By Erik Sietsema
Big Sandy students returning to school this fall were greeted by a new physical education teacher. Mike Holtz was a late addition to the teacher roster after a sudden opening. He jumped at the chance to teach in Big Sandy. He had visited our town a few years ago to see Superintendent Schrock, whom he has known since childhood.
“Mr. Schrock and I grew up together in Milan, a town 15 minutes south of Ann Arbor,” Mike explained. “The way he tells the story, when we were three years old he lent me the big wheel on the recess area, and we’ve known each other ever since. We’ve staye...