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Summer Staycation Explore activities in and around the US 280 corridor for the whole family By LEAH INGRAM EAGLE
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s the days get longer, there’s more time to pack in all the fun the Chelsea and north Shelby County area has to offer. Check out some of the things you can do this summer that are close to home.
See STAYCATION | page A18
Hannah Ray, 5, jumps off a block on the fitness court at Veterans Park as she and Mollie Maxie play. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney.
The apple of their eye
Vickey Bailey receives a Golden Apple Award. Photo courtesy of Iron City Studios.
Students honor impactful onAstheirpartlife.of the ceremony, students prepare statements that detail why they selected that teacher and present them with a plaque and have a photo taken with them. teachers with awards By LEAH INGRAM EAGLE Each year, Chelsea High School senior honor graduates get to bestow an honor of their own, the Golden Apple award, to a teacher who has had a significant impact
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Sponsors............... A4 City......................... A6
Schoolhouse......... A8 Business............... A12
Real Estate........... B4 Events.................... B5
Chelsea High history teacher Ryan Adams said the ceremony is a special tradition for both the outgoing seniors and the honored educators. Throughout his career at Chelsea, he has received 40 Golden Apples, including eight this year.
See APPLE | page A19
Sports.................... B8 Community.......... B10
Get Away for a Day................ B12 facebook.com/280living
Getting on Board
Joining the Jags
Shelley Shaw replaces Craig Kelley on the Hoover Board of Education.
Justin Kisor takes reins of Jags volleyball.
See page A10
See page B1