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 Sara Swanson

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center

Special Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center Office and Food Pantry hours during the week of Thanksgiving, November 24 – 28, 2014: Monday, November 24: Office and Food Pantry open 1:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesday, November 25: Office and Food Pantry open 9:00am-noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday, November 26: Office and […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Co-Op Preschool Invites Alums to Join the Parade in Celebration of 50th Anniversary!

This year the Manchester Cooperative Preschool  is planning a very special float to participate in the Christmas in the Village parade this Friday night. All current pupils and alumni are invited to be a part of this celebration of the preschool’s 50th anniversary. Hot beverages and cookies will be served in the parking lot of […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Hearth and Home in the Heart of the Mill

A new shop in town, located in the lower level of the Manchester Mill, is  Hearthstone of Manchester, a name which holds the Manchester Mill as the hearthstone of the village. Hearthstone of Manchester’s white iron gate on Main Street opened to the public on Oct. 10, answering the call to make local artists’ works and collectibles […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: James (Jim) Francis Curley

James (Jim) Francis Curley passed away peacefully at his home in the loving hands of his devoted wife, Victoria A. (Ball) Curley and family, and went into the hands of The Lord at 3:13 am, November 4, 2014. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Francis J. and Ellen H. (Lennon) Curley, and his […]

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Manchester’s Newest Business – Tres Beau Salon

Tres Beau Salon is the latest addition to businesses on Main Street.  Tres Beau, which means “very beautiful”  in French, is located at 107 E Main, between the post office and Old Nation Bank (previously United Bank and Trust). After opening on November 1st they have had a busy first week of business. Some of […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]