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FERC Holds Public Meeting Over Pipeline ReportFERC Holds Public Meeting Over Pipeline Report

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A public meeting for comments on the proposed Rover Pipeline drew mixed reactions of support and opposition from speakers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, issued a draft environmental impact statement in February where it assessed potential environmental effects from the pipeline. Seven meetings were scheduled for the public to voice their opinions on the report, with Wednesday night’s at Chelsea High School being the only such one held in Michigan. Around half of the near 35 speakers were environmental experts, economists, and labor leaders who were in favor of the project being approved. Chris Hennessy, who works with training the workers, said many of the crew come from the very communities the pipeline would be laid down in. He stated that the workers are educated and professional, many of them owning homes and having kids that go to school in the community. The second half of the evening was dominated by local residents and property owners speaking out largely on how they feel the pipeline is unnecessary in this economy. Patricia Single, a landowner the pipeline would affect, pleaded with FERC to think about the long term effects this would have on residents. She wanted FERC to know that the changes to the land that could be coming are permanent and that people will have to live with them for the rest of their lives. She wants them to think about ‘the people.’The Commission is required to open the comment period for 45 days after drafting the original environmental impact statement. All comments will be addressed by FERC after the period ends, on April 11th. If you’d like to make a comment, for or against, you can still do so online through the link below. (MK)

Flint Water Activist Says Task Force Report Proves Snyder "Didn't Care"Flint Water Activist Says Task Force Report Proves Snyder "Didn't Care"

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A task force report released yesterday concluded that Flint’s water crisis is primarily the responsibility of the state of Michigan. But how much responsibility should fall on Governor Rick Snyder depends on who you ask. The Flint Water Advisory Task Force appointed by Gov. Snyder said because of decisions made by state environmental regulators and state-appointed emergency managers, Flint water users were "needlessly and tragically" exposed to toxic levels of lead and other hazards when the city switched its water source to the Flint River as a cost-cutting move but failed to ensure corrosion controls were put in place, allowing lead to leach from old pipes into the water supply. The probe blamed multiple failures, a lack of compromise and delays within all levels of government, but particularly in the Snyder Administration itself, for the situation. Former Republican Senate Majority Leader and Task Force Co-Chair Ken Sikkema told WHMI the report makes 36 findings and 44 recommendations, including that Governor Snyder was needlessly insulated from key information. "The Governor has had a management style where he kind of limits the information he gets from one or two trusted sources and that really hampered him because the trusted source he had when it came to the water quality of Flint was the Department of Environmental Quality and up until early October of 2015 they just kept feeding him the wrong information." But that explanation doesn’t fly for Melissa Mays, one of the first Flint residents to raise concerns about the quality of the water and its adverse effects on her family. She has since become an outspoken activist and says Governor Snyder was aware as far back as October of 2014 there were issues after GM asked permission to withdraw from using the city’s water supply because it was corroding their parts. "The only people that could sign and off and let them switch was the Emergency Manager and the Governor. They told him that it was rusting their parts and the Governor admitted...that he knew there were issues with the water with discoloration and foul smell but that's all, not lead. Now, 'Hello?,' if your water is discolored and reeks that means there's a problem. He just didn't care. And again, if it's corroding metal, it should have been a big, huge problem what's happening to our insides." One of the other recommendations made in the report is that the state "implement a proactive, comprehensive cultural change program within MDEQ", specifically the Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance", to re-focus the department on its primary mission to protect human health and the environment." Mays says the report is an honest assessment of the situation, but still firmly believes Snyder should lose his job, whether by resignation or recall, because of his actions. (JK)

Hamburg Democrat Files For County Board Of CommissionersHamburg Democrat Files For County Board Of Commissioners

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A longtime Hamburg Township resident has filed to run as a Democrat for the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Kristina Drake says she is running to bring more active representation to the county board for District 8 which includes most of Hamburg Township and the western edge of Green Oak Township. The district is currently represented by Republican Dennis Dolan, who has filed for re-election. Drake, who is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, has earned the Correctional Officer Certification from the State of Michigan. She says that she and her husband have lived in Hamburg Township for nearly 20 years and have sent their two children to Pinckney Community Schools. Drake believes the current board, which is entirely Republican, needs to be more responsive and points to the township’s struggles with heroin addiction as an example of the county board not listening to residents. She says parents, teachers and students were forming support groups and creating action plans while county leaders were instead planning a jail expansion. Drake says the commissioner’s decision to spend millions on a jail without a vote from residents runs counter to those who would refer to themselves as fiscally conservative. Drake is the first Democrat to file for the county commission race. The deadline is April 19th. (JK)

Howell Man Accused Of Scamming Elderly Couple Bound OverHowell Man Accused Of Scamming Elderly Couple Bound Over

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A Howell man who was paid to build a deck for an elderly couple but never delivered is headed to trial. 35-year-old Timothy Paul Corneilius is charged with larceny by conversion of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000 and as a 4th time habitual offender. Two felony warrants were issued for Corneilius who allegedly scammed an elderly couple after taking money from them to build a deck, which he never followed through with. Ron Johnson says his in-laws - Julius and Janet Fauer – paid Cornelius $4,500 but all they ever got was the runaround. He says Cornelius claimed to be hurt at first and had to put the job on hold but then continually made up excuses, eventually promising the family a full refund. That has yet to happen, which Johnson says prompted them to go public, as well as learning about his past criminal record. Michigan Department of Corrections records show Corneilius is currently on probation in Livingston County and has multiple convictions stemming from incidents involving checks without an account or sufficient funds, as well as domestic violence and interfering with electronic communications. On Wednesday, Corneilius was bound over for trial. He was released on a $20,000 personal bond. No future court dates have been scheduled at this time. (DK)

Local Lawmaker Says Proposed LGBTQ Policy Guidance Erodes Parental RightsLocal Lawmaker Says Proposed LGBTQ Policy Guidance Erodes Parental Rights

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A local Republican lawmaker is blasting a new set of proposed policies aimed at ensuring students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning are treated fairly in schools across Michigan. The guidelines spelled out in the proposed policies from the Michigan State Board of Education are voluntary and schools would not be required to follow them. Some recommendations call for students to be addressed by their "chosen name", pronouns that "correspond to their gender identity" and to allow students to use the restroom that's in accordance with their gender identity. It says locker room usage "should be determined on a case-by-case basis, using the guiding principles of safety and honoring the student's gender identity and expression”. State Board President John Austin said the voluntary guidance is aimed at helping districts looking to better serve LGBTQ students. State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton Township and a group of Republican House lawmakers are condemning the draft policy initiative, saying it takes away parental rights. Theis says the “policy is evidence of government bureaucracy run amok and goes beyond the scope of educating children”. Meanwhile, groups such as Equality Michigan applauded the state board for providing the guidance they say schools, students and advocates around the state have long been requesting. The group says it’s a welcome step forward to help better protect LGBTQ students from violence, harassment, and discrimination, particularly transgender youth. In response to the concerns from lawmakers, Austin said the recommendations were crafted after educators reached out seeking input on policies pertaining to LGBTQ students. Austin says they are not dictating any policy but rather saying figure out what can help all kids have a place where they are comfortable going to the bathroom. He said it's important to remember that the proposed guidelines are voluntary and they want to create an environment where students can feel comfortable and go about the important business of learning. The State Board announced the guidance during a public meeting and is offering residents an opportunity to comment online, by phone or mail until April 11th. It will then go before the State Board for possible approval in May. Press releases from House lawmakers and Equality Michigan as well as the proposed guidance are available in the link and attachments below. (JM)

Stillwater Grill Sold To Ann Arbor-Based Mainstreet VenturesStillwater Grill Sold To Ann Arbor-Based Mainstreet Ventures

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A Brighton dining staple has been sold to an Ann Arbor-based company known for its landmark locations and exceptional dining experiences. Stillwater Grill has two locations in Brighton and Okemos and the deal had been in the works for over a year with Ann Arbor-based Mainstreet Ventures. Director of Marketing Julie White tells WHMI the sale of the Brighton restaurant is complete, with that location under new ownership as of Wednesday. The Okemos sale is expected to be wrapped up within a month. The high-quality dining experience offered at both locations is expected to remain the same. Mainstreet Ventures owns various restaurants throughout Michigan and others in Florida, West Virginia and Ohio – all with different concepts. Some of the popular Ann Arbor ventures include The Chop House, La Dolce Vita, Real Seafood Company, Gratzi and Mezzevino. (JM)

Roundabout Project At Chilson And Coon Lake Roads Moves ForwardRoundabout Project At Chilson And Coon Lake Roads Moves Forward

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The Livingston County Road Commission will soon receive bids on a roundabout project in Genoa Township. Bid letting for the construction of a roundabout at Chilson and Coon Lake Roads is scheduled for April 1st. The Road Commission approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation on Thursday for the project and the expectation is to have the chosen contractor begin the work on May 10th. The roundabout was decided to be the best option for the intersection to help reduce traffic backups. The equal volume of traffic on Chilson Road makes it hard to find a gap for motorists turning off of Coon Lake Road. Managing Director Mike Craine tells WHMI the roundabout will also hopefully eliminate serious crashes at that spot. The project has an estimated price tag of $780,000- $500,000 of which will be covered by federal dollars. Chilson and Coon Lake Roads will both be completely closed at their intersection and Craine says unfortunately, there aren’t many great detour routes. The contractor will have 45 days to complete the roundabout, with hopes it will be open for use by the end of June. Craine says the “just plain vanilla” roundabout will have a single-lane and will be simple for motorists to maneuver. (DK)

Continued Education For Veterinarians Bill Signed Into LawContinued Education For Veterinarians Bill Signed Into Law

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A bill, co-sponsored by a local state representative and recently signed into law, will require continued education for veterinarians and vet technicians. State Representative Hank Vaupel, a Handy Township Republican, says House Bill 4408, now Public Act 47 of 2016, is vitally important and long overdue. The bill will require 15 hours of continuing education annually in order for veterinarians and veterinary techs in the state of Michigan to renew their licenses. Proponents say this will ensure veterinary professionals receive the best and most up-to-date training to protect animal health, food safety and public health. Prior to being elected, Vaupel worked as a veterinarian for more than 40 years and operated a practice in Fowlerville that provides equine and small animal veterinary service. Vaupel also chaired the state Board of Veterinary Medicine for several years and says he saw firsthand the effects of having continuing education. Vaupel co-sponsored HB 4408 with State Rep. Kathy Crawford, both of whom joined Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday at Crawford’s first bill signing. (DK)

Democrats File For Re-Election To Howell Township BoardDemocrats File For Re-Election To Howell Township Board

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Two local Democrats have filed for re-election to Howell Township posts they have held since 2012. Lois Kanniainen and Mike Tipton issued a joint press release today saying that they were elected Howell Township Trustees “at a real low point in township history.” The pair says sewer and water bond debt was staggering, a millage had been proposed, and the threat of getting a state Emergency Manager was real. They say that they worked to defeat the millage and then worked with the four Republicans and Independent Treasurer to balance the budget without raising taxes and come up with a four-year plan to assure financial stability. Tipton said he was proud of the board’s work in 2013 under Supervisor Mike Coddington and that the “people of Howell Township were the winners.” They point to that success as seen in the reinstatement of the township’s clean-up/recycle day, road and township hall improvements, and the township’s recent re-joining the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, which they say gives residents discounts on HAPRA services as well as a free family pass to Thompson Lake. Kanniainen says that the maintenance of financial stability “requires experience, diverse ideas, compromise, and cooperation” and that the current Howell Township board has all of those qualities. The only other Howell Township official to file for re-election is Trustee Carolyn Eaton. The filing deadline is April 19th. (JK)

Livingston County Emergency Manager Settling Into New JobLivingston County Emergency Manager Settling Into New Job

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Livingston County has a new emergency manager to help prepare in the unfortunate case of a disaster. An emergency manager is somebody that coordinates the response teams and looks out for public safety when emergencies strike. Therese Cremonte was hired into the job in February after spending nearly 27 years with the Michigan State Police. She told WHMI that in her new role, she is responsible for coordinating the county's emergency efforts among police, fire and EMS, to ensure that the most efficient response is made. Cremonte adds that her role could also extend beyond the county as a liaison for the state or federal government if a situation arose that required that level of assistance. Cremonte also has some tips for residents to help prepare in case the worst happens. She suggests always keeping fresh batteries and working flashlights available and having three days worth of food and water. Cremonte also reminds residents that Livingston County will participate for the first time in the state-wide tornado drill, on Wednesday, April 13th at 1:30pm, during which all of the county's warning sirens will be tested. (MK)

Proposed Hartland Apartments Draw Little Support Amid CriticismProposed Hartland Apartments Draw Little Support Amid Criticism

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A proposed development to build 523 multi-family apartments in Hartland Township isn’t garnering much support from residents. On Thursday, the township’s Planning Commission reviewed the conceptual site plan from Edward Rose & Sons to construct the units and commercial buildings on the corner of Old US-23 and M-59. Developers want to build the apartments, which is a mix of two-story townhouses and three-story buildings on the 71 acres and commercial buildings that would back up to M-59. The property’s broker, Thomas Duke, feels that local businesses would benefit from the apartments’ inhabitants and help the struggling surrounding commercial region. Resident Giani Cazan-London disagrees and feels the traffic and added population would only congest the area. At the Planning Commission’s meeting, London reminded officials that if they approved the proposal, it would diverge from the Comprehensive Plan they recently adopted. A handful of residents felt the development would look nice and that the M-59 and US-23 corner is really the only location that could hold its own with a three-story structure. The majority of those that spoke at the meeting however disapprove of the development and urged the board not to allow it. Many of the commissioners had similar feelings that it was too early in the process to really decide one way or another. Chairperson Larry Fox says it will be interesting to see if the developers move forward with the project, having heard residents’ and commissioners’ opinions. Local resident Jerry Millens also expressed concerns about the decision, specifically Fox’s role. Millens says Fox no longer lives in Hartland Township and wanted to know why a commissioner should get to make decisions about an area he doesn’t reside in. A heated discussion between Millens and Township Board Liaison Joe Colaianne about the issue took place in the lobby after the meeting. A Planning Commissioner does not have to live in Hartland Township to be on the board, though Millens says that it still isn’t right. The conceptual plan will go before the Board of Trustees next week for further discussion. (DK)

Howell High School Teacher Charged With Possessing Child PornHowell High School Teacher Charged With Possessing Child Porn

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A Howell High School teacher and coach is facing charges for allegedly possessing child pornography. 59-year-old Duane Millar was arraigned in the 54B District Court in Ingham County on one count of possession of child sexually abusive material (possession of child pornography) and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. The charges follow an investigation by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A three month investigation led police to execute a search warrant at Millar’s East Lansing home early Wednesday morning and digital evidence was seized. The district says Millar has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Millar taught world language and coached cross country and track. Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor says the district is fully cooperating with Michigan State Police as they continue their investigation. He says at this time, State Police “do not believe that any Howell Public Schools students are involved in the situation or that any inappropriate materials were accessed on district property or using the district network or devices”. The district has issued a parent communication via email and posted the letter on its website. Millar is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary exam April 1st. Anyone with information that may be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact MSP Detective Lt. Jay Poupard at 1-877-MI-CYBER. Thanks to WLNS for use of the picture. (JM)

Divorce Seminar Will Inform About Peaceful Methods To End MarriageDivorce Seminar Will Inform About Peaceful Methods To End Marriage

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A seminar in Brighton for local couples and families will offer tips for those facing divorce. The free seminar, “Divorce and Family Law: Your Roadmap to Better Options” will be held at the Brighton District Library on Monday, April 18th at 6:30 pm. The event will be presented by the Livingston Interdisciplinary Professional Association or “LIPA”. LIPA is a community organization made up of Livingston County court officials and judges, as well as attorneys, mediators, counselors, therapists and financial professionals. The group’s goal is to provide information for couples and families going through divorce on how to reach the best outcomes through mediation. Denise Couling, Attorney and Mediator for the Brighton-based firm Couling Law, says there are cheaper and more amicable ways to resolving family law issues. She tells WHMI she has always received positive feedback from those who have pursued out-of-court settlement options. The seminar will include a panel to answer questions about the alternatives to traditional court-based divorce litigation. Space for the seminar is limited and registration is required. To register, call 734-998-0746 at least two business days prior to the event. (DK)

Brighton High School Choir Off To Italy For Concert Tour Including Papal AudienceBrighton High School Choir Off To Italy For Concert Tour Including Papal Audience

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An elite Brighton High School choir will be leaving today from Detroit Metro Airport for Rome, Italy, where the group is scheduled to sing before the Pope, perform at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican and do a concert at an ancient church in Florence. Comprising the choral group are 37 of the best singers from the four main, curricular school choirs - Vivace, the Advanced Women’s Ensemble, Bel Canto and the Varsity Men’s Choir - plus three after-school ensembles. The group will depart from Detroit to Atlanta and from there fly directly to Rome, arriving Saturday. They will then leave for Florence for a one-hour Easter Sunday concert at St. Trinita Basilica. The climax of the trip will come next Wednesday in Rome, when the choir gives a brief performance before Pope Francis at a Papal Audience and then sings the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica that same day. In addition, the chorus will be performing at the 16th-Century Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs in Rome. According to Director Phil Johnson, the choir has been rehearsing the last three months for the Italian trip. Johnson says the trip stems from a series of MP-3’s of their musical numbers that he sent to church officials in Italy, which resulted in the invitation to perform. He says the choir will sing selections in English, German and Latin, by such famous composers as Vivaldi and Praetorius. The group will stay just one night in Florence, and Monday through next Friday will stay at a hotel in Rome. Johnson says that while in Italy, the choir will have plenty of “off” time to see some of the museums and view the world-famous art for which Italy is known. While in Rome, they will also see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, take the Vatican tour and see the Sistine Chapel, and travel to Pompeii - the site of the famous ruins from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD They will be returning home to Brighton next weekend. Johnson says the choir and its boosters club held many fundraisers to raise the necessary capital for the trip; in addition, each choir member had to provide $1,000 out of his or her own savings. Johnson expressed his appreciation to the Brighton Area Schools’ administration for encouraging the development of the choral music program over the last several years. (TT)

Howell Man Pleads To Federal Child Pornography ChargesHowell Man Pleads To Federal Child Pornography Charges

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A Howell man who had been facing federal charges of distributing child pornography has pleaded to a lesser charge. A three count complaint filed in January against Jared Patrick Lockwood in U.S. District Court in Detroit alleged he knowingly received, possessed and accessed child pornography. Lockwood’s home was raided by FBI agents last summer after learning he had been visiting known child pornography websites. The search turned up images and videos of child sexual abuse, exploitation and bestiality on a desktop computer that Lockwood built, as well as a digital file that contained a controversial book considered a "how-to" guide for pedophiles. In court Thursday, Lockwood entered a guilty plea to a single count of possessing child pornography in exchange for the other counts being dismissed. When he is sentenced July 21st, Lockwood will face a minimum of three years in prison up to a maximum of nine years. But under terms of the deal, he may withdraw his plea if the judge imposes a higher sentence. He will also have to serve at least five years of supervised released after that. The deal also calls for him to pay restitution of $3,000 per victim, up to a maximum of $100,000. (JK)

Construction Resumes Next Week On I-96/US-23 Interchange ProjectConstruction Resumes Next Week On I-96/US-23 Interchange Project

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Construction is expected to resume next week on a large interchange project in the Brighton area and motorists should be prepared for some closures. The Michigan Department of Transportation has been making safety and operational improvements at the I-96/US-23 interchange in Brighton as part of a multi-year project. Last year, new through-lanes were constructed on I-96 between the current eastbound and westbound lanes and three new bridges were built over northbound and southbound US-23, as well as over Old US-23. In addition, the existing lanes of I-96 were changed to collector-distributor or CD lanes. Work in 2016 will continue rebuilding the existing six bridges over US-23 and Old US-23 that are now the CD lanes. With the project getting underway again, M-DOT advises that there will be some traffic impacts next week. On Tuesday, between 9pm and 6am the following morning, there will be a double lane closure on eastbound and westbound I-96 between Pleasant Valley Road and Spencer Road. On Wednesday, from midnight to 4am, the westbound CD lanes will be closed, along with the westbound I-96 CD ramps to northbound and southbound US-23. (JM)

$10.5 Million Settlement Reached In Local Fungal Meningitis Lawsuit$10.5 Million Settlement Reached In Local Fungal Meningitis Lawsuit

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A settlement has been reached in class action lawsuit involving patients that contracted fungal meningitis after being treated at a local clinic. The class action lawsuit involving around 300 patients was settled today in Livingston County Circuit Court for $10.5 (m) million. The New England Compounding Center produced the steroids tainted with fungal meningitis that were shipped to clinics in 20 states. The outbreak involved 751 cases and was linked to 64 deaths. Michigan was hit particularly hard by the outbreak with 264 cases – more than 200 of which were linked to Michigan Pain Specialists in Genoa Township. Of the 64 deaths, 19 were from Michigan and at least 8 in Livingston County. Jona Angst of Green Oak Township was among those given the tainted injections for back pain. When she finally heard news of the settlement, Angst tells WHMI it was bittersweet. She doesn’t think they’ll ever see any of it because of insurance and Medicare liens as well as attorney fees. She says it will never fix what they’ve been through or are still going through. (JM)

St. Joseph Mercy Livingston to Host Fundraiser BallSt. Joseph Mercy Livingston to Host Fundraiser Ball

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A state-of-the-art medical robot will be the highlight of an upcoming local fundraiser dinner. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston is hosting its annual fundraiser ball at 6 pm on April 23rd with the theme Reaching for the Stars. The ball raises funds toward health care in the local community and honors the medical facility’s drive for technological advancement looking forward to the hospital’s future. This year one of its partners, In Touch Health, will showcase its RP-VITA robot at the event at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. The state-of-the-art-robot enables real-time patient monitoring and remote intervention from physicians and other health care providers at the bedside or in the exam room. Proceeds from the event will be focused on telemedicine, especially real-time video conferencing, which will allow patients access to medical specialists and round-the-clock monitoring. Telemedicine provides faster diagnosis and treatment as well as enhanced patient safety. For more information or tickets, contact the Office of Development at 810-844-7207 or click the link at WHMI.com. (DS)

Annual Howell Chamber Scholarship Accepting ApplicationsAnnual Howell Chamber Scholarship Accepting Applications

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Nominations are once again being accepted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the annual Margaret Starkey Scholarship. Named in honor of the chamber’s executive assistant for more than 30 years, Starkey retired from the chamber in 1987 and passed away in 2002. The foundation will award a total of up to $15,000 in scholarships to worthy students who are nominated by their employers. Some of the criteria used to evaluate candidates will include self-motivation and creativity, customer service, leadership and self-confidence. Nominees must have been employed since at least September of 2015 with the nominating company, which must also be located within Livingston County. The deadline to apply is May 15th. Former board chairman Steve LaCommare, left, poses with some of the winners of the 2015 Margaret Starkey Scholarship. (JK)

Local Schools Advance To State Science CompetitionLocal Schools Advance To State Science Competition

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Several local schools have qualified to compete at a statewide science competition next month. The Brighton High School Science Olympiad team took first place in the Regional competition held at Mott Community College in Flint last weekend. Some 16 teams from schools in Southeastern and mid-Michigan competed in 23 events. Brighton, with 16 team members competing in two teams, finished with 283 points, while Perry High School finished runner-up with 247 and Hartland High was third with 227. According to Brighton High School head coach Shannan Periera, some of the events included air trajectory, where students shoot a ping pong ball at different targets, robot arm, in which a robot is built in advance and performs specified tasks, Wright Stuff, in which they build a non-motorized airplane out of balsa wood; Chemistry lab, forensics and “Game On”, where a computer game is designed around a science topic. There were also written tests in anatomy, physiology, astronomy, invasive species and fossils. Superintendent Greg Gray tells WHMI that with Brighton now doing better financially, the district was able to fund Science Olympiad this year, whereas in the past it had to be funded through donations. All three high schools - Brighton, Perry and Hartland - now advance to the state Science Olympiad competition, to be held April 30th at Michigan State University. The winners in East Lansing will go on to the nationals at the University of Wisconsin Stout campus in May. In the middle school regionals, also held last weekend at Mott, St. Patrick’s School in Brighton took first place and Scranton Middle School in Brighton was runner-up. As a result, Scranton and St. Pat’s will now compete in the state tournament at MSU next month as well. (TT)
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