Letter to the Editor: April 22nd is 45th anniversary of Earth Day
45th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2015 Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, published in 1962, marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement in the U.S. More than any other person, Ms. Carson raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and public health. The first Earth Day in 1970 capitalized on […]
Calendar for April 6th — April 12th 2015
The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are coming up during the week. […]
Saturday’s Easter Themed Events
The day before Easter–this coming Saturday, April 4th–is a busy one for Easter events around Manchester. Starting the day off, the Women of Emanuel will be holding their annual Easter Egg, Coffee Cake & Candy Sale at Sutton Insurance Agency on Main Street from 9 am to noon. The Manchester Sportsman Club will be holding […]
2015 Agriculture Banquet – Mike Schaible Elected to Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council
More than 300 people attended the 2015 Washtenaw County Agriculture Banquet held March 19 and hosted by the Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council at the Chelsea High School. A prime rib and chicken dinner was prepared by Chelsea Food Service and served by the National Honor Society from Chelsea High School. The entertainment for the […]
Math & Science Night Saw Huge Turnout
Math and Science Night organizers were worried there would be low turnout this year. Not only was this event happening at the same time as the Middle School Fun Night and the High School Art Show Opening at the Library, but because of a PTO meeting, conferences and the talent show, Klager Parents had already […]
Sheriff’s Office Summary for Village March 20th – 26th, 2015
March 13th – 19th, 2015 Deputies responded to 33 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to an alarm at 100 Block of Hibbard St. A vehicle crash occurred at the following location: M52 and Hogan Rd. Deputies responded to no requests for medical assistance in the Village. Deputies sought ordinance compliance from Village […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2015
The March 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: APRIL TRUMPETER 2015. In this issue learn about Holly Porter, the new president of MASCC. The April calendar is included, and more. Correction to the Newsletter: Because Emanuel UCC is hosting a Ladies’ Lenten Breakfast on Wednesday, April 1st this year, the April […]
Rug Hookers Demonstrate Traditional American Craft at Library
Yesterday afternoon, 5 members of the Southern Michigan Hookrafter’s Guild demonstrated rug hooking at the Manchester District Library. Ella Bell, Sue Tracy, Margaret Campbell, Jean Brown and Pat Sahakian explained the process, history and current state of the historic and very American craft. Rug hooking’s roots in this country are almost as old as the country itself. All […]
Two Manchester Principals Advocate for Education in Washington DC
Jennifer Mayes, principal of Luther C. Klager Elementary and Shanna Spickard principal of Manchester Middle School recently joined 200 elementary and middle school educators and leaders from across the country in the nation’s capital for the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Leaders Conference (NLC). Mayes and Spickard advocated […]
