Robert and Marie Pratt to Celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pratt of Manchester will celebrate their 75th wedding Anniversary this November with family and friends. They were married November 23, 1939 at the Sharon United Methodist Church where they are still members. Mrs. Pratt was the organist for 32 years and still plays the piano occasionally. Mr. Pratt has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 42 […]
A Layperson’s Guide to Surviving the Sandwich Years
A few years ago, Breeda Miller was in the middle of the classic “Caregiver Sandwich.” You’ve heard of that. The term “Sandwich Generation” was coined as a sort of buzz word several years ago, referring primarily to caregivers who find themselves “sandwiched” in between caring for their children and their elder parents or other family members. Obviously, while the Sandwich Generation […]
An Instrument of Peace
Editor’s Note: The following biography of Fr. Bosco (his preferred form of address) is taken in part from his initial homily on June 29. Father Bosco Padamattummal began his tenure at Manchester’s St. Mary Catholic Church in late June. Since his arrival, he has worked diligently to welcome those of the Catholic faith and others to […]
Manchester Man Shares Passion for Building Lego Models
by Anne Buckalew Manchester resident and Library patron LB Hillbert has a passion for building Lego models and this month, a selection of his models are up on display at the Manchester District Library. Among the models you will see two of his favorites: Star Wars models, which he began building about ten years ago, and […]
Manchester Supports DSST Buddy Walk
Editor’s Note: The Down Syndrome Support Team’s annual Buddy Walk was held yesterday, Sunday Sept 28th, at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. The number of Manchester families participating grows larger every year. The Mirror asked Manchester mom Christie Taylor to write a guest column about the Buddy Walk. by Christie Taylor In walking toward a goal with […]
Betty Cummings Prepares for Role in “Paint Your Wagon”
Betty Cummings of Manchester is getting ready for her role in the Tecumseh Players upcoming production of “Paint Your Wagon”, scheduled to open in two weekends at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Cummings, who has been a resident of Manchester since age 7, will be playing the character of Jane. The setting for this […]
Co-op Enters its 50th Year – A Manchester Tradition Has a Bright Future
In the fall of 1964, the Manchester Cooperative Preschool started with a handful of young students and their teacher, Mrs. Delores Wolff, in the basement of the Emanuel United Church of Christ educational wing. This year, as the Co-op begins its 50th season, the school boasts 29 eager learners and two fresh and enthusiastic new […]
Manchester Civic Club’s September 2014 Student of the Month
September’s Manchester Civic Club student of the month is Josephine Rickert, daughter of Doug and Diane Rickert of Manchester. Josephine is a senior at Manchester High School, where she mentors freshmen, plays varsity softball, and serves on Student Council. A member of the National Honor Society, she tutors at the school and has a 3.810 cumulative […]
Manchester Planning Commission Chair Wears Many Hats
Chairman of the Manchester Township Planning Commission, Les Kopka, has deep roots in Manchester community, but his interests and activities sometimes venture beyond his hometown. A 1970 graduate of Manchester High School, Kopka also was one of the original members as well as President of what started as the Manchester Jaycees Fat Lamb Club. In the past […]
Softball Legend Returns to Coach Girls Softball Camp
Manchester Girl’s Softball met a legend last week. In 1981, when Alicia Seegert was a sophomore at Manchester High School, she lived for softball. But that year, voters voted down a millage and one of the things the school had to cut was softball. Women have always had a hard time finding the funding and […]
