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VOL. 142, NO. 38
MANCHESTER ENTERPRISE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
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team up for talk
By Krystle Dunham
Heritage Newspapers
For many rural communi-
ties, being able to maintain and
protect their unique character
can be a daunting task. But with
some advice from Ed McMahon,
a nationally renowned expert
on sustainable development,
maintaining community char-
acter may not be as scary as
some may think.
McMahon held a presenta-
tion titled “The Dollars and
Sense of Protecting Community
Character” in Chelsea on Sept.
15.
“Any insight on how we
can better our community is
always a good thing,” said Abby
Erickson, executive director
of the Dexter Chamber of
Commerce, who came to hear
McMahon speak. “Any help-
ful information you can get is
always a good thing.”
Erickson’s colleague Paula
Palmer Burns, chamber sec-
retary, said prior to hearing
McMahon speak she hoped that
he would provide a road map for
those in attendance.
“I hope to get some direction
and see where we can take back
to our community,” she said.
Besides representatives
from the Dexter Chamber of
Commerce, there were about
120 people from throughout
Washtenaw County that attend-
ed McMahon’s presentation.
McMahon is the Urban Land
Institute/ Charles Fraser senior
resident fellow for sustainable
development. ULI is based in
Washington, D.C. and is a non-
profit education and research
institute that is supported by its
members.
McMahon leads ULI’s efforts
to conduct research and educa-
tional activities related to green
and sustainable development
practices. Those who attended
the presentation learned about
the economic, social and envi-
ronmental benefits of protect-
ing community character and
the value of open space and
historic resources.
McMahon stressed the impor-
tance of making a community
sustainable and always remem-
bering a sense of place.
“What makes your hometown
different than other places?”
he asked. “Historic preserva-
tion physically connects us to a
place. It identifies us and tells
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Photo by Jana Miller
The bed race team representing Frank’s Place wore wigs to resemble Joe Dirt. The Frank’s Place team, which won last year’s
race, took third this year.
COMMUNITY WELCOMES OKTOBERFEST
Special event
sees sprinkles
and smiles
By Jana Miller
Heritage Newspapers
Each year, Manchester’s
Oktoberfest is sure to offer
family-friendly fun and enter-
tainment throughout the day.
All the organizers need to do
is cross their fingers for good
weather.
This year there were con-
cernc during the week leading
up to the festival about not
enough rain. The River Raisin
level was low from fewer show- Photo by Jana Miller
ers recently and organizers
were concerned they would
have to change their plans for candles, and sweet corn that day.
the Rubber Duckie race.
Fortunately, the rains came
two days prior to Oktoberfest’s munity, and many
Sept. 18 date. Unfortunately,
rain turned up again Saturday
morning.
“It rained lightly at the
beginning, and perhaps that
kept some people away in the
early hours of the event,”
Manchester Chamber of
Commerce President Ray Berg
said, “but it picked up after
noon. Overall, I feel good that
heavy rain held off and we
had moderate temperatures
for the event. Our volunteers
worked hard to make this
The Oktoberfest festivities also included several vendors for
the Farmers’ Market. Farmers sold produce, jewelry, honey,
event a fun time for the com-
visitors
complimented us on the vari-
ety of events.”
Variety is right. The old
favorites returned in the
form of the bed races, rubber
duckie race, kid’s corner and
the classic car show.
“The Kids Corner, run by
This year also featured a special German
heritage display set up by German exchange
student and CRC intern Juliane Fengler.
Check out our
videos:
■ Oktoberfest Bed Races
■ Manchester vs.
Napoleon volleyball
■ Manchester v. Napoleon
football post game
■ Ben Stachnik post
game
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“The German heritage Join us on Twitter:
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display was excellent,” Berg
said. “We had much positive Enterprise follower. Click on
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There was also a new
person—actually, a new ani- ManchEnterprise.
mal—roaming through crowds
that day. The Manchester
Duck walked around town and
created great photo opportuni-
ties.
The bed race had fewer
team entries this year, but the
excitement was still there for
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the Manchester Lions, was which took first-, second-,
very well set up and attended,” third- and fourth-place, respec-
Berg said. tively.
This year also featured The Manchester Support
a special German heritage Staff Team took first place in
display set up by German the decorating contest for its
exchange student and CRC bed, which resembled a school
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INSIDE Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 4-B approaches, the Chicken Broil finance committee still has people of Afghanistan.
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-D BRIEFLY... several outstanding ticket holders. All sold tickets that were
used have been scanned and entered into the database. For
■ Book Donations: The Friends of the Manchester District
Library are holding Donation Day Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1
■ Sauerkraut Dinner: The Manchester Community those who still have cash or checks to pay for those used p.m. for its book sale. It will take place in the village room of
Printed Schools Foundation is benefitting from a sauerkraut dinner tickets, please drop them off at Comerica Bank as soon as the Village Hall. They cannot accept encyclopedias, text-
on fundraiser Sept. 23, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school possible. The finance committee would like to close the books, or Readers Digest materials.
recycled commons. The dinner will precede the junior varsity football books with 100 percent returned tickets or money. Call Mary ■ American Legion Steak Fry: The Manchester American
paper game against Addison. The dinner costs $9 for adults, $5 for Fielder at 478-0020 with questions. Legion will host its final steak fry of the summer at the
students, and is free for those ages 4 and under. It includes ■ Rethink Afghanistan: The Manchester Area People for American Legion Hall on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to
pork, mashed potatoes, spaetzle, sauerkraut, German bread, Peace film series begins Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. with “Rethink 7:30 p.m. The meal will consist of a steak, baked potato,
apple dessert, and drinks. There will also be 50/50 drawing. Afghanistan” at the Manchester Village Hall. The film investi- salad, baked beans, a roll, coffee and dessert. The cost of
■ Chicken Broil Tickets: As the end of the year gates the main issues through the eyes of experts and the the meal is $10.

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