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Handy Board approves 2015-16 budget; approves sewer-water rate increase By Steve Horton The Handy Township Board approved its 2015-16 budget at a special meeting last Tuesday. The new ¿scal year began on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2016. In addition, in an effort to make the water and sewer fund (a separate account) more selfsuf¿cient, trustees approved an increase in the monthly rates. The estimated revenues for the new ¿scal year are $901,750,000, while the anticipated expenses are $947,765,000. This will leave a shortfall of around $46,000. Supervisor Ed Alverson noted that $40,000 was budgeted as a contingency fund, put there in case of an unanticipated expense. “It may or may not be needed,” he added. If not, then the budget would essentially be balanced. “There are savings throughout the budget,” Alverson said. Alverson noted that it appears, in looking over the 2014-15

budget, that expenses will come in $60,000 to $80,000 less than what had been projected at the start of the budget year, leaving an operating surplus rather than a shortfall as had been projected. “It’ll be interesting to see what our upcoming audit shows those ¿nal expenses to be,” he said. The township will start the ¿scal year with a carry-over surplus (fund balance) of around $1.848 million. The millage rate for the coming year was also set. The allocated millage is .8696 of a mill, while the recently renewed road millage is 1 mill. Money from the allocated levy goes to operate the township hall and pay the various elected and appointed of¿cials and to also cover the expenses of drain improvements, community recreation, and conducting elections. Any left-over money can be saved for future road improvement projects. Funds from the dedicated mill can only go towards dust control and

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Randy & Marli Brown to share music ministry at St. John’s Lutheran on July 12

Mary Kenroy celebrating her 90th birthday with reception

Mary Kenroy will be celebrating her 90th birthday at a reception in Howell. Mary was born on July 1, 1925 in Howell, the daughter of Thomas and Lorna Clapper. She married Harold F. Kenroy, Sr., who died in 1993. She has 10 children: Harold (Linda) Kenroy, Jr. of Florida, Ann (Gary) Cavin of East Lansing, Mary Beth (Kevin) Smalley of South Carolina, Allen (Jo Ann) Kenroy of Texas, Bonnie (Richard) Coleman of Howell, Mary Ellen (Diane) Hill of Genesee, Gloria (Ralph) Platt of Arizona, Carol (Larry) Sparks of Genesee, Gary Kenroy of Fowlerville, and Rosalind Kenroy of Auburn Hills. She has 37 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. She has found much joy in watching her family grow and grow and grow. She continues to love being with her family, along with playing cards and baking.

On Sunday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m., Randy and Marli Brown will be bringing their music ministry to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fowlerville. While helping to lead the congregation in worship and praise, they will also bring a ministry of witness to what God is up to in the world. This inspirational message is certainly welcome in the world and the congregation extends an invitation to the greater community to be a part of the morning. The congregation at St. John’s has a mission to connect people with God and to connect people with people, knowing that community in Christ is God’s priority and a great gift in life. If you have questions, please contact the church at 517.2239108. St. John’s Lutheran Church is located at 132 S. Benjamin, one block south of Grand River at the corner of Benjamin and Church Streets.

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Summer Reading Program: Programs July 7th & 8th Registered attendees. Mrs. D’s Pre-School groups meet Tuesday 10 & 11. The Teen Group meets Tuesday 2:30-3:30. All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District Kids grades K-5 meet Wednesday at your registered group time. residents only unless otherwise stated. *** Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event. Teen Tuesday Film Festival “Guardians of the Galaxyâ€?: Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org. Tuesday, July 7th at 4pm *** Teens 6th-12th grades. Enjoy a free movie with friends, along with popcorn & a beverage! Come for the Summer Need OfďŹ ce or Computer Supplies? Reading Program and stay for a movie OR just come to the movie. Seating is limited to 20 participants. *Registration is open. Register to attend at 223-9089 and requires a signed 2015-2016 Program Permission Slip. is your answer *** We have supplies for all your ofďŹ ce needs S’More Reading to Duchess: Wednesday, July 8th at 11am All Ages. Join, Duchess, a mature golden retriever therapy dog Wednesdays of the Summer Reading Program. Reading to Duchess improves literacy sNills, builds Ă€uency, and reading conÂżdence regardless of ability. *Drop-ins are welcome! *** Friday 2utdoor Film Festival “MaleÂżcentâ€?: Friday, July 10th at dusk 7087 W. Grand River Fowlerville, MI. 48836 All Ages. Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, and movie snacks. www.mastermediasupply.com Meet us on the library lawn for this PG rated open air movie. The movie will start as soon as it is dark enough. *Weather permitting. Check our website www.fowlervillelibrary.org or our Facebook page the day of the performance for updates the day of the movies. *** Still Missing, Michigan’s Mysterious Disappearances: Thursday, July 16th at 7pm Adults. What do a mild mannered grocery store manager from Michigan and the infamous skyjacker D.B. Cooper have in common? How can a married couple :H FDQ KHOS \RX ÂżQG D KHDOWK DQG GHQWDO and their aircraft they were traveling in just disappear SODQ WKDWÂśV ULJKW IRU \RX over a populated area in the middle of Michigan? What

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LESA gearing up for 14th Annual “Backpacks for Kidsâ€? Project The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) is gearing up for the 14th annual “Backpacks for Kidsâ€? project. The goal of this project is to provide Livingston County students whose families are experiencing Âżnancial difÂżculties with basic school supplies at no cost. Last year over 1,000 Livingston County students received backpacks Âżlled with basic school supplies. Livingston County residents were very generous in their support of this project. Donations were received from individuals, local businesses, and community groups. We welcome donations for the 2015 LESA’s “Backpacks for Kidsâ€? project. You may drop off items or monetary donations at the Livingston Educational Service Agency (1425 W. Grand River, Howell) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. throughout the summer. For a listing of collection sites, please visit our website at www.livingstonesa.org and click on the Green Tab labeled Community Resources. If your organization is interested in becoming a collection site, please contact Judy Paulsen at judypaulsen@livingstonesa.org. The distribution date is Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the LESA Education Center. Our Connect for Kids event will run the same day starting at 4:00 p.m. For additional information, please call our Hot Line at (517) 540-6833.

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Handy Budget, continued road maintenance and improvement projects. 7Ke onJoinJ deÂżcit in tKe seZer IXnd Zas aOso discXssed. Trustee Gordon Munsell noted that the general fund has been supporting it for the past 10 years, adding that he felt the situation needed to be remedied. The sewer fund owes the general fund around $1 million. Alverson pointed out that, at present, there is an operating deÂżcit of $ to $ per month per user. The problem, said Laurie Eisele, is that there have not been enough users to support the system. She said that the board has previously had increases, but in fairness to the users has not made them large enough to catch up with the deÂżcit. Eiesle added that no one Nnew the economy was going to collapse, and the current users are not to blame for that situation. She told the board that there are now around 250 users, up from around 230, showing a modest increase in new housing. Munsell countered that it was not fair to him or the rest of the township residents to continually take money out of the general fund to help supplement the sewer and water fund,

adding that the problem will only get worse if the deÂżcit is not addressed. When the sewer plant was built on Van Buren Road, the projections for new housing and other development was much higher than what has occurred. The operating costs were based on those more optimistic projections. The current combined monthly sewer-water rate is $77.84. The board decided to increase the sewer charge by $1. 8 and the water rate by $1, effective August 1 with the caveat that the issue will be re-visited in six months after the board meets with a consultant to go over its Âżnancial situation and to look at the sewer and water fund. Munsell voted against the resolution, stating that he did not feel it was high enough. Alverson said that he agreed, but felt the board could address the issue again after the Âżnancial overview.

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St. John’s Episcopal will be serving a Mexican Dinner on Friday, July 17, from 5-7pm. A donation is requested for the all-you-can-eat meal. The church is located at 504 Prospect Street, Howell, next to the hospital. Questions? Call 517-546-3660.

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Conway Free Methodist Church is open for Worship 6995 N. Fowlerville Road Fowlerville, MI 48836 Phone: 517-223-8960 (Sunday mornings)

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Ask the Michigan State Trooper By Sgt. Michael Sura Ah…what a beautiful Sunday morning! I think I’ll go for a bicycle ride. If you read this every week, you know I love my bicycle. I roll out of my driveway and down the street. 5iding fast, I Ày through the stop sign at the intersection. I’m on my bike - what’s the big deal? There are never any cars there anyway. I take a left on the ne[t street, a right on the following street and head out a little farther into the country, to enMoy the scenery. There is less traf¿c out here, and anyways, people have to watch out for me- so lazily I ride along in the middle of the road. A car pulls up behind me, but I stay in the middle of the road. I’m a vehicle in the road way - I’m good right? They can go around and pass me. Oh wait! Here is the ne[t road I want to turn on, so I Tuickly cut over into oncoming traf¿c turning left, and go onto the ne[t road. Now, there is no traf¿c on this road at all and I am already in the oncoming traf¿c lane. I can see any cars coming, so it doesn’t matter. I continue to ride and eventually reach my destination, the state park. What a nice ride. One question for all of you how many infractions did I commit, if any? Answer before continuing to read. I don’t know about you, but that was not a very safe bicycle ride. Yet people ride bicycles like this every day. Remember, in Michigan, each person riding a bicycle on a roadway has all of the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. In other words, you have to obey the traf¿c laws. The ¿rst violation was riding through the stop sign. Not only is it dangerous, but on a bicycle you still have to stop. The second and third violations were failing to signal my turns. It is important, just like when driving a motor vehicle, to give warning of lane changes and of any turns you intend to make, to avoid an accident. The fourth violation was impeding traf¿c. If the roadway the bicyclist is riding on has no minimum speed limit, then they are traf¿c according to the Michigan 9ehicle Code, and therefore cannot be impeding traf¿c because of their speed or because they are riding a bicycle. I failed to signal another turn and then rode in the wrong lane of travel. That would make the ¿fth and si[th violations of the law. I committed si[ violations in the above bike ride. Here are just a few more things to remember. One, do not ride ne[t to each other when riding. It is impeding traf¿c. Two, make sure your bicycle has working brakes. Three, if you ride at night, your bicycle must have lights to the front and the rear. Four, you cannot te[t while riding a bicycle. You have to keep both hands on the handlebars. %icycling is a great family activity and good e[ercise. Just remember, as always, to be careful and have a great Summer of Safety. 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.

12th annual “Hoops in the ‘Ville” Basketball Tournament coming July 18 The 12th annual “Hoops in the µ9ille” Basketball Tournament will be held this year at Fowlerville High School on July 18. This tournament, presented by the Fowlerville Athletic Boosters, is a 3 on 3 half court event, but includes a 5 on 5 full court for 18 and over men. The 3 on 3 includes U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, 18 and over, and 30 and over, and is open to both males and females. For more information, go to www.hoopsintheville.com, or call 517-490-4994.

By Joe Hune, 22nd District

Together we are making our communities safer Last week, the Fowlerville Police Department and the Livingston County Court Probation Department co-hosted an educational training seminar on opiates and drug use. The training included law enforcement from around the state, as well as community members from our county and local government. The presentations brought our law enforcement into the world of those struggling with drug addiction with presentations from ¿eld e[perts, family members of addicted individuals and recovering addicts. I was impressed to hear and see the work the Fowlerville Police has done to organize the seminar and to address opiate and medication abuse in the community. Drug addiction can put a real strain on many individuals and their families, and we have to come together as a community to help both those addicted and their families. The seminar put into perspective the importance of helping those affected by opiate or medication abuse and the importance of addressing opiate and medication abuse. The best way to ¿ght drug abuse is to address the situation as soon as possible. The sooner we can help someone, the better the chance there is to help them overcome their addiction. It’s important to remember that we — our communities — are all vested in making our neighborhoods safe. We also need to remember that helping a family member, friend, neighbor or stranger can come at any stage — from prevention, to treatment or recovery. It’s vital we work together because each life saved will make our communities stronger and safer. For more information on treatment options and education contact Francine Zysk at FZysk@livgov.com or call 517-540-7664. In addition to looking out for signs of opiate or medication abuse, I hope you will keep an eye out for the young adults in your community who may be abusing alcohol. Substance abuse is substance abuse, and we need to work together to prevent all forms of substance abuse. To learn more practical information on this topic, I encourage parents to contact our of¿ce for a free copy of the “Parents United to Prevent Underage Drinking” publication. If you have any further Tuestions, please email my of¿ce at SenJHune@senate.michigan.gov or call toll-free at 1-855-JOE-HUNE and my staff will be happy to assist you. *** Sen. Joe Hune is chair of the Senate Agriculture and Insurance committees. He represents the 22nd state Senate District, which includes all of Livingston County and parts of Washtenaw County.

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This Month’s Training Theme is: This is a very good one. Focus and self control are important for both children and teens (and adults too!). But there is a lot more to focus than meets the eye! “Sensei Saysâ€? for the month: While recently training with my Sensei at an event in Canada, he talked about people getting “boredâ€?. He said the reason people get bored of karate or anything hard or tedious is they stop focusing on what they are doing. They daydream or think ahead, or even about things that happened before class. They have done it hundreds of times and now just go through the motions, trying to get through it as quickly as possible. He said that in order to get good at anything signiďŹ cant you cannot let yourself get “boredâ€?. That is right, you cannot let yourself get bored! How? Just simply learn to focus intensely on what you are doing right now. It is that simple but it is hard to do. As a matter of fact this one habit or skill is something that separates those that are highly successful from those that struggle in school, home and life. The earlier your child learns this the better. Here is the key: boredom or focus is a choice! Just like attitude and effort is a choice! Then your choices become your HABITS! Here are some parenting tips many of our parents use in the area of focus: 1. What does your child focus on? - The ďŹ rst step we try to teach parents is “awarenessâ€?, just noticing what your child does and thinks about. So start here by watching and listening to your child using these questions: a. What does my child spend most of their time doing? - Especially now that it is summer, just notice what your child spends most

Council votes 4-2 to allow tree planting on North Maple Street right-of-way By Steve Horton Where to plant new trees on North Maple Street was ¿nally decided at last Monday’s Fowlerville 9illage Council meeting. By a 4-2 margin, council voted to allow the planting of trees in the village right-of-way, above the new water and sewer lines that were installed during the street improvement project last summer. The right-of-way is between the sidewalk and street. The sewer lines are located under the west right-of-way (or green belt), the water line is located under the east right-of-way, and the storm drain runs underneath the west curb. 9oting in favor of the motion were trustees Jerry Bell, Ken Bielous, Everett DeGrush, and Carol Hill. 9oting against the measure were 9illage president Wayne Copeland and Mary Helfmann. Trustee Cindy Salfate was absent. The issue began early last summer when the 9illage engineer, in preparation for the North Maple Street Improvement Project, tagged a number of trees for removal. These trees were located on either side of the street and in the front yards of several homes. The engineer did so because the trees were in the pathway of the planned excavation work or else he felt they were too close to the planned trenching for the their root systems to survive the damage. The excavation work included removing the existing underground lines and installing new sewer and water mains as well as replacing the sewer lead-ins to the homes. The part of the water line dated back to when the ¿rst homes were built on the street after World War II, while the sewer line was installed in the mid-1960s. A number of residents showed up at a council meeting last summer to protest the extent of the tree removal asking that an arborist be hired to see if some of the trees could be saved. That arborist, after visiting the site and talking with residents, supported the engineer’s recommendation, stating that the root systems would be irreparably damaged. The council then voted to replace each tree that was removed, if it was four inches or more in diameter, with two new ones. The new trees would be purchased and planted at village expense. This spring, when residents were offered a choice of replacement trees, the issue of whether or not they could be planted in the right-of-way came up. Several residents wanted to have the trees planted in this area, rather in their front yard, and indicated that it was their understanding this would be done. 9illage Manager Kathryn Arledge said that she did not ¿nd that agreement in the motion, and felt it would be unwise to plant trees in the right-of-way over the new infrastructure. The matter was then brought before council at its May 18 meeting. Arledge, in her report to council, indicated that she had met with the arborist, the DPW, and the 9illage engineer and their recommendation was that the trees not be planted above existing water and sewer lines. She said that she supported that ¿nding. During the ensuing discussion, three of the trustees—Bell, DeGrush, and Hill—felt the residents had been promised that they’d get new trees in compensation for losing the old ones, and that these trees (if the resident wished) would be planted in the green belt between sidewalk and street. Doubts were also expressed that the tree roots would grow deep enough to

“I AM FOCUSED!â€? of their time doing. Be particularly watchful of what they do at the start of their day. Do they often ďŹ ght/argue with their siblings? With you? Do they spend an excessive amount of time on video games? How much time do they spend outside? With friends? Who are their friends? b. What does your child say? - This is a huge one. If you want to know how your child “thinksâ€? just listen to what they say and what words they use. Do they say “I can’tâ€? frequently? How about “I’m, boredâ€?? Do they use positive words about what they have or can do? Or do they complain, criticize or blame frequently? Start to really look at the individual words they choose to use. c. Can they stay focused or do things that are hard or boring? Observe your child closely when they are doing something hard or tedious. How are they about reading or doing homework? How are they about doing chores? Try to get them to regularly do lots of hard boring things! 2. Finally, notice their “stateâ€? and their “emotionsâ€?. I don’t have enough room to go into this last one. But to whet your appetite, this is really the secret to becoming highly successful. The ability to take control of your state and your emotions. I will write about this next time, but for now just notice how you and your kids get up in the morning. Just notice the mood, energy state you all start your day in. Until next time!

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damage the lines. It had been noted by Arledge, in her report, that the lines were 5.5 to 7 feet deep. Council decided as result of the discussion, to get more information on the matter, so the issue was tabled. DeGrush, while making the motion at last week’s meeting to allow the trees to be planted in the right-of-way, cited the understanding of residents that the trees would be replaced in that location as well as the arborist report that the root system of maples generally spreads out rather than penetrates deep into the ground. Hill seconded the motion. Bell, in his remarks supporting the motion, said that there is no evidence that the roots will grow deep enough to damage the lines. He also said that his understanding from a year ago was that the trees would be put back in the green space. “There’s no proof there is going to be a problem (with damaged lines),â€? he said, “and there is no proof there was a problem with the old lines that had been in the ground for 50 years Helfmann asked 9illage Attorney David Stoker who the trees in the right-of-way belonged to, who was responsible for upkeep, and who would be liable for any damage they might cause. In his answering comments, Stoker said that the trees belonged to the village, noting that residents had to rake up the leaves but could not trim the branches or cut them down if they presented a problem. He added that if a sewer line (for example) was clogged due to root damage from a tree in the right-of-way, it would be a village problem while a tree causing problems that is located in the front yard would be the homeowner’s responsibility. He pointed out that any problems, if they did occur, would likely take place many years from now. “I won’t be the village attorney and probably many of the homes will have new owners who will be unaware of this situation,â€? he said. “They’d probably expect the village to take care of the problem.â€? Eventually, he noted, the lines will have to be replaced, and the trees will need to be removed. Copeland said that while (maple) tree roots generally spread out rather than penetrate deep into the ground, this was true if the soil was compact. “In this case, we’ve dug a trench and loosened the soil, so the roots will be able to more easily grow downward towards the lines,â€? he said. “I was in the construction business for 50 years (Copeland Construction). We did a lot of work in the village. The roots will grow downward if the soil has been disrupted.â€? DeGrush’s motion included offering residents a choice of three trees for the right-of-way: a crimson maple, a Ă€owering pear, or a Ă€owering crabapple. The 9illage would still plant replacement trees in a resident’s front yard if that was their choice rather than the right-of-way. Council had already voted to spend $12,500 for the trees and planting. In a comment made after the vote Helfmann said she was not opposed to replacing the trees. She said that her position, in voting against the motion, was based on the recommendation given by the arborist and engineer, stating that trees should not be planted over existing underground infrastructure. “I feel when we hire professionals, we should listen to them,â€? Helfmann said. “It was nothing against the residents. I applaud them for taking pride in their neighborhood.â€?

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Iosco Township Summer Property Tax Bills Summer property tax bills may be paid at First National Bank (Fowlerville Branch only). The address is 760 S. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville, from 7/1/2015 to 9/14/2015. Please bring your 2015 Summer tax bill with your payment. For treasurer’s collection hours at the Iosco Township Hall, call (517)223-9545, for a message. You may also mail payment to Iosco Township, P.O. Box 1079, Fowlerville, MI 48836 or use the drop box located at the hall. Amanda Bonnville Iosco Township Deputy Treasurer (7-5, 8-2-15)

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The Breathers’ Club is a community service support group for patients affected by heart and breathing (cardiopulmonary) diseases and their caregivers, family and friends. Everyone interested in learning how to live a better, fuller life or how to care for those with these conditions is encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon (12 p.m.) in the Community Room at St Joseph Livingston Hospital in Howell. An informational speaker and pertinent topic are featured each month. Our next Breathers Club is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14. Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist is available to assist and answer questions. For recorded meeting information call: (517) 545-6020.

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Calvary Bible Church 1389 Elm Street ‡ Bo[ 298 Cohoctah, Michigan 48816

WELCOMES YOU TO Sunday School 9:45am Morning Service 11:00am

Fowlerville Freedom Center

Wayside Baptist Church

Pastor Dan Vander Velde

2567 Elm Rd. Webberville

203 N. Collins St., Fowlerville (Fowlerville SENIOR center) 517-223-4303

Pastor Oliver Allbright 517-375-5777

Family Prayer: Sundays 10 AM Service 11 AM and Kids Sunday School K-5th grades Parent’s nursery available Once a month Prayer every 3rd Sunday of every Month at 7 PM Bible Study Wednesdays 7 PM child care provided Grief Support Group Tuesdays 7 PM

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Sunday Evening Service 6:00PM Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00PM

Fowlerville Trinity United Church of Methodist the Nazarene Church 8040 Country Corner Dr., Fowlerville, MI 48836 9:45 Sunday School

8201 Iosco Rd, Fowlerville (Corner of Bull Run & Iosco Rd) 517-223-3803

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Sunday Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Youth Group (6-12 grade)

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Fowlerville First United Methodist Church

201 S. Second St., Fowlerville 517-223-8824 www.fowlervillefumc.org Pastor Bob Freysinger Sunday Worship Service Nusery available 10:30am Sunday School September - May 9:30am

Antrim Baptist Church 4509 E. Lovejoy Rd., Byron Pastor John Ashley Youth Pastor Josh Middaugh

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Webberville United Methodist Church 4215 E. Holt Rd., Webberville Pastor Richard Foster All Ages Sunday School 9:30am

St. John’s Episcopal Church

St. Agnes Catholic Church

504 Prospect St., Howell

855 E. Grand River, Fowlerville

Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30am

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St. John’s Lutheran

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Place of Refuge Ministries

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Howell Church of Christ 1385 W. Grand River

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My Long Road to Sobriety Drinking helped me to escape my fear of failing & lack of self-conÂżdence By Tom Tarpley As a youngster and through most of my teenage years, I was not a happy person. My fear of failing and my lack of self-conÂżdence made it almost impossible for me to excel at anything. Extra activities at school such as sports, music or anything that required my being at school after the 3:00 p.m. bell rang were not of interest to me. I didn’t have any real friends. Most of the guys I hung out with usually left me to myself once my money ran out or the booze was gone. Most of my time was spent fanaticizing about being someone other than who I really was. I used to envy the other boys who had girlfriends and were popular at school. No one really liked me, and I didn’t like myself very much. The only way for me to escape the demons of my fear was to drink. Alcohol gave me the courage to do and say the things I would not normally say or do. I was a scared little boy who learned early how to swear louder than most adults to hide the fact that I was insecure and afraid to be myself. I became very good at hiding behind my skill to verbally attack and overcome anyone who chose to engage me in a battle of obscenities. There was a stupid game that we used to play called ‘The Dozens.’ Two people would engage in a contest to see who could make the other fellow feel the worse by talking about his mother. I rarely lost. As a matter of fact, I was often told that if I said one more thing about my opponent’s mother he would Ă€atten me. As I went after my opponent, using every unthinkable curse word I knew, I would feed on the laughter of the crowd. It felt good to hear the kids laughing at someone else instead of at me. It wasn’t long after discovering my stepfather’s hideaway for his liquor that I became a regular visitor to his closet every time I got the chance. For fear of being found out, I decided that I needed another source to get my liquor. So I would go up to the corner and stand by the liquor store. I could always Âżnd an adult who would purchase a pint for me if I bought one for him. Pontiac was a drinking man’s town in those days, and it wasn’t hard to Âżnd someone willing to go into the store and get me a bottle. My brother had a paper route and on Friday night after he went to bed, I would visit his pockets and relieve him of a few dollars of his paper route collection money. When he discovered it the next morning and accused me of taking his money, of course I would lie and deny it. By selling the cigarettes I stole from the vending machines along with the extra money I found in my mother’s purse, which she always left standing open, I was able to support my drinking habit fairly well. During the ages from 10 to 12 I drank only when I could be away from home and not around my parents. But as I grew into my teenage years I would drink as often as I could get it. By the time I reached 14 and 15 my stealing and lying to cover my tracks had escalated to breaking into school lockers and breaking and entering neighborhood businesses to steal money. I was nothing but a thief who would do whatever I needed to do to get money for my drinking. In those days the neighborhood I lived in was noted for being one of the toughest areas in the city, especially the street I lived on. This was mainly because there were so many kids of all ages in my neighborhood. I had the reputation of being a tough guy to those who didn’t know me, and I was able to fool a lot of people for a long time by pretending to be tough when in reality I was only a bully who took pride in taking advantage of the younger kids. Whenever I was confronted by someone my own age or size, I would back down unless I was drinking. When I was around 15 years old I would skip school and go to a friend’s house whose parents worked during the day. The kid had a pool table in his basement. Several other delinquents, like me, would gather after his parents left for work and we would shoot pool until it was time for school to let out. We usually skipped a couple of days a week. One day my friend’s neighbor was outside painting. As I was getting ready to leave, he called me over and asked if I would hold his ladder while he climbed up to paint around the gutters. He told me he would pay me. This was all I needed to hear, so I went over and held the ladder. When he Âżnished for the day, he asked if I would come back the next day to help him until he Âżnished the job. I told him I would, and I did. He paid very well. By this time drinking had become a way of life for me. I could not imagine going through life without the aid of my constant companion and friend Mr. Booze. But this gentleman, whom we will call Mr. Al, was to have a tremendous impact on my life. He planted some seeds of conÂżdence and selfesteem in me that would lie dormant for almost six years, but would eventually blossom. Eventually this self-esteem and conÂżdence would start me on a journey that led me away from the road to self-destruction on which I was traveling, and take me in another direction. Next Week: Dropped out of school.

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We Need Both Insiders and Outsiders in Congress Column by Lee H. Hamilton 0emEers of Congress get categorized in all sorts of wa\s. The\’re liEeral or conservative 5epuElican or 'emocrat interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign polic\. There’s one ver\ important categor\, though, that , never hear discussed whether a memEer wants to Ee an inside pla\er or an outside pla\er. <et where memEers fall on the continuum helps to shape the institution of Congress. First, , should sa\ that the categories are not hard and fast. Some politicians are insiders part of the time and outsiders at other times. Still, most fall on one side of the line or other, especiall\ as the\ go on in their careers. ,nsiders focus on making the institution work. The\ tend to give fewer speeches on the Àoor, issue fewer press releases, and spend less time considering how to pla\ the puElic relations game or how to raise mone\. ,nstead, the\ put in long, tedious hours on the minutiae of developing legislation, attending hearings, listening to experts, exploring polic\ options, and working on Euilding consensus. The\’re dedicated to ¿nding support for a Eill or a set of proposals wherever the\ can, and the\ appreciate the necessit\ of Eipartisanship. The\’re constantl\ engaged in networking and so tend to

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NOTICE TO LEROY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A special meeting of the Leroy Township Board of Review will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Leroy Township Hall located at 1685 N. M-52, Webberville at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of correcting any mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors in the description on the 2015 assessment and tax rolls and principal residence exemptions. No public appeals will be heard at this meeting. Neil R. West Leroy Township Supervisor Board of Review Secretary (7-5, 12-15)

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Muskie Stocking Program took long time to reach current status

The Department of Natural Resources’ conversion from northern muskellunge to Great Lakes muskies for its stocking program is going swimmingly now, but it took a long time to get here. Switching from the northern strain-- native to only the westernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula-- to the more widespread, native Great Lakes strain has been on the DNR’s wish list for decades. It’s Âżnally happening. Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, Michigan’s muskie-stocking program centered on tiger muskies, the laboratory offspring of pike and muskies. The program depended on a solar-heating system at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, which provided enough warm water to rear the hybrids. By the 1990s, the solar system was failing and repair costs were deemed too high. “The (Fisheries) Division made a decision to get out of the tiger muskie business,â€? explained DNR Fisheries Division Chief Jim Dexter, then a biologist in Plainwell. “We moved into northern muskies, though what we really wanted was Great Lakes muskies. We didn’t have a good source of brood stock. Lake St. Clair wasn’t the musky mecca it is today.â€? When the DNR Âżnally located what it thought was a potential source of Great Lakes muskie brood stock - the Indian River system - biologists decided that population wasn’t large enough to support a full-scale rearing program. And a Âżsh disease-- piscirickettsia-- set the program back as the DNR decided it was too risky to add a possible pathogen to the hatchery system. “That set us back at least Âżve years,â€? Dexter said. By the turn of this century, the muskellunge population in the Lake St. Clair system had exploded and it looked like it was a viable brood stock-source. The piscirickettsia problem had been solved. That’s when viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) reared its head. “Everything was put on hold until the science was able to catch up with the disease,â€? Dexter said. Once plans were in place for an isolated rearing facility, the DNR ran into yet another problem: acquiring sufÂżcient brood stock. Initial attempts to net Lake St. Clair muskies did not go well. The department switched its efforts to the Detroit River, but netting there didn’t go any better. “In 2009 and 2010, we netted and it just didn’t work out,â€? explained Todd Somers, the DNR Âżsheries technician supervisor who oversaw egg take this year at the Detroit River. “So we started electroÂżshing at night. The Âżrst year we electro-Âżshed, we caught 215.â€? But that doesn’t mean the DNR got what it wanted. “We don’t always get ripe Âżsh,â€? Somers said. “We’ll get green ones, but they won’t ripen in the cage. They’ve got to swim around to get ripe. It’s very disappointing when you catch a 35-pounder and she won’t ripen up. “And it’s 10-to-1 males to females,â€? he said. “Some nights we catch 20 males and one female. The ratio is crazy.â€? Matt Hughes, who spawns the Âżsh on the river and transports them to Wolf Lake for rearing, said the DNR is getting as many eggs as it needs, but it’s still not collecting as many brood-stock specimens as it would like. “The total egg goal is 500,000, and we can get that with a handful of good girls,â€? Hughes said. “So it’s more about the number of pairs we can get in a season. We can take as many as 18 pairs, but we’ve never even come close.â€? Collecting eggs from numerous pairs is important to ensure genetic diversity. It’s not a good idea to build populations with limited genetics; low diversity leads to low survival and the DNR wanted to build potential brood-stock populations

in two inland lakes for future egg takes. The eggs are collected over a three-week period and it wouldn’t help to extend brood-stock collection longer. Last year, Wolf Lake produced 36,000 fall Great Lakes muskie Âżngerlings. “The current goal is 48,000, but that’s a high goal, given our lack of rearing space,â€? Hughes said. “We’ve hit it once.â€? The DNR continues to raise a smaller number of northern muskies for stocking in western U.P. waters and in a few land-locked inland lakes in southern Michigan, including two brood-stock lakes as something of an insurance policy should problems with the Great Lakes strain ever develop. Northern muskies currently are obtained from Wisconsin in exchange for Great Lakes muskellunge Âżngerlings. Great Lakes muskie Âżngerlings remain in the hatchery until late August or early September, when they are transferred into lined ponds at Wolf Lake that have been stocked with fathead minnows. Ponds are drained beginning in late October and Âżngerlings are stocked by mid-November. “Once they get on minnows they grow like weeds in the lined ponds,â€? Hughes said. “We shoot for a 4 1 2- to 5-inch Âżsh before they’re transferred to the ponds. That’s typically when they are large enough to eat straight-run minnows so we don’t have to buy the more expensive, smaller minnows.â€? This year, Âżeld staff was joined dockside by researchers from the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources, who are studying muskellunge diet. The grad students prop open the Âżsh’s mouth, insert a length of PVC, and then pump water into it, washing the stomach contents into a bucket. “Last year we collected 86, but only 12 had anything in their stomachs,â€? said Ellen Spooner, who is working on her master’s degree. “I’m trying to Âżnd out if they don’t eat during the spawn-- that’s my hypothesis. Most of them have empty stomachs.â€? What she’s found are white suckers, catÂżsh, bass and sunÂżsh. She didn’t Âżnd any perch or walleyes - so far - which is what the average angler believes the muskies are eating. The Great Lakes muskie-rearing program is only halfway there production-wise, said Dexter, who praised the Michigan Muskie Alliance for its help maintaining ponds, harvesting Âżngerlings and providing money for minnows. “We just don’t have the capability to raise more,â€? he said. “Most of our hatchery facilities are geared toward coldwater species. We’re going to have to invest in diversifying our hatchery facilities if we’re going to increase our muskie production.â€?

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&ROXPQ E\ 6WHYH +RUWRQ On issues we care about—those matters that impact our lives or involve our deeply-held beliefs—not all of the decisions made by our various governing bodies will be agreeable. Village councils, township boards, school boards, county commissions, the state legislature, and Congress will, at one time or another, pass or reject proposals contrary to our preference. I cannot speak as an up-close observer on how Congress or our Michigan Legislature operates. My impression of its inner workings, as is true with most citizens, has been formed by what I read in the newspaper, hear on a radio report, or view on a TV program. On the other hand, I can claim the status of a longtime observer of local governance, based on many years of working as a reporter. From that vantage point, I offer a couple of observations. 3eople are elected to a public of¿ce with the title of representative, meaning that the of¿cial makes decisions on our behalf. We elect people to a particular board to conduct the public business on our behalf. Of course we (meaning you and I) are not the only ones casting a vote that elects someone. $ public of¿cial represents a lot of different people with varying views. Over the years I’ve seen representatives who welcome public input, giving a respectful hearing to people who speak during public hearings or the ‘Call to the Public.’ I’ve witnessed others who are not overly interested in anyone who states an opinion contrary to their own. Many representatives are a mix of those two attitudes depending on the situation, the issue, or the conduct of the speaker. They listen and take stock in what they’ve heard and, on occasion, are persuaded to change their mind. Other times, not being persuaded, they hold true to their own decision on the matter at hand. In other instances, they chose between two competing sides, understandably giving more credence to the side that supports their own viewpoint. Few, if any of the of¿cials welcome or are persuaded by a speaker who calls them names, threatens them, accuses them of unsavory conduct, or is misinformed on the facts. I’ve witnessed more than a few of these displays and cannot fault the of¿cials for not feeling obliged to ‘represent’ this constituent. That said, for the most part when someone takes the initiative to speak at a meeting or write a letter, two things are evident: One, they care enough (or are at least upset enough) to get involved; they have a matter that is important to them, and two, they are indeed hopeful that they can inÀuence their representatives. When that participation and accompanying hope is treated with respect, when it is given a fair consideration, when the ultimate decision is explained, then that person has been (in my view) properly represented. Understandably, they might not think so; they might indeed be angry and feel they’ve been mistreated, but regardless of that reaction, they have been heard and their views taken into account. Where elected of¿cials often get criticized, where many in the public begin to take a cynical view of their government, is when the perception forms that both the respect and fair consideration are lacking. There is some justi¿cation in that judgment. When an of¿cial does not care what a person says or writes, when there is little or no chance of persuasion, then the term of ‘representative’ no longer applies. 7KHUH DUH WZR RWKHU WHUPV we often use to describe our elected of¿cials: leaders and servants. I don’t personally consider an elected of¿cial as my leader (in the sense that I’m a follower). Yet neither do I regard them as a servant (in the sense of being subservient to me.) There can and ought to be a quality of leadership in how a representative approaches the of¿ce, and in how he or she deals with issues and proposals. $ public of¿cial should (hopefully) weigh the evidence, consider all sides of the argument, judge both the present circumstances as well as future rami¿cations, and decide what is best for the overall community. In taking this approach, a representative will occasionally go against current popular opinion, buck the party line, or rufÀe a few feathers. In many instances, if the of¿cial’s underlying motivation is built upon an ethical framework, this should be viewed as a desirable character trait. A representative should be more than a weather vane, pointing in whatever direction the prevailing wind is blowing. They should represent a wider constituency than the most vocal and most inÀuential, or only their partisan supporters. Yet, the reality is that people campaign for of¿ce by offering their opinions and beliefs on various issues and by explaining what they’ll do or won’t do if elected. They offer promises and, if elected, are held to certain expectations. Even at the local level, where the desires of a person’s political party are not quite as compelling or the of¿ce is non-partisan, a candidate is usually a known entity; we pretty much know who they are, how they operate, and can predict their stance

on matters. Most of those who serve on our councils and boards, now as in the past, do so because they wish to participate in public affairs and help shape their community. True, there have been a few who brought along an ax to grind or harbor a personal agenda, but for the most part our elected of¿cials are simply fellow citizens, coming together as a group, to handle the public’s business. In doing so, each of them brings to the table their respective background, interpretation, principles, and vision. Not all of this neatly dovetails. There are differences of opinion between the representatives, even clashes. This tug-of-war between public of¿cials (at whatever level) usually reÀects the differences that exist in the larger community, so it is inevitable. %ut for an of¿cial to represent only his or her personal viewpoint, or feel an obligation to represent only those who agree with or are supportive of those opinions, seems to me an overly expedient approach; an all-to-easy acceptance of the narrower meaning of the word representative. The more challenging task, the broader de¿nition that might be embraced, the larger possibility, is to take contrary or opposing convictions, examine them, compare and contrast, and, whenever feasible, incorporate them; to seek a common ground or a shared vision; to be a representative to as many people as possible.

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The most anticipated event of the year is on the horizon as Howell Area Parks & Recreation prepare for the 55th Annual Howell Melon Festival, which will take place on August 14th, 15th and 16th in Downtown Howell. We’ll be closing Grand River to make room for all the fun and exciting activities and events. This year, crowds will enjoy familiar festival staples, (besides all the delicious melons and melon ice cream), such as the 38th Annual Melon Run, the Doc May (Memorial) Melon Ride, a free live performance (featuring 50 Amp Fuse), the Kids Melon Patch, inÀatables, food court, the Festival Tent (featuring craft beer and Howell MainStreet Winery wines), train rides and street vendors. There will also be new hits such as Fast Action Motorsports slot car racing, a 9 hole putt-putt course right on Michigan Avenue, oversized yard games, a mobile gaming unit and plenty of exciting demonstrations! People from near and far are encouraged to join us as Downtown Howell comes alive during the 55th Annual Howell Melon Festival! Contact us: parksandrec@howellrecreation.org 517-546-0693 ext. 0 fax: 517-546-6018

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-DEADLINE THURSDAY BY 4PMDIRECT CARE STAFF NEEDED: To take care of disabled adults in Howell. Valid driver’s license required with clean driving record. Call Sam (517) 548-4495 or (517) 545-9921.. *** EVANS GARAGE DOOR REPAIR and installation. Spring replacement. Wayne Dalton garage doors and Lift Master garage openers. Call anytime 517-223-9905. *** I BUY FIREARMS: 5iÀes Shotguns or Handguns. ,f you have ¿rearms you no longer need – Call me! (517) 223-8781. *** D & H HOME REPAIR. We do it all! Ceramic tile remodel kitchens and bathrooms custom trim pole barns ¿nished basements decks and more. Call 517304-438 for )5(( (ST,M$T(. *** LADIES ESCAPE MASSAGE THERAPY. Licensed Massage Therapist. Sharon (Elkins) Robinson. Fee: 1 hour $40. 1-1/2 hours $60. CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER 517-304-3232 *ift Certi¿cates available. *** EVENING COOK WANTED: Fool’s Gold Saloon in Webberville. (517) 521-3131. *** ACORN STOVE CO. Coal wood heaters ¿replace inserts whole house coal furnaces. Coal in 40 lb bags. Layaway payment plan. Get yours now; be prepared for this winter and Polar Vortex. Requires no electricity but still have heat. 1 block south of traf¿c light Downtown Williamston or call 517204-2451. *** 2 HUNDRED TREES to choose from. %ig Sale. $nd trading trees for 2-wheel and 4-wheel stuff farm equipment etc. Howell. 989-984-4861. *** R&C EXCAVATING: We dig ponds basements driveways and pools. Locally owned. For an estimate call (517) 881-0389. *** FISH & POND SUPPLIES: Live game¿sh for stocking. Large selection of lake pond and watergarden supplies. Free Catalog! Stoney Creek ,nc. Grant M, (800) 448-3873. *** RETIRED ELECTRICIAN: 40 years experience in residential commercial industrial looking for smaller electrical Mobs to kill some time. Will work cheap. Please call Larry at 229-516-5492. *** CONCRETE PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS: Small Mobs 2k! %obcat work too. Dixon Concrete. 517-223-6797. *** DRYWALL REPAIRS, remodeling ¿nishing. 30 years experience small Mobs 2.. 810-522-7823. *** BLAINE TRASH REMOVAL: %usiness and Commercial %uildings Tree and Brush removal from grounds. Garage and House clean-outs. Call Jay at 517-980-0468. *** DRIVERS: Dedicated Home DAILY!! $ll Round Trip. Great Bene¿ts. CDL-$ 6mos 2TR. $pply:www.mtstrans.com 800-305-7223

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Webberville Blood Drive – The $merican Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at Webberville High School on Monday July 6. <ou can donate from 1:00PM – 5:45PM. To schedule an appointment log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Webberville HS) or call 1-800-733-2767. The blood drive is being sponsored by the Webberville Spartans football team; come out and show your Spartan support! *** Summer Meal Program “Meet Up and Eat Up� Webberville Community Schools Food and Nutrition Summer Meal Program will help to ensure children do not have to worry about their next meal. The program will provide regular healthy meals and snacks for children who might not otherwise receive them. The Summer Meal Programs must meet federal nutrition standards ensuring that children continue to have access to the healthy well balanced foods they receive throughout the year. The program is open to $N<2NE 18 years of age or under. The program is not limited to only students in Webberville; anyone in the area who meets the age requirement is eligible for free meals and snacks. Meals will be served in the Webberville Middle and High School cafeteria Monday – Friday from June 15th- $ugust 21st (Closed the week of June 29-July3). Snacks will be served from 9:45$M – 10:15$M and lunch will be served from 11:30$M – 1:00PM. *** Middle and High School Summer Learning Opportunities - <ou don’t have to stop learning during the summer months. Posted on the homepage of the district website are suggested websites and practice materials for middle and high school students to review during the summer. Take advantage of downtime by learning something new or practicing things you learned during the school year. Return to school in the fall focused and ready to Mump back into learning!

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Smith Elementary School News IMPORTANT DATES: Stay informed through our web site and News & Views for important dates for the 2015-2016 school year! August 28th – Classroom Lists Posted on Front Doors at 3:30 pm *** PTC Update: Thank you for the F$NT$ST,C Family Fun End of the <ear Party on Friday May 29 2015! $LL Smith families are a part of the Parent Teacher Club (PTC). We hope you will volunteer with us next year to keep our events happening. For more information contact us at htsmithptc@ gmail.com *** 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. *** YES! WE COLLECT BOXTOPS! Please continue to snip and trim the BoxTops for Education off of designated products and collect them over the summer. Exciting contests will be held during the school year! *** Kroger Community Rewards Program – ,f you are a .roger shopper you have the ability to help our school through .roger’s Community Rewards Program. <ou can enroll at krogercommunityrewards.com to help H.T. Smith Elementary.

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Ways to Save Money on a Last-Minute Summer Trip Column by Jason Alderman ,f you your partner or your family want – or need – to get out of town right now how do you improvise a great lastminute trip without breaking the bank? Planning is essential. Embrace travel as a hobby – look for tricks techniques and current online resources to keep abreast of the best last-minute deals. Compromises will be necessary. <ou’ll likely need to travel at off-peak hours (either the Âżrst Ă€ight out in the morning or the last one at night usually on weekdays) and stay at hotels or venues off the beaten path. Here are some quick tips to save money on last-minute travel: Travel light, move fast. Traveling last-minute isn’t for the indecisive. Dedicated travelers are minimalists – they know what to pack organi]e their paperwork and payment options and have the mental preparation to deal with problems and challenges along the way. $lso reali]e that last-minute travel can increase risk and other costs. ,f you’re planning a trip that requires travel insurance (https://www.insuremytrip.com/ learn/travel-insurance-basics/when-to-buy.html) you may not get coverage approval in time. Build the right online resources. The ,nternet has revolutioni]ed most forms of purchasing goods and services but for travel it has offered unprecedented speed and customi]ation. 8se top travel sites that have a tested track record and broad listings of various travel products but be on the lookout for new travel websites and apps launch every day. Some airlines now offer their own last-minute fare sites but try to sign up for email alerts and social media feeds from a variety of travel resources so you won’t miss a deals on air hotel or ground transportation. $lso layovers are good to build into your itinerary as long as you don’t have to pay for a hotel and take a moment to compare the price of two one-way tickets – possibly from competing carriers – against roundtrip tickets at single carriers. <ou might save. Test new lodging options. The new generation of apartment and spare-bedroom sharing sites and longtime online vacation home rental services offer last-minute and in some cases “day-ofâ€? lodging possibilities but keep in mind that online scammers (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ rentalscams) have entered this territory and all transactions should be veriÂżed independently. Staying in hostels is not Must for students and backpackers anymore; there are hostels that aim for older travelers as well. Getting on the phone also works in the hotel industry – check online prices against what you can Âżnd by calling up the hotel’s booking number and ask if there is a lower corporate rate or special for the period of your stay. Compare ride-share with car rental. ,f you think you’re going to need to drive at your destination check car-rental rates against leading ride-share companies available at the touch of a smartphone screen. Many ride-share companies allow you to get advance pricing estimates in advance. $lso keep in mind what it might cost to park the rental car in your destination city – ride-share will help you avoid that expense. Finally evaluate every membership connection you have. Start by looking at all the plastic you have in your wallet. From your credit cards to the membership card for your main professional networking group and even to the auto club that tows your car can you take advantage of any travel beneÂżts you can leverage on a last-minute trip? Take some time to review those beneÂżts – or look at them for the Âżrst time. Bottom line: Last-minute travel is almost always possible as long as you’re willing to do a little homework and improvise. -DVRQ $OGHUPDQ GLUHFWV 9LVDÂśV ÂżQDQFLDO HGXFDWLRQ programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

Livingston United Way to hold Day of Caring on August 19

2ne person can make a big difference in the life of another. $nd when individuals Moin together the impact has a huge ripple effect. This has proven true as the Livingston County United Way’s Day of Caring has a grown over the last 14 years to include over 1 000 volunteers engaged in 110 proMects in a single day beneÂżtting area seniors disabled residents and local nonproÂżts. “There is such energy and heart in Livingston County to help others and be a part of something bigger than oneself â€? said event chairman Piet Lindhout of Lindhout $ssociates $rchitects. “,t really makes it worthwhile when you hear from those who hosted volunteers how much they appreciate it.â€? Volunteers come from many local businesses school sports teams and clubs service organi]ations as well as churches and individuals. Volunteers can designate preferences for location type of proMect special skills they have and half-day (8:30 am-noon or 1:00-4:30 pm) or full-day time commitment. Some examples of opportunities include: --2utdoor proMects such as painting landscaping and completing simple repairs --Harvesting and weeding community gardens --,nteraction with seniors or people with special needs --,ndoor proMects such as painting and light housekeeping --Delivering emergency pantry packs to shut ins --Collecting food and personal care items --2rgani]ing school supplies for the LES$’s backpack giveaway Many companies clubs and organi]ations participate together! Why? Community service showcases an organi]ation’s volunteer spirit while making a difference improves employee morale and enthusiasm with an energi]ing new proMect strengthens team building and makes individuals feel more connected to their community and coworkers while assisting those in need. High school teens teams and clubs are encouraged to Moin the event and could be rewarded for their community spirit through a Challenge Grant from Citi]ens ,nsurance. $nyone can recommend a worksite and are encouraged to submit a neighbor or friend who needs extra help. NonproÂżts love Day of Caring for getting special Mobs done. Proposed worksites will be reviewed and qualiÂżed by the Livingston County United Way Day of Caring committee. Some of the record-breaking statistics from 2014 include: --2ver 150 businesses and organi]ations participated --2ver 500 high school youth accepted the Citi]ens ,nsurance Day of Caring Challenge – an increase of 300 students! --$ssistance provided at 65 homes including seniors and others with health-related challenges. --2ver 30 area disabled individuals enMoyed a special Âżeld day --$nd much more. Day of Caring is Livingston County’s largest one-day community service event with big-time community impact. Work site requests volunteer applications and additional

information are available online at lcdayofcaring.org. To learn more about the Livingston County United Way and how it works to elevate the quality of life for all residents visit lcunitedway.org.

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The staff of Fowlerville High School hopes that everyone is enjoying their summer. Although the 2014-2015 school year has just ended, we have already planned for the 2015-2016 year. If you have high school age students, please mark your calendar with the 2015-2016 registration dates. Also below you will Âżnd an updated immunization policy as mandated by the state that went into effect as of January 1, 2015. Tentative 2015-2016 High School Schedule Pick Up August 26th-- 9:00-2:00. Seniors only. August 27th-- 9:00-2:00 & 3:00-7:00. All students August 28th-- 8:00-12:00. All students September 1st-- 9:00-2:00. All students

Meredith June House On June 27, 2015, after a life-long battle with the pain of degenerative osteo-arthritis, the body surrendered, sending the beloved soul of Meredith June House to her Lord in heaven. The family sends a heartfelt thank-you to the staffs at Residential Hospice and Brookdale of Meridian/ Wynwood for the excellent care bestowed. Meredith June House was born on August 22, 1926 in Otisville, MI to Howard and Nora McComb. After graduation from Webberville High School in 1944, Meredith worked for the Michigan State Health Department in Lansing and later for Dr. Kielhorn in Webberville. On August 21, 1948, she married Walter Bradley House and together they raised 4 daughters on the family farm, centennialized in 2000. Soon thereafter, they sold the homestead portion of the farm and built Meredith’s dream home on the remaining half. Meredith was a dedicated and loving wife and mother, and during these early years she and husband Walter were active members of the Livingston County Farm Bureau. They also enjoyed dining out on Friday nights and dancing with their Colonial Square Dancing Club. As children began to ³Ày the coop,´ Meredith and Walter started traveling, with their journeys taking them throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Spain, Morocco and Canada. Playing cards with other Âłempty nester´ friends also became a favorite past-time. Aside from family, Meredith’s life-long passion was music and she was an accomplished keyboardist. She exercised her considerable talents teaching piano, Âżrst at home and later at Schafer House of Music in Howell. Always seeking to improve her skills, in the late 70’s and early 80’s she attended piano conferences and took private lessons at Michigan State University, and through Lansing Community College, she received high marks in several classes for the “Advanced Study of Piano Repertoire, Pedagogy and Technique.´ Meredith was a 50-year member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served as its church pianist and organist for many of those years. Prior to her retirement in 2012, she served as organist and choir director at PlainÂżeld United Methodist Church. Meredith is preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings: Lenah Jean (Gordon) Dieterle, Dwight McComb and Rex McComb, and a son-in-law, William Nolan. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Walter Bradley House and 4 daughters: Pamela A. (Lucius) Greve of Bay City, MI; Mona J. (Thomas) Jacobs of Alto, MI; Donna K. House of Needles, CA; and Sandra L. House of Okemos, MI. Six grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 brother-in-law, 1 sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family received visitors on Thursday, July 2 from 5 until 7pm at Herrmann Funeral Home Niblack Chapel in Fowlerville. Family was also present at 10am on Friday, July 3, where Meredith’s body layed in state until the funeral at 11am, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 8201 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville. In lieu of Ă€owers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation/Michigan Chapter or PlainÂżeld United Methodist Church Choir Program. Arrangements by: Herrmann Funeral Home, Niblack Chapel pjherrmannfuneralhome.com

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me cut the tree and get it hauled to the Main Four intersection. The 9illage DPW uses its equipment to set up the tree, decorate it, and haul it away, and the police directs trafÂżc during the delivery. “We’ve had some nice looNing trees in the past few years,â€? he added. “I thinN last year’s tree was as nice looNing as the one in Lansing.â€? Jim said that his involvement with the town’ holiday tree dated bacN to when the Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony was put on by the Fowlerville Women in Business. “Dan and I were asNed by Diane Brady to help haul a tree to the center of town,â€? he said. “They needed someone with the equipment. That was about years ago.â€? The business’s trucN and trailer are also used to haul 6anta’s sleigh into town and along the parade route. While Jim is involved in collecting money on July 4th and helping with that committee’s fundraising and is also active in putting on the Christmas in the 9ille event, he notes that “It’s not about me. I’m Must one ant in the hive. All of the people, all those who volunteer, are what maNe these events worN.â€? Mayhew’s Tree Farm & Nursery, as a company, contributes to a variety of local events and charities besides the 4th of July and the local Christmas celebrations. The company (with Jim as its representative) belongs to the Fowlerville Business Association, the group that sponsors the Christmas in the 9ille. Dan, meanwhile, is a longtime member of the Fowlerville 5otary, the group that oversees the Christmas Parade and also stages the annual Dawn Patrol. The Mayhews grew up in Dearborn, with Dan graduating from Edsel Ford High 6chool in and Jim following in . Prior to his graduation, Dan bought a small company that did lawn mowing, landscape worN, cleaned windows, and removed snow, re-naming its Mayhew’s 6ervices. “I started helping him out when I was 4 and still in school,â€? noted Jim. “Then in , when I was years old, I became a co-owner. We started out in Dearborn, then Dan moved the ofÂżce to Brighton. For a time most of our worN was in an area between those two towns.â€? In , the brothers bought land in southern Handy Township from their step-mother, using it as a place to hunt. Eventually they re-located here. “In we planted trees and in opened Mayhew’s Tree Farm and Nursery,â€? Jim said. “We still have Mayhew’s 6ervices and still offer those services.â€? In the fall, the Mayhew farm, located on 6outh Fowlerville 5oad near Mason 5oad, becomes a favorite destination for area families and school groups. “We have the PumpNin Patch, farm animals, picnic tables, and hay rides,â€? said Jim. “The hay ride goes through Tombstone and 6leepy Hallow Cemetery, which are mildly scary. It’s designed for younger Nids.â€? Jim has a son, 6hane, who worNs for the Fowlerville Community 6chools, and also helps out at the family business. “He’s in the custodian-maintenance department and assists with the boilers.â€? Jim said he liNes to Âżsh and hunt and enMoys watching the 5ed Wings play hocNey, the Lions play football, and the Tigers pay baseball. “Every year I taNe a group of friends to a 5ed Wings game,â€? he noted. Jim said that he enMoys being part of both the 4th of July and Christmas in the 9ille. “It’s rewarding to see everything worN,â€? he said. “When the ÂżreworNs explode and everything else goes without a hitch, I’m a happy guy. During the Christmas parade, all of the hot air balloonists Âżring up their burners is an awesome sight. The Nids are happy watching the parade, and it’s gratifying to hear the compliments about the tree. All of that, along worNing with all of the volunteers, are what maNes it worthwhile.â€?

Caughtcha Doing Something Great is a new feature that will appear twice a month, courtesy of the June and Edward Kellogg Family Dental Foundation. The goal of this feature is to recognize good deeds and positive behavior that make our community a better place to live.

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