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South Lyon Man is Habitat For Humanity's Volunteer Of The YearSouth Lyon Man is Habitat For Humanity's Volunteer Of The Year

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A South Lyon man has been named Livingston County Habitat for Humanity’s Volunteer of the Year. Bruce VandenBerg was awarded the honor at the 20th Annual Affiliates in Motion conference and awards banquet last week in Lansing. VandenBerg was honored for his work with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program over the last 15 years. ReStores are nonprofit home improvement and donation centers that sell new and used furniture, appliances, and building materials to the public for a fraction of their regular retail price. They are independently owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity with the hopes of building strength, stability, and self-reliance throughout local communities. Over his decade-and-a-half with the organization, VandenBerg, pictured here with Rehab Addict host Nicole Curtis, has volunteered thousands of hours of his time as well as serving on the board of directors. For being awarded the Volunteer of the Year title, he now has his choice of attending either Habitat on the Hill in Washington D.C., or the Habitat for Humanity International Affiliate Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. (MK)

Nominations Sought For 2016 "Champion For Children" AwardNominations Sought For 2016 "Champion For Children" Award

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Nominations are being solicited from the community for people who have made a difference in the life of local kids. The Great Start Collaborative and Child Abuse Prevention Council of Livingston County are once again joining forces to find a “Champion for Children” in Livingston County. Organizers say that nominees may be a person whose dedication to children is evident in the work they do, or in the way they spend their extra time. The “Champion for Children” award seeks to recognize those individuals and thank them for helping local children grow up safe, healthy and ready for success. Past recipients have included educators, coaches, family support workers, foster parents, child care providers and community volunteers. (2014 winner pictured.) The 2016 Champion for Children Award will be presented during LACASA’s 35th anniversary Black and White Masquerade Gala set for Saturday, October 22nd at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Pinckney. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 7th. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling 517-548-1350, ext. 287 or by emailing hnaylor@lacasacenter.org. (DK)

Final Approval Given To New Hotel In BrightonFinal Approval Given To New Hotel In Brighton

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With the Brighton City Planning Commission's approval Monday, Developer Mike Shammami of Brighton Hotels LLC plans to build a 3-story, 90-room, Candlewood Suites on Library Drive. It will be just off Challis Road and across the street from the Homewood Suites by Hilton. Since the proposal does not involve a rezoning, it does not have to go before the City Coucil for final approval. It will be located behind the Brighton Post Office and kitty-corner across from the Brighton District Library. If the Candlewood Suites proposal sounds familiar, it’s because Shammami came to the city a decade or more ago with the same proposal, but the recession hit and he let the site plan application expire. However, with the economy now on firmer ground and the Brighton area growing, Shammami has revived his proposal. He tells WHMI that the decision by the University of Michigan to construct a 300,000-square-foot medical facility just a few blocks down Challis Road also fueled his rekindled interest in the project. He says the Candlewood Suites chain focuses on long-term stays, such as three days or more, and all the suites have kitchenettes. The Planning Commission included a proviso in the approved motion that Shammami extend the sidewalk in front of his development so that there are no “dead ends” and it connects with the existing sidewalk on Library Drive. Shammami hopes to start construction in early 2017 and open the hotel late in the year. Brighton is no stranger to recent hotel growth, with a new Hampton Inn nearing completion on Challis Road near the planned Candlewood Suites and a Holiday Inn to go in farther down the road, across from the planned U of M medical facility at Challis and Karl Greimel Drive. Also, the Holiday Inn Express near I-96 and Grand River will be renovated and joined to a different hotel chain. (TT)

Hartland Township's Request To Consolidate Zip Codes Denied By USPS Hartland Township's Request To Consolidate Zip Codes Denied By USPS

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A local township’s quest to consolidate down to one zip code has been stymied by the United States Postal Service. The Hartland Township Board of Trustees expressed frustration with the mail service during regular meeting, Tuesday night. The township which covers a 6 mile by 6 mile area and houses roughly 15,000 residents is currently saddled with 7 different zip codes. The Board believes that getting that number down to 1 or 2 could greatly reduce confusion with citizens and businesses. The township went through a formal appeals process and offered different alternatives to the USPS’s national offices in Washington D.C. but recently received word that all their requests were denied. One of those accommodations was “alternative last line” option. That would allow residents to write “Hartland” in the town section of an address block while keeping the old zip code. Township Manager James Wickman was disappointed and told WHMI that Postal Service had a very pedantic view about zip codes and that its only concern is getting mail to its intended location. He said zip codes have evolved over the years and nowadays are used for more reasons like GPS tracking and insurance ratings. Trustee Joe Colaianne said that the denial was ridiculous and that it should go before Congress. Wickman said during discussion that the Postal Service represents everything wrong with government and there is no question in his mind why they are losing business while alternatives like Fed Ex and UPS are gaining it. (MK)

Residents Voice Opposition To Proposed Apartments On School PropertyResidents Voice Opposition To Proposed Apartments On School Property

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Many residents in Hamburg Township are not in favor of a proposal to convert a local elementary school into an apartment complex. In July, conceptual plans for the 208 unit apartment complex that would replace Hamburg Elementary received preliminary approval from the Hamburg Township Board of Trustees. Pinckney Community Schools, the property’s owner, and McKenna Associates, who is purchasing the property, are reportedly working towards closing on the school. After hearing that the school district is hoping to close by the end of October, several residents attended the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night. The plans for the land are ultimately in the hands of the township and residents are hoping to make their voices opposing the complex heard. Their main concerns are the width of the road the property is located off of. The narrow street can barely accommodate two vehicles at a time and the large complex would bring in a significant amount of traffic. The plans for the apartments still have to return to the Planning Commission to address those traffic issues and several trustees say their minds aren’t made up one way or another yet. The process for approving the development is still in its beginning phase, but neighbors still feel they haven’t had much of a say and want to be further involved. The Planning Commission has a meeting scheduled for this evening, though the current agenda does not show any discussion of the proposed development. An informational meeting about the issue had been scheduled but was cancelled. It has not been rescheduled at this time. (DK)

Local Charter School Marks 20th AnniversaryLocal Charter School Marks 20th Anniversary

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20 years after its founding, a local charter school is marking the anniversary. The Charyl Stockwell Academy District is highlighting its 20th anniversary this year as one of Michigan’s oldest public academies. Established in 1996 in Hartland Township as the Livingston Developmental Academy, the school had 296 elementary school students and 14 teachers. Today, it serves more than 1,000 K-12 students and employs 103 staff, including 50 teachers, on its two campuses. It was renamed in the fall of 2001 as the Charyl Stockwell Academy in memory of the school founders, Chuck and Shelly Stockwell’s daughter, who attended and graduated from the school shortly before losing a long battle with brain cancer. CSA has since grown into a K-12 district, with a middle and high school campus in Brighton known as the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy. Among the achievements that CSA officials are highlighting for the anniversary is its “unique character education program,” participation in the Michigan High School Athletic Association and an award winning FIRST Robotics team. A legislative tribute marking the anniversary is also planned from State Representatives Hank Vaupel and Lana Theis. (JK)

2016 Recruitment & Retention Survey Open To Livingston County Businesses 2016 Recruitment & Retention Survey Open To Livingston County Businesses

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Employers looking to hire new employees or that want to retain their workforce are being encouraged to take a short survey. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has partnered with the American Society of Employers for the 2016 Recruitment and Retention Survey. The survey is said to be short, taking under ten minutes to complete and any company in Livingston County is eligible to participate. However the more respondents, the more comprehensive the information will be. Chamber Membership Director Kim Esper tells WHMI getting enough employees has been a challenge for local employers and the survey will help employers learn how different recruitment and retention strategies are working across the region. Esper says it used to be a wage and benefit survey because that’s what employers were looking for. Now, many are more interested in attracting and retaining employees and Esper says employers can learn more about how other companies are recruiting and what retention strategies they’re using. The deadline to complete the survey is this Friday, September 23rd. Esper says all survey data will be compiled and aggregated, and individual participating companies will not have confidential information identified. An overview of the results will be given during a Howell Chamber event in early fall, where information covering employment in the Southeast Michigan region will also be presented. Details and a link to the survey are available through the link below. (JM)

Court: Fowlerville Officer Not Entitled To Immunity In Fatal Motorcycle Crash Court: Fowlerville Officer Not Entitled To Immunity In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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A high court has ruled a local police officer is not entitled to immunity in a case tied to a high-speed motorcycle crash near Fowlerville that killed an East Lansing man. Mary Stamm filed the suit on behalf of the estate of her son who died in May 2011 after his motorcycle crashed into Fowlerville Police Officer Frederick Miller’s vehicle during a high speed chase. The chase on westbound I-96 began when 20-year-old Carl Albert Stamm IV failed to pull over for speeding. Video recordings from patrol cars revealed he was traveling at approximately 126 mph when he crashed. Officer Miller challenged a lower court’s denial of his motion for summary judgement on the grounds of qualified immunity. In a recent opinion, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the U.S District Court’s denial of qualified immunity but denied Mrs. Stamm’s request for sanctions. It states the court correctly determined there were disputes of material fact regarding whether Miller intended to block Stamm and whether Stamm’s conduct posed an immediate threat to others. It says because the evidence is such that a jury could return a verdict in Mrs. Stamm’s favor, the material dispute is genuine. The opinion states that although Miller’s appeal fails, the court declined to impose sanctions because the appeal was not entirely frivolous. Miller has the option to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The recent court opinion is attached. (JM)

Warrant Issued For Suspect in Car Break-In & Police ChaseWarrant Issued For Suspect in Car Break-In & Police Chase

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The case against two men charged with trying to break into a car in Genoa Township before fleeing from police is moving forward, though their co-defendant is MIA. 18-year-old Laron Wilcox and 19-year-old Malachi Irving, both of Lansing, are charged with breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200. Wilcox and Irving were scheduled to be arraigned September 14th in 53rd District Court, but Wilcox was a no-show. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Irving, on the other hand, waived his arraignment and is due back in court November 1st for a pre-trial hearing. Authorities say the two suspects, along with 20-year-old Moses Lingua also of Lansing, attempted to break into a car near the 2800 block of Ontario Court in Genoa Township. A trooper with the Michigan State Police Brighton Post who was dispatched to the call observed a white vehicle leaving the area and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspects refused to pull over and fled, and a chase ensued down D-19 for approximately two miles. When the vehicle attempted to enter westbound I-96, the trooper used a maneuver that caused the suspect vehicle to spin out of control into a ditch and rollover. The vehicle, which was reported stolen by the Lansing Police Department, was driven by Lingua with Irving and Wilcox as passengers. Lingua was bound over for trial last month and is due back in court September 30th. He is charged with receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle, third degree fleeing a police officer, breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200, no license and possession of marijuana. (DK)

Hartland Man Seriously Injured, Dog Killed In Golf Cart Crash Hartland Man Seriously Injured, Dog Killed In Golf Cart Crash

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A Hartland Township man is hospitalized after being seriously injured in a golf cart crash Wednesday morning that claimed the life of a dog. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 8:52am to an accident involving a vehicle and a golf cart on Clyde Road, east of Hartland Road. Sheriff Bob Bezotte tells WHMI preliminary investigation shows a 66-year-old Hartland man was going the wrong way on Clyde Road when he pulled in front of a 2008 Ford Focus traveling eastbound that was driven by a 34-year-old Highland Township man. A dog was also in the golf cart and died on scene. Bezotte says the driver of the golf cart who lives in the area was hit pretty much head on and thrown from the golf cart. He was taken to the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor with serious head injuries. Bezotte says the man apparently misjudged how much room he had before pulling into his driveway and turned in front of the vehicle. The incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau. Bezotte says it doesn’t appear that any alcohol was involved but the 66-year-old man was deemed the at-fault driver and will likely be cited for causing the crash and operating an unauthorized vehicle on the road. (JM)

Hamburg Historical Museum Set To Reopen SaturdayHamburg Historical Museum Set To Reopen Saturday

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A local museum is soft-opening this weekend after shutting its doors last year for renovations. The Hamburg Historical Museum is once again welcoming the public beginning this Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The museum has been closed for the last 10 months because of a roof replacement and major changes to some of its indoor galleries. Museum board member Suzanne Hines told WHMI that they have several displays and rooms set up that shine light on what it was life was like living in the old days of Hamburg. There will be assorted vignettes set up like Victorian-style living rooms, old school classrooms, and a classic barber shop. A train gallery will also be set up that was built to depict Hamburg circa 1910. Old photos were used to reproduce foam-core buildings that look like the ones that lined the streets from that era. The Basement Treasures and Tea Room will also be reopened. After this weekend’s soft open, the museum will continue with their regular operating hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The Historical Museum is located at 7225 Stone Street in Hamburg. (MK)

Cleary University Planning Detroit CampusCleary University Planning Detroit Campus

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Cleary University and a Detroit church are teaming up on a new campus focused on business and entrepreneurship education. An event to discuss the partnership involving Little Rock Baptist Church and the Livingston County-based business university is planned this morning in Detroit. Starting in January, students will have the chance to attend classes and training programs at the Considine Little Rock Family Center, a former Detroit recreation center. Classes include short-term and accelerated programs for students to earn select credentials and certifications, as well as four-year undergraduate degrees. Pastor Jim Holley says in a statement: "Education is the only way out of poverty. This new campus is about transforming lives." Cleary University is a private, nonprofit business school with a main campus in Genoa Township and other satellite campuses in Michigan. (AP)

M-DOT Releases Update On US-23 Bridge Repair Projects M-DOT Releases Update On US-23 Bridge Repair Projects

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Bridge work is continuing along US-23 in Livingston County. The Michigan Department of Transportation released an update on various bridge repair projects taking place this fall along US-23 as part of a larger improvement project. In Green Oak Township, Lee Road will remain closed over US-23 until next Thursday. Further to the north on Center Road at US-23, a single lane closure is in effect. Come Monday, a single lane closure is expected on White Lake Road. Then in October, M-DOT says Crouse Road is scheduled for a full bridge closure the weekend of October 7th and October 14th, starting at 6pm on Friday through 6am Monday each weekend. Faussett Road is scheduled for a full closure starting October 19th. Work starting on Clyde Road has yet to be determined. M-DOT says the schedule is tentative and weather dependent. Google Street View Photo. (JM)

Local Superintendents Decline Comment On State's LGBT GuidelinesLocal Superintendents Decline Comment On State's LGBT Guidelines

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All five of Livingston County’s public school superintendents have nothing to say when it comes to new voluntary guidelines from the state about LGBT students. The State Board of Education last week approved new school guidance aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. The goal of the voluntary guidelines is to assist districts in creating inclusive school environments where LGBT students can learn and thrive, according to the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Two meetings were held by the State Board to gather feedback, where they received nearly 13,000 comments during the public comment period. The guidelines, which are posted below, were passed with a 6-2 vote. The MDE says the guidelines provide schools with many common-sense policies and practices that respect the rights, safety and privacy concerns of all students, including gay and transgender students. They include recommendations to schools to make an effort to address students by their chosen name and pronoun, and to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. The issue generated controversy locally in May when the parent of a student at Southwest Elementary School in Howell kept his children at home in protest after his 9-year-old son said he’d had to use the same bathroom as a girl. While the district eventually resolved the issue, Howell Superintendent Erin MacGregor declined to comment on the new guidelines when asked by WHMI. And he wasn’t alone. Superintendent Rick Todd of Pinckney Community Schools, Wayne Roedel of Fowlerville Community Schools, Janet Sifferman of Hartland Consolidated Schools and Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Greg Gray also declined to comment on the guidelines. (DK/JK)

Putnam Township Amends Current BudgetsPutnam Township Amends Current Budgets

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One township had to make some amendments to their budget to account for additional expenses. The Putnam Township Board of Trustees made the changes at their regular meeting Wednesday night. The Capital Improvement Budget was amended first to allow for repairs that needed to be done on the township building, as well as fixing lights that had been malfunctioning in a park. The board voted unanimously on the measure which leaves the CIP fun with a balance of just over $17,000. They also needed to amend the General Fund Budget because of mistaken omissions from when the original draft was approved. The board had talked during budget sessions about transferring money from the fund to pay off township building and the new fire truck. They thought that had been included on the final budget, but due to a clerical error had not. Treasurer Pat Carney told WHMI he expected the amendment for the truck because at the time of purchase the bill had not included for all the necessary extras. The original purchase price had only accounted for the bare truck. The additional funds will allow it to be fully equipped with necessities like ladders, hoses, jaws-of-life, generators, and supplies for the medical cabinet. The fire truck in question was originally thought to be completed, but upon inspection some of the paint on the chassis had already begun peeling. The builder is currently disassembling the truck to repaint and fix the issue and it should be delivered to Putnam Township in around 4 weeks. The amendment was approved 6-1 by the board and will leave the General Fund with a balance of just over $848,000. (MK)

Suspects In Ring Of Car Break-Ins Plead To Local ChargesSuspects In Ring Of Car Break-Ins Plead To Local Charges

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Two New Hudson men facing charges in Livingston County connected to an organized crime ring of car break-ins have entered pleas. 20-year-old Deionte Glass was arraigned in 53rd District Court Wednesday on one count of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property worth $200 or more but less than $1,000. Glass pleaded not guilty. Glass and 24-year-old John Garcia-Stowe were arrested in Brighton in August after police suspected the two were connected to a rash of car break-ins. Garcia-Stowe is also charged with one count of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property worth $200 or more but less than $1,000. He pleaded guilty to that charge at a hearing earlier this month. Police had noticed several vehicles with their dome lights on and personal items strewn throughout the cars in a Brighton neighborhood the morning of August 10th. Officers then came across a woman sleeping in the backseat of a car, which they felt was suspicious. She was asked to call her friend and several suspects were apprehended for Larceny from Auto. Charges have been sent to the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office regarding the juvenile female who was found and released at the scene. Charges have also reportedly been filed against a third male. Brighton police passed on a license plate number to Hamburg Township police, which turned out to be registered to a vehicle that police had been looking for in relation to car thefts in the Hamburg area. Hamburg Police reportedly searched the residence of one of the suspects, where they recovered hundreds of items believed to have been stolen by the suspects. Glass is due back in court November 11th for a pre-trial hearing and Garcia-Stowe will be sentenced October 11th. (DK)

Sierra Club Talks Environment, Election And Politics At Brighton SessionSierra Club Talks Environment, Election And Politics At Brighton Session

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Politics and the environment were the hot topics at a public seminar in Brighton last night. A presentation and question and answer session was held at the Brighton District Library to discuss Michigan legislature regarding environmental issues, how lawmakers voted on those issues and what the 2016 election looks like. The event was led by members the Michigan Chapter Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental organization in the world. Political Director Mike Berkowitz says it’s important to involve Livingston County residents in the discussion of politics because how they vote in November could impact the environment. There are proposals in the legislature right now that Berkowitz says could destroy renewable energy policies and hurt Michigan’s solar industry. He tells WHMI the Sierra Club is a non-partisan organization but they are taking sides this election. The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter is endorsing Democrat Suzanna Shkreli in the 8th Congressional District race against Republican incumbent Mike Bishop. Berkowitz says Bishop's "very terrible environmental voting record" during his time in congress is below 5% on the Sierra Club's environmental voting scorecards. He says Shkreli seems like a more passionate environmentalist and the club is encouraging Livingston County residents to get involved in her campaign. The Bishop campaign issued the following statement "Mike Bishop has an outstanding record on protecting our environment. As a co-sponsor of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, Mike Bishop fights for our Great Lakes. The Sierra Club is a partisan liberal organization and their political maneuvering is expected," said Troy Hudson, spokesperson, Mike Bishop for Congress. Berkowitz feels two State Representatives from Livingston County, Hank Vaupel and Lana Theis, aren’t showing strong leadership in environmental preservation either. The reps will have a say in the energy policy debate this year, protecting and expanding the state’s solar industry, and whether Michigan moves forward on its energy efficiency policy as well. Vaupel told WHMI "Reliable and sustainable electric energy is an issue that must be addressed as coal powered generating plants will be taken off line sooner than expected due to recent EPA rulings. This is a very complex issue as it does involve renewable sources of energy and also alternate sources of energy. As a legislator it is my responsibility to consider all actions and their ramifications. I have and will always keep reliability of electricity for the residents of Livingston County and the State of Michigan and protection of the environment as primary goals." Berkowitz says “environmental protection used to be a non-partisan issue”. He does however note voting scorecards show Democrats generally vote favorably for environmental protection laws more often than Republicans do. That brings him back to the importance of the seminar. Berkowitz says all party lines aside, the environmental community seems to agree that legislators need to be doing more when it comes to protecting the environment. (DK)

Lyon Township Car And Bike Accident Under InvestigationLyon Township Car And Bike Accident Under Investigation

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A bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a motorist Wednesday morning in Lyon Township. Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Lyon Township Substation and the Lyon Township Fire Department responded to the scene around 6:45am. The accident occurred near the intersection of West Eight Mile Road and Currie Road. Police say the bicyclist, a 15-year-old male who is a resident of Lyon Township, had been traveling on the roadway without lights and was wearing dark clothing. He was struck from behind by a motorist driving a 2005 Ford Explorer and was ejected from his bicycle. He suffered a laceration to his head. Paramedics treated the subject and transported him to Mott’s Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor for further medical care. The bicyclist was last listed in stable condition. The driver of the Ford Explorer, a 51-year-old female who is a Novi resident, was not injured. The crash remains under investigation by the OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit.

Howell Chamber of Commerce Named As A Finalist In Statewide CompetitionHowell Chamber of Commerce Named As A Finalist In Statewide Competition

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A local chamber of commerce has been named as a finalist in a statewide “Chamber of the Year” competition. The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals announced the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce as one of three finalists in Michigan’s Outstanding Chamber of the Year event. Each year, chambers of commerce across the state submit their statistics, goals and accomplishments to be judged for the award. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce was chosen as a finalist, along with the Traverse City Area and Grand Rapids Area chambers of commerce. Howell Chamber President, Pat Convery, says 2016 has been a year of advocacy for the chamber. The group has focused on business development, place-making and mass transit initiatives. Convery says it’s an honor just to be named as a finalist, as the chamber’s members and staff work hard to be leaders in the community. The winner of the Outstanding Chamber of the Year will be announced at the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals conference in Ann Arbor on October 27th.

Area Churches and Businesses to Celebrate First Responders near Brighton Mill PondArea Churches and Businesses to Celebrate First Responders near Brighton Mill Pond

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A local church is spearheading a celebration on Sunday to give thanks to all of the first responders in Livingston County. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is being joined by other area churches and downtown Brighton businesses in offering First Responders Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 25th. The Rev. Deon Johnson is rector of St. Paul’s and says after 9-11 the federal government designated the week beginning on the 25th as First Responders Recognition week. He says the event is a way to give thanks to first responders and also bring awareness to the men and women who protect the community, often putting themselves into harm’s way. He says a few months ago he came up with the idea to bring the Brighton community together. Johnson says he thought it would be nice considering, all that's going on, that the community stopped and gave thanks for first responders, specifically fire fighters, police officers and EMTs. He says the church managed to rally the community together to put on a celebration to give thanks for them and for their families. Johnson says the event will feature family friendly activities like a bounce house, and face painting, as well as food provided by downtown restaurants. The event is free and open to the public, and runs from 4 to 7 pm along St. Paul’s Street and the Mill Pond. (DS)
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