1 10 4274 https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/510f06c993abd1403d27f4aa5c6691bb.pdf dccc9db5e452b4de859891f862b4bd8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. 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Title A name given to the resource 80th Anniversary of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston County, Michigan October 19, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Anniversaries Hospitals Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-10-19 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Livingston County Daily Press & Argus Description An account of the resource An extra section celebrating the 80th anniversary of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston in Livingston County, Michigan. hospital howell mcpherson https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/8be3f201a2d98da56f36e9458dfd7688.jpg cafc157a58d411cfa4598b836c1169a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Please <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry">submit an inquiry</a> to the archives if you want a better quality digital image or a print. Include the title of the image and reason for print/digital image with your inquiry. Archives staff will contact you regarding your inquiry. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Something's Got to Give, Livingston County Press November 6, 1963 article Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Football Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963-11-06 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Livingston County Press football fowlerville howell high school livingston county press https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/16d9f3f37c31002fdc1c8b0679ca762b.jpg 4e08003d7d337deb3c0efea6f0a3c2bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Please <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry">submit an inquiry</a> to the archives if you want a better quality digital image or a print. Include the title of the image and reason for print/digital image with your inquiry. Archives staff will contact you regarding your inquiry. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Highlanders Take Glads, Finish 9-0, Livingston County Press November 13, 1963 Article Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Football Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963-11-13 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Livingston County Press football fowlerville howell high school livingston county press newspaper team Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, J A N U A R Y 2, 2 0 0 9 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews The Monroe family of Howell survived a fall house fire that was contained to the kitchen, but smoke damaged the entire place. Pictured from left are daughter Paige Monroe with Blossom the rabbit, dad Randy Monroe, I mom Brenda Monroe with buddy the cockatoo and Bart the dog. Everyone got out safely. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THELIVINGSraN COMMUNITY NEWS Fire season under way Unattended stoves, candles are often the cause BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Brenda Monroe has many roles, including wife, mother and pet owner, but it’s her shared bond with another group that sometimes keeps her awake at night. The 52-year-old Howell resident was one of 10 families helped by the Howell Area Fire Department in October, the department’s busiest month of 2008. It is only the beginning of what is traditionally a sixmonth busy season. An unattended stove started a kitchen fire Oct. 14. Everyone escaped, including the three family pets, but Monroe’s home was destroyed inside. “The smoke just went everywhere,” she said, recalling memories of burned plastic, charred appliances and smokefilled furniture. While her home I Student finds new tools of expression B e a f i l m m a k e r Join Pinckney Community High School freshman Luke Wheeler in entering a film in the fourth annual Millers Creek Film Festival, sponsored by the Huron River Watershed Council. ■ Entry deadline: Feb. 2. ■ Categories: Short films (less than five minutes) by adult filmmakers, short films by and school-age filmmakers and 30- second public service announcements. ■ Rules: Must incorporate at least one of these six messages for protecting the Huron River watershed - storm drain awareness, natural areas preservation, benefits of catching rainwater where it falls, stream monitoring, using zero phosphorus lawn fertilizers or explaining what the Huron River Watershed is. ■ Prizes: Winners in each category receive $500. Winning films will be shown at a March 13 public screening at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor. ■ Details: 734-769-5123, ext. n orwww.hrwc.org /filmfestival. Entry forms are available on the Web. V i d e o c o n t e s t c a l l s o n c r e a t i v i t y BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Autism sometimes makes school difficult for Luke Wheeler. “It sort of drives me crazy when I have a lot of homework,” the Pinckney Community High School freshman said. But when he picked up a video camera this fall to make a film about the Huron River Watershed for his earth science class, Luke saw clearly that school is more than books and homework. “I wanted to tell everyone that we have to stand up for all the living things in the water and what effect we have on the Huron River,” he said. As Pinckney High science teacher Tom Reason puts it, “Luke knocked the assignment out of the park.” The video he made was by far the best in the class. Reason said. “It was almost more fun to watch him than the video,” Reason said. “He was so excited that you could see pride in his whole being.” There was no doubt that Luke had to enter the film in the fourth annual Millers Creek Film Festival, sponsored by the Huron River Watershed Council, Reason said. “It has great entertainment value and good footage, and it’s very informative,” he said. “By the time and effort he put into it, you could tell this wasn’t just an assignment anymore. It was a reallife thing. Luke wants to do something meaningful.” The film festival showcases short videos and public service announcements that promote the health and care of the Huron River Watershed. SEE FILM,A4 ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Luke Wheeler, a ninth-grader at Pinckney Community High School, made a short film for the Millers Creek Film Festival about the Huron River Watershed for his Earth Science class. in Howell Estates has since been repaired, visions of the fire and its aftermath stay with her. “They will never go away,” she said. Local fire authorities say the colder months of October through March are the busiest for fire departments. “People are home more, less likely to be doing things outside,” said Hamburg Township Fire Marshal Dave Shumaker. Holiday cooking, candle displays and holiday light decorations are leading causes for accidental fires. “People are not paying attention to what they are doing,” said Shumaker. “You don’t walk away from a burning stove or lit candle.” Brighton Area Fire Chief Martin DeLoach agreed that SEE FIRE SEASON, A4 Brighton area fire fig h te rs voice concerns, A2 ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Several members of the Rogers family of Livingston County are involved in public service. Some of them include, from left. Bill Rogers, patriarch John Rogers, Mike Rogers and Jim Rogers. R o g ers fam ily m ake s se rv ice p a rt o f life B r i g h t o n T w p . f a m i l y i n c l u d e s t r u s t e e , c o n g r e s s m a n , g e n e r a l BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Lives devoted to public service seem to be a given for the Rogers family of Brighton Township: Livingston County’s “first family” of politics. The trend began in 1980 when John Rogers was elected to the Brighton Township Board of Trustees. His wife, Joyce, also served on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Together, they had five sons, three of whom are involved in careers in public service. Not many families of whatever political stripe can say the patriarch sits on a local township board, a son is in Congress and another son serves in the state House of Representatives. In the Rogerses’ case, a third son is a general in the U.S. Army. John Rogers, 78, a retired educator, served on the Brighton Township Board from 1980-84 and was elected supervisor for one term, from 1984-88. He took an eightyear hiatus, but was back as a board trustee in 1996. In 2000, Rogers was again elected as supervisor, serving until 2004, when he decided not to run again. In November of this year F a m i l y f a c t s ■ John Rogers, 78, Brighton Township Board of Trustees member, former supervisor. ■ Joyce Rogers, 77, former Livingston County Board of Commissioners member, retired,executive for the Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. ■ Bill Rogers, 54, former Livingston County Board of Commissioners member; just elected to the 66th District State House seat. ■ Jim Rogers, 52, brigadier general in the U.S. Army. ■ Chuck Rogers, 51, formerly in medical research field. ■ Bob Rogers, 49, employed and living out of state. ■ Mike Rogers, 45, U.S. representative for the 8th Congressional District. he was again elected a trustee in a term that will expire in 2012. Joyce Rogers, 77, is a retired, past executive director of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Another longtime public servant, Livingston County SEE ROGERS, A4 I N D E X Achievers A7 Calendar A6 Livingston Life A5-A7 Property sales/permits A7 hiick Fitzgerald's column A5 Scrapbook A2 Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A7 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. I N S I D E DDA gets a loan Fowlerville’s Downtown Development Authority gets money from the village after a project shortfall is found. A3 Scranton on TV Eighth-graders from Brighton’s Scranton Middle School take to the airwaves each morning. A7 Officer dies on duty Trio of Wedeskys Howell’s Mason Samborski, a police officer for a suburban Detroit department, is killed in the line of duty. A4 Meet the ball-playing Wedesky family that has three young talents on the court around Livingston County. B1 Best pics of 2008 Take a look at staff photographer Jamie Charbeneau-Pisella’s favorite photos from the past year. 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Mark Jones, a veteran employee and assistant chief with the department, resigned “effective immediately. “I’m truly saddened by what I call a Civil War,” Jones said of the much-publicized, recent division within the department. “We have arrogance from the top down,” Jones said, claiming there were “no department goals and objectives” while adding, “I feel (retaliation) is clear in the department and it will make the department subject to future litigation. I truly love this department, (but) those demoralizing behaviors inside the department (made me realize) it was time to go.” Fire Chief Martin DeLoach declined to respond to allegations of problems made at the meeting, although others defended him. Department morale took a hit after a failed vote to unionize, and some accused department leadership of retaliating against them, which fire officials have denied. In addition to Jones, Jonathan (Jon) Davis, a part-time, on-call firefighter also resigned. “When the union meeting came up, I voiced my opinion, and after that date things deteriorated quickly. ..Things took a downhill slide,” Davis said, charging that his comments cost him his “scheduled hours.” Resident Phil Schlack of Golf Club Road in Genoa Township said he hoped the discord “doesn’t affect the fire service in my area.” A few firefighters complained about what they called the department’s sudden enforcement of a policy requiring firefighters to respond to an average of 20 percent of all runs over a three-month period. “It’s obvious there’s a great divide in this group,” said Assistant Chief David Small, a 30-year member. “Why was (the meeting) orchestrated and kept secret from half the department?” he asked. Small also asserted that some members were told to come in uniform and to bring up certain talking points. Captain Greg Mowbray said Brighton has a great fire department and thanked the members for their service. “We do the job we do very well,” Mowbray said. The 92-member department includes DeLoach, Fire Marshal Michael O’Brian, four assistant chiefs, three captains, six lieutenants and nine sergeants. The rest of the employees are paid parttime, on-call firefighters. DeLoach has been chief for more than three years. He was president of the Southeast Michigan Association of Fire Chefs in 2007 and retired as chief of the Allen Park Fire Department before taking the^ > Brighton post. ^ Asked the next step in the process, McCririe said the authority is “going to go forward with an action plan and see what improvements can be made.” The next regularly- scheduled meeting of the authority is Thursday, Jan. 8, at 8 a.m. at the Brighton Fire Station, 615 W. Grand River in Brighton. The meeting is open to the public. The department serves the ^ city of Brighton and Brighton and Genoa townships. Reach Tom Tolen at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 8 i 0-844-2009. 4 C lin k c le a n u p n e a rly c o m p le te , w ith p la n s to re o p e n M o n d ay H o w t o h e l p Pregnancy Help Clinic and Helpline in Genoa Township needs many items since losing items to a Christmas flood. Metal shelving on site is already rusting and many items such as maternity clothing, diapers and prenatal vitamins were ruined and had to be thrown out. To donate or help: ■ Call Joan Hutchison at 810-923-3660 or Ann O'Reilly at 517-282-5924. ■ Items can be dropped off at the agency starting Monday at 7743 W. Grand River Ave., Ste. 101, in Genoa Township, just west of Waldecker Auto Group. BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News More than 200 gallons of water rained down from a second- floor dental office above the Pregnancy Help Clinic and Helpline on Dec. 22-23, forcing the agency’s closure. After days of cleanup, staff members say they hope to reopen Monday and are asking the community for help in the form of infant maternity items, as well as monetary donations to replace a lost computer and furniture. “Anything that has been touched by the water will be thrown away,” said Ann O’Reilly, the agency’s resource development coordinator. “We lost everything in the maternity section. We’d rather err on the side of caution.” O’Reilly said although the water was from a clean source. it came through the ceiling and was discolored, so they are taking no chances. The nonprofit clinic sustained thousands of dollars in losses. “We’re still evaluating the damage,” O’Reilly added. The clinic serves women, men and babies with free limited medical services, parenting and life-skills classes, mentoring, counseling, and material goods. The water from the dental clinic above destroyed a new computer and other testing equipment, warped furniture and soaked maternity clothes, more than 1,000 diapers and 2,500 prenatal vitamins. The water also damaged phones, carpets and walls. The agency was still fielding calls this week from residents looking to help. “The volunteers have been wonderful,” O’Reilly said. “What a great Chris White, the nurse manager at Pregnancy Help Clinic and Helpline helps to put donated clothing back in the baby closet area, which was reached by water. The agency is looking for help to replace items destroyed by water that leaked from an office I above. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS community.” The flood comes as the agency is planning expand services in 2009. The clinic served 2,100 client visits in 2008. It also added a Dad’s 'Team to mentor young men about fatherhood. The Dad’s 'Team was recently awarded a grant from the Gannett Foundation to purchase a curriculum for expectant fathers of Livingston J County. " Reach Casey Hans at chans® iivingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d a t A r i s e C h u r c h Arise United Methodist Church in Pinckney packed 140 Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes loaded with toys, supplies and candy for children living overseas. The Arise Wednesday night Bible Study group and Ervin Leasing donated and packed 120 of the boxes. The "Wednesday Nighter's"are already saving boxes and shopping for next year. Members from left: Barb Haines, Tom Terhune, Anita Pagano, Laura Bowen, Diane Gould, Rev. Don Weatherup, Donna Terhune, Gayle Fike, Bob Whalen, Ron Fike. COURTESY, LAURA BOWEN F o o d c o l l e c t e d f o r b i r t h d a y Brenna Schnelbach celebrated her 9th birthday Nov. 1S. She asked her friends to bring food for Gleaners Food Bank instead of presents for her. She collected 73 lbs of food and made 4 birthday bags for children at Gleaners. COURTESY LAURA SNELBACH S u b m i t y o u r p h o t o s The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. Be sure to include the names of any people in your photos and also provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingston communitynews.com COURTESY, DEBORAH PRICE S c o u t s m a k e h a t s f o r p r e e m i e s Brighton Girl Scout Troop 6 made pink and blue fleece baby hats for premature infants in the University of Michigan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also made warm neck-ups for American soldiers serving in Afghanistan, and Christmas cards for recovering American soldiers in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Among the girls who helped are, from left, Clare Eagle, Katie Price and Sarah Craddock. Others in the troop but not in the photo are Leanne Gaviglio, Laura Blaser, Michelle Baumgart and Nicole Mulvihill. The scouts and parents of Boy Scout Troop 350, sponsored by the Brighton Rotary, met at Gleaners Community Food Bank in Howell Dec. 8 to deliver their holiday gift to the community. For their holiday service project they collected food donations from friends and neighbors as part of a friendly patrol competition. Forty-five members of the troop delivered 1,040 pounds of food and over $120 in cash donations to the facility. Foilowing an explanation, by Gleaner's Michelle Rumanian of how Gleaners serves the community, the Scouts shopped in reverse by stocking the shelves with the donated food. Michelle explained how a $1 donation will feed one J person for a day.The Scouts enjoyed seeing how their service efforts can help the community and they challenge others to participate in similar projects. Students at Whitmore Lake Middle School collected more than $1,600 in their third annual Penny War in support of the Northfield Township Adopt-A-Family Program. This year the Middle School's Student Council sponsored four families for Christmas. The money was collected between Nov. 17 and Nov. 25. 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The village operates on a $2.33 million general fund budget for the current fiscal year and the DDA’s budget for the year is $452,000, according to village officials. The Northwest Quad plan includes 193 parking spaces and infrastructure for two building lots, totaling about 30,000 square feet of commercial space. The plan calls for the village to assemble the parcels, make the utility improvements and then attract private developers to provide new commercial or retail space downtown. During a long discussion at a recent council meeting, Dillingham cited cost overruns and lack of oversight as reasons for the shortfall. The project was to be funded by a DDA bond issue, which will be paid with taxes captured from new development in the DDA district. “When you get involved in a project that is as detailed as this, it is easy to make the incorrect assumption that somebody was keeping track of the overall budget - yet, nobody was told to do that,” Dillingham said. “What should have been done, there should have been a project budget adopted and there should have been a project manager tdking care of it. There wasn’t.” He cited several issues that led to the overruns, including closing costs on the purchase of the property for the project. “There were several different budgets and several different accounts,” Dillingham said, noting that the cost of the property was budgeted F o rm e r c o u n ty c o m m is s io n m e m b e r B e ls e r , 7 3 , d ie s He is lauded as a community minded, caring servant BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News ^ Livingston County Commissioner Maggie Jones remembers former commissioner Martin Belser, a close family friend, as a person who “cared a lot about his community.” Belser, who was 73, died Dec. 24 following a lengthy illness. Belser served four terms as a commissioner, from Jan. 1, 1997 to Dec. 31, 2004. The Genoa Township resident represented District 2, which includes parts of Genoa and Howell townships and all of Deerfield and Oceola townships. 1^ Jones, R-Brighton Township, said “Marty,” as his friends called him, “cared very deeply about people and was always very free with his time and concern for people.” ^ Belser and his wife, Anna, P who is dejjuty chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Howell, were married 45 years. Originally from Denmark, Anna Belser said the couple met while she was visiting h relatives in Solvang, Calif, in the 1960s. Anna was out with friends one night and was introduced to Belser, a cowboy at a ranch R L t JAMIE CHARBENEAU J>ISELLA. ■mE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS In December 2004, Martin Belser retired from his service to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Belser died Dec. 24. A "Celebration of Life" in Belser's memory will be at 5 p.m.Tuesday at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center. at the time, while he was doing double duty playing guitar in a band in the town’s only bar. He wrote down her name and phone number on a matchbook, she said, and he later asked her out. Anna’s uncle, who lived in the United States but was steeped in Old World traditions, said she “could date anybody but a cowboy,” Belser related. “He said cowboys are no good, not educated (Belser was a college graduate).” So Anna, who had a mind of her own, defied him. From there, Anna and Marty fell in love. “We had fun together, we clicked,” she said. Marty Belser was born and raised in Ann Arbor, where his father. Dr. Walter Belser, was a surgeon at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. However, Marty and Anna were married in Brighton because his step-brother. Rev. Bob Eidson, was the minister at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church At The Millpond. The couple rented a home in Brighton Township and Belser worked in the University of Michigan computer department in Ann Arbor. He later was employed as a banker, and retired as first vice president at then First Federal in Howell. The Belsers have two children, Douglas and Deborah, who is expecting a child in the near future, the Belsers’ first grandchild. Anna turned back tears when thinking about Marty not being able to see his first grandchild. She fondly remembered his “humor and kind spirit” as being among his many good qualities. Eidson will eulogize Belser at a “Celebration of Life” memorial eyent, Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. Friends may pay their respects from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., also Tuesday, at the Keehn FUneral Home in Brighton. Reach Tom Tolen at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2009. I N B R I E F Area 2 communities get Arbor Day grants The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has given two local communities ^ grants through the DNR Forestry program. Unadilla Township and the city of Brighton are among 51 communities in the state to get $200 matching grants for Arbor Day activities. Grant ^ projects must be completed f by June 30,2009. Arbor Day has been observed as an official state holiday since 1885. In 2009, it will be celebrated on April 24. Details: www.michigan. gov/dnrucf. Fowlerville Chili cookoff at St. Agnes Church Members of the Knights of Columbus at St. Agnes Catholic Church are seeking great chili cooks to take part f t in a Chili Cookoff on Saturday Jan. 10. Those who wish to partcik pate should call Jerry Corbat " at 517-223-1138 by Monday, Jan. 5. The chili entrance fee is $10. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the new St. Agnes Life Center, 855 E. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. A eu- ^ chre tournament will follow the cookoff. Cost for dinner is $8 adults, $3 for children 12 and under and $10 for the euchre tournament. A reduced fee of $15 for both dinner and euchre is available. Details on euchre: 517-202-2113. Proceeds benefit the Family Impact Center, Catholic Social Services of Livingston County and the St. Agnes Christian Service. Howell Main fire station will be renovated The main station of the Howell -Area Fire Department, 1211 W. Grand River Ave., will undergo almost $35,000 in renovations during the new year. * City Council members approved funding for building repairs that will focus on roof work, floor covering, plumbing, and new cabinetry. Almost all of the costs, will be covered by earnings from the sale of a 1987 tanker and 1989 pumper truck. The balance will be covered by the city’s fire department capital improvement fund. Belfor U.S.A. will complete the work. Livingston County Sentencing set in motorcycle injury Sentencing will be Jan. 27 for a Brighton Township woman whose car severed the leg of a motorcyclist in a traffic accident. Cheryl Collon, 36, was charged with leaving the scene of a serious personal injury accident and felonious driving when the car she was driving struck a motorcycle ridden by 47-year-old Charles Carignan last July 4 on East Grand River, east of Brighton. Collon then fled the scene of the accident. Carignan’s left leg was severed in the mishap. Last month Collon pled guilty to count one, while count two was dismissed. However, the plea was taken under advisement, meaning Collon may withdraw her plea at her January sentencing before Livingston County Circuit Judge Stanley Latreille. If she rejects the sentence, the case will go to a full trial, according to a spokeswoman for Latreille. Declining tax revenues expected Dropping home values have led to lower taxable property values in Livingston County, signaling future cutbacks in public services, according to a recently released regional report. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments has documented how severe the drop in home values is becoming, outpacing the buffering effects of Proposal A, the state’s 1994 law regulating property taxes. l^ e n the state equalized value of individual properties drops below the previous taxable value, the taxable value on those properties must fall. If that happens to enough individual properties, a community’s overall taxable value begins to drop, said Brian Parthum, senior planning analyst atSEMCOG. “That is happening to more and more properties now,” he said. The SEMCOG report predicts that taxable value in southeast Michigan will decrease more drastically in the next two years, by 8.5 percent in 2009 and by another 6.3 percent in 2010. Many municipalities had taxable value declines of 1-2 percent. From News staff reports at $1,075,000 but $1,112,000 was paid for it. “We had originally budgeted for environmental cleanup. We budgeted $15,000 and spent double that,” he added. “There was no way you could budget for that. We had a construction budget then steel prices went up almost 40 percent. The survey and engineering costs in getting right-of-ways were double what we anticipated.” Council members Carol Hill and Heather VanAmberg voted against the loan resolution, citing lack of documentation on overruns showing where the money went. Council members received a board agenda the Friday before the Dec. 22 council meeting. The package included information about the loan resolution, but no documentation showing why the loan was necessary. “It’s been six or seven weeks since they’ve known (about the shortfall) and I found out about it on Friday,” Hill said. “I’m in charge of people’s money and I don’t like someone being in charge of my money who’s just going along with the crowd.” VanAmberg asked Dillingham for a written account of the amount and reasons for each overrun. “Fred was listing off several things that led to the budget overage - I’d like to get a list of those things in writing,” VanAmberg said. “It would be good for us to see some documentation. That’s not unreasonable to ask to have those items outlined for us in writing saying this is how we got here; this is where we stand on the project.” She and Hill intend to pursue that information although the loan has been approved by a council vote, VanAmberg said. “My motivation is to make sure I’m responsibly handling the tax money.” Of her “yes” vote for the loan. Council Member Mary Helfmann said, “It’s a commitment we have. It’s been well laid out. Its just a matter of communication with the council.” Dillingham told the council he expects the project to wrap up in April when the asphalt for the parking lot will be poured. Neither of the two 10,000-square-foot building lots envisioned for the project have buyers at this time. L o c a l s t a f f c o l l e c t s f o o d f o r G l e a n e r s The staff at the Brighton office of orthodontist C. Gordon Niles collected 380 pounds of food that was donated to the Gleaners Community Food Bank in Livingston County. According to Becky Bullion, a member of Niles'staff, the staff decided to collect food instead of exchanging gifts. Patients also joined the effort and 18 boxes of food was delivered to Gleaners to help feed the hungry in Livingston County. Here, Niles is shown with some of the donated items. COURTESY, BECKY BULLION E X T E N O E D FRI. ] A N 2 10:00am to 6pm S A T . ] A N 3 9:30am to 5pm S U N . ] A N 4 NOON to 5pm IN-STOCK OR SPECIAL ORDER F U R N I T U R E / A R E A R U G S NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS FOR ONE YEAR! TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 1 0 % OFF D o w n to w n C h e l s e a / 7 3 4 - 4 7 5 - 8 6 2 1 w w w .M e r k e lF u r n i tu r e .c o m F U R N I T U R E A N D C A R P E T O N E Since 1924 A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2 0 0 9 Officer from Howell killed in traffic stop 16-year-old didn't have driver's license Officer Mason Samborski BY TOM GANTERT The Livingston Community News When Ken Samborski heard the middle-of-thenight knock on the door at his Brighton home on Sunday he came out to find his crying daughter-in-law, accompanied by police officers. They had bad news: His son Mason Samborski, 28, an Oak Park police officer and Howell resident, had been shot while on duty. They needed to go hospital right away. The family hurried to Providence Hospital in Southfield where they learned Mason Samborski had died. FYineral services were scheduled for Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton for Samborski, who leaves a wife and young baby. Arrangements were handled by Keehn Flmeral Home of Brighton. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan Belton was charged Monday as a juvenile with open murder and possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is being held without bond and could face charges as an adult. Oak Park police said Samborski was fatally shot during an early morning struggle with the suspect, who later surrendered in connection with the shooting. Ken Samborski said his son always wanted a career in law enforcement. “He just wanted to help people out,” Ken said. “He wanted to make a difference.” Mason Samborski was a graduate of Brighton High School and attended Michigan State University where he was a cadet while earning his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. According to police, the shooting occurred after Samborski stopped a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee at about 12:30 a.m. The Detroit teen didn’t have a driver’s license. Public Safety Director John McNeilance said. McNeilance said Samborski put the teen in a squad car and drove him to a nearby apartment complex, apparently seeking an adult to take custody of him or someone who could establish his identity. Once at the apartments, a struggle occurred, and McNeilance said the officer was shot once. A neighbor called police, and emergency crews tried to revive the officer, but he died at Providence Hospital. “It’s the worst possible thing that can happen in a police department,” McNeilance said. “You never want it to take place. Obviously, our officers are devastated. We’ll get through it.” The suspect apparently fled in the Jeep but surrendered about 2:25 p.m. at a police station in nearby Detroit where he was placed under arrest. Belton’s aunt, Lodonn Nash told reporters that her nephew is “a good kid ... brought up in the church. This is out o f... character.” Samborski had been with the suburban Detroit department for four years, Pinkerton said. Oak Park is a city of about 29,000 on Detroit’s northern border. Its public safety department has 66 sworn officers, who handle both policing and firefighting. The city was arranging counseling help for officers needing it, McNeilance said. The public safety department has arranged for counseling for its employees, McNeilance said. Oak Park’s first and only other police officer’s killing happened in 1973, McNeilance said. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Reach Tom Gantert at tgantert@ annarbornews.com or at 734- 994-6701. R O G E R S FROM A1 Sons say John, Joyce were strict parents Commissioner Jack LaBelle, R-Brighton Township, said he admires the Rogers family for its community-minded spirit and for the values John and Joyce Rogers instilled in their children. “The parents managed to promote leadership qualities in their sons,” LaBeUe said. “I bet * at their wedding (John and Joyce Rogers) said ‘we want our children to be good people and good citizens,”’ LaBelle said. “I can’t think of anyone with a similar (political pedigree), unless it’s the Kennedys. It is something John and Joyce Rogers can be proud of” Mike Rogers, R-Howell, the youngest of the sons at 45, represents Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Genoa Township resident Bill Rogers, the eldest son at 54, was elected in November to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 66th District. A lesser-known Rogers son also has achieved a measure of distinction: Jim Rogers is a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. A fourth son. Chuck, 51, was in medical research at the University of Michigan until he became disabled and a fifth son. Bob, 49, is employed in another state. After graduating fi-om Howell High School at 17, Jim Rogers went to West Point Prep School, and then West Point Academy, graduating in 1979. He is based at Ft. Bragg, N.C., is with the U.S. Army Central Command. CENTCOM has been the main American presence in military operations that include the Gulf War, the war in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. “Basically, I’m responsible for logistics for the CENTCOM area of responsibility,” Jim Rogers said. “I ensure they get all the logistics (military hardware, food supplies, etc.) they need.” Their sons say John and * Joyce Rogers were strict parents, insisting that all five sons contribute to the family operation. They never got an allowance; they had to earn it. “The strictness molded our character,” Bill Rogers said. “We had a rule: You had to play in sports, or have a job, or work with my dad (in his business),” Mike Rogers said. ’ “We had a log-splitting job and a lawn care business,” Bill Rogers said. “When video equipment came out, we’d videotape (homeowners’) possessions for insurance purposes. We were hired to do the half-time show of a Lions’ game one year when the Howell High School Band performed there at the Silverdome.” The family’s Woodland Lake home in Brighton Township is in the Howell school district, and all five boys are Howell High School graduates. “I can remember going door-to-door with my dad (who was campaigning for a Brighton Township Board seat) and remember lugging around those 500-pound (campaign) signs,” Mike Rogers sad. “We were her ‘volunteer corps’ at the chamber,” he added. “We used to put up the Christmas decorations for downtown Brighton (in the 1970s, when the chamber was much smaller than it is today), ” he added. It was not all work and no play for the Rogers boys, however. “It was a great way to grow up,” Mike Rogers said. “We had our own hockey rink outside our house (on Woodland Lake), we went sledding down ‘Suicide Hill’ (located nearby at the lake’s edge). “We had a good time with the lake and nearby woods,” added Jim Rogers, 52, who is in line for a promotion to major general in the near future. “We went swimming and fishing. We worked hard and played.hard.” Bill Rogers said having a younger brother who is a member of Congress is an asset. “We have great communication, and the great advantage of having the ear of a congressman,” he says. Co-owner of EBI Inc. in Brighton Township (the family business). Bill Rogers was a Livingston County Commissioner for 10 years and vacated that position at the end of his term on Dec. 31. County Commissioner Steve Williams of Marion Township, an early candidate for the 66th District seat who later withdrew, credits Bill Rogers with helping Livingston County have the lowest millage of any of Michigan’s 83 counties. “He has exhibited a lot of fiscal discipline,” Williams said. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. LETTERS Thanks for United Way donations The simple words “thank you” just don’t seem enough to reflect the sentiment we have for our fiiends in Liv- ’ingston County. Whether you wrote a check, dropped off cash, or made an online gift, we truly can’t thank you enough. “TYiple Money Monday” for the Livingston County United Way campaign was successful beyond anything we could have imagined. The results were humbling. This first-ever event came to fruition through the generosity of two special contributors in our community and the match dollars they committed to. Never before in the history of the Livingston County United Way have we seen the community join together so impressively for a one-day giving event. Collectively - via telephone, on-line giving, and people dropping by with checks and cash - more than $67,000 was pledged. With the committed match dollars, that amount will triple in direct dollars to over $200,000, which doesn’t take into consideration the “$1 equals $1.87” direct value of the impact of those dollars have on much-needed programs for our community. Again, to all our friends in Livingston County, thank you. You’ve helped to make a difference in many people’s lives. Wshingyou all Happy Holidays. Piet W. Lindhout, 2008 president, Livingston County United Way W r i t e u s Send correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040. E-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. Luke Wheeler, left, a ninthgrader, and his teacher Tom Reason, try to get his film to play on a computer. Wheeler made a short film for the Millers Creek Film Festival about the Huron River Watershed. ALAN WARREN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F I L M FROM A1 Luke knew the message; Walk softly Luke was assisted in his entry by Michael Gaden, Reason’s Eastern Michigan University student teacher. “The biggest thing that jumped out at me is that Luke went deeper than any other student into the subject,” Gaden said. “He asks a lot of rhetorical questions that get you thmking about things relevant to the watershed management and the effect humans have on the environment.” The Huron River and its wetlands in Hamburg Township are a favorite spot of the Wheeler family, said Luke’s father, Bill. So, they hit the trails at Manly W Bennett Memorial Park off MerriU Road early one Saturday morning to shoot Luke’s fflm. They made up the script along the way, but Luke knew the message he wanted to get across. “We can’t just leave it to nature to have to do its own work to keep the Huron River healthy,” Luke said. “Walk softly and take your trash with you because that will help keep the river clean and restore it.” Putting everything together and editing was a challenge, but worth it when it came to seeing how engaged Luke was with toe project. “We love it when he finds F IR E S E A S O N FROM A1 Red Cross recommends home insurance carelessness plays into the pictore. “People bring lawnmowers and motorcycles into toe basement and forget there’s a (natural gas) hot water heater there,” he said, adding, “people leave things on toe stove, resulting in cooking fires.” DeLoach also said it’s important to regularly remove lint from clothes dryers and clean chimneys to remove creosote buildup. Howell Fire Marshal Les Rodwell said his department responded to 41 building and chimney fires during toe first and last three months of 2008, compared to 22 fires during other months. The numbers are on par with totals from 2007. But toe Livingston County chapter of toe American Red Cross, which responds to most house fires tfuxjughout the county, is showing an increase in aid given to people displaced by fire. By mid-December, volunteers for toe local chapter had responded to 28 structure fires since July 1. That is 10 nms more than last year’s count for toe same time period, said Colleen Brothers, preparedness coordinator for toe local Red Cross. Alerted by area fire departments or toe 911 call center. Red Cross volunteers bring food and clothing for homeowners displaced by fire as well as the emergency responders on site battling toe blaze. Temporaiy shelter and counseling is also offered for those who need it. “You have to imagine losing every single thing you have. Some people can keep it (emotionally) together, some can’t. F i r e p r e v e n t i o n t i p s o f f e r e d Aside from having working smoke detectors on all floors of a house, placed outside sleeping areas, area fire authorities make the following recommendations: ■ Do not leave the stove unattended while cooking. ■ Make sure wood burning stoves and chimneys are cleaned and in good working order before use. ■ If using a fresh cut Christmas tree, make sure it is kept watered at all times. ■ If homeowners suspect fire, they should call 911 immediately and get out of the building. ■ Make sure electrical wires and illuminated holiday decorations are in good condition, free of frays and exposure. Sources: L e s R o d w e ll a n d D a v e S h um a k e r, 6re m a rs h a ls h r th e H ow e ll A re a Fire D e p a rtm e n t a n d H am b u r g T o w n sh ip Fire D e p a rtm e n t re spe ctively. Our job is to help them on their way to recovery,” said Brothers. “They were just wonderful,” said Monroe. She remains grateful to everyone who helped her. Unable to afford home insurance, she relied on the generosity of family, neighbors and the community. “I’m truly blessed,”’ she said. Family members spent weeks cleaning laundry and linens, gutting and rebuilding toe home’s interior, and treating furniture. She was also helped by some neighi something that sparks his mind ^ and tickles him so much,” Bill Wheeler said. “He’s caring so much about what he’s learning in this class that he really wants to express himself.” School is still pretty hard, Luke said, but at least he’s seeing that all toe nights and weekends full of homework are paying off. “I made toe honor roll with a 3.04 grade point average,” he said. “I care about my grades, and I focus very hard on them.” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. bors, who housed toe family’s g dog, cockatoo and rabbit, and ^ church members who replace damaged items. According to Brothers, Monroe is not alone in being without insurance. “Out of toe 12 most recent incidents, over half did not have insurance,” she said. Cost was toe main reason given to Brothers for not carrying insurance, but it’s not as expensive as one might think, she g said. “You just need content " coverage because toe person who owns toe property is covering toe building,” said Brothers of renters coverage. She recommends it to clients as they move forward because even if they take every precau- ^ tion, “you can’t control toe actions or habits of others” who may live in toe next unit. Monroe still gets a lump in her throat when asked about the October fire. “It was just devastating, and it’s amazing g how quick it all happened.” " She was outside planting flowers as her 18-year-old daughter, Paige was planning to make tea. Her daughter stepped outside to tell her mom something then they heard a noise. Upon opening toe door, Paige Monroe saw toe flames. Shumaker said it is a common reason for fire. “Leaving a stove imattended is toe number one cause of house fires.” Monroe is more diligent about fire prevention these days. “We always had smoke detectors,” she said. Now they have a fire extinguisher, too. Tom Tolen contributed to this story. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at Ihumphrey® g livingstoncommunitynews.com or ™ 810-844-2003. OUR • Michigan’s iargest established weight loss clinic DDnPD A AAC * pressure monitoring rnunnfllVIO , Ipdivijj^ai counseling • No frozen or Prepackaged Foods itAI Ullt ‘ Administered by Board Certified Michigan Doctors Toni lost 73 lbs.! 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But 2009 holds the promise of both tough times and better times ahead. I prefer to start the year with a few cheers. Hip, hip, hooray for all the people trying to do the right thing by maldng the community a better place. Thankfully, there are lots of those people living and .working right here in Livingston County. Cheers; To the groups raising money for the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic. This lowcost medical clinic in Green Oak Township is struggling financially to keep up with a growing client base. But lots of people are stepping forward to help. There was a book sale last weekend, local Girl Scouts are selling pizzas to help raise funds and medial residents at the University of Michigan Medical School have been raising money right along. This is a clinic that fills a critical niche in the delivery of health care to people without insurance. It’s a clinic that is clearly worth saving. Cheers: To Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse for not pressing charges against the high school students who shared risque cell phone photos. Clearly those students made bad decisions. But Morse made a good decision by sparing those students a record by not pressing what could have been serious criminal charges. Let’s hope the students learned a lesson and know how fortunate they are. Cheers: To the scores of American Legion volunteers for thinking of others with their Christmas Day dinner. The thought of people spending Christmas Day alone makes me very sad. Luckily, there are many people who just refuse to let that happen. Their commitment to bringing people together at the legion hall for dinner or to deliver meals is the true meaning of Christmas. Cheers; To Lisa and Tim Codd, for giving back to their community through the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation they created. This Christmas season, the Codds worked with Borders to encourage customers to make book donations to local charities. They have helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofits over the years. We should all thank the Codds, and others like them, for giving back to the community. Cheers; To all those who contributed to this year’s Warm the Children program. This Ann Arbor News-sponsored charity will provide warm winter clothing to 3,000 children in need this year. About 1,000 of those youngsters are from Livingston County. So far, readers have contributed more than ,$221,000. Your generosity is truly humbling. Cheers: To the thousands of Livingston County residents who make a financial commitment to their friends and neighbors in need by donating to programs through the Livingston County United Way or directly to one of the many nonprofit agencies that do so much in the community. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgeraid@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. May 2008; The "Teaching Our Traditions" Pow Wow took place on May 17 at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Native American Veterans of Southeastern Michigan.lt included native foods, vendors and dancing. This is a scene from the event's grand entrance. PHOTOS BY JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LiVINCSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A visual look around Livingston Our staff photographer picks favorites from the past year Staff photographer Jamie Charbeneau-Pisella travels around Livingston County throughout the year, doing a variety of news and feature assignments, covering community events and doing enterprise work. Through it all, she showcases life in the county through her camera lens. This can include everything from documenting family life on the farm, to photographing visitors to the Fowlerville Family Fair and discovering others who spend time in the great outdoors enjoying what our county has to offer. On this page are some of her favorite photos taken in 2008. Enjoy! June 2008: Nora Coddington, 2, of Howell Township enjoys strawberries at the Motz Family Farm in Conway Township. - The Livingston Community News staff July 2008: At the 2008 Fowlerville Family Fair Flea Market, Carol Carlson of Southfield enjoys looking at jewelry by Jimmy Lynch of Bay City. Lynch's business is called North Bay Trading Co. which is all handcrafted original works of art. April 2008: Farley Hill students look for life in the marsh area from the boardwalk during a cleanup effort in Putnam Township. Pictured, from left, are students: Sam Hall, 9, Shane Polich, 12, Hava Topolski, 10, Erin Polich, 7, and Max Topolski, June 2008; Motocross coach Colleen Millsaps says Trevor Donie, seen here riding in Marion Township, has a passion for the sport."He loves to ride," she says."Some kids get bored or burned out. He never will." -Vi- ■ .A' Mark Bialek, a freelance photographer from Whitmore Lake, paddles his canoe at Kensington Metropark. February 2008: Alex Perfect, 5, of Brighton puts his face in the cut-out area of an eskimo's face during the city's annual ice sculpture festival. This sculpture was created by Gary Marquardt of Saline and was sponsored by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. July 2008: At the 2008 Fowlerville Family Fair, Aemelia Wolverton, 4, from the Little Glads Center in Fowlerville enjoys the fans that blow out water at the Finlan Gazebo to keep the crowds cool.. A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA NUARY 2, 2 0 0 9 COMMUNTY CALENDAR 'HBmi iT'-'Kr* F R I D A Y J A N . 2 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 10:30 a.m. B right sta rt pla y g ro u p . B righton Distric t Library, 10 0 Library Drive. Details; 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 -6 5 7 1 , ex t. 22 3. OPEN SWIM 1 2 :3 0 -2 p.m. H a rtlan d A q u atic & Fitness Center, 1 0 6 3 5 D u n h am Road, H a rtlan d Township. Details: 8 1 0 -6 2 6 -2 2 7 9 or w w w . hartlandschools.us. A l so 2 :3 0 -4 p.m., 7 :3 0 -9 p.m. FRIGHTENING FRIDAYS 2 p.m. Screams Ice Scream, 4 0 4 5 Patterson Lake Road, Pinckney. Story tim e pres ented by Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library. Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -3 8 8 8 . S A T U R D A Y J A N . 3 BIRD COUNT 8 a.m. N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 VOLUNTEER WORKDAY 10 a .m .-l p.m. Isiand Lake R ecrea tion Area. H e lp is ne ed ed to cu t invasive shrubs. Details: 2 4 8 -3 5 9 -9 0 5 7 or m alvitz l@ mich ig a n .g o v . LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • N o o n . Mysteries & munchies. H ow e li C a rn eg ie D istric t Library, 3 1 4 W. G rand River Ave., H owe il. Detaiis: 5 7 1 -5 4 6 -0 7 2 0 , ext. 106. First Sa tu rd a y s . • 2 p.m. Chix w ith stix. Howe li C a rn eg ie D istric t Library, 3 1 4 W. G rand River Ave., How e ll. Details: 5 7 1 -5 4 6 -0 7 2 0 , e x t .l0 6 .F /r s f S a tu rd a y s . BOOK SIGNING 2 -4 p.m. Salvation A rm y T h rift Store, 7 0 0 0 Grand River Ave., B righton . Fe atu rin g a u th o r Sue True, a u th o r o f " V ro om .. .T h e Off-R o ad A d v en tu re o f W iley and Paul."A $2 d o n a tio n given to Salvation Army fo r each bo o k sold. Details: 3 1 3 -4 7 5 -9 7 0 8 . S U N D A Y J A N . 4 KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 9 a.m. W in te r wo ods . N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 • 2 p.m. Firemak ing w ith flin t and steel. N atu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 OPEN SWIM 1 2 :30-2 p.m. H a rtlan d A q u a tic & Fitness Center, 1 0 6 3 5 D u n h am Road, H a rtlan d Township. Details: 8 1 0 -6 2 6 -2 2 7 9 or w w w .h a r tla n d - schools.us. M O N D A Y J A N . 5 SEWING COMPETITION 4 -7 p .m .T h e O p e ra House, 123 W. G rand River Ave., How e ll. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 0 -0 0 6 5 . A/so Jon. 6. MYSTERY SHOP CLASS 6 :3 0 -8 p.m. Barnard C om m u n ity Center, 4 1 5 S. Barnard St., H owe ll. Cost: $ 2 3 -$ 4 6 . Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 - 0 6 9 3 , ex t. 0. T U E S D A Y J A N . 6 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m. Family story tim e . Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 3 5 0 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -3 8 8 8 . A l s o W ed ne sd a y . • 10:30 a.m. Ready yo ur child fo r read ing . B righton D istric t Library, 10 0 Library Drive. Details: 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 -6 5 7 1 , ex t. 22 3. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 20 5 E. Lake St., South ■ Lyon. Details: 2 4 8 -4 3 7 -2 8 7 5 . VOLUNTEER TAX CLASS 5:30 -9 :3 0 p.m. Clea ry University, 3 7 5 0 Cleary C o lleg e Drive, G en oa Township. OLHSA is recruiting vo lu n te e rs to p rep are in com e taxes fo r low -in c om e fam ilie s and in divid ua ls. Details: 5 7 1 -5 4 6 -8 5 0 0 . A/so Jon. 13 a n d 20. CAMP MEETING 7 -9 p.m. Barnard C om m u n ity Center, 41 5 N. Barnard St., How e ll. Sons o f Un io n Veterans o f th e Civil War m e e tin g o p en to all males ag ed 14 and o ld e r w h o have an an ces tor w h o served for th e Union d u rin g th e Civil War. Details: 5 1 7 -2 2 3 -9 4 9 7 . W E D N E S D A Y COMEDY CLUB OUTING 5 p.m.-leaves from H ow e ll Senior Center, 9 2 5 W. G rand River Ave., H owe li. D in n e r a t Palio Ita lian Restaurant first in Ann Arbor. Cost fo r show and bus: $12. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 6 9 3 . GOLD WING RIDERS 7 p.m. B en n e tt Recreation Center, 9 2 5 W. G rand River Ave., How e ll. M e e tin g to p rom o te fe llow s h ip am o n g m o to rc y c le enthusiasts. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 7 - 3 2 7 1 . CELL PHONE SAFETY 7 p.m. F ow le rv llle Ju nio r High School a u d ito r ium , 7 6 7 7 Sharpe Road. Cell p h o n e and in te rn e t safety seminar. Details: 5 1 7 -2 2 3 - 6 2 3 6 or w w w .m ic h ig a n .g o v /c s i. Gregory. Details: 5 1 7 -8 5 1 -8 9 3 2 . PARENT'S NIGHT OUT 6 -1 0 p.m. H ow e ll Con feren ce & N a tu re Center, 10 05 Trian gle Lake Road, M a rio n Township. Parents en jo y an e v en in g o u t w h ile kids a tte n d pizza party, crafts, games. Reservation: 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 -0 2 4 9 . S U N D A Y J A N . 1 1 WINTER NATURE DETECTIVES 2 p.m. N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . Cost: $2. Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 . M O N D A Y F R I D A Y J A N . 1 2 J A N . 9 J A N . 7 CHAMBER CONNECT 3 :3 4 -5 p.m. Essential Elegance Salon & Day Spa, 4 2 1 8 E. Grand River Ave., How e ll. Cost: $ 1 0 -$ 2 5 . RSVP: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -3 9 2 0 . ONE-STROKE PAINTING 6:30 -8 :3 0 p.m. Barnard C om m u n ity Center, 4 1 5 N. Barnard St., How e ll. Cost: $ 1 8 - $3 6. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 8 -0 6 9 3 . T H U R S D A Y J A N . 8 LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP 10 a .m .-n o o n , OLHSA, 2 3 0 0 E. Grand River Ave., H owe ll. "Remo ldin g yo u r Future." Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -8 5 0 0 , e x t.4 1 1 1 . BRIGHTON GARDEN CLUB 11:15 a.m. B righton C om m u n ity Center, 55 5 B righton St. Details: 2 4 8 -4 3 7 -9 3 2 6 . PINCKNEY PURLERS Noo n, Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 3 5 0 M ow e r Road. Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -3 8 8 8 . BLOOD DRIVE N o o n -5 :4 5 p.m. B righton VFW Post 4 3 5 7 ,1 0 5 9 0 E. Grand River Ave. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 3 2 6 . LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 3 -5 p .m .O p e n com p u te r lab. Brighton D istric t Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 9 - 6 5 7 1 , ext. 22 7. • 6 -8 p.m.T een writer's w o rk shop. Brighton D istric t Library, 10 0 Library Drive. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30 a .m .-B rig h t start playg ro up. B righton District Library, 10 0 Library Drive. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 9 -6 5 7 1 , ext. 22 3. • 10:30 a .m .-n o o n . M o th e r Goose Cafe. B righton D istric t Library. ■ 5:30 -6 :3 0 p.m. Extrem e reads fo r boys. B righton D istric t Library. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. Unad illa Township Hall, 12 6 W eb b St. Details: 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 -0 3 2 6 . SPAGHETTI & KARAOKE 5 -8 p.m. S p ag h e tti dinne r, 7:30 p.m. karaoke. Ame ric an Legion Pinckney M em o ria l Post No. 4 1 9 , 9 8 0 7 W h itew o o d Road, Pinckney. Cost: $ 3 -$ 6 . Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 - 9 5 2 2 or 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -6 6 3 3 . MIRACLE MINISTRY 6:30 p.m. Place o f Refuge Ministries, 6 9 0 9 E. G rand River Ave., F owlervllle. D e ta ils :5 1 7 - 2 2 3 -3 6 6 0 . A l s o 6 :3 0 p.m. Jan. 10 a n d 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11. S A T U R D A Y BLOOD DRIVE 12 :30-6:1 5 p.m. United M e th o d is t Church, 201 S. Second St., F owlervllle. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 - 0 3 2 6 . T U E S D A Y J A N . 1 3 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney C ommunity Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. A/so Wednesday. • 6-7:30 p.m. One-Stroke Painting. Pinckney C ommunity Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $9- $10. Details: 734-878-3888. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 7 -9 p.m. B en n e tt Recreation Center, How e ll. Learn basics o f d ig ita l p h o to g ra p h y w ith yo ur ow n camera. Cost: $ 2 0 -4 0 . Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 6 9 3 ex t. 0. W E D N E S D A Y J A N . 1 4 J A N . 1 0 BLOOD DRIVE 1 0 :1 5 -4 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 17 4 0 E. M -3 6 , Pinckney. Details: >5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 3 2 6 . COPING WITH COLD 1 p.m. N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 TALENT COMPETITION 2 p.m. Jane Tasch P e rfo rm in g Arts T h e a tre , 2 1 3 0 E .M -3 6 , Pinckney. Scholarships prizes aw a rd ed . Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -4 1 6 1 . CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER 5 p.m. Plain field U n ited M e th o d is t Church, 1 7 8 4 5 M -3 6 , LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 6:30 p.m. Euchre with Gary Anemaet. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7 p.m. Organize to th e Max. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 571-546-0720, ext. 106. T H U R S D A Y J A N . 1 5 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES •No o n . Pinckney Purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7 p.m. Nutrition and fitness. Howell Carnegie Distrirt Library, 314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details; 571 -546-0720, ext. 106. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS M O N D A Y J A N S GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6:30 p.m. 2911 Dorr Road,. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -5 2 2 5 . First a n d third M o n d a y s . FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. G rand Ave., Fowlervllle. Details: 5 1 7 -2 2 3 - 377 1 . Alternate M o n d a y s . PINCKNEY VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., b a sem en t o f Village Hall, 2 2 0 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -6 2 0 6 or w w w . villageofpinckney.org. First M o n d a y s . T U E S D A Y J A N . 6 HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2:30 p.m.Township Hall Board Room, 10405 Merrill Road, Hambu rg Township. Details: 81 0 - 23 1-10 00. FOWLERVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Med ia Center, 70 0 N. G rand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details; 517- 2 2 3-60 16. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 26 5 5 Clark Road, Hartland Township. Details: 8 1 0 -6 3 2 -7 4 9 8 . W E D N E S D A Y J A N . 7 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, G reen Oak Township. D e ta ils :8 1 0 -2 3 1 -1 3 3 3 or w w w . greenoa ktwp .com FOWLERVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m.Village H a ll,2 1 3 S.Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 5 1 7 -2 2 3 - 3771. T H U R S D A Y J A N . 8 PINCKNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 21 0 0 E. M -3 6 , Hamburg Township. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 5 -3 9 0 0 or visit http://ha l.pc s.k12.mi.us. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 28 77 W .C oo n Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -1 5 8 8 . S e c o n d a n d fourth Thursdays. ON THE HORIZON S U N D A Y J A N . 2 5 VOLUNTEER WORKDAY 1-4 p.m. B rig h to n Recreation Area. He lp is n e e d e d to cu t in v a sive shrubs. Details: 2 4 8 -3 5 9 - 9 0 5 7 or m a lv ltz l@ m ic h ig an .g o v . WILDLIFE WALK 2 p.m. N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . For beg in n ers ages 6 an d older. Cost: $2. Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 . Hou nd ." Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 0 -9 3 3 2 or 8 1 0 -2 3 1 -8 9 5 0 . A /s o fe b . 15, 21,22. S U N D A Y F E B . 1 5 FISHING TOURNAMENT M 9 -1 1 :3 0 a .m .T h om p s o n Lake, H ow e ll. Cost: $1 0. Details: 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 -0 6 9 3 . T U E S D A Y S A T U R D A Y J A N . 2 7 F E B . 2 8 'MALTESE FALCON' PLAYS 10 a.m. H ow e ll T h eater, 31 5 E. Grand River Ave., How e ll. Includes film an d disco unt co u p o n fo r lunch a t se lected restau ran ts.T icke ts a v a ilab le at B en n e tt Recrea tion Center. Cost o f movie: $5. Deta ils 5 1 7 -5 4 6 - 0 6 9 3 , ex t. 0. FEATURED EVENT BIG MOOLA BALL 7 p .m .- l a.m . Crystal Gardens B an q u e t Center, 5 7 6 8 E Grand River Ave., B righton . Raises m o n e y fo r th e Brighton Area C h am b e r o f Com me rc e. Food, drinks, e n te r ta inm e n t, g am b lin g , prizes. Cost: $1 00. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -5 0 8 6 . S A T U R D A Y J A N . 3 1 S U B M I T Y O U R SCOUTS ICE FISHING 1 -4 p.m. N a tu re C en te r o f Kensington M e tro p a rk . For begin ners ages 6 an d older. Cost: $5. Register: 8 0 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 . T H U R S D A Y L I S T I N G S F E B . 1 2 GOLD WING RIDERS 7 p.m. H ow e ll C om m u n ity Center, 9 2 5 W. G rand River Ave., H owe ll. 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Grand River, Suite 200 Howell, Ml 48843 2971502-01 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2009 A7 ' Morning news, from Scranton Middle I Eighth-graders write, produce, execute in-school TV show each day BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The Today show may enlighten viewers about national and world events every morning, but if you want to know what’s going on at Brighton’s Scranton Middle School, the only news to watch is the Scranton Morning Show. You have to be at the school, however, to catch the morning show. Hundreds of students sit in their homerooms every weekday morning and start their school day with the allschool newscast. It includes a pre-recorded videotape of the Pledge of Allegiance with Principal Henry Vecchioni doing the voice-over, as well as live school announcements, photos of students in activities and sports, a list of student birthdays, the weather, sports, sometimes a guest. The show lasts five to 10 minutes and is broadcast to all television monitors in the school. Technology teacher Tom Nisbet oversees the daily production. “It takes 11 students to do the broadcast: Six behind the scenes and five in front of the camera,” says Nisbet. “It’s a three-and-a-half week commitment, and it’s only for eighth-graders.” So far Nisbet has had four rotations of students, who make the commitment voluntarily. They arrive as soon as their buses do, or earlier if they take on the job of producer or writer. Gina Cerbie is the producer of the Scranton Morning Show and arrives at 7:15 each morning. “I have to be able to do everything,” says Cerbie, who had just filled in for an absent weather reporter. “I like being part of the production and making things happen.” Renae Lipke is one of the newscast’s video technicians, and her job is switching between the camera and DVD player. “When I do the job right, it makes me happy,” she says. “They have to train for three days, and then they take over for the previous crew,” says Nisbet. “I assign the task based on their interest.” Nisbet says the key to the students’ involvement and commitment is that they want to be there and are interested. “I wanted to do something for the school,” says sound technician Jon Davis. “And you get a pizza party at the end.” Holly Janinski, who announces the day’s birthdays, says she was nervous at first and talked very fast. Lead coanchor Krystin Walker also was nervous when she did her first newscast. “Then I just got over it,” she says. “It’s scary to think the whole school is watching, but most of them are our friends.” “Our classmates say we do a good job,” says lead co-anchor Christine Toth. “We hear about it if we mess up.” Nisbet says that as soon as the students arrive at the studio, there always is something to do. “It’s amazing how the kids can be goofing around, but when that bell rings, and Eighth-graders at Brighton's Scranton Middle School volunteer to be part of the daily Scranton Morning Show. On a recent day, students get in the holiday spirit for the camera with Santa hats. At left. Holly Janinski announces birthdays. Below, the lead anchors for Morning Show are Christine Toth, left, and Krystin Walker. PHOTOS: LISA CAROLIN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS it’s time to go on the air, they get serious,” he says. The PTO purchased some of the equipment, which includes two cameras, several laptop computers, a DVD player, microphones and a sound board. A classroom serves as the studio. Nisbet says he has seen a pattern among the four crews who have worked on the Scranton Morning Show this year. “The first week there’s a learning curve, and the second week they get cocl^ and make mistakes,” he says. “By the third week, things run smoothly. The kids really seem to have a good time doing the broadcast. “I had one girl tell me it was the worst day of her life when her rotation was finished.” Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Kelleher A C H I E V E R S Howeirs Kelleher earns promotion Howell Police Officer Matt Kelleher was promoted to sergeant recently by Chief George Basar. He will assume his new duties Jan. 4. Kelleher, an 11-year veteran of the Howell Police Department, has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Central Michigan University. In addition to his duties as a patrol officer, Kelleher also continues to serve as a DARE instructor, school resource officer, police bicycle instructor, radar instructor, and field training officer for new recruits. He was also “instrumental in helping to design the department’s community policing districts,” Basar said. Kelleher lives in Howell with his wife, Debra, a Howell Public Schools art teacher, and sons, Benjamin, 5, and 9-month-old twins, Michael and Adam. New Staffer hired at Cleary University Michelle Bond has been hired by Cleary University as an associate in the development office. Bond brings with her nearly 20 years of experience in education and business management. She will work to increase donor base and do community relations and outreach efforts. Bond and her husband ran a home improvement company before joining Cleary. Bond spends much of her time with her husband and two children as well as volunteering in the community and for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810)844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. Photo attachments must be a minimum of200 dpi in a .jpg format. Livingston County property sales Property sold recently th ro u g h o u t the county: Brighton City 1399 Brighton Lake Road; $178,000 8729 Candlewood Trail; $37,000 823 Rickett Road; $1,100,000 Brighton Township 138 Auburn Trail, E; $295,000 11330 BunoRoad;$312,800 1437 Hunter Road;$154,900 4757StuhrbergDr;$171,610 4747 Windberry Lane; $280,000 Cohoctah Township 6238 Burkhart Road, N; $165,000 Conway Township 11210 Heatherwood Trail; $174,800 9186 Nicholson Road; $75,000 8370 Sober Road, W; $83,871 Deerfield Township 6160 Dean Road, E; $52,000 Genoa Township 6275 Brighton Road; $310,000 6268 Cunningham Lake Road; $446,581 7863 Springtrace; $242,000 915White Willow Ct;$166,900 1240 White Willow Ct,5;$174,000 Green Oak Township 9329 Garrison Ct; $287,127 10491 Koneta Dr; $141,042 12435 $hady Oak Dr;$165,000 6050 Stephen; $48,000 Hamburg Township 11442 Algonguin; $372,000 2760 BayviewCt; $452,000 5055 Bishop Lake Road; $290,000 10585 Concord; $133,500 4050 Meadow Hills Dr; $177,000 8685 Rushside Dr; $89,000 7399 Setters Pointe Blvd; $276,000 7183 Sheldon Road; $55,000 7896 Winans Lake Road;$299,513 Hartland Township 1775 Andover Blvd;$150,000 2751 Cullen Road; $85,000 10501 Maple Road; $84,000 1515 Old Us Highway 23, N; $712,500 Howell City 1830 BainsbridgeSt;$184,000 605 CurzonCt; $77,000 112 Grand River Ave, E; $540,000 713 Spring; $95,555 Howell Township 5900 Layton Road, W; $66,500 3500 Mason Road; $181,237 Marion Township 1687Triangle Lake Road;$159,000 2266 Wild Cherry Dr; $220,800 Oceola Township 565 Chicago Dr; $155,149 4286 Merriman Loop; $85,000 Putnam Township 4981 Ml State Road 36; $192,000 4981 Ml State Road 36; $198,750 Tyrone Township 7484 Hartland Road; $240,000 Unadilla Township 21789 Celestial Circle; $172,000 14321 Holmes Road; $51,600 20844 Trebesh Road W; $32,000 B U I L D I N G P E R M I T S Following is a listing of building permits issued around Livingston County where the value of the projecit is $5,000 or more. The listing includes the address, type of work, and value of the project. City of Brighton 700 Whitney St., $15,000, residential reroof 625 S.Church St., $7,500, commercial alteration 211 N. Fifth St., $7,500, residential garage 4200 Deeside Drive, $79,312, condo 4204 Deeside Drive, $79,312, condo 4208 Deeside Drive, $93,964, condo 4212 Deeside Drive, $93,964, condo 4216 Deeside Drive, $85,289, condo 4220 Deeside Drive, $85,289, condo 4224 Deeside Drive, $85,289, condo 4228 Deeside Drive, $85,289, condo 4232 Deeside Drive, $93,964, condo 4236 Deeside Drive, $93,964, condo 4240 Deeside Drive, $79,312,condo 4244 Deeside Drive, $79,312, condo 782 Fairway Trails Drive, $13,400, patio, driveway, walk 949 Brighton Lake Road, $9,146, residential re-roof 8485 W. Grand River Ave., $250,000, commercial tenant build-out 101 Brookside Lane,C, $6,500,commercial alteration 101 Brookside Lane, $18,000, commercial parking lot 101 Brookside Lane, A, $100,000 commercial tenant build-out 8673 W. Grand River Ave., $6,000, commercial signage 8712 W. Grand River Ave., $5,000, commercial signage 102 E. Main St., $6,000, commercial build-out 8650 W. Grand River Ave., $20,770, commercial signage 8515 W.Grand River Ave., $25,000, commercial alterations 206 E. Grand River Ave., $25,000, commercial parking lot 1379 Northern Ridge Drive, $8,000, deck 101 Brookside #A, $8,000, commercial signage 8485 W. Grand River Ave., $5,000, commercial signage Genoa Township 1420 Lawson Drive Building No, 1, $7,500, new wall signs 6806 Grand Beach Drive, $149,952, attached two-car garage with second floor 6492 Biscayne, $61,554, pre-manufactured home. 6285 Crooked Lake Road, $7,420, aboveground pool 1420 Lawson Drive Building No. 1, $540,113,interior Hartland Township 13599 Commerce Road, $42,236, onestory addition to single-family house. 1105 Thorn Ridge Drive, $15,354, wood deck. 5854 Cider Mill Drive, $315,057, twostory single-family house with two-car attached garage. 9275 Placid Way, $8,307, above-ground pool. 2345 Matthew Court, $8,858, deck. 8407 Foldenauer Drive, $7,086, deck. 212 Wilderness Lake Court, $17,052, inground pool. 1711 Helena Ave., $5,315, deck roof 1535 Andover Blvd., $13,324, deck and gazebo. 13876 Clyde Road, $35,433, addition to pole barn. V O L U N T E E R S This listing is provided by the Livingston County United Way. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter o f Project Linus is hosting a blanket-making day for children wh o are ill or in need from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Details: 248-789-7040 or e-mail howellproJertlinus@excite.com. HOW-TO BROCHURE Recycle Livingston in Howell ^ needs help create a two-sided W ' How to Recycle sheet w ith graphics. Volunteer needs to know how to use a digital camera and work ^ with computer software. Details: 517-548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@ sbcglobal.net. TAX PREPARATION Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency seeks volunteers to help limited-income families in k prepare and file 2008 income tax " returns.The first training class will be Jan. 6.To sign up to volunteer, visit www.accountingaidsociety. org. Details: 517-546-8500 x 4 1 11 or e-mail monicac@olhsa.org. SNOW REMOVAL OLHSA needs volunteers through the w inter months to assist local seniors w ith snow removal on sidewalks and driveways. Volunteers should be w illing to commit to helping when it snows more than tw o inches. Details: 517-546-8500 x- 4109, or e-mail AllisonK@olhsa.org. FOOD PANTRY The Salvation Army needs regular volunteers to work in th e food pantry packing food boxes, stocking shelves, checking expiration dates and other tasks. Hours are from 9 a.m.to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. Details: 517-546-4750 or e-mail Jennifer_Ortman@usc.salvationarmy. org. BIG FUTURES PROGRAM Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County seeks high school students to be mentors with their Big Futures Program, meeting with an elementary school student after school, once each week, to play, do homework, and hang out. Staff supervises th e program. A commitment o f at least 10 weeks is required. Details 51 7-5 4 6 -1 140,or e-mail bbbslc@sbcglobal.net. CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE Healthy Families-Llvingston needs volunteers to help with child care during 10-week Nurturing Parent workshops. Details: 517-548-2200 ext.33, or e-mail wrc@wrc-livingston. org. PET FOSTERING Furry Friends Rescue, a volunteer animal rescue organization, is looking for kind-hearted homes to foster homeless pets until they are accepted for adoption, volunteers also are needed Saturdays from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Pet Provisions in Brighton when Adoptable pets are shown. Details: 248-860-5688 or email to debbee@ameritech.net. GIFT SHOP Brighton Hospital seeks help in th e gift shop to ring up sales, stock products, bag items, and deliver orders.Tow-hour shifts on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Details: 810-225-2527 or e-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. CLIENT DRIVERS Connection Youth Services, a program with the Livingston Family Center, needs help driving clients to appointments.Training and a background check will be required. Details: 866-440-7233 or e-mail vsmith.theconnertion@comcast. net. Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www. Icunitedway.org. B R I E F LAC g ets $1,000 grant for Got Art The Livingston Arts Counci has received a $1,000 grant from the Ann TU-bor T^s Alliance and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The grant was awarded specifically for Got Art, a youth-inspired art exhibit staged annually in March at The Opera House in downtown Howell. In 2009, the art program, will be expanded to include county-wide schools and students. 'Traditionally a threeday exhibit. Got Art 2009 will be held over a course of two weeks due to the increase of student artwork and public demand. The LAC IS a nonprofit arts and cultural organization and owner of The Opera House. The group is raising money to renovate the facility’s second floor. Details: www.theoperahouse. us. 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The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (including roaming) reaches over 267 million people. Offers and service plan features not available in all markets/retail locations or for all phones/networks. Other restrictions apply. See store or sprint.com for details. ©2008 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the properties of their respective owners. FOCUS on driving THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2 0 0 9 Athlete of the week: Andrew Manni of Brighton, B1 Recreation calendar, B2 S h a re y o u r n ew s a t 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 1 2 Fax: 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 E-mail: J d e eg an@ liv in g s to n com m u n ityn ew s .com I S P O R T S JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News 'Sun, training sure to help •Bulldog swimmers A little sunshine can go a long way. The Brighton boys swim team is training in Florida right now, while the rest of us suffer through a cold stretch that numbs the mind. The trip is sure to help the Bulldogs on so many levels. New Brighton coach Tim Mclnnis already credits the trip with boosting his numbers to more than 40 athletes, the largest Brighton team in 25 years. I Mclnnis, who was the ^program’s head coach from 1988-97 and was assistant to former coach Sean Hickman since then, said the Bulldogs made a similar trip three times between 1999-2004. “It will keep our morale ^up and keep them loose and keep them up for the end-ofthe- season taper,” he said. The Bulldogs, who conducted several fundraisers for the trip, were scheduled to stop at Georgia Tech University and train at the pool used for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and then stay in the Tampa Bay area in Florida for several days. ^ Mclnnis said the roughly 20 Bulldogs on the trip will do two. intense three-hour workouts every day. He said he’s emphasizing workouts that will diversify his swimmers. “I’d like to make it an an- ^nual thing,” Mclnnis said. *“The economy doesn’t make it easy. It will help our numbers and get the season off to a fun start.” When the Bulldogs return, they’ll have a reunion of sorts with their former coach. ^Hickman now coaches the new program at Ann Arbor’s Slg^line High School. The two have an exhibition meet scheduled for Jan. 13 at Skyline. Mclnnis said his swimmers don’t have ill feelings that Hickman left the program for Skyline. “There is no animosity between our swimmers and the previous coach,” he said. “It’s been an easy transition because I know all the swimmers.” Making resolutions I’ve never been the type to make a new year’s resolution. I Still, I plan on getting on the fitness train during the I next several months. I can understand why people make resolutions. The holidays are filled with goodies and large family feasts and lots of down •time. Even the most disciplined athletes struggle to find time to work out during these busy days filled with travel and obligations. And the weather certainly isn’t conducive to a leisurely run or walk around the neighborhood. But with January comes normalcy. And cabin fever. Like millions of others. I’ll be ready to hit the treadmill and weights again, not only to lose weight but blow off the frustration that comes from a long winter inside. The tricky part is weaning the body off ^ l a t heavy appetite filled with Christmas cookies and treats. fo o t b a ll of the future? Speaking of holiday traditions pertaining to being a couch potato, 1 can’t wait to check out my share of bowl games. There’s a new way to en- ^ jo y the FedEx BCS national championship game between the Universify of Florida and the University of Oklahoma at 8 p.m. on Jan. 8. SEE DEEGAN, 82 Knee injuries don't deter her Brighton grad makes basketball dream come true at Olivet BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Sam Keiffer might have two injury-worn knees, but one big heart makes up for those shortcomings. Keiffer, 18, a 2008 Brighton High School graduate, is living her dream: Playing basketball at Olivet College. It’s a dream that almost shattered twice -sh e tore each of her anterior cruciate ligaments while at Brighton - but she has refused to let go, thanks to a little help along the way. “It’s like Christmas every day,” she said of returning to the court. “So far it’s been a great freshman semester. College is great. It’s about time something got going right. “It seems like everything is starting to turn around.” Forgive Keiffer for feeling snakebitten. Two knee injuries can do that to a teenager. She tore up her left knee as a freshman and her right knee several weeks before her senior year, dashing her hopes for a breakout season. “My doctor said they were mirror images. He said he’d never seen anything like it. He was kind of freaked out,” Keiffer recalled. Keiffer was so heartbroken she stayed away from the team to concentrate on her academics and other activities. Staying positive was getting hard until one day Brighton principal Ken Hamman pulled her out of class for a chat. Hamman told her how proud he was of the way she was handling the disappointment. “It really gave her a boost,” recalled her mom, Mary. “He went up and beyond and singled her out.” During rehab, Keiffer took the attitude that “if I can SEE KEIFFER, 82 Sam Keiffer: This 2008 Brighton grad plays hoops for Olivet College. 'My knee is perfectly fine. It's a little mental thing. I have to get over tha t I'm coming back from injury. I do see myself favoring it a bit.That will go with playing and practicing more.' Sam Keiffer A p o w e r h o u s e t r i o Mixing it up on the court with the Wedeskys The Wedeskys are used to having a basketball in their hands. Brothers Eric of South Lyon High School and Colin Wedesky of South Lyon East and their cousin, Zach Wedesky of Fowlerville are among the leading scorers on their teams. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Three uniforms. Three positions. Three Wedeskys. What happens when you mix Fowlerville’s leading scorer Zach Wedesky with his cousins: Eric Wedesky, South Lyon’s leading scorer, and his little (but taller) brother, Colin Wedesky, South Lyon East’s second- leading scorer? The answer: One heck of a 3-on-3 team. The Wedeskys won their division of the Red Hacker basketball tournament in Fowlerville last summer, and they’re creating more havoc for their opponents this season. Sometimes even each other. By every account, Zach’s Fowlerville team (1-1) had its way with Eric Wedesl^’s Lions in a scrimmage earlier this fall. And Eric and Colin Wedesky - two post players blessed with height - will do battle when the Lions (1-3) and Cougars (0-1) square off Jan. 23 and Feb. 10 for the first time on varsity. All this competition among them, it’s nothing new. The Wedeskys grew up playing pickup games in the driveway together, where smack talk became part of the fun. Eric Wedesky refused to give his cousin his due during their scrimmage. “Zach played well against us,” SEE WEDESKYS, 82 Zach Wedesky, left, a junior guard for Fowlerville High School, South Lyon East sophomore forward Colin Wedesky, center, and South Lyon senior center Eric Wedesky, right, won their division of the Red Hacker basketball tournament in Fowlerville last summer, and they're creating more havoc for their opponents this season - sometimes playing against each other. B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2. 2009 '-.'J FORD LINCOLN MERCURY A n d r e w M a n n i ■ School: Brighton High School. ■ Sport: Hockey. ■ Top sports moment: Helping the Bulldogs win the Kensington Valley Conference the past two seasons. ■ This season: The senior captain has five goals and three assists as the Bulldogs have started 7-1. ■ Hobbies: Golf, wakeboarding. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ Athiete I admire: His cousin, former Michigan State University hockey player Bryan Lerg, who was signed by the Edmonton Oilers last April. ■ Academics: 3.0 GPA. ■ Future: He will attend Western Michigan University to study civil engineering. 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL SHOP ON LINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLIVI.COM 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 2 2 5 0 D E E G A N FROM B1 Theater offers game in 3-D The MJR Brighton Towne Square Cinema 20 is one of three MJR cinemas in southeast Michigan to show the game in RealD 3D technology- “We are changing the way armchair sports fans watch ‘the big game’ and giving them an experience that’s in a lot of ways better than being at the game itself,” Mike Mihalich, owner of MJR Digital Cinemas, said in a statement. “Every seat in the auditoriiun will be a prime seat. “Seeing it on a large screen simulcast live in digital high definition with terrific 3-D effects will indeed make this a special experience for anyone who attends.” Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the theatre box office at 8200 Murphy Drive or online at www.mjrtheatres. com or www.movietickets. com. SPORTS SCRAPBOOK COURTESY, JAMES PARADISE L o c a l b o w l e r s v i s i t e d b y t o u r p r o s Three recognizable names from the Denny's PBA Tour - Mika Koivuniemi of Hartland, Jason Belmonte and Chris Barnes - thrilled the Monday Men's league bowlers at Whitmore Lanes by bowling with the group Dec. 1.The three pros, who have combined to win 18 PBA events and each earned prestigious "bowler of the year" awards in their careers, had just finished a PBA event in Chicago and wanted to "practice" and relax before a tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. A standing-room-only crowd watched the three bowl in league play. The men gave autographs and allowed pictures afterward. Pictured from left, are Koivuniemi, Belmonte, Whitmore Lanes co-owner John Tasic and Barnes. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Bowling fundraiser-T h e Pinckney C ommunity High School bowling program hosts a glowball bowling fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Jan. 23 at th e remodeled W hitmore Lanes, 9455 Main St.,Whitmore Lake. Cost: $20 Details: 734-449- 4405. ■ Pond hockey signup-T h e second annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic on W hitmore Lake, a 4-on-4 tournament w ith no goalies, has opened up registration for th e 2009 event, set for Feb. 6-8.The first day will include live music, raffles and a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734-834-0084 o r visit www. michiganpondhockey.com. ■ Polar Plunge signup-T h e Special Olympics is bringing the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge back to Whitmore Lake beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Entry fee is a $50 donation. Additional fu ndraising encouraged. Details: W W W. somi.org or call Anne Rogers at 734-222 8283, mi27so@yahoo.com. ■ Brighton baseball tryouts - A second 20 09 Brighton U-9 baseball team will host tryouts Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in th e BECC building. Details: Mike 5pranger 810-220- 9 9 50,8 10-422-450 0 or lizsprng@ comcast.net. ■ Dodgeball - Ultimate dodgeball for ages 14-and-up will run 7-9 p.m.Tuesdays through winter at the gym at Pathfinder 5chool in Pinckney. Cost: $3. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext.O or www.howellrecreation.org. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle 5chool. Cost:$3-$6. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle 5chool.Cost:$3-$6. ■ Pickleball tournament - Players can compete every Wednesday until the end o f January in a tournament. 5eeding will take place in December w ith th e tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 7. ■ Drop-in Ping Pong - Four tables at th e Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., are available for play for middle-school and high-school students from 2:30-4:30 p.m.Tuesdays for $ 1, for adults ages 18 and over from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays for $2 and for seniors age 50 and over from 1 -3 p.m. Fridays for free w ith a senior membership. SELCRA www.5elcra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boxing 101 -T h e Brighton Boxing Club is offering classes and training for ages 9-16 at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. ■ Adult open volleyball -W ed n e s d a y night drop-in games run 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 18 and over at 5cranton Middle 5chool.Cost: $3. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION 517-223-6481. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness night - Community Complex a t Pathfinder 5chool from 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost: $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUATION 810-626-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed. com. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. M -F and 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5aturday. ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost: $3/visit. $25/month. ■ Open gymnastics-gym - The Community Education Center, 9525 E. Highland Road, hosts open gym-gymnastics from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $6. Details: 810-626- 2070. ■ Senior center activities - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit, yoga and stretching classes and pickleball tournaments are available. Details: 810-626-2135. S U B M I T Y O U R L I S T I N G S K E I F F E R FROM 81 Principal gives player boost she needs overcome one (injury), I can overcome another.” Keiffer made progress but missed AAU season, all but ending her hopes of playing in college. But officials from Olivet, a Division III school that doesn’t provide athletic scholarships, kept up their persistence and even worked with the family to find financial aid. Keiffer, a backup point guard, has played in a handful of games this winter for the Comets. She admits she still struggles with the belief that her knees are strong. “My knee is perfectly fine. It’s a little mental thing. I have to get over that I’m coming back ft-om injury,” she said. “I do see myself favoring it a bit. That will go with playing and practicing more.” She rooms with fellow freshman guard Stacey Szerlag, a Brighton native who played at Ann Arbor Ga-^ briel Richard, and can’t help but believe better luck lies ahead. “I’m determined to play all four years of college. I’m striving to be college sophomore, junior or senior starter,” she said. “I just want to play.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2012. W E D E S K Y S FROM 81 Competition nothing new for family Eric Wedesky said. “He beat us up a bit, but I told him even a blind squirrel finds a nut.” Zach Wedeslg^ wouldn’t dare touch the obvious question: Who’s the best player of the three? “I won’t say,” he said, with a nervous laugh. “We all play different positions. I wish I was 6-foot-5.” They all have their own strengths. Zach Wedesky, a 5-foot-lO-inch junior guard, is jet quick and can play either guard position. He scored 25 points in the Gladiators’ upset win over Eaton Rapids, one of the best teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference. He’s shooting higher than 45 percent from the 3-point arc and 50 percent from the floor. “He has instincts that you can’t coach,” Fowlerville coach Fred Hackett said. “He sees things that other kids don’t.” Zach Wedesky, who was brought up to the varsity late last season, said he’s hoping for an injury-fi-ee year to show college scouts what he can do. He’s struggled with a broken wrist, broken fingers and a hip flexor injury in the recent past. “Whether I score or get an assist, I just want to help the team win,” he said. “I like the (great) assist because it They all have strengths: Zach Wedesky, a junior guard, is jet quick and can play either guard position. South Lyon center and senior captain Eric Wedesky has a body of a football player. Colin Wedesky, a power forward, has a lanky frame that is still developing. pumps people up.” South Lyon center and senior captain Eric Wedesky has a body of a football player at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds. He uses that bulk to work the paint, scoring 49 points in four games. “He has given us consistent play inside. He’s doing a good job for us,” said new South Lyon coach Doug Host. 8 Over the years, that bulk has gotten the best of Colin Wedesky, a power forward with a lanlg^ 6-6, 210-pound fi'ame that is still developing. Colin Wedesky will admit he’s never beaten his brother 1- on-1. “I’ve got the older brother thing going on,” Eric Wedesky said of the matchup. “I woulto’t say I’m better, but I’m a better shooter.” The boys had hoped to play together, but with the opening of East, Colin Wedesky become a Cougar. The two battled on the football field during a South Lyon rout. East, a first-year^ varsity program with only sophomores and freshmen, hopes to keep closer on the hardwood. Not if Eric Wedesky has his way. “I can’t get shown up by my little bro,” he said. “I’ll b e ^ physical, a Uttle elbow or two,G but nothing dirty.” Colin Wedeslgf said it is “weird and interesting” playing against his brother. “We will all try to play a little harder (when our teams meet). You want bragging rights through the city,” he said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@livingstoncommunity ^ news.com or at 810-844-2012. The Livingston Community News welcomes information for this weekly calendar listing. 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Reduced rates for ]an. & Feb. move-ins! Lrg.1 Bdrm. Apts.from $579 2 bdrm Apts.from $679 6 month lease available FREE CARPORT RIDGEWOOD APARTMEHTSI On Carpenter between Ellsworth & Packard 734.732^4320 rkl9ewoo4H1pts.com *for qualified applicants A ffo rd ab le 1 B d con d o. Belleville Lake, v iew s an d lake a c c e s s . Rent or Grea t rent to ow n p ro g ram. 734-834-0572 A n n A rb o r - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, all ap p lian ces , h dw d firs, g a ra g e . $ 1 1 0 0 . A v a ilJ an 1 810-229-2011 Belleville 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, gar, b sm t, w a sh e r / dryer, 1200Sf, $950/mo. Credit check, se curity dep. (734) 945-2409 Can ton , 2 b d s , 2.5 baths, , n o n -sm o k in g , g a ra g e , w/d, air, pool, 1500 sqft, $1090. (734)717-7808. L U X U R Y C O N D Q ! Fully fu rn ished sp a c io u s , 2200sf 3 bdrm. $2700 inc all utils. 248-733-0333 ^Commerical and' ^Industrial - Rent^ A M A Z IN G C om m e rc ia l Q p p o r tu n ity ! 1200-2400sf 124 W. S U M M IT . 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L A K E F R O N T - W h itm o re Lake, 2 bdrm, ga ra ge , fen ced yard, all Ap pl. $950/mo. 734-717-5459 M A R T Z R D 9207-3 bd rm ranch, 2 bath, 2 car unattached g a ra g e , Lincoln S c h o o ls , $1200/mo. (734) 482-1949.__________ M IL A N - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ga ra g e . C lo se to s c h o o ls 8 park. All appl. Pets ok. $90 0/M o. 734-368-5667. North C am p u s area, remod, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, la rge b ac k yard, 1400 sf, $1350/mo. A lso , for sa le at $175,000. 248-763-0120. S A L IN E - 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch, 2.5 car attached gar, A/C , $1100/mo. + utilities. (734) 944-5300. 4/5 B D R M , 2.5 bath, 2.5- car g a ra g e , la rge yard, A/C, near d ow n tow n Yp si. 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Im m ed ia te job p la cem en t in pa rtnership with W .C .C .C T a y lo r C am p u s : 734-374-5000 L a n s in g : 517-887-1600 c Education J c Adoptions A D O P T : A happy, loving, married co u p le lo n g to a d o p t a newborn. W e p rom ise a lifetime of L O V E 8 S E C U R IT Y , e x p e n se s paid. P le ase call Lynn 8 B ro n so n @ 1-866-320-2686 C Lost J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Instructors Introductory Psychology (Part-time) P o s it io n s a vailab le at W a sh te n aw C om m u n ity C o lle g e for the Winter 2009 sem e s te r (b e g in ning J a n u a ry 12, 2009). D a y c la s se s . M a s te r 's d e g re e in p s y c h o lo g y required an d teachin g ex perience preferred. Ho u r ly rate is $48.67. P le ase ema il re sum e to sb u rk e@ w c c n e t.e d u A A /E E O /A D A .^W a s h t e n aw Community College B righ to n Fo rd 8 M e rcu ry is lo o k in g for S tate 8 Ford certified D ie sel 8 H e a v y E n g in e T e chs. W e offer ex cellent p a y 8 benefits. C o n ta c t Jeff Burnette at 810-494-4211 B U IL D IN G C U S T O D IA N - N e e d e d for daily c le an ing 8 care, ro om set ups, o u td o o r m ain ten an ce 8 m in o r repa irs for a b u sy s tu d en t activities b u ilding. C u s to d ia n lives on-site in a 1 b d rm apt. R e qu irem en ts : High s c h o o l d ip lom a or e q u iv alent, m u s t be able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to operate sm a ll to o ls in c lu d in g a s n o w blower. Attention to detail 8 the ability to w o rk with p e op le with skill 8 d ip lom a c y . EQ E / D ru g Free Wo rkp lace. P le a se mail re sum e or s to p b y starting Jan. 5 from 9 am -5 pm to fill out an application. Hillel Foundation, 1429 Hill St., A n n Arbo r, M l 48104. C u s tom e r S a le s /S e r v ic e 2 0 0 9 E X P A N S I O N $17.25 base-appt., flex, sch ed u le , no e x p n e c e s sary, will train, c o n d it io n s apply, all a g e s 1 7+ 734-786-4066 C u s tom e r Se rv ice M e n fr W om e n N e e d e d a t On ce! P o s it io n s avail from C u s tom e r Se rv ice to M a n a g em e n t Training. $ 4 0 0 + /w e e k to start per c om p a n y p ro g ram 734-389-0202 w w w .sh y h r .com H E A R IN G A ID LO ST - B ehin d ear type. State, Liberty, W illiam s St. A n n Arbo r . R ew a rd 429-8137 L O S T - 17 yr. old grey, white 8 tan cat "S an d y " behin d R e c Center, 11/24. O n M e d s . 734-904-7611 R EW A R D . Vvftpioyme/?/ - J O H E R C ^Detroit : fr tt P re s s TOP WORK PLACES 2008 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ D O M E S T IC C O O K — required fo r a h o u seh o ld . Du t ie s include p rep aring and se rv in g m e a ls Inc lu d in g sp e c ia l m e a ls for children, c o o k in g s p e cialty S o u th A s ia n n o n ve ge ta r ian an d ve ge ta r ian d ish e s for parties; w a sh in g an d p re se rv in g c roc ke ry an d silverware, m u s t b e able to u se m ic row ave, oven, d ish w a she r , etc; bab ysit; required to w o rk o n w e e k en d s ; m u s t ha ve ch e c k a ble references; m u s t be free of com m u n ic a b le d ise a se s an d ha ve no criminal history. M a il resum e to: Dr. M a h e n d e r M a ch a : 892 R id g e Ro ad, C he lse a, M l 48118. 3 bdrm 2bath H U D M u s t sell. $15,250. For listings 800-619-3816 X R687. Y P S IL A N T I 3 b d rm $500 c a sh w / le ase before 12/31 $ 1025/mo S e c 8 O K (734)476-6691 Yp s iian ti Fully U p g ra d e d 3 bdrm/1.5 bath Home. $1050. S e c t 8 W e lc om e . (408) 656-5450. Office Space • Rent A n n Arbo r, Pauline 8 Stad ium , 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. G e n e ro u s parking. 769-2344 or hutch(g>provide.net E X E C U T IV E S U ITE S $375 + 6 M O . FR E E 2035 H O G B A C K R O A D 734.677.3000 X 121 '1 Bdrm start at' « 4 3 0 2 Bdrm Start at «500 *675 M O V E S YOU IMI, FVisit our office aM |813 E. Michigan Av^ Ypsiianti PASCHALL KAPARTMENTSj Call daily 9-5 734.483.1136 After 5pm 734.320.9577j( |fa/n/7y owned & mananedi Find it Here! In the classifieds. A n n Arbo r, 2 b eds . Av a il J a n 1, W e s t s id e , no pets, wa sh/d ry, fireplace, A C , $925. (734)320-1628. A n n A rb o r B u rn s Parksp a c io u s 3 bdrm, g o o d location. Call (248) 910-3303 I A n n Arb o r -(F o u n ta in St.) 2 bdrm, d ow n tow n , b u s - I line free cable, w a sh e r I /dryer $750. 996-2514. C O Z Y Brick 2 b drm,oak firs. 928 Lutz, A n n A rb o r N o pets. $ 8 7 5 + u t ils Reid Real Estate 734-429-1100 ! Fo rd Lake 1 b d rm private . dock, drive, patio, $ 10 0 0 1 in c lu d e s utils, (senior ' d iscou n t) S . H u ro n River I Dr. 734-482-1949 M IL A N - 2 bdrm, C/A, ap p is , d ishw a sh e r, washer/dryer. Refs. $650. 734-439-4050. M ilan D u p le x fo r rent, 1st flo o r 3 b d rm 1 bath I $775 + utils. 2 nd flo o r 1 b d rm $425 + utils, both ha ve n ew carpet. ' (734) 439-2561 N E A R U /M S T A D IU M - 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, deck, la rge b a c k yard, $925/mo. (734) 332-0254 Office near U S 23, W a s h ten aw 8 Carp e n ter Rd. 2000sf, B eat an y offers Am ic k Realty 973-2424 W A T E R W O R K S P L A Z A Grea t S . S ta te Street/ E ise n h ow e r location. S p a c e p lan s from 1,000 - 9,000 s.f. C om p etitive ly priced. Call Gerry, A n n A rb o r A s so c ia te s , Inc, Broker ® 734-994-5000. Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Direct Sales Domestic Employment Drivers and Transportaion Education Emplyment Counsel and Resume Employment Agencies Employment Services Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General Help Wanted Health Care Human Resources Office and Clerical Part Time Private Instruction Professional and Managerial Retail Sales School and/or Instruction Volunteers Engineering j D e ve lo pm e n t E n g in e e r 1 in A n n Arbo r , M l - Utilize ex perience in ap plica tion d e s ig n , d e ve lopme n t, 8 tes tin g of C A D and/o r C A E a p p lic a tio n s to create detailed test p lan s 8 make tests to d em o n s t ra te corre ctn e s s of the d e ve lo p e d co d e in sa t is fy in g requirements. Perform so ftw are d e s ig n 8 d e ve lo pm e n t in C + + an d C p r o g ram m in g la n gu a g e s . Re qu ire s ex p er ien ce in ap plica tion d e s ig n , d e velopme n t, 8 tes tin g of C A D and/o r C A E a p p lic a tion s ; P ro g r am m in g e x perience in C + + an d C; 8 C A D /C A E ap plica tions, incl. Finite Element A n a ly s is . Re q s . M S p lu s 6 m o s . exp. or B S p lu s 2 y r s exp. A p p ly b y mail to M S C .S o f tw a re Attn: Ken Castel, 2300 Trave rw o o d , A n n Arbo r, M l 48105. E n v iro nm e n ta l S e rv ic e s D ire c to r M e d iL o d g e of H owe ll is lo o k in g fo r a p e r son that h a s ex p er ien ce w/su perv is io n o ve r a cu s to d ia l dept. T h is c an d id a te will participate in staff se le c tion, sch e d u lin g , in-serv ice s , preventive m a in te nance 8 qua lity a s su r ance. T h e ability to w o rk with o p e ra t ion s 8 m e d ical staff, demo n s tra te le ad e rship cap abilities 8 the ne ed of proficient written 8 verbal c om m u nication is required. W e are se e k in g to hire a p ro fe s s io n a l w h o m ak e s their d e c is io n s legally, ethically 8 in the be s t interest of M e d iL o d g e . P le a se se n d re sum e to J a n a at jb r o u g h to n @ m e d ilo d g e .c om or fax to 517-548-0109 P Q < > < 2 4 h o u r s a d a y 7 d a y s a w e e k 5 2 w e e k s a y e a r — TH E LIVINGSTON » C O M M U N IT Y TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ATHLETIC TRAINING 8 EXERCISE SCIENCE D E S C R IP T IO N : The De p a r tm en t o f Exe rc ise S c ie n c e an d P hy s ica l E d u ca tio n Invites ap p lica tio n s for A s s is ta n t P ro fe s so r of Athletic Train in g 8 E xe rcise S c ie n ce. T h is is an a c a d em ic ye ar contrac t and tenure track p o s itio n that will b e g in A u g u s t 2009. The Athletic T ra in in g E d ucation P ro g ram at A d r ian C o lle g e is actively p u r su in g initial C A A T E accreditation, an d d e s ire s a c an d id a te with te a chin g and/o r clinical experience within a C A A T E a cc redited p ro g ram. T h e su c c e s s fu l can d id a te will d e ve lo p an d teach u n d e rg ra d u a te athletic t ra in ing cou r ses , a s well a s other c la s se s within the De p a r tm en t of Exe rc ise S c ie n c e 8 P h y s ical E ducation. The su c ce s s fu l can d id a te will wo rk c lo se ly with other athletic t ra in ing faculty in curricular d e ve lopmen t, and m a in ten an ce o f the C A A T E s tan d a rd s . Other departmental re sp o n s ibilities include a d v is in g stu d en t s within the athletic tra in ing major, and the D e p a r tm en t o f Exe rcise S c ie n c e an d P h y s ical Education. It is e x pe cted that the s u c c e s s ful c an d id a te will m a in tain a com m itm e n t to e x ce llence in teaching, d iversity, sch o la r sh ip , an d se rv ice a s de fined by Ad r ian Co llege . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : • E a rn ed Do ctorate in the ex e rcise s c ie n c e s or related field. M a s te r 's prep ared can d id a te s will a lso be con s idered. • Ho ld current national certification, an d b e in g o o d s ta n d in g with the B o a rd o f Certification ( B O O • H a ve a m in im um of 2 y e a r s clinical experience a s a B O C - certified athletic trainer (ATC) • H a ve a m in im um of 2 y e a r s univer s ity te a chin g experience, preferably within a C A A T E acc redited A T E P • H a ve ex perience o ve r se e in g athletic train ing s tu d e n t s in the clinical se tting • W illin g n e s s to obtain and/o r maintain C P R for p ro fe s s io n a l re scu e r instructor certification A d r ian C o lle g e is a g r o w ing residential co lle ge with a liberal arts tradition. W ith a full c om p liment o f s tu d en t activities an d athletics, A d r ian is com m it ted to creating a s tu d en t centered learning en vironment, an d h igh s ta n d a rd s a c a d em ically, pro fe s s io n a lly , and pe rsonally . A d r ian enjo y s a current en ro llment o f a p p ro x im a te ly 1,450 s tudents , an d is located in so u th e a s t M ic h ig an , within an ho u r of A n n Arbo r , M l an d To ledo, OH. W e are an eq u al o p portunity em p lo ye r. For m o re in formation about the co llege , p le a se visit A d r ian C o lle g e 's we b s ite a t w w w .a d r ian .e d u . The athletic tra in ing w e b p a g e c an be a c c e s se d via the "a c a d em ic depar tments " and then "athletic trainin g " links. Ap p lic a tio n d e ad lin e is J a n u a ry 31th , 2009. P le a se se n d ele ctronically, a letter of a p plication, cu r riculum vitae, a n d the n am e s and conta ct information of three p ro fe s s io n a l refere n c e s to: Dr. Tin a Cla ib o rn e Director o f Athletic T ra in in g Ed u ca t io n tc la ib o rn e@ a d r ia n .e d u 517-265-5161 ext 4432 CHealth Care A C T IV IT Y A ID E M e d iL o d g e of How e ll is lo o k in g for a Full 8 Parttime Ac tiv ity Aide. The c an d id a te s ne ed to be en ergetic 8 proficient in written 8 verbal c om m u nications. D u tie s will inclu d e a s s is t in g residents with so c ia l activities 8 preparation for th o se activities. T h e full-time p o sition will be d a y ho u r s 8 eve ry other weekend. The part-time p o s itio n is an afterno on va can c y , 3 to 4 day s /wk. P le ase c o ntact S h e lly P etoske y at sp e to sk e y@ m e d ilo d g e . c om or ap p ly in p e rson at 1333 W. G ran d River Ave . Howell, M I M e d ic a l RNs, LPNs, Coders & MAs M e d A s s u ra n t , a national pro vid e r o f clinical a b straction, an a ly s is , and verification se rv ices , is se e k in g R N s , LPN s , C o d e r s , 8 M A s to pe rfo rm m edica l record rev iews / ab s t ra c t ion s at care pro vid e r offices. Com p etitive pay, m ile a ge reimbursement, PT/FT p o s itio n s , b o n u s potential in certain area s 8 paid training. M ed ica l record rev iew ex p e r ience, s t ro n g comp, skills, a n d re g io n a l travel required. S u bm it R e sum e Online; w w w .m e - d a s s u r a n t com/caree r s O R Email jo b s@ m e d a s su r a n t .c om O R F a x:800-298-9914. S U B J E C T : "Attn: S R C / S M R C / S D C -M I -A A " E O E ^Professional ancT L Managerial ^ S t ra te g ic A c c o u n t E xe cutive S e e k in g a so lid s t ra te g ic -m in d ed A c c o u n t Exe cu tive or Plann er with at le as t 5-7 ye a r s of a g e n c y ex p e r ien ce in p a c k a g in g , a d ver tis in g or p rom o t io n s o n nationally su p p o r te d brands . M The majority of the c re a tive wo rk y o u will b e inv o lv e d with is p a c ka g in g , brand identity an d new p ro d u c t in n ov a tio n to help identify key c o n sume r, target an d m a r ketplace in s igh t s fo r a major cereal m an u fa ctu r er account. Full time freelance to start. 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H o n d a C iv ic '03- Auto, air., excellent cond, $7900 (734) 223-3397 A K C L A B P U P S - P u p s born T h a n k s g iv in g day! Black8Ye llow ..$400 for m o re info. 517-849-9124. v a n b a r re t t1@ y ah o b .com ^ ■ A w e s om e se le ction - of d e s ig n e r breed p u p s and som e pure b re d s : reaso n a b ly priced, locally bred an d vet-chec ked at All Crea tu re s A n im a l Clinic. V iew avail, p u p s at w w w .p e tc ityp e ts .com 1254 E c o r se Ro ad Yp s ilan ti (734)487-0800 bw an a b r ig sp e tc a re .com Y o u r h o u se or mine. D o g wa lk in g , pet sitting 8 ho r se stall cleaning. (810) 923-9696 Auto Dealer Directory Auto Finance and Insurance Auto and/or Transport Share Automotive Services Budget Wheels Cars Domestic Cars Import Classic and/or Antique Cars Crossovers Heavy Trucks and Equipment Motorcycles and Service SUV's Tires, Parts, and Accessories Trucks Utilitiy Trailers Vans Wanted Vehicles L E X U S G S 3 0 0 '99 121,000 miles. Dealer maintained. B lack / Tan leather, grea t co ndition $8,800 (734)426-2685. L e x u s L S4 0 0 Platinum '00 - 105K mi., mint con d. $16,750/firm. (734) 994-0462 T O Y O T A E C H O '01 116k miles, 4 do or, auto, silver exterior, 4 cy lin ders, 2W D , $4,000. A/C, C D Player, remo te start, n ew batt 8 alt (248)437-7348. Find that great house, and everything to make it a home c Crossover Vehicle C hry s le r Pacifica '07 - A u to , A/C , C D , 37K, mint, $9,600. 734-484-0949 C SUVs H E L P - O ld e r d o g hates C h r is tm a s p u p p y - C h ine se Cres te d hairy hairless. 3 m o n th old male. $200 (734)449-2429. Find it Here! In the classifieds. c C H E V Y T R A IL B L A Z E R L S 07 10,000 miles, a u to matic, S ilve r exterior. G ra y interior, 6 cylinders, C D , p ow e r locks, powe r w in d ow s , su n roof, tow p a cka ge , $11,500. R o o f rack. Hurry, w o n 't last! (734)649-5417. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 02, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-01-02 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4520">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 02, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 9, 2 0 0 9 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews 2 2 credits required at Howell School district phases out option of graduating with only 18 credits BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News As part of an initiative to improve academic standards, the Howell Public Schools will be phasing out its high school “options” diploma, in which qualifying students have been able to graduate with 18 credits instead of the normally required 22. The school board voted recently to eliminate the program by the end of the 2009-10 school year. Superintendent Ted Gardella said removal of the 18-credit option will improve academic standards and test scores, particularly at the high school. Howell High School has not achieved the Adequate Yearly Progress designation for two years in a row. “Our No. 1 priority is to improve test scores across the board, but particularly at the high school level, because that’s where we have not made AYIJ required under the federal No Child Left Behind program,” Gardella said. “I think in the long run it will improve our test scores,” said Board of Education Vice President Jeannine Pratt. Under new state rules, by the year 2011, students will not be able to earn a high school diploma unless they have earned 22 credits. Under those new rules, students must pass the Michigan Merit Exam in order to graduate, according to Howell High School Principal Aaron Moran. Gardella said the options diploma program was intended to serve a small number of students who are either failing courses required for graduation or are not taking the needed classes. The options program was put into place because a student “might have 15 credits, SEE OPTIONS, A4 W h a t d o y o u t h i n k ? Share your opinion about changing high school graduation requirements at mlive.com/livingston communitynews m iiv e .com Program partners high schoolers, local businesses Effort aimed at guiding students into careers with area firms B u s i n e s s i n t e r n s h i p s ■ What: Unpaid internships for high school students to learn about careers and at area companies. ■ Who: A collaborative effort between the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Brighton Area Schools, the Livingston Educational Service Agency, the Livingston Higher Education Network and the Small Business and Technology Development Center. ■ Where: At businesses around Livingston County. ■ Commitment: One month for two days per week, two hours per day. The internship will tie into curriculum at Brighton High School. ■ Details: Businesses interested in. hosting a Brighton High School student can call Pam McConeghy, president and CEO of the chamber, at 810-227- 5086, BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News A new internship program in the Brighton area will team high school upperclassmen with local businesses. It is hoped the effort will incorporate today’s business needs into the Brighton Area Schools curriculum and, eventually, guide students into careers at local companies. “You can keep the local talent here if you create the relationships with business,” said Pam McConeghy, president and CEO of the Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, who said she hopes to place students during the remainder of the school year. McConeghy is working with Brighton Area Schools officials to put the program in place. The effort stems from a summit called “Preparing Michigan’s Fliture Workforce,” which took place last fall at Cleary University in Genoa Township. “We decided to go further with it,” Mc- SEE INTERNSHIPS, A4 PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Matt McCartney, a Brighton High School and Michigan State University graduate, worked as an intern at Promess Inc. before becoming a full-time employee shortly after graduating. Below, he works with intern Kyle Melzer, 18, a Hartland High School graduate attending Michigan Technological University. Promess founder and president Larry Stockbridge says interns are a key part of his operation. 'It's structured. We don't bring them in as a side to the main - we bring into the main. We just give them a bath and drop them in and see if they can swim.' Larry Stockline,founder and president of Promess Inc., a Brighton-area based global firm, on his philosophy of using interns in his 25-year-old business 1 was there first/ new mom says; she was right LON HORWEDEUTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Rick and Amy Apoian of Pinckney with their son, Keegan, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Keegan was H ^ e first baby born in Washtenaw County in 2009. Leya Rose Smith was Howell hospital's first delivery of 2009 BY LAURIE HUMPHREY AND TRACY DAVIS The Livingston Community News It was not the clock Keela Smith was trying to beat in her quest to safely deliver her daughter Jan. 1, it was the women who came in after her. She labored more than 24 hours, and had a message for all the nurses, doctors and soon-to-be mothers: “I was there first.” Smith talked about her daughter’s birth earlier this week from her Hartland Township home with her newborn, Leya Rose Smith, sleeping soundly in her arms. Born at 8:26 p.m. and 21 inches, Leya was the first delivery of 2009 at Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Keela and her husband, Leo Smith, both 20, are excited firsttime parents who share the duties of diaper changing, feeding and waking up in the middle of the night because Leya’s nights and days are confused. “I was up from 3 to 7 this morning,” says Keela Smith. An asthma sufferer, Keela’s labor was induced five days before her due date for health reasons. But Leya arrived without incident at a healthy 8 pounds, 9 ounces. That is 1 pound less than her mom, and more than 2 pounds smaller than her dad. “The (thought ofi pain didn’t really scare me,” she says. Trela House, Keela’s mother, believed her first grandchild would be small by the way Keela carried her, and bet on it. “We didn’t bet money or anything, but she was the closest” in the baby pool, says Keela Smith. “It’s all very exciting,” Grandma admits. “She’s just so precious ... SEE BABIES, A4 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PI5ELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS New parents Leo and Keela Smith hold their netvborn daughter, Leya Rose Smith, at their home in Hartland Township. Leya was the first baby born in the new year at Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. An asthma sufferer, Keela was induced five days before her due date for health reasons. « M D E X Achievers A8 Calendar A7 Livingston Life A5-A8 Retail Report A4 ^ ic k Fitzgerald's column AS Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A7 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF County foreclosures total 1,345 for the year Livingston County ended the year Lvith a record 1,345 foreclosed homes sold at sheriff’s auction, up 30 percent from 2007, the register of deeds reported. Like most counties in the state of Michigan, Livingston has seen its rate of foreclosure rise dramatically over the past few years. In 2005, the county reported only 280 foreclosed homes sold at sheriff’s auction. That number jumped to 616 in 2006,1,029 in 2007 and 1,345 in 2008. Last year, the city of Brighton had the most foreclosures, with 150 sheriff’s sales reported there. Hamburg Township had the second highest rate with 128 foreclosure sales. From News staff reports INSIDE Teen faces adult charges Teen charged with murder in shooting of police officer who lived in Howell. A3 Fewer duties Hamburg Township board takes steps to limit duties of clerk as dispute over deputy simmers. A4 Lunch buddies Program pairs mentors with students for activities during lunch hour. AS ijrvIMU m Rocky start High school basketball season is off to a bit of a rough start with canceled games and holiday break. B1 ■ t » A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Have a good, meatless 2009 The year just ended was not a good one for the meat, dairy, and egg industries. It began in February, with USDA’s largest ever recall of ground beef produced by California’s Westland-Hallmark Meat Packing Co. In April, Archives of Internal Medicine published a 25- year study of 88,000 women finding that those who ate lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were 24 percent and 18 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack and stroke, respectively, than women addicted to more typical American diets. A review of dietary habits in 52 countries in the October issue of Circulation reached similar conclusions. In May, the American Institute for Cancer Research warned consumers that grilling of meat or fish raises the risk of colon cancer. A National Cancer Institute study in the November Proceedings of the National Academy of Science confirmed that consumption of meat and dairy products elevates the risk of cancer. Last spring, the prestigious Pew Charitable Trusts and Johns Hopkins University called for a phaseout of factory farming. In November, 63 percent of California voters agreed by requiring tfiat animals raised for food have space to turn around and spread their wings, possibly wiping out the state’s egg industry. Let’s make 2009 a really good year for ourselves by exploring the rich variety of veggie burgers, dogs, deli slices, heat-and-eat dinners, and soy-based milks, cheeses, and ice creams in our local supermarket. This is one new year’s resolution that’s easy and fun to keep. Daniel Burns, Brighton John Tunis a true friend to Brighton Just what kind of a guy is John Hmis? He works hard on the Brighton City Council and is a supporter of the arts. He opens his home for tours and special events. He works hard to open new business downtown; is often seen escorting potential clients around. He attends any and all meetings. Great guy to invite to a party; always has a story to tell. Great wife, new grandpa. Oh, by the way, was spotted by numerous people snowblowing the sidewalks (the day of the big storm) in downtown Brighton so customers could shop at this critical time for retailers. He was hard to IN B R I E F Brighton Christmas tree pickup scheduled Residents can have their Christmas trees picked up on regular trash collection days the first two weeks of January. All decorations must be removed from the trees and trees must be placed at the curb. Do not put trees in plastic trash bags. Details: Brighton Department of Public Services at 810-225-8001. Hamburg Towship Callaghan to fill board vacancy Dayton Callaghan has been appointed to the Hamburg Township Board of Review. Callaghan will fill the remainder of a three-year term vacated by the resignation of Jason Negri. Howell Apply this month for schools of choice The Howell school district is accepting applications for its schools of choice program for the second semester of the 2008-09 school year. There are openings in all grades. Students who wish to enroll will be admitted through Friday, Jan. 30. When a grade level is unlimited, guarantees are given concerning placement at the grade level but not at a specific school. The district will determine the school for the student before Tuesday, Jan. 20. Parents interested in having their child attend the Howell Public Schools but who do not live within the district boundaries should call Registrar Ellen Oldford at 517-548-6232, or visit the Howell Public Schools Web site at www.howellschools.com, to download an application. Livingston County Series on property assessment offered A series of seminars is designed to help local property owners understand property assessment in the current economic climate and why the taxable value of their land continues to rise even though the assessed value is declining. T he seminars are a joint project of the Livingston County Assessors Association and the county’s Equalization Department. Assessors Susan Murray of Hamburg Township and Ro|pert Brandmier of Green Oak Township will be the presenters. Topics will cover the assessment process and its legal requirements, how assessments are developed, how property sales are used in the process and how to prepare an effective assessment appeal for annual township board of appeal sessions. A question-and-answer period will also be provided. Seminars are free and no registration is required. They are scheduled for: ■ Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Ore Creek Middle School commons, 3250 Hartland Road, Hartland Township. ■ Thursday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Howell High School auditorium, 1200 W. Grand River Ave. ■ Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Brighton High School cafeteria, 7878 Brighton Road. ■ Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Fowlerville Junior High School auditorium, 700 N. Grand Ave. ■ Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Navigator School media center, 2150 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Sierra Club grant offered to school The Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club will give a $1,000 grant to a local school in greater Livingston County. The mission of the grant is to educate, involve and empower local students in the preservation and protection of our natural heritage. Since 2005, the Crossroads Group has awarded the grant for creative school conservation projects with hopes of fostering knowledge, concern and a lifelong appreciation among local students of the natural world. As an area rich in lakes, rivers, wetlands, forests, prairies, wild life, clpan air and open space, greater Livingston County has become one of the fastest growing areas in Michigan, Sierra Club officials said. Proposals must be postmarked by Feb. 14 and mailed to Paul Thielking, Crossroads Group, PO. Box 306, Brighton, MI 48116. Details: 810- 588-6077. Ann Arbor's Earle to aid conservancy The Livingston Land Conservancy is getting support from Ann Arbor’s Earle Restaurant. From Jan. 19-22, the restaurant, at 121 W. Washington St. in downtown Ann Arbor, will donate $10 to the group for every entree ordered by patrons who let their servers know they are there in support of the conservancy. For more information, contact the conservancy at 810-229-3290 or infoiffilivingstonlandconservancy. org. For directions to the Earle call 734-994-0211 or visit the Web at www.theearle.com. Democrats host inaugural gala The Livingston County Democratic Party will mark the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama with an Inauguration Gala on Friday, Jan. 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the American Spirit Center, 10590 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. Students pay $10. Details: 810-229-4212 or livcodems@ sbcus.net. Pinckney Christmas tree pickup is Monday Christmas trees will be picked up by Pinckney’s trash hauler on Monday. Village residents must take trees to the curb. All ornaments, tinsel and lights must be removed before pickup. Details: 734-878-6206. Auditors give village good grade The village of Pinckney has received a favorable report from its auditors, Pfeffer, Hanniford & Palka of Brighton. Officials have worked consistently in the last four years to budget conservatively in anticipation of declining revenues, said Village President Rebecca Foster. As a result, the village has built up its budget reserve to about $760,000, Foster said. “We think the next two years are really going to be tough and we don’t want to make cuts in programs, services or staff if we don’t have to,” Foster said. Council committee appointments OK'd The Pinckney Village Council has approved committee appointments for the coming year. Serving on the sewer and water committee are President Rebecca Foster, trustees Linda Lavey and Bob Stone, Department of Public Works Director Dave Marshall and resident Merry Keeney. Stone, Marshall, Trustee Tom Pais and resident Jeff Teachout will serve on the village’s street and sidewalk committee. Foster, trustees Kurt Mohrmann and Barry White and Treasurer Judi Paul make up the budget committee. Lavey was chosen to serve as village president pro tern; MacDonald will be the council’s representative on the Planning Commission. Rich Heifer has been reappointed by the council to the Pinckney Planning Commission. He will continue to serve through Dec. 31, 2011. From News staff reports = l H t I . IV IN G S IO N ^ COMMUNITY NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879, OFFICES Main office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax; (810) 844-2040 Our e-mail address: news@llvingstoncommunitynews. com General office: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916 SUBMISSIONS All submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. Home delivery: For free delivery of The Livingston Community News, call (810) 844-2000. Classified advertising: To place a classified ad call (810) 844-2000. Retail advertising: To place a display ad call (810) 844-2000. Photo reprints Photos that appear in The Livingston Community News are available in reprints for personal use. Call (810) 844-2000. TO CONTACT US News Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 844-2004 E-mall: rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising Advertising 5ales Manager: Barb Montgomery (734) 994-6876 E-mail: bmontgomeryi® annarbornews.com Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor; Ed Petykiewicz ^ Please Recycle WE USE RECYaED PAPER recognize with all the icicles hanging from his eyebrows and nose. That’s the kind of guy John Tunis is. Thank you John. Al Hummer, Ore Creek Jewelers, Brighton Giving humbles United Way chief The simple words “thank you” just don’t seem enough to reflect the sentiment we have for our friends in Livingston County. Whether you wrote a check, dropped off cash, or made an online gift, we truly can’t thank you enough. The “Triple Money Monday” for the Livingston County United Way campaign was successful beyond anything we could have imagined. The results were humbling. This first-ever event came to fruition through the generosity of two special contributors in our community and the match dollars they committed. Never before in the history of the Livingston County United Way have we seen the community join together so impressively for a one-day giving event. Collectively - via telephone, online giving, and people dropping by with checks and cash - more than $70,000 was pledged. With the committed match dollars, that amount will triple in direct dollars to more than $210,000, which doesn’t take into consideration the “$1 equals $1.87” direct value of the impact of those dollars have on muchneeded programs for our community. Again, to all our friends in Livingston County, thank you. You’ve helped to make a difference in many people’s lives. PietW. Lindhout, president, Livingston County United Way Write us Send correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Our fax number is (810)844-2040. Letters should be fewer than 250 words and must include the author's full name, address and a daytime telephone number. All submissions become the property of The Livingston (lommunity News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise re-used in any medium. Send e-mail to: news(§> livingstoncommunity news.com. * M a g g ie Jones to chair L iv ing s to n board She has served on county commission since 2005 From News staff reports Maggie Jones has been unanimously elected chairwoman of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Jack LaBelle, considered the longest-serving county commissioner in state history, was elected vice chairman of the all-Republican board. Jones, serving District 1, represents most of Brighton Township plus a portion of Hartland Township. She has been a county commissioner since 2005 and was vice chairwoman for three years before being chosen by her all-male peers to lead the board this year. LaBelle, a county commissioner for 40 consecutive years, was elected vice chairman a close 5-4 vote over Dave Domas. LaBelle serves District 9 Livingston County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Maggie Jones, a Republican serving District I.She was elected Jan. 5 to the leadership post. which includes Green Oak Township and part of Brighton Township, where he resides. Domas serves all of Tyrone Township and part of Hartland Township in District 3. Both LaBelle and Domas have served in the past as the board chairman. LaBelle said the board will have a tough job in the coming years because of the economic recession, and will concentrate on adjusting expenses to meet revenues in order to remain solvent. “In this economy, and with the lower tax collections, the goal is maintaining fiscal responsibility between revenues and expenditures so when we come out of this (recession) thing we’ll be able to provide essential services,” LaBelle said. “None of us knows what will happen in 2010 or 2011; that’s the reality, and we have to deal with it.” Jones was unavailable for comment. During the meeting, the board honored former com-| missioner and board chair-" man Bill Rogers, who now serves as state representative from the 66th District. Drug case m a y be headed to h ig h court Appeal planned to reinstate felony charge against ex-attorney BY ARTAISNER The Livingstor) Community News The legal saga surrounding a former Brighton defense attorney charged with providing drugs to a 22-yearold Ypsilanti woman who fatally overdosed appears headed to the state’s highest court. Washtenaw County Chief Deputy Assistant Prosecutor Steve Hiller said this week that prosecutors plan to ask the Michigan Supreme Court to reinstate a felony charge of delivering drugs causing death against Ron Plunkett. The charge was dismissed in two previous judicial rulings. Plunkett, 52, appeared briefly in court Monday for a pretrial hearing that was postponed until March 9. • He was charged in August 2007, 14 months after Army medic Tiffany Gregory collapsed in the bedroom of his Ann Arbor apartment from a combination of alcohol, cocaine and heroin. Medical examiners ruled her death an accidental overdose. Prosecutors charged Plunkett under a relatively new law aimed at punishing providers in drug-related deaths. He is accused of supplying the money and transportation to get the heroin. Plunkett was ordered to stand trial in 2007 and faced up to life in prison if convicted. But Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Melinda Morris dismissed the most serious charge based on court testimony showing Tracy Corson - who was Plunkett’s live-in girlfriend - gave the drugs to Gregory, a childhood friend. Prosecutors appealed and lost in a 2-1 ruling issued last month by the state Court of Appeals. Plunkett still faces trial later this year on charges of drug delivery and maintaining a drug house. Plunkett’s attorney, John Shea, said Plunkett feels vindicated by the appellate court’s decision and wants to move forward. Police link shooting, drug deal Victim tried to stop companion from robbing dealer, Ypsilanti officer says From News s taff reports Ypsilanti Police said a former Fowlerville man who was slain Monday was shot to death when he tried to stop an acquaintance from robbing a drug dealer. Chief Matt Harshberger said witnesses told police that Michael James Roy, 20, arrived at an apartment in the 800 block of Green Road on Monday at about 12:15 a.m. with another man. He said the pair were there to buy drugs, but the man with Roy pulled a gun on a tenant and demanded money. Harshberger said Roy grabbed his companion’s gun and struggled with him, but was shot in the chest. He said the pair continued to struggle, and the gun went off again, striking Roy in the head. Harshberger said the companion left Roy behind and tried to rob several other people in the apartment, then fled with a small bag of marijuana. Harshberger said the suspect is described as black, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and in his 20s. He was wearing a tan Carhartt jacket and tan boots and had scruffy facial hair. Police asked anyone with information about the gunman to call 734-483-9510. Send us your news For timely news events: call us at (810) 844-2000. For general news items, promotions, school achievements and other information you'd like published in The News: ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com or calendar items to calendar!® livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. 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The formative assessment process is based on gradelevel content standards - that means students are told exactly what they must learn in a class. Then their understanding of each goal is monitored daily through classroom assessments that are not used to generate grades. I The assessments are used to let the students know what they have achieved and what they have yet to master. An assessment does not have to be a quiz or a test. Games, performances, labs, ^essays and reports may be *used to assess students’ performance. Intrigued by those ideas, Connor and a core group of seven high school teachers attended several training sessions in the formative l^ s s e s sm e n t process and ^ su p p o rte d each other with monthly after-school meetings. “I know I wouldn’t have made it this far if I didn’t have my peers working with me,” Connor says. “We meet after school and in the summer. I wouldn’t have done it if there weren’t a group of us working together. All of us who are involved in it are struggling - struggling to get students onboard, struggling to get parents onboard.” Why is using formative assessment so difficult? The idea seems fairly sensible and useful: Find out hat a student knows to help him on his way to master a subject. But a major part of assessing what a student knows, is leaving out all the things that have nothing to do with ^ l i s knowledge - such as at- ^tendance, behavior, turning work in late, or completing homework. Formative assessment does not allow giving zeros for nonperformance nor improving grades with extra credit. Reducing a grade for cheating also is not allowed. Improper behavior has consequences in the classroom, but those consequences are not reflected in the student’s grade. No grades for homework? Why do it? Is it fair to allow rstudents to retake a test? ' One of Connor’s students, 14-year-old Brandon Craigie, find the changes refre sh in g . ^ “It’s more fair because she changes the test,” Brandon says. “I like the other methods, too - we don’t have to do the homework if we don’t feel the need. It’s pretty easy to learn like ^ h i s . It’s different because we only get officially graded on our test.” French horn player Alisha Heximer, 14, is in Connor’s class this year. She said that last year in junior high her algebra teacher used forma- F o r m a t i v e A s s e s s m e n t O p e n H o u s e ■ When: 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14. ■ Where: Fowlerville High School media center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. ■ What: The interactive question-and-answer presentation will be made by Fowlerville High School Assistant Principal Ben Mainka and teachers in various disciplines who will describe the way formative assessment works in the classroom. five assessment. “I really liked that,” Alisha says. “It’s a good idea but it wouldn’t work for all subjects, in my opinion - it would be kind of hard to do in band.” Curriculum Director Sheila Larson thinks the formative assessment approach will allow students and teachers to find the joy in all learning. “It clicks so well with the teachers; they got so excited,” Larson says. “How can we get all kids to learn: You make them accountable and they see the value of learning. Instead of making the teacher do all the work, the kids are doing the work. The teacher gives a grade? No! It’s your grade.” Fowlerville High School Assistant Principal Ben Mainka used the process as a science teacher at South Lyon Middle School where he says he was a traditional teacher who lectured to his class. After some training, he said, he reluctantly implemented the new approach. “As I started to see my students having light-bulb moments - students who were before on the fringes - I saw the power of students not being left out of the classroom. It’s something that was of benefit to me when I saw the power of it because I saw it worked first-hand.” Students’ grades are based on assessments that test cumulative knowledge. Students are allowed to retake variants of tests to improve grades. Like Mainka, Connor has been impressed with the benefits to her students. “It’s worthwhile to see _ the kids I was losing before ' because they weren’t doing homework and would fail. It’s nice to see those kids know the material and are passing,” Connor says. Connor would have typically failed 30 of 160 students in her classes, but during the first report period ending in October, only seven of her students were failing. She would have usually reported eight to 10 students for cheating on homework, but during the first semester she has had only three instances of cheating. “I do love teaching again,” Connor says. “It’s nice to be able to say that.” Currently, 23 teachers at Fowlerville Consolidated Schools are using the formative assessment process in their classes to a various extent. Seventeen more teachers attended a training session in December. “This is not just a program or a new trendy thing; it’s a completely new way of educating kids,” Mainka says. “This is more of a research- based, best-practice educational style that is widely acceptable by any of the high-achieving districts and scholars around the world. “Fowlerville is trying to be a leader in that regard.” PHOTOS; eUYAHUGURFINKELthe LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Sgt. Keith Waller of the Roseville Police Department plays Taps at the Dec. 31 burial service of Officer Mason Samborski at Fairview Cemetery in Brighton. Samborski was a Howell resident. Statewide colleagues honor officer's sacrifice Howell resident Mason Samborski was buried last week Officer Mason Samborski BY JO MATHIS The Li\>ingston Community News OfiBcer Mason Samborski could have arrested the 16- year-old boy he caught driving without a license in the early morning hours of Dec. 28. Instead, the 28-year-old officer tried to show compassion by putting the teen in his squad car and driving him home. “And that’s when things went terribly, terribly wrong,” said Oak P^k Public Safety Director John McNeilance during Samborski’s funeral three days after the Howell resident died fiDm a gunshot wound to the head. That teen, Jonathan Belton, now faces firstdegree murder charges as an adult in the shooting of Samborski in the Detroit suburb where he worked. He was arraigned Jan. 2 in Oakland Coimty and is being held without bond. A not-guilly plea was entered on his behalf and a court hearing is set for Jan. 16. Police said Samborski was shot when he and the teen got into a struggle as the officer sought someone to take responsibility for Belton at his apartment complex. McNeilance said officers constantly deal with a subctilture of juvenile violence and a disregard for human life. In a visible antidote to that, hundreds of uniformed officers fix)m across the state drove to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton to honor the fallen officer at his ftmeral last week. Beth Ziemba, mother of Samborski’s 28-year-old widow, Sarah, told The News before the funeral that the family is “totally devastated at the senseless loss.” “There are no words to describe our pain and heartbreak We are all just crushed, especially at the thought that Madeline won’t be able to live with her father,” she said, referring to the couple’s daughter, who turned a year old in November. Ziemba said her son-in-law was a great man who was caring and loving, and a sports fanatic. He and his wife had been sweethearts at Brighton High School, and Sarah Samborski is now inconsolable. Pictures of Samborski throughout his life were displayed at the front of the church. Around the comer was his open casket, where tearful mourners knelt or saluted. Just before the casket was closed for a final time, his yoimg widow stroked Samborski’s cheek with a yellow rose, kissed him, then turned back to her family’s arms, sobbing. Samborski was buried in his uniform with a photo of his daughter in a frame that read: Daddy’s Little Girl. The funeral was attended by about 1,100 people; another 500 were in the church basement. “The world has lost a hero, but heaven has gained an angel,” read a card with a huge bouquet from the Oak Park Public Safety Department. “We will always love you.” The Rev. Karl Pung said condolences always seem weak; that what we want to do is take away the pain and make it feel right again. “We can’j; make it right; we can’t make it better,” he said. Mourners must suffer not just the present loss, he said, but the thought of all the good he would have done in the future. Pung recalled the time he asked Samborski how he liked being a police officer, and he’d responded: “I love it!” He was Officers from a number of Michigan police departments attend the burial of Officer Mason Samborski at Fairview Cemetery in Brighton on Dec. 31. Samborski was shot to death in the line of duty in Oak Park. At left, Samborski's family during the ceremony at Fairview Cemetery in Brighton last week. From left: Samborski's father, Ken; his widow, Sarah, seated; and his mother-in-law, Beth Ziemba. also happy to be a husband and father, Pung said. “Have faith that one day we’ll see him again and enjoy his friendship,” Pung said. After the ftmeral, mourners shivered in 20-degree temperature for an hour as the hundreds of officers filed into the cemetery for the brief ceremony, where Sarah Samborski accepted the flag, then held hands over it with her in-laws, Ken and Joan Samborski. Following a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps, a female voice was heard over a loudspeaker. “Calling Badge 1200!” she said, as Samborski’s family broke into tears. “Badge 1200 is now out of service,” she continued. “He is now on eternal watch.” Officers from many Michigan police departments attended the burial of Officer Mason Samborski. here, police vehicles head up Grand River Avenue in Brighton during the Dec. 31 funeral procession. PODIATRIST P. 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The committee of Treasurer Patrick Evon and Trustees Bill Hahn and Phil Semprevivo, however, will report its findings to the board at its 7 p.m. meeting Jan. 20 in Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. By state law, a township clerk maintains all township records and the general ledger, records minutes from all township meetings and publishes notices for and minutes from all meetings, oversees voter registration and conducts all local, state and national elections in the township. Any duties not required by law that Skiba may be doing now, such as committee assignments, could be taken from him by the board and delegated to other board members. Skiba declined to comment following the vote, but said prior to the executive session that he was “caught by surprise” that the issue was being added to the meeting agenda. “This was just shared with me this morning, and I thought maybe we had put it to rest,” Skiba said. This is the latest in a list of disagreements between Skiba and a majority of board members since the current board took office Nov. 20, 2008. On Dec. 16, the board voted to reduce to zero the pay of Skiba’s deputy, Mike Zeglevski, in an effort to force him out after concerns were raised over Zeglevski’s job qualifications and his public behavior in a video of a September board meeting that was posted on the Internet. By law, the appointment of a deputy is controlled solely by the township clerk, but the township board sets the salary. Zeglevski has chosen to stay on as Skiba’s deputy with no pay or benefits and is coming to work every day, Hohl said. In a separate action Tuesday, the board approved moving funds from a fulltime employee salary budget to a budget for overtime pay to cover $1,260 Zeglevski was paid for nearly 35 hours of overtime he worked while he was drawing a salary. Skiba also came under fire after deciding on his own that media should submit a Freedom of Information Act request and pay for board agendas and packets that have traditionally been provided by the township for free. The board overruled that decision Dec. 16. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or8i0-844-20ih ■ 4’^ 1-^ • . The H am b u rg T ow nsh ip Board of Trustees has set up a committee to review the performance in certain areas of Clerk Matt Skiba. He has had several disagreements with the board since they all were seated in November. 2 state reps take oaths Denby, Rogers arrive in Lansing From News staff reports Newly elected Republican state representatives Cindy Denby in the 47th District and Bill Rogers in the 66th District took the oath of office Jan. 4 at the historic Livingston County Courthouse in downtown Howell. Denby and Rogers decided to take their oaths locally so area residents could attend. Circuit Judge Stanley Latreille administered the oath to the lawmakers as friends, family and local dignitaries looked on. “Along with creating jobs and improving the economy, I will work to balance the state budget without raising taxes and get more money to local schools,” said Rogers, R-Genoa Township. “I will work to improve our economy, create jobs for local families and make our government more transpar- Denby Rogers ent,” said Denby, R-Handy Township. Denby, a lifelong resident of Livingston County, has served on the Handy Township Board of Trustees for 16 years, including the last eight as township supervisor. R ogers, co-owner of EBI Inc., was first elected to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners in 1998 and served as board chairman from 2006-08. All 110 state representatives will take a ceremonial oath of office on the House floor in Lansing on Jan. 14. COURUSY, PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Historical calendar offered in Pinckney The 2009 historical calendar offered by the Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library are still available for purchase. The calendar features historical photos of Pinckney, as well as photos from the 1970s. It is available for $10 in Pinckney at the library, 350 Mower Road; Salon on Main, 127 E. Main St.; Kochan's Korner Market, 111 Pearl St.; Ed Book Feeds & Stuff, 1360 E. M-36; and Carousel Floral & Gifts, 105 E. Main St. Only 350 copies have been printed. Photos for next year's calendar also are being sought by the Friends of the Library. Contact the library at 734-878-3888 or visit the Web at www.pinckneylibrary.org. Fitness center opens in Hamburg; retailer markets workout aids RETAIL REPORT Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour fitness and reciprocal membership franchise, is now open for business at Hamburg 'Township’s Chilson Commons shopping center. At Anytime Fitness of Hamburg Township, members can work out any time of the day or night, said owner Dave Dusseau. The center features state-ofthe- art strength training and cardiovascular equipment and has a layout designed for exercise for all ages and fitness levels. Equipment options at Anytime Fitness include circuit and cross-training machines, free weights, stationary bicycles, treadmills, elliptical trainers, cardio theater, and stepping machines. The new club offers one-onone consultation to get members started on a basic workout program; more extensive personal training is available for a fee. Private showers and dressing area is also available at the club. Members also have access to more than 1,200 Anytime Fitness Centers nationwide. Memberships start at $29.95 per month. Dusseau owns the Hamburg club as well as one in Milford, and has plans to open clubs in Brighton in 2009 and also a future club in the Howell area. A different franchisee owns an Anytime Fitness open in Hartland 'Township at 1812 Old US-23 (810-632-0022). Anytime Fitness of Hamburg Township Address: 9544 Chilson Commons Circle, Hamburg Township. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Staffed hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday cind Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Contact: 810-231-9550. R e t a i l e r , t r a i n e r o f f e r s s e l f - h e lp Lori Wengle, a personal trainer and owner of the Livingston Antique Outlet in Howell Township, is branching out into a new venture. She has created “Change Your World Fitness Personal 'Trainer,” a set of descriptive exercise cards to use at home or take to the gym. She offers 110 exercises and more than 20 stretches that can be done in as little as three hours each week. Wengle and her husband, Jeff, who owns the antique outlet business with her, have invested in the new venture. Contact Wengle at 517-404-1074; visit her Web page at www. changeyourworldfitness.com. Send retail news to Casey Hans at chans@livingstoncommunitynews. com or call810-844-2005. I N T E R N S H I P S FROM A1 P ro g ram a im e d a t g iv in g s tu d e n ts r e a l- life s k ills f o r th e w o r k p la c e Coneghy said. She is seeking business people willing to host a Brighton High School junior or senior in an unpaid internship. She said internships would last for one month and would be for two days a week at two hours per day. She said although the chamber is focused on the Brighton area, she would like to see the program expand around the county. “It is not an internship where they come in and do menial jobs,” she added. “This is different. They will be shadowing the employee that is doing a particular career.” Brighton Interim Superintendent Bonnie Riutta, who formerly headed up curriculum for the district, said she is excited to see the district revive the internships program after it had been dormant for several years. “It’s important that students get real-life skills in the 'It was close to home, and I could hit the ground running. I was able to do everything from the getgo. That was an advantage.' Matt McCartney of Promess, Inc. about being hired full time following his internship. workplace, whatever their final destination,” she said. Some of those skills include getting to work on time, learning to work with other people and learning how to represent themselves in a business setting. Brighton High School and 1 Michigan State University graduate Matt McCartney is a mechanical engineer with Promess Inc., a global supplier of manufacturing sensing equipment based in Green Oak Township. The young engineer started his career at Promess as a college intern and said that his internship helped him to focus and fine-tune his work skills and knowledge. He started his internship in the summer of 2004, eventually being hired full time in December 2006. “I knew that I liked the company,” he said. “It was close to home, and I could hit the ground running. I was able to do everything from the get-go. That was an advantage.” McCartney now mentors his own intern: Kyle Melzer, 18, a Hartland High School graduate and freshman at Michigan Technological University who worked at Promess over the summer and the holidays. “Interns can be valuable,” McCartney added. “It’s a good way to find out if someone fits in. We help to shape them.” Promess Inc. founder and president Larry Stockline said that in his company’s 25 years, some 100 interns have worked there. “From a philosophical standpoint, we have always used interns,” he said. “It’s very much an integral part of our overall hiring program.” He said he prefers to look at Livingston County for interns, because people live nearby and parents dso can buy into the program, which expects a lot from the start. “It’s structured. We don’t bring them in as a side to the main - we bring into the main,” he added. “We just give them a bath and drop them in and see if they can swim.” Stockline will be among a panel of professionals slated to do an in-service day with 120 Brighton teachers on Jan. 19, when educators will hear firsthand what area businesses want from graduates. He said most businesses are looking for self-sufficiency. “We’ve got to have self-starters who are always on the edge,” he said. “Any person I bring in should be able to start their own business in five years. My job is to challenge them ... and then to keep them.” Livingston Educational Service Agency Educational Services Coordinator Sandy Hanert is helping with the partnership effort. “I think Brighton is very visionary in what they’re trying to do, especially with budget cutbacks,” Hanert said. “I believe other school districts will benefit fi-om doing something like this.” Reach Casey Hans at chans® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. B A B I E S FROM A1 P in c k n e y c o u p le 1st in < W a s h te n a w and going to be very spoiled.” Just down the road a bit, it was a Pinckney couple whose baby was the first of the year born in Washtenaw County. Keegan Alexander Apoian made his debut just a few minutes late enough to deprive his parents of a 2008 tax deduction, but early enough to earn bragging rights at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township for being the first baby of 2009. Ringing in the new year at 7 pounds and 12 ounces, Keegan surprised his parents, Amy and Ricky Apoian of Pinckney, with his early arrival. He was due Jan. 16. “I was really surprised,” Amy Apoian says. “I thought, ‘what are the chances?”’ Keegan was born at 12:03 a.m. after his mother went into labor late Dec. 31. The couple arrived at the hospital at 10:30 p.m. and Keegan wasn’t far behind. But he wasn’t quite early enough to earn a national title. According to The Associated Press, Edgar Rafael Moreno was born one second past midnight to Edgar and Miris Moreno of West Caldwell, N.J. Keegan, at 20.5 inches, joined big brother Andrew, 2, in the Apoian family home last weekend. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at Ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. O P T I O N S FROM A1 M o re th a n 1 0 0 e n ro lle d in p ro g ra m but be heavy on electives,” Gardella said. He said the options diploma program has become too convenient for some underachieving students. “It’s unfortunate that we have built the problem to where nearly 20 percent are in that category,” he added. Pratt said Howell Community Education previously had in place an after-school program for students who were behind in their credits, but that was eliminated and the options diploma program was its successor. Besides lower test scores and difficulty in leaving school with enough credits, another downside to the options program was that it “might not help students be ready for post-secondary education or the work force,” Gardella said. This year, more than 100 students are enrolled in the program, Moran said. In phasing out the options diploma, the district will provide ' students with tutors three days a week. The estimated cost, about $92,000 per year over the next two years, will come from state funds appropriated to the district to help at-risk stu- ^ dents. Half of the cost covers the license fee for the online courses, and the other half is for teacher stipends. In order to be eligible for the funds, students must possess at least two of 36 “risk factors,” Gardella said. For students behind in the number of credits they need to graduate, the district is “encouraging seniors to avail themselves of tutoring and credit recovery,” he said. 'Rvo credit recovery sessions will be scheduled next week for parents of students at risk of not graduating with their peers to explain how to recov- n er the lacking credits in time to graduate with the required 22 credits. V The session for freshmen and sophomores will be Monday and the meeting for parents of juniors and seniors will take place 'Tuesday. Both will be at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. A free, a after-school credit recovery ^ program will be introduced at the parent sessions, Gardella said. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. 1 A5 / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2 0 0 9 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, A6 Calendar, A7 Volunteers, A7 Achievers, A8 LIVINGSTON LIF r RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News R e so lve to re a c h o u t to o th e r s , ca re f o r y o u r s e lf As we bring the first full week of the new year to a close, it’s probably not too late to make a resolution or two. You know, resolutions are the thing to do at the start of a new year. I mean, what better time to make the commitment to exercise more and eat less than in the middle of a Michigan winter? Or if you are among those who just can think of a single thing worth changing about the way you live your life, just ask a spouse/sibling/parent/friend for a couple of suggestions. A quick search of the Internet will turn up various top-10 lists of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but they all go something like this: Spend more time with family and friends; exercise more; lose weight; quit smoking or drinking; enjoy life more; get out of debt; learn something new; help others. All of those are noble pursuits. Some may be more important to you than others, depending on your situation. If you are severely overweight, your life could, literally, depend on losing weight. If your credit cards are maxed out, getting out of debt may be No. 1 on your Ust for 2009. If you are estranged from a parent or sibling, spending more time with family may be the most important decision you make among the thousands you will face in the coming year. These are tough, life-changing decisions. It’s no wonder so many of us cannot keep our resolutions more than a week. Every year I resolve to exercise more. I’ll probably end the year exercising about the same amount as I did last year. While I never make much progress, I don’t seem to slip much. As my age, maybe that is progress. This year I decided to consider some different types of resolutions. Maybe you’d like to consider one of these instead of the typical, short-Uved commitment to “be a better person.” ■ Resolve to lend a hand. It doesn’t hand to take a lot of time. It doesn’t have to be a year-long commitment. Just help out when you can. Help a neighbor shovel his driveway. Help paint the nursery at church. Volunteer at your local food pantry. ■ Resolve to look out for others. Offer to keep an eye on the neighbor’s place while they are out of town. Stop to chat with the elderly couple down the road. Pay attention enough to know when something’s not quite right next door. ■ Resolve to reach out to youth. Every young person needs another adult who cares. Parents are great, but they are not enough. Play ball with a neighbor kid or become a Lunch Buddy through Big Brothers Big Sisters. ■ Resolve to give what you can. Every good cause on the face of the earth would welcome a financial donation. Pick one or two causes or agencies that are important to you and do what you can. No donation is too small. ■ Resolve to take care of ^ yourself. If you don’t care about yourself, why should anyone else? Most of us would put the needs of our family or friends ahead of our own. But each of us needs to take responsibility for our own physical, spiri- , tual and emotional needs. You need to take care of No. 1 to be strong enough to take care of others. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached atrfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2004. At left, SADD members Stephanie Brandi, 14, left, and Valerie Johnson, 14, from Brighton High School work on a club event. At right, SADD member Ashley Bruels, 14, works on a poster. S c h o o l c lu b s g r o w in g a t B r ig h t o n H ig h 2 more are added this year BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Students at Brighton High School have an ever-growing list of activities they can participate in, and many more ways to help their school community. There now are more than 30 clubs and organizations; this school year, students have created two new clubs: Students in Defense of Animals and the Green Group. The existing Students Against Destructive Decisions group, which had just a handful of members when it started several years ago, has now grown to 80 members. Kris Sinacola, a paraprofessional at Brighton High School, became adviser to SADD last year, and saw the membership double this year. Under Sinacola’s leadership, SADD members have made it a goal to clean up some of the high school restrooms. “The students don’t even like to go into their own bathrooms,” says Sinacola. “We want to try to clean up the bathrooms and paint them black to cover up all the graffiti. We will also put up messages about the dangers of drinking and driving that we will paint on the walls using stencils.” SADD members will paint a total of eight restrooms, four girls and four boys’ restrooms located in the freshman hall, the sophomore hall, and in the four corners area near the cafeteria. “If we start by cleaning up our bathrooms, we’re making a decision to beautify our school, and maybe students will also make the decision not to destroy our school,” says Sinacola. Sinacola says SADD isn’t just about opposing drunken driving. “There are more problems in so- SEE CLUBS, A6 Fifteen-yearolds Brittany Liss, left, and Katelyn Scott work on items for a fundraising dance at a recent Students Against Destructive Decisions meeting at Brighton High School. SADD is one of 30 clubs and organizations that high school students in Brighton can participate in, including two new groups that were added this year. SADD has grown to 80 members at the school. PHOTOS; ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS 'L u n c h B u d d i e s ' The Lunch Buddies program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County pairs a young child with an adult mentor for lunch at school. ■ When: Twice a month during the child's school lunch period. ■ Where: Creekside and Lakes elementary schools in Hartland; Farley Hill, Lakeland and Pinckney elementary schools in Pinckney; and Southwest, Latson Road, Northwest, Southeast, Hutchings, Voyager and Challenger elementary schools in Howell. ■ How: Students are chosen, with parental approval, by teachers and principals. Adult mentors must fill out an application provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters. ■ Details: 517-546-1140. L u n c h B u d d i e s e n r i c h t h e s c h o o l d a y 3 districts match young students, adult mentors BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News It doesn’t really matter what’s on the menu. The real treat for 6-yearold Sam Pappas is having lunch at school twice a month with his “buddy,” Doreen Carcone. They are part of the Lunch Buddies program hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County at elementary schools in Pinckney, Howell and Hartland. “We play games and talk and that kind of stuff,” said Sam, a first-grader at Pinckney Elementary School. “We talk about what I like and stuff like that. It’s fun.” Carcone, an employee at Pinckney’s EconoPrint, agrees. “How could this not be fun?” she asked. “It doesn’t take a lot of time, and it’s wonderful. It’s just as fulfilling for me as it is for Sam.” Lunch Buddies began in Howell in 2004 with a grant from Citizens Insurance. Adults join students at their school for one hour twice a month to eat lunch, talk and play games. Twelve elementary schools currently have Lunch Buddies and more would like to join, but there aren’t enough adult mentors to expand, said Shari Davis- Schoech, Big Brothers Big Sisters executive director. “We have more requests for services than we can provide,” Davis-Schoech SEE BUDDIES, A6 JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Lona Haynes plays the game Operation with her lunch buddy, Omar Hernandez, a second-grader at Pinckney Elementary School, one of 12 schools In Livingston County that participates in the Lunch Buddy program through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County. A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 Pinckney school stocks an aid pantry Families struggling, principal says BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News As one of the few remaining elementary schools that students can still walk to every day, Pinckney Elementary School embraces its role as a small-town neighborhood school. Never has that been more evident to Principal Yvonne Taylor than this year, when more of the school’s families have struggled with a depressed state economy. “We have families in financial crisis every year, but normally we see it happening in the winter,” Thylor said. “This year, we saw it fix)m the very first day of school.” The school’s philosophy, Taylor said, is that if people need help and the staff knows about it, everyone steps up. In this case, a small but wellstocked pantry of food, household items and even clothing has been set up in a corner of Pinckney Elementary’s media center. At the end of December, 27.4 Principal Yvonne Taylor arranges some of the food items donated to a pantry set up in a corner of Pinckney Elementary School's media center. The pantry helps families who are struggling LEANNE SMITH,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS financially. percent of the school’s students qualified for free and reduced price lunches, the highest percentage of any Pinckney school, said Linda Moskalik, assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Pinckney Elementaiy’s food pantry is serving about 15 families who feel more comfortable coming to it for assistance than to a large agency outside of town. “Many of our families who need help now have never needed help before and never asked for help before,” Taylor said. “We’re just glad they can come to us.” The pantry was started with two carloads of donations collected at a home meet by the Pinckney Community High School cross country team and its coach, Tom Carney, a former Pinckney Elementarj^ physical education teacher. “From there, people just heard through the grapevine that we had families in need and the donations just kept coming in,” said S a r^ VanZoeren, Pinckney Elementaiy’s student and f a ^ y specialist. The Pinckney Community Public Library donated food it collected in its “Foods for Fines” campaign to the school pantry. People’s Elvangelical Free Church, located just east of Pinckney Elementary, also contributed, Taylor said. “We’ve had parents, book clubs, former students and school families and others who have just heard we need things and dropped them off,” 'Taylor said. 'Taylor and VanZoeren agree that it’s been uplifting to see the generosity and willingness of families to help each other. “We’ve always been a very community oriented school,” VanZoeren said. “It’s really nice.” Putnam Township Fire Chief Greg Amburgey plays Battleship with Tony Cox, a fourthgrader at Pinckney Elementary. JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS B U D D I E S FROM A5 M o re v o lu n te e r s c o u ld e x p a n d p r o g r a m said. “We’d love to have more adults get involved. Such a little bit of time can make such a big difference with these kids.” Howell’s Michele Buyaki, a Lunch Buddy with Pinckney Elementary third-grader Mariah Barsegian, has seen it first-hand. She and her original Lunch Buddy connected so well that they’re staying together as a traditional Big Sister and Little Sister pairing in the program. “I couldn’t imagine my life without her,” Buyaki said. “The important thing about COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Tanger donates to cancer center As part of Tanger Outlet Center's national Breast Cancer Awareness campaign that took place Sept. 17-Oct. 19, the Howell Township shopping center donated $37,328.61 to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System's Warren R. and Lauraine A. Hoensheid Cancer Center of Woodland through the Stanley K. Tanger Breast Cancer Fund. Tanger's donation was presented during a special ceremony last month at the cancer center to radiation oncologist Dr. George Henning, clinical infusion coordinator Robin Potter and Steve Henrie, regional director of major gifts by Tanger's Kimberly Dane and Steve Schuknecht. "We are hopeful that our donation will make a big difference to those in our community that are faced with battling breast cancer this holiday season," said Dane. COURTESY, KIMBERLY DANE Kensington Woods High School students learn about history and current issues in a program called "Place Out of Time" in conjunction with the University of Michigan's Interactive Communications Department. Students choose a historical figure and adopt that persona. U-M graduate students introduced the program to students in early December. John D'Angelo, history teacher at Kensington Woods, says, "The program lends itself to higher level and critical level thinking skills while keeping the students engaged." COURTESY, KENSINGTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL COURTESY, PAM GREEN Livingston County Democratic Party members Donna Anderson, left, and Pam Green pack food as one of the group's efforts to assist the community this holiday season. The local Democratic Party participated in three charity programs this holiday season designed to provide food, Christmas presents, and warm clothing for needy families, said Green, chairwoman of the party's Blue Tiger Committee. Funds for clothing, toys, and gift certificates totaling $350 for a Salvation Army family were collected, and 168 pounds of non-perishable food items and $335 in cash, doubled by a matching-grant certificate was given to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County. Overall, the party's donation resulted in 2,514 meals for families in need. Party members also shopped for warm winter clothing for four families through the Warm the Children program through The Ann Arbor News and The Livingston Community News. S u b m i t y o u r p t i o t o s Send your photo along with a brief explanation. Include the names of people in your photos and provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send high-quality JPEG format files with a , minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingston communitynews.com COURTESY, KAREN WILLIAMS Beth $chrader was the winner of the Howell Main Street Promotions Committee's "Experience the Fantasy Shopping" contest, the group's first such effort. Schrader, an employee of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, won $1,000 in merchandise in the drawing. LEANNE SMrTH,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Members of Pinckney Cub Scout Pack No. 312 raised money and collected donations to adopt a less-fortunate Pinckney Elementary School family this Christmas. Several gifts and gift cards were donated by Pinckney merchants, such as Ed Bock Feeds, Just Cuts,Trilogy Hair Studio, Pinckney True Value Hardware, Marco's Pizza and Busch's supermarket. "It makes us feel good because we are helping other people," said 8-year-old Nate Simpson, a Scout with the pack. this program is that even if you don’t think you’re connecting with a child or making a difference, you really, really are.” Teachers, staff and principals choose students for Lunch Buddies. Adults must fill out an application with Big Brothers Big Sisters and undergo a background check and an interview to get involved. All lunches are supervised by a case manager. “I challenge retirees or those who are out of work right now to get out of the house and have this experience,” Buyaki said. “It’s two hours out of your month that will totally brighten your month.” Pinckney Elementary School has had Lunch Buddies for four years. Currently 16 students and adult mentors participate. “The kids look forward to this,” said Sarah VanZoeren, the school’s student and family specialist. “It makes them feel special. “It’s that little extra connection that makes a real difference in kids’ lives.” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. C L U B S FROM AS N e w c lu b s a d d re s s is sue s o f a n im a ls , e n v ir o n m e n t ciety than drugs and alcohol abuse,” she says. “Bullying at school is also a big problem. It’s about making the decision to be a good person.” SADD has meetings every other Wednesday after school and hosted a student dance Dec. 19 after a home basketball game. The Green Group was founded this year by senior Elisa Taylor. The goal of the group is to make students more aware of the environment, and the group is actively promoting recycling in the school by putting out and emptying recycling bins. The other new group. Students in Defense of Animals, was founded by seniors Micah Lantz and Brad Roy. “We feel that students aren’t very educated in some things, and want to take it upon ourselves to teach them about what they are consuming and wearing, to make the point that we use animals for our own pleasure,” says Lantz. “We also want to help vegetarians and vegans come together at the school.” Lantz says that SIDA will be doing a vegan food drive and all the profits will go to an organization called Save Darfur, to help people in that oppressed area of Sudan in Africa. “We want to help less fortunate people as well as animals,” says Lantz. “We’re not militant and not here to convert people. We just want them to understand what food actually is and where it comes from.” SIDA meets every Thursday after school. Lisa Carolin can be reached at icarolin@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. 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Applications Being Taken Janaury 9th-23rd, 2009 C o n ta c t 248-573-8134 or v is it w w w . s lc s .u s 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 A7 COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY k J A N . 9 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30 a.m.-Bright start playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. Brighton District Library. • 2-4 p.m.-Retrospective exhibit opens. Brighton District Library. 1^ • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Xtreme reads for boys. Brighton District Library. BLOOD DRIVE 1 -6:45 p.m. Unadilla Township Hall, 126 Webb St. Details: 517- 546-0326. SPAGHETTI & KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner, 7:30 p.m. karaoke. American Legion Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3-$6. Details: 734-878-9522 or 734-878-6633. MIRACLE MINISTRY 6:30 p.m. Place of Refuge Ministries, 5909 E. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3660. A/so 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 0 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11. SATURDAY CHILI COOK-OFF & EUCHRE 5:30 p.m. St. Agnes Catholic Church, 855 E. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. Cost: $3-$10. Details: 517-223-1138 or 517-202-2113. PARENT'S NIGHT OUT 6-10 p.m. Howell Conference & Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Parents enjoy an evening out while kids attend pizza party, crafts, games. Reservation: 517-546-0249. SUNDAY PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 7-9 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, Howell. Learn basics of digital photography with your own camera. Cost: $20-40. Details: 517-546-0693 ext.O. WEDNESDAY JAN. 14 JAN. 11 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-noon American Legion Devereaux Post No. 141,3265 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $5- $7. Details: 517-546-8055. ARTISTS RECEPTION 1-4 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: www. brightonlibrary.Info. WINTER NATURE DETECTIVES 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. MONDAY JAN. 12 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m.-Story hour. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 30. • 6-7:30 p.m.-Every child ready to read. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 227. • 6:30 p.m.-Euchre with Gary Anemaet. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7 p.m.-Organize to the Max. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 571-545-0720 ext. 106. MOTHERS & MORE 6:30-8:30 First National Bank, 8080 Challis Road, Brighton. Details: mothersandmore235. org. THURSDAY JAN. 10 VIABLE MEETING 9:30 a.m.-noon Brighton Lion's Den, 465 Main 5treet. Free transportation: 810-299-3817, Details: 810-231-1277. COFFEE SOCIAL 9:30-11 a.m.The Coffee Beanery, 4433 Old U5 23, Brighton. Hosted by Moms and Tots of Brighton. Details: 810-923-5644. BLOOD DRIVE 10:15-4 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. Details: 517-546-0326. PRE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE k11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brighton District 'Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: www.brightonlibrary.info. COPING WITH COLD 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Register: 800-477-2757 I TALENT COMPETITION 2 p.m. JaneTasch Performing Arts Theatre, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. Scholarships awarded as prizes. Details: 734-878-4161. CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER * 5 p.m. Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory. Details: 517-851-8932. BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:15 p.m. United Methodist Church, 201 5. Second St., Fowlerville. Details: 517-546-0326. LIBRARY EVENTS • 6:30-7:30 p.m.-Chess.Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 5200. Mondays. TUESDAY JAN. 15 JAN. 13 HEALTH SCREENING CLINIC 8 a.m.-noon Meijer Pharmacy, 3883 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-552-6633. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m.-Children story time. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231- 1771. Tuesdays. • 10:30-11 a.m.-Fun and fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday. • 6-7:30 p.m.-One-stroke painting. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $9-$10. Details: 734-878-3888. FRIDAY JAN. 16 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m.-Bright start A w in n in g team COURTESY. BETH WALKER Brighton's Varsity Quiz Bowl team traveled to the Michigan State University studios Oct. 14 to face the Mason High School Bulldogs. Team members pictured include Travis Short, Neeraj Lalwani, Jesse Maddock and Brendan Faeth. Alternates for the game, second row, are Jeff Ganci and James Helper. Not pictured are Brian Alaska and Catherine Hein.The BHS varsity team is coached by Leena Lalwani.The event will air at 4 p.m. Jan. 11 on Comcast Channel 22 or Charter Channel 24. playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 10:30-noon-Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 223. • 4:30-5:30 p.m.-OrIgaml. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3- $5. Details: 734-878-3888. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m. Neil Woodward to perform at The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. SATURDAY JAN. 17 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • Noon-Pinckney Purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878- 3888. • 3-5 p.m.-Open computer lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 227. • 7 p.m.-Nutrition and fitness. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 571-546-0720 ext. 106. • 7-8:30 p.m.-Adult writers'winter workshop. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 227. • 7 p.m.-Snuggle stories. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810- 231-1771. Thursdays through April 30. $1 CONEY NIGHT 5-8 p.m. American Legion Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Also root beer floats. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-878-6633. BLOOD DRIVE 10-3:45 p.m. Parish Life Center, 710 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. HIBERNATING ANIMALS 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757 OWL WALK &POTLUCK 6 p.m. home of Lee Burton and Roberta Reeves, 6277 Cowell Road, south of Brighton. Details: 810-231-9045 or Lee-Burton@ michigan.sierraclub.org/crossroads. SUNDAY JAN. 18 KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 1 p.m.-Naturalist travels. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. • 2 p.m.-Snowshoeing. Spring Hill picnic area. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. • 3 p.m.-Naturalist travels. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2, Register: 800-477-2757. MONDAY JAN. 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY TUESDAY JAN. 20 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday. CASINO TRIP 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. leaving from VG's, 2400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $29. Details: 517- 545-0219 ext. 0. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. WEDNESDAY JAN. 21 BLOOD DRIVE Noon-5:45 p.m. Livingston Wildlife Conservation Club, 606 M-36, Hamburg. Details: 517- 546-0326. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 4:30-5:30 p.m.-Calligraphy with Suzi. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7 p.m.-Early American primi- VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. COMMUNITY CONNECT ^ Help is needed to greet, ' provide directions, and to help guests find the right •resources at the Livingston tounty Homeless Continuum of Care Jan. 31 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. The event will help the homeless and others in need to get information on such services as housing ^assistance, health screenings, food and clothing. Details: 810-494-3000 or e-mail lcuway@lcunitedway.org. SNOW REMOVAL OLHSA is looking for help through the winter months to assist local seniors with snow removal. Details: 517- 546-8500 ext. 4109 or e-mail AllisonK@olhsa.org. CLEANING DUTIES The Salvation Army is looking for people to perform general cleaning duties at their offices. Details: 517-546-4750 or e-mail 5helia_Payton@usc. salvationarmy.org. ESCORT SENIORS The Brighton Senior Center is looking for volunteers on an on-call basis to provide company and assistance to our senior citizens when they travel in the center's van for medical or dental appointments. Details: 810- 299-3817 or e-mail hoskinm@ gwise.bas.k12.mi.us. PRESENTATIONS Paws With a Cause needs help with presentations in Livingston County. Details: 248-844-5656 or e-mail KHendricks@pawswithacause. org. TEACH BABY SITTING The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs teachers for their baby-sitting courses. Details: 517-546-0326 or e-mail rbrasier@liv-redcross.org. UNDERAGE DRINKING Livingston County Community Alliance is seeking parents with a passion for preventing underage drinking to join their committee to address this subject. Details: 517- 545-5944 or e-mail Daydra@ sbcglobal.net. TRANSPORTATION LIST Young Life of Brighton is looking for Christian adults who would be interested in being on a calling list to provide transportation for teens during upcoming events such as scavenger hunts. Details: 206-679- 8277 ore-mail knollan@ sc.younglife.org. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 5t. George Special Ministries needs help with a variety of events and programs, quarterly newsletter production, office work, and providing transportation. Details: 810-229-6661 ext. 106 or e-mail specialmin@ sbcglobal.net. STORE VOLUNTEERS Habitat for Humanity of Livingston County needs staff at the Home Center (Resale Store), 7198 Grand River Road between Brighton and Howell. Details: 810- 220-9986 ext. 10 or e-mail lchfhresalestore@sbcglobal. net. Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway.org. i live tools program. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-231-9045. ANGER MANAGEMENT 6:30-8 p.m. Livingston County Catholic Social Services, 2020 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 104, Howell. Cost: $ 15-$90. Register: 517-545-5944. Seven week session running through Mar. 4. THURSDAY JAN. 22 PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. BLOOD DRIVE 2-8 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0693. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS The Livingston Community News welcomes information for this weekly calendar listing. Include event topic, time and location of event, a brief description of the activity and a phone number and contact name for readers. E-mail addresses and Web sites may also be included. Photos may also be submitted or e-mailed. Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main 5t., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar® livingstoncommunitynews.com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY JAN. 12 BRIGHTON SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 5. Church St., Brighton. Details: 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.k12.mi.us. HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road. Details: 810-626-2100. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 546-3502. Second and fourth Mondays. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. TUESDAY JAN. 13 FOWLERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Village Hall,213 S.Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3771. HOWELL RECREATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 Coon Lake Road. Details: 517-546- 0693 ext. 7702. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details:810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. Second Tuesdays. PUBLIC NOTICE HOWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Howell Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on January 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, Ml 48855 (517) 546-2817 to consider the following application: Petitioner 2009.01, Dan Johanningsmeier, Parcel ID#4706-15-100-027, a parcel of land located at 2733 Amberwood Trail, requests a variance to the following section: Section 14.07B Accessory Building Provisions, a variance to erect an accessory building in the front yard. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. BY THE NUMBERS Brighton 8711 Candlewood Trail; $57,371. 9846 Grand River Ave.; $200,000. 910 Ridge Court; $109,000. 336 Spring Brooke Drive; $97,795. Brighton Twp. 3102 Beach Lake Drive W; $690,000. 5410 Ethel; $98,900. 201 Fonro Drive; $140,250. 8810 Olympic TVail; $84,000. 11210 Spruce Pointe Drive; $300,332. 2681 Tim Ave.; $49,411. 8441 Woodland Shore Drive; $395,000. Conway Twp. 10480 Chase Lake Road, W; $198,438. 11841 Daisey Lane; $115,000. 6905 Fowlerville Road, N; $153,200. Deerfield Twp. 8200 Jones Road; $173,500. Genoa Twp. 3055 Beck Road; $105,996. 3948 Broadmoor Court; $526,500. 4163 Hampton Ridge Blvd.; $80,000. 5464 Mystic Lake Drive; $950,000. Green Oak Twp. 6197 Island Lake Drive; $129,200. 6231 Marlowe Drive; $136,065. 7851 Pamalane Court; $210,277. 10801 Stoney Point Drive; $670,000. Hamburg Twp. 8902 Hamburg Road; $127,500. 9241 Hamburg Road; $176,000. 8299 Kimble; $152,000. 7413 Longworth Drive; $185,000. 8720 Pettysville Road; $108,900. 5578 Point Pelee Court; $260,000. 3787 Ponchartrain Drive; $136,000. 5548 Seney Circle N; $81,880. 2487 Spartans Trail; $170,000. 9135 St. James; $143,619. HartlandTwp. 8563 Bergin Road; $154,899. 11541 Island Court; $82,500. 8257 Mistfield Court; $310,000. 8433 Mistfield Court; $272,418. 420 Mystic Meadows Court; $108,000. 9110 Rotondo Drive; $253,850. 9110 Rotondo Drive; $272,500. Howell 1137 Curzon; $72,900. 428 Sibley St., W; $225,000. Howell Twp. 1450 Burkhart Road, N; $180,000. 2622 Thistlewood Drive; $156,000. 2622 Thistlewood Drive; $160,000. Iosco Twp. 1750 River Bend Drive; $224,553. Marion Twp. 5778 Carter Court; $112,720. 804 Glenlivett Road; $177,000. 1332 Hudson Drive; $170,000. Oceola Twp. 2340 Eads; $164,777. 4966 Mack Road; $169,226. Pinckney 489 Fairwood Road; $146,000. 798 Vincent St.; $161,000. Putnam Twp. 4177 Kangaroo Court; $290,000. 11922 Weiman Drive; $202,340. Tyrone Twp. 11437 Bancroft Court; $180,000. 10302 Denton Hill Road; $90,000. 7331 Hartland Road; $209,000. 7482 Hartland Road; $121,500. 12081 Parkin Lane; $205,000. Unadilla Twp. 20870 Winifred Court; $50,000. BUILDING PERMITS Following is a listing of recent building permits issued around Livingston County where the value of the project is $5,000 or more. Genoa Township 1420 Lawson Drive, Building 1. $7,500, wall signs 6806 Grand Beach Drive, $149,952, addition to existing single-family house 6491 Biscayne, $61,554, HUD spec home 6285 Crooked Lake Road, $7,420, above-ground pool 1420 Lawson Drive, Building 1, $540,113, interior white box for future box store 5534 Brady Road, $45,595, sunroom addition 2731 E. Grand River Ave., $71,267, interior renovation of existing commercial space 7759 McClements, $167,792, lean-to addition to existing garage 3770 Honors Way, $21,260, inground pool 3883 E. Grand River Ave., $1,700,000, interior renovations to existing Meijers store 3371 Merrow Lane, $33,071, detached garage 5417 River Ridge Drive, $13,509, deck 4518 Willow View Court, $7,086, deck 4522 Mapleton Drjve, $20,669, in-ground pool 4017 Anchor Lane, $24,178, interior kitchen renovation 4284 Highcrest, $6,200, deck 5334 Charlevoix Drive, $279,464, two-story adcfition to existing single-fa^y house Hamburg Township 7420 E. M-36, $210,000, foundation and shell for future commercial building 6346 Thompson Pond Drive, $27,682, two decks 105 Fawn Drive, $8,858, deck 4299 Shoreview Lane, $359,151, two-stoiy single-family house with two-car attached garage 7754 Partridge Hill Drive, $12,660, two decks 7213 Cowell Road, $25,837, sunroom addition to existing deck 7603 Hamburg Road, $12,401, addition to existing garage 4033 Cordley Lake Road, $44,292, pole bam 6435 Thompson Pond Drive, $7,751, deck 3733 Elmhill Road, $40,215, tree damage repair to existing single-family house 6148 Kingsley Court, $29,528, in-ground pool with fence 8794 Tamarack Drive, $30,340, deck 2415 Spartans Trail, $10,334, deck 9945 Sienna Court, $8,858, deck 5877 Nottingham Point, $3,691, deck 5048 Gallagher Blvd., $24,914, two-car garage addition 10628 Strawberry Hill Lane, $9,227, three-season room 9898 Tioga Trail, $11,073, deck 7400 Harrington Drive, $5,905, deck addition Handy Township 437 Grand, $22,773, three decks Iosco Township 5254 Bradley Road, $26,575, detached garage. 8880 Lange, $21,260, attached 2-car garage to existing singlefamily house. Marion Township 3691 Prescott Drive, $21,407, wood deck. 596 Hewitt St., $196,8l'0, twostory single-family house with three-car attached garage. 5372 Stone Garden Drive, $10, 630, deck. 2839 Jewell Road, $25,080, convert garage into living space. 2880 W. Coon Lake Road, $59,952, finished basement. 2434 Sundance Ridge, $11,073, deck. 527 Hewitt St., $14,764, deck. 5145 Pinckney Road, $24,951, attached garage 2298 Pingree Road, $37,205, pole bam. 2101 Sexton Road, $66,438, pole bam. 441 Rolling Oaks Drive, $383,215, one-story single-family home with three-car attached garage. Oceola Township 2863 Bonny Brk. Drive, $6,496, covered porch ACHIEVERS HHS g o v e r n m e n t s t u d e n t s a d v a n c e t o s t a t e c o m p e t i t i o n Twenty students from Howell High School are participating today in the We The People constitutional competition at the state capital in Lansing. Teams from Howell have finished third at the state competition the past three years, behind East Kentwood and perennial champion East Grand Rapids. In 2005, Howell finished second. Students participating include: Kyle Brasier, Michael Brown, Kaitlyn Canary, Keana Dickson, Alexander Drew, Elizabeth Duty, Skip Harvey, Shayla Henrikson, Aaron Hunter, Marisa Ignash, Hayden Jackson, Paul Kozlowski, Stephanie Onderchanin, Shannon Patton, Miranda Radelt, Matthew Radick, Shelby Sniffen, Matthew Wendel, Nathan Williams and Christopher Callaway, who is the team’s student manager. Topics for this year’s state competition include the Enlightenment, Magna Carta, early state constitutions, Articles of Confederation, secrecy at the Philadelphia Convention, parliamentary systems, and trial by jury. The News publishes this Achievers column weekly as space permits. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040 or e-mail to news@livingstoncommunitynews. com. COURTESY, BRIGHTON ART GUILD "Girl with Leaf,"a colored-pencil portrait by Dean Rogers, is one of the pieces being put on exhibit starting this weekend at the Brighton District Library. A r t a t t h e L i b r a r y h i t s 1 0 - y e a r m a r k Artists' reception set for Sunday BY USA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News For the last decade, visitors to the Brighton District Library have had the opportunity to enjoy a variety of ^ exhibits. Beginning today the Friends of the Brighton District Library and the Brighton Art Guild celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Art at the Library program with a special Retrospective Exhibit. It will include artwork by most of the artists who helped inaugurate the program. Ah artists’ reception takes place Sunday, and the public is invited to attend. The Retrospective Exhibit includes colored pencil portraits by Dean Rogers as well as worlffi by artists Joe Comps, Pamela Day, Joan Eaton, Cindy Geist, Norma Gray, Michael Monroe, Marge Otley, Jan Sadowski and Donna Zagotta in a wide variety of media. Artist Peggy Brewer, coordinator of the program, said, “This program is one of the most successfid art exhibitions in the area. The library offers a wonderful venue, and we can tap into all the talent we have in the area.” Brewer said Art at the Library began as local art exhibition space, but now many of the artists are known statewide and nationally. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2 0 0 9 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com ' >- A th le te o f th e we e k : Ryan Erps o f Pinckney, B2 Calendar, B2 oSPORTS JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News * ln a w o r d , s c h e d u le s a re 'to u g h , ' co a ch e s sa y When I called coaches to talk about their winter seasons, a theme seemed to emerge. I heard the words “tough schedule” from at least five coaches. Part of it has to do with the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association. Nonconference games are no longer against smaller schools. They are head-tohead clashes with some of the better programs in Southeast ^Michigan. ^ Hartland wrestling coach Todd Cheney said his fourthranked team still has aspirations of contending for a state title, even though the schedule might do some damage to the Eagles’ record. W “Our schedule is nasty, probably the toughest I’ve had as coach,” Cheney said. “There is not a single rest. The state meet is a long way off with the schedule we have.” Brighton wrestling cocoach Sam Amine echoed those thoughts. “The new (KLAA) league « probably the best in the ate,” Amine said. Don’t let the record of other local teams fool you, either. They are still solid, competent teams. The problem is they might suffer more losses than normal. ^ Take the Hartland boys "swim team. The Eagles come out of the Christmas break to face state-ranked Grosse Pointe South and Saline. “We’ve got a tough schedule, no patsies,” Hartland coach Scott Teeters said. “We l^ a c e a couple teams that are quite a bit stronger.” The Eagles, ranked No. 7 in the Division I coaches poll, already have lost to Howell, but that doesn’t mean they won’t contend for the league championship. “If our younger guys, the freshmen and sophomores, step up and continue to develop, we will be tough to beat at the conference meet,” Teeters said. “If they don’t, we could watch someone else pick up the trophy.” Howell girls basketball coach Trlcia Clark laughed when asked about her nonconference schedule that includes Class B No. 1 Detroit rCountp' Day and Class A No. 4 Saginaw Arthur Hill. She scheduled the games to push her talented younger players, like juniors Nikki French and Meghan Hatter, to elevate their games. A “As a coach, that is what " y o u want, to learn your strengths and weaknesses. (The schedule) it has gotten us ready” for bigger games down the road, Clark said. ■ Division I athletes feedback: A handful of readers chimed in about our Dec. 26 package featuring local Division I athletes. Doreen Gasparella of South Lyon indicated her son Andrew Gasparella swam at Michigan State from 1998- SEE DEEGAN, 82 Fow le rville coach in it fo r lo n g h a u l Vielbig brings stability to ailing team BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News At one point last fall, Mary Vielbig was coaching four basketball teams at once. Vielbig has worked with many young Fowlerville area players while coaching with the Fowlerville Community Education and the 'Tri-County travel basketball programs. She’s been coaching her children, Erin, 9, and Drew, 11, since they were young. But she took on a bigger role in the community’s basketball scene last fall, becoming the head girls varsity basketball coach at Fowlerville High School. Vielbig hopes her knowledge and passion for the game can get the Gladiators back on track after years of struggles. It won’t be an easy road, but Vielbig says she’s in it for the long haul. “My frustration was watching the girls and my thought was they should be further ahead than they were,” recalled Vielbig, who attended games to watch her niece, Sam VanGilder. “They didn’t SEE VIELBIG, 82 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS New Fowlerville varsity girls basketball coach, Mary Vielbig, works with senior Sam VanGilder during a recent practice. Vielbig played basketball at Michigan State University in the 1970s. I S e a s o n re a d y fo r t ra c t io n Basketball schedule kicks into gear after holidays, snow JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Fowlerville's Amanda Ackerman is trying to help the Gladiators get their first win. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Like a.car with a bad engine, the 2008- 09 high school basketball season started just fine, but it has since sputtered and stalled a time or two. Most teams lost a game to the heavy snowfall Dec. 19 that still haven’t been made up. Many also didn’t play in holiday tournaments over the Christmas break, leaving their coaches guessing about what this season really holds. Brighton girls basketball coach Jason Piepho said his team was playing good basketball before a long hiatus fi’om competition. The Bulldogs (4-1) play at Waterford Mott tonight for the first time since a 68-52 win over Plymouth Salem Dec. 17. “Except for a scrimmage, we end up with three and a half weeks wilii nothing but playing ourselves,” Piepho said. “At this stage of the game, in practice we’re playing well, but there is that uncertainty when you haven’t played in a while. There’s excitement. It’s almost like the beginning of the season all over again.” Piepho isn’t the only one feeling this way. South Lyon girls basketball coach Erica Thomas said her team is behind where it was last year, only because the Lions (4-0) haven’t played as many games. “We feel like every game we play is the first game again,” she said. Tonight brings relief to their anxiety, the true start to the season. The games get more fi’equent and start to mean something. The new Kensington Lakes Activities Association schedule kicks into high gear with the first of three cross-overs between some KLAA schools that have never played before. The following week launches KIAA divisional play. Here’s a quick scouting report for area teams heading into the meat of their schedules: Brighton Bulldogs Both Brighton teams have been bitten by injuries, but the girls have been able to overcome them. Piepho’s team, ranked second in Class A by the coaches association, lost Hillary Oberpeul and guard Kristin Irfpp for a game each. Piepho said those minor injuries ended up being a positive situation because SEE BASKETBALL, 82 LEISATHOMPSON.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton's Kevin Norman gets a shot off over Saline's Jake Fosdick during a December game at Saline High. Road trip an annual highlight Howell, B righton hockey teams observe traditions en route to U.P. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The Howell and Brighton hockey teams have plenty of traditions when it comes to their annual mid-winter trips to the Upper Peninsula. The Bulldogs break up their 10-hour bus ride to Houghton by watching movies and stopping for a couple of group jogs along the way. The Highlanders dine at familiar restaurants - Casa Calabria, Coachlight, Bonanza Steakhouse - while playing in the Marquette Invitational Tournament. The road trip in the middle of their season is a highlight for the coaches, players and the families of both teams. “It is a great experience,” said Brighton coach Paul Moggach, whose Bulldogs have gone up north at least eight straight years. “When we come back we find we are a different team for a lot of reasons.” Both teams will begin the defense of their tournament championships tonight. The Bulldogs (7-1), who play at Houghton at 7 p.m. tonight and against Calumet 7 p.m. Saturday, have lost just once on the trip in the past four years. The Highlanders (8-0) won their, first championship last season, beating Traverse City West in the finals. The stateranked teams meet at 6 p.m. tonight. The following day, the winner faces either No. 5 Grosse Pointe North or No. 6 Marquette at 3 p.m. The consolation game is 11 a.m. “We’re excited to go there,” said Howell coach Randy Montrose, who first organized the trip in 2006. “We love the U.P They (the officials) let us play. The people are nice. The scenery is beautiful. It is a great trip.” Mandatory study hall sessions help to make up for missing two days of school, the coaches said. Moggach said the team bonding is important but added the trip delivers life lessons, too. “It is a new learning experience for them to accept what we all are faced with, trying to balance life with work, school and hockey,” he said. $ 1 .0 0 O F F a grande chai latte Brighton: 8714 Grand River 810-227-2271 Howell: 1275 Lawson Dr. 517-545-8196 FRE E Convenient drive through! fiT lF il www.biggby.com LC Coupon valid at these locations only. Not aood with any other offer. No copies ofthis coupon will m accepted. No substitutions. Offer expires January 23,2009 BIGGBY COFFEE $ 1 . 0 0 O F F ii $ 1 . 0 0 O F F a grande caramel mellow 11 Brighton: 8714 Grand River 810-227-2271 Howell: 1275 Lawson Dr. 517-545-8196 Convenient drive through! GBf i ) www.biggby.com LC Coupon voTid at these locations only. Not a oth^ offer. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS V I E L B I G FROM B1 B a s k e tb a ll c o a c h m a k e s g ir ls fo c u s o n fu n d a m e n ta ls understand things I thought they should Imow. They couldn’t run an offense. The little things they were not doing was driving me nuts.” Vielbig, who played at Michigan State University in the late 1970s and was a successful coach at Northwood University in the 1990s, brings structure and stability to a program that lacked both traits. No matter what age she’s coaching, her approach is similar. “I stress fundamentals with every group,” she said. “My varsity needs fundamentals. We spend a lot of practice time on fundamentals.” Vielbig doesn’t have any magic tricks - the Gladiators have begun the season 0-4 - but she’s already seen signs of growth. “I’ve seen results in attitude and coachability and being on board,” she said. “They understand it is a process. Vielbig, whose flexible work schedule as a farmer allows her to coach multiple teams in a season, continues to plant seeds for the future by working closely with other youth coaches and encouraging more players to commit to basketball year-round. VanGilder, a senior co-captain, said her aunt is more intense now that she’s a varsity coach. Senior center Audrey B A S K E T B A L L FROM B1 K LA A p la y e rs e a g e r f o r 'r e a l' s e a s o n s ta r t junior Sarah Spring got muchneeded experience. “We had to go deeper into our rotation and had some girls really respond,” Piepho said. “I feel more comfortable with our depth than I originally thought.” TTie Bulldog boys (0-4) haven’t been so fortunate. Sophomores Corey McKinney and Nick Schroeder have tried to fill in for injured seniors Bennett Estey and Matt Nielson, both of whom are expected back next week. Coach Mike Griest said despite the record, the Bulldogs have improved. “Brighton traditionally gets better as the year goes on,” he said. Hartland Eagles Who would have thought the Eagle girls (5-2) would more wins than the highly regarded boys (4-1) at this point? The Eagle boys spent the break “licking their wounds,” according to coach Frank Leppek, after a blowout loss to Flint Powers in the Motor City Roundball Classic. “We’ve been practicing with a chip on our shoulder,” Leppek said. “We’ve got a reason to practice. We don’t have a bloated ego (anymore).” Leppek said he’s trying to get his players to give more effort on defense. He has been experimenting with a fiveguard lineup, but that might change with 6-foot-9 senior Luke Lamond cleared to play by his doctors after knee surgery last summer. Matt Poches has emerged fi^m senior Vonn Jones’ shadow. 'The sophomore forward scored 31 points in a 86-64 win over Fowlerville last 'Iliesday. The Hartland girls are the surprise of the league thus far. They’ve grown up quickly under coach Brian Ives in his second year. Howell Highlanders Howell girls coach TVicia Clark said she still hasn’t gotten over a loss to Class A fifthranked Plymouth Canton, a setback that exposed her team’s inconsistency. She said the loss taught her Highlanders (4-2) a valuable lesson. “We learned what intensity on defense is. We want that,” she said. The Highlander boys (2-2) have shown they won’t be pushovers under new coach Bob Lees. They snapped their 24- game losing streak with a 68-32 win over Algonac Dec. 16, then beat host Livonia Franklin, 55- 51, to advance to the finals of the Franklin holiday tournament before losing 58-51 to unbeaten Dearborn Fordson. Pinckney Pirates Boys coach Tom Reason said he had three goals for his team over break: 1. Players were supposed to shoot 200 shots every day. 2. Improving team defense. 3. Emphasizing the third or fourth option on offense. He admits he still doesn’t know what to expect fixim his team, but the Pirates (3-1) LEISATHOMPSON,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton's Jackson Armstrong gets some air to try to shoot over Saline's Eric Braham during a recent game. showed positive signs in a 72-37 win over Walled Lake Northern last 'Ihesday. Junior Michael Schlein set a school record with nine blocks. “'They don’t have a lot of in-game experience yet,” Reason said. The Pirate girls (0-5) aren’t winning yet, but other coaches have noticed their improved play under first-year coach Jim Anttila. “I was watching Pinckney tape and they’ve really picked up the intensity,” Howell’s Clark said. “There will not be an easy night in the KLAA.” South Lyon Lions The only remaining area unbeaten team, the Lions (4-0) get steady post play from Danielle Gotham and Amanda Thomas. Sophomore guard Kristin Short has shown the most growth, scoring 30 points in two games during a holiday tournament in Chelsea. Coach Erica Thomas said her biggest concern is getting her top bench players, Gabrielle Williams, Jenny Maslany and Erin Schopa, to mesh. “Our focus has been on communication and defensive intensity and getting more leadership, especially when we play defense,” she said. “’When they talk, they play harder.” The Lion boys (1-3) are still searching for consistent combinations for new coach Doug Host. Eowlerville Gladiators Despite graduating five senior starters, Fowlerville (1-2) already has a signature win, beating Eaton Rapids, predict- Elzerman, another co-captain, said that approach helps the team focus better in practice. “She committed to helping kids learn (to play better),” VanGilder said. “She always enjoyed the game. She wants to share that. She wants Fowlerville to be a good program.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. ed to be among the top teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference. Coach Fred Hackett indicated his team has worked to become more patient on offense and to play better position defense while maintahiing intensity and ball pressure. Besides leading scorer Josh WedeslQ; Hackett has found contributors throughout his lineup. Jordan Gorshe averages 10 points and two blocks per game, while Chris Williams leads in steals and assists. Ryan Deane and Nate Ross help inside with rebounding. On the girls side, the Gladiators (0-4) will need more time to become competitive in the CAAC, but new coach Mary Vielbig remains committed to long-term success. Whitmore Lake Trojans The Whitmore Lake boys started out “a big week,” according to coach Dave Arnold, with a 90-79 loss to Ottawa Lake 'Whiteford last Tliesday. Arnold said the 'Rojans (1-3) haven’t shot well, despite the fact they are averaging 12 3-pointers made per game in their wideopen, frenetic offense. He said his team needs to play harder to create more havoc for opponents. “We needed to get back to the point where we play hard the entire time,” Arnold said. “For our system to work, the defense makes that system go. In the losses, we didn’t play hard enough.” The 'Trojan girls (1-3) are a work in progress under new coach Casey Livingston. T i p o f f t im e Here's a look at the upcoming schedules of area boys and girls basketball teams: Girls ■ Tonight Livonia Churchill at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Brighton at Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Pinckney at Lakeland, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Western at Howell, 7 p.m. Fowlerville at Haslett, 7:30 p.m. Hartland at Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. ■ Tuesday South Lyon at Westland John Glenn, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Northern at Howell, 7 p.m. Waterford Kettering at Brighton, 7 p.m. Waterford Mott at Pinckney, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Western at Hartland, 7 p.m. ' Clinton at Whitmore Lake, 7 p.m. Lansing Everett at Fowlerville, 6:30 p.m. ■ Friday, Jan. )6 Brighton at Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m. Howell at Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Pinckney at Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. South Lyon at Livonia Franklin, 7 p.m. Deerfield at Whitmore Lake, 7 p.m. Hartland at Walled Lake Northern, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Fowlerville, 7:30 p.m. ■ Monday, Jan. 19 Brighton at Saginaw Heritage, 7:30 p.m. ■ Tuesday, Jan. 20 Pinckney at Howell, 7 p.m. Fowlerville at Webberville 7:30 p.m. Milford at Hartland, 7 p.m. Boys ■ Tonight Whitmore Lake at Adrian Madison, 7 p.m. Hartland at Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. Fowlerville at Haslett, 7:30 p.m. ■ Monday Deerfield at Whitmore Lake, 7 p.m. ■ Tuesday Howell at Dearborn Crestwood, 7 p.m. Fowlerville at Portland, 7:30 p.m. ■ Thursday Whitmore Lake at Sand Creek, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Jan. 16 Livonia Franklin at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Central at Howell, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Western at Brighton, 7 p.m. Waterford Kettering at Pinckney, 7 p.m. Walled Lake Northern at Hartland, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Fowlerville, 7:30 p.m. ■ Tuesday, Jan. 20 Brighton at Fowlerville, 7 p.m. South Lyon at Livonia Stevenson, 7 p.m. Howell at Pinckney, 7 p.m. Whitmore Lake at Clinton, 7 p.m. Milford at Hartland, 7 p.m. D E E G A N FROMB1 M o re n e w s a b o u t lo c a l D iv is io n 1 a th le te s 2000. Former Brighton swim coach Sean Hickman passed along the names of 15 former Bulldog swimmers, and diver Kelly Todd, who competed at Division I schools. Tim Corcoran e-mailed that his son, South Lyon senior 'lyier Corcoran, has signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at the University of Detroit-Mercy next season. Gordon Taylor, a Pinckney grad, was unforgivably left off the list of current Division I athletes. Taylor, who has worked as a summer intern in The Livingston News office, runs for Syracuse University. Also, current NHL player T.J. Hensick attended Howell High, but never played for the Highlanders, which is why he wasn’t considered for the honor of most successful college athlete from the school. ■ Keiffer's career high: Jim Keiffer, the father of Brighton graduate Sam Keiffer, who was featured in last week’s sports section, e-mailed to say the article inspired his daughter to a career-best performance at Olivet College. Keiffer, a freshman guard who has recovered from two knee surgeries, scored nine points and had a team-leading ^ seven assists in 22 minutes in ^ a 70-50 win over Marygrove College. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK R y a n E r p s ■ School: Pinckney Community High School. ■ Local ties: The 16-yearold junior moved 12 years ago from Westland. ■ Sports: Wrestling, football. ■ Top sports moment: Playing varsity football as a sophomore. ■ This season: The 171- pounder has built a 13-3 record thus far. Coach Don Welch calls him "a coach's dream." ■ Hobbies: Weight lifting, hunting and fishing. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ Community involvement: He has volunteered with his mother in the "Community Kitchen for Christ" in the Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA. ■ Future: He will decide between attending college or possibly joining the military, either the U.S. Army or the U.S. Marine Corps. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Team in training meeting - A Team in Training meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Holiday Inn Express, 8079 Challis Dr., Brighton, www.teamintraining. org/mi. Details:Train with a coach while raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In return receive a free flight, accommodations, event entry, pre-and post-event parties at a marathon in either Nevada, Alaska, Pennsylvania, California and Traverse City. Contact: 248- 581-3942 elizabeth.heck@lls.org. ■ Bowling fundraiser-The Pinckney Community High School bowling program hosts a glowball bowling fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Jan. 23 at the remodeled Whitmore Lanes, 9455 Main St., Whitmore Lake.Cost: $20 Details: 734-449-4405. ■ Pond hockey signup - The second annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic on Whitmore Lake, a 4-on-4 tournament with no goalies, has opened up registration for the 2009 event, set for Feb. 6-8.The first day will include live music, raffles and a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734-834-0084 or visit www. michiganpondhockey.com. ■ Polar Plunge signup - The Special Olympics is bringing the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge back to Whitmore Lake beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Entry fee is a $50 donation. Additional fundraising encouraged. Details: www.somi.org or call Anne Rogers at 734-222 8283, mi27so@ yahoo.com. ■ Brighton baseball tryouts - A second 2009 Brighton U-9 basebalLteam will host tryouts Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in the BECC building. Details: Mike Spranger 810-220-9950,810-422-4500 or lizsprng@comcast.net. ■ Dodgeball - Ultimate dodgeball for ages 14-and-up will run 7-9 p.m.Tuesdays through winter at the gym at Pathfinder School in Pinckney. Cost: $3. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext.O or www.howeiirecreation.org. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost:$3-$6. ■ Drop-in volieybaii - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School. Cost: $3-$6. ■ Drop-in Ping Pong - Four tables at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., are available for play for middle-school and high-school students from 2:30-4:30 p.m.Tuesdays for $1,for adults ages 18and over from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays for $2 and for seniors age 50 and over from 1 -3 p.m. Fridays for free with a senior membership. SELCRA www.seicra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boxing 101 -The Brighton Boxing Club offers classes and training for ages 9-16 at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. ■ Adult open volleyball - Wednesday night drop-in games run 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 18 and over at Scranton Middle School. Cost: $3. 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS! B3 , 1 L I V I N G S T O l S r C L A S S I F I E D Place your classified ads online! 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Rent includes heat. $975 734-368-5672 I Commerical and | I Industrial - Rent j AM/VZING Commercial Qpportunity! 1200-2400sf 124 W. SUMMIT. Metro Property Services (734) 668-6686 Ann Arbor, $1200, 3BR, 5min walk to Wines and Forsythe (734)649-7802 Ann Arbor Hills 3 bdrm home. Avail. Jan 1st. $1950/mo. (734) 470-6781 AREA OF YPSILANTI 3 8 4 bdrm houses; Newly renovated. (734) 429-1461 ask for Kisa AttnYpsi.384bdrm bsmt, garage, remodeled avail now. Sec 8 Ok $1090- $1250 734-649-9616 Avail. 3 bdrm Ypsi newly remodeled, $850. 734- 216-1552. Section 8 ok. AVAIL NOW! CUTE 3 bdrm. Sect. 8 OK. Fenced yard Large shed, $850. 734-485-3668 '6*eautlful Ypsi, park setting, 3 bdrms remodeled incl. gar., $900/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 734-424-0917 Charming 4 bdrm home w/study. Features updated kit. w/hdwd firs, large living room w/fpic. Dishwasher, microwave 8 washer/dryer Included. $1,595/mo. Avail. Now. CMI g 734-663-4101. CHELSEA - Downtown all new 3 bdrm 2 bath $1200/mo. 734-216-5027 Chelsea - New Home 3 bdrm, 4 bath, 2500 sq', $1700 734-646-9706. Country Home- Spacious 12 room, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 7 mi W. of Ann Arbor near 1-94 $1575/mo. incl. appis. 734-475-1500 Ann Arbor, Pauline 8 Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq, ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch(@provide.net Office near US 23, Washtenaw 8 Carpenter Rd. 2000sf, Beat any offers Amick Realty 973-2424 WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State Street/ Eisenhower location. Space plans from 1,000 - 9,000 s.f. Competitively priced. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc, Broker S 734-994-5000. 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Adoptions Adult Foster Care Bands, Djs 8 Music Bids C^rd Of Thanks Charity Games Child Care Providers Entertainment Services Found Funeral Directors Housesitting Legal Notices Lost Medical Emotional Services Monuments and Cemetery Lots Personals Professional Services Public Notices Senior Services Tickets Accounting Ann Arbor Financial Firm looking for Abcounting Professionals. Position requires strong financial statement knowledge and MS Excel as welt as a commitment to customer service and strong attention to detail with a willingness to learn. Competitive wages and full benefits. Fax resumes to 734-205-3773 or E-mail to resumes@bdops.com. CPA ■ With tax experience for P/T position during tax season. Flex hrs. E-mail: mcdoncpa@ sbcglobal.net.K HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTANT Webers Inn and Restaurant has an opening for a full time accountant. 5 years experience in the hospitality industry' ^ Human resources is required. Send resume to: Ken Weber, Webers Inn 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, 48103 C Adoptions Part Time Bookkeeper needed for well established Ann Arbor remodeling company. Proven experience with Quickbooks and general accounting principles a must. Great position for an organized, detailed, and ethical person with a positive attitude who desires a part time position with riexibility. Construction knowledge is a plus. This is not an entry level position. Please respond with a cover letter and your resume to: designbuiidhiring@ sbcglobal.net PT Positions • Income Tax Preparer; clerical. Belleville (734) 461-2077 Hamburg Twp- Gallagher Lake, Dexter schools, 2 bdrm, all appis, fireplace, dock. CallRENTED Female to share lake home w/male. 1 hr. W. of Ann Arbor. Rent neg. Vegetarian 517-467-9262 ^ Adopt Art teacher 8 video editor yearn to give your baby a loving supportive creative home. Expenses Paid. Paul 8 Gretel 1-888-846-8695 toll free. 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BMB SNOW REMOVAL Drives, walks, parking lots, roofs. 734-216-3212. New Home Developments Visit these communities online at www.mlive.com/realestate • Your b e s t l o c a l real estate information V For more information about advertising in this space, call your sales representative or 734.994.6723. ^ m i i v e . c om E v e ry th in g M ic h ig a n ANN ARBOR ANN ARBOR CHELSEA DEXTER Washtenaw Ave 123 Center Valley Rd Ellsworth Rd Jackson Rd.^\ W . L ib e r t y S t . n i____ ★ 111 Summerfield Glen J 3\ ' 5c5j W. Old US-12 ^ Si1 §1 CNJ ill O LO ■ -/■M^ndlLal^^ Gregory Farms j>Majn_St. Baker Rd. Arbor Woods Closeout REDUCED PRICES From $196,900 Showings by appointments only 248.640.4300 www.triangle-newhomes.com ______ Enter through Center Valley Drive.________ Summerfield Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Priced from $149,000 734-997-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com Fieldstone Village Condominiums Sutton Development, Co. 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Master's degree in psychology required and teaching experience preferred. Hourly rate is $48.67. Please email resume to sburke@wccnet.edu AA/EEO'ADA ( Computer and ^ .^W a s h t e n aw Technical Help J CommunuyCoUcsp H E R C Detroit Hxtt Press TOP WORK PLACES 2008 Programmer Analyst Intermediate/ Associate The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research is looking to hire a Programmer Analyst Intermediate/ Associate. For position details and to apply, please refer to the University of Michigan job website; http://www.umjobs.org/ The posting job id number is: 27966. The University of Michigan is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Technology- IT Wanted PC/Server Tech for growing S.E. Michigan Broker/Dealer. Experience in AO, MS and Linux server setup/ admin, workstation setup, and general computer servicing skills a must. IP telephony, and SQL background helpful (but not required). Competitive wages and full benefits. Please send resume and salary history/requirements to: tdelongchamp@bdops. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ c Engineering 3 cDomestic Employment Wanted Development Engineer 1 in Ann Arbor, Ml - Utilize experience in application design, development, & testing of CAD and/or CAE applications to create detailed test plans & make tests to demonstrate correctness of the developed code in satisfying requirements. Perform software design & development in C-i--»- and C programming languages. Requires experience in application design, development, & testing of CAD and/or CAE applications; Programming experience in C + + and C; & CAD/CAE applications, incl. Finite Element Analysis. Reqs. MS plus 6 mos. exp. or BS plus 2 yrs exp. Apply by mail to MSC.Software Attn: Ken Castel, 2300 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105. ASSESSOR FT Northfield Township, approx. 8,500 residents w /4,865 parcels. Minimum 5 years relevant experience required gained in Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Development classifications. State Assessors’ Board Level III required. Salary based on qualifications. Resume, salary history, references and copy of certifications accepted on or before January 23, 2009 to: Michele K. Manning, Twp. Clerk, 75 Barker Rd, P.O. Box 576, Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189. EOE Associates WINTER OPENINGS $14.25 base-appt., flex, schedule, no exp necessary, will train, conditions apply, all ages 17-E 734-786-4066 AUTO - Parts Sales/ Service Writer/ Mgr. Call 734-484-0508. BUILDING CUSTODIAN - Needed for daily cleaning & care, room set ups, outdoor maintenance & minor repairs fbr a busy student activities building. Custodian lives on-site in a 1 bdrm apt. Requirements; High school diploma or equivalent, must be able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to operate small tools including a snow blower. Attention to detail & the ability to work with people with skill & diplomacy. EOE/ Drug Free Workplace. Please mail resume or stop by starting Jan. 5 from 9am-5pm to fill out an application. Hillel Foundation, 1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Cleaning Contractor seeks Cleaners 8 Supervisors For Ann Arbor, Belleville and Surrounding areas M-F eves, PT-FT. $8-$12/hr. Job Fair Wed. Jan. 7th 4pm- 7pm Hampton Inn North Rm 111, 2300 Green Rd., Ann Arbor off US23, exit 41. Call 800-434- 4120 X 322 to confirm thetruthaboutcleaning. ________ com________ Customer Sales/Service 2009 EXPANSION $14.25 base-appt., flex, schedule, no exp necessary, will train, conditions apply, all ages 17-e 734-786-4066 Protect the Earth. FT/ PT. Mon-Fri; 2-10:30pm. $375-t-/wk. Campaign training 8 benefits. Call Robin: 734-222-6347 CHealth Care J Certified Exp Home Health Aide for woman, bedridden w/ MS, Must love cats Mon-Wed. 8am-4pm. 734-663-8448. Home therapist needed for 6 yr old Autistic boy. 15 hrs/wk (3 hr p.m. sessions 5x a wk) ABA/ VBT and/or floortime play exp preferred. Fax resumes 734-786-0196 or hometherapist@ live.com. House Cleaning Heavy, light $12-Ehr. ScioTwp area. Call 734-769-7794 CFood Service c Drivers and Transportaion ) Awesome Career Choice Driver Trainees Needed NOW Earn $750-$900 per week Full Benefits No Experince Necessary Michigan Works Approved SUBURBAN TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL CALL 734-229-0000 Putting YOU Back to Work! DRIVER- • Company drivers average $1,000/week OTR • Immediate Benefits • CDL A with 1 yr experience. Age requirement. Call NFI Sunday or anytime 888-434-1155 Drivers ★ TRAINCO Truck Driving School Day, Eve 8 Wknd Classes CDL testing. Student loans. Company paid training. Immediate job placement in partnership with W.C.C.C Taylor Campus: 734-374-5000 Lansing: 517-887-1600 Drivers ★ TRAINCO Truck Driving School Day, Eve 8 Wknd Classes CDL testing. Student loans. Company paid training. Immediate job placement in partnership with W.C.C.C Taylor Campus: 734-374-5000 Lansing: 517-887-1600 BANQUET STAFF Private club in Ann Arbor seeking qualified Supervisors, Bartenders and Servers for our Banquet Dept. Please apply in person to 1830 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Drivers & Cooks needed. For all locations, /^ply within: Anthony's Gourmet Pizza 1508 N. Maple or 621 S. Main Insomnia Cookies Asst. Manager, Bakers, Delivery Drivers. Late night hours. 7-days/wk. Generous comp. Call Darek 917-353-9768 DOMESTIC COOK — required for a household. Duties include preparing and serving meals including special meals for children, cooking specialty South Asian nonvegetarian and vegetarian dishes for parties; washing and preserving crockery and silverware, must be able to use microwave, oven, dishwasher, etc; babysit; requited to work on weekends; must have checkable references; must be free of communicable diseases and have no criminal history. 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EOE/AAMFHV Library DEXTER DISTRICT LIBRARY is seeking; Head of Adult Services FT $39,000 + benefits MLS required Young Adult Librarian PT 25/wk-$16.59/hr -tpro rated benefits. MLS required. ’ Children's Librarian PT 25/wk$16.59/hr -f pro rated benefits. MLS required. Reference Librarian PT 25/wk$16.59/hr pro rated benefits. MLS required. Reference Librarian PT 10-20 hours/wk $15.00/hr, no benefits. MLS required. Reference Assistant PT 10-20 hours/wk $12.00/ hr, no benefits. BS/BA required. Full job descriptions available upon request or through our web site at www.dexter.lib.mi.us. Mail resumes to Dexter District Library, 8040 Fourth St., Dexter, Ml 48130. Fax or^-mail resumes to Paul McCann, 734-426-1217, pmccann@dexter.lib.mi. us. Specify desired position on cover letter. Applications received before 1/18 will be given priority consideration c Auctions and Auctioneers J ANTIQUE 8 COLLECTIBLE AUCTION: Thur. 7 pm. 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Our dealerships offer a dynamic team environment with advance customer management tools, state of the art computers on every desk, large inventories, open showrooms thM will allow for selling both new and used vehicles from our 14 franchised family owned dealer group. We are in our fourth year of growth in Washtenaw county and over 25 years of family run automotive excellence, we have a comprehensive advertising /marketing plan moving forward in 2009! Treat yourself and your customers to an environment that will exceed your expectations. Take your selling skills and your income to the next level excellent benefit packages! Come to LaFontaine and have fun selling cars and taking * care of customers! Fax your confidential resume direct to me Matt LaFontaine 734-401-6601 Independent Sales Contractors needed for busy manufactured home safes offices throughout SE Michigan. S30K potential; Please fax resume to 248-449-7288. 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Large Ml community association management CO. is seeking a professional, responsible, selfmotivated person in the Ann Arbor area. Excellent communication skills 8 exp. in all aspects of community mgmt. required. Application should have strong organizational skills w/financial, managerial, computer exp. 8 familiarity w/property maintenance. CAI Designation. Certification preferred. Email resume to: lgovang@ kramertriad.com ❖ KfoiTte'’-'pad Mar3ge'T’e''^Grouo L.LC Ronald McDonald House HVAC Top 5 Recession Proof Career. Heating /AC. Get Trained! NATIONALLY CERTIFIED 3.5 wk Accreditation. EPA/OSHA/NCCER Certified. Local Job Placement Assistance, Financing Avail. 1-877-994- 9904 NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! Short term career programs in Medical Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technology and Computer Training including Microsoft Certification programs begin soon at New Horizons CLCLivonia. Call 1-866-773- 6147. Financing options and Job Placement assistance available-Grants accepted. VA Training provider. Associate member of Ml Works. We are proud to use recycled newsprint ^etchan^5y Oil furnace 84,000 btu sears w/electronic ignition very good shape call after 6p.m. $250. johneo3@sbcglobal.net, (734)439-2732. ( Musical I Merchandise J Piano Store Closed. Liquidation company now in possession of inventory. Over 150 units avail. All offers considered. Call 877-651-7045. BMW 323i 99 4 door, 5-speed, excellent condition. Blue exterior, Tan interior, 6 cylinders, ABS, Air, alloy wheels, ' CD, cruise control, leather,sun roof, power locks, power windows, $6,500. Original Owner. California Car. Runs and looks great. (734)645-2299. Honda-Accord '05 4dr, auto, 40K $,10,900 734-669-4433 HONDA ACCORD 07 $13,500. AUTO, AIR. ALL POWER. 27K MILES, (734)302-4419. VOLVO S 60 '01-Silver/ black, loaded, all power, heat leather,106K hwy, $5650.734-657-0412 SUVs FORD EXPLORER '93 83,000 miles, automatic, new brakes. $1,700 OBO. (734)741-1543. Rfiich your customers. 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FinIn dth e ictla ssHifieedsr.e! C Pools, Hot Tubs,^ L a n d Accessories J Snow Removal Sidewalk laborers $12/hr.; w/Truck $15/hr. (734) 260-4922. Tax Preparers Needed- Earn extra income after taking course. Flex schedules! Training starts Jan 12, 2009. Call 734-544-0071 for details Telemarketer Needed- Preferably 2 yrs exp. In home healthcare. FT hourly position. Please call Mon-Fri Between 9am-5pm. at 734- 547- 9289, 734-904-5128, Or fax resume to: 734-547-9268 Voice Over, P/T, Female - No relocation, no exp. Ted (703) 938-6064 , ★ HIRING NOW* 1^ FT /PT positions No exp. necessary. If not making $650/wk. Call (734) 302-4320. PART TIME WORK Great pay, customer sales/service, no exp necessary, conditions apply, start after finals. 734-786-4066 Orthotic Biller/ Customer Service Rep Wrfght 8 Filippis, Michigan's leader in Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Home Healthcare is seeking an Orthotic Biller/Customer Service Rep for our facility in Ann Arbor. 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(734)668-9649. vpA snd Antiques, Art and Collectibles Appliances Auctions and Auctioneers Baby Items and Toys Building Supplies Business and Office Equipment Cameras and Supplies Clothing Computets Crafts and Bazzaars Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Exercise Equipment Firewood and Heating Supplies Flowers Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage Sales Handicapped Equipment Home Electronics Household Goods Jewelry and Diamonds Machine, Tool and Industrial Equipment Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items Wanted Musical Merchandise Pools, Hot Tub and Accessories Refrigerator Equipment Resturant Equipment Sport Trading Cards Sporting Goods Swaps and/or Wanted Wanted Bargins Yard Equipment A u t o D i r e c t o r y NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIPS TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads. Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News Christmas Trees Dirt and/or Gravel Farm Equipment Good Things To Eat Horse Stables Livestock Feed Pets and Supplies Plant, Shrub and Trees Wanted or Exchange cPets and Pet Supplies j AKC German Shep pups 2 females shot worm $200. (734) 277-5007 (734)439-0905 L A C U R A Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com GOOD * .A u d i Howard Cooper Audi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 C I - I V « V S I . 6 R Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. State. 761-3200 AKC Shih Tzu- 6 weeks old with first shots, ready to go home on 1/13. (734)945-1763. BRIGHTON I CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Grand River, E of US-23 Home of Reality Deals 810-229-4100 CUETER Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge 2448 Washtenaw 734-434-2424 www.cueter.com LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 734-429-9431 VILLAGE MOTOR SALES Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep Chelsea, 734-475-8661 ^ I N f I W I T I INFINITI of ANN ARBOR 515 Auto Mall, 669-9000 infinitiofannarbor.com LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 BORDER COLLIE MIX PUPPY. 11 wk old male, shots. $250 to good home. (734) 649-0212 Merc«des Bmz ANN ARBOR IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 bwanabrigspetcare.com Your house or mine. Dog walking, pet sitting 8 horse stall cleaning. (810) 923-9696 CAntiques, Art and CollectiblesD Antique Estate Auction - Sat. Jan. 10, 10am Huge Model RR Collection Gold Coins, Jewelry, Huge Sports Paper Group, Historic Mi Paper, Documents 8 Photo Collection. See 200 pics online at: DougDaltonAuctioneer.c om (800)801-6452. Cavalier King Charles Puppies - Adorable, Ready to go! $750 (989)871-2857.________ Female Eng. Bulldog - This is a God gift for you!, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!. AKC female English Bulldog for adoption. Email me as soon as you can at whitneylongmirel 1@live .com for more details... (313)868-2132. BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 CHELSEA CHEVY GRASS LAKE CHEVY (734) 475-8663 La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 FinIn dth e ictla ssHifieedsr.e! BRIARWOOD FORD Mich, at State, 429-5478 Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 r L S U B A R U J Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 TOYOTA BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 I V O L V O Sesi Linc-Mefc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 09, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-01-09 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4521">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 09, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 6 ,2 0 0 9 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews [ jL f l ] ROAD CLOSED AHEAD^ INSIDE & ONLINE H o t c a r s The North American International Auto Show opens to the public Saturday, but you don’t have to wait to get the latest. JDheck it out on our Web site, www.mlive.coml livingstoncommunity news and click on the “Detroit Auto Show” link. T ig e r s in t o w n Several Detroit Tigers are coming to Brighton Jan. 22 for a community rally. A3 R o a d w o r k w o e s Business owners vow to fight a road project in Hamburg Township that will close part of M-36 for for much of the summer. A3 Wii g o e s r o u n d One copy of the popular Nintendo video gaming system is making the rounds of charity fiuidraisers. A4 L o s s e s m o u r n e d l\vo school communities mourn the loss of very special people. A4 A im in g f o r No . 1 The Gladiators may have their best shot yet at a state championship. B1 W h a t a g a m e ! Watching the BCS national championship game in 3D was a real experience. B2 IN B R I E F R e n a i s s a n c e p r o g r a m k ille d The Livingston Educational Service Agency announced this week that it will close the Renaissance Alternative School at the end of the current school term in June. The end became apparent when the Howell school board voted Monday to halt participation in Renaissance, effective at the end of the school year, and to develop its own program. Howell paid for more seats in the program (41) than the other K-12 participating districts: Brighton, Pinckney and Fbwlerville. The program - run as a .combined high school and middle school - is for students who do not thrive in a traditional school setting. Hartland operates its own alternative program and does not participate in the county one. Brighton and 1 Fowlerville also have their own programs in addition to their Renaissance participation. A more detailed report was published Jan. 13 in the online edition of The News at www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. INDEX Calendar & meetings AS Rick Fitzgerald's column A2 News in brief B3 Sports B1 -B2 Volunteers AS The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Mi 48116 ^810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com 2 0 0 8 L i v i n g s t o n C i t i z e n s o f t h e Y e a r Clinics help families in need PHOTOS:JIMJAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Laura and Mitch Goldman operate a weekly free medical clinic - Faith Medical Clinic - in downtown Pinckney.The couple was among several pebple selected this year as Livingston Citizens of the Year for 2008. They share the award with founders of a nonprofit dental center. Goldmans' nonprofit has served hundreds BY LEANNE SMITH *The Livingston Community Ne'ws It was the mid-1970s and Mitch Goldman was a footloose college graduate in his hometown of New York City. He tried a little writing. He worked as a janitor. But, he was driving a cab when a mugging at knifepoint and a serious head-on crash made him question what he should be doing with his life. “I’ll be a doctor,” he said. Even though he hadn’t had a science class since biology his freshman year, Goldman went back to school and did it. Today, hundreds of Livingston Counly residents who might not otherwise receive medical care due to their lack of insurance are thankful he did. Goldman and his wife, Laura, a nurse practitioner, are founders and committed partners in the Kiith Medical Clinic, a free once-a-week clinic that had more than 1,2(X) O f n o t e ... ■ Winners of the Livingston Citizen of the Year award are selected by the staff of The Livingston Community News. With two winners this year, The News will split the $1,000 prize money and make a $500 contribution to the VINA Community Dental Center and to the Faith Medical Clinic. Read more about the Citizen of the Year honor and the companion Young Citizen of the Year award in Rick Fitzgerald's column. Page A2. I F ' W n ■ ■ '■ '4r. i ’' t .1' Laura Goldman draws blood from Milford's Brian Magaddino. patient visits in the last year. For that and their determination to reach out to people in need, the Goldmans, of Hamburg 'Township, are winners of the 2008 Livingston Citizen of the Year Award. “Mitch and Laura are competent practitioners with a sincere and selfless concern for those who are medically underserved,” said Bruce Bay of Marion Township, a clinic volunteer. “They are passionate and giving and an inspiration to everyone around them.” Fhith Medical Clinic opened Dec. 1,2007, in the lower-level training room of the Putnam SEE MEDICAL CLINIC, A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dr. Fred Bonine, left, and Dr. Sam Daniels are the founders of the VINA Community Dental Center in Brighton.The two share the 2008 Citizen of the Year award with founders of a nonprofit medical clinic in Pinckney. New dental facility fills a gaping need BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The need for a low-cost dental clinic in Livingston County had been flrst discussed some 20 years ago. Over the last few years, as the need intensified, two local dentists. Dr. Fred Bonine and Dr. Sam Daniels, talked off and on about how to create such a clinic. They started raising funds and recruiting other dentists to volunteer at the clinic. And on Sept. 16, 2008, the VINA Community Dental Center opened its doors. The clinic has been packed just about every day since. “These two guys are absolutely awesome,” says Cindy Gates, who is currently the only employee of the clinic, where everyone else is a volunteer. “Dr. Bonine works at the clinic, and Dr. Daniels is always trying to recruit more doctors. They have done a phenomenal job and are constantly raising the funds to keep this clinic running. The patients are so awed with the fact that this clinic exists.” For their commitment to getting the dental clinic launched, Fred Bonine and Sam Daniels are winners of the 2008 Livingston Citizen of the Year Awai^. SEE VINA,A2 Locals to witness history at Obama inaugural 2 win tickets th ro u g h Mike Rogers' office BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News 'Two Livingston County residents who won tickets to 'Tuesday’s presidential inauguration through a congressional lottery, are looking forward to witnessing history. When President-elect President Barack Obama takes the oath of office on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Penny Karaska and Dawn Lindblade will be there. Each won two tickets to the inaugural through the office of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Howell. Karaska, a Hamburg Township resident who teaches at Howell’s Latson Elementary School, will be taking her daughter, Olivia, with her. Lindblade, who taught music for a year at a Puerto Rico and now is working on her doctoral thesis in music at Michigan State University, will be meeting a friend in Washington to share the experience. Karaska and her daughter Olivia Karaska, left, and her mother, Penny Karaska, will attend Barack Obama's presidential inauguration Tuesday in Washington. COURTESY, PENNY KARASKA leave for Washington Saturday. “We are both terribly excited ,” she said. Lindblade, also of Hamburg Township, leaves Saturday for Washington to meet friend Joshua Arvizu, a D.C. resident. The two met while attending North Texas State University. She said she became an Obama fan last October when she attended one of his speeches. “This is a historic moment,” Lindblade said. “It makes me proud to see that this country has come this far (to elect a black president).” Karaska became a devotee of Obama after reading his book “The Audacity of Hope.” However, she votes independently. “Both my husband (Brian) and I are independent, or to use the new term, swing voters,” she said. “I consider the person and how they stand on issues.” Tickets to the inaugural have been hot items. “We had over 1,000 requests for tickets, and we stopped taking requests in December,” said Sylvia Warner, Rogers’ press secretary. SEE INAUGURAL, A2 COURTESY, DAWN LINDBLADE Dawn Lindblade and friend Joshua Arvizu will attend Barack Obama's inauguration. Lindblade won tickets to the ceremonies in a lottery through the office of Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Howell. 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The number of county residents who are just getting by is on the rise, regardless of how you measure it. Thankfully, there also are those who recognized that need in its early stages and took steps to do something about it. Fbur of those individuals are being recognized today as our Livingston Citizens of the Year for 2008. The winners come in two teams: ■ Mitch and Laura Goldman of Hamburg Township are being honored for creating the Eaith Medical Clinic, wWch offers free medical care each Saturday at' the Putnam Township Annex in downtown Pinckney. Mitch Goldman is director of emergency medicine at the Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. Laura Goldman is a nurse practitioner at BioEnergy Medical Center in Ann Arbor. They team up on weekends to serve those who otherwise can’t get medical treatment. The clinic completed its first full year of operation in 2008. ■ FYed Bonine of Oceola Township and Sam Daniels of Genoa Township are being honored for launching the VINA Community Dental Center, which serves people with limited finances and no dental insurance. The local dentists decided the time was right to create the clinic - one has been discussed, off and on for two decades among dentists in the community. TTie Brighton clinic opened in space donated by Britton’s First United Meth^st Church in September 2008. Other nominees for the 2008 award were Sara Thomas for her work with the Livingston Land Conservancy, and Kevin and Renee MacRitohie for their support of the Pinckney Music Boosters. Because we chose two winning teams this year, they will shswe the $1,000 prize and The Livingston Community News will make a $500 donation to each clinic, following the wishes of the winners. All too often doctors, dentists and other professionals - who tend to have higher salaries than many of us - are mocked for how they lavish their money on themselves. Not these folks. Each has invested his or her own time and money in these new clinics so they can extend their reach for doing more good for more people in their communities. And they’ve managed to bring along a few friends to lend a hand, too. That’s community service of the best kind. Service worth recognizing with this annual award. Coming up next ••• Now that we’ve selected a Citizen of the Year, it’s almost time to consider your Young Citizen of the Year nominations. The award is designed to bring recognition to h i^ school students who make a significant contribution through community service in addition to being g o ^ students. Anyone may submit a nomination. Here’s what we need: Send a letter with the student’s name, home address, phone number and the school they attend, with an outline of the student’s leadership roles and community service. Include your name, address and phone number and list the names and daytime phone numbers of those who can speak about the student’s community involvement. Send those nominations to Livingston Young Citizen of the Year, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116, or e-mail them rfitzgerald® livingstoncommunitynews. com. The deadline is April 2. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. M E D I C A L C L I N I C FROM A1 G o ldm a n s w o u ld lik e h o s p ita l s p o n s o rs h ip Township Fire Hall on M-36 in Pinckney and recently moved into to the township annex on South Howell Street downtown. It’s open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and serves 25 to 30 people every week. The clinic’s popularity was expected but still startling in some ways, the Goldmans said. Many who use it have lost their jobs or work part-time jobs that don’t offer benefits, they said. “My husband lost his job last January after working 30 yeare for the same company,” said Susan Beardsley. “We had no insurance for a time and needed health care. It was so encouraging to come to this clinic and get help without a any red tape.” Mitch and Laura Goldman have built their careers in emergency medicine. The idea to start the clinic came after a mission trip to India about two years ago. Laura Goldman admits that on the way home she had a revelation about her career similar to that of her husband’s in the 1970s. “I had gone all those miles to care for all those people, and I felt like there was something I was supposed to do with this experience at home, but I didn’t know what,” she said. A co-worker volunteering at Pontiac’s Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic gave Laura Goldman the idea for Faith Medial Clinic. “Everyone here is treated with dignity and respect,” said Putnam Township’s Jerry Balk, a volunteer. “People have tears in their eyes because they are so grateful that someone cares about them. I don’t know many people like Mitch and Laura. They are truly special.” The clinic’s goal is and always will be to provide quality medical care, Mitch Goldman said. All the medical professionals who volunteer there are licensed and board certified. “Mitch and I couldn’t do this without everyone else,” Laura Goldman said. “And they love what they’re doing. You can see in their eyes how easy it is to come here and help others.” The clinic treats chronic health issues, including high blood pressure, asthma and V I N A FROM A1 M o re v o lu n te e r d e n t is ts n e e d e d to m e e t d e m a n d The VINA Dental Center - VINA stands for vision, integrity, need, action - operates from space donated by Brighton’s First United Methodist Church. Business has been steacty for the last four months. “We are achieving what we hoped for,” says Bonine. “It’s now about sustaining, maintaining, and expanding. We’re limited only by the number of volimteer dentists, which the demand is now well beyond.” “'The need has been so great in the last few years,” says Daniels. “We’re now open four days a week and see as many as 10 patients a day. The waiting list is about 50 people right now, but we see patients with emergencies immediately.” So far, 30 dentists along with eight dental hygienists and 10 dental assistants have donated their services to the clinic. “If we had 50 dentists, who each gave four days a year, we’d be covered,” says Bonine. He says that based on statistics from the local health department, there may be 25,000 people in the coxmty who qualify for service at the clinic, a number that continues to rise because of the number of people losing their jobs and their insurance. To qualify for service at the center, patients must reside in Livingston County, have no dental insurance, and have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is determined by the number of members in a family and income. For a family of foiu" in Livingston County that means an income of less than $42,000 a year. Despite economic hardships, there has been enough funding to keep the clinic going. “We were able to hire a fulltime person, and our goal in the next year is to hire another full-time person and maybe even a full-time dentist,” says Daniels. First United Methodist Church donated space in its annex that helped make the dental center possible. Board member Dr. Harry Davis, a dentist who volimteers at the clinic, supervised the renovation of the space. There are currently two dental chairs with space for more. Jana Walther, who volunteers at the clinic and is on its fundraising committee, says that 258 patients have been seen at the clinic since it opened, which equates to $130,000 worth of dentistry, not including what the specialists have done for patients off-site. “That’s incredible,” says Walther. “Dr. Bonine and Dr. Daniels are hard-working individuals who think outside the box. They’ve been the meat of the operation.” Walther says the dentists hope that more people become aware of the VINA Dental Center, which will have a major fundraiser on Feb. 14, a Valentine’s Day Ball at Lakeland Country Club, which may become an annual event. D r . F r e d B o n i n e ■ Age: 55. ■ Residence: Oceola Township. ■ Occupation: Dentist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. ■ Education: Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, dental school degree and master's degree from the University of Michigan. ■ Family: Wife, Shawn; daughter Anya and son-in-law David; son Aaron, son Brandon, and daughter Brittany. ■ Community service: Vice president and fundraising chairman of VINA Community Dental Center. ■ Notable quote: "The outpouring of support in the community has made this happen. We want it to be a model for other parts of the state and country." D r . S a m D a n i e l s ■ Age: 50. ■ Residence: Genoa Township. ■ Occupation: Orthodontist. ■ Education: Bachelor's degree from New York City College, dental school degree from the Medical College of Virginia, orthodontics degree from the University of Michigan. ■ Family: Wife, Mojdeh; daughters Sheila and Layla; son Arya. ■ Community service: President of VINA Community Dental Center. ■ Notable quote: "The most important thing for me is that the dentists of Livingston County be appreciated. They're the ones doing most of the work, giving up their family time for no pay." V I N A C o m m u n i t y D e n t a l C e n t e r ■ Mission: To provide quality, affordable dental care to Livingston County residents with limited finances and little to no access to dental care while upholding the professional standards of dentistry in a concerned and compassionate way. ■ Where: 400 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. ■ Details: 810-844-0240 or vinadental.org. ■ VINA board members: Bonine, Daniels, Dr. Dave Burnell, Dr. Harry Davis, the Rev. Loretta Job, Dr. Ericka Johnson, Dr. Matt Matuszak, Dr. Wayne Nelson. diabetes, as well as provides urgent care. Referrals to a dentist, optician and other specialists also have been arranged, and local pharmacies have been quick to help, the Goldmans said. “We have one patient who came in about 10 months ago with blood pressure and sugar and cholesterol levels in the danger zone,” Laura Goldman said. “He was very hesitant and proud and didn’t want to take anything for free, but we got him on the right medications and helped him make some lifestyle changes and he’s out of the danger zone now.” The Goldmans would like to see the clinic sponsored by a local hospital, and they’d like to find more doctors, physicians assistants or nurse practitioners willing to donate their time and services even once every few months. “We could be open more days and give more services,” Mitch Goldman said. “With one more doctor, we could see 40 people a week.” Reach Leanne Smith at ismith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. M i t c h a n d L a u r a G o l d m a n ■ Ag e: Mitch, 58, Laura, 5Q. ■ Residence: Hamburg Township. ■ O c c u p a tio n : Mitch is director of emergency medicine at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. Laura is a nurse practitioner at BioEnergy Medical Center in Ann Arbor. • ■ E d u c a tio n : Mitch has a bachelor's degree in English from Hofstra University. He graduated pre-medicine from Columbia University. He also graduated from the University of Guadalajara Medical School in Mexico and the Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York. Laura has a nursing degree frorh Wayne State University, a master's degree in nursing from the University of lyiichigan- Flint and is a boardcertified advanced practice registered nurse. ■ F am ily: They've been married four years. He has two sons and a daughter; she has two daughters. ■ C om m u n ity service: Co-founders of the free Faith Medical Clinic; members of the Mission Church in Pinckney. ■ H o b b ie s : Mitch wrote "Apocalypse Blue," a fictional medical thriller available for purchase at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Money earned from the book will be donated to' Faith Medical Clinic. ■ Faith Medical Clinic: 133 S. Howell St, in the Putnam Township Annex, Pinckney. Open 9 a.m.-l p.m. Saturdays. Call 734-474-4627. Contributions can be mailed to Faith Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 978, Pinckney, Ml 48169. ■ N o ta b le q u o te : "With a few more volunteer physicians, physicians' assistants or nurse practitioners, we could be open another day and serve even more people. You don't have to sign up for anything. Just give it a try one Saturday. I think you'll want to come back, but if you don't, we won't bother you again." - Laura Goldman I N A U G U R A L FROM A1 1 w a n t to g o be ca use it's h is to ry ,' s om e saidi Slightly less than 200 names were drawn, accounting for nearly all of the 198 tickets allotted to Rogers. Warner said the huge amount of interest generated by the inauguration of the first African-American in U.S. history fueled the need for a lottery. She said the fact that Livingston County is largely Republican didn’t make any difference. “A lot of people said T didn’t vote for him, but I want to go, because it’s history,”’ Warner said. “I really feel honored I was selected,” Lindblade said. “For the rest of my life I can share this (experience).” Karaska applied for tickets after her dau^ter, a 16-year-old Brighton High School sophomore and “enthusiastic Obama supporter,” became ill on election day, spoiling her perfect school attendance record that dated from first grade. “We ended the day watching the election in one of the emergency rooms (at Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital),” she said. “I knew that she would be thrilled to have an opportunity to attend the inauguration, so I started writing to everyone I could think of that might have access to tickets,’^ Karaska said. “Mike Rogers’ office called Dec. 18th that I had won the lottery.” “The other day she put a sticky note on my mirror that said ‘Only 13 days until history is made.’” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. ^ = I HI-; i.n iNovioNa- C O M M U N IT Y N E W S Published each Friday. 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Goodell, DOS, PC . .A-1 To see additional ads and coupons from the past week go to: ______________ annarborshopping.mlive.com______________ A i “ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2 0 0 9 A3 S o m e w i l l f i g h t M - 3 6 c l o s u r e Road w o rk will force shutdown BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Local business owners say they will fight a road improvement project in Hamburg Township that will close M-36 at Pettys Road for at least seven weeks this summer. Several who were among the nearly 80 people at a Jan. 7 township forum said if the state Department of Ti^nsportation moves ahead with the project, it will result in the demise of their stores. “They couldn’t have picked a worse time to do this,” said Bob Wilson, owner of Hungry Howie’s Pizza, 4640 E. M-36. “We’re already getting whacked by the economy and now we’re being whacked by this.” A bid has been accepted and a contractor chosen for the $900,000 full reconstruction of the intersection, which is set to begin soon after Pinckney Community Schools close for the summer on June 10, MDOT officials said. 'The quarter-mile project will widen M-36 and add turn lanes at Pettys Road. Because the intersection is surrounded by a swamp, a temporary roadway can’t be maintained around it and full closure of M-36 is necessary, said Larry Dropiewski, an MDOT engineer. Access to all local businesses in the affected area and to homes on Pettys Road will be maintained, but through traffic will be detoured fiDm Pettysville Road to Swarthout Road to Chilson Road. While a group opposing the project is being led by Derryl Hill, owner of The Carpet Depot, 5300 E. M-36, another looking at how to survive the project is being led by John Colone, president of the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has set up a subcommittee called the M-36 Rescue Squad, which will look at shared marketing, advertising and signage that all businesses in the area can take advantage of. “This is not going to be easy on any of us,” Colone said, “but we need to all work together and promote each other and come up with a common goal of keeping us all in business.” Hamburg Township Supervisor Pat Hohl facilitated the community forum. As a general law township, Hamburg has no J A M I E C H A R B E N E A U - P I S E L L A . T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S Bearclaw Coffee and the strip mall shops behind it are just some of the businesses that'll be affected by the state project that will close portions of M-36 for major repairs this summer. control over its roads, but Hohl said the township will work with local businesses. “I don’t want to be a defeatist and say this project can’t be stopped, but it can’t be stopped then we all have to do our ^ s t to survive,” Hohl said. Other road improvement projects also slated for Hamburg this summer could run concurrently with the Pettys Road job. They are construction of right turn lanes at Merrill Road and M-36, construction of a single roundabout at Winans Lake and Hamburg roads, and upgrades to the Hamburg Road bridge over the Huron River. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. B e h e a r d People wishing to express their thoughts, ideas and concerns about the intersection improvements at M-36 and Pettys Road in Hamburg Township can contact these state, county and local officials: Michigan Department of Transportation ■ KirkT. Steudle, director, 517-373-2114 or e-mail steudlek@michigan.gov. ■ Jacqueline G. Shinn, deputy director, 517-241-4552 or e-mail shinnj@michigan. gov. ■ Steve Bower, manager. Brighton Transportation Service Center, 810-227-4681 or e-mail bowers@michigan. gov. 47th District State Representative ■ Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township, 866-828-4863 or 517-373-8835 or e-mail cindydenby@house.mi.gov. Livingston County ■ Dennis Dolan, District 8 county commissioner, 734- 891-7398 or e-mail DDolan@ co.livingston.mi.us. Hamburg Township ■ Pat Hohl, supervisor, 810- 231-1000, ext. 202, or e-mail pathohl@hamburg.mi.us. Tigers h o st B righ ton rally to benefit n o n p ro fit agencies P BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Livingston County will be the home team in an upcoming community outreach event featuring seven members of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. “We are very excited about the Brighton Community ^Rally set for Thursday, Jan. ^ 2 , ” said Ron Colangelo, vice president of communications for the Detroit Tigers organization. “We heard about the flooding of the American Red Cross building and wanted to help.” The rally, which will feature talks by Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland and outfielder Curtis Granderson about teamwork, dedication and the importance of community involvement, will begin at 5:45 p.m at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring new blankets, water, Gatorade or hand warmers to help resupply the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Non-perishable food items will also be accepted for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County. Items will be combined with goods donated by Pepsi Bottling Group and brought by the Tigers Organization. Awards also will be given to leaders of the local Red Cross chapter and Gleaners by members of Cub Scout Pack No. 342 from Hilton Elementary School in Brighton. The 90-minute event will be the group’s first stop in Livingston County. Mike McDonald, director of operations for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Metro Detroit, is grateful to be included. “Part of what makes that pantry so successful is that the area rallies around it 365 days a year. It’s nice to be top of mind.” U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Howell, and Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte also will speak. C o m m u n i t y r a l l y ■ What: Meet members of the Detroit Tigers organization. Donations for Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Gleaners Community Food Bank are sought in lieu of admission fees. ■ When: Doors open at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.; event starts at 5:45 p.m. Open to the public. ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. ■ Details: E-mail tigersrally@sbcglobal.net. «1.00 B EFOR E im «1.75 A FT E R ifiv M O R > T'JE A l l i K O W 50< I I QUANTUM OF SOUCE 1:30«0 7:30 9:50PG13 5 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA = 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:15 PG ROLE MODELS 1:45 4:45 7:45 10:00 R FOUR CHRISTMASES 1:15 4:15 7:15 9:30 PGI SYNOPSIS OF THE UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2008 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL The meeting was called to order by Supervisor St. Charles in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call; Susan Daugherty, Tracey Edry, Richard Everett, Roliin Green, Wally Qualls, Michael Sedlak, Mark St. Charles. The following motions were approved: Agenda as amended - Consent Agenda - To authorize Chief Brookins to proceed with the bid to replace units #62 and #63 and accept the bid from Cruisers as stated in the bid and memo dated December 5, 2008 - To authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the agreements on behalf of the Township - To approve Resolution 14-2008 Resolution initiating action to defease and approving escrow agreement for part of the outstanding Green Oak Charter Township Saxony-Wilmor Subdivision Road Special Assessment Bonds, Series Prior to Maturity - To approve the reappointment of Robert Moran and the appointment of Bruce Wallace for 3 year terms expiring on 12/31/2011 - To recommend Greg Dundon's reappointment to the ZBA for a term expiring on 12/31/2011 - To approve Anthony Russo’s reappointment to the Board of Review for a two year term expiring 12/31/2010 - To reappoint Greg Stoddard, Tim Kourt and Phil Smith expiring on 12/31/2011 - To approve the appointment of Cheryl Chidester tp fill the unexpired term of Jo Ann Williams on the Historic District Study Commission - To accept Ms Edry's resignation from the LCWA with regret - To appoint Richard Everett to the LCWA to fill Ms. Edry’s unexpired term -To reappoint Kathy Carney to the FIB Board for a three year term expiring on 12/31/2011 - To adopt Resolution 15-2008 Resolution regarding Building Department Administrative Matters - No Motions failed - Adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at our web site. 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Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Sunday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Daily Lunch Break: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009 Wii is a gift that keeps on giving Raffled twice, it's already helped school and injured police officer BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News It was intended to be someone’s Christmas present, but a Nintendo Wii already raffled off twice in Hamburg Township could end up on a much bigger mission. The video gaming system was purchased by the Lakeland Elementary School PTO as one of a number of prizes raffled at its Holidays Around the World family party in December. “We thought it would make a great Christmas gift for someone,” said Heather Hudson, PTO president. The PTO broke even. The winner was Gary Harpe, whose son, Gabe, is a Lakeland first-grader. “We already have a Wii, but I wanted to help the school,” he said. So, Harpe, a sergeant with the Hamburg Township Police Department, decided to use his good fortune to help another. Officer Bill Darnell of the DeWitt Township Police Department was shot in the face with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun while responding to a domestic disturbance in November. He spent more than a month in the hospital and is facing daunting medical bills. Harpe raffled the Wii at his department’s Christmas parly Dec. 18 and raised $1,252 for the William Darnell Fhnd. “We’re a close-knit family in law enforcement and I hope someone would do something for me if I were in his situation,” Harpe said. Mike Bitondo, a Hamburg resident and former member of the Township Board, won the Wii this time. But, to date. it’s still sitting in the box at his home. Bitondo, who belongs to many local civic organizations, including the Huron River Cleanup Day and Hamburg Enhanced Recreation Organization, is holding onto it waiting for the right fundraising raffle or silent auction so he can donate it once again. It’s likely that Bitondo will tuck a note about the history of this Wii and the good deeds its helped so far inside the box so they are known by the next winner. “Wouldn’t it be neat if it just J I M J A G D F E L D , S P E C I A L T O T H E N E W S Those involved with the Wii video game system that keeps on giving are, from left, Hamburg Police Sgt. Gary Harpe; Heather Hudson, Lakeland Elementary PTO president; and Hamburg resident Mike Bitondo. kept being raffled off?” Bitondo asked. “Then we’d have this beat-up old Wii box that’s never been opened but has raised a million dollars.” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. C ity , DDA e y e s h a r in g co s ts BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News The Brighton Cily Council and Downtown Development Authority met Ihesday to discuss sharing the cost of infi^- structure improvements. City Manager Dana Foster said the two boards must combine resources if any major projects are to get done this year. Among possible projects is repaving West Main Street from Grand River Avenue to the railroad tracks. Foster said West Main has deteriorated because of the festivals, parades and other activities that take place there. Finance Director Dave Gajda said of the estimated $900,000 available to the DDA this year, $500,000 will go to debt service. About $100,000 will go to architectural services, attorney fees, liability insurance, the DDA’s downtown beautification (flower pots, etc.) program and insurance, leaving about $300,000 to spend. DDA funding comes fi’om captured taxes firjm new commercial growth in the DDA district. Last year, the DDA spent about $500,000 to improve St. Paul and West streets, making them one way while adding onstreet, angle parking and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks. Other projects, Foster said, could include new sidewalks and curbing along Main Street; replacement of the traffic signFds at Main Street and Grand River Avenue; new sidewalk snow removal equipment and new turf at Mill Pond Park. The city has not yet approved its annual Capital Improvement Projects budget for 2009-10, and Gajda said he doesn’t yet have figures on how much the city can commit for joint projects. Foster is scheduled to present the first preliminary budget to council in March. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2009. B r ig h t o n F o rd e a r n s k u d o s f o r c o m m u n i t y s e r v ic e From News staff reports Todd and Scott Spitler are known in Brighton as active members of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and generous donors to various school programs and community sports groups. Now brothers who run the family-owned Brighton Ford Mercury auto dealership at 8240 W Grand River Ave. are being recognized nationally for their community service. The Spitler-owner dealership was one of just six nationwide to receive a Ford-sponsored Salute to Dealers award. “You do a lot of things and don’t always get a lot of recognition for it,” said Todd Spitler. The Spiders were chosen from more than 6,000 car dealerships across the United States and Canada. Brothers Todd, 44, and Scott, 41, regularly donate money to area youth programs including a $15,000 scoreboard for the Brighton High football field and $5,000 in art supplies to district elementary schools. They also supply 3,000 fi*ee raffle tickets during Brighton high school home football games, and choose a $100 winner each quarter. A matching $400 donation also is made to the district’s athletic department for each of the five local home games. “It’s a neat little town and we love to give back to the community,” said Todd Spitler. Kreeger Elementary School counselor Pete Wedesky looks at children's writings left at a memorial for Rosa Oliver, a volunteer at the school who died on Jan. 6. The memorial tributes are set up on Oliver's desk. Below are some of the messages left by children. L A U R I E H U M P H R E Y , T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ' S h e a l w a y s h a d a m i s s i o n ' Rosa Oliver gave years to children ' J BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News For more years than he can remember, Tom Oliver has enjoyed the Saturday morning ritual of breakfast and coffee at the Olden Days Cafe vrith his mother, Rosa Oliver. With her death Jan. 6, he’s just not sure what he’ll do. “It’s gonna be tough,” he said. “My mother and I met for breakfast every Satur^y... unless she had a wrestling meet or a volleyball tournament, then I always came second,” he said jokingly. It was no secret that 89-year-old Rosa Oliver, a Fowlerville resident, retired Fowlerville schools bus driver and always available school volunteer, placed her school duties above all else. It was one of the things that made her special and earned the respect of everyone who knew her. “She always had a mission, and that mission was always to help other people,” said Fowlerville Athletic Director Scott Castelle. “She was the best volunteer I’ve ever seen.” Oliver was lauded for more than 40 years of dedicated service to children and the district in 2006, earning Fowlerville High School’s honorary diploma, cap and gown. This meant a lot to Oliver, whose early family circumstances kept her firrm completing high school. Kreeger Elementary School Principal Jan Fleck said it was her tradition with Oliver to stand at the fixint door, smile and greet every student by name. Oliver’s volunteer service at Kreeger began more than five years ago, working seven-hour shifts, five days a week, right up until the district holiday break in December. She’d keep watch over the halls, help children with their school work and even fill in as grandma when a child’s blood relative was unable to attend school events. Her death has saddened staff and students across the district since many of those who first met her at the elementary school have moved on to the middle and high schools. The extent of her appreciation could be found in the 210 mourners who attended her Jan. 9 funeral, while another 257 people attended the visitation. “I hope I can live long enough to be able to influence even one-tenth of the people she did,” said Tom Oliver, speaking of the students, school staff, community leaders and church friends who paid their respects. The desk where Oliver once sat at the school’s front entrance remains today, though looks very different. Instead of papers waiting to be graded, it is covered with cards lovingly made by the 200-plus children who called her “grandma,” their treasured toys and floral bouquets intended to honor her memory. For more family memories, visit www.mHve.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. Reach Laurie Humphrey at 810-844-2003 or ihumphrey@Hvingstoncommunitynews.com. B e lo ve d P a th fin d e r te a c h e r, 6 2 , d ie s BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News He loved Better Made barbecue potato chips and Diet Pepsi. People rarely saw him when he wasn’t wearing a sweatshirt fi'om some college or university. But those who knew John Jourden best say his true loves were his family and his students. Jourden, a Pathfinder School eighthgrade social studies and manufacturing technology teacher, died Jan. 7 following a bout vrith cancer. He was 62. “What happened in his room was magic,” said Rick Todd, Pathfinder’s principal. “He was a gem of a teacher that made a tremendous impact on kids.” A memorial journal has been set up on Pathfinder’s Web site on which people can share their stories about and memories of working with or having Jourden as a teacher during his 38 years in Pinckney Community Schools. Pam Zimmerman, a co-worker, is overseeing the journal, which will eventually be printed out and given to the family. She said earlier this week there were 40 entries, some of which came fi'om people now living overseas. “That says it all when it comes to how he impacted people,” Zimmerman said. “He had a passion for teaching, for U.S. history, for woodworking and for his students. When you combined all that, it did just seem to have a magic effect.” Jourden came to Pinckney Community Schools in 1970 and taught one year at the high school before moving to the middle school where he stayed until it was turned into Pathfinder and Navigator schools in 1999 and he joined the Pathfinder staff. Jourden taught U.S. history and current affairs and had a newfound passion for technology and how it could help students with classroom assignments. “If you needed to know the date of anything that happened in U.S. history, all you had to do was ask John,” Zimmerman said. “He’d tell you faster than you could look it up on the Internet.” During his career, Jourden also taught driver’s education, coached basketball and Little League baseball and was a former announcer at Pinckney’s varsity basketball games. Fineral services for Jourden took place Jan. 11. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to leave a stoiy or memory on the online journal can find it at www.pcs.kl2.mi.us/ pathfinder/Jourden2/Jourden.html. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844- 2011. IN BRIEF A u d i t io n s S a t u r d a y f o r 'D r e a m c o a T Auditions for the Pinckney Players production of “Joseph and the Amazing 'Technicolor Dreamcoat” are Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg 'Township. Parts are available for men and women age 16 and up for principal characters and chorus, dancing girls age 13 and up and children’s chorus members age 8 and up who are 5 feet tall or under. Bring a completed audition form and a current head shot and be prepared to sing a song of their choice; bring sheet music or a CD. Callbacks, if needed, will be Monday. Show dates are April 18-19 and 24-26. Details: www. pinckneyplayers.com or at 810- 599^624. S c h o o l b o a r d c h o o s e s o f f i c e r s The Pinckney Community Schools Board of Education has chosen officers for the year. Anne Colone and Peg Eibler will continue as president and secretary respectively. Michelle Crampo will be vice president and Kevin MacRitchie vrill be treasurer. 'Ihistees are Laura Burwell, 'Tabitha Dolan and 'Terri Bankes. C o u n ty h a s l o w e s t p o v e r t y r a t e in s t a t e In a state where 1 in 4 chil- | dren under age 5 lives in poverty, Livingston County has the lowest childhood poverty rate in the state. Among Livingston County children under age 5, 5.5 percent were living in poverty in 2007, according to statistics released 'Iliesday by Kids Count in Michigan. That pov- ^ erty rate was 4 percent in 2000. W The poverty level is defined as a family of four with an income of less than $21,000. Livingston County also has one of the smallest numbers of confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect in the state. That A number rose from 1.5 percent ^ to 4.9 percent between 2000 and 20007 in Livingston County, while the state average is 11.9 percent. Livingston County also ranks as being among best counties when it comes to the rate of infant mortality and child deaths, both of which decreased between 2000 and 2006. A detailed story on the Kids % Count report was published Jan. 13 in the online edition of The News at www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. MASTERS Medkal Supply 6480 Grand River, Brighton ( across from Sordine's) 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 6 - 9 9 8 9 -6 . SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • REPAIRS LIFT CHAIRS • SCOOTERS • WALKERS AlOS FOR DAILY LIVING Lift Chairs starting at $549 Scooters starting at $899 P r id e a o t a a S o u t h L y o n C o m m u n i t y S c h o o l s SCHOOLS OF CHOICE 2008-2009 2ND SEMESTER Students living in Oakland County or in any county adjacent to Oakland are able to apply for enrollment. Includes Washtenaw and Livingston County Students! 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 6, 2009 > 1 A 5 r _________________^ __ --- COMMUNITY CALENDAR F r id a y , J a n . 1 6 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bright start playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 10:30-noon Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 223. • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Origami. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3- $5. Details: 734-878-3888. ACOUSTIC cafe 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Neil Woodward, folk and storytelling artist. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. S a t u r d a y , J a n . 1 7 PLAY AUDITIONS 8 a.m.-4 p.m. JaneTasch Performing Arts Theatre, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Pinckney Players. Details: 810-599-4624. BLOOD DRIVE 10-3:45 p.m. St. Patrick Parish Life Center, 712 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. HIBERNATING ANIMALS 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$2. Register: 800-477-2757. LIBRARY EVENTS 2 p.m. Dad's at Cromaine. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 8^Q-632-5200. Also Feb. 7. S u n d a y , J a n . 1 8 KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 1 p.m. Naturalist travels. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. • 2 p.m. Snowshoeing. Spring Hill picnic area. Cost: $2. Register: 800- 477-27S7. • 3 p.m. Naturalist travels. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday. • 7 p.m."Worldwide Effects of the War of 1812."Cromaine District Library, 3619 Avon Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. PARENTS OF TEENS 6:30-8 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. An 8-week class designed for parents of teens ages 11 -17. Details: 517-548-2200. Through March 3. CASINO TRIP 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. leaving from VG's, 2400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $29. Details: 517- 545-0219, ext.0, BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m.Eirst Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. PROPERTY TAX SEMINAR 6 p.m. Ore Creek Middle School, 3250 Hartland Road, Hartland Township. Hosted by Livingston County Assessors Association and County Equalization Department. Details: 517-546-4182. Also 4 p.m. Jan. 22, Howell High School. ^M o n d a y , J a n . 1 9 W e d n e s d a y , J a n . 21 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 6:30 p.m. Book club. Brighton District Library. • 7-8 p.m. Book discussion. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive,100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 213. T u e s d a y , J a n . 2 0 FREE COMMODITY FOOD 10 a.m.-3 p.m.OLHSA, 9120 North St., Howell. Details: 517-546-8500. Also Thursday. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11 a.m. Fun & Fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 227. • 11 a.m. Family story time. Help offered for parenting teens From News Staff reports Parenting a teenager can be a daunting experience, and the Livingston Community Prevention Project is offering a workshop to help parents make relationships between them and their teenagers as positive as possible. Creating Lasting Family Connections is the name of a new eight-week workshop offered on Tuesday evenings at the Women’s Resource Center, and Wednesdays at the Livingston Family Center, both in Howell. The free workshops are designed to help parents reduce problem behaviors, reduce family stress, and understand the adolescent brain. The workshops also offer tips to help teens deal with peer pressure and understand their role in preventing the use of alcohol and drugs. According to Mary Rettenmaier, community coordinator for the Women’s Resource Center, the workshops should help parents develop skills that will minimize negative parent-child interaction. The Livingston Community Prevention Project is funded by the Washtenaw Community Health Organization and the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy. ■ Tuesdays: 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 20-March 3, April 7-May 19, June 9-July 21, at the Women’s Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River, Howell. ■ Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 4-March 18, March 25- May 6, May 13-June 24, at the Livingston Family Center, 810 E. Grand River, Howell. Details: 517-548-2200. BRIGHTON CHAMBER EVENT 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce office, 131 Hyne St„ Brighton. Brown bag lunch and learn featuring Mike Wynn of Sandler Training with presentation "Sell More and Sell More Easily." Details: 810-227-5086. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-5:45 p.m. Livingston Wildlife Conservation Club,606 M-36, Hamburg. Details: 517-546-0326. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 4:30-5:30 p.m.-Calligraphy with Suzi. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6:30 p.m. Create soft glove animal for ages 10-16. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road.Details:810-231-1771. • 7 p.m. Early American primitive tools program. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-231-9045. • 7-8:30 p.m. Let's talk about Shakespeare. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. ANGER MANAGEMENT 6:30-8 p.m. Livingston County Catholic Social Services, 2020 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 104, Howell. Cost: $15-$90. Register: 517-545-5944. Seven-week session runs through March 4. T h u r s d a y J a n . 2 2 BRIGHTON CHAMBER EVENT 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet and Conference Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. State of the Chamber luncheon and awards ceremony. Cost: $30-$40. RSVP: 810-227-5086. LIBRARY EVENTS • Noon. Pinckney Purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 3-5 p.m. Open computer lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571. • 6:30 p.m. Every child ready to read at your library for ages birth-3 years.Cromaine District Library, 3619 Avon Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. Also for ages 3-5 years 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. • 6-8 p.m.Teen writer's workshop. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810- 229-6571 ext. 213. BLOOD DRIVE 2-8 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0693. F r id a y , J a n . 2 3 LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. Play date at Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland ^ Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 5200. Fridays through Feb. 13. • 10:30-11 a.m. Bright start playgroup for ages 6-18 months. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571. PARENT WORKSHOP 6:30-8 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Free 8-week series designed to help parents ' ofteens. Details: 517-548-2200. Tuesdays through March 6. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Pete "Big Dog"Fetters- 20's, 30's and 40's blues. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. S a t u r d a y , J a n . 2 4 LIBRARY EVENTS 10 a.m. Lego Mania.Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 5200. BLOOD DRIVE 10-4 p.m. Pinckney Masonic Temple, 210 Mann, Pinckney. Details: 517-546-0326. ICE FISHING 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For beginners ages 6 and older. Cost: $5. Register: 800-477-2757. S u n d a y , J a n . 2 5 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3-$6. Details: 734-878-9522 or 734-878-6633. VOLUNTEER WORKDAY 1 -4 p.m. Brighton State Recreation Area.Cut invasive shrubs. Details: 248-359-9057. BEGINNERS WILDLIFE WALK 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Ages 6 and older. Cost: $2. Register: 800- 477-2757. S e n d u s y o u r i t e m s Submit items by Monday at noon to be used in Frida/s publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calertdar, Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar@ livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS M o n d a y , J a n . 1 9 GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD 6:30 p.m. 2911 Dorr Road, Genoa Township. Details: 810-227-5225. First and third Mondays. BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.4363 Buno Road, Brighton Township. Details: 810-229-0550 or www.brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771 .Alternate Mondays. T u e s d a y , J a n . 2 0 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N, Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6016. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hamburg Township Hall Board Room, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810- 231-1000. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-632-7498. MARION TWP. PLANNING COMM. 7:30 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. Fourth Tuesdays. W e d n e s d a y , J a n . 21 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Green Oak Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Green Oak Township. Details: 810-231- 1333 or www.greenoaktwp.com. LESA BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Livingston Educational Service Agency Education Center, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546- 5550. HOWELL TWP. PLANNING COMM. 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell Township. Details: 517-546-2817. T h u r s d a y , J a n . 2 2 PINCKNEY SCHOOL BOARD 6:30 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Workshop meeting. Details: 810-225-3900 or visit http://hal.pcs.k12.mi.us. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Marion Township Hail, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. Second and fourth Thursdays. HAMBURG PLANNING COMM. 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www.hamburg.mi.us. Fourth Thursdays. Comprehensive Eye Examinations for All Ages Gentle Vision Shaping • Laser Vision Correction • Custom Contact Lens Personalized Eye Wear Design • Diabetic Eye Care Glaucoma Detection and Treatment Dr.Chad Gallatin ~ Dr. Deborah Sheere L iv in g sto n 7486Eas,M-36 r - O H A M B U R G ,^SSC3C;i/»v I fcS, LLCT ( 8 1 0 ) 2 3 1 - 5 8 0 0 3 0 7 9 6 9 2 - 0 1 w w w .liv in g s to n e y e c a re .c om Heavy luggage w eigh in g you dow n? VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. DATABASE SUPPORT Recycle Livingston needs someone with Access database expertise to help streamline the membership data entry process and help train others. Call Linda at 517-548-4439 ore-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. BIG FUTURES Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County needs high school students to be mentors with their Big Futures Program. Details 517- 546-1140 or e-mail bbbslc@ sbcglobal.net. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VINA Dental Clinic in Brighton is seeks high school students to help with various tasks at the clinic. Details: 810-844- 0240 or e-mail VinaDental@ yahoo.com. WILDLIFE ASSISTANCE The Howell Nature and Conference Center is looking for help in the wildlife Rehabilitation Infirmary. Details: 517- 552- 3363 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. HORSE CARE Help is needed at Horses' Haven in the Howell area, a nonprofit humane care and adoption agency for horses and ponies. Details: 734-425- 2156 or e-mail lynxdonell@ aol.com. STAFF ASSISTANCE Connection Youth Services, a program with the Family Living Center, is looking for assistance for the staff in working with the clients. Details: 866-440-7233 or email vsmith.theconnection@ comcast.net. 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Grand River, Brighton, Ml 48116 (810) 494"17001 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 6 , 2 0 0 9 Athlete of the week: Kyle Garra of Howell, B2 Recreation calendar, B2 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: Jcleegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com I S P O R T S JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News L io n s fa n s o n t h e * w a r p a t h a g a in s t F o rd When I last talked to Dick Lewis and Steve Gafford, the Detroit Lions were 4-0 in the preseason and things were looking rosier for Detroit’s most beleaguered pro sports franchise. Lewis, a Hamburg Township resident, and Gafford, a Pinckney native, weren’t drinking the “Kool-Aid,” as Gafford put it, about the promise of the 2008 season. F They had launched their sports marketing company, P&P Marketing, in an attempt to oust Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. With the theme “Mr. Ford, Please sell the Team,” they made it h clear they had had enough of ^ stumbling, pathetic Lions. Then the Lions got even worse. They finished 0-16, the worst record in NFL history. General Manager Matt Millen and coach Rod Marinelli were fired, but Lewis still believes that isn’t enough. He has paid for two roadside billboards in northern ^Michigan to continue his fight ^pgainst Ford’s leadership. He said he tried to lease several signs along highways in metro Detroit, but the companies who control them “didn’t want to do anything controversial.” Cost also was an issue. ^ He’s promoting his message on billboards near the intersection of US-23 and M-65 near Omer and on M-20 just west of Mount Pleasant. Lewis admitted he hasn’t sold as many T-shirts and ^ bumper stickers as he would " have liked from his Web site, www.pleaseselltheteam.com. He blames apathy on the part of the fans. The Lions won NFL championships in 1952, 1953 and 1957 but have just one playoff win in five postseason appearances since Ford bought the team in 1964. “I think the fans, they don’t give a rat’s butt (about the team) unless you are a true fan who doesn’t mind getting hit over the head,” Lewis said. “They are disgusted. Who really cares? We are in a perpetual rebuilding program every 40 years.” ■ Hall of famer: John Clay, ^ 62, the principal of Hutchings ^ Elementary School in Oceola Township, considers himself a “gym rat” who loves to shoot baskets in the winter. He regularly shoot baskets with the Highlander boys and girls basketball programs afi) ter school. In the summer, his focus switches to golf, trying to land his fourth career holein- one. But did you know he’s also a three-time hall-of-famer in baseball? Clay was inducted into the Milan High School Hall of Fame last fall (he was already inducted as a team member). The 1964 grad hit better than .400 for the Big Reds and played in the Detroit Free Press all-star game before a successful career at Eastern Michigan P University. The pitcher-centerfielder became EMU’s first All- American in 1968 and was ©inducted into its Hall-of- Fame in 1995. He signed with the Detroit Tigers before being drafted into the U.S. Army. He earned a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He’s proud of ^ his accomplishments. ^ “I was happy my family got to see it,” he said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. 2 te am s re a d y in g fo r rolle r hockey JASON DEEGAN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell's Hunter Robertson and Matt Orr will be key seniors for the Howell Highlanders in-line hockey team this winter. The team is moving to a new home at Total Roller Hockey in Novi along with the Hartland Eagles. HartlancJ and Howell players will start season next week BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News It took longer than expected, but the Hartland and Howell in-line hockey teams began practicing for the varsity winter season this week. The Eagles and Highlanders have been patiently waiting for their new home. Total Roller Hockey, across from the Rock Financial Showplace at 46039 Grand River Ave. in Novi, to be completed. Run by the same people who own Total Sports Complex, the new 34,000-squarefoot facility will eventually have a full-sized 180-foot by 80-foot roller hockey rink, a 90-foot by 70-foot roller hockey practice rink, full locker-rooms, office space, a pro shop, showers and vending machines to service more than 115 teams over four separate seasons. Practicing in it for the first time last week, Howell senior forward-center Hunter Robertson said he liked the new arena. “It’s all about hockey,” he said. “We don’t have to worry about (sharing it with) soccer.” The Highlanders and Eagles have little time to prepare for a season that begins next week. Brighton couldn’t SEE IN-LINE, 82 Fowlerville wrestlers practice an aggressive style PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Fowlerville senior heavyweight Erick Helfmann practices with Nick McDiarmid, 215 pounds. Both are considered among the top wrestlers in Division 2 in their weight classes. In t im id a t io n is o n e ta c tic o f G la d ia to rs Team aims to be 'most feared' Fowlerville junior Matt Bates, 119 pounds, wrestles with Anthony Lee, 125 pounds, during a recent practice. Both Gladiators are ranked among the top 10 wrestlers in their weight classes in Division 2. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Intimidation has become a new weapon in the arsenal of the Fowlerville wrestling team. Fowlerville coach Chris lyie has said he wants the Gladiators to be “the most feared team in the state.” The Gladiators deliver that message to opponents with an aggressive style of wrestling and a talented lineup that aches for the school’s first state title since 1994. Fowlerville (12- 1) is ranked fifth in Division 2 by the Michigan Wrestling Association after a tournament loss to Jenison without a full lineup. “We’re here to pin people,” said junior Matt Bates, one of six Gladiators ranked among the top 10 wrestlers in their weight classes in Division 2 at www.michigangrappler.com. “We get a lot of points that way.” lyie said he promotes “physical, up-tempo” wrestling. “We are not wrestling for the crowd but to please ourselves,” he said. “We keep coming. We don’t want to let up.” Senior Erick Helfmann, ranked No. 6 among heavyweights in Division 2, said other teams avoid warming up next to the Gladiators at tournaments because his teammates are so intense. He said other teams often share one mat and let the Gladiators SEE WRESTLE, 82 F o w le r v i lle n a t iv e c o m e s h o m e f o r m a t t im e Fowlerville junior Nick McDiarmid, who transferred from Mason this fali, is among "the most feared (wrestlers) in the state," according to a teammate. He's ranked No. 1 at 215 pounds in Division 2. Nick McDiarmid beefs up Gladiator lineup BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News When Nick McDiarmid transferred fi*om Mason to Fowlerville high school, the Gladiator wrestling team went from good to potentially great. McDiarmid, a junior, has lived in Fowlerville since middle school, but attended Mason as a school-of-choice student. He said with the rising gasoline prices this summer, it “became too hard on the family to go to ' school so far away,” so he decided to give his home district a try. The addition of McDiarmid, ranked the state’s No. 1 wrestler at 215 pounds in Division 2, gives the Gladiators a formidable lineup at the larger weights, teaming with Dillon Kern (No. 1 at 189) and Erick Helfinann (No. 6 at heavyweight). McDiarmid was state runner- up at 215 pounds in Division 2 last season, losing in the final seconds to Femdale’s Chris Reeves, 3-1. Coach Chris 'lyie said he’s already fit in with the team, even though he was once the enemy. McDiarmid helped Mason beat the Gladiators in the team district finals last season. “He’s a hard worker and talented,” lyie said. “Other guys have had to step up because of that.” McDiarmid admits he was nervous the first day of school, even though he already had friends at the school. He said he was concerned about Fowlerville’s tough academic reputation, but he has since made the honor roll. He doesn’t regret the change. “I’m so happy that I did it,” he said. “They have an awesome facility, good coaching. ... It’s a sweet group of guys, the best relationships I’ve ever seen on a team.” McDiarmid said he has shut last year’s state finals loss out of his mind. “I don’t want it to bother my mind,” he said. “My goal is to be a two-time undefeated state champion. I don’t want any close matches.” Reach Jason Deegan atjdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009 mr- ■ I ■' ■Bii VI ' 3-D football game was sight to see in Brighton Theater showed BCS title match BY DAVE HOLZMAN The Livingston Community News It felt like being at the movies, complete with big screen, stadium seating, popcorn and $4 beverages. And it Idnd of felt like being at a football game, too, with fans cheering, standing for the national anthem and a long line for the bathroom at halftime. But, most of all, it was television histoiy Several hundred fans gathered Jan. 8 at the MJR Brighton Town Square 20 movie theaters in Brighton to watch the BCS National Championship game in the first national live telecast of a sporting event in 3-D. The game was broadcast to 80 theaters nationwide. While the technology is still in its infancy, the broadcast of Florida’s 24-14 victory over Oklahoma was well-received. “It was fun being at the movie theater and hearing people cheer instead of normEdly being quiet,” said Jason Rivas of Brighton, who watched the game with his brother, Ryan. “People were really getting into the game.” Fans paid $20 to watch and were handed 3-D glasses when entering the theater. An hour before fockoff, about 100 people had claimed their seats. The game was shot with Sony high-definition cameras. Signals were sent to a company called 3ality Digital, which beamed the signal via satellite to the theaters. While the high-defimition signal was outstanding, the game failed to produce that it-feels-likeit’s- in-your-living-room moment that 3-D is noted for. However, the high-definition and unique camera angles provided for a different view for a typical football fan. Many plays were shown at a tight, low-level angle. It made following the action difficult, but wide-angle replays took care of that. Probably because the technology was new, Fbx was unable to post its “ticker,” making it difficult for fans to know down and distance or how much time remained. The broadcast was mostly commercial-free - except for an ad for a hotel chain and some 3-D promos - and Fox commentators Kenny Albert and Tim Ryan constantly reminded viewers that they were watching the game in 3-D and telling them how great it was. Most of the time, though, when the conventional Fbx broadcast went to a commercial, the 3-D broadcast did not leave the stadium, and theatergoers were treated to more highlights and commentary. The Fbx graphics provided the best 3-D moments. The graphics appeared to be suspended in mid-air. Mostly fans enjoyed themselves. “You can tell they don’t have all the kinks worked out yet. Some of it was really tough on yoim eyes,” said Shon Lucas of Ann Aiioor. “It’s something they can definitely work out, and it’ll be a thing of the future.” The future is soon. The next planned 3-D broadcast is the Fbb. 14 NBA All-Star Game. A TH LE TE OF TH E WEEK K y le G a r r a ■ School: Howell High School. ■ Local ties: The 17-yearold moved from Waterford 10 years ago. ■ Sports: Basketball, cross country and track. ■ Top sports moment: Qualifying for the Division I state meet in the 1,600- meter relay last season. ■ This season: The 6-foot- 3 senior captain is one of Howell's top three scorers and top two rebounders. ■ Hobbies: Fishing and golf. ■ Favorite subject: Humanities. ■ School involvement: As a freshman, he helped launch Howell's Homelessness Awareness program where students spend the night in cardboard boxes and collect can goods for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County. ■ Athlete I admire: Howell varsity track coach Paul Webster. ■ Academics: 3.2 GPA. ■ Future: He plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University to study secondary education and possibly walk on to the basketball or track team. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Fowlerville senior Ben Asp grapples with teammate Jordan McDowell during practice. Asp is one of the team's senior leaders. WRESTLE FROM B1 T e am f u l l o f b ro th e r s , lite r a lly a n d f ig u r a t iv e ly have another all to themselves. “The way we intimidate is how we work,” he said. “People don’t want to get in our way. During warm-ups, we beat each other up. They start thinking, what are we going to do to them?” Bates said the reputation of 215-pounder Nick McDiarmid and 189-pounder Dillon Kern - two Gladiators ranked No. 1 in their weight classes in Division 2 - scares opponents. Both Gladiators were state runnersup last season. “McDiarmid is one of the most feared in the state,” Bates said. “A lot of kids don’t want to wrestle us because people know who they (Kern and McDiarmid) are.” Kem, McDiarmid and Helfmann form arguably the most formidable upper-weight combination in the state, but don’t overlook the balance within the lineup. Bates (ranked 10th at 119 pounds in Division 2), senior Anthony Lee (ninth at 125) and Tbavis Kem (10th at 135) are a handful in their weight classes and senior Brett IQngsley (160) was a state qualifier in 2007 before taking last year off. Senior Ben Asp, at 171 pounds, excels as a team leader. McDiarmid calls the Gladiators “very dangerous.” “Flvery single kid at every single weight has time and experience on the maL” he said. “We don’t have any holes. From 160 (pounds) on up, we are the best in the state. No one can touch us.” The team’s five sets of brothers - Dillon and Tl^vis Kem, Jake and Josh Sefton, Nick and Zack Sutfin, Joe and Brian Lauer and the Ruegel triplets Adam, Alex and Arik, ^ong with the Lee cousins Anthony and Isaac - have fostered a close-kniL famify-oriented bond in the wrestling room. “Supporting one another is most important if they want to be successful,” lyie said. “There’s a lot of competition, but they all take care of each other.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN-L IN E FROM B1 H o w e ll H ig h la n d e r s w i l l t r y t o h o ld o n to th e t i t le find a coach and won’t field a team this winter. The Highlanders are determined to defend the winter championship they won a year ago. “We probably have the best team since I’ve been playing varsity,” said senior goalie Matt Orr, who will battle with Brandon Masta for playing time. “We’ve played together a long time. We are probably the team to beat.” Howell coach Bruce Robertson said the Highlanders had the biggest tryout in years. “They will be very competitive,” he said. “The kids are all looking forward to playing.” Howell senior defenseman Jake Heximer said Howell has many strengths. “We are an all-around good team,” he said. “We’ve got solid defense and a couple of great goalies.” Hartland coach Rick Creyts called senior defenseman Eddie Merlo, Andrew Wilkinson and Hayden Wallace the leaders of Ids team. “Championship teams are all about defense,” Creyts said. “We’ve got some strong returning defensive players, but we are more of an offensive team. We will be scoring a lot this year.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Team in training meeting -A Team in Training meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Holiday Inn Express, 8079 Challis Dr„ Brighton, www.teamintraining. org/mi. DetailsiTrain with a coach while raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In return receive a free flight, accommodations, event entry, pre-and post-event parties at a marathon in either Nevada, Alaska, Pennsylvania, California and Traverse City. Contact: 248- 581-3942 elizabeth.heck@lls.org. ■ Baseball coaching clinic -The Kensington Valley Baseball Softball Association will sponsor a coaching clinic conducted by University of Michigan head baseball coach Rich Maloney and his staff from 3-8 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Maltby Middle School gymn,4740 Bauer Road. Web site: www.kvbsa. com. Cost: $10 includes dinner. Contact: jeff.david@kvbsa.com or hjn@umich.edu. ■ Baseball sign-up -The Howell Area Junior Baseball Association will hold registration 8 a.m.-l p.m. Jan. 31 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., forT-ball, baseball and softball programs for players ages 5-15. Web site: www.howellbaseball. org. ■ Bowling fundraiser-The Pinckney Community High School bowling program hosts a glowball bowling fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Jan. 23 at the remodeled Whitmore Lanes, 9455 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Cost: $20 Details: 734-449-4405. ■ Pond hockey signup - The second annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic on Whitmore Lake, a 4-on-4 tournament with no goalies, has opened up registration for the 2009 event, set for Feb. 6-8.The first day will include live music, raffles and a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734- 834-0084 or visit www.michiganpondhockey. com. ■ Whitmore Lake Polar Plunge signup-The Special Olympics is bringing the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge back to Whitmore Lake beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Entry fee is a $50 donation. Additional fundraising encouraged. Details: www.somi. org or call Anne Rogers at 734- 222 8283, mi27so@yahoo.com. ■ Rush Lake Polar Bear Plunge -This first-time winter festival at 3344 Rush Lake Road in Hamburg Township will raise money for cancer patients at the University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital. Events include polar plunge on Rush Lake, snow volleyball, skating, ice fishing, sled races,face painting. Pubiic parking at the Rush Lake Hills Golf Course, 3199 Rush Lake Road. Details: Bill and Barb Grace, 734- 878-6125. ■ Dodgeball - Ultimate dodgeball for ages 14-and-up will run 7-9 p.m.Tuesdays through winter at the gym at Pathfinder School in Pinckney. Cost: $3. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext.O or www.howeiirecreation.org. ■ Ice fishing - A 2-man team ice fishing tournament will run 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 15 on Thompson Lake, taking advance of Michigan's Free Fishing Day when all fees are waived. Cost is $ 10 per team for ages 5-and-up. ■ Hoops Shoot Challenge - This free basketball challenge for ages 8-15 will run 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Highlander Way Middle School. Players have 60 seconds to score as many points as they can.The state finals are March 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost:$3-$6. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School. Cost: $3-$6. ■ Drop-in Ping P«ng - Four tables at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., are available for play for middleschool and high-school students from 2:30-4:30 p.m.Tuesdays for $1,for adults ages 18 and over from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays for $2 and for seniors age 50 and over from 1-3 p.m. Fridays for free with a senior membership. SELCRA www.seicra.com or810-299-4140. ■ Boxing 101 -The Brighton Boxing Club is offering classes and training for ages 9-16 at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. ■ Adult open volleyball - Wednesday night drop-in games run 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 18 and over at Scranton Middle School. Cost: $3. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION 517-223-6481. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness night - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost; $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUATION 810-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.M-F and 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost: $3/visit. $2S/month. ■ Open gymnastics-gym - The Community Education Center, 9525 E. Highland Road, hosts open gym-gymnastics from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost; $6. Details: 810-626- 2070. ■ Senior center activities - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit, yoga and stretching classes and pickleball tournaments are available. Details: 810-626-2135. Send us your items Send items for caiendar iisting t htois j rdeecergeaanti@onii vingstoncommunitynews. com. You may aiso maii to The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Mi 48116, or fax to 810- 844-2040. Howell recreation hosts pet contest The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority will host a pet contest to celebrate the widely recognized Love Your Pet Day, falling this year on Feb. 20. Submissions of funny and cute pet photos will be accepted until Feb. 13 and posted at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center for public viewing. Photo entries should include the pet owner’s name, pet’s name, address, township and phone number on the back. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at Paul Ben-^ nett Recreation Center, 92® W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Submissions from those living in the Howell or townships of Marion, Oceola and Genoa cost $2 per photo. The cost is $3 for all others. Details: 517- 546-0693. L i m i t l e s s P o s s i b i l i t i e s Howell Eye Center is now Lansing Ophthalmology Howell...and we see limitless possibilities fo r you! And now, Lansing Ophthalmology will see you right here in k Howell. Your same great A doctors, staff and location— just a new name! To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, please call Lansing Ophthalmology Howell at 517-548-3571, or visit us online at www.loeye.com. Lansing Ophthalmology L 2790 W, Grand River. Suite 200 k Howell, Ml 48843 ■ 2971509-01 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 20, 2009 AT 7:15 P.M. AT THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP HALL, 3525 BYRON ROAD, HOWELL, Ml 48855 (517) 546 2817 ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MASTER PLAN: Text changes to: 1) Pages 98 through 108, Chapter DC Section 9.01 Roads and Highways 2) Pages 146, of the Text of the Master Plan for Land Use adding I. Airport On-Site and its Adjacent Off-Site Land Use Planning and Development and ^ 3) Page 163 and page 166 to support changes in minimum lot area. ^ ^ And Changes to Maps #24, 25 and 26 to support these changes. Copies of all proposed changes are available for viewing at the Clerk’s office, Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell Ml 48855 during normal working hours. . The Public is invited to submit written comments on the proposed Master Plan updates to the Township Clerk at the Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855 at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2009. 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Livingston Educational Service Agency assistant superintendent Mike Hubert has served in the interim. The district faces a $3.5 million deficit, and will officially become a deficit district at the end of June. The Howell Public Schools bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with the Howell Educational Support Personnel Association. HESPA - with 249 aides, technical, food service, secretarial-clerical personnel and hall monitors - has been without a contract since July 1. Lynn Parrish, deputy superintendent for labor and personnel, said HESPA memters might vote later in the week on the two-year contract, which would be retroactive. The board is expected to vote on the contract on Jan. 26. Howell maintenance workers approved a three-year contract that included no wage increases late last year. Brighton Mayor Kate Lawrence and Police Chief Tom Wightman say everybody’s got it wrong about an amended ordinance amendment that addresses acts of harassment. Lawrence said the words “annoy a person” - which have been a lightning rod for criticism - are not new, but were in the original ordinance passed in 1981. Wightman said the ordinance was changed because it did not address matters involving harassment. Lawrence said the ordinance was part of a “boilerplate” on the books in at least 20 Michigan communities, including nearby Green Oak Township and Fbwlerville, for years. A detailed report was published Jan. 9 in the online edition of The News at www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. Fire chief review set The job performance of Brighton Area Fire Department Chief Martin DeLoach will be addressed Feb. 12. At the Jan. 8 meeting of the Brighton Area Fire Authority Board, some board members wanted to evaluate the chief, but others said the item could not be added at the last minute. DeLoach said he is in the process of implementing a sbc-month plan that will, in his words, “move the department forward as a team wift me.” A detailed report was published Jan. 9 in the online edition of The News at www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. 3 phases for center Economic conditions have slowed progress on a portion of the Hartland Towne Square, which will now be done in three phases instead of one. The initial plan was to complete the 600,000-square-foot project in 2010. Ramco-Gershenson’s Ed Eickhoff said the company is now aiming for 2011. Plans for a Meijer store are moving ahead with opening later this year, as are talte with home improvement retailer Menards. A detailed report was published Jan. 9 in the online edition of The News at www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. Vote questioned Pinckney school officials could decide Thursday to shelve plans to put a nearly $68 million bond issue for capital improvements on the May ballot. The board voted Jan. 8 to meet with the state Department of Tbeasuiy to discuss a preliminaiy application, but that may be as far as the proposal goes; several board members voiced apprehension with the extent of the plan. The board wiU meet at 7 p.m. in the Pathfinder School media center, 2100 E. M-36. It could agree to present a formal appfication for this proposal; the treasury department then has 30 days to give its approval. But, if the board downsizes the plan, the process must be started over, said Superintendent Dan Danosly. This can’t be done in time for the May election, he said. From News staff reports L I V I N G S T O N C L A S S I F I E D Place your classified ads online! 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It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 16, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-01-16 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4522">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 16, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 23, 2 0 0 9 VISIT US ONLINE: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews INSIDE & ONLINE Join the conversation Visit our online edition to check out the coverage and comment on Tuesday's inauguration of President Barack Obama. On the Web at mlive.com/ Hvingstoncommunity newsm iive .com ^ No flags for some at cemetery? Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald writes in his column that fcthe city of ^Brighton needs to publicize all of the rules regarding the city's cemeteries. A2. Atop teacher honored m Hartland High School teacher Dawn Farrell has been named Michigan's Family and Consumer Teacher of the Year. A3. ^Dispute simmers in Hamburg Twp. The Hamburg Township board and Ocierk Matt Skiba are no closer to resolving differences. j Turn to Page A4 for the latest or keep in touch on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunity news Events galore in calendar Check out the wide range of events in the coming week in our Community Calendar listings. AS. tD a d s and sons throwing strikes Some of the area's top high school bowlers are taking after their fathers. B1. Sports brothers in Hartland Twp. Vonn Jones and Chris Cagle Jr. have made an impact on each other ^ a n d on Hartland High A th le tic s . B1. The Livingston Community News ^-4 20 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 w Phorre: 810-844-2000 Fox: 810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com KEEP IN TOU CH Visit our online edition for more information and breaking news throughout the week: ^Tilive.com/livingstoncommunitynews miive .com Inaugural history celebrated JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Janet Muir, an eighth-grade math teacher at Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, and students Zach Henning, 13, left, and Marc Russano, 14, share their thoughts during Tuesday's inauguration of President Barack Obama. Event draws many from area to the ir TVs - and some to Washington From News staff reports Workers and students, residents and visitors put their regular activities on pause 'Tuesday to tune into the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Some even made their way to Washington to witness some aspect of the historic day. Among the throng of an estimated 2 million people who were there to watch the proceedings in front of the U.S. Capitol Building were Brighton High School sophomore Olivia Karaska and her mom, Penny. “It was really amazing; there are no words to describe it,” said Olivia, reached by telephone late "ruesday afternoon. The Karaskas were situated on the opposite side of the reflecting pool between the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. “(Obama) was just a speck up there,” said Olivia, 16. However, mother and daughter were able to view the ceremony up-close, by virtue of a huge TV screen nearby. “Being there, and being in the crowd, was a a good, positive experience,” said Penny Karaska, a Howell teacher. The Karaskas got tickets to the event by winning a lottery conducted by the office of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Howell. They also attended the Sunday night concert at tlte Lincoln Memorial. “It was an enthusiastic crowd at the concert, and there were some people from other countries waving their flags,” Penny Karaska said. The Karaskas also went to the Michigan reception, SEE INAUGURATION, A2 HEALTHY LIVING M o r e H e a l th y L iv in g in s id e : Please turn to Page A6 for more information about living a healthy lifestyle: ■ Making good decisions for the year ahead. ■ Shapedown aims to keep kids healthy. ■ Old-school exercise still the best for kids. Ganging up on the pounds Support is supreme for local Weight Loss Challenge BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Like everyone who’s made the promise to lose weight, get fit and be healthier this year, Blake,Roberts knows diet and exercise are key. But the 36-year-old Whitmore Lake resident also is using what many before him have found to be a secret weapon for success - support. Roberts is one of about 30 people gathering at Whitmore Lake’s Peaberry Bean Coffee & Tea Co. • every Wednesday for the Weight Loss Challenge, an informal 12-week weight-loss program that helped its last group lose a combined 154 pounds. “My first goal is to get under 300 pounds,” Roberts said. “My weekly goal is to lose more weight than I did the week before. And my ultimate go^ is to be healthier.” Down 8.3 pounds from the week before, Roberts was one of the two biggest losers in the second week of the current Weight Loss Challenge, which saw participants drop a combined 66.5 pounds in a week. “It’s the group support,” said Teri Daniels of Jackson, a Weight Loss Challenge personal wellness coach. “I tried everything under the sun to lose weight imtil I discovered this, and it worked.” Weight Loss Challenge doesn’t offer a magic bullet for weight loss, said Whitmore Lake’s Deb Albre- SEE LOSERS, A2 PHOTOS;JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Instructor Deb Albrecht holds a container with a healthy, protein-laced sample of pie that participants can take with them as they leave the evening gathering. The Whitmore Lake Weight Loss Challenge group meets at the Peaberry Bean Coffee & Tea Co. on Barker Road. Lose b ig ■ What: Whitmore Lake's Weight Loss Challenge offers support, encouragement and education to help men and women take off pounds and adopt healthier lifestyles. ■ When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The latest 12-week session started Jan. 7, but people can join any time. ■ Where: Peaberry Bean Coffee & Tea Co., 152 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake. ■ Cost: $29 nonrefundable fee. If someone gains weight from their last recorded weight, he or she will pay an additional $1 for every pound gained. All proceeds go to the biggest losers in prize money - 50 percent to the winner, 30 percent to second place and 20 percent to third. ■ Other: Men and women are placed in the same pot. No refunds for those who drop out of the challenge. All winners announced within one week of the challenge ending. Weight loss is calculated on a percentage basis. ■ Web site: www.wlc101.net. Success stories, . class descriptions and materials available. ■ Details: Deb Albrecht at 734-368-1479 or ddalbrecht@yahoo.com. Teri Daniels at 517- 795-4680 or dptckk@aol.com. Sally Koefold of Whitmore Lake looks over the calorie worksheet handout given at a recent weekly meeting of the Whitmore Lake Weight Loss Challenge. Popularity of'Project Runway' harnessed for creative fundraiser Designers challengeci to turn old clothes into something new BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Tlirning a tired old coat into a sleek pair of pants and chic halter top is a snap if you have the right tools and creativity to pull it all together. Suzanne Green of Cohoctah Township is one of 46 designers eager to show her skills in Livingston County’s Project Runway Repurposed. It wall begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Opera House in Howell. “I am very excited,” said Green, who enlisted her 12- year-old daughter, Stephanie, to model her product. Fashioned after the hit cable network show “Project Runway,” the event will feature designers from Livingston County and beyond who will transform has-been material into wanna-be-worn outfits in the name of art. In the spirit of competition, designs also will be judged for use of material, fit and appearance before being auctioned to the public. Green immediately knew she wanted to enter. Sewing since the age of 12, mainly for recreation, she seeks challenges. Her newest task will turn material from a skirt, a man’s zip down jacket, an outdated purse, a scarf and a woman’s sweater into a fabulous new outfit. Creativity is encouraged and fun is mandatory. “I’ve been a ‘Project Runway’ junkie myself,” said Mary Rettenmaier, community coordinator for the Women’s Resource Center, the agency organizing the event. Rettenmaier was approached by The Opera House officials with a request SEE PROJECT, A2 Suzanne Green is a clothing designer participating in Livingston County's Project Runway Repurposed, a community fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009 RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News B r ig h to n s h o u ld c la r ify ru le s fo r g ra v e s ite s Brighton resident Pat Cole is one of those people who seems to take pleasure in catching her local governmental officials making mistakes. She’s^ointed out improper display of flags at city hall and was so annoyed by the city’s newly amended annoyance ordinance that she tried to make a complaint about the city itself under the ordinance. But the issue she’s been primarily focused on is the way the city’s cemeteries are being managed. I don’t always agree with her tactics, but I do agree with her on the cemeteries: The city needs to get its act together with a consistent set of rules and fair enforcement. That’s not what’s happening now. Right now the city has three pages of cemetery rules and regulations available for everyone to read on its Web site. Those rules spell out, in great detail, what is allowed and what is not in the city’s cemeteries. There are differences - big differences - in the rules that apply to two different sections of the cemeteries: The sections with upright markers and the sections with markers that are flush to the ground. On the issue that has riled up Cole, the placement of American flags on graves, the rules are pretty clear. Not crystal clear, but clear. In the sections with upright markers the rules say that “one flag holder will be allowed for each veteran’s grave.” No, it doesn’t say flags are allowed, but it’s reasonable to assume that is a flag holder is allowed that a flag would be, too. In the sections with markers that are flush to the ground, the rules state that cut flowers and potted plants are allowed, with some restrictions and “no other decorations of any description will be permitted.” No flags. Period. And that’s the type of section where Cole’s mother and step-father are buried. Where this all gets a little muddied is that there were different rules before 2002. And graves that were decorated according to those different rules are allowed to be “grandfathered” as long as family members maintain those graves. While that may seem like the reasonable thing to do, that exception is not included in the printed rules. That’s a mistake. If the city is going to publish it’s cemetery rules, it should publish all the rules. Put it all in writing so everyone can read the rules. That’s no guarantee that everyone will understand the rules or that everyone will agree with them. But at least everyone would be able to see the rules - including the exceptions for graves that now appear to be in violation of the rules. It might be nice if Brighton residents could do whatever they wanted to with the graves of family members. I suspect there are times when city officials wish there were no rules for them to enforce. But that won’t work, either. There has to be a way for the city to efficiently maintain its cemeteries and there need to be provisions for the city to deal with grave sites that are no longer cared for when family member move away or are no longer able to handle maintenance. But the rules put in place must be clear to everyone and enforced fairly. That’s not how some see it now, and the city has the power to clear up those misconceptions. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgeraid@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. LO SERS FROM A1 1 2 -w e e k p ro g ra m fo c u s e s o n s u p p o r t cht, another coach. It combines an emphasis on good nutrition with camaraderie, humor, positive attitude, education, common sense and support, she said. “We don’t get wrapped up in calorie counting,” Albrecht said. “We teach people to be familiar with what foods are worth calorie-wise and to make good food choices based on that familiarity,” Albrecht said. “You do that, and the results will come without driving you crazy.” Each hour-long Weight Loss Challenge starts with a private weigh-in. Those who want to share their weekly results can, but no one is forced to do so, Albrecht said. Even a 1-pound loss is celebrated, Daniels added. “Hey, that’s four sticks of butter,” Daniels said. “Just think of that.” Every meeting also teaches a lesson on such topics as the importance of a healthy breakfast, healthy snacks, good fats, dining out, reading food labels, stress, exercise, nutrition, vitamins and more. One of the program’s success stories is Whitmore Lake’s Janette Hopp, who lost 23 pounds in the last challenge and has dropped an additional eight since it ended. She’s now become a coach to inspire others. “We all know what to do; it’s just better to do it together,” Hopp said. “Success breeds success.” That’s what Hamburg Township’s Marie Gaeddert is hoping foe “I want to make changes and I’ve tried to do it on my own in the past and it didn’t work,” she said. “I’m looking to change my habits. If I do that here and the weight comes off, then that’s a bonus.” Reach Leanne Smith at ismith® livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. Howell Shower to help Pregnancy clink The First Presbyterian Church of Howell’s Presbyterian Women’s Association is hosting a baby shower at 10 a.m. Saturday to collect supplies for the Pregnancy Helpline. Needed supplies include diapers, wipes, creams, lotions, washcloths, pajamas, and onesies. Clothing may be gently used and sized up to 2 toddler. Items can be dropped off at the church, 323 W. Grand River Ave^, through Sunday.Details: 517-546-0290. Applications taken for preschool RealKids Learning Center, 415 McCarthy St., inside the Howell Nazarene Church, is accepting applications for those needing licensed day care or preschool services. The center can accept up to 35 children age 3-6. The center offers breakfasts and two snacks, as well as a fenced in outside playground and indoor gymnasium. Details: 517-546-5501 or visit the Web at howellnaz.org and click on the RealKidz link. New officers on Howell school board Phil Westmoreland was elected secretary and Bob Parker treasurer by the Howell Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 12. Westmoreland, a past board president, was chosen on a unanimous vote and Parker was elected on a 6-1 vote with Wendy Day voting no. Westmoreland replaces Michael Yenshaw and Parker replaces Daniel Fondriest. Both were defeated in the November 2008 general election. 'We the People' team places 3rd Howell High School’s “We the People” team placed third at state competition Jan. 9 in Lansing. This is the fourth year in a row the Highlander contingent has finished third, according to the team’s coach, Mark Oglesby, a Howell constitutional government teacher. PR O JE C T FROM A1 E v e n t w i l l b e c re a tiv e , fu n to host a different kind of art show. Her goal was to involve as many people as possible, including those not typically on the art scene. Once the idea was pitched, help rolled in from many area businesses, said Rettenmaier. Clothing and accessories were donated, makeup and hair stylists volunteered to dress up the models, and members of the Livingston Arts Council, which owns The Opera House, offered the space. The cost to designers is minimal, and only if they purchase additional items to dress up their outfit. The cost to the Women’s Resource Center is nothing, because everything supplied to designers is donated. The cost to the LAC for the use of the building will likely be nothing, because the cost of utilities will be recouped by the $5 per person admission fee. Money generated through the auction will offset the cost of prizes offered to top vote-getting designers. Green is not as excited about earning top marks from the judges as she is about the atmosphere of the event. And she has no idea what her creation will sell for, but it’s not a concern. She’s just excited about the chance to showcase her skills and see what others will make. ■ “I saw all types of people” sign up, she said. “Some people I Imew, and some people I would never have known they were a designer.” The youngest participant is 9 years old. Green is keeping the final details of her project under wraps until the big day, to ensure her creative thoughts will be hers alone, but said she is giving in her to whimsical side. “The instructions given were to make whatever you’d like,” she said. For someone who dressed her daughter up as a laundry basket last Halloween, the possibilities are only limited by her imagination. Reach Laurie Humphrey at 810-844-2003 or Ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynews.com. T h e e v e n t ■ What: Livingston County's Project Runway Repurposed is a community art project initiated by the Women's Resource Center to introduce the art of ciothing design and sewing. Products are made from secondhand materials with added trim and accessories. ■ Who: Event will feature works from 46 designers from Livingston County and beyond. ■ When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ■ Where: The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Admission: $5 per person. O n e d e s i g n e r ■ Who: Suzanne Green. ■ Residence: Cohoctah Township. ■ Day Job: Paraprofessional at Smith Elementary School in Fowlerville. ■ Sewing history: She made her first garment, an orange Jumper, at age 12. ■ Favorite sewing project: Her daughter's corhmunion dress. "She looked beautiful." ■ Hardest sewing project: Her daughter's communion dress. "I did a sample dress for that one because the material was very expensive. There was no room for error." ■ A tip: "If you're sewing clothing, make sure you have the right measurements, and make a sample first with Pattern Ease, and don't give up. Still after all these years I have to rip out seams and start over." Hartland Middle School ^ at Ore Creek V Principal Steve Livingway, along with staff and students, watch President Barack Obama's inauguration during lunch. PHOroS.'JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS R e a d t h e e s s a y Dawn Linblade's inaugural experience can be found online at: mlive.com/livingston communitynews m i iv e . c o m Best Buy employees in Brighton watch the historic event, during the noon hour on Tuesday. IN A U G U RA T IO N FROM A1 S c h o o lc h ild re n a ro u n d th e c o u n ty g e t le s s o n in h is to r y as i t is h a p p e n in g where they met Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Democratic Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabeno>v. Also getting tickets from Rogers office was Dawn Lindblade, a former Hamburg Township resident now working on a doctoral degree in music at Michigan State University. “His speech made it clear he understands what’s going on in the world, and is one of us,” Lindblade said. She called the president’s inaugural speech inspirational. Teachable moment For teacher Janet Muir’s eighth-grade math class at Hartland Middle School, the Inauguration provided a meaningful break from the usual classwork. “It’s an honor to watch this,” said eighth-grader Zach Henning, after watching Obama take the oath of office Tuesday. “It’s important having the first African-American .president.” Eighth-grader Justin Bailey, who had never before watched an inauguration, called the inauguration an “historic moment.” “There are some things more important than math,” Muir told her students. She asked students to write down answers to printed questions such as what references were made during the inauguration ceremony to education, the economy and the environment. “In four years, some of these students will be voting,” Muir said. “This is a good time to start getting connected.” Muir said that Hartland Superintendent Janet Sifferman encouraged teachers to let their students watch the inauguration. Ready for change Claiming to be “Bushed out,” Bruce Metz of Howell, who watched Obama’s speech at the Howell Carnegie District Library, said he’s willing to give the new president a try. “The country doesn’t have anywhere to go but up,” he said. Regarding the intense amount of news coverage surrounding Obama, even days before his acceptance speech, 4 the 56-year-old replied, “I’m not surprised.” Rather than the time, money and resources being spent “on the hype” as he called it, he wished everyone would have “put that energy and money toward fixing our country.” Also watching from the library was Howell resident David McGuire. The 49-year-| old ‘just wanted to hear what’ (Obama) had to say” especially about bringing military troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. “I had a cousin over there who didn’t make it.” McGuire said he believes in Obama, but that the new presi- ^ dent has a lot of work to do. V “It’s just like (Obama) said. I It will take a couple years” to fix the economy.” he added. News staff reporters Lisa Carolin, Laurie Humphrey and Tom Toien contributed to this report. « COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK COURTESY, KAREN YANICK Pinckney scouts g e t Bronze Members of Pinckney Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 460 recently received their Bronze Awards for various community service projects. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Pictured, from left, are Abbie Wagner, Shell Mullet and Kelly Yanick. S e n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y p h o t o s Submit your community photos with a brief written explanation. Include the names of people in your photos and provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail/drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116. ■ E-mail: Send high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingston communitynews.com COURTESY, CAROL TAGGART Cirque Amongus visited Cromaine Library in Hartland and entertained a crowd in the refurbished community room. Here, Ben Taggart a ride ^ cheered on by Sam Abrahams V and Andrew Wrobel from Cirque Amongus as well as Olivia Pesta, Ali Preiss and John Spryshak. Home sale advice County residents can get free home-selling and staging advice at a series of four seminars that begin this month and run through April. ‘"Iline Up Your House So It Goes Fhster” will be on the last Mondays of the month through April. Seminarsi begin Monday finm 6:30 p.m. tcT 7:30 p.m. at the Keller Williams 1 Brigkon Market Center, 1005 E. Grand River Ave. Details^ 810-599-5430. 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The honor is given out annually by the Family and Consumer Science Educators of Michigan organization. “A lot of people think we’ve gone by the wayside,” says Farrell, about those who used to be called home economics teachers. “We’re still here. In my personal living class, kids report to the classroom and (hypothetically) get $55 for sitting in my class for 55 minutes. They use that money to buy a car and groceries and more. It’s very practical for them.” Farrell also teaches fashion and sewing, housing and interior design, parenting, foods and nutrition, and a family living class where students actually plan a wedding. “The courses are all electives, and it’s just one other teacher and I who teach them,” says Farrell. “Be- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland High School teacher Dawn Farrell works with Narissa Sawyer, 15, left, and Laura Campbell, 17, on a handbag in a fashion and clothing construction class. She was recently honored as the state's Family and Consumer Teacher of Year. Farrell teaches classes that offer students practical skills for the real world. tween us we get 600 kids a year, one-third the population of the school, and all our classes are full.” Hartland High Principal Chuck Hughes says, “Dawn deserves that award as much as anyone. She is a person full of energy, and enjoys a great rapport with her students. She brings vibrancy to the classroom and makes it enjoyable, fun and motivational for students in her classes.” Farrell, 47, has been teaching for 10 years. She worked as a commercial interior designer before switching to the classroom. She says she has a lot of her own life experiences she uses to teach her students. As far as being named the Family and Consumer Teacher of the Year for Michigan, Farrell says it has been very humbling. “The staff at Hartland High School support each other so much, and our principal really supports the elective P ro p o s e d b ill w o u ld a f f e c t w r it e - in s P Losing primary candidates would be barred from running in general election BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Newly elected State Rep. ^ Bill Rogers says he doesn’t " want voters in the general election second-guessing the decisions made in by primary election voters. He’s poised to introduce a bill this week that would prohibit candidates who lose a r primary election from running as a write-in candidate for the same position in the general election. Rogers, a Genoa Township Republican who was elected in November to represent the 66th District, said he’s spon- ^ soring the measure because ^ the current process cuts into the integrity of the primary process. “The people spoke (in the primary); otherwise, you’re just saying that the (primary results) really didn’t count,” he said. “If not, why have a primary? State Rep. Bill Rogers: Will introduce a bill that would bar write-in general election candidacies by persons who lost in primaries. Why not just have a general (election) if that’s what the people want,” he told The News. Rogers said write-in candidates make elections “more costly for local clerks’ offices and create confusion” for voters. He said the decision by former Hamburg Township Clerk Joanna Hardesty, who was defeated in the August primary, to run as a write-in in the general election last fall is not what caused him to propose the legislation. “Nobody influenced me,” he said. However, Rogers conceded that the Livingston County Republican Party was not happy with Hardesty’s decision, followed by her high-profile general election campaign. “The feedback I received was this was absolutely ludicrous,” said Rogers. “(People said) I already voted.” Hardesty finished third in the general election, recording 2,187 votes - considered high for a write-in. Hardesty said Rogers’ bill would “take away the voice of the people, who have the right to vote for the candidate they want.” “That’s what makes this country so great - the right to vote for the candidate they want,” she said. Rogers said his main reason for introducing the legislation is that there were too many write-ins (six Livingston County townships had write-in candidates in November). Hardesty said few people understand the importance of a primary election, and the majority of registered voters don’t bother to go to the polls. “They don’t know how the process works,” Hardesty said. “I can’t tell you how many people came up to me and said, T didn’t realize the primary election was so important,”’ she said. “They had thought my name (would be) on the ballot in November, not realizing if there are two people in the (Republican) primary, the winner goes on to the November Brighton resident cries foul over cemetery rules City Council continues discussion on Feb. 5 BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News A Brighton woman who has ^ been critical of the way the city • manages its cemeteries, now is charging that city workers are pictog on her, making her comply with rules that are not enforced with others. Patricia Cole said she displayed two flags next to her mother’s and step-father’s graves that were removed by cemetery staff. Cole appeared before the City CouncU Jan. 15 to complain that the flags were removed one day after she placed them there Dec. 7. She said a city po-. lice officer hand-delivered the ^ flags to her home the following B day, which she also says is a ^ misuse of city police time. “The rules are being se- #lectively enforced,” Cole told council. “We’re dealing here with grieving families, and I’m one of them.” ^ Brighton Public Services Director Matt Schindewolf, who supervises cemetery sexton Scott Sage, explained that a ^ rule change was made in 2002 that prohibited flags and other decorative items from being placed on graves, although the change was not made in the 4 written rules. “While it is not a written S h a r e y o u r o p i n i o n How do you feel about Brighton's cemetery policies? Visit mlive.com/livingston communitynews lYllive . c o m rule,” Schindewolf says, “it is the way it should be approached.” Graves with flags or other decorative items prior to July of 2002, Schindewolf said, are left alone - as long as the grave site is maintained. Cole said she has seen flags and other items placed at graves since that time which were never removed. She said she also has noticed that several other graves have small flags. Cole also said items placed next to other graves - such as holiday ornaments, artificial flowers and even a child’s hat placed on top of a grave stone - remain. According to the three pages of cemetery rules posted on the city’s Web site, flags appear to be allowed at some grave sites but are forbidden at others. The rules for graves with upright markers allow for “one flag holder” for each grave of a veteran. The rules for graves with markers flush to the ground allow only cut flowers and potted plants and state that “no other lot decorations of any description will be permitted.” Cole also took the city to task for improper flag decorum. Her beef: Only two of the five large flags permanently displayed on flag poles at Fairview and Brighton Hills cemeteries are illuminated, in compliance with the United States Code. Schindewolf said the only cemetery flag pole installed by the city is at the Veterans’ Memorial at Brighton Hills Cemetery, and it is properly illuminated. “The others were all installed by various veterans’ organizations” and other groups, Schindewolf said. He said the lack of illumination on the flags is something that “can be discussed with our veterans’ organizations.” Coimcil Member Jim Bohn said council discussed the classes,” she says. “He sees the value in what we’re teaching. You have a richer life if you know what’s taught in life skills classes. “These are the classes that kids need. They need to manage their own money and be good parents. Look at our economy. We need the practical things.” Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com orat 810-844-2010. election.” According to the Livingston County Clerk’s office, only 16 percent of voters cast ballots in the August 2008 primary election, while more than 75 percent of registered voters cast ballots in the general election. Another bill Rogers intends to introduce would mandate a reduction in the salary of a legislator who was absent fi’om a legislative session without an excuse or valid reason. Rogers said it was not on his list because former Rep. Chris Ward - who Rogers succeeded - and state Sen. Valde Garcia, R-Marion Township, missed so many sessions (Ward missed 385 votes, more than any other House member, and Garcia missed 193 votes, which he attributed to his duties as a colonel in the Army National Guard. Rogers said that there are too many lawmakers - and not just Ward and Garcia - who are missing legislative sessions. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Assessment series continuing From News staff reports A series of seminars is designed to help local property owners understand property assessment in the current economic climate and why the taxable value of their land continues to rise even though the assessed value is declining. T he seminars are a joint project of the Livingston County Assessors Association and the county’s Equalization Department. Assessors Susan Murray of Hamburg Township and Robert Brandmier of Green Oak Township will be the presenters. Seminars are free and no registration is required. They are scheduled for: ■ Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Brighton High School cafeteria, 7878 Brighton Road. ■ Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Fowlerville Junior High School auditorium, 700 N. Grand Ave. ■ 'Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Navigator School media center, 2150 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. F is h in g t o u r n e y d e b u t s F e b . 1 New county resident organizes Lake Chemung Hard Water Tourney BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Ben Kromer’s heart races at this time of year, but after relocating to Livingston County from Wayne County five months ago, he hasn’t been able to fully enjoy his all-time favorite winter activity. He hopes to change that Feb. 1. Kromer is a die-hard ice fisherman and invites all those like him to take part in his inaugural Lake Chemung Hard Water Tourney set to run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Online registration at lakechemunghardwatertourney. com has begun. The $20 cash entry fee is due at the tournament. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. “My main goal with this event is to hook up and have a good time,” said the Marion Township man. He would regularly head out to Lake Saint Clair when he lived in Redford Township for recreation and competition ice fishing. He was surprised to learn upon moving to Livingston County that despite the number of lakes around here, there were no organized ice-fishing events. He hopes to register at least 100 competitors online, all of whom would be eligible to win an ice shanty. Registrations also will be taken at the event. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the competition. For a complete list of rules and other details, visit the competition Web site lakechemunghardwatertourney. com. Reach Laurie Humphrey at 810-844-2003 or lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. Brighton resident Pat Cole at the graves of her mother and stepfather in Brighton's Fairview Cemetery. She's upset that the city has two sets of rules, allowing items such as flags to be displayed on some graves but not on others. TOM TOLEN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS city’s cemeteries at the annual retreat last fall and decided to “receive public input before May,” and take the ideas and opinions into consideration if the city makes any revisions in cemetery rules and operations. Bohn invited Cole to make a presentation Feb. 5, when council will discuss the cemeteries. “As a council, we’re addressing (the issue) and making a good-faith effort to make things better,” Bohn told Cole. City Manager Dana Foster also said that the city has not discriminated against Cole, nor anyone else using the cemeteries. “The cemetery sexton, under the direction of ffie director of the Department of Public Services, are not engaged in any selective enforcement of rules and regs,” Foster told council. 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The Women’s History Month Advisory Council of Brighton honors and celebrates the accomplishments of women of the Brighton area. Honorees in 2008 include Phyllis Bamber Daniel, who spent more than 27 years with the Brighton Area Schools transportation department, and Melanie Moses, who has been involved in the community for more than 30 years. L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y Home sales up 9% , listings are down A slow economy and a market still flooded with foreclosures and short sales continues to affect the Livingston County housing market. Despite the tough market, the number of homes sold in 2008 was up 9 percent in the county, from 1,742 in 2007 to I, 901 last year, according to information from RealComp II. The number of listings decreased nearly 14 percent, from 8,370 to 7,222. The sale of 156 homes in December in Livingston County is about the same as the previous month, though activity seemed to pick up toward year’s end, said Livingston County Association of Realtors board President Todd Buckley. The average sale price for homes in Livingston County dropped 15 percent from $219,566 to $185,977; sales volume was down only 8 percent, according to RealComp LEANNE SMnVI.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVVS Pinckney's Dorothy Aschenbrenner, center, sold 60 copies of the "Best of the Best from Michigan" cookbook and donated proceeds to the Pinckney Community Public Library. Several of Aschenbrenner's recipes were featured in the cookbook, which came out last summer. On hand to receive the $1,017 Aschenbrenner gave to the library were Mary Press, library board secretary, left, and Hope Siasoco, library director, right. numbers. County picks new emergency director On a 9-0 vote Tuesday, the Livingston County Board of Commissioners named Donald Arbic as director of central dispatch and emergency management effective April 1. He succeeds Dick Wmsett, who will retire in March. It marks a promotion for Arbic, who currently serves as the central dispatch operations director. The coimty personnel committee was directed to establish the pay grade for Arbic’s new position. May & Scofield closes in Fowlerville May & Scofield, a manufacturer of electronics and other interior auto components in Fowlerville, which employed 50, has become the latest automotive supplier to fall victim to the economy and a declining automotive market. The company was on East Van Riper Road for several years after relocating from Howell, where it had been founded in 1934 by the grandfather of chairman Rick Scofield. “In the bigger picture, certainly the loss of May & Scofield is a tragic loss, both to the Howell and Fowlerville communities,” said Fred Dillingham, executive director of the Livingston County Economic Development Council. Scofield could not be reached for comment. A more detailed report was published Jan. 19 in our online edition at mlive.com/ Hvingstoncommunitynews. H o w e ll T o w n s h i p Wrangler bar slated to reopen The Wrangler Saloon should reopen soon under new management, said owner Jim Ronald. The popular bar at 4020 W. Grand Kver Ave. in Howell Township was closed last fall when Ronald’s manager failed to submit payroll taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. He declined further details. For 15 years, the Wrangler has offered darts, billiards, dance lessons and live entertainment. Ronald, who put his retirement plans on hold until a new manager can take over, hopes to resume operations with an improved kitchen area and dance floor by Feb. 1. “We’re just waiting for the IRS,” he said. From News staff reports N o jo b c h a n g e f o r c le r ic in H a m b u r g ; a s s a u lt a lle g e d Evaluation ends w ith o u t action; board aims to ease friction BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News The duties of Hamburg Township Clerk Matt Skiba won’t be changing following an evaluation of his job performance by a committee of township officials. Instead, the township’s Board of Trustees agreed with the committee’s recommendation that reassignment of the clerk’s duties that are not required by law would be ineffective. The best course of action, the committee of Treasurer Patrick Evon and Trustees Bill Hahn and Phil Semprevivo said, is to let voters decide, either by recall or the next regular election, if Skiba should keep his job. That action was taken Tuesday as Skiba filed a criminal complaint alleging that he has been personally threatened by Supervisor Pat Hohl and he continues to refuse to replace his deputy clerk whose pay has been reduced to zero. At Tuesday’s meeting board members asked Skiba to join them in putting the friction that has dominated their first two months in office to an end. “We as a team must focus on the real issues: our residents, our employees and the critical economic condition in southeast Michigan,” Hohl said. “I encourage Matt to join the team.” Despite the board’s decision, Skiba said he plans to publicly disclose what was discussed in a Jan. 6 closed session he requested regarding the eight criteria on which his job evaluation was based. Evon, Hahn and Semprevivo also reported to the board that Skiba expressed no interest in helping them look at his job performance. In fact, the committee said, Skiba inhibited its efforts by suggesting the executive session he asked for was done under false pretenses and that the committee met in violation of the Open Meeting Act. “Actions taken by this board were to help Matt Skiba,” Hohl said. “Not only does he not want help, he evidently resents the offer of help to the point of threatening to sue the township and those who tried to help him.” While Skiba admits he did seek personal legal counsel, he said Tuesday he has no intentions of suing the township. He did, however, file a complaint with Michigan State Police alleging a threat from Hohl. While in its initial stages, Lt. Gene Kapp of the Brighton Post said nothing at this point indicates anything criminal was done. Neither Skiba nor Hohl would comment. In its evaluation and eventual recommendation, the committee looked at several examples of errors in judgment it suggests were committed by Skiba, most of which involve his working relationship with township employees. They include claims of: ■ Unwarranted involvement by Skiba in the personal and confidential financial affairs of Jim Cox, buildings and grounds foreman, who told the board that Skiba opened mail addressed to him at Township Hall and contacted the sender, a local businessman, about the personal matters discussed in the letter. ■ Accusatory, condescending and disrespectful remarks made to Township Assessor Susan Murray. ■ An announcement to an employee for which Skiba is not the supervisor that the employee’s work space was being reassigned. ■ An announcement from Skiba to department heads that he would not approve credit cards for anyone because of the “E-word” (embezzlement) concerns. ■ Requests from Skiba for statements of loyalty or politically supportive testimony from employees. ■ Skiba’s disrespectful references to township professionals as Ms. Employee or My Employee. ■ Skiba’s authorization of overtime and “in lieu of benefits” pay to employees against board directives. ■ Skiba’s development of agreements with staff, such as his suggestion for flex time for Senior Center Director Jamie James, that violate township policy, that have not been discussed with the full board and could have costly financial implications for the township. ■ Skiba’s unilateral decision, which the board later overruled, to require media to file a Freedom of Information Act request and pay for board agendas and packets. The board specifically directed Hohl, on its behalf, to write formal letters of apology to Cox and Murray. “I am happy to get this out in the public so this board and the community is clearly understanding of what we have been looking at,” Hahn said. “It’s unfortunate that it came to this level but it’s done and I’m done discussing Matt Skiba’s issues. There’s more important stuff to do, so let’s move on.” Reach Leanne Smith at ismith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. F l u S h o t s & C o l d C a r e Make The Little Clinic your flu season headquarters. 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Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 :3 0 am - 8 :3 0 pm Saturday: 8 :3 0 am - 5 :3 0 pm Sunday: 9 :3 0 am - 4 :3 0 pm Daily Lunch Break: 1 :30 pm - 2 :3 0 pm l . i -l / f i J - I i i 1 t THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009 A 5 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, Jan. 23 LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. Play date at Cromaine Distrirt Library, 3688 N.Hartland Road, Hartland Details: 810-632- 5200. Fridays through Feb. 73. • 10:30-11 a.m. Bright start playgroup for ages 6-18 months. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571. • 10:30 a.m.-noon Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 10:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Learn the Blackwood convention and how to keep score. Cost: $8-$ 16. Details: 517-546-0693 ext.O. Fridays through Feb. 20. ^ PARENT WORKSHOP 6:30-8 p.m.Womerft Resource Center,3471 E.Grand River Ave., (behind Pier One Imports) Howell. Free 8-week series designed to help parents of teens. Details: 517-548- 2200. Tuesdays through March 6. Saturday, Jan. 24 LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. Lego mania. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 5200. • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hog wild. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 223. BLOOD DRIVE 10-4 p.m. Pinckney Masonic Temple, 210 Mann, Pinckney. Details: 517-546-0326. BABY SHOWER 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River Ave., Howell (across from Howell Carnegie District Library) to supply Pregnancy Helpline with needed supplies. Details: 517-404-7086. ICE FISHING 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For beginners ages 6 and older. Cost: $5. Register: 800-477-2757. Sunday, Jan. 25 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Pinckney Memorial Post No.419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3-$6. Details: 734-878-9522. VOLUNTEER WORKDAY 1-4 p.m. Brighton Recreation Area. Help is needed to cut invasive shrubs. Details: 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov. WILDLIFE WALK 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For beginners ages 6 and older. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-2757. Monday, Jan. 26 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m. Baby time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. •10:30-11 a.m. Fun and fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 227. • 3-4 p.m. Wii gaming. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blood and guts for 3rd and 4th grades. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 5200. . • 6:30-8:30 p.m.Twisted stitchers. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 657Jext.227. ' • 7 p.m."Is your computer running optimally?" Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 571- 546-0720 ext. 106. • 7-8:30 p.m. Author appearance. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Author Tom Grace will discuss his book,"Secret Cardinal." Details: 810-229-6571. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. PIZZA MAKING CLASS 5-7 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Kids learn to make homemade pizza dough and sauce. Cost: $20- $40. Details: 517-546-0693 ext.O. Tuesday, Jan. 27 MOVIE 10a.m.HowellTheater,315 E. Grand River Avei, Howell."Maltese Falcon." Includes film and discount coupon for lunch at selected restaurants.Tickets available at Bennett Recreation Center. Cost of movie: $5. Details 517-546- 0693 ext. 0. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by ^ the Livingston County United ^ Way. HOCKEY PARKING Whitmore Lake is hosting the Michigan Pond Hockey Classic Feb. 6-8. Help is needed to park cars. Proceeds for the parking go to the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic. Details; 734-449-2033. JUVENILE COURT MENTORS Mentors are needed for the Livingston County 4- H Forward Focus Youth Mentoring program. Details: 517-546-3950 ore-mail MaurerEM@msu.edu. BOWLING PROGRAM Special Ministries of Livingston County needs help with a bowling program at Brighton Bowl noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 810-229-6661 ext. 106. MOVERS Last Chance Rescue needs help with light construction moving items to their new kennel. Details: 517-545-0031. CANCER CENTER HELP The American Cancer Society needs people to staff the Cancer Resource Center at the Woodland Cancer Center in Brighton. Details: 734-971-4300. Volunteer Livingston promotes the need for volunteers in the'area. For a complete list of postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway.org. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Monday, Jan 26. BRIGHTON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. City Hall, 200 N. First St., Brighton. Details: 810-227-1911. BRIGHTON SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church St., Brighton. Details: 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.k12.ml.us. HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-626- 2100. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200 or www. howellschools.com. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or. www. villageofpinckney.org. I ENGAGEMENT *Stevenson-Smojver Jacqueline Marie Stevenson and Timothy Martin Smojver are engaged and planning a May 16 wedding. ^ Parents of the future bride are Pamela and Gerard Stevenson of Brighton Township. The future groom is the son of George and Betty Smojver of Milford. The future bride is a graduate of Michigan State LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday. • 11:30 a.m. Pre-school movie madness. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6-7:30 p.m. One-stroke painting. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $9-$l 0. Details; 734-878-3888. • 7 p.m. Adult book discussion. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. • 7-8 p.m. Author appearance. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Author Tom Grace will discuss his book,"Secret Cardinal." Details: 810-229-6571. PROUD PARENTS 5:30-8 p.m. Pathway School, 1429 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ten-week interactive workshop includes childcare and a light meal. Details: 517-548-2200 ext. 33. Tuesdays through Mar. 31. PROPERTY TAX SEMINAR 6 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road. Hosted by Livingston County Assessors Association and County Equalization Department. Details: 517-546-4182. Also 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Fowlerville Junior Fiigh School. KIWANIS MEETING 7:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 E.M-36, Hamburg. A presentation by Tom McCurdy, Technical Director for Pinckney Area Schools on "Social Networking." Details; 810-231 - 1033. Wednesdayjan. 28 BLOOD DRIVE Noon-5:45 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., HowelL Details: 517-546-0326. FACE PAINTING CLASS 4-7 p.m. Barnard Community Center,415 N. Barnard St, Howell. Cost: $40-$80. Details: 517-546- 0603 ext. 0. DIVORCE WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Details: 517- 548-2200. Wednesdays through Feb. 11. Thursday, Jan. 29 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • Noon, Pinckney Purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 3-5 p.m. Computer lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext 227. • 7-8 p.m. Healthy bodies healthy kids. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext 223. • 7-8:30 p.m. Adult writers'winter workshop. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details; 810-229-6571 ext 227. Friday, Jan. 30 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bright start playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext 223. • 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext 223. BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 10:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Learn the Blackwood convention and how to keep score. Cost $8-$ 16. Details:517-546-0693 ext.O. Fridays through Feb. 20. BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. LESA Headstart 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. TEEN LATE NIGHT 6- 10 p.m. Howell Teen Center at the Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St, Howell. Wii party. Halo LAN, Guitar Hero tournament billiards, pizza. Cost $5. Details: 517-546-6025. DIVORCE & BEYOND 7- 8:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2201 Old US 23, Brighton Township. For peopid who are already divorced or have filed. Cost: $10. Details: 810-229-8624. Fridays through April 30. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Rgtime piano player. Bob Milne. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. Saturday, Jan. 31 PIANO CLASS 9:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Barnard Community Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Cost: $45-$90. Details: 517-546-0693. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3344 Rush Lake, Pinckney. Cancer benefit with snow volleyball, skating, bonfire. Details: 734-878-6125. LIBRARY EVENTS Noon-3 p.m. Big read kick-off event. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. SCOUTS ICE FISHING 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For beginners ages 6 and older. Cost: $5. Register: 800-477-2757. ARTISTS'RECEPTION 1 -4 p.m. 6020 Wyndam Lane, in the Pine Creek subdivision, Genoa Township. The work of four local artists will be displayed at the open house-art reception. Details: 810-333-5240. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-3:45. Brighton Nazarene Church. Details: 517-546-0326. Sunday, Feb. 1 BREAKFAST 8:30-11 a.m.St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Countrystyle breakfast hosted by the Men's Club to raise funds for new music risers for the church and school. Full menu and new waffle station. Free will donation. Details: 734-878-5616. ANIMAL MYTHS 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Details: 800-477-3178. Send us your items Submit items by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar@ livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. ACHIEVERS LaBelle named to metropark board John E. (Jack) La Belle, of Brighton Township, has been reappointed to represent Livingston County on the board of commissioners for the Huron- Clinton Metropolitan Authority, which operates parks throughout southeast Michigan. La Belle will serve a sixyear term, which begins May 16. He was first appointed to the HCMA board on 2006, filling the seat vacated by James Young. Navigator principal gets state honor Navigator School Principal Stacey Urbin has received a Regional Honors Award from the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. The award is presented annually to a single principal in each of the association’s 14 regions. It honors efforts that enrich the educational lives of students and foster a cooperative environment between teachers, staff, students and parents. Navigator School serves fifth- and sixth-graders in Pinckney Community Schools. Urbin received the award during the association’s 83rd annual state conference in December. The Livingston Community News publishes this Achievers column weekly as space permits. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St, Brighton, MI 48116. 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Many preventable diseases are caused by bad habits BY U SA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News New Year’s resolutions are easy to make ... and easy to break. When it comes to improving your health, healthy living commitments can be life or death decisions, says Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the Livingston County Department of Public Health. He emphasizes that more than half of the diseases that are the leading causes of death are preventable. “Too many people smoke or drink too much and don’t get enough exercise,” says Lawrenchuk. Lawrenchuk says diet and exercise have a direct impact on preventing heart disease, as do smoking and diet when it comes to cancer. “We could virtually eliminate adult-onset diabetes (type 2) if everybody just ate a simple diabetic diet,” says Lawrenchuk. “It’s too percent reversible. Influenza is the eighth leading cause of death in the county. An influenza vaccine is the best investment a person can make.” He says there still are ample amounts of influenza vaccine available at the Livingston County Department of Health, which offers clinics every Wednesday. He recommends calling first at 517-546-9850. “Every dollar spent on prevention saves many dollars down the road in long-term health care costs,” says Lawrenchuk. “Once you develop healthy habits, things can start to snowball.” The American Cancer Society has outlined seven resolutions that focus on cancer risk factors that include quitting smoking and adopting a more physically active lifestyle. “For adults, that means engaging in at least moderate activity for 30 minutes or more five or more days of the week, and for children and adolescents it means 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity at least five days a week,” says Corinne Petras, communications specialist at the American Cancer Society’s Great Lakes division. She says other recommended resolutions are maintaining a healthy weight, talking with your doctor about a regular schedule for cancer screening tests such as mammograms, colonoscopies, the PSA test for prostate cancer, and the Pap test for cervical cancer, as well as considering what you eat. “As far as your diet goes, include five or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits in your diet each day, choose whole grains instead of processed grains and sugars, and limit your consumption of red meat and processed meat,” Petras says. “Alcohol increases the risk of several cancers, and men should limit their intake to no more than two drinks a day and women to one drink a day. Regular consumption of even a few drinks per week is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer,” she says. Deanna Norris, program director for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Livingston County, wants to remind women who are pregnant that even small amounts of alcohol can be detrimental to a fetus. “No alcohol-containing beverage is safe,” says Norris. ^ “People have the misconception that it’s OK to consume beer, wine and champagne in small quantities during pregnancy, but those drinks are no safer than hard liquor.” She says prenatal exposure to alcohol can create a lifetime problems such as behavioral problems, learning disabilities, physical malformation and mental retardation. Folks get fit as a family Shapedown program turns kids and parents in to a health-seekin g team BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle is a battle best fought in groups, and leaders at the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are encouraging families to suit up for battle together. Shapedown is a 10-week class targeting children between the ages of 6 and 18 and the adults in their lives. It begins with a free orientation session. ^ It’s essential for the parents to be involved in a child’s weight management routine, said Beth Darnell, Shapedown program coordinator. “Parents have to take the first step. They need to set the stage at home, getting healthy food in the house and role model healthy be- Jiavior,” she says. Thirteen-year-old Sam fcomella of Pinckney went through the program last spring with his parents, John and Janine Cornelia. Their goal was not weight loss as much as learning how to eat more healthfully. “Weight is an issue, but it’s not the focus,” says John Cornelia. “If you make healthy choices, the weight loss will follow.” Sam Cornelia, whose faJIM JAGDFELD, SPEGALTO THE NEWS Sam Cornelia, 13, and his dad, John Cornelia, play some oneon- one basketball at Pinckney's Navigator School. Both participated in the Shapedown program, a 10-week class through Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. The program has children and adults team up develop healthy habits. vorite meal still is an occasional hamburger, was excited to attend classes as a family. “We all learned a lot” including fun types of exercises and recipes to make salads more palatable for him. “I like Caesar” the best, he says. The program, which costs $400 but is covered by some insurance providers, is offered throughout the hospital’s service area, including Livingston County. A new session starts Feb. 4 at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Scholarships also may be available for the Tuesday classes that run from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. According to program guidelines, parents and children work and learn together about healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and effective communication to promote weight loss and family unity. A team of health professionals (a nutritionist, social worker and E x p e r t s s a y k id s n e e d ^ e x e r c is e , in d o o r s o r o u t And they aren't talking about video games exercise physiologist) lead each class discussion or activity. Individual family sessions and follow up resources also are available. “The program offers short-term outcomes, but it is set up for a overall lifestyle change. It’s not putting a child on a'diet. You need a long-term solution,” says Darnell. More than 1,000 families have gone through the Shapedown program since 1992. Cornelia is gearing up for the February start of the Advanced Shapedown, which focuses on physical training. He will squeeze classes in between swim team practice and recreational basketball games. “I’m excited,” he says. For more information about the Shapedown program, call 734-712-5800. Laurie Hurnphreycan be reached livingsto antc olhmummupnhirteyyn@e ws.com or 810-844-2003. BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Magic pills and high-tech gadgets not deliver good health to children, despite the hype. Local health experts say neither expensive machines not active video games can replace active play. “You need to go old-school,” says elementary physical education teacher Tom Carney. “Get outside and play.” He admits this time of the year is harder to get outside so he offers indoor alternatives: hula-hoping, jump roping or “anything they can do by the watch.” “See how many sit-ups or push-ups they can do in 30 seconds,” he says, “or see how fast they can clean up their room.” He advocates timed activities because regardless of where a child starts out, he or she is bound to improve their time with practice and provide the child with a sense of accomplishment. Dr. Chris Kottke, pediatric department chairman for Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, agrees that while children must feet invested in any exercise and healthy living routine, the food guide pyramid still applies. Even little bodies need a set number of fruits and vegetables, grains, proteins, fats and fiber to thrive. “One can’t make a child eat anything, but one can limit the choices they have available,” Kottke advises. “Parents need to limit the candy and look at cereal options.” Kottke asks all of his patients about their exercise activities during annual checkups. Some of his patients say they used the Wii, or “Dance, Dance Revolution” (a video game that encourages you to move the feet in rapid succession,) but Kottke says it is not something he recommends. The gaming systems are better than kids sitting on a coach, he says, but it is “not something in the official guidelines” of pediatric health care. S d i / ' e ^ S O . O O ZOOM 2 ! 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Thomas, a senior, foursport athlete for South Lyon High School, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 2. She has been in remission for more than a decade but clearly recalls the annual checkups at Detroit Children’s Hospital with her mother, Donna. Those visits helped to make the two parkticularly close. And that made ^Donna Thomas’ sudden death of a heart attack at age 47 last July so hard to take. Thomas said her mother’s death only strengthened her resolve to pursue a career in medicine. She’ll likely end up JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News at Hope College, playing basketball and focusing on a premedicine course of study. She shadowed her childhood doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Taub, at Children’s Hospital last weekend, to learn more about being an oncologist hematologist. “I’ve always looked up to my doctor,’’ Thomas said. “He was a survivor of Hodgkin’s disease. He knew what I went through. I want to do that for somebody else. I want to say all hope is not lost. A lot of people think that.” Thomas doesn’t remember much about her battle with leukemia, except the shots her mother learned to administer at home. Many of her childhood pictures show her without hair. Mark Thomas, her father, recalls alternating with his wife spending nights with their only daughter in the hospital. Thomas, the school’s football coach, said his family went to a number of funerals of the children they met during treatments. “Amanda grew up pretty fast b ec ause of the s ituation sh e w a s put in,” he said. “S h e ’s m ore m ature than mos t kids.” Amanda Thomas continues to attend a Special Days Camp (www.specialdays.org), where she bonds with other childhood cancer survivors and their siblings. She wants to be a camp counselor there next summer. Thomas, a four-year starting center in basketball who also plays volleyball, soccer and track, said it’s been hard to stay focused in her senior year without her mom. The house feels bigger, emptier. She has turned to sports to keep her mind busy and engaged. And she’s kept up her 3.75 grade-point average. I C om p e titio n is th e ir com m on bond PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland senior guards Vonn Jones and Chris Cagle Jr. have grown up together, pushing each other on and off the court. ^ 2 H a r t la n d s e n io r s le a ve a th le tic le g a c y Jones, Cagle share unique relationship BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News They aren’t really brothers. But Vonn Jones and Chris Cagle Jr. might as well be. The two Hartland High School seniors have grown up together since meeting on the basketball court in fifth grade. They’ve lived together the past three years, when Jones moved from Saginaw to live with the Cagle family permanently. They’ve forged a strong relationship on and off the basketball courts and football fields that have become their personal stages. The two star athletes - Cagle in football and Jones in basketball -already have cemented their legacy as two of the best in school history. * Competition has become their common bond. They compete at video games as if their lives depended on it. They’ve spent their summers playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball together and 1-on-l on the full court in the family’s baclQ^ard. SEE HARTLAND, 82 Above, Cagle practices his free throws. Cagle, who averages 4.5 points and 4 assists per game, is being recruited by Grand Valley State, Saginaw Valley State and Ferris State universities as a quarterback. At left, Jones drives to the basket. He averages 19.1 points and 8.7 assists per game for the 7-1 Eagles. Thanks to Thomas’ consistency in the post, the South Lyon girls basketball team is off to an 8-0 start. The Lions’ jerseys are decorated with a heart in honor of Donna Thomas’ contributions to the program. Thomas was touched by the gesture. “Sometimes I feel like I’m distracted (on the court), but overall I’m playing better,” she said. “It is a lot easier for me to deal with this because I get lost in sports. It’s nice to have sports as an outlet, so you can perform well there.” Mark Thomas said he sees a lot of his wife in his daughter. Donna Thomas, a president or vice president in three different athletic booster clubs, Amanda Coach Mark Thomas: Has Thomas: He's plans for a proud of his medical career, daughter. was known as a go-getter, someone who was always willing to help out. “Amanda is real strong,” Mark Thomas said. “We are real proud of her. She’s had a lot of things thrown at her. Amanda is strong willed. Donna was the same way.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Pinckney junior Tony Paradise and his father and Pinckney varsity bowling coach James Paradise are active with the United States Bowling Congress. COURTESY, JAMES PARADISE Like fathers, like sons oh bowling lanes 4 o f area's best high school bowlers owe a lo t to coach dads BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Their stories are similar. Hartland’s Kyle Heck, South Lyon’s Freddie Ringrose, Pinckney’s Tony Paradise and Brighton’s Devin Kind all began bowling at a young age. They can all thank their fathers - Ron Heck, Jim Paradise, Fred Ringrose and Shawn Kind - for introducing them to the game. That early start is part of the reason the four juniors are some of the area’s better young bowlers. Their dads have shared their knowledge and passion of the sport, much like their fathers did with them. The four men are coaching their sons during the current high school season, continuing to mold the next generation of bowlers. “My dad has taught me all these years,” said Devin Kind, who has a 202 average, the second-best score on Brighton’s team. “Most of what I know is everything he’s taught me.” Fred Ringrose, who coached the South Lyon girls to a Division I state title last season, credits his father, Fred Ringrose (dif- JASON DEEGAN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton junior Devin Kind says his father, B r ighton bowling coach Shawn Kind, has taught him everything he knows about bowling. ferent middle name), with turning his three children into “a bowling family.” His two daughters bowl in college; his son hopes to do the same. “He got them interested,” Fred Ringrose said. “Freddie started bowling when he was 2 years old in bumper leagues.” Ron Heck recalls open bowling on Sundays where he and Kyle would bowl as many as 10 games a day together. 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Grace, 52, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1998 and had surgery to replace his bladder two years ago at the University of Michigan Medical Center. During chemotherapy, he saw young children dealing with the same treatments. Their struggles inspired him to organize the Rush Lake Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for young cancer patients at U-M’s Mott Chil^en’s Hospital. The fundraiser is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, on the lake outside his home at 3344 Rush Lake Road, but the public is encouraged to park at Rush Lake Hills Golf Course, just down the street at 3199 Rush Lake Road. Grace said he’s doing it to repay the young victims of cancer he saw in the hospital. “Once I saw those little warriors handle their cancer treatments, I knew it would be easy for me,” Grace said. “They inspired me.” The event is more a winter festival than a polar plunge. Anyone brave enough to plunge can do so, but there will also be plenty of family- friendly activities, like ice fishing, sled races, ice skating, snow volleyball and face painting. “It should be a fun time,” said Barb Grace, Bill’s wife. “It is geared toward the family.” G race said he’s always wanted to do a polar plunge, and planned to do it this year, but a recent shoulder surgery will likely keep him out of the icy waters. “I’ve got a few friends who might do it,” he said. For details, contact the Graces at 734-878-6125. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. SPORTS SCRAPBOOK Scranton 7th-graders end basketball season The Scranton Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team has finished its season. Team members included in front: Joel Siemen, Calib Tuohy, Ryan Johnson, Justin Niemi, Brock DuCoin. Middle: Tyler Hayes, Max Reichardt, Colin Rosser, Jacob Pardonnet,Terrell Cobb, Alex Wagner. Back: Coach Bruce Ritter, Conner Zebley, Justin Hartzler, Rittik Barman, Jeremy Griffin, Seth Thomsen (manager). Absent: Andrew Conway (manager). COURTESY, BRUCE RITTER HA R T LA N D FROM B1 T h e y 're o n v e rg e o f fo o tb a ll, b a s k e tb a ll s c h o la rs h ip s Chris Cagle Sr, Jones’ legal guardian, said the boys probably won’t appreciate their relationship until they get older. “There is a special bond between Vonn and Chris. They are like brothers,” said Chris Cagle Sr, the boys’ AAU basketball coach and an assistant at Hartland as well. “They have their days, but they’ve never fought-fought (physically). They have their own minds, but they are very supportive of each other. They are integral in each other’s success. They are happy for each other. There is no envy.” Hartland basketball coach Frank Leppek called their relationship “a unique one.” “It has worked out well for both of them,” he said. “Both had to learn about cultural differences.” Cagle Jr. said “it’s all fun and games” when he and Jones are at home together. Like most older brothers, they enjoy mentoring, and tormenting, Cagle’s two middle-school-aged younger brothers. Nelson and Weston. “I’m happy he’s here,” Cagle Jr. said of Jones. “It’s good competition (in sports and video games), so that makes it fun.” Jones said most of their differences are “cultural,” but added “it’s no big deal.” They like different music and clothes. Cagle Jr. loves to hunt. Jones likes to “stay warm” as Cagle Sr. put it. They both wouldn’t be on the verge of college scholarships without one another. Cagle Jr., a quarterback who was The Livingston Community News’ offensive player of the year in football, is being recruited by Saginaw Valley State, Grand Valley State and Ferris State universities. He accounted for more than 2,500 yards of total offense and 29 touchdowns running and passing last fall, spearheading Hartland’s record- setting 9-3 season. Jones, a starting wide receiver- defensive back, was one of his top targets, catching 35 passes for 711 yards. The national football signing day is Feb. 4. In basketball, their roles reverse. Cagle Jr. still passes the ball to Jones, but it’s Jones who is the offensive star in the spotlight, averaging 19 points and 8.7 assists per game this season. Cagle Jr. averages 4.5 points and 4 assists per game. Where Jones ends up playing basketball in college depends heavily on his second ACT score. Cagle Sr. said Jones’ poor grades as a freshman at Saginaw Arthur Hill High means he needs a 21 or 22 on the ACT (up from his previous 18) for a potential scholarship to a Division 1 school. If not, he could attend a Division 2 school or a junior college with hopes of moving on to a Division I program in two years. Leppek said Jones’ grades have improved immensely while at Hartland. “I wouldn’t say I’m frustrated,” Jones said of his recruitment, which could end during the April basketball signing period. “I’m just studying (for his ACT test Feb. 7) and seeing what happens.” The duo, along with super sophomore scorer Matt Poches, has sparked the Eagles to a 7-1 start on the court. They are shooting for a Kensington Lakes Activities Association title in their last go-round together. Neither plays a spring sport at Hartland. “The 1-2 punch is on its last high. It’s been fun,” Cagle Sr. said. “You go to an AAU basketball game or football game, and you know you’ve got two of the better athletes in the state. It gives you a little swagger. (But) they are both respectful. They don’t act like all that. That is one of the biggest attributes of success. They are team players.” Jason Deegan can be t reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com o ^ t 810-844-2012. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK E r in S c h o p a ■ School: South Lyon High School. ■ Local ties: The 16-yearold Junior has lived in South Lyon all her life. ■ Sports: Golf, basketball, softball. ■ Top sports moment: Helping her travel softball team, the South Lyon Stealth, win a tournament in Holland last summer. ■ This season: The point guard comes off the bench as the Lions have started the season 8-0. ■ Favorite subject: Drafting. ■ Athlete I admire: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA. ■ Future: She hopes to study technical drawing with an emphasis on architecture. BOW L IN G FROMB1 N o p re s s u re , s o n s in s is t a couple of other fathers where I know their sons by how they bowl. It’s like that with us.” Not all of the boys took to the game right away. Tony Paradise admits he never really liked the sport until a couple of years ago. He said he began bowling as a way to spend quality time with his dad. “He has really taught me how I should bowl and how I should treat the game,” Tony Paradise said. “He has influenced how I look at bowling instead of how I bowl.” James Paradise got his son active in the United States Bowling Congress: James is local director anti Tony a local youth director. Both positions are year-long volunteer jobs that help with USBC tournaments. The two bowl in a league together with Mika Koivuniemi, a star on the Denny’s PBA Tour who lives in Hartland. Tony Paradise has welcomed the experience to learn from one of the top 15 bowlers in the world. “Bowling with him really pushes me to bowl better,” Tony Paradise said. “A lot of people look at it as pressure, but it just expands my knowledge of different ways to bowl.” When it comes to their averages, the boys are still chasing their fathers, who bowl competitively in leagues around metro Detroit. Shawn Kind has bowled in the same league in Waterford for more than 20 years. James Paradise’s trio bowled an 826 last Feb- IN BRIEF F ow le rv ille Center plans move The Family Impact Center plans to move from 165 Fowlerville Road to the former Fowlerville Community Schools administration builchng, 735 N. Grand Ave. The center will purchase the 4,271-square-foot building for $140,000. On Jan. 19, Fowlerville Village Council approved a zoning change from residential to public land, a use that allows cultural institutions such as the center, which is a nonprofit organization providing food, clothing, household goods, education, counseling and support groups for those in need. Joseph Hammond of the center told the council that in addition to the zoning change, it will request a special use permit from the village, a process they hope to complete in March. The center plans to paint, repair and do minor renovations. Trustees in race Laura Prochnow and Jeffrey Limonoff have announced that they will run for re-election to the school board in May. Board secretary Prochnow is currently serving her fourth year on the board. Vice president Limonoff has served for 12 years. Limonoff’s candidacy was announced, in his absence at a recent board meeting, by board president Mike Brown. Tax renewal in May The school board has approved seeking renewal in May of the 18-mill nonhomestead tax levy that expires this year. Without the three-year renewal, the district would lose more than $2.3 million of the district’s projected $22.7 million in state aid. This reduction is required by Proposition A, which subtracts the district’s 18-mill nonhomestead property tax from the foundation grant whether the tax is levied or not. The district also approved placement of a three-year renewal of the district’s 0.794 levy on nonhomestead property to make up for any reduction due to the Headlee amendment. Chief delays exit Superintendent Ed Alverson will delay his retirement until May 1 to give the school board more time to search for his replacement. The board will host a meeting for community input into the search process at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the media center of Fowlerville High School, 700 N. Grand Avenue. A special school board meeting to conduct a superintendent-search workshop is slated for 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the same site. Program changes Begin^g in 2009-10, all Fowlerville kindergarten students will attend class all-day four days a week. In 2007-08 the district piloted two sections of four-day kindergarten. This year, due to demand by parents, they increased the number of four-day sections to seven. The move has been so popular that the board of education voted Tdesday to adopt all four-day Sections. Superintendent Ed Alverson said the district anticipates nine sections of fourday kindergarten classes next year. B e t t e r t h a n d a d ? Here's a look at the season averages of the four local high school bowlers as compared to the league averages of their fathers, who coach them: ■ Pinckney: Tony Paradise 181. James , Paradise 218. ■ South Lyon: Freddie Ringrose 208. Fred Ringrose 215. ■ Hartland: Kyle Heck 175. Ron Heck 202. ■ Brighton: Devin Kind 202. Shawn Kind 233. ruary at Hartland’s Striking Lanes, one of the top trio scores in state history. When comparing scoring averages, Freddie Ringrose, who bowled a 300 game earlier this season, is closest to his father (215 to 208). Even though he’s been battling back pain, Freddie Ringrose. won a high school tournament at Farmington Hills Mercy over the weekend. Fred Ringrose said once his son masters the mental part of the game a little better, he’ll be even harder to beat. “Once he starts understanding the lane conditions and making the adjustments, it will be no comparison between him and dad,” Fred Ringrose said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RECREATION ■ Howell Boys Rugby Club meeting - 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Howell High School cafeteria. Open to any high school students in the area. 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Successful candidates for this position will possess licensure as a CPA by the California Board of Accountancy, demonstrated financial management experience, preferably in an academic or health care setting, strong leadership skills to actively parbcipate in building the visidn, missiori and goals of the organization, demonstrated knowledge of hospital finance and reimbursement principles, and excellent communication skills. For additional infomiation and to apply, visit our websde at: www.ucdnic.ucdavis.edu/hr ADSISROECCITAOTRE The Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University is a new, interdisciplinary, community collaboration whose mission is to serve families with autism throughout Lower Michigan. The Center is a training site for students in eiQht EMU professional disciplines, the majority of which are students at the Masters or Doctoral level. The Center serves families with autism through unique programs and services that are accessible to all. The Center is a major research site into research into evidence based intervention practices in the treatment and care of individuals with autism and their families. This part time position is responsible for the organization, coordination, and supervision of all programs, services, and personnel on a daily basis, including joint agency programs/services. This person will also organize and supervise the volunteer program. Other responsibilities include assisting the executive director with program and personnel evaluation as well as supervision of the administrative assistant in the absence of the executive director. This position is expected to grow to full time as the programs/services expand. Qualifications: Master's degree or significant equivalent experience in the development and supervision of programs for children with disabilities required; specific experience working with families with autism is required. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Posting #APAA0910, Eastern Michigan University, 202 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Review of applications will begin on 2-6- 09 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the Autism Collaborative Center can be directed to Dr. Pamela Lemerand, Project Director of the Autism Collaborative Center at Pamela.Iemerand@ emich.edu. EOE Director of the Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University The Autism Collaborative Center is a new, interdisciplinary, community collaboration whose mission is to serve families with autism throughout Lower Michigan. The Center is a training site, for students in eight EMU professional disciplines, the majority of which are students at the Masters or Doctoral level. The Center serves families with autism through unique programs and services that are accessible to all. The Center is a major research site into research into evidence based intervention practices in tho treatment and care of individuals with autism and their families. This full time position will be responsible for all administrative functions and supervision, program and policy development, program and personnel evaluation, community relations, negotiations of working agreements with collaborative agencies, advisory board development, fundraising and donor relationships. This person will work closely with the EMU Project Director on coordination of the Center within the larger EMU context. Qualifications: Master's degree required and experience in one or more of the following: nonprofit leadership, health administration, educational leadership, entrepreneurship, clinic administration. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Posting #APAA0911, Eastern Michigan University, 202 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Review of applications will begin on 2-6- 09 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the Autism Collaborative Center can be directed to Dr. Pamela Lemerand, Project Director of the Autism Collaborative Center at Pamela.Iemerand@ emich.edu. EOE COOK - experienced grill cook position available immediately. Please apply with Aramark at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. Must pass a background check. Starting pay $9.90/hr. Must have positive attitude and great customer service. C General Help Wanted Activism Jobs with the Sierra Club Fight Global Warming $10-$15/hour •Work w/great people *FT/PT available •Career positions for college grads Call Alex 734-332-4464 www.JobsForThe Environment.org CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN - to lead utility contract crews. Outdoor physical work, many entry-level posi - tions, paid training, $17/hr plus performance bonuses after promo - tion, living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. 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Call Mark 734-216-7420 BILINGUAL ENGLISH/ SPANISH Cashier for grocery store. Call 734- 277-5548 for details. Customer Service DO YOU HAVE A RO C K ST A R ATTITUDE? Are you looking for a home with a co.? Our Ann Arbor location has openings for ambitious, hardworking men 8 women to start immediately. Openings in all departments. OUR PEOPLE EARN AN AVERAGE OF $400-$800/WEEK, PER COMPANY PROGRAM if you are willing to "start now" on your future, call us today. Conducting interviews on a first come, first serve basis. All applicants must be neat in appearance. www.shyhr.com 734-389-0202 Production Technician Our exceptional growth and stability are proven by our over 100 year history! We currently seek a Production Technician In our Plymouth manufacturing facility. Qualified candidates will have two years of hands on experience operating, maintaining and adjusting manufacturing equipment to maximize production output while maintaining quality and safety. Associate's Degree in related field a plus. This is a 24/7 operation with various shifts/ schedules potentially available. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including Medical with Health Savings Accounts, Dental, Other Insurances, 401K with company match and morel Successful candidates have a "can do" attitude and are team oriented. Send resume to Attn: PT14, E-mail: hr25@ coconfidential.com EOE LPN/RN PT ■ 11pm-7am We are looking for a PT nurse to work midnight shift (potential) for M If wanted). Are you looking for a change, we would like to talk with you about joining our medical team at the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department, Ann Arbor, Ml. NO bedpansi NO lifting! Excellent assessments skills required. Competitive salary and benefits with shift diff, quarterly bonuses, and 401K. EOE. FAX resumes to SecureCare, Inc.: 734-975-8493. 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PART TIME WORK Great pay, customer sales/service, no exp necessary, conditions apply, scholarships available. 734-786-4066 Delivery Position USA TODAY USA Today, the nation's # 1 Newspaper, has an opening for an independent contractor in the: Belleville/Ypsilanti area. Delivery time is approx. 15-20 hrs. a week. Collection time is approx. 5 hrs. a week. There is NO delivery on Weekends or Holidays. Estimated revenue on the route is $250 per week. You must be available between the hours of 1:00 • 8:00a.m. A valid driver's license, vehicle, proof of insurance and credit check is required. CALL: 1-800-778-5266 EXT 235. (24 hrs a day) Direct Care Workers for group homes. P/T, supplement your income, enjoy your work. Need valid drivers license. WCHO trained preferred, will train 734-528-9004 GENERAL OFFICE ASST. Full time. Must have experience w/Microsoft Word 8 Excel. Quickbooks experience a plus. W.side of Ann Arbor. Please send resume 8 salary requirements to: hr@mobileleasing.com or fax: 732-377-8603. c Health Care MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenance person needed for a mid-size apartment community in Ann Arbor area. Apt. prep, dry wall experience and HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. Fax (734) 484-0730 Administrative Manager, Afternoon Shift Rehabilitation Inpatient Facility, Romulus. RN or LPN preferred but not required. Preferred candidate will have long term nursing or administrative experience and be comfortable on the floor to provide leadership and coordination to the afternoon and evening shift for nursing services including staffing, performance management, family liaison, client activities, dietary/ laundry/housekeeping, admissions, and other facility-wide management responsibilities. Special Tree Rehabilitation is a leader in brain injury and spinal cord rehabilitation. Facility is located on a pleasant rural campus near Metro Airport 20 minutes from Detroit or Ann Arbor. Full benefits package including 401k with co. match, liberal PTO and vacations, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive training, and more. Apply online at www.speciattree.com EOE MEDICAL BILLER Mitchell Home Medical has an immediate full time opportunity at our corporate office in Ypsilanti for a collection motivated individual! Must possess 2-3 years experience with billing Insurance. DME preferred, but not required. Position requires a working knowledge of HCPC 8 ICD-9 coding and prior auths. Excellent wages and benefits, including 401K. Fax resume, to: 734-572-1072 or email to hr@mltchellhome medical.com i Only qualified candidates will be contacted. EOE Senior Nurse IHA's Commonwealth Associates In Internal Medicine Is seeking a full-time highly-skilled and experienced Senior RN. The position has responsibility for Clinical Quality improvement, performing telephone triage, serving as a clinical resource and providing patient education. The best fit for this position is someone who has the ability to use a computer, possesses strong customer service skills, and a license to practice in the State of Michigan, with a desire to work in office nursing. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to amandagibson© ihacares.com fax to 866-282-8067 or apply online at wvm.ihacares.com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Student Activities Assistant Manage the front desk and set a positive, friendly tone for people coming into the office and maintain the Student Development Transcript database. This is a temporary full time position ending June 30, 2009 with no benefits afforded. High school diploma or GED equivalent and 0-2 years relevant work experience. Application deadline is Jan 23, 2009. Interested persons should complete an online application at https://jobs.wccnet.edu Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA - ^W a s h te n a w Community College Auto Sales, Preowned Experienced preferred, will train right candidate. Health 8 dental insurance, 401K , 5 day week, demo, up to $5000 signing bonus. Management Fast Track Program, Call Eileen at 734-439-3500. Sales A B C W A R E H O U S E NOW HIRING ANN AR80R LOCATION Immediate Positions Major/Small Ai^liance, Audio/Video Sales. Mobile Electronics. Highest commission. Full medical benefits, 401K, Profit sharing. Employee discount. Full training. EOE. Apply in person 10am-7pm Mon-Thurs See Store Manager 890 W. 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Complex software development projects directed towards multi-body dynamics, flexible body development, and contact mechanics. Researches user scenarios and develops solutions within the core Adams Solver. Reqs; MS+4 yrs exp. or BS+6 yrs exp. Skills reqd; Analytical geometry, Computer Programming languages including C/C++, FEA, NVH and durabili^, Python and Tcl, Optimization, Numerical science computing, Contact Mechanics 8 Parallel Algorithms. Apply by mail to MSC.Software, Attn: Ken Castel, HR, 2300 Traverwood Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml ^105. Must Reference Job Code: #JW0109 CFood Service J BAKERY HELP - Needed. Day 8 night shifts available. Call (734) 426-3848. 9 jiMTM ■in* eeuiai •• imcatim N o w is th e t im e to b e c o m e a te a c h e r ! We're available 2 4 /7 mlive.com/aanewsads Computer LLANSING , ’•COMMUNITY iCOLLEGE Success Begins Full-time Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications: Bachelor's degree or 5 to 10 years industry experience required. Must possess a strong portfolio with printed examples of page layout and graphic design. Full-time Web Coordinator, Marketing and Communications: Bachelor's degree or comparable related work experience. 3-5 years experience in a professional business or academia office. Experience writing original web content, editing materials written by others for use on the website. Strategic and/or creative thinker. Part-time Web Designer - Marketing and Communications: Experience in web page development, design and maintenance using Microsoft SharePoInt Designer or Expression Web. At least two years experience with web graphics editing tools such as Photoshop or Fireworks required. Strong working knowledge of HTML, XHTML and CSS coding required. Part-time Marketing Coordinator • Marketing and Communications: BA degree in journalism, marketing, communication or English required. 3 or more years of marketing experience required. Strong understanding of marketing principles including marketing strategy development, implementation and evaluation. Exceptional writing and editing skills, ability to meet deadlines required. Apply online at www.jobs.lcc.edu. EOE MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenance person needed for a mid-size apartment community in Ann Arbor area. Apt. prep, dry wall experience and HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. Fax (734) 484-0730 MAINTENANCE TECH, F/T w/benefits. Own tools, car, 5 yrs exp in residential bldg maint. CLEANING, 20-30 hrs, apt turnover 8 common areas, own car. EOE Resume:Avalon Housing Personnel, 603 W. Huron Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 MASSAGE THERAPIST for busy chiropractic office must be motivated to fill immediate opening. Offering flexible hrs 8 positive work environment. Email or fax resumes to: 734-961-0505 krugerchiros@aol.com Clinical Laboratory Scientist Needed in Ann Arbor Michigan. 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At Fresenius Medical Care, the difference you make is In the relationships you build with your patients and by providing UltraCare - our team approach to care giving. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Staff Nurse at FMS of Ann Arbor to work 20 hours per week. Schedule will vary between day and evening shifts. Requirements Include; * Current Ml RN license • Experience in Med/Surg or iCU nursing preferred but not required We offer flexible work schedules with no oncall hours and 3 Sundays per year, a competitive salary/ benefits package, paid time off and an annual uniform allocation. To apply, please visit our website at www.fmcnacareers.com or email your resume to Lorl.Brlggs@fmcna. com. EOE c Human Resources J E A R N EX TR A M O N E Y !!! Deliver the new 2009 AT&T telephone directories for the Ann Arbor area. Flexible Routes - Short Term Commitment Starting January 21st, 2009 Fue ! A d ju s tm e n ts On E v e ry R o u te The more books you deliver, the more $$$ you’ll earn. It’s that simplel Call to register 1-800-733-9675 Monday-Friday Sam - 5:00pm., Must be over 18, have current drivers license, insurance and vehicle. www.teampdc.com 3089812.01 NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR- Jackson County Medical Care Facility is seeking an experienced, licensed Administrator to lead this 194-bed SNF. A min. of 5 yrs recent experience in a NHA position with a highly successful facility is required. Demonstrated knowledge of team leadership, quality management communication, 8 innovation is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate via interviews, reference checks 8 documented work experience, excellent knowledge of the annual survery process, positive communl^ relations, 8 highly satisfied residents, families 8 staff. This position offers competitive wages, excellent fringe benefits 8 a retirement program in exchange for competency, hard work, 8 commitment to the hi^h standards of the facility 8 the DHS Board of Directors. Please submit your resume by February 6, 2009 to: Jackson County Medical Care Facility, Human Resources Director, 524 Lansing Ave., Jackson, Ml 49201. Fax: 517-796-2640. EOE. Or email to amd@jcmcf.com PA 8 Nurse Practitioner Busy surgical office in Saginaw is looking for Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner to work in office, hospital 8 surgery. Some night 8 weekend call required. 4677 Towne Centre Road Suite 301, Saginaw, Ml 48604. Saginaw Valley Neurosurgery 8kosciuszko@svns.com, (989) 799-8712 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Dean of Continuing Education 8 Community Services Washtenaw Community College The Dean of Continuing Education and Community Services is responsible for all non-credit continuing education curricula, including personal interest as well as business and industry contract training. This position also oversees the College's conference services operations. Minimum qualifications: Master's Degree, equivalent of six years fiill time experience in higher education, including at least two years in academic administration, and higher education supervisory experience. The initial annual salary range is $75,524-$83,076 dependent upon education and work experience with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 23, 2009. Interested persons should complete an online application at https://jobs.wccnet.edu. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Washtenaw DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Ann Arbor area co seeks Professional to direct our HR functions, including, but not limited to: • Recruiting, Hiring, Training 8 Retention • Organization Development • Employee Relations • Compensation,Benefits • Health 8 Safety Job Focus is making connections with people, motivating 8 inspiring them to achieve results. Work Involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment 8 buy-in of others. Fast paced, results oriented environment. In general, the core of this position requires a motivated 8 motivating team builder 8 organization developer Qualifications: • Min Bachelors degree (HR or Business). • 10+ yrs of HR experience, including previous leadership/management experience. • Proven success In strategically developing organizations. • Phenomenal people skills a MUST. • Must be experienced 8 knowledgable in all HR legal compliance. 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(734) 461-6097 Toyota Corolla '94 Excellent, $1,900. 734-669-4433. C Domestic Automobiles BMW 323i 99 4 door, 5-Speed, excellent condition. Blue exterior. Tan interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, CD, leather, moonroof, $5,800. One owner, Calif Car. Runs 8 looks great 734-645-2299 HONDA ACCORD'97- 4 door, only 27K miles, well maintained. $5500 OBO. (734) 996-1354. HYUNDAI XG 350 '03 - 4-door, luxury, lOOK miles, well maintained. $5500. (734) 996-1354 Toyota Camry '95 • Fully loaded, excellent, $3300. 734-604-0899 CTrucks CHEVROLET Silverado 2500 HD 2001 118,500 miles, ext. cab, automatic, excellent condition. Black exterior, 6.0 liter engine, 2WD, AC, power locks, power seats, power windows, tow package, $8 , ^ 0. (517)423-8163. ^ use our community FREEBIES! N V In Classified! i IJLi C Vans Ford Taurus SES '03 98K Excellent, black, $4,995/ best offer. 734-476-1476. C SUVs J RECORD COLLECTION - 150 33LP'SELVIS, DYLAN,BB'S,BIKE L,GIBSON,TOO MANY TO LIST. SEND EMAIL FOR COMPLETE LIST. PREFER TO SELL ALL, BUT WILL SEPARATE- , .BEST OFFER $300. ' LARELTD@AOL.COM, (734)662-3766. Yamaha 45" Upright Piano w/ oak finish. Purchased new at Kings Keyboards in 1999. $3,000. (734)358-4526. ^ Pools, Hot Tubs,^ ^^and Accessories j Hot Tub / Spa - with warranty. 5-6 person, 2 pump system, 40 jets, waterfall, synthetic cabinet, delivery $3950. (734)668-9649. ^tantec^argain^ I A ^ BOB DYLAN Wanted: Orig. 1964 Ann Arbor HS concert poster. Will pay $3,000 Cash! 310-346-1965 V ^ Awesome selection - of designer breed pups and some purebreds: reasonably priced, locally bred and vet-checked at All Creatures Animal Clinic. View avail, pups at www.petcitypets.com 1254 Ecorse Road Ypsilanti (734)487-0800 bwanabrigspetcare.com Your house or mine. Dog walking, pet sitting 8 horse stall cleaning. (810) 923-9696 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIESCute, small, purebred short hairs. No papers. $250. Call 517-529-4594. AACHEN AUTO.com Cash for snowmobiles, motorcycles 8 ATV's. FREE tow 888-484-0508 Arctic Cat 600 '97- new track, snowmobile coat, plus extras. Must see! $1425. 734-482-1904 How To Reach Us; Classified advertising;To place a classified ad.call 810-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 Home Delivery: To start a subscribtion, call 734-994-6744 cBudget Wheels Mercury Grand Marquis LS '99- Excellent cond., only 27K, fully loaded auto $6700.734-424-0159 AACHEN AUTO.com 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers Lease here/pay here. (888) 4W-0508 A-JAX. 60 reliable cars under $3000. 1702 E. Michigan (734) 483-8336 daytime. (734) 368-3897. BUICK REGA- '94 97,600 miles V6 -SFI Runs Great $1,800 Call 734-213-0265 Chrysler Town 8 Country Mini Van '96 -Loaded,3.3, 121K, seats 7, all records $2500. 734-645-4388 C Import Automobiles j AUDI A4 Turbo 07 38,100 miles, 4 door, automatic, like new condition, black exterior, tan interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD changer, cruise control, custom wheels, leather, power locks, power seats, power windows, sun roof, $24,500. Florida car, prepaid maintenance incl. new tires. hilltop@tc3net.com, (517)423-6117. CHEVY Trailblazer EXT, '03, 4WD, 4 door. 7- passenger, 6 cyl, auto, ABS, AC, CD, cruise, heated seat, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, tow package, running boards, 67k miles, excellent, $7500. (734)426-1373. □ □ □ □ □ □ D U DODGE DURANGO '99, 90k miles. Must Seel Excellent condition! $4,500. (734)485-6092 FORD Freestar 2004 89k miles, good condition $5400 (810)229-4353. Original owner. TOYOTA SIENNA '02 CD, remote start, power doors, A/C, alloy wheel. $4900. 734-320-3734 ^ e W c l e s W a n t e ^ AACHEN AUTO.com RECEIVE CASH & TAX DEDUCTION For Running, Wrecked, Junk Cars. Cali info FREE T OW IN G 24/7 (888) 484-0508 A u t o D i r e c t o r y I NEW AMD USED CAR DEALEBSHIPn We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads A N O T H E R S A T IS F IE D C U S T O M E R ..... “ Within a few days of placing mv ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PC." The Dslly Bargains • Ihe swaet spot” Jen R. Brighton TO PLACE AN AD Online; www.mlive.com/aanewsads Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. R A T E S 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News ■ ® ] , A C U R A . r --------------- ----------- C I - I R Y S I _ E . R .................. . . . . . . ^ ' < 7 ^ ' i. 1 ■ F 1 ■ 1 T l u CHIHUAHUA PUPS,8wks Schnoodle Pups. Yorkle-Poo Pups (734) 878-6855. Dachshund • Longhaired Male Chocolate Pup Cream Male one year old $300 each also Adults (734)497-8085._________ Golden Retriever - AKC champ.lines big blonde babies! Mom 8 Dad on site. Ready Now! $400 Belleville (810)656-3326. Irish wolfhound puppies Purebred not registered. Ready to go end of Febuary. 3 boys and 3 girls. jacqpenney@yahoo.com (989)422-3652. Mini Labradoodie - 8 wks, shots, vet checked, microchipped, great family pet (734)332-3484. P S u b s c r i b e T o d a y ! MOSAIC FELINE REFUGE SEZ... It's no time for cats 2 B outside, Maus 8 Brenna came to us or they would have died. ‘Sweet young strays, 1 white, 1 grey tabby. Come look 8 adopt, or I'll B crabby! 734-332-1621 Pug Puppies - 2 male pug puppies, AKC first • shots and wormed. $600. (517)522-5448. Vizsia Puppies - Males/Females Available Excellent Companions 8 Hunters $800 (734)654-6756. Yorkie pups-2 boys 3 girls w/papers. Dews/ tails/lst checks. $800/' $900 (734)717-8674 Yorkie, RARE WHITEC O M M U N IT Y N EW S parti $600 Chinese crest- " .. ■ .... ...... . ed $350 (734)572-5849. Call 994-NEWS • o, 1 -800-589-6397 > TUB uvnwrroN o COMUIlrtO • COHMICTIP • COMriiTf This is for a limited time and absolutely ends Saturday January 24,09. This sale is open to the public, but is not open to dealers or commercial resalers. The sale is simple we only need to make a penny. Consumers will save thousand not to mention purchasing one of the highest quality, most reliable vehicles on the road today. SO JOIN US FOR THIS UNPRECEDENTED SALE AT BRIGHTON HONDA. Excludes prior sales, plus tax, title, doc, plate. Expires 1-24-09 8 1 0 -4 9 4 -6 1 0 0 • 8294 W. Grand River - at 1-96 • Exit 145 w w w .b rig h to n h o n d a .c om O p o n S o tu rdO y s 1 0 a m - 3 p m A n n Arb o r Automot ive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Grand River, E of US-23 Home of Reality Deals 810-229-4100 C U E T E R INFINITI of ANN ARBOR 515 Auto Mall, 669-9000 infinrtiofannarbor.com .GOOD 1Chiysler - Jeep - Dodge 2448 Washtenaw 734-434-2424 www.cueter.com ^ A u d i ^ LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP H oward C o o pe r A udi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 734-429-9431 VILLAGE MOTOR SALES Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep Chelsea, 734-475-8661 LEXUS O F A N N A R B O R 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 A N N A R B O R IM P O R T S BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 S a tu rn Of A n n Arb o r saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 BRIARWOOD FORD Br igh to n F o rd 'M e rc u ry 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 G E N E B U T M A N FORD BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 CHELSEA CHEVY GRASS LAKE CHEVY (734) 475-8663 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 D u n n in g Sub a ru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 TOYOTA La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 H O N O A . D u n n in g T oyota 3745 Jackson. Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 Su b u rb a n Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 E -M A IL Y O U R F R E E B IE A D S TO freebies(®annarbornews.com BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 F IS C H E R H O N D A 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. State. 761-3200 V O L V O Se s i L in c-Me rc-Vo lvo www.sesimotors.con> 734-668-6100 Find it Here! In the classifieds. — ^ ...... .............................. New 2009 Ford Fusion ^ New 2009 Ford Escape XIT FIND I New 2009 Ford Flex FWD-SE F New 2009 Ford Taurus SEL . . r n n . . . . . . ____________ STK» 901909. MSRP $25,030 ------------------------------------------------- o w . . .m n .v.. -- ------- .............. .. _ I S d e P ^ J ^ O STK# 902133, MSRP $23,115 W im New 2009 Ford EdgeSE STKI901845, MSRP $27,750 *AII Pricing Reflects A Plan With Rebates To Dealer Plus Tax, Title, Doc. & Destination. Rebates Include Factory, RCL. & RCL Renewal Cash. All Leasing Reflects 36 Months, 31,500 Miles Plus Tax With Apr Tier 0-1 Approved Credit & Security Deposit Waved For Qualitiod Buyers. $2,595 Cash Or Trade Due At Delivery. May Include Owner Loyalty. Photo MSy Not Represent Actual Vehicle. '09 F-150 not eligible tor Ford Employee Plus Program. Must quality for 0% APR, 2.9% APR, 3.9% APR, and 4.9% APR for 36 months. All Offers Expire Sale Ends 1/31/2009. B6 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L I V IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 23, 2 0 0 9 D R I V I N G A M E R I C A J e e p t S B A C K ! LEASE SPECIALS... LEASE SPECIALS... YOUR CHOICE $219/MO. * ... THRU SATUROAY 1/24/09 ONLY! 2009 D o d g e C a lib e r 2009 J e e p Patriot 2009 D o d g e A v e n g e r 2009 D o d g e G ra n d C a ra v a n Was-$18,960 NOW-$14,571"w^20,445 N0W-$14,614 Was-$21,255 N0W-$14,732 Was-$26,820 N0W-$15 , 9 5 7 2009 D o d g e C h a r g e r 2009 C h r y s le r 300 2009 C h r y s le r P T C r u is e r 2009 J e e p W ra n g le r j PURCHASE SPECIALS... PURCHASE SPECIALS... PURCHASE SPECIALS... PURCHASE SPECIALS... t V Was-$26,210 N O W - $ 1 8 ,2 4 1 Was-$27,415 N O W - $ 1 8 , 3 4 9 Was-$19,520 N O W " $ 1 5 , 3 5 8 Was-$25,990 N O W ” $ 1 8 , 4 9 8 2008 C h r y s le r T & C L im ite d 2008 S e a b r in g 2008 D o d g e N itro 2008 D o d g e D a k o ta Stk# 08-963 Stk # 08-404 Was-$41,450 o w - $ 2 8 , 2 9 5 was-$2i,705 N o w - $ 1 4 , 6 2 5 wa$-$23,i75 N o w - $ 1 4 , 6 8 5 was-$32,565 N o w - $ 1 7 , 8 3 9 u iw e r r so T i » « i E 'l S N £ v '^ 'u * i 5 ? f l P n ^ i l i r o f * . v l'imitco t im i omlv C r e d i t U n i o n M e m b e r s . . . F i n a n c e y o u r n e w v e h i c l e t h r o u g h Y o u r C r e d i t U n i o n a n d r e c e i v e a d d i t i o n a l r e b a t e s u p t o $ 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 o n s e l e c t m o d e l s ! \ a F o n t a i 900 W. Michigan Ave., Saline 48176 • www.thefamilydeal.conn Pricing and payments based on eligibility tor all available Chrysler discounts and rebates including Chrysler Employee discount, Chrysler Employee bonus cash, lease/owner loyalty, and participating credit union bonus cash. *Lease payment are plus tax and based on 12,000 miles per year for 39 months with $1999 down plus 1st payment and up front fees. Payments based on fieri credit approval through preferred source. Not everyone qualifies. “Now” price does not include applicable sales tax, registration fees, or document fees. All rebates applied... Sale ends Saturday 1/24/09. 1 /T U J ] IfT l LI U \ j j Lu j U ACCERTfNGiORPERS^ IJ t^mtip^dl m 2007 CHEVY COBALT 4 DRi LT FuH power, TNI, cruise 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT 2007 CHEVY IMPALALT 2007 PONTIAC G6GT COUPE 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX 2008 SATURN AURA XE 2009 CHEVY MALIBU LT 2006 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB Z71 5.3L, Tow Pkg 2006 SILVERADO CREW CAB Z71 20” Wheels Stk. m-1208P $9,995 6 Cyl., Side Air Bag stk. m-346A $9,9 95 Remote Start, Well Equipped sik.m-t269P $1 1,995 Low Miles, Remote Start stk. m-sootp $ 1 2,497 3rd Row, Full Power stk tos-t24tP $13,989 Moonroof, Heated Seats stk m-3002P $14,794 Remote Start, only 400 miles, 4 Cyl. stk m-soosp $1 7,995 Stk. m-858A $1 8,495 Stk. m-1263P $18,995 2008 CHEVY TAHOE HYBRID 4X4 Loaded! Navigation, Rear DVD stkm-ti4s \ aFontaifle L a F o n t a in e C h e v r o le t D e x t e r 888-267-5024 mi Mmcwi RBOunoN 7120 Dexfer-Ann Arbor Rd. between Zeeb and Baker •Plus taxi title, lie. & doc. fees. All rebates to dealer. Have a lease expirirtg by 6/3009. '99 or newer GM vehicle In ttousehold. "$1995 due at signing, plus tax, plates, titles doc No securriy deposit or acquisition Houfs: Moh. & Thurs. 9am-9pm, Tu6s., Wed., & Fh , 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm r66S. All r6D&10S lO 0 6 a l6 i. * * ’ 3083043-02 Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 23, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-01-23 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4523">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 23, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009 VISIT US ONLINE: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews INSIDE & ONLINE J o i n t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n C om m e n t I o n local I T I I l V G issues, see . C O I f l more local p h o to s and keep up-todate o n breaking news th ro u g h o u t the w eek with o u r online edition at mlive. ^ com/livingstoncommunity " news. r Gotta have citizen art C om m u n ity leaders and amateur artists pitch in with their ow n creations for fundraiser at The O pera H o u se in Howell. A3 I Brighton prepares for school changes The Brighton school board will look at ways to close a _ school and reduce staff as P it works toward a balanced budget. A3 Chiefs want better 9-1-1 Local police chiefs sa y they w a n t g rea ter in p u t into o p e ra t io n s at th e c o u n t y 's 911-central d ispatch service. A4 ^Mockingbird' focus of Big Read T h e Big Read g e t s u n d e r wa y in Hartland S a tu rd a y with "T o Kill A M o c k in g b ird . " ^ A6 Pond plunge at Whitmore Lake Pon d hockey tournament teams u p w ith fundraising Polar P lunge for a quite a w eekend o n - and th ro u gh - the ice. B1 Cheer teams going gymnastic I S om e teams are w orkin g to perfect a gymnastics m ove to raise the bar in competitive cheer competitions. B1 and on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunity news. The Livingston Community News 420W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 Phone: 810-844-2000 Fox: B10-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com KEEP IN TOUCH Visit our online edition for more ^ information and breaking news * throughout the week: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews » miive .com S e m in a r s a im t o e x p la in P r o p e r t y a s s e s s m e n t s c a n g o d o w n , t a x a b l e v a l u e s u p BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News . L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y h om e - o w n e r s s o o n w ill g e t a p ie c e o f m a i l th a t c o u ld le a v e m a n y o f t h em s c r a t c h in g t h e i r h e a d s in c o n f u s io n a n d f ru s t ra t io n . I t ’s th e a n n u a l p r o p e r t y a s s e s sm e n t n o t ice , w h ic h b y la w i s s e n t o u t e v e r y F e b r u a r y b y th e t o w n s h ip o r c it y in w h ic h t h e y live. I t ’s n o t a bill, n o r i s it n o t i f ic a t io n o f a ta x in c re a s e , b u t t h i s y e a r it l ik e ly w i l l c a u s e d i s c o r d fo r m a n y b e c a u s e it w i l l s h o w th a t th e a s s e s s e d v a lu e o f t h e i r h om e i s g o in g d o w n w h i le th e t a x a b le v a lu e i s g o in g up. A n e x p la n a t io n o f w h y t h i s i s h a p p e n in g a n d w h a t it m e a n s i s th e fo c u s o f a s e r ie s o f s e m in a r s b e in g h o s t e d b y th e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y A s s e s s o r s A s s o c ia t io n a n d th e c o u n t y ’s E q u a l i z a t io n D e p a r tm e n t . T h e f in a l o n e is a t 6 p.m. 'T u e s d a y in P i n c k n e y ’s N a v ig a t o r S c h o o l. “We w a n t p e o p le to b e e d u c a te d , ” s a id S u s a n M u r r a y , H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip a s s e s sor. “T h e i r h om e i s th e b ig g e s t p u r c h a s e m o s t p e o p le e v e r m a k e in t h e i r liv e s . T h e y g e t in f o rm a t io n a b o u t i t s v a lu e f rom s o m a n y d if fe r e n t p la c e s a n d th e y d o n ’t r e a l ly u n d e r s t a n d it.” M u r r a y a n d G r e e n O a k T o w n s h ip A s s e s s o r B o b B r a n d m ie r le a d th e in f o r m a l sem in a r , w h ic h p r o v id e s am p le o p p o r t u n i t y fo r q u e s t io n s f rom th e a u d ie n c e . T h e p r o g r a m a d d r e s s e s h ow a s s e s sm e n t s a r e d o n e , h o w SEE ASSESSMENTS, A2 Series concludes A series o f free seminars d es ign ed to explain property a ssessment - including w h y the taxable value o f property continues to rise as the a ssessed value is declining - concludes next week. ■ When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. ■ Where: Navigator School media center, 2150 E. M -36, H am b u rg Township. ■ Who: The session is a joint project o f the Livingston C o u n ty Asses sors Association and the cou nty's Equalization Department. ■ Details: 517-546-4182. Kids make a mess of Mondays H o w e l l p r o g r a m le t s y o u n g s t e r s g e t c r e a t iv e Youngsters in Howell are starting their week discovering a creative side as part of "Messy Mondays,"a Howell Public Schools Community Services program. Children ages 2-5 can focus on the creative process of experimenting with various media. Pictured clockwise from top: Drew Kiel, 3, makes shaving cream hand prints on construction paper; Bill Ketchum cleans up his daughter, Sarah, 3, after she made shaving cream footprints; Faith McDevitt, 4, plays at the noodle station; Emma Banfield, 2, enjoys a snack of graham crackers and frosting. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Drake Donahey of Hamburg Township screams with delight last year as he comes face to face with Woodythe woodchuck, held by Dana DeBenham, wildlife director at Howell Conference and Nature Center. FILE: LEISA THOMPSON,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS W o o d y p r im e d f o r b i g r o l e i n G r o u n d h o g D a y r i t e H o w e l l ' s a n s w e r t o P u n x s u t a w n e y P h i l m a k e s c a l l M o n d a y BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News W o o d y ’s C o u n t d o w n to S p r in g is j u s t a few d a y s away, a n d th e s t a r o f th e s h o w is l iv in g la r g e w ith u n s o lic i t e d p e a n u t s , te n d e r s t r o k e s o f h e r f u r a n d v is i t s to a re a s c h o o lc h ild re n . A c c o r d in g to W ild life D i re c t o r D a n a D e B e n h am , of th e H ow e l l C o n fe r e n c e a n d N a t u r e C e n t e r in M a r io n T ow n s h ip , W o o d y th e w o o d c h u c k r e a c h e s c e le b r it y s t a t u s t h is t im e o f th e y e a r b e c a u s e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y r e s id e n t s fe d u p w ith w in te r w e a t h e r a r e lo o k in g fo r h o p e - a p r o m i s e o f w a rm e r w e a t h e r in th e c om in g w e e k s . W o o d y m a y o r m a y n o t c o r ro b o r a t e t h e i r h o p e o n M o n d a y . R e g a r d le s s of h e r p re d ic t io n , th e r ite b e g in s a t 8:15 a.m. sh a rp . “S h e ’s b e e n r ig h t s e v e n o u t o f 10 t im e s , ” s a id D e B e n h am , s p e a k in g o f L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y ’s e q u iv a le n t to th e m o r e fam o u s P e n n s y lv a n ia g r o u n d h o g , P u n x s u t a w n e y P h il. U p to 100 p e o p le a re e x p e c te d fo r W o o d y ’s p re d ic t io n a n d a f t e rw a r d s w ill be a llow e d p h o to o p p o r t u n i t ie s o n W o o d y ’s s t a g e a n d a Woody's prediction ■ What: W o o d y the w o o d c h u c k will make her weather p rediction indicating whether we shou ld expect an early spring. ■ When: 8:15 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2. ■ Where: Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Ma rion Township. ■ Admission: Free, including a continental breakfast. ■ Details: howellnaturecenter.org. f re e c o n t in e n ta l b re a k fa s t . A t t e n d e e s m u s t b r in g t h e i r ow n c am e r a s . W o o d y w ill b e re le a s e d in to h e r s t um p ju s t a f te r 8:15 a.m. O n c e s h e c om e s out, s h e h a s 30 s e c o n d s to r e tu rn to h e r s tum p . I f s h e d o e s , th e p re d ic t io n i s fo r a n o t h e r s ix w e e k s o f winter. I f a f te r 30 s e c o n d s , s h e ’ s t ill o u t s id e , th a t in d ic a t e s a n e a r ly sp r in g . L a s t yea r. W o o d y r a n b a c k in to h e r s t u m p a t 31 s e c o n d s , le a v in g s om e to q u e s t io n w h a t s h e m e an t. “S h e is a little bit o f a d r am a q u e e n ,” D e B e n h a m said. Reach Laurie Humphrey at 810-844-2003 or Ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynews.com. About the board ■ What: Livingston C oun ty Association o f Realtors has 65 0 members. ■ Who: Board o f directors officers for 2009: President Todd Buckley o f Buckley- Jolley Real Estate; presidentelect Kevin Gerkin o f Kevin Gerkin Homes; secretarytreasurer Carl Vagnetti of ReMa x Platinum. Board m emb er s are: 5 a n d y Baker, D a n D a ve n p o rt , 5 u san Doyle, 5cott Griffith, G erry M o s tow y , Jane Pendleton, Val Potts, Tim 5ova, and Laura Toms. ■ New offices: 2 9 8 0 Dorr Road, G en oa Township. ■ Contact: 810-225-9205; online at lar-michigan.com. R e a l t o r s a s s o c i a t i o n l e a d e r a l o n g w a y f r o m b i o c h e m i s t r y R E A L E S T A T E & B U I L D IN G BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News W h e n M e g h a n We bber g r a d ua ted fi’om college w ith a bioc h em s t ry degree, sh e th o u gh t of w o rk in g o n a re se a rc h team. N e v e r did sh e th in k sh e w o u ld lead a re al estate a s s o ciation. B u t e xp e rie n ce w ith a statelevel podiatric a ssoc ia tion g a ve h e r w h a t sh e ne e d e d to m o v e into the top exe cu tive s lot for Meghan Webber is the new executive vice president for the Livingston County Association of Realtors. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS the L iv in g s to n C o u n ty A s s o c ia tion o f Re altor s. “I w o u ld h a ve n e ve r g u e s se d I wou ld be d oin g this,” sh e said. Webber, 30, a r r iv e d se v e ra l m o n th s a go a s the n ew e xe cu tive v ice president, s e r v in g a g ro u p of about 650 re a l estate pro fe ss ion a ls . T h e n um b e r is d ow n som ew h a t f rom severa l y e a r s ago, b u t m em b e r sh ip h a s s tabilized in the p a s t year, sh e said. W e b b e r sa id there is n ow a solid c o rp s of p ro fe ss ion als . “T h o s e w h o a re in it n ow ha ve b ee n th ro u g h (h a rd tim es ) before,” sh e said. “O n e th in g I ’ve noticed a b out them, is they w o r k awfully hard. I d on’t th in k people re alize h ow m u c h time a n d p e r so n a l effort th e y p u t in. E sp e c ia lly now, they a re w o rk in g extra ha rd.” W e b b e r b r in g s e xp e rie n ce w ith o p e ra t in g b u d g e t s a n d s e r v in g a m em b e r sh ip b a se so s h e w a s able to hit the g ro u n d SEE WEBBER, A2 LANAP™ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) LANAP'™’ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is an amazing breakthrougli in periodontal treatment. Laser Periodontal Therapy'™’ selectively removes the diseased tissue while leaving the healthy tissue behind. To you the patient, this means: ■ less pain ■ less bleeding * less tissue removed • less down time • less recovery time y The first laser assisted gum disease treatment protocol cleared by the FDA. 600 E. GRAND RIVER BRIGHTON (810) 227-2121 Creating beautiful smiles...to last a lifetime! LIVINGSTON & WASHTENAW AREA'S ONLY PROVIDER! 9 , W a l t e r A . o a e l l OPS Practice of General Dentistry www.brightonfamilydentist.com J I S 86M A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 30, 2 0 0 9 Atmosphere wins family friendly award for company owners A lm o s t h a lf of th e em p lo y e e s at V e g a T r a n sp o r t a t io n a re s in g le m om s . T h a t m e a n s th e re a re t im e s w h e n ow n e r J e f f V e g a h a s to be a little m o re fle x ib le th a n m a n y em p lo y e r s . O n e s ic k c h ild c a n th row h i s s ta f f in g in to a t a ilsp in o n a n y g iv e n day. R a t h e r th a n g e t u p s e t o r lo o k fo r em p lo y e e s w h o d o n ’t h a v e fam ily o b lig a t io ns , V e g a d e c id e d to ta ke a m o r e la id -b a c k a p p ro a ch . S ta f f m em b e r s c o v e r fo r e a ch other, s om e w o r k sp lit sh if t s if th e y h a v e to p ic k u p a s o n o r d a u g h t e r a f te r s c h o o l and, in the end, it c re a te s a fam ily a t m o s p h e re a t the sm a l l B r i g h ton T o w n s h ip t ra n sp o r t a t io n company. T h a t a p p ro a c h e a rn e d V e g a T V a n sp o r ta t io n t h is y e a r ’s F am i ly F r ie n d ly A w a r d f rom the L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y C h i ld A b u s e P re v e n t io n C o u n c il. T h e a w a r d w a s a n n o u n c e d J a n . 22 a s p a r t o f th e a n n u a l R I C K F I T Z G E R A L D The Livingston Community News m e e t in g of the G re a te r B r i g h to n A r e a C h a m b e r of C o m me rce . V e g a 'T ra n sp o r ta t io n p r o v id e s a irp o r t t ra n sp o r t a t io n fo r a w id e r a n g e of c o rp o ra te a n d p r iv a te c lie n t s . I t a lso h a n d le s t ra n sp o r ta t io n n e e d s fo r a re a re s id e n t s fo r r id e s m e d ic a l a p p o in tm e n t s . V e g a s a id that, 13 y e a r s a go, h e a n d h i s w ife, P a t r ic ia , b o u g h t w h a t w a s th e n B r ig h t o n C a b Co. O v e r th e y e a r s , th e y h a v e t ra n s fo rm e d th e c om p a n y th a t n ow in c lu d e s e ig h t em p lo y e e s a n d s ix v e h ic le s . K im Sinelli, v ic e c h a i rm a n of the C A P C o u n c il b o a rd of d ire c to rs , p re se n te d the award, s a y in g tha t c om p a n ie s tha t c re a te g o o d w o r k e n v iro n m e n t s fo r p a re n t s u lt im a te ly a llow th o se p a re n t s to cre a te safe e n v iro nm e n t s fo r th e ir ch ild re n . T h e m i s s io n o f the C A P C o u n c il o v e ra ll is to p re v e n t c h ild a b u se a n d neglect. V e g a T r a n sp o r t a t io n w a s n om in a te d fo r th e aw a rd b y o n e o f its em p lo y e e s , S in e ll i sa y s . P r e v io u s w in n e r s o f the aw a r d a re Sm ith -P e a b o d y - S t i le s In s u r a n c e A g e n c y a n d C om c a s t . J e f f V e g a s a y s h e d id n ’t se t o u t to c re a te a c om p a n y th a t w a s g o o d fo r m om s , it ju s t so r t o f hap p e n e d . H e s a y s h e f ir s t h i r e d o n e w om a n a s a d r iv e r a n d th a t w o rk e d out. H e h ire d another, a n d o n c e th e y g o t in v o lv e d w ith th e c om p a n y th e y d id n ’t w a n t to le a v e - a n d V e g a w a n te d th em to stay. H e s a y s h e h a s a s ta ff o f lo ya l em p lo y e e s w h o re c ip ro c a te the k in d n e s s h e h a s s h ow n them. V e g a s a y s h i s flex ible s c h e d u l in g ju s t s o r t of h a p p e n e d o n e d a y w h e n a d r iv e r n e e d e d to p ic k u p h e r k in d e r - g a r t n e r a t o n e s c h o o l a n d take the y o u n g s t e r to a la tc h k e y p r o g r am at a n o t h e r scho ol. S h e n e e d e d a b o u t a n h o u r a n d a h a lf to d o th a t w o r k a n d g e t b a c k to w ork. “H o w c o u ld I s a y n o ? ” V e g a sa y s . Now , h e f in d s th a t h i s em p lo y e e s c o v e r fo r e a c h o th e r w h e n k id s a re s ick , a n d a ll th e s c h e d u l in g g l it c h e s w o r k t h em se lv e s out. V e g a s a y s d e sp ite tha t th e t o u g h e c o n om ic t im e s in M ic h ig a n , h i s c om p a n y ’s b u s in e s s i s g row in g . H e lik e s to t h in k tha t h is fam ily -f iie n d - ly a p p ro a c h to b u s in e s s - the V e g a s h a v e two b o y s o f t h e ir ow n - i s p a r t of h i s fo rm u la fo r su c c e s s . Reach Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2004. RICK FITZGERALD.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Vega Transportation owners Patricia and Jeff Vega were honored as Livingston County's famiiy-friendiy company of the year at the Jan. 22 annuai meeting of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. ASSESSMENTS FROM A1 E c o n o m y , P r o p A r e a s o n t a x v a l u e s g o u p s ta te le g i s la t io n a f fe c t s t a x a b le v a lu e a n d h o w p e o p le c a n a p p e a l a s s e s sm e n t s t h e y d o n ’t t h in k a r e fair. T h e s im p le a n sw e r a s to w h y a p r o p e r t y ’s t a x a b le v a lu e c a n g o u p e v e n t h o u g h i t s a s s e s s e d v a lu e h a s d r o p p e d l ie s in th e d e p r e s s e d e c o n om y a n d P r o p o s a l A , th e a s s e s s o r s sa id . A s s e s sm e n t s a r e b a s e d o n a p r o p e r t y ’s v a lu e a n d v a lu e s a r e m a r k e t d r iv e n , th e y sa id . E v e n t h o u g h fo re c lo s u r e s a r e n ’t fa c to re d , a b a d e c o n om y i s d r iv in g h om e p r ic e s d o w n a n d t a k in g p r o p e r t y v a lu e s a lo n g w i t h th em , B r a n d m ie r sa id . T a x a b le v a lu e i s d e t e r m in e d b y P r o p o s a l A , w h ic h s a y s th a t in a n y ye a r , th e ta x a b le v a lu e o f a h om e c a n n o t r i s e m o r e t h a n th e ra te o f in f la t io n o r 5 p e r c e n t , w h ic h e v e r i s le s s . T h i s ye a r , i t ’s 4.4 p e r c e n t , a c c o r d in g to th e c o u n t y E q u a l i z a t io n D e p a r tm e n t , a n d i t ’s th e h ig h e s t ra te o f in f la t io n fo r L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y s in c e P r o p o s a l A w a s p a s s e d , M u r r a y sa id . D e c r e a s e s in a s s e s s e d v a lu e a n d in c r e a s e s in t a x a b le v a lu e w i ll c o n t in u e a s lo n g a s a p r o p e r t y ’s a s s e s s e d v a lu e r e m a in s h i g h e r t h a n th e t a x a b le v a lu e , th e a s s e s s o r s sa id . W h i le h e s t i l l d o e s n ’t n e c e s s a r i l y a g r e e w it h th e a s s e s sm e n t o f h i s M a r io n T o w n s h ip h om e , P a u l Y a n - d u r a s a id th e s e m in a r w a s h e lp fu l. “T h i s i s a c u m b e r s om e , c om p le x a n d c om p l ic a t e d p r o c e s s fo r th e a v e r a g e c it iz e n , ” h e sa id . “I t ’s n ic e th e y t r y a n d e x p la in a s y s t em th a t i s c om p lic a te d a n d p r o b a b ly s t i l l n o t v e r y c le a r Assessment notices M ic h ig a n 's Genera l P ro p e rty Tax Law re quires that all p ro p e r t ie s b e evalua ted e very year. Not ice o f these e v a lu a t io n s is se n t to all p ro p e r ty ow n e r s e very Fe b ru ary in a Notice o f A s se s sm e n t that lists a p ro p e r t y 's a s se s se d value, ta xab le value, p ro p e r t y classification, principal re s id e n c y e x em p t io n s ta tu s a n d Boa rd o f Re view dates. A sam p le o f a 2 0 0 9 Not ice o f A s se s sm e n t for a Gree n O a k T ow n sh ip h om e d em o n s t ra te s h ow the w e a k e c o n om y is co n t r ib u t in g to the d ec line o f p ro p e r ty va lu e s w h ile an increase in inflation is le ad in g to h ig h e r taxes. 2008 2009 Change % change Taxable value 81,841 85,442 -f3,601 h-4.4 Assessed value 123,300 107,500 -15,800 -12.8 Definitions F o llow in g are d e f in it io n s for s om e o f the c om m o n terms u se d in p ro p e r t y a sses smen t: Assessed Value - Fifty percen t of the usu al market va lu e or t rue ca sh va lu e o f a property. State Equalized Value - T h e a s se s se d va lu e as finalized by the c o u n t y a n d state e q u a liza tio n process. In m o s t cases, a s se s se d va lu e a n d state e q u a lize d va lu e will be the same. Consumer Price Index - A m e a su re o f the a ve ra g e price o f c o n sum e r g o o d s a n d serv ice s p u rch a se d b y h o u s e h o ld s to d e te rm in e the rate o f inflation. T h e state o f M ic h ig a n , by law, use s this in d e x to calculate a p ro p e r t y 's c a p p e d value. Capped Value - A calculated va lu e w h ich takes the p re v io u s ye a r's taxable value, m in u s a n y p hy sica l los ses (demolition), multiplied by the CPI o r 5 percent, w h ich e ve r is less, p lu s the va lu e a n y n ew phy sica l a d d it io n s (construction). Taxable Value - Th e lesser o f the S E V o r the c a p p e d value. T h is is w h a t taxes are b a se d on. Source: Livingston County Equalization Department to m a n y p e o p le .” T h e s e m in a r p ro v id e d t ip s fo r a p p e a l in g a s s e s sm e n t s a t B o a r d o f R e v ie w s e s s io n s w h ic h t a k e p la c e in M a r c h a t a ll m u n ic ip a l i t ie s . A n d it e n c o u r a g e d p e o p le to g o to t h e i r a s s e s s o r ’s o f f ice a n d g e t t h e i r p r o p e r t y ’s v a lu a t io n s t a t em e n t s o t h e y c a n c h e c k it fo r a c c u ra c y . T h o s e w h o h a v e n o t r e c e iv e d a n a s s e s sm e n t n o t ic e b y M a r c h 1 a l s o a r e e n c o u r a g e d to c o n t a c t th e a s s e s s o r in t h e i r m u n ic ip a lit y . F a i lu r e to re c e iv e th e n o t ic e d o e s n o t in v a l id a t e th e a s s e s sm e n t . Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. WEBBER FROM A1 G i v i n g i s im p r e s s i v e t o h e r ru n n in g , sa id J a n e Pendleton, p a s t L A R b o a rd president. “S h e ’s organized, ana lytical a n d s h e h a s a g re a t se n se of humor,” P e n d le ton said. “S h e h a s v e r y go o d kn ow le d ge o f a s so c ia t io n s a n d is v e r y g o o d o n the budget-finance situation.” In re ce n t weeks, the a s s o ciation m o v e d into n ew offices at 2980 D o r r R o ad , s h a r in g a b u ild in g with the U n ite d Wa y of L iv in g s to n County. “N o t only a re we sa v in g the a s so c ia t io n money, b u t the office projects a m o re p ro fe ss ion al ima ge,” sa id Webber, w h o c om m u te s from Okem os. S h e w a s led to s tu d y b io c h em is t r y th ro u g h h e r love of the s c ie n ce s a n d a lso g row in g u p in the K a lam a z o o a re a a n d a tte n d in g W e s te rn M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s it y w h ic h h a s a s t ro n g life sc ie n c e s p ro g ram . “I h a ve a lw a y s enjoyed sc ie n ce a n d math,” sh e said. “A s a kid, I thou ght sc ien ce w a s fantastic.” A lth o u g h sh e d o e s not w o rk in a scientific field now, sh e re a d s about m e d ic a l in n o v a tions a n d other jo u rn a l findings, w h ich still fescinate her. O n e of the th in g s sh e h a s e n joyed a bout L iv in g s to n C o u n ty is h ow com mitted the c om m u n ity is to h e lp in g others, w h e th e r it is the L A R ’s “F ill the G a ze b o ” effort e ve ry sp r in g o r the re ce n t U n ite d W a y of L iv in g s to n C o u n t y ’s 'W p le M o n e y Monda y, w h ic h b ro u g h t in m o re than $70,000 in p le dges in on e day. “A n y b o d y w h o is fairly stable (financially) is w illin g to give,” s h e said. “T h e y ’re g iv in g b a c k to the c om m u n ity e ve n d u r in g a d ownturn.” We b b er re p la ce d M ic h e lle B ra n t , w h o left the local office to b ecome So u th e a s t M ic h ig a n d ire c to r for the M ic h ig a n A s socia tion of R e a ltor s, w h o se a re a still in c lu d e s L iv in g s to n County. L A R b o a rd P re s id e n t 'Todd B u c k le y of B u c k le y -Jo lle y R e a l E s ta te sa id We b b er “h a s re ally taken ow n e r sh ip of h e r role. W e’re v e ry im p re s se d .” B u c k le y sa id that a lth o u g h m em b e r sh ip h a s dec line d for the L A R in re ce n t y e a r s - a n d he expe ct s it m a y d ro p m o re in 2009 - “w e ’re g o in g to continue to be a p re se n c e in L iv in g s to n C o u n ty - o u r event with G le a n e r s i s important,” h e said. T h e L A R d o e s “F ill the G a ze b o ” e a ch May, collecting food a n d r a is in g m o n e y for the nonprofit G le a n e r s C om m u n ity F o o d B a n k of L iv in g s to n C o u n ty T h is y e a r the event will be M a y 2 in d own town B r ighton. B u c k le y sa id h e ’s confident th in g s w ill loo k u p in 2009. “I ’m m u c h m o re op t imist ic th a n I w a s 12 m o n th s a go,” he added. W e’re w o rk in g with a lot of b u y e r s w h o re co gn ize there a re still goo d d ea ls out there.” Reach Casey Hans chans@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. Meghan Webber ■ Age: 30. ■ Occupation: E xecut ive vice p re sid e n t o f the L iv in g s to n C o u n ty A s so c ia t io n o f Realtors. ■ Residence: O k em o s . ■ Education: B a ch e lo r 's d e g re e in b io c h em is t ry f rom We stern M ic h ig a n University. ■ Family: M a r r ie d to Greg; o n e son, Peyton, 17 m o n th s old. ■ Pets: Tw o d o g s n am e d Akita, a husky, a n d Pete, a rescued Brittany spaniel. Sh e calls th em "o u r fo u r - le g g e d children." ■ Hobbies: ( "D o y o u ha ve h o b b ie s with a 17- m o n th o ld ? " sh e asks.) T h e family loves to travel, a n d ofte n g o e s o n trips to w a rm lo c a t io n s for G re g 's jo b as a g o l f pro. ■ Favorite meal: "I love to eat. That co u ld be a h o b b y for me. I like to try a n y th in g ." ■ Philosophy: "I believe in m a k in g d e c is io n s that are g o o d for the whole, a lth o u g h som e t im e s it d o e s n 't m a ke for e a sy choices. Y o u ha ve to be able to g o to b e d at n ig h t a n d lo o k at y o u r se lf in the mirror in the m o rn in g ." Libraries offer foreclosure information 7 l o c a t i o n s h a v e p a c k e t s t o h e l p r e s i d e n t s BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News A s the s o u r in g M ic h ig a n e c o n om y c la im s m o re v ic t im s of jo b le s sn e s s a n d h om e forec lo su re s , le ad e r s at the se v e n L iv in g s to n C o u n ty lib ra r ie s a re h o p in g to offer som e relief in the fo rm of information. In a p ro g ram su p p o r te d b y U.S. Rep. M ik e R o g e r s , R -H ow - ell. Gov. Je n n ife r G ra n h o lm and the O a k la n d L iv in g s to n H um a n S e r v ic e s Agency, lib ra r ie s a re offering inform a t ion p a c ke ts for people in ne ed o f help. lo c k e t s inc lu de informat ion o n s ta v in g off fo re c lo su re o r f in d in g h o u s in g alternatives, food distribution, c o u n se lin g a n d m e dical necessities. A c c o rd in g to M o n ic a Kory, a s s e t d evelopmen t co o rd in a tor for O L S H A , the p u rp o se of these p a c ke t s is to ge t help to the people while a llowin g them som e m e a su re o f anonymity. “T h e y a re ca lled the n ew p o o r a n d there is s om e em b a r ra s sm e n t ” o n th e ir part, K o r y said. T h e idea to p ro v id e these p a c ke t s w a s b o rn f rom the e xp e rie n ce of D o n n a Olson, a s s is ta n t lib ra r ia n at H ow e ll C a rn e g ie D is t r ic t L ib ra ry. S h e a p p ro a c h e d a w om a n “v is ib ly u p se t ” u s in g o n e of the lib ra ry com p uters . T h e wom an , de- Visit us online A full list o f libraries a nd contact informat ion is available at o u r W e b page: mlive.com/livingston communitynews m i i v e .com sc rib e d a s a y o u n g m o th e r v e ry well d re ssed , confided that h e r fam ily w a s m o n th s late o n the m o r tg a g e pa yment, the h o u se w a s he ad e d into fore c losu re a n d sh e w a s se a rc h in g for help online. “W e wanted to let people k n ow not to s it idly by. T h e re is help,” sa id Olson. M o r e th a n 500 p a c k e t s ha ve been picked u p in H ow e ll s inee they b e c am e ava ilable in D e cem b e r 2008. A n o th e r 200 h a ve been picked u p at Fbwlerville D is t r ic t ^ Lib ra ry, sa id D ire c to r C h e ry l Poch. T ic k e t s a re pla ce d aw a y fixjm w h e re people m a y gather, to p ro v id e som e privacy. “P e o ple a re le e ry to a s k openly,” sh e said, “b u t there is definitely a need for it.” g Reach Laurie Humphrey at ™ 810-844-2003 or lhumphrey@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED RIPARIAN BUFFER ORDINANCE N O T IC E is hereby given that the Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:00 P M in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to protect areas adjacent to the Huron River a s well as main tributaries. This meeting will be televised on the local Green Oak Cable Channel. A copy of the proposed Riparian Buffer Ordinance is available for public inspection at the G reen Oak Charter Township Clerks Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116. The proposed ordinance may also be viewed on the township’s website at www.9re6noaktwD.com under Ordinances. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, either in person at the Public Meeting, in writing to Lesa Brookins, Zoning Administrator, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116 by FAX at 810. 231 -5080 or E -Mailed to Planninp-ZoninaQtwD.Qreen-oak.mi.us prior to noon, February 19, 2009. Green Oak Township Planning Commission ni OUR • Michigan’s iargest estabiished weight ioss clinic PROGRAMS * monitoring FEA TU R E Individual counseling • No frozen or Prepackaged Foods Administered by Board Certified Michigan Doctors Toni lost 73 lbs.! 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Heikkinen is cochairwoman of the event, which raises money for the LAC. PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Amateurs join pros in art fundraiser P r o c e e d s t o h e l p T h e O p e r a H o u s e BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News T h e o ld cliche, b e a u t y i s in the eye o f the beholder, w ill b e m o re a p p a re n t th a n e v e r Feb. 7 a t T h e O p e ra H o u s e in H ow ell. O n tha t n igh t , c re a t io n s f rom a re a a r t is t s w ill be o n d isp la y b e fore b e in g s o ld at th e in a u g u r a l A r t ... C h o c o late & D iam o n d s fun dra ise r. Sp e cial a rt pieces were submit te d from 100 a re a re s id e n t s a n d b u s in e s s people for th is event. S om e of the con tr ib u tors a re f rom p ro fe s s io n a l artists, som e a re f rom h ig h s ch o o l s tu d e n ts a n d som e a re ju s t people widely k n ow n th ro u gh o u t L iv in g s to n County. S a lly Sellers , of M a r io n T ow nship , is o n e o f the p ro fe ss ion als . S h e contributed two o r ig in a l w a te rcolor p a in t in g s for the event a n d e n co u ra ge d five of h e r s tu den ts to d o the same. “I ’m a lw a y s h a p p y to h elp out T h e O p e ra H o u se , ” sh e a n sw e re d w h e n a sk e d w h y sh e ch o se to participate. A retired e lem e n ta ry teacher. Se lle r s sa id sh e e n jo y s p a in t in g a n d s h a r in g h e r w o r k with the public. S in c e th is even t a lso will benefit re s tora tion efforts b y the L iv in g s to n A r t s Council, ow n e r o f T h e O p e ra H o u se , sh e felt it w a s im p o r ta n t to su p p o r t su c h a com m u n ityw id e project. “It sh o u ld be v e r y nice,” sh e said, d is appointed that a s c h e d u lin g conflict will keep h e r f rom attending. A c c o rd in g to T h e O p e ra H o u s e sa le s m a n a g e r S h a r o n Fish er, th is k in d of fundr a is e r w a s su c c e s s fu l in a n o th e r state, a n d sh e is h o p in g to ra ise ju s t a s m u c h m o n e y locally. R e se rv a t io n s a re $30 e a ch a n d m u s t be m a d e b y Feb. 6. S h e expects about 200 people. F i s h e r re f ra in e d f rom se t t in g a m o n e ta ry goal, s a y in g o n ly .that “a n y m o n e y ra ise d will be appreciated. M y goa l is that e veryone enjoy them se lve s.” T h e nig h t will inc lude a live auction, live entertainment, dancing, food stations, b a r a n d jew e lry raffle. T h e h ig h lig h t for m a n y th o u g h w ill be the a r t sale. E a c h p iece is p r ic e d at $50, a n d the a r t is t s ’ identities will be revealed o n ly after purch ase. E a c h w o rk of art is numbered, with co r re sp o n d in g n am e s k n ow n o n ly b y L A C m em b e r s until the point o f sale. “I t ’s all top secret,” F is h e r added. Reach Laurie Humphrey at 810-844-2003 or lhumphrey@livingstoncommunitynew5.com. A sampling of some of the artwork created and donated by community leaders and students for the "A rt... Chocolate & Diamonds"fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Opera House in downtown Howell. A r t ... Chocolate & Diamonds ■ What: A n in a u g u r a l e v e n t o r g a n iz e d b y th e L iv in g s to n A r t s C o u n c il w ith p ro c e e d s g o in g to T h e O p e ra H o u s e in d o w n t o w n H ow e ll. E v e n in g will in c lu d e live a u c t io n , d a n c in g , fo o d s ta t io n s , bar. J ew e lry raffle a n d art e xh ib it . ■ When: S t a r t in g at 8 p.m. S a tu rd a y , Feb. 7. ■ Where: T h e O p e ra H o u se , 123 W. G ra n d River. Ave. ■ Admission: $ 3 0 p e r p e r so n . O p e n to th e p u b lic ; re se r v a t io n s re q u ire d . ■ Details: O n th e W e b at t h e o p e r a h o u s e .u s o r at 517- 5 4 0 -0 0 6 5 . A place for needy to connect E v e n t h a s i n f o r m a t i o n , g o o d s , s e r v i c e s f o r t h o s e s t r u g g l i n g BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News W h e t h e r y o u n e e d f in a n c ia l a d v ic e o r le g a l a d v ic e , a c c e s s to m e d ic a l s e r v ic e s , o r a c c e s s to fo o d a n d c lo t h in g , S a t u r d a y ’s C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t i s d e s ig n e d a s th e p la c e to c om e fo r a n sw e r s . I “C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t is a c o n v e n ie n t w a y to o b t a in m u c h -n e e d e d in fo rm a t io n , g o o d s a n d s e r v ic e s in a f r ie n d ly , w e lc om in g a tm o s p h e r e , ” s a y s S a l l i C h r i s t e n s o n , a p a r t ic ip a n t at I C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t , a n d * a h o u s in g a d v o c a t e fo r T h e A r c o f L iv in g s t o n . T h e e v e n t i s o p e n to th e p u b lic . I t t a k e s p la c e a t the P a r i s h L i f e C e n t e r o f St. P a t r ic k C a t h o l ic C h u r c h in B r ig h t o n . L a s t ye a r , 300 p e o p le a t te n d e d . “ L o c a l in d ic a t o r s s h o w Community Connect ■ What: A o n e -d a y event to he lp p e r so n s in need c o n n e c t to re so urces a n d serv ice s in the com m u n ity . ■ When: Saturday, Jan. 3 1 ,9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ Where: St. Patrick Parish Life Center, 710 Rickett Road, Brighton. ■ Details: 517-546-4126. th a t m o r e p e o p le a r e s t r u g g l in g now,” s a y s D o n n a G e h - r in g e r , a l lo c a t io n s a n d a s s e s sm e n t s d i r e c t o r fo r th e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y U n i t e d Way, w h o i s o n th e p la n n in g c om m it t e e fo r th e event. “W h e n y o u lo o k a t b a s ic n e e d s s e r v i c e s fo r t h in g s lik e food, s h e l t e r a n d u t i l i t ie s , d em a n d i s u p 30 p e r c e n t o v e r a y e a r a g o . W h a t w e h e a r i s th a t t h e r e a r e m a n y p e o p le o n e p a y c h e c k o r o n e i l ln e s s o r o n e lit t le c r i s i s in t h e i r life a w a y f rom p o v e r ty .” G e h r in g e r s a y s o r g a n i z e r s a r e p la n n in g fo r 500 g u e s t s t h i s y e a r a n d w ill h a v e a b o u t 500 v o lu n t e e r s in v o lv e d . “W e e n c o u r a g e p e o p le to g o to th e e v e n t b e c a u s e t h e r e i s s u c h a v a r ie t y of s e r v ic e s , a n d y o u c a n g e t in f o rm a t io n a n d r e s o u r c e s , ” s a y s G e h r in g e r . O t h e r r e s o u r c e s a t C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t w ill in c lu d e em p lo ym e n t a s s i s t a n c e a n d c o u n s e l in g in f o rm a t io n fo r m e n t a l h e a lth , s u b s t a n c e a b u s e , d om e s t ic v io le n c e a n d f am i ly i s s u e s . F r e e p r o f e s s io n a l c h i ld c a r e i s p ro v id e d a n d o t h e r f re e s e r v ic e s in c lu d e le g a l a d v ic e , f lu s h o t s , h e a l th s c r e e n in g s , m a s s a g e s , h a i r c u t s , lu n c h a n d e n te r t a inm e n t . T h e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y H o m e le s s C o n t in u u m of C a r e i s s p o n s o r in g th e e ve n t . O n e o f th e g r o u p ’s m a in g o a l s i s to a d d r e s s th e n e e d s o f p e o p le w h o a re h o m e le s s o r a t r i s k o f h o m e le s s n e s s . T h e m o s t re c e n t s t a t i s t ic s a r e f rom 20 07 a n d s h o w th a t t h e r e w e re 362 h o m e le s s p e r s o n s in L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y w h o w e r e s e e k in g a s s i s t a n c e . A n e s t im a t e d 9,300 p e r s o n s in th e c o u n t y a r e l iv in g in p overty . Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2010. BID NOTICE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2009 LAWN MAINTENANCE BIDS The Township of Green Oak is soliciting bids for the G rass Cutting, Spring & Fall Clean up services at the following locations. a) The Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road b) Fire Station 81,9384 Whitmore Lake Road c) Fire Station 83, 9863 Rushton Road d) Fire Station 82,11411 Grand River e) Lakeview Cemetery, East Shore Drive & Nine Mile Maltby Cemetery, Maltby Road west of Whitmore Lake Road g) LCWA Well Pump House, 9220 Rickett Road h) Colman Park, Silver Lake Road i) The Hidden Lake Sewer Treatment Plant property, 11120 McCabe. Bid packets are available at the Clerks office 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml. 48116 between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday All bids must be in a sealed envelope addressed to the Township Clerk Michael Sedlak and received no later than 5:00 pm, March 06, 2009. Bids must be on the forms provided by the Township. 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Brighton eyes school closing, sta ff layoffs O t h e r c u t s a r e p u t i n p l a c e t o h e l p d i s t r i c t b a l a n c e i t s b u d g e t BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News B r ig h to n s ch o o l officials will co n s id e r c lo s in g a n eleme ntary school, re s t ru c tu r in g g rad e leve ls a n d la y in g off te a c h e r s a s e a r ly a s th is fall to re d u c e the dis tric t’s $3.5 million deficit. In te r im Su p e r in te n d e n t B o n n ie Riutta, w h o p re se n te d a s tate o f the d is tr ic t sp e e c h at M o n d a y n ig h t ’s sch o o l b o a rd meeting, sa id h e r g o a l is to get e v e ryb o d y w o r k in g togethe r a n d to reduce the deficit. “W e ’re lo o k in g at m o v in g g r a d e s five a n d she to be in one building, a n d g ra d e s se v e n a n d eight in anothe r building,” R iu t ta said. “If we p ull fifth-graders ou t of the e lem e n ta ry schools, w e w ou ld be able to close a n elem e n ta ry sch o o l a n d re u se it in a n o th e r way.” R iu t ta sa id it is p rem a tu re to s a y w h ich scho ol wou ld close o r w h a t else it m ig h t be u se d for, b u t s h e sa id the b o a rd will u se information p re se n te d at meetin g s that took p la ce M o n d a y a n d 'R ie sd a y to m a k e d e c ision s that wou ld be im p lem e n te d in the fall. “We will h a v e layoffs this y e a r a s a re su lt of re co n fig u ra tion c h a n g e s a n d those n otices m u s t be p ro v id e d b y the e n d o f A pril,” sa id R iutta. M o r e than 100 teachers, with p a re n t s a n d adm in is t ra to r s , ha ve re se a rch e d the re con figura t io n p o s s ib ilitie s at v a r io u s g ra d e levels, a n d the scho ol b o a rd g a ve the g o a h e a d th is w e e k to keep e x p lo r in g those options. “T h e five-sbc a n d seven-eight b u ild in g s we v is ite d in o th e r s c h o o l d is tr ic ts w e re m o re developm e n ta lly appropriate,” M a lt b y M id d le S c h o o l tea che r C a th y Grieve, a m em b e r of the m id d le sch o o l re se a r c h team, told the board. “T h e re w a s in c re a se d collabora tion h a v in g all o f on e g ra d e ’s c u r r ic u lum in on e building, a n d it b etter m et the n e e d s of both ad va nce d a n d a t-r isk s tudents.” T h e re will be m o re m e e tin g s M o n d a y a n d T lie sd a y at 7 p.m. Visit us for updates Get y o u r daily d o se o f local news o n the Web: mlive.com/livingston communitynews IT Iliv e .com at the B r ig h t o n E d u c a t io n a l C om m u n it y C e n te r o n C h u r c h Street, for p a re n t s interes te d in le a rn in g m o re a b out the p ro p o se d re co n fig u ra t io n s of m id d le s ch o o l g rad e s . T h e foc u s will be o n g r a d e s five a n d s ix M o n d a y n i ^ t , a n d g ra d e s se v e n a n d eight T lie sd a y night. B r ig h t o n H ig h S c h o o l P r in cipal K e n H am m a n told the sch o o l b o a rd that cu tt ing cop y in g m a c h in e costs, e lim in a t in g v a n d a lism a n d co n so lid a t in g u s e of the h ig h s ch o o l b u ild in g after h o u r s a re som e of cos t cu ts b e in g considered. O th e r c u t s that h a v e b ee n m a d e to sa v e m o n e y a c ro s s the dis tric t include put t in g A r a m a rk o n notice that the com p a n y will n o lo n g e r m a n a g e m a in tenance a n d cu stod ia l em p lo y ees for the dis tric t a s of 2010, a s well a s e lim in a t in g c la s s ro om a p p lian ce s s u c h a s coffee pot s a n d refrigerators, a n d re d u c in g the n um b e r of cell phones. “We w a n t e v e ry d o lla r a va ilable to g o tow a rd education,” R iu t ta said. “T h i s dis tr ic t h a s b ee n com p la c e n t for a lot of ye a rs . I t ’s t im e for u s to im p ro ve the qua lity of edu ca tion a s well a s b e c om e m o re efficient.” R iu t ta h a s fo rm e d a le ade rsh ip team of em p loyee g ro u p re p re se n ta t ive s to in c re a se com m u n ic a t io n a n d p a rtic ip a tion am id all the changes. T h e district a lso h a s h ire d an a s s is ta n t su p e rin te n d e n t for finance, M a r ia Bolen, w h o will b e g in w o r k in g Feb. 12; M ik e H ub er t, f rom the L iv in g s to n E d u c a t io n a l S e rv ic e Agency, h a s tem p ora r ily filled that role. Reach Lisa Carolin atlcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2010. ™ i i i f i .i v i n < ;v i (>n = COMMUNITY NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. M a in office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail us at: news@livingston communitynews.com Visit u s online: mlive. com/livingstoncommunitynews . c o m General offices: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916 SU B M IS S IO N S - Submissions become the property of The News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. 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S upply SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • REPAIRS LIFT CHAIRS • SCOOTERS • WALKERS AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING 6480 Grand River, Brighton ( a c ro s s from S o rd in e 's ) 1 -800-286-9989 Lift C h a i r s s ta rtin g a t $549 S c o o t e r s s ta rtin g a t $899 P r id e GOttSa TO TH E R E S ID E N T S O F H O W E L L TOW N SH IP Please be notified that the Howell Township Planning C om m is s io n will hold Public Hearings on February 17, 2(X)9 al 7:15 P.M. at the Howell Town ship Hall, 3525 B y ro n Road, Howell, M I 48855 (5 1 7 -516-2817) on the following: P ro p o se d Text Am e n dm e n t s : 1) Section 26.05 S E T B A C K R E Q U IR E M E N T S A L D N G M -5 9 , 1-96, G R A N D R IV E R R D A D A N D A L L C O U N T Y P R IM A R Y R O A D S . The fo llowin g .setback requirements shall supersede the setback requirements as specified in individual zoning districts. The setback shall be fifty (50) feet for buildings and twenty (20) feet for all other structures from the highway or road rightof- way line on M - 5 9 , 1-96, Grand R ive r R oad and all County Primary Roads. 2) A r t ic le X X X A I R P O R T C O M M E R C I A L D I S T R IC T . A d d a new A rticle X X X Airpo r t Commercial District. Section .30.01 P U R P O S E , Section 30.02 P E R M I T T E D P R IN C IP A L U S E S , Section 30.03 P E R M I T T E D P R IN C IP A L S P E C IA L U S E S W IT H C O N D IT IO N S , Section 30.04 P E R M I T T E D A C C E S S O R Y U S E S , Section 30.05 P E R M I T T E D C O N D IT IO N A L A C C E S S O R Y U S E S , Section 30.06 R E Q U IR E D C O N D IT IO N S F O R A L L A C D I S T R IC T U S E S , Section 30.07 D IM E N S IO N A L R E Q U IR E M E N T S , E X C E P T A S O T H E R W I S E S P E C IF IE D IN T H I S O R D IN A N C E . (The entire text is available at the C le rk ’s office) 3) A r t ic le I I D E F IN I T IO N S . Ame nd Definition # 1 0 3 “L o t L in e s ” by adding the following language; “and a Z o n in g District line which separates Z o n in g Districts located on the same lot or parcel o f land shall function as a lot lin e " and Definition # 1 3 2 “Parking Space” by deleting the fo llowin g words from the definitions: “o f not less than nine (9) by twenty (20) feet.” The public is invited to submit written comments on the proposed text amendment request to the T ownship C le rk at the H owe ll Township Hall, 3525 B y ro n Road, Howell, M L , 488 5 5 any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2009. M a r ie Karas, Chairperson H ow e ll T ownship P lan ning C om m is s io n 3099755-01 A 4 I E THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 30, 2 0 0 9 County officials hope new director will ease concerns' T h e y h o p e n e w c e n t r a l d i s p a t c h h e a d w i l l e n d c r i t i c i s m s BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Comntunity News T h e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y B o a r d o f C o m m i s s io n e r s h o p e s to e n d s om e of the c r i t ic i sm s o f th e c o u n t y ’s 9 1 1 / Em e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t D e p a r tm e n t w ith th e a p p o in tm e n t o f D o n a ld A r b ic a s it s n e w d ire c tor, effec tive A p r i l 1. A rb ic , a p p o in t e d b y la s t we ek, w ill s u c c e e d D i c k W in - sett, w h o w ill re t ire a t the e n d o f M a r c h . I t m a r k s a p r o m o t io n fo r A rb ic , w h o c u r re n t ly s e r v e s a s th e c e n t ra l d is p a t c h o p e r a t io n s director. A r b i c ’s d u t ie s w ill in c lu d e o v e r s e e in g o p e r a t io n of the c o u n t y ’s 911 c e n t ra l d isp a t c h s e r v ic e , w h ic h h a s b e e n a s o r e p o in t w ith a r e a p o lic e chiefs . C o u n t y law e n fo r c em e n t le a d e r s fe e l th e y h a v e n o t h a d e n o u g h in p u t in 911 c e n t ra l d is p a t c h a dm in is t r a t io n , a l t h o u g h L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y U n d e r s h e r i f f M i k e M u r p h y s a id th e c o n c e r n h a s b e e n “b low n o u t o f p ro p o r t io n . We, a s fa r a s p u b l ic sa fe t y g o e s , h a v e a s t e l la r w o r k in g re la t io n s h ip w ith th e o t h e r e n t it ie s , in c lu d in g c e n t ra l d isp a t c h , p olice , f ire a n d E M S , ” h e said. St ill, t h e re h a v e b e e n c o n c e rn s , w h ic h w e re d i s c u s s e d a t a p o lic e c h ie f s ’ m e e t in g la s t w e e k a l s o a t te n d e d b y s e v e r a l c o u n t y c o m m i s s io n er s. “W e to o k to h e a r t t h e i r c o n c e rn s ,” s a id C om m i s s io n e r D a v e D om a s , R - i y r o n e T ow n s h ip , w h o c h a i r s th e b o a r d ’s p u b l ic sa fe ty - ju d ic ia l com m it te e . “S om e i s s u e s - p e r s o n JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISEUATHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Lakeland Elementary School Principal Sean LaRosa has started a program that rewards students for being positive. If a student does something kind or exhibits good behavior, they have breakfast with the principal. Here, LaRosa talks with second-grader Meadow McConnell, 8, right, about what a role model means. At the left is third-grader,Taylor Whipple, also 8. This school rewards positive attitudes L a k e l a n d E l m e n t a r y k i d s a r e r e c o g n i z e d f o r k i n d l y s p i r i t s BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News T h e d a y s a re g r a y a n d frigid, the n ew s a b out jo b s a n d the e c o n om y a re n ’t m u c h better a n d there a re a lot of a n g r y people out there. B u t s tu den ts at L a k e la n d E lem e n ta ry S c h o o l h a v e a response. “D o n ’t let it b o th e r you,” a d v ise s 9-yearold fou r th -g rad e r So p h ia A1 M a s r i. “A c t nice to everylxxfy, don’t do a n y th in g b a d a n d ju s t ign o re it.” T h a t g la s s - h a l f -M attitude lande d So p h ia a sp o t at L a k e la n d ’s P r in c ip a l’s Brea kfa s t , a m o n th fy g a th e r in g that rew a rd s s tu d e n ts for w o rk in g h a rd a n d for s im p ly b e in g k in d a n d respectful to others. “E v e r y t h in g lately se em s like it’s d ow n a n d negative,” s a y s P r in c ip a l S e a n L a R o s a . “B u t a lot of go o d th in g s happen, too, a n d if y o u d on ’t take t im e to s top a n d re co gn ize them they g o b y the w a y s id e a n d all the c ru d r ise s to the top.” T h e h o u r -lo n g b re a k fa s t is n ew to L a k e la n d Elem en ta ry . T e a c h e r s n om in a te s tu d e n t s for a ttendance b a se d o n the pos itive th in g s th e y w itn e s s th em d o in g in th e ir c la s s ro om s , L a R o s a says . F if ty t o d e r g a r - ten th ro u g h fourth -grade s tu d en ts attended the first b re ak fas t Jan. 22. W h ile en joyin g g ra n o la ba rs , muffins, y o gurt, ju ice a n d irdlk, the s tu d e n t s talk about the positive th in g s that b ro u g h t tliem to the b re a k fa s t a n d a b out b e in g role m o d e ls for others. L a R o s a a lso re a d s b o o k s with pos itive m e s sa g e s . T h e g o a l b y the e n d of the year, sh e says, is to h a ve e v e ry s tu d en t a ttend a b re a k fa s t o r re ceive a letter re c o g n iz in g positive efforts. “W e’re h o p in g this will ha ve a ripple effect, not o n ly with o ther students, b u t with adults,” L a R o s a says. K in d e r g a r tn e r S p e n c e r K u n n e r t h o p e s so, too. “W h e n y o u do the r ig h t thing,” the 5-year-old says , “it m a k e s it e a s ie r to love yourself.” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or810-844-2011. a lit y c o n f lic t s - w i ll b e r e s o lv e d a s s o o n a s th e n ew d i re c t o r t a k e s over,” D o m a s sa id . “T h e q u e s t io n (to b e r e s o lv e d ) i s h o w m u c h a u t h o r ity th e c h ie f s w ill h a v e in the o p e ra t io n of c e n t ra l d isp a tch , a n d w ill th e y h a v e c o n t ro l of fu n d s .” M u r p h y s a id th e p o lic e c h ie f s a re c om fo r ta b le w ith A r b ic c om in g in a s dire ctor. P r im a r i l y a t i s s u e , h e said , w a s th a t “w e felt w e w e re left o u t o f th e loo p in th e r e s t r u c tu r in g .” M u r p h y s e n t D o m a s a lis t o f re c om m e n d a t io n s f rom th e p o lic e c h ie f s th a t w ill be a c te d o n w h e n th e B o a r d of C o m m i s s io n e r s m e e t s M o n day. O n e i s “th a t the c o u n t y (911 c e n t ra l d isp a t c h ) o v e r s ig h t •board b e e x p a n d e d to in c lu d e a c o u n t y c o m m i s s io n e r a n d th e c o u n t y a d m in i s t r a t o r (a s c h a i rm a n ) , ” M u r p h y said. A n o t h e r r e c om m e n d a t io n i s to h a v e th e c h ie f s ’ in p u t b e t a k e n in t o c o n s id e r a t io n w h e n th e r e o r g a n iz a t io n p la n i s d e v e lo p e d . T h e c h ie f s a l s o w a n t to h e a r f r om th e in c o m in g d ire c to r ; D o m a s s a id t h e y w i l l h a v e a c h a n c e to d o s o n e x t w e e k a t th e m o n t h ly o v e r s ig h t b o a r d m e e t in g . “We w a n t to h a v e a m e e t in g s o w e k n o w w h a t th e p la n i s g o in g to be,” M u r p h y sa id . ^ “W e felt th a t a s p a r t o f th e " p u b l ic sa fe t y s t a k e h o ld e r s , w e s h o u ld b e a p p r is e d of it.” “I t w a s g o o d ( c o m m i s s io n e r s ) t o o k t im e o u t to le a r n w h a t o u r c o n c e r n s w e re , ” s a id H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip P o l ic e C h ie f S t e v e L u c ia n o . “I ’m v e r y o p t im i s t ic th e c o m m i s s io n e r s l i s t e n e d to u s , a n d h o p e th e y im p lem e n t o u r r e c om m e n d a t io n s . ” Reach Tom Toien at ttoien@ ^ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. CASEY HANS,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton Township resident Michelle Kaston knits her portion of the traveling shawl that is making its way around the country to raise awareness for breast cancer research. Here, she knits at the Spinning Loft in Howell with owner Beth Smith; the shop is where Kaston developed her love of spinning and knitting. A r e a w o m a n j o i n s e l i t e c o r p s o f k n i t t e r s A n d i t s 5 0 - s t a t e p i n k s h a w l i s f o r a c a u s e - f i g h t i n g b r e a s t c a n c e r BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News W h e n B r ig h t o n T ow n sh ip ’s M ic h e lle K a s t o n h e a rd about a k n it t in g project that w o u ld ra ise m o n e y for b re a s t c a n c e r re se a rch , s h e w a s q u ic k to offer h e r time a n d talent. K a s t o n is am o n g 50 k n it te r s - o n e re p re se n t in g e a c h s tate - p a r t ic ip a t in g in the c rea tion of a p in k la ce sh aw l in the color that h a s com e to re p re se n t the fight a g a in s t b re a s t cancer. C a lle d the “S is te rh o o d of the 'IT a v e lin g Sh aw l,” the project h o p e s to ra ise $5,000 o r m o re fo r the S u s a n B . K om e n F o u n d a tion for B r e a s t C a n c e r R e sea rch. T h e pa ttern is a u n iq u e one, crea te d b y K a y M e a d o r s , that will no t be a v ^ a b le un til after the sh aw l is complete a n d the d raw in g d on e in October, w h ic h is B r e a s t C a n c e r Aw a re n e s s M o n th . “I w a s the firs t p e r so n to s a y ‘yeah. I ’m interes ted,’” sa id K a s to n , w h o w o rk s in in fo rm a tion te ch n o lo g y project m a n a g em e n t for the U n iv e r s it y of M ic h ig a n . “1 like to he lp people out a n d that’s w h y I j iu n p e d on it.” K a s t o n knitted h e r she row s in h o n o r of a friend w h o is fightin g b re a s t c a n c e r a n d a lso in m em o r y of a d e c e a se d c o u s in w h o h a d the disea se . S h e re ce n t ly to o k u p b o th sp in n in g a n d k n it t in g a n d a lso quilts a s a hobby. S h e re ce iv e d the sh aw l f rom a k n it te r in O h io o n Jan. 21 a n d b y Jan . 23 h a d com p le te d h e r p a r t a n d se n t it o n to Illin o is w h e re the n e x t k n it te r will take u p the cause. A w r itten d ia r y a c c om p a n ie s the sh aw l a s it m a k e s its w a y a c ro s s the nation. A ll of the w om e n m e t o n the R a ve lry .com We b site, w h ic h b r in g s to ge th e r som e 260,000 p eop le w h o k n it a n d c roch e t for chat, ad vice a n d free a n d in e x p e n s iv e patterns. “Y o u k in d of feel that se n se Sisterhood of the Traveling Shawl ■ What and who: 50 w om e n lend a h a n d to knit a special p in k shaw l that will raise m o n e y for the S u sa n B. K om e n F o u n d a t io n w ith a g o a l o f raising $5,000. Locally, B r igh to n T ow n sh ip resident M ic h e lle K as ton is th e 23 rd knitter in the project a n d re p re se nt s the state of M ic h ig a n . ■ Where: At knit ter s' h om e s a ro u n d the country. ■ When: O n g o in g t h ro u g h October, w h e n th e shawl will be a u c t io n e d to th o se w h o have d o n a te d to the K om e n Fo u n d a t ion . ■ Details: O n lin e at t raveling5 0s ta te ssh awl. b lo g sp o t .c om / for inform a t ion a n d to read p o s t in g s f rom knitters. To d o n a te a n d enter to w in the shawl, click o n the "D o n a t io n P a g e " link. of com mun ity,” sh e sa id of d o in g the collective k n it t in g project. “E v e n th o u g h I h a v e n ’t m e t th em (the o th e r k nit ter s) y o u k in d of fo rm bon ds. T h e g In te rn e t c a n con ne ct people s o ^ m a n y w a y s in so m a n y p la ce s so fast. I c a n ’t im a g in e w e cou ld h a v e d o n e th is e v e n 10 y e a r s ago.” T h e project took sh a p e w h e n o rg a n iz e r s M e a d o r s a n d D e n is e B e ll - fi'om A r k a n s a s a n d O k la h om a , re sp e c t ive ly - p u t the id ea together. M e a d o r s sa id s h e w o u ld o c c a s io n a lly “se e the t ra v e lin g s o c k o r the t ra v e lin g s c a r f ” o n Ra velry. M c om a n d th o u g h t w h y no t do this for a c a u se ? “I ’m like a pit b u ll s om e tim es ,” s h e said. “I ’m like ‘r u n with it, b a b y ’ I talked w ith m y f rie n d in O re g o n a n d a n o th e r in O k la h om a a n d th e y said, I ‘w h y n o t ?”’ T h e project h a s o n ly ra ise d $350 to date, so is fa r b e h in d in don at ions , M e a d o r s said. A n y on e w h o co n t r ib u te s th ro u g h the g ro u p ’s b lo g site (traveling- 50statesshawl.blogspot.com) wUl g e t on e e n t ry into a d raw - i in g for the completed sh aw l for e v e ry $5 d onated to the K om e n Poimdation. D ia r y en tr ies f rom k n it te r s a lso c a n b e fo u n d at the site. Reach Casey Hans at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. IN B R IE F See more local briefs. Page B2 Pinckney Voters won't face bond issue in May A n e a r ly $68 m illio n b o n d i s su e for capital im p ro vem e n t s w o n ’t be g o in g before P in c k n e y C om m u n it y S c h o o ls v o te rs in May. A dm in is t ra to r s told the B o a r d of E d u c a t io n T h u r sd a y n ig h t that they w e re tablin g the p ro p o sa l firs t p re se n te d in D e c em b e r to g iv e b o a rd m em b e r s m o re time to look at the projects in i t “We realize there a re a n um b e r of u n re so lve d is su e s that y o u h a ve with this,” sa id S u p e r intendent D a n D a n o s ly . “A n d if y o u h a ve them, the re s t of the com m u n ity will a s well.” T h e action d oe sn ’t m e a n that a b o n d is su e for facility m a in te n a n ce a n d up g ra d e s , n ew o u td o o r athletic facilities a n d addit ion al te ch n o lo g y for the dis tr ic t a n d fo r s tu d e n t s w o n ’t be a p p ro v e d for a future election ballot, D a n o s l y said. “W e will b r in g som e th in g back, ju s t not in time for M a y .” More details published Jan. 22 in our online edition at mTrve.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. Fundraiser supports Pinckney schools P in c k n e y C om m u n it y S c h o o ls te ch n o lo g y a n d v i s u ^ a n d p e r fo rm in g a r t s p ro g ram s a re ge tt ing help f rom a g ro u p of com m u n ity supporters. “In Y o u r D re am s , ” a fu n d ra ise r ffnm 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the L a k e la n d s G o lf & C o u n t r y Club, 8760 C h ilso n Road, H am b u r g Tow nship, will sh ow c a se p e r fo rm a n c e s , a rt w o r k a n d te ch n o lo g y d em o n s tra t io n s f rom students. T h e e vent is b e in g h o s te d b y the P in c k n e y S c h o o ls F o u n d a tion in the h o p e that o n ce p e o p le se e the c la s s ro om a ch ie ve m e n t s of s tu d e n t s in those a re a s th e y will w a n t to su p p o r t the p ro g ram s , sa id J a c k ie J e n kins, e vent ch airwoma n. T ic k e t s a re $35 p e r p e r so n a n d c a n be p u r c h a se d at the d oor o r in ad va n ce a t all P in c k n e y sc h o o ls a n d at B u s c h ’s, 1277 E . M-36, Pinckney. D e s serts, coffee, soft d r in k s , b e e r a n d w in e will be served. T h e P in c k n e y S c h o o ls F o u n dation w a s foun ded in 1991 to fo s te r p os itive re la t io n sh ip s a n d p ro v id e f inanc ia l su p p o r t for the e ducational p rior itie s of P in c k n e y C om m u n it y Schools. Details: 810-225-3900. Brighton Moola Ball tickets for sale at chamber T ic k e t s a re on sa le for the a n n u a l G re a te r B r ig h to n A re a C h am b e r of C om m e rc e B ig M o o la Ball. T h e event is 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the C ry s ta l G a rd e n s B a n q u e t C e n te r in G e n o a Township. T ic ke t s a re $100 e a ch a n d in clude a ch an ce to w in $10,000 in cash. T h e re a lso will be $10,000 in oth e r c a sh p r iz e s awarded. O n ly 800 tickets will be sold. T h e event in c lu d e s dinner, dancing, a n op e n bar, c a s in o -s ty le g am bling, 50-50 raffles a n d m u s ic a l e n te rta inm e n t f rom D e t ro it ’s “M a s s 'IT an s it ” band. T ic k e t s a re a va ilable at C h am p ’s P u b a n d the ch am b e r office. Male singers needed for Testament' M a le s in g e r s a re ne ede d Feb. 15 a t B r ig h to n F i r s t P r e s b y te ria n C h u r c h to s in g “T h e 'Testament of F re e d om ,” w o rd s b y T h om a s Je f fe r so n a n d m u s ic b y R a n d a ll T h om p so n . R e h e a r sa ls will take p la ce 8:30 to 9 p.m. W e d n e sd a y s at the c h u r c h ’s old sanctuary. T h e c h u r c h is a t 300 E . G ra n d R iv e r Ave., B r igh to n . Details: J im Aittam at 248-186-4754. Herbst re-elected to chair DDA for2009 B o b H e rb s t h a s b ee n re elected c h a irm a n o f the B r ig h ton D ow n tow n D e v e lo pm e n t A u th o r ity for 2009. O th e r offic e r s a re B a r b B in k le y of C o o p e r & B in k le y Jewe ler s, v ice ch a irm an , a n d 'T im C o r r ig a n of C o r r ig a n O il Co., secretary. From News staff reports I n t e r n a t i o n a l P a p e r C o . p l a n s t o c lo s e H o w e l l c o n t a i n e r f a c i l i t y in M a r c h From News staff reports In t e r n a t io n a l P a p e r Co. w ill c lo se it s c o r ru g a te d c a rd b o a rd c o n ta in e r fa c ility in H ow e l l a t th e e n d of M a r c h . In a s ta tem e n t , th e c om p a n y s a id th e d e c lin in g auto in d u s t r y p rom p te d th e d e c is io n , w h ic h w ill affect 95 w o rk e r s . In t e r n a t io n a l Paper, w ith it s H ow e l l p la n t o n M c P h e r s o n P a r k D r iv e , a ls o h a s two o th e r M ic h ig a n p la n t s in K a l am a z o o a n d T h re e R iv e r s . S p o k e sw om a n D a w n M e s s e r s a id if th e re a re a n y o p e n in g s , the c om p a n y w ill offer jo b s a t o th e r M ic h ig a n p la n t s to a ffected em p lo ye e s . H o u r ly w o r k e r s a t the p la n t a re re p re se n t e d b y U n it e d S t e e lw o r k e r s U n io n lo c a l 1007, a n d M e s s e r s a id the c om p a n y w ill d i s c u s s p la n s fo r s e v e r a n c e p a y a n d o th e r b e n e f it s w ith the un ion . T h e p la n t o p e n e d in 1967 a n d p ro d u c e s 900 m illio n s q u a r e feet of c o r ru g a t e d p a c k a g in g e a c h y e a r fo r a u tom o t iv e a n d o th e r in d u s t r ia l c u s tom e r s . In t e r n a t io n a l P a p e r i s a g lo b a l p a p e r a n d p a c k a g in g c om p a n y w ith m a n u fa c t u r in g o p e r a t io n s in N o r t h Am e r ic a , E u r o p e , L a t in Am e r ic a , R u s s ia, A s ia a n d N o r t h A fr ic a . T h e c om p a n y em p lo y s m o re th a n 65,000 people. More details published Jan. 25 in our online edition: mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. C o r r ig a n , F o s te r e a r n t o p a w a r d s B em ie C o r r ig a n of the B r ig h ton- based C o r r ig a n fam ily of b u s in e s se s w a s h o n o re d la s t w e e k with the D is t in g u is h e d S e rv ic e A w a rd f rom the G re a t e r B r ig h to n A re a C h am b e r of Comme rce . C o n s id e re d the c h am b e r ’s top a n n u a l award, it w a s one of m a n y a im o u n c e d la s t w eekd u r in g the c h am b e r ’s a n n u a l “State of the C h am b e r ” aw a rd s luncheon. A lth o u g h h e is at a n a ge w h e n m o s t p eople a re retired, C o r r ig a n still p u t s in a full d a y at the C o r r ig a n O il Co. H e C o r r ig a n is m a r r ie d to B o n n ie C o r r ig a n w ho, a s the o u tgo in g c h a irw om a n of the c h am b e r board, g a ve the C h a irw om a n ’s C h o ic e A w a rd to B r ig h t o n C ity M a n a g e r D a n a P o s te r for h is Corrigan Foster m a n y y e a r s of se rv ic e to the city of B r ig h t o n a n d the c h am ber. O th e r ma jor aw a rd s this y e a r in c lu d e d the F hm ily F r ie n d fy Award, w h ic h w e nt to "Vega ^ 'IV a n sp o r ta t io n of B r ig h to n 'Township, a n d the Volun te er of the Y e a r award, w h ic h w e n t to R a c h e l B u t c h e r of Shaklee. C u lin a r y A r t s s c h o la r sh ip aw a rd w in n e r s s tem m in g ^ m the Sm o k in ’ J a z z a n d B a rb e c u e B lu e s F e s t iv a l la s t fall w e n t to P in c k n e y H ig h S c h o o l s tu d en t S te p h a n ie K u r t z a n d M e a g a n H a r tm a n of B r ig h t o n H ig h School. ENJOY SPORTS? Turn to our Recreation Calendar found each week in the Sports section of The Livingston Community News. We publish the dates and registration information for competitive events like track meets, golf outings, distance runs, soccer tournaments and more. In addition we include specific information on youth sports like camps and clinics, where to take lessons, even where to participate in a non-competitive event like kickball. If it has to do with sports in Livingston County, the Recreation Calendar is the place to look! = TH E L IVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Telephone: (810) 844-2000 i THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 30, 20 09 A5 I V O L U N T E E R S This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. m ADULT TEACHERS C am p fire U SA n e e d s ad ult s ' to teach o r subs titute-tea ch at L iv in g s to n C o u n t y s c h o o ls after scho ol, for a teen m o n e y m a n a g em e n t p ro g ram . Details: 2 4 8 -5 5 9 -5 8 4 0 o r e - mail k id s@ C am p F ire S EM .o rg . BOWLING PRO GRAM Spe cial Min is t rie s of L iv in g s to n C o u n t y n e e d s help ^ with their sw im m in g p ro g ram ^ at B r ig h to n H ig h S c h o o l Pool, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Sa tu rd a y s Feb. 7 to M a rc h 14. Details: 81 0-229 -6 66 1 ext. 106 o r e - mail sp e c ia lm in@ sb c g lo b a l. net. I M A L E M EN TO RS M a le m e n to r s are n e e d e d to w o rk w ith y o u n g fathe rs o f b a b ie s b o rn to P re g n a n c y H elp Clinic clients. T raining a n d s u p p o r t p rovided. Details: 8 1 0 -4 9 4 -5 4 3 3 o r email p re g h e lp@ sb c g lo b a l.n e t . SERVICE DEPAR TMENT Habitat for H um a n it y o f L iv in g s to n C o u n t y n e e d s help with lo a d in g a n d u n lo a d in g vehicles, c le a n in g and in sp e c t in g items as th e y c om e in, p e r fo rm in g m in o r tasks in the Se rv ice D e p a r tm e n t o f the H om e C en ter Store. Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 0 -9 9 8 6 ext. 13 o r e-mail to H om e C e n te r@ I liv ing s tonh ab ita t .org . HOSPICE VOLUNTEER A v a lo n H o sp ic e n e e d s p e o p le to receive to act as c om p a n io n s to pa tien ts a n d their families in L iv in g s to n C oun ty. Details: 8 0 0 -6 6 4 - W 6 3 3 4 o r e-mail c leith eim@ odsyhe alth .com . TEEN M EN TO RS Y o u n g Life o f B r ig h to n is lo o k in g for Christ ian adult s to sp e n d t im e with local h ig h s c h o o l kids. Details: 2 0 6 - 6 7 9 - 8 2 7 7 o re -m a il k n o llan@ sc.younglife.org. HOCKEY PARKING ^ Help is n e e d e d to p a rk cars at w the W h itm o re Lake M ic h ig a n P o n d H o c k e y Classic Feb. 6-8. Details: 73 4-4 4 9 -2 0 3 3 . DELIVER ENVELOPES T h e Am e r ic a n C an ce r So c ie ty L is lo o k in g for he lp d e live r in g P mem oria l e n v e lo p e s to local funeral h om e s in L iv in g s to n C oun ty. Details: 7 3 4 -9 7 1 -4 3 0 0 or e-mail c y n th ia .kn ap p@ cancer.org. SITE PREPARATION I Recycle L iv in g s to n in Howell ^ is lo o k in g for a v o lu n te e r to he lp set u p th e site a n d d o light office w o rk before the facility o p e n s o n W e d n e sd a y s . Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 8 -4 4 3 9 o r e - mail re c y c le liv@ sb c g lo b a l.n e t . IN FORM A T IO N D ESK B r igh to n H ospital n e e d s a ss ista n ce 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. W e d n e sd a y s for Friends & Family Day. Details: 810- 2 2 5 -2 5 2 7 o r e -mail se n g le@ b rig h to n h o sp ita l.o rg . IN V AS IV E SH RU B REM O V A L H elp is n e e d e d in rem o v in g inva sive sh ru b s to pro tec t a n d restore natural areas Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Island Lake I Recreation Area. Directions: w w w .m ich ig a n .go v / d n rvo lu n te e r s . Details: 2 4 8 - 3 5 9 -9 0 5 7 o r e-mail malvitzl@ mich iga n.gov . Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston ^ County United Way, promotes the search for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway.org. C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R Friday, Jan. 30 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bright Start playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 10:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $8-$l 6. Details: 517-546-0693 ext. O.Fridays through Feb. 20. LESA HEADSTART BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546- 0326. TEEN LATE NIGHT 6- 10 p.m. Howell Teen Center, Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell.Wil party. Halo LAN, Guitar Hero tournament, billiards, pizza. Cost: $5. Details: 517- 546-6025. DIVORCE & BEYOND 7- 8:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2201 Old US-23, Brighton Township. Cost: $10. Details: 810- 229-8624. Fridays through April 30. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring ragtime piano player. Bob Milne. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. Saturday, Jan. 31 PIANO CLASS 9:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Cost: $45-$90. Details: 517-546-0693. A/so 1-4 p.m. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3344 Rush Lake, Pinckney. Cancer benefit with snow volleyball, skating, bonfire. Details: 734-878-6125. NEW/USED HORSE TACK SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Service Center, 9525 Hartland Road, Hartland. Sponsor: Livingston County 4-H Horse Leaders Association. Details: 517- 545-1178 or 517-546-0908. FREE LOW-INCOME TAX PREP 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cleary University, 3750 Cleary College Drive, Genoa Township. Details: 517-546-8500. LIBRARY EVENTS Noon-3 p.m.The Big Read kick-off event. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. SCOUTS ICE FISHING AGE 6 PLUS 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$5. Register: 800-477-2757. ARTISTS'RECEPTION 1 -4 p.m. 6020 Wyndam Lane, in the Pine Creek subdivision, Genoa Township.The work of four local artists will be displayed at the open house. Details: 810-333-5240. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-3:45. Brighton Nazarene Church, 7669 Brighton Road. Details: 517-546-0326. Sunday, Feb. 1 MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST 8:30-11 a.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Fundraiser for new music risers. Free-will donation. Details: 734-878-5616. ANIMAL MYTHS 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$2. 800-477-3178. SUPER BOWL PARTY 4 p.m. Pinckney American Legion, 9807Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-395-1627. Monday, Feb. 2 BABY TIME AT LIBRARY 10 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. Tuesday, Feb. 3 ROTARY LUNCH MEETING Noon, Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St. Cost: $9. Attorney Abby Cooper speaks on "How to Make Sense of Your Tax Assessment." Brighton Rotary Club. , Reservations: 810-499-2395. LUNCH & LEARN Noon. Presentation on Khan therapy at Independence Village of Brighton Valley, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Details: 810-227-7666. LIBRARY EVENTS • 10:30-11 a.m. Fun and fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details:810-229-6571 ext.227. • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3888. A/so 1 p.m.Wednesdays. • 2 p.m. Book discussion. Cromaine Distrirt Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N. Old US-23, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. • 7 p.m. Harper Lee: Biographer Charles Shields. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. DARLUNCHEON 1 p.m.homeofSueReifert. The Philip Livingston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Details: 517-545-2367. PROPERTY TAX SEMINAR 6 p.m. Navigator School, 2150 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Hosted by Livingston County Assessors Association and County Equalization Department. Details: 517-546-4182. BOXING AUTISM CLUB 6 p.m. United Way of Livingston County, 2980 Dorr Road, Genoa Township. Sally Burton-Hoyle speaks about "Understanding Autism." Details: 810-348-7926 or email: holly@workforautism.com. NAMI MEETING 7 p.m.Woodland Health Center, Room 210,7575 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Information about residential services. 810-231-6011. Wednesday, Feb. 4 BRIGHTON CHAMBER EVENT 7:15-9a.m.Champ's Pub,140 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. "Hob Nobbin"for businesses. Cost: $10. 810-227-5086. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 1 p.m. Genie's book club. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. First Wednesdays through May 6. • 5-6 p.m. Chocolate taste test for 5th- and 6th-graders. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road. Details: 810-632-5200. • 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Pinckney Library meeting. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. PARENTS OF TEENS CLASS 7 p.m. Livingston Family Center, 810 E. Grand River, Howell. Designed for parents of teens ages 11-17. 810- 231-9591. Through March 25. MOMS & TOTS 7 p.m.The Sanctuary at Woodland, 7533 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Details: 810-923-5644 or e-mail: jevansrocks@yahoo.com. Thursday, Feb. 5 RECOGNITION BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Livingston County United Way's annual meeting and volunteer recognition breakfast. Cost: $20. Details: 810-494-3000 or www.lcu n itedway.org. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • Noon. Pinckney purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 3-4:30 p.m.Teen advisory board. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road. Details: 810-632- 5200. First Thursdays. • 3-5 p.m. Computer open lab. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Drive. Details:810-229-6571 ext.227. • 6-8 p.m.Teen writers workshop. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 213. • 7 p.m.Tanzania and the Serengeti National Park. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave. Details; 571 -546-0720, ext. 106. • 7 p.m. Film version o f'To Kill a Mockingbird." Hartland Music Hall, 361 Avon St. Details: 810-632-7480. $1 CONEY DOGS 5-8 p.m. American Legion, Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Also root beer floats. Details: 734-878- 9522 or 734-341-4249. Friday, Feb. 6 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bright Start playgroup. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Drive.810-229-6571 ext. 223. • 10:30-noon. Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive.810-229-6571 ext.223. • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Extreme reads for boys. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Drive. 810-229-6571 ext. 223. 'DEARLY DEPARTED' 8 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Community Theatre of Howell. Cost: $ 11 -$ 15. Details: 517-545-1290. AlsoS p.m. Feb.7,2p.m.Feb.8andFeb. 13,8p.m. Feb. 14,2 p.m. Feb. 15. Saturday, Feb. 7 BABYSITTING CLASS 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $65. 517-546-0603. LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. Cromaine Crafters. Cromaine Distrirt Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road. 810-632-5200. • 7 p.m. "The Musical Roots of Civil Rights." Hartland Music Hall, 361 Avon St. Details; 810-632-7480. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie Distrirt Library,314 WGrand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-552-6488. FAMILY CONCERT BY'GEMINI' 1 p.m. Fowlerville High School Performing Arts Center, 700 N. Grand Ave. Cost: $5. 517-2223-6157. KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 1-4 p.m. Beginner's Ice fishing. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$5. 800-477-3178. • 1 -3 p.m. Ice harvesting. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. HAWAIIAN LUAU DINNER 5:30-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake Street, South Lyon. Details: 248-437-2875. DESSERTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7-9 p.m. Lakelands Golf & Country Club, 8760 Chilson Road, Hamburg Township. Benefits Pinckney Community Schools Foundation. Cost: $35. Details: 810-225-3900. ART, CHOCOLATE & DIAMONDS 8 p.m. Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. Fundraiser. Cost: $30. Reservations: 517-540-0065. Send us your items Submit items by M onday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. E-mail calendar@ livingstoncommunitynews. com; fax 810-844-2040; mail to Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. H e a v y l u g g a g e w e i g h i n g y o u d o w n ? m ■ ' 4 i Some fe$t(iction$ apply. S9P sloip h i delAils. QOOfi Mail Boxes lit.. Inc. Ship it ahead of time. Avoid airport hassles, sidestep long lines at baggage claim and get everything, you need shipped to your destination on time and intact. Package tracking comes standard with all shipments. We have thousands of convenient locations with one near you. $o next time you travel, come see us— and don't you worry about a thing. Latson Rd & Gr River In Howell M - F: 8 to 7, Sat: 8 to 4 P: 517.552.9630 T h e U P S S t o r e GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION N ot ice is he re by given: the G ree n O a k C ha rter T ow n sh ip B o a rd of T ru s te e s at the regular me etin g of J a n u a ry 7, 2 0 0 9 int rodu ce d for a d o p t io n the following ordinance. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER 01-2009 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 38-44, SPECIAL APPROVAL USE PERMITS AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION COVERING THE PROCEDURE FOR REVOCATION OF A SPECIAL USE APPROVAL, CHAPTER 38, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP. T h is o rd in a n ce is ordere d p u b lish e d for introduction J a n u a ry 30, 2 0 0 9 in G ree n O a k C h a rte r T ow n sh ip p a p e r of record a n d is ava ilable in its entirety for review o n Gre e n O a k C ha rter T ow n sh ip ’s w e b site: w w w .g re e n o a k tw p .c om . A com p le te c o p y of the entire o rd in a n ce is a lso available for review at the Gre e n O a k C h a rte r T ow n sh ip Flail, located at 10 00 1 S ilv e r L a k e R o ad , Br igh to n M l 4 8 1 1 6 dur ing regular b u s in e s s h o u r s of 8 :0 0 A M until 5 :0 0 PM . 3099686-01 M E E T IN G S Monday, Feb. 2 GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD 6:30 p.m. 2911 Dorr Road, Genoa Township. Details: 810-227-5225. First and third Mondays. BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.4363 Buno Road,Brighton Township. Details: 810-229-0550 or www.brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays. PINCKNEY PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of the Village Hall, 220 5. Howell 5t., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org. F/rsf/Mondoys. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details; 517-223- 3771. Alternate Mondays. Tuesday, Feb. 3 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6016. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-632-7498. Wednesday, Feb. 4 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.Green OakTownship Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road,Green Oak Township, Details; 810-231-1333 or greenoaktwp.com FOWLERVILLE DDA 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771. Thursday, Feb. 5 HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD 2:30 pxn. Hamburg Township Hall Board Room, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810- 231-1000. GREEN OAKTWP. PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 p.m.Green OakTownship Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road,Green Oak Township. Details:810-231-1333 or greenoaktwp.com. BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m.. City Hall, 200 N. First St., Brighton. Details: 810-227-1911. OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road,Oceola Township. Details: 517- 546-3259. PINCKNEY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-225-3900 or visit httpV/hal.pcs.k12.mi.us. Andrew Johnson: Firefighter of the Year in Howeil. A C H IE V E R S Howell Firefighter ofthe Year named A n d r e w J o h n s o n , 27, w a s n am e d the H ow e l l A r e a F i r e D e p a r tm e n t 2008 F i r e f ig h t e r of the Year. “I w a s s u r p r i s e d to re c e iv e the ho nor,” s a id J o h n s o n , w h o h a s s e r v e d the H ow e ll d e p a r t m e n t fo r a lm o s t 10 y e a r s . H e s ta r te d a s a c a d e t a n d w a s p rom o te d to f ire f ig h te r in 2000. In n am in g th is y e a r ’s r e cipient, F i r e C h ie f A n d y P le s s s a id J o h n s o n s tood ou t w ith a ll h is t ra in in g . “H e g o e s a b o v e a n d b e y o n d ” p u s h in g h im s e l f to a c h ie v e n ew ce r t if ic a t io n s a n d a ls o i s a m em b e r o f the d e p a r tm e n t ’s H o n o r G u a rd , M e n t o r in g P r o g r a m a n d k e y to the P u b l ic E d u c a t io n p r o g ram . J o h n s o n liv e s in H ow e l l w ith h is wife, L o r i, a n d d a u g h te r s A ly s sa , 5, a n d M a c k e n z ie , 18 m o n th s . Brighton student makes dean's list R o b e r t We b er, a r e s id e n t o f B r ig h t o n , w a s a m o n g th e s t u d e n t s f rom F lo r id a I n s t i tute o f T e c h n o lo g y w h o w e re n am e d to th e d e a n ’s l i s t fo r th e fa ll s em e s t e r , w h ic h e n d e d in D e c em b e r . W e b e r i s m a j o r in g in a v ia t io n m a n a g e m e n t w ith fligh t . T o b e in c lu d e d o n th e d e a n ’s lis t, a s t u d e n t m u s t c om p le te 12 o r m o r e g r a d e d c r e d i t s in a s e m e s t e r w i t h a s e m e s t e r g r a d e p o in t a v e r a g e o f a t le a s t 3.4. The Livingston Community News publishes the Achievers column weekly as space permits. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116; fax to 810-844- 2040; or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. Photo attachments must be a minimum o f 200 dpi in a .jpg format. 2 OR MORE AT THIS PRICEl 3.5 V6, auto, 17” alloy wheels, vehicle stability control, 4 wheel ABS w/electronic brakeforce and brake assist, advance airbag system, tool kit w/first aid kit, smart key, driver power seat, power moon roof, auto dual-zone climate control, cruise, 6-disc in-dash, premium audio, tilt steering w/telescope w/audio controls, power windows, locks, mirrors. Model #88518, stock #8450 *39 mo. lease. loK miles/year. $2999 total dotvn plus fees with $0 security deposit. Sale ends 1/31/09. In stock only. Infiniti of Ann Arbor 515 Auto Mall Drive lnfinitiofAnnArbor.com I N F I N I T I 800-737-1338 3096100-02 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF A PPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BRIGHTON, Ml for the purpose of hearing the following request. ZBA Case 20-08, G. Siegel, 6462 Island Lake, Brighton, Ml Request a 20 foot front yard setback variance and to enlarge a non-conforming structure by continuing a southwest side yard setback of 10’ and to continue a northeast side yard setback of 2 feet. This would allow an addition to the home and an attached garage. 38-494 Non-conforming Structures, states that No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its non-conformity. ZBA Case 01 -09, Adams Outdoor Advertising, 11770 Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore Lake, Ml. They request a variance to increase the billboard sign area to 600 square feet per side. 38-410 (2) Area. The total sign area of any billboard shall not exceed 200 square feet per face or a total of 400 square feet for all sign faces per sign structure. Application and related information are on file with the Green Oak Charter Township Clerk’s Office, and are available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Zoning Board of Appeals packets may also be viewed on the township’s website at www.greenoaktwp.com under Bulletin Board. This meeting will be televised on the local Green Oak Cable Channel. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, either in person at the Public Meeting or in writing to Lesa Brookins, Planning and Zoning Administrator, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116 by FAX at 810. 231-5080 or E-Mailed to Planning-Zoning® twp.green-oak.mi.us prior to noon, February 17, 2009. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Green Oak Charter Township Clerk’s Office at least 5 business days prior to the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Green Oak Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 3 0 , 2 0 0 9 L E T T E R S Mentoring Month is a chance to serve Generally, w h e n 1 m e et p e o ple a n d tell th em I am e xe cu tive d ire c to r at B ig B ro th e r s B ig S is te r s , I u su a lly ge t this reaction; “I ’ve a lw a y s th o u gh t about b e in g a B ig B r o th e r (or B ig Sis te r), b u t I ’m w a y too busy.” J a n u a r y is M e n to r in g Month, sp e a rh e a d e d b y the H a r v a rd M e n t o r in g P ro jec t of the H a r v a rd S c h o o l of P u b lic Health, M E N T O R / N a t io n a l M e n to r in g P a r tn e r sh ip a n d the C o rp o r a tion for N a t io n a l a n d C om m u nity Service. T h e 2009 theme is “E x p a n d Y o u r U n iv e r se : M e n tor a C hild.” T h e re a re m a n y w a y s to su p p o r t w h a t w e achieve: re su lt s that m a k e a difference in ch ild re n ’s lives, in c re a s in g the c h a n c e s that th e y will su c ce e d in school, solve p ro b lem s w ithout v iolent b e h a v io r a n d a void d ru g s a n d oth e r illegal activities. In addition to those w h o get involved a s a B i g B ro th e r o r B ig Sister, the m o v em e n t a lso in c lu d e s corp ora te pa rtn ers, even t volun te er s, p ro fe s s io n a l advisers , private donors, b oa rd m em b e r s a n d others. It is a c om m u n ity m o v em e n t with ca ring, g e n e ro u s vo lu n te e r s w h o se f r ie n d sh ip s with a t-r isk c h ild re n yield to o se rem a rk able results. With g row in g econom ic p re s su re s , the ne ed for all citizens to join the m o v em e n t is urgent. C h ild re n a re fa c in g r i s k s that lead to s o a r in g d ro p o u t rates, violence a n d crime. We invite y o u to jo in the m o v em e n t b y g iv in g of a little time to help a ch ild g row up. C a ll 517-546-1140 a n d m a k e a pos itive difference, not o n ly for a child, b u t for yourself. B e in g a m e n to r m ig h t be on e of the m o s t rew a rd in g e xp e r ie n ce s y o u wiU e v e r have. It w a s for me. Shari Davis-Schoech, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County Generosity shines through dinner T h e ge n e ro s ity of th is c om m u n it y sh o n e th ro u g h a g a in th is y e a r in su p p o r t o f the 28th A n n u a l C h r is tm a s D a y D in n e r at the Am e r ic a n L e g io n D e - ve re a u x P o s t 141. Fifty-nine volu n te e r s prepared, cooke d a n d delivered a lm o s t 300 m eals. A sp e c ia l th a n k y o u to the Girt Scouts, S u s a n Gillett, R ic h a rd Slayton, J o h n a n d R o se L a raw a y , Wal-mart. M e ije r ’s, P e p p e r id g e F a rm s , Costco, S y s c o Foods, G o rd o n Foods, a n d V illa g e M a rk e t for g e n e r o u s d o n a t io n s a n d to the ch ild re n at St. J o s e p h S c h o o ls for the festive a r tw o rk pla ce d on ea ch goodie bag. A h u g e th a n k y o u to the B - L in e Bar. w h ic h h a s donated s ix coo ke d tu rk e y s e a ch y e a r s in c e the p ro g ram began. A sa lute to M a rk , M o e , F a n go, Bob, o u r m a s te r c a rv e r s a n d kitchen crew. Withou t y o u r dedication, th is e ven t cou ld n e v e r happen. T h a n k s to all th o se w h o c o n tributed th e ir t ime a n d talents to m a k e this event a succes s. Dale Harter, club manager, American Legion Devereaux Post 141 U Send us your letters: E-mail news@livingstoncommunitynews. com, mail to 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 or fax 810-844- 2040. Submissions become the property of The News and can be reused in any format. B i g R e a d k i c k s o f f t h i s w e e k e n d in H a r t l a n d B o o k s , a c t i v i t i e s a n d d i s c u s s i o n s a b o u n d a r o u n d L i v i n g s t o n s t a r t i n g i n M a r c h BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News I f y o u lik e to read, o p p o r tu n it ie s a b o u n d at th e l ib r a r ie s o f L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y in th e n e x t few m o n t h s - a n d no t ju s t b e c a u se lib r a r ie s a re filled w ith book s . T h e B i g R e a d k ic k s off S a t u r d a y at H a r t la n d ’s C rom a in e L ib ra ry , a n d L iv in g s to n R e a d s k ic k s off a t e v e r y lib r a r y in the c o u n t y in M a r c h . C o p ie s o f “T o K i l l a M o c k in g b ird , ” b y H a r p e r L e e , w ill b e g iv e n o u t free, w h ile s u p p lie s last, b e g in n in g at n o o n S a t u r d a y at C r om a in e L i bra ry. I t ’s th e l ib r a r y ’s s e c o n d B i g R e a d a n d the p ro jec t is p a id fo r b y the N a t io n a l E n d o w m e n t fo r the A r t s in p a r tn e r sh ip w ith the In s t itu te o f M u s e u m a n d L ib r a r y S e r v ic e s a n d A r t s M idw e s t . G u e s t s p e a k e r s S a t u rd a y w ill b e C i r c u i t J u d g e S t a n le y L a t re i lle a n d L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y P r o s e c u t o r D a v id M o r s e . C a r o l T a g g a r t , C ro - m a in e ’s m a r k e t in g m a n a g e r , s a id t h e y ’ll b e g in s p e a k in g at 1 p.m. T h e r e w ill b e p r o g r a m s r e f le c t in g th em e s of the book, a lo n g w ith a p re se n t a t io n of th e f ilm v e r s io n o n T h u r s d a y a n d m u s ic a l t h em e s in a c o n ce r t fe a tu r in g R o b e r t J o n e s a n d M a t t W a t ro b a o n S a t u r day, Feb. 7. T h e r e a lso w ill be a v a r ie t y o f B i g R e a d fam ily events , a s we ll a s d i s c u s s io n s in s om e of the c o u n t y ’s h ig h Big Read activities ■ T u e sd a y , 7 p.m.: H a rp e r Lee b io g r a p h e r C h a r le s S h ie ld s will sp e a k . ■ T h u r sd a y , 7 p.m.: Film v e r s io n o f "T o Kill a M o c k in g b i r d , " s h o w n o n th e la rg e s c re e n at th e H a r t la n d M u s ic Hall. ■ S a tu rd a y , Feb. 7, 7 p.m.: "T h e M o v em e n t T h a t S a n g . " T h e m u s ic a l ro o t s o f civ il r ig h t s , fe a tu r in g m u s ic ia n s R o b e r t J o n e s a n d M a t t W a t ro b a . ■ T u e sd a y , Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: C ivil r ig h t s s in c e th e 1930s, a d is c u s s io n b y D o n n a H a r a h u c a n d J o h n G o la s z ew s k i f rom th e s ta te D e p a r tm e n t o f C ivil R ig h t s . ■ T h u r sd a y , Feb. 12, 7 p.m.: G r o w in g u p in th e S o u th . E d d ie Sh e ll will d is c u s s g r o w in g u p in rural M is s is s ip p i , a n d h o w Jim C row a ffe c te d h is life. ■ T u e sd a y , Feb. 17, 7 p.m.: H a r t la n d in th e 1930s. L o ca l h is to r ia n N a d in e C lo u t ie r will p re se n t a h is to r ic a l v iew o f H a r t la n d a n d L iv in g s t o n C o u n ty . ■ W e d n e sd a y , Feb. 18, 7 p.m.: H ow h a s o u r le g a l s y s tem c h a n g e d ? A lo c a l a t to rn e y will d is c u s s c h a n g e s th a t h a v e o c c u r re d in o u r le ga l s y s tem b e tw e e n th e 1 9 3 0 s a n d 19 60 s, w h e n th e b o o k w a s w r itte n , a n d the p re se n t . ■ T h u r sd a y , Feb. 19, 7 p.m.: M o c k in g b i r d c om e s to life; A re a d e r s theater. V e te ra n te a c h e r a n d d ram a c o a c h R a y M e r r ill in te rp re t s p a s s a g e s f rom "T o Kill a M o c k in g b i r d . " ■ T u e sd a y , Feb. 24, 6 p.m.: T h e fo o d o f "T o Kill a M o c k in g b i r d . " O 'M a l le y 's C h e f K a rm D e ig h a n will v is it C rom a in e C ro s s ro a d s to d is c u s s f o o d s f rom the b o o k a n d f rom th e So u th . s c h o o l c la s se s . “H a r t la n d , H ow e l l a n d B r ig h t o n H ig h s c h o o ls h a v e a ll re c e iv e d c o p ie s of ‘T o K i l l a M o c k in g b i r d , ’ a lm o s t 1,200 b o o k s in total,” s a id 'Taggart. C r om a in e w a s o n e of 117 l ib r a r ie s se le c te d to re c e iv e th e N a t io n a l E n d o w m e n t fo r th e A r t s B i g R e a d g r a n t in More than 1,100 copies of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" were given to students at Brighton, Hartland and Howell high schools as part of the Big Read program. Pictured here are Howell High School students receiving books. COURTESY, CAROL TAGGART 2007, w h e n th e b o o k w a s R a y B r a d b u r y ’s “F a h re n h e it 451.” A c c o r d in g to D a v id K ip e n , d ire c to r o f lite ra tu re f rom the N E A , C r om a in e w a s c h o s e n b e c a u se of its p a r tn e r s h ip w ith the s c h o o ls a n d the c om munity. A l l of th e l ib r a r ie s in the c o u n t y w ill p a r t ic ip a te in L i v in g s t o n R e a d s 2009 b e g in n in g in M a r c h . T h e th em e th is y e a r is “P la y B a l l ! ” a n d the two b o o k s to be fe a tu re d a re “T h e F in a l S e a s o n , ” b y T om S ta n to n , a n d “A ll the S t a r s C am e O u t T h a t N ig h t , ” b y K e v in K in g . “O u r c o u n t yw id e b a se b a llre la te d p r o g r am s w ill in c lu d e b o o k d is c u s s io n s , m o v ie n ig h t s , t a lk s b y a u th o r s , a n um p i re a n d v in ta g e b a s e b a ll p la y e r s ,” s a id M a r y A n n Scott, h e a d of a d u lt s e r v ic e s at B r ig h t o n D is t r ic t L ib ra ry . F o r m o r e in fo rm a t io n o n L iv in g s t o n R e a d s a n d the e v e n t s to be p re se n te d a t lo c a l lib ra r ie s , g o to th e We b s ite w w w . liv in g s to n re a d s .o rg . T h i s w ill b e th e fifth y e a r of L iv in g s t o n R e a d s , w h ic h s e e k s to e n c o u ra g e c o u n t y re s id e n t s to re a d for p le a su re a n d to c re a te a c om m u n i t y t h ro u g h r e a d in g the s am e book s . Reach Lisa CaroHn atlcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. QUANTUM OF SOLACE 1:30 4:30 7:30 9:50 PG13 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 PC AUSTRALIA 12:45 4:15 7:45 PG13 FOUR CHRISTMASES 1:15 7:15 PG13 JOLE MODELS 4:159:251! 3061917-01 ■ PODIATRIST C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K Two Howell sisters placed second in a statewide "Water is Life" poster contest after earning firstplace honors locally. Hanna Allison, left, placed second in the second-third grade division and her sister, Kaitlyn, placed second in the fourth-fifth grade division.The girls each received a certificate and a gift card from the Michigan Association of Conservation District Employees. Each year the Livingston Conservation District hosts a countywide contest with a different theme that promotes natural resources. In addition, Ashley Preston, of Pinckney, placed second locally and all three contestants' poster entries were forwarded to COURTESY LIVINGSTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT the State Competition. Details: 517- 548-1553. COURTESY DIANE MOSEY D o n a t io n s t o S p e c ia l M in is t r ie s Sand y Dubisky, left, and Pat Wellhausen made this g in g e r b r e a d h o u se fo r the Special M in is tr ie s of Livingston County annual fundraiser. The two women also made 22 gingerbread costumes, which they donated to the ministry. Submit your photos If y o u ha ve a p h o to of c om m u n ity interest to share, se n d it with a b r ie f ' written explanation. In c lu d e the n am e s o f a ny p e o p le in y o u r p h o to s a n d a lso p ro v id e y o u r n am e a n d a p h o n e n um b e r w h e re y o u can be re ached d u r in g re gu la r b u s in e s s hours. 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The following motions were approved: Agenda - Consent Agen d a as amended - Mad e a motion that the Township B oard decline to entertain any discussions regarding revisions o f the Consent Agreement until such time as the developer and the homeowners association can agree to propose modifications o f this agreement with the Township and bring it back to the Board in joint for consideration, with no promise o f change - To come back before the Board within 45 days and no further homes can be sold that d o n ’t meet the current requirements o f the consent judgment - Trustee Qu alls amended the motion to say that within the first 30 days they supply copies o f the titles o f the 17 units in question and meet with the residents - Trustee Green provided an amendment to the motion that it should say pursue the title and in the meantime provide the documentation in order to determine the age o f the units - To approve the text changes for Section 38-44 Special U se Permits as recommended by the Planning C om m is s io n with the revisions of December 30, 2008 document from Carlislc/Wortman - To approve the rezoning request o f local business to residential multiple - To adjourn into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. - To reconvene into open session at 9:35 p.m. - N o M o tio n s failed - Adjourn meeting at 9:43 p.m. A complete copy o f the meeting minutes is available at our web site. 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Spon.sored by: NICHD 2 ROIHD038665-06 31 B R I A R W O O D S I M O N more choices* Shopping Line: (734)761-9550 Location: Stale Street and 1-94 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com A th le te o f th e week: Jenn Von V o igtia n d e r o f W h itm o re Lake, B2 Recreation calendar, B2 More local news briefs, B2 o SPORTS J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News ^ S p e c i a l O l y m p i a n s • p r e p a r e f o r s t a t e g a m e s S n o w s h o e p r a c t ic e i s a w e e k ly h ig h l ig h t fo r m a n y lo c a l S p e c ia l O lym p ia n s , e s p e c ia lly D o u g M c G la u g h la n , D a v e S h o b e r g , T h o m a s W is u r i a n d B r a d B e u rm a n n . T h e f o u r m e n s n o w s h o e t o g e t h e r e v e r y S a t u r d a y at the B r ig h t o n T o w n s h ip h om e of M ic h e le M c L e o d , t h e i r v o lu n t e e r c o a c h . A f t e rw a r d , th e y e n jo y t h e i r fa v o r i t e r i t u a l o f th e w h o le e x p e r ie n c e , d r in k in g h o t c h o c o la te in th e fc g a ra ge . ^ M c G l a u g h l a n , 47; S h o b e rg , 45; a n d W isu r i, . 19, a re g e a r in g u p th e 3 3 rd A n n u a l S p e c ia l O l ym p ic s M i c h i g a n S t a t e W in t e r G a m e s Fe b . 3 t h r o u g h 6 n e a r T r a v e r s e C i t y a n d B e l la i r e (B e u r - ^ a n n i s u n a b le to a t te n d the s t a te g am e s ) . F o u r o t h e r lo c a l s n o w s h o e r s - S c o t t M c L e o d , M a r y - L o u B o w e r s , N i c k W a g e n m a k e r a n d A n n e S e c h r i s t - a n d f ig u r e s k a t e r B e c k y H a m m o n d of H a r t la n d a r e s c h e d u le d to c om p e t e too, a c c o r d in g to A r e a 27 d i r e c t o r A n n e R o g e r s . T h e A r e a 27 c h a p t e r of S p e c ia l O l ym p ic s in c lu d e s ^ i v i n g s t o n C o u n ty . “ T h e f o u r m e n b e g a n to s n o w s h o e s e v e r a l y e a r s a g o o n th e a d v ic e o f t h e i r c a re ta k e r , M o l l y R o d g e r s . T h e f o u r liv e w i t h R o d g e r s a n d s e v e n o t h e r p e o p le in a th om e n e a r H ow e l l. R o d g e r s s a y s s p o r t s a r e a b ig p a r t of t h e i r l iv e s toge th e r. R o d g e r s s a y s th e fo u r m e n a r e “e x c e lle n t m e n t o r s fo r o n e a n o th e r .” S h e c a l l s t h em “h o u s em a t e s , f r ie n d s , b ro t h e r s . ” ^ “T h e y a r e r e a l ly g o o d at s n o w s h o e in g . T h e r e i s n o t a lo t o f f a l l in g , ” s h e s a y s . “T h e i r c om p e t in g i s f a n t a s tic. T h e y a lw a y s m e d a l out. I t h a s b e e n a g r e a t e x p e r i e n c e fo r th em . T h e y lo o k f o rw a rd to it e v e r y y e a r .” M c L e o d s a y s p ra c t ic e s fe a tu re “g o o d -n a tu re d ra c in g .” “W e h a v e a w h o le lo t of fu n ,” s h e s a y s . “W h e n w e g e t u p n o r t h ( fo r c om p e t i t io n), t h e y a r e a ll b u s in e s s . Y o u c a n j u s t s e e it in t h e i r e y e s , p u r e c o n c e n t ra te . I a s k t h em w h a t t h e y a r e t h in k in g . T h e y s a y t h e y j u s t w a n t to g e t d ow n t h e re f ir s t . T h e y a r e j u s t a g r e a t g r o u p o f g u y s . ” W T h e g r o u p b e g in s t r a in in g in N o v em b e r , o f te n w ith o u t s n ow o n the g ro u n d . A n y b o d y c a n s n o w s h o e a lm o s t a n y w h e re , w ith o r w ith o u t snow, R o g e r s a n d M c L e o d say. M c L e o d h a s p lo t te d a 400- | n e t e r r a c in g lo o p a lo n g h e r p a s t u r e line, a c o u r s e s h e b e lie v e s i s p e r fe c t fo r t ra in in g . D u r in g com p e t it io n , s n o w s h o e r s r a c e a n yw h e r e f rom 75 m e te r s to 200 m e te r s . “W e a re h illy w ith little (va lle ys). T h e y g o u p a n d d ow n , ” M c L e o d sa y s . “T h e la s t 50 m e te r s i s a k i lle r u p th e hill. T h e s ta te (g am e s ) c o u r s e i s m o s t ly flat. W e h a v e b e t te r e n d u r a n c e b u ilt in.” M c G l a u g h l a n a n d M c L e o d ’s 1 6 -y e a r -o ld so n , S c o t t , b o t h w o n d o u b le g o ld m e d a l s la s t ye a r . S h o b e r g g r a b b e d g o ld a s w e ll. R e t a r d l e s s o f w h e t h e r t h e y e a r n a m e d a l o r r ib b o n d u r in g th e ra c e , M c L e o d s a y s t h e a s k s t h em t h re e q u e s t io n s a f t e r t h e y c r o s s th e f in is h line. ■ D id t h e y h a v e f u n ? ■ D id t h e y p la y b y th e r u le s ? ■ D id t h e y d o t h e i r b e s t ? “A s lo n g a s I g e t t h em to l a y ‘y e s ’ t h re e t im e s , t h a t ’s m y g o a l,” s h e sa y s . Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. WHITMORE LAKE WINTER WONDERLAND A pair of Michigan Pond Hockey Classic players battle for the puck while also battling single-digit temperatures and high winds last February on Whitmore Lake. "s.,- ■; W v . FILE PHOTOS: LON HORWEDEL, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Above: Angie Harrison, right, coach of the Goody 2 Shoes women's pond hockey team from Milford, blocks the wind for her player Nicole Falardeau as she waits on the sidelines to be substituted into the action at the 2008 Michigan Pond Hockey Classic. Pete Proctor, 50, of Whitmore Lake skates toward the net on the pond hockey rink near his home. He and his team, "Pond Scum," will play in the Michigan Pond Hockey Classic Feb. 7-8 on Whitmore Lake. Second time around Pond Hockey Classic set for Feb. 7-8 BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News P ete P r o c t o r s k a te s tow a rd th e n e t w ith a h o c k e y p u c k in tow. H e sh i f t s it b e tw e e n th e b a c k h a n d to the fo re h a n d . H e s h o o t s ... h e sco re s . T h e 5 0 -ye a r -o ld W h itm o re L a k e re s id e n t re t r ie v e s the p u c k fo r m o re , p ra c t ic in g h is m o v e s d ilig e n t ly o n the p o n d h o c k e y r in k tu c k e d in to the w o o d s n e a r h i s home. E v e r y year, h e m a k e s a d e a l w ith th e n e ig h b o r c h ild re n . I f th e y d ig o u t a sp o t in th e s n o w fo r th e ice pon d, h e ’ll m a in t a in th e p la y in g su r fa c e . A n e x te n s io n c o rd r u n s f rom h i s h om e to a se t of lig h t s h a n g in g in a tree, so th e y c a n p la y a fte r d ark. P r o c t o r h o s te d a n in fo r m a l t r a in in g s e s s io n at the r in k la s t w e e k e n d fo r h i s c h ild h o o d h o c k e y b u d d ie s to p re p a r e fo r th e s e c o n d a n n u a l M ic h ig a n P o n d H o c k e y C la s s ic . T h e 4-on-4 t o u r n am e n t is s c h e d u le d to b e p la y e d S a t u rd a y a n d Su n d a y , Feb. 7-8, o n W h i tm o re L a k e n e a r M a c ’s M a r in a . A b e e r tent w ith live m u s ic a n d d o o r p r iz e s k ic k s off the e v e n t F r i day, Feb. 6. P r o c t o r ’s team, “P o n d S c um ,” w e n t u n d e fe a te d la s t year, c om p e t in g d u r in g a w in te r b l a k th a t b ro u g h t f r ig id c o n d it io n s a n d b lu s te ry w in d s . “In th e la s t c o u p le g am e s , p e o p le w e re d ro p p in g o u t b e c a u se it w a s too cold. T h a t w a s th e k e y to o u r s u c c e s s ,” P r o c t o r s a y s w ith a la u g h . “N o o n e t a k e s it too s e r i ously.” A s o f la s t M o n d a y , 55 te am s , th re e few e r t h a n la s t year, h a d s ig n e d up, a c c o r d in g to t o u rn am e n t fo u n d e r SEE POND, 82 Winter fun weekend ■ What: Michigan Pond Hockey Classic. When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 6-8. Where: Mac's Marina, 9876 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Schedule: 4-9 p.m. Friday: Expanded beer tent with live band "Solid State," prizes and possible Red Wings appearance. Saturday-Sunday: Games run 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Format: Six-person teams, with four players on the ice at a time, will compete in eight divisions on rinks 75 feet by 150 feet. Web site: michiganpondhockey.com. Contact: Pete Read, 734- 834-0084. ■ What: Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Where: Wesley United Methodist Church, 9318 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Format: People raise money for Special Olympics in Livingston and Washtenaw counties, then jump into the lake. Web site: somi.org. Contact: Ann Rogers, 734-222-8283, roger2am@ cmich.edu. Pond hockey, polar plunge join forces L a k e - j u m p i n g e v e n t r a is e s m o n e y f o r S p e c i a l O l y m p i c s BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News T h e L a w E n fo r c em e n t T o r c h R u n P o la r P lu n g e r e tu rn s to W h itm o re L a k e n e x t w e e k e n d , m e r g in g w ith th e M ic h i g a n P o n d H o c k e y C la s s ic to fo rm a w in te r fe s t o f s o r t s o n th e f ro z e n lake. B o t h A n n e R o g e r s , th e p lu n g e co o rd in a to r, a n d P e te R e a d , the p o n d h o c k e y founder, s a y t h e ir e v e n t s w ill b e n efit f rom o n e another. T h e p lu n g e r s , s om e d re s s e d in co s tum e , w ill h a v e a b ig g e r a u d ie n c e th a n u su a l. A n d m a y b e e v e n a few h o c k e y p la y e r s w ill o ffe r to g e t w e t to r a is e m o n e y fo r S p e c ia l O lym p ic s a t 3 p.m. S a tu rd a y , Feb. 7. R e a d s a id b e g in n in g n e x t y e a r h e ’ll offer a s ig n -u p d is c o u n t to te am s w ith in d iv id u a l p lu n g e r s . “I ’m h o p in g s om e p la y e r s c om e u p w ith d o n a t io n s a n d jum p in ” th is year. R e a d said. “T h a t w o u ld b e cool.” R o g e r s s a id the 2008 P o la r P lu n g e a tt ra c te d 40 p lu n g e r s in th e H u r o n R i v e r in W a s h t e n aw Coimty, d ow n f rom 50 p lu n g e r s at W h i tm o re L a k e in 2007. S h e e s t im a te s e a c h e v e n t r a i s e d r o u g h ly $10,000 fo r th e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y ’s A r e a 27 a n d W a s h te n aw C o u n t y ’s A r e a 20 c h a p te r s of S p e c ia l O lym p ic s . S h e b e lie v e s W h i tm o re L a k e i s a b e t te r lo cation, e v e n w ith o u t the p o n d h o c k e y to u rn am e n t . “I ’d lo v e to h a v e 100” p lu n g e r s th is year, R o g e r s said. “A lot of p e o p le re a l ly w a it u n t il a few d a y s b e fo re u n t il th e y se e w h a t the w e a th e r is. I f it ’s re a lly w a rm , w e ’ll g e t a few m o re , a n d c o ld e r a few le ss . M y d ie -h a rd c o a c h e s a n d p a r e n t s g o in r e g a rd le s s .” R e a d s e e s th e P o la r P lu n g e a s the f ir s t o f m a n y a d d it io n s to the h o c k e y to u rn am e n t . “E v e r y year, th e re w ill be a n e w a c t iv ity u n t il it is a full w e e k e n d of o th e r even ts , m a y b e sn ow m o b ile r a c in g o r ice c a r v in g o r ic e f ish in g , ” h e said: “T h e p o n d h o c k e y i s the a n c h o r e v e n t fo r y e a r s to come. O t h e r c om m u n i t y e v e n t s w ill c om e a ro u n d it.” Reach Jason Deegan atjdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. FILE:THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Bob Groves, of Brighton, dressed as a character from the animated movie "The lncredibles,"Jumps into frigid water last February for a Special Olympics fundraiser in Ann Arbor. C h e e r l e a d e r s h o p e t o t a k e t h e i r r o u t i n e u p a n o t c h Hartland senior Lydia Quella flies upside down while attempting a full tuck during practice. Three Hartland cheerleaders are attempting to learn the skill. D e m a n d i n g m o v e c a l l e d t h e ' t u c k f u i r BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News A h a n d fu l o f H a r t la n d c h e e r le a d e r s s h o u t o u t th e w o r d s “T o g e t h e r w e c a n ! ” T h e s e q u e n c e s i g n a l s L y d ia Q u e l la to s p r in g in to a c t io n d u r in g a p ra c t ic e . Q u e lla , a s e n io r , j u m p s a s h ig h a s s h e c a n , t h r o w in g h e r a rm s o v e r h e r sh o u ld e r . S h e b e c om e s a b lu r a s h e r b o d y tw is t s a n d f lie s t h r o u g h th e air. S h e la n d s b a c k o n h e r feet to n a i l a “t u c k fu ll,” a g y m n a s t ic s m o v e th a t i s in f i lt r a t in g th e w o r ld o f c om p e t it iv e cheer. H a r t la n d c o a c h P a u la C u n n in g h a m s a id h e r E a g le s a r e in a h e a t e d r a c e w i t h R o c h e s t e r to b e c om e th e f i r s t t e am in s t a te h i s t o r y to in t e g r a t e th a t m o v e in to t h e i r ro u t in e . T h r e e E a g l e s - Q u e lla , C a s s ie D ia m o n d a n d L i z z y V e n t u r a - a r e t r a in in g w i t h J o h n B la c h a , a t um b l in g - g y m n a s t ic s s p e c ia l is t , w i t h h o p e s o f u s in g it b e fo re th e e n d o f th e s e a so n . “I t w o u ld s e t th e b a r s o m u c h h i g h e r t h a n o t h e r t e am s , ” D ia m o n d sa id . “I f ' I f w e d o t h i s , i t s h o w s o u r s k i l l s g o o f f t h e c h a r t s / Cassie Diamond, Flartland High School cheerleader w e d o t h is , it s h o w s o u r s k i l l s g o off th e c h a r t s . ” C u n n in g h a m s a id th e m o v e s h o w s h o w m u c h m o r e d e m a n d in g c h e e r le a d in g h a s b e c om e . “Y o u ’v e g o t to b e a g y m n a s t to b e a c h e e r le a d e r to d a y ,” s h e sa id . “Y o u ’re f in d in g m o r e a n d m o r e m id d le - s c h o o l g i r l s w h o c om e in w i t h m o r e ta le n t . T h e y s e e th e o ld e r g i r l s a n d w h a t t a le n t s t h e y n e e d . I d o n ’t s e e w h e r e i t ’s g o in g to s to p .” Q u e l la s a id th e t u c k fu ll i s m o r e d if f ic u lt fo r c h e e r le a d e r s b e c a u s e t h e y a r e n ’t j u m p in g of f a s p r in g f lo o r lik e g ym n a s t s . S h e e s t i m a t e s s h e la n d s it 75 p e r c e n t o f th e t im e a n d h o p e s to u s e it so o n . “I r e a l ly w a n t to b e th e f i r s t o n e to t h r o w ” th e m o v e in M ic h ig a n , s h e sa id . “I t t a k e s h e ig h t a n d sp e e d . Y o u r m in d m u s t s h o w n o fea r.” SEE CHEER, 82 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 30, 20 09 R E C R E A T IO N C A L E N D A R EVENTS ■ Rush Lake Polar Bear Plunge -This first-time winter festivai from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Jan.31 at 3344 Rush Lake Road in Hamburg Township will raise money for cancer patients at the University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital. Events include polar plunge on Rush Lake, snow volleyball, skating, ice fishing, sled races, face painting. Public parking at the Rush Lake Hills Golf Course,3199 Rush Lake Road. Details: Bill and Barb Grace, 734- 878-6125. ■ Huron River Winter Paddle -T he annual Huron River Winter Paddle by the Crossroads Group of the Michigan Sierra Club will be noon Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Kent Lake Dam in Island Lake Recreation Area.The two-hour paddle ends at Placeway Bridge Site with a warm fire, hot beverages and snacks. Details: Paul Thielking, Paul. Thielking@michigan.sierraclub.org. Lome Beatty, Lorne.Beatty@michigan. sierraclub.org or 810-632-7766. ■ Baseball sign-up - The Howell Area Junior Baseball Association will hold registration 8 a.m.-l p.m. Jan. 31 and9a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W.Grand River Ave.,forT-ball, baseball and softball programs for players ages 5-15. Web site: howellbaseball. org. ■ Pond hockey s ig n u p -The second annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic on Whitmore Lake, a 4-on-4 tournament with no goalies, has opened up registration for the 2009 event, set for Feb. 6-8.The first day will include live music, raffles and a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734-834-0084 or visit michiganpondhockey.com. ■ Whitmore Lake Polar Plunge signup - The Special Olympics is bringing the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge back to Whitmore Lake beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Entry fee is a $50 donation. Additional fundraising encouraged. Details: somi; org or call Anne Rogers at 734-222 8283, mi27so@yahoo.com. ■ Oodgeball - Ultimate dodgeball for ages 14-and-up will run 7-9 p.m.Tuesdays through winter at the gym at Pathfinder School in Pinckney. Cost: $3. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext.0 or howellrecreation.org. ■ Ice fishing - A 2-man team ice fishing tournament will run 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 15 on Thompson Lake, taking advance of Michigan's Free Fishing Day when all fees are waived. Cost is $ 10 per team for ages 5-and-up. ■ Hoops Shoot Challenge -This free basketball challenge for ages 8-15 will run 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Highlander Way Middle School. Players have 60 seconds to score as many points as they can. The state finals are March 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost:$3-$6. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School. Cost: $3-$6. ■ Drop-in Ping Pong - Four tables at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., are available for play for middle-school and high-school students from 2:30-4:30 p.m.Tuesdays for $1,for adults ages 18 and over from 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays for $2 and for seniors age 50 and over from 1 -3 p.m, Fridays for free with a senior membership. SELCRA selcra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boxing 101 -T he Brighton Boxing Club is offering classes and training for ages 9-16 at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. ■ Adult open volleyball - Wednesday night drop-in games run 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 18 and over at Scranton Middle School.Cost: $3. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness night - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from POND FROM B1 T e a m s i g n u p r u n s t h r o u g h S u n d a y o r u n t i l i t ' s f u l l P e te R e a d , o f A n n A rb o r . H e s t ill h o p e s to a t t ra c t u p to 100 t e am s b y th e s ig n - u p d e a d lin e a t m id n ig h t S u n d a y . T h e 75- b y 150-foot r in k s h a v e b e e n b u ilt fo r s e v e r a l w e e k s . “T h o s e d a r n h o c k e y p la y e r s a re s u c h p r o c r a s t in a to r s ,” h e sa y s . “I t h o u g h t it w o u ld fill u p fa s te r b e c a u se of la s t y e a r a n d th e g r e a t (w in te r) w e a t h e r w e ’v e h a d .” T h e r e a re th re e n o -n o s in th e to u rn am e n t : N o g o a lie s , n o lif t in g th e p u c k a n d n o p h y s ic a l play. E a c h g o a l is a 5-foot b y 3-foot w o o d e n b o x th a t i s 5 a n d ‘i in c h e s h ig h . E a c h r in k w ill h a v e a re fe r ee. T e am s a re s e p a ra te d into e ig h t d iv i s io n s b a s e d o n a g e a n d s k ill le ve ls . K a r l S c h o e n , 45, a H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip re s id e n t , will p la y w ith h i s te am , “H a n s o n B r o t h e r s , ” fo r th e f ir s t time. H e s a y s a te am m a te , T e r r y R a w s k y o f B r ig h t o n , p r o m ise d to b r in g the t h ic k g la s s e s m a d e fam o u s b y th e H a n s o n b r o t h e r s in th e m o v ie “S la p S h o t .” S c h o e n p la y s in a S a t u r d a y m o r n in g le a g u e a t the K e n s in g t o n V a lle y Ic e H o u s e in B r ig h t o n . “I t ’s s om e t h in g d if fe rent,” h e s a id o f w h y h i s te am s ig n e d up. “W e a re ju s t g o in g to w in g it a n d s e e h o w it g o e s .” S a l ly C a l la g h a n , a 3 6 -ye a r - o ld m o t h e r o f t h re e g i r l s f rom H a r t la n d T ow n s h ip , d id n ’t le a r n h ow to s k a te u n til h e r 2 0 s a t M i c h i g a n T e c h n o lo g ic a l U n iv e r s it y . Now, s h e ’s a c a p ta in o f o n e o f the tw o w om e n ’s te am s , “F i r e ” a n d “Ic e , ” s ig n e d u p f rom th e A n n A r b o r F lam e s , a n a ll-w om e n ’s t ra v e l team. C a l la g h a n ’s f ir s t o u td o o r h o c k e y e x p e r ie n c e o c c u r r e d d u r in g the t o u r n am e n t la s t year. “I lo v e d p la y in g o u t s id e ,” s h e sa y s . “T h e ic e w a s n ’t perfect. I t w a s a lot o f fu n .” C a l la g h a n s a y s h e r t e am m a te s g o t t o g e t h e r to w a tc h th e d o c um e n t a r y “P o n d H o c k e y ” la s t m o n th . T h a t g o t t h em in th e m o o d to s t ra te g iz e . “T h e r e i s a io t m o r e m o v em e n t in p o n d h o c k e y ,” s h e s a y s . “I t s e e m s lik e y o u d o n ’t h a v e a s m u c h ro om ( fo r s t ic k h a n d lin g ) . T h e r e ’s a lot o f f a s t t u r n s a n d m o v e m e n t s . I ’ll b e m o r e r e a d y t h is y e a r .” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN B R IE F Fowlerville Fowlerville seeks next chill champ P e g g y O g d e n of the F ow le r ville F o u r th o f J u ly C om m it te e is a c c e p t in g a p p lic a t io n s for e n t ra n t s in the fo u r th a n n u a l C h ili C h a lle n g e cook-off f rom 4 to 7 p.m. M a r c h 31 at the V F W Hall, 215 V e te ra n s D rive . E a c h a p p lic a n t m u s t m a k e a m in im um of five q u a r t s of c h ili th a t m u s t be p re p a re d o n s ite b e g in n in g a t 10 a.m. o n th e d a y o f th e event. N o h om e - c a n n e d in g re d ie n t s m a y be u s e d a n d a lis t of in g r e d ie n t s m u s t be d isp la y e d a t the ch a lle n ge . A p p lic a t io n s a re a v a ila b le a t the F ow le rv ille V illa g e H all, the F ow le r v il le F i r e H a ll, F ow le r v il le V FW , S a v o n g r o c e r y o r d ire c t ly f rom O g d e n b y c a llin g h e r a t 517-223-3454 o r w r it in g to h e r at 2700 Sm ith R o a d , F ow le rv ille , 48836. T h e fee i s $10, w ith $5 re fu n d e d before c h ili is se rve d . A p p lic a n t s w ill re c e iv e a d is c o u n t o n m e a t a t S a v o n g r o c e r y w ith t h e ir c o n f ir m a t io n ca rd . Aw a rd s , w ill be g iv e n fo r hottest, b e s t tas tin g, b e s t p re se n te d a n d p e o p le ’s c h o ic e ch ilis . D in e r s p a y $6.50 p e r a d u lt a n d $4.50 p e r c h ild a g e 5-12 fo r chili, c o rn - b re ad , s a la d bar, d e s s e r t a n d d r in k s . C h i ld r e n 4 a n d u n d e r e a t free. P r o c e e d s ben efit F ow le r v i l le ’s a n n u a l F o u r t h of J u l y festivities. technical, food se rv ice , se c re taria l a n d c lerical p e r so n n e l in the H ow e ll E d u c a t io n a l S u p p o r t P e r s o n n e l A s so c ia t io n . T h e contract, alreacfy ratified b y the u n io n a n d c o n ta in in g no p a y in c re a se for eithe r year, is retroactive to J u ly 1,2008, a n d n m s th ro u g h J u n e 30, 2010. It co n ta in s a g u a ra n te e that the sch o o l dis tr ic t will not p riva tize the se rv ic e s p e r fo rm e d b y H E S P A m em b e r s for the d u ra tion of the contract. It w a s a p p ro v e d o n a 4-3 vote with P re s id e n t E d Lite rski, T V e a su re r B o b P a r k e r a nd 'M i s t e e D e b i D r ic k vo t in g no. In a d d it io n to c o n ta in in g a z e ro w a g e in c re a s e fo r th is y e a r a n d 2010, the co n t ra c t in c lu d e s u n io n “g iv e -b a c k s ,” s a id L y n n P a r r i s h , d e p u ty s u p e r in t e n d e n t fo r la b o r a n d p e r so n n e l, in c lu d in g a p ro v i s io n tha t em p lo y e e s w ill no t g e t p a id fo r th e f ir s t d a y of s ic k leave. A more detailed report was published Jan. 26 in our online edition, mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. s o u th e a s t side. C o n s t ru c t io n o f a n y c om p le x i s y e a r s off, o f f ic ia ls say, b u t m u s t be se t t le d s o o n to a d d re s s d em a n d 25 y e a r s into the future; Livingston County Health department offers radon kits 2 deputy fire chief positions filled Hamburg Township Library hooks up to statewide service T h e H am b u r g T ow n sh ip Lib ra ry, 10411 M e r r il l R o ad , is n ow a m em b e r of M e L C a t , a statewide ca ta log a n d interlib ra r y lo a n service. M e L C a t offers lib ra ry p a t ro n s Web-based a c c e s s to a collective ca ta log of m o re th a n 6 million titles, in c lu d in g books, m u s ic a n d m o v ies, f rom p a rtic ip a t in g public libraries, sch o o l a n d u n ive r s ity lib ra r ie s a n d the L ib r a r y of Mic h ig a n . M a te r ia ls ch e c k e d out th ro u g h M e L C a t will be se n t to the H am b u rg lib ra ry for patron p ic k u p w ith in five b u s in e s s days. D etails : 810-231-1771 o r v is it the Web at http://mel.org. Tw o m em b e r s of th e H o w ell A r e a F i r e D e p a r tm e n t h a v e b e e n p rom o te d to d e p u t y chief, f illin g the p o s it io n v a c a te d b y A n d y P le s s , w h o w a s p rom o te d c h ie f la s t D e cember. L e s R o dw e ll a n d R o n H ic k s h a v e a lre a d y a s s um e d th e ir n ew d uties . R o d w e ll w ill s e r v e a s the d e p a r tm e n t ’s d e p u ty ch ie f of p re v e n t io n , fo c u s in g o n a d m in is t ra t iv e t a s k s a s we ll a s c o n t in u in g to s e r v e a s fire m a r s h a l, w h ile H ic k s w ill b e c om e the n ew d e p u ty c h ie f of op e ra t io n s . T h e d e p a r tm e n t a ls o h a s b e e n aw a rd e d a $127,000 F e d e ra l A s s is t a n c e to F ire f ig h te r s g r a n t f rom the F e d e r a l E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t A ge n c y . T h e fu n d s w ill be u s e d to b u y 50 com p le te se t s of pro te c tive g e a r a n d to re p la c e ou td a te d life s a v in g e q u ipm e n t . M o r e th a n 21,000 a p p lic a n t s w e re s e e k in g fu n d s f rom the $70 m illio n pot. S ta te e n v iro nm e n t a l offic ia ls re p o r t tha t e le v a te d le v e ls o f ra d o n a re b e in g fo u n d in a b o u t 20 p e r c e n t of L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y h om e s . B e c a u s e of that, the L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y D e p a r tm e n t o f P u b lic H e a lth is o f fe r in g fre e s h o r t t e rm r a d o n te s t k its , a s w e ll a s 50 p e r c e n t off lo n g - te rm k it s in J a n u a r y at th e E n v i ro nm e n t a l H e a lth D iv i s io n Office, 2300 E . G r a n d R iv e r Ave., G e n o a T ow n sh ip . E x p o s u r e to r a d o n is the s e c o n d le a d in g c a u s e o f lu n g c a n c e r in th e U n i t e d Sta tes . I t e n te r s b u i ld in g s t h ro u g h o p e n in g s in the fo u n d a t io n f lo o r o r w a lls . R a d o n is ta s te le s s a n d o d o r le s s a n d h a s n o w a r n in g s ym p tom s , m a k in g te s t in g the o n ly w a y to k n ow i f y o u a r e a t r i s k . D e ta ils : 517- 546-9858 o r lchd.org. R e s p o n s ib ilit ie s in c lu d e s ite v is it s to p a r tn e r a gen cies , re v iew of p ro g r am b u d get s, p a r t ic ip a t io n in a g e n c y p re se n ta t io n s , a n d d e lib e ra t in g w ith o th e r s to f in a lize re c om m e n d a t io n s . T h e a llo c a t io n p ro c e s s will take p la ce d u r in g M a r c h . D e ta ils : D o n n a G e h r in g e r at the L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y U n ite d Way, 810-494- 3000 o r e -m a il dge hr in ge rC a lcunitedway.org. Marion Township Test of new siren coming Thursday Winter hours set for recycling center DPW buildings get short-term upgrade R e c y c le L iv in g s to n h a s shifted to its w in te r schedule. T h e no nprofit re c y c lin g ce n te r in H ow e ll is op e n fi’om n o o n to 5:30 p.m. o n th is W e d n e sd a y a n d f rom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. S a tu r d a y s until it c lo se s M a y 24. T h e ce n te r will c lo se if the w in d chill is at o r n e a r zero. A ll w e a th e r c lo su re a nn oim cem e n t s will be on the a n sw e r in g m a ch in e at 517-5484439. I f there is 4 in ch e s of sn ow on the g ro u n d a n d it is still sn ow in g b y o p e n in g time, a d e c ision m a y be m a d e to close, sa id L in d a B e rch , executive director. T h e facility a lso m a y close d u r in g thu n d e r s to rm s , ha il s to rm s a n d torn ad o w a rn in g s b e c au se of the m etal on the site. V is it re c y c le liv in g s ton .org for so r t in g in form a t ion o r to ge t inform a t ion o n volu n te e rin g opportunities. R e s id e n t s in M a r io n T ow n s h ip s h o u ld e x p e c t to h e a r t h e ir n ew ly in s t a lle d to rn a d o s i r e n at 9 a.m. T h u r sd a y , Feb. 5. In s t a lle d late la s t y e a r n e a r th e in te r se c t io n a t C o u n t y F a rm a n d C e d a r V a lle y ro ad s , the s i r e n w ill b e te s te d the f ir s t T h u r s d a y of e v e r y m o n th at 9 a.m. T e s t s a re n e c e s s a r y to e n s u r e p ro p e r fu n c t io n in the e v e n t of a w e a th e r em e r g e n cy. T h e n ew s i r e n i s the f ir s t of s e v e n s c h e d u le d to c o v e r the t ow n s h ip o v e r the n e x t few y e a r s . T ow n s h ip B o a r d of T r u s t e e s b u d g e te d fo r the $20,000 s ire n , a n d p la c e d it w h e re it c o u ld be h e a r d b y the g r e a t e s t n um b e r of people. S i r e n s w ill o n ly be a c t iv a te d for te s t s a n d fo r w e a th e r em e r g e n cies. From News staff reports Howell Contract reached for school services T h e H ow e l l P u b l ic S c h o o l s B o a r d of E d u c a t io n h a s ra t ified a n ew co n t ra c t w ith the 249 a ides , h a ll m o n ito r s a n d S t r u c t u r a l r e p a i r s w ill be m a d e to b u i ld in g s in H ow e l l’s D e p a r tm e n t of P u b l ic W o r k s fa c ility off M a s o n R o a d , e a s t o f S o u th M ic h ig a n A ve n u e , w h ile c ity le a d e r s s e a r c h fo r la n d to b u ild a n ew D P W com plex. T h e i r s e a r c h w ill b e g in w ith la n d a lre a d y ow n e d b y the city, p o s s ib ly a lo n g the p ro p o se d L o o p R o a d p ro jec t th a t r u n s p a ra lle l to 1-96 u p to the p o in t in jo in s N o r t h N a t io n a l S t re e t a lo n g th e c it y ’s United Way needs program volunteers T h e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y U n it e d W a y i s lo o k in g fo r v o lu n te e r s to a s s i s t w ith its a n n u a l a llo c a t io n p ro c e s s , the fu n d d is t r ib u t io n to m o re th a n 50 U n i t e d W a y p a r tn e r - a g e n c y p ro g ram s . A b o u t 120 v o lu n te e r s a re ne e d e d w ith a time com m it m e n t of about e ig h t h o u r s p e r volunteer. B u s in e s s p e r so n s a n d re s id e n t s a re invited to participate. 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost: $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUATION 8 10-626-2150 or hartlandcommunityed. com. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. M-F and 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost: $3/visit. $25/month. 4 ■ Open gymnastics-gym - The Community Education Center, 9525 E. Highland Road, hosts open gym-gymnastics from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $6. Details: 810-626- 2070. ■ Senior center activities ^ - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit, yoga and stretching classes and pickleball tournaments are available. Details: 810- 626-2135. A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K Jenn Von Voigtiander ■ School: Whitmore Lake High. ■ Local ties: The 16- year-old has lived in the Whitmore Lake area most of her life. ■ Sports: Competitive cheer, powerlifting, softball. I ■ Top sports moment: Helping the Whitmore Lake powerlifting team win a state title two years in a row. National Honor Society, Student Council alternate. ■ This season: She hopes to help a young, sevenmember cheer team to qualify for states. ■ Hobby: Reading. ■ Favorite subject: Science. ■ School involvement: ■ Community involvement: Past participant of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a fundraising walk in Ann Arbor. ■ Athlete I admire: Olympic pitcher Jennie Finch. I Academics: 3.9 GPA. ■ Future: She considering going to college for interior design. 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Classified Advertising 810-844-2000 or mlive.com/aanewsads aee dTW *■ lAer Im, lii4ir —THE uviN<;eroN » C O M M U N IT Y N EW S COtWTTfO • CONIilCtIO- CeveitTf B4 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIViNGSTON COMMUNiTY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 30, 2 0 0 9 Bank Tellers Part Time, Experienced Bank of Ann Arbor, a local corbmunity bank, is currently accepting applications for an entrylevel, part-time Teller position. Our Tellers are responsible for providing quality service to customers by processing bank transactions efficiently and accurately. Preferably, candidates will have a minimum of 1 yr. experience working as a bank teller, an outgoing professional personal!^ and enjoy working with the public. Communication skills are essential, along with computer proficiency. The position is located at our Ellsworth Office, 801 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor. Hours of work: 11:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Rotating Saturdays The Bank offers a very competitive wage, benefit package including company paid vacation, paid holidays, medical/ dental/vislon insurances, 401 (k) with company match, and morel Candidates with matching experience b backgrounds may email their resume to jblack@boaa.com, fax a resume to 734/662-0934, or mail a resume to: Bank of Ann Arbor ATTN: Human Resources Dept 125 S. Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 8009 Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 EOE Drug-free/Smoke-free Environment IN T ER V IEW E R S The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute needs dependable telephone interviewers to contact owners and drivers of trucks for a nationwide survey of truck characteristics and use. Positions are part-time and temporary, 20-30 hours per week. English proficiency, interviewing skills, and ability to accurately follow survey procedures required. $9.50 per hour. Phone 734-936-1239 for more information. A Non-Discrlminatory/ Affirmative Action Employer. JANITOR - Days & eves. Must have car. Drug screen. 480-9603. ★ HIRING N OW ^ 15 FT/PT positions | No exp. necessary. If not making $650/wk. Call (734) 302-4320. ^Office and Clericar f Professional and j Managerial J ^ e v c h a n ^ s e CHealth Care j CONTRIBUTING EDITOR New local business publication is looking for a contributing editor. Duties:Writing 8 editing stories, interviewing 8 photographing business owners, part-time/freelance. email resume: patrickabec@gmail.com Customer Service DO YOU HAVE A ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE? Are you looking for a home with a co.? Our Ann Arbor location has openings for ambitious, hardworking men 8 women to start immediately. Openings In all departments. OUR PEOPLE EARN AN AVERAGE OF $400-$800/WEEK, PER C OM PA N Y PROGRAM If you are willing to "start now" on your future, call us today. Conducting interviews on a first come, first serve basis. All applicants must be neat if1 appesrsnce. www.shyhr.com 734-389-0202 MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenance person needed for a mid-size apartment community in Ann Arbor area. Apt. prep, dry wall experience and HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. Fax (734) 484-0730 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Large apartment community in Ypsilanti. Must be HVAC Certified w/experience. F/T. Fax resume to: 734-971-4704 MECHANIC Heavy Duty 8/or Auto. Experience 8 Licensed. Call 734-484-0508. NEWSPAPER DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED The Ann Arbor News has a route open in NE Ann Arbor. Monday-Friday afternoon 8 Saturday/ Sunday early morning. Approximately 2 to 2'/2 hours per day and the profit is about $650 per month. Reliable vehicle needed. Please call Joe Holtz at 994-6736. Printing Press Operator Experienced with small offset presses. FT/PT Call 810-225-2469 Production Supervisor Individuals must have the ability to motivate/ influence their employees with strong interpersonal and communicatior> skills; ability to work in a high pressure/fast paced environment and prioritize multiple demands each 8 every day. Typical duties include supervising hourly employees, develop the work team concept, 8 achievement of daily production 8 quality goals. Requirements: 5-10 yrs experience in a supervisor role in a manufacturing environment. Experience 8 degree preferred. Extensive lean manufacturing experience a plus. Fax resume, salary requirement 8 references to 734-677-0051 SWIM COACH: 10-15 hr/wk, eves. South Lyon Rec. Experience necessary 248-437-8105 A N N A R B O R H O U S E C L E A N E R S Up to $10/hour, car required. 3901 Bestech, Ypsilanti. 734-926-0041. Clinical Resource Coordinator (CRC) Needed for Gift of Life Ml, FT/PT positions, set shift schedules. RN preferred, min. 3 yr exp. in critical care. CRC handles all impending clinical cases, oversees potential organ and/or tissue donor referrals, along with problem solving. Excellent communication and computer skills is needed. Send resume 8 cover letter to: jobs@giftof lifemichigan.org or fax: 734-973-2977 DENTAL A S S IST A N T Experienced. Friendly, high-tech office. Good clinical 8 computer skills. Fax resume7^-761-5520 Dental Assistant, Registered Experience required Please fax resume w/cover letter to: 734-426-0899. Dental Hygienist Needed PT, for Ann Arbor office. Approx. 16-20 hrs./wk. Please call Sue 734- 973-9155 or fax resume to 734-973-7084. Registered Nurse: Infection Control Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Ml and Herrick Medical Center in Tecumseh, Ml are seeking a full-time RN (80 hr. biweekly) to coordinate an effective infection control (1C) program. Position also serves as 1C advisor to medical staff and hospital personnel through committee participation, concurrent and retrospective record review, data retrieval, analysis and documentation. Requires a BSN, current RN license to practice in Michigan and BLS certification. 1C certification preferred. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Interested applicants should fax a resume to 517-265-0412, Attn: Clinical Recruiter, or apply online at the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Administrative Assistant Full time position. Must have college degree Must be flexible and like to multitask. Contract Packaging business. Good benefits. Fax resume to 734-429-4714 or mail to Xela Pack Inc, 8300 Boettner Rd, Saline, Ml 48176. FUNDRAISING £r ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan (PPAM) is looking for a motivated individual for part time position based in Lansing. Position responsibilities include donor gift recording and acknowledgment, database management, and general office support. High school degree, database experience and an attention to detail are required. Send cover letter and resume to: Planned Parenthood, Human Resources - Dept. FA, P.O. Box 3673 Ann Arbor, 48106; fax to 734-973-0595; or email to recruiter© ppmchoice.org EOE D E V E LO PM EN T M A N A G E R Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan (PPAM) seeks a creative and energetic development professional to manage direct mail campaigns, donor recognition and stewardship, and event planning for legislative and political organization. Qualified candidates will possess at least 3 years experience with annual giving and direct mail and will be detail-oriented. Candidates will also have experience in political/ campaign fundraising. Excellent communication, planning and project management skills required. Alliance headquarters are in Lansing, Michigan. To apply, please send, cover letter and resume to: Planned Parenthood, Human Resources - Dept. FM, P.O. Box 3673, Ann Arbor, 48106; fax to 734-973-0595; or email to recruiter® ppmchoice.org EOE Mtmbrn of p r o m e d i c a wT h e a l t h s y s t e m Direct Care Staff needed for disabled adults in the Howell area. Valid driver's Lie., clean driving record needed. Call Denise 517-548-9029 HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES The Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System is seeking to fill several positions: Nurse Managers in our 40-bed Community Living Center, MICU, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and staff RN positions within the medical center. We are also seeking to fill 3 Diagnostic Radiologic Tecnnol-ogists. Our National Center for Patient Safety is seeking a Pharmacist with knowledge of automated systems. Interested candidates should fax RN resumes to: 734-845-3240 or call 734-845-3408. Others should fax resume to Human Resources 734-845-5811 To learn more about on line vacancies please visit: www.vacareers.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer RN ***$2000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULLTIME RN *** AM or flexible PM shifts, Monday-Friday Fulltime 8 per diem, caring for clients in Livingston, Washtenaw 8 Monroe counties. We also need RNs to work per diem on weekends. All fulltime positions include an outstanding work environment with competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, 401K and a comprehensive benefits package, lyr. nursing experience required. No Hospice experience required. Are you interested in learning more about End of Life Care? Come 8 meet our Team of dedicated, caring, and compassionate professionals at Heartland Hospice. Call Kim 810-923-4562, fax 517-913-5902, email ktrevas@hcrmanorcare. com or apply online at www.hcrmanorcare. com. EOEDrug Free Heartland^ f/iricLn Registration Workers (Part-time) Pleasant customer service skills plus experience with Microsoft style software required. Maximum 20 hours per week at $11.60 per hour. Hours available: 9-2 Monday-Thursday and 1-6 Monday-Thursday. Application deadline is January 30, 2009. Interested persons should complete an online application at https://jobs.wccnet.edu Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA . ^ W a s h t e n a w Communib»f Ccdlege J * Saint Joseph Academy has an opening for a Director of Marketing and Development. For information go to www.sjaschool.org/ giving. Please send resume by February 13 to info@sjaschool.org or Sr. Pat Fischer, OP-Principal St. Joseph Academy 1267 E Siena Fleights Dr Adrian Ml 49221 Antiques, Art and Collectibles Appliances Auctions and Auctioneers Baby Items and Toys Building Supplies Business and Office Equipment Cameras and Supplies Clothing Computers Crafts and Bazzaars Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Exercise Equipment Firewood and Heabng Supplies Flowers Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage Sales Handicapped Equipment Home Electronics Household Goods Jevyelry and Diamonds Machine, Tool and Industrial Equipment Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items Wanted Musical Merchandise Pools, Hot Tub and Accessories Refrigerator Equipment Resturant Equipment Sport Trading Cards Sporting Goods Swaps and/or Wanted Wanted Bargins Yard Equipment AKC LAB PUPS -1 choc male, 1 blond male, 3 blond female. Concord, Ml. $250. 517-262-4404 Back by Popular Demand AKC Doberman Pups! Bred for temperament & obedience 734-475-3115 Cavalier King Charles - RUBBYS-8wks old, vet ok,1 st shots frwormed, 2 males-$500, 2 females- $600. (734)783-3656. COCKPOO PUPS - CKC For Valentines Day 1st shots, dewormed, $400- $550. Amanda 419-913-1625 Goldendoodles-4 wks. Adorable. Family raised. Ready for Valentine'sl $800. Call 517-861-6051 Golden Retriever Pups - AKC, vet checked, shots 8 wormed. $400 8 $450. Call (517) 223-1004. Flavanese - 7 8 12wks, $500 firm W/contract, also 2mix w/yorkie $300 (517)260-0304. Subaru Forester '05 - AWD, 55K, nice, $12,400. 734-320-2752. VW Beetle '98 - Black 5-speed, 8 6K, mint, $5900. 734-320-2752. Auto Dealer Directory Auto Finance and Insurance Auto and/or Transport Share Automotive Services Budget Wheels Cars Domestic Cars Import Classic and/or Antique Cars Crossovers Heavy Trucks and Equipment Motorcycles and Senrice SUV's Tires, Parts, and Accessories Trucks Utilitiy Trailers Vans Wanted Vehicles VWGolf diesel'02.172k mi., 4-dr. auto, exc., loaded, $6,500, (734)677- 5405, (989) 390-9860. WV Jetta '05 - Black, power, 20K, mint, $10,900. 734-320-2752. cMotorcycles and Service HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT 1100 - Low miles, many extras. $6500. Call (734) 485-8979. c suv$ J LAB PUPPIES - AKC, black, chocolate, vet chocked, 1 st shots $300-$400. 810-632-7308 c FORD Escape XLT '05 Clean, new tires, no rust. $9000. (734)572-0810. Budget Wheels W " AACHEN AUTO.com 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers Lease here/pay here. (888) Ford Escape XLT '07 4x4 Loaded sunroof 20Kwarr $15,900. 734-260-1987. Mazda Tribute 05 - 40800 miles, automatic, excellent condition, Beige interior, 6 cylinders, 4WD, 4F2YZ941X5KM03592 ABS, Air, CD changer, moonroof, power seats, $9600. No Accident One owner since new. No re- Labradoodle pup - multi-gen, CKC, 1st Shots, teddy bear coats (517)507-9619. $450. iBuilding Supplies c Sales Builder's Salesperson Needed to complete sales at good selling Ann Arbor Condo Project ($400 each) OFFICE FURNITURE SALE - Lateral Files x6 ($50-200) Long Tables x2 ($250 each) Corner Desk Units x2 MACAW 2 yr Old Female blue 8 gold. $650 firm (734) 740-2803 MOSAIC FELINE REFUGE SEZ... It's no time for cats 2 6 outside, Maus 8 Brenna came to us or they would have died. Sweet young strays, \ white, 1 grey tabby. A-JAX. 60 reliable cars under $3000. 1702 E. Michigan (734) 483-8336 daytime. (734) 368-3897. -''iTable scraTch: Dec $500! Cars from $500! S r ^ o c?ec^°3Sl''‘' ' Police Impounds! 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(734) 747-8555 ROTTWEILER, lyr male, fixed, papers, playful, loves attn 8 good w/kids $500. 734-497-5403 $9,900. 734-320-2514. FORD FOCUS 2000 1 owner Auto 83K mite CD ABS Well kept Clean $4500. (734)996-2002. Ford Focus '07 Low miles, warranty, $8,900. 734-320-2752. Ford F I50 '00-Western Plow, High miles, looks good. Must See! $5700 (734) 796-0145 Ford Ranger XLT '02 EXT V6 , 50K, mint. $7900. 734-320-2752 C Vans cEstate Sales - > . 11, JRottweiler Puppies - AKC German Rotts. Championship bloodlines. $600 - ^ 00. (517) 250-3002. JAZZ, OPERA 8 CLASSICAL CD'S. Large collections wanted. Call 616-560-8986 /.fe. Direct Care Staff for six bed group home in Ann Arbor area. Flex hrs w/benefits. Jerry 734-975-0385 DISPATCHER-FTevening position, for a local towing company. Benefits included. Must be computer literate, have excellent knowledge of the area, pass drug screening and be able to multi-task. Must apply in person at 3055 Packard Rd. between 9-5, Mon.- Fri. Sakstrup Towing Inc. EEOC INTERNET MODELING • Make up to $1,000/wk. • Full or Part time positions available. • Must be 18 or older. Call 734-660-3803 Find it Here! In the classifieds. M U S IC ! Immediate openings for part-time Contact Center Sales and Customer Service Representatives. Shar Products Company, specializing in stringed instruments, needs key people with good phone skills along with computer and internet literacy. Music and/or string playing experience is helpful. Supervisory experience, electric instrument knowledge, and Spanish language skills are a plus but not required. 10-20 hrs per week, with additional hours possible during peak seasons. Send your resume along with a brief Introduction to danp@sharmusic.com with contact center rep in the heading. www.sharmusic.com EOE LPNs Lock Up A Career In Corrections Come join our healthcare staff at the Livingston County Jail (Howell, Ml) PRN Available! Apply online at www.hpltd.com or submit resume to Brian at: Fax 309-272-1563 Toll Free: 866-670-3331 X 562. Email: brian. mason@hpltd.com EOE I. A t M R M I I L S Home Care /■nvM Our thme - fi> Yrt-' We are actively recruiting for new team members to provide outstanding home care services in the Washtenaw and surrounding areas!! Contingent positions are currently available for RNs and PTs. Please forward resume 8 cover letter: Home Care Recruiter 3909 Research Park Drive #600 Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Fax: 734-994-3376 Email: KarHea@ glacierhills.org jOetroit Press T O P W O R K PLACES 2 0 0 8 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sales Reps £r Managers $4K commission per week PLUS residuals is what our top sales people earn. Highly successful national company expanding. Will train! Call Bonnie @ 866-416-0848 or visit us @ www.vericommcareers.c om Firewood and Heating Supplies c Human Resources J Massage Therapist- PT, For The Dental Spa. Fax resumes: 734-482-2779. 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LaFontaine rebate match applies to vehicle models listed in this ad only. Sale ends Saturday January 31st. Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 30, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-01-30 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4524">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 30, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 VISIT US ONLINE: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Tflr iiftiiliin'T 'rv ir iffnTrTT INSIDE & ONLINE iw .com * J o in t h e c o n v e r s a t io n Share you r com m en ts o n our stories. O n the W e b at mlive. ^ com/livingstoncommunity P news Eagles soaring in Hamburg Twp.? Bald eagles aren't you r typical winter visitors in Livingston County, but at least o n e o u td o o r lover has pro of the majestic birds have at least pa ssed th ro u gh the area. Rick Fitzgerald's column, A2 Lincolns lost and found Som e o n e pinched pennies from school near Pinckney and n ow students are raising more than ever. A n d Honest A b e himself s topped by for a visit at a local senior h o u s in g center. A4 & A6 Maxeywill house adults State officials say they will convert mos t o f the Ma xey Boys Training School in G reen Oa k Township into a me n's prison to h o u se 250 inmates. A3 and on the Web at mlive. com/livingstoncommunity news Consumers plans new service center C o n sum e r s Energy p lans to build a new Livingston C o u n ty service center at the ^ planned 1-96 interchange at " Latson Road. A4 United Way honors volunteers The United Way of Livingston C o u n ty h o n o r s its volunteers ^ as the fundraising P I continues. A6 Pinckney man A Tigers regular C hu ck H eippie just can't get e n o u g h Detroit Tigers baseball: He's been attending the c lub's Fantasy C am p for 25 years. B1 and on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunity news Whitmore Lake runs the court T h e T rojans sw itch e d to a sy s tem w h e re players sh o o t the ball every 12 secon d s , a vera ge nearly 75 p o in t s a g am e a n d e v e r y b o d y plays. S o u n d like fu n ? Find o u t m o re at B1 and on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunity news The Livingston Community News 420 W. M a in S t, B rig h to n , M l 48116 Phone; 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 Pox; 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 Contact us via e-mail at: n ews@livingstoncommunitynew s.com KEEP IN TOUCH Visit o u r o n lin e e d itio n fo r m ore in fo rm a tio n and breaking news th ro u g h o u t th e week; m liv e .c om /liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n ew s miive .com A f r i e n d l y c o m p e t i t i o n Upcoming event ■ What: In a u gu ra l Ice F ish in g T o u rn am e n t o n T h om p s o n Lake to co in c id e with M ic h ig a n 's Free F ish in g D a y w h e n all license fees are waived. ■ When: 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb; 15. Registration, which is en cou ra ged by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, has begun. ■ Where: T h om p so n Lake, Howell. ■ Who: A g e s 5 a n d above. ■ Fee: $10 per team. ■ Details: 517- 5 4 6-069 3 or howellrecreation.org. ■I ■ . t‘,1i; I'Sg * J i' PHOTOS: fVlARK BIALEK, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Anglers gather at sunrise for the first Lake Chemung Hard Water Tourney, in Livingston County on Feb 1. At right, Chad Stites of Cohoctah holds his first catch of the day - a sunfish. Gone ice fishin' L a k e C h e m u n g H a r d W a t e r T o u r n e y d e b u t s Shawn McDonough, left, and Chad Stites, both of Cohoctah, use a fishfinder and a waxworm for bait. BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News S now blew gently across the ice, sparkling as it caught the sunlight. It was a pretty scene on Lake Chemung in Genoa Township, but the group of 100 fishermen and women were not there at 8 a.m. for the scenery. They were getting down to the business of catching fish. The inaugural Lake Chemung Hard Water Tourney was a success, according to organizer Ben Kromer. At $20 a participant, the Marion 'Township man raised enough money to hand out about $1,700 in cash prizes and cover the expenses associated with putting on the event. Next year, he plans to make it even better with larger cash prizes. “Next year. I’ll have longer to plan. I accomplished all this in just 23 days,” he said of the Feb. 1 event. Lake Chemung is usually quiet this time of the year, devoid of the jet skis and speedboats regularly found during the more active summer season. But these ice fishing competitors came prepared with all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles that could pull their gear out to the perfect fishing spot. With 310 acres to spread across, the competitors were not all on top of each other unless they chose to be, like one friendly group bantering with each other. Their differences in age and fishing techniques made observers wonder just what it was about fishing through a hole in the ice that appealed to them. Five men - Brian Rowlette, 56, of Genoa Township, and his sonin- law, Mike Hough, 32, of Cohoctah 'Township; Ken McDonough, 49, of Durand, and his brother, Shawn McDonough, 41, of Cohoctah; and Chad Stites, 37, of Cohoctah - fish together regularly. Shawn McDonough likes to get outside and spend time with friends, “but at the end of the day, it’s still about the competition” for him. He and his brother are serious fisherman with some pretty high-tech fish-finding gear that by all accounts should have given them an advantage. It didn’t work that morning. 'The first two catches of the day in that group went to Stites and Hough. Their fish weren’t awardwinners, a half-foot or smaller, but they were something after sitting patiently for 45 minutes in the wind, with nothing but 12 inches of ice separately them from the numbing water. Stites celebrated his first catch with a beer from his little red box. Named Old Faithful, Stites’ box has compartments for the bait and lures, lantern cans for his heater, fresh catch, beef jerlg^ and beer. And when it’s closed, it becomes a seat. He made it in high school woodworking class, for just this specific use. He’s since modified it though, adding metal sled runners so it glides better over the snow. The father of four enjoys the serenity of ice fishing. “I don’t need to catch a fish (every time),” he said. “If I don’t fall through, it’s been a good day.” Rowlette also has a laid-back attitude about fishing. Using only a pole, bait and a bucket, Rowlette said ice fishing is more about luck SEE ICE FISHING, A2 A tournament official zooms by on an ATV during the Lake Chemung Hard Water Tourney, which drew TOO competitors. ^Salute to Everyday Heroes' What: T h e Am e r ic an Red C ro s s o f L iv in g s to n C o u n t y h o s t s its nin th ann ua l b a n q u e t to h o n o r c om m u n ity lifesavers. When: Thursda y, Feb. 19,6:30 p.m., O a k Poin te C o u n t r y Club, G e n o a Township. Cost: Tickets are $35 each a n d can be p u rc h a se d at the ch ap ter office, 1372 W. G ra n d River Ave. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 3 2 6 o r liv-redcross.org. t Recovery steady after accident on ski slopes BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The pain still attacks Austin Miles. It’s been more than a year since the Canadian teen’s left leg got caught in a snow groomer in a horrific accident while he on a school trip at the Mourit Brighton Ski Area. He has endured six surgeries to place rods and plates in his leg below his knee and many hours of physical therapy. But, considering he almost lost his leg, he’s happy to be making progress. “I’m doing much better,” said Miles, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from Amherstburg, Ontario. “But there’s a little bit of pain. Sometimes, it can be excruciating around my knee. Sometimes, it is a shock pain. It just comes out of the blue.” His recovery is ongoing. He still can’t run. “He skips,” said Peter Miles, the boy’s father. “It’s kind of a joke. ’We can laugh about it.” Peter Miles said his son’s positive attitude and sense of humor have helped him immensely. “He has taken it as a challenge rather than feeling sorry for himself,” Peter Miles said. “He never has felt Sony for himself. That’s neat. That was a huge factor in his recovery.” Austin Miles and his family can’t say enough good things about the team of rescuers that saved his leg. Members of the Brighton Ski Patrol, Brighton Area firefighters, Corrigan Oil Co. wrecker drivers and the Livingston County EMS and Central Dispatch will all be honored at the ninth Annual American Red Cross “Salute to Everyday Heroes” Banquet coming up Feb. 19. The fa^y visited the rescuers in Brighton last June to express their gratitude in person. “Without them. Visit us online for all the hero stories Get y o u r daily d o se o f local news o n the W eb: mlive.com/livingston communitynews Austin Miles is recovering following his 2008 sk iin g a c c i d e n t a t M o u n t Brighton. I don’t know if he would even be here. They are wonderful people,” said Coriime Dawson, Miles’ mother. Jeff Adams, one of the rescuers from Corrigan Oil, said it was good to see him doing so well. “He seems like a real good kid,” Adams said. “He was walking and talking. That made us all feel good. It is nice that we saved his life and also his leg. It SEE RESCUE, A2 ■ More Hero stories, A3 miive .com F o w l e r v i l l e IV Ie t h o d i s t p a s t o r p r a i s e d f o r h i s m a g n e t i s m U n d e r t h e R e v , T h o m a s T a r p l e y , F irs t U n i t e d 's f l o c k is g r o w i n g BY LINDA THEIL News Special Writer Fowlerville’s historic First United Methodist Church is cantering into the 21st century with a most unlikely hand on the reins. The once thriving congregation had dwindled to a few dozen worshippers by the spring of 2007 when the Rev. Thomas E. Tarpley Sr., 67, got a call from his district superintendent. Tarpley was serving as pastor of the Trinity and Faith United Methodist churches in Flint at the time. Before that assignment, he had been supervising pastor at Cass Community United Methodist Church in downtown Detroit. “They had a new assignment for me in Fowlerville, Michigan,” Tarpley recalled. “And my first question was, ‘Do you know who you’re talking to? You gotta be out of your mind.’” Sane or not, the church asked the tall, craggy-faced, African-American cleric to minister to a congregation in the still-rural but growing community. “I made that commitment to go wherever - be wherever - He wanted me to be,” Tarpley said. “When you make a promise like that you find yourself in the strangest places.” Fowlerville’s Methodist congregation dates to the early 1830s, before Michigan was a state. When the bounty on wolves was $3 a pelt, and a Methodist circuit rider traveled around the county, spreading the gospel to farflung communities. In 1849, the year Fowlerville was platted, Ralph Fowler donated property for a Methodist church in the village. In 1853, a board of trustees was formed to build a church on the site. That wood-framed building was dedicated in 1868 and replaced by the current, red-brick. Gothic revival edifice in 1917. The church sits at 201 S. Second St. The stained-glass, lancet windows from the first church filter light into the newer sanctuary, and the bowl-shaped, amphitheater floor allows the congregation good hearing and sight of the pulpit. In that hallowed space filled with the whispers of ancient hymns, this Tennesseeborn, Pontiac-raised recovering alcoholic with 20 years of sobriety to his credit exhorts his small-town congregation SEE MINISTER, A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Rev. Thomas E. Tarpley Sr., 67, is the pa s tor at Fowlerville's First United Methodist Church. LANAP™ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) LANAP'™’ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatment. Laser Periodontal Therapy'™’ selectively removes the diseased tissue while leaving the healthy tissue behind. 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When I got home, I relayed the sighting to my wife, who assured me I was wrong about it being an eagle. “Have you ever seen an eagle around here?” she asked. Well, no... but it was too big for a hawk, I insisted. And, besides, it really did look like it had a white head. And at that point I promptly gave up the argument. She probably was right. Hamburg Township is an unlikely place to see a bald eagle. Imagine my delight this week when I got an e-mail from Yvonne Hospodor of Hamburg Township that contained photos of the eagles she had spotted in her backyard. Vindication. Yvonne and Ken Hospodor live near the intersection of Chilson and Swartout roads. That’s less than 2 miles north of where I spotted that so-called hawk with the white head. In between are a whole bunch of lakes - just the right area where an eagle might be looking for dinner. According to Yvonne Hospodor, Ken was the first to spot the eagles on the afternoon of Feb. 6 - three of them at first. Two sere sitting in a tree and another was circling the area. By the time Yvonne bolted out the back door there were three eagles in the trees and one in flight. “We usually have to go out of state to see eagles,” said Yvonne Hospodor, who described herself and her husband as wildlife enthusiasts. Dana DeBenham, wildlife director at the Howell Conference and Nature Center, said it’s certainly unusual but not unheard of to see an eagle in Livingston County. She suspected that the eagles the Hospodors saw had traveled south from northern Michigan or Canada in search of open water for fishing. With the frigid January weather, much of the open water in more remote areas north of us is frozen solid. Livingston County has plenty of lakes and the flow of the Huron River keeps some of that water from freezing over. Debenham said eagles get rather nomadic in the winter and wander much farther from their home territory. She said we don’t typically see many eagles in southeast Michigan because the area is too developed. Seeing an eagle in the wild is quite a sight. It’s a majestic bird with a wing span of up to eight feet. And it’s certainly not typical to see one in your backyard anywhere around here. But you can see one up close at the Howell Conference and Nature Center in Marion Township. His name is Liberty and he’s about 9 years old. After suffering a broken wing, he’s not been able to fly well enough to survive in the wild. Now he’s allowing all of us to get an up-close look at our national symbol. Reach Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. RESCUE FROMAl B o y ' s p o s i t i v e a t t i t u d e k e e p s f o c u s o n t h e r e c o v e r y was a good feeling. It’s not often you get a chance to have such an impact on someone else’s life.” The rescue was something Adams, and many others at the scene, will never forget. It took more than an hour and a half to remove Austin Miles’ leg from the groomer’s metal cylinder. Miles said he doesn’t remember much about the incident. He was in shock and sedated while the Corrigan Oil employees used a plasma cutter and the firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free him. The incident broke his ankle in several places, snapped his tibia and cracked his femur. “I didn’t see it (the groomer) until it was too late,” the teen recalled. “I tried to stop. I couldn’t. I think I got knocked out for a few seconds, then I was screaming for help and it stopped.” Peter Miles said his son holds no grudges against the driver of the groomer. “Austin realizes it was an accident. He was only doing his job,” said Peter Miles. After 16 days in the hospital in Michigan, Miles spent months in a wheelchair and on crutches at home. He missed much of the remaining school year. A tutor helped him stay on track academically. Once he was able to be more active, he used a Ripstik, similar to a skateboard, to build strength in his leg. He has since ridden a snowboard on a small hill and looks forward to playing road hockey and soccer again. He wants to build toward finishing a 5-kilometer run, a test given in ninth-grade physical Vacation class. “I hope I can run better,” Miles said. “I can’t reaUy run far. I just want to see what I can do.” He might have to endure another surgery or two down the road. Arthritis also is a longterm concern. “We’re really thrilled with his progress,” his mother said. “He’s come a long way. He’s got good spirits, and that’s wonderful. As far as his future, it’s just a wait-andsee.” Reach Jason Deegan at jdeegan@ livingstoncommOnitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. MINISTER FROMAl T a r p l e y f i r s t t h o u g h t h im s e l f a n u n l i k e l y c h o i c e to love their neighbors. Casually dressed, Tarpley dislikes wearing priestly robes and he seldom enters the pulpit - preferring the sanctuary floor where listeners sit in scarlet-padded pews. “The congregation likes it better when I walk out and engage them in conversation,” Tarpley said. “I don’t like anything to be between us.” A former insurance salesman, Tarpley came to his ministry late in life, earning his master of divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in 2001 and serving urban churches in Detroit and Flint after ordination. His honesty and humility won the admiration of his Fowlerville flock. Kathy DeForest, 60, worship chairwoman, lay leader, Sunday school teacher and chorister, has been a member of the church for 32 years. She was married there, as were her three children. All eight grandchildren were baptized in the little church on the corner. “When I originally joined the church, there were a lot of people,” DeForest said. “I don’t know the reasons why people come and go. Church is family and it’s hard when you see family leave.” Lay leader and Sunday school teacher Mitch Glover, 49, has been a church member for 16 years. His wife, Nancy Sommer Glover, is head of the missions team. “We hit a low point about two years ago,” Mitch Glover said. “We were getting 40 people at a Sunday service. Things have turned around. We’re getting maybe 100 people to each service. We got a new pastor. He’s like a magnet; he draws people in.” Carol Stage has been a church member for 40 years, and has served as church office manager for 33 years. “Pastor Tom came in at a time when we needed a change,” Stage said. “Everybody likes him - his sermons and the way he treats people. They’re willing to participate and serve the church.” That service results in the community outreach that is so vital to United Methodists, including two new weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, two new Bible study groups. a grief ministry, housing the Family Impact Center’s Clothes Closet, a community co-op preschool, and meals galore - monthly chicken and spaghetti dinners, breakfasts, an annual turkey dinner and a pig roast. “This kitchen gets a workout,” Tarpley said. “This is an eatin’ church.” Besides increased attendance at Sunday services, the church has accepted 18 new members and church finances are getting back on track. “People are excited about the way things are going. I’m excited - seems like a whole new spirit in the church,” Tarpley said. “I try to stress to them this is the best time to be in the ministry. There are going to be a lot of opportunities for us as Christians to make an impact in the neighborhood.” Tarpley’s dream is to purchase a nearby property to house the Clothes Closet and provide a homeless ministry. “I’d like to find room in the fellowship hall, give them a hot meal, breakfast in the morning and send them out with a lunch so they can get through the day. I don’t know if we can get it to fly before this year is over, hut I’d like to be able to contact shelters during the colder months to house them overnight. I believe it is something we can do and I believe it will happen.” If Mitch Glover knows his pastor, Tarpley’s dream will be fulfflled. Tarpley “is like a sparkplug - he gets other-people to want to do things,” Glover said. “He’s a motivator; he’s got a way of motivating people. It makes people want to do something. He’s likable and easy to talk to and he doesn’t like taking the credit. He’s a good fifiend as much as a pastor, really.” Tarpley said Fowlerville is the best assignment he’s ever had. He and his wife, Gloria, have been met with only kindness and they love the peace and quiet of the countryside. “I’m trying to help the folks in their own personal relationship with God. Once we develop that relationship, everything else - helping our neighbors and treating others as we want to be treated - falls into place,” Tarpley said. = I HK I . IM N ( ;S IO N i= COMMUNITY NEWS Publishefi each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton,Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Main office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax:(810)844-2040 E-mail us at: news@livingston communitynews.com Visit us online: mlive. com/livingstoncommunitynews General offices: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916 SUBMISSIONS - Submissions become the property ofThe News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. Home delivery and advertising: Call (810) 844-2000. Photo reprints - Photos that appear in The Livingston Community News are available in reprints for personal use. Call (810) 844-2000. CONTACT US News: Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 844-2004; e-mail: rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising: Advertising Sales Manager: Barb Montgomery (734) 994- 6876; e-mail: bmontgomery® annarbornews.com Publisher: Laurel Champion ' Editor: Ed Petykiewicz Issues between Hamburg clerk, others may be aired 1 BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Friction between Clerk Matt Sldba and the rest of the Board of Trustees is making business anything but usual in Hambiu’g Township. Much has been made of the board’s decision to cut the salary of Michael Zeglevski, Skiba’s appointed deputy, due to a lack of confidence in his job qualifications and his public behavior at a previous board meeting. The Michigan State Police this week also was wrapping up its investigation into muchpublicized allegations from SMba that he was threatened by Supervisor Pat Hohl during a Jan. 6 closed session regarding Skiba’s job performance, and that subsequent meetings of a board committee evaluating Skiba’s performance violated the Open Meetings Act. Underlying all of that, though, are claims from township residents, employees and board members that in regular dayto- day business Skiba is slow to respond to requests and that he sits behind a closed office door during business hours. Some of those issues and others likely will be discussed by the board when it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. Skiba defends against those claims by saying he keeps his door closed to eliminate distractions, but when someone knocks, he responds when he’s there. He also says he goes to work every day and, with help from his deputy, does his job to the best of his ability. “We are working together. We are not neglecting our duties,” Skiba said of himself and Zeglevski. “Who else can I trust in Township Hall? Mike is the only one I can trust.” The dissension, he said, lies not in what he’s doing or in his imquestionable loyalty to Zeglevski. It’s in the personal attacks, he said, that he receives at every board meeting, especially from Hohl and Triustee Phil Semprevivo. “Whenever Pat Hohl doesn’t get his way, he cries like a baby,” SMba said. “Patrick Hohl is the root of the discord. I’ll even say Semprevivo is. I’m not.” Some board members see it differently. Communication from Skiba is lacking, said Triistee Mike Dolan, citing the fact that a majority of board members didn’t know SMba would be absent at the Feb. 5 board meeting imtil one hour before the meeting. “Communication among most of the board is great,” Dolan said. “With Matt, I’ll describe it as slow. It’s not completely impeded and blocked, but it is slow.” SMba and ZeglevsM missed the meeting to attend statemandated training for elections. SMba justified the absences by saying there was only one other election-training session open and “too many reasons for not wanting to rely on the last session.” He did not feel obligated to tell all board members of the absence. “In the past, board members have used advance information that I’ve given them to my disadvantage,” SMba said. Because of SMba’s absence, all items related to the clerk’s office were delayed, including a discussion on monthly payments in lieu of health benefits to ZeglevsM and a new policy on handling incoming township mail that was prompted by a complaint from a township employee who said SMba opened a personal letter addressed to him and contacted the sender about personal matters. i “Not having the clerk’s office represented at a policy-making meeting is a reflection of how Mr. SMba views his working relationship with the rest of the board and Ws obligations to this community,” Semprevivo said. | The lack of cooperation isn’t" halting township business, say board members but it is frustrating. Hohl, Semprevivo, Dolan, Treasurer Patrick Evon and Thistees Bill Hahn and Chuck Menzies agree it’s time to put personal issues aside in favor of getting down to work. “I am holding out hope that this will all work out,” Hohl said. SMba said he isn’t sure what it will take for him to be able to put the dissension behind him, but he wants ZeglevsM to be paid a fair salary and believes the board soon be forced to do so. SMba also said he would like to see more harmony among board members. “I take this job very seriously,” he said. “I understand evei^ody has different characteristics and different personalities. I don’t blame the residents for having concerns, but I am tired of getting beateri| up at every meeting.” " ICE FISHING FROMAl E v e n t d r a w s s o m e d i e - h a r d c o m p e t i t o r s than anything else. Besides, it’s easier to move around with less stuff. He pointed to many fishermen hauling piles equipment on a sled that had to stop to pick up thdr fallen gear. Lake Chemung is 70 feet at its deepest point. The fiveman group was fishing in just deeper than 20 feet of water. A few hundred feet away, off one of the southern points, John Bondy, 50, of Grand Ledge was fishing in less than 10 feet of water and having great success. He already had a dozen or more catches by 11 a.m., the longest a crappie at about 11 inches. “When I heard about the competition, I came down to practice (this lake),” he said. With $1,090 for the heaviest catch (up to 20 fish), he thought it was worth his time to find the best fishing spot oi^ the lake. His plan paid off - $545 for second place with a total weight of 8.468 pounds of fish. First place went to Nick AtMns, who caught 10.494 pounds. i f a s s i s t a n c e y o u n e e d , a l i f e s t y l e y o u H e i ^ " L i k e m a n y c o u p le s , m y w i f e M y r a a n d I h a d a lw a y s p l a n n e d t o s p e n d o u r e n t i r e l i v e s i n t h e s a m e h o u s e . M y r a w a s i n a w h e e l c h a i r b e c a u s e o f r h e u m a t o i d a r t h r i t i s , b u t I w a s i n g o o d h e a l t h a n d a b le t o t a k e c a r e o f h e r a n d a l l t h e h o u s e h o l d t a s k s . T h e n 1 h a d a h e a r t a t t a c k - a n d i n s t a n t l y , o u r l i v e s w e r e t u r n e d u p s i d e d o w n . O n e d a y , ( h e k i d s i n f o r m e d u s t h a t t h e y 'd f o u n d a n a p a r tm e n t , a p l a c e t h a t c o u l d N e a l H i l l p r o v i d e e x p e r t c a r e f o r M y r a w h i l e a l l o w i n g m e t h e t im e t o r e c u p e r ate . T h e y w e r e r ig h t , a c h a n g e h a d t o b e m a d e . A f t e r 1 r e c o v e r e d f r o m m y h e a r t a t ta c k , 1 c o n t i n u e d t o t a k e a n a c t i v e r o l e i n c a r i n g f o r M y r a - b u t i t w a s s u c h a j o y t o b e a b le t o r e l y o n R e s i d e n t C a r e A s s o c i a t e s f o r h e lp . 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Dylan is among those being honored as “everyday heroes” by the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross. “We’re pretty proud of him,” said Dylan’s father, Gary Dyer. “It’s really an honor for him, and he’s pretty excited about it.” Gary Dyer said his mother, Geraldine Dyer, suffered serious bums to her right foot and also was burned on the arm in the April 2008 fire. She’s fine now, Gary Dyer said. The fire was started by a spark that ignited Geraldine flyer’s oxygen tubing. Fortunately, Dylan was ill and stayed home that day from school. He was the only other person in the house when the fire broke out. “I heard the fire alarm go off, and the living room was on fire, and her oxygentank tube was on fire and her leg was on fire,” Dylan said. He tried snuffing out the flames with a pillow but couldn’t because the tank kept supplying ojQ^gen. The woman was unconscious and Dylan was not able to revive her. “I grabbed her by the arms and took her out (of ffie house),” Dylan said. Dylan alrea^ had called 911, and Unadilla Township Police Sgt. David Russell soon arrived at the Bullis Road home. “He Dylan Dyer bodily dragged (his grandmother) out of the house and stayed with her until I and a passerby came by,” Russell said. Russell and the passerby carried the woman to a safe spot farther away from the house, which by that time was fully engulfed in flames. Geraldine Dyer was in the intensive care unit at the University of Michigan Medical Center Burn Unit for two weeks and continues to recuperate at home. “(Dylan) saved her life - there’s no question about it,” Russell said. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2009. M a x e y s c h o o l t o b e c o m e m e n ' s p r i s o n BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News A restructuring within the state Department of Corrections will see the W.J. Maxey Boy’s Training School in Green Oak Township largely converted to a men’s prison to house 250 inmates with mental health needs. The 60 juvenile offenders now at Maxey will be moved to Maxey’s Green Oak Center across M-36 from the main campus. At one time the Maxey facility housed as many as 500 youthful offenders. Corrections Department spokesman John Cordell says the intent is to convert Maxey by May 1 so the Huron Valley Complex south of Ann Arbor, currently divided into separate men’s and women’s facilities, can become an all-women’s prison when the Robert Scott Correctional Facility near Plymouth is closed. The revised Maxey facility would house so-called “level four” prisoners: Inmates who have caused management problems but don’t pose a serious problem or require the most secure type of confinement. They would not be inmates with serious mental problems. Those prisoners are housed at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry south of Ann Arbor, Cordell says. A resident who lives near Maxey says she is not concerned about the switch to an adult prison. “They have very good security now, and I’m not real concerned about it,” says Alma Ramey. Even though the state is not required to get any local approvals to make the change, a public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Green Oak Township Hall. Among added security measures will be a perimeter road that will be used by armed guards patrolling the complex 24 hours a day. What do you think? ■ What: A Public h e a r in g o n the plan to co n v e r t the M a x e y B o y s Train ing S c h o o l in Gre e n O a k T ow n sh ip to a m e n 's prison. ■ When: W e d nesd a y, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. ■ Where: Gre e n O a k T ow n sh ip Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, just east o f U S-23. ■ Details: 810-231-1333. Cordell says. Cordell said some new jobs might be created by the changes, but most permanent positions would be transfers from Scott. “We’re working with our unions to see that as many employees as possible have a place to worlq” Cordell said. Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Dylan Ryder, 10, front, rescued his family last December from a fire that destroyed their Brighton Township home. He is pictured with his mom, Laura Garland and siblings, from ieft, Debbie Garland, 7, Hunter Garland, 5 and Hailey Ryder, 8. FILE:THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A boy's lesson in fire safety pays off BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Dylan Ryder is a young man of few words, but his family will attest that his actions speak volumes. The 10-year-old’s calm determination to get his mother, brother and sisters safely out of their burning Brighton Township home at 6 a.m. Dec. 2,2008, still amazes his mother, Laura Garland. And it’s earned Dylan the Child Good Samaritan award from the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross. “I’m beaming with pride,” Garland said. “I’m stiU quite surprised how we all stayed so calm, but especially Dylan.” The family of five with no insurance lost everything in the fire except one family picture. Brighton Area Fire Department officials, however, said it could have been fatal if a smoke detector hadn’t awakened Dylan so he could alert everyone to get outside. “Dylan wasn’t screaming at me that there was a fire,” Garland said a few days after the incident. “He was just saying, ‘Mom, wake up. There’s a fire.’” Everything he did, Dylan said, he learned in school when local firefighters came in to teach fire safety. Front the start, he has never considered himself a hero, something he thinks only exists on 'TV or in the movies. He thinks getting an award is “cool,” though, and he’s equally happy to be settling in with his family in a new rental home in Putnam Township west of Pinckney and getting back to a normal routine at school. “Dylan likes to play it cool, but you can see a sparkle in his eye and a grin on his face about this,” Garland said. “We are all very excited.” The incident and the family’s pride in Dylan has brought everyone closer together. Garland said. The outpouring of help the family still is receiving also has convinced her, Dylan, 8-year-old Hailey, 7-year-old Debbie and 5-year-old Hunter that they live in community of Good Samaritans. “I will never forget the weeks following that day and the outpouring of love and compassion from my community, my family and my friends,” Garland said. “There are no words to describe how blessed we are and how grateful I am to each and every one of you.” 9 1 1 h e r o ? A l l i n a n i g h t ' s w o r k , h e s a y s BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Dan Stevens has never met the people he’s helped during eight years as a Livingston County 911 dispatcher. At least that was the case until last December, when a Livingston County couple delivered their thanks in person. The circumstances that initially brought them together Nov. 17 will be a focus Feb. 19 as leaders of the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross honor Stevens as an “everyday hero.” “I’ve never considered myself a hero for doing my job,” said Stevens, a 35-year-old Genesee County resident working toward his Michigan paramedic license. It was 11:16 p.m. when Stevens fielded a call from an unidentified local woman who was Dan Stevens en route to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell because her husband was complaining of chest pains. His condition was worsening, and she called 911 for help from her car. Stevens directed her to move the man to a flat surface and instructed her on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which kept him alive until Howell police, fire personnel and Livingston County EMS arrived. 'The patient was taken to the Howell hospital and later transferred to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital near Ann Arbor to treat a total blockage of one artery. The incident could have ended tragically, but Stevens relied on years of training and experience. “You have to maintain your composure. We are only human like everyone else, and there are calls that affect you, but if you’re not in control, you’re not helping anybody,” he said. Stevens said seeing the man he’d helped was grating. ‘"To have that guy walk in after all he’d been through, because of one small part due to my actions, it was wonderful.” He was quick to credit every agency that worked to save the man’s life. “That is the truest example of what we’re all here for,“ he said. Stevens was nominated for the award by co-workers Jenelle Brookins Konrt and 'Tammy Grange. H e a v y l u g g a g e w e i g h i n g y o u d o w n ? Some reilrtctioftv apply. See slow tor details t200f> Mail Boxes Etc. Inc. Ship it ahead of time. Avoid airport hassles, sidestep long lines at baggage claim and get everything you need shipped to your destination on time and intact. 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The first O rganizational meeting will be held on Tue.sday the 3rd o f M a rc h 2 0 0 9 from 9:00 am till completed Appeals will not be beard at this time Appeals will be heard by appointment on the fo llowin g dates and times M o n d a y the 9'*' o f M a rc h 2009 from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm Tuesday the 10"' o f M a rch 2009 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm Wednesday the 11“' o f M a rch 2009 11:00 am till 5:00 pm F o r an appointment please call 1 517 5 4 6 -2 8 1 7 ext. 107 The tentative ratios and tentative factors for each class o f property are as follows. Agricultural ratio 49.29 Commercial ratio 46.08 Agricultural factor 1.00000 Commercial factor 1.08507 Residential ratio 53.09 Industrial ratio 51.19 Residential factor .94180 Industrial factor .97675 N o n residents may appeal by letter B y board resolution residents may also appeal b y letter. Letters must be received by the end o f business Tuesday the 10"' o f M a rch 2009 The Township will provide individuals with disabilities necessary reasonable services upon 3 days notice. Signed: James E. Stover This notice paid for with pubiic donations F R E E t o t h e p u b l i c ! We i g h t Loss & H e a l t h A w a r e n e s s C l i n i c s i s p r o v i d i n g t h e r a p i s t s t o a d m i n i s t e r w e i g h t l o s s a n d s t o p s m o k i n g , g r o u p h y p n o t i c t h e r a p y . F o r m a n y p e o p l e , t h i s t h e r a p y r e d u c e s 2 t o 3 c l o t h i n g s i z e s a n d / o r s t o p s s m o k i n g . F u n d i n g f o r t h i s p r o j e c t c o m e s f r o m p u b l i c d o n a t i o n s . A n y o n e w h o w a n t s t r e a t m e n t w i l l r e c e i v e p r o f e s s i o n a l h y p n o t h e r a p y f r e e f r o m c h a r g e . A n a p p o i n t m e n t i s n o t n e c - St op Smo k i n g e s s a r y . 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A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 Businesses open pilot store-within-a-store A u t o O n e , C o n n p l e t e B a t t e r y S o u r c e n o w a r e u n d e r s i n g l e r o o f R E T A I L R E P O R T BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News Two Brighton-based companies have created a pilot business designed to better serve their common customer base and to increase business. Auto One and Complete Battery Source have opened a pilot store-within-a-store in Fenton, where Auto One had space to accommodate the joint project. “It’s a way of getting a quick start - a ready-made audience,” said Robert Hohman of Hamburg Township, vice president of Complete Battery Source who, with company President Frank Dumas, joined forces with their friends at Auto One. “It seemed like a good way to get things going.” Hohman said if the concept is successful, the companies hope to franchise it. Complete Battery Source has five locations. In addition to Fenton, they are in Detroit, Ypsilanti, Okemos and Houghton Lake. Auto One has 12 franchised locations in Michigan and Indiana and corporate stores locally in Brighton, Howell and Wixom in addition to Fenton. President Ron Overbeck said “the synergies were there” to create the dualstore concept. “The front end (of the store) was available. It made sense to try to create a new revenue stream.” He said he hopes to see the joint concept in place in the other local stores by March. The companies did a soft opening of the store Dec. 1. “Sales have continued to climb every week,” Overbeck said. Overbeck’s son, also named Ron, is the operations manager for the company. He said the Fenton location has two stores in the building, but shares staff. He said they have found specific situations helped by the two stores, such as customers with remote starter problems who need batteries. Hohman said the economy has customers thinking about a “repair versus a replacement mentality” which is good for business. “It’s a real mindset change,” he added. Address: 1315 N. Leroy St., Fenton. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays. Details: 810-750-4300. Howelling Coffee serves Howell Michael Andrade has taken an economic downturn and made a new career from it. The former district manager for Sharper Image and a Milford resident has opened his own coffee shop in Howell at the Howell Crossings shopping center on M-59 at Oak Grove Road. Andrade traveled to coffee shops around the country last summer to formulate his business plan. Following a soft opening late last year, he is starting to pick up the pace with specialty coffees and loose-leaf teas. The shop offers a variety of specialty drinks and specializes in suger-free lattes of all types. French presses of any coffee flavor are available. Bulk coffee ground or whole beans also are sold there. The coffeehouse also has organized a chess club that meets there on Monday nights, 6 to 8 p.m. Address: 120 W. Highland Road (M-59) in the Howell Crossings shopping center at the northwest corner of M-59 and Oak Grove Road. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Details: 517-552-5501 or on the Web at howellingcoffee. com. Send retail news to Casey Hans at chans@livingston communitynews.com or call 810- 844-2005. Utility plans new service center BY DAN MEISLER Ann Arbor Business Review Consumers Energy will build a new service center in Livingston County that will almost triple the company’s space. The utility recently closed on the purchase of 18.5 acres of vacant land near what will be the new Latson Road interchange with 1-96. The utility company operates a 10,000 square foot center on Latson Road, but spokeswoman Debra Dodd said the pending interchange project prompted the purchase of the land on Grand Oaks Drive for the construction of a 25,000- square-foot facility. “It was spurred on by this road work,” she said. “When (Latson) gets widened, it will be impossible for us to get our heavy-duty vehicles out of our yard” at the existing facility. The new building will have expanded conference space, more office space for employees in transit to other sites and additional room for meter readers and other workers. “There will be more inside storage for equipment, a bigger garage and more room to wori^” Dodd said. “The building now is pretty much landlocked.” Mike Craine, managing director of the Livingston County Road Commission, said his agency and the Michigan Department of Transportation are working toward a March 2010 bid letting for the $26.6 million project, which would provide another north-south route through the county by connecting Nixon and Latson roads via a bridge over the highway. The interchange also would alleviate traffic to the highway that now must go through downtown Howell. B R I G H T O N A R E A C H A M B E R N E W S Moola Ball coming up F u n d r a i s e r s e t f o r F e b . 2 8 T o t a l o f $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 in c a s h p r i z e s t o b e a w a r d e d BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Don’t waste time if you want a chance to make some instant cash at the annual Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Big Moola Ball. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. A total of $20,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, including $10,000 as the grand prize. In addition, another $10,000 will be awarded in prize money, including one $5,000 prize and one $1,000 prize. Other prizes: $750 (1), $500 (2), $250 (5) and $100 (10). Ticket-holders don’t need to be present to win. “Your $100 per-person (ticket) gets you dinner, dancing to a seven-piece band, open bar, there’s gambling, and 50-50 raffles every hour,” says Dave Beauchamp, who has been the event chairman for 15 years in a row. “It’s a first-class event, like going to a wedding, but more fun,” he says. This year, an added amenity -at least for smokers - is an outdoor, heated smoking tent. And there is a sumptuous feast in store, buffet style. “There are food stations, and you just stroll from station to station,” Beauchamp says. Handling the emcee chores again will be Mike Marino and Jon King of the WHMI Marino and the Morning Crew. Tickets are available at Champ’s Pub, the Brighton chamber offices and Crystal Gardens. “We are encouraging everyone to come, meet people, have fun and party,” says Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce President Pam McConeghy. Proceeds from one of the chamber’s biggest fundraisers of the year will go to benefit services and programs the chamber provides its members and the community at large. The sponsors include Michigan Blue Cross-Blue Shield, the Brighton Commerce Bank, Livingston Community Bank, Accident F\md Insurance, and Corrigan Oil Co. McConeghy says the chamber is looldng for additional sponsors, and asks that those interested contact her. Reach Tom Tolen at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 8 i0-844-2009. R e c e s s i o n s i d e l i n e s C h i l i & Ic e F e s t i v a l '0 9 Ice s c u l p t u r e e v e n t c a n c e l e d ; s p o n s o r s s a y s t h e y a r e h a r d - p r e s s e d From News Staff Reports There will not be a Chili & Ice Festival this year, according to Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Pam McConeghy. Last year, the festival (previously known as On the Rocks) was expanded to two venues: Downtown Brighton and Green Oak Village Place at Lee Road and US-23. McConeghy said the event - normally staged in early February - was sidelined by the recession. “We didn’t have the amount of ice sculptures we would have wanted because of the economy,” she said, saying businesses are hard-pressed to make a profit in these lean economic times. Although McConeghy said Green Oak Village Place could have its own ice sculpture festival, mall manager Sean Valentino said Friday it has been canceled for this year. “I think it’s a great event, it’s just a matter of economics and what makes sense for us at this time,” Valentino said. “We’re putting our focus on events during the spring and summer months.” McConeghy emphasized that the other chamberrelated Brighton festivals would remain intact. “They will be taking place the same as ever, although we are always reinventing them and looking at ways to enlarge them,’’ she said. P e n n y t h e f t b r i n g s g r e a t e r o u t p o u r i n g BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The theft of about $400 worth of pennies from the Light of the World Academy, a Montessori preschool through fourth grade at Shalom Lutheran Church in Putnam Township, has gone from being a story of loss to one of giving. Since it was reported that a jug containing the money was recently stolen finm the school, people from in and around the county have been donating their pennies to make up for the loss. “What a great outpouring,” says Kathy Moorehouse, Li^t of the World Academy director and kindergarten teacher. “We’ve had people from Lansing, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor and even Minnesota donate along with senior citizens and little ones who’ve brought in their piggy banks.” She estimates that at least $2,000 has been collected so far. The pennies are being collected for the Pennies for Peace program, which is run by the nonprofit Central Asia Institute. The money goes toward building schools in war-tom areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Moorehouse says the school has invited Greg Mortenson, the director of the Central Asia Institute, to come to the school’s end-of-year picnic in June to present him with a check. Christiana Leitinger, director of Pennies for Peace, says the organization will send the Light of the World more than 100 of Mortenson’s books about building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which are called “Listen to the Wind” and “Three Cups of Tea.” “Greg Mortenson appreciates all the efforts the students have put into learning about another part of the world that’s far away, and recognizes that they’ve suffered a real loss.” Leitinger says it is too early to tell if Mortenson will be able to visit the school. He was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The penny drive began at Light of the World Academy in January and will run until June. Moorehouse says this year’s theme at the school is peace, and the original expectation was that the school’s 127 students would collect $500. “It’s heartwarming to be part of such a giving area,” says Moorehouse. “The students are learning the spirit of giving as well as learning math s^ s , values, perseverance and forgiveness. You can’t underestimate the power of a penny.” Reach Lisa Carolin aticaroHn® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2010. Mortgage advice offered Feb. 19 Free advice from local attorneys on what to do if you are behind on mortgage payments and other expenses will be provided on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Livingston County United Way, 2980 Dorr Road, Genoa Township. Appointments are required by calling the Livingston County United Way at 810- 494-3000. Local attorneys have partnered with the Basic Needs Workgroup, a sub-committee of the Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care to provide the free sessions. People are asked to bring mortgage statements, a mortgage closing packet with documents received at your mortgage, a list of monthly loan payments such as home equity, car loan and credit card payments, and a list of monthly net income from all sources. Bring a notice of foreclosure if applicable. TOTAL FOOT ANKLE CARE Gary P. 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Office hours 9-Noon , 1-5 M -F , 734-878-3131, clerk@putnamtwp.us. Sea led b id s m u s t be labeled clea r ly as to th e ir content a n d can be mailed to o r received at the T ow n sh ip H a ll, 3 2 8 0 W. M -3 6 , Pin ckne y , M ic h . 4 8 1 6 9 u p u n t il 4 :0 0 P M , T U E S D A Y . M A R C H 10.2009. Selection will be made at the regular T own ship B oard meeting. M a rc h 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM . The Township B oa rd reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. S a lly D. G u yo n Putnam Townshi^p Clerk 111ooon n I GREEN OAK CHARTER TOW N SH IP NOTICE OF ADOPTION Notice is hereby given: the Green Oak Charter Township Board of Trustees at the regular meeting of February 4, 2009 adopted the following ordinance. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP, L IV ING S TO N CO U N TY ORDINANCE N UM B ER 01-2009 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 38-44, SPECIAL APPROVAL USE PERMITS AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION COVERING THE PROCEDURE FOR REVOCATION OF A SPECIAL USE APPROVAL, CHAPTER 38, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP. T h i s o r d in a n c e is o rd e re d p u b l ish e d F e b ru a r y 13, 2 0 0 9 in G re e n O a k C h a r te r T o w n s h ip p a p e r o f re co rd a n d is a v a ila b le in its e n tire ty fo r re v iew o n G re e n O a k C h a r te r T o w n s h ip i s w e b site: w w w .a re e n o a k tw p . c om . A c om p le te c o p y o f th e en tire o r d in a n c e is a l s o a v a ila b le fo r re v iew at th e G re e n O a k C h a r te r T o w n s h ip Hall, loc a te d at 10001 S i lv e r L a k e R o a d , B r ig h t o n M l 4 8 1 1 6 d u r in g re g u la r b u s in e s s h o u r s o f 8:00 A M until 5:00 PM . GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 5, 2009 PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP P U N N IN G COMM ISSIO N WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MARCH 5, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER U K E ROAD, BRIGHTON, Ml for the purpose of hearing the following request. Case SAU 04-08, Dr. William Shortt, Managing Member of Moose Ridge Golf Course, 11801 Doane Road, South Lyon, Ml 48178. Requesting a Special Approval Use Permit to allow an existing golf course to operate a full service restaurant and hold private events. Applications and related information are on file with the Green Oak Charter Township Clerkis Office, and are available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Planning Commission packets may also be viewed on the townshipi's website at www.greenoaktwp.com under Bulletin Board. This meeting will be televised on the local Green Oak Cable Channel. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, either in person at the Public Meeting or in writing to Lesa Brookins, Planning and Zoning Administrator, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116 by FAX at 810. 231-5080 or E-Mailed to Planning-Zoning@ twp.green-oak.mi.us prior to noon, March 05, 2009. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Green Oak Charter Township Clerkis Office at least 5 business days prior to the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission 3IZ0I95-0I i OIL CHANGES • SHOCKS & STRUTS • BRAKES • P I N C K N E Y ’ S AU TO R E P A IR C E N T E R S E R V IN G P IN C K N E Y FO R 2 1 YEAR S SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS I T 'S T I M E F O R A F L U S H - N - F I L L L U B E / O I L / F I L T E R • C O O L A N T S Y S T E M S P E C I A L (up to 5 qts 5W-30) Thru 3/28/09 1 2 1 1 E. M - 3 6 P IN C K N E Y 7 3 4 - 8 7 8 - 9 5 5 0 VISA w-jvfr 3120645-01 • STRUTS • BRAKES* COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS • THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2 0 0 9 A5 “f f n r C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R I Send us your items Submit items by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) E-mail to calendar® livingstoncommunityneyws. com; Fax to 810-844- 2040; or mail to Calendar, Livingston Community News,420 W.Main St, Brighton, Ml 48115. Friday, Feb. 13 SPAGHETTI & KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner; 7:30 p.m. karaoke. American Legion, Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost for dinner; $3-$6. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249. POTLUCK& MOVIE 6:30 p.m. potiuck; 7:30 p.m. movie. Shepherd of the Lakes Church,2101 S. Hacker Road, Brighton. Christian movie"Fireproof”will be shown. Childcare provided. Cost: $5 per family. Details: 810-227-5099. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring folk artist Matt Watroba. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. THEATER 8 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell."Dearly Departed" performed by the Community Theatre of Howell. Cost: $ 11 -$ 15. Details: 517-545- 1290 or cththeatre.org. A/so 8 p.m. Feb. 14; 2 p.m. Feb. 75. Saturday, Feb. 14 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 9 a.m. with 10-minute intervals between participants, Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M- 36, Pinckney.The Livingston Symphony Orchestra Youth Scholarship Competition. Details: 734-424-1472 or e-mail LSOScholarship@gmail.com WALK FOR WARMTH 9-11 a.m. Hartland Education Support Center,9525 Highland Road, Hartland. Sponsored OLHSA. Details: 517-546-8500. JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$5. Details:800-477-3178. I LIBRARY EVENT 10 a.m. Brooke Bliznik-Brundibar. Cromaine District Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N.OId US 23, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. WOMEN'S EXPO 10 a.m.-4 p.m. American Legion Post 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $2. Details: 734-449- 7352. I CHICKEN & BISCUITS 5 p.m. Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory, Free will donation. Details: 517-851-8932. VALENTINE DANCE 6 p.m. Lakelands Country Club, 8760 Chilson Road, Brighton. Benefits V.I.N.A. Details: 810-844-0240. DINNER THEATER 6:30-9:30 p.m. Whispering Pines Golf Club and Banquet Center, 2500 Whispering Pines, Pinckney.The Pinckney Player's presents "The Real Inspector Hound."Cost: $25. Details: 810-220-9332 or810-231-8950.A/so Feb. 15,21,22. Sunday, Feb. 15 FISHING TOURNAMENT 9-11:30 a.m.Thompson Lake, Howell. Cost: $10. Details: 517-546- 0693. CHICKADEE CHOW 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark, Cost: $2. Details: 800- 477-3178. Monday, Feb. 16 HEALTH CARE PRESENTATION Noon, Independence Village of Brighton Valley, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton."You cannot go home because you need therapy in a rehab center; now what?" Details; 810-227-7666. LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. Baby time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3888. • 2 p.m.& 7 p.m.-Teen bookclub. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. Tuesday, Feb. 17 BRIGHTON CHAMBER EVENT 7:30 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Genoa Woods Conference Center, 7707 Conference Center Drive, Genoa Township. Program on "The New Tech-nomony - Will the Tech Revolution Collapse Barriers and Create Global Market Opportunities for Your Business?" Cost; $25. Details: 810-227-5086. FITNESS & NUTRITION 2:30-3:15 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 5. Barnard 5t., Howell. Geared toward the homeschooled student. Cost; $45-$90. Details: 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or howellrecreation.org. Through March 24. YOGA FOR KIDS 5 p.m. ages 5-7; 5:30 p.m. ages 8- 12. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $40-580. Details: 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or howellrecreation.org. OPEN HOUSE 6-8 p.m. Brighton Lord of Life Preschool, 5051 Pleasant Valley Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227- 3113 or brightonlordoflifepreschool. com LIBRARY EVENT 7 p.m.-Hartland in the 1930s. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. FREE COMMODITY FOOD 10 a.m.-3 p.m.OLH5A Distribution Center, 912 North 5t., Howell. Details: 517-546-8500. Wedneday., Feb. 18 LUNCH & LEARN Noon, Independence Village of Brighton Valley, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Presentation on identity fraud. Details: 810-227-7666. LIBRARY EVENTS • 2 p.m. Book club. Cromaine District Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N.OId US 23,Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. • 4:30 p.m. Calligraphy. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. A/so 1 p.m. Wednesdays. • 7 p.m. How has our legal system changed. Cromaine District Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N.OId US 23, Hartland. Details; 810-632-7480. SYMPHONYTRIP & DINNER 5 p.m. leave Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. 6 p.m. dinner at Heidelberg L O C A L G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S Monday, Feb. 16 GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6:30 p.m.Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227-5225. First and third Mondays. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771. Alternate Mondays. Tuesday, Feb. 17 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6016. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall Board Room, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road, Hartland. Details: 810- 632-7498. Wednesday, Feb. 18 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Green Oak Township Details:810-231- 1333. LESA BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Livingston Educational Service Agen cy Education Center, 1425 W. G rand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546- 5550. HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546- 2817. Thursday, Feb. 19 PINCKNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD 6:30 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Workshop meeting. Details: 810-225-3900. BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m.. City Hall, 200 N. First St. Details: 810-227-1911. Friday, Feb. 20 FOWLERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Village Hall, 213 S.Grand Ave., Fowlerville. 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Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • Noon. Pinckney purlers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6:30-7:45 p.m. Cozy night knit and crochet. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. Thursdays through May 21. • 7 p.m."Mockingbird Comes to Life: A Reader's Theatre." Cromaine District Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N.OId US 23,Hartland. Details: 810-632-7480. DOG BEHAVIOR CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. How to teach Fido to keep "four on the floor" when greeting people. Cost: $20-540. Details; 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or howellrecreation. org. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT 7-9 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. Matt Watroba and Robert Jones perform civil rights and underground railroad music in recognition of Black History Month. Sponsor: Community Unitarian Universalists of Brighton, St. Mary Magdalen Pax Christ! and the University of Michigan Club of Livingston County. Cost: $7 in advance; $10 at the door; $15 for families. Details: Julie Bohnhorst 586-924-3303 or online at cuub. org. Friday, Feb. 20 ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Scottie Alexander and Joe Hessel, keyboard, vocalist and guitar.Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. Saturday, Feb. 21 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Paperback sale. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. • 10 a.m.-l p.m. It's all about me. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. GARAGE SALE 9 a.m.-2 p.m.VFW Post No. 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Township. Proceeds to support military veterans. Details: 810-923- 1658. WEBELOS-NATURALIST 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $5. Details: 800-477-3178. OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Village of Brighton Valley, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Food, beverages and entertainment. Details: 810-227-7666. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-552-6488. SPAGHETTI DINNER 1-7:30 p.m. Pinckney High School Commons, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Also band and orchestra performances. Cost: $6. Details: 810-225-5500. BRIGHTON PERFORMING ARTS 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton."Cirque Amongus: Sem and Teresa, and the Josh and Roy Show." Cost: $9. Details: 810- 299-4136. VARIETY SHOW 6 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. show begins. VFW American Spirit Center, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Cost; $15. Details: 810- 229-9088 or 517-202-3486. DINNER THEATER 6:30-9:30 p.m. Whispering Pines Golf Club and Banquet Center, 2500 Whispering Pines, Pinckney. The Pinckney Player's presents "The Real Inspector Hound.”Cost: $25. 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More than 75 gifts went to Livingston County families in need. Special education teacher Gretchen Hantz advises the student council with assistance from parents Deb Whitus and Anne Stevelinck. COURTESY EVAN DAVIS Eagle Scout Evan Davis, far left, constructed and helped install three benches along the Lakelands Trail in Hamburg and Putnam townships. Davis' benches are near the Pinckney Depot, at Zukey Lake and west of Cedar Lake Road. He is a member of Hamburg Township Boy Scout Troop No. 395. Pictured here with Davis are scouts Troy Sumter, Stephan Mohrmann, Brian Tappen, David Bennett Jr., Mike Grave, Tommy Davis and Zac Graves and scout leaders Frank Tappen, Mike Kalisinski, Phil Grave, David Bennett Sr. A Christmas charity raffle at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School in Green Oak Township raised $315 for a parish family in need. Students, using money they earned through household chores, were able to purchase 25-cent tickets and put them into cans representing five different gift baskets. One winner was selected from each of the five cans at the end of the school day Dec. 18. Basket winners, from left, are Nicholas Stumphauzer, Preston Hall, Anne Marie Clinger, Mary, Catherine and Daniel Flynn. Additional basket winners not pictured are Alexis and Jacob Grech. In the back, Katie Keeder, the teacher who initiated the event, the Rev. John Rocus, and school principal Anna Loewe. COURTESY DONNA LONG Almost 100 people enjoyed Howell Carn e gie D istric t Library's Cirque Amongus program Dec.30. The program included some magic acts, circus stunts and audience participation. Submit your community photos The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. Be sure to include the names of any people in your photos and also provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingston communitynews.com Todd Spitler, center, and Scott Spitler, right, of Brighton Ford Mercury were honored by Edsel B. Ford, left, during a Jan. 23 reception recognizing six dealer principals for outstanding service to their communities. COURTESY SAM VARNHAGEN A c t o r b r i n g s h u m a n i t y o f L i n c o l n b a c k t o l i f e BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community^News Everyone knows the Abraham Lincoln who freed the slaves and fought to keep the United States one strong union of northern and southern states. But before he was the 16th president of the United States, Lincoln was a self-taught, funloving boy of simple upbringing who yearned to make a difference both as a lawyer and a leader. This year, on the 200th anniversary of his birth, it’s Lincoln the person, not necessarily Lincoln the legend, that Joe Kilpatrick wants people to know. “The more research I do on this man, the more I respect him,” he told a group of senior citizens at Independence Village of Brighton Valley a week before Lincoln’s Feb. 12 birthday. “He was way smarter than he was ever given credit for.” Kilpatrick, an actor from TVaverse City, travels the first three months of the year, primarily to schools, as a living history lesson about the former president. Although his In honor of Presidents Day, President Abraham Lincoln (Joe Kilpatrick) visited Independence Village of Brighton to share his family life, social views and accomplishments. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS audience at Independence Village was a little older than he’s used to, the program was just as well received. “Abraham Lincoln was the president you learned about and studied for years in school,” said 93-year-old Stella Chmielewski. “Him and George Washington. They were two great men.” Having lived through the terms of 17 U.S. presidents, Chmielewski is sure they just don’t make them like Lincoln and Washington anymore. “Now it’s all politics,” she said. “I hate politics.” Politics is not the central focus in Kilpatrick’s portrayal of Lincoln. He starts with the former president’s birth in Kentucky and early life in Indiana. “They were so poor they couldn’t afford glass for windows,” Kilpatrick said. “But they did use waxed paper to keep the weather out.” \^ile Lincoln typically is portrayed as somewhat sad and somber, Kilpatrick talks of the boy who loved telling stories and playing pranks on his mother. He dso talks about his many jobs, such as farmhand, surveyor, lumberjack, shopkeeper and postmaster. “He was a lesson in that you can be whatever you want to be, it just takes determination,” Kilpatrick said. Kilpatrick also tells of how Lincoln was thought of as “the biggest hick bumpkin ever seen in Washington, D.C.,” after he became president and how his sons sped through the halls of the White House in a goat-drawn cart, much to the disbelief of visiting foreign dignitaries. “I remember a lot of good stories about Lincoln,” Chmielewski said. “This man is a perfect Lincoln. He’s so tall.” Reach Leanne Smith at !smith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. U n i t e d W a y r e f o c u s e s e f f o r t s i n c o u n t y BY U SA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Perhaps the words of Brenda OchiodniclQ', winner of this year’s Livingston County United Way Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year Award, best sum up the circumstances of the fundraising organization. “I have never seen an organization do so much with so little,” she said at the 32nd annual meeting and volunteer recognition breakfast Feb. 5. During the 2008 campaign, Livingston County United Way leaders said they would dedicate more fundraising dollars to meet basic needs of county residents by increasing funds for food programs, shelter and transportation needs. Final numbers for the 2008 campaign will be shared this spring. At the volimteer recognition breakfast, Lauraine Hoensheid won the Donald Epley Lifetime Community Service Award for her volunteerism of 20 years. The Howell varsity football team received the Youth Organization of the Year Award for the volunteer hours team members have logged in the community including participating in a mentoring program for junior football team players, volunteering at Melon F^st, and helping when the Red Cross building in Howell was flooded. Drew Bolam received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for the time he has given the United Way, including the creation of a data entry project for the new volunteer center. United Way EJxecutive Director Nancy Rosso called outgoing United Way President Piet Lindhout “a consummate volunteer and asset to our community.” Lindhout highlighted some of the last year’s achievements including “triple money Monday,” which took place on Dec. 22. That day brought $71,000 in donations, and two anonymous donors each matched the amount for a total of $213,000. When leveraged through grants and other programs, every $1 donated will bring about $1.87 worth of goods for the United Way. Many area businesses were recognized for donations to the Livingston County United Way including Citizens Insurance Company, Dunnage Engineering, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. An incoming executive committee will be voted on at the February board of directors meeting. David Rex, of the Rex Materials Group, is the proposed president. Parker A C H IE V E R S Brighton resident to lead college Brighton resident Jo Ellen Parker has been named president of Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Her appointment, effective July 1, to lead the small liberal arts college for women was announced Friday. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Parker earned her Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania. From 1984 to 1996 she taught at Bryn Mawr and served as an academic affairs- student life administrator, leaving there as associate dean for special academic programs. From 1996 to 2004, Parker served as president of the Ann Arbor-based Great Lakes Colleges Association, where her work focused on innovation, diversity programming and international education. Since 2004 Parker has served as the executive director of the Ann Arborbased National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education since 2004, a nonprofit organization with a goal of “advancing liberal education in the digital age.” At Sweet Briar she will lead a central-Virginia college with 800 students and 72 full-time faculty members that also is known for its equestrian program. Firefighters get promotions Five firefighers with the Brighton Area Fire Department have received promotions, effective Feb. 1. “Each of them brings a vastly different set of skills, knowledge and tools ... and will work with our other officers in providing management and leadership to our organization,” said Fire Chief Martin DeLoach. Three of the five have been promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. They include Kurt Bortels of Brighton Township, a nine-year veteran firefighter; Jason Hordos, an 11- year Brighton firefighter; and Glen Bailey, an eight-year firefighter who helped oversee construction of the new fire station on Chilson Road. Promoted to sergeant are Lauren Brookins, a graduate of the department’s Junior Firefighter program, and eight-year veteran Ron Savage, a member of the department’s fire investigative unit. Local MSU student on dean's list Daniel Bator of Hartiand 'Township was recently named to the dean’s honor list in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University. Bator, a first-year student majoring in nutritional sciences, attained a 4.0 gradepoint average for the fall semester of 2008. Bator is an active member of the MSU Glee Club and plans on pursuing a career in medicine. The Livingston Community News publishes this Achievers column weekly as space permits. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. 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Main • Brighton • (810) 227-1477 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S F R I D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 0 9 ^ Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com > - Athlete of the week: M att Rudy, B2 New recreation event, B2 o SPORTS ‘ ’ Y " - T - ^ - li'--'-- ' 1 7 i» * Hold that Tiger! Man back for 25th Tigers fantasy camp Heippie F o r C h u c k H e i p p i e , it's all a b o u t b o n d i n g , b a s e b a l l a n d e s c a p i n g w i n t e r BY STEVE KORNACKI News Special Writer LAKELAND, Fla. - Chuck Helppie is the Ironman of Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camps. While most come to the team’s spring training home and live the dream of playing with their heroes for one week, Heippie is a 25-year veteran. He keeps coming back for more memories, laughs and cutoff throws from outfielders. More than 4,000 lovers of the Olde English D have attended the camps since the first one in 1984. Seven have been to 20 camps, but only Heippie has celebrated a silver anniversary. The financial services company president from Pinckney is the Cal Ripken Jr. of baseball wannabes. It’s getting harder to snag grounders in the hole and take an extra base, but the camaraderie gets better and better. “The hook for me is the guys,” said Heippie, who recently turned 57. “I keep coming back here for a week every winter to play ball with my buddies, to put on the uniform and swap stories. “It’s like a baseball frat party with some of my best friends in life. It’s bonding, baseball and a chance to get out of Michigan in the winter.” He said 50 of his fellow campers have become friends he stays in touch with, and he has come to know many of those Tigers who won it all in 1968, when he was attending Ypsilanti High, as well as the 1984 Tigers who took the World Series. But nothing tops that sunny day at Joker Marchant Stadium in 1987, long before he sported a neatly trimmed white beard and when he still had some giddy-up in his tank. “The real Tiger team was short one guy,” Heippie said. “AI Kaline came up to me and said, ‘Heippie, go out and play center field for us in the fourth inning.’” That coming from his lifelong hero ... even priceless seems too trivial a descriptor. “Al Kaline is next to me in right field and I look the other way and Willie Horton is in left,” Heippie recalled. “It’s just like you dream. “I was so unbelievably excited. That’s the root of your fantasy right there. Marchant Stadium had 5,000 fans in it. My only fear was to not muff anything. I got a couple easy flies and caught up to a liner Jim Price hit that just took off. I did just fine.” Heippie wears No. 24 for Mickey Stanley because Kaline’s No. 6 is retired, and for part of one game got to play the part of Stanley in the outfield. Heippie, president of Echelon Wealth Management in Ann Arbor, had an arm injury and never got past junior varsity baseball in high school. But he shells out $2,000 to $3,000 every year and gets to play the game he loves with guys he cherishes and major leaguers who call him by name. Norm Kubitskey, Glenn Smith, John Adams and Tim Allard keep coming back most years with him. The four suburban Detroit campers and Heippie pull on the genu- SEE BASEBALL, 82 W H I T M O R E L A K E T E A M O N T H E R U N Trojans rev up the horsepower B r e a k n e c k - b a s k e t b a l l p a c e g i v e s f a n s , p l a y e r s a t h r i l l r i d e BY DAVE HOLZMAN The Livingston Community News D ave Arnold calls it his “‘ freak show.” But for the Whitmore Lake High School boys basketball coach, it is not so much freakish as it is basketball on steroids. Mostly, it is a style of basketball hardly seen in the area. Whitmore Lake produces more action in five minutes than most area high school basketball teams can muster in a full game. It also keeps each player happy, entertains fans and often makes it fun for opponents and their fans, too. It looks something like this: Whitmore Lake brings the ball upcourt, maybe makes a couple of quick passes and then launches a shot. Sometimes in as few as four seconds and rarely much more than 15. On defense, the players move, rotate and double-team at a quick pace, moving like cockroaches after the lights are turned on. After a score or a steal, the Trojans’ offense gets the ball back and races up the court at breakneck speed. And by this time, maybe 20 seconds has ticked off the game clock. The up-and-down pace continues for less than a minute. And then five fi’esh players will enter the game and repeat. This is how it goes the entire game. “I love it,” said junior wing Alex Cattley, who is averaging 9.4 points a game. “You talk to so many other people, and they’ve never really heard of it, and they think it’s kind of weird. But as soon as you start playing, there’s so much more to it.” Bored with the low-scoring, slowpaced game his teams had been playing, Arnold introduced his system in the middle of the 2007-08 season. It is modeled after Grinnell College, which has led all NCAA divisions in scoring the last 11 years, including a record 126.2 points per game last year. The style is a hyperkinetic mixture of basketball and hockey. ■ The offense is asked to ts^e a shot within 12 seconds of getting the ball. ■ On defense, players play a fullcourt, relentless trapping defense. No opponent possession should last longer than 12 seconds. Often the team will surrender an easy layup so it can get the ball back and shoot a quick 3-pointer at the other end. ■ Like a hockey team on a shift change, a fresh slate of five rested players goes to the scorer’s table after 30 seconds. ■ Each player plays all-out in the short time they are on the court. The results: A 7-7 record so far this season, a system that necessitates that all 15 players on the roster contribute, and a fun-to-watch team that averages 78.8 points a game, the equivalent of 118 points per game in a 48-minute NBA game (no NBA team averages more than 109 points per game). In its first five games last season before Arnold installed the offense, Whitmore Lake went 1-4 and The Grinnell College way The Grinnell College style of basketball is based on achieving five statistical goals each game. Whitmore Lake coach Dave Arnold said that when Grinnell achieves all five of its goals, it wins 95 percent of the time. For Whitmore Lake, those goals are: ■ Take 24 more shots than the opponent. ■ Grab 35 to 40 percent of the available offensive rebounds. ■ Force 28 turnovers. ■ Take at least 80 shots. ■ At least 40 of those shots are 3-pointers. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Whitmore Lake's Colton Judge leads a fast-break during practice. averaged 29.6 points a game. But the best thing, according to the coach, players and fans, is that everyone gets a chance to play. “I like it in that it gets everybody involved, everybody gets to play, everybody has opportunities, and our boys seem to thrive on it and feed off those opportunities,” said Denise Kerrigan, the athletic director at Whitmore Lake High and the mother of junior forward Jake Kerrigan. Attitudes and shot charts have changed in the past 13 months. Each of the 15 players on the roster is practically guaranteed at least 10 minutes of plajdng time a game. Each player is encouraged to shoot when he is open. In return, each player gives 100 percent effort for the short spurts that he is on coiut. There is no pacing yourself for later in the game. Players admit the style leaves them tired - Arnold usually gives them the day off after a game - but often they leave the gym smiling. Even losing 90-78, as the TY-ojans did against Ottawa Lake Whiteford earlier this year, can be more fun than winning 42-36. “I love it. It’s very fun,” senior guard Ryan Foster said. “We wanted to find a way to win. This seemed like this was going to work, so we just went with it, we practiced it, we (fid it over the summer, and it worked out just fine.” In a pair of victories one week in late January, Whitmore Lake scored 91 points against Morenci and 89 against Greenhills. Against Morenci, the TY-ojans took 91 shots (that’s an average of a shot every 21 seconds), inclu(iing 71 from 3-point range. They made 18 (25.3 percent) of those 3- point attempts. “It always ends up being a fun game,” said Clinton coach Mike Ruhl, whose team lost 82-69 to the TY-ojans earlier this year. Whether the 'lY’ojans can win a 'Tri- County Conference title or a district title in the next few weeks playing this style remains to be seen. Even if they end the season without any SEE BASKETBALL, 82 J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News W h i t m o r e L a k e s y s t e m h a s n e w f a n Consider me a convert. I had never experienced the new Whitmore Lake boys basketball system, patterned after tiny Grinnell College of Iowa, until attending a recent practice. Watching the Trojans run up and down the court made me tired. I could only imagine how they felt. I’ve always been a fan of “run-and-gun” basketball, the style made famous by the showtime L.A. Lakers of the 1980s and the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels of the 1990s. Sorry, but the plodding Detroit Pistons of the Bad Boy era just weren’t as exciting to watch. But those legendary teams don’t run with the conviction and relentless passion that drives Whitmore Lake. The 'lY'ojans jack up shots from 3-point land with reckless abandon. They average a shot in 15 seconds or less. They press the entire game, trying to wear down opponents who can’t dig deep into their bench. Whitmore Lake coach Dave Arnold subs five players in, lets them run around like wild animals for a couple minutes and then replaces them with five fresh bodies. The system isn’t all about offense, either. Arnold said defense makes the system go. If the players get after it the entire game, and force the tempo, the odds of winning increase exponentially. The system can be considered somewhat of a gimmick - why else haven’t others adopted it? - but I’m still a fan. Right now, the 'IYx)jans (7- SEE STYLE, 82 W I N T E R O N W H I T M O R E L A K E Whitmore Lake was a hotbed of activity Feb. 8 for participants of both the 2nd Annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic and the annual Polar Plunge, a fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Photo left, Kenny Szmansly, 8, of Hartland, works on his shot, while his father, Ken Szmansky Sr., looks on. Kenny’s brothers, Ethan, 3, left, and Tyler, 5, prefer to play nearby. Photo above right, Jared Aston, right, of Fowlerville, batUes for the puck with Andy Henriksen. Photo right, Rob DeBeauclair, of Howell, is a convincing caveman as he steps closer to the ice age by plopping into the frigid waters. The Plunge drew more than 70 participants, most dressed in costume, for the cause. PHOTOS: ELIYAHU GURFINKEL AND LON HORWEDEL THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS B 2 I THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 BASKETBALL FROM B1 C o a c h : E a c h p l a y e r g i v e n p l a y i n g t im e , c h a n c e t o c o n t r ib u t e hardware, Arnold and others consider the change a success. “We’d probably be at the same record (if we played a more conventional style of basketball), but here’s the difference; We’d be playing seven or eight guys. I wouldn’t keep 15 guys on the roster. I’d keep 11 guys. You’d have three or four kids not happy about it. “I’m not sure the record would be different, but we’d have a different dynamic around the team. “Doing this keeps everybody involved and keeps everybody interested.” Everyone contributes On the Whitmore Lake boys basketball team, everyone gets into the action. Here's a look at the number of 2-point field goals and 3-point field goals made by each player and their scoring averages; LON HORWEDEL.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Five fresh Whitmore Lake High School subs wait at the scorer's table to take over for their teammates during second quarter action Jan. 29. There's never a dull moment with Whitmore Lake and the game they play. Resembling hockey more than basketball, Whitmore Lake subs five players in and out of the game at a time, like a line change in hockey. They also full court press constantly on defense and try and only spend 12 seconds or less on offense before putting up a shot, usually a three-point try. Player Jacob Belcher Tyler Bolton Alex Cattley Jacob Climansm Ryan Foster Ken Jenkins Colton Judge Alex Keely Jake Kerrigan John Los Ethan Maulbets Josh Moll Garrett Nagy Chase St. Chari Tom Strautz 2s 3s Avg. 3 11 3.1 8 12 4.3 33 16 9.4 6 4 2.3 24 22 11.1 3 2 1.5 42 32 16.3 8 0 1.2 1 3 1.0 6 17 6.8 11 1 2.1 12 1 2.5 2 1 0.8 3 31 8.8 5 18 5.5 STYLE FROM B1 S t y l e o f p l a y w e l l - s u i t e d f o r h i g h s c h o o l a t h l e t i c s 7) aren’t winning more than they are losing. And yet, they are experiencing something far better than victories - a true love of the game. Too often I notice how disinterested athletes are at the practices I attend. They’re bored. The nonstarters are goofing off on the sidelines, knowing they’ll never get much meaningful playing time. Whitmore LaJce’s system eliminates those issues. Everybody participates in practice. Everybody plays in games. Arnold proudly proclaims he’s the only team in Michigan where the last man off the bench averages nearly 10 minutes of playing time. Senior guard Ryan Foster said players don’t fight over who shoots or cast blame if a teammate takes a bad shot, which can happen more frequently in such a frenetic system. “It’s got to be within reason, but if you’re open, shoot the ball,” he said. Find me a teen in America who wouldn’t love to play by that golden rule. I was planted firmly on the bench most of my high school basketball career. This system would have been a dream come true for me. I would have actually played. It would have fed into my strength, shooting threes. It would have changed my perception of my coaches and given me more fond memories of my playing days. And, frankly, that’s what high school sports should be about. Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2012. BASEBALL FROM B1 C a m p f r i e n d s h ip s k e e p H e ip p ie c o m i n g b a c k ine home and road Tigers uniforms and caps along with Dick 'Tracewsld, Mickey Lolich, Jon Warden, Horton and Price. Five of the 1968 Tigers from that first camp attended this latest camp, which is more populated by 1984 Tigers Doug Bair, Juan Berenguer, Tom Brookens, Barbaro Garbey, John Grubb, Guillermo Hernandez, Larry Herndon, Dan Petry and Bill Scherrer. Sprinkled in from other Tigers teams are Rick Leach and Mike Heath. Heath chuckles at a pitcher struggling to throw strikes and uses a line aimed at Nuke LaLoosh in the movie “Bull Durham,” “Breathe through your eyelids, kid!” Everybody laughs, and the tendonitis and bad knees don’t seem so bad for the moment. “Go right after him!” Helppie shouts to his pitcher before getting into the fielding crouch and glancing at the batter. “C’mon, Gus, hit it to me, buddy.” The only year he missed was 1985, and Jerry Kruso of Southgate is the only camper with more appearances (27). But nobody has been here more years. Kruso passed him by going to two camps a year once they began doubling up. Heippie played every position in one game in 2002, but usually plays first or third base, sometimes second. They sing “Happy Birthday” to Heippie here each year, and his wife of 37 years, Vali, a Pinckney Community High School language arts teacher, told him it’s OK for him to be alone on that day. She understands, noting he isn’t as cranky when he returns. He came home this year with a Detroit Tigers leather jacket with his name and 25-year achievement embroidered on it. Heippie has played with the two Detroit World Series championship teams of his lifetime and will team with Todd Jones and perhaps Kenny Rogers and Sean Casey next January when 2006 World Series members are integrated into the fantasy camps. “I hope to play with more of the ‘06 players,” Heippie said. “I’ve been here from age 32 to 57. And if I stay healthy, I hope to be here when I’m in my 70s and 80s.” He taps his bat on the ground and smiles. Who knew that the fountain of youth was right here in Polk County? For information on the Tigers Fantasy Camp, cail 313-471- 2550 or go to detroit.tigers. mib.com/det/fan_forum/ fantasyexperiences.jsp. A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K Matt Rudy ■ School: Pinckney High. ■ Local ties: The 18-yearold senior has lived in Pinckney most of his life. ■ Sports: Basketball and track. ■ Top sports moment: Helping a Pinckney Pirates travel ball team advance to the American Youth Basketball Tour nationals his sophomore year. ■ This season: The 6- foot-1 tri-captain is one of Pinckney's leading scorers. ■ Favorite subject: Physics. ■ Schooi involvement: He will help stage a mock crash for alcohol awareness. ■ Athlete I admire: Detroit Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter. ■ Academics: 3.55 GPA. ■ Future: He wants to be an airline pilot and is applying to Concordia College and Western Michigan and Michigan State universities. IN B R I E F Mt. Brighton Arctic Blast to be Feb. 28 From News staff reports With a little cooperation from the weather, and some more snow, the new Arctic Blast at the Mount Brighton Ski Area could grow into a successful event. The blast is set to run 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Feb. 28, featuring a family-oriented sled competition run by the Southeast Livingston County Recreation Authority beginning at 11 a.m. and a ‘Big Air’ competition for snowboarders beginning at 2 p.m. Kurt Luttermoser, Brighton founder of Adrenaline Games Alliance, which is coordinating the event, hopes to attract up to 900 people. M e e t L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y A r e a H O M E B A S E D B U S I N E S S E S . H o m e B a s e d B u s i n e s s /l(ter Hours Thursday, March 19, 2009 • 2:00-7:00 p.m. OAK POINTE COUNTRY CLUB, 4500 Club Drive, Brighton 48116 The Greater Brighton Area Chamber o f Commerce is hosting a Home Based Business EXPO and A fte r Hours at Oak Pointe Country Club. This Home Based Business EXPO w ill sh ow ca se th e ir in formation, goods and services in an ele g an t and comfo rta ble setting. 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EOE Office Support, Child Care Department (Part time) Vice President, Development/ Executive Clerical, phone and basic computer skills required. Maximum 20 hours per week at $11.60 per hour. Application deadline is February 16, 2009. Interested persons should complete an online application at https://jobs.wccnet.edu Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. M a rk etin g C oordinator Salaried position Full Time Great Benefits Director, Foundation Arbor Hospice WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA W a s h t e n a w Community College Drug Free H e a r t l a n d ^ H E R C £/ir»ciiinq /ife. iDetrott iSxtt Prrss Mortgage Originator, Processor Needed. CALYX system. Resume: sjahn59@yahoo.com MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenance person needed for a mid-size apartment community in Ann Arbor area. Apt. prep, dry wall experience and HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. 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Arbor Hospice, a community-based nonprofit organization delivering quality end-of-life care in Michigan seeks qualified candidates for the position of Vice President, Development/ Executive Director, Foundation. Responsible for providing leadership and direction for fundraising and donor-related activities for Arbor Hospice and The Arbor Hospice Foundation including planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating all fund development programs. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ c Part Time Employment JobOpportunities@ MCMHA^..CO‘RG^ ★ CAREGIVERSlY Direct Care Worker PT to work with special needs individual. 734-355-8045 MAINTENANCE For Ann Arbor apts. Must have HVAC, prior exp. 8 reliable transportation. Benefits available. Call 734.973.0640. C N A s F/T & P/T, All ShiftsI Apply at: West Hickory Haven 3310 Commerce Rd., Milford Drivers - Non-emergency medical transportation. Call 734-217-9767 CFood Service3 Direct Care Workers for group homes. P/T, supplement your Income, enjoy your work. 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Successful applicant will also have opportunity to teach courses in their own discipline and/or participate in science education courses. Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Science; preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. cGeneral Help Wanted Activism 734-222-6347 A C T LOCALLY! Help Clean Water Action 8 The Ecology Center keep toxics out of children's toys. $375-$500/wk MON-FRI; 2-10:30pm Strategic Accounting/Finance Professional International manufacturing organization has a unique opportunity for a dynamic and driven Accounting/Finance Professional. This person will work with key leadership members to evaluate business operations (cost 8 budget) and make process improvement recommendations. Submit resume, three references and transcripts to Science Lecturer Search Secretary, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Ml 48128. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2009. Account Reps SPORTSM IN D ED PEOPLE!! Qualified candidates will possess: • 3-5 years accounting/ finance experience in a manufacturing organization • Strong Business Acumen • Strong Cost/Budgeting accounting skills • Process improvement experience • Weekly travel required The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working In a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. For further information, please consult www.casl.umd.umich. edu/naturalsciences/ Our company can offer you an opportunity to earn an average of $400-$600/wk (per CO. program) even if you have no previous experience. If selected we will give you excellent training. 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Apply in person at Saturn of Ann Arbor, 500 Auto Mall Dr. or please fax to (734) 769-4991 Education v a LL vA N S IN G ''COMMUNITY CViOhrreL SuLccEtss GBegEins Chairperson, Physical Fitness and Wellness: Master's degree and teaching experience in discipline in Kinesiology/Physical Education required. Ph.D. may be given preference. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a department or other instructional unit. Lab Tech - CENA: A s sociate degree required. Clerical skills including data entry keyboarding, scheduling and basic accounting experience required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required along with a strong commitment to customer service. Horticulturist: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, botany, horticulture, forestry or a related field. 3 - 5 years experience in greenhouse and nursery management. Knowledge of modern biological and chemical plant and pest control methods. LCC TV Station Manager; A certificate or degree in media production or communications desired. High school diploma required. Video production experience required including producing, script writing, directing. 2-4 years related work experience. Part-time Video Maintenance Engineer: A s sociates degree in elec tronics technology or equivalent related train ing required. Substantial professional experience in testing and repair of electronic devices and systems to the component level required. Apply online at www.jobs.lcc.edu. EOE Maintenance Supervisor Will be responsible for supervising 8 directing activities of employees engaged in maintaining building 8 grounds for a large community + inspections of apartments, scheduling 8 turnover, repair requests, oncall coverage 8 service. Must have 2-5 yrs supervisory exp. 8/or training. E.O.E. 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EOE thomson sh ore.com Bachelor's Degree required with 10 or more years of successful fundraising experience, including a significant record in managing fund-raising programs and demonstrated involvement in a major gifts program and/or capital campaign. To apply for this position, send, fax or email a detailed resume with salary expectations to: Human Resources Arbor Hospice 2366 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Fax 734-662-9000 pr hr@arborhospice.org To apply on-line, visit our website at www.arborhospice.org F i n d c a r b u y e r s ! Dental Asst PT- Small office, great staff, please send resume to Po Box 428 Saline Ml, 48176. Project Manager Plan/direct vendor mgmt. in sales performance, implement webproducts. Direct personnel to ensure progress, schedule, budget. Req. MBA w/1 yr. exp. or as a MRA concentration in IT industries w/vendor web-products. Work area: Southfield, Ml FAX resume to Jeem Solutions, 877-581-1833 Exp. Office Manager for growing small business. E-mail resumes to: aaic4u@sbcglobal.net YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Dealerships listed in the Auto Directory connect with customers! Call81i>444-2000 Dental/Orthodontic Receptionist: FT/PT. Dental insurance knowledge a plus, cust. SVC. oriented 8 organized. Brighton. Fax resume to: (810) 844-2558 or on-line at miive.com/aanewads • THE LIVING8TON • C O M M U N IT Y N EW S COMMITTIO • CONMCrCD • COMfUII PRINTING Commercial printer recruiting all positions. Only resumes with experience will be reviewed. Fax: (734) 944-3603 or e-mail: jdimauro@ allegra.net ______ Printshop Production Position- If you are exp in print shop production processes 8 procedures you may want to join an outstanding team of professionals at Huron valley Printing Ann Arbor Send resume to kevin@hvpi.com_______ SPLINE GRINDER Involute 8 Form Grinding on Broach Tooling. Must have experience. O.D. GRINDER Must be familiar with Grinding Broach Tooling, (^hip Breaking, Gum Out 8 Flat Grinding a plus. Respond to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1127, Jackson, Mi 49204 Ophthalmic Assistant Multi-Physician ophthalmology practice seeks a motivate, energetic, reliable, self-starting individual. Exp preferred. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and/or in atean environment, have a positive attitude, be able to team perform patient workups, scribe, and conduct diagnostic testing. Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are required. We offer employees an excellent salary and a generous benefits package, please fax resume to Huron Ophthalmology, 734-528-0720 CProfessional and Managerial 5 Assistant Manager F/T Must have previous apt leasing exp. 8 be able to work Saturdays. Fairway Trails Apts., Ypsi. Fax resume to: 734^34-8055 or email manager_fairway @benchmarkgrp.com Property Mgr. Must have exceptional customer service 8 organizational skills. This large community requires someone w/ leadership qualities, self motivation, 8 previous property management exp. We offer an excellent salary package that includes health care 8 more. Fax your resume 8 salary requirements to 734-995-9555 E.O.E. C Sales •AUTOMOTIVE* EARN UP TO 40% COMMISSION! ’ New Car Sales ’ Used Car Sales ' Special Finance Mgr. Catalog Man ag er TEST SCORERS Bachelor's Degree in any field required. Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring for two projects at this time. First begins early April with day and evening positions, second begins mid May day shift only. Monday through Friday work until projects end. $10.70 per hour. PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER: Contractual position up to 32 hours per week to provide psychiatric evaluations 8 medication reviews to people with serious mental illness 8/or developmental disabilities under the supervision of designated psychiatry staff. Candidates must be master's prepared with ANCC certification. Must have own liability insurance. Send resume 8 cover letter to: Beverly Christian, R.N. Livingston County Community Mental Health Services, 2280 East Grand River, Howell, Ml 48843 EOE Shar Music, a leading national direct merchant of violins and their acces-^ sories, has an opening"' for a Catalog Manager. You will develop and manage multiple print catalog programs, from concept to distribution. Specific duties will include: managing the development process of catalogs and other direct marketing campaigns; calculating P8 L by campaign and performance metrics; creating catalog mail plans and internally processing mail lists; identifying and developing new promotions to increase customer acquisition, order conversion and customer retention. Research Analyst For University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) to perform advanced statistical analysis /interpretation, data management, and statistical consulting. 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If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 VISIT US ONLINE: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews L INSIDE & ONLINE J o i n t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n Publish your comments on the stories that are the most io^oT"' miive Visit us on .com the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Whafsyour home worth? Local assessors are bracing for a flood of property assessment appeals this year and we've got a primer for homeowners who want to launch an appeal. Page A3 or online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Veterans office facing changes Military veterans in Livingston County will be able to turn to the Veterans Affairs office for help, even as the county looks to reorganize the office. Page A3 and online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Teacher offers island lessons A Pinckney teacher is offering her students an environmental lesson straight from an island outpost in the Bahamas. Page A4 and on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Students help resolve problems Hartland Middle School students help resolve issues involving students through the Be the Change Club. Page A6 and on Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Closings galore in Hamburg Twp. A bad economy has taken its toll with two restaurants and a food store closing in Hamburg Township. Meanwhile, ALDI plans to open next week. Check out the Retail Report on A6 and online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews $ Fitness center has new owners New owners at the Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp are reviving the facility with new equipment and new programs. B1 and on the Web at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Wrestlers ready to drop hammer Hartland High wrestlers are focusing on mental toughness as they hammer opponents this season. B1 and online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews The Livingston Community News 420W. Main St, Brighton, Ml 48116 Phone:810-844-2000 Fox: 810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com • ) KEEP IN TOUCH Visit our online edition for more information and breaking news . throughouttheweek: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews miive .com Brighton eyes realignment M o v i n g k i n d e r g a r t e n e r s f r o m M i l l e r c o n s i d e r e d What do you think? Share your thoughts on the changes in the Brighton Area Schools at our online version of The Livingston Community News. Visit: mlive.com/livingston communitynews miive .com BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News For 22 years, kindergartners in the Brighton school district have come together at Miller School. The program has been so successful that it attracts families from other districts who send their youngsters to Miller. That all would come to an end next fall if a recommendation to put kindergartners back into the district’s elementary schools and turn Miller over to Community Education is adopted by the school board. That proposal is part of a broader realignment of grades aimed at saving money in the face of a $3.4 million deficit for the district. The research team has not yet outlined what the financial benefits would be to the changes and no one from the school district could be reached for further ex- SEE BRIGHT0N,'A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Miller Early Childhood Center is the Brighton school buildirig that will most directly impacted by changes being recommended for the district. M i c h i g a n W o r k s ! b u s i e r t h a n e v e r Rising unemployment The unemployment rate in Livingston County has been rising steadily since September. Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June July Aug. Sept Oct. Nov. Dec. •---------------------------------- 2008----------------------------------- • Source.' Michigan Worktl TAMMIE GRAVES. THE LA/MGSTON COMMUNfTY NEWS The Michigan Works! Livingston Service Center offers support in a variety of ways for those seeking employment. Pictured are James McDowell, left, and Paul Swindlehurst, both of Howell Township, use computers at the center to search for jobs. Employment counselor Patty Sudbay is at right. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNHY NEWS Jobless turn to training, college R i s i n g u n e m p l o y m e n t p r o m p t s w o r k e r s t o s e e k n e w s k i l l s William Sleight, director of Livingston County Michigan Works! says the unemployment situation is broad-based, covering many different business sectors. BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News One of the busiest places in Livingston County these days is the Michigan Works! office near Howell. One day last week, Paul Swindlehurst, of Howell Township, was using a computer in the Michigan Works Services office, to assist with his job search. “I was laid off by Ceradyne Inc. in Wixom, and I’m now pursuing military-related jobs,” said Swindlehurst, who spent many years building race cars. “I’d like to stay in the area, but there’s no money flowiftg in local companies.” Pat Lennox, of Genoa Township, was visiting the Michigan Works office looking for information about taking his career in a whole new direction. “I’ve worked in retail for 30 years, and lost my job ... because the company was downsizing,” said Lennox. “I’m considering some kind of training through the No Worker Left Behind program.” Dave Storey, center, leads a class at the Michigan Works center with assistant Lorri Palka to make sure job seekers understand options such as job search and transportation allowances, and wage subsidies for workers age 50 and older. Currently, Livingston County Michigan Works is training between 400 and 500 people using funds from the state’s No Worker Left Behind training program, which offers up to $5,000 toward retraining and educating people looking for a job. “From what we’re seeing, it’s a pretty broad-based unemployment situation here including retail, manufacturing, construction and more,” says William Sleight, director of Livingston County Michigan Works. “I don’t know that there’s any sector not affected. We’re seeing experienced workers, skilled workers, and everything in between.” Unemployment in Livingston County jumped to 8.5 percent in December, up from 7.5 percent a month earlier. Statewide, the jobless rate in December was 10.4 percent. Sleight says joblessness locally is approaching levels hit during the recession of the early 1980s in terms of the number SEE JOBS.A2 Good genes, exercise, activity=100 ' I j u s t t r y t o t a k e c a r e o f m y s e l f , ' s a y s c e n t e n a r i a n P a t C r o u c h JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Detroit Tigers organization gave Pat Crouch a certificate on the occasion of her 100th birthday, thanking her for loyalty and for her being their "No. 1 fan." The certificate was signed by Detroit Tigers great Willie Horton. Crouch lives in Brighton's Independence Village. BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Ask Pat Crouch about living to be 100 years old, and she’ll tell you it’s no great feat. Lots of people live that long these days. Only a handful of those, however, stay as sharp and healthy as she is. “I don’t smoke, I have a drink once in a while, and I’m active,” she says. “I like to go to Howell High School to swim at least once a week.” Add that to the three days a week she spends exercising in the workout room at Brighton’s Independence Village where she lives, and you have a woman who knows how to stay fit. “I just try to take care of myself,” says Crouch. “I eat whatever I want. My crossword puzzles keep me alert, I read the paper, watch the news, and try not to get down. I am an optimist.” Crouch, who celebrated her 100th birthday Feb. 6, also attributes her longevity to good genes. Her mother lived to be 104. Crouch has lived through 18 U.S. presidents, and says she likes the newest one. “I don’t go for Democrats or Republicans,” she says. “I go for the man, and (Barack) Obama is a very bright, interesting, far-looking young man.” Crouch was the youngest of five children, when she was born in 1909 in Azalia. She was just 4 when her father died, and her mother moved the family to Ypsilanti, where SEE CROUCH, A2 Florence 'Pat' Crouch ■ Age: 100; she was born Feb. 6,1909. ■ Home: Brighton. ■ Family: Husband William (Irouch deceased; daughter Mary Clark and son-in-law Terry Clark; four grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. ■ Education: Bachelor's degree in physical education and master's degree in counseling, both from Eastern Michigan University. ■ Career: Retired public school counselor and teacher. ■ Hobbies: Crossword puzzles, knitting, swimming, watching the Detroit Tigers and other sports. ■ Goals: "I'm just happy to get up in the morning, be able to take nourishment, and do as much as I want to." A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 9 R I C K F I T Z G E R A L D The Livingston Community News World War ^ II veteran Dudley Scott will receive the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals in a ceremony today. FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, ■ mELMNGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS W o r l d W a r II v e t e r a n t o g e t m e d a l s D u d le y Scott, a m a n w h o for y e a r s h a s b ee n m a k in g su re v e te ra n s h a ve the p ro p e r ce rem o n ia l touch at th e ir fun erals th ro u g h h is p articipation in the h o n o r g u a rd u n it of the local M a r in e C o rp s L e a g u e , will be at the ce n te r of a p ro p e r cerem onia l pre se ntat ion today Scott, a Wor ld W a r I I veteran, will be p re se n te d with the B r o n z e S t a r a n d P u rp le H e a r t m e d a ls at the Am e r ic a n L e g io n P o s t in H ow e ll T ow nship . U.S. Rep. M ik e R o g e r s , R-Howell, w a s expected to be there for the presentation. Scott, 85, sa id lots of family will be o n h a n d for the c e rem o ny, in c lu d in g h is wife, Edith, and fo u r of th e ir five children. A d d to that a con tin ge n t of f rie n d s for a g u y w h o h a s lived in the H ow e ll a re a s in c e h e g r a d u ated fo rm h ig h sch o o l a n d the re g u la r s at the Am e r ic a n L e gion, a n d y o u ’ve got quite a celebration. Scott e a rn e d h is m e d a ls d u r in g the battle for Iw o J im a , a J a p a n e se is la n d that w a s se e n a s c ru c ia l to s u c c e s s in the S o u th Pacific. H e w a s no t p a rt of the initial, deadly a s sa u lt o n the island, but h e w a s in the se c o n d w a ve of M a r in e s w h o la n d e d a few d a y s later. M o r e th a n 6,800 U.S. so ld ie r s we re killed d u r in g the five-week battle a n d Scott h a s a lw a y s b e e n tha nk fu l h e w a s no t one of them. H e w a s c lo se e n o u g h to w itn e s s that fam o u s r a is in g of the Am e r ic a n flag atop M o u n t Su ribachi. Scott sa y s h e w a s wa tchin g f rom the safety of a she ll hole about 200 y a rd s downhill. “I t m a d e the h a ir of the b a c k of y o u r n e c k s ta n d u p a little bit,” h e sa id of w a tc h in g the s ta r s a n d s t r ip e s ra ise d o n Iw o J im a . “It m e a n t w e w e re g o in g to s ta y in control of the island.” I f y o u ’d lik e to s a y “th a n k y o u ” to a re a l A m e r ic a n hero, s to p b y th e A m e r ic a n L e g io n a little b e fo re 1 p.m. to d a y to ta k e in the ce rem on y . I f y o u w a n t to g e t a ta s te of w h a t D u d le y S c o t t w e n t t h ro u g h d u r in g the battle o f Iw o J im a , p ic k u p a c o p y of the b o o k “F l a g s o f o u r F a t h e r s , ” b y J am e s B r a d y a n d R o n P o w ers. The children thank you T h e re a re a few o th e r s w e ’d like to s a y “th a n k y o u ” to th is week. T h e y a r e th e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y r e s id e n t s w h o m a d e d o n a t io n s to W a rm th e C h i l d r e n o r w h o s e r v e d a s v o l u n t e e r s h o p p e r s fo r th e p r o g r a m in 2008. O v e r a l l, a r e c o r d 3,000 c h i ld r e n in L i v in g s t o n a n d W a s h t e n a w c o u n t ie s r e c e iv e d w a rm c lo th in g t h a n k s to th e g e n e r o s i t y o f o t h e r s w h o in c r e a s e d d o n a t io n s d e s p i te th e t o u g h t im e s . S p o n s o r e d b y T h e A n n A r b o r N e w s a n d 'T he L iv in g s t o n C om m u n i t y N ew s , W a rm the C h i ld r e n re c e iv e d $302,246 in tota l c o n t r ib u t io n s , in c lu d in g a t le a s t $11,425 d o n a te d d ire c t ly b y L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y re s id e n t s . A n e s t im a te d 700 of th e c h ild re n s e r v e d w e re f rom L iv in g s t o n County. T h e p r o g r am s p e n d s $90 o n w a rm c lo th in g fo r e a c h of th e 3,000 c h ild re n d u r in g the C h r i s tm a s se a so n , u p f rom 1,600 c h ild re n w h e n th e p r o g r am w a s s ta r te d in 1997. T o a ll o f th o se w h o s to p p e d to h e lp w ith th e s h o p p in g o r to m a k e a d o n a t io n , a h e a r t felt “th a n k y o u .” We m u s t ta k e c a re o f o u r c h ild re n - a ll o f o u r c h ild re n. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Paul Swindlehurst, a Howell Township resident, was among many area residents using computers at Michigan Works! to look fora new job. JOBS FROM A1 W o r k e r s g o i n g b a c k t o s c h o o l t o g e t j o b s o f p e o p le o u t o f w o rk . “M i c h i g a n ’s b e e n d ow n fo r a w h ile , b u t in th e la s t c o u p le m o n th s , i t ’s lik e th e s ta te d r o p p e d off a c lif f in t e rm s of t h e n u m b e r o f p e o p le e n t e r in g th e s y s t em , ” S le ig h t sa y s . H e s a y s th e n u m b e r of p e o p le c o m in g to th e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y M i c h i g a n W o r k s office a t 1240 P a c k a r d D r i v e in H o w e l l T o w n s h ip h a s c o n t in u a l ly in c re a s e d , a n d th a t 3,100 p e o p le v is i t e d th e o ffice in J a n u a r y . “T h e s k i l l s e t s to b e s u c c e s s f u l t o d a y a r e d if fe re n t t h a n th e y w e re f ive y e a r s a g o , ” s a y s S le ig h t . “O u r e c o n om y i s c h a n g in g , a n d w e n e e d to c h a n g e w i t h it a n d k e e p o u r s k i l l s c u r re n t . W e ’v e n e v e r h a d th e d em a n d fo r r e t r a in in g f rom jo b s e e k e r s th a t w e a r e s e e in g now.” S le ig h t t h in k s th a t c o n s t r u c t io n - lo n g a s t a p le of th e lo c a l e c o n om y - w ill p ic k u p a t s om e p o in t in th e n e x t s i x m o n th s , “e s p e c ia l ly if t h e r e ’s a c t iv it y w i t h th e fe d e r a l s t im u lu s p a c k a g e .” “T h e lo n g - t e rm jo b m a r k e t t r e n d s s h o w s t r o n g d e m a n d in h e a l t h c a re a n d in f o rm a t io n te c h n o lo g y , b u t r ig h t now, e v e n t h o s e a r e a s h a v e to c u t b a c k .” M a n y p e o p le in L i v i n g s to n C o u n ty , w h o h a v e lo s t t h e i r jo b s , a r e g o in g b a c k to s c h o o l. O n e o f th e b u s ie s t lo c a l c o l le g e s i s th e L a n s in g C om m u n i t y C o l le g e L i v in g s to n C o u n t y C e n t e r a t th e P a r k e r C am p u s , in s id e th e P a r k e r H i g h S c h o o l b u i ld in g in M a r io n T ow n s h ip . E n r o l lm e n t in c l a s s e s t h e r e i s u p 10 p e r c e n t s in c e la s t s p r in g , s a y s H o w a r d D i l lm a n , d i re c t o r o f th e L C C L iv in g s t o n center. H e s a y s 60 p e r c e n t of L C C ’s s t u d e n t s “a r e in t e re s t e d in a h e a l t h - c a re c a re e r , a n d th e n e e d fo r h e a l t h - c a r e w o r k e r s w i l l be s t r o n g b e c a u s e w e h a v e a n a g in g p o p u la t io n .” T h e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y c e n t e r o f fe r s p r e n u r s in g c o u r s e s in c lu d in g b io lo g y , h u m a n a n a tom y , p h y s io lo g y a n d c h em is t r y . D i l lm a n s a y s th e s c h o o l ’s s t u d e n t s a r e a c om b in a t io n o f t h o s e d u a l ly e n ro l le d in h ig h s c h o o l, j u s t c o m in g o u t o f h ig h s c h o o l, a n d a d u lt le a r n e r s r e t u r n in g to th e c la s s ro om . “T h e d a y s of a n u n e d u c a t ed, u n s k i l le d w o r k fo rc e a re over. T h e h i g h e r th e s k i l l le ve l, th e b e t te r t h e y ’ll d o ,” D i l lm a n sa y s . O f f ic ia ls a t C le a r y U n i v e r s i t y in G e n o a T o w n s h ip a g re e . “W e a r e s e e in g a r e s p o n s e to la y o f f s a n d u n em p lo ym e n t , ” s a y s R o y C o o n s , d e a n o f e n r o l lm e n t a t C le a ry . “W h e n t im e s g e t d if f ic u lt e c o n om ic a l ly , t h e re i s g e n e r a l ly a n u p t ic k in e d u c a t io n . P e o p le a re b e in g t r a in e d fo r th e f i r s t t im e o r b e in g r e t r a in e d o r e n h a n c in g t h e i r s k i l l s to r e m a in a t w h a t t h e y ’re d o in g .” C le a r y o f fe r s b o th u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s in b u s in e s s a s w e ll a s v a r io u s c e r t if ic a t io n s . C o o n s Worker retraining Colleges w ith centers in Livingston C o u n ty are offering classes for workers lookin g to improve o r learn new skills to be better prepared for the job s o f the future. ■ Cleary University: 517- 548-3670 o r cleary.edu. ■ Eastern M ichigan University: 810-225-0361 ce.emich.edu. ■ Lansing C om m u n ity College: 517-545-3522 o r Icc. edu/ece/sites/livingston. aspx. ■ M o t t C om m u n ity College: 517-552-2163 or mcc.edu/20_liv_mtec. ■ Washtenaw C om m u n ity College: 810-299-4195, 810-626-2152 or wccnet. edu/academicinfo/ extensionsites/livingston. php. 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Career g row th projections: milmi.org/admin/ uploadedPublications/977_ CO_Ann.pdf. s a y s h e h a s s e e n e n ro l lm e n t g r o w t h in th e a r e a s o f in f o r m a t io n te c h n o lo g y , a c c o u n t in g a n d f in a n c e . “W e ’r e a l s o s e e in g g r ow t h in s t u d e n t s in t e r e s t e d in e n t r e p r e n e u r s h ip , ” s a y s C o o n s . “E c o n o m ic g r o w t h is p re d ic te d to b e in sm a l l b u s i n e s s a n d t h e y d o n ’t w a n t to b e lim i t e d to th e c o r p o r a t e w o r ld .” P r o je c t e d em p lo ym e n t n e e d s a l s o c a ll fo r m o r e s k i l le d w o r k e r s , a c c o r d in g to M i k e G ly n n , s ite m a n a g e r fo r M - T E C , th e M o t t C o m m u n i t y C o l le g e L i v in g s t o n C en ter . “W e ’v e g o t te n a w a y f rom p e o p le t r a in in g in s k i l l s , ” s a y s G ly n n . “W h a t ’s v a lu a b le i s to h a v e e x p e r ie n c e in a n d f am i l ia r i t y w i t h a n y s k i l l s y o u c a n a p p ly to e m e r g in g te c h n o lo g y . Tw o o f th e n e w e r c o u r s e s w e o f fe r a r e m e d ic a l b i l l in g a n d c o d in g , a n d p h a rm a c y t e c h n o lo g y .” G ly n n s a y s M - T E C o f fe r s b o th c e r t if ic a te p r o g r a m s a n d c a r e e r e n h a n c em e n t c o u r s e s , in c lu d in g c o u r s e s fo r w e ld e r s , a i r - h a n d l in g t e c h n ic ia n s a n d m a c h in i s t s . “W e ’v e s e e n o u r s t u d e n t n u m b e r s in c r e a s e f rom th e u n em p lo ym e n t r a n k s , ” h e s a y s , a d d in g th a t M - T E C o f fe r s c o u r s e s th a t u p d a t e e x i s t in g s k i l l s a s w e ll a s r e t r a in in g s t u d e n t s fo r n e w jo b o p p o r tu n it ie s . W h a t d o e s S le ig h t a d v i s e p e o p le w h o a r e lo o k in g fo r a jo b ? “F in d y o u r p a s s io n a n d w h a t y o u ’re in t e r e s t e d in, a n d f in d c a r e e r s to m a t c h it,” h e sa y s . “T h e m o r e t r a in in g a n d e d u c a t io n y o u h a v e , th e b e t te r off y o u ’ll b e .” S le ig h t s a y s th a t in L i v in g s t o n C o u n ty , th e r e t a i l a n d h o s p i t a l i t y in d u s t r y offe r g o o d c a r e e r p a t h s b u t r e q u i r e w o r k e r s to g e t t r a in in g , a n d w o r k t h e i r w a y u p to m a n a g em e n t p o s i t io n s . T h e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y R e g io n a l J o b F a i r i s s c h e d u le d fo r A p r i l 22 a t th e C r y s t a l G a r d e n s B a n q u e t C e n t e r in G e n o a T ow n s h ip . B u s i n e s s e s lo o k in g fo r e m p lo y e e s a r e e n c o u r a g e d to p a r t ic ip a te . C a l l M i c h i g a n W o r k s a t 517-546-7450. 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CONTACT US News: Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 844-2004; e-mail: rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising: Advertising Sales M an ager: Barb Montgomery (734) 994- 6876; e-mail: bmontgomery@ annarbornews.com Publisher Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz BRIGHTON FROM A1 R e c o m m e n d a t i o n c o m e s t o b o a r d M o n d a y p la n a t io n . In t e r im S u p e r in te n d e n t B o n n ie R iu t ta , w h o a n n o u n c e d th e p ro p o s a l b y e -m a il la s t week, is o u t of tow n a n d u n a v a ila b le u n t il M o n d a y , the d a y it w ill b e p re se n te d to the s c h o o l board. T h e re c om m e n d a t io n i s to d iv id e k in d e r g a r t e n c la s s e s a m o n g th e d is t r ic t ’s five e le m e n t a r y sch o o ls . E lem e n t a r y s c h o o l s w o u ld g o f rom b e in g f ir s t to fifth g ra d e , to b e in g k in d e rg a r te n - to - fo u r th -g ra d e s ch o o ls . A l s o re c om m e n d e d is tha t fifth- a n d s ix th -g r a d e c la s s e s b e m o v e d to M a l t b y M id d le S c h o o l (w h ich c u r re n t ly h o u s e s g r a d e s g r a d e s s ix to e ight ) a n d th a t se v e n th - a n d e ig h th - g r a d e c la s s e s m o v e to S c r a n ton M id d le S c h o o l (w h ic h a ls o n ow h o u s e s g r a d e s s ix to eight). S u e J o h n s o n , p r in c ip a l at B r ig h t o n ’s H o r n u n g E le m e n t a r y Sc h o o l, fa c ilita te d the re s e a r c h te am th a t i s m a k in g the re c om m e n d a t io n s . “I t w a s n ’t a n e a s y d ec ision ,” J o h n s o n s a y s of th e p ro p o sa l to b re a k u p the k in d e r g a r t e n c la s s e s . “We w a n t to d o w h a t is b e s t fo r o u r B r ig h t o n c om munity. We w a n t to d o w h a t is b e s t f in a n c ia lly b u t a lso to p u t o u r fam ilie s in b u i ld in g s tha t m e e t t h e ir n e e d s .” S om e p a re n t s a re c o n c e rn e d a b o u t w h a t w ill h a p p e n w ith th e i r y o u n g e r c h ild re n w h om th e y h a d p la n n e d to s e n d to Miller. “M y o ld e r d a u g h te r h a d a re a l ly g o o d e x p e r ie n c e at M ille r ,” s a y s L y n d s a y S i l v e r o f G e n o a T ow n sh ip . “M y b ig c o n c e rn is th a t w e ’ll lo se s om e of th e g r e a t te a c h e r s w h o w a n t to w o r k at M i l le r a n d n o t a t a n e lem e n t a r y sch o o l. T h e r e a re a lso so m a n y g o o d p r o g r a m s lo c a t e d a t M i l le r lik e ‘the p o n d ’ fo r s c ie n ce , th e c o u r t y a r d ’s ‘to u c h a n d fe e l’ g a rd e n , a n d the n ew p la y g ro u n d .” N o r e e n O w e n s liv e s in the H a r t la n d d is t r ic t b u t h a s se n t tw o c h ild re n to M ille r . S h e w a s p la n n in g to s e n d a third. “I t ’s a h u g e m is t a k e to c lo se M i l le r fo r b o th B r ig h t o n a n d th e s u r r o u n d in g c om m u n it ie s , ” s a y s O w e n s . “I ’m a h u g e fa n of K a y N ic h o la s (M i l le r ’s p r in c ip a l) a n d the t e a c h in g staff. H a v in g k in d e r g a r t e n in o n e s c h o o l is s om e t h in g th e o th e r d is t r ic t s d o n ’t h a ve .” T h e r e s e a r c h te am w ill m a k e a p re se n t a t io n to the s c h o o l b o a rd M o n d a y . T h e r e a ls o w ill b e a p a re n t fo rum o n T h u r sd a y , M a r c h 5, a t 7 p.m. in th e B r ig h t o n C e n te r fo r th e P e r f o rm in g A r t s . T h e s c h o o l b o a rd is s c h e d u le d to v o te o n th e re c om m e n d a t io n M a r c h 9. “I t ’s a lw a y s a n em o t io n a l i s s u e w h e n y o u c lo se a b u ild in g ,” s a y s B r ig h t o n s c h o o l b o a rd P r e s id e n t B i l l A n d e r son. “H a v in g k in d e r g a r te n " a t M i l le r h a s b e e n a n e x c e lle n t d r a w fo r s c h o o l o f ch o ic e s tu d e n t s , a n d the lo s s o f th a t w o u ld b e w o r r isom e . “I h a v e n ’t s e e n a p la n yet, b u t I s u s p e c t the 'Tot S p o t ro om s in the B r ig h t o n E d u c a t io n a n d C om m u n i t y C e n te r b u i ld in g w o u ld m o v e to M i l l er, w h ic h w o u ld o p e n m o re sp a c e fo r th e A d u lt E d u c a t io n p r o g r am in th e B E C C b u i ld in g .” A n d e r s o n s a y s th a t s in c e B r ig h t o n o ffe rs the o n ly a d ult e d u c a t io n p r o g r am in L i v in g s t o n C oun ty, it is in d e m a n d a n d g e n e ra te s re v e n u e fo r th e d is tr ic t. T h e re c om m e n d a t io n w o u ld be to tu rn M i l le r in to a B r ig h t o n C o m m u n i t y E d u c a t io n b u ild in g , w h ic h A n d e r s o n s a y s w o u ld g e n e r a te a d d it io n a l re v e n u e fo r the s c h o o l district. A c c o r d in g to A n n e R e n n ie , d ire c to r of B r ig h t o n C o m m u n ity E d u c a t io n , 15 p e r c e n t of w h a t C om m u n i t y E d u c a t io n e a r n s i s p a id to th e s c h o o l d is tr ic t, a n d th a t a v e r a g e s $320,000-$350,000 annually. “I f w e c a n in c re a se o u r p r o g r am m in g a t C om m u n i t y E d u c a t io n a n d o p e n u p a b u i ld in g fo r o th e r o p p o r tu n it ie s , tha t m e a n s m o re re v e n u e fo r the d is t r ic t ,” s a y s R e n n ie . Lisa Carolin can be reached at icarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. CROUCH FROM A1 D e t r o i t T i g e r s h o n o r h e r a s 'N o . 1 f a n ' C r o u c h a t te n d e d s c h o o l a n d g r a d u a t e d f rom R o o se v e lt H i g h S c h o o l in 1926. S h e a t te n d e d E a s t e r n M ic h ig a n U n i vers ity, w h ic h w a s th e n ca lle d th e M ic h ig a n S ta te N o rm a l C o lle g e , a n d g r a d u a t e d in th re e y e a r s w ith a d e g re e in p h y s ic a l e d u c a t io n . C r o u c h w e n t o n to te a c h p h y s ic a l e d u c a t io n at R o o s e v e lt u n t il s h e g o t h e r m a s t e r ’s d e g re e in c o u n se lin g , a n d s h e sp e n t h e r la s t 11 y e a r s d o in g tha t b e fo re re tireme nt . “T h e r e w e re s o m a n y g o o d k id s a n d s u p p o r t iv e fam ilie s a t R o o se v e lt ,” s h e s a y s o f the h ig h s c h o o l th a t w a s p a r t of the E M U c am p u s . R ig h t a fte r college, s h e m a r r ie d W ill iam C ro u c h , w h o b e c am e a p ro fe s s io n a l b a se b a ll p la y e r a n d p la y e d fo r th e B r o o k ly n D o d g e r s , P h ila d e lp h ia P h il l ie s a n d St. L o u i s C a rd in a ls . H e w e n t o n to c o a c h b a sk e tb a ll a n d b a se b a ll at E a s t e r n M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s it y , a n d b o th P a t a n d W illiam w e re a v id sp o r t s fans. T o t h is day, w a t c h in g s p o r t s i s a fa v o r ite p a s t im e fo r P a t C ro u c h . S h e ’s e sp e c ia lly fond of th e D e t ro it T ig e r s . T h e te am re c e n t ly s e n t h e r a c e r t ifica te o f re c o g n it io n , c a llin g h e r t h e ir “No. 1 fan.” W ill iam a n d P a t C r o u c h c o n s id e re d Y p s i la n t i th e ir h om e for m a n y y e a r s , b u t W illiam w a n te d to live o n a farm. T h e c o u p le b o u g h t 40 a c re s n o r t h of H ow e l l w h ile th e y c om m u t e d to Y p s ila n t i. P a t C r o u c h h a s liv e d in L i v in g s to n C o u n t y e v e r s in ce . H e r h u s b a n d d ie d in 1980. “I lo v e sm a l l tow n s , ” s h e sa y s . “Y p s i la n t i w a s a sm a l l tow n w h e n I liv e d there, a n d H ow e l l w a s a sm a l l tow n w h e n I m o v e d there. L iv in g in In d e p e n d e n c e V i lla g e is lik e l iv in g in a sm a l l town. I t ’s a v e r y nice, com fo r ta b le place, e sp e c ia lly at th is s ta g e of y o u r life.” C ro u c h s a y s s h e g e t s ou t a s m u c h a s s h e w a n t s w ith the t ra n sp o r t a t io n p ro v id e d a n d h e r d a u g h t e r ’s help. S h e h a d a c a r u p u n t il a few m o n th s a g o w h e n s h e d e c id e d to g iv e it to h e r g ra n d so n . “I f I h a d h a d a t raffic a c c ident, th e y w o u ld h a v e a s k e d w h y a 9 9 -ye ar -old w om a n w a s s t ill d r iv in g , ” s h e lam en ts . C r o u c h s a y s fam ily i s a p r io r it y in h e r life. S h e h a s a d a u gh te r , M a r y C la rk , a n d a son-in-law , T e r r y C la rk , fo u r g r a n d c h ild re n , s ix g r e a t g ra n d c h ild re n , a n d o n e g re a tg re a t -g ra n d c h ild . S h e s a y s th a t h e r fam ily in c lu d e s h e r in m u c h of w h a t th e y do. M a r y C la rk , 75, s a y s h e r m o th e r h a s a lw a y s h a d a g o o d attitude. “M y m o t h e r h a s a lw a y s e x e r c ise d a n d ta k e n g o o d c a re o f h e r se lf, a n d h a s b e e n lu c k y e n o u g h to b e in g o o d h e a lth ,” s a y s C la rk , w h o s a y s g o o d h e a lth h a s t ric k le d d ow n th ro u g h the g e n e ra t io n s . “M y g r a n dm o t h e r liv e d to b e 104, a n d a lot o f it h a s to d o w ith ge n e t ic s . M y g r a n dm o t h e r said , ‘B e y o u r se lf . B e cheery. K e e p busy, a n d th in k o f o th e r s , ’ a n d th a t d e s c r ib e s m y mother, too.” P a t C r o u c h ’s o th e r fa v o r ite p a s t im e s in c lu d e k n it t in g , p la y in g c a rd s - e sp e c ia lly p o k e r - a w e e k ly h a p p y h o u r w ith f r ie n d s , a n d th e n ew in v e s tm e n t c lu b s h e fo rm e d th a t lik e s to p la y the M e g a M i l l io n s m u lt is ta te lottery. C r o u c h lo v e d to golf, b u t g a v e it u p at the a g e o f 93. S h e a lso lo v e d to travel, a n d m a d e h e r la s t b ig o v e r s e a s t r ip to S in g a p o re a n d B a l i at the a g e o f 95. “I fo u n d o u t I lik e M ic h ig a n aw fu lly well,” s h e sa y s . “I t h a s a lw a y s b e e n m y h om e s tate.” Lisa Caroiin can be reached at Icaroiin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. M e e t L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y A r e a HOME BASED BUSINESSES, Home Based Business % f t e r H o u r s Thursday, March 19, 2009 • 2:00-7:00 p.m. OAK POINTE COUNTRY CLUB. 4500 Club Drive, Brighton 48116 The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Home Based Business EXPO and After Hours at Oak Pointe Country Club, This Home Based Business EXPO will showcase their information, goods and services in an elegant and comfortable setting. The EXPO opens to the public at 2:00 p.m., followed by an After Hours Networking Event for all Chamber members from 4-7 p.m. Guests to the After Hours will include visitations to vendor booths, appetizers and a cash bar. The cost to participate as a vendor is $50.00, and includes a vendor table, food and help in setting up your MLive online Business Finder listing and workshops which will take place prior to the public's entry. 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A - 4 To see additional ads and coupons from the past week go to: ______________ annarborshopping.mlive.com______________ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 9 A3 ’Boards o f review face <busy appeals season Visit us for updates Get y o u r daily d o se o f local n ew s o n the W eb: mlive.com/livingston communitynews miive .com Falling values likely to bring challenges to assessments BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News T h e econom y, a s lu g g i s h f c o u s i n g m a rk e t a n d d e c lin - ' in g p ro p e r t y v a lu e s h a v e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y ’s c it ie s a n d t ow n s h ip s b r a c in g fo r w h a t c o u ld b e th e i r b u s ie s t b o a rd of re v iew m e e t in g s in m a n y ye a r s . s B o a r d s o f re v iew m e e t a n - T iu a lly in M a r c h to h e a r a p p e a ls f rom re s id e n t s w h o th in k t h e i r p ro p e r t y a s s e s s m e n t s a re in c o r re c t . T h e y a ls o h e a r p ro p e r t y c la s s if i c a t io n a p p e a ls , a p p e a l s fo r h a r d s h ip e x em p t io n s a n d c o n c e r n s th a t m is t a k e s h a v e b e e n m a d e o n p ro p e r t y a s s e s sm e n t s . B y law, a ll b o a rd s o f re v iew w ill m e e t f ir s t o n M o n d a y , M a r c h 9, b u t m o s t a re s c h e d u l in g s e v e r a l m o r e m e e t in g s a s th e y a re ne ede d. D a y t im e a n d e v e n in g s e s s io n s a re a va ilable. A p p o in tm e n t s a re n e c e s s a r y a n d re s id e n t s p la n n in g o n a t t e n d in g th e ir b o a rd of R e v iew a re u r g e d to c a ll th e ir c ity o r t ow n s h ip a s s o o n a s p o s s ib le to g e t o n th e s c h e d ule. I f a m u n ic ip a lit y h a s a n o rd in a n c e a llow in g it, w r it te n a p p e a l s a ls o a re a cce pted. C h e c k to se e if th is o p t io n is a v a ila b le w h e re y o u live. ' A p p o in tm e n t s ty p ic a lly la s t five to 10 m in u te s , s o a t te n d e e s m u s t be w e ll p re p a re d , H a m b u r g T ow n s h ip A s s e s s o r S u s a n M u r r a y a n d G re e n O a k T o w n s h ip A s s e s s o r B o b B r a n d m ie r s a id d u r in g a r e c e n t s e r ie s o f s em in a r s h o s t e d b y th e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y A s s e s s o r s A s s o c ia t io n a n d L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y E q u a l iz a t io n D e p a r tm e n t . “D o n ’t w a s te y o u r t im e t a lk in g a b o u t the te r r ib le econom y, th a t y o u r ta x e s a re too h ig h a n d y o u c a n ’t se ll y o u r h o u se , ” B r a n d m ie r said. “S t a y fo c u se d o n th e v a lu e of y o u r p ro perty.” H e r e a re s om e o th e r t ip s f rom B r a n d m ie r a n d M u r r a y : ■ A b o a rd o f re v iew c a n o n ly h e a r a p p e a ls o n a p ro p e r t y ’s a s s e s s e d valu e. T a x a b le v a lu e c a n n o t be a p p e a le d a s it is se t b y s ta te law t h ro u g h P r o p o s a l A. ■ O n ly th is y e a r ’s a s s e s s m e n t s c a n be a p p e a le d a n d th e b u r d e n o f p ro o f is o n the p ro p e r t y owner. ■ ■ P u t y o u r a p p e a l in w r it in g a n d k e e p it s im p le . L i s t y o u r m a in a r g um e n t s in b u l let p o in t s a n d b r in g c o p ie s for a ll b o a rd m em b e r s . ■ L i s t y o u r h om e ’s g e n e ra l c h a r a c te r is t ic s , s u c h a s s q u a r e footage, b a sem e n t typ e a n d n um b e r o f b a th ro om s . B r in g p ic tu re s o f y o u r p ro p e r t y a n d a n y o th e r p ro p e r t ie s y o u re fe r to in y o u r a p peal. ■ I f y o u p re se n t a n a p p r a is al, m a k e s u r e it’s o n e d o n e for v a lu a t io n p u rp o se s , n o t m o r t g a g e p u rp o se s . M o r t g a g e a p p r a i s a l s a re t y p ic a lly b a se d o n th e b o r r o w e r ’s a b ility to pay, n o t th e p ro p e r t y ’s t ru e c a s h value. ■ C om p a re y o u r h om e to o n e w ith c om p a r a b le a s s e s s e d v a lu e s , n o t ta x a b le v a lu e s . P r o p e r t ie s w ill h a v e d iffe re nt ta x a b le v a lu e s if on e h a s t r a n s fe r r e d ow n e r sh ip a n d the o th e r h a s not. D e c i s io n s a re n o t m a d e at th e t im e of the app eal, b u t th o se a t te n d in g b o a rd of r e v iew s h o u ld re c e iv e a le tte r b y M a y 31. T h e b o a r d ’s d e c is io n c a n be a p p e a le d to the M ic h ig a n T a x T r ib u n a l. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncomhiunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. Assessment review L iv in g s to n C o u n t y 's tow n sh ip s a n d cities require a p p o in tm e n t s for th o se w ish in g to p rotes t their p ro p e r ty a s se s sm e n t s at Boa rd o f R e view me etin gs , w h ic h b e g in M a rc h 9. If they ha ve a d o p te d a n o rd in a n ce a llow in g th em to d o so, som e m u nicipa lit ies a lso will take a p p e a ls in writing. To ma ke an a p p o in tm e n t or find o u t more, co n ta c t y o u r municipality: Brighton K athle en A. Lupi, assessor, 81 0-225 -8 02 4. Web: b rightonc ity.org. Brighton Twp. Stac y Kaliszewski, assessor, 81 0-229 -0 55 8. Web: b r ig h to n tw p .c om . Cohoctah Twp. C a th y Groce, assessor, 517-546-0655. Web: co h o c ta h tow n sh ip . org. Conway Twp. Karen Paige, assessor, 517-223-0358. Web: c o nw a y tow n sh ip .com . Deerfield Twp. Ro n Smith, assessor, 517-546-8760. Web: dee rfieldtwp.org. Genoa Twp. D e b ra Rojewski, assesor, 810-227-5225. Web: ge n oa .org . Green Oak Twp. R o b e r t Brandmier, assessor, 810-231-1333. Web: g re e n o a k tw p .c om . Hamburg Twp. S u sa n Murray, assessor, 810-231-1000. Web: hambu rg.mi.u s . Handy Twp. Am y Pashby, assessor, 517-223-3228. Web: h a n d y tow n sh ip .c om . Hartland Twp. Jim Heaslip, assessor, 810-632-7498. Web: ha rtlandtwp.com. Howell G la d y s Niemi, assessor, ' 517-546-3500. Web: cityofhowell.org . Howell Twp. Jam e s Stover, assessor, 517-546-2817, ext. 107. Web: howell-mi-twp.org . Iosco Twp. D ia n e W ilson , assessor, 517-223-3904. Marion Twp. Victoria M o e llm a n n , assessor, 517-546-1588. Web: m a rio n tow n sh ip .com . Oceola Twp. B o n n y M o o re , assessor, 517-546-3259. Web: oce ola twp.org . Putnam Twp. Am y Pashby, assessor, 734-878-3131. Web: p u tn am tw p .u s . Tyrone Twp. Bruce Little, assesor, ■ 81 0-629 -8 63 1. Web: ty ro n e tow n sh ip .u s . Unadilla Twp. Heidi Roenicke, 7 3 4 -4 9 8 -2 5 0 2 . Web: twp.unadilla.mi.us. County p lan s to reo rg an ize v e ts' o ffice Interim director, new counselor will assist in transition BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News A n in t e r im d ire c to r a n d a n a d d it io n a l c o u n s e lo r w ill h e lp m a in t a in s e r v ic e s u n t il a lo n g - te rm re o rg a n iz a t io n of th e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y V e te r a n s A f fa ir s D e p a r tm e n t c a n be d e te rm in e d . T h e L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y B o a r d o f C o m m i s s io n e r s o n 'T u e sd a y a p p ro v e d a Feb. 11 re c om m e n d a t io n f rom it s fin a n c e c om m it te e to t r a n s fe r $60,000 f rom the g e n e r a l fu n d c o n t in g e n c y to c o v e r the c o s t o f th e p o s it io n s . P e r s o n n e l w ill be se le c te d b y th e c o u n t y ’s V e te r a n s C o u n c il. “W e n e e d to c o n t in u e s e r v ic e s to o u r v e te ra n s w h ile we d e te rm in e th e n e e d s of the office a n d f ig u re ou t h ow w e c a n m e e t in a f is c a l ly re sp o n s ib le way,” s a id c om m i s s io n C h a i r w om a n M a g g ie J o n e s . “I b e lie ve v e r y s t r o n g ly in that.” B u t the 6-2 vote to a p p ro ve the p la n did no t com e un til after a n am e n dm e n t that w o u ld h a v e in c re a se d the co s t to $100,000 b y h ir in g a p e rm a n e n t d ire c to r m a k in g other pos itions full time in s te a d of p a rt time failed o n a 4-4 vote with one c om m is s io n m em b e r absent. T h e future of the v e te ra n s d e p a rtm e n t h a s b ee n a n em o tional is su e , a n d u n c le a r s in ce V e te ra n s A ffa ir s D ire c to r B o b H e in e l a n d se c re ta ry J e a n n e C h ild s decided to take a n earlyre t irem e n t incentive ofl’ered b y the county. T h e y ’re don e at the e n d of th is m o n th am id a co u n ty h i r in g freeze, le a v in g o n ly R o n n e ll Sk ry c k i, a vete ra n s counselor, in the office. P re lim in a r y d is c u s s io n s about co n tra c tin g with a n e ig h b o r in g co u n ty o r h ir in g a parttime dire ctor w e re not su p p o r t ed b y H e in e l o r m em b e r s of the co u n ty ’s V e te ran s Council, w h o sa id they fea red se rv ic e s to v e te ra n s w o u ld suffer at a time th e y a re n eeded the m ost. L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y i s h om e to a b o u t 4,800 v e te ra n s , s a id J o h n C o lo n e , a V ie tn am W a r v e te ra n a n d c h a i rm a n of the c o u n t y ’s V e te r a n s A f fa ir s C om m it te e . H e s a id w h a t ’s n e e d e d both, s h o r t - te rm a n d lo n g - te rm fo r the lo c a l office, is a d ire c t o r sp e c if ic a lly t ra in e d in v e t e r a n s s e r v ic e s a n d c u r r e n t in law s re la te d to v e te ra n s benefits. “T h i s is d e a lin g w ith re a l p e o p le w ith re a l p ro b lem s . Y o u a re a co u n se lo r , a m in ister, a fa th e r a n d a f r ie n d ,” C o lo n e said. T h e c o u n t y office p ro v id e s fre e a s s i s t a n c e to v e te ra n s . L a s t year, it h e lp e d lo c a l v e t e r a n s o r t h e ir s p o u s e s ge t m o r e th a n $930,000 in fe d e ra l benefits , C o lo n e said. T h e final s t ru c tu re of the v e te ra n s office is to be w o rk e d ou t in the c o u n t y ’s H e a lth & H um a n S e r v ic e s Committee, w h ic h is ch a ire d b y C om m i s s io n e r J im M antey. “W e’ll m o v e fo rw a rd re sp o n sibly,” M a n t e y said. “T h e office will no t c lo se a n d se rv ic e s will not be d imin ish ed . We a re not tu rn in g o u r b a c k s o n o u r vetera n s .” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. Howell teachers say they liave no voice in curriculum Superintendent disputes claim; l^eacher contract n s up this year BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News T h e u n io n re p re se n t in g H ow e ll’s te a c h e r s a n d the d is trict’s fo rm e r “te a c h e r of the y e a r ” s a y te a c h e r m o ra le in the d is tr ic t i s low a n d c om m u nicat ion b etween te a c h e r s a n d a dm in is t ra to r s i s poor. H ow e ll Su p e r in te n d e n t 'Ted G a rd e lla sa id that a s se r t io n is not t ru e a n d h e called “r id ic u lo u s ” te a c h e r M a r k O g le sb y ’s a lle g a t ion s that a dm in is t ra to r s a re no t o p e n to id e a s f rom te a c h e r s o n c u r r ic u lum m a t ers. O g le sb y b ro u g h t h is c om p la int s to a re cen t scho ol b oa rd me etin g w h e re h e criticized the dis tr ic t ’s n ew credit re co v e ry p ro g ram fo r s tu d e n t s w h o a re falling behind, s a y in g te a ch e r inpu t w a s no t in c lu d e d in the p la n n in g process. “W e d isa g re e completely,” G a rd e lla said. “T h e a dm in is trative team (m em b e r s ) a re y o u n g a n d energetic, a n d w e h a ve two a dm in is t ra to r s w h o - un til a couple of m o n th s a go - w e re m em b e r s of the staff,” G a rd e lla added. F o rm e r teache r s R o b e r t S ta rk e y a n d J e n nife r G o o dw in we re p rom o te d re ce n tly to the n ew ly created h ig h s ch o o l a dm in is t ra t ive p o s ition s o f dea n of students. G a rd e lla sa id the n ew credit re co v e ry p ro g ram is n e c e s sa r y in o rd e r to help s tu d e n t s w h o a re la g g in g b e h in d th e ir p e e r s a n d in d a n g e r of no t h a v in g e n o u g h credits to g raduate. T h e su p e rin te n d e n t s a id the n ew a p p ro a c h w a s d e s ig n e d to co r re c t a s itu at ion in w h ich H ow e ll H ig h S c h o o l h a s not m e t federal A d e q u a te Y e a r ly P r o g r e s s re q u irem e n t s for two y e a r s in a row. B u t O g le sb y sa id tea che rs w e re left out of the planning . “A s a teacher, I w ou ld h o p e yo u (in adminis tration) w a n t o u r in put,” h e told the s ch o o l board. O g le sb y declined to elaborate o n h is comments. P e rh a p s a d e e p e r so re spot for te a c h e r s is the c h a n g e to a b uild ing -b a sed cu rriculum. H ow e ll E d u c a t io n A s s o c ia tion P re s id e n t K a r e n L a n g e r called it a p ro b lem at a ll g ra d e levels. “T h e re is n o voice in c u r r ic u lum ” for teachers, sh e said. “We s a y c u r r ic u lum work, a s p a rt of the overa ll re o rg a n iz a tion strategy, is m o re effective at the b u ild in g level,” G a rd e lla said. L a n g e r s a id w h ile se t t in g c u r r ic u lum a t th e b u i ld in g le ve l m ig h t h a v e w o rk e d a t G a r d e l la ’s old d is t r ic t (L a k e V ille , w ith a b o u t 1,900 s tu d e n t s ) , it d o e s n ’t w o r k in H ow e ll. “W e h a v e 11 b u i ld in g s , a n d th e re is a c o n c e rn am o n g te a c h e r s th a t t h in g s c a n b e c om e f ra gm e n te d ,” s h e said. G a rd e lla w a s c r it ic a l of th e d is t r ic tw id e C u r r ic u lu m C o u n c il, s a y in g it h a d failed to c om e u p w ith a n y p u b l ish e d d o c um e n t s o th e r th a n g ra d e - le ve l e xp e ctat ions . T h e c o n t ra c t fo r H o w e l l ’s n e a r ly 475 te a c h e r s e x p i r e s o n J u n e 30 a n d fo rm a l ta lk s a re e xp e c te d to s ta r t in A p r il. Reach Tom Tolen at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN B R IE F Brighton City planning capital projects A p ro p o se d city C ap ita l Im p ro vem e n t P r o g r am in c lu d e s 26 projec ts totalling $17.1 m illion. S om e 59 p e rce n t of the projects w o u ld be fun d ed b y gran ts ; 28 p ercen t w o u ld come from special a s se s sm e n t s . C ity M a p a g e r D a n a F o s ter called critical projects a T h ird St re et sew a g e p um p s ta tion ($545,000), M a in S t re et re su r fa c in g ($435,000), s id e w a lk m a in te n a n ce eq u ipmen t ($110,000), informat ion technolo g y u p g ra d e s ($52,700) a n d a police patrol c a r re p la cem e n t ($28,500). A ll but the p um p s ta tion project a re unfunded. C ity C o u n c il will con tin u e to finetune the list. Fowlerville 2 suspended for carrying knives 'Two F ow lerville J u n io r H ig h S c h o o l s tu d e n t s h a ve b ee n su sp e n d e d for p o s s e s s in g sm ^ - b la d e d k n iv e s at school. Police lia iso n officer Je f f So li found a pocket knife in a m a le teen’s coat pocket Jan. 26 a n d a L e a th e rm a n g a rd e n in g tool b e lo n g in g to a female s tu d en t Jan. 28. B o th w e re g ive n 30-day su sp e n s io n s . No suspects in bottle bomb incident Police C h ie f 'Tom C o u lin g sa id h e h a s n o su sp e c t s in a bottle b om b inc iden t S a tu rd a y n ig h t o n C h u r c h Street. C o u lin g sa id a re sid e n t ia l m a ilb o x w a s “sh re d d e d ” w h e n a b om b m a d e with a two-liter pla s tic so d a bottle a n d h o u se h o ld ch em ic a ls exploded. T h e M ic h ig a n State P olice b om b sq u a d w a s called in to d isp o se of two m o re bottle b om b s in the roadway. In a se p a ra te inc id en t Sunday, a s im ila r bottle b om b exploded in the W a l-M a r t p a rk in g lot. DDA releases details on cost overruns T h e Fow le rv ille D ow n tow n D e v e lo pm e n t A u th o r ity b o a rd h a s re le a se d details of cos t o v e r ru n s in the N o r thw e s t Q u a d ra n t project in d own tow n Fowlerville. M ik e K e n n e d y of L in d h o u t a n d A s so c ia te s put togethe r the n um b e r s s h ow in g w h e re o v e r ru n s left a $290,000 hole in the $2.9 million project. Sbc w e e k s a g o the Vffiage C o u n c il a g re e d to lo a n that am o u n t to the D D A to cover the gap. A $174,000 o v e r ru n in the $1.6 million co n s t ru c t io n estim a te for the 2 00-space p a rk in g lot a n d u n d e r g ro u n d utilities built o n the site con tributed to the shortfall. U n b u d ge te d cos t s s u c h a s $52,000 in m u n ic ip a l utility e n g in e e r in g in sp e c t io n s a n d $37,000 in re al estate c lo s in g c o s t s ate into the project’s co n tin ge n c y fund. T h e la rg e s t co n tr ib u to r to the project’s failure is the lo s s of $358,000 in re ve n u e w h e n option h o ld e r s o n two b u ild in g sites of 12,000 a n d 18,000 sq u a re feet failed to p u r c h a se the s ites la s t year. T h e D D A voted to in c re a se the b u ild in g p a d s ’ cos t to $160,000 a n d $225,000 in order to h ire re al estate a ge n t P a u l H a rm o n to lis t the pro p e rt ie s at a n 8 percen t com miss ion . Hell Organizers end Helluva Rodeo A fte r s ix su c c e s s fu l events, the H e llu v a R o d e o committee h a s called it quits. D u r in g its ru n, the ro d eo ra ise d n e a r ly $70,000 c om m u n ity p ro g ram s . F in d in g sp o n s o r s a n d help h a s b e com e difficult a n d attend a nce h a s n ’t g row n e n o u g h to offset th e se needs, o rg a n iz e r s said. T h e committee h a s d isb a n d e d a n d all rem a in in g fu n d s h a ve b e e n allocated to the F r ie n d s of the L a k e la n d s TTail a n d P in c k n e y C om m u n ity S c h o o ls In s t rum e n ta l M u s ic B oos te rs . 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Valid only at Superior Codiiflc GMC Brighton. Eipires 3/15/09, I FREE B A H E R Y A N D C H A R G IN G S Y S T E M IN S P E a iO N . In s p e c t b a t t e r y c a b le s , s t a r t e r , a l te r n o t o r . ^ I W A S H W ITH EVERY VISIT. WE ACCEPT ALL COMPETITORS COUPONS $ I WeARCm^QSiONALfiRAir C f Coodwrench SERVICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m, - 6 p.m. Sat. 8a.m.-1 p.m. Schedule your next visit on line www.SuperiorCadillacGMC.com 8 2 8 2 WEST GRAND RIVER • BRIGHTON 810-227-1100 A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 Hamburg b o a rd , c le rk a re s till sq u ab b lin g * This week's tiffs: mail policy, deputy clerk's salary and benefits BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News T h e b a tt le in H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip b e tw e e n C le r k M a t t S k ib a a n d a m a jo r ity of the t ow n s h ip b o a rd s h o w s n o s ig n of e n d in g soon. O n Th esd a y , the t ow n s h ip ’s p o lic y fo r re c e iv in g a n d d i s t r ib u t in g in c om in g m a il; the s a la r y o f S k ib a ’s deputy, M i c h a e l Z e g le v s k i; a n d a p a y m e n t o f in lie u o f h e a lth c a re b e n e f it s to Z e g le v s k i d rew ire f rom S k ib a a n d t ru s te e s , w h o s t ill d o n ’t a g re e o n a n y of th e se is su e s . C o n c e r n a b o u t Z e g le v sM ’s q u a lif ic a t io n s a n d h i s p u b lic b e h a v io r a t a b o a rd m e e t in g in S e p tem b e r p rom p te d a m a jo r ity of the b o a rd to vote la s t D e c em b e r to se t h i s s a l a r y at zero. B y law, th e c le rk c a n a p p o in t w h om e v e r h e o r s h e w a n t s a s a deputy, b u t the b o a rd s e t s th a t p e r s o n ’s s a l ary. I t ’s a b la c k -a n d -w h ite i s sue , a c c o r d in g to T ow n s h ip A t t o rn e y J o h n D ru r y , b u t o n e th a t in f lam e s S k ib a . I n a n a t tem p t to re a c h a c om p rom ise . T ru s te e B i l l H a h n o n T h e sd a y p ro p o se d th a t th e b o a rd r e c o n s id e r it s p re v io u s a c t io n a n d p a y Z e g le v s k i $23.84 p e r hour, w h ic h e q u a te s to a b o u t $49,600 a nn ua lly, th e low e s t s a la r y o n the t ow n s h ip p a y s c a le th a t c o u ld in c lu d e the d e p u ty c lerk. “N o o n e h a s c om e to m e to s a y h i s p e r fo rm a n c e is u n a c ce p tab le ,” H a h n sa id . “F r o m w h a t I see, h e ’s g e t t in g the jo b done, s o let’s m o v e on.” S u p e r v i s o r P a t H o h l a n d T r u s t e e s M ik e D o la n , C h u c k M e n z ie s a n d P h i l S em p re - v iv o v ote d no, s a y in g th e y s till h a v e n ’t s e e n re fe re n c e s f rom Z e g le v s k i o r official t r a n s c r ip t s b a c k in g u p h i s c la im s to h a v e d e g re e s f rom E a s t e r n M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s ity . “W e ’v e n e v e r h ire d a nyon e, e v e n a m in im um -w a g e em ploye e, w ith o u t th is , ” H o h l said . “T h i s s am e s c e n a r io w o u ld n e v e r fly w ith a n y o th e r tow n sh ip em p lo ye e .” H a h n ’s m o t io n w a s s u p p o r te d b y T r e a s u r e r P a t r ic k E v o n , w h o s a id h e ’s g o t the in fo rm a t io n th e b o a rd h a s r e q u e s te d f rom Z e g le v s k i a n d m em b e r s c a n se e it if th e y c om e to h i s office. “I ’v e b e e n a s k e d to k e e p it c on fid e n t ia l,” E v o n said. T h a t d id n ’t se t w e ll w ith s e v e ra l t ru s te e s , w h o q u e s t io n e d w h y th e in fo rm a t io n w a s b e in g m a d e a v a ila b le to the t r e a s u r e r b u t n o t to e v e r y b o a rd member. “T h a t ’s n o t g o in g to h a p p e n ,” S k ib a sa id . “I t d o e s n ’t n e e d to h a p p e n .” “W e a ll a s k e d fo r th is in fo r m a t io n ,” M e n z ie s co u n te re d . “W e s h o u ld n ’t h a v e to a s k p e rm i s s io n to se e it.” A m a jo r ity o f b o a rd m e m b e r s , h owever, d id v o te a g a in s t a m o t io n d e n y in g Z e g le v s k i p a ym e n t in lie u of h e a l th c a re b en efits , w h ic h S k ib a s a id i s a b en efit offered to a ll em p lo y e e s re g a rd le s s of salary . Z e g le v s k i b e g a n re c e iv in g th e se p a ym e n t s , w h ic h c o u ld total a b o u t $5,700 a n n u a lly , in J a n u a ry . D e n y in g th em lik e ly w o u ld o p e n th e t ow n s h ip u p to litigation , S k ib a said. “Y o u ’re n o t sm a r t e n o u g h to u n d e r s t a n d w h a t y o u a re s a y in g , ” S k ib a said. D o la n c a s t the sw in g v o te a llow in g the p a ym e n t s , s a y in g h e w a s c o n c e rn e d a b o u t tow n s h ip lia b ility a n d that th e m o n e y b e in g p a id s u r e ly w o u ld b e le s s th a n le g a l fees. In o t h e r action , th e boa rd , w ith S k ib a a n d E v o n d i s s e n t ing , a p p ro v e d a n e w p o lic y Lessons from a coral reef T e a c h e r relays w h a t s h e le a rn s in s u r v e y BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News S h e p r im a r ily te a c h e s th em Sp a n ish , b u t th is w e e k V id a R u g g e ro re a c h e d out to h e r y o u n g P in c k n e y s tu d en ts with live sc ie n ce le s so n s f rom a co ra l re e f in the B a h am a s . “W e a re so lu cl^ ,” sa id 8-year-old L a u r e n Hackett, a th ird -g ra d e r in B a r b N e ls o n ’s L a k e la n d E lem e n t a r y S c h o o l c la s s ro om . “W e w ou ld n’t be able to le am a n y th in g about this if sh e didn’t g o o n this trip.” L ik e a ll M ic h ig a n teachers, R u g g e ro n e e d s co n t in u in g e d u ca tion c re d it s to m a in ta in h e r certification. B u t b e in g cooped u p in a c la s s ro om is about a s a p p e a lin g to h e r a s it is to the 750 s tu d e n ts sh e te a ch e s at L a k e la n d , C o u n t r y a n d P in c k n e y e lem e n ta ry sc h o o ls e v e ry week. A h a n d s -o n c la s s in the B a h am a s from V a le n tin e ’s D a y th ro u g h tod a y w a s too g o o d for R u g g e ro to p a s s up, sh e said. B e in g able to take the c la s s n ow in s te ad of in the s um m e r so s h e cou ld in s tan tly sh a re w h a t sh e le a rn e d with h e r s tu den ts m a d e it eve n better. “L e a r n in g is re a lly a b out b e in g in sp ired ,” R u g g e ro said. “I th in k te a c h in g th em live f rom the field d oe s that, a n d th e y ’re v e r y excited.” R u g g e r o join e d five o th e r U.S. te a ch e r s a n d fo u r sc ie n tis ts in the E a r thw a tc h In s t itu te B a h am ia n R e e f Survey. S p o n so re d b y H S B C B a n k , the s u r v e y collects data o n h ow climate ch a n ge is affecting a Follow along See w hat P inckney C om m u n ity Sch ools students studied a nd learned from elementary Spanish teacher Vida R u g g e ro 's educational trip to San Sa lvador Island, Bahamas. ■ earthwatch2.org/lff/ruggero. ■ Links o n the Country, Lakeland and Pinckney e lementary scho ols ' h om e p a ges o n the scho ol district's W e b site at www.pcs.k12.mi.us. ■ E-mail com m e n ts to R u g g e ro at vruggero@pcs.k12.mi.us. cora l re e f off S a n S a lv a d o r Is la n d in the B a h am a s . “I f the cora l is dying, th e n w e ne ed to do som e th in g to sa v e it,” sa id A n g ie Wa gnen, a n 8-year-oId L a k e la n d third- Vida Ruggero, center, a Pinckney Community Schools Spanish teacher, left Feb. 14 on a scientific research expedition to San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. At left. Lakeland Elementary students Karalyn Roberts, 9, left, and Lauren Hackett, 8, get a hands-on lesson based on her research. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU^'ISEliA, grader. R u g g e r o ’s le s s o n s w e re a c c e s se d b y s tu d e n t s v ia satellite lin k o r o n a n interactive c om p u te r blog. S h e ch a lle n ge d s tu d e n t s to se n d h e r scientific q u e s t io n s a n d to w a tc h edu ca tion al T V p ro g ram s o r re a d nonfiction b o o k s about the E a rth , oceans, co ra l re efs a n d the e n v iro n ment. “U n t il this, I h a d n ’t u se d te ch n o lo g y in the c la s s ro om that m u ch ,” R u g g e ro said. “N o w I c a n ’t im a g in e not u s in g it. I t ’s p owe rful b e c a u se the k id s a re so in tune to le a rn in g th is way. T h e y w a n t to le am .” » A g ra n t p a id for R u g g e ro ’s trip, inc lu d in g the substitute teache r w h o filled in for her, a n d p ro v id e d a n additional $250 for a co n se rv a t io n project at home. R u g g e ro p la n s to u s e the m o n e y to he lp L a k e la n d a n d P in c k n e y e lem e n ta r ie s e a rn M ic h ig a n G re e n S c h o o l status. C o u n t r y alreacfy h a s that designation. IN B R IE F Church dedicates new center St. A g n e s C a th o lic C h u r c h h a s d e f e a t e d its n ew 13,000- sq u a re - fo o t P a r i s h L ife C e n te r in F ow le rv ille . T h e n ew c e n te r fe a tu re s a so c ia l h allg ym th a t c a n a c c om m o d a te u p to 300 d in e r s . A d ja c e n t to th e h a ll is a n e w k itc h e n c a p a b le of h a n d lin g b o th la rg e a n d sm a l l g ro u p s . “O u r h o p e ,” s a y s C o lle e n P r y s la k , p ro je c t m a n a ge r , is th a t the h a ll w ill s e r v e b o th the so c ia l a n d a th let ic n e e d s o f th e p a r ish . I n a d d it ion , it m a y be a v a ila b le fo r re n ta l b y o u t s id e g ro u p s .” T h e a rc h ite c t fo r the p ro j e c t w a s L in d h o u t a n d A s so c ia te s of B r ig h t o n . C o n t ra c t in g R e s o u r c e s , a ls o of B r ig h t o n , w a s th e g e n e r a l contractor. St. A g n e s w a s fo u n d e d a s a m i s s io n p a r i s h in 1891 a n d b e c am e a n in d e p e n d e n t p a r i s h in 1954. S in c e then, 10 p r ie s t s h a v e s e r v e d a s pa stor. T h e c u r r e n t p r ie s t is the Rev. J am e s L o th am e r . Warmth walk raises $28,000for OLHSA O rg a n iz e r s s a y th e Feb. 14 W a lk fo r W a rm t h at th e old H a r t la n d H ig h S c h o o l h a s r a is e d a b o u t $28,000 so far. T h e O a k la n d - L iv in g s t o n H u m a n S e r v ic e s A g e n c y h a s the w a lk e a c h y e a r to collec t fu n d s to h e lp p e o p le w h o n e e d a s s i s t a n c e in p a y in g t h e ir h om e h e a t in g bills . 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A n o t h e r s u c h c om p la in t f rom a n em p lo y e e h a s b e e n re c e iv e d in th e la s t week, M e n z ie s said. T h e n ew p o lic y r e q u i r e s th a t m a il s e n t to in d iv id u a l em p lo y e e s a t T ow n s h ip H a l l a n d a ll m a il m a rk e d p e r so n a l a n d c o n f id e n t ia l be d e liv e re d to th e a p p ro p r ia te p e r s o n n e l u n o p e n e d . A n y of t h is m a il d e te rm in e d to b e a t ow n s h ip re c o rd , however, m u s t b e r e t u rn e d to th e c le rk ’s office, the p o lic y said. T h e n e w p o lic y a ls o a d d r e s s e s efficiency, D o la n said. a s th e c le r k ’s office s p e n d s two to th re e h o im s a d a y openin g tow n sh ip m ail. ^ S k ib a s a id h e d id n ’t se e a p ro b lem w ith th e fo rm e r policy. U n t i l h e c o n s u l t s w ith o th e r lo c a l t ow n s h ip c le r k s a n d tow n s h ip a t to rn e y s , h e s a id h i s in te n t i s to s t ic k to the old policy. “I d o n ’t se e a n y p ro b lem s w ith th e o ld p o lic y a n d I ’m n o t w ill in g to a c c e p t th e n ew on e ,” S k ib a said . “Y o u c a n ’t m a k e m e d o th is .” T h e b o a rd , H a h n sa id , c a n n o t c o n t in u e to w o r k w ith s u c h conflict. “We a re d y s fu n c t io n a l, ” h e sa id . “I c a n ’t se e m y s e l f s i t t in g h e re fo r fo u r y e a r s a n d g o in g t h ro u g h e v e r y m e e t in g lik e this. We c a n n o t b e a p ro d u c t iv e b o a rd w h e n th e se s itu a t io n s a re h e re a n d w e do th is .” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. N O T I C E P U T N A M T O W N S H I P B O A R D O F R E V I E W The Putnam Township Board of Review will meet to review the 2009 Assessment Roll on Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. The Putnam Township Board of Review will meet to hear appeals related to the 2009 Assessment Roll on: Monday, March 9, 2009 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday. March 16. 2009 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. 2009 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. At the Putnam Township Hall 3280 W M-36 Pinckney. Michigan. Please call 734-878-3131 to make an appointment. Tentative Ratios & Factors Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal 51.75 50.07 43.111 55.15 .96618 .99860 .15982 .90662 50.00 1.0000 B O A R D O F R E V IE W N O T IC E G R E E N O A K C H A R T E R T O W N S H IP 10001 S IL V E R L A K E R O A D B R IG H T O N , M I. 48116 M A R C H B O A R D O F R E V I E W M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E T h e Green O a k T ow n sh ip B o a rd o f R e v iew for 2 0 0 9 w ill be held at the G reen O a k Charter T ow n sh ip Hall, 10001 S ilv e r L a k e R oad, on the fo llow in g dates and times; M a r c h 3, 2 0 0 9 9:0 0 A M O rga n iza tio n al M e e t in g (N o A p p e a ls Heard) M a r c h 9, 2 0 0 9 - 9:0 0 A M -1 2 :0 0 P M & 1:00 P M - 4:0 0 P M M a r c h 10, 2 0 0 9 - 9:0 0 A M -1 2 :0 0 P M & 1 ;00 P M - 4:0 0 P M M a r c h 11, 2 0 0 9 - 2:0 0 P M - 5:0 0 P M & 6 :00 P M - 9:00 P M BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Call (810) 231-1333 Ext 144 APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MARCH 6, 2009 PROPERTY OWNERS MAY APPEAL BY LETTER IF RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM MARCH 12, 2009 A s se s sm e n t inform a tion available at Green O a k A s s e s s o r ’s O ffice and w w w .G re e nO a kTw p .com ( A D A ) Am e r ic a n with D isa b ilit ie s Notice - T h e T ow n sh ip w ill provid e necessary reasonable services to in d iv id u a ls with disabilities | at the B o a rd o f R e v iew meetings upo n 3 d a y s notice. 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Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext223. • 10:30-noon. Mother Goose cafe. Brighton District Library. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. A coustic CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Scottie Alexander and Joe Hessel, keyboard, vocalist and guitar. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540-0065. Brighton. Cost: $ 15. Details: 810- 229-9088 or 517-202-3486. CARDTOURNAMENT 6 p.m. registration for Fowlerville Knights of Columbus No. 8605 Texas Hold'Em Card Tournament, St. Agnes Parish Life Center, 855 E. Grand River Ave.Tournament starts at 7 p.m. Cost $40 per player. Details: 517-861-9208. DINNER THEATER 6:30-9:30 p.m. Whispering Pines Golf Club and Banquet Center, 2500 Whispering Pines, Pinckney.The Pinckney Player's presents "The Real Inspector Hound."Cost: $25. Details: 810-220-9332 or 810-231 -8950. Also Feb. 22. CONCERT 7 p.m. Fowlenrille High School Performing Arts Center, 700 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Choral quartet concert featuring The Calvarymen,The Thurstons, and Stronghold. Cost: $10. Details: 517- 223-6157. Saturday, Feb. 21 Sunday, Feb. 22 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Paperback sale. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. • 10 a.m.-l p.m. It's all about me. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. • 11 -11:45 a.m. LaRon Williams, storyteller. Brighton Distria Library, _100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: ► irightonlibrary.info. GARAGESALE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VFW Post No. 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Township. Proceeds to support military veterans. Details: 810-923- |1658. FREE YOGA 10 a.m. Free 1-hour hatha yoga class at Spirit Rising Yoga & Healing, 111 W. St. Paul St., Brighton. Details: 810-588-5927 or myspiritrising.net. PETVACCINES 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Whitmore Lake I Tractor Supply Co., 6850 Whitmore I Lake Road. Rabies, distemper. Feline Leukemia, bordatella and leptospi- Dsis vaccines. Benefits Allen's Acres I Animal Rescue and nonprofit Haiti project of Dr. LeeAnne Fosdick- Berglund.Cost:$10each;cash only. I Details: 810-735-0126 or misallen. I vjebs.com.AlsoSundayfrom 1-6 p.m. ifEBELOS-NATURALIST 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Nature Center of I Kensington Metropark.Cost:$5. Details:800-477-3178. OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence /illage of Brighton Valley, 7700 lemco Way, Brighton. Food, beverages and entertainment. Details: 810-227-7666. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie Distrirt Library,314W.Grand River I Ave., Howell. Details: 517-552-6488. SPAGHETTI DINNER 1-7:30 p.m. Pinckney High School Commons, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney 1 Road, Pinckney. Also band and I orchestra performances. Cost: $6. I Details: 810-225-5500. I BRIGHTON PERFORMING ARTS 12 p.m. Brighton Center for the I Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton I Road, Brighton. Cirque Amongus: j?m and Teresa, and the Josh and Roy Show. Cost: $9. Details: 810-299- 14136. VARIETY SHOW 6 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. show 1 begins. VFW American Spirit I Center, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion, Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost for dinner: $3-$6. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249. SNOWMAN TEA 1:30-3:30 p.m.The Opera House, downtown Howell includes threecourse meal, prizes, music by local artists, and tour of The Opera House. Benefits the nonprofit Eric Hartwell Foundation, created in memory of Eric Hartwell who passed away in December 2004 from leukemia. Details: 810-227-6459, erichartwellfoundation. com. HOOPS CHALLENGE 1:30-4:30 p.m. Highland Way Middle School,511 N.Highland Way, Howell. For kids ages 3-15. Register: 517-546-0693 ext. 0. CREATURE FEATURE 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Details: 800-477-3178. PFLAG LIVINGSTON COUNTY 3-5 p.m. Parents & friends of lesbians and gays. Features Rev. Deon Johnson speaking on "Surviving the Struggles of Growing Up Gay." Detaiis/iocation:livingstonPFLAG@ aol.com or call 517-548-0839. Fourth Sundays of each month. Monday, Feb. 23 BABY TIME 10 a.m. Pinckney Community Pubiic Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $60-$120. Details: 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or howellrecreation. org. Mondays through March 30. HOME-SELLING ADVICE 6:30-7:30 p.m. Keller Williams Brighton Market Center, 1005 E. Grand River."Tune Up Your House So it Goes Faster," Details: 810-599- 5430. Last Mondays through April. TWISTED STITCHERS 6:30-8 p.m. Work on existing needlework projects or start something new. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. Details: Drop-in program. 810 229-6571 ext. 227. REAL ESTATE FORUM 7 p.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. "Understanding Your Tax Assessment Notice and Tax Bill." Details:810-227-3103 ext. 13 oremail tami@crlaw.biz. 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Includes film and discount coupon for lunch at seleaed restaurant.Tickets available at Bennett Recreation Center. Cost of movie: $5. Details 517-546-0693 ext.0. LIBRARY EVENTS • 11 a.m. Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3888. A/so 1 p.m. Wednesdays. • 11:30 a.m. Pre-school movie madness. Pinckney Community Pubiic Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6 p.m.The food of"To Kill A Mockingbird."Cromaine District Library, Crossroads Branch, 1788 N. Old US 23, Hartland. Details: 810- 632-7480. • 6 p.m. One-stroke painting. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $9- $10. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7-8:30 p.m. Book Group Bonanza. Learn how to how to start or reinvigorate a book group. Snacks, prizes, and ideas. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Dr. Details: 810 229-6571 ext. 227. PANCAKE DINNER 5-7 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 504 Prospect St., Howell. Details: 517-546-3660. Wednesday, Feb. 25 DISCUSSION GROUPS • 6 p.m.''A Course in Miracles" study group at Spirit Rising Yoga & Healing, 111 W.St. PauiSt., downtown Brighton. Details: 810- 588-5927 or myspiritrising.net.A/so Sundays at 11:15 a.m. • 7:15 p.m. Book group studying EckhartTolle’s "A New Earth"at Spirit Rising Yoga & Healing, 111 W.St.Paui St., downtown Brighton. Details: 810-588-5927 or myspiritrising. net. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES • 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake St. South Lyon. Details: 248-437-2875. • 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Brighton, 300 E. Grand River Ave., service of prayer for healing, Potiuck fellowship a t6 p.m.Details:810- 227-7411. BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE 3 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, "The Secret Life of Bees." Popcorn provided. Details: 734-878-3888 or pinckneylibrary.org. Thursday, Feb. 26 MOTHERS MEETING 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fine Arts Academy, 238 Jennings Road, Whitmore Lake. Presentation on love and respea. Details: 734-646-1429. LIBRARY EVENTS • Noon. Pinckney purlers. Pinckney Community Pubiic Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3888. • 10:30-1130 a.m. Happy Healthy Bodies Bopgie. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. For children of all ages. Details: 810 229-6571 ext. 223. • 3-5 p.m. Computer lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. All skill levels. Details: 810 229-6571 ext. 227. • 7-8:30 p.m. Adult Writers'Winter Workshop. Bring a brief sample of your writing and get feedback and tips from author, poet, award-winning humorist, Mike Ball. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Dr. Details: 810 229-6571 ext. 227. SEMINAR 1-3 p.m. Lansing Community College, Livingston Counter Center at Parker High School,400 Wright Road, Howell. A two-hour seminar entitled "Women in American History." Cost: $10. Register: 517- 545-3522 or acelc.org. WINE TASTING 4:30-7:30 p.m. Howell Main Street Winery, 201 W. Grand River Ave. Proceeds to benefit the Howell Carnegie District Library. Cost: $15. Details: 810-494-3000. PRAYER SERVICE 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-227-7411. Friday, Feb. 27 FISH DINNERS • 4:30-7 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. St. Mary Men's Club Lenten Fish Dinner. Baked or fried fish, potato, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, veggies, roli, Jello and beverage. Cost: $8 adults, $7 senior citizens, $4 children under 12 or $25 for families.Take out available. Details: 734-878-5616. • 4:30-8 p.m.. Old St. Patrick's Church parish hall, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd.at Northfield Church,Whitmore Lake. Cost: $7.50 (seniors, $7;children 5-11, $6.50; children 4 & under,free). 734-662- 8141.Fr/doys through Apr.3. • 5-7 p.m.St.John's Episcopal Church, 504 Prospect St., Howell. Details: 517-546-3660. Fridays through Lent. • 5-8 p.m. St. Augustine Parish hall, 6481 Faussett Road, Deerfield Township. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. Details: 517-546-9807. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Jill Jack, rock and folk genres. Cost: $5. Details: 517-540- 0065. Saturday, Feb. 28 FOCUS ON MARRIAGE 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Live simulcast at First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Detaiis: 517-546-0290 or fpchowell.org. ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Brighton First Presbyterian Church, 300 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Art gaiiery exhibit,Juried craft show, cooking workshops, crafts for kids. Details: 810-227-7411. FREE YOGA 10 a.m. Free 1 -hour hatha yoga class at Spirit Rising Yoga 6 Healing, 111 W.St.Paui St., Brighton. Details: 810-588-5927 or myspiritrising.net. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m. LaRon Williams, storyteller. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. • 1 p.m. Arts & scraps for elementary age kids. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. CREATURE FEATURE 2-4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Details: 800-477-3178. BIG MOOLA BALL 7 p.m.-l a.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E Grand River Ave., Brighton. Food, drinks, entertainment, gambling, prizes. Cost: $ 100. Details: 810-227-5086. BRIGHTON PERFORMING ARTS 7 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Robert Dubac's "Male Intellect:The 2nd Coming!" Cost: $37. Details: 810-299-4136. Luxurious, Affordable, Independent Senior Living! fa t M i l l River. CALL NOW FOR YOUR TOUR! 248.437.6550 info Sabbeyparkatmillriver.com w w w .a b b e y p a rk .c om 28413 Abbey Lane (across from Coyote Goff Course) New Hudson, M l 48165 G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S Monday, Feb. 23 BRIGHTON PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.City Hall,200 N.First St., Brighton. Details: 810-227-1911. BRIGHTON SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m.. Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church St., Brighton. Details: 810-299-4000. BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall,4363 Buno Road, Brighton Township. Details: 810-229-0550. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Buiiding, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howeil. Details: 517-546-3502. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206. Tuesday, Feb. 24 MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. Thursday, Feb. 26 MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 2877 W.Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details:810-231-1000. A C H IE V E R S Local graduate named Mayor J im H olton, a 1989 g rad u a te of P in c t a e y H ig h School, h a s been appointed m a y o r of M o u n t Ple asan t, M ich. H e w a s e lected to city council in 2006. H o lto n is a 1995 g rad u a te of C e n t ra l M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s ity in M o u n t P le a sa n t w h e re h e h a s rem a in e d s ince graduation. H e ow n s a local re s ta u ra n t a n d b rew pub. H i s p a re n t s a re J im a n d C a mille H o lto n n ow of Br ighton. Send Achievers news to LCN, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810- 844-2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. H O W E L L T O W N S H IP B O A R D S Y N O P S I S February 9, 2009 T h ? February 9, 2(XJ9 H owe ll T own ship regular meeting, held at the Town ship Hall, 3525 B y ro n Road, was called to order by Sup e rv isor Heikkinen at 7:00 PM . Memb e rs present: Heikkinen, Eaton, Hammond, Coddington, Phelan and Henry. Memb e rs absent: Hubbel. The fo llowin g actipn was taken: I ) A ppro ved the agenda as amended. 2) Approved the minutes. 3) Approved Training for D elinquent Property Tax. 4) A ppro ved to charge the actual cost o f plan review by planner & engineer for conceptual plans. 5) Approved the extension o f the current Pud agreement with Heritage Square Development until January 28, 2010. 6) Approved the appointment o f R ic k Leach to Z B A 7) A pproved Clean-up day to the Sat. fo llowin g L a b o r Day. 8 ) Approved Howell Town ship Office hours change to 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. M - T beginning February 23, 2009. 9) Appro ved to reduce the amount o f employee paid holidays to 7, 9 hour paid holidays. 10) Approved to amend our policy to cease employee current yearly pay step increases to every other year. 11) Appro ved to require all Township Board(s) members, to use direct deposit for pay. 12) Authorized payment o f disbursements and reimbursements. 13) Me eting was adjourned at 8:31 PM . C a ro lyn J. Eaton Township Clerk Business Finder p e r m o n t h * Y o u r a d w i l l a p p e a r w e e k l y i n T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s a n d o n l i n e : hnp://businessfinder.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews L O C A L S E A R C H S ta y ahead of yo u r competition ^Contact your Sales Rep for package options or call Retail Advertising: 810-844-2000 Community £t Oganizations DC Sports & Recreation D G r e a te r B r ig h to n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e 1 3 1 H y n e S t r e e t B r i g h t o n , M I 4 8 1 1 6 ( 7 3 4 ) 2 2 7 - 5 0 8 6 w w w . b r i g h t o n c o c . o r g p l h h c o c . o r g w lc o c . o r g O a k P o in te C o u n t r y Club 4 5 0 0 C lu b D r . B r i g h t o n , .M I 4 8 1 1 6 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 4 5 5 4 P r o S h o p : 8 1 0 - 2 2 7 - 9 1 9 4 w w w . o a k - p o in t e . c o m A6 T H E L I V IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FR I D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 20, 2 0 0 9 MacKenzie Janssen, left, and Holly Devitt, Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek eighth-graders, are members of the Be the Change Club. Here they take part in a student intervention at lunch time. Below, Kaitlin Culbertson checks one of the many red boxes placed around the school by the club. JAMIE CHARB£NEAU-PISELLA,tHE UVINGSTDN COMMUNITY NEWS Be the Change Club addresses bullying 8 t h - g r a d e r s p o l i c e t h e m s e l v e s B Y L I S A C A R O L I N The Ljvingston Community News H a r t la n d M id d le S c h o o l at O re C re e k h a s a te am of a n t i-b u lly in g a d v o c a te s w h o h e lp k e e p o rd e r in th e s c h o o l ’s h a llw a y s a n d in te rv e n e w h e n sp e c if ic s tu d e n t s ’ n am e s c om e u p a s b e in g p ro b lematic. T h e y ’re not a g ro u p of tough -lookin g adults w h o a re im p o s in g o rd e r on the middle-school students. T h e team c o n s is t s o f m o re than 100 e igh th -g rad e rs , a n d th e y ’re o n the job e ve ry d a y of the scho ol year. T h e y ’re m em b e r s of the B e the C h a n g e Club, w h ich b e g an four y e a r s ago, a n d is sp on so re d b y scien ce teache r R o b e r t Jellison. “K id s lend a h a n d from a p e e r standpoint,” s a y s Jellison. “We h a d 12 k id s in the c lub the first y e a r a n d n ow h a ve 120. M y hallway-duty k id s look for k id s b ein g m e an to other kids and talk to th em about appropr ia te behavior.” T h e re a re b o xe s located in m o s t c la s s ro om s a n d in the school office w h e re s tudents c a n fill out a fo rm if th e y a re interes te d in a n in te rve n t ion f rom m em b e r s of the B e the C h a n g e Club. T h e fo rm a s k s s tu d e n t s about the a ctions o f the p e r so n involved, w h e re a n d w h e n the a c tion s took place, a n d w h a t they h a v e done in re g a rd to the actions. Stu d e n t s g a n a lso p u t in the n am e of a s tu d e n t for a goo d deed. T h e informat ion i s kept confidential. T h e s ch o o l’s a s s is ta n t p rin c ip a l will locate the s tu d en t n am e d o n the fo rm d u r in g h is o r h e r lu n c h period, a n d w a lk th em to a n a re a ou ts ide the cafeteria w h e re the interve nt ion te am is w aiting. T h e y exp la in the re a so n the s tu d e n t h a s b e e n called out, a n d the student h a s a c h an ce to respond. In on e re ce n t instance, a s tu d e n t w a s a c c u se d of h a v in g been m e a n to an o th e r student, a n d the in te rve n t ion team, w h ich in c lu d e d four s tudents, a sk e d h im what he k n ew about it, withou t n am in g the student w h o reported him. T h e a c c u se d s tu d en t re sponded, “H e set m e up. H e kept a n n o y in g me, a n d I sa id som e th in g back.” T h e intervention team a g re e d to talk to the stu den t w h o wrote the complaint. In a n oth e r instance, a s tudent w a s a ccu se d of sa y in g negative th in g s about a teacher. H e re sponded, “S h e m a k e s m e feel stupid w h e n I sa y a n y th in g in c las s .” T h e in te rve n t ion team su g g e s te d talk ing with the te a ch e r ou ts ide of clas s , a n d the s tu d en t re sp o n d e d that h e p ro b ab ly w ou ld n’t b e c a u se “sh e s c a re s me.” J e lliso n a d v ise d the s tu d e n t about the im portance of talk ing to the teache r one-on-one, a n d d is c o u ra g e d h im f rom s a y in g ne ga tive th in g s about a n y teacher. O n e of the m a jo r a ctivities for the B e the C h a n g e C lu b a n d all se v e n th -g ra d e r s a re C h a lle n g e D a y s . T h e re a re n ow fo u r a year; the m o s t re ce n t one w a s at the e n d of J a n u ary. T h e p u rp o se is for the s tu d e n t s to sp e n d the day, le a rn in g about te a s in g a n d b u lly in g th ro u g h a v a r ie ty of gam e s , t ru s t -b u ild in g activities a n d pre se ntat ions . S tu d e n t s divide into g ro u p s o f five, a n d one adult a n d a m em b e r of the B e the C h a n g e C lu b is a s s ig n e d to e a ch group. “C h a lle n g e D a y o p e n s u p y o u r e ye s to w h a t people a re g o in g t h r o u ^ , ” s a y s eighthg ra d e r R y a n Skomial, a m em b e r of the B e the C h a n g e Club. “I t ’s g re a t to h a v e s om e o n e to help you. It c a n be rew a rd in g b e c a u se y o u ’re t ry in g to m a k e scho ol a better experience for someone.” “C h a lle n g e D a y is v e r y emotional,” sa y s e ig h th -g ra d e r a n d B e the C h a n g e C lu b m em b e r C o u r tn e y Goldsmith . “Y o u re alize that y o u ’re not alone.” “I t ’s a g re a t time to b o n d with people a n d m a k e n ew friends, a n d e v e ry th in g is confidential,” s a y s C a r a Hatlen, a n o th e r eighthg ra d e r in the club. S k om ia l says, “A s y o u get older, y o u ’re told not to sh ow y o u r a n g e r o r to ciy. O n C ha lle nge Day, people a re free to s h ow their emotions.” J e lliso n says , “C h a lle n g e D a y m a k e s ev e ry o n e re sp e c t ea ch other, a n d m em b e r s of the B e the C h a n g e C lu b a re there to rem in d s tu d e n t s all y e a r lo n g a b out the C h a lle n g e D a y m e s sa g e .” Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844- 2010. In H a m b u r g ; A le k o 's c lo s e s , M im i 's o p e n s R ET A IL R E P O R T B Y T O M T O L E N A N D C A S E Y H A N S The Livingston Community News W h e n on e d o o r closes, the s a y in g goes, a n o th e r opens. T h a t ’s the c a se th is w e e k for re s ta u ra n t s in H am b u r g 'Township. T h e closing: A le k o ’s, a r e s tau ra n t m a in s ta y in H am b u r g T ow n sh ip for 20 years. T h e r e s tau rant o n M -3 6 n e a r H am b u rg R o ad , locked its d o o r s Feb. 12, le a v in g a d ozen em p lo ye e s out of w o r k a n d c u s tom e r s w h o h a ve enjoyed A le k o ’s G re e kthem ed fare out of luck. S am Sa ve d es , w h o own ed the b u s in e s s w ith b ro th e r A1 Sa ve d e s , sa id the d e c is io n w a s directly related to the economy. “I ’m v e r y sad, w e w e re in dire c irc um s ta n c e s , ” h e said. “We did n’t ha ve a choice.” S om e fo rm e r em p lo y e e s h a v e c om p la in e d th a t th e y h a v e n o t b e e n p d id fo r two w e e k s . S a v e d e s sa id th a t h e is m a k in g a r r a n g em e n t s to ge t the fu n d s to m e e t p a y ro ll at the e n d of the mon th . S a v e d e s sa id the re s ta u ra n t b u ild in g i s for sale. H e sa id the A le k o ’s C a r r y O u t in C helsea, w h ic h b u rn e d d ow n about a y e a r ago, is b e in g rebuilt a n d is set to re open a ro u n d M a y 1. T h e A le k o ’s C o n e y Is la n d & M o r e in the C h ilso n C om m o n s sh o p p in g ce n te r in H am b u r g T ow n sh ip w a s p re v io u s ly sold to G re g M o o re , a n d re ta in s the name. A n o th e r b ro th e r ow n s the A le k o ’s in S o u th Lyon. T h e opening: M im i ’s Diner, fe a tu r in g both G re e k a n d Am e r ic a n cuisine, in the H am b u r g V illa g e P la z a at C h ilso n R o a d a n d M-36. H am b u r g 'T ow n sh ip ’s n ew es t ea te ry is ow n e d b y M im i a n d M o Cazimi, H a r t la n d T ow n sh ip re s id e n t s w h o ha ve w o rk e d for y e a r s in a n o th e r fam ily b u s in e s s : T h e G re c ia n Is la n d re s ta u ra n t in B r ig h to n Tow nship. “W e’v e b ee n d ec idin g to d o th is for a w hile,” sa id 6 finalists named for school chief job Fow le rv ille J u n io r H ig h S c h o o l p rin cipa l L a r r y C ow g e r is on e o f sbc t a a lis t s to replace Su p e r in te n d e n t E d A lv e r so n w h o re tires in M ay. F in a l is t s will be interviewed Feb. 28 at the F ow lerville H ig h S c h o o l m e d ia center, 700 N. G ra n d Ave. In s tate c a n d id a te s inc lu de fo rm e r A vo n d a le D e p u t y S u perintendent G e o rg e P rz y g o d - ski, B a n g o r A s s is t a n t S u p e r inten den t R ic h a rd H e in r ich , St. C h a r le s Su p e r in te n d e n t M ic h a e l Wallace, a n d N e w L o t h ro p Su p e r in te n d e n t J o h n Strycker. T h e o n e out-of-state ca nd id a te is Su p e r in te n d e n t D e n n is W ilso n o f U in ta C o u n ty in Wyoming. M im i Cazimi. “I t ’s o u r time.” S p e c ia lt ie s in c lu d e lam b s h a n k , k a b o b s a n d o th e r t r a d it io n a l foods. Address: 5589 E . M-36, H am b u r g Township. Hours: M o n d a y -S a tu rd a y 7 a.m.-9 p.m. a n d S u n d a y 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Details: 810-231-9800. More closings in Hamburg Two o th e r lo n g t im e H am b u r g T ow n sh ip b u s in e s se s h a v e c lose d a s well: T h e H am b u r g F o o d C e n te r in the old village o f H am b u r g a n d C h e c k erb oa rd In n P iz z e r ia on Pe t ly s - ville R o a d at M-36. O w n e r s of the b u s in e s se s cou ld not be reached, directly but K e v in a n d H i la r y G e n t ry pos te d a letter at the re s ta u rant, w h ic h c lose d Feb. 7, s a y in g “we s im p ly cannot continue o p e ra t in g a n y lo n g e r ” d u e to the economy. T h e couple took ow n e r sh ip of the re s ta u ra n t - that h a d b e e n at the location for m o re th a n 30 y e a r s - in A p r il 2007. Pet groomer new in plaza N ew ly op e n e d in the H am b u r g V illa g e P la z a is U L u c l y D o g Pet Salon. O w n e r D e b b y Kowalak , a n 18-year tow n sh ip re s id e n t with m o re th a n 20 y e a r s of g ro om in g experience, sa id sh e sp ecia lize s in breed-specific g ro om in g a n d h a n d scis sor ing. It takes a b out thre e h o u r s to g ro om a dog, in c lu d in g b a th ing, t r im m in g coat a n d na ils a n d c le a n in g ears. “We s trictly do g ro om in g of d o g s a n d cats,” s h e said. “W e h a v e a gentle touch.” Address: 5589 E -M 3 6 , H am - MONDAY & TUESDAY A L L S E A T S 5 0 ( S&VYeIBRIARWOODMALL 1-94 & S. STATE S I • PARKING LOT 26-28 - 734-994-4670 il.OO BeF0»E6p»l«1.7SAnER 6 - IMON SMALL SHOWS 5 0< BOLT 12:30 2:40 4:50 7:00 9:00 PG S SEVEN POUNDS 1:20 4:20 7:15 9:50 PG13 » TWILIGHT 12:45 3:45 6:45 9:20 PGl 3 THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX 1:15 3:15 7:30 G YES MAN 5:15 9:30 PG13 M A S T E R S Msoiai $um.v SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • REPAIRS LIFT CHAIRS • SCOOTERS • WALKERS AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING 6480 Grand River, Brighton (across from Sordine's) 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 6 - 9 9 8 9 Lift Chairs starting at $549 Scooters starting at $899 nSEft *P r id e G^ O t f i_a_ _^310i8i8P16^-01 Howell Township 2009 B o a rd o f Review M ee tin g S ch ed u le The Howell Township B oard o f Review for 2009 will be held at the: H owe ll Town ship Hall. 3525 B y ro n Rd, on the following dates. The first Organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday the 3rd o f M a rch 2009 from 9:00 am till completed A ppe als will not be heard at this time Appeals will be heard by appointment on the followin g dates and times M o n d a y the 9*'' o f M a rch 2009 from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm Tuesday the lO * o f M a rch 2009 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm Wednesday the 11"' o f M a rc h 2009 1 1:00 am till 5:00 pm For an appointment please call 1517 546-2817 ext. 107 The tentative ratios and tentative factors for each class o f property are as follows. Agricultural ratio 49.29 Commercial ratio 46.08 Agricultural factor 1.00000 Commercial factor 1.08507 Residential ratio 53.09 Industrial ratio 51.19 Residential factor .94180 Industrial factor .97675 N o n residents may appeal by letter B y board resolution residents may also appeal by letter. Letters must be received by the end o f business Tuesday the lO * o f M a rch 2009 The Town ship will provide individuals with disabilities necessary reasonable services upon 3 days notice. Signed: James E. Stover , HdTIONdL t P E 'f P r o p e r P e t D e n t a l C a r e P r e v e n t s H e a l t h P r o b l e m s Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets. An astounding 80% cent of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age three, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society. Call one of these Livingston County veterinarians to schedule your pets teeth cleaning. -------- !§■ ■ n M i l l P o n d ' A n im a l H o s p ita l Winter Specials 20% o f f a l l v a c c in e s 10% o f f r o u t in e s u r g e r ie s (spay, neuter, declaw, dentals) Dr. John Diehr, DVM Sp<6A pwti»QuafcyS<»BiAAimil Me<ta>eaRdSttyry Compassionate, Professional Care For Your Pet Is Our Promise Jo better serw you, please foe an oppomenent 734-878-4302 4 4 0 S . H o w e l l ( I n P i n c k n e y ) S e n r io f U v in g s t o n C o u n t y o f id B e y o n d Ov raoiir «leoeiV B 0>e cencr ef S anrf Homy 3 129007-01 A minor DENTAL infection can become a major health PROBLEM!! Month Promo’ C O U N T R Y S I D E 517-M6-5714 V E T E R IN A R Y H O S P IT A L HAMBURG M T W Th 8 8 Fri B S Sal 9-2 Sun IG-2 HoiajuII antv 810-231-3476 O r a l c a r e is im p o r t a n t to h e lp m a in t a in t h e p a t ie n t s o v e r a ll h e a lt h . Often, examination o f the oral cavity is difficult because o f patient resistance, movement, difficulty in visualization and the small size o f the oral structures. General anesthesia maybe required for a complete dental examination. Laboratory workup and evaluation are done prior to anesthesia. Oral di.sease may lead to problems in other areas o f the body, such as the heart. liver and kidneys. O u r goal in dental prophylaxis, or teeth cleaning, is to reduce or eliminate the major preventable cause o f tqoth lo ss and g in givit is or periodontal disease. A dental includes scaling, polishing, irrigating and dry ing o f the oral cavity. Teeth that are decayed, loosened, exfoliated, or fractured will be extracted. I f prevention is to be effective, the cleansing o f the tooth surface must be done frequently. We recommend a soft-bristle tooth brush. Wh e n brushing your pets teeth, you should not use toothpaste designed for humans. Human toothpaste has higher amounts o f detergent and fluoride that may be toxic and cause gastrointestinal (G I) upset. Hilli's (Science Diet) has formulated a prescription diet T/D that acts as an edible toothbrush. T/D has been clinically proven to reduce gingivitis. We recommend feeding 2-3 pieces daily. Ora Vet is a once-a-week home application that creates an invisible barrier p roven to significantly reduce plague and calculus (tartar) formation. 3131335-01 For m o re in fo rm a tio n p le a se cuiitaci «v at g Ora\^ allC.EJ. DENTAL PRODUCTS FR E E ORAVETHOME CARE KIT w/ dental & initial application B R HW h t t P A N IM A L H () S P ( T ^ FULL-SIERVICE VETERINARY MEDICAL FACILITY 1 695 E. Grand River •Brighton 810-227-4351 ^ w w w . b r i g h t o n v e t . c o m s i n c e 1981 1515 Old US 23 Hartland, MI 48353 Office & Emergency 810-632-7698 A p p o in tm e n t P re fe rre d M o n , Tue, & Thur 8 am - 7 pm W e d & Fri 8 am - 5:30 pm • S a t 8:30 am -1:00 pm D r . M a r t h a W a t k in s D r . L i s a L a y e r D r . K a r i B u d d a y Aldi is slated to open a new discount grocery store in Genoa Township next week. COURTESY, ALDI b u r g 'Township. Hours: M o n d a y -F r id a y 8 a.m.-5 pm., S a tu rd a y 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Details: 810-231-3304. Aldi scheduled to open next week A n ew A ld i d isco u n t g ro c e ry s tore is s la ted to op e n Friday, Feb. 27 at G o lf C lu b R o a d a n d G ra n d R iv e r A v e n u e in G e n o a ^ Tow nship, A n op e n h o u se is " T h u r sd a y from n o o n to 4 p.m. S p o k e sw om a n M a r t h a Sw a n e y sa id the 17,000-squarefoot s tore will ha ve from 10 to 15 em p lo ye e s a n d is on e of 75 the Illin ois -ba se d com p a n y p la n s to open this year. A ld i se lls 1,400 of the fastestm o v in g g ro c e r y items - 90 p e r cent of w h a t wou ld be on a typical w e e k ly g ro c e r y list, Sw a n e y said. A ld i h a s a simplified a p proach, e n c o u ra g in g c u s tom e r s to b r in g their ow n b a g s a n d b a g th e ir ow n groceries . “A n y time we c a n sa v e m o n e y a n d be m o re efficient, w e t ry to do that,” sh e said. . Address: 2260 E . G ra n d R iv e r Ave., G e n o a 'Township. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. M o n d a y - Sa tu rda y; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. S u n day. Details: A L D I .U S Send retail news to Casey Hans at chans@iivingston communitynews.com or call 810- 844-2005. M. T. W. Th 8. f ri 8-5. Sal 9-2, Sun 10-2 Howell only { 5 1 7 ) 2 2 3 - 9 6 1 8 www.hartlandpetvet.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 Athlete of the week: Alex Guimmi of Howell, B2 Recreation events, B2 Share y o u r news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com !S PORTS W re s tle rs h am m e r in g o p p o n e n ts H a r t l a n d t e a m u s e s h o m e m a d e s y m b o l t o p r o v i d e i t s m a n t r a f JASON DEEGAN o r m e n t a l t o u g h n e s s The Livingston Community News t e a c h i n g r a n k s g e t m e w e s t r e c r u i t When I saw the schedule, I almost fainted. Five hours for a clinic for baseball coaches? Five hours? That’s longer than I work most days (just kidding, boss). But having gone through the recent clinic, put on by University of Michigan head baseball coach Rich Malo- K ey in conjunction with the ensington Valley Baseball and Softball Association, I can report it was worth every minute. Even if my backside was sore from sitting on those dreadful middle school bleachers. With the clinic, I officially hake the plunge to the dark side. As a sports reporter for 15 years. I’ve cursed and battled coaches with hidden agendas every step of the way. Now, I’m one of them. I’ve been an assistant baseball and soccer coach the past few years for my 6-year-old son, but I’m stepping it up to become a head R pach this spring. There’s fear nd excitement that comes with this new responsibility. I want to do a good job, but like most volunteer youth coaches. I’m already busy enough. I don’t need more fm my plate, but I’m willing A - tackle it for the sake of the players on the team. I haven’t written out a single practice plan yet - that was probably the No. 1 tip I’ll follow from the clinic - and yet I’ve already found a deep- H ' respect for youth coaches, he bleachers were packed, showing how dedicated these men really are. The little nuggets of information I gleaned from the clinic were fascinating. I was a Little League all-star growing up. I’ve covered baseball for years, including several U-M seasons before Maloney arrived. But the clinic exposed how little I know about how to play the game. I’m considering going to coaching clinics for other sports just so I can learn more about them. When I grew up, there was no video or grand instructional tips that focus on every ove in your swing or field- 5^. You went out and you [played. The baseball of today demands rock-solid fundamentals that add up to better fielding skills, a smoother swing and smarter base running. Dealing with 6-year-olds, I on’t be filming their swings to check on their positions. I went to the clinic searching for drills. The U-M staff gave me plenty of ideas. Maloney indicated the No. 1 issue regarding baseball today is that young players aren’t developing their arms properly. Most coaches are so afraid of injury that they too often give their top pitchers “the day off” in practice. Instead, they should be SEE DEEGAN, 82 BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News A makeshift claw hammer has become the symbol for mental toughness for the Hartland wrestling team. The hammer, made by a couple of Eagles in a construction class, already has broken twice, but the Eagles continue to cling to its principles. Coach Todd Cheney has adopted the mantra “Mental toughness. Drop the hammer” for this season. Cheney hopes the “the hammer” drives home how important it is to finish off opponents in tight matches, especially now that the Eagles are in the midst of a playoff drive. Hartland, ranked third in the state in Division I by the coaches association, hosts Hartland senior captains Doug Baughman, Bryan Hughes and Kyle Summerfield are leading the Eagles to another banner season. At left, Summerfield applies a headlock to teammate Charles Putz during a recent workout. individual districts Saturday and team regionals next Wednesday. The Eagles have advanced to the state quar- SEE WRESTLING, 82 PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS E s t a b l i s h e d t r i o t a k e s o v e r H a m b u r g b u s i n e s s Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp ■ What: A fitness center and 82-acre camp site at 8 5 4 0 H am b u rg Road, H am b u rg Township. ■ Who: Purchased last month by a g ro u p of local bus in es sme n w h o are buy in g new equipment, revamping the pool and sp e n d in g $500,000 overall to renovate the facility. ■ Hours: 5 a.m.-IO p.m. M o n d a y - Thursday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and, new starting this month, Su n d a y hours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ■ Cost: $115 for a three-month pass; own ers plan to revamp the fee schedule. M em b e r sh ip s include all fitness classes. ■ Features: Cardio, free w eights, pool and sauna, gym, racquetball and classes such as spinning, yo g a and aerobics. Details: 810-231-4763. Personal trainer Ryan Rau works with Lisa Shmina of Hamburg Township on some of the new fitness equipment at the Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp, which recently came under new ownership. PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hamburg camp gets new lease on life Partnership to revive bankrupt fitness facility BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News A partnership of Brighton-area businessmen has purchased and is reinvesting in an 82- acre camp property and fitness center in Hamburg Township. The facility on Hamburg Road - now called the Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp - was taken over by managing partners Tom Rau, Rick Scherrer and Jim Branscum, who also own NexCare Health System - a chain of nursing homes - as well as Integrity Rehab Services, both based in Brighton Township. “We were always sure there was a lot of opportunity here that hadn’t been tapped,” said Scherrer, adding that the group has started major maintenance work on the building, as well as taking delivery of new fitness equipment in the past week. SEE HAMBURG, 82 Two of the new owners of the Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp are Tom Rau, left, and Rick Scherrer. A third partner, Jim Branscum, is not pictured. The partners took over operations in January. The Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority had operated the facility at the request of a court trustee when the previous owners filed for bankruptcy protection. Skiers from 3 districts heading to state finals Brighton, Howell and South Lyon all advance following regional meets BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Connnnunity News Three local schools will have skiers advancing to the state finals at Boyne Mountain Monday after competing at regional meets this week. At the regional meet Ihesday at Mount Brighton, the Brighton women’s team placed thinl to qualify for the state finals. It’s the second year in a row the Brighton women’s team is going to the state meet. Team members include Ashton Street, Louise Getner, Sophie Shinslg^, Stephanie Haselhuhn, Crissy l^her, Margaret Smith, and Carrie Fisher. “I don’t think we skied as well as we could have at regionals,” said Coach Greg Normand. “But I anticipate doing better at states this year than we did last year. “We have four girls who weigh between 85 and 90 poimds, and will be able to ski faster up north where the slopes are steeper.” Normand says he is proud of the team, and also said senior Cameron McCririe qualified for the men’s individu^s in giant slalom. Two Howell Highlanders qualified for the state finals. Coach Doug Gorton said that sophomore Amanda Depuyt qualified for both slalom and giant slalom, and freshman Erika Vichcales qualified for giant slalom. “Amanda really skied well, and to qualify for both events is exceptional,” said Gorton. “Erika is pretfy darn good to be a state qualifier as a freshman.” The South Lyon Lions have two qualifiers in the men’s individuds. Senior Ryan Andrews qualified for both the slalom and giant slalom and sophomore Sam Mehr qualified for the giant slalom. “Things started coming together for them at the end of the year, and they put a couple of good runs together for themselves,” said Coach John Thompson. “You get one race to qualify for the state meet, and it puts a lot of pressure on the kids.” Reach Lisa Carolin atlcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. B I G G B Y C O F F E E $1.00 OFF a grande smooch-a-latte Brighton; 8714 Grand River 810-227-2271 Howell; 1275 Lawson Dr. 517-545-8196 f r e e Convenient drive through! (JfllR www.biggby.com LC Coupon valid at these locations only. Not good with any other offer. No copies of this coupon will be accepled. No substitutions. 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Offer expires March 6,2009 [D B IG G B Y COFFEE Brighton: 8714 Grand River in front of Walgreens off Grand River Ave. in front of Kohl's B 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 ri ' " i ■ 1 T ■ it' I I'll'i DEEGAN FROM B1 Winning at all costs is never the goal following the workout plan of runners. They should be throwing almost daily to build up arm endurance between games. Maloney also emphasized that winning at all costs should never be the goal of a coach, especially at the developmental levels. I couldn’t agree more. I don’t think the “coach pitch” team I worked with last fall won a single game. Nearly all of our players were T-ball players hitting a live ball for the first time. Many of them couldn’t hit it past the mound. When they did, boy, were they excited. Those moments gave me a better understand- WRESTLING FROM B1 Strong finishes being stressed this year terfinals for seven straight years, but they’re still searching for that first state championship. “Last year, we were unable to finish the last 30 seconds of matches,” senior tri-captain Bryan Hughes said. “We are dropping the hammer to bring it (victories) home.” Hughes admits that he worried the Eagles (25-3 as of Feb. 13) might “slip” a bit this year with all their graduation losses. Instead, hard work and a balanced lineup with few headliners has kept the winning tradition alive. The Eagles didn’t give up more than 13 points in any Kensington Lakes Activities Association meets in winning the KLAA championship. “That’s pretty dominant,” Cheney said. “It has just been incredible with the way our kids have responded in big matches.” The Eagles are so balanced that three weight classes continue to have wrestle-offs every two weeks to see who will compete for varsity: Hughes and 2008 state qualifier Chase Snider at 125 pounds, Noah Ramirez and Josh Connell at 189 and Dan Spadafora and Charles Putz at 215. Every Eagle has a winning varsity record with at least 15 victories. Nine seniors provide experience and leadership. “We don’t have too many wrestlers who will pin their guy, but from 103 pounds to heavyweight, they go the full six minutes (of a match),” Hughes said. “That makes us pretty good.” Three individuals are state-ranked in their weight classes: Nick Monitz, sixth at 112 pound; transfer Jeff Lopez, fourth at 130; and Kyle Summerfield, third at 171. HAMBURG FROM B1 Day camps, corporate retreats envisioned The partners - all members of the fitness club and Hamburg Township residents - took ownership of the property in mid-January, having purchased it through U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The property was previously owned by Generation Ministries, which operated the Family Fitness Factory and Pine Hills Camp on the Hamburg Road site near Ore Lake. Following a bankruptcy filing in July 2007, court trustees hired the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority to operate the facility until it could be sold. “We kept the doors open and the place going,” said SELCRA Director Pat Gerace. “It was a good thing for members. We’re completely out of there, but we’re going to keep a relationship going. We’re going to help them in any way we can.” Both SELCRA officials and the new owners say they hope to keep the authority involved in classes, use of athletic facilities and possibly camps on the site, which has two lakes as well as a swimming beach. Rau said the new owners plan to invest at least $500,000 to upgrade the facility, including a major renovation of the pool area, which will take at least a month. They are in the process of hiring contractors to do that work. The new owners also want to make other improvements JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS New owners of the Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp have purchased and installed new fitness equipment at the facility on Hamburg Road. Also planned is major work on the pool. to encourage day camps, sports camps and challenge camps to use the facility. A camp director will be hired to get that part of the business up and running. Rau said he also would like to see the facilities be used for corporate retreats. “We are closer (geographically) than people think,” said Rau. “We are only three miles from US-23 and four miles from downtown Brighton.” The new owners are taking suggestions from members, such as Carol Feldt of Hamburg Township, who has been a member for three years. She is pleased to see suggestions such as opening on Sundays and pool renovations, be taken seriously by the new management. “They’re receptive,” she said. “They got a nice array of new equipment in. Slowly, but surely. Everything’s going to take time.” A second generation of family also is being groomed to be part of the business. Sons A.J. Scherrer, Jay Rau and Ryan Rau are active in the business. Ryan Rau, who has worked as a personal trainer, is organizing a Triathlon Club at the center for the upcoming season. Reach Casey Hans at chans® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. 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Provide non-medical com-1 panionship and assistance I in home-based senior care.| Call Seniortemp at 8 1 0 -5 5 5 - 5 5 5 5 . 3I0083I-0I ing of why coaching is so rewarding. The five hours sitting in the bleachers will seem like a small price to pay compared to the memories I’ll collect watching my players grow. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Summerfield, a key contributor since a sophomore, said he’s tired of falling short in the postseason. The Eagles were state runners-up from 2004-07. “Second is not acceptable. We’ve done it. We know what it’s like to lose,” he said. “I can’t say this team is better or worse (than other Hartland teams), but this team is hungry. “The key to success is mental toughness and finishing. That’s been our only problem the last couple of years.” Sean Hultberg, a senior who wrestles at 145 pounds, said every Eagle believes they have as' good a shot as anybody at a title. “We are peaking at the perfect moment,” he said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. LOCAL NEWS I N B R I E F Expert sees rebound for auto industry The U.S. auto industry will boimce back and be stronger than ever. That’s the prediction of David Cole, president of the Center for Automotive Research, who spoke Feb. 10 to the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. He called the sequence of events leading to the near-collapse of the U.S. auto industry a “perfect storm” that included hi^ gasoline prices, the financi^ collapse, credit crunch and huge job losses. Cole said his most conservative projection would be 2.5 million to 3 million jobs lost, although a more re^stic estimate, Cole said, would be 4.5 million to 5 million jobs. The direct economic loss would be more than $100 billion, $275 billion to $400 billion in personal income and $110 billion to $160 billion in tax receipts. Cole supports the $17.5 billion in federal loans. “This is a self-financing loan,” he said, adding the cost to the U.S. economy would be far greater without the loans. elections, only incumbents are seeking re-election: Fowlerville’s Jeff Limonoff and Laura Prochnow and Hartland Township’s Charlie Abrastuii and Eileen Jankowski. Election Day is May 5. Brighton, Howell and Pinclmey districts moved their elections to November. Water rates to rise in Pinckney Village residents will see an increase in water rates, starting with the quarterly bills being mailed out in early March. The Village Council on Feb. 9 approved a 3 percent increase, effective Jan. 1, that ups water rates fixim $1.91 per 1,000 gaUons used to $1.97 per 1,000 gallons used. It likely will add about $3 to residents’ quarterly water bills, said Village President Rebecca Foster. The hike is part of the village’s plan to incrementally increase water rates based on a 2007 rate study. Free children's films offered in Brighton 4 incumbents seek re-election In the two Livingston County school districts that have May The MJR Theaters at the Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 are offering free movies for children under 12 on Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 28 to March 22. Adult tickets are $1. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis imtil the theater has reached capacity. Details: 810- 227-4700. R E C R E A T I O N ■ Arctic Blast - At the M o u n t Brighton Ski Area, 4141 Bauer Road, G en oa Township, 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Feb. 28, featuring a family-oriented sled competition run at 11 a.m. and a 'B ig Air' competition for snowb o ard ers at 2 p.m. paddle e n d s at Placeway Bridge Site w ith a warm fire, hot beverages and snacks. Details: Paul Thielking, Paul.Thielking® michigan.sierraclub.org. Lome Beatty, Lorne.Beatty@michigan. sierraclub.org or 810-632-7766. R U N N I N G ■ Huron River Winter Paddle- T h e annual Huron River Winter Paddle by the Crossroads G ro u p o f the M ic h ig a n Sierra Q u b will be n o o n Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Kent Lake Dam in Island Lake Recreation Area. The tw o-h ou r March 21, No Frills All Thrills 5-mile Trail Run, Huron M e a d ow s Metropark, 8765 Hammel Road, G reen Oak Township, nofrillsallthrillsrace. com. Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $16-$25. Contact: info@ nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK AlexGiummi ■ School: Howell H ig h School. ■ Local ties: T h e se n io r has lived in Howell all his life. ■ Sports: Football, sn ow b o a rd in g . ■ Top sports moment: W in n in g the 2 0 0 7 K e n s in g to n Valley C o n fe re n ce a n d 2 0 0 8 K e n s in g to n Lakes Athletic A s so c ia t io n 's we s t d iv is io n c h am p io n sh ip s in football. ■ This season: A team captain for the b o a rd e rc ro s s team, G ium m i ha s ro u g h ly 10 first-place finishes. He w o rk s as a sn ow b o a rd ins t ru ctor at the M o u n t B r igh to n Ski Area. ■ Hobbies: H un tin g , f ish ing , ra cin g motocros s. ■ Favorite subject: Science. ■ Community involvement: He has vo lu n te e re d for the Howell M e lo n Festival a n d at a punt, p a s s a n d kick camp. ■ Athlete I admire: Lance A rm s t ro n g . ■ Academics: 3.2 GPA. ■ Future: He will a ttend D a v e n p o r t U n iver sity to s tu d y biom e tr ic security. 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Call today!734-646-9706 15 vehicles is re quired, 2 have to be V ETER AN S AFFAIRS SEEKING MEDICAL SPACE The Department of Veterans Affairs desires to lease sufficient rentable square footage to yield 10,000 to 12,500 usable square feet in Ann Arbor, Ml for use as a Warehouse. The space must be handicap accessible and can be provided by new construction or modification of existing space. On-site parking .C E n g i n e e r i n g ^ cRooms For Rent Best Rental Ann Arbor 2 bdrm, full bsmt., 2 car gar. $1150/ incl. heat & water. Pets Open ranch, garage, exconsidered 734-662-9446 ceptional area, must see! “ 7 7 TTT ; $1299.734-320-3444 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm, laundry, handicapped access, A/C, Pets OK, $740-H. 734-678-3067 Ann Arbor Downtown $35/day, $189/wk, $700 & up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 designated as Disabled/ Handicapped. This will be a full service lease with a lease term for five (5) years, with an option for five (5) one (1) year option periods. 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O / o -O ZO O . i ( Homes h Un fum ish e dJ : 2 BDRM Ypsi house, gar., bsmt, fenced backyard, A/C, washer, 1.5 bath $850 734-429-1882 Lincoln schl, remodeled 4bdr, 2.5ba $1200/mo $3600 to move in. (734)239-2414 Mark North: M14, South: US-12, East: US-23 and West: Baker Rd. A market survey of properties offered for lease will be conducted by VA. Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives). Contact Kristina L. Gandy, Contract Specialist via E-Mail at Kristina.Gandy@va.gov or Overnite mail to: Kristina L. Gandy, ViSN 11 Logistics Office, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Lobby M Room 2200 Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 Contact required by 4:30, February 23, 2009. The Government is limited by law (40 USC 278a, as Amended 10-1-81) to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value for space. Downtown Ann Arbor - Large room. Quiet. No smoke/pets. $400, utils included.(734) 994-3212 YPSI-NearEMU! 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(734) 662-4644, tion for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offers will be Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. All interested parties will submit a request for the solicitation in writing to the attention of Mrs. Canton, executive home, Gandy at the above wooded 5 acres, $450 address. Potential Saline 4bdrm 2.5bath, http://annarbor.craigslist. org/apa/1034083053.htm I $2300. (734)395-4055. includes util, master ste/ bath 734-658-8823. Roommate wanted for 3 bdrm house in down- 2 bdrm house $6004-dep town Ann Arbor, Huron DTE. Garage. No pets. St. Parking avail. $395/ Sec. 8 OK. 1575 Ridge Rd, Ypsi. 734-216-4480. Place your ad online ^ Lake and ^ I Recreaticmal ^Property - RentalJ Evans Lakefront 5 bdrm, 3 bath. $1400/mo. 734- 323-7158. Option to buy. mo. Phil 734-239-5592 offerors shall describe the property. A site investigation of all properties will be conducted. 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Appty at: West Hickory Haven 3310 Commerce Rd., Milford Referral/ Charge Entry Clerk A large cardiology practice seeks a full-time Referral/Charge Entry Clerk. Responsibilities include entering charges, patient demographics, verifying patient referrals & insurance, creating reports and developing 8 maintaining professional relations with other physician offices. High school diploma or G.E.D. required and 2-3 yrs of medical office experience preferred. Candidates should have experience with MS Excel 8 Access and a strong commitment to customer service. Submit resume to: Michigan Heart, P.C. 5325 Elliott Dr. Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 fax: 734-712-7313 email: HR® michiganheart.com Supervisor/Home Care Manager We are a residential care facility located in Chelsea and we have an immediate opening for a Supervisor/Home Care Manager. This individual will be responsible for guiding our Direct Care Staff to ensure an educational and safe living environment for those with Special Needs. The ideal candidate will possess the following: • A Bachelor Degree • Two years of work experience in a residential setting • A passion for working with people with Special Needs • Excellent written and verbally communication skills • Ability to handle a complex environment • Ability to plan and prioritize work • Time management skills • Teamwork In addition, the person we are seeking must exhibit moral and spiritual leadership marked by honesty and humility and invites the unique gifts of each employee's personal spirituality to flourish in the work place. If you are the individual that we are looking for, send your resume to bobt®stlouiscenter.org. p ro fe ss io n a l ancT\ L Managerial j Development Director The Ann Arbor Art Center visit annarborartcenter.org for info Director of Educational Outreach Educator to manage creation, publication 8 sale of international business teaching materials. 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Must be able to create database 8 spreadsheet reports, handle special projects; provide additional back-up responsibilities for other EPA mgmt. Fast-paced team. ‘ Req: Age 55 + , PC proficiency, prior exp. Business educ a plus. F/T $9.80/hr, 40/wk + health insce, pd leave. Resumes to seepmi@ssa-i.org, or fax 734-528-4281. Confirm you qualify (55 or older). E -M A IL Y O U R F R E E B IE A D S TO fre6 btes@a nndrborn ew s.com Under the supervision of a qualified professional Health Services Supervisor is responsible for performing a range of direct and indirect services within the Adult Developmental Disabilities program. Working within the team context, assures that the Person- Centered Planning process occurs, facilitating the achievement of specified outcomes. The Supports Coordinator, as a member of a continuous support team, is further responsible for developing and maintaining PCPs, coordinating and monitoring consumer services, directly assisting consumers in achieving desired outcomes and documenting consumer progress. Minimum requirements are that applicants have a valid Michigan Driver's License, a Bachelor's degree in social work, a minimum of 2 years of direct social work experience, plus a Limited Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW) certification. Complete an online application form at www.ewashtenaw.org or visit the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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Grand River - at 1-96 • Exit 145 w w w . b r i g h t o n h o n d a . c o m O p e n Sa tu rd a y s 10am - 3 pm THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRU A RY 20, 2 0 0 9 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B 5 w w w .v a r s i t y a u t o s .c o m Serving the Community for Over 3 0 Years! Largest Selection ^ Apound! W E S T I L L L E A S E I Great Lease and Purchase Prices! H i ________________ • I n EVC New 2009 Ford Fusion | New 2009 Ford Escape MT FWDI New 2009 Ford FIon FWD-SE | New 2009 Ford Taurus SEL | New 2009 Ford Edge SE STK# 901959. MSRP $25,030 _____-------- STK# 901310, MSRP $28,995 ^ ----------------------------M STK# 901538, MSRP $24,545 Includes RCL Rebates ^ ^ - Sale Pnce STK# 901615, MSRP $23,115 Includes RCL Rebates !5500! l a c i o w R e b a t e 1 , f « 3 6 l I m k w b b I. Includes RCL Rebates Includes RCL Rebates 0 ’ 0 9 quality drive • « - / lew 2009 Ford Ranger I New 2009 Ford Focus STK# 900756, MSRP $18,406 ^ ______ ____ STK# 902060, MSRP $15,690 Sale Price t5^3^5A0®A 1U Syalej SPrifceJWOO I NEW 1 ^ 2009 reid F150 SIX STK# 901773, MSRP $32,975 4x4 Super Cab Sale Price Includes RCL Rebates includes RCL Rebates JACKSON 3480 Jackson O w n e r A t Wagner • Ann Arbor, Mi • 1 -9 4 E x it # 1 7 2 , TUrn Left New Owner Advantage Program. __ Exclusively Available Through r m | S a ! e s A n d S e r v i c e O p e n S a t u r d a y varsity Auto Group. I Sales: Mon.& Thurs 9-9 • Tues., Wed. & Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 " ^ 6 R e w a r d O u t C U S tO n w r s ” Service: Mon.-Fri, 7ani-6pm • Sat. Till 1pm Call For Details 'A ll Pricing Reflects A Plan With Rebates To Dealer Plus Tax, Title. Doc. & Destination. Rebates Include Factory, RCL. & R C L Renewal Cash. All Leasing Reflects 36 Months, 31.500 Miles Plus Tax With Apr Tier 0-1 Approved Credit & Security Deposit W aved For Qualified Buyers. 52,595 C a sh Or Trade Due At Delivery. May Include Owner Loyalty. Photo May Not Represent Actual Vehicle. Must qualify for 0 % A P R , 2 .9 % A P R , 3 .9 % A P R . and 4 ,9 % A P R tor 36 months. Must qualify for 0 % for 60 months on Fusion. All Offers Expire 2/28/2009. fo r 36 wonttg'- B Ui ■ ! Includes RCL Rebates \ 56000, fo r 36] F re e^ With Every New Vehicle Purchase. Offer Expires 2/28/2009. ^ I ’ K I S IU ; X T '-' A Ranked #1 by Ford for Customer Satisfaction iiiniiiw.uarsityautos.coni C R E D I T nsMctwns e a s e d u p ! Call U s Today! PRESIDENTS DAY EVENT C L O S E - O U T o n a l l r e m a i n i n g n e w 2 0 0 8 S a a b s i n s t o c k ! NEW 2008 SAAB 9-3 2.0T Automatic, power slide moon roof, turbo endne, 5 speed, cold weather package, heated front seats, 6 disc C D changer, B^e, much more. Stk# K83506. Was $35,530 NOW ^23,151 NEW 2008 SAAB 9-3 2.T CONVERTIBLE 4 cylinder turbo engine, cold weather package, 5 speed automatic, much morel Stk #K832 26 Was $42,235 Save M4,431! NOW =^27,803 - . ^ u i» / A s k a b o u t 6 % A P R ! See dealer for complete details S u b u r b a n c o l l e c t i o n . c o m 2008 SAAB AERO SPORTCOMBI V6 turbo charged, cold weather package with heated front seats, roof luggage carrier, much more! Stk #K 832 89 Was $39,695 NEW 2008 SAAB 9-5 SEDAN Nicely equipped, 4 cylinder, premium sound package, much morel Stk #K 8 3 3 8 4 Was $38,460 NOW ^25,452 *AII prices. Q M S -Ftax, title, plate, all rebates tp dealer. Photo may not represent actual vehicle. See dealer for details. Sale ends 2/28/09 NOW ^25,361 NEW 2008 SAAB 9-3 AERO SPORT SEDAN Automatic, turbo charged, 6 speed, heated front seats, premium sound package. Stk #K 8 3 3 9 4 Was $38,410 Save M4,238! NOW =^24,171 NEW 2008 SAAB 9-3 SPORTCOMBI Auto, moon roof package includes power slide, tilt, cold weather package. 6 disc C D changer, Bose stereo. Stk #K 8 3 1 86 Was $36,640 Save M2,119! NOW =^22,520 3 , . 866-596-5200 3515 Jackson Rd. • Minutes west of downtown Ann Arbor 3123016-02 B6 [ C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classlfieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, F EBRU A RY 20, 2 0 0 9 EMPLOYEE PRICING laFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep... t Your Factory Outlet 2 0 0 9 C H R Y S L E R T O W N & C O U N T R Y List PInricclued es DVD entertainment s=y$st2em9,370 Employee Price =$26,196 Avaiiable Rebates** - $1,250 LaFontaine rebate match - $1,250 Chrysier Owner Loyaity - $2,000 Chrysier Financiai Bonus - $1,000 Empioyee Bonus Cash - $1,000 Employee Purchase PLUS = $ 1 9 ,6 9 6 Sa v e over $9,600 PURCHASE TODAY as low as $264/mo.* Stk# 09-128 2009 DODGE CHARGER New lower payment! List Price =$24,595 Empioyee Price =$22,336 Avaiiable Rebates** - $1,750 LaFontaine rebate match - $1,750 Chrysler Owner Loyalty - $1,750 Chrysler Financial Bonus - $1,000 Employee Bonus Cash - $1,000 Employee Purchase PLUS = $ 1 5 ,0 8 6 Sa v e over $9,500 PURCHASE TODAY as low as $198/mo.* s t k # 0 9 - 7 4 2 0 0 9 J E E P G R A N D C H E R O K E E 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Crew Cab 4x4 List Price = $ 3 3 , 0 5 0 Employee Price = $ 2 9 , 4 9 5 Available Rebates** - $ 2 , 2 5 0 LaFontaine rebate match - $ 2 , 2 5 0 Chrysler Owner Loyalty - $ 2 , 0 0 0 Chrysler Financial Bonus - $ 1 , 0 0 0 Jeep Bonus Cash - $ 1 , 0 0 0 Employee Bonus Cash - $ 1 , 0 0 0 Employee Purchase PLUS = $ 1 9 ,9 9 5 Sa v e over $13,000 PURCHASE TODAY as low as $260/mo.* s t k # 0 9 - 1 1 6 List Price =$40,130 Employee Price =$34,433 Available Rebates -$2,000 LaFontaine rebate match -$2,000 Chrysler Owner Loyalty -$2,500 Chrysler Financial Bonus -$1,000 Employee Bonus Cash -$1,000 Employee Purchase Plus Sa v e over $14,000 PURCHASE TODAY as low as $342/mo/ s t k # 0 9 - 9 1 2 0 0 9 C H R Y S L E R 3 0 0 List Price =$27,415 Employee Price =$24,849 Available Rebates -$1,750 LaFontaine Rebate Match-$ 1 ,7 5 0 Owner Loyalty - $ 7 5 0 Chrysler Financial Bonus -$1,000 Employee Bonus Cash - $1,000 Employee Purchase Plus = $ 1 8 ,5 9 9 Sa v e over $8,800 PURCHASE TODAY as low as $251/mo. s t k # 0 9 - 9 8 E M P L O Y E E P U R C H A S E F O R E V E R Y O N E P L U ^ t m O R E F A C T O R Y I N C E N T I V E S T H A N E V E R B E F O R E P L U S L A F O N T A I N E R E B A T E M A T C H (O N S E L E C T E D M O D E L S ) Z E R O P E R C E N T F I N A N C I N G A V A I L A B L E (O N S E L E C T M O D E L S ) \ a f ontaijae 9 0 0 W . M i c h i g a n A v e . , S a l i n e 4 8 1 7 6 w w w . t h e f a m i l y d e a l . c o m ’ Payments based on eligibility for all available rebates plus 2 0 % down payment of M SR P (list price) based on 72 month financing at preferred interest rate. Not everyone qualifies.” “Available rebates” includes Chrysler lease to purchase loyalty. Chrysler owner loyalty requires proof of current ownership or lease ot a Chrysler group vehicle. Employee bonus cash requires valid “EP” control number. “Employee purchase plus” price does not include applicable sales tax, doc fees, or registration fees. LaFontaine rebate match applies to vehicle models listed in this ad only. Sale ends Saturday February 28th. See you at the Saline Chambers Merchant Fair! March 14th Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. \ aFontaine LaFontaine Chevrolet Dexter 888-267-5024 ANAWraCANREVOUinON •Plus tax, title, lie. & doc. fees. All rebates to dealer. 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