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She did it!

Jilly Theobald is a teenager with rosy cheeks, long braided hair and contagious optimism. Looking at her wearing a sideways baseball cap, you would never guess that she is a brittle diabetic battling a life-long disease called type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed in third grade and soon learned how to give herself insulin injections. After getting an insulin pump, she gained more self-confidence and realized that once her classmates understood her illness, they were more accepting. And that’s why she wanted to have a fundraiser dance for diabetes awareness and research. There was only one problem. Mackinaw Trail doesn’t allow school dances. But Jilly kept pushing for her dream until on Friday, Feb. 5, the school approved an activity-night fundraising event for juvenile diabetes - with a DJ and music.

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Shedding some light

By Rick Charmoli

Cadillac News

For 10 years, Holly Helsel has been working with a group of special individuals.

A group of volunteers has been coming to Lake City Upper and Lower Elementary to help teachers and students. The volunteers have asked for nothing in return, their only goal to help children succeed.

This has been accomplished by extra one-on-one time with certain students or group learning in various subject areas. The volunteers also have helped out by being morning greeters, cafeteria helpers, fluoride dispensers and popcorn poppers.

Next week, the volunteers will be recognized during a celebration dinner for the decade of hard work.

As the district’s school success worker, Helsel said the volunteers of the Beacon Project are very deserving of the recognition.

"They have greatly increased the amount of one-on-one time, which helps with academics, self-esteem and giving the kids TLC," Helsel said.

Learn more about the Beacon Project and its importance to student learning on A2.

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