Fowlerville News & Views Online by Steve Horton

517-223-8760 • 226 E. Grand River • P.O Box 937, Fowlerville, MI 48836

SPRING 2015 CLASSES

Maria’s School of Dance

Maria’s School of Dance, Inc. 105 E. Grand River Ave. P.O. Box 309 Fowlerville, MI 48836

Ph: 517.223.0036 Fax: 517.223.4717

www.mariasschoolofdance.com

Facebook: Marias Dance Twitter: msd309

Weekly Business & Community Guide

SATURDAYS, APRIL 25 - MAY 16 Classes taught by: Miss Kellie

Maria’s School of Dance is offering five 4 week beginning classes which will give students a brief introduction to ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. The objective is to give the student an idea of what dance is like. It is designed to be a fun and educational experience. Classes will not participate in recital. There will be a 5 student minimum for each class to be held. To register for any of these classes contact Maria’s School of Dance at 517-223-0036, mail in the bottom portion or register online at, www.mariasschoolofdance.com. • Class Fee is $32 for 25 minute classes and $37 for 40 minute classes – no registration fee • Students should wear comfortable clothes they can move easily in. • Dance shoes are not required.

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“Serving the Local Communities” Volume XXXI No. 7

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Published Weekly

CLASSES OFFERED Beg. Tap ..... 4-6yr olds ... 9:30 - 9:55 am Beg. Hip Hop .....6-9yr olds .... 11:15 - 11:55 am Beg. Ballet . 3-6yr olds ... 10:00 - 10:25 am Beg. Ballet .........3-6yr olds .... 12:00 - 12:25 pm Beg. Jazz ..... 5-7yr olds ... 10:30 - 11:10 am

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Smith Elementary School News

IMPORTANT DATES: February 13-16 - NO SCHOOL Presidents Day Recess February 18 – Fundraiser Kick Off Assembly February 19 – Science Assembly sponsored by PTC (during the school day) February 19 - Family Fun Science Night 5:00-7:00pm February 20 – Deadline for Yearbook Orders (Order forms available in the office) March 17 & 18 - Kindergarten Round Up For 2015/2016 School Year (more information below) March 23 - NO SCHOOL K-12 Professional Learning Day March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter April 1 - Half Day of School K-12 (Elem. Dismissal 12:18) P/T Conferences 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. April 3-10 - SPRING RECESS April 13 - School Resumes April 28 – Spring Picture Day (more information to come) *** NO PARKING IN THE KISS AND GO LANE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL!! Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe. *** Yearbook Orders Due By February 20th. – There is still time to place a yearbook order. Order forms are available in the office, or call the office and we will send a form home with your child. (517)-223-6430 *** Thank You to Trinity United Methodist Church for the donation of boys & girls underwear, socks and sweatpants. The staff and students greatly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. *** Kindergarten Round Up For 2015/2016 School Year has been scheduled for March 17th & 18th. Times are the same for both days and you may come during any session to enroll your child. Sessions are 8:00 – 10:30 a.m., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Please bring your child with you and plan to spend about an hour for the visit. When you come to Round Up please have your child’s birth certificate, current immunization record, vision screening results (must be results after the age of 3) and 2 pieces for proof of residency (1 piece being your D.L.) The Health Department will be available at Smith during all sessions of Round Up, if your child needs a vision screening. There have been changes the last couple of years to the State of Michigan School Code regarding enrollment of children in kindergarten and their age eligibility. Here is an excerpt from the revised school code 380.1147: (2) In a school district that provides kindergarten, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, a child who resides in the school district may enroll in kindergarten if the child is at least 5 years of age on September 1 of the school year of enrollment. (3) If a child residing in the school district is not 5 years of age on the enrollment eligibility date specified in subsection (2), but will be 5 years of age not later than December 1 of a school year, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten for that school year if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing not later than June 1 before the beginning of the school year that he or she intends to enroll the child in kindergarten. A school district that receives this written notification may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian of a child described in this subsection that the child is not ready to enroll in kindergarten due to the child’s age or other factors. However, regardless of this recommendation, the parent

or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to enroll the child in kindergarten under this subsection. *** Science Night is on February 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smith Elementary. This is a free event. Families are invited to attend (student must be accompanied by an adult). Please join us for an evening of exploring, investigating and family fun! *** Michigan State University is hosting their Annual Science Festival, April 15 – 19th! The Festival is 5 days of FREE activities that celebrate Science! Check out sciencefestival. msu.edu for more information! *** Livingston Educational Service Agency Early Childhood Programs – Enroll now for the 2015-2016 school year! Head Start and Great Start Readiness offer no cost/low cost to income eligible or children “at risk” who qualify under federal and state guidelines. Families meeting eligibility guidelines have access to educational, medical, and other community resources. Children of all abilities are encouraged to apply. For information, an application, and/or to schedule an appointment, please call (517) 548-2100. *** Clothing donations – Our supply of children’s pants and underwear is very low. We could really use donations of unisex sweatpants, boys and girls jeans and boys and girls underwear. Sizes most often used are 6 through 10, but other sizes are welcome. The Office and Smith Students Thank You For Your Help! *** Parent Connect – If you want to use Parent Connect to view grades, or you are already a user and are having any issues, please email questions to connect@fowlervilleschools.org Building secretaries are not able to help you with this. ***

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Card of Thanks

We would like to thank Andy Hath, Melissa Cowell, Susan Hath, Butch Ogden, and Tony Ogden for all your help. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped put on the benefits last month. We would also like to thank the VFW Post 6464, Ladies Auxillary, American Legion Post 141, Howell Fire Department, O’Connors Party Store of Fowlerville, D&G Equipment and all other merchants who donated to my son’s benefits. Thank you to the Fowlerville/ Grand Ledge hockey team as well. Last but not least, we would like to thank all of our family and friends who have supported us through this difficult time. Hunter, Kaitlyn & Jason Hath

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Medication – We keep all prescription and non-prescription forms in our office if your child needs prescription or nonprescription medications administered from the office, during school hours. Remember that forms and medications are not kept from year to year. You must turn in new forms for the 2014-2015 school year. Per school board policy children are not allowed to transport any medication. An adult must deliver medications to our office. *** YES! WE COLLECT BOXTOPS! Continue to snip and trim the BoxTops for Education off of designated products and send them to school. There are classroom contests happening all year round. We collect them each Friday for our Fabulous PTC Volunteers to count!!! Thank you ALL for your help with this. *** We also collect TYSON food labels! Please clip the labels off marked Tyson products and send them to school with the boxtops or have your child put them in the container in front of the office. Every little bit NEW LISTING helps!!! Awesome 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on *** 15 rolling, wooded acres has open ﬂoor plan, 2200 sq. ft, 24x32 pole barn & 30 x 48 horse Kroger Community barn. Rewards Program MLS 215012102 $299,900 – If you are a Kroger

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Fowlerville Junior High School News

Important Dates: Mar. 23-- No School- Professional Learning Day Mar. 27-- End of 3rd Marking Period April 1-- Parent-Teacher Conferences April 3-10-- Spring Recess *** Yearbook deadlines- Feb. 27th for personalized yearbooks and March 6th is final online order date. We have sold 184/300 right now. Order now on our school web page. Don’t miss out! $32 dollars!

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“ATHLETES” OF THE WEEK High School’s

*** Attention all 8th graders-we need YOUR help to make the yearbook special! Pick your favorite Junior High memory, and send it in to help personalize your yearbook. Send a pic and/or describing sentence. Limit of 1 pic and 1 sentence per person. Send to spiszyearbook@gmail.com Please send in by February 20th. *** VISION SCREENING AT JH IN MARCH All 7th graders will have their vision tested by the Livingston County Department of Public Health in March. The testing will occur on the following dates: March 2, 2015, March 3, 2015 and March 4, 2015. With re-screening on March 5, 2015. If you do not want your child tested please notify Mrs. Nygren via phone 517-223-6202 or email nygrens@ fowlervilleschools.org *** SPORTS FOR WEEK OF FEB. 17: Mon., 2/16: NO SCHOOL! Tues., 2/17: GBB vs Eaton Rapids-4:30; 7H, 8A Bus- 3:15 Wed., 2/18: GBB vs Williamston-4:30; 7A, 8H Bus-3:30 Thurs., 2/19: 7-8 WRESTLING-4:30; @ Mason Mid. School vs Mason, Jackson Parkside, & Lakewood Bus- 3:15 SACK LUNCHES can be ordered on game/meet day. Orders due in FJH office by end of first hour on game/meet day. Cost charged to lunch account. ATHLETIC BOOSTERS support all athletic programs, Grades 7-12. Please volunteer to help with boosters activities. Currently, concessions at FHS athletic events need help. Contact FHS Athletic Office to volunteer to help. *** GIRLS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE-- Both the A and B team for seventh grade girls basketball played their best games yet last night showing how much improvement has already been made this season. The B team came out strong from the beginning leading 10-2 in the first quarter. Unfortunately they fell short and lost 29-20, but Jud Scott still played a fantastic game. Kora Holcomb lead in scoring with nine points while Tara Garbacik and Sophia Palermino followed with four each. The whole team contributed with great boxing out and hustling on both ends of the floor. The A team pulled out their first victory defeating Ionia 42-38 in double over

“ATHLETES” of the WEEK 2011 Varsity Football

Hockey Team

time. Leading in scoring was Peyton Boden with nineteen points while Azhanae Depa and Madison Fredrick added four. After losing a tight game last week against Owosso, the girls came out stronger than ever last night and knew how to overcome it by handling the pressure and coming together as a team for the win. *** Let It Snow-- The club is open to 5th through 12th grade students. We ski/board at Mt. Brighton every Wednesday throughout the month of February. For further information, please contact Ms. DeLuca 517-223-6250. * ** SCHEDULING AND TESTING OUT Fowlerville Jr. High School is getting ready to start the scheduling process for the 2015-2016 school year. Students will be receiving a Curriculum Guide to aid with the completion of the scheduling form, they will also receive. As students and parents look at options for the next school year, some students may decide to test out of certain subjects to enable them to accelerate their education. The testing out process for the JH has changed to February through June. Forms for testing out will also be included in the Curriculum Guides with dates and times. Testing out forms will need to be turned into the Jr. high counseling office by February 17, 2015. These forms are for Jr. High courses only. Students will be given their testing out packets and materials will be handed out from February 20 - March 6, 2015. The final exams for testing out for the Jr. high school will take place June 9, 2015 or June 16, 2015. Please note the change in when the testing out process starts and ends this year, as it is during the school year, instead of the summer. If you have any questions concerning the process please call the counselor @ 517-223-6210. *** Enroll now for the 2015-2016 school year! Livingston Educational Service Agency Early Childhood Programs are enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year. Head Start and Great Start Readiness offer no cost/low cost to income eligible or children “at risk” who qualify under federal and state guidelines. Families meeting eligibility guidelines have access to educational, medical, and other community resources. Children of all abilities are encouraged to apply. For information, an application, and/or to schedule a appointment, please call (517) 548-2100.

Fowlerville Boys JV Team defeats Ionia in basketball action

The Fowlerville Boys JV Basketball Team improved its record to 10-4 (5-2 CAAC White) with a hard fought 58-52 win over Ionia on Thursday night, Feb. 5. Cam Brigham led the Glads with 16 points, including four big 3 pointers. Andrew Spalding added a season high 11, and Nick Semke scored 10. Dan Judd helped with 9 points and 8 rebounds, Nate Leonard had 7 including 2 big free throws down the stretch to help the local cagers maintain the lead. Tom Quaine added 3 and Kyle Ferris had 2.

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The team is working extremely hard trying to accomplish the goals of: Persistence and These eight Fowlerville High School athletes are members Find A Way Together. The Gladiators took two tough loses to start the year, but showed of the Ledge-Fowlerville Team, oneto starting of seven great heartGrand and character. The Varsity FootballHockey team is looking forward the CAAC Redthat Competition. squads compete in the Capital Areas Activities Conference. JUD’S FOOTBALL FORECAST The team started off by winning the Hudsonville Invitational in SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 San Francisco 13 at Philadelphia 23 early November. They have compiledN.Y.aGiants .50017 won-loss record Minnesota 20 at U of M 31 at Arizona 20 so far, and State are 23 third inState the20league. TheAtlanta team has a total of 21 23 at Seattle 16 Michigan at Ohio Miami 23 at San Diego 31 players. A season highlight, along with capturing the Hudsonville SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 New England 31 at Oakland 16 tournament, was against the Detroit 27 atwinning Dallas 24 the ‘Pink Game’ Denver 17 at Green BayDeWitt-St. 34 Johns team by17aat1-0 overtime score. The team Carolina Chicago 23 N.Y. Jets 17 at plays Baltimoreits 30 games Buffalo 26 at Cincinnati 20 at The Summit in Lansing. Tennessee 20 at Cleveland 23 MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011 From left, front David Paruszkiewicz, Fisher, Minnesota 23 at row, Kansasare City 17 Indianapolis 17 atBrenden Tampa Bay 31 Washington 20 at St. Louis 27 Kody Fletcher, Griffin Grzenkowicz, back row, Kolin Newman, New Orleans 27 at Jacksonville 16 LAST WEEK: Cameron Daniels, Alex Montrose (captain), and W-13 NikoL-5 Montrose. Pittsburgh 28 at Houston 27

SEASON RECORD: W-25 L-11

Every week through the season two Fowlerville H.S. athletes will be saluted for their efforts. Athletes will be selected by the coaching staff and Athletic Dept. for that “Winning Deal” on a new or used car or truck, see Dick Scott Motor Mall,

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Fowlerville News & Views – Sunday, February 15, 2015 – Page 5 wealth of information. Some books never go out of ‘style!’ And nothing beats holding a book in hand as opposed to clicking the ‘mouse’ every five seconds! Ooopps..My ‘soap box’ thinking! Till next week: FEED the BIRDS!

By Cheryl Poch Thursday, February 19, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which is the year of the SHEEP. Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the Chinese calendar. The date of the Chinese New Year is based on the cycles of the moon. It begins between January 21 and February 20. In ancient China, the month-long festival marked the end of one farming season and the beginning of a new one. Today, the Chinese New Year festival usually lasts only a few days. According to the World Book Encyclopedia, “Chinese people prepare for the new year by thoroughly cleaning and decorating the house. Decorations include spring couplets, red paper scrolls with phrases praising the renewal of life and the return of spring.” Family reunions are an important part of the celebration. Family member join in a festive New Year’s Eve dinner. Places are set at the table for absent family members to symbolize the unity of the family. Special foods that symbolize good fortune for the New Year are served. For example, rice cakes, called nian gao, are a popular food for New Year’s Eve dinners. Children bow to their parents and grandparents to wish then a long life. Gifts of money in red envelopes are given to children to wish them luck and wealth in the New Year. On New Year’s Day, people visit relatives, neighbors, and friends. Dances featuring colorful dragon and lion costumes are often performed on this day. All in all this festival sounds like a fun time for all – young and old! This month is also National Bird Feeding Month. Let’s all put out some seed and suet for our ‘birdy’ friends. February is a cold month and our feathered friends need food and nourishment for at least another six weeks. (According to Mr. Groundhog’s weather prediction!) So there wraps up another interesting cultural event. I forgot what pleasure it is to actually hold the World Book Encyclopedia in my hand and flip through the pages for a

NOTICE HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW

The Handy Township Board of Review will meet to review the 2015 Assessment Roll on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The Handy Township Board of Review will meet to hear appeals related to the 2015 Assessment Roll on: Monday, March 9, 2015 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m.-4:30p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m. At the Handy Township Hall 137 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville, Michigan please use back entrance. Please call 517-2233228 Monday, Wednesday or Thursday to make an appointment. Tentative Ratios & Factors Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal

49.91 1.0018 48.74 1.0259 51.88 0.9638 44.61 1.1208 50.00 1.000 Amy Pashby Assessor 2-15-15, 2-22-15, 3-1-15

Fowlerville Boys Varsity Basketball Team splits game with Ionia & Perry

The Fowlerville High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team is now 9-6 on the season. On Friday, Feb. 6, the Glads were defeated by Ionia 67 to 60 in league play. Connor Collins led the team with 19 points. Kenny Ferris had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Sam MacDowell 12 points and 3 assists, Clay Boak 9 points and 4 steals, Drew Vielbig 4 points and 7 rebounds, and Colin Callahan 2 points, 3 assists and he drew a charge. Last Tuesday, the Gladiators defeated Perry 50-49. The local cagers were leading by 15 points entering the 4th quarter when Perry’s half court trap made things very difficult. The press forced the Gladiators into 15 second-half turnovers. Fortunately, they were able to hang on just long enough to earn the victory. Leading by one point with about 20 seconds left, the team needed one last defensive stop. A great team effort was completed by Sam MacDowell as he blocked a shot and grabbed the rebound with just over a second left in the game. Kenny Ferris led the team with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Sam MacDowell had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Connor Collins, Clay Boak, and Drew Vielbig all chipped in with 6 points a piece. Connor Matlock added 2 points and an assist, while Sean Morris scored 1 point and had 1 steal.

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Northern Neighbors 4-H’ers design Valentine’s Days cards for area seniors

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As part of a community service project to share in giving back to local residents in need, Fowlerville’s Northern Neighbors’ 4-H Club designed beautiful homemade Valentine’s Day cards. The cards were delivered to area seniors as they received a hot meal for Valentine’s Day from the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program’s ‘Meals on Wheels’ organization. This non-profit organization

Randy’s Service has been serving the

community’s tire needs, mobile farm service, and in shop for 38 years.

The 4-H’ers making Valentine’s Day cards are, from left, Jessica Holiday, Talynn Johnson, Keelan Horton, Alec Johnson, Shelby Hinton, and Payton Johnson. delivers hot meals to area homebound seniors right at their door or to one of Livingston County’s seven area Senior Centers five days a week located in Hamburg, Fowlerville, Hartland and Gregory. The meals meet one-third of an individuals’ daily nutritional requirements for those over the age of 60 and enables seniors to maintain independent living arrangements where otherwise they may be faced with nursing home care. Approximately 450 homebound meals are delivered each day with a recommended donation of $3 per meal. The ‘Meals on Wheels’ organization located on Highland Road in Howell is always thankful for volunteer cooks or drivers. Area seniors who desire a social atmosphere can also receive their luncheon delivered to the Fowlerville Senior Center located at: 203 N. Collins Street. Call for more information: 517.223.3929.

Fowlerville student named to Dean’s List at Lansing Community College

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Joe Sparks of Fowlerville was named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 Fall Semester at Lansing Community College. Only students who achieve a Semester Grade Point Average of 3.5 to 3.8 receive this honor. Joe had attended Ferris State University prior to enrolling at Lansing Community College. He has since returned to Ferris State and is studying in the pre-pharmacy program. His parents are Kevin & Patty Opuda and Joe Sparks. Great job, Joe!

Card of Thanks

THANK YOU- THANK YOU- THANK YOU to the Good Samaritan who plowed the driveway on Fleming Road. A Very Grateful Senior

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MARCH 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW CLASS Agriculture Industrial Residential

RATIO 47.45 50.00 47.04

MULTIPLIER 1.0537 1.000 1.0629

DATES AND TIMES Organizational Meeting: Tuesday March 3, 2015 8:30 a.m. Appeal Meetings: Monday March 9, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday March 11, 2015 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2-15-15, 2-22-15, 3-1-15

Fowlerville News & Views – Sunday, February 15, 2015 – Page 7

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All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents only unless otherwise stated. Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event. Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org. *** The library will be closing at 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 24th for a staff in-service training. We apologize for the “Mrs. D’s groups celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Fowlerville District Library.” inconvenience. *** From A to Z with Mrs. D Mid-Winter Recess: February 17 & 18 All of Mrs. D’s groups will be having a Mid-Winter Recess this week. We will be meeting again the following week Important Information for the 2014- 2015 School Year February 24 & 25. Enjoy your break and see you then! February 13th-16th – No School Presidents’ Day Recess *** Game On! Lock-in at the Library: Saturday February March 12th – Kreeger Spring Pictures 21st - Sunday, February 22nd 9pm-8am March 23rd – No School K-12 Teacher Professional th th Teens 6 -12 grades. It’s time for our annual teen lock- Development in! Enjoy an entire night of games at the library! Activities April 1st – ½ day K-12 - Parent/Teacher conferences planned include board games, Wii gaming, Minecraft, 1:00-4:00 p.m. and5:00-7:30p.m. movies, and more. A late night pizza party, snacks, and April 3rd-10th – Spring Recess beverages are provided. Personal laptops, handheld devices, April 15th – Frankenmuth Fundraiser Luxury Bus ride and card games are allowed after the group activities are May 25th - Memorial Day Recess completed. *Register to attend. Registration includes a *** signed Program Permission Slip. Register by February 18th Box Tops, VG Receipts, Campbell Soup Labels to attend. Registration begins February 7th. Remember to keep collecting Tyson A+ labels, Vg’s receipts, *** and Campbell’s labels, in addition to Box Tops! Lego Club: Tuesday, February 24th 4-4:30pm *** Kids K-5th grades. Play and build your own Lego creation. Frankenmuth Fundraiser Luxury Bus Rides This specific Lego Club will be short due to the library A Luxury Bus ride with lunch at Wendy’s has been scheduled closing early at 4:30pm. *Registration is required. Register for students who sold $200.00 or more in our Frankenmuth th in person to attend. Registration begins February 10 . Fundraiser. Students who qualify will be taken in a Luxury *** th Bus for a free Wendy’s lunch on April 15th. Special notes Minecraft at the Library: Wednesday, February 25 at will be sent home with those winning the rides as the date 5:30pm th gets closer. Kids K-5 grades. Join Miss Beth for the debut of a new Minecraft program at the library! *Registration is required. Register in person to attend. Registration requires a Youth Genesis House of Fowlerville hosting Program Permission Slip signed by a parent. Registration spaghetti Dinner this Thursday begins February 11th. Genesis House of Fowlerville is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner *** Fowlerville Library Writers: Wednesdays March 4th-May this Thursday, February 19, from 4-7 p.m. The Genesis 13th at 2:30pm Adults. Do you want feedback on your projects? Are you House is located at 501 W. interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, join Grand River. us for our Spring 2015 session. All writing styles and abilities The dinner is by donation. are welcome. No group April 8th. *Register to attend at the Please come out and support library or call 223-9089. Registration begins February 18th. this event.

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Council passes moratorium on issuing any permits for medical marijuana By Steve Horton

At last Monday’s meeting, the Fowlerville’s Village Council approved another six-month moratorium on the issuance of permits for businesses or uses which engage in the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana within the village limits. However, the village attorney recommended that action be taken on the issue in the near future. The moratorium states that due to the absence of revisions to the state law that would better clarify the growing and distribution of medical marijuana, the “Village Council has determined it is desirable to avoid the issuance of land use permits for businesses or uses which conduct or engage in the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana until an amendment

Village Council Meeting Minutes Synopsis Monday, January 26, 2015

The Regular Village of Fowlerville Council Meeting was called to order by President Copeland at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Trustees present: Bell, Bielous, DeGrush, Helfmann, Hill and Salfate. Absent: None. Also present: Village Attorney, David Stoker and Village Clerk, Kathryn Arledge. At the Regular Village Council Meeting the following Motions were made: MOTION DEGRUSH SECOND SALFATE, TO REMOVE ITEM #9.e. Resolution # 15-02 and replace with 9.e. THE DISCUSSION OF MERS AND 9.f. THE GARDEN LANE WELL TO THE AGENDA AND APPROVE THE AGENDA, AS AMENDED. VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BELL, SECOND DEGRUSH, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTING OF ITEMS 6.a. THROUGH 6.f., AS PRESENTED, VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BELL, SECOND HELFMANN, TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN APM MOSQUITO CONTROL AND THE VILLAGE OF FOWLERVILLE FOR THE 2015-2018 SEASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BELL, HELFMANN, HILL, DEGRUSH, BIELOUS, SALFATE AND COPELAND. NAYES: NONE. UNANIMOUS VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION SALFATE, SECOND HELFMANN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-01, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WASHINGTON SQUARE ROADWAY, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: SALFATE, HELFMANN, HILL, DEGRUSH, BIELOUS, BELL AND COPELAND. NAYES: NONE. UNANIMOUS VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION SALFATE, SECOND HELFMANN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 447, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 346, REGARDING MICROBREWERIES. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: SALFATE, HELFMANN, HILL, DEGRUSH, BIELOUS, BELL AND COPELAND. NAYES: NONE. UNANIMOUS VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION DEGRUSH, SECOND HILL, TO GATHER OPTIONS FROM MERS REGARDING PART-TIME EMPLOYEES BEING “GRAND-FATHERED IN” OR OTHER OPTIONS AND TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING. VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BIELOUS, SECOND BELL, TO BRING IN THE ENGINEERS FOR A PRESENTATION ON THE FINDING OF THE GARDEN LANE WELL PROJECT. VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BELL, SECOND BIELOUS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:30 P.M., VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully Submitted, Kathryn M. Arledge, CMMC Village Clerk (2-15-15)

to the Zoning Ordinance becomes effective, and a permitting process is established.” The purpose of the moratorium, it was noted, is “to allow time for the Village of Fowlerville Planning Commission to develop recommended standards for the regulation of proposed medical marijuana operations.” Richard McNulty said that the Michigan Supreme Court has made it clear that municipalities can not ban the use of medical marijuana within their boundaries, adding that an ongoing moratorium might be legally construed as a prohibition. Council had approved an earlier moratorium as a reaction to that Supreme Court ruling which overturned several local ordinances that prohibited the sale and use of medical marijuana within its jurisdiction. Council decided to wait on any action because it appeared the legislature was going to revise the law (due to the court ruling), and local officials wanted to tailor the ordinance to comply with the revised law. The legislature, however, has not yet passed a law. During the council discussion, which included questions from trustees Everett DeGrush and Jerry Bell, the attorney explained what’s currently legal and illegal in regard to medical marijuana. “A dispensary, operating as a stand-alone business (selling the marijuana to patients) is illegal,” he said. “A registered caregiver, however, can grow the plants for his or her own use and can provide marijuana for up to five other patients.” Limits on the number of plants that can be grown, and the amount of marijuana a caregiver or user can possess are included in the law. McNulty noted that caregivers are registered by the state, but are not required to report their operation to local police agencies. “You have three options,” he said. “You can do nothing and wait to see if the law changes. You can impose zoning restrictions, indicating where a caregiver operation can be located. You can impose licensing requirements, including one that requires that the local police department be given information on the operation. Or you can have both zoning restrictions and licensing requirements.” The attorney pointed out that the latter two options might not be possible, after the fact, if a caregiver operation locates within the village limits (or already has an operation) before a local ordinance goes into effect. “Right now there’s no restriction on where one could be located other than the state law prohibiting it from being located within a school’s drug-free zone,” McNulty said. Police Chief Thomas Couling told council that the state does not provide the names and addresses of persons who have been issued a caregiver registration. “Without this information, we might raid a home suspected of growing and selling marijuana that’s legally allowed to do this,” he added. Councilman Bell asked why the village administration had not put forth a proposal during the first moratorium, and was now seeking another one. His question was deferred to Couling, who answered that the Village had been waiting to see what came out of the legislature. Bell than asked the attorney, “So, we don’t appear to be prohibiting this, what should we do next?” he asked. The attorney replied that there weren’t any time limits, but that if council wished to enact zoning and registration policies, those decisions ought to be considered. Village Manager Kathryn Arledge said that the issue would be addressed at a future Planning Commission meeting. The Supreme Court ruling McNulty referred to was a unanimous decision that upheld a Court of Appeals ruling. The latter court had stated that the City of Wyoming’s ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana was pre-empted by Michigan’s medical marijuana act (separation of powers issue). It also said that local governments could not use federal drug laws as a grounds for ignoring the state act. By upholding the Court of Appeals decision, the Supreme Court not only overturned Wyoming’s ordinance, but several other local ordinances patterned after it, including Livonia,

Notice of Ordinance Adoption Ordinance No. 448

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Fowlerville has adopted Ordinance No. 448, an Ordinance to impose a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana within the Village of Fowlerville. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public use and inspection at the office of the Village Clerk and on line at www.fowlerville.org Kathryn M. Arledge, Village Clerk (2-15-15)

Birmingham, and Bloomfield Hills. Most of those ordinances did not mention medical marijuana but instead merely said that any activity illegal under federal law was also illegal in their community. Some of these ordinances included serious criminal penalties, including jail time. In another decision on the issue, the Supreme Court ruled that dispensaries (growing marijuana and selling the product to patients as a for-profit, stand-alone business) were illegal under the current act. The matter of whether or not these businesses were legal came to a head when several were raided by law enforcement agents, including one on South Fowlerville Road in Handy Township The owners were arrested and convicted for selling an illegal drug. The court decision validated that interpretation of the law, and upheld the convictions. Back in November of 2008, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment by a 63-to-37 percent margin that allows the use of marijuana for people with a valid medical need. This is defined as a “debilitating medical condition” includes people suffering a fatal illness, or with severe or chronic pain. The drug reportedly stimulates a person’s appetite along with acting as a pain reliever. The medical need is determined by a doctor, with the patient receiving a card allowing him or her to legally use a limited amount of the product. The implementation of the law has turned out to be both confusing and contentious during the ensuing years. Questions on the production of the marijuana have been one major issue, including who can grow the plants, the maximum number of plants allowed, where the operation can be located, and how it should be stored and transported. Another issue has been who is legally qualified to dispense or otherwise sell the marijuana. Regulations and requirements on the issuance of cards by physicians for patients has been another one. (An example would be a question on the definition of usable marijuana. The law allows leaves and flowers to be used by a patient, but the stems and seeds can not be legally possessed. When the voters approve a Constitutional amendment, the state legislature normally passes appropriate laws that provide adequate guidelines on its implementation, while the proper governmental agencies put together administrative regulations. Court decisions eventually clarify whether the law and regulations concur with the intent of the voters’ amendment. The legislature did so with passage of the Medical Marijuana Act in 2008. The Act was amended in 2012. The overall difficulty with implementing the medical marijuana amendment, as a functional program, has occurred for a couple of reasons. First of all, many state lawmakers, with the support of many in the law enforcement community, oppose the voter-approved amendment and would like to see it repealed or rendered unusable by enacting restriction laws. In addition, many local officials have opposed having this activity located in their communities. The recent Michigan Supreme Court decisions provided some clarity, namely on what kind of distribution system is allowed under the current law and that local communities cannot prohibit a medical marijuana operation. As a result of the rulings, it appeared the legislature might fine tune the law last year, and settle some of the ambiguities. The state House passed two bills by wide bi-partisan margins that would allow edible marijuana products (currently the marijuana can only be smoked) and would allow communities to approve and regulate distributions centers (stand-alone dispensaries) rather than limiting the production and dispensation of usable marijuana to the registered caregivers. The bills, however, were not addressed by the state Senate and died when the 2013-14 session ended in December. The Senate, meanwhile, passed a bill that would allow landlords to prohibit growing or smoking medical marijuana in their rental units and creating penalties for renters who violated that policy—a more restrictive approach than the one taken by the House. That bill did not make it through the House and also died at the end of the session. All three proposals are being re-introduced in the new legislative session.

Livingston Acoustic Music Society holding jam session on Feb. 21

The Livingston Acoustic Music Society (LAMS) Jam Sessions are open to interested musicians, singers and listeners. We include many different instruments, styles of music and levels from beginners to accomplished. Location: Fowlerville Church of the Nazarene; 8040 Country Corner Dr.; Fowlerville, in the strip mall just south of the I-96 (overpass) bridge on Fowlerville Rd. We are a fun, no obligation, family friendly, music sharing, relaxed, informal group. Our next LAMS Jam Session is: Saturday, February 21. Starts: 7 p.m.

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Fowlerville High School News

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By Hannah Mills Congratulations to this week’s Student of the Week, freshman, Michael Iafano! Michael is part of family with a loving mother, a hard working father, and an older brother and sister. He is currently enrolled in physical science, social studies, gym, English, math and Spanish. His favorite class is social studies because he loves history and likes learning about wars. His favorite teacher is Mr. Hassenzahl because, “He teaches social studies and does it extremely well.” Michael says he would not want to change anything about FHS and his favorite part about the school is having more options for lunch. In his high school career, Michael is mostly looking forward to learning something and graduating. After high school, Michael plans on going to college and getting a good job. His advice to his fellow classmates is, “Do your best every day.” After school, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and Michael’s friends. Michael also enjoys going on family vacations to places such as Florida. His favorite memory with his friends is when they went on the Mackinac Island field trip in 8th grade. His favorite movie is Olympus Has Fallen, his favorite TV show is Castle and he enjoys reading action books and listening to current music hits. Michael was nominated by his current freshman teachers. Mrs. Mangan commented, “Michael is one of the absolute hardest working students I’ve ever had. He cares about doing well, and he cares about learning! I think he’s one of those rare students that appreciates his education and will be successful because of his values.” Mrs. Placido said, “Michael is a very conscientious student with a great attitude! I really enjoy seeing him every day in Spanish 2.” Mr. Vanhorn stated, “Michael is a great student who always gives his best effort. He has a great work ethic and is a pleasure to have in class.” Michael commented, “Being nominated for student of the week makes me feel thankful for being given the great honor.”

Farming conference planned March 9 at MSU Kellogg Center

“Farming Our Future: The Forces and Faces of 21st Century Agriculture” is the theme of a conference planned on March 9 at the MSU Kellogg Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 for general admission and $20 for student with school ID. Admission includes lunch. The Less=More sustainable agriculture coalition is presenting this conference, addressing what it means to be a farmer today. The event will cover the forces that shape this important work in our society including the Farm Bill, subsidies, the Right to Farm Act, emerging trends of nontraditional farmers in minority communities, and the increase in urban and suburban backyard farmers. The conference will feature two keynote speakers and two panel discussions. Beginning farmers, people considering farming, and consumers concerned about food as it relates to their health, our communities, the environment and animal welfare should find this an extremely informative event. For more information, visit our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/MoreforMichigan. For details about the event, email Gail Philbin at gail.philbin@sierraclub.org or visit http://michigan.sierraclub.org/calendar/LESS=MORE_ Conference.html Register online or down load the registration form and mail it in, or call Gail Philbin at 312-493-2384.

*** Feb 16-- Holiday Break Feb 18-- Track meeting Mar 3-- MME testing starts Seniors ONLY no school Mar 4-- MME testing *** Course Requesting for the 2015-2016 Academic Year Counselors at Fowlerville High School presented information about the process for course selection for next year. Information was presented during the English classes, each student received a curriculum guide, schedule form, and will receive an updated transcript. Teachers assisted students with recommendations and the scheduling form requires a parent signature. Students will begin to make their course selections during the week of February 17th with counselor assistance. *** There will be a brief meeting for all students interested in competing in Track & Field this spring Wednesday Feb 18 after school in the Media Center. Coach Rickens will be discussing new coaches, sign-up for events, practice schedules and go over the exciting, upcoming season. Practices will begin on Monday March 9th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Rickens. Go Glads! *** SCHWAN’s fundraiser. Use code 15304 to support the Class of 2017. SCHWAN’s will donate 20% of your sales and 40% of your gift certificate sales. Use our code for 1 FULL year! If you’d like to schedule home service please call 1-855-870-7208 and don’t forget to use our code: 15304 *** Ordering Transcripts (Michigan eTranscripts) please visit the Fowlerville High School website for more information. *** Target – Take Charge of Education–Through Take Charge of Education, families, teachers and members of the community have an easy way to raise money for our school. When you sign up and designate Fowlerville High School, Target donates up to 1% of every purchase you make with your RED card (Target® Visa® Credit Card, Target Credit Card or Target check Card) to our school. If you shop at Target stores and use their cards, please consider designating Fowlerville High School to receive the Target 1% donation!

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We invite you to join us this Lenten season at Trinity United Methodist Church on Friday evenings, starting Friday, Feb. 20 at 6pm with a potluck meal. Pastor Dave Freeland will then lead a study using the book “6-Ways We Encounter God” by Tom Berlin at 7pm. The class will also be offered on Thursday afternoons, starting Feb. 19, at 2:00 pm at the Senior Center in Gregory. The cost of the book is only $10.00. The class will run for about an hour and there is a 5-minute video with each session. Please contact the church office if you have any questions at 517-223-9601. Trinity UMC is located at 8201 Iosco Rd, Fowlerville, at the corner of Bull Run & Iosco Roads. Please join with us on this Spiritual Journey.

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Livingston Reads selection is about beer company Anheuser-Bush

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Registration for Fowlerville District Library Events begins 2 weeks before the program unless otherwise stated. All events are subject to change. Check the library website www.fowlervillelibrary.org. “Bitter Brew” Book Discussion Thursday, February 19th @ 6:30pm. Join Beth in discussing the Livingston Reads 2015 book selection. *Registration required to attend. Call 517-223-9089. “Juniper and Anise” Book Discussion Thursday, April 30th @ 6:30 p.m. Join Beth in discussing this prohibition era novel by local author, Marion Cornett. *Registration required to attend. Call 517-223-9089. Rum-Running and Bootleggers Thursday, March 5th @ 7:00pm, Adults. Join published author and local historian, Marion Cornett, as she presents her novel “Juniper and Anise” and our local connections to rum-running and bootleggers during prohibition. *Register to attend at the library or call 223-9089. Prohibition and the Wine Industry Thursday, Mar 12th at 7:00 pm, Adults 21 & over. Join Deb and Dave Burgdorf of Burgdorf’s Winery for a wine tasting. Learn about wine production and how Prohibition affects the current wine industry. Please bring your ID the night of the program. *Limited registration. Register in person only. There is a $5 refundable cash deposit payable at time of registration. “Prohibition” Thursday, April 9th, 16th, 23rd at 6:30pm Adults. Presenting the three-part PBS series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novik. Light refreshments will be served. *Limited seating. Registration required. Register in person or call 2239089. Howell Bitter Brew: Book Discussion at Home....or the brew pub of your choice! Hold your own book discussion by checking out one of our Book Club kits. Each kit includes multiple copies of the book, book discussion questions and background information. Check our catalog for availability. Where Beer is King-- Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm. Join our hosts, Dayna and Mark Tran, owners and brew masters, Eternity Brewing, for a one-hour presentation on “beer” - what it is, and how it’s made. Beer tasting to follow for those purchasing tickets! This program will be held at Eternity Brewing, 4060 E. Grand River Ave, Howell. Preregistration is required and begins on Friday, February 20. Where Beer is King-- Monday, April 13 at 7 pm. Join our hosts, Dayna and Mark Tran, owners and brew masters, Eternity Brewing, for a one-hour presentation on “beer” - what it is, and how it’s made. Beer tasting to follow for those purchasing tickets! This program will be held at Eternity Brewing, 4060 E. Grand River Ave, Howell. Preregistration is required and begins on Friday, February 20. Cooking With Beer! brought to you by Renee Chodowski. Date and location to follow. Join Renee as she shares her tips and tricks on cooking with beer! Cash bar. Howell 2015 Livingston Reads Programs are graciously sponsored by The Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library in memory of Mary Goetsch.

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July 4th Fireworks Committee has openings for Chili Cook-off Contestants

The Livingston County/Fowlerville July 4th Fireworks Committee has openings for contestants for the 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 6464, located at 215 Veterans Drive in Fowlerville.

Chili entries will be judged for the following categories: Judges Choice, People’s Choice, Spicy Hot, Best Presentation, Best Business/Organization Entry ,and Most Unique Chili. If you would like to enter a chili, you can request an entry form by e-mailing bndbus@aol.com, please title your e-mail Entry Form Request. Entry forms are also available at the Fowlerville Village Office, located at 213 S. Grand Ave. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Bruce or Denise Brown at (517) 2231927. All proceeds from this event go to the July 4th Fireworks Show.

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Trinity United Methodist to host Swiss Steak Dinner on Feb. 28

The 2nd Annual Swiss Steak Dinner will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 28, from 5:00 -7:00 pm. The menu includes steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, drink and homemade pie. $10.00 adults (Children 6 – 12 yrs. old $8.00, 5 and under Free). To order your tickets early, call Duane Herbert 517-375-9332 or the church office 517-2239601. Trinity UMC is located at 8201 Iosco Rd, Fowlerville, at the corner of Bull Run & Iosco Roads.

—Area Deaths— Wilton M. Davis, Sr.

Wilton M. Davis, Sr., age 86, of Fowlerville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. He was born Feb. 7, 1928 in Conway Township to William H. & Hulda P. (Baker) Davis and married Francis May King on June 24, 1950. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2007. Wilton retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Surviving are his 7 children: Sheila, Donald (Cheryl), David, Ruth LaRue, Jenny Davis, Michael (Judy) and Luanne Davis, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and his brother: Lyle Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, son: Marvin, sister: Varna Dorrance, and 2 brothers: Ivan and Donald. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb 13, at Niblack Funeral Home, with Pastor Matthew Johnson officiating. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. www.niblackfuneralhome.com

Fowlerville Fire Department Report

The department responded to nine emergencies this week. Thursday, February 5th, at 7:23 p.m. firefighters were called to a medical emergency on Church Street in the Village. A medical emergency on Sargent Road in Handy Township was reported at 8:18 p.m., Friday, February 6th. At 11:43 a.m. Saturday, February 7th, personnel responded to a medical emergency on Gregory Road in Iosco Township. At 6:54 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to downed wires across a driveway on S. Grand Ave. in the Village. A medical emergency on I-96 in Handy Township was reported at 1:44 p.m., Sunday, February 8th. Monday, February 9th, at 6:58 a.m. the department assisted EMS on S. Grand Ave. in the Village. At 11:29 a.m., Tuesday, February 10th, firefighters responded to Elliott Road in Iosco Township for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival no fire was found so the call was cancelled. Wednesday, February 11th, at 8:09 a.m., personnel assisted at a medical emergency on Cass River Drive in Handy Township. A second medical emergency, on Sterling River Drive in Handy Township, was reported at 2:28 p.m.

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A Psalm Remembered

(Editor’s Note: In the July 1989 issue of Hortons’ Country Reader, a monthly magazine that we published for a couple of years, the following article was included. The piece was penned by the late Earl Snodgrass, who was a teacher, traveler, and freelance writer. At the time of this article, he lived in the Lansing area. He was a regular contributor to the magazine, with his column ‘Travellore.’ I came across the issue and article recently and decided to share it again. -- Steve Horton) *** A Memoir by Earl Snodgrass It seemed my old friend Jack had changed completely. I had been away teaching in the northern part of the state and hadn’t seen him for a couple of years. When I returned to visit my parents during a spring vacation, I called his house. His father answered. In a distressed voice he told me Jack was in jail. “He won’t talk to me or to his mother. He’s like a wild man.” Distressed and mystified, I agreed to visit him at the jail. When I was shown into the cellblock, Jack saw me and jumped up from the bench he was sitting on and came to the bars. He grabbed them and looked out at me, desperation in his eyes. His normally neat hair was a mess. “My father’s trying to kill me!” he said. In that instant I knew he had lost touch with reality. It almost knocked the breath out of me. “Why?” I said. “The mafia has moved into town. He’s in cahoots with them. So are the police!” This was far from funny to me. My heart plummeted to my shoes. “Jack, you’ve got to calm down,” I said. “Calm down nothin’. Are you in with them too?” Jack had gone into the police station and shouted obscenities at the desk sergeant. Later he was moved to a state hospital. The diagnosis was acute paranoia and schizophrenia. His parents asked me to visit him. It wasn’t easy to do. During the drive to Ypsilanti, I tried to think of what I could say that would help Jack. It seemed the time to pray, but I was out of the habit. I couldn’t even think of how to begin. Then words began to come to me. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still water.” As in Sunday school so many years before, I could recite the entire twenty-third Psalm. In college I had studied Elizabethan literature, including Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson and John Donne. In that time of the flowering of the English language, King James I brought together some of the greatest poets of the day to translate and write a new Bible. I enjoy the flow of its cadences and the sublime beauty of its language. Not Macbeth nor Hamlet nor Romeo and Juliet, but the King James version of the Bible is, in my opinion, the greatest poetic work of the Elizabethan age. The twenty-third Psalm is a magical little poem, of vivid pastoral scenes and a metaphor of a God who is a good shepherd looking after his flock. Jack wasn’t into literature as I was. Still, I liked the psalm, and I could think of nothing else to offer. I was shown into a small room by a white-clad male nurse. “I don’t think there’ll be a problem,” he said. “I’ll be standing outside the door just in case.” “What problem could there be?” I asked. “Aw, nothing. We tried to give him medication today. He held it in his mouth and pretended to swallow it. Then he spat it in the attendant’s face. He won’t take anything that’s good for him.”

In a few minutes Jack was brought in. His hair was combed and his clothing was neatly pressed. He looked composed and normal. But when I greeted him, he only nodded and took a chair opposite me. I tried to talk about Red Wing hockey and Detroit Lion football. Jack was more into sports than I was. He took a cigarette out of a pack, tapped it and put it in his mouth. He wouldn’t even look at me. I tried waiting for him to talk. Five minutes that seemed like an hour ticked by. At last I told him I would have to leave in a minute. “Do you read the Bible, Jack?” He was looking down at the table. His eyelids flickered slightly, as if the question, coming from me, had surprised him. But he didn’t answer. “There’s a psalm that’s a particular favorite of mine,” I said. I began to recite it. A smile crossed his lips. For a moment I thought he would say something. He didn’t. “When you’re feeling troubled, you should read that psalm,” I said. “It may help you.” I left him then, sure my visit had been a failure. For the next six years I was out of touch with him. Christmas cards were not acknowledged. Home from Europe one summer, I telephoned his home and no one answered. Home again from a teaching assignment in Japan, I telephoned his home. This time his mother answered. Jack was away, but she would tell him I had called. “Is he better?” I asked. “Oh, much. He’s employed as a sales clerk now. We don’t know if he’ll ever be totally himself again, but we’re so grateful to have him as well as he is.” An hour later Jack telephoned. “I want to thank you for the way you helped me when I was in the hospital,” he said. I was baffled. “Jack, thank you, but I didn’t do anything.” “Oh, no?” he said. He began to recite. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.” I listened as he recited the entire twenty-third psalm.

The 23rd Psalm

A Psalm of David The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.

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Webberville Elementary holding Kindergarten Round-Up on March 6

Webberville Elementary School will be holding the annual Kindergarten Round-up on Friday, March 6. Children turning five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015 are invited to enroll. Please call the Elementary School office at 517-521-3071, ext. 200 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to reserve your registration time. Come join the fun! We look forward to meeting our newest STARS!

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WEBBERVILLE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

Winterfest Dance – The Student Council will host the Winterfest Dance on Saturday, February 21. The semi-formal dance for grades 9 – 12 will take place in the cafeteria from 7:30PM-11:00PM. Tickets will be available at the door. Students who wish to bring a student from another school district must submit the appropriate form to Ms. Sweet House. Forms are available in the office. *** Fundraiser at Applebee’s – The Junior Class invites you to enjoy breakfast at Applebee’s in Okemos on Saturday, March 7. The tickets are $8.00 each and breakfast will be available from 8:00AM – 10:00AM. Come out to support this fundraising effort and get a great breakfast at the same time! *** Voting for MSUFCU Art Show - Voting is still open for the MSUFCU Student Art Show! Follow the link to find your favorite 5 Webberville Students’ work and click VOTE! http://www.msufcuart.com/

The Champion Chevrolet Car Raffle is Back! The athletic department is selling raffle tickets with the top prize a brand new car. Other prizes include $1500 in gas, a Weber grill, TV’s, an iPad, X-Box 360, a laptop, and money awards. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in the MS/HS office or the district office. You can also email Andy Smith at ansmith@webbervilleschools.org to arrange a ticket purchase. Only 1800 tickets will be sold with 60 prizes given out. Your chance in winning is 1 in 30. The raffle drawing will take place at Webberville High School on Wednesday, March 18. You do not need to be present to win. All money raised will be used to support Webberville athletics. GO SPARTANS! *** Parent Teacher Conferences – Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 19 from 4:00PM – 7:00PM. *** Dodgeball Tournament – The annual Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 28. The team entrance fee is $70. Teams of 6-7 players; must include at least one female. Divisions include: Elementary (3rd-5th grade), MS (6th – 8th grade) and High School/Should be in the bleachers (9th ?). The registration deadline is March 21. Contact Coach Kris Tennant at dreambig88@tds.net with questions or to have a registration form emailed to you.

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WJAA Baseball Clinics – All WJAA baseball players who are eligible for 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U are invited to these free clinics. The clinics will be held on the following dates: March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 19, April 26 and will cover pitching, hitting, fielding and catching. All of the clinics will be held in the Spartan Center from 3:00PM4:00PM. To register or to get more information, call Heather at 517-404-3247. *** WJAA T-Ball Registration Now Open – Calling all boys and girls ages 5-7 interested in learning the basic fundamentals for playing baseball and softball, while having a lot of fun playing T-ball. Get more information and register your child online at www.wjaasports.net. The deadline for registration is April 30, 2015. *** WJAA Softball Registration - WJAA softball registration is open on the WJAA website for players and coaches. Softball is for girls 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. If they have additional questions, please contact Treva Gorski at 517 388 2761.

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Second graders with their creations.

Webberville Elementary students & staff celebrate 100th day of school

Webberville Elementary School students and staff celebrated 100th Day on February 9. Student Council president Logan Pierce rang the school bell 100 times as Mrs. Slater and everyone counted along. The students created colorful posters, hats, apparel and assorted collections representing being in school for one hundred days. Everyone enjoyed the colorful parade that followed. Great job, Webberville STARS!

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Ingham County Genealogical Society to meet Feb. 19 in Holt

The Ingham County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00pm at the Sam Corey Senior Center 2108 Cedar St., Holt, on Cedar Street between Holt Road and Aurelius Road at the “Cross Walk” sign. The program will be a presentation by Mitch Lutzke “Stories From Williamston’s Past,” followed by the presentation of the Edward E. Parker Award to John Castle and a reception for the honored guest. For more information call Diane Bishop, president, at 517676-7140.

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Ingham farmer directs $2,500 donation to Webberville FFA

America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation supports local organization

LEROY TOWNSHIP 2015 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW

The first meeting of the March Board of Review will be at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015. No appeals will be heard at this meeting. The completed 2015 Assessment roll will be presented to the Board of Review at this meeting. The Leroy Township Board of Review will meet by appointment only, please call: 517-521-3729 for an appointment. Public Appeals will be heard at 1685 N. M-52, Webberville on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – noon and 1:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Leroy Township Hall. An appeal by mail may be made by residents and non-residents and must be received no later than Monday, March 9, 2015. Please include your property identification number in your letter. Mail letter of protest to: Leroy Township Board of Review 1685 N. M-52 Webberville, MI 48892 Purpose: to equalize the roll. You may speak to the assessor during office hours prior to the first meeting of the Board of Review, Mon., Wed., Fri. between 9:00 – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Tues. 9:00 – noon. Neil R. West Leroy Township Supervisor 2-15, 2-22, 3-1-15

Webberville Library Report

By Peg Mawby, Head Librarian Are you interested in reading about people in Michigan? I just read a book by Kathleen Flinn called Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good: A Memoir of Food and Love from an American Midwest Family. Flinn was born in Davison, near Flint, but graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her book is a family history with recipes. For example, she tells the story of how her parents met and married, then moved with three small children to California in the mid-50’s to work in a brother’s pizza restaurant. They ended up opening an Italian restaurant of their own in San Francisco, and eventually moved back to Michigan to farm. There are hunting and fishing stories, cooking stories, and a funny story about the author’s older brother streaking through the Davison High School play. I found Burnt Toast to be an enjoyable read from cover to cover. I was also pleased to see that it’s on the Library of Michigan’s list of Michigan Notable Books this year. I can’t wait to try out some of the family recipes, which include Grandpa Charles’s chili powder and Della’s homemade noodles. Check out your own copy at cadl.org/catalog. You might also enjoy visiting Flinn’s website at cookfearless.com. Just a reminder that Friends of the Webberville Library sponsor an ongoing book sale called The Book Cubby, located in the first blue book case at the front of the library. Hardcover books are $1.00 and paperbacks are 50¢, with proceeds supporting the library. Stop in soon to pick up some bargains! Capital Area District Libraries’ Webberville branch is located at 115 S. Main Street in Webberville. For information about our hours, services or events, call 517-521-3643 or visit cadl.org.

Webberville United Methodist Church to hold Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 18

“Pastor, Tell Me About Lent,” is the theme of the Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at Webberville United Methodist Church. The public is welcome. Pastor Rick Foster will lead the service, which will be based on readings from Luke 18:9-14. The church is at the corner of Holt Road and M-52 south of I-96. For more details, please contact the church at 517/521-3631, and see the website at webbervilleumc. org.

Webberville FFA has received a $2,500 donation from Ingham County farmer William Chamberlain and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization continue their community gardening projects. The Webberville FFA chapter has worked to supply local food banks with fresh produce for the past five years. FFA members grow vegetable seedlings in their greenhouse, later transplanting them to the gardens. The vegetables they produce are distributed to more than 250 families throughout the growing season. “We would not be the chapter we are without our generous alumni and community members,” said Colleen Scott-Keiser, Webberville FFA advisor. “We are looking forward to using the donation to pay it forward and put the money back into our community.” For five years, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has collaborated with farmers to donate over $16.5 million to over 7,300 community organizations across rural America. This year winning farmers will direct another $3.3 million to nonprofits to help fight rural hunger, purchase life saving fire and EMS equipment, support ag youth leadership programs, buy much needed classroom resources, and so much more. America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of the America’s Farmers initiative. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers campaign and programs have advocated on behalf of farmers and their efforts to meet society’s needs through agriculture. Today, consumers are more interested than ever in agriculture and how food is grown. Consider joining the conversation and helping to raise awareness about agriculture. Learn more at FoodDialogues.com. A sister program in the America’s Farmers effort, Grow Rural Education, is currently in its farmer nomination phase. Farmers interested in supporting math and science education in their communities should visit www.GrowRuralEducation. com from now through April 1 to learn how. *** About America’s Farmers The America’s Farmers initiative celebrates U.S. farmers and highlights the importance of agriculture through communications and community outreach programs. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.americasfarmers.com. About the Monsanto Fund The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the farm communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org.

WEBBERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Webberville Elementary Pizza Night – The next elementary pizza night will take place on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Mention Webberville Elementary when placing an order from C&J Pizza in Webberville and the Elementary Boosters will receive a percentage of each order. Call C&J Family Pizzeria at 517-521-4040. *** Elementary Musical – The 4th and 5th grade will present “Aladdin KIDS” on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27. The performance will take place in the MS/HS cafeteria with tickets available at the door. Tickets are $3.00 each or $10.00 for a family pass (immediate family only). *** Elementary Boosters Winter Raffle – The Elementary Boosters are holding a winter raffle! Tickets are $5.00 and you have the chance to win: 1st place: 42” Flat Screen T.V. 2nd place: $50.00 3rd place: $25.00 Tickets can be purchased from Booster members or on Fridays after school in front of the Elementary Library. The drawing will be held on Friday, February 27 at 2:15PM during the elementary awards assembly. You do not need to be present to win. *** Kindergarten Roundup – Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Friday, March 6. If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2015 you can enroll him/her in kindergarten. Please call the elementary office to register your child 517-521-3071 ext: 200. We look forward to welcoming our newest Webberville Stars and the future class of 2028!

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Webberville Middle School Honor Roll

Honor Roll (6th grade): Alyssa Carpenter, Daxton Driver, Duncan Dusa, Dana Gorski, Kat Haynes, Hayden Heinig, Brendan Peckens, Gage Rhodes, Mallory Rozema, Ella Smyth, Wyatt Vogel, Shaun Weaver, Lucas Bliesner, Peyton Branch, Eve Canfield, Tommy Fairfield, Autumn Hath, Keith Haynes, Kelsey Weaver, Claire Weber, Austin Wyatt Honor Roll (7th grade): Hunter Norton, Tyler Nowak, MaKayla Smith, MacKenzie Winebager, Bailey Jenson, Eden Elzerman, Rebecca Fraley, Gavin Kubiak, Hunter McGowan, Tyler Nelson, Carson Nolan Honor Roll (8th grade): Skylar Byrnes, Gabby Canfield, Taylor Dettling, Olivia Estep, Hannah Fairfield, Stevie Fordyce, Jacob Grubb, Connor Hondzinski, Alana Kemler, Leah Nichols, Tyler Rozema, Brennan Slick-Robinson, Reagan Tyler, Toby VanWyck, Tyler Wyatt, Dalton Brown, Alaia Driver, Melanie Feltner, Caleb Friddle, Seth Fuller Anna Herbert, Jillan Loftis, Branden McGowan, Hunter Rhodes, Carli Ross, William Thompson. *** Citizenship: Alyssa Carpenter, Duncan Dusa, Sydney Chambers, Tyler Nelson, Skylar Byrne, Jacob Grubb. *** Perfect Attendance: Caiden Abner, Gabby Canfield, Alyssa Carpenter, Sydney Chambers, Hannah Fairfield, Morgan Farmer, Emily Feltner, Melanie Feltner, Stevie Fordyce, Autumn Hath, Anna Herbert, Gavin Kubiak, Tyler Nelson, Hunter Norton, Brendan Peckens, Sydney Piper, Gage Rhodes, Ethen Stiffler, Aidan Teague, Joel Tucker, Wyatt Vogel.

Livingston County Pheasants Forever Chapter holding banquet March 13

Livingston County Pheasants Forever Chapter #465 will be hosting a fundraising banquet to support its activities within the county. The banquet is Friday, March 13, and the registration desk and bar open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7pm. Dinner will be a sit down, family style dinner with a choice of entrees suitable for those observing Lent. The event will include a variety of raffles, games, silent auction items, and will conclude with a 16-item live auction. Members are currently selling 21 Gun raffle tickets ($10) and ATV raffle tickets ($20, 2014 Polaris Sportsman 4x4 400) which will be drawn that night. Full banquet details, including pricing and registration forms, are available here: http://www.pf465.org/banquet/ This is the chapter’s primary annual fundraising event. Pheasants Forever (PF) is unique in that over 90% of the funds raised remain locally with the chapter. PF has achieved the highest possible overall ranking with nonprofit watchdog group Charity Navigator, receiving 4/4 stars. The group’s focus includes protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations through habitat restoration, education, and public awareness. The chapter also helps support youth and veteran outdoor recreation opportunities.

CONWAY WINTER TAX NOTICE

Capital Area Library Events

WEBBERVILLE Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading. Wednesdays, Feb. 18 & Feb. 25 • 11:15 a.m. Drop-in LEGO® Club (Ages 5-10) Kids love getting creative with our LEGO® collection! Imaginative play helps them develop skills used for reading. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a family member age 12 or older. 2nd Thursdays: Feb. 12 • 3:15-4:30 p.m. Stitchin’ Time Drop-in Needle Arts Group Share ideas and conversation while working on your needle arts projects in good company. All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, Feb. 3 & 17 • 6 p.m. Scrabble Night Our informal group welcomes players of all skill levels in a low-key relaxed atmosphere. 2nd Thursdays: Feb. 12 • 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion Group We meet every month for lively discussion. 4th Tuesdays • 7 p.m. Feb. 24: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion *** WILLIAMSTON Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) Engaging stories, songs and activities to help children build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, Feb. 18 & Feb. 25 • 10:30 a.m. Drop-in LEGO® Club (Age 5 & up) Kids love getting creative with our LEGO® collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading. We’ll have a different theme-based challenge each month. 3rd Tuesdays: Feb. 17 • 4-5 p.m. Knitting Club (Age 7 & up) Beginning and experienced knitters will enjoy this fun hobby in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own needles and yarn. Some supplies provided. Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 4-5 p.m. Unusual Game Day (Age 13 & up) Unusual, unconventional, and sometimes unbelievable— there are no limits to the adventures you’ll have in an afternoon of tabletop gaming! 3rd Saturdays: Feb. 21 • 1-3:30 p.m. Hunger Games Reader’s Theater (Ages 10-17) Have fun reading lines from Suzanne Collins’ suspenseful novel, “The Hunger Games.” 3rd Mondays: Feb. 16 • 4 p.m. Senior Reminiscing Series Join us at the Williamston Senior Center for fun and nostalgia as we remember times gone by. Thursdays, Feb. 12 • 12:30 p.m. Unusual Game Day (Teen & Adults) Unusual, unconventional, and sometimes unbelievable – there are no limits to the adventures you’ll have in an afternoon of tabletop gaming. 3rd Saturdays: Feb. 21 • 1-3:30 p.m. Adult Book Discussion We meet every month for lively discussion. 3rd Wednesdays • 1 p.m. Feb. 18: Orphan Train by Christina Kline

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NOTICE TO HANDY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS RENEWAL OF ROAD MILLAGE BALLOT PROPOSAL AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015

A ballot proposal for the 1 mill renewal of the Road Millage for the Township of Handy to provide for the improvement, maintenance and dust control of public roads in Handy Township outside the Village of Fowlerville limits. The renewal will be for a period of four years. VOTING PRECINCT LOCATIONS: Precincts 1, 2, & 3 will all vote at Woodshire Place Banquet Facility, 6520 W. Grand River, Handy Township (Located on the corner of W. Grand River and Hogback Road) (2-15, 3-8, 3-22, 4-5, 4-12, 4-19, 4-26, 5-3-2015)

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Michigan State Police Post offers lobby & parking lot for business transactions

F/Lt. Joel Allen, Michigan State Police – Brighton Post. Commander would like to offer, to the public, the use of the Brighton Post lobby and parking lot as a safe location to conduct business transactions. This service is in response to crimes against persons while conducting what they thought was a sales transaction and then became a victim of a crime, such as assault, robbery and fraud. The most recent example of this would be the Georgia couple who were killed after attempting to buy a vehicle advertised on Craigslist. In the past, the Brigton Post has offered this service to persons who had called the Post with concerns of meeting a stranger to conduct business, but this service was not public knowledge. The Lowell Police Department, a west Michigan police department, had recently published this service to the citizens of Lowell in an attempt to prevent crimes. The Brighton Post would like to join them in offering this service to citizens in Livingston and Washtenaw counties. The Brighton Post lobby is open Monday through Friday (except State holidays) from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. and the Post parking lot has 24 hour video surviellance. Please call the Michigan State Police – Brighton Post at 810-227-1051 if you have any questions.

Fowlerville Boys JV Basketball Team improves record to 11-4 with win

The Fowlerville Boys JV Basketball Team improved its record to 11-4 (5-2 CAAC White) with a 49-34 victory at Perry last Tuesday night. Nick Semke paced the Glads with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Dan Judd added 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Glads outrebounded the Ramblers 33-25. Cam Brigham added 7 points and Andrew Spalding chipped in with 6. Tom Quaine and Jordan Gipson each had 2 points and Kyle Ferris added 1.

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Knowing that filing and assessing taxes can be an arduous process susceptible to inaccuracies, I would like to explain the process by which someone can appeal their assessment. First, a few reminders may be helpful. The term ‘taxable value’ was introduced in 1995. It is the value used to calculate your property taxes. Annual growth in taxable value is capped at the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less. The State Equalized Value (SEV) must still reflect 50 percent of the property’s true cash value, and may increase (or decrease) by more than the rate of inflation or 5 percent in any tax year. It is important to remember that your property taxes are no longer based on the SEV. Changes to your home’s assessed value will reduce your taxes only if it is an amount lower than the taxable value. Step 1—You may appeal your taxable value and SEV to the March Board of Review in 2015. Go to your local assessor’s office and obtain a copy of your property record card. Step 2—When you receive your notice of assessment, review it carefully. Locate the taxable value and SEV on the notice. If tentative taxable value increased by more than 1.6 percent above your 2013 taxable value, and you did not improve your home with additions, then your taxable value may exceed the assessment cap. Step 3—Locate the dates and times the March Board of Review is in session to hear appeals on the notice of assessment and whether you must make an appointment. If you believe your property is unfairly assessed relative to similar property and plan to appeal, you will need to provide market evidence. Step 4—Inspect your home for problems beyond normal aging. Obtain written repair estimates and take photographs to document any structural damage. Obtain citizen complaints of any undesirable characteristics in your neighborhood, such as excessive noise or eyesores. Step 5—Sales of comparable property are one of the most important tools for a property tax assessment appeal. If comparable properties are selling for less than double your SEV, you may argue that your property is over-assessed. Make your comparable study by reviewing sales of local homes. A local real estate agent may be a good resource. In addition, you may wish to have your home professionally appraised to inform the assessor of items, such as appliances included in a home’s sale price. Step 6—Check to see if you must complete Form L-4035 (Petition to Board of Review) or a local form to request an appeal. Put all of your information into letter form. Step 7—If you are not satisfied with the decision of your local Board of Review, you may continue your appeal. To do this, you must send a letter or formal petition to the Michigan Tax Tribunal (P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909) and file an appeal by July 31. Find more information, including letter and petition requirements, at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or by calling 517-373-4400. There is also a new program by the Michigan Department of Treasury that began on Jan 1 called ‘offer-in-compromise.’ This program allows taxpayers to submit an offer to compromise a tax debt for less than the amount due based on these specific criteria: --A doubt exists as to the liability based on evidence provided by the taxpayer. --A doubt exists as to the collectability of the tax due based on the taxpayer’s financial condition. --A federal offer-in-compromise has been given for the same tax year(s). Further information about the offer-in-compromise program can be found on the homepage under the “Highlights” section of the Treasury website at www.michigan.gov/taxes. Also feel free to contact my office toll-free at 1-855-JOEHUNE or by email at SenJHune@senate.michigan.gov for further information.

This week marked the official start of the budget process for the year. The Governor met with the House and Senate appropriations committees to discuss his recommendations for the 2015 Supplemental Budget as well as the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. This year the state budget is a slightly different situation than it has been in the past few years. I am sure some of you have heard the words negative supplemental used and I want to clarify that it is a scarier term than it actually is. The economy is still on an upswing and I do not see that changing in the next year. The last four years the Legislature has worked hard to recover from Michigan’s Lost Decade. Many companies are doing so well they are claiming tax credits that can only be claimed once they hit a certain milestone. This means that while state revenue appears to be down, the overall economy is still doing great! We no longer have that blank check program in place, but any credits granted under the previous administration must be dealt with. This does not mean, however that we will have an unbalanced budget this year. Many departments will see minor reductions, but they will still be able to provide services to Michigan residents. We are dedicated to targeting areas where spending is out of control. It is a long process recovering from the place Michigan was and, negative supplemental or not, we will continue to work hard and do so with a balanced budget that is completed ahead of schedule. The governor’s recommendations for the 2016 state spending were a great start to the budget conversations. It is the blueprint for all the budget conversations this spring, but it is not a requirement that we follow all his suggestions. I am looking forward to seeing where these conversation go in the next few months and am confident that we can put together a budget that will focus on the areas of Michigan that will put our state on more stable ground. Some of the ideas that the governor highlighted were to continue to increase funding for K-12 education. In addition, Gov. Snyder touched on budgeting for programs that will combat an increase in campus sexual assaults and reduce prescription drug and heroin abuse throughout. Another area he mentioned was working to make Michigan number one in the skilled trade industry. These are issues that are important in our state and I look forward to discussions to determine the best ways to use budget money to combat these challenges. I am confident that working together with my colleagues in the House and in the Senate we will be able to create a budget that best utilizes the hard-earned tax dollars of Michigan residents. The big focus needs to and will continue to be on Michigan citizens, and that includes jobs, education and public safety. I will continue to keep you updated on the budget process and look forward to hearing feedback from Livingston

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Are you a fine arts & wares, street or food vendor? Then you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to sell your items or participate in the Fine Arts & Wares Juried Art Show at the 55th Annual Howell Melon Festival on August 14-16th! Visit www.howellmelonfestival.com to fill out a vendor application or call 517.546.0693 ext. 7704 for more information.

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Livingston Educational Service Agency Early Childhood Programs are enrolling students for the 2015-2016 school year. Head Start and Great Start Readiness offer no cost/ low cost to income eligible or children “at risk” who qualify under federal and state guidelines. Families meeting eligibility guidelines have access to educational, medical, and other community resources. Children of all abilities are encouraged to apply. For information, an application, and/or to schedule an appointment, please call (517) 548-2100.

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The Organizational Meeting of the Iosco Township Board of Review will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Iosco Township Hall, 2050 Bradley Rd, Webberville, MI 48892. The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals of 2015 assessments, by appointment, on Monday, March 9, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 517-223-1836 during regular business hours or on Thursdays only 517-223-9545 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Resident and non-resident property owners may protest by letter. Letter appeals must be received by the last date of March Board of Review. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of property for 2015 are as follows: Tentative Estimated Class Ratio Factor Commercial 50.00 1.00000 Industrial 50.00 1.00000 Residential 50.00 1.00000 Personal 50.00 1.00000 The inflation rate multiplier for use in calculating 2015 capped values is 1.016. Pete Miller Secretary to Board of Review Anne Allen Assessor Posted at Hall 2/5/2015 2/15, 2/22 & 3/1/2015

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Consumers should proceed with extreme caution on pension advances

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a consumer alert through his Corporate Oversight Division cautioning consumers of the high risks associated with pension advances. “Seniors who have worked hard through retirement deserve to know the high risks involved with pension advances,” said Schuette. “I hope pensioners from across Michigan find our Consumer Alert helpful and do their due diligence to read the fine print before considering pension advances.” Pension advances, also known as pension sales, loans or buyouts, require you to sign over all or a portion of future monthly pension checks, typically for a five to ten-year term. In return, consumers receive a one-time lump sum payment from the pension advance company for an amount less than the total future pension payments signed over. Even if you don’t have a pension, you may be approached to invest in funding someone else’s pension advance while being promised that your investment is “guaranteed.” “Consumers always need to be vigilant about protecting themselves and their families when they consider any kind of loan, advance or investment,” said Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy for AARP Michigan. What You Need to Know Before Getting a Pension Advance or Loan --Not all pension advances or loans are legal. There are Michigan laws that prohibit the assignment or sale of State or local pensions. There are also federal laws that either prohibit or restrict the assignment or sale of military, federal employee and private employee pensions. The way the pension advance is structured as well as the interest rate will determine its legality. Learn about the structure of the pension advance and determine if the advance is legal before agreeing to one. --Before you get a pension advance or loan, know how much you will actually be paying. To receive a lump sum, you will actually be receiving less, often much less, than the future sum of your pension payments. This is due to transaction costs, fees, and commissions of the pension advance salesperson. The APR for a pension advance typically ranges from 27% to 106% a year. Consumers need to find out how much pension income they are giving up to receive the lump sum payment. --Some advances require you to buy life insurance to name the company or the individual funding your advance as the beneficiary. In the case of your death, life insurance payments would be paid to the beneficiary to cover the balance owed. This specific requirement is yet another cost of a pension advance; be sure you take this into account when you are calculating the total cost. --You cannot repay a pension advance early. Repayments to the investor funding the advance depend on extracting your pension benefits for the full five to ten-year period you agreed to. --Know the potential tax implications. Consider the tax implications of a pension advance, determining if the lump sum payment will put you in a higher tax bracket. --Don’t agree to a joint account and get all the details in writing. Make sure to never give a pension advance company or salesperson joint access to a bank account. Also, know exactly what you are signing up for and make sure you have everything in writing. Less Costly Alternatives to Pension Advances There are many less costly alternatives to receiving a loan that do not hinder your future pension payments. Consider a small loan from a bank or credit union, or from a licensed small loan company. Even a cash advance on a credit card may be cheaper than the 27% to 106% rate that a pension advance charges. If possible, talk to an independent financial advisor to look into alternatives and determine the impact of a pension advance on your future financial goals. Investors - Be Aware of Hidden Risks, Fees and Fine Print from Salespeople No investment is “guaranteed,” and investing in someone else’s pension advance carries numerous risks despite what a salesperson may tell you. Because of the increased risks of a pension advance investment, these salespeople may not disclose all the material facts of the investment. Ask them if the investment is properly registered and ask for company financial statements, a prospectus and other documents that disclose the risks of investing. Make sure the salesperson also discloses their own compensation for your investment, and how much he or she is keeping for commissions and fees. Check to see if the salesperson is registered to sell securities with state or federal regulators. More Helpful Resources on Pension Advances Read Schuette’s full consumer alert, Pension Advances Are a Shaky Deal for Borrowers and Investors Alike by visiting the following link: http://1.usa.gov/1L30bCc. Additional information about pension advances is available from the Federal Trade Commission, “Pension Advances: Not So

Fast”. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) also provides resources for pensioners. How to File a Complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division Complaints about an advance or loan on your pension, or about investing in someone else’s pension advance or loan, may be made to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at: Michigan Department of Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Box 30213 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-1140 Fax: 517-241-3771 Toll free: 877-765-8388 www.michigan.gov/ag (online complaint form) Contact the LARA Corporations, Securities, and Commercial Licensing Bureau Complaints about an investment in a pension advance loan may be made to the Enforcement Division of the Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs at: Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau Enforcement Division P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909 517-241-9202 http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcsc/forms/enf/lce-992.pdf

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By Sgt. Michael Sura A family member of mine likes to shop online. She is always looking for things with free shipping, easy pick up, store to store delivery, and of course buying it all at the best price. She tells me all the time how she got something for half off compared to the store. She tells me how much money she saves from using online shopping in her arsenal of tools to find the best deals. Funny thing is - I always thought not buying something was the best way to save money. I mean, if you don’t spend it you can’t lose it, right? How many different colors of Fiestaware place settings does a person need? What do I know though? With all the online shopping and different web sites available, you can purchase items directly from other people. The question came in this week; “What can I do to be safe when dealing with and making purchases from individuals over the internet”? Here are some things to consider when doing business online with someone. First, do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers into your home -- that’s just bad business. Be especially careful when buying or selling high value items. Make sure to tell a friend or family member where you are going -- give them an address and the person’s name you are making the transaction with. Get there early and “scope out the place,” watch for the person selling the item. If something looks wrong, then leave. Never go to a second location. If you arrive at a predetermined meeting place and the seller asks to go to another place, this should raise some serious “red flags.” Always make sure to take your cell phone along if you have one and have the cell locator activated with family or friends. If you don’t have a cell phone with that feature, consider just bringing a friend with you. If something doesn’t feel right, it may not be. Trust your instincts. Perform your transactions during daylight hours, not in the evening or night time and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Most sellers will tell you what you want to know because they are trying to make a sale. Remember, the internet has many tools you can also use to your advantage to make sure you are dealing with a legitimate seller. You can name search people and check locations using different searches. One last thing, you can always meet them at a police department (oh…I don’t know, like the Michigan State Police Brighton Post parking lot comes to mind). Many agencies have their front doors and parking areas under surveillance. If someone doesn’t want to meet you there, you may want to consider if this is someone you want to do business with. We all work hard and want to get the best deals for our money. There is a lot of buying and selling over the internet, with people who use personal sale sites for the right reason. Taking a little extra time and being cautious can help prevent you from becoming a victim of a crime. In case you were wondering, I have discovered that 25 different colors of Fiestaware are not enough. If you have questions or comments please email them to askatrooper12@gmail.com, or mail them to Ask A Trooper, Michigan State Police – Brighton Post, 4337 Buno Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

Governor, MDCH promote prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young

Every year, sudden cardiac death of the young (SCDY) claims the lives of more than 300 children and young adults under the age of 40 in Michigan. That’s why this February, Governor Rick Snyder and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) are joining the campaign to celebrate American Heart Month and promote ways to prevent death at a younger age due to cardiac conditions. As part of the efforts, Gov. Snyder has proclaimed February 2-6 as Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (SCDY) Awareness Week. “Cardiac arrest is often an unexpected event and is especially frightening when a young person is involved,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical executive with the MDCH. “Early recognition and immediate interventin is critical for survival, and our hope is that all Michigan residents will know how to respond when someone has a cardiac arrest.” SCDY is when a young, apparently healthy person dies suddenly from a cardiac arrest. SCDY is a tragic event for families and communities, and prevention of SCDY is of public health significance. Often, a sudden cardiac event is the first apparent sign in a young person, and therefore it is important to be prepared for cardiac emergencies. SCDY is sometimes caused by inherited conditions that affect the heart’s structure or how it beats. By raising awareness and with appropriate screening and care, young people at risk can be identified and have longer, healthier lives. Evaluating heart health and knowing one’s personal and family heart history are keys to identifying those at risk and preventing SCDY. Implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) within 3-5 minutes is crucial for increasing the chance of survival for cardiac arrest victims. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends the ‘Chain of Survival’ that includes five important steps: early recognition of a cardiac arrest and calling 9-1-1; rapid bystander response with hands-only CPR; use of an AED; advanced life support; and, post cardiac care. Since July 1, 2014, Michigan schools are required by state law to have a written cardiac emergency response plan. Michigan schools can also receive an honorary designation as a MI HEARTSafe School by taking additional steps to prepare for a cardiac event. In May 2014, 40 Michigan schools were awarded as a MI HEARTSafe School by MDCH, AHA, Michigan Department of Education, and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death. For additional details about MI HEARTSafe Schools, or to apply to become one, visit www.migrc.org/miheartsafe. For more information about SCDY prevention in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/scdy.

MDA Shamrock Program is a good luck charm as its successes continue to grow

Slush and snow is not preventing the Muscular Dystrophy Association from greening things up as it prepares for the launch of its 33rd annual Shamrocks campaign. Each year, the MDA Shamrock program continues to grow - setting new donation records - raising tens of millions of dollars for the organization. The campaign generates awareness of the MDA’s mission to find cures and treatments for neuromuscular diseases, provide support for families, and aids in sending kids with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases to a weeklong, barrier-free MDA summer camp to one of over 80 locations nationwide. “Shamrocks are one of the MDA’s longest running and most successful programs each year,” said MDA Executive Director, Robin Rhea. “The program raises approximately $430,000 for families in the Detroit area every year. It’s wonderful to have continuous support from nationwide companies, local businesses and the people of the Metro Detroit community that generously donate each Shamrock season.” All the funds from the Shamrocks campaign stay local, and support 3 clinics, and 1 camp. From February through the end of March, participating businesses sell $1 green and $5 gold Shamrock mobiles. These are then used to decorate the store’s windows, walls, and ceilings. In addition to the green and gold craze in stores, the Shamrock program will embed itself into popular social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Followers will be encouraged to post pictures holding their MDA Shamrock mobile at the point of purchase with the tag #ShamrocksSelfie. With a history of the MDA Shamrocks campaign consistently outdoing its sales from the previous year, MDA and Shamrock participants hope this year to continue to do the same. *** The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading non-profit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other neuromuscular diseases. The organization also provides education, comprehensive health care and support services, and advocacy.

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Practical Money Matters Starting Roth IRAs for Your Grandkids

By Jason Alderman Many grandparents go above and beyond to offer financial help to adult children and grandchildren. If you’re seeking to contribute to your grandkids’ financial future, one option might involve opening a custodial Roth IRA (http://www. irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Roth-IRAs) on your grandchild’s behalf as soon as he or she starts reporting earned income. While grandparents often find 529 college savings plans advantageous for their personal estate planning as well as supporting their grandchild’s educational future, custodial Roth IRAs (http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/RothIRAs) may allow for more flexibility depending on the child’s future needs. For example, a young adult may use tax-free Roth IRA proceeds to fund education expenses not covered by savings or a down payment on a first home. Roth IRAs may also be a useful and collaborative savings tool for important expenses young adults have, such as continuing education or a down payment on a first home. Unlike traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs are funded with aftertax dollars. That means the account holder doesn’t get a tax break at the time of initial or successive deposits, but the money grows tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free – a benefit for a grandchild who may need a substantial sum in the years to come. Learn more about Roth IRAs by watching this Khan Academy video. (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NF-x9hDZD7Y) Here’s an example of how much an initial $2,000 deposit in a Roth custodial IRA can grow. For an account opened at the time the child is 16, the $2,000 opening deposit – without any more money added to the account – could be worth roughly $55,000 at the time the child reaches age 65 assuming a 7 percent expected rate of return. What if the child needs to make a tax-free withdrawal sooner, such as at age 35, for example? Based on the same earnings calculation as above, he or she would receive a less impressive sum of roughly $7,200. Of course, it remains a potential solution if there is a severe need for cash. In 2015, the annual contribution limit for all IRAs is $5,500. It is possible, though not that easy, for a minor to open a Roth IRA on his or her own, which is why it’s good for grandparents – or any qualifying friend or relative – to shop for custodial accounts with low fees and low investment minimums to start. This is compounded annually. As you evaluate a decision to open a custodial Roth IRA, check with the broker and the account administrator on any institutional or state rules on custodial accounts and what information you’ll need to open one. Depending on those rules, there’s a chance that grandparents may not be able to open the custodial account directly and you will have to work through their parents or legal guardian to get started. Also, consider the following: Make sure you’re financially secure. The MetLife study notes that many grandparents tend to overextend their financial support when it comes to family members in need. Seek advice from financial, tax and estate professionals on how much you can reasonably afford to give and the best means to do so. Coordinate with your grandchild’s parents or guardian. It is important for family members to remain open

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