbridge Varsity Boy’s basketball team defeated East Jackson last night 84-74. Thomas Lovachis led the Panthers with a career high 34 pts and a team leading 10 rebounds. Jeff O’Brien had 22 pts and 8 rebounds. Brandon Mason did a tremendous job at point guard with 10 points. RJ Marshall added 7 pts and 7 rebounds, David Rowse played excellent defensively while adding 7 pts of his own. Stockbridge took the show to Spring Arbor University Saturday night where they fell for Concord 60 - 50. The 2nd quarter proved to be the margin as Concord outscored the Panthers 20 - 10. Thomas Locvachis scored 22 and Jeff O’Brien added 15 points in the loss.
JV Boys Basketball
Stockbridge JV Basketball Submitted by Coach Wenzel
The JV boys basketball team shot extremely well and came away from East Jackson high with a 72-60 win. Jeff Katz took over in the third making 3 three-pointers in a span of 4 possessions. He finished the night with 22 points, 4 steals and 4 assists. Ian Bumpus also played well adding 19 points and 7 rebounds. Dominic Busen was also in double figures with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jacob Pace added 9 points.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Aggie Varsity Girls Split Games including tough Overtime Loss
Dansville battled Pewamo-Westphalia for 4 quarters and it still wasn’t enough as it took an extra period to settle the heartbreaking 54 - 51 lose to the Pirates. Kelsey Effner led the Aggies with 17 points and 8 steals. Emily Walker added 13 points and 18 rebounds while Krista Mashak added 10 points. The team was able to bounce back with a resounding win over Fulton, 59 - 33. The Ladies exerted their frusturations as they were led by Effner with 15 points and 8 steals. Krista Mashak was the teams leading scorer with 20 points and Rebekah Guy added 6 points and 8 rebounds.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Blackhawks Lose League Game The Hawks were unable to withstand the 2nd hald, Albion onslaught, as they were outscored 20-9 in the 3rd period, and lost 66 - 58. Paxin Stern led the Lady Hawks with 15 points, followed by Megan Martin with 14 points. Autumn Barratt contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Varsity Boys Basketball
Aggie Men Continue to Struggle The Aggies dropped a pair of games to Fulton and Pewamo-Westphalia in CMAC action this past week. The final score against PW was 75 - 38. Aaron Hoefling was the leading scorer with 12 points. Nate Bailer led the team with 13 points in a 62 - 54 lose to Fulton. Aaron Hoefling contributed 12 points and Eli Tinkle had 8 points and 15 rebounds. JV - Dansville 39, Fulton 19
Varsity Boys Basketball
Leslie Boys Drop Pair Leslie rallied from a halftime deficit to lead entering the 4th quarter against Vandercook Lake, but a 24 point, 4th quarter burst by the Jayhawks ended the Blackhawks hopes for a win. Trent Page led the Hawks with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Evan Barrett had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots. Nathanial Jansen added 16 points JV SCORE - Leslie 43 Vandercook 20 Albion left no doubt why they are contending for the league title Friday night. Leslie led 10-8 after the first quarter, but that was the only quarter in which they would score in double digits as Albion won 65 - 24. Gabriel Christ was the leading scored with 9 points.
Mat Barr, Stockbridge, works against his opponent from Pittsford during the Dansville Team Tournament.
Photo by- D Rizzolo
Brooke James, Leslie, lays one up during the JV contest with Albion.
Ricky Moyeda, Stockbridge, looks for the official to call the pin during his match with Swan Creek.
Leslie’s Autumn Barratt lays one in with the left hand for two points against Albion last week.
Photo by- D Rizzolo
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Members of the Stockbridge JV Girls Basketball team cheer on Coach Hejnal as he participates in the Staff vs. Staff basketball game last Friday night. Coach Hejnal took it all in good fun as he promised that the girls would be running a lot at practice on Monday.
Stockbridge PTO STAFF vs. STAFF FUNDRAISER A HUGE SUCCESS!
Te Staff vs. Staff Basketball game was a huge success and a fun night out for Stockbridge families Friday night. Both Women’s and Men’s teams competed in 20 minute games in front of a huge crowd. The Women’s Black team coached by Smith Elementary Principal Shelley Ruh defeated the White Team coached By Heritage Elementary Principal Jim Kelly. In the Men’s game it was Kelly’s white clad warriors that defeated the Black team of Coach Ruh’s team. All proceeds from the event will go to support other future events planned by the Panther Cub’s PTO. For more information on PTO activities contact your Principal.
Coach Hejnal brings the ball up the court during the Staff vs. Staff game last Friday night.
Girl’s Basketball Coach Mike Daily pushes Jon Taylor during the Tri-Cycle races during intermission Friday. Nick Pearce, Dansville, cuts around a defender.
Member’s of Jazzy Jenn’s School of Dance perform a number.
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Sports Alert! Nate Breijak bowls a 300 game
Nate Breijak from the Wednesday Night Men’s League bowled his first 300 game Wednesday night. It’s the first certified 300 bowled at Stockbridge Bowl since Mike Klimkiewicz and Theresa Trevisan took over the business in 1994. Nate’s scores for the night were 300-233-242 for a 775 series. He started the night with 17 straight strikes. His bowling average is 193 The 22 year old Nate bowls with his father Matt Breijak and they live in Pinckney. Nate is also a student at Michigan State University. Mike says it’s about time somebody bowled a 300 we have so many games bowled here with 11 strikes including this season.
Photo by- D Rizzolo
Cody Fuller, Stockbridge, gets a pin in this match against Swan Valley. Fuller went 5-0 on the day at Dansville Saturday.
Wrestling Season Winds Down
Area Wrestler’s are seeing their seasons wind down as they prepare for their league tounaments this week. Dansville will participate in the CMAC championships and Leslie and Stockbridge the SMAA League meet this upcoming weekend. The teams will then participate in MHSAA tournament action the following week with team districts on February 18th and 19th and the individual district on the 21st. Stockbridge will travel to Napoleon for team district and Leslie will host Dansville. For individual districts the grapplers from Dansville and Leslie will travel to Ithaca, while the Panther Wrestlers will travel to Hillsdale. You can look forward to a number of quality wrestlers from these schools to move on to their respective regional tournaments. Good Luck!
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9th Grade All A’s BELT, MICHAEL DEGROOT, AUDREY SODERBERG, ERIC SWEERS, KAILEY 9th Grade Honor Roll AUSTIN, AMANDA BILYEA, KRISTEN CALDERONE, EMILY CHURCHILL, JEFFREY COURTER, BRIANNA GALLAWAY, JUSTIN GOCHIS, BRANDON GOTTSCHALK, GRANT GUY, REBEKAH HAUSE, JACOB HEDEMARK, ELIZA HOSKINS, CHELSEA KNAUF, JOSHUA KONEN, JOSEPH LAFERRIERE, AMANDA LAUX, KORI LERMINIAUX, KELLY LERMINIAUX, REBECCA LUCKEN, COLLIN MAIN, GARRETT MARTIN, TAYLOR MCLAREN, MALLORY MILLER, LANTZ MORAN, JACOB MORAN, KAITLYN OSTRANDER, ALEK PARKHURST, RACHEL PATTERSON, JESSE
PEARCE, NICHOLAS PRICE, ADDISON RAGON, COLE RAGON, LUKE ROGERS, KELSEY SCHLICKER, ALISON SCHROEDER, DANIEL SERAFINI, MIA SWEET, ROSE THOMAS, MELISSA WALKER, SAMANTHA WARFLE, TYLER WIBORN, SHELBY WIREMAN, TAYLOR ZIELINSKI, NICKOLAS 10th Grade All A’s GURECKI, ETHAN HEDEMARK, ABIGAIL MILLIGAN, ELIZABETH SCHLICKER, KARL SLABAUGH, HANNAH 10th Grade Honor Roll ADAMS, AMBER BAKER, CASEY BROOKS, CASEY BUTTS, BRADLEY CHELF, ELLEN COLLINS, ABIGAIL CONNOR, MARYANNE CORNELL, KATHRYN COURTER, ALYSSA FILONCZUK, ARIEL GARRETT, LACEY
GRAHAM, FORREST HARKNESS, HANNAH HART, CODY HEADY, JEREMIAH HOEFLING, AARON KIERSEY, JAMIE KULIK, TYLER MICK, DANIELLE MINIX, CASSIDY MOON, NICHOLAS MULHOLLEN, CASSANDRA PAUL, MAGGIE PEREZ, ANDRES PRINGLE, NICKLAUS REYNOLDS, CHELSEA RIES, CARL SINKE, NATHAN WIREMAN, MAKENZIE 11th Grade All A’s BOHLMANN, STEPHANY BONNEAU, RACHEL BYARS, LAUREN HART, MITCHELL JOHNSON, ADELE MINSHALL, AARON NORTHRUP, JESSICA 11th Grade Honor Roll BAYARD, KRISTEN BOHLMANN, SAMANTHA BROOKS, KAITLYNN CONNOR, DUSTIN DAGGETT, CHLORISSA EFFNER, KELSEY
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The following commentary was written by State Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga). If you have any questions, please call her office at (517) 373-0587.
Last week, Governor Granholm gave her State of the State address, which outlined her top priorities for Michigan in the coming year. She touched on everything from budget cuts to exciting new industries making their way to our state. First, I would like to discuss the potential cuts our state could be looking at. I want to make it clear that I will fight against any plan that jeopardizes the safety of our residents. I believe that we have reached a crossroads, when government cannot be everything to everybody: we are in an era when the cost of government has spun out of control and we need to do what we can to make cuts without jeopardizing the integrity of our state services. There is talk about cutting down the 18 state departments down to 8, a move that I believe will increase efficiency and take some of the weight off the backs of taxpayers. In a time when residents around Ingham County are tightening their belts, lawmakers' should be leading the
charge, which is why I voted earlier this week to cut my salary and that of my colleagues in the Legislature by 10 percent. While this will only put a dent in the deficit, it is a positive first step in resolving our state's budget problems. There is still room to do more: last year, I voted to end the free lifetime health care benefits lawmakers receive, a plan that passed the House but stalled in the Senate. I also believe we need to explore cutting the
salaries of state department heads, as they often make double the salary of a legislator. Hands down, the best way we can get Michigan out of this recession is by getting our workers back on the job. Already, the state is seeing millions of dollars pumped into our economy from the Films Incentive package passed by the Legislature last year, and due to tax incentives to offered to growing businesses, Michigan is seeing thousands of good-paying jobs come to our communities. I applaud the Governor, my colleagues in the Legislature and especially the residents of Michigan for standing tall during these tough times. I assure you that by working together, Michigan will turn the tides of this rough climate and we will come out a better, stronger state. life-long resident of our community, I will not jeopardize the potential job opportunities for our residents, or our protection from unforeseeable accidents.
Capitol Notes
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dinner specials. We’ll have live entertainment by Backup Solution from
HS Wrestling Team - Connxitions Comedy Club Fundraiser. Connxitions Comedy Club is proud to join SHS in support of the wrestling team. Enjoy the work of Kevin McPeek, along with other comedians on Friday, March 6th at the 7:30 pm show. Located on Larch St. in Lansing. Cost is just $12.00 per ticket. You can purchase tickets from any HS wrestler or call Tanya Kilgore at 517-596-3322.
Real Estate Corner With Sandy Goetz, Realtor ®
In this market today, you have to be even more diligent on the “first impression” of your home if it is for sale. It is still a buyer’s market and they have many choices. So you want your home to stand out from the others. Here are some ideas to help for a possible quicker sale: 1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. 2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior. 3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for. 4. Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke and pet smells. 5. Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs. 6. Make minor repairs that can give a bad impression. Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they’ll give buyers the impression that the house isn’t well maintained. 7. Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers near the entryway. 8. Patch holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable. 9. Clean your gutters. 10. Polish your front doorknob and door numbers.
SHS Sprit Wrap Blankets for Sale! The Stockbridge High School and Middle School choirs are selling Spirit Wrap Blankets in time for Christmas. Each blanket is Black, Orange, White and Grey and sports the image of an awesome panther. The image is surrounded by the words “Stockbridge Panthers”. The blankets are 60” x 80” and are very warm and snugly. The price is $50 per blanket. Proceeds from the sale of the blankets will go to benefit the vocal music department at both schools. Supplies are limited. Please see your favorite Stockbridge Choir Student or contact choir director Carol Hatch for more details at 517-851-7770.
HURRY BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE! Contact Carol Hatch at 517-851-7770 for more information.
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STOCKBRIDGE Tuesday - 2/10 Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Blissfield - 4:30pm Boys/ Girls Bowling @ Hanover-Horton - 3:00pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Napoleon - 6:00pm Var. Girls Basketball vs. Napoleon- 7:30pm Wednesday - 2/11 MS Girls Basketball vs. Hillsdale - 4:30pm Boys/ Girls Bowling @ Western - 3:00pm Thursday - 2/12 MS Wrestling vs Home Quad - 4:30am JV Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 6:00pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Albion - 7:30pm Friday - 2/13 Freshman Boys Basketball @ Albion - 4:30pm Var. Girls Basketball @ Albion - 6:00pm Var. Boys Basketball @ Albion - 7:30pm Saturday - 2/14 Competitive Cheer @ Blackhawk Invitational - 10:00am HS Wrestling @ SMAA Tournament - Leslie - 9:30am Monday - 2/16 No Events Tuesday - 2/17 MS Wrestling @ Holt - 5:00am MS Girls Basketball vs Morrice - 4:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs Leslie- 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball @ Leslie - 6:00 pm JV Boys Basketball vs Leslie - 6:00 pm Var. Girls Basketball @ Leslie - 7:30 pm Var. Boys Basketball vs. Leslie - 7:30 pm
DANSVILLE Tuesday - 2/10 JV Girls Basketball vs. Bath - 6:00pm Var. Girls Basketball vs. Bath - 7:30pm Wednesday - 2/11 MS Boys Basketball vs. Pewamo-Westphalia - 5:00pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Bath - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball vs. Bath - 7:30pm Thursday - 2/12 JV Boys Basketball @ Portland St. Pats - 6:00pm JV Girls Basketball @ Portland St. Pats - 7:30pm Friday - 2/13 Var. Boys Basketball @ Portland St. Pats - 6:00pm Var. Girls Basketball @ Portland St. Pats - 7:30pm Saturday - 2/14 HS Wrestling - CMAC Championships - TBA Monday - 2/16 No Events Tuesday - 2/17 JV Girls Basketball vs. Saranac - 6:00pm Var. Girls Basketball vs. Saranac - 7:30pm
LESLIE Tuesday - 2/10 Boys/ Girls Bowling vs. Chelsea Lanes - 3:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Napoleon- 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Manchester - 6:00 pm Var. Girls Basketball vs. Manchester - 7:30 pm Wednesday - 2/11 Boys/ Girls Bowling @ Airport Lanes - 3:30pm MS Girls Basketball @ Albion - 4:30pm Thursday - 2/12 JV Girls Basketball @ Columbia Central - 6:00 pm JV Boys Basketball @ Columbia Central - 7:30 pm Friday - 2/13 Var. Girls Basketball vs Columbia Central - 6:00 pm Var. Boys Basketball vs. Columbia Central - 7:30 pm Saturday - 2/14 Competitive Cheer - Blackhawk Invitational - 10:00am HS Wrestling - Host SMAA Tournament - 9:30am Monday - 2/16 No Events Tuesday - 2/17 MS Girls Basketball @ Bellvue - 4:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball @ Stockbridge- 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs Stockbridge - 6:00 pm JV Boys Basketball @ Stockbridge - 6:00 pm Var. Girls Basketball vs Stockbridge - 7:30 pm Var. Boys Basketball @ Stockbridge - 7:30 pm
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