How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan shares ways local residents can support those affected by the disaster.

Dozens of people – including children – were killed when a massive tornado Monday afternoon ripped through the town of Moore, Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City, according to the Associated Press. As search-and-rescue crews continue to dig through the rubble, many people are wondering what they can do to help those affected by the disaster. John Mozena, spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan, said the organization should know more later today about exactly how much help is needed. "We're still in the assessment phase of what's going on in Oklahoma with our disaster assessment professionals," he said. "You see the photos of the devastation and it's just horrific, and the people in the town have lost everything." …

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In Memoriam: This Week's Chelsea Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 6 - May 12.

Our thoughts are with the friends and families of these people with Chelsea area ties whose obituaries were published over the past week: To publish an obituary on Chelsea Patch, make a post on the "Announcements" page.

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Chelsea Aquatic Club Kids Triathlon Set for June 8

The event is for children ages 6 to 14. The top three girls and the top three boys in each age will win.

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Grosse Pointe Woman Counts Life's Adventures as Key to Success

Emily Kreger, a Wyandotte native, is always looking for her next big challenge. But, why? Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Emily Kreger, a Grosse Pointe Park resident and Wyandotte native, says she's never been good at doing just one thing. For instance, just to name a few, Kreger has trained with the U.S. National Rowing team, ran the Boston marathon, practiced medicine in South Africa, graduated from Yale University and notably, swam the last leg of the English Channel on a relay team to raise money for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Here, Kreger shares her zest and motivation for life, and her advice for approaching goals, no matter how …

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Program Coordinator at Chelsea Hospital Plus More Job Listings

Here are some recent job postings in the area.

Each week, Patch will post a roundup of jobs that are available in the Chelsea area. Click on the link to learn more about each job. >>>Don't see what you're looking for? Check out Patch's job page for more. This week's job highlight includes a position with the Chelsea Community Hospital for a Program Coordinator. Job description includes:  Other opportunities in the Chelsea area include: Editor’s note: Patch cannot guarantee these jobs will be available when you apply. We do not endorse or recommend these jobs. Please do your own research about any potential employer before you apply. Have a job opening in Chelsea you'd like to share on Patch? Post it as an announcement and we'll feature it!

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Pastor of First Presbyterian Church Retires After 18 years, Plus More Big News Around You

Here are some of the top stories from around Chelsea this week.

Pastor of First Presbyterian Church to retire after 18 years HONORING OUR FALLEN: Ann Arbor’s Minhee ‘Andy’ Kim’s faith and principles led him to Marines  Former Lakeland Football Star Recipient of Postgraduate Big Ten Scholarship Fire officials upset after Ypsilanti City Council declines request for public presentation CHELSEA: Residents lobby city government for financial support of AATA route

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Shabby Chic Consignments Brings Fun and Fashion to Chelsea

Learn more about this Chelsea-based business in this week's Small Business Shout Out.

Kris Vermilye, owner of Shabby Chic Consignments, said she took a leap of faith when opening her boutique in her hometown. "Back in the fall of 2011, Chelsea did not have any clothing consignment stores. My family lives in Chelsea, so it was a no-brainer to try to make a go of it in my hometown," she said. Vermilye recently submitted information about her business through Patch's Business Shout Out. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here. How did your business come to be?: I've been a consignment shopper for a long time. When the opportunity presented itself for me to actually own my own boutique, I took a leap of faith! What kind of services do you offer?: My …

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