🌱 How 19 Lakeview High students turned 100 words into national recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• How 19 Lakeview High students turned 100 words into national recognition

Also on today's calendar: Big Rapids Varsity Baseball @ Lakeview and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, chilly; a p.m. shower, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
• Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Young writers go ‘Unsolved' (thedailynews.cc) — Lakeview High School students are earning national recognition for their creative crime, mystery, and dystopian stories, with 19 pieces headed for publication this June. English teacher Ashley Graegin has quickly built a strong writing culture, encouraging teens to tackle everything from psychological drama to political commentary while sharpening research and critical thinking skills that Lakeview students say are pushing them to excel.
   

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📸 Around Lakeview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeview

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• After-School Activity →
  Tamarack District Library, 832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview
  3:15 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 15

• JV Softball @ Big Rapids
  Lakeview Community Schools Lakeview, MI 48850
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Baseball/Softball HOME vs Big Rapids
  Lakeview Community Schools Lakeview, MI 48850
  4:00 pm
• Big Rapids Varsity Baseball @ Lakeview →
  Lakeview High School, 9800 Youngman Rd, Lakeview
  4:00 pm
• Lakeview Community Closet Open →
  8060 Howard City Edmore Rd, Lakeview
  5:00 pm

Monday May 18

• JV Softball @ St Louis
  Lakeview Community Schools Lakeview, MI 48850
  4:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Kent City
  Lakeview Community Schools Lakeview, MI 48850
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer HOME vs Baldwin
  Lakeview Community Schools Lakeview, MI 48850
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Ravenna Varsity Baseball @ Morley Stanwood →
  Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball @ Morley Stanwood →
  Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
  6:00 pm
• Sawmill Saloon – Big Rapids →
  Sawmill Saloon, 1003 Maple St, Big Rapids
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Chippewa Hills Varsity Baseball @ Morley Stanwood →
  Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member - $13.75 in Lakeview. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lakeview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeview here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Big Rapids

• Big Rapids marks Bird City honor with World Migratory Bird Day event (michigansthumb.com)
• Big Rapids tennis standout to play at Ferris State (lakecountystar.com)
• Big Rapids Pocket Park Music Series returns for summer concerts (ourmidland.com)

Cedar Springs

• Key dates, locations for MHSAA spring sports postseason tournaments (thetimesherald.com)

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Ok Lakeview! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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