Rug Hookers Demonstrate Traditional American Craft at Library
Yesterday afternoon, 5 members of the Southern Michigan Hookrafter’s Guild demonstrated rug hooking at the Manchester District Library. Ella Bell, Sue Tracy, Margaret Campbell, Jean Brown and Pat Sahakian explained the process, history and current state of the historic and very American craft. Rug hooking’s roots in this country are almost as old as the country itself. All […]
Two Manchester Principals Advocate for Education in Washington DC
Jennifer Mayes, principal of Luther C. Klager Elementary and Shanna Spickard principal of Manchester Middle School recently joined 200 elementary and middle school educators and leaders from across the country in the nation’s capital for the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Leaders Conference (NLC). Mayes and Spickard advocated […]
Manchester Diabetes Prevention Program Delayed Until March 25
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has developed a diabetes prevention program for Manchester entitled “My Choice…My Health”. This program was originally planned for a February 25 start date, with classes to be held in the Manchester Village Offices. This program start date has been delayed until Wednesday, March 25, from 6:00-7:00 PM, in order […]
Residents Pack Manchester Township Board Meeting to Hear Presentation on Problems Associated with Oil Drilling
The Stewards of Western Washtenaw and Citizens for Oil-Free Backyards (COFBY) hosted a 45-minute presentation at the Manchester Township board meeting on March 10, 2015. Dr. Ian Moyer, a Scio Township resident, associate professor at the University of Michigan, and a member of the COFBY group, spoke about potential oil and gas development in Manchester Township […]
Guest Authors Encourage Klager Kids to be Reading Heroes
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 5, Klager Elementary students were treated to an exciting afternoon of fun with March Is Reading Month guest authors David Anthony and Charles David Clasman. The two Michigan authors pen the children’s reading series: Heroes A 2 Z, Knightscares, and Mystery Underground. All three chapter book series focus on […]
Linda’s Diner to Celebrate Agriculture Week with “Proud to be a Farmer” Placemats
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) and local FFA chapters will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 15-21 and Ag Day on Wednesday March 18th. Linda’s Diner located on M-52 in Manchester, will be celebrating by using agriculture-themed placemats provided by […]
Ladies Society Receives Donation of Historically Noteworthy Dress
The Manchester Ladies Society received a surprise while sorting prom dress donations for the upcoming Free Prom Dress Boutique. Among the 40+ dresses donated at the Library’s front desk over the last few months was a beautiful vintage lavender lace dress. There was a note attached explaining that this dress was worn by Ellen Haeussler (now […]
Regular Dance Night in Manchester Kicks Off with Contra!
Looking for something new, fun, and different to try right here in Manchester? A regular dance night is being planned and the kick off dance will be a contra dance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 in the gym at Emanuel church, 324 West Main St., Manchester. The dance will have live music and the area’s best […]
Relay For Life 2015 Seeks Donations, Participants
Manchester’s fifth annual Relay For Life will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to midnight. This year’s event will see several changes, most importantly a time change. Traditionally, a 24-hour event to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s fight against every type of cancer, this year’s format has become more flexible […]
Young Farm Leaders Gain Insight, Skills Up North
More than 350 young farmers from around the state gathered in Acme Feb. 20-22 for Michigan Farm Bureau’s (MFB) 2015 Young Farmer Leaders’ Conference (YFLC). Attending from Washtenaw County this year were: Katlin Blaine (Manchester), Chad Fusilier (Manchester), Travis Fusilier (Manchester), Katelyn Horning (Manchester), Natalie Horning (Manchester), Dave & Rachel McCalla (Dexter), Nathan McCalla (Milan), […]
