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Mel and Me Corinda Hackworth corinda@theweeklypride.com
We’ve discussed my problematic issues with insomnia before. I’ve told you all about my breakup with Ambien and how I’d started seeing Mel (as in Melatonin). Quick recap for those not following: I began dating Amb, who was wonderful to me. Until my dates with him started leaving me with partial to total amnesia. So, I dumped Amb and began seeing a natural supplement called “Mel”atonin. Okay. I feel really good about Mel, because he is so natural and down to earth. And after my breakup with Amb, I found out that he was actually a hypnotic drug, which just reinforced my whole idea about Amb being conniving and no good. I still feel confident about our breakup. And because Mel is so real, I can see him every night if I want to. Which, being an insomniac and possessing a total codependent personality, I want to. But no relationship is perfect and my and Mel’s and is no exception. Mel is gentle and quiet and the sleep he resonates quietly creeps into me, (Continued on page 6)
Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing reminds seniors, eligible service members, veterans, widows, and permanently disabled individuals to file the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit before February 15th. Ingham County will waive the 4 % county tax administration fee and monthly county interest for eligible property owners who file the Homestead Property Tax Credit by February 14th. The waiver applies to March and April 2010 payments on 2009 delinquent property taxes. The Homestead Credit must be claimed by February 14 to allow processing time for State of Michigan tax returns – which are due April 15. The interest and fee waiver was authorized by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners on January 21, 2009 under Section 211.59(3) of the State of Michigan General Property Tax Act. Please contact Treasurer Schertzing’s Office at 517.676.7220 if you have questions about qualifying for the waiver.
Byrum Offers Scholarships to Two Local HS Seniors State Rep. Barb Byrum (DOnondaga) is inviting local high school seniors to apply for a scholarship she is offering. Byrum will award two $500 scholarships to local high school students who plan to pursue a college degree or training in a trade. “Ensuring that our children get the best education is essential to their success," Byrum said. "Our children's (Continued on page 6)
Stockbridge High School held it’s “Coming Home” ceremony this past week. The court was represented by (R1(l-r)) Senior Chad Snyder, escorted by Danielle Hart, Freshman Buck Pozywak, escorted by Kayla Gallup, Sophomore Nick Balkus, escorted by Kellie Rizzolo, Senior Cody Fuller, escorted by Beth Steadman, (R2) Senior Jacob Powers, escorted by Brooklyn Baldridge, Junior Koltin Grammer, escorted by Emily Lewis, Senior Brandon Mason, escorted by Callie Penix-Wilson, (R3) Senior Miles McCalla, escorted by Alexis Schloft, Senior Dustin Noll, escorted by Cassie Lance, and Senior Jeff Showerman, escorted by Nicole Chapman
Farmers State Bank Director Earns MBA Craig Goodlock, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Farmers State Bank is pleased to announce that Penny Hicks, a Director of the bank since 1992, received a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University in November, 2009. Ms Hicks works for Eaton in Jackson as an HR Analyst. “The bank is very fortunate to have Penny on the board of directors of Farmers State Bank,” said Chairman Goodlock. “We recognize the value of her ongoing commitment to her education and the resources she brings to our board.” Farmers State Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with offices in Munith, Stockbridge, and Grass Lake. Having been founded in 1922 it serves portions of Jackson, Ingham,
The Forgotten “Thank You” - William “Bill” Cool by Julie Glair, Freelance Writer
Just as all Veterans give their all for the United States, so too, the Veterans of Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510 in Stockbridge give their all to their community. It took the near closing of the Legion Post to bring forward the current team of visionaries. It seems that vision was what the Post had been lacking until the previous Officers opted to leave their posts. It took William “Bill” Cool a few seconds to agree to being nominated for the Post Commander position but he’s never looked back. “I am fortunate to have a great group of Officers to help get this post back on its feet,” stated Bill Cool. “We’ve put in a lot of work but it’s definitely worth it. Veterans have always given so much of themselves; they deserve a place to be proud of.” It was that vision that is now putting American Legion Post 510 on the map! Meeting attendance has grown from six officers plus 3 members in January, 2009 to six officers plus 29 members at the January, 2010 meeting. They are currently in the #1 spot in the District for membership growth. When Bill took over in July, 2009 there was another problem that he knew needed correcting. “I’ve heard people call the Legion Hall “The Bingo Hall” and I have even been told some thought it was an abandoned building,” stated Commander Cool with a grimace. “Something had to be done about that!” That is when decisions were made to repair leaks and bad siding. Put flood lights on the sign and building at night. (Continued on page 3)
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Mondays - Free Play Group - ages 1-4 from 10-11am Leslie First Baptist Church, 202 E. Bellevue St. Thursday, February 11th - Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Red Cross Blood Drive, 101 South Center St. Mondays - Support Group for Taking Off Pounds 1:00pm-6:45pm Sensibly. Weigh in from 5:15-5:45pm at the First Saturday, February 13th - CHILI COOK-OFF at Baptist Church in Leslie. Meeting from 6:00-6:45pm Mackinder-Glenn Legion Post 510, 830 S. Clinton, Stockbridge. Come choose your favorite chili. 1:30pm Contact Coleen, 589-8145. Questions: 517 851-8540 Thursdays - Free Play Group - ages 1-3 from 10-11am Saturday, February 13th - Plainfield United Methodist - Stockbridge Heritage Elementary Gym, 222 Western Church, 17845 M-36. Chicken & biscuit supper - Free Ave - Contact Wendy Moncada, 517-372-9411 ext.6. will donation - Take outs available - Public invited 5:00pm Fridays - Reformers Unanimous Christ Centered Saturday, February 27th - Millville United Methodist Addiction Recovery Program - Jeruel Baptist Church, Church, 1932 N. M-52 will be having a Pizza and Movie corner of Neu Rd and M-106. 7:00-9:30pm. “Jesus is night, starting at 6:00 p.m. The free movie is "Love's the truth, so let the truth make you free.” Unending Legacy." A donation for pizza would be appreciated. For more information contact the church office at 851-7853.
Bunkerhill 7th Day Adventist First Methodist Church of 3820 Williamston Road, Stockbridge Waterloo Territorial Road, Stockbridge 517-589-0659 (517) 851-7287 Church of Christ 4783 S. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-8141 (517) 851-7015 Sunday Bible Study 10:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Church Offices Open T-W-F 9am-12 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Pastor Shannon O’Leary Ministers Bruce Harris and Larrel Whitaker Freedom Community Church “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and Christ Episcopal Church 9900 N. Meridian Road, Pleasant where the Spirit of the Lord, there is Lake freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Sunday Morning 9:00 Leslie Public Middle School Youth Sunday School 9:00 Cafeteria Phone 517-769-2333 Kimball Road, Leslie, MI Pastor Wes Emmerson Dansville Free Methodist Church 517-676-3222 1340 Mason Street, Dansville Sunday Worship – 10am (517) 623-0365 Pastor Amy Thompson Good Shepherd Mission SS 9:30-10:30 am 5050 E. M-36, Stockbridge Morning Worship 10:30-11:30 (517) 851-9800 Evening Worship 6:00 pm Morning Service 10:30 am Wednesday Prayer meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study Parson Billy R. Allen Dansville United Methodist Church Grace Lutheran Church 1317 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-6591 212 S. Sherman St. (517) 623-6594 Leslie, MI. 49251 Worship & Sunday School 9:15 am Pastor Martin Schroeder Pastor Don Fry Ph. 589-0250 Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Family Tabernacle Church of God Bible Study 9:00 A.M. 5115 Green Road, Stockbridge Grand River Community Church (517) 851-8327 "Where Living Water Flows" Sunday Worship 10:30 am 2443 Olds Rd, Leslie Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at Pastor Bruce Crockett Howlett School bruce_crockett@sbcglobal.net 126 Webb St, Gregory (517)589-5448 www.familytabernaclecog.net Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Pastor Jeff Howard First Baptist Church “Who knew Church could be this FUN?”
950 S. Clinton Road, PO Box 64, Stockbridge (517) 851-7075 Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 am Discovery Island Sunday 11:00 am The best hour of every kids week (0-5) Wednesday 5th Dimension Youth Group 6:00 - 8:30pm www.1stbcs.org pastorb@1stbcs.org Pastor Brian Johnson Youth Minister Tim Wheaton timw@1stbcs.org Children’s Ministry - Angie Stolarz angie@1stbcs.org
Gregory Community Church “A Caring Community” 126 Church Street, Gregory (734) 498-2591 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Heidi DeMott-Shanes, Pastor gregcomchur@hotmail.com
Saturday, February 27th - Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Panther Draw Down - Only 200 tickets available, get yours before they are gone!! Grand Prize of $5000, 2nd prize, $2500, and 3rd prize $1000. All proceeds to benefit SHS athletics. Please contact any Booster member to purchase tickets, or call 517-8518570, or 517-851-8457. Saturday, March 13th - ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & DANCE at Mackinder-Glenn Legion Post 510 in Stockbridge. Lots of great food and fun. 4:00pm Tickets available from Legion members or call (517) 851-8540 for details. Thursday, April 15th - Stockbridge Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up - It’s that time again to start thinking of children that are starting kindergarten. Please call Smith Elementary for registration information - 517-851-7735 ext 0.
Heritage United Brethren Church Meets at Dansville High School (517) 281-8931 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Night HS Youth Group 7:00 Tuesday Night MS Youth Group 7:00 Monday Night Elementary Youth Group 3:00 pm www.hubchurch.weebly.com Pastor Cal Hodgson Email: DansvilleHUB@yahoo.com Pastor: Jeruel Baptist Church 11400 Plum Orchard Road, Munith (517) 596-2128 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Clubs & Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Pastor Bob Castle
Southwest Church of the Nazarene 14555 Holmes Road PO Box 74, Gregory, MI 48137 Church : (734) 498-2682 Pastor : (734) 395-9157 Sunday Services: Sunday School - 10:00am Morning Worship - 11:00am Evening Service - 6:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm NETS (Teen Program) Caravan for Grades 1 - 6 Benson’s Buddies - Age 3 - K Pastor Gary A. Slusher southwestnaz@charterinternet.com St Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Church 12501 Riethmiller Rd, Grass Lake (517) 522-4187 Sunday Worship 10:15 am Pastor Scott Schwertfeger www.stjacobgrasslake.org
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Millville United Methodist Church 1932 N. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851 -7853 Pastor Robert Freysinger millvillechurch@hughes.net www.millvillechurch.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Classes 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in His Crib Monday: 1:00 p.m. Millville Menders Munith United Methodist Church 224 N. Main Street, Munith (517) 596-2441 Worship Hour - 9:30 Rev. Larry Rubingh Plainfield United Methodist 17845 M-36, Gregory Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:15 am Minister Judi Darling
S.S. Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church 1320 Catholic Church Road, Leslie Highest Praise Worship Center (517) 589-8492 5107 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge Weekend Masses: (517) 851-7758 Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Father Mike Petroski Wednesday Family Enrichment Night 7:00-8:00 pm Bishop Jeffrey Lambert
Stockbridge United Methodist Church 219 E. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7676 Rev. Larry Rubingh sumcaa@aol.com Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Service - 11:00 am Sunday Bible Study - 6:00 pm Trinity Pentecostal Church 4935 Freiermuth Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3310 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Youth Group 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Study 10:30 am Pastor Mark Roark Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 5758 West M-36 Putnam Township 734-878-5977 Pastor Merelyn Snider Sunday School 8:45 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor: Unadilla Presbyterian Church 20175 Williamsville Road, Gregory (734) 498-2348 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Pastor John Qiu United Baptist Church 2510 Heeney Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3121
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Completely repaint the inside of the building and put proper emblems both inside and outside of the four sections of the American Legion Family: The Legion; The Legion Auxiliary; Sons of the Legion; and the Legion Riders. In addition, the entire kitchen was stripped and has been completely remodeled with state-of-the-art stainless steel commercial grade equipment. Extra effort showed as the building was beautifully decorated inside and out for the Christmas holidays. Also, a monthly newsletter has been developed by Sherrie S. Aly as well as a comprehensive website for the Stockbridge Post. They have begun a monthly social gathering to include cards, dominoes, pizza, and fellowship. Also, many upcoming events with the public included are scheduled throughout the year. “We want the Legion Hall to be a focal point in the community.” Bill Cool continued, “It’s not here just for the Veterans but also for the entire community to use.” “We have a lot of great programs that can be helpful for our community, especially the youth,” Commander Cool explained. “The Boys State” and “The Girls State” are examples of programs available to high school juniors (see website: www.mackinder-glenn510.org for details). They are active with the Boy Scouts; run a Hunter Safety Program and a State Police Trooper School. Commander Cool served in the U.S. Navy for 4 ½ years during the Vietnam War. He has been a member of the American Legion for 24 years. He was born in Stockbridge and grew-up 12 miles north of Stockbridge. He graduated from Fowlerville High School. Bill and his wife, Kathleen have been married 21 years. They are pleased to have their four children and 10 grandchildren living in or around the Stockbridge area so they are able to see them often. Bill remembers his parents fondly and credits his father for teaching him the importance of being honest and trustworthy. He also followed his fathers’ footsteps by pursuing a career as a Journeyman Brick Layer after returning from Vietnam. Bill is quite a gardener with his oneacre vegetable garden. He estimates that he has close to 1500 asparagus plants and enjoys canning vegetables for himself and others. Together Bill and Kathleen have fun making many varieties of wine. Bill also likes to dabble with several types of arts and crafts like mosaics, foil engraving and rug latch-hooking to name a few. Commander Cool is extremely passionate about the welfare of Veterans and is proud that Stockbridge is respectful of their Vets. He wants the community to know that they are pleased to perform Military Funerals for any Veteran whether or not they are a Legion member. Also, any Veteran in need should feel free to contact him at (517) 851-8540. “I wish everyone would remember: If not for the Vets of the United States, there would not be a United States of America! God Bless our Veterans!” he spoke with conviction. So, Commander Bill Cool, for all that you hold close to your heart, and all that you continue to serve… …I must thank you for all you do, for all of us! If you know someone deserving of a Forgotten “Thank You”, please email me at: forgottenthankyou@yahoo.com.
LIBRARY EVENTS DANSVILLE CHILDREN Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts for 1-3 yearolds. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:30 am Stories and crafts for preschoolers. Valentine Make & Take Crafts Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 am-2 pm Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts for 1-3 yearolds. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursday, Feb. 18, 10:30 am Stories and crafts for preschoolers. Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts for 1-3 yearolds. ADULTS Community Supported Agriculture Monday, Feb. 15, 7 pm What are CSAs? How do they work? What are the benefits of eating locally grown food? What is the significance of the locally grown movement? Rebecca Titus will discuss these and other questions regarding this popular topic. Book Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 pm This month, we’ll discuss The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee
LESLIE CHILDREN Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) Tuesday, Feb. 9, 11 am Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers Valentine Crafts Friday, Feb. 12, 10 am-6 pm Drop in during open hours to make a Valentine’s Day craft. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) Tuesday, Feb. 16, 11 am Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers ADULTS Adult Book Discussion Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 pm This week, we’re discussing Heart in the Right Place by Carolyn Jourdan, this year’s Capital Area Reads One Book title. Sit ‘n Knit: Hugs for Hospice Monday, Feb. 15, 6–8 pm Knit or crochet projects for Heartland/ Hospice patients. Volunteers are always welcome. Remember When… Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10 am Join us to reminisce.
STOCKBRIDGE CHILDREN Special Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3-5) Friday, Feb. 12 , 10 am Join us for a special Valentine’s Day program with Valentine’s stories and a Valentine’s Day craft. Designed especially for 3-5 year olds, but younger children are welcome with close adult supervision. TEENS Teen Book Discussion Group Thursday, Feb. 18, 2:30 pm Titles TBD.
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Kemplin, Fiffield League Champions! Submitted by Coach Todd Stern
A busy week for the hawk wrestling team as they wrestled back to back on Wednesday and Thursday and then traveled to Stockbridge on Saturday for the league meet. On Wednesday Leslie was at Eaton Rapids and walked out winning a meet and losing the other, in the first Leslie came from behind and downed Bay City Central 38-33. With the team trailing by 7 with two weight classes to go the freshmansophomore combo of Aaron Beson and Colt Nevins came through with two pins for the team win. Others winning in the match were Kaleb Hartman(103) by pin, Brandon Fifield(119) also by pin, Senior Dillon Allen followed his teamate with a pin in the second period, and last but not least the anchor of the team Hwt Ryan Kemplin won by decision 8-4. The second meet wasn't so rosy as the team was man-handled by state rated division two power house Stevensville Lakeshore 71-10. Lakeshore is senior laiden and should make a run at the state tournament. The winners for Leslie were mainstays Fifield, with a :48 second fall, and Kemplin with a major decision 16-2. Thursday the wrestlers returned home for a make-up meet (league) with Parma Western and Hillsdale. The team wrestled well and came up short in both falling 61-18 to Hillsdale and 57-24 to Parma. Brandon Fifield again led the
team with two falls on the night, asdid co -leader Ryan Kemplin . Olexiy Kryvych had a pin in the Parma match and Aaron Beson had the only other win in matches wrestled with a pin in 25 seconds against a Hillsdale opppenent. In these four duals it was the first time all year the team has had to give up free points by giving up two weight classes due to injury and elgibility. Still no excuses, it is what it is and the team must push on. Saturday, Brandon Fifield re-peated as league champion as he had yet another pin in the finals in a time of 1:24. Brandon has been wrestling well all year and is focused for the weeks ahead. Ryan Kemplin was Leslie's other league champion as he earned a hard fought 6-1 decision in the finals, he as well is working hard and getting ready for another push in the weeks ahead. Olexiy Kryvych had a good day and went 3-1 and placed 3rd, he has medaled in his last two tournaments and is peeking at the right time. We tell the team it is all practice to the end of the year. Fourth place finshes were picked up by Dillon Allen, Chanler Carmer (back in the lin-up after injury). and Colt Nevins. t is all or nothig this week as the team travels to Dansville on Thursday (6 pm) for the team districts and then on to Olivet on Saturday for the Individual Districts.
HS Freshman Basketball
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Stockbridge Frosh Win Submitted by Coach Rehmann
The Freshmen basketball team beat Jackson Christian 61-33. The defense was led by Austyn Brown who picked off 4. Evan Upshur, Devin Allen, and Alec Armstrong all had 3 a piece. Assists were delivered by Conner Knepley who had 7 and Noah Frazzini with 4. Rebounding was led by Devin Allen with 20, Upshur with 8, and Brown with 6. Scorers consisted of Allen with a career high 33, Knepley with 8, Frazzini with 8, Brown with 6, Upshur with 4 and Armstrong with 2.
Stockbridge Coming Home Celebration The Varsity Boy’s basketball team played in front of a packed house on Friday for Coming Home and dominated play defeating Hillsdale 59-41. Jeff O’Brien led the way with 14 pts, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. RJ Marshall had a solid game with 14 pts and 7 boards. Ian Bumpus had another double-digit output with 13 pts; Jake Powers added 7 pts and JD Summers had 4 pts and 4 assists for the Panthers.
Stockbridge Sophomore Kayla Caudill drives around the Hornet defender on her way to the basket last week. February 9, 2010
Stockbridge Senior Dustin Noll, escorted by Cassie Lance, was crown King during Stockbridge High School’s coming home ceremony this past Friday night.
Jasmine Holloway, Stockbridge Sophomore, launches a shot over the outstretched arm of the Hillsdale defender. www.theweeklypride.com
Football Team Honored at Event The Stockbridge Varsity Football team had a record setting season this past year, going 9-2, and winning a league title for the first time in 30 years. Those achievements were recognized by a local church, Highest Praise Worship Center, during the NFL Championship game Sunday evening with a plaque. At left, members of the team stand and receive the award. (r-l) Jeff, Katz, Sean Boyce, Jeff O’Brien, Ashton Baaler, and Jeff Showerman.
Senior Brooklyn Baldridge, Stockbridge, lays one up and in during last weeks action at home. 888-318-1766
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Hodges Panthers Lone League Champion
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Stockbridge Junior Joey Hodges completed his league season undefeated in both duals and the tournament to claim the league title at 130 pounds for the Panthers. He defeated Jesse Braxmier of Hillsdale in the finals 5-1. Chad Snyder locked up a second place finish, while Gavin Dunham and Dan
Cutler each finished 3rd and medaled for the Panthers. The season winds down quickly as the team will travel to Battle Creek Pennfield Wednesday for team districts and Goodrich Saturday for individual districts.
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Nick Pierce of Dansville on the breakaway against Bath last week.
Missy Thomas, Dansville, looks to get around the tight defense of Bath.
Senior RJ Marshall shows some finesse as he elevates and shoots over the defense.
The defense looks strong as Stockbridge Junior Jeff O’Brien, showing determination, lays one up and in.
Junior Koltin Grammer powers a shot through the defense of Hillsdale.
Area Sporting Events For The Week of February 9 - February 16 STOCKBRIDGE Tuesday - 2/9 MS Wrestling @ Springport - 4:30pm Wednesday - 2/10 HS Wrestling - MHSAA Team Districts @ Battle Creek Pennfield - 6:00pm Competitive Cheer - SMAA Finals @ Albion - 6:00pm Thursday - 2/11 MS Wrestling @ Columbia Central - 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball @ Techumseh - 5:30pm Var Girls Basketball @ Techumseh - 7:00pm Friday - 2/12 No Events Saturday - 2/13 HS Wrestling - MHSAA Individual Districts @ Goodrich - 8:00am Monday - 2/15 HS Bowling @ Leslie - 3:30pm Tuesday - 2/16 Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 4:30pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 6:00pm JV Girls Basketball @ Albion - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 7:30pm Var Girls Basketball @ Albion - 7:30pm
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DANSVILLE Tuesday - 2/9 JV Girls Basketball @ Morrice - 6:00pm Var Girls Basketball @ Morrice - 7:30pm Wednesday - 2/10 MS Boys Basketball @ Pewamo-Westphalia - 5:00pm Thursday - 2/11 JV Girls Basketball @ Saranac - 6:00pm HS Wrestling - Team Districts - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Saranac - 7:30pm Friday - 2/12 Var Girls Basketball @ Saranac - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball @ Saranac - 7:30pm Saturday - 2/13 No Events Monday - 2/15 No Events Tuesday - 2/16 MS Boys Basketball @ Portland St. Pats - 5:00pm JV Girls Basketball @ Carson City - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Carson City - 7:30pm
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LESLIE Tuesday - 2/9 No Events Wednesday - 2/10 HS Bowling @ Hillsdale - 3:30pm MS Girls Basketball vs. Lansing Christian - 4:30pm Competitive Cheer - SMAA Finals @ Albion - 6:00pm Thursday - 2/11 JV Girls Basketball @ Albion - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Albion - 7:30pm Friday - 2/12 Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 4:30pm Var Girls Basketball vs. Albion - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball vs. Albion - 7:30pm Saturday - 2/13 Competitive Cheer - Blackhawk Invitational - 10:00pm Monday - 2/15 HS Bowling vs. Stockbridge - 3:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball @ Onsted - 6:00pm Tuesday - 2/16 Freshman Boys Basketball @ Vandercook Lake - 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Columbia Central - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Columbia Central - 6:00pm Var Girls Basketball vs. Columbia Central - 7:30pm Var Boys Basketball @ Columbia Central - 7:30pm 888-318-1766
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slowly enveloping me in its elusive warmth. I can nap during the day (which my doctor told me is an absolute “no-no” for insomniacs) and, literally, sleep soundly knowing I’ll be seeing Mel later and he’ll forgive my indiscretion. So not only is Mel mild and calm but he is pardoning and closes his eyes (and mine) to my “other” relationships. Herein lies our problem. Amb was rough and aggressive. Not abusive, per se, but sometimes I need a firm upper hand. Mel’s passiveness is perfect most of the time. However, on the nights I need an unyielding partner, Mel is a little too inactive. Coupled with my insomnia is anxiety, which is somewhat redundant since insomnia is a form of anxiety. On the nights that my anxiety is running rampant, I turn to Mel for comfort. (Well, I turn to him on a regular basis anyway, but still…) He listens and soothes, but what I
really need is the proverbial hit over the head with something heavy and see stars until I pass out. Not Mel’s fault entirely; aggression just isn’t part of his make-up. But sometimes a girl needs some insistent practice. And on the nights when Mel is too, uh, feminine, (sorry, ladies-nothing wrong with femininity) and I manage to sleep, I wake up five hundred times in the night. And here comes the really sick part; on those types of nights, I miss Amb (said sheepishly). Why do I miss the one I couldn’t trust? The one who treated me with such disrespect? The one who would creep out in the middle of the night while I was passed out? The one who left me groggy in the morning with a fuzzy memory of the night before? I don’t know. All I can remember are the nights when I’d see him and the dizzying fatigue he’d give me. How good it felt to be so exhausted. It was exhilarating. Even the first time I realized I couldn’t trust him, I went back for more. I liked
him so much I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. I’d heard rumors of his questionable reputation. But like any person in a relationship with someone (or something) you really like, you want it to work. You want to be the one who changes a long line of devious behavior. And even when I threw Amb out that last night and didn’t look back, I still worried about who I would begin seeing to replace him. (I want to use the term “sleeping with” instead of “seeing”, but I worry you might get the wrong idea about me.) I comforted myself that Amb had a cousin Lu (aka Lunesta) and I’d heard he wasn’t as forceful as Amb. But my insurance company stepped in and decided I didn’t need to see Lu. Obviously, insurance companies sleep well at night. (I thought it was “No rest for the wicked” not “No rest for the weary”?) And that’s how I met Mel. We met on a blind date at a drugstore. I wasn’t sure who I was going to meet that night, but I knew I would be going home with
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Financial Gifts for Your Valentine Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so you’d better get going with the flowers and chocolates for your sweetie. But this year, why not go beyond the traditional gifts and give a present that can make a difference in your loved one’s life for years to come? Specifically, why not give a financial gift? Of course, you could always put some cash or a check in a card, but with a little creativity, you can make a financial gift that has a longer-lasting and more profound impact. Here are a few suggestions: • Give stocks. You will almost certainly surprise someone by giving a gift of stock, perhaps representing a company that makes products or services favored by the recipient. If you’re giving shares of stock that you own, you can give up to a value of $13,000 per year without incurring gift taxes. Since the recipient will be liable for income taxes if he or she eventually sells the stock for a gain, you will need to provide the recipient with the stock’s “cost basis” — the amount you paid for the stock. • Give bonds. Some people may not think of bonds as particularly exciting investments, but they have much to offer — including regular interest payments. Furthermore, if you give a municipal bond, you may also be supporting a local infrastructure project, such as the construction or improvement of a hospital or school, that can benefit the community in which your valentine lives. And the interest payments on a tax-free “muni” are exempt from federal taxes and may
also be exempt from state and local taxes. (Municipal bonds may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.) • Help fund an IRA. If your valentine has an IRA, he or she has chosen a good vehicle in which to save for retirement. A traditional IRA’s earnings grow tax deferred, while a Roth IRA’s earnings can grow tax free. (However, distributions from a Roth IRA may be subject to taxes and a 10 percent penalty if the account is less than five years old and the account holder is under age 59½.) While you can’t make a direct contribution to someone else’s IRA, you can write a check for that purpose. And it will likely be appreciated, because many people have trouble fully funding their IRAs each year. (In 2010, the IRA contribution limit is $5,000, or $6,000 if the IRA owner is over age 50, although these limits may be increased if they’re indexed for inflation.) • Make a charitable gift in your valentine’s name. Charitable organizations need financial assistance more than ever. Consider making a gift to a charity that’s important to your valentine. You’ll be supporting a worthy cause, and as an added bonus, you may receive a tax deduction yourself. • Issue a “Get Out of Debt” card. You probably can’t take all your valentine’s debts, but you may want to give a card stating you’ll handle one car payment or a monthly credit card bill. The lower your valentine’s debt load, the more he or she can invest for the future.
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By taking any of these steps, you can help make Valentine’s Day even more meaningful for your loved one — and your gift will be remembered long after the holiday is over. Submitted by Lori Fell, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Lori will be opening her office in Leslie Spring 2010 and is currently working out of the Mason office. To contact her, please call (517) 392-5320.
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future, and the future of Michigan, both hinge on our kids getting a high-quality education. An investment in our students is an investment in our future, and I am honored to make that investment." All high school seniors who live in House District 67 are eligible to apply and can do so by submitting an essay of up to 750 words describing their favorite book or the book that has had the largest impact on their lives. Entries can be submitted through the student's high school counseling office, or sent directly to Byrum's office. Essays must be received by 5 p.m. on March 26, 2010. The winners will be chosen by a panel of three. Each winner will receive the scholarship check at an event with Representative Byrum. Additional details and participation guidelines may be obtained from school guidance counselors or by contacting Representative Byrum at (517) 373-0587 or via e-mail at barbbyrum@house.mi.gov.
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someone. (No judgment, please!) And Mel came highly recommended by an eager clerk, experiencing insomnia like me. Mel was safe to see on a regular basis and wouldn’t leave me with crazy nightmares or sleep walking or druginduced eating in the middle of the night. (Oh, yeah, Amb was a bad, bad match.) And that’s where Mel and I are in our relationship. We see each other, he’s tender and placid and I sleep. Lightly. But the next time I need a date, I’m thinking of returning to the drugstore in search of another blind match. Maybe something stronger than Mel, yet not as forceful or addicting as Amb. And definitely not something I need a prescription (pimp?) for. And while I’m not cheating on Mel with another substance, I’m looking. I’ll admit it. Maybe Mel isn’t right for me, maybe he is. I’ll just have to play the market (literally) for awhile.
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