Category Archives: education

sky’s the limit

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Local officials are mulling over the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor, a regional economic development corporation reaching from Shiawassee to Huron County, in today’s CP. Begs the question again about what really creates jobs, what really helps to develop the … Continue reading →

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Bullying exemptions?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Last week, Michigan state senators approved a bill on school bullying, but not before Republican legislators, ahem, amended it. What started out as Matt’s Safe School Law, aimed at stemming the bullying problems we are witnessing in our schools, became … Continue reading →

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summer reading

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Ok, parents. I hope your children are signed up for summer reading through the library. If not, I’m sure you can still get in on the fun. Even the wee ones can participate, so there are no excuses.  You know … Continue reading →

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Elba Township CPR class

Posted on June 10, 2009 by

b there or b… uninformed? This bit of information could save somebody’s life. Bonnie Wilcox is a trustee on the Elba Township board. She’s also a mom and a certified instructor who’s generously offering to teach all Elba residents CPR. … Continue reading →

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KIND summer programs

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

let’s play It’s so important to play with your kids, read with your kids, talk with your kids. Wanted to be sure to help spread the word on a cool summer program for the wee ones. KIND (Kids in New … Continue reading →

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