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Brighton High School Students Participate In Technology ShowcaseBrighton High School Students Participate In Technology Showcase

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Local students showed off their technological skills before state leaders last week. Brighton High School sent a group of students to the Capitol Building in Lansing for the 16th annual Student Technology Showcase. The event was presented by the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning and underwritten by AT&T and the Michigan Virtual University. The Showcase is designed to help students get involved in science and math, while positioning them for success in the 21st century workforce. Students displayed proficiencies in areas like computer coding and getting robots to perform a variety of acts. BHS students were one of 40 groups invited to the Capitol to show off their ideas and inventions to Governor Rick Snyder and Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley. Snyder said he had a vision of making Michigan a national leader in talent development while focusing on skills that are important for both jobs today and in the future. Pictured: Michigan Virtual University President & CEO Jamey Fitzpatrick, Collin Wood, Margot Moffa, Jessica McIntosh, Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Parker Bowan and teacher Lynette Daig (MK)

Broadband Meeting In Fowlerville Will Refine Supportive ResolutionBroadband Meeting In Fowlerville Will Refine Supportive Resolution

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The public is invited to attend a community meeting in Fowlerville tonight to discuss and finalize a resolution supporting better internet coverage in rural areas. The Rural Broadband Initiative is a movement focused on what can be done to build better internet coverage in rural communities. The initiative is built on the belief that broadband internet access is imperative to enhancing the overall quality of life and will increase property values, which has led some municipalities to consider creating their own networks. Broadband internet access for rural communities requires financing at a local level because there is no funding available in Lansing to support it, according to past remarks from state representatives. The Rural Fowlerville Broadband Initiative Group will hold a work session at Fowlerville High School this evening in the Media Center/Library beginning at 7pm. There, a template resolution in support of the initiative will be edited and refined, and then delivered to all stakeholder organizations. Handy Township discussed the incomplete draft resolution at their board meeting last night, but Supervisor Ed Alverson’s thoughts on the matter haven’t changed much since the initiative was first introduced several months ago. The group is looking for funding sources and Alverson says, “It’d be one thing for Handy Township to support a resolution, but there is no money” to help fund the endeavor. (DK)

Suspect In Attempted Car Break-In And Police Chase SentencedSuspect In Attempted Car Break-In And Police Chase Sentenced

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A Lansing man convicted of an attempted Genoa Township car break-in that resulted in a police chase has been sentenced. 19-year-old Malachi Irving was one of three suspects arrested in the August 3rd incident in which police said they tried to break into a car near the 2800 block of Ontario Court in Genoa Township. State Police from the Brighton Post were dispatched to the call and attempted to stop a vehicle leaving the scene. The suspects refused to pull over and fled, with a chase ensuing through downtown Howell and then down D-19. 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 20-year-old Moses Lingua, with Irving and 18-year-old Laron Wilcox as passengers. Irving, who pleaded guilty to one count of breaking and entering a vehicle, was sentenced Tuesday to 93 days in the county jail with a credit of 58 days served. Wilcox, who is facing the same charge as Irving, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced January 10th. Lingua was bound over for trial and is due back in court Friday for a final settlement conference. 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, driving without a license and possession of marijuana.(DK/JK)

Final Review Set For Apartment Complex On Old Hamburg Elementary SiteFinal Review Set For Apartment Complex On Old Hamburg Elementary Site

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Final site plans for a large apartment complex project on the old Hamburg Elementary site will be presented at a meeting next week. The Hamburg Township Planning Commission will meet next week to review the final CPUD site plan for The Crossings and Lakeland Trail. The project calls for a 208-unit apartment complex to be located on the old elementary school site, which consists of five existing parcels that total 16.1 acres. The apartment complex will consist of residential structures and units, a community club house with offices, a gym, a community recreational room and pool. The township says there will be three community park areas - one that will feature a recreational field and play structure, another to be used as a pet walking area and a third consisting of trails around proposed detention basins. The project is proposing over 400 new trees and many new shrubs, strategically located fencing, a bike maintenance station, multiple bike racks and benches. The Planning Commission meeting starts at 7pm next Wednesday, December 21st in the board room of the township hall off Merrill Road. A link to view the notice and drawings is provided. (JM)

Corrections Deputies Disappointed With County & Bargaining ProcessCorrections Deputies Disappointed With County & Bargaining Process

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Corrections deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office who comprise a bargaining unit say a recently ratified agreement with the county was better than nothing and the end result is disappointing. The Livingston County Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan recently ratified an agreement in respect to a 2016 wage reopener and corrections deputies. The Board of Commissioners approved the agreement during Monday night’s meeting. Association President Matthew Shutes told WHMI the association has never been more disappointed and frustrated with the county in this process and its decision to not follow an arbitrator’s recommendation in fact finding. Unfortunately, he says the corrections membership felt that it was better to take what was being offered rather than get nothing for the 2016 contract year. The county followed a fact finder’s recommendation for road patrol deputies and detectives in the unit per Public Act 312. He says the same was recommended for the corrections deputies but was denied by the county for the first time, causing them to fall below average wage comparables. Shutes pointed out they went to bargaining sessions when times were bad and gave big concessions based on misleading information that they would make gains when economic times were good. He says the recent wage reopener experience is completely to the contrary. The release noted they appreciate the commissioners who have supported them from the inception and “still do not understand why the county administrator, county human resources director, and Board of Commissioners did not follow this recommendation other than the excuse that “they don’t have to follow it with corrections”. Shutes further commented to WHMI the county does an outstanding job running the financial operations of the county and applauds them for that but feels there comes a time when you have to consider your workforce and invest in employees. He says unfortunately, the county does not seem to understand that concept, even after spending a considerable amount of money on a study which recommended just that. Shutes says what they learned from the wage re-opener is that the county administrator wants zero or minimal investment for corrections deputies, which places them below the comparable wage average - much to their surprise, seven of nine elected officials voted for it knowing all of the details. The two votes Shutes is referring to came during a prior meeting from Commissioners Domas and Childs, not during Monday’s meeting when the board ratified the agreement as part of the consent agenda. Shutes added that they defended the action by saying its fair and the agreement eliminates the tier. In reality, he says the tier was something the county asked for last contract and they agreed to it trying to help out – and now that times have changed, this is how they’re repaid for that concession. Shutes says at this point, they’re asking for accountability for actions, which do speak louder than words and they’re tired of politicians in government who are not listening. He says they followed the process and presented evidence and testimony to a neutral third party that gave the same recommendation for corrections deputies. Shutes says what happened next has never happened before with any county administrator in that the recommendation was completely disregarded and corrections deputies were presented with the option of “take what we’ll give you or get nothing”. He questions the fairness of it all, given Livingston County’s financial stability and AAA bond rating. County Administrator Ken Hinton told WHMI on Monday night that they appreciate the hard work that deputies do, saying they have a demanding job and are very happy to be able to reach an agreement. Hinton said road patrol officers had an award as a result of arbitration and there was a fact finding recommendation for the corrections officers but the board felt there was a better approach to the deputies. The new agreement moved those in the lower-paid scale to a higher scale effective July 1st, 2016 and deputies who had been at the higher-paid scale received a one-time lump sum bonus of $1,000. As a result, he says all of the deputies in that bargaining unit are paid on the same wage scale. The press release is attached. Meanwhile, the three-year contract the unit is currently under will expire on December 31st and negotiations will be continuing. (JM)

Auction Benefitting Foster Care Families Coming In FebruaryAuction Benefitting Foster Care Families Coming In February

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A special fundraiser is being held early next year benefitting families involved in the foster care system. Clara’s Hope Orphan Care Ministry is holding their 2nd annual silent auction on February 3rd. The organization was founded by Dave and Tami Kromer of Fenton (pictured here with their biological and adopted children) who adopted Clara and took her under their care. Clara was born without a brain, and during her 8 months of life touched and inspired many hearts. Last year’s silent auction brought in more than $15,000 for the ministry and allowed them to hire their own social worker, provide additional training, and supply 400 first-night backpacks to local foster care agencies. Thanks to the support of the community they now offer monthly family gatherings for foster and adoptive families, and have begun to flesh out an expanding support network. Several gift baskets will be among the items auctioned off, many with products from and supporting local businesses. Local vendors are also helping with catering and decorations, in hopes of making it a festive night out for everyone. Tickets for the event, which will be held at the Freedom Center in Fenton, which had more than 150 people attend last year will go on sale in January through their Facebook page and on their website, which can be accessed through the link below. (MK/JK)

Fenton Council Approves Updated Stormwater OrdinanceFenton Council Approves Updated Stormwater Ordinance

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Fenton City Council this week approved a new storm water ordinance. The updated ordinance, which passed unanimously on Monday, came about after a December 9th memo from the city’s Public Works Director Dan Czarnecki to City Manager Lynn Markland. Czarnecki said that as part of their permit application with the state, they needed an updated ordinance that contained more detailed enforcement mechanisms. He said that a draft of the updated ordinance was shared with the MDEQ, which indicated it would meet the updated requirements through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting process. The ordinance also references Best Management Practices used statewide for development that govern everything from soil management to the washing of vehicles. Czarnecki said that many surrounding Genesee County communities are also in the process of developing similar ordinances. (JK)

Hartland Township Residents Speak Up Against Trash ConsolidationHartland Township Residents Speak Up Against Trash Consolidation

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Residents of one local township spoke up in numbers against a potential consolidation of trash services. A public hearing was held in Hartland Township Tuesday night in which homeowners got to express their feelings for or against bringing all of their trash services under one contract. The Township Manager and Board of Trustees opened the hearing with the results of surveys taken in 2012 and 2015 which suggested that the community was virtually split on the issue, though many people wanted more information. When it came time for the public to take to the podium, however, the scales were tipped largely on the side of those who were against consolidation. Many concerns were voiced, with the desire to let the residents decide for themselves who will haul away their garbage being voiced the most. Some were worried about prices climbing up with government involvement, along with issues like who owns the cans and what would happen to current contracts. Others speaking simply wanted more information and better transparency from all involved. No one in favor of consolidation spoke. Township Supervisor Bill Fountain said this hearing was very helpful for the board, as they are doing the will of the people and gathering information so that they may make the best decision for the community. Following the hearing, the board agreed to add this as a work session item to discuss how they would like to proceed following their January 3rd meeting. Anybody wishing to leave comment or opinion on record is invited to email board@hartlandtwp.com.

Howell Man Sentenced On Child Porn & Bomb ChargesHowell Man Sentenced On Child Porn & Bomb Charges

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A Livingston County man has been sentenced on child pornography charges as well as separate counts related to a scheme to fake his death and run off. 24-year-old Jared Lockwood of Howell was ordered Tuesday to spend ten years in prison for his earlier guilty plea in federal court to a count of manufacturing an unregistered destructive device and a count of making a false statement while under oath. Those charges stem from an investigation that began after an acquaintance of Lockwood told authorities the Howell man had revealed plans to purchase camping equipment online and claimed to have built a pipe bomb. He reportedly hoped to use the device to fake his death and then escape up the Shiawassee River to avoid prison for a previous plea he had entered to a count of possessing child pornography. That charge was the result of an FBI raid on his home in 2015 after it was learned he had been visiting known child pornography websites. He was sentenced December 1st on the pornography charges to nine years in prison. But the judge ruled that 30 months of the sentence handed down Tuesday would have to be served consecutively to his nine year sentence on the pornography charges. That means Lockwood will serve a total of eleven and a half years in prison for both cases. (JK)

Longtime BAS Board Member Given Ovation At Final MeetingLongtime BAS Board Member Given Ovation At Final Meeting

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Retiring Brighton Board of Education member Beth Minert was honored at her last meeting Monday night by fellow board members as a Shining Star. Minert has been a board member for nearly ten years — serving two, four-year terms and part of third term. Her current term expires on Dec. 31st. She chose not to run for a third term in last month’s general election. Minert has been serving the last year as board secretary. She tells WHMI she has mixed feelings about leaving the board and severing her ties with the school district she loves so much. Minert taught 3rd grade and kindergarten during her 32 years as a teacher and retired in 2005. She says the most significant change since she’s been in the school district is the $89 million bond issue passed in 2012. She says although there has been some dissension on the board in the last several years, she is hoping that it will improve with the new board, which will take office in January with two new members. Minert plans to move out to California after her husband, Dan, retires in the spring. The couple has two grown daughters, Lauren and Hilary, and Minert says she can’t wait to spend more time with her children and grandchildren, who live 2,000 miles away in California and Washington State. Minert was accorded a standing ovation by the board and capacity audience after her accomplishments were cited at the meeting. She is a member of the Health Education Advisory Council, is the board’s liaison to Hawkins Elementary School and serves on the district bond committee. She also volunteers at the Shared Harvest Food Pantry. The board also honored former Board president Jay Krause in absentia. Krause could not be present, since he has a new job in North Carolina. He resigned on Nov. 8th when he moved out of state. (TT)

Suspect Caught On The Way To Rob Bank Headed To TrialSuspect Caught On The Way To Rob Bank Headed To Trial

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A Highland Township man authorities say had plans to rob a Livingston County bank has been bound over for trial. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Ricky Lee Keyser had hatched a plan to rob the Fifth Third Bank located near Grand River and Old US-23 in Brighton Township. Acting on information obtained through an informant, sheriff’s detectives were able to locate Keyser while he was on the way to rob the bank November 30th. A traffic stop was performed on his vehicle and Keyser, who was unarmed, was taken into custody without incident. A search of his vehicle turned evidence that authorities say confirmed his intention to rob the bank, including a robbery note and clothing to disguise his identity. Keyser is charged with one count of attempted bank robbery. He was bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court Monday. Future court dates have not been set for him at this time. Earlier this year, Keyser was charged in Oakland County after he stole a car and smashed it into a 7-11 store in an alleged attempt to gain entry to the building. He also attempted to steal another car from Milford High School and several larcenies were reported in the vicinity. In May, he was sentenced in that case to 210 days in jail, two years of probation and to make restitution. (DK)

New South Lyon Hotel Construction To Begin SoonNew South Lyon Hotel Construction To Begin Soon

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Owners of the South Lyon Hotel have been granted site plan approval for the construction of the new building. The old Hotel was built in 1867 but suffered a large fire last summer that led to its demolition. Last week, the South Lyon Planning Commission approved the final site plan for its replacement based on three variances being considered by the zoning board. Downtown Development Authority and Economic Development Director Bob Donohue said the new South Lyon Hotel will bear some similarities to the old, but will also have a more contemporary look. He said the new building will bear some similarities to the old, but will be a structure that “speaks well for 2017.” The new Hotel will be built with reddish-brown bricks, not painted like the old, and have a wrap-around porch that may remind patrons of its predecessor. Donohue said that while the old structure was built 3 feet off the ground, the new one will be at ground level to better comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. He said he expects the construction team to start digging trenches and getting compaction tests done any day now and that they hope to build throughout the winter and be open by July 1st. (MK)

South Lyon City Council Investigating Possible Conflict Of Interest ChargeSouth Lyon City Council Investigating Possible Conflict Of Interest Charge

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South Lyon City Council has hired an outside attorney to investigate conflict of interest allegations pointed at one of their own members. On August 8th City Council awarded a $42,000 contract to South Lyon-based Pullum Windows for the installation of new windows at the South Lyon Police Department and South Lyon Area Recreation Authority building. According to the South Lyon Herald, the vote for the contract was unanimous, including a vote from Councilman Glenn Kivell, who did not disclose information that he worked for Pullum, thus creating the conflict. At this past Monday’s meeting, city council voted to hire an attorney to review the allegation. Kivell abstained from discussion, but earlier said that while he worked at the company manufacturing windows, had no ownership or involvement with sales. He said he gained no direct financial benefit from the contract. The attorney will now review whether the councilman’s vote on the contract is at the level of criminal violation. A conflict of interest is a misdemeanor charge under South Lyon city charter. Conviction on such a charge requires that the council member lose their seat. The attorney’s report is expected to take a couple of months to be completed. (MK)

Red Cross Seeks Blood Donations During Holiday SeasonRed Cross Seeks Blood Donations During Holiday Season

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The American Red Cross will be hosting several blood drives throughout the county this month and into January, and are encouraging those eligible to donate. During the holiday season, the Red Cross says that blood drives decline due to a lack of contributors. Todd Kulman, Red Cross Communications Manager, tells WHMI donors and drives dwindle during the upcoming season for a number of reasons. Traveling for holiday festivities, severe winter weather or even the increase in sickness can all add to the difficulties of having a successful blood drive. Kulman says the businesses and organizations that usually host blood drives will often postpone them during the holiday season as well. Kulman says blood drives are important because approximately 14,000 pints of blood must be collected per day in order to meet the needs of patients across the country. Kulman says the Red Cross appreciates their repeat donors and is always encouraging first-timers to give as well. Kulman says for anyone who hasn’t donated before, it’s a simple and quick process that could ultimately save a life. Kulman says the need for blood is constant and that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Though all types of blood are needed and all donations are welcome, Kulman says the Red Cross is especially in need of A, B and O negative blood types. Several blood drives have been scheduled in Livingston County in December and January. Anyone who gives between December 22nd and January 8th will receive a free long-sleeve t-shirt. You’ll find a full list of locations, dates and times of donation opportunities at the link below. More information can also be found by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting the link below. (DK)

Local Clinics Receive Grant Funding To Increase Patient AccessLocal Clinics Receive Grant Funding To Increase Patient Access

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Two medical clinics in Livingston County received funds as part of more than $1 million in grant funding awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Both the VINA Community Dental Clinic in Brighton and the University of Michigan Student Run Health Clinic in Pinckney received grants of $10,000 each to expand access to medical and dental care. They were among 50 organizations awarded grants statewide, ranging from the western Upper Peninsula to southeast Michigan. Officials say that the money will help the clinics treat nearly 65,000 vulnerable patients and assist 38,000 with obtaining coverage or other services that contribute to good health. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 8.5% of Michigan citizens are uninsured, is a 3.9% drop from 2010. The VINA Community Dental Center of Livingston County provides quality, affordable dental care to residents with limited finances and little to no access to dental care. Established in 2008, VINA stands for Vision, Integrity, Need, Action and serves as a “dental home” to over 2,000 clients. The University of Michigan Student Run Health Clinic in Pinckney provides primary care services to around 500 uninsured and underinsured adults in Livingston County each year. In the five years since its opening, the clinic has been led and operated by medical students. (JK)

Torch Co-Founder Hopes New Book Will Help Others Find Their CallingTorch Co-Founder Hopes New Book Will Help Others Find Their Calling

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One of the co-founders of a fast-growing pair of charitable organizations has written a book to tell her story of rising up from a low-point in her life to help others. Rhonda Callanan recently published “Praying Crazy Prayers,” in which she shares the story of her spiritual journey through homelessness, fear, and despair, and describes how she came out on the other side to find joy and hope and to help establish two nonprofit organizations, The Torch and Torch 180. Callanan says that journey began when her life took an unexpected slide and she and her daughter were on food stamps and found compassion in short supply. "I had a friend...and she kept posting things on her wall about people who use food stamps and how they were sucking the life out of society...and I was thinking, 'You're saying that you're a Christian' but I was that way before and all of the sudden I'm on the other side of it and I'm thinking,'but I'm not that,' and so I realized that I wasn't looking at people with love, I wasn't looking at people with acceptance and it completely changed me." Callanan says she originally wrote about 300 pages, but jokes that after getting bored reading about her own life, she decided to slim that down to a more manageable 50. She also collaborated with Richard L. Friday, a writer and minister, to create a study guide based on the book. She hopes that will allow individuals to gain a deeper understanding of her experiences and to help them examine their own lives. The book can be purchased online through the link below, with a portion of all proceeds from the sale of the book and study guide donated to continue the missions of The Torch, which utilized a food truck to provide free meals to those in need, and Torch 180, which helps train disabled individuals for jobs in the food service industry. Callanan says the priority right now is for Torch 180, as they are in the middle of a fundraising drive to purchase a permanent location, with a generous donor offering a 10% match through the end of the year. They had hoped to raise $30,000 for a down payment on the facility and Callanan says they are just $6,000 short of that goal. (JK)

Suspect In Organzied Crime Ring Of Car Break-Ins Sentenced Suspect In Organzied Crime Ring Of Car Break-Ins Sentenced

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Sentencing has been handed down to a New Hudson man who was charged in connection to an organized crime ring of car break-ins. 20-year-old Deionte Glass is one of two suspects arrested in Brighton in August after police suspected he was involved in a rash of car break-ins. Last month, Glass pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200. He was sentenced Tuesday to 25 days in the county jail, 18 months of probation and 10 days of community service. He will also be required to partake in impulse control and decision-making classes and possibly make restitution. On the morning of August 10th, police became suspicious when they noticed several vehicles with their dome lights on and personal items strewn throughout the cars in a Brighton neighborhood. Officers then came across a woman sleeping in the backseat of a car and apprehended several suspects for Larceny from Auto. 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 those apprehended. 24-year-old John Garcia-Stowe of New Hudson was also charged in the case alongside Glass. He was sentenced last month on the same charge to 97 days in jail, probation, community service and counseling. Garcia-Stowe has pleaded guilty to larceny from a motor vehicle in a separate case and will be sentenced January 12th. He is also facing charges in a third case that court records indicate occurred the day before the other two incidents. (DK)

Pinckney Teen Named to Olympic Snowboard TeamPinckney Teen Named to Olympic Snowboard Team

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The 2017 U.S. Olympic Snowboard Development team includes a local champion. 18-year old Jake Vedder (center), who won a gold medal in the Youth Olympic Competition earlier this year in Norway, will be among 18 snowboarders in the rookie and development teams competing next year. Vedder, a recent graduate of Pinckney High School, has been competing since he was 7-years old and will be the youngest member of the team next season. From 2006 to 2014 Vedder won Michigan State championship titles for 8 consecutive years and in early February, he won a tight final race to claim the gold medal in the men’s snowboard cross competition. Over the next year Vedder will train and compete around the world to assure a spot on the 2018 Olympic Team. After his February win, Vedder told WHMI that when it comes to racing, he just tries to focus, shut everyone out and stay in the moment. (DS)

Funeral Set For Former Lake Fenton Superintendent Funeral Set For Former Lake Fenton Superintendent

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The life of a retired superintendent of Lake Fenton Schools will be celebrated with a funeral mass today. 76-year old Gerald R. Laskey, who retired as superintendent in 2000, died at home surrounded by his family, last Sunday. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 am at Holy Rosary Parish of Isadore in Cedar on the Leelanau Peninsula. According to his obituary, Laskey had a love of learning that led to his career in education, where he was a teacher and coach. He spent 30 years in the Lake Fenton School district and was also active in the community. Laskey is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ginny, three children and three grandchildren. Burial will take place in the spring in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar. (DS)

Work Skills Names Brighton Headquarters After Longtime CEOWork Skills Names Brighton Headquarters After Longtime CEO

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Work Skills Corporation dedicated its Brighton headquarters in honor of its longtime leader. A ceremony was held Wednesday to officially name the Work Skills building the Rodney C Jones Building. Jones served as the CEO of Work Skills for nearly 40 years before stepping down earlier this year. Founded in 1973, the nonprofit organization provides employment and training services to people with barriers to employment, ranging from those who simply need help developing a resume to those who need accommodations on a job. Jones served as a Marine in Vietnam where he was injured in combat before being medically discharged in 1968. Following his service, he obtained degrees in Psychology and Vocational Rehabilitation and went to work as a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor for the State of Michigan and for the Detroit Medical Center before being asked in 1978 to serve as the Executive Director of Work Skills. In 1990, he expanded the company to include staffing services through Action Associates, education through the WSC Academies, home health care through Action Home Health Care and recently diversified into Residential Services with the opening of a six bed home for traumatic brain injured persons. WSC also developed an art program and opened Studio West in Downtown Brighton. Work Skills current CEO Tina Jackson said that his commitment “will forever benefit” the community and those they serve. Jones remains active with Work Skills as an Operations Advisor. (JK)
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