Supers accepts award for integrative STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workers play a key role in the sustained growth of the world economy. Increasing science literacy and enabling a new generation of innovators, is a huge responsibility placed on educators today. STEM teaching and learning engages students to equip them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills. […]
Adult Learners Institute announces classes for winter/spring
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute The holiday decorations have been put away, the kids’ toys have either been abandoned or broken or both, and your diet went south a long time ago but you didn’t. So what’s next? Winter ALI classes, of course! Beginning February 24, veteran instructors as well as exciting newcomers […]
Superintendents’ Association releases anti-racist commitment statement
submitted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District After the recent occurrence of overtly racist incidents in Washtenaw County garnering national attention, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) has issued a statement condemning these acts of racism and solidifying their commitment to anti-racism within all local public schools. WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School […]
Grant to provide innovative play opportunities along shared use trails
The Manchester Village Parks Commission was the recipient of a unique grant that is designed to provide “free play” opportunities that will engage kids and adults as they traverse the shared use trail system through the village. The KaBOOM! Grant, funded in part by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, will provide $41,000 to […]
Manchester resident representing Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve at Friends Group Summit
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Volunteer and Friends Group Summit for the state parks in Roscommon, the first weekend in March. Manchester resident Janice Kessler will be attending as a representative for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. She is working to form a Friends Group for Watkins Lake. She […]
Men’s Club hosts “skating” party
Although the weather didn’t cooperate for great ice skating, all those who attended the Men’s Club annual ice skating party at Wurster Park on Jan. 25 had a great time. There were hot dogs, cocoa, a bonfire, and lots of snowball fights, according to Men’s Club member Terris Ahrens. “The ice wasn’t great due to […]
Want a more vibrant downtown? Get involved!
At the January 20 Village Council meeting, Manchester businessman Jeff Fahey had requested to be on the agenda to make a presentation about the downtown business climate. Fahey, who is co-owner of the building that formerly housed the Manchester Pharmacy as well as the Dairy Queen/DD along the riverbank, along with a number of rental […]
WCCD awards conservation recognition to area agriculture
Submitted by Kathleen Graddy The Washtenaw County Conservation District honored several local family farmers as well as conservation-based activities at its annual meeting last Thursday night. Bill and Mike VanRiper of Lima Township received the 2019 Conservation Farmer of the Year award. The brothers farm 640 acres of soy beans, alfalfa, corn and wheat, using […]
Manchester Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
submitted by Knights of Columbus Council #4354 On Saturday, Jan 25, Manchester K of C members hosted their annual Free Throw Contest. Brother knight, Mike Coltre, along with G.K. Randy Dieter were on hand to assist brother knight, Mark Ball. This year we had six participants. Five of the six contestants were winners, as most […]
MASCC needs a cook!
submitted by Margaret Jacob, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Who is missing from these photos? Diners have arrived. Our volunteers are ready to serve the guests. But, where is the Cook? Cindy Kemner has been working for us in that capacity since the first meal of January. However, Cindy needs a replacement by the […]
