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It’s always a bitter-sweet feeling when you leave a job you really enjoy. This will be true for Mary Jo Stuter, the retiring secretary at Stockbridge Middle School. With a total of 16 years in the Michigan school system, Mary Jo says “it’s time to go. I’m really going to miss the kids but my fifth grandbaby was just born and I wish I was holding her right now!” For the last six years, her job felt like a lot more than a secretary’s position to her. “We have a wonderful staff here,” began Mrs. Stuter. “I’ve always considered an important part of my job is my interaction with the students. I believe it’s imperative to treat the kids with respect so they learn to treat others with respect. I often remind them about using their manners, too. The staff here is very compassionate toward the children. I think we all take good care of the kids.” Born in Detroit, Mary Jo grew up in West Dearborn, Michigan. She moved to Stockbridge in 1971 and enjoys the small town atmosphere. “The people in Stockbridge are friendly and I really like running into people I know whenever I go somewhere,” said Mary Jo. Family is important to Mary Jo. She is very proud of the fact that she has been married to “a wonderful man, Ken

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The Forgotten “Thank You” - Mary Jo Stuter by Julie Glair, freelance writer

June 5th was the last day of school for the students, faculty and staff of White Pine Academy in Leslie, MI. It quickly became a day to remember for many, as the first part of the morning was celebrated by the third through the eighth grade awards ceremony. All “A’s”, all ‘B’s”, and Citizenship Awards were given in front of proud parents and grandparents. At mid-morning the Young 5’s through second graders had their time in the spotlight. Each child in those grades is given a unique type of award from their teacher. Some receive the “Teacher Assistant Award”, or the “Biggest Smile Award”, others the “Entrepreneur Award”, or “Most Creative Award”. In addition to those honors, there are a couple of school-wide awards: “Perfect Attendance” and the “White Pine Academy Project C.A.R.E. (Creating a

Rewarding Experience) Award”. This is the end of the first year for “Project CARE”, a community service based program to encourage students to learn the value of giving back to their community. The faculty is pleased with

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A Grand Finale at White Pine Academy by Julie Glair, freelance writer

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FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS:

Young Eagles Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 hanger, Mason Jewett Airport, Mason, MI. Local pilots will be offering area youngsters ages 8 to 17 their first airplane flight FREE of charge. Young Eagles Aviation Day is part of the National EAA Young Eagles Program, created to spark aviation interest in young people. Since the program was launched in 1992, volunteer EAA pilots have flown over 1.5 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries. Local Chapter 55 pilots have flown over 2,000 young-sters from the mid-Michigan area. Flights will be on a first come, first served basis; approximately 20 minutes in length. A parent or guardian MUST be present or provide a signed permission slip. Advance reservations for large groups are encouraged. Following the flight, each young per-son will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the World s Larg-est Logbook , which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Mu-seum in Oshkosh, WI. The Logbook is also accessible on the internet at www.youngeagles.org For additional information call Doug Koons 517-676-5001 or Bill Bezdek 517-351-0448 or visit www.EAA55.org See AD for Sunday breakfast on page 3.

A DAY IN THE VILLAGE - ABLE TO RUN ABLE Sportswear and Stockbridge Community Education have partnered again to coordinate the 2nd annual ABLE to RUN 5K and kids races, during A Day in the Village Celebration. The inaugural event was a huge success last year, with over 300 runners, walkers and volunteers, participating. Coordinators hope the event will continue to grow in popularity. ABLE to RUN provides a positive health and wellness activity for people of all ages, and all fitness levels. This years event will support the Stockbridge Middle School and High School Cross Country Programs. Kids races will be held Friday, June 19th starting at 6:30 PM and the 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM, all events will begin and end at the Stockbridge High School. Along with participants, our Cross Country Teams are seeking corporate and individual sponsors for the event. Bronze, Silver, and Gold sponsors of the event will be honored with free entry, their name on the race shirt, and possibly an award to display at their place of business. If you want to learn more, are interested in participating, or sponsoring this years event please pickup a flyer at the Stockbridge Community Education Office, Library, or download a type able copy at the chamber of commerce website: www.stockbridge.net. You may also call ABLE Sportswear @ 517-851-7816 or Stockbridge Community Education @ 517-851-8222 for details.

STOCKBRIDGE FOOTBALL’S 2009 Campaign Gets Underway!

The Stockbridge High School football team kicks off their summer with a 7-7 and BIG Man competition at Dexter Thursday. Any Stockbridge student athete planning on playing football this fall should attend. Helmets will be issued after school Wednesday with a brief meeting to follow. If you have any questions contact Coach Killinger at football@panthernet.net or by calling 517-404-5163. GO PANTHERS!

Mary Jo Stuter, SMS Secretary, will retire after 16 years in education.

Battle of the Books is a program run jointly by the Dansville Library and Dansville Elementary School Fifth Grade. The Library provides the books, and librarians act as quiz moderators. Teachers encourage the students to read and the School hosts the event. Students answer questions about eight different books. A team from Mr. Hatch’s fifth grade won this year’s 27th annual Final Battle after intense competition ending in a tiebreaker. Shown here are Parker Cook, Makayla Flynn, Chaz Kehres, Ethan Launstein, and Casey Murphy.

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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. Tuesdays, June 9th-July 7th - Weight Loss Challenge Stockbridge Heritage Elementary Library - 6:00pm Monday, June 8th - LDDA Meeting at G.A.R. Hall 8:00am Wednesday, June 10th - Leslie Township Board meets at Leslie Township Hall - 6:00pm

Saturday, June 13th - 1st Annual American Legion Post 491 Golf Scramble. Four person scramble at Hankerd Hills Golf Course in Pleasant Lake. Shotgun start at 9:00am. $50/person. For more information call Ted Hendges at 517-769-2418 or Roy McLain at 517-589-5514. Monday. June 15th - Dansville Schools Board of Education Meeting - Dansville Elementary Library - 7:00pm Wednesday, June 17th - Leslie Schools Special School Board Meeting @ ISD - 5:00pm Thursday, June 18th - Leslie Area Historical Society-Tour of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church- 7:00pm

Thursday, June 18th - Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority Meeting - Village Office Board Room - 7:00pm Friday & Saturday, June 18th & 19th - Stockbridge’s A Day In The Village Event. Events begin at 9:00am Friday. See the AD on page 5 for a full schedule of events. Monday. June 22nd - Dansville Schools Board of Education Public Budget Hearing - Dansville Elementary Library - 6:00pm

COMMUNITY CALENDER

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 pastorb@1stbcs.org 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 bruce_crockett@sbcglobal.net (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 gregcomchur@hotmail.com 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: DansvilleHUB@yahoo.com 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 millvillechurch@hughes.net 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 southwestnaz@charterinternet.com

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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LIBRARY EVENTS This summer, Be Creative @ the Library! Our Summer Reading Program is for kids, teens and adults. Starting in June, come in to sign up and start earning fun prizes. DANSVILLE ALL AGES Gratitude Steel Band Wednesday, June 10, 2 pm This interactive musical adventure takes you on a journey through the Limbo, the Cha-Cha Slide, the Hula-Hoop, the Macarena and the Conga Line. Caribbean Fun Time is the crown jewel of their repertoire. You’ll be laughing, dancing and singing from the first beat! Held in Dansville Village Hall. Movies @ the Library Thursdays, June 11-Aug. 6, 1 pm Join us every Thursday afternoon for family-friendly movies. Call (517) 623-6511 for titles. TEENS & TWEENS Duct Tape Workshop Tuesday, June 9, 2 pm Duct tape professional and former David Letterman guest William Beacom is back with another great hands-on workshop. Come and get stuck with us! Held in Dansville Village Hall Beginning Quilting (Ages 9-12) * Tuesdays, June 16, 23 & 30 , 2-4pm Registration required by calling (517) 623-6511. Held in Dansville Village Hall. ADULTS Book Discussion Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer LESLIE All Ages Drummunity Tuesday, June 16, 2 pm Drummunity is hands-on, high-energy fun: a community rhythm and drum circle emphasizing improvisation, cooperation and diversity. Lori Fithian brings hundreds of instruments so everyone can try their hand at percussion from around the world. Held in Woodworth Elementary Cafeteria. ADULTS Book Discussion Wednesday, June 10, 1 pm Thunderstruck by Eric Larson STOCKBRIDGE ALL AGES Live at the Library Series Enjoy free performances featuring locally-based musicians. Past performances have included brass band to jazz to blues to country and bluegrass. Try out some tunes yourself at open mic sessions preceding the performances. Find details at the library, or give us your email address and we’ll add you to our Live at the Library list. We’re a great smoke- and alcohol-free venue—refreshments, too! Children Elementary Student Welcome Week Monday, June 1–Thursday, June 4 11 am–3pm Homeschoolers with elementary school-aged children and teachers with classes are invited to sign up for a time to visit for a story, a simple craft and an introduction to the library. Times are available from 11 am to 3 pm each day. Registration required by calling 517-851-7810.

for 42 years.” They have two children, Cathy, age 39 living in Chelsea, and David, age 36, living in Metamora. They are both married with children. Ken and Mary Jo also have another “family member” named ‘Cooper’ which is their admittedly spoiled yellow lab. Mary Jo explained, “Ken and I have a really great church family. We spend a lot of time at the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. We both sing on the Praise Team and Ken plays the guitar, too. I’ve been teaching Sunday school there this past year. I sure love the kids.” When asked what she hopes to do in her retirement, she shared, “I’m going to enjoy having the flexibility to come and go. I’ll get to spend more time visiting my grandchildren. I’d love to go out east with Ken and see the fall color changes. I’ll have more time for my gardening and reading good books. Also, I’ve always liked working with the elderly and may do some home care giving. It’s awesome to think that Ken and I could decide in the middle of February we would like to go to Florida…and then, actually do it. Now that’s flexibility!” Well, Mary Jo Stuter, that’s the life you deserve and I hope you enjoy every minute of it. Thank you for all you do, and all you have done, for all of us.

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1 Million Foreclosures This

Year As of this week, 1 million new

foreclosures have been filed in 2009, according to estimates by the Center for Responsible Lending, a nonprofit

research and policy organization dedicated to preserving home

ownership. A new foreclosure starts every 13 seconds – nearly 6,500 a day. "It's easy to think, 'Well, that's tough luck for the families that lose their homes.' The truth is that foreclosures are costing neighboring families hundreds of billions of dollars and dragging down the entire economy,” says Michael Calhoun, president of CRL. Calhoun called on lenders and loan servicers to utilize the tools offered by the U.S. government to keep people in their homes. Source: Center for Responsible Lending (06/01/2009)/Real tor Magazine 6/2/09

the program and plans to keep it in place for next year. You would think the beaming parents, bragging grandparents, flashing cameras and kids laughing while loving every second of the limelight would be enough for a final day. However, at White Pine they know how to ‘throw a party’. Before you know it, a giant grill is fired up with a couple of amazing and hard working men cooking hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. Inside are drinks and place settings also provided by the school, while in come the parents with potluck side dishes and desserts to numerous to count.

Just when people started to get their fill, a green screen in one corner of the gym was lit with stools in front of it. Then came music and on a wide-screen monitor you could see “Boogie Heads” in action. Kids picked out a song and friends to perform with, were then draped with green and their heads were superimposed on bodies of professional dancers to create an instant, and may I say, very funny music video. Each performer was also given a DVD copy to take home. It was a huge hit with the kids and many parents were challenging one another to try it, too. Reflecting on the 2008 - 2009 year completed, Principal Jared Vickers is pleased about the accomplishments made. To name a few, a successful and very helpful addition to the building enabled them to add a new “state of the art” computer lab as well as other classrooms and needed space. Also noted were the results from using the EET Writing Program showed clear progress in raising MEAP scores. Also, the successful implementation of the WPA Project CARE has and will continue to provide a positive impact on the Leslie and surrounding communities. With lots of smiles and much to hold their heads high about, the students, their families, the teachers and staff of White Pine Academy headed home for the summer for a much deserved break from the school year routine. Look for complete award listing in next week’s edition of THE WEEKLY PRIDE.

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Hello Dolly! Chelsea Area Players is in rehears-als for its 2009 summer musical Hello, Dolly! "And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this delightful musical comedy. "Some people paint, some sew...I meddle," replies Dolly. HELLO, DOLLY! is full of memorable songs, including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, Hello, Dolly!, It Only Takes a Moment and So Long, Dearie. We find ourselves on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as we follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker! The show will be performed on July 24 and July 25 at 8:00 p.m. and on July 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Chelsea High School, on Freer Road. Tickets are $15 general admission. Stay tuned to CAP’s website www.chelseaareaplayers.org for updated information. With Artistic Direction by June Weiland, Vocal Direction by Bill Hoh-nke and Choreography by Robin Tyler, this is a must-see show!

THURSDAY CONCERTS CONTINUE WITH THE

MASON CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to downtown Mason on Thursday evening, June 11, and enjoy "A Summer Serenade" of classical music from the Mason Orchestral Society’s Mason Chamber Orchestra on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn. The orchestra, under the direction of Beau Benson, will play beginning at 6:00 p.m. in a free concert sponsored by Dart Container Corporation.

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Woodworth Mileage Club Correction

Two students were mistakenly omitted from last weeks Mileage Club article. Gunner Fogg, 3rd grader, and Ryan Howland, 4th grader, both completed 23 cards. Great job boys!

Stop by during “A Day in the Village” and try one of our

breakfast, lunch or dinner specials.

Don’t want to fight with mosquitoes in the park on June 19th? Backup Solution will perform live @ The BackStreet June 19th 9pm-1am.

114 N. Center Street, Stockbridge - 517-851-7785

Kitchen Hours Mon - Thurs - 7am - 9pm

Fri - Sat - 7am - 10pm Sunday 7am - 8pm

Medina’s Mexican Cuisine Monday 11-5

Wednesday 11-7 Friday 11-5

Community Education Soccer

Softball Results The Eibler 14 and under softball team defeated Fowlerville in their season opener double header; 11-1 and 22-4. Breanna Taylor struck out 3 batters and had a single. Tara Hall also struck out 3 batters, had 2 singles, 1 double and 2 triples. Tiffani Eibler struck out 4 bat-ters. All three pitchers pitched a not hit-ter. Tori Noll made an awesome save at catcher, diving to catch a foul ball and then throwing it to first to make a double play. She also had 2 singles and a dou-ble. Shelby Hastings had a triple. Kelsey Crockett had a single, Melody Theut had a Double, Harley Jarrell had a single and Taylor Pace had a single. Jenni Gradowski had 2 singles, 2 doubles and a triple. Katie Kramer scored 3 runs. Their next game is home against Dansville on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 and 7:15.

Run for Education! A group of Stockbridge Middle School staff, their spouses and a Board of Education Member participated in the 10th anniversary Cooley Law School 5K race for education this past week. Since 2000 the race has raised over $70,000 for educational institutions. Each of the 5K participants nominates an institution of their choice to receive any winnings they might receive in a post-race drawing.

Cody Manthei, Leslie, steals second vs. Calvin in the regional championship game.

Travis Crowe delivers against Hopkins Brian Bartman reaches 1st base.

The Leslie Baseball team road the strong pitching of Travis Crowe to the Regional Championship game this past weekend. Crowe became the schools leading strikeout leader in both a season and career as he led the Blackhawks to an 11-1 win over Hopkins in the Regional Semi-Final at Calvin Christian. The win set-up a finals match-up with the host school. Leslie bats were live as they jumped out to a 6-0 lead after 2 innings against Hopkins and cruised to their win. Unfortunalty the flawless fielding and hot bats did not carry over to the final game. Calvin Christian proved that they are

worthy of their state ranking in the final. The hosts scored 4 runs in the 2nd and 3 in the 3rd to put the game out of reach for the Blackhawks. The Leslie Hawks peaked again at just the right time and finished the season with a District title and a Regional Final berth.

The Dream Season comes to an End.

Nate Jansen dives to apply the tag. Stockbridge Middle School Staff and Spouses (and Board of Education Member) Back Row l-r: Jeff Boyer, Jennifer Goble, Carrie Graham, Alexis Dyer, Robin Tekeili, Karen Bradford, Nicky Borowy, Ross Lyman-Bower, Sean Williams Front Row l-r: Jason Ross, Kristy Ross, Stephanie Connolly, Hilary Lyman-Bower, Molly Williams

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2009 STOCKBRIDGE FIELD DAY

Bo Shepherd, Drew Jackson, Zach Meyers, Cheyenne Meier, and Nick Huey cheer on their classmates. Mrs. Dalton’s Green Day Kindergarten class enjoys the day.

Saoirse Cox and Austin Shepherd show who is #1. Brenden Borowy and Logan Shepherd look on. Mr. Rehmanns’ class relaxes together.

Peyton Killinger squashes the balloon.

June 19-20, 2009 - Fathers Day Weekend Stockbridge Town Square & Veterans Memorial Park

This festival sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce

Friday, June 19, 2009 Events

STOCKBRIDGE TOWN SQUARE 10am-7pm Arts & Crafts Booths, Concessions, Sidewalk Sales, Specialty Vendors, Baby & Young Child Photo Contest 12pm-2pm Generations Trio 5pm-6pm High Five Stilt Walker Provided by Friends of the Stockbridge Library

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (Located behind SSBBank)

6pm-Dusk Music In The Park Presents Great Music

FREE TO ALL AGES; FREEWILL DONATIONS ACCEPTED During Intermission: * Father of the Year Presentation * Volunteer of the Year Award Concessions Available All Evening Hot Dogs, Sausages, Cotton Candy, and More Dusk Fireworks DisplayFireworks DisplayFireworks Display---FREEFREEFREE Provided by Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce Glow Sticks Available For Sale

STOCKBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9am-5pm Rummage Sale, Bake Sale To Benefit Community Education Recreation & Child care Programs

STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 6:30pm ABLE to RUN—Kids Races - Ages 3-14

Benefit for Stockbridge Middle School and High School Cross Country Programs

15th Annual A Day In The Village Celebrating Family,, Friends & Community

Saturday, June 20, 2009 Schedule STOCKBRIDGE TOWN SQUARE

10am-5pm Arts & Crafts Booths, Concessions, Sidewalk Sales, Specialty Vendors Stockbridge Lions Club Pig Roast, Baby & Young Child Photo Contest 10am-12pm Chelsea House Orchestra 11am-1pm Ronald McDonald Sponsored by McDonalds of Stockbridge 12pm-5pm Adopt A Pet By Ingham County Animal Control 3pm-5pm Tony V & the Swingin’ 4 Provided by Glenn Brooke Realty 7:30-9pm Town Hall Players Dusk Outdoor Family Movie

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (Located behind SSBBank)

11am-3pm FREE Giant Rides–Quad Bungee Jump, Titanic Slide & Obstacle Course,

Whirlybird, Wacky 6-in-1 & Bounce House Carnival Games with prizes, Dunk Tank, Vegetable Art Contest, Sweet P the Clown, Concessions 11am-12pm Stockbridge Cheer Drill Team 12pm-1pm Jazzy Jen’s School of Dance 12pm Wilson’s Bloodhounds Demo 1pm-2pm Illusion Show with the Boyer Family

STOCKBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9am-5pm Rummage Sale, Bake Sale To Benefit Community Education Recreation & Child Care Programs

STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 8:30am ABLE to RUN-5K Run/Walk—All Ages

Benefit for Stockbridge Middle School and High School Cross Country Programs

Starts 10am Tractor Pulls—Michigan Tractor Pullers Association FREE Admission

PLATINUM SPONSORSPLATINUM SPONSORS Stockbridge Downtown Development AuthorityStockbridge Downtown Development Authority

Stockbridge Lions ClubStockbridge Lions Club GOLD SPONSORSGOLD SPONSORS

SSBBankSSBBank MidMid--Michigan RubbishMichigan Rubbish SILVER SPONSORS

Abbott & Fillmore Insurance Agency Adiska Family Dental

C.G. Lantis & Daughters, Inc. BRONZE SPONSORS

Kim & Company Country Petals

Mark Your Calendar The Gregory 4th of July Celebration Battle of the Grill Masters - July 18

Motorcycles Day - August 2 All Star Sports Days - August 22-23

Musicfest - September 19 All Clubs Day - September 20

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By: Corrinda Hackworth

chackworth@yahoo.com Okay, so you’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. The [sic] indicates that a written fact, phrase or word is not a mistake and is supposed to read as is. Now that you’re laughing (ideally), read on. Two weeks ago, I was in between season finales and season openers and couldn’t find anything to watch on TV (quick note: I was informed that I have an LCD TV, not a Plasma TV, as previously mentioned. Please excuse my ignorance). While channel surfing, I was elated to come across the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Now while I don’t make it a point to watch every year (I’m not that

desperate yet), I do tune in if I happen across it. It turns out, I’m pretty good at spelling and do take a little pride in it. Spelling has always been easy for me and is not something I really have to work hard at. Hence being a haughty speller, I cannot tolerate spelling errors in anything. But as we see in Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” So as I sat and watched the six contestants that were left, I had already reasoned that while being in a spelling bee is not that hard for adults, it certainly would be for these little kids. And they didn’t seem all that smart to me. I mean, one kid listed his favorite food as dark chocolate! Dark chocolate is a confection, not a food! It kind of brings to mind all the models you see and how they like to tout how smart they are besides beautiful. And how mean people are a turn off and that their favorite food is juice. Arrogantly, I settled back and decided to out-spell all the little eggheads that were left.

The first word I heard, I smugly spelled aloud, “B-a-i-n-o-i-r-r-e.” And while the little girl asked for its word usage in a sentence and its origin, I smiled at my genius. “B-a-i-g-n-a-i-r-e,” she spelled. My face immediately fell as the correct spelling came across the screen (“bain-warr”, if you’re looking for the phonetic spelling). Three more horrible spelling guesses from me and I had had enough. Turns out, I’m not as good of a speller as I had previously thought. But I did find that if I couldn’t spell the words correctly, I certainly could use them in a sentence. For example, the word “xebec” was up. As it happens, the word has two pronunciations. Phonetically, “zee-back” or “zuh-beck”. So when the contestant asked for the word in a sentence, I quipped, “I can give you a ride on “xebec” or you can walk!” I found my version much more entertaining than the traditional way. Now friends, as I read this, I realize that I sound extremely egotistical and

supercilious about my spelling abilities. But I’m not. It’s just that I do so few things in this world mediocre at best, and to admit that I do something halfway well is a rare occurrence. On a roll, I happily continued. “The word is ‘arrhostia’”, the broadcaster, Dr. Jacques Bailly, announced solemnly. While the contestant pondered the word, repeating it over and over, I came up with the new meaning. “I made “arrhostia”, but I cooked it too long and now it’s dry!” (“uh-roast-ee-uh”, in case you don’t follow my humor.) Consequently, I found that using the strange words in a sentence far more amusing than trying to figure out how to spell them. And I’d like to mention for the record, that I take solace in the fact that my very learned American Heritage Dictionary does not house any of the words previously mentioned. So it would appear, that I am as poor of a speller as The American Heritage Dictionary. Bad spellers of the world untie!

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.

9 8 5

7

8 2 4 6

8 4 5

4 1

3 2 4

3 9 6 4

2

5 3 7

7 5 4

1 5 3

3 9 1 7

8 2

1 3 7

6 1

7 8 9 3

3 4 8

6 2 9

Last weeks solutions at right.

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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. We recently learned the sad news that General Motors – a staple of our community for 100 years – is filing for bankruptcy due in part to the global economic crisis, which likely means tough times ahead for all of us. Cities throughout Michigan have been built because of plants opened by GM, Ford and Chrysler. GM was the world's top manufacturer of vehicles for over 75 years, and at its peak, employed close to a million people. Because the automobile industry has been so important to Michigan's economy, our community is feeling the brunt of the bankruptcies of Chrysler and now, GM. It will be up to all of us to work against the potential negative effects as the auto industry restructures, and there a number of ways we can do that. Despite GM's bankruptcy, I am confident that the

company is going to re-emerge a better, leaner, and stronger automaker. It is important for us all to support American companies, even in these troubling times, if we want to fix our economic troubles.

In the meantime, there are a number of things we can do to help our local economy. One of the best ways we can reinvest in our state and communities is to buy local. It is important that we make our purchases from locally owned businesses to not only protect and create local jobs, but also stimulate local economic growth. When we shop at the local stores that make up the heart of our downtowns, we support our community and keep it thriving. That is because small and locally owned businesses account for more than 90 percent of our state's employers. By providing business to our local stores, we keep our neighbors employed and allow them to put food on the table and help pay their mortgages. If we can work together as a community, we can help reverse the negative effects the recession has had on our state. By buying local and reinvesting in our state, we can all have a part in making our community a better place to live, work, do business and raise a family.

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4180 CHAPMAN ROAD - June 12 & 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Plus Size Clothing with maternity, infant boys, twin girls, 6x - 7 girls, baby items, Yamaha PSR 530 keyboard, Cannon Rebel 35mm Camera, Varsity Jacket, prom dresses, 2004 Honda 450 ATV 1998 Ford F150 XLT 4wd, 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 3311 Haynes Road, Leslie MI 49251, Garage Sale 6-11 – 6-13. 9am-4pm. Quality Items Include: Electronics, car parts, beer signs, tools, shelving, camping/hunting equipment, household items, stop light, lighting. Much more-too many to list.

FOR RENT Village of Stockbridge House for Rent 1400 SQ. FT. 2+ Bed. Rm. 1 Bath / Jacuzzi. Large Fam. Rm. / Fireplace / Din. / Kit. All Appliances / W/D, Sauna, Garage. Ref. & Sec. Dep. NON-SMOKING / NO PETS. $700.00 / Mth. Avail. July 1, 09. Call 517-896-6666

Leslie Schools - 4BR, Duplex, Unfurnished. Call 517-589-9067 or 517-945-4436 for more information. After 5/15 call 517-589-8616 or 517-879-7833

FOR SALE Transmission repair start at $495. Check out low prices on transaxles and overdrives. 30 years experience. Free towing. Phone Pierce Auto 517-623-6277 Buying disabled cars and trucks. 1998 and newer. Will pay up to $1000. Free Towing. Phone Pierce Auto 517-623-6277 1994 Chevy s-10. 200k miles, $1200/obo 517-851-4749

SERVICES ATTENTION STOCKBRIDGE

SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES.

Need extra money this summer? We now have special group insurance

discounts for SCS employees and may be able to save you a TON!

Call us at 851-7777 or go to scsdiscounts.com

Abbott & Fillmore Agency

WOW! I SAVED MONEY I recently changed my insurance to The Abbott & Fillmore Agency, Inc. I switched from MEEMIC and SAVED more than $600 AND I have significantly BETTER COVERAGE! Their number is 851-7777 – Dennis Petsch, Stockbridge, MI

THANK YOU ABBOTT &

FILLMORE AGENCY For SAVING me $2,200 on my home and auto insurance AND giving me BETTER COVERAGE at the same time! I would recommend to others to check with Abbott & Fillmore for a quote. Because they represent more than one insurance company, they can compare several different ones for you. Their number is 851-7777 or you can input info o n t h e i r w e b s i t e a t www.insurancemichigan.com – KW, Gregory, MI

C & C Repair - Farm Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers, 4 wheelers, motorcycles, campers, motor homes, chainsaws, and all small engines. We repair all makes and models. Pick-up & delivery available. Call 517-596-3400 or 262-2821. Evening and weekend hours available. Experienced Babysitter - Reliable, honest, nurturing, 14y/o honor roll student would like to babysit your children. Available to sit until 11pm. 517-851-4749

NOTICES DANSVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Held every Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Located on the corner of Dakin and M-36. Vendors space still available. Seasonal and weekly rates. Call (517) 652-4524.

ATTENTION ART & CRAFTERS – STILL TIME IF YOU HURRY!

A DAY IN THE VILLAGE: We still have a limited number of booths available for this year’s “A Day In The Village” on Fri June 19th and Sat June 20th. But you’d better hurry. To sign up for a space, contact Jon Fillmore at 517-851-7777. Forms available at www.stockbridge.net

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JAZZY JEN’S SCHOOL OF DANCE OPEN REGISTRATION

Jazzy Jen’s School of Dance is currently taking registrations for class this summer beginning in June. For more information call (517) 851-9477. You can register over the phone, by mail, stop in on the first day off class, or at day in the village. See us perform at day in the village in the park at noon.

Monday - June 22nd, 29th, July 6th, 13th, 20th, and August 3rd Class Time Instructor Price

6:00-6:30 Ages 3-5 Ballet Megan B. $60.00 6:30- 7:00 Ages 6-12 Ballet Megan B. $60.00 7:00-8:00 Ages 12-up Ballet Megan B. $75.00 8:00-9:00 Ages 12-up Lyrical Megan B. $75.00

Tuesday - June 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, and August 4th

Class Time Instructor Price

5:30–6:00 Ages 3-5 Jazz Rebecca M. $60.00 6:00-6:45 Ages 6-12 Hip Hop Rebecca M. $66.00 6:45-7:30 Ages 12-up Hip Hop Rebecca M. $66.00 7:30-8:15 Ages 12- up Jazz Rebecca M. $66.00 8:15-9:00 Beg. Intermediate Tap Rebecca M. $66.00

We’ve been in business longer that you think, in Stockbridge Township for

20 years!! √ These Out…

2002 Pontiac Grand AM, 4-Door, V-6, Power Moonroof, Chrome Wheels, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Black Beauty! $5,975 2003 Buick Century Special Edition, V-6, Auto, Air, Power Drivers Seat, All Other Power & Luxury Items! $6,850 2004 Ford Expedition XLT, 2WD, Trailer Tow Pkg., Brand New Tires, Ready for Vacation Trips! Loaded! $6,975

2005 Pontiac Montana Van, SV-6 Package, V-6, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows, Power Locks, and a Lot More! $9,850

2007 Ford Fusion SE, V-6, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Alum. Wheels, 6 Disc CD Player, Still under Warranty! $11,975 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL, 3800 V-6, Moonroof, Leather, H e a t e d S e a t s , Chrome Wheels &

Lots More! Still Has New Car Warranty! $16,850 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Van, Touring Pkg., Long Wheel Base, Stow & Go Seating, All The Options Including Navigation! $12,850 2007 For Five Hundred Limited, Power Moonroof, Leather Heated Seats, Chrome Wheels, and Lots More! 31K Miles! $14,890

John & Dave’s Stoney Creek Car Co.John & Dave’s Stoney Creek Car Co.John & Dave’s Stoney Creek Car Co.

420 W. Main

See These Cars & More at CraigsList.com, Lansing, Go To Search And Enter Make and Model

Smith Elementary students enjoyed field day this past week as part of the end-of-year activities. Shown here are Peyton Killinger and Logan Shepherd.