A woman and child were hospitalized following a morning crash on I-96 in Howell Township.
Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office were dispatched at approximately 9:18am to eastbound I-96, east of Highland Road for a single vehicle traffic accident. A 23-year-old Oak Park woman and a 1-year-old female passenger in a 2014 Chevy Cruze were involved in the crash. Preliminary investigation shows the woman was traveling eastbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway to the left, struck a guard rail and over turned. Both occupants were believed to be un-injured and but were transported to the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor for evaluation.
The sheriffâs office says the driver was wearing her seat belt and the child was secured in a car seat. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors. Deputies were assisted at the scene by members of the Howell Area Fire Department as well as members of the Livingston County Ambulance service.
Meanwhile, a separate incident involving a rollover semi last night shut down M-59 in Hartland until early this morning. A semi rolled over at M-59 and US-23 around 11:30pm. Eastbound M-59 was shut down for roughly five hours, reopening around 4:30am. (JM)
Car Overturns On I-96 With Woman & 1-Year-Old Inside Car Overturns On I-96 With Woman & 1-Year-Old Inside
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Livingston County Road Commission & M-DOT Enforcing Spring Weight Restrictions Livingston County Road Commission & M-DOT Enforcing Spring Weight Restrictions
The Livingston County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation are reminding motorists that seasonal weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced.
Seasonal Springtime Weight Restrictions went into effect at 6am Tuesday on county highways maintained by the Livingston County Road Commission. Officials say that means overweight permits or single move permits will not be issued for overweight loads. That includes the use of annual transportation permits for overweight loads during this time. The road commission says it will continue to monitor road conditions and inform the public of any changes.
Meanwhile, The Michigan Department of Transportation is enacting annual spring weight restrictions effective at noon on Friday. Weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines, north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Weight restriction information and updates can be accessed on M-DOTâs website under "restrictions" at www.michigan.gov/truckers. A link is provided. Individuals can also call 800-787-8960.
The restrictions are put in place to reduce road damage done by heavy vehicles during winter and spring thawing periods. Signs are generally posted to indicate which routes have weight restrictions in effect. (JM)
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Highland Township Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure Highland Township Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure
A man who was naked from the waist down was arrested for indecent exposure on Wednesday morning in Hartland Township.
Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office were dispatched shortly after 9am to the strip mall on north Old US-23 following reports of a male subject sitting in his truck with no pants on. A witness observed the suspectâs exposed genitalia. Upon arrival, the Deputies located a 43-year-old Highland Township man sitting in a 2004 Chevy truck, not wearing any pants.
The subject was subsequently arrested for indecent exposure and lodged at the Livingston County Jail pending formal charges being authorized by the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office. (JM)
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Bowl For Kids Sake Fundraiser Coming March 2nd-5th, 9thBowl For Kids Sake Fundraiser Coming March 2nd-5th, 9th
A bowling event next month will benefit a local mentoring organization that helps build one-on-one relationships between a volunteer and a child in need of a friend.
Livingston County Big Brothers Big Sisters has scheduled their annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Thursday March 2nd through Sunday March 5th at Striking Lanes in Hartland. This event is the organizationâs biggest fundraiser of the year and this year they are aiming for a goal of raising $60,000. Executive Director Shari Davis-Shoeck told WHMI that while this is a national event for Big Brothers Big Sisters, all the money raised stays local, and the Livingston County chapter is very proud of that. She said they try to make the event a âparty with a purposeâ for the bowlers with donated refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes.
With their normally popular Friday morning time frame for games being unavailable this year, Big Brothers Big Sisters has added a bonus date, Thursday, March 9th to the fundraiser schedule. (MK)
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Project Opiate Forum Connects Community Through Stories And HopeProject Opiate Forum Connects Community Through Stories And Hope
An informational forum in Brighton shared stories, resources and encouragement to address the growing problem of opiate addiction.
âA Parentâs Perspective Focusing on Collaboration and Hopeâ was presented by Project Opiate at St. Paulâs Episcopal Church in Brighton. The session included personal stories about opiate addiction and its impact, as well as connections to area resources for help and treatment. Project Opiate spreads its message that prescription drug abuse and opiate addiction knows no boundaries, and education is paramount.
Jeannie Richards was one guest speaker. She is not only a parent of a child that struggled with addiction, but also the Founder and President of Bryanâs HOPE (Heroin Opiate Prevention & Education). Richards founded the non-profit organization in memory of her son who lost his battle to addiction five years ago. Richards says at first, she didn't know what to do when she found out her son was using heroin. She hopes to help and educate others who struggle with the same issue through her grassroots organization.
Mike Kehoe spoke at the event and shared his story as a parent whose child struggled with addiction for over 12 years. Kehoe is an attorney and believes much of the opiate problem stems from a dysfunctional system. Kehoe says it is imperative that addicts are not treated like criminals, but rather individuals struggling with a disease.
Several other parents, recovering addicts and those connected to treatment programs spoke at the event. Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy shared his thoughts from a law enforcement perspective. Murphy believes law enforcement is the âsmallest piece of the puzzleâ because they are limited in how they can react to drug abuse. Murphy says an issue the county and local police departments have struggled with is the âThen what?â Most agencies use Narcan to save a person who has overdosed. However after the Narcan is administered, the question becomes then what? That person doesnât go to jail, and they canât be forced into treatment, so Murphy says the focus becomes where they go for services.
The event was frank and honest, opening up the floor for dialog and questions. Other speakers included recovering addicts, local law enforcement and members of the areaâs judicial system. 53rd District Court Administrator Francine Zysk co-founded Project Opiate. She tells WHMI when it comes to the drug abuse and opiate epidemic, âSilence is Acceptanceâ. Zysk says in order to help someone, you must hold them accountable.
Local statistics show that overdoses have quadrupled over the last two decades, and involve more heroin. Project Opiate hopes to reduce, and hopefully someday eliminate those numbers by speaking up and speaking out. Though many of the stories and statistics shared included disheartening details, all seemed to agree on one thing- there is hope for addicts and their loved ones. (DK)
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Appeals Court Upholds Life Sentence For Man In 2011 Iosco Twp. Murder Appeals Court Upholds Life Sentence For Man In 2011 Iosco Twp. Murder
The Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed the life sentence of a Webberville man in a 2011 Iosco Township murder.
26-year-old Anthony Sean Duke was convicted by a local jury in the murder of 47-year-old Ronald Hauser, who was found shot to death in his basement in December of 2011. Duke was sentenced as fourth time habitual offender to concurrent prison terms of life without parole for felony murder, and separate terms for 1st degree home invasion, larceny, felon in possession and various felony firearms charges. Hauser was known to carry around large sums of cash and Duke came to the attention of investigators when he posted to social media that he wondered how he would spend $30,000. He was arrested in June of 2014.
The Michigan Court of Appeals released an opinion this week affirming Dukeâs sentence. Duke argued the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that it did not demonstrate he was at or in Hauserâs home on the date of the murder. The court disagreed, saying the circumstantial and firearm evidence constituted sufficient evidence to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that Duke shot Hauser to death at his home and then took money from his home. The opinion referenced the failed alibi, forensic evidence suggesting Duke had been at Hauserâs home with his gun, an earlier statement from Duke indicating he would kill Hauser to get his money and Dukeâs admission that he had previously stolen from Hauser. The court also noted the fact Duke was in need of money at the time of the killing and appeared to have excess money afterwards and made big-ticket purchases.
Duke further argued that evidence about his research concerning polygraph examinations should be excluded because it was unfairly prejudicial. The COA said this was one item of evidence among several indicating the defendant acted and considered strategies to possibly conceal his involvement in the crime.
The full COA opinion is attached. (JM)
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Drunk Man Wearing Body Armor Arrested In School Parking Lot Drunk Man Wearing Body Armor Arrested In School Parking Lot
A Whitmore Lake man has been charged after being arrested Wednesday in the parking lot of a local school.
Livingston County Undersheriff Jeff Warder says deputies were called out to the Charyl Stockwell Academy on M-59 in Hartland Township at about 1:15 yesterday afternoon after school officials called to report a person acting suspiciously. The 23-year-old man had come to the school to see a 7-year-old female student. Warder says the girl's mother had called the school to say it was okay if he saw her, but when he entered the school, staff members noticed he was wearing a bulletproof vest and that he was behaving in a manner that made them think he was intoxicated. They then asked him to leave the building.
Warder says the man, identified as George Brenizer, had been told to leave the school because of his behavior and was located by deputies in his pickup truck in the parking lot. After determining he was intoxicated, Warder says Brenizer was taken into custody for driving under the influence and lodged in the Livingston County Jail. He has since been arraigned on charges of trespassing and operating a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content of .17 or higher. Warder says while Brenizer did not have any weapons on him or in his vehicle, he also would not tell authorities why he was wearing the body armor. An investigation into the incident is continuing.
School officials later sent out a communication to parents saying only that police had been called because of âan incident with a studentâs family memberâ and that while police were in the parking lot, they followed their procedures and were in secure mode for approximately 15 minutes until law enforcement officials notified them the situation had been resolved. They added that at no time were threats made against the school or students. (JK)
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Storm Troopers Are Stretching Their Influence To Brighton Library On SaturdayStorm Troopers Are Stretching Their Influence To Brighton Library On Saturday
Rebels, the Resistance, and Imperial sympathizers alike are invited to a special Star Wars event in Brighton this weekend.
The Force will be strong for Star Wars Day at the Brighton District Library this Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2pm. Fans will have a chance to participate in intergalactic games, activities, and crafts, followed by a chance to meet and talk to character-dressed Star Wars 501st Legion Storm Troopers. The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer organization aimed at bringing together and uniting Star Wars costume enthusiasts with a real-world mission of doing good deeds through charity work.
Jedi, Padawans, and Younglings are invited to come in their own costumes, if they wish, to take pictures with their favorite Star Wars characters and receive free books. The library is located at 100 Library Drive in Brighton. Photo- 501st.com (MK)
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Putnam Township Addresses Mute Swan OverpopulationPutnam Township Addresses Mute Swan Overpopulation
Putnam Township is taking measures to reclaim their part of Portage Lake from an invasive waterfowl.
The Board of Trustees listened to a presentation on the dangers that the overpopulated mute swan is posing to both humans and wetland habitats at their regular meeting Wednesday night. Mute swans are not native to Michigan and were introduced back in 1919. There were less than 50 in the state in the 1960âs according to a representative from the Portage, Base, and Whitewood Ownerâs Association, who held the presentation. As of 2010, however, their numbers had swelled to over 15,500. Mute swans are highly territorial and aggressive, and pose a serious danger to native loons and trumpeter swans, both of which are threatened species.
Mute swans can be identified by their curved neck, a bump on their bill, and an orange coloring on the bills of males. Trumpeter swans have straight necks and black bills. A single mute swan consumes 4 to 8 pounds of plants a day, which can potentially destroy a wetland ecosystem. Township Supervisor Dennis Brennan told WHMI that he lives on a lake and that theyâve come after him. He said, âIâve actually been attacked by one. They didnât get me, but they came at my head so I know how aggressive they are and they are multiplying like crazy on our lakes.â
Treasurer Pat Carney and Trustee Norm Klein also had stories of mute swans being either aggressive at them or at people they know. The board approved by a 6-1 margin a resolution to allow the DNR to begin taking measures at culling their numbers down into the 2,000-range statewide. They will do this by killing adults and removing their nests and eggs. The board felt confident that the DNR knows how to do this as humanely as possible.
With Hamburg Township approving a similar resolution last week, members of the presentation committee said they will visit the two remaining townships that have a stake in Portage Lake, Dexter and Webster Townships next week. The project is being funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and will not cost the township or its residents anything.(MK)
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MC Sports In Brighton To Close After Company Files For Chapter 11 BankruptcyMC Sports In Brighton To Close After Company Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A local sporting goods store will be shuttering its doors.
As part of an ongoing process to restructure the company, Grand Rapids-based MC Sports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and begun the process of store liquidation. MC Sports operates 68 locations in seven states throughout the Midwest, including 22 in Michigan and employs 1,300 people. Among those is the Brighton store on Movie Drive in the Town Square Shopping Center. Others are nearby in Grand Blanc and Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor.
Like many retailers in the sporting goods industry, the company says it has faced increased competition, the blurring of distribution channels by key athletic and outdoor brands, increasing direct to consumer sales by key vendors, and the market disruption and growth of ecommerce. The company says it was unable to reach an agreement on a viable out of court proposal, thus it says the only alternative to address immediate liquidity issues is to commence liquidation sales at all stores.
The full press release is attached. Photo: MC Sports.(JM)
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Local Montessori Recognized For Family FriendlinessLocal Montessori Recognized For Family Friendliness
Garden Gate Montessori School in Hartland was recently recognized for its commitment to family.
LACASA Centerâs Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council ant the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the school for its efforts to support employees and their families. The annual Family Friendly Award was presented on February 9th at the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner. CAP Council Coordinator Holly Naylor says they wanted to recognize Garden Gate Montessori because of its commitment to its employees and their families.
Nomination letters were accepted to the award, which recognizes local businesses. Naylor says in one of the nomination letters, Garden Gate employee Gayle Bachmann wrote that the staff at the school not only help each other in bad times, but âwe embrace each other during the good times.â Naylor says that is the essence of a family friendly business. For more information on the Family Friendly Award or CAP Council programs and services, contact LACASA at (517) 548-1350.
Photo from left: Tari Patterson, Janice Tyson, Program Director Holly Simmerson, Gayle Bachmann, and Jackie Peters. (DS)
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Lane Closures Saturday On Northbound & Southbound US-23 Lane Closures Saturday On Northbound & Southbound US-23
More weekend lane closures are planned on US-23 in Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
The Michigan Department of Transportation advises that on Saturday, there will be a single-lane closure in each direction on US-23 for concrete patch work. Lane closures will take place between 8am and 5pm on northbound US-23 between Barker Road and 8 Mile Road, as well as on southbound US-23 between North Territorial Road and M-14.
M-DOT says motorists should expect back-ups and plan extra time when traveling through the corridor during those times. (JM)
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OLHSA's Walk For Warmth This Saturday OLHSA's Walk For Warmth This Saturday
OLHSAâs 27th annual Walk for Warmth event will benefit local families and individuals while offering opportunities for fun and exercise.
The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agencyâs Walk for Warmth event is this Saturday morning. OLHSAâs Assistant Director for Communications Ashley Yocum tells WHMI that everything raised in Livingston County at Walk for Warmth goes back into the county to assist residents who need help paying their utility bills, adding there is still a big need locally. She says the morning walk-a-thon event brings the community together to help neighbors and friends while combining family fun with fitness and other perks for participants.
The Livingston County Walk for Warmth will feature more than 300 participants walking the course, catching a free Jazzercise or karate class, dancing to the tunes of DJ Kurt Lewis, interacting with local businesses and nonprofits and enjoying childrenâs activities including face painting and balloon sculpting. As there is always a big push of people registering the day of the indoor walk-a-thon, Yocum advises arriving early. The Walk for Warmth goal is $90,000 in Livingston County and $90,000 in Oakland County, for an overall combined goal of $180,000. In 2016, the funds Walk for Warmth supporters raised helped 458 individuals.
Registration and donation information is available through the provided link. (JM)
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Brighton City Council Grills State Lawmakers On Revenue SharingBrighton City Council Grills State Lawmakers On Revenue Sharing
Two state lawmakers, who attended the Brighton City Council meeting Thursday night were told that the city needs more revenue sharing funds from the state or it could face bankruptcy if there is another recession.
State Senator Joe Hune and State Rep. Lana Theis attended the meeting and gave council a legislative update, but council used the occasion to complain that the city is having a difficult time recovering from the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Council Members Shawn Pipoly, Jim Bohn and Jon Emaus said that primarily due to cuts each year for the past several years in state revenue sharing, the city is having a difficult time recovering from the recession of 2007-2009. Emaus told the two lawmakers despite the fact that the state has recovered nicely from the recession, the city has had to pinch pennies to remain solvent.
State Rep. Theis admitted that when Proposal A and the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment were conceived, then-state lawmakers didnât anticipate the effects of a recession and its recovery. In other words, while property values and, therefore, property taxes could go down rapidly during a recession, property taxes would return very slowly to their formal levels once the recession was over. Thatâs because the Headlee Amendment, meant to prevent local governments from imposing wholesale tax increases, caps property tax increases at 5% a year or the cost of living increase â whichever of the two is lower. On top of that, over the last several years the state has significantly reduced the amount of revenue sharing it returns to local governments, while the cost of providing services to residents is steadily rising. Theis told council that the way to solve their dilemma would be to go for a constitutional amendment â most likely by way of a citizen-initiated ballot proposal.
The Michigan Municipal League estimates that the state reduced revenue sharing to local communities from 2003-2013 by $650 million, from $900 million down to $250 million. And the state has eliminated the personal property tax on businesses â another revenue loss for local governments.
Both Sen. Hune and Rep. Theis advised council to communicate their concerns with their Lansing offices and, if necessary, pass resolutions calling on the state to ease the burden on local governments. (TT)
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Howell Second Graders Work Displayed At Sea Life Michigan AquariumHowell Second Graders Work Displayed At Sea Life Michigan Aquarium
A nearby public aquarium recently recognized the work of a group of second graders from Howellâs Northwest Elementary.
Students in Sarah Needhamâs second-grade class produced informational flyers for the Sea Life Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills as part of a unit on research. To create the flyers, each student chose a marine animal to research. They also wrote and illustrated informational books based on that animal. Needham says the project showed students how subjects like science, technology and art are used in real-world situations. She says the students were also able to take a field trip to see their flyers on display, adding they were âecstatic to see their flyers showcased.â
Students are also planning a program at school where they will read their books to family and friends. Later the stories will be added to the schoolâs library. (DS)
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Court Advocate Trainees Learn About Factors In Child Abuse/NeglectCourt Advocate Trainees Learn About Factors In Child Abuse/Neglect
There are layers of factors that contribute to the abuse and neglect of a child, as a group of community volunteers hoping to advocate for children are discovering.
I have been attending training sessions with nine other individuals as we work towards the common goal of becoming Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs. CASA is a program that branches from the Howell LACASA Center. CASAs are assigned to a child in the court system whose case involves abuse or neglect. Training includes a lot of information and hands-on activities as we navigate through the program that teaches us to represent the best interests of the child.
Thursday concluded the second week of training, which focused on understanding families, the children involved and if their needs are being met. Alice Cakebread is a psychology major and she tells WHMI her future profession plays a huge role in the work of a CASA. Cakebread says based on Maslowâs Hierarchy of Needs, if a child isnât properly sheltered or fed they wonât be able to even focus on homework or school. She also feels the child developmental stages are helpful to know in order to determine what behaviors are age-appropriate. Additionally she notes that psychology plays into the social aspects, as her education has opened her eyes to the social part of being a CASA.
Trainee Gary Pheley says there are many interacting factors incorporated into determining if a child is being abused or neglected and if parental rights should be terminated. The group learned about their role in making sure their CASA childâs needs are being met, which includes promoting their education. Pheley tells WHMI the most recent session taught him it is necessary to understand and meet a childâs needs in order for them to achieve success. Pheley says the childâs education is critical as it is often the way out for a lot of kids and a way to break the cycle. We have learned that encouraging the kids just to finish school is paramount.
According to statistics, Livingston County recently ranked number one in the state for a childâs overall well-being. However that doesnât mean the area is exempt from child abuse and neglect. The number of reported incidents has risen significantly, which brings the conversation back to why a CASAâs role is so important. It is our job to find a permanent and happy situation for the child we represent, hoping to provide some normalcy in a life that has often included upheaval, distress and turmoil.
Next week will finish off our training and in March, we can choose to be sworn in as officers of the court. The magnitude of the impact a CASA can have is overwhelming, but the success stories that have been shared make this intricate journey worth it. (DK)
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Detroit Bust Turns Up Fentanyl Headed For Livingston & Washtenaw Detroit Bust Turns Up Fentanyl Headed For Livingston & Washtenaw
A recent bust in Detroit is bringing further attention to a growing drug epidemic locally.
On Wednesday, Michigan State Police and members of the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team raided a home in the 8400 block of Beaverland Street in Detroit. MSP Detective First Lieutenant and LAWNET Commander Dale Smith says the drug was not being made at the home but rather cut and packaged for distribution to Washtenaw and Livingston Counties.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent and results in frequent overdoses that can lead to respiratory depression and death. The prescription drug is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery.
Smith tells WHMI the powerful drug could have been going anywhere in Southeastern Michigan but their investigation led them to this processing center. He says fentanyl is extremely dangerous and very prevalent, becoming as common as heroin. Smith commented they are starting to see fentanyl just as much as heroin and itâs fairly easy to get. He says it could be mixed with heroin but what they seized Wednesday and what the crime lab is seeing is that itâs just fentanyl mixed with a cutting agent. Smith says the cutting agent could be various things, but this was just pure fentanyl being mixed and packaged at the location for distribution to Livingston and Washtenaw Counties.
Depending on purity, Smith says any amount could be fatal which is why teams had to wear special suits that are fully encapsulated during Wednesdayâs raid. He says they must use extreme caution and called Fentanyl a âgame changerâ as far as a drug goes, which is also why more police officers are carrying Narcan, which counteracts opioid overdoes. Smith noted Narcan does work with Fentanyl related overdoes but itâs his understanding that due to the potency it takes multiple shots, three to four, being administered to save a life.
Smith says anyone can offer tips anonymously to LAWNET, whether it be illegal drug related issues, sales or transactions. The number is 734-994-8881. (JM)
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LACASA Celebrates Gifts From The HeartLACASA Celebrates Gifts From The Heart
An open house celebrated support for LACASAâs community programs and services.
LACASA hosted a Gifts from the Heart open house today (Friday) to celebrate its 12-year relationship with the Kellogg Family Foundation. LACASA provides critical service and resources for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. The nonprofit agency also conducts education and awareness programs that help prevent abuse and make the community safer. The foundation has partnered with LACASA over the years to provide parent education classes and home visiting programs for at-risk families but has now expanded its support to other programs and services offered by the agency.
Since 2004, Kellogg Family Foundation has contributed more than $300,000 to LACASAâs parent education and home visiting programs and officials say is now helping fund other critical programs.
The complete press release is attached. Pictured from left to right: Howell Mayor Nick Proctor; State Rep. Hank Vaupel; LACASA parent educator Jan Lobur; LACASA board of directors vice chair Pat Claffey; LACASA president and CEO Bobette Schrandt; Sarah Tottingham; Ryan Kellogg; Judge Carol Sue Reader; Dr. Thomas Kellogg. (JM)
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Brighton District Library Celebrates Parenting Awareness Month In MarchBrighton District Library Celebrates Parenting Awareness Month In March
March is Parenting Awareness Month and the Brighton District Library has scheduled engaging and informative programs for parents and caregivers.
The month aims to bring awareness to the critical role that effective parenting plays throughout a childâs life. It promotes the idea that as a society, everyone benefits from parent education and support. Throughout the month of March, the Brighton District Library is hosting four free programs. They involve the art of parenting and how to better understand your childâs personality and behavior, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, and a hands-on reading workshop.
More information about Parenting Awareness Month and the different programs is available in the attachment. (JM)
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Howell Students to Sing With Flint Acadamy Students in Joint ConcertHowell Students to Sing With Flint Acadamy Students in Joint Concert
The director of a local middle school is looking for donations to take to a joint choir concert with a Flint academy.
The Parker Middle School 7th grade choir recently took part in a program through Chorus America, which will give the choir the opportunity to sing with the Flint Southwestern Academy High School choir in a joint concert. The concert is set for Riverside Tabernacle Church on February 27th at 5:30 pm. Parker Middle School Choir Director Kelli Falls says the concert is part of the districtâs service to help each other both in life and on their musical journey. She says before the concert students will have the chance to get to know each other and learn more about each other as part of the gathering. Falls says the middle school will be collecting hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer wipes to donate to the Flint school prior to the concert.
Donations can be sent to Parker Middle School no later than Friday, February 24th. The concert is free and open to the public. For directions to the church, visit the link below. (DS)
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