Above, Romeo resident August Kanka had a flag custom made of his gandparent's native language and ethnic group, called Kashubian. The group occupies a portion of northwest Poland and has its own language. For complete story, click on link at right.

(Observer photo by Chris Gray)

		Powell awarded Blue Ribbon status Powell Middle School has been declared as a Blue Ribbon Exemplary School by the State Department of Education.The program recognizes schools across the state for their accomplishments in areas like academics, community involvement and leadership. Powell was one of five middle/junior schools in the state to receive the award."It's exciting, and something that is well-deserved for the students, staff and parents," said Powell Middle School Principal Jeff LaPerriere. "This is a community win, not a Powell win."

		Ray library gets ready for book sale, 1st election Beginning Saturday, May 17, the Ray Township Public Library is expanding its hours to include the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to introduce its monthly book sale. As the newest member of the Macomb County Suburban Cooperative, the library is in the process of cataloging, organizing and updating its entire collection.In addition to the monthly book sale, the library will be open for all normal services to any patron during the third Saturday hours. This election season, the library will also be involved in its first six-member library board election since being recognized by the State of Michigan as a public library with its own township millage in November 2006. Interested township residents may acquire a ... (more)

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