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It was two years ago that he walked away from almost 30 years as a computer technician to pursue something he loves. Now, as a full-time student at Baker College, Michael John plans to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician by next summer. “It’s a perfect field for me. I really love the program and I’m learning a lot of things that will help with the rescue animals,” Mike explained enthusiastically. For the last four years Mike and his wife Julie have been a foster home for rescued dogs or dogs that are “out of time” at local humane societies. “We work closely with the Cascades Humane Society in Jackson and will take dogs that are undergoing heartworm treatments and require certain conditions during the treatment. Also, all of the dogs that come into the Humane Society are ‘safer tested’. It’s a way to rate their temperament before being eligible to be adopted. If a dog is borderline, perhaps because it hasn’t been handled very much or is food aggressive for example, we may get the dog for a short time to see if we can help correct the problems. Hopefully we can help and then the dog can be adopted to a forever home.” “One of the great things about dogs,” Mike began, “is that they live in the ‘here and now’. That’s one reason we are able to

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Seventh Annual Festival of Tables Date Set

“The Most Dangerous Game” Corinda Hackworth

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Years ago my high school literature class had to read a short story from 1925 by Richard Connell called, “The Most Dangerous Game”. I don’t remember much about the story, but I did memorize the “Five Main Conflicts”: man vs. God, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. man and man vs. himself. Back then I only memorized the conflicts for the sake of passing the exam. I only half listened as each conflict was explained. But last week when I had one of the worst days ever, the Five Main Conflicts came flooding back into my memory. And while “The Most Dangerous Game” has nothing to do with this article, the conflicts do. I remember being giddy with excitement about performing my mission for the day. Oversleeping by an hour should have been my first clue that the day would not be going in the direction I was anticipating. Yet determined it would be a terrific day because I was doing what I liked, I viewed it as a minor hiccup in my plan. Man vs. himself. And so I left the house naively content, oblivious that I was blindly driving into my despicable destiny for the day. I don’t remember all the little things that happened leading up towards The

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The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation will host the Festival of Tables on Saturday, March 20, 2010. This event, thanks to the generosity of local donors, has provided many educational grants and scholarships for residents in the greater Stockbridge area. All proceeds from the Festival will continue to fund these opportunities. The live auction, conducted by Glen Noble, features several one-week stays at cottages and condominiums in Michigan and throughout the country, an exclusive Lake Michigan fishing trip, custom-made furniture, jewelry, Disneyworld theme park passes, and numerous other quality items and services. As in past years, hundreds of donated silent auction items are also available for bidding during the first part of the evening, along with a raffle. The Foundation is always looking for silent and live auction donations, and all donors should contact Larry Krummery at 851-7558. Each table of eight may use any creative theme for its decorations. Because 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of the Stockbridge Community, the Foundation hopes that some of the table decorations acknowledge this historic milestone. An award will be given to the best-decorated table, voted on by those in attendance. This year’s Festival features a strolling buffet catered by Chelsea Hospital and desserts by Glee Havens. Stockbridge High School’s Jazz Band will provide a musical lead-in to the evening. Tickets are $30 each/$240 per table for those decorating their own tables or $35each/$280 per table for those who would prefer the Festival Committee to decorate. The event will be held in the Heritage Elementary cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. For those decorating, the cafeteria will also be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. While the Festival Committee encourages groups of eight, it also welcomes individuals who want to take part in the event. For tickets and additional information, contact Gary Ludtke at 851-7439.

Leslie City Clerk, Denae Davenport recently completed the requirements to earn a CMC designation. The CMC designation program is designed to enhance the job performance of the Clerk in small and large municipalities. To earn the CMC designation, a Municipal Clerk must a t t e n d e x t e n s i v e e d u c a t i o n programs. The designation also requires p e r t i n e n t e x p e r i e n c e i n a municipality. The program prepares the participants to meet the challenges of the complex role of the municipal clerks by

providing them with quality education in partnership with 47 institutions of higher learning. The program has been in existence since 1970 and has helped thousands of clerks in various municipalities. Founded in 1947, IIMC is a professional association with more than 10,000 members in the US, Canada and 15 other countries. IIMC’s primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional development of municipal clerks through extensive

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Leslie City Clerk Earns CMC Designation

Gabe Christ, Leslie, lays one up and in against Parma Western in league action last week. Christ scored 6 in the 52-43 loss for the Hawks

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Mondays - Free Play Group - ages 1-4 from 10-11am - Leslie First Baptist Church, 202 E. Bellevue St. Mondays - Support Group for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh in from 5:15-5:45pm at the First Baptist Church in Leslie. Meeting from 6:00-6:45pm Contact Coleen, 589-8145. Thursdays - Free Play Group - ages 1-3 from 10-11am - Stockbridge Heritage Elementary Gym, 222 Western Ave - Contact Wendy Moncada, 517-372-9411 ext.6. Fridays - Reformers Unanimous Christ Centered Addiction Recovery Program - Jeruel Baptist Church, corner of Neu Rd and M-106. 7:00-9:30pm. “Jesus is the truth, so let the truth make you free.”

Wednesday, January 27th - Leslie City Planning Commission Meeting - City Hall - 6:00pm Wednesday, January 27th - Leslie Woodworth Elementary PTO Meeting - Woodworth Elementary Staff Lounge - 6:30pm Tuesday, February 2nd - Leslie City Council Meeting - City Hall - 7:00pm Thursday, February 4th - Organizational Meeting for Munith residents & businesses regarding Stockbridge’s 175th Anniversary - Katz School Gym - 7:00pm Friday, February 5th - Saturday, February 6th - 12th Annual Ron Fillmore Art Show - First Presbyterian Church, Stockbridge - 10:00am-4:00pm both days. Please call Diane Rockall @ 517-851-8414 for more information. Monday, February 8th - Leslie Downtown Development Authority Meeting - City Hall - 8:00am

Monday, February 8th - Panther Cubs PTO Meeting - Heritage Elementary Art Room - All interested parents welcome - 4:00pm Monday, February 8th - Stockbridge Schools Board of Education Meeting - Smith Elementary - 7:00pm Monday, February 8th - Leslie Schools Board of Education Meeting - LHS Board Room - 7:00pm Saturday, February 27th - Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Panther Draw Down - Only 200 tickets available, get yours before they are gone!! Grand Prize of $5000, 2nd prize, $2500, and 3rd prize $1000. All proceeds to benefit SHS athletics. Please contact any Booster member to purchase tickets, or call 517-851-8570, or 517-851-8457. Thursday, April 15th - Stockbridge Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up - It’s that time again to start thinking of children that are starting kindergarten. Please call Smith Elementary for registration information - 517-851-7735 ext 0.

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Bunkerhill 7th Day Adventist 3820 Williamston Road, Stockbridge 517-589-0659 Church of Christ 4783 S. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851-8141 Sunday Bible Study 10:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Ministers Bruce Harris and Larrel Whitaker Christ Episcopal Church 9900 N. Meridian Road, Pleasant Lake Sunday Morning 9:00 Youth Sunday School 9:00 Phone 517-769-2333 Dansville Free Methodist Church 1340 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-0365 Pastor Amy Thompson SS 9:30-10:30 am Morning Worship 10:30-11:30 Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer meeting 7:00 pm Dansville United Methodist Church 1317 Mason Street, Dansville (517) 623-6591 (517) 623-6594 Worship & Sunday School 9:15 am Pastor Don Fry Family Tabernacle Church of God 5115 Green Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-8327 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm at Howlett School 126 Webb St, Gregory www.familytabernaclecog.net Pastor Jeff Howard First Baptist Church “Who knew Church could be this FUN?” 950 S. Clinton Road, PO Box 64, Stockbridge (517) 851-7075 Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 am Discovery Island Sunday 11:00 am The best hour of every kids week (0-5) Wednesday 5th Dimension Youth Group 6:00 - 8:30pm www.1stbcs.org pastorb@1stbcs.org Pastor Brian Johnson Youth Minister Tim Wheaton timw@1stbcs.org Children’s Ministry - Angie Stolarz angie@1stbcs.org

First Methodist Church of Waterloo Territorial Road, Stockbridge (517) 851-7287 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7015 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Church Offices Open T-W-F 9am-12 Pastor Shannon O’Leary Freedom Community Church “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Leslie Public Middle School Cafeteria Kimball Road, Leslie, MI Pastor Wes Emmerson 517-676-3222 Sunday Worship – 10am Good Shepherd Mission 5050 E. M-36, Stockbridge (517) 851-9800 Morning Service 10:30 am Tuesday Bible Study Parson Billy R. Allen Grace Lutheran Church 212 S. Sherman St. Leslie, MI. 49251 Pastor Martin Schroeder Ph. 589-0250 Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Bible Study 9:00 A.M. Grand River Community Church "Where Living Water Flows" 2443 Olds Rd, Leslie Pastor Bruce Crockett bruce_crockett@sbcglobal.net (517)589-5448 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Gregory Community Church “A Caring Community” 126 Church Street, Gregory (734) 498-2591 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Heidi DeMott-Shanes, Pastor gregcomchur@hotmail.com Highest Praise Worship Center 5107 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7758 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Family Enrichment Night 7:00-8:00 pm Bishop Jeffrey Lambert

Heritage United Brethren Church Meets at Dansville High School (517) 281-8931 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Night HS Youth Group 7:00 Tuesday Night MS Youth Group 7:00 Monday Night Elementary Youth Group 3:00 pm www.hubchurch.weebly.com Pastor Cal Hodgson Email: DansvilleHUB@yahoo.com Pastor: Jeruel Baptist Church 11400 Plum Orchard Road, Munith (517) 596-2128 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Clubs & Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Pastor Bob Castle pastorbob@jeruelbaptist.org Millville United Methodist Church 1932 N. M-52 Hwy, Stockbridge (517) 851 -7853 Pastor Robert Freysinger millvillechurch@hughes.net www.millvillechurch.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Classes 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in His Crib Monday: 1:00 p.m. Millville Menders Munith United Methodist Church 224 N. Main Street, Munith (517) 596-2441 Worship Hour - 9:30 Rev. Larry Rubingh Plainfield United Methodist 17845 M-36, Gregory Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:15 am Minister Judi Darling S.S. Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church 1320 Catholic Church Road, Leslie (517) 589-8492 Weekend Masses: Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm Father Mike Petroski

Southwest Church of the Nazarene 14555 Holmes Road PO Box 74, Gregory, MI 48137 Church : (734) 498-2682 Pastor : (734) 395-9157 Sunday Services: Sunday School - 10:00am Morning Worship - 11:00am Evening Service - 6:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm NETS (Teen Program) Caravan for Grades 1 - 6 Benson’s Buddies - Age 3 - K Pastor Gary A. Slusher southwestnaz@charterinternet.com St Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Church 12501 Riethmiller Rd, Grass Lake (517) 522-4187 Sunday Worship 10:15 am Pastor Scott Schwertfeger www.stjacobgrasslake.org Stockbridge United Methodist Church 219 E. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge (517) 851-7676 Rev. Larry Rubingh sumcaa@aol.com Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Service - 11:00 am Sunday Bible Study - 6:00 pm Trinity Pentecostal Church 4935 Freiermuth Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3310 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Youth Group 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Study 10:30 am Pastor Mark Roark Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 5758 West M-36 Putnam Township 734-878-5977 Pastor Merelyn Snider Sunday School 8:45 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor: Unadilla Presbyterian Church 20175 Williamsville Road, Gregory (734) 498-2348 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Pastor John Qiu United Baptist Church 2510 Heeney Road, Stockbridge (517) 565-3121

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make such an impact on them in such a short amount of time. They don’t hold a grudge and just want to be loved and handled with care. It’s usually fear that makes them react badly, so we want them to feel safe and be well cared for.” Mike estimated that approximately 200 dogs have come through their foster home and only recalls one that had to be returned to Animal Control because of its aggressive tendencies. Currently, the couple has five foster dogs that they keep separate from their own pets. They have a handful of dogs, cats and birds for pets, most of which were rescued, of course. Mike and Julie have been married for 14 years. They have 2 grown sons, one grown daughter and their first grandson. They have lived in Jackson, Pleasant Lake and now have been in Stockbridge for the last 2 ½ years. Mike was born in Tampa, Florida but spent most of his childhood between Texas and Michigan. “I love the low-key atmosphere of Stockbridge. After 12 years in Houston, I was ready to settle into a small town filled with friendly people. We enjoy being here,” he stated. Mike enjoys playing the guitar and was one of the performers at this years “Live at the Library” in Stockbridge. In 2005, Mike found he could share his technical skills with the Town Hall Players (THP), the theatre group in Stockbridge. After a couple of years behind the scenes he took his place on stage with his first acting part in “Fools”. He enjoyed it, was well received, and has since played other parts, most recently as ‘Smee’, Captain Hook’s side-kick in the popular production of “Peter Pan”. “I’m extremely excited about a couple of THP things. First, I’ve been given the part of ‘John Adams’ in “1776”, an upcoming musical being directed by Mike Glair. I know it’s going to be great! Then, I’ve been given the honor of being voted the President of Town Hall Players. No one could fill the shoes of Jeff Boyer but the small group he started is now a full-fledged organization and I’m thrilled about helping lead them to whatever lies next.” Mike stated with proud conviction. Mike is also involved in the “Stockbridge Video Production” that Paul Crandall is heading, to help promote the Stockbridge area. “It’s important to be involved in the community. Some people help with food banks or at senior centers. Julie and I feel our time and dedication to the dog rescues is our ‘community service’. We feel it’s the biggest gift we can give and there’s no feeling like seeing a dog going to its forever home!” After his big smile subdued and a sparkle came to his eyes, he continued. “I definitely feel a sense of responsibility to domestic animals. After all, they depend on us; they can’t take care of themselves”. Well, Michael John, it’s that willingness to help and be involved that gets things done. Due to your sense of responsibility, many precious lives have been spared and given that ‘one last chance’ they deserve. Because of this… …I thank you, Michael John, for all you do, for all of us! If you know someone deserving of a Forgotten “Thank You”, please email me at: forgottenthankyou@yahoo.com.

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DANSVILLE CHILDREN Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts for 1-3 year-olds. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:30 am Stories and crafts for preschoolers. Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group (Ages 8-13) Monday, Feb. 1, 6 pm We’ll talk about books we’ve recently read and enjoy some pizza! Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) Tuesday, Feb. 2 , 10:30 am Stories, songs, and crafts for 1-3 year-olds. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) Thursday, Feb. 4, 10:30 am Stories and crafts for preschoolers. Family Storytime Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:30 am Enjoy stories, crafts, singing and dancing with a new theme each month. This month’s theme is Friends. TEENS & TWEENS Wii and Guitar Hero Saturday, Feb. 6, 11:30-2 pm Chase away the midwinter blues with a fun day of gaming at the library.

LESLIE CHILDREN Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) Tuesday, Jan. 26, 11 am Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers. Game Night @ the Library Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6-7:30 pm Enjoy board games, card games and Wii competitions at the library. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) Tuesday, Feb. 2, 11 am Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers ADULTS Sit ‘n Knit: Hugs for Hospice Monday, Jan. 25, 6–8 pm Come sit and knit or crochet projects for Heartland/Hospice patients. Volunteers are always welcome. Sit ‘n Knit: Hugs for Hospice Monday, Feb. 1, 6–8 pm Knit or crochet projects for Heartland/Hospice patients. Volunteers are always welcome.

STOCKBRIDGE ALL AGES Film Noir Classics Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 pm Come to the library to savor four Film Noir classics featuring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck and other movie idols of the 40s and 50s. Enjoy popcorn, beverages, cunning characters and delicious dialog. ADULTS Adult Book Discussion Friday, Jan. 29, 12 noon Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. This week, we’re discussing The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Niffenegger will be a featured in CADL’s 2010 Spring Author Series, appearing on March 23, 2010. Seniors Outreach Friday, Feb. 5, 12 noon Books will be made available for checkout at the seniors’ luncheon in the Town Hall.

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annually and about 500 will die from breast cancer this year. There is a cure for cancer but pharmaceutical companies are keeping it a secret. This myth bothers medical professionals the most. What people don’t realize is that many forms of cancer are curable. Cancer is almost always fatal. Cancer can cause death. New breakthroughs in early cancer detection have made cancer much more treatable. It is estimated that 40% of cancer patients reach or exceed the five-year survivor mark. Wearing deodorant and causes cancer. This is one of the major myths among women. According to the National Cancer Society, there is no conclusive evidence that wearing deodorants or antiperspirants can cause breast cancer. Some cancers are contagious. No cancer is contagious. There are two contagious viruses that can cause cancer. They are the HPV (human pappillomavirus) and Hepatitis C. HPV is a known risk factor for cervical cancer and Hepatitis C causes liver cancer. Both viruses can be passed along through unprotected sex. Hepatitis C is more often passed along through blood to blood contact such as sharing needles and blood transfusions before 1992. Positive thinking will cure cancer. While it can’t hurt, and maintaining a positive outlook during cancer treatment is essential, it will not cure cancer. Staying optimistic helps with your quality of life during your treatment. There has not been a scientific study proving that a positive attitude will cure cancer. Please call me today to discuss your insurance needs. We have a cancer program that can be tailored to your individual needs.

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HS Wrestling

Hawks Split League Opening Duals Submitted by Coach Todd Stern

On Thursday the Leslie team was home for the first time all season and they split a pair of matches with Brooklyn Columbia Central and Stockbridge. In the league match with Columbia the Hawks fell by a score of 57-24, winning matches for Leslie were Brandon Fifield at 119 with a pin at 1:52, Collin Smith also had a pin at 130 in a time of 3:21, and the only other match won that was wrestled for Leslie was at Hwt with senior Ryan Kemplin pinning his opponent in 1:56. Stockbridge then wrestled the Hawks (not a league match) so each team would get the most of the night and wrestle two matches as Stockbridge came over to wrestle Columbia in league. Leslie came out on top this week by another close score 42-38- Kaleb Hartman started the night off by winning by a pin at 103 in a time of 1:34, 119 pound co-captain Brandon Fifield followed in a time of just :56, Senior Dillon Allen followed with a fall at the 2:57 mark. Freshman Chanler Carmer

had the quickest pin in a time of just :20, Junior Olexyi Kryvych had a pin in the time of 3:41 and Senior co-captain Ryan Kemplin finished the night with a 1:50 fall. The team is now 10-15 and 1-3 in league action. On Saturday the team traveled to Ithaca and wrestled with some of the states best as number one Hudson out dueled number two Hesperia for the team title 253.5 to 222.5, Leslie finished 10th with 75 points in the 17 team field. Pacing the hawks with another fine day was Brandon Fifield with a first place finish and three more pins on the day with a with a 1:08 pin in the finals over Cole Ragon of Dansville who came into the finals with a 30-4 record. Ryan Kemplin had a fine day by placing second with his only loss coming to Cody Wolever of Hesperia who sported a 31-2 record. Kaleb Hartman wrestled to a sixth place finish as he went 3-2 on the day. Collin Martin wrestled well with a 2-2 record on the day but did not place.

Taylor Ward attempts a shot against Parma Western last week. The shot, and the Hawks, would come up just short in the 42-44 loss to the visiting Panthers.

Sammy Welhusen drives around the defender. Welhusen scored 4 points in the contest last week.

Collin Martian, Leslie, works for control in his match against Columbia Central.

Colt Nevins of Leslie in wrestling action last week against the visiting Golden Eagles.

Dan Cutler, Stockbridge, secures the win at 171 pounds for against Columbia Central.

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STOCKBRIDGE Tuesday - 1/26 JV Boys Basketball vs. East Jackson - 5:30pm Var Boys Basketball vs. East Jackson - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1/27 HS Bowling vs. Hillsdale - 3:30pm HS Wrestling - SMAA Meet @ Hillsdale - 6:00pm Thursday - 1/28 Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Hanover Horton - 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Columbia Central - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Columbia Central - 7:30pm Friday - 1/29 Var Girls Basketball @ Columbia Central - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball @ Columbia Central - 7:30pm Saturday - 1/30 HS Wrestling @ Battle Creek Central - 9:00am MS Wrestling @ Napoleon Invitational - 9:00am Competitive Cheer @ Michigan Center Invite - 9:00am Monday - 2/1 HS Bowling @ SMAA Jamboree - 3:30pm MS Girls Basketball @ Parma Western - 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball @ Addison - 5:30pm Var Girls Basketball @ Addison - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2/2 No Events

DANSVILLE Tuesday - 1/26 JV Girls Basketball vs. Pewamo-Westphalia - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Pewamo-Westphalia - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1/27 MS Boys Basketball vs. Carson City - 5:00pm HS Wrestling @ Carson City - 6:00pm Var Girls Basketball vs. Pewamo-Westphalia - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball vs. Pewamo-Westphalia - 7:30pm Thursday - 1/28 JV Girls Basketball @ Fulton - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Fulton - 7:30pm Friday - 1/29 Var Girls Basketball @ Fulton - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball @ Fulton - 7:30pm Saturday - 1/30 HS Wrestling @ Leslie Blackhawk Invitational - 9:00am Monday - 2/1 MS Boys Basketball @ Fulton - 5:00pm Tuesday - 2/2 JV Girls Basketball vs. Bath - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Bath - 7:30pm

LESLIE Tuesday - 1/26 HS Bowling vs. Columbia Central - 3:30pm Freshman Boys Basketball @ Manchester - 4:00pm JV Boys Basketball @ Manchester - 5:30pm JV Girls Basketball @ Morrice - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball @ Manchester - 7:00pm Var Girls Basketball @ Morrice - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1/27 MS Girls Basketball vs. Hillsdale Davis - 4:30pm HS Wrestling - SMAA Meet @ Hillsdale - 6:00pm Thursday - 1/28 JV Girls Basketball vs. Lansing Christian - 6:00pm JV Boys Basketball vs. Lansing Christian - 7:30pm Friday - 1/29 Var Girls Basketball @ Lansing Christian - 6:00pm Var Boys Basketball @ Lansing Christian - 7:30pm Saturday - 1/30 HS Wrestling - Blackhawk Invitational - 9:00am Competitive Cheer @ Waverly Invitational - 10:00am Monday - 2/1 HS Bowling @ SMAA Jamboree - 3:30pm MS Girls Basketball vs. Webberville - 4:30pm JV Girls Basketball vs. Michigan Center - 5:30pm Var Girls Basketball vs. Michigan Center - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2/2 HS Bowling vs. Parma Western - 3:30pm

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HS Boys Freshman Basketball

Frosh Split the Week The Stockbridge Freshmen Boys basketball team lost a tough one to Western 47-54. Rebounding was led by Devin Allen with 12 and Alec Armstrong with 5. The defense was led by Austyn Brown with 5 steals and Alec Armstrong with 4. Conner Knepley dished out 4 assists while Dylan Abel had 2. Armstrong led the scoring with a career high 17 points. Devin Allen had 10, Brown had 7, Abel with 5, and Noah Frazzini and Evan Upshur each had 4 apiece.

The Panther’s opened up the league portion of their schedule this past week at home against Webberville and Leslie. In their first match Stockbridge defeated Webberville 52-18. The second match proved exciting as Stockbridge rallied from a 6-12 deficit to defeat Leslie 42-35. Stockbridge trailed 6-18 entering the 140 pound weight class. Leslie choose to void instead of wrestling Chad Snyder. The Panthers were able to bump Snyder, as well as their 145 and 152 pound wrestlers so that they wouldn’t have to give Leslie 6 points by void at 160. Stockbridge won 2 of the 3 matches with pins from Snyder and Brody Batdorff to cut the lead Leslie’s lead to 6.

The Panthers were then able to rattle off wins at 171, 189, and 215 to extend their lead to 36-23. Leslie into the Stockbridge lead with a pin at 285 to make the score 36-29. With only two matches left Stockbridge knew it would need a win from 103 pounder Gavin Dunham to secure the meet. Stockbridge could not fill the last contest of the night at 112 pounds. The 6 points Leslie would win effectively made the score 36-35 entering the 103 pound match. Dunham didn't disappoint as he electrified the hometown gym with a pin and assured the Panther’s a victory. Stockbridge also participated in the Hudson Super 16 Tournament this past Saturday.

HS Wrestling

Panthers Sweep League Opening Duals Submitted by Coach Scott Mills

Team Blackhawk traveled to Perry High school for a tournament Sunday, January 24th. After a long day of wrestling 14 Blackhawk wrestlers brought home medals. 1st place went to Logan Taylor, 2nd place was Cannon Risner, Benjamin Smieska, Wyatt Grimes, Rome Pilon, Zach Dunn, Luke Gilliliand. 3rd place Devin Gibbs, Corey Hillard, Zach Chesney, Thomas McHigh, 4th place Kaidyn Harris, Allen Pranshka, and Carson Riehl.

Club Wrestling Team Blackhawk Results

Stockbridge Sophomore Brody Batdorff works for the pin.

The 8th Grade Lady Panthers entered Wednesday’s game with quality wins over a couple of good opponents including a nail biter against Columbia Central which they won 33-31. With the Leslie Blackhawk’s flying into the game, it was setup to be a good game. The Lady Panthers were able to pull it out though with a sloppy victory, 36-26. The 1st quarter was a full of good defense especially with Stockbridge’s strong man-to-man defense. The Lady Panthers received a lot of help from the offensive rebounds they were collecting. Much of the 1st quarter play continued into the 2nd quarter although Stockbridge started making more shots and cleaning up their turnovers. Leslie started shooting quickly instead of taking time, both of which caused problems, but toward the end of the half, Leslie went on a miniature run making it 15-9 Stockbridge at halftime. Stockbridge shot poorly from the free throw line in the 1st half going only 2-10. The Lady Panthers continued to play

good defense as well as successfully running through their set plays. Leslie fought hard to stay within a reachable score of Stockbridge aided a lot by Stockbridge’s turnovers. Stockbridge’s sound rebounding was capped off by 13 offensive rebounds just at the end of the 3rd quarter. In the 4th quarter, Stockbridge went on an important 6-2 run to make it 31-18 in the mid-4th quarter. It was Leslie’s determination and will not to lose that kept them close to the Lady Panthers. At one point Stockbridge only had a 6 point lead, but Stockbridge pulled it out winning 36-26. Both teams combined to have 52 turnovers. Stockbridge’s leading scorers were Kelsey Crockett with 9 points, and Tara Hall and Breanna Taylor both with 7 points. The Lady Panthers shot only 29% from the field and had 26 turnovers, and Coach Patrick had some remarks, “We have a lot of talent on the court, but we still have a lot of work to do.”

MS Girls Basketball

8th Grade Lady Panthers Win Two Submitted by Student Writer Alex Nofsinger

Brad Kot, Stockbridge Senior, eventually pins his Brooklyn opponent.

HS Girls Varsity Basketball

Leslie Ladies Split Pair of League Games Trailing by 11 entering the 4th quarter, the Blackhawks staged a huge rally that came up just short as they fell to the visiting Panthers 42-44. The Hawks outscored Western 14-5 over the final stanza, but couldn’t quite cut the gap. Autumn Barratt led all scorers with 14 points on the night as well as grabbing 5 rebounds. Megan Martin added 10 points and Becky Swab 8. Kelsey Ries, Sammy Welhusen, and Paxin Stern also scored points for Leslie.

Leslie rebounded from their loss earlier in the week to thump Lansing Christian 55-28 to improve their record to 4-7 on the season. The Lady Hawks came out on fire as they torched the nets with 24 first quarter points enroute to a 35-17 halftime lead. They would stay strong to the finish as they outscored Lansing Christian 20-14 over the final two stanzas of the game. Ten players scored for Leslie led by Becky Swab with 13 and Megan Martin with 12. Welhusen had 3 assists and 4 points.

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Defining Moment, because I was determined that the minor things were minor and was nothing personal. The Defining Moment turned everything into something personal. Being a typical mid-January day in Michigan, everything was covered with a light layer of ice. I remember feeling slightly disappointed at that point because my perfect day wasn’t turning out quite so perfect. Gullibly clinging to optimism (although slightly less than when I left the house), I stepped out of the car. Walking around to the front of the car, I lost my footing and began flailing my arms wildly in the air, in a feeble attempt at what was supposed to be regaining my balance. The attempt was for naught because I fell, not to the ground like I expected, but instead smashed into the front of the muddy, slushy grill of the car, jamming my left wrist and shoulder in the process. Man vs. nature. The first thing I did after I recovered was to quickly look around to see who was privy to my mishap. Thankfully, the streets were deserted and I didn’t see

anyone watching. But as the embarrassment of the situation took hold, I was adamant that someone had seen it, I just didn’t see them. So to take my calamity to the extreme for the benefit of my mystery audience, I made a big production of wiping the slushy residue off of my sleeves and simultaneously shaking my wrist and rubbing my shoulder so there be no doubt that I was indeed in pain. Again my memory fails me about the minute details between my business dealings and getting back to the car, but I do remember being a little more resentful towards just about everything. I remember climbing back into the car, still rubbing my shoulder that was stiff for real by this time (I’m not kidding), and headed out towards my next destination. Feeling very sorry for myself, I reached for my cell phone in an attempt to find a sympathetic ear. And because I’m prone to losing things I’ve just had in my possession five seconds ago, I always try to put things in the same spot to prevent any misplacement. Predictably, my phone was nowhere to be found. For the record, I don’t condone

driving and talking on a cell phone or driving with one’s head barely visible above the steering wheel while performing the “Detroit Lean” in an effort to find said cell phone. But I was executing one with full intent of implementing the other. And the more I drove and swerved from one side of the road to the other (which I was doing only because I was the only one on the road), I began losing patience. “Is this really necessary today?” I yelled at God. “What on earth, literally, is to be gained by enduring all of this…bad luck? What? WHAT?” But realizing I was really screwing things up by yelling at God, I fearfully excused my outburst to Him, begging that He not punish me for acting like a brat. Man vs. God. By the time I arrived at my next destination, I was experiencing full blown panic at what the rest of the day could possibly hold. If things were this bad already (it was still morning), what would the rest of the day be like? And since my assignment for that day included intense one on one contact with various people, my fate was in their hands.

And friends, it wasn’t a good fate, as I’m sure you’ve already guessed. Man vs. man. By the end of the day, I was angry, humiliated, depressed, daunted and very fearful of leaving the house ever again. I locked myself away for the remainder of the night and I did not venture out again for two days. I’m not kidding. Man vs. society. I am a firm believer in what goes around comes around and treating others the way you want to be treated (not how they treat you), which some will argue is karma; call it what you want. I did indeed live “The Most Dangerous Game” last week, just a little different than the game Richard Connell wrote about. I confess to be a little leery of returning to my job agenda this week; the bitterness of last week is still strong in my mouth. However, to quote George Bernard Shaw, “Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” Editors Note: Corinda writes a weekly column for The Weekly Pride. Have thoughts on her articles? Feel free to email her at Corinda@theweeklypride.com .

Corinda Hackworth (Continued from page 1)

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

3 2 1 8

1 8 9

7 6 3

6 8

1 8 2 5 3 4

2 4

1 4 6

3 9 5

5 6 7 9

Last weeks solutions at right.

7 9 2

1 2 5

2 9 5

3 4 1

7 4

6 3 8

2 1 4

3 8 6

4 3 8

On Jan. 25, some of us celebrate Opposite Day. Its origins are murky and even its exact date is in some dispute, but Opposite Day has proved to be a source of fun for many people, especially children, who choose to eat breakfast at suppertime and otherwise do things in reverse. However, you may find that acting in an “oppositional” manner is not so harmless at other times in your life — such as when you’re investing. What types of “oppositional” moves should you avoid? Consider the following: ♦ Buying when prices are high —

When the financial markets keep rising, many people continue buying more shares in the mistaken belief that “up” is the only direction their investments can go. But while it may be human nature to want to continue racking up gains, it’s not necessarily smart investing. The higher an investment has gone, the more likely it becomes that it will plateau or potentially even drop in value. Of course, an investment may one day rise again, but for the near term, its “upside potential” may be limited, so you might do better by finding other opportunities.

♦ Selling because prices are low — Just as some investors keep buying when prices are rising, others will

sell when prices have dropped, just so they can “cut their losses.” This may be a mistake. If the investment still plays a role in your balanced portfolio, and you believe its prospects are still good, you may want to hold on to it despite its price. Furthermore, if your investment’s decline is due more to an overall drop in the market than a change in its own fundamentals, it may bounce back when the market recovers. Generally speaking, you should sell an investment if your goals or risk tolerance have changed, if you need to rebalance your portfolio or if the investment itself has undergone some type of shift that no longer makes it compatible with your needs.

♦ Investing too conservatively — Given the volatility we’ve seen in the last couple of years, it’s probably not too surprising that many investors have “pulled back” from the market and put a lot of money in certificates of deposit and other fixed-rate, low-return investments.

♦ While there is a place for these vehicles in your portfolio, you won’t want them to become too dominant — because you still need to invest for growth if you’re going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. The amount

of growth-oriented investments you own will depend on your risk tolerance and time horizon, but there’s no point in your life — even your retirement years — when you won’t need some growth potential.

♦ Failing to diversify —It is important to diversify your dollars among stocks, bonds, government securities and other investments. Even within these broad classes, you should diversify — for example, you should consider owning stocks representing different industries and bonds with a variety of issuers and maturities. While diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.

Opposite Day comes but once a year. But making “oppositional” investment moves can have long-lasting — and potentially harmful — effects. So take the time to explore your investment decisions carefully. Submitted by Lori Fell, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Lori will be opening her office in Leslie Spring 2010 and is currently working out of the Mason office. To contact her, please call (517) 392-5320.

Don’t Be an “Opposite Day” Investor education programs, certification, recertification, publications, networking, annual conferences and research. IIMC also engages in municipal research administration, enhances critical professional skill development and fosters a spirit of mutual assistance and good fellowship among municipal clerks around the globe. IIMC is governed by a 26-member Board of Directors. For more information please visit our website at www.iimc.com or contact us at hq@iimc.com or 909-944-4162.

Leslie City Clerk (Continued from page 1)

"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small

minds discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt

"Don't walk behind me;

I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just

walk beside me and be my friend."

Albert Camus

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The following is an editorial written by State Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga). If you have questions about this commentary, please contact Rep. Byrum's office by calling (517) 373-0587. Tax time is drawing near, and people across Michigan are struggling. As costs rise and we look to make every dollar count, it is more important than ever to find ways to hold on to more of our hard-earned money.

One way that you may be able to qualify for a large tax refund is by filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is a refundable income tax credit available to help low- to middle-income families, especially those with children. Those eligible for the credit who file a federal tax return may get back some or all of the federal taxes that

were taken out of their paychecks during the year. This can result in thousands of dollars in your pocket. If you have no children and earned less than $13,440 in 2009, or less than $18,440 for married workers, you are eligible for a credit of up to $457. If you have children, the credit rises dramatically:

• Families with one child who earned less than $35,363 in 2009, or less than $40,463 for married workers that file jointly, are eligible for a credit of up to $3,043. • Families with two children who earned less than $40,295 in 2009, or less than $45,295 for married workers that file jointly, are eligible for a credit of up to $5,028. Families with three or more children that earned less than $43,279, or less than $48,279 if filing jointly, are eligible of a maximum credit of $5,657. Michigan also has its own version of the EITC, which is equal to 20 percent of the credit you receive from your federal return. You must claim this credit on your MI-1040, not on your federal tax return. The EITC is a great way for residents to get a little bit of extra cash in their pocket and provide some economic freedom. However, many who qualify for

this tax credit do not know that it is available. Every year, millions of dollars go unclaimed – money that could go into our residents' pockets to put in the bank, pay bills, or stimulate our local economy by shopping at businesses in our community. The EITC is a critical tool for helping families and fighting poverty, and is money that you have earned and deserve. At a time when it is difficult for many to purchase even basic necessities, this money can be a huge boost. For more information about the EITC, visit www.eitc.irs.gov. You can also contact me or my staff at (517) 373-0587, by e-mail at barbbyrum@house.mi.gov or by visiting my Web site, byrum.housedems.com, which contains a number of tips to help you save on your taxes.

Capitol Notes

Barb Byrum State

Representative

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Leslie’s Matt Cox drives to the basket ahead of the Panther defender. Cox scored 4pts

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The odor may be due to dental disease. More than 7 out of 10 cats and dogs show signs of poor dental health by the age of three! Dental problems in pets - as in people - can lead to pain, tooth loss, and increased bacteria in the bloodstream. This bacteria can damage the heart, kidneys, and other internal organs. February is Pet Dental Health Month. We can help manage your pet's oral health issues before they become serious. Please call us today to request an appointment for your pet's dental evaluation.

There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday, February 4th for all residents and businesses in Munith, to make plans for Munith's involvement in the Stockbridge 175th Anniversary Celebration this coming summer. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm and will be held in the gym at the Old Katz School. All are welcome to attend and bring their ideas on how to best celebrate Munith's history. Photographs and historical artifacts, depicting life in Munith from the past to the present, can be brought for consideration to be put on display at the Stockbridge Historical Storefront. Committees will be formed to design and coordinate a Munith Storefront display and to coordinate Brothers of the Brush and Munith Bells groups. [these groups will dress in 1800's style clothing during the week long celebration] A committee will also be formed to design and prepare a float that will r e p r e s e n t M u n i t h i n t h e Terquaquicentennial Parade.

Autumn Barratt of Leslie looks to score during action last week against Western. Barratt scored 14 points. A huge 4th quarter rally came up just short as the Hawks fell 42-44.

Organizational Meeting to Be Held in Munith

Please Recycle

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment reminds hunters that the deadline for application for spring turkey hunting licenses is Feb 1. Hunters may apply at any authorized license dealer or online using the state's E-License system at www.michigan.gov/dnre. The 2010 season runs from April 19 through May 31 with hunts lasting from seven to 42 days, depending on the hunt unit. A total of 113,890 licenses are available, including 48,890 general licenses and 65,000 private-land licenses. "Hunters looking for the greatest flexibility should consider Hunt No. 234, which includes all open areas of the state except the public lands of southern Michigan," said DNR upland game bird specialist Al Stewart. "Hunters who do not purchase a license or apply for a limited-entry hunt by the Feb. 1 deadline will not be allowed to purchase a license for Hunt 234." Hunters may purchase a license for Hunt No. 234, which runs May 3-31, so they do not have to pay the $4 fee to enter the lottery for restricted licenses. Hunters who do apply for a limited hunt are responsible for verifying their customer ID (Michigan Driver's License) numbers. Incorrect ID numbers disqualify applicants from the lottery. Applicants can check if they were drawn for a license beginning March 2 at w w w . m i c h i g a n . g o v / www.michigan.gov/ dnrdrawings. "The current regulations were established to maximize hunting opportunity while maintaining high-quality experiences and allowing turkey populations to expand," Stewart said. "There are now 48,138 square miles of Michigan open to spring turkey hunting."

Deadline for Spring Turkey Application is Feb. 1