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Marchers Celebrate Dr. King's Legacy In Milford SundayMarchers Celebrate Dr. King's Legacy In Milford Sunday

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1/19/15 - Milford’s own celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day brought local residents together for a powerful commemorative event. The 10th annual March on Main Street welcomed individuals to walk through downtown Milford to acknowledge Dr. King and his leadership. The march is put on by the Huron Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Committee and was led by influential community members, including Congressman Dave Trott. The march concluded with a ceremony that gives information about volunteering opportunities. The committee participates in a variety of community service events including beautification projects, painting, landscaping, and installation of a memorial garden. Isaac Perry, chair of the committee, says the holiday is about community service as it is something Dr. King believed was important. Those walking carried signs to promote this year’s theme, “One World, One Family”. At the head of the procession were speakers that carried out Dr. King’s message for all to hear. Perry says while many marched for a variety of reasons, it is universally important to acknowledge our country’s history and the sacrifices that were made by its leaders. (DK)

Plungers Ready To Break The Ice For Special OlympicsPlungers Ready To Break The Ice For Special Olympics

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1/19/15 - While many would think someone must be crazy to jump through a hole in the ice into frigid water, the best way to describe participants in this weekend’s Brighton Polar Plunge is charitably brave. While the forecast Saturday indicates temperatures will reach 35 degrees, the water in the lake behind Brighton High School will still be plenty cold from the recent deep-freeze. The event is held annually to raise funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan, which provides free sports programs for about 200 athletes with intellectual disabilities in Livingston County. The Plunge is the biggest fundraiser of the year for that cause in Livingston County, and the money is used for things like renting gym space, providing the athletes with uniforms, and covering travel expenses. Teams from the Michigan State Police, Livingston County EMS, and local fire departments will be on hand to make sure everyone who jumps into the lake emerges safely. Participants are encouraged to dress in costumes before jumping, with prizes given out for those who have the best costumes or the best form while plunging. You'll find additional details through the link below. (JK)

Chamber Awards Scholarships to Daughters of Late Hartland ClerkChamber Awards Scholarships to Daughters of Late Hartland Clerk

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1/19/15 - The daughters of the late Hartland Township Clerk have been awarded scholarships to continue their education beyond high school. The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to award one of its two annual high school senior scholarships to the daughters of former clerk Larry Hopkins. Hopkins passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd after an 18 day battle with a very aggressive form of cancer. Hopkins was a friend of the chamber and it was said to be his wish that his daughters Alyssa & Kaitlyn attend college, as they are senior students at Hartland High School this year. Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce President David Kelley says members thought very highly of Larry and had a huge amount of respect for him. He says the board collectively felt that any help they could provide to his family would have made him proud. A gofundme account has also been established for Larry Hopkins daughters. A link is available below.(JM)

Suspect in Smash & Grab at Brighton Jewelry Store Enters PleaSuspect in Smash & Grab at Brighton Jewelry Store Enters Plea

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1/19/15 - The alleged getaway driver charged in the robbery of a downtown Brighton jewelry store has entered a plea in the case. 19-year-old Devon McCloud of Warren had been charged with armed robbery in the robbery last summer of Rottermond Family Jewelers in Brighton. But on Friday, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of unarmed robbery in Livingston County Circuit Court. He also pleaded guilty as charged to fleeing and eluding. Police say McCloud was the getaway driver in the July 14th incident, while Darvon Smith of Kalamazoo and Elijah Henderson of Belleville, both also 19 years old, actually entered the store and carried out the robbery. Surveillance video showed two men breaking the glass of a jewelry display case after several blows from a mini sledge hammer and then grabbing several high end watches. After fleeing the scene, police say the suspect’s vehicle turned the wrong way onto the northbound US-23 ramp to I-96. When a police officer blocked their path, all three fled the vehicle. McCloud was quickly apprehended, while Smith and Henderson were later located hiding in a dumpster. All of the stolen watches were recovered. McCloud will be sentenced February 26th by Judge Miriam Cavanaugh. Smith and Henderson are set for trial Feb. 9 on armed robbery charges. (JK)

Small Leaks in New Water Mains Being Monitored in South Lyon Small Leaks in New Water Mains Being Monitored in South Lyon

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1/20/15 - Officials are looking into possible leaks in recently replaced water main lines in the City of South Lyon. Water main replacement work was done by Bricco Excavating Company last year to upgrade infrastructure in the oldest part of the City and replace deteriorating pipes. Water has apparently been seeping out of the ground in some areas and officials put up a sign advising motorists of potential water on the road at Lake Street and Pontiac Trail but there were also some issues reported in the area of McHattie Street and Pontiac Trail. Department of Public Works Director Bob Martin told the South Lyon Herald they’re small leaks but because the water comes and goes, an exploratory dig may need to be done and they’re waiting for the weather to warm up to identity where the problem might be. Officials say it’s possible the pipes could be swelling due to the temperatures, which is not uncommon. Martin told Council during a recent meeting that there were more than 1,300 connections as part of the project and three to four leaks were discovered in which the contractor had to come back, which was not perfect but pretty good. It was further noted that if excavation work becomes necessary, it would be addressed by the contractors and not the City. (JM)

Public Safety Input Sought From Tyrone Twp. ResidentsPublic Safety Input Sought From Tyrone Twp. Residents

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1/20/15 - The Tyrone Township Board is hoping to hear from residents before deciding the next steps to potentially fund police and fire services, if at all. The current public safety special assessment expires at the end of March in 2016 and this past November, voters turned down a proposal that would have guaranteed funding for police and fire services. Clerk Keith Kremer says they’re hoping to gain feedback from residents as to whether they should put the issue back on the ballot. Kremer tells WHMI they’re not sure if residents simply didn’t understand the replacement proposal or if the numbers were more than they were willing to pay. If the township decides to again put the issue before voters, a special election would prove costly but another option is to put the question to voters in the May statewide election, which would not cost the township anything. The last assessment was $150 per year, per household and Kremer says that held flat for five years. The replacement proposal that was turned down in November was $175 for six more years. Kremer says a short survey is up on the township website to try and gain some feedback from residents because if they do decide to go for a re-vote in May, they must decide by February 10th to make the ballot. The board will likely make a final decision about how to proceed at its meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd. A link to more information and the township survey is available below. (JM)

Appeals Panel Reverses Dismisssal Of Ambulance LawsuitAppeals Panel Reverses Dismisssal Of Ambulance Lawsuit

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1/20/15 - The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling related to a crash involving an ambulance on M-59 at Eager Road in January of 2011. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department investigated and concluded the then 76-year-old Karl Gerardi of Howell was responsible. The department reported Gerardi was northbound on Eager Road at M-59 when he failed to yield right-of-way to a Livingston County ambulance traveling eastbound on M-59, which was transporting a patient to Pontiac. Gerardi was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash but later died. The personal representative of Gerardi’s estate sued and asserted negligence claims against Livingston County, as well as gross negligence against the ambulance driver. A motion for summary disposition, or to dismiss the case, was granted by a Livingston County Circuit Court judge, with the ruling premised on a statute that exempts ambulances from adherence to speed limits under certain circumstances. The court concluded that law entitled the driver to exceed posted speed limits and no facts supported an assertion of a reckless disregard for the safety of others. It also determined the driver was free from negligence because she was complying with the law while conducting an inter-facility transfer of a priority one stable patient. Gerardi’s representative appealed, arguing that the speed and right-of-way exemptions don’t authorize emergency vehicle drivers to disregard the safety of other drivers. In reversing the decision and remanding the case back to circuit court for further proceedings, the Court of Appeals said questions of fact exist regarding whether the driver piloted the ambulance with due regard for Gerardi’s safety. The court expressed no opinion as to whether the driver’s conduct qualified as gross negligence, saying the circuit court never addressed the question. However, the appeals panel ruled that the defendants may seek summary disposition on that ground. (JM/JK)

Victim Says Boyfriend & Stepdad Attacked During Home InvasionVictim Says Boyfriend & Stepdad Attacked During Home Invasion

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1/20/15 - Michigan State Police are investigating a reported home invasion over the weekend in Hartland Township in which a woman says she and her boyfriend were attacked and tied up. 20-year-old Kallie Garza says they were at her mother and stepfather’s home in the Whispering Meadows subdivision Saturday night when suddenly two masked intruders broke in and attacked her boyfriend. She says they tied her and her boyfriend up, and told them they had a gun, but one was armed with some sort of a baton. She says while the suspects were fighting with her stepfather, she was able to get away and went to the neighbors to call police. Garza told WHMI her boyfriend and father eventually forced the men out and they fled. Garza says luckily her two younger brothers, ages 5 and 6, were upstairs in bed and unharmed in the attack. She says her stepfather and boyfriend were treated for their head wounds at the University of Michigan Hospital.Garza says she wasn’t able to get a good look at the faces of the suspects because they were wearing masks and heavy work-type clothes but would guess they were in their 30’s or 40’s. Garza says the men never made any demands and to her knowledge, did not take anything. She says the intruders did leave some evidence behind. Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post are investigating and reportedly found the club used in the attacks and a mask. A Anyone with information should call the MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051. Photo via Facebook. (JM)

Bishop Urges President To Seek Compromise Not ConfrontationBishop Urges President To Seek Compromise Not Confrontation

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1/20/15 - The man representing Livingston County in Congress was in the 8th District on Monday, in advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight. Republican Mike Bishop, who succeeded former Congressman Mike Rogers of Howell, stopped by the WHMI studios to chat about his view of Congress so far, saying he's still getting settled in the nation's capital and working hard to balance his new responsibilities in Congress with those of a husband and father. Bishop, who serves on the House Judiciary, Education and Work Force committees, says his top priority is addressing the national debt. As to the President’s State of the Union’s address tonight, Bishop said he’s hoping Obama will recognize the political landscape has shifted and seek ways to work with Republicans and not against them. Bishop says even with the expectation that the President will veto attempts to either repeal or drastically change the Affordable Care Act or the Dodd-Frank financial regulations, the GOP has to present viable alternatives he hopes will move public opinion in their direction. Either way, he’s looking forward to attending a State of the Union address, which he expects will be a powerful and moving experience. (JK)

Brighton Township Water Ordinance Nears CompletionBrighton Township Water Ordinance Nears Completion

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1/20/15 - A water system ordinance that has been in the drafting and revising process for over a year in Brighton Township is nearing completion. Brighton Township is a part of the Livingston County Water Authority which was created with Green Oak and Hamburg Township just over ten years ago to supply water to local municipalities. Brighton Township’s water ordinance was combined with the sewer ordinance until it was re-worked last year. Now that the ordinances are separate, Brighton Township has modeled their water ordinance closely after Hamburg and Green Oak Townships’. Brighton Township Supervisor Tom Murphy tells WHMI the new ordinance will better protect users and providers in the water system. The current drafted ordinance came before the Brighton Township Board of Trustees Monday evening which they voted to adopt. It will now become a general ordinance and then go back to the municipalities of the LCWA for feedback. Once that step is complete, it will return before the Brighton Township Board for a final adoption. Murphy says the process should be finished within six months. Many people were included in the drafting of the ordinance, such as professionals from the input and operating firm, as well as the Administrative Staff and the Utilities Committee. Trustee Lucille Weaire gave kudos to the parties involved saying of the year-long effort, “This has been a big job and they’ve done a splendid job”. (DK)

'American Sniper' Author: Critics Misunderstand Sniper's Role'American Sniper' Author: Critics Misunderstand Sniper's Role

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1/20/15 - It may have been the top money-generating film at the box office over the weekend, but “American Sniper” is also generating a debate over the role of snipers in combat. But the author who helped write the best-selling memoir of America’s top sniper says while he respects the right of everyone to have their own opinion, most of the criticism is based on a lack of knowledge. Jim DeFelice says that within five minutes of meeting Chris Kyle, he knew he would help him write 'American Sniper.' DeFelice says that while Kyle’s dual sense of honor and sense of humor were very appealing, it was his heartfelt sense of loss for his comrades in arms in Iraq that really stood out. Kyle, who served four tours of duty in Iraq as a Navy SEAL sniper, is portrayed by Bradley Cooper in the movie, earning Oscar nods for Cooper, the movie itself and Director Clint Eastwood. But it has also earned criticism, including from filmmaker Michael Moore, who called snipers cowards. While Moore later clarified his remarks, even going so far to say that he liked the movie, DeFelice says those who question Kyle being portrayed as a hero, usually have a lack of knowledge about how snipers were used in Iraq. "They were trying in Iraq to not have innocent civilians die and one of the ways they tried to do that was use people like Chris and at the very least, if you're going to criticize, at least understand that." DeFelice says snipers were able to eliminate a potential threat on a one-on-one basis and limit the use of airstrikes or artillery that had a much greater potential to kill civilians. In the book, and in the movie, Kyle discusses his love for the job he did in Iraq, where he was credited with 160 confirmed kills, more than any other military sniper. That attitude, and his referral to Iraqis as “savages”, has also generated debate, to which DeFelice says is mostly due to a lack of understanding about the nature of war. "Chris would have been the first person to tell you that war sucks. I mean he wasn't in favor of war...he didn't start the war...but if you're going to be successful in war, you have to be aggressive." Kyle, who was killed in 2013 by a fellow veteran allegedly undergoing a war flashback, said in the book that his only regret was not in the number of people he killed, but as he put it, “for the people I couldn’t save…Marines, soldiers, my buddies.” A short excerpt of the interview with DeFelice is available through the link below. The full interview will be featured Sunday morning at 8:30 on Viewpoint. (JK)

Woman Charged w/ Murder & Carjacking in Man's Parking Lot Death Woman Charged w/ Murder & Carjacking in Man's Parking Lot Death

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1/20/15 - A Walled Lake woman has been arraigned on charges related to the death of a senior citizen police say was left for dead after being carjacked and run over with his own truck. 38-year-old Ruth Pozdol has been charged with committing murder during a felony and carjacking in Waterford Township District Court following the Sunday death of 76-year-old Clifford Van Haywald. Pozdol was arraigned via video this afternoon from the Oakland County Jail and requested a court-appointed lawyer. Van Haywald lived in Walled Lake and was a regular customer at Burger King where employees called him "Pops." Pozdol had walked away from a drug treatment center and is accused of snatching the keys to Van Haywald’s truck and running him over when he fell under the tires. Pozdol muttered that she wanted “some privacy” during her video arraignment but Van Haywald’s granddaughter Amber Davis and others say they want justice and are vowing to monitor the case to its end. Van Haywald's family is accepting contributions to help cover his funeral expenses through an online Go Fund Me account. That link is below. Meanwhile, Pozdol faces automatic life in prison without parole if convicted as charged. She’s being held without bond and is scheduled to appear for a January 27th preliminary exam. (JM)

New Hudson Man & Young Son Killed in Lyon Township Crash New Hudson Man & Young Son Killed in Lyon Township Crash

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1/20/15 - A man and his son were killed during a morning traffic accident in Lyon Township. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened just after 8am on Pontiac Trail near Silver Lake Road when 36-year-old Pedro Montanez of New Hudson was en-route to Kent Lake Elementary School with his three children. Police say Montanez was traveling westbound on Pontiac Trail when he lost control on the snow covered roadway, went left of center and crossed into the eastbound lanes of Pontiac Trail, into the path of a Ford Super Duty Truck pulling a landscaping trailer. The driver of the truck attempted to avoid the Mazda by running off the road to the right and onto the shoulder but broadsided the passenger side of the vehicle, trapping the occupants. Montanez was pronounced dead on scene and his three children were extricated by the Lyon Township Fire Department and transported to CS Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. 9-year-old Steven Timothy Montanez, the rear seat passenger, was pronounced dead at the hospital. His 10-year-old brother and 6-year-old sister are currently in ICU. The boy is listed in critical condition and the girl is listed in stable condition. The driver of the Ford, a 25-year-old Farmington Hills resident, was not injured. Police say alcohol does not appear to have been a factor and all occupants were wearing seat belts. The girl was in a proper booster seat. The crash remains under investigation. (JM)

Defense To Start Case Today In Child Abuse Trial Of Brighton ManDefense To Start Case Today In Child Abuse Trial Of Brighton Man

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1/21/15 - The defense is expected to begin its case today for a Brighton man charged with child abuse after injuries were found on his 11-week-old daughter. 38-year-old Joshua Quincy Burns is on trial for 2nd degree child abuse, a charge which came about after the mother of his child reportedly discovered marks and bruises on the child after leaving her in Burns’ care on March 15th of 2014. The child was examined and doctors discovered head and eye injuries as well as others consistent with abusive head trauma. In court Tuesday, Judge Miriam Cavanaugh rejected a defense request that she issue a directed verdict of not guilty for Burns. In addition to criminal charges, Burns is facing abuse and neglect proceedings in Livingston County Probate Court. He is set for two hearings on February 6th and 9th to discuss the termination of parental rights. (JK)

Search Process Underway To Hire New County AdministratorSearch Process Underway To Hire New County Administrator

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1/21/15 - The Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted to utilize the services of an Okemos firm to aid in the search for a new administrator. Current Administrator Belinda Peters tendered her letter of intent to retire effective July 3rd of this year. The search team includes the personnel committee at the board level and recommended that the board use Hiring Solutions of Okemos to assist in the search for a replacement, which was authorized during Monday night’s meeting. Chairwoman Carol Griffith tells WHMI the search process will be aggressive over the next 90 days. She says it’s a huge job as the person is responsible for the overall management of the county but also oversees development, administration and the operation of departments. The search team will ultimately recommend two potential candidates to the full board of commissioners, which will appoint the top candidate to the administrator position. (JM)

Local Tea Party Leader Calls Snyder Road Plan "Highway Robbery"Local Tea Party Leader Calls Snyder Road Plan "Highway Robbery"

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1/21/15 - Not all Republicans were pleased with the Governor Snyder’s State of the State address, however. Wes Nakagiri of Hartland-based Tea Party group, RetakeOurGov, said that “…Snyder’s road plan can be summed up in two words, Highway Robbery!” In his address, the Republican governor outlined his plan for fixing Michigan’s roads, including support for a broad plan to spend $1.3 billion a year more to mend transportation infrastructure, dependent on voters approving a boost in the sales tax from 6 to 7% in May. Nakagiri said, “What he said during his speech was interesting, however, what was more interesting is what he didn’t say.” Nakagiri, who ran an unsuccessful bid to replace Lt. Governor Brian Calley on the re-election ticket last year, said Snyder “failed to mention that under his watch spending has already increased by $4.7 billion/year, yet he claims he can't find $1.2 billion for the roads. He also failed to mention that his proposed 16.7% increase in the sales tax saddles hard-working Michigan taxpayers with the 2nd highest state sales tax in the nation.” Nakagiri ended his critique by saying, “We can do without Snyder’s relentless positive action if it means he is relentlessly dipping into our wallets.”

Local Dems Pan, Republicans Applaud Snyder's State of the State Local Dems Pan, Republicans Applaud Snyder's State of the State

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1/21/15 - Local legislators and others are offering their reactions to Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State address before a joint session of the Legislature at the Michigan Capitol. Governor Rick Snyder delivered his fifth State of the State speech Tuesday night, with government reorganization and transportation spending key themes. The Governor wants to “dramatically” restructure state government and announced plans to merge the Department of Community Health and Department of Human Services. He also called for passage of a constitutional amendment on the May 5th statewide ballot to fund roads, bridges and public transit. Republican Senator Joe Hune of Hamburg Township says goals for the 2015 session remain largely unchanged but he’s excited and curious to hear more details about plans for rural and economically deprived areas. Hune also liked the Governor’s concept of the government being there for the people, instead of simply providing programming. Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Township commented that he’s looking forward to working with the Governor on economic development issues while Republican State Representative Joe Graves of Argentine Township said the speech included issues that resonate with constituents in his district; public safety, K-12 education and the economy. Tim Johnson, who chairs the Livingston County Democratic Party’s strategy committee, felt the first half hour of the speech was a campaign review. He said the Governor offered lots of “feel good ideas” but never laid out his vision of what they looked like or how they might be accomplished. Johnson says Governor Snyder kept mentioning the “river of opportunity” but talk about shrinking government and getting rid of departments generally turns out to be code for people being left out. As for assertions about job creation - Johnson said he wants to see real jobs that pay living wages, along with more local employment opportunities. Also during Tuesday’s speech, Governor Snyder said he’ll increase efforts to improve the transition from high school to higher education and plans to include specific trades-related spending in his budget proposal. Snyder renewed a call for lawmakers to put in place a new statewide evaluation system for public school teachers and administrators. The Governor outlined but did not detail his desire for improved accountability and transparency in local schools and governments. Snyder also said more must be done to combat prescription drug and heroin abuse and called for a rewrite of the state's energy law this year. He urged continued debate on legislation that would amend Michigan's civil rights law to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation on gender identity. AP Photo. (JM)

Seconds Could Have Changed Howell Trucker's FateSeconds Could Have Changed Howell Trucker's Fate

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1/21/15 - A Livingston County trucker is recovering from minor injuries he received when his truck smashed into debris from an overpass collapse in Cincinnati. 36-year-old Eric Meyers from Howell was driving a JB Hunt semi-truck, when the I-75 overpass collapsed Monday night, killing a construction worker from Augusta, Kentucky. Pictures from the collapse show the front of Meyer’s truck cab smashed into the collapsed bridge. Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said Meyer was “very lucky” and that a matter of seconds would have led to a much worse outcome for him. Meyers is expected to be back in town today. Meanwhile, the freeway has been cleared of concrete and steel and reopened. The removal of the tons of debris began Tuesday afternoon and was completed by nighttime, allowing the closed southbound lanes to reopen to traffic. (JK)

Old Hamburg Twp. Fire Hall Deeded to Bennett's BeaversOld Hamburg Twp. Fire Hall Deeded to Bennett's Beavers

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1/21/15 - Ceremonies were held Tuesday night during the Hamburg Township Board of Trustees meeting to mark the transfer of the old township fire hall deed from the township to Bennett’s Beavers. The group is a non-profit organization which makes arts and crafts items that are donated to hospitals in Michigan and about 11 other states. Supervisor Pat Hohl said it was a distinct pleasure for him to turn over the keys of the old fire station to an organization which does so much for the community, state and nation. Bennett’s Beavers started out as a a small group which met weekly in Jim Bennett’s garage, making wooden cutouts and presenting them to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. In 2010, after a new fire station was constructed, the township board voted to lease the unused fire hall in the unincorporated village of Hamburg to Bennett’s Beavers. Jim Bennett says the gift of the fire hall five years later is a blessing. Bennett, who founded the organization back in 1995, was presented with a formal proclamation by the Board of Trustees. He also received a handcrafted wood plaque. Members of Bennett’s Beavers attended the presentation ceremony along with their spouses. Bennett’s Beavers now stands at over 20 members, all volunteers, who have donated countless hours to provide happiness to thousands of children dealing with serious illnesses. (TT)

Hearing Set For Third Attempt At Howell Schools Recall Hearing Set For Third Attempt At Howell Schools Recall

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1/21/15 - A group seeking the recall of three Howell School Board members will make a third attempt to get petition language approved. Howell Recall Committee organizers will once again present petition wording to the Livingston County Election Commission. A hearing has been set for Thursday, February 5th at 8:30 a.m. in Probate Judge Miriam Cavanaugh’s courtroom. Cavanaugh is a member of the commission, as is Livingston County Clerk Margaret Dunleavy and Treasurer Jennifer Nash. Two previous attempts failed to have recall petitions approved seeking the recall of board Vice President Mike Yenshaw, Treasurer Mike Moloney and Trustee Deborah McCormick. The first was rejected for overly broad language and the second for specifically inaccurate language. Recall organizers have reduced the language in this latest attempt to simply seek the recall for votes to fire former Superintendent Ron Wilson. At the time, the board concluded Wilson had applied for and received mileage reimbursements he knew he was not entitled to and then lied about them afterward. Recall organizers dispute that and say the board acted inappropriately. Due to the latest failed attempt, however, recall organizers lost a chance to get the recall onto the May ballot. If this latest attempt is ultimately approved, the recall would instead appear on the November ballot. According to the recall committee’s own website, a May election would cost the district less than a thousand dollars by piggybacking onto a statewide vote for a sales tax increase. A move to November, according to HowellRecall.com, would cost up to $40,000. County elections officials say an exact cost has yet to be determined, but is likely to be less than that. (JK)
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