Two Beach Middle School runners qualify for AAU’s
Carson Rabbitt and Sydnee Liedel qualified for the AAU Cross Country National Championships to be held on Dec. 1 in Rock Hill, S.C. Rabbit’s qualifying time was 12:29 and Liedel’s time was 12:22.
Month: November 2012
Join the Five Healthy Communities Walking Program
Surely by now you’ve heard of the Five Healthy Communities Walking Program. But have you taken advantage of this free way to get healthier? It’s for residents of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge and “provides motivation and support … Read more
Stroke support group at Chelsea Community Hospital
Chelsea Community Hospital offers more than emergency or cancer care or a hospital room when you’re sick. On the first Thursday of each month Janice Collins Shamraj, CTRS, leads a support group for Chelsea stroke survivors. The group meets for … Read more
Rare Whooping Crane returns to Haehnle Sanctuary
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson for the information and photos in this story.) On Sunday evening, Nov. 25, a rare whooping crane was spotted among the thousands of sandhill cranes roosting at the Haehnle Sanctuary. This banded … Read more
Girl Scouts work toward Silver Award, make gifts for children’s bazaar
Members of Girl Scout Troop 40211 (and some friends) spent a few hours Monday afternoon making Play-Doh from scratch, coloring it and packing it in containers. The project was one of many they’ll complete as they work toward a Silver … Read more
Dr. Michael Papo, July 26, 1925 – Nov.18, 2012
(This obituary is published with the permission of Rene Papo.) Dr. Michael Papo, aged 87, passed away on Nov. 18, 2012 at his home in Singer Island, Florida. Born July 26, 1925 in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, he was a survivor of … Read more
Chelsea School District welcomes to new staff members
Charlotte Yu and Catherine Kotlarek became the two newest Chelsea School District staff members Monday night when the Chelsea Board of Education unanimously voted to approve their contracts. Yu was hired as an elementary social worker and Kotlarek as an elementary … Read more
Wrapping up the fall high school sports season
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Athletic Director Jeremy Barkey for this list of fall sports honors and awards.) FOOTBALL: The Bulldogs won the SEC White for the 11th time in 14 years. The team also qualified for the playoffs … Read more
Purple Rose Theatre plans special fundraiser on New Year’s Eve
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will host a New Year’s Eve Party as a fundraiser for the non-profit theatre on Dec. 31. The event will begin at the Village Conference Center and will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from around … Read more
Cyber Monday: shop locally, help globally at Global Marketplace
On Cyber Monday, you can still shop locally and help globally by ordering from Global Marketplace, which has a new online shopping experience. The fair trade store has a brick and mortar presence at 115 W. Middle Street and a … Read more
Council to discuss updated banner policy, answer council candidate questions
Those interested in applying for the open City Council seat are encouraged to come to the Chelsea City Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 to ask any questions they might have as the deadline for the application period ends Friday, Nov. … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Hometown Holiday downtown
With the 25th annual Hometown Holiday community event set to begin Friday evening, downtown is decorated in festive banners. For a full schedule of events, click here.
Chelsea Board of Education poised to hire two new staff members
The Chelsea Board of Education is expected to discuss and vote on two new staff members Monday night. Nov. 26. On the action item agenda is the hiring of Charlotte Yu as an elementary social worker and Catherine Kotlarek as the … Read more
Wreaths, baskets, grave blanket sales benefit Troop 425
Tyler Lukomski, 15, is a veteran of the Boy Scout Troop 425 wreath sale in the Chelsea State Bank parking lot at the corner of Main and Old US-12. He said staying warm in the freezing temperatures and spitting snow … Read more