Event Sponsored in Part by Farmers State Bank

An Economic Update from the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve has been a central player in the recent US economic developments. The views and decisions of the Federal Reserve have shaped the recent recovery and impacted interest rates and inflation nationwide. Stockbridge Community Education in partnership with Farmers State Bank and the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present an opportunity for an economic update from the Federal Reserve. Come learn the data behind the Fed’s actions, both nationally and for Michigan, specifically, and gain insight into why and how the Fed does what it does to monitor and manage economic factors.

The presenter, Martin Lavelle, is an associate economist in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch. His research revolves around the Michigan economy and its impact on the District and national economies. In addition to his Federal Reserve work, Mr. Lavelle teaches managerial economics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and volunteers with Junior Achievement, teaching high school students about entrepreneurship. Lavelle received his B.S. in Business and M.A. in Economics from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Heritage Elementary School Cafeteria
222 Western Ave., Stockbridge, MI
Refreshments will be provided – there is no charge for this public event.

Grass Lake Community & Cooperative Services Class

Good $ense Budget Course
Grass Lake High School Library

Presented by:
Craig Goodlock
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers State Bank

Six Thursday evenings
Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2012
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To register:
Doug Moeckel, Grass Lake Schools Community & Cooperative Services
Ph: 517-522-5544
dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com

Workbook fee: $15.00 per household


In the Good $ense Budget Course you’ll discover tools and develop skills to help you control your finances so your finances don’t end up controlling you. You’ll get training in biblical financial principles as well as help and guidance to:

 Prioritize financial goals
 Develop a personalized spending plan
 Identify action steps to reduce expenses
 Reduce debt, and much more!

More than just a learning experience about budgets and finances, this course also enables you to reflect on your relationship to money and how it impacts your relationship with God. No matter what your circumstances—financial crisis or abundance—Good $ense can help you!

For information call Craig at 517.596.2349 Ext. 101 or
email cgoodlock@farmerstatebank.com

In Memory

This coming Saturday, Jan. 7, I will be privileged to have the honor of giving the eulogy for one fine Christian servant, Lillian Proctor, who passed away yesterday.  I’m wondering how many friends remember Mrs. Proctor from kindergarten at Katz, church in Munith, or other contacts, and would be willing to share those memories.  I’d be thrilled to have your comments posted here or messaged to me for use this Saturday, or simply shown here to honor Lillian.