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Safe Sleeping Practices For Infants Brought To The Forefront In September Safe Sleeping Practices For Infants Brought To The Forefront In September

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While local officials work year round to educate new parents, caregivers and future parents about preventing sleep-related infant deaths, the issue takes on heightened importance in September. This month marks Infant Safe Sleep Month across Michigan. The Livingston County Department of Public Health and LACASA's Child Abuse Prevention Council are collaborating to raise awareness about infant safe sleep practices to help eliminate the risk of preventable sleep related deaths. CAP Council Coordinator Holly Naylor says safe sleep practices have changed over the years and the message is the ABC's of how babies should sleep; alone, on their back, and in their own crib or bassinet. That means no pillows, blankets or bumper pads in the bed as well as no stuffed animals or toys. Naylor tells WHMI the goal of Safe Sleep Month is not to lecture parents but to educate them. Naylor says there are also other risk factors for sleep-related deaths that she feels parents should have a gentle reminder about. Of the infants who died of sleep-related causes in Livingston County, 63% of the mothers of those infants smoked during pregnancy. Naylor says that data from the last year is concerning, especially because the statewide average is just 18%. Sleep-related infant death is the second leading cause of death among babies less than one year old in Michigan. To draw attention to this, Safe Sleep displays will be posted at local libraries, the Livingston Educational Service Agency and the health department throughout September. More information about what makes a safe sleep environment and other educational materials can be found on the health department website at www.LCHD.org. (DK)

City Of Brighton & Huron-Clinton Metroparks Awarded Tree Planting Grants City Of Brighton & Huron-Clinton Metroparks Awarded Tree Planting Grants

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Tree-planting projects are being made possible in some local communities through grants. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the DTE Energy Foundation recently donated $71,750 to 27 organizations throughout the state. In Livingston County, the City of Brighton has been awarded $1,500 and the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation will receive $3,000 under the 2016 tree-planting program. The grants provide funds to plant trees to beautify parks and other public spaces, clean the air, serve as a canopy and provide habitat to wildlife. This marks the 20th year of the partnership, which has resulted in more than 40,000 trees and seedlings being planted in 490 Michigan communities. Officials say the partnership helps raise awareness about the multiple benefits that trees provide while also ensuring trees are planted in the right place with respect to utilities. Grants awarded under the program will be used to help purchase trees of various species and sizes to be planted this fall and next spring. (JM)

Livingston Area Pet Pantry Hosting Five-Year Anniversary Open HouseLivingston Area Pet Pantry Hosting Five-Year Anniversary Open House

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A local program dedicated to helping provide pet food to families facing financial hardship is hosting a five-year anniversary open house. The Livingston Area Pet Pantry is a program under the non-profit Humane Society of Livingston County that is based in Howell and comprised of animal loving volunteers. The pantry provides pet food to struggling families to make sure that no dog or cat goes hungry or homeless because their owners cannot afford to keep them fed. Pet food donations are collected from various volunteer collection sites and then delivered to Gleaners Shared Harvest Pantry in Howell. That’s where the Pet Pantry will host an open house to celebrate its five-year anniversary on September 15th from 4:30-6:30pm. Community members, supports and volunteers are welcome to attend. More information is available in the link below. (JM)

Recent BHS Graduate Honored for Perfect Attendance RecordRecent BHS Graduate Honored for Perfect Attendance Record

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A recent Brighton High School graduate has been given some well-deserved recognition for achieving a perfect attendance record during her four years at the high school. Cynthia Wynn, who graduated from BHS in June, was honored by the Board of Education at a recent meeting for never missing a single day at school due to illness or any other form of absence. She also earned an impressive 3.99-plus grade point average and took numerous Advanced Placement courses. Wynn, who is African-American, tells WHMI she had a great experience while a student at Brighton High. Wynn also had high praise for her teachers at Brighton High school, and says her classmates likewise have been very encouraging and supportive. Wynn has been accepted into the fall 2016 pre-med program at Loyola University in Chicago, and plans to be a doctor. She is the daughter of Barry Wynn and Nkrumah Johnson-Wynn of Brighton Township, who were at the meeting to accept the board’s congratulations on their daughter's scholastic and attendance achievements. (TT)

Expo Will Offer Emergency Information & ProductsExpo Will Offer Emergency Information & Products

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An event this weekend aims to inform residents about how to prepare for and survive dangerous situations. The 2nd Annual Family Emergency Readiness EXPO will be held from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday, September 10 at the Livingston County Public Safety Complex on Tooley Road. It the signature service project of the Howell Masonic Lodge in concert with Livingston County EMS, Director Jeff Boyd. Billed as the largest educational and informational EXPO in Michigan, organizers say it aims to help citizens cope, survive and prevail over natural and man-made disasters. Tips on readiness will be provided by officials from Consumers Energy, Red Cross, DTE Energy, Howell Fire Department, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County EMS. The day will include free tours of the U of M survival jet and helicopters, as well as fire trucks, ambulances and sheriff vehicles. There will also be face painting for the kids, a gun raffle and vendors offering products and services that would assist in coping and surviving an emergency situation. You’ll find details through the link below. (JK)

Argentine Township Revamps Civil Infraction OrdinancesArgentine Township Revamps Civil Infraction Ordinances

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The Argentine Township Board of Trustees last week adopted a package of ordinances that will increase the number of officials with the authority to write tickets for municipal civil infractions. According to the Tri-County Times, that group will now consist of not only police officers, but also the building inspector, the fire chief, and the code enforcement officer. However, tickets for criminal activity, including assault and drunk driving, will remain under the authority of local law enforcement. Municipal civil infractions are violations of municipal ordinances that have civil penalties, not criminal ones, and are punishable by fines, which can be dealt with at the local district court in Fenton. Argentine Township Clerk Denise Graves says municipal civil infractions can carry fines of $50 to $500 for the first offense, and $100 to $2,500 for subsequent offenses, in addition to other related costs. Increased civil fines can be imposed for repeated violations. (JK)

Throwback Performances Of Classic Radio Shows Planned By Local Theater GroupThrowback Performances Of Classic Radio Shows Planned By Local Theater Group

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A local theater group is figuratively taking to the airwaves in a throwback to a bygone era of entertainment. The Community Theatre of Howell will be hosting a series of what they are calling the “WCTH Radio Hour” as a live stage recreation of radio shows from the 1930’s to 1950’s. Audience members will participate as a “live studio audience,” as organizers hope to transport them back to the golden age of live radio dramas. Each performance will include between 5 and ¬7 actors playing multiple voice roles, and 1 or ¬2 people working as “foley artists” who will provide all of the sound effects to go along with the script. Auditions for the first of the shows will be held this Friday, September 9th at 6:30pm on the CTH stage at the Howell High School Freshman Campus. Organizers say they are looking for everyone from “9 to 99” to audition for “Richard Diamond (The Gibson Murder) & House in Cypress Canyon,” which will then be performed for free on Sunday, October 30th. No tickets will be sold and seating will be on a first-come, first served basis. Three other shows are also planned through next spring; January 22nd, March 5th and April 30th. Each show has 4 or ­5 practices, a dress rehearsal and one performance. Dress rehearsal for each Radio Hour will occur the day before the performance with sound and microphones. Contact Rick Spangler for more information at; spanglerinbox@gmail.com Audition Dates: September 9, 6:30pm: Richard Diamond (The Gibson Murder) & House in Cypress Canyon December 16, 6:30pm: The Shadow (A Blind Beggar Dies), The Bickersons (Valentine’s Day), Abbot and Costello (Who’s on First) January 6, 6:30pm: The Planet Man & Flash Gordon March 20, 6:30pm: X Minus One (Mars is Heaven) & My Friend Irma (Jane Meets Irma)

LACASA's CAP Program Earns Highest Council Level Available In Nonprofit OrganizationLACASA's CAP Program Earns Highest Council Level Available In Nonprofit Organization

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A local child abuse prevention organization has earned state-wide recognition and an increase in funding. The LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council provides awareness programs throughout Livingston County that teach members of the community how to help prevent child abuse and child sexual abuse. The council has been working for many years to be promoted to a tier three status, which is the highest local council level available through the nonprofit organization. The CAP Council was recently promoted to that status by the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund. CAP Council Coordinator Holly Naylor says this promotion means their funding will double so that they will be receiving a yearly grant of $20,000. Naylor tells WHMI the organization plans to use the additional funding to expand and enhance their programming. Some of the organization’s current programming focuses on professional education, infant safety and child sexual abuse prevention. Naylor says they are very excited because the council strived for many years to operate at a tier 3 status, even without the added funding. Now that they have it, Naylor says the council hopes to grow community involvement, as well as awareness. Funding for CTF local councils is based on a tier structure, from tier one through tier three. Tier levels are assigned to councils based on each organization’s staffing, policies, procedures, and the prevention work it accomplishes within the community. Naylor says the CTF board has been impressed with the support and publicity provided for CAP programs. (DK)

Back To School For Livingston County Students, Parents & MotoristsBack To School For Livingston County Students, Parents & Motorists

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With the Labor Day holiday now just a memory, students across Livingston County, and most of the rest of Michigan, are heading back to school today. AAA Michigan’s “Schools Open, Drive Carefully” campaign is underway, reminding motorists that they need to be especially vigilant before, during and after school hours. Even though some were already in session, most students return after the Labor Day weekend – meaning big yellow school buses, more children and increased traffic according to AAA Public Affairs Specialist Gary Bubar. He says perhaps most important is that children, particularly younger children, will be out around schools and in neighborhoods where they haven’t been seen in a few months, notably during rush hour. Motorists need to be cognizant of school bus stop laws and Bubar points out that thousands of school buses will have both red lights on and stop arms out but still get passed by other vehicles. Motorists are reminded to follow speed limits, especially in and around school zones and obey all signs, signals and markings. With many children and students walking or biking to school or even the bus stop, motorists should eliminate distractions and keep eyes on the road at all times because very often children cross unexpectedly, and pedestrians are found walking in areas other than crosswalks or intersections. AAA says more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones so it’s important to always come to a complete stop and check for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding. (JM)

Milford Officials Plan Busy Road Patching Season This FallMilford Officials Plan Busy Road Patching Season This Fall

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Officials in local village say a busy road construction season is in store between now and winter. While Commerce Street is finally reopened after a major reconstruction project, village officials in Milford say road crews will soon begin asphalt and concrete repairs throughout the village. According to The Milford Times, the work will be targeting areas where the bulk of the road is still in good shape, but portions of the pavement are in need of repair or replacement. That will hopefully give those roads additional lifespan before more extensive work is needed. It’s anticipated that the paving and patching will cost just under $45,000, most of which will come from the village general fund and state road funds. Milford will also be able to take advantage of more than $8,000 in matching funds recently approved by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from the Local Road Improvement Pilot Program. (JK)

Longtime Brighton City Employee Recognized For 30 Years Of Dedicated WorkLongtime Brighton City Employee Recognized For 30 Years Of Dedicated Work

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An employee with the City of Brighton is being recognized for 30 years of service. On Thursday, Utilities Director for the City of Brighton, Tim Krugh, recognized Wastewater Crew Leader Corey Brooks for three decades of distinguished service. Krugh says he wanted to honor Brooks at the City Council meeting because he feels like people only receive recognition when they’re retiring and believes it is just as important to recognize those that are still serving the city. Brooks started as an employee with the city in 1985, fresh out of high school. The following year he was hired in full-time with the Street Division. He continued to move up the ranks and then in 1989 was transferred to the Wastewater Division. Krugh says he and Brooks are a “driving force” for each other and jokes that he probably has spent more time with him over the years than Brooks has spent with his own wife. Krugh says the true dedication and knowledge that Brooks has provided to the city over the years can’t be replaced and calls him his “wingman”. Brooks says his co-workers have made his many years of service a "really good time." (DK)

Fiber Circuit Outage Causes Phone Problems In City Of Brighton Fiber Circuit Outage Causes Phone Problems In City Of Brighton

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Phones are down in the City of Brighton. City officials report the phone issue is due to a fiber circuit outage in the Brighton area. Brighton City Hall, Police Department, Water Plant and Waste Water Plant phones are currently offline. Officials say they are working on correcting the issue and will provide update’s on the City of Brighton’s Facebook page. That page can be accessed through the link below. (JM)

Monitoring Of Old Lucy Road Landfill Site ContinuesMonitoring Of Old Lucy Road Landfill Site Continues

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The City of Howell continues to monitor a contaminated property under a state work plan. The City was granted a No Further Action or NFA letter from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality around 2010/2011 for the former Lucy Road Landfill site, which requires long term monitoring, sampling and maintenance. Charles says part of that letter included requirements for continued monitoring of the existing landfill. He says the environmental testing portion will last 30 years, noting the clock started ticking in 2008 and will go through at least 2038. Charles tells WHMI they continue to monitor all the areas deemed the City’s responsibility under the NFA letter. The City earlier went out to bid for the testing services and the Howell City Council accepted a proposal submitted by a new company to perform annual monitoring and sampling in an amount not to exceed $23,295, of which the City will be responsible for 40% of those costs. The company was said to be qualified to perform the work and the low price provider. Charles says the previous vendor did an excellent job but they test the market every so often. Charles says they have a series of test wells both on the city’s property and surrounding properties to monitor groundwater as well as methane being emitted from the mound itself. The City has done the testing for a number of years and he says the tests come back within expectations. All of the direct contact issues that were previously associated with the landfill have been addressed, which is why the City was granted the no action letter and also part of the reason the City was able to sell a portion of the land a few years ago. (JM)

Funeral Arrangements Set For Fowlerville Man Killed In Moped Crash Funeral Arrangements Set For Fowlerville Man Killed In Moped Crash

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A Fowlerville man is dead following a weekend crash on a moped in Cohoctah Township. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports 34-year-old Jeremy Scott Kelly was killed in the crash that happened around 10am this past Saturday morning. Preliminary investigation indicated Kelly was operating a 2013 Toyota Tao on Owosso Road, north of Allen Road when he veered to the right, striking a rock and then a tree. Authorities say Kelly, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hermann Funeral Home in Fowlerville, where visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8pm Thursday. Funeral services are at 11am Friday. Facebook photo. (JM)

Resolution To Support Housing Project For Homeless Vets Moves ForwardResolution To Support Housing Project For Homeless Vets Moves Forward

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A subcommittee of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners is lending support to the concept of a housing project for homeless veterans. The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee met Tuesday night and approved two veteran-related resolutions, including one in support of a housing project for homeless vets within Livingston County borders. It acknowledged the current need for a housing project, along with the cost of not having one since there are both temporary and chronic homeless veterans in the county. Homeless veterans are currently housed at hotels at a cost of $55 per night, which is paid for out of the Veterans Relief Fund. The resolution in support of a housing project does not commit the county to build or finance anything but will hopefully help move something forward. Veterans Services Director Jon Waggoner tells WHMI they want to be able to show potential donors or parties willing to undertake such an endeavor that there is support from commissioners, as well as the Veterans Affairs Committee. That committee has also approved a resolution in support of a housing project and Waggoner says it would be very helpful if some third party was interested in getting involved or spearheading the project. Meanwhile, the county committee also approved a separate resolution authorizing creation of a Veterans Services Fund. Treasurer Jennifer Nash explained that it was really a formality for accounting purposes. Since voters approved the Veteran Services millage in the August Primary election, Nash noted a separate fund is required to account for revenue and expenditures. Both resolutions will move through finance committee and then onto the full Livingston County Board of Commissioners for final consideration. (JM)

Hacker & Bergin Road Intersection Closes TodayHacker & Bergin Road Intersection Closes Today

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An intersection that straddles both Hartland and Oceola townships will close for construction starting today. All four legs of the Hacker and Bergin Road intersection will be closed for reconstruction work. The Livingston County Road Commission says the work will include deep cuts and fills and earthwork that will alter the road’s profile. A completion date for the project is undetermined at this time. The Road Commission says the closure could have a high traffic impact. Emergency vehicles can access all addresses on Hacker Road south of Bergin from the south and all addresses north of Bergin Road from the north. Likewise, Bergin west of Hacker can be accessed from the west and addresses on Bergin east of Hacker Road can be accessed from the east. (DS)

Lyon Twp. Board Approves Continued Fire Department Merger DiscussionsLyon Twp. Board Approves Continued Fire Department Merger Discussions

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A work group will look into the pros and cons of merging two local fire departments. A proposal for the Lyon Township Fire Department to provide fire services to the City of South Lyon is gaining ground. If approved, the two fire departments would merge their resources, including personnel, equipment and apparatuses. In theory, the contract between the two departments would be for a period of three years. Lyon Township Fire Chief Ken Van Sparrentak says that way, if either department was unhappy, the time frame provides an out-clause. On Tuesday, Van Sparrentak and South Lyon Fire Chief Mike Kennedy brought the merge proposal before the Lyon Township Board of Trustees. South Lyon City Council had recently approved further discussions of the proposal and Lyon Township officials agreed to as well. Now, two firefighters from each department and two sitting officials from each municipality will create a work group to provide another perspective on the proposal. Van Sparrentak tells WHMI the goal is to just keep moving forward. Dates for the work group to meet and discuss have not been set at this time because a timeline hasn’t been established. Van Sparrentak says he and Chief Kennedy had tossed around the “ambitious” goal of merging in the beginning of 2017 if the proposal was approved. Van Sparrentak says if the merge were to happen, the key thing is that it’s emphasized and treated like one solid, integrated fire department. (DK)

Lee Road Bridge Closure Set For MondayLee Road Bridge Closure Set For Monday

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A tentative schedule has been released for local bridge repair work along US-23. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $2.2 (m) million and repairing several bridges along US-23 in Livingston County this fall. One of the first bridges to be under construction is Lee Road over US-23. The Lee Road bridge is scheduled to be closed starting next Monday, September 12th through September 29th. As for other bridges along the US-23 corridor, the Crouse Road bridge will have a single lane closure starting September 19th. The Faussett Road bridge will close September 26th with posted detours while the Clyde Road bridge schedule has not yet been determined. The White Lake Road bridge is scheduled for a single lane closure starting September 26th while the Center Road bridge is scheduled for a single lane closure starting October 13th. M-DOT officials remind that all of the bridge repair work and related closures are weather dependent. Google Street View Photo. (JM)

Brighton Library Targets Programming For Millennials Brighton Library Targets Programming For Millennials

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A local library will be hosting programming this month aimed at a particular age group. The Brighton District Library is pleased to kick off a new series of fun, interactive programming for millennials, defined as those between ages 20 and 40, in September. This Thursday, September 8, from 7-8:30pm, they, and anyone else interested, are invited to attend Bad Art Night. Participants will be encouraged to explore their creative side without the pressure of having to showcase artistic talent. Instead, everyone can have fun and create the most hideous piece of art they can. Prizes will be awarded to the most awful art, and winners will be displayed in the Library. Also in September, starting on the 14th, a new book discussion group will begin. Books and Brews will meet from 7 - 8pm, and follow on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except December. Books will be discussed and beverages enjoyed at Brewery Becker, on W. Main Street in downtown Brighton. During the September meeting, the group will create a reading list for the year. Millennials attending should come with book titles they’d like to recommend or are interested in reading. For additional information, call 810-229-6571 ext. 227. (JK)

A More Walkable Whitmore Lake ComingA More Walkable Whitmore Lake Coming

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Officials in Whitmore Lake are looking at ways at making the entire downtown area more walkable. Northfield Township officials are responding to a cry from the public that it is too difficult to walk or ride a bike around downtown Whitmore Lake. The concern is that there are too few sidewalks and that the ones are there, don’t connect. The purchase of the Van Curler property downtown has been pending since earlier this spring and, once cleared, will open up more opportunities for improvements. Officials have also identified a series of other areas to focus on. Two of their biggest challenges are making East Shore Drive friendlier to pedestrians along with finding a way to connect the Seven Mile Preserve to residents. They are also looking into connecting southern and eastern agricultural areas to downtown with new paths that can accommodate walkers, bicyclists, and possibly even horses. With 3 sidewalk and pathway projects already in works, township officials want the community to know that these construction efforts take time and that they are just getting started at making Whitmore Lake more easy to walk about. (MK)
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