Ellen Supers named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year
Luther C. Klager Elementary School announced last week that first grade teacher Ellen Supers has been named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year. This award recognizes an educator who primarily teaches outside of traditional STEM-fields and who has a consistent record of integrating STEM-principles and high quality STEM-related experiences for students. In […]
Announcement: Happy 50th Birthday
If you know Lynnette Clark, please wish her a Happy 50th Birthday on February 6th!
An introduction to Interim Superintendent, Kevin Upton
As of January 6, Manchester has a new interim Superintendent, Kevin Upton. Upton, who is also a WISD employee, will be spending approximately half-time with Manchester Community Schools through June 30, to help with the transition to a new, permanent superintendent. According to a draft timeline provided by the Board of Education, the Superintendent job […]
A Man for All Seasons
submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Parish A familiar figure to many around town, Bob Scharpenberg has occupied a special place in the life of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Main Street. And it is with heartfelt gratitude that Fr. Bosco and the people of St. Mary parish are bidding farewell to Bob, who is […]
Jerry Bristle awarded 2020 “Heritage Award” from MAFE
Several board members, associate members, and spouses of the Manchester Community Fair Board traveled to The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE), 135th Annual Convention, January 9-11, 2020 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids Michigan. Attendees of the convention were able to participate in workshops and roundtables, view showcase acts, and visit […]
Lila Harvey wins essay award
Every year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds a writing contest for sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders called “Patriot’s Pen.” They also hold a similar essay writing contest for high schoolers, called “The Voice of Democracy.” This contest allows students an opportunity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme. A different theme is chosen […]
January 2020 Student of the Month, Lee Blumenauer
The Manchester Community School Foundation’s January 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Lee Blumenauer. Lee is the son of Dan and Denise Blumenauer. Lee is the Secretary of the Class of 2020, a Link Crew Mentor and a member of the MHS Future Farmers of America. He is an active member of […]
Obituary: Edward “Ted” Curley
Edward “Ted” “Papa” Curley passed away at 85 on January 7, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1935 to R.D and Rose (Tully) Curley in Manistique, MI. Ted married Betty Fink (love of his life) in Manchester, MI, celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary in June 2019. They had three wonderful children; Jill (Doug) Esch […]
Something new is brewing in Manchester
If you have driven through the village in the middle night and wondered why someone would choose to barbecue in the wee hours in the parking lot behind Comerica Bank, in December, you might be even more surprised to learn that it isn’t meat on the grill … it’s coffee beans! Isaac Bowers, founder of […]
Riverfolk awarded grants to support Blacksmith Shop Concerts
The Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization has been awarded two grants from Michigan Humanities Council, with additional support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to support its popular Blacksmith Shop Concert series this winter. Riverfolk presents Abigail Stauffer and Dave The Cellist January 25, and Ara Topouzian February 22. Both artists are […]
