Weekly Pride Volume 1 Issue 18

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Volume 1, Issue 18 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Published Weekly

If ever there was someone who really “bleeds green”, it would be Annie Prus! Girl Scout green that is. For the last 36 years she has dedicated herself entirely to Girl Scouts as a leader, Community Coordinator, Product Sales Coordinator, and Outdoor Camping Trainer. There are many other responsibilities she handles without titles to go with them. It began for Annie in 1974 when she was told if she wanted her 2nd grade daughter to be in Girl Scouts, she would need to be their leader. Knowing how disappointed she was as a young girl when after 5 years of Girl Scouts, her own leader quit, Annie accepted the Leader role. Since that beginning, she has seen two troops from beginning “Daisy’s” and “Brownies” through “Ambassadors” at High School graduation and 2009 will make that total three from beginning to the end of the program. “I know I’ve done something right

when I see one of my previous Girl Scouts as an adult, and they come up to me and give me a big hug!” Annie went on to explain, “it’s really great when they bring their daughters to sign-up and tell me they were hoping I would still be there.” Annie was born and raised in Jackson and moved with her husband of 51 years, Louis, to Munith. They have three grown children. Their two sons, Christopher and Anthony live out of state but their daughter, Teresa, lives in Stockbridge and visits with her parents daily. The Prus’ have a total of six grandchildren aging from 7– 20 years old that they are very proud of. “I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors,” Annie says. “I used to water ski, snowmobile and still love camping, fishing, and mushrooming up- north near Traverse City.” They enjoy their home in Munith on 22 acres. “It began as a farm field when we

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Kitchen Hours Mon - Thurs - 6am - 9pm

Fri - Sat - 6am - 11pm Sunday 7am - 8pm

Medina’s Mexican Cuisine Monday 11-5

Wednesday 11-7 Friday 11-5

Happy Holidays from everyone at The BackStreet. We appreciate your

continued support and look forward to serving you in 2009!

12/24 -Restaurant closes at 3pm, bar open until 9pm. 12/25 -Closed 12/31 -New Year’s Eve Party starting at 9pm. Dinner specials, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a champagne toast are on the agenda.

The Forgotten “Thank You” by Julie Glair, freelance writer

Christmas will soon be over, the relatives will be on the road again, and you’ll be left packing up the lights and ornaments while deciding what to do with the Christmas tree. You actually have some options. If you are a resident of the village of Stockbridge, you can put your tree at the curb for pick-up by Mid-Michigan Rubbish, whether you have an account or not, Friday, January 2nd or Thursday, January 8th, at no charge. They will be mulching and recycling the trees. Most trash removal services that offer recycling each month will take your Christmas trees, also. It’s best to check directly with them. Northwest Refuse at 2600 Lansing Ave., south of Parnall Road, has a large recycling facility. For the minimal charge of $1.00 they will

accept Christmas trees any day except Christmas Day and New Years Day. Otherwise, they are open 8:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday and they will be grinding trees for wood chips and mulch. Some re-use ideas include putting the tree in the garden or backyard to use as a bird feeder and sanctuary. Fresh orange slices or strung popcorn attract the birds and the branches will be used as shelter. Of course, be sure all hooks, tinsel, etc. have been removed. Another re-use idea is to sink the tree into a private pond because they make and excellent refuge and feeding area for fish. Of course, if you know someone with a chipper, your tree will make nice mulch for your garden or flower beds.

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Now What Do I Do With It? by Julie Glair, freelance writer

Annie Prus has been an inspiration to many people.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Photo by Julie Glair

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The Clothes Closet at Gregory Community Church is in urgent need of boys and girls winter clothing sizes 5 – 14. Please call for a drop-off appointment. 734-498-2591. Monday Dec. 22 - Friday Jan. 2 - Winter Break - No School - Stockbridge, Leslie, and Dansville Community Schools.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at First Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Everyone Welcome! – 7pm

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at Conway Free Methodist Church in Fowlerville. – 7pm

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at Gregory Community Church in Gregory. – 6:30 - See Ad Page 12

Wednesday, Dec. 30– Teen Game Night at the Leslie Library - 6-7:30pm

Sunday, Jan. 11 - Pig Skin Club Meeting at Stockbridge High School - 6-7:30pm

Monday, Jan. 12 - Stockbridge Athletic Booster Meeting SHS Library - 7p.m.

Do you have something that you would like to list here? Please send it to us at [email protected] so that we can include it.

Church of Christ 4783 S. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851-8141 Sunday Bible Study 10:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Dansville Free Methodist Church 1340 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-0365 Pastor Amy Thompson SS 9:30-10:30 am Morning Worship 10:30-11:30 Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer meeting 7:00 pm Dansville United Methodist Church 1317 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-6591 (517) 623-6594 Worship & Sunday School 9:15 am Pastor Don Fry Family Tabernacle Church of God 5115 Green Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-8327 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at Howlett School 126 Webb St, Gregory www.familytabernaclecog.net Pastor Jeff Howard First Baptist Church “Leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ” 950 S. Clinton Road, PO Box 64, Stockbridge (517) 851-7075 Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 am Discovery Island Sunday 11:00 am Wednesday 5th Dimension Youth Group 6:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday Exercise Class 9:00am www.1stbcs.org [email protected] Pastor Brian Johnson First Methodist Church of Waterloo Territorial Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-7287 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7015 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Church Offices open T-W-F 9:00am-noon Pastor Shannon O’Leary Good Shepherd Mission 5050 E. M-36, Stockbridge (517) 851-9800 Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Tuesday Bible Study Parson Billy R. Allen

Gregory Community Church “A Caring Community” 126 Church Street, Gregory (734) 498-2591 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Heidi DeMott Shanes, Pastor [email protected] Highest Praise Worship Center 5107 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7758 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Family Enrichment Night 7:00-8:00 pm Bishop Jeffrey Lambert 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: [email protected] 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 Asst. Pastor Jerry Gould PaPastor:Pastor: Millville United Methodist Church 1932 N. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851 -7853 Pastor Robert Freysinger [email protected] www.millvillechurch.org Sunday Services: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Classes for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class 11:00 a.m. UMYF- Meet in His Crib Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Connections ( Young Adults) Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - 6:30p.m. Potluck and Praise Munith United Methodist Church 224 N. Main Street, Munith (517) 596-2441 Worship Hour - 9:30 Rev. Larry Rubingh Plainfield United Methodist Church 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 (517) 589-8492 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm Father Mike Petroski 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 [email protected] St Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Church 12501 Reithmiller Rd, Grass Lake (517) 522-4187 Sunday Worship 10:15 am Pastor Scott Schwertfeger www.atjacobgrasslake.org Stockbridge United Methodist Church 219 E. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7676 Rev. Larry Rubingh Worship Hour - 11:00 am 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 William Gatz 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

This Church Directory will be provided free of charge to our area churches.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS


LIBRARY EVENTS DANSVILLE Children Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 am Stories and crafts Family Storytime Saturday, Jan. 10 10:30 am Enjoy stories, singing, dancing, and crafts, with a new theme each month. This month’s theme is dogs. STOCKBRIDGE Adults Seniors Outreach Friday, Jan. 2 12 noon Books will be available for checkout at the seniors’ luncheon in the Town Hall.

GENERAL LIBRARY INFORMATION

STOCKBRIDGE LIBRARY 200 Wood Street Stockbridge, MI 49285 517-851-7810 Monday - 11am - 7pm Tuesday - 11am - 7pm Wednesday - 11am - 7pm Thursday - 11am - 7pm Friday - 11am - 7pm Saturday - 11am - 5pm Sunday - 1pm - 5pm DANSVILLE LIBRARY 1379 East Mason Street Dansville, MI 48819 517-623-6511 Monday - 3pm - 8pm Tuesday - 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm Wednesday - 3pm - 8pm Thursday - 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm Friday - 3pm - 6pm Saturday - 10am - 2pm Sunday - Closed LESLIE LIBRARY 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, MI 49251 517-589-9400 Monday - 2pm - 8pm Tuesday - 2pm - 6pm Wednesday - 2pm - 8pm Thursday - 2pm - 6pm Friday - 10am - 6pm Saturday - 10am - 3pm Sunday - Closed

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which

he knows full well he will never sit. D. Elton Trueblood

Hope Borbas Okemos Library, a Capital Area District Library First Sunday Gallery Walk – January 2009

Opening Reception – January 4, 1:00 – 4:00 pm RESURFACING: Paintings by Michael Maurer Smith

Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library Exhibit runs January 2 – 27, during library hours: Monday –Thursday, 9 am - 9 pm; Friday &

Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm; Sunday, 1 – 7 pm. 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864. (517) 347-2021.

(Located on the northwest corner of Okemos Road & Science Parkway)

The following article was submitted as a preview of the event by the artist.

RESURFACING: Paintings by Michael Maurer Smith Art is not linear—in its conception, making or historical progress. Art styles once considered passé reassert themselves. Artists, long hidden from public view reemerge. Feelings repressed or forgotten resurface and are felt and expressed anew. However, there is another kind of resurfacing—the actual and intentional marking, shaping, and exposing of the painting’s surface—for formal effect, beauty and allusion. My paintings are the intentional and unintentional evidence of resurfacing in nearly every sense of the word. They are seldom naturalistic in appearance however they are always representational, in the way British painter, Howard Hodgkin said, “Abstract paintings are, representational pictures of emotional situations.” I do not seek to faithfully re-present what I see. Instead, I allow my experiences to manifest themselves visually—as resurfaced understandings, emotions and values. My paintings are the result of my experiences of New Mexico’s high desert, the woods and shorelines of my native Michigan, and other times, places and events that have shaped my being. No doubt, your experience of them will engender resurfacings of your own. This is to be expected since every painting is an intermediary in the dialogue between the painter and the viewer. In a very real sense, the viewer completes the painting. Painting for me is an affirmation of life—an act of meditation, remembrance, peace and offering. I hope you will enjoy and be challenged by this work. Thank you for coming

OBITUARY Dennis L. McVay

Dennis L. McVay, age 71, loving husband and father passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 from an acute heart attack. Dennis was born March 16, 1937 at the Rowe Memorial Hospital in Stockbridge, Michigan: son of the late Harold and Gurneth (Stoffer) McVay.

He married Rhoda Dieterle on July 27, 1963. He is survived by his wife; son, Scott McVay of Stockbridge and daughter, Sarah McVay (James Foukes) of Raleigh, North Carolina; two brothers, Donald (Linda) McVay of Williamston, Michigan and Douglas (Laura) McVay of Stockbridge, Michigan, two sisters-in-law, Dana Zamiara of Raleigh, North Carolina and Sarah Raelene Hamrick of Poquoson, Virginia. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Thomas, Brother-in-law, Steven Boyer Zamiara, Nephew, Steven Boyer Zamiara II.

Dennis retired in 1991 from the Michigan Department of Transportation Maintenance division. He loved nature, fishing, hunting, family camping trips and the McVay family farm. For many years, Dennis volunteered numerous hours to the Waterloo Farm Museum and Meals on Wheels.

In keeping with his wishes, Dennis was cremated. At a later date, his ashes will be spread on the family farm during a private celebration of his life.

Have Yourself a Stress-Free Holiday

Holidays can be the best of times. But they also can be stressful, full of demands and deadlines.

Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure. Under stress, you may feel anxious, overtired, or even angry. Too much stress can lead to illness, depression, and heart problems.

How can you ease your holiday stress? First, unpack your schedule. You can say “no” to the extra event or houseguest. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, can improve mood and lower blood pressure.

Recent research offers some other intriguing stress-busters: Enjoy music. Any music will do, as long as you like it. Write. Studies show that writing about what stresses you can help you improve your mood and feel less negative about your trouble or concern. Get a massage. Swedish massage in particular lowers blood pressure and eases tension.

For more information, check out Chelsea Community Hospital’s website: www.cch.org

Source: Health Advantage, a publication of Chelsea Community Hospital

SUDOKU PUZZLE OF THE WEEK If you have never completed one of these you might be asking what the rules are. They are quite simple. Each column needs to contain the numbers 1 - 9, each row needs to contain the numbers 1 - 9, and each 3 x 3 set of squares needs to contain the numbers 1 - 9.


3 8 1 9

9 1

1 3 2 7

9 5

8 9 3 7

2 6

6 5 7 8

2 9

3 6 7 1

Solution to last week’s puzzle.

8 3 2 1 4 9 7 5 6 7 9 1 6 2 5 3 8 4 6 4 5 8 7 3 9 1 2 1 8 7 4 5 2 6 9 3 4 6 3 9 8 7 1 2 5 2 5 9 3 1 6 8 4 7 9 7 4 2 3 8 5 6 1 5 1 6 7 9 4 2 3 8 3 2 8 5 6 1 4 7 9

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US CENSUS BUREAU LOOKING FOR HELP

The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring individuals 18 years or older for the 2010 Census. Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, full or part-time job and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement and the chance to serve your community. Mandatory pre-employment tests are being offered throughout the state. The tests will be given in Stockbridge on Dec 17, at 2:30 and 5:30, Dec 30, at 10:00 and 1:30 and Jan 26, at 10:00 and1:30. The location is at the Stockbridge Middle School located at 305 W. Elizabeth St. The test will be given in Leslie on Dec 15 at 10:00 and 1:30 and Dec 29 at 10:00 and 1:30. The location in Leslie is at the Leslie Township Hall, 4279 Oak St. Call our tool free number 1-866-861-2010 or our local number 517-318-5710 for other test dates. Additional information on job listings can be found at www.census.gov. A 30 MINUTE PRACTICE TEST IS ALSO AVAILABLE at this site. This practice test is very helpful to improve your score and employment opportunity.

It is important to note that you should never burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. Pines, firs and other evergreens have a high content of flammable turpentine oils. Burning the tree may contribute to creosote

buildup and risk a chimney fire. Now, if you are looking for something more creative to do with your tree, here are some additional ideas: Trim branches from your Christmas tree to make a nice filling for outdoor window boxes and planters. You can also put the branches around your perennials to give them added protection from winter. How about making fire starter bundles? Simply cut branches in one foot lengths, leaving the needles on them. Tie about 6 or 7 together in a bundle, around the middle, using cotton string. Pile them in a basket and they will look great on the hearth waiting to be used. You can even make your own potpourri. Combine a couple cups of pine needles with small pine cones, dried flower petals, old herbs or spices from the kitchen, whatever you already have. Add a teaspoon of your favorite flavoring extract or 15-20 drops of essential oil. Mix well and pour into a decorative bowl. Certainly there are as many possibilities as there are trees in need of another purpose, once Christmas is over. Have fun being creative and let your beautiful Christmas tree that brought you and your family such joy, be something other than trash in a landfill.

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bought it. We built the house, did all the landscaping, we even have a stocked pond in the back. It’s our baby now and we love it!” When asked about her hobbies, Annie replied “I’ve always loved to do anything with my hands. I paint ceramics and resin figurines, and I do some quilting with my daughter. I used to do woodworking, knitting and sewing but am unable to do those now because of my Rheumatoid Arthritis. But, you can’t let a disease keep you down! You just have to keep

going!” Over the last few years, Annie has trained others to take over some of her responsibilities but not because she wants to retire. No, Annie has her eye on a new project to add to her list with the Girl Scouts – The Archives. Annie now helps sort through donated items from families of previous Girl Scouts. Each item is tagged and logged. “It’s very interesting. We have received books and badges and uniforms even from the 1930’s. It’s great to see how things were back then,” Annie explains. When asked if she would give up the other responsibilities she quickly answered, “NO! Most of all I like the kids!” It’s her great example of dedication and perseverance shown clearly through her own life, that makes Annie Prus the ultimate Girl Scout, touching the lives of so many of our daughters. Thank you, Annie Prus, for all that you do, for all of us! If you know of someone deserving of a Forgotten Thank You, please feel free to contact me at: [email protected]

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This is a photo from the "White Pine Academy Holiday Musical" that was held Dec. 18th in Leslie. Parent, Julie Glair, says ,"It was a heart-warming program sung by the Early 5's through the 5th graders. It was fun for the parents, grandparents and all that attended."




7th Grade Stockbridge Basketball Review and Preview

By Student Writer Alex Nofsinger It only seemed appropriate for me to

miss the last game of the season. The last game was no match as the 7th grade Stockbridge Panthers rolled over the Webberville Spartans by 29 points. A highlight was first year player Chris Balkus draining a three pointer for his first points of the year.

The 7th grade finished 8-4 after rebounding from a tough SMAA tournament loss that left them devastated. It was an up and down season with mostly ups. The off season is uncertain whether some will play AYBT or in other summer leagues.

The 7th grade players will await Coach Nichols next year who I’ve mention before. He is a tough coach that teaches good fundamentals contributed from him playing Big Ten NCAA Division-1 basketball.

The runner-up NCAA basketball champions in from 2000-2008 Florida, Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Georgia Tech, Illinois, UCLA, and Ohio State have gone a combined 197- 61 and all but one made the NCAA tournament(Ohio Sate). It took me a while to get that information so digest that and think of the 7th grade Panther’s who will be battling bigger and stronger foes in the 8th grade as they try to get back to the championship game.

This has been a review and preview of the coming basketball season only a year away. Stockbridge would like to thank Coach Allison and Coach Nichols as well as all the middle school basketball players who represented Stockbridge with pride and excellence!

Stockbridge Varsity Girls BB Submitted by Coach Daily

The Stockbridge Varsity Girls basketball team lost to Charlotte on Tuesday the 16th 51-32. The Panthers played well in the 1st period only down 15-13 but some miscommunication on both ends left them down by 12 at the half. The team has a lot of players who have never played together and have a lot of inexperience. This combination have led to a number of correctable mistakes. The Ladies played hard in the 3rd quarter and outscored Charlotte 9-8 but mistakes again in the 4th quarter led to the team being outscored 14-8. Coach daily says, “We are a team that needs a lot of practice, we looked good at times and then we would really struggle to execute anything. Time and confidence will be keys to our season, these players are working hard and eventually their efforts will pay off.” Brooke Boyd played a great all around game with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Katie Crockett added 8 points and Kayla Caudill chipped in with 5 points.

Stockbridge 5th Grade BB Submitted by Coach Shepherd

Stockbridge's 5th grade orange team, sponsored by ABLE Sportswear, traveled to Perry on a cold afternoon Dec. 13th to play Morrice. Stockbridge quickly heated up the Gym taking a 11-4 lead after the first period. Despite the hot start, the Panthers only scored 2 points total in the 2nd and 3rd periods and Morrice took control of the game. Stockbridge made a courageous comeback attempt in the 4th period, but was unable to adjust to the Morrice zone defense in time. Morrice hung on to upset the Panthers 22-20. Stockbridge was lead by Brandon Ostrander's 12 points, Austin Shepherd 4, Hendrick Rube and Justin Schray 2 points each. Jay DeCroix and Charlie Young each played good defensive games, and came up with some key rebounds during the Panthers comeback attempt. Stockbridge bounced back on 12/20, after a week of practice against a zone defense, hosting the Williamston Hornets to an early morning game. Like Morrice, Williamston also played a zone defense. This time the Panthers were ready for it. Stockbridge showed great improvement in their passing and movement without the ball. Elija Huebner lead the team with his tremendous hussle and 10 points, Brandon Ostrander continued his consistent play with 10 also, Charlie Young scored 5, Austin Shepherd 3 and Nick Snyder 2. Stockbridge defeated Williamston 30-24, and moved to 2-1 on the season. Good Job Panthers !

Stockbridge JV Girls BB Submitted by Coach Hejnal

The Stockbridge Junior Varsity girls basketball team played well on Tuesday night but came up short as they lost 61-37 to Charlotte. It wasn't due to a lack of effort as the Lady Panthers had 24 rebounds, led by Amanda Ballagh's 7. Raven Summers dished out 5 assists. Offensively they were able to get off 46 shots, but only were able to make 15. Summers led the team with 13 points while Jamie Lindquist and Sam Stephens each added 6.

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Becky Dancer, Stockbridge, puts up a shot in action last week against Charlotte.

Gavin Dunham, Stockbridge, puts the squeeze on the wrestler from Morenci Saturday at East Jackson. Dunham won by technical fall 19 - 4. Photo by D. Rizzolo


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Stockbridge Wrestling Struggles at East Jackson Dome Classic

It was a tough day for the Stockbridge Panthers Saturday in East Jackson. Stockbridge started the day with voids in 4 weight classes and with an injury in their third match finished the day with 5. Giving up 30 points to their opponents made it tough to compete in this team tournament. Stockbridge was still able to come away with one team victory and many individual successes. The grapplers are looking forward to the new year and to filling some of these voids. If you are interested in wrestling please contact Coach Mills. Results of Saturday’s Duals are as follows: Stockbridge 35 vs Morenci 30 Stockbridge 35 vs Reading 45 Stockbridge 6 vs Clinton 67 Stockbridge 30 vs East Jackson 51 Stockbridge 18 vs Haslett 61 Individual Panthers scoring victories Saturday were: 103 – Gavin Dunham, 3-2 with a Tech Fall 19-4 overall 9-9 112 – Joey Rizzolo, 3-2 with all 3 victories pins overall 12-4 125 – Zach Galdes, 2-0 with a :58 pin overall 3-1 125 – Joey Hodges, 1-2 with a Tech Fall 18-3 overall 14-4 130 – Derek Moore, 2-3 overall 5-11 135 – Ross Fallot, 2-3 with both victories pins overall 5-6 140 – Chad Snyder, 1-1 with a pin of 1:55 overall 11-7 171 – Brad Dalton, 1-1 with a pin of 1:39 overall 4-10 171 – Brody Batdorf, 1-2 with a pin of 2:45 overall 1-4 215 – Jacob Raymond, 2-2 with both victories pins overall 4-9 285 – Cody Fuller, 3-2 with all 3 victories pins overall 9-10

Stockbridge JV Boys BB Submitted by Coach Wenzel

The Stockbridge JV boys basketball team ran into a very talented Charlotte team and ended up losing 58-33 on Tuesday night. The Panthers hung in there through the first half but missed a few too many shots in the paint to make a comeback. Doug Tripp had another solid game with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Alex Diedrich added 6 points and 6 boards and Koltin Grammer contributed 6 to the scoring. Jeff Katz played a solid game at point guard dishing out 3 assists and turning it over only 2 times.

Stockbridge Freshman Boys BB Submitted by Coach Rehmann

The Stockbridge Freshmen team won a great game on Tuesday night against Charlotte 62-39. The team found themselves behind 0 - 6 early, but then went on a 27 point run to take the lead 27-6. It was a great defensive battle from the entire team. Steals were led by Sami Al-Mansoor and Joel Trego with 4 a piece. Austin Heinze, Joe Martinez and Mitch Clark all had 3. Rebounding was led by Austin Heinze with 14, Jake Hamblin with 9 and Joel Trego with 6, and Nick Balkus with 5. Stockbridge out rebounded Charlotte, 53 to 29.

Photo by D. Rizzolo

Stockbridge Wrestler, Joey Hodges is in control of this match at 125 pounds, as he defeats the wrestler from Reading 18 - 3.

Photo by D. Rizzolo

Ross Fallot of Stockbridge works to a pin combination against the wrestling from Morenci in Saturday’s Dome Classic

Stockbridge Varsity Boys BB Continues Stong Start

The Stockbridge Varsity Boys basketball team took the show on the road last week as they traveled to Charlotte for a game against the Orioles. Stockbridge was behind at the half 33-30 but came out in the second half firing on all cylinders as they ran away from their hosts, outscoring them 31-20 in the session for a final score of 61 - 53. Stockbridge coach Jason Ladd said, “We turned up the defensive pressure in the second half.” Jeff O’Brien led the Panther scoring attack with 21 points, including 15 from the foul line. Coach Ladd had nothing but praise for his leading scorer saying, "He finds a way to get to the basket. He has a great knowledge of the game and an uncanny ability to take care of the ball when the pressure is on." Thomas Lovachis chipped in 17 as the one-two punch of Lovachis and O’Brien propelled the team to victory again this week. Other contributors for the Panthers were David Rowse with 9 points, CJ Lewis - 8, Jacob Powers - 4, and JD Summers - 2. Stockbridge is now 2 - 0 on the season.

Leslie Varsity Boys BB Struggles Continue Early In Season

Leslie Boys basketball team traveled to Michigan Center last week to take on the Cardinals. Leslie fought valiantly, but came up just short, losing 46 - 50. Travis Crowe and Ryan Masters each contributed 10 points on the night. Masters also had 5 blocked shots. Leslie’s balanced scoring attack also included 9 points from Evan Barratt, 8 points from Nathaniel Jansen, 7 points from Trent Page, and 2 from Daniel Pepper. Leslie falls to 0 - 3 on the season and does not return to action until January 6th when they travel to Fowler for a 7:30 tipoff.

Dansville Varsity Boys BB Drops CMAC Opener

Dansville’s struggles continue in the young Varsity Boys basketball season as the fall to 0 - 3 on the year following a 57 - 49 lose at Fulton last week. Cody Schiedner put forth a tremendous effort as he led the team with 22 points. Aaron Hoefling was the second leasing scorer with 11. The Aggies just couldn’t quite catch up as Fulton built a 10 point first half lead. Dansville was able to outscore the hosts, 16 - 12 in the 3rd quarter, but it was all they could muster. Eli Tinkle chipped in 6 points for the Aggies as Jeremy Bearup and Wesley Mays each scored 4. Noah Coward rounded out the scoring with 2. Due to winter weather the game against Bath was cancelled. The team will return to action January 9th at Morrice. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30.

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TOWNHALL PLAYERS SEEK ACTORS/ACTRESSES Auditions will be held Mon. Dec 29 and Tues. Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 pm at the Stockbridge Town Hall for the Town Hall Players next production "Arsenic & Old Lace," to be performed late February/early March, dates to be announced. Roles are all adult, requiring 11 males and 3 females. More info, call Suzin 851-7437.


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SHS Sprit Wrap Blankets for Sale! The Stockbridge High School and Middle School choirs are selling Spirit Wrap Blankets in time for Christmas. Each blanket is Black, Orange, White and Grey and sports the image of an awesome panther. The image is surrounded by the words “Stockbridge Panthers”. The blankets are 60” x 80” and are very warm and snugly. The price is $50 per blanket. Proceeds from the sale of the blankets will go to benefit the vocal music department at both schools. Supplies are limited. Please see your favorite Stockbridge Choir Student or contact choir director Carol Hatch for more details at 517-851-7770.

Stockbridge Middle School and Technology Teacher Brad Edwards are collecting Cell Phones and chargers for a class fundraiser. You can drop off your unwanted items at Stockbridge Middle School located at 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge. If you have any questions about this fundraiser please contact Stockbridge Middle School at 517-851-8149 or by emailing [email protected]

MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER Donate your cell phone and cell phone chargers to Stockbridge

Middle School and Mr. Edwards Technology class for a fundraiser. All cell phones and chargers accepted. Thank you for your support!!

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Students whose trimester

GPA improved at least .5 on a 4.0 scale from the

previous trimester 10th Grade Benjamin Brunnmeier Jacob Budd Benjamin Burke Steven Cox Brittney Griffith Kimberly Munn Jordin Preston Kruiz Short Rebecca Swab Patience Witherell 11th Grade Kimberly Back Zachary Bliven Zachary Disbrow Corey Jones Kristin Lindsay Kara Luebben Joshua McIntosh Chase Oberlin Brian Olson Tyler Reusch Steven Ryan Harlie Snay Jordan Westers Hannah Young 12th Grade Devin Craft Brandi Denomme Deanne Fast Gareth Gose Korie Gray Hunter Hanson Kathleen Kramer Jessica McKay Mathew Moss Jared Roy Katie Skinner Rosemary St. John Jacob Tuttle

Leslie Community Schools Honor Roll First Trimester - 2008-2009

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I have this idiosyncrasy of naming the things I own. Inanimate objects, I should say. Children are a given. But I’m talking about cars, cell phones, cameras. Yeah, I know. It is odd. But giving out names make them more… I don’t know, mine. Take for example, my first car. It was a brown 1981 Ford Mustang. The very first car I owned outright and bought with my own money. And no, it was not brand new when I got it, I’m not that old. But as soon as I saw it, I named him Bruce. I don’t know why. I liked the name. And eventually everyone I knew called him Bruce. Once they got over the oddity of my naming a car in the first place. (I thought everybody did) My next car I was determined not to name. It made it too heart-wrenching when it came time to sell Bruce because with the name came a personality. So when I took over ownership, I decided to not even contemplate a name. Yet when the salesman handed me over

the keys, there was a small white nametag on the keychain: Simon. How could I deny fate? Simon it was. After Simon left, I astutely refrained from naming another vehicle. (It was SO hard!) And even though we currently own a minivan, I just refer to it as the Magic Minivan, or Mom’s Magic Minivan when I’m feeling possessive. I know, I know, kind of splitting hairs there. I managed to abstain with car names until May when I got my own personal car and named him Napoleon. Only because when I got him, there was a Napoleon Dynamite air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror. And even though it is old and faded and doesn’t smell anymore (the air freshener, not the car) I refuse to remove it. It’s his nametag in a ghetto/blingy sort of way. My new cell phone I recently got came with a name. I was looking through all of the bells and whistles she offered, and happened across a function titled “Voice Playback”.

When I toggled it, a female robotic voice said “Barbara”. I toggled the other direction, and what name was announced in a man’s voice? Simon! But my phone is plum-colored; I thought it should be effeminate, so she became Barbara. Besides, Simon is a car’s name. Having a unique name has given me an attentiveness, if you will, towards names. I remember being eight years old and having kids coming up to me and screaming, “Corin-DUH!” Still to this day I have kids enunciate my name that way. Everyone that does so thinks they are the first. An old Chinese Proverb states, “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” So if you will excuse me, I must find Barbara. Which I think I left in Napoleon…

Let us know what you think with a letter to the editor. You can mail your submissions to: PO Box 595, Stockbridge, MI 49285 or

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LANSING, MI – Dec. 19, 2008 – The American Cancer Society today is outraged by the Michigan Legislature’s failure to pass House Bill 4163, which would make all workplaces in the state smoke-free. “We are very disappointed that the legislature didn’t take this opportunity to protect Michigan’s residents and workers by making our state smoke-free,” said Judy Stewart, Director of State Government Relations for the American Cancer Society’s Great Lakes Division. “In the end, the leadership in the Michigan House and Senate refused to put aside politics and decided that protecting casinos and Big Tobacco profits was more important that listening to their constituents who have been

begging them to pass a law to protect Michigan workers from secondhand smoke exposure.” More than two-thirds of Michigan residents favor a smoke-free workplace law, according to a poll conducted in 2005. Thirty-four states have a smoke-free law and more than half of all Americans now live in a city or state with smoke-free workplace protection laws. “I want to thank all of the people who worked so tirelessly on this legislation, including our legislative champions Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor), Rep. Brenda Clack (D-Flint), and Rep. Andy Meisner (D-Ferndale), and especially our many dedicated volunteers,” Stewart said. “We remain firmly committed to

this fight. We will review all possible options for the coming year and will do whatever it takes to make Michigan smoke-free.” The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

I am excited to see a newspaper grace our community. The Weekly Pride will certainly be a good source of information for our residents, and I think it will be a good outlet to let many of you know what is going on at the Capitol. This column, ideally, is to give many of you a different perspective on the happenings not only around our community, but also things going on state-wide and sometimes, nationally. It is important to me that you know everything I do, and then we can all work together in order to solve a problem that may affect us here in Ingham County or every Michigan resident. Since we have seen some really frigid days in the last few weeks, it is especially important to discuss the rising cost of energy and the burden it has been on all Michigan residents. Families here in Michigan have enough trouble paying their mortgage and keeping food on the table, let alone having to deal with the rising cost of heating our homes. Families who use heating oil could be looking at a 50 to 100 percent increase in their bill this winter, according to the Pulp Utility Law Project. Propane users may see a 30 percent increase.

Once temperatures approach below-zero numbers, keeping your home warm can become a matter of life and death. No one should have to choose between paying their bills, buying food or keeping warm. For residents who are concerned about being able to pay their utility bills this winter, help is available. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds a program that helps residents with their winter energy bills. For more information on this program, call (800) 827-4000 or visit http://michigan.gov/heatingassistance. We can also save money on our monthly bills in the long run by spending a little more

upfront, and even sometimes by not spending any extra money at all. A good way to lower your consumption of energy is to install and use a programmable thermostat. This type of thermostat automatically dials down at night and when no one is home. You can easily save 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills by doing this. Other ways to lower your bills: • Lower the thermostat on water heaters.

Experts say 120 degrees Fahrenheit is adequate for most uses.

• Clean or replace your furnace filters. • Check for drafts around doors and windows

that can be caulked or weather-stripped. • A way to cut down on your monthly electric

bill is to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, which last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs and use up to 75 percent less energy.

I hope you found this article informational, and again, it is such a pleasure and honor to serve you at the Capitol. Please feel free to contact me if I may ever be of any assistance. My office number is (517) 373-0587, o r y o u c a n e m a i l m e a t [email protected].

Capitol Notes

Barb Byrum State Representative

American Cancer Society outraged over failure to make Michigan smoke-free.

The Name Game By: Corinda Hackworth


STOCKBRIDGE Sporting Events This Week December 23 - December 29

Friday - 12/26 Var Boys Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA JV Boys Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA Var Girls Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA JV Girls Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA Saturday - 12/27 Var Boys Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA JV Boys Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA Var Girls Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA JV Girls Basketball @ Panther Country Classic - TBA

DANSVILLE Sporting Events This Week December 23 - December 29 Winter Break - No Events Scheduled

LESLIE Sporting Events This Week December 23 - December 29 Winter Break - No Events Scheduled

Local Dentists Donate Free Treatment for

“Give Kids a Smile!” For the third consecutive year, Drs.

Gary Adiska, Jane Maisch, and Heather Vogel along with their dental team members from Adiska Family Dental will be taking part in “Give Kids a Smile!” day on Friday February 6, 2009. The annual nation-wide event is made possible by the volunteerism of dental professionals. Dentists, assistants, hygienists, etc. across the nation will open their doors on this day to provide free dental care to low-income children.

The office of Adiska Family Dental will provide exams, x-rays, oral hygiene instructions and supplies, dental cleanings, sealants, restorations, and extractions as needed to low-income families who have no dental insurance benefits. Eligible children must be between the ages of 3-12 and be a part of the Stockbridge School District.

If your child qualifies or if you have questions regarding qualification, please call Adiska Family Dental at 517-851-8008. Treatment will be conducted by appointment only on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Appointments must be made by January 23, 2009.

The Town Hall Players will be having open auditions for their next show “Arsenic & Old Lace.” Auditions will be held on Dec. 29 & 30 from 6 - 8 pm at the Stockbridge Township hall in downtown Stockrbridge. Performances are schedule to take place on February 28, 29 and March 1, 6, 7, and 8. Mike Glair and Scott Crandall will be directing. They are seeking adults, 11 males and 3 females for this production. Arsenic & Old Lace is a farcical black comedy revolving around Mortimer Brewster, a theatre-hating drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, New York, as he debates whether to

go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and "just a pinch" of cyanide; a brother who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar of the Brewster home (which then serve as graves for the aunts' victims); and a murderous brother who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein (a character based on real-life gangland surgeon Joseph Moran) to conceal his identity and now looks like horror-film actor

Boris Karloff (a self-referential joke, as the part was originally played by Karloff). The film adaptation follows the same basic plot, with a few minor changes. It is customary, after the cast takes several curtain calls, for the final one to finish with the "murder victims" (often well-known local personalities) entering from the basement and joining the cast for the final bow. The Town Hall Players is located in the quaint village of Stockbridge, just 12 minutes north of Chelsea and 12 minutes west of Pinckney. Vis i t their websi te a t www.townhallplayers.org

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but be sure the merrymaking doesn’t end in tragedy or arrest by designating a sober driver this holiday season. Law enforcement officers in 34 counties are taking part in a holiday drunk driving crackdown across the state; officers will also be on the lookout for seat belt violations during daytime enforcement zones. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is coordinating seat belt and drunk driving enforcement by providing an estimated $500,000 in federal traffic safety funds to boost patrols by more than 200 agencies beginning Dec. 19 and running through Jan. 4. Failure to wear a seat belt could result in a $65 ticket and a DUI arrest will cost offenders thousands more. A drunk driving conviction carries with it an assortment of penalties, including court costs and fines, increased car insurance rates, legal fees and $2,000 in driver responsibility fees. The 34 counties receiving federal traffic safety funding for overtime patrols include: Allegan, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Chippewa, Delta, Genesee, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer,

Livingston, Macomb, Mackinac, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ottawa, Saginaw, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. “The holidays should be a pleasant time for family and friends to celebrate. Help keep your holidays happy by not drinking and driving and plan ahead by designating a sober driver,” said Michael L. Prince, OHSP director. Party hosts can help combat drunk driving by serving non-alcoholic “mocktails” for designated drivers at holiday gatherings and make sure all guests leave in a cab, with a sober driver or spend the night. In spite of progress made in reducing drunk driving in Michigan, nearly 35 percent of traffic fatalities involve alcohol and/or drugs. Over the 2007 Christmas and New Year’s holidays, nine people were killed in alcohol and/or drug-related traffic crashes. A list of participating grant-funded law enforcement agencies can be found at www.michigan.gov/ohsp.

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