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By Crystal Hayduk Photo Gallery by Alan Ashley Rick Catherman, the embodiment of energy as Chelsea High School’s (CHS) band director, has stepped off the podium. After conducting a 30-year teaching career—20 within the district—he felt it was the right … Read more
(Publisher’s note: this is the first of several stories from the June 15 Chelsea City Council meeting.) At the Monday, June 15 Chelsea City Council meeting, Member Rick Catherman resigned from office because he and his family are moving out … Read more
On this week’s “Around Town with Linda,” is Rick Catherman, retiring director of bans at Chelsea High School. “Around Town” with Linda Meloche can be seen daily on Channel 18 at 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. … Read more
This week’s guest on “Around Town with Linda” is Rick Catherman, award winning band director and community activist. “Around Town” with Linda Meloche can be seen daily on Channel 18 at 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Nearly 17 years of the Chelsea School District (CSD) Band Department’s leadership duo of Rick Catherman and Jim Otto is coming to an end with Otto’s retirement. He has been teaching, molding, and influencing the district’s band … Read more
(Publisher’s note: please enjoy the 20-plus photo gallery at the end of this story.) Almost 60 middle school musicians filled the band rooms in Chelsea High School this week for the first Middle School Band Camp. Co-directors Rick Catherman and … Read more
By Lisa Carolin Heartfelt, positive goodbyes to Superintendent Andy Ingall, who is leaving the district at the end of the month to become the superintendent of the Grand Haven school district, were a big part of the Chelsea Board of … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk After reaching a tentative agreement with the Chelsea School District on March 4, members of the Chelsea Education Association (CEA) approved the contract on March 17. According to CEA President Rick Catherman, the association “… met last … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Two Chelsea School District band students had the honor of being chosen to participate in the All-State Band performances on the final day of the 10th Annual Michigan Music Conference, held Jan. 22-24 in Grand Rapids. Junior … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Meg Emlaw for the information in this story.) A public forum about the Chelsea schools will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chelsea District Library in the McKune Room. … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Marty Maugh for the information in this story and Burrill Strong for the photo.) Prior to Friday night’s Chelsea High School football game, Chelsea Band Director Rick Catherman received a Teacher Appreciation Award from … Read more
The Chelsea Education Association, the union that represents the Chelsea School District teachers, has brought in a state mediator to assist with contract negotiations with the Board of Education. According to a press release from Rick Catherman, CEA president, despite … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Photos by Susie Catherman Football fans and band groupies alike will be entertained with Fleetwood Mac music at half-time shows this fall. Band Director Rick Catherman has unveiled the Chelsea High School marching band’s 2014 theme of … Read more
