Klager hosts Community Leadership Day as school year draws to a close
by Marsha Chartrand As part of a continuing effort to grow as a Leader in Me School and to immerse children in the world of community leadership, Klager Elementary School is continuing its tradition of holding a Community Leadership Day at the end of each school year. “The idea is that the leaders of Manchester […]
After 40+ years, the Okey family is moving on
by Marsha Chartrand Shortly after talking with JoAnn Okey for this article last week, I ran across a quote: “We don’t meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.” And it seemed particularly appropriate to share at this time, as so many in Manchester likely have the same feelings […]
With 80 years between them, two alumni reflect on Manchester High School, life experiences
submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Manchester High School Alumni Association, Class of 1973 Reno Feldkamp graduated from Manchester High School in 1943. Caiden Kippnick is graduating from Manchester High School in 2023. Reno is 98 and Caiden is 17. The Class of 1943 had 33 students, while the Class of 2023 has 76 students. Eighty […]
Dean Spaulding — Manchester’s “missing” Vietnam casualty
by Marsha Chartrand Editor’s note: After publication of a story (May 17, 2023) on the book Lest We Forget, published by Mary Blossom for the Emil Jacob American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 in 1999, the Mirror received a phone call from Barbara Rhoades of Clinton, letting us know that the article was missing information on […]
Manchester makes the TV news!
by Marsha Chartrand Paul Whelan has been in captivity in Russia for 1,620 days now. And his family, friends, and the community of Manchester are still waiting for his release. Yellow ribbons on trees, light poles, store entryways, and other creative placements have kept him front of mind for local people who know Paul and […]
WCRC this week in the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working this week in three Manchester-area townships. In Manchester Township, there will continue to be intermittent lane restrictions on unpaved primary and local roads for dust control beginning through the beginning of this week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Road between Bethel Church Road and Pleasant Lake […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation posts job opening for new Action Team Facilitator
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is accepting applications for a part-time Action Team Facilitator to support its One Big Thing initiative. This position will serve as the point person for three community Action Teams and will coordinate their work with action team leads from the Foundation, Chelsea Hospital, […]
Rev. Dillon Burns to leave Manchester United Methodist Church for Okemos
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church How do you say goodbye? Churches in the United Methodist denomination say goodbye to their pastor every few years. Clergy in The United Methodist Church commit to serve where their bishop appoints them. Appointments are typically for one year at a time, though the bishop may move […]
First annual pickleball tournament benefits mental health in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand A year ago, the Manchester pickleball courts were pretty much just plans on a drafting board. Now, they have hosted their first-ever tournament — hopefully the first of many. Carson Horky, a junior at Manchester Junior/Senior High School, organized the event as a fundraiser for a worthy cause — Mental Health Awareness […]
CRC has funds to help with basic needs
submitted by Carol Wotring, Director, Community Resource Center The United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded the Community Resource Center with a Consumers Energy Foundation Grant to help with the basic needs of Manchester-area residents who meet the ALICE profile. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Grant funds must be used for […]
