Goodrich scores with donation

Goodrich — New scoreboards are lighting up the Goodrich High School gym, thanks to a donation by former high school teacher Kathleen Schollar. Schollar, who retired last year after teaching 25 years at Goodrich, heard rumors the two-decade old scoreboards were in “fragile” condition, said Goodrich Athletic Director Al Martus. “Within three or four months […]

Goodrich schools address growth

Goodrich — Although no concrete numbers will be available until 2004, Goodrich school officials are discussing the squeeze future growth could put on the district. The district could accomodate a maximum of 632 new students before being forced into portable classrooms, adding on, or completing new construction, said Goodrich Schools Superintendent Raymond Green, although the […]

Anne Frank’s diary ushers in new GHS theatre program

Goodrich — On the stage of Goodrich new auditorium, where Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein recently spoke, Goodrich students will soon present “The Diary of Anne Frank.” The two-act play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett is the portrayal of Anne Frank’s diary, written by the 15-year-old during World War II when Anne, her family, […]

Goodrich flexes for march on Lansing

Goodrich – Local parents and teachers plan to demonstrate the need for school funding in a statewide march on Lansing next week. Students recently brought home letters and maps urging parents to join the June 21 march, said parent Rita Kamieniecki, an organizer of the effort. ‘There are problems with how (education) is funded and […]

Burning gratitude

Hadley Twp. – While Sharon Wilfong ran errands, neighbors kept her home from burning. Earlier this month, Brandon bus driver Debbie McFall was driving students home when she noticed what looked like a large barbecue grill fire near Wilfong’s Big Fish Lake home. Backing up the bus, she saw flames leaping near the house. ‘I […]

Anonymous tip leads to arrests

Atlas Twp. – Three Goodrich residents have confessed following a pair of Atlas Township home break-ins. Because of an anonymous tip followed up on by the Genesee County Sheriff Atlas Township precinct, Detective Sgt. Mike Tocarchick obtained confessions from the three regarding two break-ins to an unoccupied Ridge Road home. Several guns and jewelry were […]

Swing into McCarty’s Golf Center for Father’s Day shopping

Atlas Twp. – McCarty’s Golf Center retail store opened April 30. Owners Matthew and Rhonda McCarty expect to open a 240-foot driving range this month, and are currently interviewing golf pro candidates. The 2,500 square foot store sells clubs and accessories by TaylorMade, Callaway, Cleveland, Orlimar, and more, featuring men’s apparel by Slazenger, and unique […]

Goodrich pathway project proceeds

Goodrich – After years in the idea stage, the Goodrich Pathway project came to life when asphalt was installed this week. The non-motorized pathway borders Hegel Road west of the Goodrich Country Club to Oaktree Elementary in Atlas Township. The idea, spearheaded by Goodrich officials, was tossed around for ‘years and years? but failed for […]

Retro rhubarb draws raves

Atlas Twp. – After the rain, the mosquitos want to share Nancy Klumpp’s growing space. Nonetheless, she’s snapping off rhubarb to make her popular cake. The luminous ruby stalks grow in abundance in her garden, as they do in many Michigan yards, thriving in the cooler climate. ‘It lasts about a month, and starts to […]

Budget limbo

Goodrich – No agreement has been reached between the Goodrich Board of Education and the teachers? union regarding the upcoming calendar year. Meanwhile, the community waits. A decision on the proposal to keep all certified teachers’if the school calendar year is reduced by 14 days’is pivotal in the school programming dilemma. School programming, such as […]

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