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Local Vietnam Veterans Awarded Lapel Pins for ServiceLocal Vietnam Veterans Awarded Lapel Pins for Service

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A group of Vietnam War veterans who had never received the recognition they deserve are now the proud recipients of impressive-looking gold lapel pins. Eighth District Congressman Mike Bishop was on hand yesterday to present the pins to 26 Vietnam vets from the area who served between 1955 and ’75 and requested one. Bishop provided appropriate remarks at the special ceremony, held at the Hartland Twp. Fire Station. The attractive gold pins were authorized by Congress in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Bishop tells WHMI it was shameful the way Vietnam War veterans were treated after they returned home and he wants to right a serious wrong that was done to the veterans half a century ago. American Legion Post 415 commander Doug Kuhn says it’s not too late for those who served in the Vietnam War in that time period to receive a lapel pin. Anyone interested who qualifies should contact Stewart Pigler at the congressman’s Brighton office for details. When enough Vietnam veterans have signed up, another ceremony will be scheduled to present the pins to the deserving recipients. To apply for a lapel pin you’re asked to call Bishop’s district office at 810-227-8600. (TT)

2016 Livingston County Sober In October Dance-Off Friday 2016 Livingston County Sober In October Dance-Off Friday

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A community dance off will raise awareness about teen substance abuse, prevention and recovery resources in Livingston County. The Connection Youth Services Youth Council and the Livingston County Community Alliance have joined to host the “2016 Livingston County Sober In October Dance Off” on Friday night. The Connection Youth Services provides help to teens and families in crisis including emergency housing for youth, a safe place to hang out and support groups. Its mission is to help build positive connections between youth, their families and the community. Friday’s Dance Off is one of the activities being funded through a mini grant from the Community Alliance. LCCA Coordinator Kaitlin Fink tells WHMI the event is one example of how mini-grants are being used and benefiting the community. Friday’s Dance Off will be held from 6 to 9:30pm in the Howell High School Auditorium and feature guest speakers, a resource fair, DJ, prizes and a costume contest. Attendees are being encouraged to dress up as their favorite decade, celebrity, band member or group but costumes must be school appropriate. More information is available in the link below. (JM)

Dog Walk In New Hudson To Benefit Local Shelters Dog Walk In New Hudson To Benefit Local Shelters

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A dog walk in New Hudson this evening aims to help local pet owners take advantage of the warm fall weather while raising donations for two local shelters. Mitten Animal Hospital will hold its 1st Annual Dog Walk at 5pm today. The walk was planned in conjunction with National Walk Your Dog Week as well as National Pet Obesity Awareness Day today. The walk will begin and end at Mitten Animal Hospital on Grand River in New Hudson. There is a planned route along the Huron Valley Trail with either a one-mile or two-mile round trip, which does not cross any major intersections. Organizers say there will be tables with water for dogs and their owners at various points along the route. The event is free to attend but donations will be accepted on behalf of both Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue and Furry Friends Rescue. (JM)

Local Camp Kicks Off Season With Annual Haunted Walk & Hayride Local Camp Kicks Off Season With Annual Haunted Walk & Hayride

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A popular Green Oak Township event to kick-off the Halloween season is set for early October. The annual Haunted Walk and Haunted Hayride at Sokol Camp will return this year on Saturday, October 15th. Cottages on the camp’s 23 acres of land will be decorated and lit up with trick-or-treat stations for children. The family-friendly evening also includes wagon rides, a magic show and an indoor snack bar. Event Organizer Lindsay Cortis tells WHMI the pre-Halloween festivities are a yearly tradition. The family fun event starts at 6 pm and includes a magic show, trick-or-treating stations and an indoor snack bar. Cortis says the event has been a tradition at Sokol Camp for over two decades and is celebrating its 18th year. Sokol Camp is located off of Marshall Road in South Lyon at 11633 Sokol Camp Drive. Admission is $7 per person at the gate, which includes one Haunted Hayride. Additional hayrides are $1 and food and drinks can be purchased on site. Groups are welcome. More information about the event can be found by visiting “Sokol Camp at Sandy Bottom Lake” on Facebook. That link is below. (DK)

Brighton Unionized DPW Workers Reject Proposed Contract Agreement Brighton Unionized DPW Workers Reject Proposed Contract Agreement

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Still no agreement between the city of Brighton and the union that represents 11 city Department of Public Works employees. The old contract between the city and the Technical, Professional and Office Workers Association of Michigan expired on July 31 and the employees have been continuing on the job, going on an extension of the old contract. Out of four unionized city employee groups, it’s the only one that hasn’t come to agreement on a new contract this year. The Brighton City Council held a closed-door session Thursday night to discuss the DPW hourly workers’ recent rejection of a tentative agreement on a new contract in a ratification vote. No action was taken after council's closed door session. City Labor Attorney Dennis Gabrian says the city will continue to negotiate with the DPW union in hopes of achieving agreement on a new contract. In August the City Council approved a 3-year contract with the union representing clerical employees at city hall, who are also represented by the TPOAM. Under terms of the contract, the clerical employees will get a 2% pay raise each of the three years. The DPW union represents hourly employees who work out of the DPW garage on Third St., plus those based at the wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and city cemeteries. (TT)

Retirement Roast Planned For Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte Retirement Roast Planned For Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte

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The community has an opportunity to roast retiring Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte. After 33 years, Bezotte is retiring and hanging up the gun belt thus a celebration event is scheduled on Friday, November 4th at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. Bezotte was first elected to the position in 2004 and decided not to seek a fourth term, which will conclude his overall 43-year law enforcement career at the end of 2016. However, he is running unopposed this November for a seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. The event to mark Bezotte’s retirement will feature dinner, entertainment and an open mic so individuals are encouraged to come armed with stories. The cost is $35 per person and those looking to attend are asked to RSVP by October 31st with Kay at 517-540-7922. (JM)

Hartland Township Is Designing Plans For PathsHartland Township Is Designing Plans For Paths

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Getting around Hartland Township by foot or bike may be getting a little easier next year. The Board of Trustees voted to move ahead with design engineering on Hartland Road from Dunham Road to the commercial district. These plans come as a part of their existing 2017 Pathway Project, in which they are considering connecting much of the township together to help ease pedestrian travel. Because these projects will be paid for through the general fund, Board members were concerned about the best product for a reasonable price. Supervisor Bill Fountain said that while he doesn’t want something that looks or feels cheap, he is interested in listening to options that can save the township money. Township Manager James Wickman believes he and the Board have been responsible stewards of the taxpayer’s money in that past and are looking at doing so continuously through this project. The Board also requested a proposal from their engineering firm for a topography study for Dunham Road between Hartland Road and the high school. This stretch poses potentially difficult problems with elevation and wetlands. While a pathway for this stretch might not come to be in 2017, the board felt it was important to get the study done before winter in case the opportunity to build a path arises. Wickman said that topography studies were useful for relatively long stretches of time, as aside for possible erosion, the features of the land won’t change much. (MK)

Brighton High School Homecoming Parade Set for TodayBrighton High School Homecoming Parade Set for Today

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This is homecoming week at Brighton high school and there have been activities and special events all week long to celebrate. A big homecoming parade with floats, the BHS Marching Band and all sorts of related regalia will take place at 6 p.m. this evening, an hour before the football game between Brighton and Hartland. The homecoming theme this year is “Galaxy Getaway”, and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen will take place at halftime tonight. It’s been spirit week all week long with a special day set aside each day, and today is black and orange day, for the school colors. The homecoming parade route will be from the Brighton Educational and Community Center at 125 S. Church Street – also known as Old Scranton – and proceed down Main Street to the high school. Bill Murray, a former Brighton High School football coach and social studies teacher and Ted Buckless, former freshman football coach and math teacher – both of whom are now retired - are the parade grand marshals. The homecoming queen and king will be crowned at halftime of the 7 p.m. game with Hartland. The homecoming dance will take place Saturday night at the high school from 8-11 p.m. (TT)

Fowlerville Schools Classes Dismissed Early Due to Water Main BreakFowlerville Schools Classes Dismissed Early Due to Water Main Break

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According to Fowlerville Superintendent Wayne Roedel, the district experienced a water main break this morning and as a result made the decision to dismiss school early. The junior high and high school were dismissed at 11:45 a.m. and Smith, Kreeger and the Little Glad Center were dismissed at 12:45 p.m. Roedel apologized for any inconvenience the early school closing may have on families. He says that unless otherwise notified, plans are still to have the homecoming parade and homecoming game this evening. (TT)

Weekend Ramp, Lane Closures at I-96-and US-23 InterchangeWeekend Ramp, Lane Closures at I-96-and US-23 Interchange

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The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the work schedule this weekend on the US-23/I-96 interchange in Brighton, which is in the second year of a two-year reconstruction project. Tonight (Fri.) starting at 10 p.m. through 8 a.m. Saturday, there will be a double lane closure on westbound I-96 at US-23 to complete the final pavement markings. Also, the ramp from northbound US-23 to westbound I-96 will be closed starting at 10 o’clock tonight (Fri.) through 5 a.m. Saturday. The detour will be eastbound I-96 to Kensington Road to westbound I-96. On Saturday, eastbound I-96 will have a double lane closure starting at 10 p.m. through 8 a.m. Sunday. Also, the ramp from southbound US-23 to eastbound I-96 will be closed from 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. the following day. The detour will be from westbound I-96 to Spencer Road to eastbound I-96. (TT)

County Wants Community Input In Communications SurveyCounty Wants Community Input In Communications Survey

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Livingston County officials are seeking input from the community about how they can better improve lines of communication. The 2016 online Communication Survey is the second consensus the county has used to reach out to its residents. The Board of Commissioners has made providing an open line of communication a priority as part of the county’s Strategic Plan. Communication and Administrative Specialist, Allison Nalepa, tells WHMI the survey asks how the county is doing on providing information about local issues and activities. Nalepa says last year’s survey returned with a “range of results” that were very useful. Residents indicated that they would be interested in receiving information through social media, which prompted the creation of the county’s Facebook and Twitter account. Surrounding counties have had a social media presence for a number of years according to Nalepa, and the public’s input helped bring Livingston County up to speed. The anonymous survey opened Monday and will remain open through October 31st. A link to the survey can be found below. (DK)

Pontiac Trail Over Davis Creek In Lyon Township To Close Monday Pontiac Trail Over Davis Creek In Lyon Township To Close Monday

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A busy road in Lyon Township will be closing for culvert replacement next week. The start date was delayed slightly but the Road Commission for Oakland County reports that the project on Pontiac Trail over Davis Creek, one mile north of 11 Mile will start Monday. The section of Pontiac Trail just south of Shady Creek Drive will close to through traffic until mid-November. The $482,000 project involves removal and replacement of the existing culvert, guardrail installation and paving. Senior Manager of Communications & Public Information for the Road Commission for Oakland County Craig Bryson tells WHMI all culverts are inspected on a regular basis and this was sort of an expedited project. He says an inspection earlier this year revealed that the culvert was deteriorating much more than anticipated which necessitated them trying to get it fixed as quickly as possible. He says they debated trying to wait until next year but didn’t want it going on at the same time as the 10 Mile and Napier Road project. Bryson adds there were also DNR issues related to working in the river with fish spawning season so they rushed the project design and bid process to get it done this year. The section of Pontiac Trail that will be closing Monday carries approximately 12,700 vehicles daily. Bryson says because they are ripping out the existing culvert and putting in a new one, the road will need to be completely closed to traffic. The detour for the closure is 11 Mile Road to Milford Road back to Pontiac Trail and vice versa. A detour map is available through the link. (JM)

Applications Now Being Accepted For Sheriff's Explorer ProgramApplications Now Being Accepted For Sheriff's Explorer Program

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Applications are being accepted for a year-round program that offers young adults an up-close glimpse into the world of law enforcement. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department’s Explorer Program is designed for mature young adults age 14 to 20 with a strong interest in law enforcement. The Explorer Post meets on Sundays regularly throughout the year. Explorers train for the Annual State Competition in which their training and skills are put to the test against other posts from around the state as they compete for the Governor’s Cup. When explorers are not training for competition, their meetings will relate to law enforcement departments with demonstrations from the K-9 and Bomb Squad, tours of the Michigan State Police crime lab and the Livingston County Jail, and sitting with 911 operators. Explorers will be required to attend the Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee Academy once within their first two years of joining the post. The Academy is a week-long camp that provides explorers with a taste of attending a police academy. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, have a letter of recommendation and fall within the age limits. Space is limited and the deadline to apply is October 30th. The application can be found at the link below. (DK)

Political Polling Scams Reported Ahead Of November General Election Political Polling Scams Reported Ahead Of November General Election

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Reports of political scams are starting to surface with the November General Election approaching. Northfield Township Police are encouraging residents and community members to ignore polling phone calls that promise gift cards for taking a voter survey. Although area residents have not yet reported being a victim, the Better Business Bureau has received complaints on Political Scams. Officials say phishing scams are using the presidential election to fast talk the survey recipient into providing personal information including their credit card number. Polling companies do not ask for personal or banking information and individuals should also be cautious of requests through social media or email. Police advise that polling companies do not offer prizes and it is always best to donate directly to the campaign office or through the candidate’s official website. Further, officials say caller ID can be altered, so the call you think is coming from Washington DC, may actually be coming from someone down the street or out of the country. (JM)

Community Can "Meet The Candidates" At Forum TuesdayCommunity Can "Meet The Candidates" At Forum Tuesday

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Business owners and residents will have a chance to meet the 2016 candidates for local contested races in the November general election at an open forum Tuesday. The “Meet the Candidates” Forum will be held in the Hamburg Township Hall Board Room beginning at 6pm. The event is sponsored by the Pinckney-Putnam-Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Board of Directors Chairman Rick Beaudin. The Chamber has held similar forums each election for the last 10 to 12 years. The candidates that will be participating in this session are those running for the contested positions of Hamburg and Putnam Township Trustees, Livingston County Sheriff, 42nd State Representative, the 8th District of Congress and local judicial races. The meeting will be shown live on the townships’ cable system on channel 191, but will also be recorded so that anyone unable to attend can watch the forum on social media or online. (DK)

Brighton City Council Approves Hotel Near Planned U/M Medical FacilityBrighton City Council Approves Hotel Near Planned U/M Medical Facility

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The Brighton City Council has approved the site plan for the Candlewood Suites Hotel, which will be constructed on Library Drive between Orndorf Drive and Challis Road. The City Planning Commission had earlier approved the development and sent it to City Council for final approval. Brighton Hotels LLC plans a 3-story, 90-room hotel, which will be marketed primarily for long-term stays. The developer approached the city about a decade ago with the same proposal, but plans were halted when the recession hit in 2006. Mayor Jim Muzzin tells WHMI the decision by the University of Michigan to construct a 300,000-square-foot medical facility just a few blocks down Challis Road was undoubtedly a factor in the company’s decision to resurrect its long-dormant plans. Part of the approval calls on the developer to extend the sidewalk so that there are no “dead ends” for pedestrians. Plans are to start construction early next year and open the hotel in the fall of 2017. Brighton is becoming somewhat of a hub for hotels, with a new Hampton Inn nearing completion and a Holiday Inn to go in, both on Challis Road near the planned, 300,000-square-foot-plus U of M medical facility at Challis and Karl Greimel Drive. The Homewood Suites by Hilton is also nearby on Challis, and the existing Holiday Inn Express near I-96 and Grand River will be re-badged. (TT)

Local Red Cross Volunteer Heads To South Carolina To Aid In Hurricane Disaster ReliefLocal Red Cross Volunteer Heads To South Carolina To Aid In Hurricane Disaster Relief

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Many are fleeing from the coast in Florida and South Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, but one local resident and volunteer is making his way toward the chaos. Livingston County Volunteer Ron Shell of the Red Cross’s Mid-Michigan Chapter, made his way to Columbia, South Carolina yesterday with Dan Harrier, a volunteer from Alma. The two drove an ERV, or Emergency Response Vehicle, to their two-week assignment. Shell says there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to what he and Harrier will be doing during their assignment. He expects they will be transporting hot meals to the 61 shelters that have been set up in South Carolina. Shell is unsure just how many volunteers have been called down to help, but he believes there must be a great need if the Red Cross is going as far to call in help from Michigan. Shell, a retiree, tells WHMI he has been with the Red Cross Disaster Service for about eleven years and just wants to help while he still can. Shell recognizes that not everyone can take two-week assignments to give back and drive across the country. He says the most straight forward way to help is to make donations because he assures donors that the money will be spent appropriately. AP Photo: Hurricane Matthew flows over a seawall Friday in St. Augustine. (DK)

Fenton Orchestra To Perform Live Score Alongside Classic MovieFenton Orchestra To Perform Live Score Alongside Classic Movie

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Tickets are now available for a local orchestra’s take on a classic creepy movie. As Halloween draws closer, so does an upcoming performance by the Fenton Community Orchestra (FCO). The FCO will perform an original film score live to a screening of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds. The performances will be Friday, October 21st and Saturday, the 22nd at 8pm in the Fenton High School Auditorium. Jennifer Fleck, Executive Director of the FCO, says the event is a “completely unique cultural experience” because it is rare to have an orchestra perform live alongside a movie. FCO Music Director Andrew Perkins says it has always been one of his dreams to score a feature film and thinks the decision not to score the film in 1963 was “unconventional and experimental”. The FCO is now in its seventh season and is a community-supported orchestra, comprised of musicians of all ages. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through the link below. Facebook photo.

Ari Weinzweig Of Zingerman's To Be Featured At Brighton Chamber Power LunchAri Weinzweig Of Zingerman's To Be Featured At Brighton Chamber Power Lunch

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The co-founder of a collection of well-known businesses rooted in the Ann Arbor community will share his story and strategy for business growth at a lunch event in Brighton this month. Co-Owner & Founding Partner Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses will be the next featured speaker during the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Power Lunch. Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw started Zingerman’s Delicatessen in 1982 with a $20,000 bank loan, a staff of two, a small selection of specialty foods and a relatively short sandwich menu. The two have since built Zingerman’s into a family of ten businesses all located in the Ann Arbor area with more than 500 staff and annual sales around $60 (m) million. In 2007, the two were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Bon Appetit magazine for their work in the food industry. They also received the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County’s first Humanitarian Award for their community contributions. Weinzweig will share his story and Zingerman’s unique approach to business during the power lunch event from 11am to 1:30pm on October 26th at Mt. Brighton. For more information or to register, contact the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. (JM)

Livingston County Catholic Charities Looks To Help Seniors During Medicare Part D EnrollmentLivingston County Catholic Charities Looks To Help Seniors During Medicare Part D Enrollment

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Local senior citizens in need of assistance during the Medicare Part D enrollment period are being encouraged to contact a local agency. Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th, with coverage starting January 1st of 2017. Last year, Livingston County Catholic Charities says its Older Adult Specialists were able to help seniors save over $125,000 during the enrollment period through assisting the senior with researching their needs for Medicare Part D. Officials say it’s important to research different plans, even if someone is currently enrolled in 2016, because plans and medications covered can change each year. Individuals could also qualify for extra help with the monthly premiums or lower co-pay. Appointments are necessary for assistance with selecting a plan and filling out the application. Seniors are asked to contact Linda or Penny, certified Medicaid/Medicare Specialists, at Livingston County Catholic Charities at 800-489-6107. In addition to scheduling appointments at LCCC, Penny and Linda have select dates to meet clients at the Brighton, Pinckney, Hamburg, Hartland and Fowlerville Senior Centers. (JM)
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