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C h e l s e a Sc h o o l s " V o te r s t o Ballp^o tyclude $28.1 million sage of the $28.1 million bond issue that district administrators say will ^candidates provide both long and short-term vyin| ffir W o W t s on board relief in light of continuing state budget cuts, and help; to maintain quality educational programming. By Sheila Punglove The polls will be open from 7 a.m. Associate Editor to 8 p in. MOnday^n the cafeteria-at the Washington Street Education Voters in the Chelsea School Center, 500 Washington St., in Chelsea ’ District will go to the polls Monday to The district’s administration office decide on two candidates for the at the Washington Street Education Board of Education and also to vote Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 on a $28.1 million bond issue. p.m, Saturday for absentee voters. Incumbent Susan Moore will face For more information, contact newcomers Jill de Meijer and Steve Superintendent Dave Killips at 433- Olsen in a contest for two four-year 2208, or [email protected]. terms on the school board. mi,us or visit the Web site All three candidates support pas www.chelsea.kl2.mi.us,
Photo by Rita Fischer Ben Rodgers ileft), Joel Powers, John Lowry, Aaroh Connell and David Bell celebrate after Sunday’s gradua tion at Chelsea High School.
Jwaice Kett-Blinn (right), pictured with fellow Relay for Life committee mem ber $ue Stalker, is a seven-year survivor of cancer. Kett-Blinp/ whh works at Silver Maples retirement community in Chelsea* will participate li p f s year’s even^jjme 18 and 19 at the Chelsea High School track. StalkerandKett-Bllnn seniors receive are cf^airlng the Survivors’Committee. students who have enlisted and ists,” Mead said. “Only one other By Rita Fischer asked them to stand and be recog class had more.” . Special W riter - nized. Mead said the class of 2004 is a Sunday’s graduating class of 280 group of “solid young men and On Sunday, 280 seniors — and was the largest ever, Mead said. It Women who, for thfe most part, one senior citizen — graduated included 170 students Who approach schooling with a sound survivor from Chelsea High School. received scholarships and awards work ethic, demonstrating quali The 280 teens are heading out at Fridays Class Night. Close to ty character and leadership and into the world. Bobpy Joseph, > 600 awards were haiided out at will no doubt continue to do so as Local nurse battles cancer member of the Class of ’52, could Class Night. .. .• they move forward to make their tell them a thing or two; “Size is not the defining charac mark on the world.” \ m : * done anything about it, walked last Joseph, who left Chelsea High teristic of the class,” Mead said. Senior Jayna Katz sang a mov WCTivrl' ByRitaFischer year at die invitation of a co-tybrker School in 1949 at the age of 15 to “Rather, the accomplishments of ing rendition of “Hero” that Special Writer at Silver Maples retirement comma- join the U.S. Army, and who later the class define who they are.” reduced many in the. audience to: ------nity in Chelsea, wbere-Kett4Blinn served in the U S. *Air Force, Mead said that five students — tears. . . JanieeKett-Blinn a seven-year sur- works as assisted living director. returned to his old haunts Sunday Dan Schauder, Hugh White, Rory Senior Tony Reifel, one of two i8^ wing 0,it al-D N r w s I i r H o i i i \ i : 475-1371 ( h l lM : W W \\.III KIT \( .14 O M l>M \ll : I D!IOK("( III I.M \s| W h \k lU OM \ \ II Vi 's Commentary ...... 8*A Inmdi Deaths ♦ .«. >».. •*. .♦■«.* h-D.. members were unable to narrow their choice to awarenees.of hot tub safety. l i s p BRIEFLY... one person.; t / ■No mall deiivery tomorrow: There will be no m m ' ■Arts center awards scholarships: Ellen Day The scholarship funds a week of visual arts regular mail delivery or retail service at postal and Naomi Jones, have been awarded the Aziza summer day camp, chosen from the 10 themed facilities tomorrow as the Postal Sendee honors Ghori'Memorial Scholarship, from the Chelsea weeks the CCA.offers. * the memory of former President Rbriald Reagan i l t f Center for the Arts. The. scholarship * is given The scholarship is named after a fifth-grader by observing a nationat day of mourning. ... annually to a ftfth-grader ln Chelsea^who shows who drowned in'a hot tub accident: In establish- Express Mail service will be av$ilab1d. AH’ promise as an artist. . ihg the award, her family sought b honor her postal units will observe this day of mourning. 8 04001 nViliilfeiill.illiilli The review panel gave two awards this year as ’memory, address diversity Issues and ornate Regular delivery will resume Saturday ; Largest Inventory Reduction Sale EVER .Underwoodgm.com
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The 18 students earning Leslie Preston. Cory Policht, plaques and diplomas. Lindsay Rettig, Erica Sater Jenna Hetzel, who diplomas mark record ■ and Tiffany Shurmur all received a scholarship from number for the school received diplomas. the Chelsea Rotary Club, pre Erskine and Herrst each sented teacher Marlene gave a senior address. .Segal with a poem written by. By Rita Fisdter. “As graduates, we can all the class. a Special Writer look at ourselves and see that ^She has been a great.' we are a special group of friend, mentor, teacher to all students graduat- individuals with great suc- of us,” Hetzel said., [‘She elseaj^fprnative «•' cesses reached through our always gave u se good advice years,” Herrst said. and was one of the most aguatng class Erskine teased lead respected teachers.” '••' teacher BarhfFisher. Ryan McCormick was pre “It % u^ofntT a long wqy “Being late for school, and sented with The Founder’s since it started eight years escaping the wrath of Barb, Scholarship, which he will ago with one teacher and one is all behind us now,” he use to fUnd his education at paraprpfessional,” Superin said., Washtenaw Community tendent Dave Killips said of “Now we can look ahead College. McCormick dreams the school during his com and choose which path we of opening his own seafood mencement speech. will take,” restaurant in the future. Alumnus Michael Sehool-to-Wprk coordina His mother, Colleen, was Ackerman and student Tara tor Annette Bragalone spoke bursting with pride as her Muring served as emcees for of the success of the program, son graduated. Shepaid trib the graduation banquet at and shared,memories and ute to the excellence of the the _ Washington Street photographs of students who Alternative High School pro- Education Center. "Have worked at several local .’■ ■ ’ ...... Kirk Aldrich, Randell businesses. ‘ 1 ; ^ a c h e rs have been Boyer, Clifford Collinsworth, “A paid or unpaid job gives wonderful,” she. said, “They Sarah Crews, Jeremy Fish, a studefit confidence and took the extra time needed to John Erskine, Jeffrey Guth helps to achieve a job in the get hiin where he is at now. Photos by Rita Fischer, rie, -Hilary Herrsjt, Jenna future,” she said. “It has made a big differ Three generations celebrated the Alternative High School graduation; Pictured are Kirk Hetzel, Kenneth r Mallory, Friends and family mem ence.” Aldrich Sr. (left), Kirk Aldrich Jr. and William Aldrich. Ashi^y Maples, Ryan bers shared memories of each MbCd^iicki Jesse Murillo, graduate before, handing out Mu was Guam ram
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Beach did so — four hours later. Middle School eighth-graders Sleepy and red-eyed, we Amber and Missy Judd waited in the lobby for one recently traveled to the last exhausting, but excit nation’s capital vnth their ing day. My sister and I class and mote , an: article weren’t the only ones ^who about their experiences. didn’t want to leave! This spring, most of the . The modem architecture eighth-graders from Beach at the Ronald Reagan Middle School went to Amber M issy building was the first stop. Washington,DC. An hour later, we were off Judd, Judd It took 17 tedious hours to m to Arlington cemetery.4 get tonne destination, includ to find.out what they were . On Thousands of little white ing bathroom Breaks, break the sidewalk there was a stones all in uniform lines fast, lunch and dinner, and street performer who could covered the hills. The ceme the tourist spots. Seems pret whistle a, lot of great songs. tery held Union soldiers from ty long to get to the ftofel. But The Smithsonian Air and the 1860s, but was built on after four days in Washington Space Museum was our next Gen. Robert E. Lee’s property. D C , ask anyone and they’ll', stop; where we. ate a fast- We saw the eternal flame tell you that the money we food lunch from a high bal that represented President. (and our ’parents) spent was cony—with glass walls. John F. Kennedy’s gravesite. totally worth it. Nutritious as our lunch was, As we kept on walking, we _ F o r breakfast and lunch, we left for the Smithsonian saw the wreath laying at the The teachers passed out • mall. Our first stop was the Tomb of the Unknown P a strie s t e r Parents money. Opposite of the advice National Gallery of Art.. Soldier. During the changing Second-graders at North Creek Elementary School participated May 4 in Pastries fpr Parents. given, we pocketed the money Paintings by Matisse and of the guard, we were left in Carly Lippert (left), Liana Pieske, Amelia Ehgotz, Rachel Boote, Hailey Ehgtoz, Maddie Downer and ate our mother’s nicely Monefcdvered the' wafTsT \ awe after watching the sot and Alex Engler joined participants in eating doughnuts and muffins. The pupils made a plc- prepared snacks. The Pop Culture Exhibit diers’ exact procedures and ture of their families for their parents, as well. A few hours later, we was in the American History the mechanical way of arrived in Gettysburg with Museum. There sat Dorothy’s inspecting the uniform and cramped legs and eyes half red slippers from “The gun. Behind us, there was a C h elsea' V- '• ' ' open. We picked up our Wizard of Oz” and Muham- woman crying. Everything tour guide, who was loaded med Ali’s boxing gloves. Was very touching. with facts that left us'think- Sightseeing filled up our day, A stop for lunch and we ing. and we were ready to head to were off to the Holocaust . During the time span that Museum to see an exhibit the dinner theater to see the Camille (Passow) Bauer an archeologist working archeologist for American we were at Gettysburg, we musical “Cats.” . called Daniel’s Story. went fo famous battlefields, The Lincoln, Korean arid graduated summa cum laude under Kevin McBride and Cultural Specialist under We went to toby’s Dinner May 23 from Three Rivers Brian Jones. Her second Lucianne Lavin and Marc gravesites and memorials. We; theater, where* we were able Vietnam memorials were visited the wax museum with next. The sculptures at the Community College. internship found her work-' Banks. She plans to continue to sit with our friends.' Bauer earned an associ ing, with the connections her studies to obtain a bach some friends unable to deci Everyone was dressed up and Korean memorial were amaz pher the difference between ing; You could actually see ate’s degree in liberal arts department, under curator elor’s degree in. anthropolo fiesh and wax, so it was defi- . had a lot of fun showing off fear in their eyes. and sciences, She also Steven Cook, where she doc gy- nitely a laugh. our clothes. When the play For the last stop, we went to received the Social Sciences umented the museum’s bas Bauer and her husband, Later that night, we arrived started, the cat characters the Pentagon mall to eat and ' Award for the highest grade ket collection. Todd, reside in Oakdale, at the'hotel and spent the bet would come up to our legs do last minute souvenir shop point average among stu Bauer is working as an tkmn.. ter part of 20 minutes looking and pretend to scratch them ping. No one was_excited to dents taking five or more for our room. We ended up in or rUb. up against them'. If not leave. social science courses. a renovation area for employ creepy, it was fUn and hilari When my sister and I first Bauer spent two semesters ees only. ous. left for Washington, D.Q,, we interning at the Mashan- Morning came and we The next morning, we ate at thought we would be filled tucket Pequofc- Museum, picked up cur tour guide, the ESPN Zone, then on to with information we’d forget starting a relationship Isaiah, who' should have Mpunt Vernon, George later. between the school and the been a singer, as demonstrat-‘ Washington’s home' The We were 100 percent wrong. museum. ed after he sang the house : was painted, with Everything that happened Her first internship was as “Oklahoma” theme song. bright blues and greens. It, there and anything we learn Isaiah took us around to visit was a beautiful place. ed there wilfstay emhedded ' memorials and points out . After visiting Washington’s in our brains forever. BAD NEWS: famous landmarks. properties,, we went on a Amber and Missy Judd are Then we were taken to the cruise. This was a great the * daughters of Laurie l « M a « E ■ ---i mm------•— ---- 1 Capitol to have our group.- opportunity to take photos. Dorsten of Chelsea. n n o n i pw npy rtiiiiiOBROTi 7Photg~takerr~Iiiste;ad of two Our-group visited Ford’s pictures, we were stopped Theater and a little museum short because of a bomb about Lincoln’s assassination. AU Aboard the O ld Road D inner T rain threat. Later we heard there Later we went to the Roose had been no: threat at all — velt and Jefferson memorials. Enjoy classic rail dining the president-was coming in - For- an * outside barbequer —— , and a -— — _and Glen- comedic mystery to move. Farm. The backyard was Then, all curious and wide- made tip of huge, green aboard Michigan’s ONLY eyed, we were taken to the rolling hills. After a couple of Five Star Rated International Spy Museum, hours,, we went back on the which was filled with gadgets bus with the chaperones Dinner Train. and gizmos with descriptions thinking once our heads hit that you actually had to read the pillows, we’d sleep. We C helsea t o p o s t .Sarah Pruess, a 1998 gradur Cooper ip New Orleans. ate of Chelsea High School, A magna cum laude gradu was recently named as ate in economics and manage Chicago State University’s ment at Albion College in National Collegiate Athletic 2002, Pruess was a four-year Association compliance coor letter winner in softball and dinator after serving as a was a two-time All-American Resale Wear compliance intern at Eastern Scholar-Athlete and four-year, Michigan University. . . . member of Albion’s dean’s N ew Arrival# Pruess, daughter of Barb list. and David Pruess of Chelsea, Among her athletic1 acco is in charge of making sure lades was serving as a team T u e s - F r i . 1 0 : 3 0 - 6 • S a t . 1 0 - 3 that CSU’s 14 varsity intercol captain. She was a two:time legiate. sports are in compli winner of the team’s Most ance with NCAA and Mid- Improved Award and an hon (734) 426-6992 Continent Conference rules orable mention All-Con and regulations. 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C h e l s e a taking bids on old house An old house on, Orchard Street may soon find a new home. The Chelsea District Library is entertaining proposals to purchase, salvage and remove the * entire twwstory house and, at bidder’s option, the three^car garage, located at 121 Orchard St. ,• r ' The move is part of (the library’s expansion plan, With the passage of the $8.2 million mill- age May 4. When the house is removed, the home at 115 Orchard St., belonging to rGeorge and The Chelsea Catherine Staffan, will be moved to the site, District Library is making room for the building project. 1 entertaining pro The move is part of the complicated proper-, posals to purchase, ty arrangement that was a product of com salvage and remove bined efforts of the city of Chelsea, the the two-story house, Downtown Development Authority, the at 121 Orchard St. Staffans and the library. "The property puzzle to make room for the Photo courtesy of Shawn building project was several years in the mak-: • . Personke. ing,’’ said Shawn Personke, the library’s devel opment director. “It included at the outset the move of the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home* out north of town that provided additional parking for the library and the downtown '— the lot behind Merkel’s on Park Street.’’ ” Sealed proposals, including a $500 bid bond, are due June 17 at the Chelsea District Library. The purchase must close by July 8. The house and garage will be removed by Aug. 2 C h e l s e a Neil’s Perennial Farm www.neilsplants.com maintenance Over 40,000 Perennial Plants to choose from! Rare & Hard- to Find Plants W holesale • Retail ■ ■
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Church Presentation Photography: Fred Golden The L’nitedMethodistWomenof North Lake United Methodist Church hosted a May 15 pres* entation by the Rev. Anthony Dioh of Liberia, who spoke about the situation in Liberia. Dioh is planning to assist Liberian children Who have participated in the recent war. He also hopes mission trips will begin as early as next year. Sewing kits and eyeglasses for distribution In Liberia were collected through the Detroit Annual'Conference of the United Methodist Church. Pictured are Diane Tandy (left), Dioh, the Rev? Alice Sheffield and Annette Weeks.
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On Tuesday, the Chelsea The silk will be painted , Executive Director Ginger Center for the Arts will open and other' embellishments Sissom said. “Every person* its Garage Studio for the added from 10 a m. to 1 p.m. who tried the painting said JU N E 1 2 - 2 0 , 2 0 0 4 community to participate, in Tuesdays, Wednesdays and •they want to do more. I a summer arts project. Thursdays, and 5 p.m. to 8 think the community is going- For com plete tour highlight*, visit our w ebsite Through July 29, local resi .p.m. every Thursday at the to really enjoy this summer dents will help hand-paint CCA. project. hundreds of pieces of silk. Participation is free and is . “Artist Carol Stygles has. The completed pieces will be supported by the Michigan worked with other local assembled, along with glass Council for Arts fnd Cultural artists to further develop her •com and iron artwork, into a 16- Affairs and Nonprofit original idea for the sculp foot sculpture to be exhibit Enterprise' at Work. - ture. We’re very pleased with ed in Merkel Furniture arid “We held several training the results and look forward with special Showcase features Carpet One corner window, classes and two workshops to opening the studio on for three weeks in August. on silk painting,” CCA Tuesday.” of each home, including location maps will never forget his question stomach, Kett-Blinn had her CANCER that last Monday in January first colonoscopy at Chelsea and a short statement about the builders 1997, ‘Do you have allergies?' Community Hospital. Continued from Page l-A ' ■ »* ' as he looked at my red “I had the wonderful sup have the. amazing support of swollen eyes and nose. ‘No,’ I port of the staff of the friends, neighbors and so responded, T’ve been’ crying endoscopy clinic,”.she said. many people . th at were' all day.' »»------—• Doctors removed a * pre- strangers to me that I could After mammograms, galac- cancerous polyp from her 2 6 Homer n’t control the emotion I was tograms and a biopsy on colon and invited her to come feeling,” she said. Valentine’s Day, she waited back in three years. At that moment, Kett-Blinn for what seemed like an eter- Kett-Blinn has her co-work- knew she wanted to be?a big- ^nity to get the results one ers on board for this year’s ~ ger part of .the event and week later. The diagnosis was relay, after approaching man 25 Unique Builders show support to others who cancer. agement and staff at Silver have cancer. On March 71997, Kett-Blinn Maples to get their support in So this year, when she was underwent an 11-hour sur sponsoring a team for the Spectacularly Decorated, Furnished contacted by the American gery at St. Joseph Mercy Hos relay. Cancer Society to . join the pital in Superior Township. “I felt a strong commitment first organizational’ meeting, “Without the wonderful to support this event and we and Landscaped Homes the Dexter Township resi support of my husband, I’m set out to plan fund-raising dent signed up to co-ehair the not siye how I would have events to raise money for our Survivors’ Committee with done it,” she said. team goal,” she said. Designs from Traditional to Extravagant her old school chum, Sue Kett-Blinn, a nurse for the These included paying $2 Stalker. past 28 years, seemed to have for “casual” Fridays, a bake For the past several every complication possible sale and candy guessing con months, the committee has during the recovery. Her hus tests with cash prizes. met and made plans to make band saw her through it. Staff members are also this year’s relay even better “How blessed I was for his raising pledges for the relay. For m ore inform ation call: than last year when the event kindness.” she Said. “Sudden Thirty-five employees and raised “almost $90,000 for the ly, for the first time, I was on residents have committed to American Cancer. Society. the other end — Jack was my walk during the 24-hour Seven years ago, Kett-Blinn .nurse.” relay. - . - 7 3 4 - 9 9 6 - 0 1 0 0 discovered her breast cancer Earlier this month, Kqtt* p ^ ^a^,truly been, a^, after noticing a bloody dis Blinn had surgery to remove "‘“^[eateam effort fjp* charge during a self-exam! a uterine polyp to rule out a gtearcause.and myhopets. “I could see myself dying more cancer. more people will get like a close friend had 18 Last year, following her involved, ’’fCetfeBlinn said. Showcase Hours: years before,” she said. mother’StSudden death three “It staited for me because . “It wast hard to focus on weeks after being diagnosed pne person invited me to par- u Sat., Sun. & Wed. 12 PM-8PM work that day as I waited to with colon cancer that had ticipate. I now challenge see Dr. Portz that afternoon. 1 spread to her lungs, liver and everyone to do the same.” Mori., Tues., Thu; & Fri. 5 PM-8 PM
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Scio Township the legal limit for adults, A did not have his driver’s Breaking and Entering, level of 0.08' percent or high license because it had been A 25-year-old man reported er is • considered legally taken -away ’ for a previous a breaking and entering at drunk under state law. drunken-driving arrest. his vhome in Scio Farms • The man told police that he Estates, 6655 Jackson Road, . A •. 25-year-old Lima had consumed two beers when he returned home from Township man was arrested while golfipg earlier in the work May 31. for drunken driving June 5 day. A preliminary breath The man said he noticed, on Jackson Road near Baker test revealed the man had a that a window that was left Road. -r 0,15 percent blood-alcohol open ' a few inches was Police stopped the man, level, almost,.twice the 0.08 pushed all the way open. The after noticing the car had front door, which he had only one working headlight. legal limit. locked, was unlocked when Police noticed two 12- Compiled by Staff Writer he returned home. packs of beer in the backseat £k;ott Hagen based on police The man told police that that were unopened, but saw reports filed with the about $450 of property, that the roan's eyes were Michigan State Police, including a game system and bloodshot, a sign'pf intoxica Washtenaw County Sheriffs a few games, was stolen from , tion. Department wad Chelsea theresidence. The man told police that he Police Department Larceny by Trick The manager at Pilot Travel Center, 19$ Baker Road, reported that a man stole $120 from the store May Subscriptions, Call Toll free: Photo by Michelle Rofgi* 27. . The 18-year-old ' store 1 8 7 7 8 3 7 - 1 1 1 8 A Family Affair cashier said she was trying to - - The Ice Cream Social in Dexter’s Monument Park Saturday was a family affair for Joey (left), make change for the man Brian and Cheri Luallen of Dexter Township as they stopped for a break while Joey ate a Popsicle. ^ ^ when she tried to call • the' manager for help. The man ■ . ‘ , ’ t . reportedly took numerous A n n A r b o r ; ■ $20 bills that were on the ® G % GCbQ BOOG CflQftQGtoOs counter and walked out of the store. He drove off with three other men, a police report said. Ask any artist, professional come with the cancer experi plays and hands-on demon Aft audit of the cash regis or amateur and they will tell ence. strations, the event will fea ter revealed the amount of you that art can give voice to . Part of a national effort to ture a presentation by Anne money taken. feelings when words fail. recognise and celebrate can Wennhold*. Diagnosed with Drunken Driving Ask anyone wl\p has faced, cer survivorship, events take cancer in 1989,«-Wennhold A 40-year-old,Ann Arbor G r e a t C a k e s G utter Co., I n c . cancer, and chances are they countless forms across the created her own unconven man was arrested for drunk will tell you that the emo country. A survivor is anyone tional form of art to cope en driving May 28 on Jackson tions that accompany the dis living with a history of can with her disease. Road near Baker Road. . Residential & Com m ercial ease often defy words. cer — from the moment of V Using the medium she saw Pqlice stopped the man From 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, diagnosis through the regularly during her treat after he missed a blinking the University of Michigan remainder of life. That ment — the roll of paper on red light and stopped direct Comprehensive v Cancer includes patients, families, her doctor’s exam room table ly in the middle of the inter Center , will host its annual caregivers and medical pro — she created a 150-foot section. SEAMLESS GUTTER SYSTEMS Cancer Survivors’ Day fessionals. mural of her cancer experi A deputy reported the Celebration at the Morris At the U of. M Cancer' ence. Wennhold and her smell of intoxicants coming Complete Stock of All Colors Lawrence Building at Center, the goal of Survivors’ mural will convey a very per from the man, and noticed , Washtenaw * Community 'Day is to celebrate life, and sonal and very practical mes that his motions were slow Residential 5" & Commercial 6" Cutters College, 4800 East Huron to help survivors to better sage: Art is everywhere; and deliberate and that his S Year Warranty on Installation River Drive. cepe with every aspect of available, accessible, and eyes were red, all signs of This year’s theme, "The Art cancer, according to a press advantageous to everyone.- . intoxication. . . _ EXPERT INSTALLATION • FREE ESTIMATES of Survival,’’ will demon release (tom U of M. - For more information The man told a deputylhaT strate how elements from the This year’s event will bring about attending the Cancer he had consumed one beer at world of the creative arts can, out the artist; in everyone Survivors’ Day Celebration, a local bar. A preliminary -866-344-8837 be used by anyone,to more attending, but no previous call 1-800-742-2300, category breath test revealed the man fUlly understand and-express art experience is necessary. 6275, or visit had a blood-alcohol content ( 5 1 7 ) 5 2 2 - 4 S 4 6 the multitude of feelings that Along with numerous dis www.mcancer.org/events/. of 0.15 percent, almost twice
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Veterans calling for Dad has said that the bru* on a daily basis, and those pe&c&entttled to view tal landing scenes in “Saving girls’ gravesites represent In regards to letters to the Private Ryan” portray his how much they are loved and editor in last week’s Chelsea experience on the. beach very missed. Their graves are a Standard that marchers pro accurately. representation of those girls. moting peace in the Chelsea Lt. Ellis Boyce, then 27 They are absolutely beauti - Memorial Day parade were years old, is a native' of ful.'-,. “inconsiderate,’' “offensive” Chelsea; and was one of the % too, lost a daughter atjthe and “inappropriate,” did the lucky ones who survived, same time as those parents letter writers fail to notice although wounded. So many did. My daughter’s gravesite that some of these people young men died that day, is all I have left of her. It is a they detest were in fact vet ending any hopes of mar place where family and erans? riage and family. That fact, friends can express their As strange as it may seem alone is exactly why I feel so love. It’s a place that helps a to some people, veterans who fortunate to even be here. little with tiie emptiness that have experienced war and I am blessed with a wife ' families feel after they have the worst violence a person and kids, siblings, extended lost children as they., deal can imagine are some of the family, and friends whom I with this pain and emptiness -strongest proponents of wouldn’t' have if luck had not' every second of every day. E d it o r ia l peacefully resolving con been With Lt. Ellis Boyce 60 People who haven’t lost flicts around the "world. years ago on that day of children can never under Members of the Washtenaw chance and fate. stand the pain and emptiness County Veterans for peace Today Ellis, an elderly man we feel. If a few trinkets and chapter chose to march in in a light blue sweater who . stuffed toys can relieve the the Memorial Day parade, can be seen at the Chelsea pain for just a couple of sec not only to honor their fellow Health and Wellness Center, onds, why would anyone take from someone who knows members of the military , is my real life hero. I have that from them? They have written this letter to publicly ries. ;• .... to choose one, killed in duty, but also to lost so much already. " Harvard got Kofi Annan, choose the friend, honor him for what he did, Those things that were who won a Nobel peace “If you think that make a plea that we advance what you’ve learned “Our - memories ourselves as d civilization so and I want to thank him for taken off the graves were an prize. Louisiana State Uni the gift of life he gave to the expression of love for those versity lisfened to President so far is enough, are all we have in that the concept of war think again. In the life to get us from becomes unacceptable. and to his whole family. girls. Shame on the Rev."Bill Bush." The University of He always insists that the Turner, the priest who Pennsylvania heard from U2 next few years, and one year to the next. And, as far as one letter even beyond, your Create the best ones writer stating that those true heroes of D-Day were removed them. I’m sure at lead singer Bono.** those young men who never the end of his life’s journey, Most journalists are intelli brain will be a you can; with 'the wanting to make political sponge that soaks people you care statements .at the Memorial returned, those who. were when God asks where his gent people. Not bn purpose, never able to watch their compassion was, he will say, of course, but through the up random facts, Scott about the most. . Day parade should have useless trivia and “And, graduates, Stayed at home, isn’t that families grow up. I’d like to “It was business and the daily course ofSur days we H agen express my gratitude for., rules.” naturally pick up snippets,of words that r you’ll " as you prepare for statement itself rather insult soon forget. the. first grade, ing to the veterans who were those men and their families I don’t think there is any knowledge that we tuck away as they truly made the ulti thing in the Bible that excus in our heads. “Don’t worry about the remember that the next 12 simply trying to" promote books, at least too much. years of your life will shoot peace at the parade? mate sacrifice for the rest of es bad behavior because it So, I was disappointed us.. when 1 didn’t get the phone Take time to understand peo by: Don’t he stuck on a stage As veterans, we gave years was “business or the rules.” in 2016 when you graduate Thank you, Dad. We are taught to live our call from some school, any, ple, to explore who we are of our lives serving our coun and what makes us work. from high school and wonder try; defending the U.S. Floyd Boyce lives as Christ did: set exam school, asking me to deliver a Dexter Township ples and let our lights shine commencement address. “If you have the choice where it all went. Constitution arid the right for between seeing a friend or “Congratulations, kinder citizens , to express their „ as a testament to God’s love I didn’t want a major col lege, but I expected a call finishing a homework assign garteners, and thank you for views, but we-aren’t welcome President Reagan has , and mercy. ment, do both. But if you have inviting me. Good luck.” ~ in Chelsea with a “Veterans left a legacy for America I’m pretty certain, I can say from a school on the leveL for Peace” flag on Memorial As .world leaders assemble without a doubt,-that Christ commensurate with my expe Day? Talk -about real in Washington, D.C., to praise would never have done this rience, even the little I have hypocrisy! former President Ronald, because it was the rules and at age 26. So, again, for those who Reagan, we pause to reflect' Memorial Day was coming. I planned early and wrote She Chelsea I apologize for Father Bill a great speech — one that become very upset at seeing on his remarkable life: A Heritage Newspaper Established m i87i those speaking out for peace His visionary vie w of world Turner, and hope that this would have electrified the at Memorial Day or Veterans’ politics, groundbreaking eco does not in any way reflect on audience. Graduates would , DAN SMITH have been spurred into a President, Heritage Newspapers Day ceremonies: before you nomic reforms, and efforts to all Christianity; [email protected] start condemning that per-- reduce thelcope and reach PennyWeeks son, keep in mind the person of -central government Lyndon Township to answer the great chal you are singling out could remain his official legacy. lenges I gave them. very well be a veteran Who But what impressed me CCA boardhopes to I waited. No one called. My hopes are abandoned. has seen the horrors of war most.about President Reagan. end Pathway dispute___ _ and is just trying to say that was his essential charm," And since my—eloquent Over the past several speech nowlsits Useless in a there has to. be a better way born of a Midwestern sensi months, letters to the editor JUSTIN WILCOX MICHELLE ROGERS to resolve conflicts than bility, his wiC humor and desk drawer, I may as well and articles have appeared share it. Publisher Editor fighting and dying. humility. He . loved, ~ the in The Chelsea Standard and [email protected] [email protected] Bob Krzewiuski American people, and “Thank yoa, thank you. . other media related to a peti Please, be ‘seated. At this Ypsilanti inspired us to our highest tion drive begun by a group Washtenaw County Chapter " yearnings. stage in your life, I know it’s regarding the Pathway to hard to sit still with the bur Veterans for Peace And while Ronald Reagan Renewal project, a spiral may np longer be with us, his geoning thoughts of possibili mosaic sculpture bn the ty that drift through your Sacrifices during war ideas and the direction he grounds at Timber Town. helped set for our great coun . minds every day, But, trust made future possible Those letters to the editor me, my words will matter. SHEILA PURSGLOVE DON RICHTER I woke up Sunday morning try will endure forever. May and the petition have been Associate Editor Sports-Editor “You have reached accom [email protected] and' I had a good cry. I don’t each of us live as selfless harshly critical of the plishments in your last four [email protected] visibly cry much but emo lives as he did for the better Chelsea Center for the Arts ment of our nation. : years that you will carry with tions about the 60th anniver-. and its executive director you throughout life. What sary of D-bdy on television Daniel Dobbins with regard to its sponsor / ~ Taylor you’ve done, in no small way, got to me. Old-timers were ship and stewardship of the has set a major foundation, for breaking down while speak project. every hurdle that the ebb and ing of friends dying on the Local priest’s actions Despite the vocal criticism, flow of life will bring you. SCOTT STEVE COLLEEN beaches at Normandy so long are appalling to many the. CCA has remained pub “These are truly the forma HAGEN RICCI COOPER ago. 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intent, let us rejoice in the you never get from a city. Bicyclists act as if ing lane or traffic; many Americans is they have accomplishment of peace LETTERS-r Sure, you may have that feel they own the road The Michigan , Motor forgotten that we were and hope that this project Continued from Page 8-A ing from your immediate This letter is in response to , Vehicle Code also states that bombed. Yes, here on represents. neighborhood, but the feel a bicycle must be equipped American soil. our community in view of a the article published in the Wendy Broshar ing of community permeates May 27 edition of the newspa with a bell or other device We lost so ntany non-mili number of recent tragedies. Dexter Township everything in Chelsea. capable of giving a signal tary lives because of individ Despite these intentions, the per titled “Fun on Wheels.” I Jan Cooper Of course, now that would like to respond to audible, for a distance of at uals taught to. hate us. The project itself, apparently, has Sylvan Tovmship Chelsea is a city, I truly hope least 100 feet. If researched, lives that were lost were not caused its own set of contro Linda Cramer r some of the comments by that sense qnd feeling of Jason Jones published in the a person would find that very wearing a uniform, but versies, primarily regarding Sylvan Township community isn’t lost. few of the cyclists on the road Americans who were work which group or individual Doris Galvin article. 1 David Jablonski . Mr. Jones - states that' comply.with these laws. ing side by side with other has ownership of the project Sylvan Township Lima Township It was mentioned in the nations. now that it is approaching Steve flinz cyclists are having a difficult ‘ - > - ■ , \ ** time co-existing with article; that bikes are often L am saddened that so completion. ■ Dexter Township . President, military seen at local establishments many have to place blame. Critics of the CCA have fur Diane Kieliszewski motorists these days, and doing a good Job that .it seems that there are a in Chelsea and Dexter refu They seem to choose the ther alleged —Pinckney------eling during the long ride wrong individuals. I, for ojie^ sponsibilityon the part of the Nancy Mauti It seems that Roy Schmidt lor of newcomers to the (letter to the editor May 27 Chelsea-Dexter area that are between the. two towns. admire this president for CCA. We choose not to Sylvan Tovmship. Anyone who has been at the standing, up and fighting for engage in a public debate Jim Ross “Bush doesn’t deserve anoth not used to bicyclists. er rfour years”) is still trying' Well, I beg to differ with intersection of East Middle the common man and regarding the various criti : Lima Tovmship Street and East Street in woman. He is a president cisms being leveled against Julie Sullens to get voters to stay home him on that point. Here is instead of voting: for why: I , have lived in . ,the ‘ Chelsea when one of these who ,has integrity to do what our organization. However, ' " ’Sylvan Township groups is either coming into he says, no matter how diffi any suggestion of financial Bodrd of Directors President Bush again. Chelsea area.for almost 38 Now he is asking those who years. Most of the people who town or heading out of town cult the task, and follows irresponsibility must be Chelsea Center for the Arts will Understand what 1 am through to the end. addressed. , , , . • t- serve in the armed forces not are moving out to Chelsea to vote for President Bush and Dexter have relocated about to say. Maybe ft’s time that some The CCA prides itself on Chelsea Summer Fest It is common practice for of my fellow Americans take . fiscal responsibility, and its because Bush has desecrated from much bigger cities, and seeing lots of support the notions of patriotism and they are used to seeing bicy these large groups of bicy a look in. the mirror and ask financial reports and. cles to blatantly disobey the themselves this important accounting practices have Voluntarism is alive and loyalty to America. cles, on bike paths, not the well in Chelsea. This is most Mr. Schmidt is frustrated road. stop signs at the intersec question, “Do I have the been and will Continue to be tions. I have also witnessed integrity to fight for my available to the public, in definitely evidenced from by the way our leaders treat ; As long as I can remember, the response of volunteers our armed forces. I am frus Dexter-Chelsea Road has on several occasions down country’s freedom every sin keeping with the public, trust town bicyclists disobeying gle day like my 'forefathers and its status as a non-profit for this year's ChSlsea trated with the way presiden been plugged with cyclists on Summer Fest. tial candidate Sen John? the weekends The problem the traffic signal and contin educational institution. - ue through the light if traffic Michelle Petiy . The. Pathway to Renewal We’ve had an overwhelm Kerry and Sen. Ted Kennedy, is not with the motorists, it’s ing response to, our call for among others, have voted with the roads in general. is clear. " . : Lima Tovmship structure is a community- volunteers who are so des These same groups will based art project led by the consistently against better Chelsea-Dexter Read is a perately needed to make this equipment for our armed two-lane rural road with a ride along the right shoulder Motorcyclists should CCA* The city of Chelsea pro of the road when there are vided use of the land at a successful event. Many forces and weapons needed very narrow shoulder, and it have right to decide individuals and groups have to protect this country. was never designed for bicy- several cars stopped at an Timber Town to the CCA for intersection, passing every Every day. each one of us the sculpture. All funding for “stepped up to the plate” to We are not in Iraq because cle traffic* makes a series of calculated help out, and it’s so appreci of oil or money, as Mr. For the most part, all of the car on the right shoulder, and risk assessments beginning the sculpture was donated to ated. then continue through the the CCA. Schmidt suggested. That roads that Mr. Jones spoke of when we awake and- continu . The Summer Fest commit should be obvious by the gas in the article were never intersection, either left or ing on throughout the day The CCA provided all proj tees are chaired by very ded right, and never attempt to ect management, including, prices lately. designed for bicycles, and until we fall asleep. icated and competent indi Mr. Schmidt thinks, we they were built long before I stops, for traffic or signal the financial management, pub direction that they intend to Many are made almost sub lic relations* volunteer coor viduals who are determined should wait until they invade was on this Earth. consciously. It’s 6:10 am> to make this year’s: event bet our shores and fight the bat I do not disagree with Mr. go. Should I get up now and get dination, and liaison work ter than ever. Our sincere I understand that not all with donors and partners. tle here? Oh wait, they have Jones’ passion for riding a ready for work, or can I enjoy thanks go out to each of them. done that now haven’t they? bicycle. I just feel that along cyclists are this way, but from a few. more minutes of rest? Moreover, the CCA provided the majority I have seen it’s gallery space, studio space, This Saturday is another Should we just keep turn the shouldgr of our rural What’s the risk? If I stay in wonderful example of volun ing the other cheek? Yes, we roads is not the best choice. •fairly accurate. If they want bed, the risk of being late for office space, office equip to share the road, then obey ment, utilities, and'hundreds tarism and dedication. The, have done that, too. The other problem with Mr. work is higher than if I get up Rock and Roll Open House How about putting the Jones’ comments are the all the laws, hot just the ones now. It’s my choice. ' of hours by CCA staff. will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. that spell out what the The CCA joins many others 'blame where it belongs for a statements urging motorists It’s a beautiful day outside at the Chelsea Fairgrounds. change, on the terrorists, not to slow down and- give the motorist should do. today. Should I risk, driving in recognizing the wonderful Coconut Radio, a local rock; I have been yelled at sever vision and creative contribu the president or Secretary of cyclists a 3-foot cushion, and my convertible with the top ’n’ roll band, has organized Defense Donald Rumsfeld. for motorists to yield to the al times by bicyclists, and I down? What’s the risk? It may tions of„the work’s principal the event, which will feature have had them pound on the artist, Lorin Kummer. But, in The terrorists started this oncoming traffic before pass start to rain and I’ll either get three other local bands who war. Americans are the vic ing the cyclists. It was also side 'of my car because they wet or have to stop to put the addition to Lorin Kummer are all volunteering their feel that they don’t have and the CCA, we must not tims here. mentioned that, according to top up, making me late time to make this a super I am sure that those serving the Michigan Motor Vehicle enough room to sneak along because I spent those extra neglect to acknowledge the fund-raising party for side my vehicle at a-stop sign., enormous contributions of in our aimed forces would Code, bicyclists have the minutes in bed. Summer Fest * resent Mr. Schmidt’s state same rights to the roads as I give bicyclists the extra Well, it was my choice! And other; artists who worked so space when I can, but I diligently, of numerous indi-. The other three bands ment that wanting to serve cars do. so it goes. include Mark Socks their country because of feel I have been a police.officer should not have to allow Recently, I found myself in viduals, of businesses and every bike rider to interfere organizations who donated Experience, Bull Halsey and ings of patriotism arid loyalty in Michigan /or almost 18 the market for a new car.. Hobo Amp. Cost is $5 for four are nothing more than years, and to "this day I can with my right to the road Should I buy the one with the financial resources and bands and four hours of fUn. because they want to put incredible amounts of time ■romantic notions. not find that statement in the highest safety ratings? I real* Our many thanks go out to_ I have spoken to several Michigan Motor Vehicle themselves at risk by riding ly want that red convertible. and talent toward the proj all these bands for volunteer on a busy road or street for ect. young men who have already Code. The Michigan Motor Risk assessment? You bet. ing their time to raise funds served in Iraq, and the pic- Vehicle Code states that a their enjoyment. ' You make them all of the ^oduct is’ f0“ Summer Fest. We hope to ture the media paints of the, person operating a bicycle If thats-theicase^then let’s. “time and often take risks indeed inspiring and has see many people there. open up the bike trails to achieved nearly every objec war and the stories they tell shall ride as near to the right willingly when the benefit Again, thanks to all the vol are quite different. of the road as. practicable, motor vehicles, and share the outweighs the associated tive envisioned at its outset. trails if cyclists insist on rid unteers in Chelsea who help They feel good about what and cyclists may ride two risk. It’s your choice. We quality the outcome only with many events throughout ing on the roads. > ,in view .of remaining dis- they’ve accomplished,-open- abreast when riding in the —When does it_become the year. They could not hap ing hospitals and schools and road. “ Richard Freeman appropriate' for the state Jo putes that only serve to pen without you. Lima Township diminish the real intent of helping those who have been What Mr. Jones neglected step in and manage your risk We’re proud to be a part of brutalized for so many years. to say was that all cyclists assessments? this project. The community the Chelsea Summer Fest. Those ie^aiiist Bush at large can rightfully claim Of course, that news doesn’t !have to obey all o/ the same When I choose to climb .And, as always, the need for" make headlines. We rarely laws that motorists must fol should look closer onto my motorcycle and ride ownership in the broad sense volunteers is ever present, If of this project. hear about all the good we low, but rarely is that the I would like to respond to it anywhere, I’m putting you would still like to be have done. case,. the letter “Bush doesn’t myself into a higher risk situ Regrettably, considerable involved as a volunteer with damage has been done to the It’s also frustrating to heUr The other .law that Mr. deserve another four years” ation than if I drive the car. Summer Fest, call Frank all the anti-Americanism in Jones failed to mention was published in the May 27 edi And as we have already reputation of the CCA due to Pignanelli,. our volunteer the actions o'f a few critics. Europe considering that our “impeding traffic.” This law tion- of' The Chelsea noted, the car I have is a chairperson, at 475-5829. nation is dedicating a long also would apply to cyclists. Standard. higher risk than that boxy- The CCA has been and will Those interested in making continue as a tremendous overdue World War II monu The Michigan Motor Vehicle I’ve never felt so full of looking, highly-rated, sedan I an additional. donation to ment. Would all the countries Code states, “A person, with pride for America as I da could have purchased. asset to this community, Chelsea Summer Fest, may bringing art education and in Europe who are constantly out authority, shall not block, today. We are fighting’ the. What happens if something do so at the event." bad-mouthing the United obstruct, impede, or other war on tefror in ai manner happens? When is the risk appreciation to Chelsea and . "Constance Eder its surrounding^. Countless" States have the freedom to do wise interfere with the^ nor that no other nation , has truly ours to take? Should the Sylvan Tovmship •so if it wasn’t for the sacrifice mal flow of vehicular or undertaken. The servicemen state of Michigan make a people of all ages have had Jude Hein their lives enriched by the made by these soldiers? pedestrian traffic upon a and servicewomen who give choice in ouf behalf? Where : Dexter Tovmship This past Memorial Day public street or highway in their lives for our freedom do we draw the line? educational programs pro Summer Fest co-chairs vided by the CCA. \ weekend, I would like to this state, by means of a bar inspire me and make me ' Well; my friends, this is It’s our sincere hope that thank all of the brave' men ricade, object, or device, or : proud to be'an "American. I America. X)ur ancestors came any disputes regarding this Chelsea is a great and women who have given With his or her person. ” cannot qomprehend the here so we might have the project will not further dam community to live in b their lives for this great coun By riding two abreast, this tough decisions that are freedom of choice: When it age the reputation of individ Thank you. to the entire try. Without them and those interferes with the normal made to keep this country crimes to managing our own uals or institutions involved. Chelsea area. Almost a year who are serving in the armed traffic flow on a public street safe!. ’ ' ■ - personal risks. So that we The CCA is on traclfto again ago, my wife and I decided to forces now, all the freedoms or road as defined by the law. Just because the war is not might have the liberty to offer 30 free programs this take a chance and move “out we have today would not be And, by giving those cyclists^ being fought on American • decide if ‘going out of the year that include family to the country” and leave the possible. God bless you. that „are riding two abreast" soil, does not mean it is not' house is worth all of the days* lectures, concerts, city behind. ■ Maria Vaughan the 3-foot cushion, it forces being fought for America. ritariy risks taken, instead of hands-on art activities, and We pulled our three daugh Dexter Township • the motorist into the oncom The problem I have with so See LETTERS — Page 10-A gallery tours. ters out of their Ann Arbor: This summer, the center schools, left our little neigh will award , scholarships for borhood subdivision and set several students to enjoy; tled into a 100-plus-year-old DUNNING TOYOTA summer camps:; We also con farm house on just more than tinue to award annual high five acres of land in Lima school scholarships. ’ V Township. Quality Cars and Trucks Starting at $2,500 We can only hope that the While our address is tech healing power and beauty of nically in Dexter, we consid the project itself can bring er ourselves part of the closure to ahy disputes greater Chdlsea community. Over 40 in Stock regarding the project. The Back in September, all community and the city of three girls started, school in Chelsea have an interest in, three separate school build seeing that the results of this ings.around town and my project are maintained and wife began a new job at an preserved for the enjoyment assisted living program on and ’ inspiration' for many the east side of town. long into the fUture. Our apprehension aboXit Any future decisions moving quickly dissolved. regarding Which group or The schools have been mar institution shall be responsi velous, especially to our ble for maintaining and pre daughter with special needs.' serving this sculpture must The girls were welcomed , recognize the. broad commu-- without exception* by the nity involvement that this Other children in their John Lou Frank Adam Jason Miller Freese Lalritping Magiera Kersey project represents. grades and they have made .. ■ . „ • ■ ■ .1 ■1 ■ " * • - 1 ■ ■ , r . We seek closure of ahy dis some very ’ special, new agreements fever the project. friends. Over 70 years experience We share a hope that the We also have been blessed project wilHive on for many by having the best-ever years, long after ahy dis neighbors, Judy, Lorry and 3745 Jackson Rd. ANN ARBOR • 734-997-7600 agreements regarding its Amanda. ...' H ours: M on. 8, Thurs. 9-9 Tues., W od. A Fri. 9-6 Sat. 10-3 completion are forgotten! 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ing and supporting Alicia LETTERS Ping for 52nd state represen tative because I know she Continued from Page $-A will be an excellent staying locked in our living spokesperson in my district, rooms. Alicia is very aware of cur When my personal safety is rent affairs, and is keenly concerned, it must be niy interested in the welfare of right to demand the freedom the retired person, and our. to make the choice. Whether children. or not to wear a protective I have known Alicia since headpiece ■ need's to, be the she was a little girl, and have adult motorcyclist’s choiceas seen her grow to become an the risk is to himself or her* advocate for many things she -self. believes, in. Where others sit We should also commend idly by .and complain about the people of the 31 states things, Alicia Ping is a doer. who have sensibly modified If she does not know the or eliminated “mandatory answer to something, she will helmet” laws. Here are 31 find it,, and find a way to examples of actual, real- make things happen. world evidence that there is She has served her commu no measurable difference in, nity effectively, and I would the number of head injuries be proud if she would serve per motorcycle accident, my community, as well. , compared to the 19 states Douglas Hoppe making that decision for. Sylvan Township their citi zens. Unfortunately, Michigan stahds bullheadedly alone in Arts center has wrong the Great Lakes group, of attitude to its artists states by denying its citizens We feel compelled -.to —the right of choice. respond to the letter from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Jim Ross in the June 3 issue Ohio and Pennsylvania are. of The Chelsea Standard all enjoying the business and regarding the Chelsea Center tax revenues (as much as $40 for the Arts and the Pathway million, according to the to Renewal sculpture. Michigan Consultants sur The one line he objected to vey) that Michigan has in the petition was removed turned away. at his request Photo courtesy of Ann V alk The only thing measurable There are far more jthan “a that happens when a state few” who are “discontented” Adult Grads chooses to enact a mandatory with the current state of Chelsea Adult Education, part of the Chelsea School District, held commencement exercises May 26 at the Washington Street helmet law is that, the num , affairs at the Chelsea Center Education Center. Jeff Rohrer, director of Chelsea Community Education, was the keynote speaker. The'students graduating ber of riders decreases as do for the Arts. with a high school diplCma are, in front, Jennifer Gautz(left), Sarah Prachinsky, Sabrina Roberson and Dawn Gilbert. In back the number of motorcycle In defending his own per are Jeremy Martzolff (left), Jeff Guthrie, Herschal Wimbish and Ashley Mullins. Funding from the Department of Education registrations. Any surprise sonal position, Mr.. Ross allows Chelsea Adult Education to offer high school completion and general education diploma preparation programs for adult that some proponents would .strayed from the issue at students. say it’s the . helmet that has hand, which is the treatment caused the number of acci of the artist who created the’ dents to decrease, instead of Pathway to Renewal mosaic the fact that .it’s because sculpture. They have lost N O T e n o u g h a r t IN ODR »CHOOX( there are fewer targets to several visual artists already hit? as a result of their attitude, QUICK OIL CHANGED Motorcycle riders in and are in danger of losing N O WONDER PEOPLE BAY Michigan are just as insured more. as are car drivers. It should, Please visit our Web site, 110 E S U N D H B I T " W H B N Y O U S A Y be no surprise to find that PathwayToRenewal.com, to the vast-majority of bikers read the letter sent to the f i l t e r To WIN also drive cars. The truth is artist, and decide whether or TCHAIKOVSKY. «* •that most head injuries (by not you care to support an far) occur in automobile acci “arts” center that cares so lit $15,000 Cash (Grand Prize) dents. tle for its artists. , Drive In to Victory Lane during May, June and Are the citizens of There are also some prob July and enter to win $15,000 cash or a chance to Michigan prepared to stand lems with what Mr. Ross per win a year of FREE oil changes. by and allow a law that ceives to be true regarding NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not Increase your makes a “crash” helmet attempts to’ communicate chances of winning* Legal residents of Michigan and Ohio 18 years mandatory for car drivers? with the CCA board. and older. Void where prohibited. Ends 7/31/04. For Official rules, prize !uiet descriptions and odds, visit any participating location of Victory Lana. After all, if you get in an acci Contrary to his assertion Debut in-Dexter- _Sponsor{~¥lctory-Lanedulck Oil Change* lnc*405 UttleLake dentisn’t your head hetter that they have tried without Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 protected if you are wearing success to contact us to Quiet Places is a faith-based company devote a helmet? Who should make resolve this, many letters, e- ed to calming the chaotic life we women lead this risk assessment?* mails, calls and visits made these days. Come and join us for an afternoor The state needs to limit its to the center were met with of-peage and quiet, taking time to calm your COMPLETE intrusion into our fives by little or no response from O I L C H A N C E protecting us when the risks them, ^ “ yourhectic.life through exceptional devotipn- taken by individuals can CCA’s problem appears to m als, unique candles, and nurturing spa prod REQ . $27.99 M O ST CARS affect others. No one is clam be one of ownership of the ucts. I will also speak on the art of Simple oring for a repeal on the sculpture- Before the artist bundance, written by Sara BanBreathnacl mandatory use of seatbelts *2.00 OFF* got her letter, we didn’t real A must for every woman's library. Plus Tax for children. No one is ize it was an issue; marching to end the use of. The Web site was created Speaker: Bonnie liverdeen 910 S. Main Street, Chelsea • 734-475-0742 approved car . seats for Saturday, June I 2th, I 1:00 a m . 1 : 0 0 p . m . Exp. 6-15-04 to celebrate the sculpture ■‘ Offer good at Chelsea location only. Not valid with any other offer infants. Certainly no one is and to thank the people D exter Senior ( enter asking for anyone to give up involved, and CCAs logo was 77 20 D exler-Ann A rbor Road, D exter M M A A e i i M M * wearing a helmet when they, used to promote the center "The simpler we make our lives, the ride, if that is their choice. and its part in the creation Let those who ride decide. more abundant they become. Discover process, but we have been that it is life's enrichments rather than Scott Tanner chastised for. doing so "with Sharon Township out their permission.” > the riches of life, that bring us true con The situation has gotten tentment." Sarah BanBreathmch Ping will serve the ridiculous. Please visit community well PathwayToRenewal.com and My name is Douglas decide for yourself. , ; . Hoppe, and I have owned my Marsi Darwin The early bird gets the deal own State Farm insurance Waterloo Township Agency for 40 years prior to Jane McCormick Believe it or not, Spring is just my retirement.i I am endors- ' Sylvan Township around the comer and Summer’s GARDENER’S DELIGHT - Beautiful 3 bedroom. 1.5 heat will soon follow. bath home with . finished basement and totally, remod- 0 Now Koch & White and Carrier eledjiitchen. 3 season porch + deck overlooks your fully On Chelsea make it easier than ever to landscaped yard:, with koi pond. A truly delightful home. 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W ilkinson»R a ilroad, F reer a n d and Dexter-Chelsea Road off the' list, Washtenaw Area Transportation Study Dexter-Chelsea roads to be Associate Transportation Planner Genevieve considered for reclassification Smith said Monday. . Adoption of the upgrades by the Washtenaw rArea Transportation Study wil,l By Steve Rlcd be delayed until July, pending further Staff Writer review. / . The road changes would then go before the Chelsea officials are asking for reclassifi Chelsea City Coinmission for approval. cation of four city roads to secure higher Chelsea City Manager Mike Steklac said amounts of federal dollars for road repairs the proposed road reclassifications make or improvements. sense for the city. If approved, the reclassification recom “We’re basically.'trying to reflect what’s mendations .would be forwarded to the happening how with the amount and type of Washtenaw Area. Transportation Study, the traffic we’re seeing,’’ Steklac said. Michigan Department of Transportation and “Reclassifying would'help us stay On top of the Federal Highway Administration. maintenance issues.’’ v The four roads up for recommendation are If the federal funding is not forthcoming, Wilkinson and .Railroad streets, and Dexter- Steklac said the city would still find ways to Chelsea and Freer roads. make needed repairs to the roads. Vr ■ . Pboto courtesy of Martha Nau The Federal Highway Administration uses The city’s requested Federal Highway the National Functional Classification Administration upgrades included changing Tea Tim e System to classify all public roads withiffthe Wilkinson Street fTonra rural local road to a Brownie Troop 507 ijn Chelsea had a parent-daughter tea at DlvineiJava to celebrate Mother’s United States. ■ rural major collector; and changing Freer Day. Caylie Dupuis, Fallon Mosier, Kali Hill, Katie LaRoy, Lauren Hirth, Madison Nau, Rachel In addition, it uses the national classifica Road, Railroad Street and Dexter-Chelsea Hastings, Sarah Myers,'Anna Cleypool, Hailey Mathis and Rylee Rosentreter are'pictured. tion To"determinewhat road projects are eli Road from rural major collectors to rural Troop leaders are Martha Nau and Anita Mosier. gible to receive federal aid. minor arterials. Currently, only roads classified as arterials Examples of Federal Highway or collectors are eligible for the aid. Administration collectors include heavily Every 10 years, MOOT reviews the classifi traveled county and farm-to-market roads, cation system and forwards any changes to connecting streets in large and small cities, the Federal Highway Administration, and freeway service drives. Chelsea City Engineer Christine Linfield Examples of Federal Highway Admin said. istration arterials ‘ include state 'routes Although she emphasized that the between smaller cities, surface streets in Washtenaw Area Transportation Study' smaller cities and surface streets of medium Where everufliing is still $ 1.00 upgrade decisions are still in a preliminary importance in large cities. phase, the study’s technical committee last Staff Writer Steve Ricci can be reached at week recommended taking Railroad Street [email protected]. O PENING JUNE 12TB C helsea Schools Over 100,000 quality dollar store items including unbeatable closeouts and bargains; greeting cards,, stationary, hardware; balloons, bows, lotions, shampoos, makeup, pet supplies, gift bags, party goods, toys, snack items, candy, frames, candles/* .. kitchenware and much; much more! The Ghelsea Music also will attend the band The Chelsea Music Boosters has awarded its program at Blue Lake Fine Boosters awards music camp spring 2004 scholarships.. Arts Camp. scholarships each spring to Two Chelsea High School Amelia Raines, a seventh- Chelsea School District stu Come a n d jo in the fu n ! students were awarded $500 grader at Beach Middle dents who will' be participat Oak Tree Plaza • 12855 Old US 12 Ste. 5 camp scholarships and two School, will attend Blue ing in one of the district’s Beach Middle School camp Lake Fine Arts Camp this music programs in the fall. Chelsea scholarships were - also summer. She is a member of A graduating." senior col announced. the middle school jazz band, lege scholarship for students. (734) 475-5888 . Chelsea High School fresh has participated in Solo and continuing their musical man Alex Stacy will attend Ensemble, and takes-v< Blue Lake Fine Arts- Camp and piano lessons., level-is also available. this summer. He is a member Rebecca Allen will be For more information, of the high school jazz band, attending the Bay Shore visit the Chelsea Music marching band; symphony Music Camp in the choir con Boosters Web site at HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT band and Company C. centration. She is a member www.chelseamusicboost- Jared Clark, a Chelsea of the Beach Middle School efs.org, or call Dan, High School band member, choir Kaminsky at 475-3193. V i r
C helsea Knox earns scholarships Albion College student ship at the college’s annual in English and minoring in Katherine Knox, a graduate Honors Convocation, psychology, with a concen of Chelsea High School, was v The award winners are tration in secondary educa recently recognized for her chosen by the faculty and tion program. She is the Introductory rate for the first four months! academic excellence with a represent the College’s best daughter of John Knox. of Lucile M. Robinson En students. Gregory and Alison Knox of dowed Memorial Scholar Knox is a senior majoring Chelsea. o.
H I M WATCHINa THE CHILDREN? 1 TTid Orange Counjy Register thought its readers.might like to know About the criminal hlatories-nf Workers in the Mate’s day-enre facilities. After all, the , paper's raiders were^plac'ing'their own trust and the^* children's well-being in-the hands of those worker* . Then. Prim e minus 1/4% for the life of But the stilt* of Californiaftirttetfdown Page 12-A Thursday, June 10, 2004 .• THE CHELSEA STANDARD7THE DEXTER LEADER G raduation Speech These were 13 long years at EDITOR'S NOTE: Tony Stick with you and guide you learned in school seven steps later prep, you didn’t like the And, finally, we learned Reifel was among two Chelsea in stressful times. Or maybe has made you a you hear, “Mr.^ skaters. There was no gray that hanging a hanger on a High School Seniors Selected to it’s just the comfort of know* more intelligent, Hohnke my main area. sprinkler will in fapt cause speak at graduation. \ - ing that you made it through more informed, bet man." In high school, we learned the sprinkler system to go We’ve been in school for 13 your freshman year of high ter rounded.better We learned that a lot of things. Oh, man,, did off, creating a large amount long years, I can’t lvelp but school; therefore, ^you can overall person. getting on (.the we learn a lot. Wb learned of damage. think, about what $iese 13 make it through anything. So, it got me “wall” during an that it is a proven fact,that if In all seriousness; though, years of schooling'"dptually Whatever your education thinking: what did elementary school you take physics, or any one I do believe that this gradu gave me. Was it all just a is to you, - I can guarantee we really learn -in recess is a rite of of Mr (Paul). Terpstra’s class ating class of 2004 is a very was|# of time? Did we just . that you will call upon it school? passage. If you got es, you will get a C-. unique blend of people. We spend; 13 years of our lives throughout your whole life Well, we learned on the wall, then We learned the definition have leaders, followers, R e i f e l 1 memorizing Worthless infbr- to ,steer you in the right’ the alphabet._____ , .. you were hardcore. of irony. Come on and say it extremely smart kids, non mteh? • . . .> direction. Remember the “let-1 Let’s say the school, with me if you’d like:. “Irony, conformists, day-dreamers, Pike away all theKbooks, Many times throughout my ter people”: Mr. P. had funny bully was just about to pick is a statement or an event in and a whole bunch of other ndf&h gossip, tests and rules, 13 years of school I heard the feet, Mr. T had tall teeth and on you, he’d have second which the opposite is said or people whom I cannot quite aipthen graduate from high question, ‘When, are we ever Mr. V. liked to yawn. thoughts after hearing all the unexpected happens.” . figure out just yet. Softool Think about: what going to use this?” What a •We.tearned that Mr. ..(Bill) his friends say, “No, man, We learned that Mr. In doing whatever this yqti’ve learned. Thinkabout good question, I mean, seri Westcott had more than one don't mess with that kid. I (Marcus) Helms is, :in fact, class fends up doing ip the what really sticks with you. ously, when in the real world main man. You’d be walking saw him on the wall earlier the nicest man in the world. world, I am positive that we • Your education ^ is more- are we ever going to use the down the hall and you would tod We learned to be gentle will all use our education than an answer ‘jn a root quadratic formula, or why hear, “Mr. Reifel, my main fe learned that the “bowl with door handles. , and experiences to the. best quiz that you copied off your does it matter whether or man.” You’d be all pumped cut,” the ‘‘Princeton” and We learned how to slow of our abilities. partner; it’s the kits and not I know how to read up because you knew that the “butt cut” were only tem dance, how to fast dance,, In closing, I’d like to leave pieces of knowledge that Shakespeare? , once you were Mr. Westcott?s porarily cool. and how to dance with the you all with a :song... As we you’ve picked up along the Well, maybe you„never will main man, you didn’t have to We learned in middle lights on.. go on we remember all the way that will never go away. have to use anything you’ve cry in the principal’s office school that you were either a We learned that, apparent times we had together and as . Your education is maybe a ever learned in school, but anymore to get a TwfnkieTSo skater or a prep. If you were ly, the best place to make out our lives change from what story one of your teachers that’s very unlikely. The fact yoifre feeling pretty good a skater, you didn’t like the with your girlfriend is Tight ever we will still be friends told you' that, will always is. that, everything you’ve. about yourself until about preps, but if you . were a inJrontof my locker. . forever. G raduation Speech O ff is no longer innocent for us EDITOR’S be a more economically sta Vietnam war, along well informed. Life ^ friends that are graduating asks the question; is it Olinyk was one of All Makes & Models Total Automotive Repair OIL CHANGE S i 0 9 5 Lube & Filter, up to 5 qts. oil, I most vrliii Irs 8080 GRAND ST. DEXTER - ■ . V k 426-6172 - c ■ * Hours: Mon.-Frl. m m, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. £ tBSn 1 . w p m m w i ** Thursday, June 10,2004 • THE CHELSEA STAND ARD/THE DEXTER LEADER ■ Page 13-A GRADUATE ' Continued from Page 1-A made them all more intelli gent individuals. Senior Sidney Olinyk — who was voted Most Representative Girl Senior along with George Royce, who was Most Represen tative. Boy Senior — spoke about the best qualities she remembers from her high school years.. “Since we started high school, time has ^really passed/’ she said. “Because of what we have been through, we have grown, learned how to cope losing our friends, and seen through cloudy eyes.” Board of Education mem bers, school staff and admin- istratorS handed out diplo mas. After a final singing of “Alma Mater” the students were dismissed, spilling out to former Chelsea resident Bobby Joseph, a member of the on to the school grounds for class of 1952. Joseph, who is retired and lives in Florida, photos, hugs and tears. dropped out of high schooUn 1949 at theageof 15 and fibbed- ^Associate Editor Sheila about his age to enlist in the U.S. Army. Joseph and his family Pursglove also. contributed to used to live on North Street in Chelsea in a residence located this. —story.---w- JTja . Lindsay Cook (left), Jennifer Adams, Kelsey Benton, Sharon Dault and Mia Lancioni kick up their heels in celebration after graduating from Chelsea High School Sunday. ” Randi Weddon receives her diploma from Chelsea Board of Education Thistee Scott Broshar. David Bell (left), Graham Beer and Amanda Becker stand' to attention during the playing of the national anthem. Missy Morcom (left) and Jenna Connelly share a hug after graduation.. NOW OPEN A. . A . 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He graduated summa cum laude. win f the 280 seniors who graduated He graduated magna cum laude. J ULMMII ■ »■ ■, ■ ■ ■ ■■■■, Frfday from Chelsea High School, Pieter Boshoven received the President's Blythe Crane 170 received awards, honors and Education Award, Michigan Competitive .received a recognition Friday at the school's Scholarship) Chelsea Scholarship Com President’s annual Class Night. A total of 577 mittee Scholarship and Robert W. Wagner Education awards were handed out. Engineering Scholarship. He graduated Award, Below is a list of the students and the acco summa cum laude. Principal’s lades that they received. Rachel Boyce received the President’s Leadership " * * * Education Award, Michigan Competitive Award, Lucy Abernethy received the Michiga.n Scholarship, Josee Alvarez Memorial Michigan Competitive Scholarship and was recognized Scholarship and Judith Lynn Wagner Owens High School as a Chelsea Rotary Club Strive Participant. Teachers Scholarship. She graduated magna Athlete Jennifer Adams received a Ferris State cum laude. Association University Residential Life Scholarship, a Ashley Brsinerd received a Michigan Scholar- Ferris State University Dean’s Scholarship, a Competitive Scholarship and Judith Lynn Athlete Michigan Competitive Scholarship, a Wagner Owens Teachers Scholarship. She Award for Chelsea Scholarship Committee Scholarship graduated cum laude. girls’ golf, and a Chelsea Education Foundation Aca Mlcah Brown received the Specs Howard V. S. Marine demic Scholarship. She graduated summa “Imagine America" Scholarship. -Corps- Tablthah Burby was recognized as a Scholastic jEpftKy Alber received a Michigan Com Chelsea Rotary Club Strive Participant. Excellence petitive'Scholarship and an Albion College Kali Burnette received a Michigan Award and BritCm Award. Competitive Scholarship. Chelsea RyaQ Allen received a President’s Edu- Lauren Bush was recognized as Community aUvArAiVaru) « rvfl' _ isl is#- Katie White received the Walter P. Certificate of Merit. a Michigan Competitive Maureen Callery received a President’s Willard H. and Helen . May Leonard Scholarship, George Prinzing Memorial Education Award and Michigan Competitive Johnson Scholarship from The Chelsea Scholarship, the Robert W. Wagner En Scholarship. She graduated magna cum Scholarship, Standard. She also earned the gineering Scholarship and Chelsea Knights laude. . ‘ among others, President’s Education Award, of Columbus Grand Knight Scholarship. He Jennifer Carter received a Michigan She graduat Grand Valley State University graduated summa cum laude. Competitive Scholarship and Chelsea ed summa Award for Excellence and Chelsea Marie Angelocci received a President’s Scholarship Committee Scholarship. cum laude. Area Players S c£ol^hi|, .among . Education Award, Grand Valley State Catherine Carty received a Michigan hi University Award for Excellence, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Competitive, Scholarship and Chelsea Joshua Carty was recognized as a Chelsea tig**- Scholarship' Committee Scholarship. She Rotary Club Strive Participant. graduated cum laude. , 1 Nathan Chamberlin received a Robert W. Lauren5’;';, Sarah Aseltyne received a Chelsea Edu Wagner Engineering Scholarship and Williams,/ cation Foundation Academic Scholarship Southeastern Conference Sportsmanship 2 receivestftwards and was recognized as a Chelsea Rotary Club Award. at Class Night Strive Participant. Joshua Clark received a Michigan Com from Chelsea ’ Alise Augustine received a President’s petitive Scholarship. He graduated cum High School Education Award, Michigan Competitive laude. ■no : 'V Principal Ron Scholarship and ..Patric Wade "Memorial Kevin Cohen received a President’s Mead. She ‘ Scholarship. She graduated cum laude. Education Award and Michigan Competitive received a Presidents Trevor Batch received the U S. Marine Scholarship.He graduated cum laude. < i M.W*,. Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, Aaron Connell received an Alma College Education Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Chelsea Tartan Award, Alma~ College Pre-Law Award, Athletic Boosters Coaches Award and a Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University Michigan High Stetson University Dean’s Scholarship. Regents Scholarship, Albion College PI. School Athletic David Bailey was recognized as an out Presidential Scholarship, Michigan Com Association standing student in landscape and turf man petitive Scholarship and Chelsea Education Scholar-Athlete agement. . ' ■ Foundation Academic Scholarship. He grad Award in girls’ Michelle Bailey received a President’s uated magna cum laude. track and field, Education Award, Grand Valley State Jennafer Connelly received a Michigan Dr. Warren B. University Award for Excellence and Competitive Scholarship, Army Reserve Atkinson Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. She grad-1 Scholar/Athlete Award, Chelsea Athletic uatedcum laude. - Boosters Coaches Award and Indiana/ Michigan Amanda Becker was recognized as a Purdue University, Fort Wayne Softball Competitive * CheWea Rotary Club Strive Participant.: Scholarship. She graduated cum laude. * Scholarship, .Graham Beer,, who graduated magna cum Lindsay Cook received a President’s Edu Lobnie Mitchell Math/Education laude, -received va>. Michigan Competitive cation Award, Grand Valley State University Scholarship, Scholarship/' ,/ V Award for Excellehte, Michigan Competitive Kelsdy; Benton deceived a president’s Scholarship, Chelsea Scholarship Com George Prinzing -Education Award,' Grand Valley State mittee' Scholarship and Chelsea Education Memorial University Award for Excellence, Grand Foundation Acadentic Scholarship. She Scholarship and Valley State University Award of Distinction graduated magna cum laujie. ^Outstanding Faculty SchoIarship) Michigan Competitive Blythe Crane received a President’s Seiiior Award in Scholarship, Gbqrge Prinzing Memorial Education Award, Principal’s Leadership Sdehde, among Scholarship and.l|A^Scholarship. She grad Award, Michigan High School Athlete; othclefS. uated magna curii^W * . Association Scholar Athlete Award for Girls’ ’ ’ - Maxwell Booth reeeived a President’s Golf and U S! Marine Corps Scholastic , Education Aw&itffe National Merits Excellence Award. She was a finalist in the Erin' Critchfield received a President’s Robert C! Byrd Honors Schblars^ip Amird, /“Scholarship Certificateof Merit, Michigan' LeGrand Smith Congressional Scholarship.. Education Award, Ann Arbor Federation of Chelsea .Scholarship (&mmf|tee .^Competitive Scholarship, and Robert W. She received a University of Michigan Musicians Scholarship, Eastern Michigan Scholarship.. Robert W. Wagner Ehginb$ring Wagner Engineered Scholarship. Booth, Regents Merit Scholarship, Chelsea Com University Recojgiiition of Excellence Award, Scholarship and Chelsea Area Pliers /who graduate CUtnvlaude, received the munity Hospital Willard H. Johnson Scholar Michigan Competitive-Scholarship and John Scholarship! He, received^he Outstanding ^Outstanding Senior Award in Mathematics ship, ' Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Philip Sousa Award foi* Band. She graduated Senior Award in C o m p ^ ^ ^ j' ‘ X1 "Iif *’ I ’AKd was recognized as top scorer in the 19th Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship and Uni cum laude. ’ : y !.-'■■"■ graduated summa cum AAPT Physics. Bowl. versity of Michigan Honor Award. She also. James Daly received a President’s Edu Caitlin Dark received^ a Michigan Mark Borders received the Eastern Michi- received a Chelsea Athletic Boosters cation Awaird, Academic All-Stafe Honor Competitive-Scholarship. !$■ ygan University Recognition of Excellence Coaches Award, Chelsea Education Foun able Mention, National Merit Scholarship Kenneth! Davis re c e iv e r's Michigan /Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University dation Academic Scholarship and Student Letter of Commendation, Hope • College Competitive Scholarship,' Cedamlle ■ ’/Marit Plus Scholarship and the First Con- Council Scholarship. She graduated summa . Presidential Scholarship, .and Michigan University,, Leadership Schql&rtftiip, Scholarship. eumJaude. v' Competitive'Scholarship, He also received a Page 2-B * Thursday, June 10,2004 » THE CHELSEA STANDARDISE DEXTER LEADER • ' • r C H E LS E A Bingo is held 6:30 p.m. every Wars Post 4076,105 N. Main St., at the Copeland Administration Elementary School, 3060 Dexter-Chelsea Road. Call 426- Thurxm y, June 10 Friday night at Chelsea Rod and meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wed Building, 7714 Ann Arbor St., in Kensington St. 3112. ■ ' "Downtown at Night!” wilt fea Gun Club,, 7103 lingane Road, in nesday of the month. Call 475- Dexter. . " Independent Order of Odd- Dexter Touchdown Club meets ture the Chelsea-House Orchestra. Chelsea. Call 475-7910. 1 4 4 8 / Dexter Lions Club meets 6:45 - fellows meets 7:30 p.m. the third 7,p.m. the first Wednesday of the The event will be sponsored by S a tu rd a y The Evening Primrose Garden p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Dexter month in the media center at Cranesbill .Books and held from 6 Chelsea Farmers’ Market is Chib meets. 7 p.m. the second Thursdays at DAPCO Industries, United Methodist Church, 7643 W. Dexter ’ High School, 2200 N. to 8 p.m. outside a.t 108 E. Middle held every Saturday through Wednesday of the month at the 2500 Bishop Circle East, in Dexter. Huron River Drive, in Dexter. Parker Road. St. For information, call 433-2665. October, weather permitting, from 8 Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St. Call 426-8549. The Washtenaw County Board Friends of Dexter District $alMHtoy,JuQftl2 aim. to noon on Park Street In Call 1-517-522-5859. G irlfriends.Inc. is for women of of Road Commissioners meets 1 Library meets 12:30 p.m,the sec Cranesbill Books will, present Chelsea. DEXTER all ages. The gpup meets 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday, 555 N. ond Wednesday of the month at “Origami with Jack Smith" 1 p.m., Hope Ciinlc, for people with no Saturday, June 12 p.m. the second and fourth Thurs Zeeb Road, in Scio Township. the Dexter District Library, 8040 folkslnger Chobie Shedwell at 2 health insurance, is held 9 a.m. to . “Bird Hike” program will begin d a y ^ the month. Cali 424*3404. W e d ne sd ay Fourth St. Call 426-4477. p.m. and kids’ music for^S- .to 5- noon on. the second Saturday of 7;30 a.m. at Hudson Mills M o n da y Dexter American Legion La Lsche of Western year-olds with Mr, Lawrence 3 p.m. the month at Faith In Action, 775 S. Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Dexter Board of Education Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. the third Washtenaw meets from 10 a.m. to at 108 E. Middle St. in Chelsea. For .Main St. Call 475*3305. Road, in Dextpr Township. Bring meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the noon the first. Wednesday of the Information, call 433,-2665. Western Washtenaw Repub binoculars and afield guide. There Mondays at Creekslde Interme American Legion Post, 8225 month. Call 426-5648. Pierce’s Pastries Plus will pres licans meets from 9:30 to 11:30 is a fee of $2 per person. Call 426- diate School, 2615 Baker Road, in ent morning Mochas and Melodies a.m- the second Saturday of the 8211 to pre-register. Dexter. from 10:30 a.m. to .12:30 p.m. at month at Cleary’s Pub, 113 S. Main “Turtles of Michigan" program Dexter District Library Board 103 W.* M iddle St. in' Chelsea. This St. Call 475-3874. will be held 10 a.m. for all ages at meets 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of week’s entertainment is Barefoot German Social Club meets 1 Independence Lake, 3200 Jenn the month at Dexter District Library, Kevin Band., k . p.m. the last .Saturday of the month ings Rd., In. Webster Township.. 8040 Fourth St„ In Dexter. Hwactay, JunsL lfi at Wolverine restaurant, 20460 Old Participants should meet at the Dexter Village Council meets American Red Cross Family US-12. Call 475-1583. Beach G oiter headquarters. Park 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Caregiving Program will be held S u n d a y . entry fee Is required. For Informa Mondays at the Dexter Senior from -11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our The Parkinson Education and tion, call 971-6337. Center, 7720 Ann Arbor $t. Savior Lutheran Church,. 1515 S. Support Group of Washtenaw “What’s in a Wetland? Dexter. Village Planning Main St., in Chelsea, To register, County meets from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Children's Program", will be hSkl Commission meets 7:30 p.m. the call the Red Cross at 971 *5300. the second Sunday of . the month. T p.m. at Independence Lake, first: Monday of the month at the “Beginning Birdlng” program Call T-800-852-9781. 3200 Jennings Rd., in Webster Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann for, children ages 7 through 12' M o n d a y Township. Wear old shoes or boots A rbor St. years old will begin 10:30 a.m .'at Al-Anon meets 7:30 p.m. every and pants that can get wet. Dexter Village Zoning Board Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Monday at Chelsea Community • Participants should meet at the of Appeals meets 7 p.m. the third Bush Road, in Chelsea. Binoculars Hospital, 775 S. Main St. Call 475- Gamble Group Center, Park entry Monday of the month at Dexter provided. It’s a free program, but 1462. fee is required. For Information, call Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St. registration is required by calling Chelsea AA group meetings 971-6337. . TU esdav 475-3170; are held 8:30 p.m. Mo’nday,'8 p.m. Syndfly.4uns.l3 Dexter AA Group meets 8 p.m. Wednesday, 4uflgLl.fi Thursday and 7 p.m. Sunday at the “ Hands Across the Water” will every Tuesday at St. Joseph’s . “Fancy Flowerpots” . program Chelsea hospital dining room, and present a Russian Children Folk Parish .Hall Education Building, will be held 1:30 p.m. for children Tuesday at the U.A.W Hall next'to Festival 11:45 a.m. at Dexter 3470 Dover St.' ages, 7 through 12 years old at the Chelsea Post Office. United Methodist Church, 7643 W. Dexter Child Study Club meets Eddy Discovery' Center, 17030 , Chelsea Area Garden Ciub Huron River Drive, in Dexter. 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the Bush Road/ in Chelsea. Partici meets noon the second Monday of Donations "will help raise fundsjor month. Call 426-3664. pants will leam about growth, dec the month at First United Methodist clothing, heat and food at their Dexter Garden Club meets 7 orate a flowerpot and plant s seed. Church, 128 Park St. Call 475- orphanage. For more Information, p.m. the third Tuesday of the month Ifs a free program, but registration 1493. call 1*734-477-0135 or check out at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443. is required by calling 475-3170. Chelsea Klwanls Club meets www.hatw.org.. Inverness St. Call 426-2372. * Chelsea District Library’s 6:15 p.m. every Monday at Free Fishing Day is being Dexter Klwanls Club meets “Wild Wednesday” will feature Chelsea Community Hospital, 775 offered by The Michigan Depart 6:30 pirn. the first and third magician Jeff Wawrzaszek 2. p.m. S. Main-St. Call 475-5944. ment of Natural Resources from 1 Tuesdays' at The Tuscan House, ait 500 Washington St, in Chelsea. Masonic Lodge 156 of Chelsea to 3 p.m. at Hudson Mills 7954 Ann Arbor St., In Dexter. ~MoreTnfdrmation is online at wwvv. meets 7:30 p.m. the second" Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Dexter Township Board meets chelsea.lib.mi.us, or call 475-8732. Monday of the month at 113 W. Road in Dexter Township. 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the Photo by MkbeUe Rogers The Washtenaw . County Middle St. Call 433-1452. Participants should meet at the month at Dexter Township Hall, Department of Planning and Mystery Book Club meets 7:30 Rapids View area; Poles, tackle 6880 Dexter-PInckney Road. Sheepish Antics Environment Is holding a regional p.m. the second Monday of the and'bait will be supplied. Calf 426* Dexter Township Planning Arron Mayra, 6, and his sister, 4-yea^-old Megan of Dexter pre public workshop on developing a month at the Washington Street 8211 to pre-register. Commission meets 7:30 p.m. the tend to be sheep while visiting Monument Park Saturday as comprehensive plan through the Education Center, 500 Washington Thursday,-4uneJ7 first and fourth Tuesdays at Dexter part of Dexter’s annual Ice Cream Social. The event, organized year 2020. It will be held 7 p.m. at St. Alice's Afghans event will be Township; Hall, 6880 Dexter- by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commence and Dexter the Washington Street Education. - Overeaters Anonymous meets held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m . a t the Pinckney JRoad. Merchants’; Association, is a big hit, attracting people from Center, ' 500 Washington St., in 6 to 7 p.m. ev&ry Monday at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Dexter Township Zoning across ihe area. .. _ ___ —— Chelsea. For more information go Covenant Church; 50 N. Freer Arbor St., In Dexter- Participants Board of Appeals meets 7:30 to www.complan @ ewashtenaw. Road. Call 995-1835. will make 7-by-9-foot squares o f' p.m. the second Tuesday of the org. Tues d a y crocheted or knitted yam to assem month at Dexter Township Hall, Thursday. June 17 Chelsea District Library Board ble these into charity afghans. ■6880 Dexter-PInckney Road. “Bumbling Bees” program for meets 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of Donations of squares or yam are Dexter Village Parke Com Newcomers tots will be held 10:30 a.m. at the the mdnth at the Washington Street welcome. For more information, mission meets 7 p.m. the third Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Education Center, 500 Washington call 426-7737. Tuesday of the month at Wylie Bush Road, in Chelsea. It’s a free St. ‘ DEXTER program, but registration is Chelsea Lions Club meets 6:45 MISCELLANEOUS required by calling 475-3170. p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays T h u rs d a y -^-Senior Book DIseusslon Club ToHhe-month at Chelsea Com- — Dexter AA group rrreets 7:3Cr "A trad ition o f helping newcomers fie h a t home. continues 1:30 p.m. at the Chelsea muriity Hospital, 775 S. Main St. p.m. every Thursday at St. Please c a ll the follow ing fo ryo u r District Library, 500 Washington St. Chelsea Rotary Club meets Joseph’s -Parish Hall ln the educa The books include "Night Time is 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the tion building, 3470 Dover St., in Com plim entary Welcome Packet. My Time" and "My Antonia." Ifs a Common Grill, 112 S; Main St. Dexter. - free activity, and no registration is Euchre Party is held 7 p.m. — D e x te r A required. For more information, call every Tuesday at ; the Chelsea 8 p.m. the first Thursday of the Francyn C hqmic Jennifer Kundak 475-8732.; Senior Citizen Center, 775 S. Main month at the American Legion Dexter Representative Chelsea Representative Tuesfri, 10:30-6 • Sat. JO-3 Alzheimer's Association St. Call 475-9242. Post, 8225 Dexter-Chelsea Road. Please Call Francyn Please Call Jennifer Support Group is held from 2 to Grandparents as Parents pro Call 426-3112. (734)426-6992 3:30 p.m. at Chelsea Retirement gram is held 12:30 p.m,. the sec Dexter Community , Band 449-8402 - 475-2424 Community, Crippe.n Building, 805 ond and fourth Tuesdays of the meets from 7 to 9 p.jn. every 8011 Main St., Dexter 66 W, Middle St. month at First United Methodist Thursday at the Dexter High Cranesbill Books will host chil Church, 128 Park St. Call 712" School band room, 2200 N. Parker dren’s book author - Denise 3625. ■ Road. Qall 426-2734. Br§nnan-Nelson at 7 p.m. to sign ' Senior Nutrition Program Dexter Historical Society her new books. For more informa meets noon every Tuesday for din meets 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday tion, call 433-2665. ner at the Waterloo Township Hall, of the month at the. Dexter Area CHELSEA 8061 Washington St., in Waterloo. Museum, 3443 Inverness: St., In MISCELLANEOUS . Call 475-7439. Dexter. T h u rs d a y Woman’s Club of Chelsea Dexter Rotary .Club meets 7:30 Alzheimer’s . Association meets 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of. a.m. every Thursday at The Family Caregiver Support G roup,. the month at The Pines, 325 Tuscan House, 7954 Ann Arbor St. meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m.*the third Wilkinson S t Call 475-0467. Dexter Downtown Develop Thursday of the month at the W ednesday ment Authority meets 7:30 p.m. Chelsea Retirement Community, Chelsea Veterans of Foreign the second Thursday of the month 805 W. Middle St, Call 1-800-337- 3827. Bingo is held 6:30 p.m. every - Thursday at Chelsea American H o m e L o a n s t h e W a y Legion and' VFW,- 1700 Ridge Road, in Chelsea. Call 475-7212. Y o u W a n t T h e m . Chelsea Area Chamber of SAT • JUNE 12 @ 1PM/2 PM / 3PM: Commerce Board of Directors Origami’ with Jack- Smith at IPM. meets the third Thursday of the month. Call 475?1145.' ' Folk singer Chobie Shedwelhat 2PM.. ' Chelsea Community Farmers CD release oartv with Mr. Laurence for his Market is from. 4 to 8 p.m.-every Thursday through October at the new CD * ‘Monkey In The Middle at 3 PM. , Qhelsea Fairgrounds oh- Old US- 12. U.S. Congressman Nldk THU - JUNE 17 @ 7PM: "ITtursday Night:Music Smith; R-7th District1 office hours & Sights", Cranesbill hosts noted children's, are from 4 to 5 p.m. .the second book’author Denise Brennan-Nelson. ■Thursday of the month' at 305’ S. Main St. Call 1-51.7-783-4486. . signing her new booK■ Friends of Chelsea District My Teacher Likes to Say and Library meets 7:30 p.m. the first. Competitive Rates and B99K5 her other Sleeping Bear’books, Thursday of. the month at the' East Turnaround a Little Professor Book Center Chelsea Distffct Library, boo Whether you're looking to build; buy or refinance the.home Buzzy.the Bumblebee, Penny; and ^ Washington Sf. Call 475-2424. : of, your dreams^ GreenStdne FCS can provide you with more Senior Book Club meets 1:30 Large Youth section • Gifts My Momma Li/< Michigan Competitive Scho Michigan, Competitive George Royce, HONORS larship and graduated cum Scholarship. She graduated pictured with ’ laude. Continued from Page bB magna cum laude. Chelsea High Ashley Gadbury received John Houle received the School Cedarville University Soccei* an Honorable Mention in the Kevin. J. Bollinger Memorial Principal Ron Scholarship, Dr. Wilfred C. Katie Fox Memorial Soccer Conservation Scholarship. Mead, received Lane Memorial ■ Scholarship Scholarship. Thomas Huehl received the the President’s and Chelsea Education Spencer Gallagher was rec Michigan Competitive Foundation Scholarship. He Education ognized as a Chelsea Hotary Scholarship. Award, graduated cum laude. Club Strive Participant. Daniele Hughes received Daughters of Lauren Dawson was recog Ian Galvin received the the Michigan Competitive the American . nized as a Chelsea Rotary Outstanding Senior Award in Scholarship. Club Strive Participant. Revolution Art, Chelsea Center for the Andrew Hurst received the Award; Hope Brittany Denison received Arts Scholarship Award and L.D.A. Senior Achievement College the President’s Education St. Mary Youth Community ' Award, Distinguished Award, Grand Valley State Tina Kenney Servant Leader Paul Jedele received the Scholar Award, University Award for Excelh Award. President’s ' Education Michigan ence, Michigan Competitive Benjamin Garrison was rec Award, Michigan Competitive Competitive Dr. Wilfred C. ognized as a Chelsea Rotary Scholarship and Chelsea Scholarship,— Lane Memorial Scholarship, Club Strive Participant Scholarship Committee Scho Klwanis Chelsea Athletic Boosters Kimberly Gasieski received larship. He graduated cum Scholar-Athlete Coaches Award and the Katie the Michigan Competitive laude. ' Award, Chelsea Fox Memorial Soccer Scholarship and graduated Stefan Kalmbach received Athletic Scholarship. She graduated magna cum laude. the President’s Education Boosters cum laude. Christina Gaul received the Award and Michigan Coaches Award, Stephanie Dent received Chelsea . Scholarship Competitive Scholarship. He Modern Dr. Warren. B. Atkinson Committee Scholarship. graduate magna cum laude. Mothers Scholarship. and Michigan Alice. Gauvih received the Jayna Katz received the Scholarship and Competitive Scholarship. President’s Education Michigan Competitive Scho Chelsea High Rachel Dotson received the Award, Assumption College larship, Siena Heights School Most Michigan Competitive Scho Merit Scholarship, Grand University Honors Scholar Representative larship and Ohio Northern Valley Stat$. University ship, Siena Heights Univer Boy‘Award. He University Dean’s Scholar Award for Excellence, Mich sity Music Scholarship, Siena also received a ship. She graduated * cum igan Competitive Scholar Heights University Matching GeneLaFave laude. ship, University of Michigan Grant, Siena Heights Football Katherine Drew received Regents Merit Scholarship University Sister Carmelia Scholarship. He the President’s Education and Charles S. Cameron Scholarship and Michigan graduated cum Award, Grand Valley State Chapter of the National Tuition Grant. laude. University Award for Excell- Honor Society Scholarship. Ryan Reiser received a - ence, Michigan Competitive^ She' graduated summa cum Hope College Alumni Honors P h o to b y Scholarship, Kalamazoo laude. Scholarship and a Michigan Rita Fischer College Honor Scholarship Jenna Gines received the Competitive Scholarship. and Kalamazoo College Com President’s Education Ryan Kelley received a petitive Writing Scholarship. Award, Michigan Competitive president’s Education Award, Michigan Competitive Scho 'Control Scholarship, Michi- logical University Board of She graduated magna cum Scholarship, . Southern Michigan Competitive larship anp o Northern gan Competitive Scholarship, Control Scholarship, Michi- laude. Virginia University Aca Scholarship, Carthage Michigan University Out Chelsea Scholarship Com- gan Competitive Scholarship, Emily Drinkwater received demic Scholarship and Ford College Presidential Scholar standing Achievement mittee Scholarship and Chelsea 'Scholarship a Michigan Competitive Motor Company Scholarship. ship and Credit * Union Award. Michigan Technological Committee Scholarship and Scholarship and the Judith She graduated cum laude. Executive Society Scholar Shawn Mayfield received a University Alumni Legacy Charles S. Cameron Chapter Itfnn Wagner Owens Joel Griffith received the ship. He graduated cum President’s Education Award. She graduated of the National Hortor, Society Teachers Scholarship. Michigan Competitive laude. Award, University of Michi summa cum laude. Scholarship. He graduated Matthew Eckler received a Scholarship, Chelsea Athle Samantha Kies received a gan Regents Merit Scholar Ty Mitchell received a summa cum laude. , Michigan Competitive Scho tic Boosters Coaches Award, President’s Education ship, Michigan Competitive Michigan Competitive Lauren O’Connor received larship and a Michigan State Whitetails Unlimited Scho- Award, Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Brewster Scholarship. a President's Education1 University Academic- larship and- Katie Fox Scholarship, Chelsea Scho Earl Peabody Scholarship . Katrina Moffett received a Award, Grand Valley State Scholarship. Memorial Soccer larship Committee Scho Award. Mayfield, who gradu Michigan Competitive University Award for Megan Edgar received a Scholarship. larship and Eastern .Mich ated summa cum laude, Scholarship, Michigan High Excellence, Michigan President’s . Education Theresa Guysky received igan University Recognition received the Outstanding School Athletic Association Competitive Scholarship and Award, Kettering University the President’s Education of Excellence Scholarship. Senior Award in Spanish. Scholar-Athlete Award for Eastern Michigan University Scholarship, Kettering Award, Grand Valley State She graduated cum laude. Danielle McClelland was softball, University of Akron Regents Scholarship. She University Trustee Scholar University Award for Excell Sarah Klink received a recognized as a Chelsea Honor Program Scholarship, graduated magna cum laude. ship and Michigan Competi ence, Michigan Competitive President’s. Education Rotary Club Strive Partici University of Akron-Softball Bryce Olejniczak received a tive Scholarship. She gradu- Scholarship and Chelsea Award, Dr. Warren B. pant. Scholarship and University Michigan Competitive ated cum laude Knights of Columbus Grand Atkinson Scholarship and Rory McGuinness received of Akron Academic-at-large Scholarship and was recog RebeccaEdgeworth reeeiv- Knight ^cholarship. Michigan Competitive Scho the , President’s _ Education Scholarship. She also nized a s a Chelsea Rotary ed a President’s Education graduated magna.cum laude. larship. She graduated Award, National Merit received the George Prinzing Club Strive Participant. Award, Michigan Competitive Kendal Guzowski was rec magna cum laude. Scholarship Certificate of Scholarship, Detroit Free Sidney Olinyk received a Scholarship and Steven ognized as a Chelsea Rotary Melissa Koch received a Merit - and Michigan Press Scholar-Athlete, Michigan Competitive Scho Edward Lewis Memorial Club Strive Participant. UAW #1284 Scholarship and Competitive Scholarship. Kiwanis Scholar-Athlete larship, CHS Most Repre Scholarship. She was the Kayla Hack received the the Mary Merkel Memorial-- Erin McLaughlin earned Award and the Chelsea sentative Giri Award, and St. local honoree for the Pru Ferris State University Scholarship. an Honorable Mention in the Athletic Boosters Coaches Mary Youth Community Tina- dential Spirit of Community Residential Life Scholarship Steven Koich received a Katie Fox Memorial Soccer Award. She graduated Kenney Servant Leader Award and received a and graduated cum laude. Michigan . Competitive Scholarship. summa cum laude. Award. She graduated cum Michigan High School Christopher Hague receiv- Scholarship. Mickinli McMillen received Melissa Morcom received laude, ' ; Athletic- Christopher Kolokithas the Dr. Warren &- Atkinson- Elisa Usbeck received -the Athlete Award for girls’ ten Heating _ and Cooling received an Albion College Scholarship. Chiropractic Memorial President’s Education nis. She graduated summa Scholarship. Briton Award. Jason Medeiros received a Scholarship, Eckerd' College Award, Hope College Alumni cum laude. v Richard Hall was recog Ashley La Mere received a Michigan Competitive Womens’ Softball Special Honors Scholarship, Michi- Jeffrey Elliott received the nized as a Chelsea Rotary Mary Merkel Memorial Scholarship. Talent Award, Eckerd gan Competitive Scholarship Conservation Scholarship, Sean Hankerd received the' Ijlia Lancioni received a a Michigan Competitive Based Grant, Alma College Scholarship. She graduated Michigan Competitive Scho John Weir Scholarship. President’s Education Scholarship and was named Michigan , State ^ Award, cum laude. larship and Chelsea Rod ‘n’ Vincent Harder received Award, Chelsea Community Outstanding Student in Albion College Briton Award Richard! Ott received a Gun Club Scholarship. He the Michigan Competitive Fair Queen Scholarship, Automotive Technology. He and Albion College Michigan Michigan Competitive graduated cum laude. Scholarship. Michigan Competitive was awarded the ; Victory Tuition Grant. Scholarship. Christine Esch received a Joshua Haynes received the Scholarship and , Chelsea -Lane Automotive Technology Matthew Neff received a Jamie Ottoman received a Michigan Competitive Michigan Competitive Area Players Scholarship. Scholarship. President’s Education John Weir Scholarship and Scholarship. Scholarship. ' She graduated cum laude. Meghan Minnick received a Award, Grand Valley State Chelsea Knights of Columbus Lauren Fouty graduated Max Hepburn received a Jeremy Loe was recognized Common Grill Culinary, Arts University Award for Past j Grand Knight cum laude and received a Siena Heights University as a Chelsea Rotary Club Scholarship. Excellence, Grand Valley Scholarship. Strive Participant. Rachel Misenheimer State University Award of Josephine Page graduated Committee Scholarship. ,/ Jenna Hetzel received a John Lowry received a U.S. received a Michigan Techno Distinction Faculty Scho magna cum laude and Kyle Franks received a Chelsea Rotary Club Strive Navy Award. logical University Board of larship, Michigan Techno- See HONORS — Page 4-B President’s . Education Award, Ryan Lundquist received a Award, Michigan High School Joel Hohnke received a Ford Scholarship. Athletic-Association Scholar- President’s Education Stephanie . MacMillan Athlete Award for football, AwarcTMichigan' Competitive received a President’s Edu Grand Valley State Scholarship and Chelsea cation Award and Michigan University Award for Excell Education Foundation Competitive Scholarship. She ence,: Kettering University Academic Scholarship. He graduated cum laude. Presidential Scholarship, graduated cum laude. Catherine . Mahoney Michigan Competitive Scho Ashley Houle received the received a Columbus School larship and Chelsea Scholar President’s Education of Art Scholarship and a ship Committee Scholarship. Award, Ferris! State Univer-^ Chelsea Knights of Columbus He graduated summa cum sity Residential Life Scholar-* Past Grand Knight Scholar laude. ship, Ferris.State University ship. Amanda French.received a DeatTo Scholarship and Brittany Massey received a It's Tim eJForSpring Planting! w m w r m m Inventory of over 7,500 container grown trees and shrubs - available to plant nowt Good Selection of Large Trees and Flowering Trees for Instant Shade and Beauty! "I always thought that you had to walk for hours to'get any sort of benefit, until I RemodeJ. your yard & garden w ith our: talked with, the Healthy Communities people! 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' Rohrkeraper 'Scholarship, Siena Heights received'a Chelsea Scholar received a Michigan Com University Scholarship and ship Committee Scholarship, petitive Scholarship, Chelsea Chelsea Education Founda Jennie Palluzzi graduated Education Foundation tion Academic Scholarship. cum laude and received a Academic Scholarship and Tiffany Sims received a' President’s Education Award Outstanding Senior Award ih Spring Arbor.Faculty Award, and Michigan ■ Competitive Yearbook. She graduated Michigan Competitive Scholarship. She also magna cum laude. Scholarship and Chelsea Jennafer Connelly received the Outstanding George Royce received the Education Foundation received a Michigan Senior Award in Journalism. President’s Education Academic Scholarship. She Competitive Lindsay Parker, received Award, Daughters of the graduated cum laude and Scholarship, Army the President’s Education American Revolution Award, was named CHS . SADD Reserve Scholar- Award, Society • of Women Hope College Distinguished Member of the Year. Athlete Award, Chelsea .Engineers Certificate of Scholar Award, Michigan Halley Sissom received a Athletic Boosters Merit, Michigan High School Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scho-. Coaches Award and ' “ Athletic Association Scholar- Albipn College-' Athlete Award for Girls’ Award, Chelsea Athletic Academic Scholarship.-She University Fort Wayne Volleyball, Michigan Com Boosters Coaches Award, graduated cum laude. Softball Scholarship. petitive Scholarship, Brew: Modern. Mothers Scholarship Sarah Smashey received a She graduated cum Ster Earl Peabody SchoL and Chelsea High School LDA Scholarship Award, laude. arship Award, Chelsea Most Representative Boy Aaron Smith received a Athletic Boosters Coaches Award, He also received a Western Michigan University Award .and Robert W, Wagner Gene ' LaFave Football Academic Scholarship and a Engineering Scholarship. Scholarship He1 graduated Michigan Competitive She, graduated summa cum cum laude. Scholarship. He graduated laude. Christopher Ruikka receiv cum laude. Kayla Pepper received a ed a Spring Arbor University Shane Sovia received the State Bowling Invitational Provost Award, / Michigan Lewis P. Vogpl Memorial •Scholarship. Outstanding Competitive Scholarship, Scholarship and Michigan Senior Award in Life Skills University of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. He and was recognized as a Honor, Award and Spring. graduated magna cum laude. Chelsea Iiotary_Club Strive Arbor University Soccer Rebecca Sprague received a Participant. Scholarship. He graduated Chelsea Rod ‘iT Gun Club Casey Peters graduated magna cum laude. Scholarship. , cum laude and received a Alison Schaper received a Vanessa Stebelton received President's Education Award President’s Education a President’s Education and Michigan Competitive Award, Michigan Competitive Award, Michigan Competitive Scholarship Scholarship and Eastern Scholarship and Indiana Amanda Piehl received a Michigan University Reeogr Wesleyan University Acad Michigan , Competitive nition of Excellence Schol- emic .Honors Scholarship, Scholarship. .. . arship. She graduated cum She graduated magna cum Spencer Ponte received a laude. laude. ; Kenneth Davis Michigan Competitive Daniel Schauder received a Sean Steinbach received a received a Michigan Scholarship and Chelsea President’s Education Michigan Competitive Scho Competitive Area Players Scholarship. Award, National Merit. larship and Chelsea Rod *ri’ Scholarship, Cedarville Caitiiu Power received a Scholarship Certificate of Gun Club Scholarship. University Leadership Spring Arbor University Merit and Michigan Noelle Temple received a " Scholarship, Cedarville ‘ Faculty Award and a Choir' Competitive Scholarship. He Michigan Competitive Scho University Soccer: Director Award for graduated cum laude larship. Scholarship, Dr. Outstanding Musical Travis Schuster received a Amanda Thompson Wilfred C. Lane Achievement President’s Education Award received a President’s Educa Memorial Scholarship Joel Powers received the and Michigan Competitive tion Award, Pfizer National and Chelsea Education Kevin J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship. He graduated Merit Special Scholarship, Foundation Wrestling Scholarship, a magna cum laude, Kettering University Presi Scholarship. He gradu Robert W Wagner Engi Morgan Seitz' received, a dential Scholarship, Kett- ated cumlaude. neering Scholarship -and a President’s Education eringUniversity Scholarship,- Gene ‘ LaFave Football Award, Hope College Distin Comcast Leaders and Photos by R ita Fischer Scholarship. - guished Scholar Award, Achievers Scholarship, Mich Zachary Powers received Michigan Competitive Scho igan Competitive Scholar the Outstanding Senior larship, J^mes Bechtel- ship, California Golden State Award in Speech. ___ heimer Scholarship, Student Exam Scholarship and . Meghan Rheames received Council Scholarship and Chelsea School District a Chelsea Rotary Club Strive Charles S. Cameron Chapter Memorial Fund Scholarship. Award. of the National Honor Society She also received a Anthony Reifel received a Scholarship, She graduated University of Michigan Aca Michigan Competitive Scho cum laude., * demic Scholarship, Out larship, Chelsea Scholarship John-Paul Severin received standing Senior Award in. Committee Scholarship, a President’s Education Aw English and University of Eastern Michigan University ard, Hope College Presiden Michigan Regents Merit Recognition of Excellence tial Scholarship, Michigan Scholarship. She graduated Scholarship, Chelsea Competitive. Scholarship. summa cum laude. Athletic Boosters, Coaches Chelsea Scholarship 'Com Alexandra Tinsley received Award and Eastern Michigan mittee Scholarship, Joseph a President’s Education University Merit Plus Piasecki Memorial Scholar Award, a National Merit Scholarship. He graduated ship and Michigan State Scholarship Letter of Com- cum-laude,— . - ,■----- 1_ University Spartan Seholar- mendation, Michigan ' Kelly Reinhardt received ship. He gjraduated summa CompetitiveScholarshipand the President’s Education cum laude. Chelsea Education Foun Award, National Merit Stacy Shanahan was recog* dation Academic Scholar Scholarship Letter -of nized as a Chelsea Rotary ship. She graduated summa* Commendation, Michigan Club Strive Participant. . cum laude. Competitive Scholarship, Rachel Shears received a See HONORS — Page 4-B Chelsea Scholarship Com mittee Scholarship and Outstanding Senior Award in Social .Studies, She graduat UM\C ed summa cum lau^e. Chftlsea Betlfftment Communities, Nathan* Richardson receiv ed the President’s Education Award, U:S Marine Corps Immediate Occupancy Semper.Fideiis Music Award,. Michigan Technological University Board of Control Independent Living Scholarship and Chelsea Scholarship Committee Sch- - Studio Apartments olarship. He graduated cum laude. Benjamin Rodgers received and convenient apartments in the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Kevin j. a beautiful,, safe environment. Bollinger' Memorial Wrestling Scholarship. For a tour or more information call Kaylyn Rohkohl received a Allison Picinotti/Admissions Coordinator at 734-475-8633 Ferris State University Residential Life Scholarship www.umrc.com and Simply *•'. Comedy JToln the fun at our Family Jamboreel Scholarship for Humor. She. You're gonna drool whe'n you see our new graduated cum laude. Family .Birth C enter, designed to ,prbyldeyou Jessica Rohrer received a United Methodist ■ . ...ft ■ with a meaningful birth experience, with U iV R f Michigan Competitive Schql- tOUltXHlM \ Retirement Communities, Inc. specially trained professionals to help welcom e OPWmifTY • L _ maincampus ANN ARBOR/ your baby. You'll like our private, mdre spacious Labor/DellvPry/Recovery rooms, all with ^ . Jacuzzi showers or Jacuzzi tubs.- Our new ’ "Family Birth Center*1.entrance puts you closer to. where you need to be when It's time to deliver. A . . ■ * - • Com e Join us in celebrating the arrival of our n e w u n itl , Celebration at the NEWl • FREE Umbrella Strollers for the Family Birth Center entrance First 200 Families, Use Parking Lot Q .« Teddy Bear Clinic (bring your bear) • Outdoor displays, featuring Medttlght Helicopter and other emergency vehicles .. . SAINT JOSEPH • Family Resource Booths ' • MERCY : .• • HEALTH-SYSTEM ■ • Strolling Magician A MEMM, Of TRINITY Iff AITH V isit th e 5 th A n n u a l • Face Painting . 1 1 ■ ' /✓ t r - \ ------ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL • Refreshments, Prizes and Morel., SATURDAY, JUNE 26,.2004 Arty b u iin c v i may. arh/wliw in ih r i tpoclal 2004 Heritage Newspapers For moro in for null.ion. call 8 0 0 " 2 3 1 -2 2 1 1 "Qr>wnriver C m j i v " y r 1 jr,h Wc-dnesdriy, June 23, by contacting their Heritage New ‘.paper ^representative or Calling (734), 246-0825 Thursday, June 10, 2004 • THE CHELSEA STANDARDISE DEXTER LEADER Page 5-B HONORSt Continued from Page 4-B Kathryn Titus received a Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Neal Turluck was recog nized as a Chelsea Rotary Club Strive participant. Hugh White received a Lindsay Tye received $ Ferris State University National Merit Volleyball Scholarship. Scholarship Certificate of Merit, Taylor Craig Urwin received a University President’s President’s Education Merit Scholarship, Award, Outstanding. Senior Purdue University Award in Physical Education, Academic Success University of Dayton / Award and George Scholarship. Michigan Cnm. ■“ 1 Prinzing-Memorial petitive Scholarship, Paul E. Scholarship. He was Mann Memorial Scholarship recognized as a top and Army Reserve Scholar/ scorer in the 19th Athlete Award. He also aqnual AAPT Physics received a Gene LaFave Bowl. He graduated Football Scholarship. He magna cum laude. graduated magna cum laude. Henri van per Waard received a President’s Education Award, Baker College Scholarship Award, Michigan Competitive Scho larship, Mitchell Family Scholarship and Chelsea Education Foundation Academic Scholarship. He tw # *r W # » # <» W « « * t-' # « .. . ^ MSRP WAS r» - •'/ : h j ■ M «*, /I / » « = It *r ir-’ Jp v F / te I L' 1 it <1^ L V L S' M *0 te b / ir # 3 6 ^ ,W «r / n ■ ; « an , • 15,000 Mile Per Yr , *( > r ■ >>, 1 f a ik f ■ .-At Jb tr- it' • ir ■ V V / te •APR 2.5% S d H ?’ « ^ «v VI «• tk « 4 i> «* >•: 4* 4* i> u i> i« >t* W B • Dll0 At SlQIlInO $25207i ‘Payment Is PJue 6% Sales Tax &LIc. r Everything must be sold or leased Pontiacs, ’so u t