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It Council met Friday night answers will be held from 5 to 7 with the goal of reaching a concerning technology. p.m. preliminary consensus on a “I liked Orientation also is set new village manager. But that didn’t happen. Charles’ from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at It was hoped that a clear analytical Pierce Lake Elementary favorite would emerge mind,” School and 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. between Shea Charles, the M acFarlan Shea Charles 21 at South Meadows city manager of Hart, and said. Elementary School. Dale Martin, the city manag- Ritter Lions-€lub4>ffers had s a__i__d_ )nd it terviews July 30. Charles service awards tfillagij officials were even- “knew The Chelsea Lions Club ly divid< d over their prefer- electricity” is offering service awards ences. Village President and has of up to $1,000 to recent Richard Steele and trustees written high school graduates. Charles Ritter and Cindy budgets, The award, based on acFarlan backed Charles, while much of ’ service to Lions Clubs, while trustees Jim Myles, Dale Martin Photo by Rita Fischer Martin’s community and school, is Myles Lange (left) helps Josh Watko boil corn at Sunday’s pig roast held at the Chelsea Rod and Cheri Albertson and Howard to be used for higher edu­ Holmes (in absentia) favored hands-on experience still Gun Club. The 25th annual roast attracted a crowd of about 250 people. Proceeds benefit schol­ relied on his military service. cation. arship funds at Chelsea High School. Martin. The deadline for appli­ Trustee Dale Schumann Myles, on the other hand, cations is Aug. 22. To get a said he had not made up his said he liked Martin’s hon­ form, call 475-2629. mind yet. Although Schu­ esty. 5 mann represented the bal­ “When he didn’t have an library to return S i z z l i n ance of opinion, Steele said answer, he said so,” Myles he would not press the coun­ said. ______ to regular hours Myles said he also liked Thye Chelsea District cilman for a preference right now. Martin’s commitment to Library will return to reg­ openness, particularly with ular hours of operation a s u c c e s s Myles said he took an infor­ mal poll of staff and depart­ manager evaluations, and his Sept. 2. The library will be teers Noal Brown, Tom Dault, Dave Rank, ment heads with the same stated desire to meet with open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. By Rita Fischer Special Writer Dale Bailey and Steve Kiss. inconclusive results. business owners on a one-to- Mohday through Thursday, A team of volunteers wrapped potatoes, “Obviously, they’re both one basis rather than 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday About 250 people gathered Sunday to enjoy the 25th annual Pig Roast hosted by the worked in the kitchen and cooked corn for very good guys with different through organizations. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chelsea Rod and Gun Club on Lingane Ropd. the hungry crowd. styles,” Steele said. “Charles was sharp and Saturdays. Four porkers — one donated by Paul “The auxiliary, led by this year’s president, Steele said he viewed the well-prepared’ and I agree For more information Schwimmer, the others purchased at the Mary Gunnis, assisted with the serving,” said candidates through two main with Cindy (MacFarlan) that call 475-8732 or go to recent 4-H Youth Show —were roasted under Lee Patch, president of the club. priorities, which were his technical knowledge is www.chelsea.lib.mi.us. the supervision of farmer Reuben Lesser. “It’s a bunch of members and their wives finances and answering better,” Myles said. “But I’m Arts center project Lesser, a familiar face at the event for 25 who volunteer their time and talents to. con­ questions that involved going with Martin.” years, is one of many volunteers who help tinue the tradition of a pig roast that the pub­ sequential reasoning. Albertson said Martin wraps up today make the event a success, along with pig lic cjfn come and enjoy,” he said. Steele said Charles came across as an honest The garage studio at the carver Dexter Folsom and long-time volun- ' f : See ROAST — Page 4-A answered both of those types See MANAGER — Page 5-A Chehsea Center for the Development of the Arts will end public hours today for the Pathway to Demolition derby a popular Renewal project. A dedication ceremony is set Sept. 14 at Timber event at next Town on Sibley Road. ■ Figure eight event Fair will feature its annual also will run Tuesday. A com­ demolition derby Tuesday, pact car derby is scheduled returning this year. Wednesday and next for Wednesday. WHATS Thursday, Organizers say the Returning on Thursday is Inside By Paul Fletcher derby is regularly one of the the Figure Eight Derby, a Staff Writer most popular events at the new event added last year. Calendar ....... ,.2-B The smell of exhaust fair. Layher ,said last year’s Churches...H-C smoke and gas fumes. The The appeal to fans? 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