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After losing three-in-a-row to end 2014, the Gladiator varsity boys basketball team looked to “get back on the winning track” as they faced the Mason Bulldogs. They did just that with a 56-36 win. The Gladiators got off to a hot start, leading 15-6 after the first quarter. Mason came roaring back in the second quarter by nailing 4 threes and cutting the Fowlerville lead to 26-24 at the half. The Gladiators came out in the second half, playing a full court man defense with great intensity and effort. It created a few turnovers, but, more importantly, it took the Mason team out of its offensive rhythm. The defense paid off as it held Mason to just 12 second-half points. On the offensive end, Fowlerville had two solid quarters, mixing up the inside and outside game. They did a real nice job of taking care of the ball and only had 10 turnovers. Connor Collins led the team with 18 points, including 6 three pointers and 9 rebounds. Drew Vielbig had 17 points and 6 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal. Sam MacDowell had 9 points. Ben Judd had 4 points and 6 rebounds. Kenny Ferris had 6 points. Sean Morris added 2 points and 3 assists. Clay Boak had 4 assists and Colin Callahan had 4 assists. Tyler Rager, Hunter Sutton, Bastien Taylor, and Connor Matlock all helped in the victory as well. The team is now 3-3.

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Dick Scott Motor Mall: Looking back at 25 years

By Steve Horton The just-finished year (2014) was a notable one for Dick Scott Motor Mall, and its general manager Jud Scott. Jud and his wife Amy observed their 25th wedding anniversary in January, the Fowlerville store completed its 25th year of business in March, and Jud turned 50. The facility (which Jud has managed since its first day) is located on South Fowlerville Road at the I-96 freeway interchange. This past year also turned out to be a record one for the auto dealership, which sells Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram products. “We had the

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Alverson appointed as new Handy Township supervisor

By Steve Horton The Handy Township Board, at a special meeting last Monday, Jan. 5, interviewed and then appointed Ed Alverson as the new supervisor. He replaces Dr. Henry Vaupel, who resigned the position in late December to assume his new office as the state representative for the 47th House District. Alverson is no stranger to the office, or its duties. He served as the Handy supervisor from 1980-1992. Prior to that he served for four years as the township clerk; first being elected to office in 1976. The new supervisor was also the superintendent of the Fowlerville Community Schools from February 2000 to May 2009, and was the high school principal from 1986 to 1999. Before that he was a Social Studies teacher at Fowlerville High School. The four board members—Laura Eisele, the clerk; Linda Tesch, the treasurer; Eric Frazier, a trustee (who chaired the meeting); and Gordon Munsell, a trustee—each took turns asking Alverson questions. How much time he could devote to the position, his availability for Ed Alverson began his duties as the new Handy Township supervisor last Wednesday.

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Fowlerville High School News

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to Mrs. Glover in the FHS Counseling Office. A copy of the scholarship recipient’s first semester college transcript is required, proof of enrollment/2nd semester schedule as well as a current address to which the scholarship funds may be sent to. Once this information has been submitted to the Counseling Office the process will begin to have the scholarship funds mailed directly to the recipient. If there are any questions please contact Mrs. Glover directly at glovera@fowlervilleschools.org or 517.223.6111. *** Fowlerville Idol is back at Fowlerville High School. The show will be held on February 6th at 6:30 pm in The Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support our local talent and watch a great show! *** THANK YOU! FHS would like to thank the 60+ businesses who supported the annual HOLIDAY WINDOW PAINTING activity. Monies earned from the activity will help each class treasury. Special thanks to the Fowlerville Rotary for again underwriting expenses & Denny Lintemuth/ZizkaGrand Insurance Agency for the use of their facility as “paint headquarters.” Hopefully everyone enjoyed the many pictures around the businesses in the ‘Ville! *** SCHWAN’s fundraiser. Use code 15304 to support the Class of 2017. SCHWAN’s will donate 20% of your sales and 40% of your gift certificate sales. Use our code for 1 FULL year! If you’d like to schedule home service please call 1-855-870-7208 and don’t forget to use our code: 15304 *** Ordering Transcripts (Michigan eTranscripts) please visit the Fowlerville High School website for more information. ***

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Fowlerville Junior High School News

Important Dates: Jan. 9-13-- NWEA Testing Jan. 19-- No School Jan. 23-- No School, End of 1st Semester Feb. 6-- CSI Auction Feb. 6-- Valentine Holiday Dance 2:30-4:00 pm Feb. 11-- Count Day Feb. 13-16-- No School, President’s Day Recess Mar. 23-- No School, Professional Learning Day *** TESTING-- We will be NWEA, North West Evaluation Association testing students starting Jan. 9th. This testing measures student’s academic progress in Math and ELA. If possible, please make sure that students are in class and reschedule appointments so that we do not have to prolong this process. Thank you! *** SPORTS FOR WEEK OF JAN. 12, 2015 GBB practice continues daily for the 7th & 8th grade teams as they prepare for their opener on Wednesday, Jan. 21 versus Williamston--7H, 8A. Coaches: 7th-Randi Buell & 8th-Doug Jarvis WRESTLING practice begins Monday, Jan. 12, 2:30-

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Fowlerville Masonic Lodge # 164 held its annual installation on Friday, December 5 at the Fowlerville Masonic Temple where Brad Redinger (shown above) was installed as Master of the Lodge. He will be presiding over the lodge for 2015 as we celebrate our 150th anniversary on January 12th, 2015. The lodge is having a potluck supper for members and their families to celebrate this special occasion on January 12th at 6:00pm. Ken Heath was also honored the night of Installation as “Mason of the Year.”. Congratulations Ken and thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

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Fowlerville News & Views – Sunday, January 11, 2015 – Page 7 she is shy and quiet but always willing to participate in class and share her ideas. She steps out of her comfort zone and really adds depth to our class discussions. What a great kid!” If Sarah could change one thing about Fowlerville High School, she would add a pool to the school. Her favorite aspect of FHS is that all of the students and faculty are helpful and nice. Her advice to next year’s freshman class is that the high school is not as big as it seems and to make a lot of memories. To make these memories, Sarah participates in many after school activities, including softball and basketball. Besides these, she also enjoys hanging out with her friends. Her favorite memory with her friends was when she went to a mud bog and had a great time. Sarah also enjoys going to her grandparents’ house and playing football with all of her cousins. Sarah’s favorite movie is “Maize Runner” and her favorite

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Student of the Week: Sarah Matlock

By Mitch Frederick Congratulations to Sarah Matlock, who is this week’s Fowlerville High School ‘Student of the Week’. Sarah has put in a lot of hard work to win this honor! Sarah is the daughter of Michelle and Jeff Matlock. She also has a brother named Connor, who is in eleventh grade and also attends FHS. Sarah’s current class schedule includes the following courses: Physical Science, English, Math, German, Gym and American History. Her favorite class is German because she understands it and she likes Mrs. Collins. Sarah’s favorite teacher is Mr. VanHorn because, “He always does demonstrations and makes sure everyone understands the material”. After high school, Sarah plans on attending college. Sarah was nominated by her freshman teachers who thought she is an outstanding representation of what a Gladiator should be. Mrs. Mangan commented, “Sarah is an exceptional student. What makes her stand out most is that

It’s hard to believe that the Fowlerville News & Views has already been around 30 years. Steve and Dawn have kept their newspaper at the heart of the Fowlerville community. By doing so, they have made it “our” newspaper. I would say that I have read each weekly paper. I’m not saying this just because I write an occasion column for the News & Views, but this paper is what keeps us held together as a community. School news, village news, business news and people news…where else would we find this news if it wasn’t for Steve and Dawn’s local coverage of us people who live in and around Fowlerville? New businesses that open, or old businesses that wish to keep us coming back, have been the ones who’ve advertised in the pages of the News & Views over the years. It’s this advertising support that has kept this newspaper free for us toread and enjoy. So, thanks to them, too. Looking back at the old stories (the ones that were recalled in the January 4, 2015 issue), the people and places have changed, but we (the people of Fowlerville) are the proud recipients of this history, and I am look ahead to many more years of the news and views from Steve and Dawn. Thank you. Tom Breningstall

TV show is “Spongebob.” She also enjoys any country music and a good game of Hide and Seek. When asked about how she felt about being nominated as “Student of the Week,’ Sarah said, “It was unexpected and I’m glad that I get the opportunity to be Student of the Week as a freshman.” Sarah works hard every day and stays focused on her work. Her good friend Miranda Prochnow said this about her, “Whether you’ve known Sarah for 10 years or 10 days she will always have open arms. She also lives in the moment. She always makes the best of every situation.”

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Congress Slashes Conservation

Column by Traci Bruckner Center for Rural Affairs When thinking about the $1.1 trillion spending bill passed by Congress last month, one might ask, what does Congress have against conservation? They made huge cuts to conservation programs, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) that supports conservation practices on cropland, pastureland and rangeland, totaling $402 million over ten years. This cut means 2.3 million fewer acres enrolled in the program. This anti-conservation spending bill also cut the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by $136 million for this fiscal year. While the CSP is designed to reward farmers and ranchers who have a history of integrating conservation, EQIP will help them develop a conservation practice for the first time. Both programs support practices such as cover crops, diverse cropping systems, as well as rotational grazing practices on pasture, rangeland, and cropland restored to a grass-based system. These are the conservation-based farming practices we need more support for, not less. This is especially true in the face of climate change impacts on agriculture, and the increased need to protect and restore water quality. So while they cut the conservation programs that help farmers and ranchers integrate risk management through conservation-based farming practices, they left intact the unlimited federal crop insurance premium subsidies and farm program payments that encourage risk taking and agriculture consolidation by the nation’s largest and wealthiest farms. This is an anti-farmer, anti-conservation bill that is representative of crisis-driven legislation stemming from a dysfunctional Congress. Join us and fight for annual spending bills that are forward-looking, and create opportunity. *** Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

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—Area Deaths— Arnold R. Seigel

Arnold R. Seigel, of Unadilla Township, Michigan, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, at EHM (Evelyn Helen Mary) Assisted Living in Stockbridge. He was born on December 7, 1933, in Lansing, MI, the son of Ralph and Frances (Winslow) Seigel. He had lived in the area since 1952, coming from Lansing. He was a dairy farmer all of his life and had served as Unadilla Township Supervisor and Unadilla Township Certified Assessor. He was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church and also the Plainfield Cemetery Board. He was a 4-H leader, teaching photography, Future Farmers of America chaperone for two separate groups going to Kansas City, a past-president of National Farmers Organization, sold feed corn for Dekalb, and worked for Farm Service Agency and the Livingston County Soil Conservation District for several years. On January 23, 1971, he married Mary Ann (McGee) in Plainfield, and she survives along with his five children: Mike (Carlie) Seigel of Stockbridge, Melinda Pfeiffer of Florida, Marge (Fred) Noll of Gregory, Mark (Tina) Seigel of Iowa, and Marcia (Dan) Hengesbach of Westphalia; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter; and two sisters: Pat (Eugene) Craft of Eaton Rapids and Irene (Bill) Hanes of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Pastor Dave Freeland officiating. Private burial took place at Plainfield Cemetery in Unadilla Township. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Plainfield United Methodist Church or EHM (Evelyn Helen Mary) Assisted Living. The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

John A. Pawlak

John A. Pawlak, age 79, of Howell, died at home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. He was born in Detroit on March 9, 1935 to Adam & Antoinette (Jonas) Pawlak and married Rosalie C. (Crevier), who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2012. John was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, was a truck driver for Airborne Express, and enjoyed his friend Ed’s horses. Surviving are 2 daughters: Jeanne (Mike) Wright and Joyce Janas, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife: Rosalie, adaughter: Julie, and his brother: Joe Pawlak. Memorial Mass was held at 10:00 AM Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Fr. Nathaniel Sokol officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #8605. Arrangements were handled by Niblack Funeral Home. www.niblackfuneralhome.com

Fowlerville Fire Department Report

The department responded to nine emergencies this week. Friday, January 2nd, at 3:13 p.m. a medical emergency on Pats Place was reported. Personnel assisted EMS on Gregory Road in Iosco Township at 4:36 p.m. At 9:59 p.m. the department was called to Crofoot Road in Iosco Township to investigate an odor of LP gas in the area. Three medical emergencies were reported Sunday, January 4th. At 7:19 a.m. the department was dispatched to Grand River in Handy Township. Firefighters responded to Nicholson Road in Handy Township at 7:32 a.m. with the third being on Grand Ave. in the Village at 2:54 p.m. A medical emergency on Herrington Road in Conway Township was reported at 10:24 a.m., Monday, January 5th. The department was called to assist EMS on Fowlerville Road in Handy Township at 11:18 p.m. Wednesday, January 7th, at 9:08 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on Layton Road in Handy Township.

Fowlerville High School Financial Aid Night being held on Jan. 27

Do you have questions about how to apply for financial aid for your senior? Then this seminar is for you! When: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Where: FHS Media Center, 7pm What: A Cleary University representative will be discussing the Financial Aid process and how to prepare your materials for completing the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) for your college bound senior. For additional questions, contact Erin Murphy, FHS Counselor at 517-223-6106 or murphye@fowlervilleschools.org.

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The Friends of the Webberville Library is sponsoring a Euchre Fun Night Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and playing begins 7 p.m. at the Webberville Cultural Center. The entry fee is $10 person to play. Prizes will be awarded and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Snacks and beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcholic beverages. Please join us for this third Webberville Library euchre fundraiser.

Winter Marketplace at Howell Opera House on Jan. 18

The annual indoor Winter Marketplace is a family-friendly venue offering a variety of products supplied by vendors from the local and surrounding area. The marketplace is held on the first floor of the Howell Opera House two Sundays a month through April. Admission is free. Visit the website for more information. Web site: http://howelloperahouse.com/

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Village manager gives update on two “unsafe” structures

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A hearing could be scheduled and, if the defendants do not appear, then they could be held in contempt of court. One of the outcomes, once the matter is in court, is that a judgment can be issued that requires the buildings be brought up-tocode or tore down. The question then, noted Arledge, is who pays for the demolition. “If the Village were to do so, it could be costly to the taxpayers,” she pointed out. The house on Church Street may prove to be the easiest to resolve. The former business on East Grand River is a more complicated situation, said Arledge. For many years the site was a gas station where auto repairs took place. The Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality has deemed the property as being contaminated and requiring clean-up. That clean-up would likely cost in the tens of thousands of dollars. A couple of years ago, the Village planned to purchase the property during the tax sale. Learning that the municipality would be liable (as the owner) for the clean-up, the bid was withdrawn. Most of the recent owners have been investment companies, like the current one in Maryland, who buy a “bundle” of properties at the tax sale, looking for a specific parcel that’s valuable (and uninterested in the other properties that are part of the package), or hoping for a “diamond in the rough” that can be fixed up and then sold for a profit. None of these owners over the past few years have paid property taxes, after acquiring the site at the sale, or done anything to remodel the building. Further complicating the matter is that the State of Michigan has a lien on the property. “The state says that grant money was given to a previous owner to clean up the site, removing the contaminated soil, but nothing was done,” explained Arledge. The hoped-for solution, said the Village Manager, is that nobody will buy the property at the next tax sale. “If it’s not purchased,” she explained, “then it goes back to the county, and the county could then sell it to us by tax or property foreclosure. By doing so, under current law, the Village would not be financially liable for the clean-up. We could then apply for a Brownfield Grant from the state to have it cleaned up. The grant would give us assistance in the cleanup, taking the burden off of our taxpayers.” Arledge pointed out that the Village Attorney has been dealing with this situation at 306 East Grand River for at least five years. “The Village feels the same way as the residents do about the vacant properties,” she said. “They look terrible. We are trying to do what can be done legally to resolve the problem.”

Knights of Columbus hosting Chili Cook-Off & Euchre Tournament

Escape the winter cold at the Knights of Columbus Council 8605 annual Chili Cook-Off and Euchre Tournament. This year’s event is Saturday, January 17, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in the Parish Life Center. Enjoy all the chili you want from Spicy Hot, Saucy Medium or Tasty Mild recipes. The chili will be accompanied by tossed salad, submarine sandwiches, nachos and desert. You will even have an opportunity to vote for the best chili of the evening. Following dinner you are welcome to stay for an evening of Euchre. Partner up and play for fun and prizes. Snacks will be provided and a cash bar is available. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Cost for adults is $10 per person and $5 per child. Euchre will begin at 7:00 p.m. with registration at the door starting at 6:00 p.m.. Card play will be $10/person. St. Agnes Parish is located at 855 E. Grand River in Fowlerville. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you.

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“Runners for Rickens” win firstever Team Challenge in recent race

Fowlerville Rotary is proud to present the winning team from our firstever Team Challenge in the 5K ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Race. The event was held on December 5th with five teams participating in the challenge. The winner was “Runners for Rickens.” They beat out “HURT Run Club” by two minutes. Orgaizers took the top five runner’s times from each team to come up with the winners. The top five finishers from “Runners for Rickens” were: Tyler Burkhardt (18:00), Brent Dix (18:27), Chris Davis (19:47), Bridget Parker (23:53), and Zachary Rose (24:02). Pictured left to right is Zachary Rose, Tyler Burkhardt, and Chris Davis. “We would like to say thank you to all the teams for supporting the race and being such great sports,” said Carrie Newstead of the Rotary Club. “ The five runners listed above will receive a free entry for the 2015 ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Race and a pint glass from Christmas in the Ville.

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Fowlerville High School Theatre will present Almost, Maine, A Revival! on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. This Charity Benefit Show will be for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Alverson Center for the Performing Arts in the Fowlerville High School. Proceeds go to Educando Vidas and the Fowlerville Family Impact Center. Educando Vidas is an organization that sends Guatemalan children, living in poverty, to school. This is an organization the school has been working with for several years. Suggested admission is Adults $10 and Students $5. The play, directed by Betsy Ording, stars FHS students: Mariah Loveland, Nolan George, Brandon Hoskins, Jamie Farraiuolo, Nic Foley, Shelby Hinton, Kristen Burkhardt, Rozlin Olpolka, Emmy Frederick, Nick Wanzyk, Devin Long, Conner Hawry, Bailey Brown, Dylan Bryan, Emily Tersigni, Kevin Pentico, Zella Patrick, and Brendan Bowers. These students have been studying acting performance in Theatre Arts class, and this show is a culmination of those efforts. Almost, Maine is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism. This is a beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy) and passing references to characters from other vignettes, which slyly tell us more about them. Mr. Cariani describes the play’s subject as ‘falling in and out of love.’ It is just as much about pain.”

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Little Glad Center News

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The story-line is about finding Jimmy Hoffa at Hidden Lake located in Green Oak Township Michigan. G1NBC Films is doing this as a fundraiser for the Livingston County Dive Team. (Livingston County’s Water Rescue Squad, Police, Fire and EMS) G1NBC is currently looking for items to place in the silent auction, supporting the Livingston County Dive and Rescue Team. The funds raised will go toward maintaining and updating the team’s equipment. If you have an item and would like to donate it please contact Karen Kline at 517404-2692 or email at karen.kline@g1nbc.us . This fundraiser will be held on January 27, at the Historic Howell Theatre located in Downtown Howell. Tickets at this movie premiere will be $12 per person. G1NBC will be releasing “Jimmy Hoffa Lives” during this premiere. We invite you to join us for the film and silent auction. G1NBC Films knows this is an urban legend and G1NBC Films will give respect to the Hoffa Family. Visit the website for more info http://g1nbc.com/jimmy-hoffa-lives/

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. If you know of a Fowlerville area resident worthy of being recognized for Caughtcha Doing Something Great, submit their name and the reasons for your recommendation to: fowlervillenews@gmail.com or mail them to: Fowlerville News & Views, PO Box 937, Fowlerville MI 48836. Phone number is 517-223-8760.

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“Community Volunteer” hardly seems adequate to describe the many activities and involvements of local resident Judy Recker. Most recently, she oversaw the Christmas Window Painting project, a fundraising effort for the high school classes that she’s helped organize for over 20 years. “This year around 50 students and class sponsors painted holiday scenes on the windows of over 60 local businesses,” she said. “On average this project raises $1,500 to $2,000. For many years I was assisted by Jean Russo, while this year Shannon Mills helped.” Judy—a 1962 graduate-- has been the long time president of the Fowlerville High School Alumni Association, and she and the board have already begun plans for the annual Alumni Banquet & Program to be held this June. “I was on the alumni board in the 1970’s, then was off for awhile, and came back as president around 1990,” she said. “My parents (Bob and Margaret Epley) were active in alumni.” In addition, Judy is the president of the local American Legion Auxiliary. “Our members sell poppies prior to Memorial Day, and we take part in the services at the cemetery,” she said. “We also fill boxes with food and other items that are donated to homeless shelters in the Detroit area, including one for veterans.” Besides those involvements, Judy is a member of the Christmas in the Ville Committee, belongs to the Athletic Boosters, helps at the Fowlerville Family Fair, is active at St. Agnes Catholic Church, and volunteers at St. Joseph Catholic School where her two youngest grandchildren attend classes. Judy grew up on a small farm at the corner of Sharpe & Owosso roads, the oldest of six children. She went to college and earned a teaching degree. She worked at Dexter Public Schools for two-and-ahalf years, before obtaining a position at her alma mater. “I taught physical education and health classes at the high school from the fall of 1968 until my retirement in 2003,” she said. “I also coached girls sports, primarily the track and volleyball teams.” Another hat she wears is that of athletic director at the Junior High. “I’ve been doing this for about 15 years,” she said. “I started a couple of years before my retirement, and I’ve continued doing this since then. It’s a part-time position.” Judy has two children: the late Troy Recker and Trudy May. Her three grandchildren, whom she called “my pride and joy” and “the loves of my life,” are Grace, 10; Emmett, 9; and Sophia, 6. Asked ‘why’ she volunteers so much, Judy replied: “I like to be

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Webberville Report WEBBERVILLE SCHOOLS DISTRICT NEWS

School Closing Dates – Webberville Community Schools have half days on Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16. Students will be released at 11:15AM on both days. There will be no school on Monday, January 19. *** Robotics Tournament – Webberville Community Schools will host a robotics tournament on Saturday, January 24. The tournament will be held in the Spartan center gym starting at 8:00AM. Come out and support your Webberville robotics team! *** FFA District Leadership Contest - On February 5, Webberville is hosting the FFA District Leadership Contest. They are in need of volunteers to help judge, keep time, work concessions, and help supervise students in the halls and practice rooms. In addition, if you would like to help coach some of our teams or serve as an audience member, the FFA would greatly value your time and assistance. No experience is necessary. If you are available, please contact Ms. Scott Keiser at 517-521-3447 ext: 343 or cscott@ webbervilleschoools.org.

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By Haylee Terrasi-Klempner Jessica May Pendell is the daughter of Gordon and Becky Pendell and sister of Samantha (graduate from Stockbridge in 2010), David (graduate from Webberville in 2012), Bradley (eighth grade), Kristina (fifth grade), Hunter (first grade), and preschoolers Ryan and Gracie Pendell has attended Webberville since first grade. Pendell has made a huge impact at Webberville through her classes and extracurricular activities. She has participated in Webberville Track and Field for two year and FFA for one year. Pendell has also been a big participant in Webberville’s band for almost eight years. She enjoys everything about it. “I will always remember Jessica as such a nice person, who went from being a somewhat timid musician to a confident soloist and a positive leader among all of her fellow band members,” says band director Gary Franks. “I am really going to miss that positive style of leadership she exhibits.” Pendell is an excellent student. She always tries to make class fun while still doing her work. She has great insight to the topics dealt with in class and always has an answer ready when called out. “She has insight in Calculus; however she is only sharing when called out,” said teacher Travis Brown. “I know there are times when she shares without prompting and these are the ones that matter most in class because when she is confident enough the class benefits form it.” Pendell has learned many things throughout high school. She has learned not to put important things off and to always listen to her teachers because more than likely they are saying something important. She has also learned how to look at everything positively because everything has a bright side. Pendell not only learned from others but she taught others. “Jessica has taught me to have fun and get out of my bubble,” said fellow senior and friend Leslie Shull. “She also taught me not to care what other people think because as long as I was having fun, that was enough.” Pendell loves to learn so much that she has decided to become a teacher so she can give back what her teachers gave her. She plans on going to Baker College of Owosso to get a degree in Secondary Mathematics Teaching. She would like to come back to Webberville and teach as soon as she graduates with her degree. Pendell’s first act of teaching is her advice to her fellow classmates and underclassmen. “I want the underclassmen to know that they have to keep pushing forward even when it gets tough because throughout all of it you are making memories that you will keep with you.” Pendell says. “I want my fellow classmates to know that I will miss them. I also want to wish them luck as they go off and follow their dreams.

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Junior Garden Club Meeting – The junior garden club will meet on Wednesday, January 21 at 3:00PM in the elementary school. *** Webberville Elementary Pizza Nights - C&J Pizza will be hosting pizza nights in honor of Webberville Elementary on the third Tuesday of every month. Please mention Webberville Elementary when placing an order, either takeout or dine-in, and the Webberville Elementary Boosters will receive a percentage of each order; easy as pie! Place an order by calling C&J Family Pizzeria at 521-4040. *** Family Movie Night – The next family movie night will be on Friday, January 30 at 6:30PM in the elementary multipurpose room. *** Boots and Shoes – New boots or shoes are available for your children compliments of Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing. If you’re in need of footwear, please stop in the elementary office and pick up an application. Call Mrs. Davis at 5213071 ext. 200 with any questions.

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Where has Christmas gone? By Jordan Fuller 2014? Gone. My glorious Christmas music and decorations? Gone. Christmas vacation? Gone. Cheesy holiday movies from ABC Family and Hallmark channels? Gone. Oscar’s preteen years? Gone – now 13. My New Year’s resolutions? Already Gone. Santa believers in my house? Probably gone. This year my sweet daughter was in bed at nine o’clock on Christmas Eve “with visions of sugarplums dancing in her head.” Santa started to work his magic after checking on her. Santa hauled all the bags downstairs, and got to work. Two minutes later the bedroom door opened for a bathroom emergency, so Santa had to quickly move all of the bags out into the kitchen and guide her to the bathroom. That sweet angel stayed up until 4a.m. because she was so excited. Santa was so tired he eventually just had to tell her--just don’t open the dang door until morning. A few days later she was talking about how she kept hearing noises, like paper moving around ,before she could come out of her room and was sarcastically saying “hmmm that’s weird.” During our Christmas vacation Daisy discovered the awesome daytime television shows Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right. She now DVR’s them to watch after school. She knows all of the hosts names, plus all of the games and the rules, the prices of things (in California) and all the model names. She knows all the Zonkie prizes and when the prize will be a car or a trip. It is so hilarious! I’ve been finding all my family members together, without screens in their faces, watching and guessing along. It is amazing. As of this weekend I have a fabulous space inside Red Barn Traders in downtown Webberville! My mom, sisters, and I will fill it with fun wares. Homemade goods, thrifting finds, paintings, clothing, whatever we want! Go check out this new store in our little hometown. There is a little bit of everything in there and more vendors to come. Also, go like my Facebook page – Daisy Jo -- to see all the fabric fun and some of the pieces that will go into the store. I am thrilled this store is in Webberville. Now that we’ve returned to normalcy after our wonderful Christmas vacation/Zonk Island, we are in basketball mode full force. We’ve got players on Varsity, JV and 7th grade. Basketball is my favorite sport to watch because I kind of understand it, and it’s indoors. Go Blue! Go Gold! Go Spartans!! I’ll leave you with this vision – Daisy and I decided it was a good idea to go to the mall food court for some orange chicken -on the busiest day besides Black Friday …Super Saturday. A few minutes into our delicious shared dish of fried rice/orange chicken/bourbon chicken, Daisy says she feels like puking, then never mind I don’t, then actually I do. I had to grab my purse and push our way through the mall crowd to the bathroom. I’m pulling her as she’s turning white and holding her stomach. It was like the scene in Home

Alone when they are running through the airport, trying to catch their flight. We were dodging slow-strolling couple, I felt like I had to jump over a couple of strollers, I feel like it was happening in slow motion and that people were pointing. Well, it was a false alarm, but that shared dish painfully went into the trash.

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Dick Scott 25 years, continued highest number of cars sales since we’ve been here,” said Scott. “We sold over 800 new vehicles, and over 600 used cars and trucks.” As a comparison, Scott said that in the first full year at Fowlerville, the dealership sold 380 new vehicles and 180 used ones. In addition, Scott said that the service department and the collision center both enjoyed excellent years. If a sales graph was drawn for the past quarter century, Scott said it would show a steady growth from 1989 until 2008-09 when the Great Recession hit the auto industry. Tight credit, as a result of the Wall Street Collapse in the summer of 2008, severely limited auto sales, and both Chrysler and General Motors subsequently went into bankruptcy. “In 2009 our sales were in the same range as when we started,” he said. The future seemed dicey for awhile. Until Fiat Motors purchased the company, and took over operations, the brand’s future—along with its main auto suppliers and dealerships-appeared uncertain, Chrysler, during its reorganization, eliminated 30 percent of its dealerships, although (Scott said) the Fowlerville and Plymouth dealerships never appeared in danger of being cut. The story, fortunately, has had a positive outcome. Both Chrysler and General Motors eventually emerged from bankruptcy, having cut costs and improved the efficiency of its manufacturing and distributions systems. As a result of that reorganization along with the financial assistance from the federal government, the two domestic auto makers and Ford Motor Company have rebounded. The past few years have seen excellent sales numbers, and decent profits. With the line on the graph for Dick Scott Motor Mall having returned to an upward direction since that severe dip, Scott foresees a continuation of improved sales during the next few years. “Quality-wise, we have the best product we’ve ever seen coming from Chrysler,” he said. “The technology has improved, with much of the focus being on better fuel efficiency. Ten years ago, we had cars getting up to 25 highway mpg. Now everything, including the trucks, is getting over 25 mpg, and some of our vehicles are as high as 35-to-38 highway mpg. They’ve made some dramatic improvements with the power trains. “The overall economy has improved, so that should help spur more sales,” he added. When Dick Scott Motor Mall started, the dealership offered Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth products. In 1991, the Jeep line-up was added. During the reorganization, the Plymouth brand was eliminated as a way of creating better manufacturing efficiency and cutting overhead costs. Then in 2011, the Ram pick-up models were spun off of Dodge and given a separate identity. While these changes have resulted in new and different

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model offerings, Scott said that volume-wise pick-ups have been, and still are, the top seller at the Fowlerville store. “We’ve also done well with our Jeep line-up,” he noted. “The Grand Cherokee has been a fairly consistent seller. The Chrysler Town & Country minivan has always had a high volume. In the past year, the new Jeep Cherokee has been our second best seller, with the Ram 1500 being the top one.” Being located at the I-96 interchange gives the dealership great visibility and easy access for out-of-town customers. “Our market area is mainly Livingston and Ingham counties,” he said. “That accounts for 60 to 70 percent of our sales. But we also draw from Wayne and Oakland counties and even Macomb County.” He said that the growth and evolution of the internet in recent years has changed how automobiles are marketed and sold. “A person can sit at home, turn on their computer, look at the various options, and choose a car or truck,” he explained. “A large part of our business is now done through the internet. As a result, we’re spending more and more of our marketing dollars on internet advertising. However, we still advertise in newspapers, radio, and TV. And, it’s still about selling cars to people and then taking care of them afterwards. That hasn’t changed. A good deal of our sales come from repeat customers.” The Fowlerville store is part of the Dick Scott Auto Group. There line-up includes Dick Scott Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram in Plymouth, Dick Scott Nissan in Canton Township, and Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles in Livonia. The latter store sells Indian and Victory Motorcycles and Polaris ATVs. *** Jud’s father, Dick Scott, opened his first auto dealership in Albion over 40 years ago. “My father purchased that dealership in 1974 and then sold it in 1979 and moved to Plymouth where he operated a Buick store,” noted Scott. “He later added Dodge and Plymouth products.” The dealership’s business manager in the early 1980’s was the late Ron Hodge, a Fowlerville resident. “Ron turned my father onto the idea of opening a dealership here,” said Scott. “He checked with Chrysler and learned there was a territory available here. It was a great opportunity, with a location next to the freeway, and Livingston County was becoming the fastest growing county in Michigan.” The property had previously been a small farm, owned by the Dendel family. “For the first eight years we were here, the farm house and the barn and silo remained intact.” The original building included the showroom and the service area in back, along with a smaller, outdoor display lot. An addition in 1998 added office space and doubled the service area. In 2008, a second expansion took place, with an area in the back being added to house the new Collision Center (auto body shop). Scott noted that, sadly, Hodge (who owned a horse training facility on Sharp Road) passed away before the store opened. That opening day saw less than 10 sales associates and service techs, along with a parts manager. “After the first year, we had a staff of over 15 people,” noted Scott. While the number has fluxuated over the ensuring years, the current number of full and part-time employees is around 40. A few of them, Scott added, have been with the company for along time. “Nelson Cypher, a sales associate, has been here 24 years,” he pointed out. “Kevin Short, a service technician, has been here 20 years. Another tech, Bob Collier, is in his 16th year, and our office manager, Judy Butler, has been with us for almost 15 years. We have several others who have worked here around 10 years.” Jud, who graduated from Plymouth Salem High School in 1982, attended Albion College. He earned a bachelor’s

degree in 1986, majoring in economics and management. He noted that he worked at his father’s dealership during high school and while on summer break during his college years. After graduation, he joined the family business. He has two sons: Judson II, who works in the parts department at the Fowlerville store, and Alex, who is attending the College for Creative Studies in Detroit with the goal of being an illustrator and helping create video games. When not selling cars and overseeing the local dealership, Jud said that he enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and cruising around a lake on the family’s pontoon boat.

Re-Setting Your Life for Retirement

Column by Jason Alderman The phrase “downsizing for retirement” is popular with Baby Boomers, the youngest of whom turned 50 last year. It sparks a conversation about transition, which may include buying fewer new things, selling, gifting or donating possessions that are no longer needed and relocating to smaller quarters to create a more comfortable and affordable retirement. If you’ve diligently saved and planned for retirement, most experts say you should do this “final approach” three to five years before your planned retirement date. If your retirement finances aren’t as stable, it’s smarter to start the transition as early as possible while time is on your side. The Demand Institute, a nonprofit think tank founded by business research giants Nielsen and The Conference Board, reported last October (http://www.demandinstitute.org) that if the 2008 crash and its effect on employment, investments and housing prices had not happened, the typical Boomer household would have a net worth roughly 2.5 times what it is today. This all the more reason for many Americans to review and possibly “re-set” their retirement clocks. Here are some suggestions to help you figure out where you are on the preretirement spectrum and some changes you might consider: Get a retirement checkup. Spend some time with a financial, tax and/or estate advisor to evaluate your current strategies and set – or reset – a reasonable retirement savings goal and date. Consult friends and family for reliable experts first and for other qualified professionals and check online with your state CPA society, the Association for Financial Counseling Planning and Education or the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. See if moving makes sense. Great retirement destinations offer more than great weather, inexpensive housing and an affordable tax environment. Consider whether you want to be near family, a thriving arts community or superior health facilities. Where do you start? You’ve probably seen popular lists of retirement communities in leading magazines, and they supply good food for thought. National agencies like the Council for Community and Economic Research (https:// www.c2er.org) produces an annual cost of living index for over 300 U.S. urban areas. Get realistic property valuations. Even in a rising economy and recovering housing market, many homeowners need a reality check about real estate prices. The same likely goes for other valuables like antiques, jewelry and art. For real estate, get a broker valuation and do online backup checks with property transfer listings over the last year or two in your area. As for valuables, check appropriate markets (from professional dealers to eBay) to sell, gift or donate those items and get tax and/or estate advice before all transactions. Clarify your tax picture. If you make a huge profit on your home, you may owe taxes on the sale. Current IRS rules allow most couples to exclude up to $500,000 in home sale gains from their taxable income and singles to exclude up to $250,000. Check with your tax advisor and consult IRS Publication 523 (http://www.irs.gov/uac/Publication-523,Selling-Your-Home-1), “Selling Your Home.” Also, keep local property taxes and city and state taxes in mind if you’re considering an out-of-state move. Decide what you plan to do post-retirement. Retirees may have at least 20 to 30 years of lifespan to fill postretirement. If you’re hoping to keep working, start a business or transition permanently into travel or leisure activities, these future goals have to align with your current retirement plan. Bottom line: Everyone should set a “final approach” for retirement. That means reviewing your investments, lifestyle goals and the possibility of a post-retirement career so you can adjust your money behavior to match. *** Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.

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Michigan Senate Report By Joe Hune, 22nd District

New measure to fight drug abuse passes Senate

With all the hustle of the holidays in Lansing, I feel that an important bill that I authored and was passed didn’t get the coverage it deserves. Senate Bill 275, passed in December 2014, will help ensure public assistance is going to the most needy recipients, not criminals or drug abusers. The measure will amend the Social Welfare Act to require the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) to establish and administer a pilot program of suspicion-based substance abuse screening and testing for Family Independence Program (FIP) applicants and recipients. In 1996, the federal government enacted the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which established the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Since then, TANF has continuously been abused by those looking to take advantage of the care and support of others, most specifically drug abusers. The measure requires the DHS to refer an applicant or recipient to department-designated community mental health entities if it were the first time the individual tested positive for illegal use of a controlled substance. The DHS would have to terminate FIP assistance for individuals who either failed to participate in treatment offered by community mental health entities, failed to test negative a second or subsequent time, or failed to submit to required periodic substance abuse testing. This common-sense reform will ensure that only the neediest and law-abiding citizens receive aid in the form of our hard-earned tax dollars. Finally, I would like everyone to know that I will be in my same Senate office, where we receive mail at P.O. Box 30036, Lansing MI 48909-7536. If you would like more information on this or any other policy I have championed, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 1-855-JOE-HUNE, or email us at SenJHune@ senate.michigan.gov and my staff will be happy to assist you. *** Sen. Joe Hune is chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He represents the 22nd state Senate District, which includes Livingston County and western Washtenaw County, including Bridgewater, Dexter Township, Freeman, Lima, Lodi, Lyndon, Manchester, Northfield, Saline Township, Scio, Sharon, Sylvan and Webster Townships and the cities of Chelsea and Dexter.

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Handy supervisor, continued additional meetings other than the regular monthly meeting, his views on providing the other board members with pertinent information prior to the meetings, and his business experience (in handling a budget) were among the queries. “During the first month, I would be in the office a lot,” Alverson told the board. “I’d try to learn as much as I can. I know you have some complex situations that you’re dealing with, including the property on Nicolson Road. I have a lot to learn. “I think you’ll find I’m very available,” he said, adding in a follow-up comment that he understood the supervisor sits on various committees, or needs to attend meetings, during both the day and in the evening. “I’ll put the township on the front burner, that’s not an issue,” he noted. As to keeping board members informed, Alverson said: “I hope that when you come to the board meeting, you don’t have any surprises. It’s important to that you are informed since you’re asked questions by the public when you’re out and about. If it’s a hot-button issue, you should be the first to know, not the last.” Alverson also said that he planned to talk with each of the board members during the first couple of weeks “to learn what you need from the supervisor to help you perform your duties and what you expect from me.” Asked what he thought the role of supervisor is “in today’s world,” Alverson replied: “Moderating the meetings like this one, problem solving, economic development, and serving as the secretary of the township’s board of review. “I’ll try to solve problems when they’re still small,” he added. Other aspects (and priorities) that he listed during this answers were: interacting with other township officials, being an ambassador of the township to the community, and maintaining good relations with neighboring townships and the Village of Fowlerville. “Handy Township has a good reputation on how it’s run,” he said. “I’m looking to come in and continue Dr. Vaupel’s example.” Alverson said that, having previously served as a supervisor, he realized the importance of preparing and monitoring the budget. In answer to another question, he noted that, as the school superintendent, he managed (with the help of other school administrators and staff) an annual budget of over $20 million. Alverson was the only person who submitted th an application for the position. The township had advertised the vacancy in December, prior to Vaupel’s planned resignation. Any township resident of legal age was eligible to apply. Alverson, who is retired, noted that he’d first been approached about his availability for the office earlier in the summer. He told the board that he was not interested in the position at first, but “an evolution occurred during the summer.” While serving as Vaupel’s campaign manger and handling those duties, he noted, “I began thinking about this and asking

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Card of Thanks

The family of Marvin Grover would like to thank everyone for their prayers and expressions of sympathy during the recent loss of our husband, father, and grandfather. We especially wish to express our appreciation to the Livingston County Sheriff Department Honor Guard; the first responders from the Fowlerville Police Department, the Fowlerville Fire Department, and the Livingston County EMS; Pastor Mark Wilson of the Fowlerville United Brethren Church for his words of comfort; the VFW Post 6464 & the Auxiliary for the luncheon; and Niblack Funeral Home for their help. We are blessed and grateful to live in such a wonderful and caring community. Each of you, with your kind words and deeds, are helping us through this very difficult time. May God Bless you. Mary Grover Pat (Sharon) Barnett & Family Denise (Marty) Sizemore & Family Chris Folts & Family Terry (Diane) Folts & Family

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myself, Do I have time to commit to the township? “This is an opportunity to serve the community again,” he said. “The community has done a lot for me and my family, and I’d like pay it back.” The appointment was made effective last Wednesday and the term in office will continue until the 2016 General Election when the township board positions—all of them four-year terms—appear on the ballot.

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Let it Snow! Students, staff and assembly guests were treated to a special surprise presentation by WES staff in December. At the end of the awards assembly, ‘Olaf and Company’ a.k.a. Webberville Elementary Staff, danced to ‘In Summer’ from the Disney movie, Frozen. Olaf (Principal, Suzi Slater) emerged and the assembly went wild as the staff tapped and swayed to the song. It was a real preChristmas treat for the Webberville Elementary STARS!

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Smith Elementary School News

IMPORTANT DATES: January 19 – NO SCHOOL Grades K-12 January 22 – Full Day of School for K-8 January 23 – NO SCHOOL Grades K-8 January 23 – End of 2nd Quarter February 13-16 - Presidents Day Recess March 17 & 18 – Kindergarten Round Up For 2015/2016 School Year March 23 – NO SCHOOL K-12 Professional Learning Day March 27 – End of 3rd Quarter April 1 – ½ Day of School K-12 P/T Conferences 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. April 3 – 10 SPRING RECESS April 13 – School Resumes *** Kindergarten Round Up For 2015/2016 School Year has been scheduled for March 17th & 18th. Times are the same for both days and you may come during any session to enroll your child. Sessions are 8:00 – 10:30 a.m., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. When you come to Round Up please have your child’s birth certificate, current immunization record, vision screening results (must be results after the age of 3) and 2 pieces for proof of residency (1 piece being your D.L.) The Health Department will be available at Smith during all sessions of Round Up, if your child needs a vision screening. There have been changes the last couple of years to the State of Michigan School Code regarding enrollment of children in kindergarten and their age eligibility. Here is an excerpt from the revised school code 380.1147: (2) In a school district that provides kindergarten, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, a child who resides in the school district may enroll in kindergarten if the child is at least 5 years of age on September 1 of the school year of enrollment. (3) If a child residing in the school district is not 5 years of age on the enrollment eligibility date specified in subsection (2), but will be 5 years of age not later than December 1 of a school year, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten for that school year if the parent of legal guardian notifies the school district in writing not later than June 1 before the beginning of the school year that he or she intends to enroll the child in kindergarten. A school district that receives this written notification may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian or a child described in this subsection that the child is not ready to enroll in kindergarten due to the child’s age or other factors. However, regardless of this recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to enroll the child in kindergarten under this subsection. *** Clothing donations – Our supply of children’s pants and underwear is very low. We could really use donations of unisex sweatpants, boys and girls jeans and boys and girls underwear. Sizes most often used are 6 through 10, but other sizes are welcome. The Office and Smith Students Thank You

For Your Help!

*** Parent Connect – If you want to use Parent Connect to view grades, or you are already a user and are having any issues, please email questions to connect@fowlervilleschools.org Building secretaries are not able to help you with this. *** Transportation News- At the end of the day, once the buses begin to move, we cannot stop them to get students off. Please make arrangements with the school office if you do not want your child on the bus. Messages are delivered to the classrooms every afternoon at 3:00. Please notify us of any after school changes before 3:00. It is not safe for students to get off the buses once they have begun to move. Thank you. *** Medication – We keep all prescription and non-prescription forms in our office if your child needs prescription or nonprescription medications administered from the office, during school hours. Remember that forms and medications are not kept from year to year. You must turn in new forms for the 2014-2015 school year. Per school board policy children are not allowed to transport any medication. An adult must deliver medications to our office. *** YES! WE COLLECT BOXTOPS! Continue to snip and trim the BoxTops for Education off of designated products and send them to school. There are classroom contests happening all year round. We collect them each Friday for our Fabulous PTC Volunteers to count!!! Thank you ALL for

Fowlerville Sports Report

JV Boys Basketball The Fowlerville Boys JV Basketball team improved its record to 5-1 (2-0 CAAC White) with a 43-31 victory at Mason last Tuesday night, Jan. 6. Dan Judd led the attack with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Andrew Spalding had a season high 11 points, while Nick Semke chipped in with 8 points and 8 rebounds. The Glads were scheduled to play at home this past Thursday against Williamston. *** Girls Varsity Basketball The Lady Gladiators fell out of contention in the third quarter during last Tuesday’s game against Mason when they were outscored 14-4. Fowlerville also missed some shots in the first quarter that could have potentially kept them in the game, allowing the Bulldogs to start pulling away. Defensively the Gladiators will need to work better together to compete in the tough CAAC White. Lexa Elzerman had 7 points, while Ollie Updike and Paige Boden had six apiece for the Gladiators who are now 2-7. *** Fowlerville Wrestling The Fowlerville Wrestling team lost to Portland in a home meet last Wednesday night. Two Gladiator grapplers had pins against their Raider opponents: senior Austin Makins and sophomore Jacob Dixon. This Wednesday night, January 14 is Senior Night at home against Ionia. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Fowlerville hosts the Mike Kelly Invitational.

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Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club announces events

SOLAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION: POWER INTO THE FUTURE PROGRAM-- Join the Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club on Wednesday, January 21st at 7PM at the Brighton District Library for a program about solar power by Mark Hagerty of Michigan Solar and Wind Power Solutions, LLC. Learn about the myths and realities of solar power in Michigan, as well as, the macro and micro trends causing the recent tremendous growth of solar power. Members, nonmembers and students are welcome to attend this free program. For more information on this and other programs, contact cg.programs@michigan.sierraclub.org or visit www.michigan.sierraclub.org/crossroads. *** HURON MEADOWS METROPARK CROSS COUNTRY SKI OUTING-- Join the Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club for an afternoon of Nordic skiing on the Huron Meadows Metropark trails on Saturday, January 24th. We’ll meet at the Huron Meadows Metropark Golf and Ski Center at 1PM (rental cross country skis are available) then ski the trails on the golf course and in the woods along the Huron River. A heated warming shelter and indoor bathrooms are available. This outing is free except for the daily Metropark entrance fee and members, nonmembers, novices and expert Nordic skiers are welcome. For more information visit www. michigan.sierraclub.org/crossroads or contact John Wilson at 734-355-3822 or at john.wilson@michigan.sierraclub.org. This outing is dependent on local snow conditions.

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Area House Representatives take their Oaths of Office

Column by Steve Horton The Pomp & Circumstance of government was on display this past Sunday at the Livingston County Historical Call (517)223-8760 Courthouse. Before family and friends, Dr. Henry Vaupel and Lana Theis took their Oaths of Office as members of the Michigan House of Representatives. Both were newlyelected to two-year terms in the recent General Election. Both are Republicans. Vaupel represents the 47th District which includes the areas of Howell, Hartland, and Fowlerville, while Theis represents the 42nd District which covers the areas of Brighton and Hamburg-Pinckney. On hand for the ceremony were the two people they are replacing-- Bill Rogers and Cindy Denby-- neither of whom could run for their seats again due to term limits. In the House, the limit is three two-year terms. The setting gave the occasion a gravitas, taking place as it did inside the county’s original court chambers on the upper floor; a location where so many judicial proceedings have been held since the late 1800’s, where countless other (earlier) oaths-of-office were administered, with photos of past judges hanging on the walls, and with the ornate and colorful interior wall and ceiling designs evoking a long-age era. The oath for each of the new representatives was administered by the Honorable David. F. Viviano, a Michigan Supreme Court Justice. Justice Viviano had also been on the ballot in November and was elected to a new term. He had taken his own oath of office earlier in the week in Lansing. Preceding this main event was the Pledge of Allegiance, led by county commissioner Steve Williams, and the singing of the National Anthem by Deb Drick. from Shear Image! Bill Rogers opened the ceremony with some observations, Thank you for your 30+ years while Theis and Vaupel concluded the event with their respective remarks. Justice Viviano also gave a short speech. of service & dedication. We all Three things stuck in my mind: wish you many happy years Rogers talked about how quickly the six years will go by, noting that he and Denby had taken their Oaths of Office of retirement! at the courthouse in January 2008. He pointed out that the new office-holders will be representing the interests of from all of us at their constituents in Livingston County, but also the rest of Shear Image Michigan’s 10 million residents. “At your seat on the House floor is a green bottom and a red bottom, and the one you decide to push will affect the lives of those 10 million people,” he said. Theis reminded the audience that the United States is the world’s oldest democracy, and that this ‘transfer of power’ is done in a peaceful and orderly • PERSONAL INJURY • DIVORCE manner. “That wasn’t the • AUTO ACCIDENTS • FAMILY LAW • TRAFFIC OFFENSES • PROBATE & WILLS case before this country • SLIP & FALL • REAL ESTATE was established,” she said. • MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS • DISABILITY Vaupel exclaimed how • DOG BITES • SOCIAL SECURITY excited he was about this • BURN INJURIES • CRIMINAL • INJURED CHILDREN • DRUNK DRIVING new responsibility, adding that it is important that www.livingstonlawoffices.com people offer their views on the issues. This, he SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR FOWLERVILLE AREA RESIDENTS said, would assist him in INITIAL VISIT FREE • FREE TELEPHONE ADVICE making decision. Representative government, on occasions

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like this one, has an underlying majesty and eloquence. A man or woman rises from our midst and, through the validation of the ballot box, assumes power and influence. They can come from any and all stations of life. As Rogers suggested, this power ought to be exercised with a sense of responsibility, and done so judiciously, since it impacts so many others, now and in the future. On the same token, if they lose the vote or their term of office ends, the baton of power is passed on, and they return to our ranks. This transfer, as Lana Theis noted, is not done through violent uprising, a coup d’etat, or the point of a bayonet. Rather it’s done on a winter’s afternoon on the steps of our nation’s Capitol when, most notably, a new president takes office, in the chambers of that building when new U.S. Senators and Representatives take their oaths, on the steps of the State Capitol when a new Michigan Governor and other elected state officials begin their terms, and in a setting like this historical courthouse. This process we have—including campaigns, elections, the ceremonial transfer of power, and the ensuing business of governance—is a give-and-take (and, on occasion, a pushand-shove) of new ideas being brought forth where they are compared and contrasted with more familiar approaches. This process allows new energy to burst forth into the wider pool of tradition and institutional processes where it can cause a splash, rock the boat, or be assimilated into the larger mass. During the give-and-take, there can be, and usually are, the inevitable clashes; the “us versus them” paradigm. But there can be a synergy that results from this initial tug-ofwar; a synthesis that takes us beyond the confines of the present discussion and debate to a higher insight, a different perspective, and a bolder approach. In this republic, we entrust a few of our fellow citizens to represent the rest of us; to make decisions on our behalf. We understand, in doing so, that these people are the outcome of a partisan contest; that they espouse certain personal values and principles that may not be identical to our own; and that others may have a closer proximity to their ears. Still, the oath they take implies that they represent each and every one of their constituents. When all is said and done, the duties of citizenship ought to trump the inclination of partisanship. The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence (our first representatives), in the concluding paragraph of this document, stated: “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Every office holder, since then, has had those words, this Oath, as the beacon to light their way forward. Not all have been honorable in their terms of office. Such is the reality of human nature. But most have and, in doing so, have sustained this “experiment in self-government.” We trust that the current crop will, likewise, fulfill this responsibility. We make that assumption, having heard them pledge that they will faithfully discharge the duties of their respective office “according to the best of my ability… so help me God.”

Capital Area Library Events

All CADL BRANCHES CLOSED FOR Martin Luther King HOLIDAY Monday, January 19, 2015 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20. *** Webberville EBOOK BASICS (ADULTS) Tuesday, January 13, 2015- 7:00 PM CADL’s Digital Literacy Librarian will be here demonstrating how to search for and download eBooks to your eReader, PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. If you have a portable device, bring it with you. FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES UP TO 6) Wednesday, January 14, 2015- 11:15 AM Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY (AGE 5 & UP) Wednesday, January 14, 2015- 3:15 PM Celebrate one of most fascinating creatures in legend and literature! Activities, stories, and crafts all centered on dragons. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a family member age 12 or older. *** Williamston PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-6) Wednesday, January 14, 2015- 10:30 AM Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills UNUSUAL GAME DAY (AGE 13 & UP) Saturday, January 17, 2015- 1:00 PM Unusual, unconventional, and sometimes unbelievable— there are no limits to the adventures you’ll have in an afternoon of tabletop gaming!

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From left are former state representative Cindy Denby, current state representative Hank Vaupel, Justice David Viviano, current state representative Lana Theis, and former state representative Bill Rogers. Representative Hank Vaupel offered a few remarks at the end of the program.

Dr. Henry Vaupel, left. was sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Livingston County Historic Courthouse. Holding the Bible was Cathy Vaupel, his wife, while Michigan Supreme Court Justice David F. Viviano administered the Oath of Office.

Millville UMC hosting support group for sexual abuse survivors Jan. 21

Livingston County state representatives take Oath of Office at courthouse

The two new state representatives from Livingston County were sworn into office on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Historic Howell Courthouse. Rep. Lana Theis will be representing the 42nd House District, while Rep. Hank Vaupel will represent residents for the 47th District. Michigan Supreme Court Justice David F. Viviano administered each Oath of Office. “I am honored to begin my time serving the people of the 42nd District on the state level and having the opportunity to play a role in Michigan’s continued improvement,” said Theis, R- Brighton. “I look forward to advocating for the residents of Livingston County and working with my new colleagues to continue Michigan on its positive path. I can think of no greater opportunity.” The ceremony was attended by residents of both districts, including family and family. Also in attendance, and taking part in the event, were the two lawmakers that Vaupel and Theis are replacing—Cindy Denby and Bill Rogers. “I want to thank the residents of Livingston County for putting their trust in me,” said Vaupel, R-Fowlerville. “I look forward to getting to work and representing residents of the 47th district to the best of my ability to make Michigan a place where our kids and grandkids want to stay.” The first official day of session for the 2015-16 term is this Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Pancake Supper at the Howell Masonic Temple on Friday, Jan. 23

There will be a pancake supper at Howell Masonic Temple on January 23rd. The supper is from 5pm-8pm, adults are $5 and children $3. Under 5 are free. Proceeds will be donated to youth groups. Call Darel Winslow at 503-559-8496 for more info.

Dream Big Breakfast hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters on Jan. 30

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County is hosting the 1st Annual Dream BIG Breakfast honoring businesses, civic groups, and individuals who champion youth and support mentoring. This event is on January 30th, from 7:309:00am, at Chemung Hills Banquet Center in Howell. Tickets are $30 each/ $50 per couple. Call 517-546-1140 for tickets.

‘Breaking Silence’ is a support group for survivors of sexual abuse. The group will be meeting at the Millville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Janaury 21st at 7:00 p.m. Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, Stockbridge. We are 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. ‘Breaking Silence’ seeks to help both the survivors and non-offending family members, dealing with sexual abuse. This support group is led by Judy Conklin. If you have questions you would like to ask her, you may phone her at 734-395-7960.

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