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The 129th Annual Family Family Fair featured a variety of activities last week On Monday, the 2015 Livingston County Homemaker of the Year was announced during the Ladies Day Program. Nearly 300 people were in attendance for this event. Shown here, from left, are Sue Grover, who placed third; Suzanne Cloudman, who was selected as the Homemaker; and Beth Verschure, who placed second. The 4-H judging and special events was once again a big part of fair week. Jordan Huhn, a young clover in the Barnyard Bunch Club, was walking her brother Jacob’s calf in preparation for Tuesday night’s Mentor Program. See inside this issue for more photos of people participating in or enjoying the fair.

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Fowlerville News & Views – Sunday, August 2, 2015 – Page 5 usually cured the cow of this decision. But they can be a stubborn animal. I believe Carol was in her second year, showing Ginny as a yearling, when her heifer decided to lie down. Carol pulled on the lead strap several times, but to no avail. She tried pushing against her, but the heifer was not moving. Everyone in the ring paused, waiting to see if the cow would get up. Everyone from the stands watched the drama unfold. The lack of success caused my sister to burst into tears. Glen Casey, who was an auctioneer from Williamston, happened to be judging that day. He stopped the show and asked someone to get a pail of water. Glen then took the pail, walked over to Carol and set the water next to Ginny. He asked my sister a few questions and then, after the cow had taken a drink, coaxed her back up and resumed the show. I believe Glen could have been elected president if the crowd, attending the dairy show that day, could have decided the outcome. He certainly would have had our family’s support. More important though, he reminded everyone of what was really important. Ribbons are awarded and trophies given to winners in the various events. Ability is recognized and applauded. And conversely, there is disappointment for all those who don’t win or place as high up as they hoped. But, while 4-H can get intense, more often at the adult level than among the kids, it’s about something more than winning or losing, success or failure, Each year, on the Sunday before the Fowlerville Fair starts, I do a feature on 4-H kids as the front-page story for our newspaper. Usually the kids are brothers and sisters or cousins. This year, however, we featured four young ladies who were members of the same club, but had also been classmates at Fowlerville High. They are all heading off to college this autumn and, in likelihood, this was their last fair as 4-H members. When I interview the kids, I always ask a Âżnal question What do you like about being in 4-H and going to the fair? Invariably, especially with the older ones, they don’t talk about winning a trophy, or making money at the auction sale, and certainly not about washing and prepping their animals for judging. Instead, they say something about “meeting new people,â€? “hanging around with their friends,â€? and maybe they’ll add a few words about “the challengeâ€? and “sense of accomplishment.â€? They’re rarely articulate, still I get the message. In my mind, their answers are that intangible aspect that deÂżnes what 4-H and the experience of going to the fair as a 4-H’er is all about. There’s the challenge of a project and setting a goal and the satisfaction of accomplishing it. Yes, there’s the winning and the inevitable losing as well as the elation and disappointment. You get judged, sometimes accurately, sometimes unfairly. But, encompassing all of that is the time shared with parents, with brothers and sisters and cousins and also with your friends and fellow club members. It’s meeting new people and enjoying old ones. It’s about soaking in all of the experiences that are unfolding before you. And it’s about having fun. Having fun. That’s a hard thing to measure. Back when I

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Fowlerville Area Community Yard Sale MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: 725 Devonshire, Fowlerville. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 6,7 & 8. Th-F (9-4) and Sat (9-1). Assorted treasures & clothesvariety of sizes. *** YARD SALE: First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Second St., Thursday * Friday, August 6 & 7, 9 .m. to 4 p.m.Most items free will donation. *** RELAY FOR LIFE GARAGE SALE: Team—STAMP OUT CANCER, 220 S. Benjamin St, August 6, 7 & 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All money raised goes to Fowlerville Relay For Life. Please Come See Us! Gail, Jean & Phyllis. *** HUGE GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, 9 .m. to 4 pm. 8174 Majestic Blvd, in Silver Springs Subdivision off of N. Fowlerville Road. Clothing, Toys, Furniture, Household Goods! Something for almost everyone. *** GARAGE SALE: 8950 Chase Lake Road, August 7, 8 & 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lots of wood products, gardening, clothes. And many other items. All must go! No pre sales!!! *** GARAGE SALE: 3861 Wheeler Road. A little of everything for not much. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *** GARAGE SALE: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big selection of items, sewing supplies, yard goods, dishes, furniture. 10930 Sober Rd., west off North Fowlerville Road. *** SALE: 1881 Nicholson Road (South of Judd), August 6th & 7th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & August 8th 9 a.m. from 2 p.m. TONS of Baby & Toddler Boys Clothes, Changing Table, White Convertible Bassinet with Sound, Adult Clothing, and Much More!!

MOVING BACK IN- DECLUTTERING GARAGE SALE at 4741 Emerald Valley Loop- Emerald Estates off North Cemetery Road, Fowlerville. Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. *** YARD SALE: August 6-7-8, 9 to 5. Large Three-Family Sale. Furniture, Books, Dishes, Antiques, Game Systems, Knick Knacks, Clothes, Miscellaneous, RV Supplies and Motor Home. 7350 Hayner Rd., Fowlerville. *** GARAGE SALE: WEBBERVILLE, 5084 Epley Ct, near Gramer and Grand River. One day, Friday, August 7, 9am4pm. Gently used furniture, including recliners and swivel rocker. Hunting gear, corvette C-3 car cover and T-Top bags, lots of smalls including art-related items and greeting cards from business inventory. Home and garden things. Nice, clean assortment. *** 4-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, August 7-8, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See our Detroit Craig’s List listing for photos. Household items, furniture, etc. 11439 Iosco Rd, Webberville, between Kane & Elliott Rds. *** TREASURES GALORE: Home furnishings and accessories, boys/children’s goods, and much more! Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. 719 Devonshire St., Fowlerville. *** GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9353 VanBuren Rd., Fowlerville. Girls & Women’s Clothes, all sizes. Furniture, lots of knick knacks and household décor, and toys. *** 2-FAMILY YARD SALE: Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5462 Spruceview Lane, off of Converse Road. Upright freezer, boys clothing, books, teacher supplies, and much more. *** HUGE BARN SALE: Everything must go! Name your price. 2085 Damman Road. August 6, 7 & 8 from 9 a.m. to Dusk.

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MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 5737 Bradley Rd, Gregory, 1.5 miles north of Plain¿eld. Tools, Table with Leaves and 4 chairs, Little Tykes and Tonka Toys, Clarinet, and Lots More!. August 7 & 8. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ________________________________________________ HUGE GARAGE SALE: 601 N. Grand Ave. Friday, August 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No early risers. Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clothes, household goods, party rental items & much more. Even the tent will be sold “Serious buyers only.” Fun for the kids. ________________________________________________

SYNOPSIS PROPOSED IOSCO TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 16th, 2015 Clerk Delmerico called the meeting to order, at 8:00 PM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Michaud, Trustee Parker and Trustee DeGroot present. Supervisor Miller absent. Also present was Zoning Administrator Davison. Township residents Ray Sebastian, Kailey Jenks, and Greg Johnson were also present. Motion to have Trustee DeGroot chair the Board meeting. Motion to approve the Agenda, with additions. DeGroot opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 PM. Public Hearing:Amendments and FODUL¿FDWLRQV WR *HQHUDO 2UGLQDQFH Private Roads. Parker went over the various changes to the 7RZQVKLS 5RDG 2UGLQDQFH There were no Public comments regarding the proposed changes. DeGroot closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 PM. There was no response to the 1st Call to the Public. Motion to adopt the Board Minutes of June 18th, 2015, as corrected. Heard the Treasurer’s report. Motion to pay $46,034.73 in Township bills. Heard the Fowlerville Fire Authority’s, Planning Commission’s, and Zoning Administrator’s reports. Motion to the renew the 2015-2016 )RZOHUYLOOH 6FKRROV /LDLVRQ 2I¿FHU &RQWUDFW with the Village of Fowlerville at the same cost as last year’s: $10,000. Motion to authorize the purchase of the audio recording equipment for Board meetings. 2nd Call to The Public: The Public was heard from. Motion to Adjourn at 9:13PM. Respectfully Submitted by Dan Delmerico Township Clerk

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Michigan Senate Report By Joe Hune, 22nd District

Invest in Michigan, Buy Locally Michigan is a great place to live, work and raise a family. One of the reasons is all the hardworking individuals who open up family businesses, which are crucial for our state’s economy and provide much-needed goods and services. July 27 through Aug. 2 is Buy Michigan Week. This is a great time to buy locally to support Michiganders who have started their own businesses and to help our state continue to recover and grow. Every time we support a local business we are guaranteeing more money stays in Michigan. If we chose to support businesses in Michigan by always buying locally rather than from out-of-state retailers, Michigan would gain more than 75,000 new jobs and $9 billion in economic activity — and nearly $2.5 billion in additional wages for Michigan workers. Communities that make an effort to buy locally show many measurable, positive impacts on their economies, and Michigan is no exception. The proof is in the numbers: --Half of every dollar spent in a Michigan store goes back into the local and Michigan economies. --More than 866,000 Michigan jobs are directly dependent on retail sales. --More than 18 percent of Michigan’s total economic activity (GDP) comes from the retail sector. --Nearly 17 percent of Michigan’s labor income comes from retail jobs. It’s easy to support local shops when half of every dollar spent in those shops returns to our state’s economy. I would encourage everyone to do this. One great way to buy locally in our area is by attending the Fowlerville Farmers’ Market, which is open every Friday until Oct. 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. The market offers a wide variety of produce, crafts, baked goods and more. The farmers

market offers area residents the ability to interact with each other, enjoy the weather and support our local economy. Fowlerville is also home to a diverse and vibrant downtown business community. Whether you are looking to shop locally or have your own business and would like to become more involved in the community, you can contact the Fowlerville Business Association by visiting www.Fowlerville.biz or calling 517-223-9350. If you have any questions about the Fowlerville Business Association, Fowlerville Farmers’ Market or would like to learn more about other opportunities to buy or sell locally, feel free to contact my of¿ce. The of¿ce can be reached

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Fowlerville Fire Department Report Friday, July 24th, at 5:54 a.m. a medical emergency on Dutton Road in Iosco Township was reported. Personnel responded to a rollover accident on I-96 in Handy Township at 2:18 p.m. The department was called to assist EMS on Gehringer Drive in the 9illage at 5:5 p.m. Fire¿ghters were dispatched

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By Cheryl Poch It is so much fun to worN at the liErary. I Must received a Eo[ with free materials promoting Michigan Summer of Safety. It included a cool looNing Eanner that we will hang outside the liErary we have sticNers for the children, and other materials that will Ee arriving shortly at the liErary ± all for FREE So over the ne[t few weeNs I will tell you aEout this special Michigan event sponsored Ey the Michigan 2f¿ce of Highway Safety Planning 2HSP . /et¶s Eegin Ey telling you what the Summer of Safety is all aEout. Summer of Safety is an outreach and a social media campaign to support increased statewide seat Eelt and impaired driving enforcement throughout the summer of 2015. In 2009, Michigan led the nation in seat Eelt use with 98 percent of all motorists wearing their seatEelts. Since that record-setting year, the rate has dipped to 93 percent and the adMudication of seat Eelt citations Ey the courts has dropped Ey more than 40 percent. If Michigan had maintained a 98 percent Eelt use rate since 2009, an additional 115 lives could have Eeen saved and 1,113 serious inMuries could have Ee prevented Here are some facts on the 2015 Summer of Safety: M Michigan¶s 2014 seat Eelt use rate was 93 percent down from a record high of 98 percent in 2009. Seat Eelts reduce the risN of death Ey 45 percent and serious inMury Ey 50 percent for drivers and front-seat passengers. During Michigan¶s Summer of Safety, federal traf¿c safety funds will support e[tra traf¿c enforcement throughout the state. 2f¿cers will conduct seat Eelt enforcement ]ones as well as stepped up drunk driving enforcement. More than 10,000 people died nationwide during 2013 in alcoholimpaired driving crashes--over one every 52 minutes! In 2014, there were 876 people killed and 71,378 persons inMured in Michigan traf¿c crashes. 2f those fatalities, 188 were not wearing their seatEelts. So Ee on the lookout and wear your seat Eelt. 1e[t week more interesting information on the 2015 Summer of Safety outreach program. Till ne[t week: Drive safe and ³1othing is ever really lost to us as long as we rememEer it.´

Notice to the Property Taxpayers of the Village of Fowlerville The Village’s annual property tax payments are accepted at the Village offices Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM or may be placed in the drop box at the west end of our parking lot. We accept cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards. We will also accept credit/debit cards over the phone. Your payments may be mailed to 213 South Grand Avenue, Fowlerville, MI 48836. To verify your tax amount, go to our web site www.fowlerville.org across the main page there is a tab for financials, in the drop down box, click on the link to taxes, water & sewer; then search for your property by address or parcel ID. The due date without penalty or interest is September 14, 2015. We do not accept postmark. You may pay with late fee at the Village offices until September 21, 2014. Sherry Prevo, MiCPT, CPFI Village Treasurer (8-2, 8-16, 8-30, 9-6-15)

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A new job & a new wife, but I’m still getting high and drunk By Pastor Tom Tarpley Shortly after I got home from the service I met a girl whom I started to date. She thought I was a nice guy, and I thought she was an honest woman. It turned out that we were Eoth wrong. We dated for almost two years and then in 1968 we decided to get married even though we argued and fought on a regular Easis, mostly Eecause of my drinking. In 1970 we were Elessed with a EaEy girl. This was my second child I already had a son from a previous relationship who was four years old. He was Eorn three months Eefore I went into the military. After Eeing home for aEout a year, I could have Eeen classi¿ed as a full-Elown Munkie. My consumption of alcohol, EarEiturates and mariMuana was unEelievaEle. I donœt know how I managed to escape killing myself or someone else. Every time I got Eehind the wheel of my car I was legally drunk. As I reÀect Eack on those days, the only conclusion I can make is that God had a plan laid out for my life and he was not going to let me screw it up. There were times when I know I should have died from an overdose or Eecause of something I did to someone else. AEout three years after hiring in to GMC and staying on sick leave for two-and-a-half of those years, I walked into my foremanœs of¿ce and Tuit. I had had enough of the running Eack and forth to the doctor. %esides, I hated Eeing inside the plant for eight hours a day. Shortly after I Tuit, my Erother--who was working for a property management company as a site maintenance person--got his company to hire me part-time to help him do some painting at his comple[. I continued to work for him after that MoE was completed and year later I was offered an opportunity to take over as manager of my own comple[. This would necessitate my moving out of Pontiac to Detroit. I accepted the offer and in 2ctoEer of 1970, my wife and new EaEy girl pulled up stakes and moved to Detroit. I liked Detroit from the time I arrived. My supervisor loved to party, and we got along great together. I did my MoE and he kept me supplied with weed and alcohol. I had a key to his apartment and sometimes I would go over to his place after he went to work and raid his stash. After working hours we spent a lot of time together partying. In 1972 my wife couldn’t take anymore, and she took my daughter and moved Eack to Pontiac. I would go out and see them occasionally Eut I knew it was over. It didn’t really Eother me Eecause I was dating several other women at the time. %eing an apartment manager had its advantages and there were a lot of single women in my comple[. AEout a month or two Eefore my wife left me for the last time it was her practice to leave every summer and return to Arkansas to visit her family, which included her old Eoyfriend , I met this single lady whom I had known of since she moved in to my comple[ Eut had never taken an interest in her. Her name was Gloria and she worked for Western Union. One day I needed to send some money to a friend in California so I went Ey her apartment to ask her if she could help me. 1aturally, I was drinking so I made a pass at her and later that night we went out for the ¿rst time. We started to see each other and that was the Eeginning of a slow end to my life hell raising and reEel rousing. She was

like no one I had ever dated. For a long time I thought she was perfect. Whenever I would have my kids for the weekend, she would treat them like her own. She devoted a lot of time to helping me raise them when I got custody of them and they came to live with me on a permanent Easis. %ut even this did not slow me down from my life on the wild side. We started dating sometime in 1972 and in 1975 I asked her to marry me and she said Âłyes´. At the time my divorce had only Eeen Âżnal for aEout si[ months. At the last minute I Eegan to have second thoughts and tried to weasel out of it, Eut she wouldn’t let me. So on SeptemEer 27, 1975 we were Moined in holy matrimony. In spite of my drinking I have always treated my wife with respect and I was, and still am very good too her. I kept trying to change her and get her to act like me however, it took several years for me to reali]e it was not her that needed to change. Shortly after we were married I developed another habit, cocaine. I was running with the Eig Eoys and this was their drug of choice. So I started using cocaine as well as continuing to drink and taking all of the other drugs. One night I was visiting a friend who used to call me his Erother. We were snorting cocaine and drinking. Soon, though, I noticed a strange taste in my mouth. It didn’t take long for me to reali]e what I was had tasted. It was heroin. My so-called friend was trying to hook me on heroin Ey adding it to the cocaine. When I reali]ed what was happening it infuriated me. I came close to sending him into the ne[t world Eecause he knew how I felt aEout heroin. He knew this was the one drug I never used. Fortunately for me, I had tried it a few years earlier so I would know what it tasted like if anyone ever tried to pass it off on me as cocaine. After sitting there steaming and trying to decide if I should pull out the 44 magnum I had in my Eelt and put him out of his misery, I decided he wasn’t worth my going to Mail. So, I left. I have never spoken to him again. When I got home that night I told Gloria aEout the incident. And I started to think that mayEe the time had come for me to Tuit using the hard drugs, reali]ing that if I could not trust my friends, then who could I trust. Although I tried to slow down I didn’t stop. I continued to get high and drink. On top of that I started lying to Gloria aEout the amount I was consuming. I would hide liTuor Eottles and my drugs and, when I used them at home, I wouldn’t let her see me. We had Eeen married aEout Âżve years when a great opportunity came along. As I have stated, I was a functioning alcoholic. I always did my MoE very well Thanks to Mr. Al . The top managing company in the area heard aEout me and offered me a MoE in property management. Although it would mean a si]aEle pay cut, I took the MoE Eecause I saw

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Itinerant Surgery: A Controversy By Tom Higby, M.D. Back in the 60’s and 70’s there were big arguments about “Itinerant Surgery.” The term referred to a common practice in smaller rural hospitals (such as Howell’s McPherson Community Health Center) of calling on out-of-town specialists to perform major surgical procedures. Often the “ivory tower” professors decried the practice, saying: “Who, then, provides critical post-operative care?” The very simple answer: “We (doctors) did”. Who gave that post-op care at the university? Interns and residents. It seemed to us that we were more experienced than those doc’s in training. The professor says: “But they have us for back-up!” We had our “itinerant surgeon” ready and willing to come back on a moment’s notice when needed. An illustrative case occurred in the 60’s, when Dr. Robert Combs of Lansing had come to Howell to perform a hysterectomy. Upon reviewing the history and examining the patient, he advised postponing the surgery. Was it a wasted trip and day? As we talked things over an ambulance arrived carrying another of our patients who had shot herself in the abdomen with a shot-gun. We felt remarkably fortunate in having a highly experienced surgeon standing around, and the operating room crew ready to go to work. There were numerous perforations to be closed, a shredded gall-bladder to be removed, and blood to be replaced. No attempt was made to remove every pellet. Recovery was excellent, and for the remainder of her life there was a frightening shock for anyone doing an x-ray of her abdomen. Dr. Combs came to our rescue on another occasion when two high-school baseball players collided chasing a Ày-ball. One of them showed signs of internal bleeding, requiring removal of the spleen. He made a good recovery. It is of interest to note that removal of the spleen is not often done these days, as its important function in the immune system has become more widely appreciated. Ruptured spleens are now more often sutured to stop hemorrhage, but left in place. Somewhat later a hard-working man came to our of¿ce, having fainted at work. I knew him well and noticed that he was very pale. Assuming anemia from blood loss, he was admitted to the hospital, and immediately sent for colon x-rays to look for the most likely cause of such blood loss. Finding a cancer, I called Dr. William Mead of Lansing. Discussing the situation by phone he asked how heavy the man was. “He’s built about like you, Dr. Mead”, I replied. “So, he’s fat” Dr. Mead responded. “I didn’t say that!” I protested Dr. Mead came the next day and removed the cancer, without incident. We considered Dr. Mead, a UM grad, class of ’31 as one of the state’s premier surgeons. If you doubted that, you had only to ask him! The outcome was excellent. Medical staff members at McPherson were required to take a regular rotation covering the emergency room, not being present unless called in. Such a call came for me to see a teenaged girl who had collided with a tree while sledding (was it a toboggan?). It was clear that she was in dire straits. The signs were of a belly full of blood. I was hesitant to transfer her using the then common hearse-ambulance combination vehicle, so I phoned Dr. Combs. With his new Olds 98 ragtop, he was in Howell in a half hour. I wound up doing the anesthesia, another doc came in to assist, and she was opened up. She had lost a huge amount of blood from a lacerated liver. To gain complete access to the lacerations on the top of the liver, Dr. Combs opened the chest and diaphragm. At that stage of my career I had not given anesthesia for open chest surgery. But with trepidation things went well, and the girl made an excellent recovery. Dr. Combs made extra evening visits to keep track of her. All in all it was a great experience and learning opportunity for me, and a privilege to work with such ¿ne specialists. Itinerant surgery seemed to work quite well at McPherson.

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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.

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Lots of Fun Activities at the Fowlerville Family Fair

The 2 th Fowlerville Fair 4ueen Contest, held last Sunday at the Finlan *a]eEo, saw nine contestants vie Ior the honor. From leIt are McKen]y 5ehIus, -ordan Varacalle, Shawna Holiday, Katherine Miller the ¿rst runner-uS , Bre Ann Fetner the Iair Tueen , Halee Higley the second runner-uS , Paige Wilson, and Kendra 5ocha. The contest was sSonsored Ey Tanger 2utlets. The winner received a 500 shoSSing sSree.

Bre Ann Fetner oI Fowlerville center was selected as the 2015 Fowlerville Family Fair 4ueen. She is a recent graduate oI Howell High School. At leIt is Katherine Miller oI Howell who was the ¿rst runner-uS. She is a senior this Iall at Howell High. At right is Halee Higley, the second runner-uS. She is a recent graduate oI Fowlerville High School.

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The Fowlerville Family Fair hosted the annual harness horse races on Monday. Seventeen ¿elds oI Sacers and trotters entertained the *randstand audience. ,n addition to the races, there was a Pick-A-Winner Contest, the Benny K Entertainment Magic Show, rides in the starting car, and a Ladies Hat Contest. Shown here were the hat contestants. Front row, Irom leIt, Charlotte -ohnson and Kathy Black, Eoth oI Fowlerville middle row, Mary HelImann oI Fowlerville, Amilee Schult], age 11, oI Howell, Lisa 2ldIord, age 12, oI Howell, Sue Lucksted oI *rayling, Pat Friedlande oI Traverse City, Mary -ean Tomlin oI Fowlerville and Eack row, Harley Schult], age 1 , oI Howell, Pat Tomlin oI Chesaning, Carol 5uttman oI Fowlerville, and -anet *ottschalk. The hats were Mudged Ey State Senator -oe Hune and State 5eSresentative Hank VauSel. Taking ¿rst was Harley Schult] oI Howell who designed and made her own hat, while second Slace was won Ey Mary -ean Tomlin whose hat is over 0 years old. They Eoth won tickets to see the 'etroit Tigers Slay. These tickets were Iurnished Ey America Chemical Technologies. The third thru eighth Slace winners received giIt certi¿cates Irom *rille in the Ville oI Fowlerville.

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First Baptist Church sponsoring Power Kick Soccer Camp on August 9-13 Looking for fun (and inexpensive) ways for your kids to expend energy and learn something new this summer? First Baptist Church of Fowlerville is hosting its 5th year of Power Kick Soccer Camp for kids ages 4-12. Brush up on soccer skills through drills and games in an encouraging atmosphere of sportsmanship. Each night we will take a 15 minute break from soccer to teach a Biblical

truth about God’s goodness using engaging skits and object lessons. Drinks and snacks will be provided and each child will receive a Power Kick Soccer Camp shirt. Camp runs from Sunday, August 9th through Thursday August 13th 6:00-8:00 PM at the Family Impact Wellness Center (9430 W. Grand River Ave.) Register before August 1 and pay only $10 per child. Registration during the month of August (including on-site) is $15. Call (517) 223- 9084 or e-mail RI¿FH#IRZOHUYLOOHEDSWLVW RUJ to register or to get more information.

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Where the Presidency Is Headed Column by Lee H. Hamilton Before the ins and outs of the 2016 presidential contest become a preoccupation for many of us, it seems a good time to step back and look at the ofÂżce of the presidency for which so many candidates are vying. The presidency inherited by whoever wins next November will be substantially changed from the position his or her predecessors occupied a few decades ago. The President is now the chief — and sometimes the sole — actor in American government. He far outweighs the other so-called “co-equalâ€? branches. The media covers the White House extensively, and the other branches much less so. People don’t expect Congress or the Supreme Court to solve the country’s problems. Instead, they look to the President for initiatives, for remedies, and increasingly — and sadly — to serve as a de facto pastor to the nation when we confront a tragedy. The branch that came Âżrst in our founders’ minds, Congress, is now of secondary importance. This has been a long, slow development, the result not so much of court cases, legislation, or even deliberate planning, but of countless decisions by congressional leaders that have handed power to the President so as to avoid tough decisions on Capitol Hill. There may be limitations imposed by the courts or public opinion, but the system of checks and balances our system was supposed to operate under has been severely weakened. Not even the press can hold the President to account any more, except under extraordinary circumstances. For one thing, it’s very hard to grill the President these days. The tradition of regular presidential news conferences has all but disappeared — and when the press corps does get a chance to ask questions, the White House carefully manages the event. This makes it very hard to Âżnd a forum or a place where people outside the White House bubble can ask the President probing questions and press for thorough explanations of a policy or problem. I’ve long favored a regular question-andanswer period in Congress that would be publicly televised — a chance for the President’s supporters and opponents to probe his or her thinking. At a minimum, we should get regular and extensive press conferences. Instead, the only media-related event that happens regularly is the morning meeting among White House staff to Âżgure out how to get the President on the evening news in the most favorable light. It’s a form of manipulation that greatly reduces accountability. Which is a shame not just for the obvious reasons, but also because the federal government cries out for more accountability these days. Whoever is President next, he or she would do well to pay more attention to effective management of the vast executive establishment than has been the practice until now. Otherwise, the breakdowns in the operation of government to which we’ve grown accustomed will continue. That’s because government today is strained at every level: The population is getting older, health care costs are high, our Âżscal problems never end, challenges such as threats to our security, environmental degradation, and poverty abound. Highly complex problems pile up with great rapidity, and government needs highly skilled people to deal with them. Every President comes into ofÂżce insisting he’ll spend a lot of time on making the government work better, but invariably he is distracted by the rush of events. The last serious effort to do so was Al Gore’s, when he was Bill Clinton’s vice president. Some progress might get made, but for the most part presidents don’t deal with the issue in a sustained, comprehensive, coherent way. This is not entirely the President’s fault. The Congressional Research Service estimates that 1,200 to 1,400 positions are subject to conÂżrmation by the Senate, and Presidents often have a hard time getting the people they want into position. That needs to change, perhaps by requiring an up-or-down vote on a nominee within 90 days. To sum it up, while the President’s accumulation of power is a serious problem in the big picture, it nonetheless is a fact. We ought to make it easier for him to get the people he needs in a position to make government work more effectively. /HH +DPLOWRQ LV 'LUHFWRU RI WKH &HQWHU RQ &RQJUHVV DW ,QGLDQD 8QLYHUVLW\ 'LVWLQJXLVKHG 6FKRODU ,8 6FKRRO RI *OREDO DQG ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 6WXGLHV DQG 3URIHVVRU RI 3UDFWLFH ,8 6FKRRO RI 3XEOLF DQG (QYLURQPHQWDO $IIDLUV +H ZDV D PHPEHU RI WKH 8 6 +RXVH RI 5HSUHVHQWDWLYHV IRU \HDUV

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When Wh Mike Mik H Hanna ddecided id d to stop coaching hi the h F Fowlerville l ill High School Varsity Baseball Team at the end of the 2008 season, he could look back at a job well done. During his eight years at the helm, the Gladiators won the league twice, captured the district championship twice, and earned a regional title that put them in the quarter¿nals. In addition, Hanna-coached teams were invited to play in the Lansing Diamond Classic three times, with one of those seasons seeing them play in the championship game. They lost that contest, Mike noted, in the ¿nal inning. Hanna, who teaches special education classes at the high school, said he decided to leave in 2008 because his son and daughter were young, and the coaching job was taking too much time away from them. “Brady was four at the time and Brooke was two,” he noted. “Being a varsity coach is a 12-month commitment.” Fast forward to 2014. During the intervening six years Fowlerville has had ¿ve coaches since Hanna’s departure, there’s been some controversy, and the program is not doing well. In looking for a new coach, Hanna was invited to come back. “There were a couple of reasons I took the job again,” he said. “First, my kids are older and both of them are now playing on ball teams. Also, in discussing the situation with Brian Osborn, our athletic director, he expressed a belief in me.” That belief appears to have been well founded. In this second year back as the head man in the dugout, the Gladiators compiled a 22-8 record. The team won the CAAC White Division with an 8-2 mark, captured the District title, and reached the semi-¿nals in the Lansing Diamond Classic. On a personal note, Mike was named the ‘Coach of the Year’ for mid-Michigan by the /DQVLQJ 6WDWH -RXUQDO. Re-capping the season, Hanna noted that the White Division “was tough,” adding, “three of the teams—Portland, Eaton Rapids, and Lansing Catholic--all won their districts. In the Diamond Classic, the Glads defeated East Lansing 14-8, but then lost to St. John’s 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning. St. John’s went on to win the title. In the Districts, which Fowlerville hosted, they beat Owosso 5-0 and then downed Haslett in the title game, 4-2. The next week, in the ¿rst round of the Regionals held at Eaton Rapids, the season ended with a 4-0 loss to DeWitt. Interestingly, Hanna said that he wasn’t expecting the squad to perform as well as it did, mainly because it was a young, untested squad with ¿ve sophomores, six juniors, and only four seniors. “I felt we had potential, but I thought we were a year away from doing real well,” he explained. “Talent-wise, I knew we could compete with anyone, but most of the players were still inexperienced.” Mike credited a trip to Florida for Spring Break with making the difference. “We spent a week there in early April,” he

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teams, which was unfortunately the last time Fowlerville has won this annual tournament.” After graduating from Fowlerville High in 1995, Mike spent two years at Huntington University in Indiana. While there, he caught for the baseball team. He then transferred to Grand Valley University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. He has since earned a Masters degree in that ¿eld of study. Hanna has been a teacher for the local school district for the past 17 years. “My ¿rst six years I taught kindergarten thru second grade at Smith Elementary and then I transferred to the high school,” he said. In addition to coaching the varsity baseball team, Mike is also the head freshman football coach. Asked what he enjoys about coaching, Hanna replied, “It’s an opportunity to build relationships with young men and see them improve. You’re only with them for about three months. During that short period of time you try to instill the value of teamwork and try to help them to be successful. You’re also helping them create lifelong memories. “I love baseball, but the experience of playing and coaching sports is more than that,” he said. “Athletics gives kids a chance to accomplish things that they might not do in the classroom. You can’t win a championship in the classroom, and you can’t develop the lifelong relationships in a classroom like you can on an athletic ¿eld. They are tested in a different way on the ball ¿eld, both as individuals and as members of a team. By having trust in each other, by ¿ghting through adversity together, and by having an expectation of winning, they can ¿nd success as a team and also as a player.” 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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Webberville United Methodist hosting 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on Aug. 8 The Webberville United Methodist Church is hosting its second annual ice cream social on Saturday August 8 from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. on its church grounds at 4215 Holt Rd. (corner of Holt and M-52), Webberville. The community is invited to this free event which will feature several Àavors of ice cream served with various homemade cakes, children’s games, and a bounce house. The ice cream social which is sponsored by the Webberville United Methodist Men and the Webberville United Methodist Church Outreach Committee, wishes to bring the community together to celebrate summer through fellowship. All are welcome! Earlier that day, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. the church will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive. Please go to http:// www.redcross.org/blood and type in our zip code, 48892, to register.

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Retired Webberville teacher recognized for outstanding career by school board The Webberville Board of Education recognized the outstanding teaching career of Maureen Monroe during their July 20th meeting. Principal Suzi Slater spoke about Mrs. Monroe’s career in Webberville. In her comments, Slater said: “It is my honor this evening to be a part of the Board of Education’s recognition of the teaching career of Maureen Monroe. Maureen began teaching in Webberville in 1985 with one year of experience at St. Mary’s in Williamston. Her ¿rst assignment here was in kindergarten and then she moved to the Readiness Room, a transitional classroom between kindergarten and ¿rst grade. After that, she created and ran an amazing special education program working simultaneously with 1st through sixth graders and then in a surprise move, 12 years ago, she went to ¿rst grade. “She has worked for six superintendents-- Curtin, Pobuda, Brown, Peterson, Skilling, and Friddle. All of them appreciated her perspective at the bargaining table. She has worked for ¿ve principals--Curtis, Englerth, Marks, Larson, and Slater--all who admired and appreciated her dedication to her students and support of her colleagues. “Over the past 30 years, Maureen has served Webberville Community Schools and the elementary in particular with tireless energy. She was one of the original “Teacher Leaders,” she was the chairperson of several curriculum committees, and the treasurer for the WEA as well as a negotiator where she will be remembered for creating schedules (among other things). “But it is also all the things Maureen did for her colleagues, without a formal title, that we celebrate tonight. She was always available to remind us how to get our data into Illuminate Ed, to give advice on managing classrooms or handling particular students. If we ever needed a form--from a parent teacher conference sign-in sheet, library, computer

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CONWAY TOWNSHIP LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Conway Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/ meeting on August 10, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Conway Township Hall located at 8015 N. Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville, Michigan 48836. The items to be considered at this public hearing/meeting include, in brief, the following amendments to the Conway Township Zoning Ordinance.

15. To revise Section 13.05(A) to add a reference to the Township’s Master Plan, also known as the Comprehensive Plan. 16. To revise Section 13.10(G) to replace the current provisions for commercial transmitting and receiving towers and associated facilities with new regulations pertaining to wireless communication support structures and radio and television broadcast towers, including location and site requirements, general regulations and design standards, special use requirements, and exceptions to allow for certain permitted uses not subject to the requirements of Article 13.

17. To revise Section 13.10(S) and (T) to provide for the Zoning Administrator instead of the Township Supervisor or person designated by the Township Board to perform certain annual review requirements 7R UHPRYH GH¿QLWLRQV IRU $QWHQQD $WWDFKHG relative to commercial and hobby kennels. Wireless Communication Facilities and Co- 18. To revise Section 14.05 to account for the new locations, Subdivision, Tower, Usable Land, Wireless special use procedures set forth in Article 13. Communication Antenna or Antennae, Wireless Communication Equipment Storage Facilities or 19. To delete references to the Township Board in Storage Building, Wireless Communications Facilities, Section 14.11 for inspections relative to site plan Wireless Communication Support Structure or Tower approvals. in Article 2. 20. To revise Section 17.06(B) to direct sign permit 2. To revise Section 3.02, Section 6.02(A) and Article 20, requests be submitted to the Zoning Administrator and to provide that the Zoning Administrator is responsible not the Township Clerk. for maintaining the Township zoning maps and also for receiving and processing applications for the ZBA 21. To change Section 17.08(D) to reference the variance standards of Section 5.04(C)(2) and delete instead of the Township Clerk and Township Board. reference to prior general standards. 3. To revise Section 3.03 to provide for the Zoning Administrator to receive applications for land use 22. To revise Section 17.08(D)(1) and (2) to clarify permits and special land use permits, provide for the references to the ZBA. 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ WR PDNH WKH ¿QDO GHFLVLRQ RQ 23. To delete the provisions of Article 19 relative to land special land use applications instead of the Township divisions and reserve this article for future use. Board, and for funds to be payable to Conway Township instead of the Treasurer. 24. To correct grammatical and clerical errors, inconsistencies, capitalization and spelling errors in the 4. To revise Article 4 to indicate applications for Zoning Ordinance. DPHQGPHQWV WR WKH =RQLQJ 2UGLQDQFH VKDOO EH ¿OHG with the Zoning Administrator instead of the Township 25. To revise and add to the Table of Contents, Clerk. QXPEHULQJ DQG LQWHUQDO UHIHUHQFHV WR UHÀHFW WKH proposed amendments. 5. To revise Article 5 to change the membership of the =%$ IURP ¿YH PHPEHUV WR WKUHH PHPEHUV WR 26. To delete all references to amendment dates within make it optional for a member of the Township Board the sections, which information shall be compiled in a to serve as a member of the ZBA, but not compulsory, separate list of amendments. and other related revisions to Section 5.03. 27. Such other and further matters as may properly 6. To add standards for the ZBA’s consideration of come before the Planning Commission at this public variance requests in Section 5.04(C). hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to 7R UHYLVH 6HFWLRQ % WR GLUHFW DSSHDOV WR EH ¿OHG with the Zoning Administrator, the ZBA, and the body modify or alter the proposed amendments to the RU RI¿FHU IURP ZKRP WKH DSSHDO LV WDNHQ LQVWHDG RI WKH Zoning Ordinance at or following the hearing/meeting Township Clerk. and to make its recommendation accordingly. 8. To revise Section 6.05(A) and (N) to allow accessory buildings or structures to be constructed prior to or without a principal building upon demonstration to the Zoning Administrator that the proposed accessory building or structure will not inhibit the future construction of a principal building in compliance with the ordinance, and also providing that no commitment to build any principal building shall be required.

Written comments concerning the above matters may be submitted to the Planning Commission Chairperson, or to the Conway Township Clerk, at any time prior to the public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting.

The complete text of the proposed amendments 9. To revise Section 6.09(C) to provide for the Zoning and the Zoning Ordinance may be examined at the Administrator instead of the Township Clerk to issue Township Hall during regular Township business hours, which are 9-3 Tuesdays and 9-5 Wednesdays, or on the temporary land use permits. Township’s website, www.conwaytownship.com, after 10. To remove Section 6.18 for Wireless Communication the publication of this Notice and until and including Structures. the day of the hearing/meeting. The complete text of 7R GHOHWH WKH TXDOLÂżFDWLRQ RI ÂłXVDEOH ODQG´ WR WKH the proposed amendments and the Conway Township site acreage requirements in Section 6.22(A) for the Zoning Ordinance may be further examined at the hearing/meeting. keeping of farm animals. 12. To revise Section 7.03(A)(15) to make the reference to wireless communication support structures and radio and telephone broadcast towers consistent with the corresponding special use section. 13. To delete a reference in Section 12.08(D) to the Planning Commission holding a public hearing relative to an open space community at a joint session with the Township Board. 14. To change the procedures in Article 13 for reviewing special land use permit applications; to provide that the Zoning Administrator shall receive the applications and the Planning Commission shall conduct the public hearing and make decisions on the applications without the need to go before the Township Board.

Conway Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing/meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, upon ten days’ notice to the Conway Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling the following: Conway Township Clerk, 8015 N Fowlerville, Fowlerville, MI 48836 or call 517 223-0358, between the hours of 9-3 Tuesdays and 9-5 Wednesdays. Cindy Dickerson, Clerk Conway Township (7-26 & (7-26-15) 8-2-2015)

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Scared of snakes? No need to be By Bob Gwizdz Michigan DNR A few months ago, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources put out the call for people to report the herptiles – reptiles and amphibians – that they observe across the state. The request is part of an atlas project, designed to monitor the presence and distribution of “herpsâ€? across the state. “It’s for all species, common or rare,â€? said Lori Sargent, a DNR wildlife biologist who keeps track of Michigan’s herptiles. “The other day I got a call about a spotted turtle (a threatened species) in an area where they’d never been spotted before. “There are not a lot of people working on herps, even Sun & Mon Noon-7pm at universities,â€? she continued. “They’re not a game species. Wed-Sat 9am-5pm They’re not high proÂżle.â€? Closed Tuesday 211 N. Grand, While herps don’t usually evoke the same warm and fuzzy Suite 200 emotions folks often express about other wildlife, there’s one group of herptiles – snakes – that brings out the opposite reaction. Snakes have gotten a bad rap ever since Adam and Eve and that apple, and it doesn’t seem to have changed since. “We’re hearing of more of kids who are afraid of snakes,â€? Sargent said. “Maybe this will help educate people that 517-292-2215 snakes are valuable at both ends of the food chain. They keep CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! facebook.com/sudzpet rodent populations in check. They’re important. And they’re cool. “I get pictures of a dead snake with a note – what kind is it? People are so quick to kill them and then identify them. What did snakes ever do to you? They’re mostly harmless.â€? Snakes are legless reptiles that inhabit a wide range of habitats, cold-blooded creatures unable to generate their own heat. They are most comfortable in warm weather and pass the winter in frost-free shelters, often below-ground burrows. They typically breed in the spring; some lay eggs, others deliver live young. Michigan is home to 18 species of snakes. Some species of snakes are docile, retiring creatures; others are more aggressive and will strike if harassed. None of them – except for the rattlesnake -- is harmful to people. Ordinary snake bites should be treated like any other cut or abrasion. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only poisonous specimen in Michigan, and it’s the smallest of rattlesnakes with the least toxic venom. It is shy and prefers to avoid Here to Serve You confrontations, but will strike if threatened. The massasauga for all your New lives in wetlands and associated uplands and feeds largely on rodents. Massasaugas aren’t often seen; folks who spot them and Used Car & Truck Needs! should enjoy the experience and leave them alone. If bitten by a rattlesnake, seek immediate medical attention. Loss of wetlands habitat and other factors have made massasaugas a “species of special concernâ€? in Michigan and given them a status of “protected.â€? Their status is under review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine if DQG )RZOHUYLOOH 5G ‡ 6RXWKHDVW &RUQHU ([LW they deserve “threatenedâ€? status. — 223-3721 — Adding to the massasauga’s woes is snake fungal disease, 6+2:5220 23(1 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\ D P WR S P 7XHVGD\ :HGQHVGD\ )ULGD\ D P WR S P 6DWXUGD\ D P WR S P which can kill them. First discovered in Michigan in two 1HOVRQ&\SKHU #'LFN6FRWW FRP specimens the Grayling area in 1 , a total of Âżve tested positive for the disease among 16 rattlesnakes necropsied by the DNR in 2014. (Vehicular trauma was the most common cause of death.) +DOH 6WUHHW Č? 517-223-9115 Perhaps the most common snake in Michigan is the garter snake. There are two species (eastern and Butler’s). Eastern garter

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Building a Back-to-School Budget By Nathaniel Sillin Back-to-school spending isn’t just about clothes and markers anymore. In 2014, Forbes reported that Accenture estimated (http:// newsroom.accenture.com/images/20020/Graphic.pdf) that nearly half of respondents reported they would spend $500 or more on back-to-school expenses, including not only clothes and desk supplies, but electronics as well. Yet there’s one more aspect of back-to-school spending that’s growing and can add hundreds – and sometimes thousands – to a family’s overall K-12 education budget. Since the 2008 economic crisis, many public school systems have tried to make up for funding shortfalls by adding Âżrsttime or expanded fees for sports, extracurricular activities and specialized academics. This means that back-to-school budgeting, even for families with kids in public school, now requires a more holistic, yearround approach to all back-to-school expenses. Given their potential dollar amounts, parents should examine school fees Âżrst. Public education has never been completely free of charge beyond local taxes – parents have traditionally paid extra money to support their kids’ participation in sports, music or other extracurricular activities. However, many school systems are adding fees for a broader range of offerings including after-school activities, top-level courses, lab-based instruction and even Advanced Placement (AP) classes. So before you start spending money on clothes and supplies that can be bought off-season, on sale or possibly used, get a handle on how applicable instruction and activity fees might affect your budget. (http://www. practicalmoneyskills.com/ budgeting/). Parents in Âżnancial need may qualify for public aid or grants to cover such fees; if not, choices will need to be made. Consider turning back-to-school shopping into a money lesson. Most kids like to have certain kinds of clothes, shoes or supplies. Those “wantsâ€? can be turned into a discussion about spending priorities, value, choice and comparison shopping. Using the Back to School Budget (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/calculate/ backToSchoolBudget.php?calcCategory=family) calculator with your kids can help them learn how create a budget before shopping for essentials. As kids get older, the discussion can expand to cover bigger-ticket purchases like smartphones, computers and fees for special courses and activities they want to pursue. Some of these issues might evolve into a discussion about earning money through chores or a parttime job. Once priorities are decided, every expense should be

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Social Security Questions & Answers By Stephanie Holland, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security recently launched its new blog Social Security Matters. This is our new location for engaging with you by answering questions and concerns in a more sharable and interactive way. You’ll see the latest Social Security news like added features to my Social Security helpful tips about retirement and other beneÂżts and much more. Think of the blog as a dashboard for the latest news and updates that affect retirement survivors and disability beneÂżts veterans the chronically ill and anyone entitled to our broad range of services. We already communicate with you using Facebook and Twitter. This new blog is an enhancement to our social media outreach. Social Security Matters allows us to speak to a broad audience in articles that explain how our programs and services affect you. $nd the blog lets you provide meaningful feedback that can help us serve the public more effectively. The blog will also be a platform for interviews with experts and a way to spotlight the important work we do. We’d like you to share that news. Social Security Matters lets you share our posts on social media with a click of a button. $dditionally you can subscribe to our blog and get Social Security news as it happens. Simply select the blue button titled ÂłGet blog updates.´ You matter to us and with Social Security Matters, we think of you with every new post. Our comment section allows you to voice your thoughts and ask questions of us to address. The conversation is growing every day. We want to know that we are doing our absolute best to serve you and a big part of that is listening to what you have to say. Come see what matters to you at blog.socialsecurity.gov. ***

Village of Fowlerville Meeting Minutes *Synopsis Monday, July 13, 2015 *A synopsis is a brief summary of the motions that were made at the meeting. The complete set of minutes can be viewed on the web site at www.fowlerville.org 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, Hill and Salfate. Absent: Helfmann. Also present: Village Clerk, Kathryn Arledge, Chief of Police, Thomas Couling and Village Attorney, Gordon Love. MOTION DEGRUSH, SECOND SALFATE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION SALFATE, SECOND BIELOUS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTING OF ITEMS 6.a. THROUGH 6.f., AS PRESENTED. VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED MOTION HILL, SECOND BIELOUS, TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY COVERAGE PROPOSAL FOR THE RENEWAL PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2015 TO JULY 1, 2016 AND AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO SIGN IT. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYE: HILL, BIELOUS, SALFATE, DEGRUSH, BELL AND COPELAND. NAY: NONE. ABSENT: HELFMANN. UNANIMOUS VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION SALFATE, SECOND DEGRUSH, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:47 P.M., VOICE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. Kathryn M. Arledge, CMMC Village Clerk (8-2-15)

80 Years of Social Security Social Security has provided critical Âżnancial help to people of all ages for the last 80 years and despite our age we’re far from retiring $s the Social Security program celebrates its historic birthday this $ugust we’re reĂ€ecting on our diverse history our current strengths and ways we can continue to improve our services to you. On $ugust 14 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security $ct into law. ,n doing so he promised the law would protect Âłthe average citi]en and his family against the loss of a Mob and against poverty-ridden old age.´ Today we continue to provide Âżnancial security for our country’s most vulnerable citi]ens online on the phone and in our network of Âżeld ofÂżces across the country. $s we celebrate 80 years we’re proud to present our ÂłCelebrating the Past and Building the Future´ anniversary website. There you can read 80 interesting facts about an agency that touches everyone’s life at some point or another Since our agency’s beginning we’ve relied on our passionate and hard-working employees to face challenges and provide exceptional service. Throughout the 80 days leading up to our anniversary we’ve been posting employee testimonials that answer the question ÂłWhy do you serve"´ We also invited you to share your story with us. You can tell us how Social Security has made a difference in your life and/ or the lives of your family and friends. We would love to hear from you the people we serve every day. When the Social Security program started 80 years ago our goal was to provide an economic lifeline for people in need. Today Social Security continues to protect millions of people. Join us in commemorating this signiÂżcant milestone Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/80thanniversary. ***

Replacing Your Social Security Card? Know Before You Go .eeping your Social Security number card in a safe place is vital to protecting you against identity theft. Never keep it in your purse or wallet — this is the most common way people lose their card. Getting a replacement Social Security number card is free but you will have to provide the proper documents to get a new one. When replacing your card you will need original or certi¿ed copies of documents which include: --Proof of citizenship: ,f you have not already established your U.S. citi]enship with us we need to see proof of U.S. citi]enship. We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citi]enship like your U.S. birth certi¿cate or U.S. passport. --Identity:We can accept only certain documents as proof of identity. $n acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name identifying information (date of birth or age) and preferably a recent photograph. For example as proof of identity we must see your: U.S. driver’s license; State-issued non-driver identi¿cation card; or U.S. passport. ,f you do not have one of these documents or you cannot

get a replacement for one of them within ten days we will ask to see other documents including a(n): Employee identi¿cation card; School identi¿cation card; Health insurance card (not Medicare card); or U.S. military identi¿cation card. What’s more important than having your card is knowing your Social Security number. This is how we identify you tally your wages correctly and how we eventually issue you accurate retirement bene¿ts. You might not even need your card for identi¿cation purposes if you know and consistently use your correct number. For more information about replacing a lost or stolen Social Security number card go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ ssnumber.

Correction ,n last week’s news story on the Northern Neighbors 4-H Club members preparing for the Fowlerville Family Fair one of the young ladies pro¿led was Talynn Johnson. The name of her father Rick Johnson was inadvertently left out of the article.

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Fowlerville Family Fair hosts State Homemaker of the Year Contest

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For the second year in a row the Fowlerville Family Fair hosted the State Homemaker of the Year Contest. Prior to its demise, the event took place at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit. Now the different county fairs take turns holding the contest. Next summer it will take place at the Saginaw County Fair. Nine contestants traveled to Fowlerville to participate. The judging took place at the Green Methodist Church in the Livingston Historical Village. From left, front row, are Judy Gasco of the Ostego Country Fair and Theresa Klassa of the Oakland County Fair; back row, Cathy Haskin of the Sanilac County Fair, Kim Niblack of the Fowlerville Family Fair (Livingston County), Kimberly Drews of the Saginaw County Fair, Kellyanne Morgan of the Monroe County Fair, Carol Kreher of the Houghton County Fair (in the Upper Peninsula), Clarissa Johnston of the Northwestern Michigan Fair (Traverse City), and Marci Modlinski of the Armada County Fair.

Judy Gasco (left), who lives in Elmira and was representing the Ostego County Fair, was named as the new Michigan State Homemaker of the Year. First runner-up was Kim Niblack, formerly of Fowlerville and representing the Fowlerville Family Fair as the 2014 Livingston County Homemaker of the Year. Last year’s state winner was Teri Best of Pinckney, the 2013 Livingston County Homemaker of the Year.

Reading a paper on dairy farming in Michigan for the audience at the Michigan State Homemaker of the Year Contest was Katie Rhodes, age 7, of the Kountry Klovers 4-H Club. She is a young clover with that group. Her mother, Jennifer Rhodes, the fair manager, hosted the event.

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Lots of Fun Activities at the Fowlerville Family Fair

Kids Day was held last Wednesday at the Fowlerville Family Fair. Several hundred youngsters and their adult guests had fun on the midway and visiting all of the other attractions. At 5 p.m. the drawing for bikes was held. Sixteen of them were given away. Shown here were some of the winners: from left, Natalya Flores, age 4, of Monroe; Joey Buurman, age 4, of Fowlerville; Gerry Zydek, age 4, of Dearborn; Garett Nelson, age 7, of Fowlerville; Desmond Houthoofd, age 5, of Howell; Celeste Johnston, age 9, of Fowlerville; Lilly Redinger, age 8, of Fowlerville; and Elyse Johnston, age 8, of Fowlerville.

These two young equestrian riders were preparing for their Dressage Class on Tuesday afternoon at the fair. Jordan Smith, age 15, was on Addie, her six-year-old horse, while Paige Temple, age 16, was riding her seven-year-old horse Nite Eagle. Both girls are from Fowlerville and belong to the It’s a Pleasure 4-H Club.

Other winners were, from left, Jim Buurman, age 10, of Fowlerville; Maggie Buurman, age 8, of Fowlerville; Madison Pikkarainen, age 8, of Fowlerville; Waylon Fletcher, age 8, of Fowlerville; and Madison Hawley, age 6, of Webberville.

Anna Hart, left, is 1 and a member of the Westside Mis¿ts 4-H Club. She showed her rabbit at the fair as did Samantha Thomas, age 14 of the Hilly Hustlers 4-H Club. Both girls will be in the ninth grade this fall at Fowlerville High School.

These sisters are members of the Kountry Klover Kids 4-H and were showing rabbits. Amy Brendel, age 12, attends Highlander Way Middle School in Howell, while Sara Brendel, age 10, attends Hutchings Elementary.

The Fowlerville Community Theatre entertains fair ladies

The Fowlerville Community Theatre entertained the audience at Ladies Day last Monday during the Fowlerville Family Fair. They offered some scenes from an upcoming murder mystery “Dinner at 8, Dead by 9.” In the ¿rst photo, at right, are Sue Charron and Peter LeMieux pondering the situation, while in the photo at far right, Brian Battjes listens intently to an impassioned Mary Helfmann. Nearly 300 people attended the program, held at the Finlan Gazebo.

Among the winners were, from left, Allison Fitchpatrick, age 13, of Fowlerville who won two tricycles. She plans to let her youngster sisters, Kailee and Aubrey ride them. Kaitlyn Keihl, age 10 of Owosso; and Jacob Chapman, age 10, of Fowlerville. Jacob was standing in for his cousin, David Flores, age 3, who had the winning ticket but declined to have his photo taken. Jacob is holding his other cousin, Natalya Flores who had no problem posing for a picture.

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2015 RAM 1500 CREW CAB BIGHORN 4x4 Brilliant Black, cloth 40/20/40 premium bench seat, 8 spd. auto., remote start & security group, 20" wheels, p/seat, p/w, p/l, p/m, keyless entry, fog lamps, dual exhaust, loaded. Stk. #R45789 WAS $42,550

18688 mo.**

$

With $1,999 due at signing • 10,000 miles/year

Now Only

31,470*

$

OR 24 Month Lease Only

21955 mo.**

$

With $1,999 due at signing • 10,000 miles/year

*Plus tax, title, DOC & CVR fees, and destination. Must provide valid Chrysler employee control number. Must qualify for financing through Chrysler Capital to receive Chrysler Capital Bonus Cash on qualifying models. Must qualify for Returning Lease Loyalty Retail Bonus Cash. **24 or 36 month closed end lease, 10,000 miles per year with approved Tier 1 credit through Chrysler Capital or Ally. $1999 due at signing including first payment, plate transfer, title and DOC fee and CVR fee. Must provide valid Chrysler employee control number. All payments plus 6% use tax. All rebates to dealer. See dealer for details.

www.DickScott.com

Dick Scott

MOTOR MALL

I-96 and Fowlerville Road, Exit 129 • 3030 Fowlerville Road

1-877-467-4201

SHOWROOM OPEN: Mon. & Thurs. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN: Mon. & Thurs. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. BODY SHOP OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. 8am-6pm

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