Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here are some nuggets of truths offered by Patch readers, including Nancy Czarny of Chesterfield Township - winner of Patch's Mother's Day Contest.
For as long as she can remember, Nancy Czarny's mother has been giving her simple advice to get through life. "Do what you know is right" are the six simple words that Czarny, the random winner of Patch's 2012 Mother's Day Contest, remembers her mother saying most frequently. "That's what she would tell me when I was a young girl having problems with things at school or issues with friends or jobs, when I was older," recalls Czarny, of Chesterfield Township. "In essence, she was she telling me to follow my gut, do what I know is right." It's the same advice Czarny passes on to her 6-year-old daughter. "I tell her to be who she is. And to do what she knows is right and not to follow what others are doing." Last week, we asked Patch readers …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
If you've got a creative streak and a passion for PEEPs, enter Patch's Easter PEEPs contest for a chance to win a prize package.
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Editor's note: This contest is now closed. PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPs creations are all the rage. You can find them on display on Pinterest. And transformed into everything from the White House front lawn, to re-creations of children’s books, historical settings and other unusual situations. Think you can invent something fun with PEEPS? Now's the time to show us! Enter Patch's Easter PEEPs photo contest. Here's how: Read the complete contest rules here.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch rounds up the top news stories in town.
Miss the latest headlines from Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore? Here's a recap of the news from this past week:
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest…
Friday, October 26, 2012
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Tell us why you won't text and drive and you could win some cool prizes, including smart phone with accessories that promote safe use! Patch has partnered with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving.
You've no doubt glanced over at a driver next to you and see him texting. AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign discourages the dangerous behavior. Distracted driving contributed to 5,474 traffic deaths in 2009 nationwide, and 3,986 accidents in Michigan last year. "Our goal is to save lives," AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson said in a release. Patch.com in Michigan is partnering with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving. We are launching a series of stories and, in partnership with AT&T, are also rewarding readers who commit to not text and drive. We want to know what stops you from texting and driving. In the comments below, finish this sentence, "I won't text and drive because ..." Maybe it's for family, a friend, a pet, or …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Test your knowledge of the community with our Photo Fun feature.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Test your knowledge of New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township by telling us where this photo was taken.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Do you think you know New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township? Here's your chance to prove it. Sign up for the Patch daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook. We'll post a photo from around town each week and you get to guess where it was taken. Submit your answers in the comments' section below. If no one knows the answer by the next day, we'll post a clue. The first person to guess correctly wins bragging rights! The answer is listed in the comments a day or two after someone posts the correct location. Check back soon for a new photo.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Test your knowledge of New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township by telling us where this photo was taken.
Do you think you know New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township? Here's your chance to prove it. We'll post a photo from around town each week and you get to guess where it was taken. Submit your answers in the comments' section below. If no one knows the answer by the next day, we'll post a clue. The first person to guess correctly wins bragging rights! The answer is listed in the comments a day or two after someone posts the correct location. Check back soon for a new photo.
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5:15 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
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