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It’s like magic…she has an idea about how a character should appear…and the ‘wheels’ start rolling. Nancy Ward is the Costume Designer for Stockbridge Town Hall Players and keeps busy making magic a reality through her costumes. It began in 2003, when her children became interested in being a part of the theatre troupe. Nancy noticed a need for someone to really commit to the Costume Mistress job. Of course, as with all of the theatre positions, it’s a volunteer position requiring the love and dedication necessary to make that large of a time commitment. “Peter Pan is the current production I’m working on. I’m sure I have put more than 100 hours behind the sewing machine so far,” Nancy began. “Of course, that’s after months shopping for the right material,

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The Forgotten “Thank You” - Nancy Ward by Julie Glair, Freelance Writer

Prep Your Lawn for Winter

by Julie Glair, Freelance Writer

Fall is here and maybe you’re all done with your preparations for winter. But, if you’re like me you are still hoping for some Indian Summer before you give in to winter. Getting ready for winter is just something we do in the north every year so here are some tips to help you get ready and make sure you have a better spring. Getting your lawn ready for winter is always one of the most time consuming chores, but if you do it right, you can save time and expense in the spring. Additionally, having your lawn properly prepared will make a better lawn next year. Lawns are basically a mat of individual but intertwined grass plants. They are part of an ever changing


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On October 15th, Dansville High School held their first ever Commitment to Graduation Ceremony for the Freshman Class of 2013. The Commitment to Graduation Ceremony is a concept developed by Jostens. Holt High School has also hosted a similar event. Parents came to Dansville High School to watch guest speakers Jane Aldrich from WLNS News Channel Six, Principal Amy Hodgson, and Dansville Schools Educations Foundation (DSEF) President Laura Moser give words of wisdom to the students. Members of the Board of Education were also a part of

the ceremony. During Aldrich’s speech, she made it very clear that the students “own the power”, meaning it is their choice now to decide what to do with their lives. She added, “What you believe, you become.” She also told them to trust their intuition on what they feel will make them happy over the next four years, so they have an idea of what to do after high school. “If you say it now, you’ll believe it,” Hodgson explained to the students about their goals. When the students’ names were announced, along with their plans for the future, many prestigious schools


Committing Now, Winning Later By Samantha and Stephany Bohlmann

Tuesday, October 20th, was filled with her cell phone ringing continuously as family and friends called Amanda Farris to bid their farewells. Her brothers and sisters were allowed to stay home from school to spend a few short hours with her before she left for Lansing, MI to board a plane, than bus that will take her to Fort Leonardwood, Missouri where she will begin Army Basic Training. Growing up in Bunker Hill Township over the past 5 years, Amanda Farris, a 2009 Graduate of Stockbridge High School had always dreamed of being a Marine Biologist. But tuition and scholastic requirements for this career prevented her from fulfilling this dream. She than decided to do what seemed to come naturally, construction equipment repair. Her father, Kevin Knipple works for and maintains the trucks at Mid Michigan Rubbish, and often Farris could be seen helping her dad. She decided on going in the Army for construction equipment repair stating that the Army

seemed to “offer more for women”. When asked if she was nervous about her new venture in life, she replied “Yes, I’ve never even been on a plane before!” The best of luck is wished to Miss Farris in her new career.

Leslie Girls Cross County Team poses with their MHSAA Division 3 Championship trophy. The ladies will try to win a team state title at MIS this upcoming Saturday.

Stockbridge Graduate Leaves for Basic Training by Photojournalist, Lynne Beauchamp

Dansville students sign the “Commitment to Graduation” banner. Amanda Farris

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looking for other items to modify or revamping past costumes if necessary. I spent two days just cutting out material for this play.” Nancy explained that a cast of 40 has certainly added to her usual work load and that most of the productions only require 40 – 50 hours of work for her. Nancy’s mother and Aunt Emily were always sewing as she grew-up. She was eight when her Aunt taught her how to sew ‘Barbie’ clothes. Nancy was thrilled when she found out that ‘people’ clothes were so much easier – size does matter in sewing, she explained. Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan she saw a lot of Michigan growing up. Her father was a fruit and vegetable station inspector and would take his family for a couple of weeks at a time to different areas while he worked. Nancy came with her own family to Stockbridge in 2000. At the end of 2007 they moved to Webberville to be more centrally located for her husbands work. “We’ve always enjoyed Stockbridge. We

have made many friends there and have noticed that the families get involved in the areas activities. I like that. We have continued to stay involved there as well,” Nancy said. Nancy and her husband Don will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in January. They have four children: Charlie age 33, Emily age 31, Michael age 24, and Katelyn age 22. They also have two grandchildren and are very close with each of the kids. When Nancy isn’t sewing costumes, she enjoys quilting. She has also been very involved in their church and has been teaching the younger children, named “Sunbeams” since 1983. Nancy recalls the life lessons learned from her parents. “My fathers always told me that you can learn something from everyone, and once you learn it, no one can take it away!” She continued, “My mom was a life-long blood donor. She was also a Girl Scout Leader and did a lot of other volunteer work where ever we lived.” Nancy misses the days when all their children were living at home. However,

their daughter Emily has shared a companion with her: “Lu Belle”, the Pugg/Beagle mix dog. “This is no ordinary dog. “Lu Belle” has a backpack filled with clothes and she enjoys pulling out what she’s in the mood to wear! To top that, she even has her own Facebook page. She’s going to be a lobster for Halloween!” Nancy ended with a laugh….and so did I. So Nancy Ward, for all of the creative ideas coupled with endless hours of sewing, your ‘magic’ has brought great entertainment and increased quality to our local theatre. It is for that gift, I thank you for all you do, for all of us! If you know someone deserving of a Forgotten “Thank You”, please email me at: [email protected].

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ecosystem. To maintain the correct balance we must intervene at some point. Autumn is the best time for this. The three factors we have to work on are as follows: 1. The mix of plants is ever changing. Some grasses die through things like disease or drought. Others germinate from seed present in your soil originally or from seed blown or carried in from elsewhere. You want to shift this mix in your favor 2. As these life cycles of the plants progress it causes the build up of thatch, the fibrous layer between the grass plants and the soil below. The thatch also builds up through high usage of fertilizer, moss etc. 3. The third factor is that when you walk, play and use your lawn, you cause the soil to compact and seal over, preventing air from reaching the roots of your grass plants. At the end of the summer period, after you have had the most use and enjoyment out of your lawn, you should consider an annual (or at least every 2 years) renovation. The recommended procedure is this: 1. Mow your lawn short; remember that this will be best done over a sequence of weeks, dropping the mower cutting height each week. The shorter your lawn before renovation the better, it makes your work much, much easier. 2. Scarify 3. Hollow tine (or solid tine but it is less effective!) 4. Apply Top Dressing 5. Overseed 6. Water if conditions are dry Scarification is the act of partially removing the thatch layer (and moss if it is present)

Lawns create the thatch layer through the normal living, growing, and dying processes. The thatch layer is unable to break down itself. The material has the wrong carbon to nitrogen ratio (too much carbon, not enough nitrogen) much like the principle that allows the other “thatch” on the roofs of houses to last 25 years. This thatch layer causes problems like allowing a place for disease to store;

thatch prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching roots; it allows a home for some insects; and thatch chokes grass growth, which reduces the density of grass. Partial removal is carried out with a scarifier. If your area is small, you can use a spring tine rake. If you have a very large lawn you may want to hire a lawn maintenance expert that can use a vertical knife type scarifier if it seems like too big a project for you. The scarifier has blades that physically cut the thatch out. This should be done at a shallow depth to start with, across the whole lawn, then going across the lawn again at a different angle and slightly deeper. (2 or 3 progressive cuts are better than 1 deep one.) These machines are powerful enough to remove a lawn so if you chose to do this yourself, be careful. There should be at least 75% of your original lawn left. Remove the debris to your compost heap. Hollow tining is the practice of sinking a hollow steel tine into your grass surface and removing the plug of grass and soil. This will then be deposited temporarily on the surface. This is then removed and topdressing is spread and worked in. The aim of this is to aerate your lawn, allowing air down to your grass roots. It also reduces any compaction your lawn has sustained. You should be aiming to get down at least 3” and preferably 4” or 5” although you will require a machine to achieve those depths. The tool you need is called a “pedestrian powered hollow tine aerator” which can be rented from general equipment rental businesses. Although some recommend spreading the cores back out over the surface, most strongly advise removing the cores to your compost heap instead. Often the soil brought to the surface by this technique will contain dormant weed seeds from below the lawn layer. These weeds will germinate on the surface of your lawn. Giving your lawn a topdress with the correct, balanced, free draining but fertile product will help improve the long term drainage, aeration and fertility of your lawn. The main purpose of topdressing is to improve drainage through the introduction of Horticultural/Sports Grade Sand to the roots. IT MUST BE Sports Grade Sand. The second main reason for topdressing, especially on lighter sandy soils and poor, old lawns is the addition of non-mineral, slow release nutrition, for example compost or peat. This helps to break down the thatch layer. DO NOT use loam or clay as the fine particles can undo the drainage effect you are trying to achieve. You should have completed scarification and hollow tining before topdressing although positive benefits are still achieved from top dressing straight onto a lawn (it improves fertility and will help in the destruction of

thatch). The topdressing is best applied through a drop or spin spreader. Shovel spreading is ok as long as you try to spread it as evenly as possible to start with. One of the keys to topdressing is the leveling and working in. You really should invest in either a lute or a drag mat. The lute is harder work but creates a leveler job, the drag mat is much easier, and can even be towed behind a riding mower. You must ensure that the crown (growing point) of the grass is not covered with top dressing. You must work the topdressing in until you can hardly see it. Never topdress with any product containing loam, soil or clay. These products can include weed seeds that you are then applying to the surface of your lawn and will cause headaches later. Lawns are an ever changing and sometimes thinning mat of a multitude of grass (and weed!) plants. Grasses are continually dying and germinating. Over time your lawn changes. Many of the weed grasses can be clumpy or coarse in nature. If you would like a slightly more uniform, finer and denser lawn, then you should oversow with lawn seed after topdressing. To oversow, you should first scarify and then apply topdressing. Your scarification will have “opened up” the lawn allowing the new grass seeds to germinate. The topdressing gives a perfect seedbed for germination. You should overseed with a grass mix reflecting the direction you wish to take your lawn. For example, you could overseed with a drought tolerant grass, a fine grass or maybe just a modern, disease resistant general hard wearing grass seed mix. There is much debate about what rate you should overseed at. Most apply a rate of about ½ of the normal sowing rate, but if you have heavily scarified or are late in the season, slightly more can be applied to compensate. The seed should be applied by mechanical lawn spreader and not by hand. It should then be worked in by dragmat. If the weather forecast is dry, a light watering for 1-2 weeks will aid germination. There is no fertilizer required as the compost from the topdressing will provide enough nutrition. Remember to mow as if it is a newly seeded lawn, wait, sharpen blades and start high with a rotary mower. For those deeply dedicated to their lawns, the fall maintenance suggested is quite doable and rewarding. For the others of us that focus our efforts elsewhere, like the vegetable gardens, or animals, it would be best to leave the lawn maintenance to professionals. In my case, we simply named our farm “Wildflower Acres”. Dandelions are wildflowers, right?!

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were mention in their plans. A large variety of professions such as doctors, physical therapists, layers, orthodontists, athletic trainers, police officers, and many others were also included. As the students were announced, they crossed the stage to shake hands with school board members Dan Pheils, Carolyn Jones, and President Mike Kapp, who gave them their wallet-sized diplomas. They were also greeted by Dansville superintendent Ron Stoneman. After this, each student received a “Class of 2013” lanyard and signed the Commitment Banner to Graduate, donated by Jostens. DSEF donated the diplomas, the lanyards and the continental breakfast. Even though the DSEF has only been an organization for the past five years, they have come up with over $120,000 to give back to the schools. A new initiative by the Foundation is to acknowledge the Dansville CHARACTER traits and reward the students at the end of completing their four years with a scholarship. Studies show that if you say your goals aloud, you’re more likely to achieve them. If you write them down, you are even more likely to succeed than if you only verbally commit. With this ceremony, the students in the graduating class of 2013 are very likely to be successful in achieving their goals. “I believe this went well. I heard from numerous parents about how much their kids talked about the ceremony,” Hodgson said. “They said it meant a lot to hear their kids’ dreams and talking about it led to making plans for their futures.”

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Above, Jake Hamblin goes over an Onsted player to make the tackle. Below, Brad Kot tracks his prey.



Hello everybody, it’s that time, all is well here and loving life. I’m happy to say I’m more accepting of change in my life, in comparison to years of complaining. Since I’ve gotten over inertia in this area, it’s becoming easier and easier not to complain so much! I’m not stuck! For most of us as new thoughts emerge, we can surrender the negative barriers that don’t work, and thank God for an interruption in thought! I’ve been thinking for some time now about getting up early, this is when writing seems to flow. I didn’t exercise and walk today until late afternoon and usually I do this in the morning. Oh well, life is all about moving ahead. All of us have our daily routine of what you do after you get out of bed, even if it’s sitting and doing nothing for awhile, but don’t sit to long you were created to move. Fall is a wonderful time of year, most people like it. I like the color change, pumpkins, rain, wind and homemade baked goods. Fall brings daylight savings time, setting our clocks back one hour Sunday November 1st. This is a time to reflect and think of what we need to keep doing or stop and start new. Do you need to slow down, maybe pick up the pace a little or connect with self in being silent? We’re coming out of a season and into a new one, we can set new goals; take a look at what’s meaningful and what we can let go of. We live in the great state of Michigan and we’re blessed to have our seasons. Never fails right after fall is winter, but even in that dormant season you can enjoy living. You see God wants’ everybody to embrace life no matter what season of the year we’re in. Happiness is not dependent on something or someone; it knows you’re loved, forgiven and valued. I find life pretty interesting, even on a day like yesterday when it was just quiet, and nothing going on until afternoon, we had plans to go out to hear the Livingston Symphony Orchestra, along with the Livingston County Chorale, and it was great. This is one of the things we do for enjoyment. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy entertainment. Life becomes more interesting when you’re making positive intentional decisions. In other words life is not what’s happening to you, but you’re life is happening! It starts with your attitude. Being made whole begins with accepting God’s wonderful plan for your life. God’s plans for everybody are the same, read the Ten Commandments. When you read this, allow it to become part of you and the result will be simple lifestyle. It is a process, there’s no magic here! For me, living a vegan lifestyle is a part of being made whole. Although, I do know when I wasn’t living a vegan lifestyle, I was still whole. Being made

whole isn’t based on anything outside of you; it’s given to you when you accept the finished work of Jesus Christ. But if you want to live well, into old age with minimal health problems then being a vegan would only benefit you. One of the benefits of being vegan is you have endless energy and you don’t require as much sleep. I go to bed between ten and ten thirty, this gives my body time to heal, rejuvenate and I’m not giving out, but resting. Sleep is a must for wellness. I’m happy with my choice of living a slow paced life; it took years before I realized the benefits of slowing down. I didn’t know what they were! The bible says to be quiet, mind your own business, and work with your own hands. When you read that you don’t have to look for a hidden meaning, it is what it is. This will certainly keep you from being a busy body, that’s for sure. We’re all continuums, getting new information and keeping it, storing it, or letting it go. If you were to ask 30 people what their idea was of living a simple lifestyle would be you would probably get 30 different points of view. Let’s remember its God’s view and opinion that matter. Choose what promotes life, we’re all learning to say yes and mean it, and when to say no.. We’ve been given authority, God has given us dominion over the earth, and the earth is you. Saying yes to life is a blessing. There’s no one greater then another in the kingdom, no matter the lifestyle. As I’ve already said, take time to read the Ten Commandments, the gospels are wonderful, read them and let God bring you into peace so you can make healthy choices for your life. Remember your standard is the Bible, not me. Y o u c a n c o n t a c t m e a t [email protected] Until next time enjoy the clean humor

Career Change………... A passenger in a taxi tapped the driver on the shoulder and said something to him. The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, almost hit a bus, drove over the curb and stopped just inches from a large plate-glass window. Driver and passenger sat silently for a few moments. Then the driver said, “Please don’t ever do that again. You scared the living daylights out of me.” The passenger, who was just as frightened as the shaken cab driver, apologized. “I didn’t realize a tap on the shoulder would frighten you so much,” the passenger said. “I’m sorry,” said the driver. “It’s not your fault. Today is my first day driving a cab. You see, until today, I’d been driving a hearse for 25 years.” Shelby Camp, Easley, South Carolina

“A Simple Lifestyle with Nelva Jean” The Town Hall Players proudly announces their next musical production “Peter Pan” directed by Jeff Boyer assistant director Julie Chapman, vocal director Jim Kaderabek and choreography by Christine Landis and Jennifer Hamlin. There will be a live orchestra, lead by piano conductor Leslie Austin. Jim and Leslie are from the Ann Arbor/Dexter area and have been involved with several community theatre groups in surrounding communities. This performance is based on the play by James M. Barrie. Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh Music by Mark Charlap, additional music by Jule Styne additional lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green. Peter Pan centers on young Wendy Darling who mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over

moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars to Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life--free of grown-up rules--while also facing the inevitable showdown with Hook and his pirate gang. Audiences of all ages are welcome to enjoy an entertaining show of singing, dancing and whole lot of fun and adventure. Performance will be held at the Historical Town Hall in Stockbridge, dates are Nov 6th, 7th & 8th plus Nov. 13th, 14th & 15th. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7pm with an addition matinee at 2pm on the 14th, the Sunday shows are at 2pm. Tickets are available at the Stockbridge pharmacy and at the door the days of the performances while supplies last. Prices are $10.00 adult and $5.00 for seniors and students. Dawn Miller is producing the show and she welcomes advertisements in the program, any questions and comments call 517-740-2106.

Town Hall Players to Perform Peter Pan

The Darling Family l-r Wendy-Tyler Adams, John-Alex Wilson, Mr. Darling-Mike Frye-Henderson, and Michael-Andy Carriero

Tiger Lily is portrayed by Kalina Koch

Captain Hook played by Mike Glair and Smee played by Michael John.

This past weekend the Boy’s and Girl’s cross country teams from Stockbridge and Leslie traveled to Carson City Crystal to complete in the Division III MHSAA Regional tournament. The Leslie Women’s (center left photo) and the Stockbridge Men’s teams (center right photo) each qualified as teams to compete for the team state title this Saturday at MIS in Brooklyn. Also qualifying as individuals were Stockbridge’s Kellie Rizzolo and Storm Boyer and Leslie’s Tyler Harrison.



Letter to the Editor As grandparents of several young athletes we find ourselves at athletic events often. We are fortunate to have grandchildren participate in a wide variety of sports, giving us the opportunity to have something to do in the evenings and on Saturday. Did I mention most evenings and more than an occasional Saturday? We are entertained by every sport from flag through varsity football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball (did I forget any?). Yes, we are very busy grandparents. Along with the other parents, grandparents and fans we appreciate good sportsmanship as much as having the kids play well and win occasionally. This football season we were very lucky to have a winning team of coaches as well as our team going undefeated. The coaches, consisting of Jason Wilkinson, Mike Knauf, Kevin Kaimon, Jim Cox and Ron Robinson not only taught the boys how to play football but they also taught them good sportsmanship. This team of 4th and 5th graders are to be commended on not only their winning season but also on the display of good sportsmanship they always displayed. I believe we can thank the coaches for that, along with the parents of these outstanding kids. We, as grandparents, were proud of the entire team, including coaches, for their exemplary attitude, as well as the way they played the game of football. They are certainly an example to follow. Thank you boys and coaches for making this season a most enjoyable one. Joyce and Dewey Kunkel, Leslie

Parents, grandparents and fans were thrilled when one of Leslie’s 4th and 5th grade football teams went undefeated for the 2009 season. There were nine 4th graders and ten 5th graders on the team. Every game was exciting, especially the final game with one of the Mason teams. That game clinched the title for them. The boys were very lucky to have an

outstanding team of coaches that led the boys to this feat. Not only did their coaches teach the players the game of football but they always stressed good sportsmanship. They always played as a TEAM. This humble group of young men worked very hard for this accomplishment. We are very proud of the players and their coaches.

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Pictured: l-r Front row: Nick Henman, Devon Gibbs, Jacob Chmiel, Nathan Chanter, Alex Allen, Davey Latter, Gunner Fogg, Conner Atwood and Jamie Cox Middle Row: Austin Miller, Caleb Knauf, Stone Wood, Robert Rutan, Justin Kaimon, Brendon Schartzer, Nathan Wilkinson, Aaron Siegart, Zach Robinson. Back Row: Coaches, Mike Knauf, Kevin Kaimon, Jim Cox, Jason Wilkinson, Ron Robinson. Not pictured: Ethan Loch

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Stockbridge Wins Muddy Opener With Clean Play The field conditions deteriorated quickly on the night as the #7 ranked Onsted Wildcats played host to the Stockbridge Panthers in a Pre-District game last Friday, but the play of the Panthers was nearly flawless as they won 13-6. The Panthers committed only 1 penalty and no turnovers in the affair that began on a field that would turn from a beautifully glistening facility into the muddiest that they had played in all season. The Panthers used the early “good” field conditions as they took the opening kick-off and drove 65 yards to pay dirt capped by a Jeff O’Brien 1 yard run. The drive was highlighted by 22 and 21 yard receptions by RJ Marshall and Ashton Baalaer respectively. Baalaer’s catch was a thing of beauty in itself as he came back to the ball and made a diving catch on 3rd and 9 to extend the drive. The defenses and the field conditions would take over from there as neither team could muster much offense. Onsted moved the ball inside the 10 twice in the first half, but the Panther defense stiffened and only gave up one touchdown. The extra point was blocked by a bull rushing Cody Fuller and Stockbridge maintained the slimmest of margins at 7-6 at the half. Stockbridge kicked off to Onsted to

start the half and where able to pin them deep on their own 21 yard line. The Wildcats would move the ball out and surrender it on downs. Stockbridge would be forced to punt the ball away on it’s next possession, but again the defense would come up big. Stockbridge forced Onsted to a 3 and out on the ensuing possession. An errant snap, which was tracked down by the Onsted punter, who was quickly wrapped up by Doug Tripp gave the Panther O a short field to work with. Taking possession at the 35 the Panthers used 9 plays, again capped by an O’Brien 1-yard run, to extend the lead to 13-6. The defense would continue to come up big after Onsted moved themselves to a first and goal situation only to be denied on 4th down by the defense. Onsted would threaten once more, but Brad Kot intercepted the Onsted quarterback and Stockbridge would run out the clock. Stockbridge was led in rushing by O’Brien who had 32 carries for 120 yards. He also completed 4-11 passes for 57 yards. Marshall, Baalaer, Dominic Busen, and Jacob Pace all caught passes. Next up for the Panthers will be Lumen Christi in the District Final game to be played at Jackson High School Friday night. Kickoff is at 7:00

Stockbridge Senior, RJ Marshall, hauls in a 22 yard pass from Jeff O’Brien. The reception set the Panthers up with 1st and Goal from the 1 yard line. They would punch it on in on the next play to take a 7-0 lead.

The field conditions deteriorated quickly after the Panthers opening score, but the play by the men from Stockbridge did not as they powered themselves to a 13-6 victory. Here Senior Phil Balkus, 61, and Junior Koltin Grammer celebrate the victory. Next up for the Panthers are the 9-1 Titans from Lumen Christi High School.

Above, Brad Kot, 52, leads the way around the right side for Jeff O’Brien. Below, RJ Marshall gets his foot into what would be a 61 yard punt to pin Onsted deep and help keep the pressure off the defense.



On Saturday, October 31 the Stockbridge girls cross country team traveled to the regional meet at Carson City Crystal. The winning team of Leslie won with 50 points, Lansing Catholic Central finished in 2nd place with 99 points, and Portland won the tie breaker and beat Perry with 101 points. Stockbridge came in 5th place with 120 points. Leading the team was a speedy 10th grader Kellie Rizzolo with a 12th place finish. Kellie ran strong and with a lot of heart from the beginning of the race and finished with a time of 20:21. Storm Boyer fought with courage while she ran through her injuries and finished with a time of 20:34 coming in 15th. Storm was able to out run an

opposing runner at the very end to finish and qualify for states. From the beginning of the race Kellie and Storm ran the times needed to position themselves to qualify for the state meet next week. Kellie and Storm will run at the state meet this Saturday, November 7th at MIS. Other team finishers were Jacquie Fillmore in 18th place with a time of 20:44, Kristen Fillmore came in 23rd with a time of 21:18, Julia Snider ran a time of 22:22 and finished in 53rd place, Jasmine Holloway ran a 23:12 and placed 64th and Madison McClelland ran a 24:32 and placed 84th. As a team our goal is to have more runners in a position to qualify for states themselves, but also to have enough girls to run the team to states next year.

HS Cross Country

Rizzolo and Boyer Qualify for State Meet

Courtesy Photo

Top, Stockbridge Sophomore Kellie Rizzolo (l) and Junior Storm Boyer pose with their Regional Medals. Below, Boyer and Rizzolo run during the race. The ladies qualified to run in the individual state meet this weekend at MIS.

Courtesy Photo

The Boys’ Cross Country team had an excellent team effort on Saturday at the Regional Meet in Carson City. They wasted no time as they surged to the front to put themselves in position for a win. The course was wet and the wind proved challenging but Stockbridge battled over the entire 3.1 mile course. The Panthers would slip slightly in the last half of the race but held on for a 2nd place team finish and an invitation to the State Finals next Saturday at M.I.S. Stockbridge was led by Tyler Graustein in 7th place with a 16:43. Mason Cutler and Kyle Losey both placed in the top 20 with times of 17:27 and 17:35 respec-tively. Zach Platte had a strong race placing

27th while Alec Armstrong finished 30th, both running times just over eighteen minutes. Zach Olson and Ian Bumpus rounded out the Varsity by finishing in a dead sprint placing 54th and 55th respec-tively. “The guys ran the race just as we had scripted it. We went for the win and knew we would qualify for our efforts.” –Coach Allison. The State Finals consist of the 27 best teams in Division III in Michigan. The top three teams in the SMAA all quali-fied this year showing the strength of our conference. The last time Stockbridge qualified a team to the State Meet was in 2002 where the Panthers finished fifth.

HS Cross Country

Stockbridge Boy’s Team Qualifies for State Meet

Stockbridge Boy’s Cross Country Team

Kayla Smith, Leslie, finished 14th Leslie’s Audrey Tremaine captured 2nd 11th Place finisher - Ashley Steers Tyler Harrison of Leslie qualified.

Congratulations to all State Qualifiers!



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This week held a bittersweet reunion for me. After being apart for several months, Dr. Greg and I have reunited. Having a column to write on a weekly basis has made me so dependent on him. And not just any computer system, I need Dr. Greg. So when he started showing signs of despondency, I began to panic. And like the Cancer I am, I avoided confrontation no matter how blatant the problem was. I began stressing out whenever I needed him. I knew what the situation would hold; I

would turn him on, use him successfully for a short amount of time (it’s not as selfish as it sounds) and he would shut me down. Literally. Even though I knew something was wrong with him, I pled denial. Whatever his problem was, it was more than I could handle. My solution: avoid the predicament and it will go away on its own. Instead of enjoying our time together, I began to dread it. I knew he would eventually tune me out and I would be rendered powerless (pun intended). Being so co-dependent and unable to imagine life without him, I would repeatedly tell myself the dilemma had magically resolved itself and Dr. Greg had received a divine healing. After countless frustrating months, I could no longer hide the fact that Dr. Greg needed help. Luckily after only one inquiry, I was directed to a Help Doctor that could probably help Dr. Greg and if Help Doctor could not, he would direct us to

someone who could. Relieved, I took Dr. Greg to Help Doctor. I said goodbye and assured Dr. Greg this could only better our relationship. In only a matter of hours, I received the news I had been dreading all along; Dr. Greg had to be shipped to the hospital. While Help Doctor promised me Dr. Greg would be okay, I still worried. I needed him. How would I get through the next week or two without him? I did the best I could, but it just wasn’t the same. Dr. Greg gives me such a sense of mobility and freedom that I’ve never experienced with anyone else. I tried to work it out with my PC at home. We sat and chatted and spent time together. But I missed Dr. Greg. My confidante. My friend. Without him, I could feel my creative juices waning. I was used to telling him my thoughts whenever I wanted. PC was so much slower and older than young Dr. Greg. I didn’t feel the autonomy I had grown used to. Plus, PC’s location was more than just a little inconvenient. Not his fault, of course. It’s just who he is.

With Dr. Greg, I’m used to comfort and spontaneity. With PC, I was in cramped quarters with my knees shoved up against a dresser drawer. Not the most conducive to creativity. I yearned for Dr. Greg to come home to me so we could once again be the team we used to be. Finally, when I was sure I had no creativity left, I learned that Dr. Greg had left the hospital and was being released to Help Doctor. Giddy with relief, I began planning what I would say as soon as we were together. I counted the days until he came home. Then, more bad news. Help Doctor called me and reported that while Dr. Greg had arrived in Help Doctor’s care, he didn’t appear to be better. Worried, Help Doctor made a call to the Hospital where they began troubleshooting. Fed up hours later, Help Doctor insisted that Dr. Greg was not better and adamantly demanded he be returned to the hospital and not be released until he was better. Devastated, I continued my lackluster consultations with PC. I was depressed without Dr.

Greg. All of my inspiration and imagination dried up and withered away. I was sure that I would never see him again. When at last I received the long awaited call from Help Doctor that Dr. Greg was again in his care and seemed to be completely well, I was ecstatic. I was certain once we were reunited, Dr. Greg and I would be stronger and better than ever before. However when we were finally alone, I was afraid. I didn’t know what to say to him. Dr. Greg and I had been apart for so long and I was so used to him shutting me out, I half waited for him to return to his destructive and hurtful behavior. Currently we are taking it slow, rebuilding our relationship. We seem to be on the same page now, yet I find I am still a little tense. For now we’re just taking it one day at a time and in the meantime, I’m waiting for my ingenuity to replenish.

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.

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Last weeks solutions at right.

Reunited By Corinda Hackworth

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Homebuyer Credit Gets New Life Key lawmakers in the Senate have tentatively agreed to extend the existing $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and also offer a new $6,500 credit for existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for a consecutive five-year period in the past eight years. Home buyers must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and close before July 1. House Democrats have expressed concern about the cost of the tax credit for the government, and allegations of abuse have resulted in an IRS probe of the program. Source: Wall Street Journal, Corey Boles and John D. McKinnon (10/29/09)/Realtor Magazine 10/29/09 If you need more information or have any questions, you can email us at [email protected], [email protected] or call us at Reinhart Realtors, 734-475-9600.

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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. H1N1 continues to be a major topic of discussion. There are some important facts to know about this flu strain. Those most at risk from this virus are pregnant

women, infants and young children. Like many seasons before, there is a seasonal flu vaccine to protect against seasonal flu viruses. There is also a 2009 H1N1 vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. A vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu infection. H1N1 vaccine comes

in two forms: a shot and a nasal spray. The shot contains dead H1N1 cells, while the nasal spray contains the live flu virus with the portions of the virus that make you sick removed. None of the H1N1 vaccines licensed contain an adjuvant. The flu vaccine will not give you the flu. Children under 10 may require two

doses of the vaccine to ensure effectiveness. Each county will be distributing the vaccine differently. The supply is short at this time, but the Michigan Department of Community Health expects that there will be enough vaccine for everyone who wishes to be vaccinated. For more information about vaccine availability in Ingham County, please visit www.ingham.org. You may also visit www.michigan.gov/flu for more information. Like most forms of the flu, H1N1 is spread primarily through coughing, sneezing, or touching something with the virus on it and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes. Frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers is the best way to avoid spreading this disease. Remember, when washing your hands, the rule is to wash with soap and water as

long as it takes to sing the entire ABC's song. You should also practice sneezing or coughing into your elbow, and not your hand. As the days progress, much more information about the H1N1 vaccine will be out. I would encourage you to talk to your doctor and educate yourself on the pros and cons of this vaccine before making a decision. I would also like you to beware of some scams that are out there, saying they will prevent or treat the swine flu. Recently, I have heard about supplement pills to boost the immune system, protective shampoos and face masks. There has even been word about a fake Tamiflu. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a website of fake flu treatments. You can find that information at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/h1n1flu/

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STOCKBRIDGE Tuesday - 11/3 No Events Wednesday - 11/4 Varsity Volleyball - MHSAA District Semi - 7:00pm HS Cross Country - Last Chance Meet - 4:30pm Thursday - 11/5 Varsity Volleyball - MHSAA District Final - 7:00pm Friday - 11/6 Varsity Football @ Jackson Lumen Christi - 7:00pm **Game is played at Jackson High School** Saturday - 11/7 HS Cross Country State Finals @ Michigan International Speedway - 8:00am Monday - 11/9 Boys MS Basketball @ Columbia Central - 4:30pm Tuesday - 11/10 No Events

DANSVILLE Tuesday - 11/3 No Events Wednesday - 11/4 MS Volleyball @ Bath - 5:00pm Thursday - 11/5 No Events Friday - 11/6 No Events Saturday - 11/7 No Events Monday - 11/9 MS Volleyball vs. Potterville - 5:00pm Tuesday - 11/10 No Events

LESLIE Tuesday - 11-3 No Events Wednesday - 11/4 No events Thursday - 11/5 No Events Friday - 11/6 No Events Saturday - 11/7 HS Cross Country State Finals @ Michigan International Speedway - 8:00am Monday - 11/9 Boys MS Basketball @ Lansing Christian - 4:30pm Tuesday - 11/10 Varsity Volleyball Regionals @ Leslie Boys MS Basketball @ Columbia Central - 4:30pm

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The Stockbridge area was one happening place to be on Friday and Saturday, thanks to Halloween Festivities. Smith and Heritage Elementary schools hosted their annual Halloween parade indoors Friday afternoon at their respective schools. Despite the unusually warm weather, scattered rain showers disabled all outdoor activities. Although the parade usually snakes it way up Elizabeth Street, down Wood, over to Mechanic, down West and back to Price Drive, participants didn’t seem to mind the detour in routes this year. A 30 degree drop in temperatures overnight didn’t deter local area children from enjoying the spirit of Halloween. Gregory kicked off the Trick-or-Treating celebration at 5:30 and Stockbridge followed with a 6:30 start time. Both ended the event at 8:00. Stockbridge hosted its fair share of “creepy” houses, including the “Badall Cemetery” on West Street. Jason Voorhies, paced the driveway, smacking the pavement with a chain, while fights broke out in the front yard amongst the dead. A seemingly “mechanical” woman picked opportune times to scare children coming up to the door for candy.

Over on the Town Square, the Highest Praise Worship Center hosted its “Lite the Nite” booth, complete with upbeat Halloween music, strobe lighting and Elvis himself handing out candy. While most businesses were closed during the Trick-or-Treating hours, business owners cheerfully sat out in front of their establishments, handing out candy to children and their parents. Many adults were thankful to see Red Sky Coffee House remained open until 8:00, enabling them to sneak in and purchase a hot cup of coffee to stave off nighttime chills. Although most were ready for a warm house by 8:00, when candy buckets were full and supplies depleted, some opted to attend the annual Costume Contest at the Middle School cafeteria, hosted by the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Association. Doors opened for the 18 and younger participants and those seeking free cider and donuts, compliments of the SAESA shortly before 8:00. At 8:30, prize bags donated by numerous businesses were awarded for ten lucky winners with the best costumes. Local police patrolled all surrounding areas to ensure a safe time was had by all.

Halloween Activities Keep Locals Busy By Corinda Hackworth

For some Halloween officially ended at 8:00 while for others the fun was just about to begin. The Middle School cafeteria swung open its doors to welcome the public to the Halloween Costume Contest hosted by the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Association at the conclusion of Trick-or-Treating in Stockbridge Saturday night. The SAESA generously contributed cider and donuts to any and all who dared venture out into the cold, windy night to partake in their annual event. Many area residents showed up to be spectators and enjoy the food and party-like atmosphere while others showed their moral support for friends and family members participating in the occasion. The contest was open to anyone 18 years and under. The coveted prizes were graciously donated by various local

businesses to compile gift bags for the top ten winners of the evening. As hopeful contestants paraded past five judges, each participant was carefully evaluated on costume originality, creativity and authenticity. After much appraisal and deliberating, the winners were called up to the stage where they happily posed for pictures and excitedly received the much sought after prize bags. Judging the event were Peggy Stowe, Deanna McAlister, Penny Valentine, Sherrill Rodriguez and Jennifer Love. Stockbridge businesses who participated in the event include: Adiska Family Dental, Carquest, Country Petals, Kim & Company, McDonald’s, Red Sky Coffee House, Rob’s Pizza, Stockbridge Bowling Alley, Stockbridge Pharmacy and Tracy Graphics.

SAESA Halloween Costume Contest a Success By Corinda Hackworth

Ellie Allen “Waitress”

Madison Howard “Freezer”

Conner Ricketts, Matt Bell, Nick Adkins, Keana Allen, and Josh Ensign “The Scooby Gang”

Danielle Sidebottom & Sheridan Leatherberry "Cowgirls"

Hailey Howard “Hot Cocoa” Hannah Gutting “Crane Machine” Christian Allen “Vampire”

Madison Hawley “Smarties” “Dorthy” Hayli Warner "Candy Corn Princess"

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