Obituary: Donald Harold Rhees
His Legacy… Donald Harold Rhees, 94, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Jackson, MI to Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Rhees. Don is a 1944 Graduate of Manchester High School; following graduation he served in the United State Navy where […]
Obituary: Jan “Dutch” Woelders
Woelders, Jan “Dutch”Manchester, Michigan His Legacy… Jan Woelders, Age 87, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Den Hague, Netherlands to Gerard Maarten and Gerarda Cornelia (Hesseling) Woelders. Jan married his childhood sweetheart, Willemina Voorhof on February 12, 2004, in Soest, Netherlands. He served in the Military in the […]
GVSU names Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2019 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning […]
Obituary: Helen Alice Benedict (CURRY)
Helen was born to Anna “Luella” and Alfred “Guy” Benedict of Hulbert, Michigan. She married Donald Curry on December 24, 1942. Helen worked for a few years as a proof-reader for the Ypsilanti Press. She was then employed as the secretary of the Maintenance Department of the University of Michigan until her retirement. After retiring, […]
Alumni Association awards scholarships
The Manchester High School Alumni Association awarded scholarships totaling $18,450 to a dozen recent MHS graduates at their annual banquet on Saturday evening. Scholarships from the MHSAA are based on academic records, economic need, and community service. This year’s winners were: Elizabeth O’Hotzke, who received the Marian Voegeding Valedictorian Scholarship and a MHSAA Scholarship; Paige […]
Saying “so long” to a familiar face in Manchester
For 15 years, Paul Goosby, a Sharon Township resident, has been delivering UPS packages to Manchester homes and businesses south of Bethel Church Road. On June 21, Paul will be retiring to take more time for his favorite pursuits, so this week is his last week driving a big brown truck! When you see Paul […]
Diuble sisters have a spring filled with honors
Abby and Lilly Diuble, ages 15 & 17, have received multiple awards and recognition this spring for their community service. Abby, who is finishing her freshman year at Manchester High School, and Lilly, who will be a senior at Manchester next fall, are the daughters of Angela and Scott Diuble of Manchester. Abby and Lilly […]
Australian visitors enjoy a taste of small-town life
Six years ago, while Pat and Dwayne Vailliencourt were visiting New Zealand, Pat happened to be working on a quilt square during a tour when a woman approached her to inquire about the pattern. “As fellow quilters, Allison and I bonded pretty much immediately,” Pat recalls with a chuckle. “It turned out that both Dwayne […]
Whelan family requests messages to Paul for July 4
The following message has been received from Elizabeth Whelan, Paul’s sister (and Rosemary and Ed’s daughter), in Massachusetts: “I am heading back to DC next week to push for more action on the part of our government to get Paul N. Whelan out of Lefortovo Prison, Moscow. It’s been almost 6 months, for goodness’ sake! […]
She’s in a good place at Manchester Eye Care
Growing up in Grass Lake, Dr. Michelle Danko always dreamed of working in health care. “I was never afraid of dentists, doctor visits, or the eye doctor,” she says. “I always enjoyed it. That’s kind of weird, I know.” And she always knew she wanted to be able to work with children. At first, she […]
