Lyon Township is looking for people interested in helping develop a multi-million dollar sports park.
A plan for a $2.2-million park on 11-Mile Road at Milford Road has been prepared and the township is now seeking grants to help fund it. The Friends of the 11-Mile Road Park are looking for new members to join who have great ideas, kids in sports, or just want to support the community by contributing their time and expertise.
The park will have an active use area of 20.8 acres on the 80-acre parcel and will be constructed in 4 phases. Phase 1 will see the installation of a multi-purpose field, gravel parking lot, and storm water detention drain. Phase 2 will see construction of a play structures, a pavilion, and restrooms. The third phase will see 3 more fields put in along with a trail going through a natural area on the east side of the site. The last phase will have a baseball diamond put in.
Anyone interested in joining the Friends of the 11 Mile Park is encouraged to contact Deputy Supervisor Melanie Mullin at (248) 437-2240. The Friends also meet on the third Monday of each month at 7pm at the Lyon Township Hall. Photo- Lyon Township. (MK)
Friends Of 11 Mile Road Park Looking For New MembersFriends Of 11 Mile Road Park Looking For New Members
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Westland Man Facing Additional Charges For Alleged Sexual Assault Westland Man Facing Additional Charges For Alleged Sexual Assault
A Westland man accused of molesting several young boys at a birthday party in Brighton is now facing additional charges.
37-year-old Andrew Joseph Arnett was originally charged with two counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes. He was arraigned Wednesday in Livingston Countyâs 53rd District Court on five additional counts; three of which are 2nd degree CSC and two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes.
Brighton police say those charges stem from inappropriate contact between Arnett and at least four boys under the age of 13 that allegedly occurred at a birthday party in January. At his arraignment, his bond was amended to $500,000.
Arnett was also arraigned Wednesday in a separate case on three counts of 2nd degree CSC and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Court records indicate those incidences occurred in June in Hamburg Township. In that case he is being held on a $250,000 bond.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Arnett is due back in court August 23rd for a probable cause conference. (DK)
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Advanced Teen Driver Safety Training Course Offered Advanced Teen Driver Safety Training Course Offered
Local teens have an opportunity to take part in a free hands-on advanced distracted driving course.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office provides a teen distracted driving course every year through a partnership with FT Techno of America but an advanced course is being offered September 16th. For the 9th consecutive year, FT Techno of America will open up its 950-acre Fowlerville Proving Grounds as part of a unique advanced program.
Itâs described as a free, one-of-a-kind, teen driver training experience that goes beyond traditional driver training with real-world, challenging driving scenarios. Participants will learn how to safely spin out on ice and snow using a low friction tile test track. Other training involves accident avoidance maneuvers, skid control, and dealing with loss of control.
There is some classroom instruction but Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy says the majority of time is spent on the track with the teenâs personal car. Murphy says itâs an awesome opportunity he hopes teens will take advantage of. He says the Sheriffâs Office promotes anything that better equips young drivers to understand the dynamics of getting behind the wheel and how their vehicle handles under certain circumstances.
Teens must be 15 or older, in high school and have a valid permit or driverâs license to participate. Space is limited and the class will be limited to 30 participants. Registration details can be found through the link to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. (JM)
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Milford Man Heads To Trial In Death Of Infant DaughterMilford Man Heads To Trial In Death Of Infant Daughter
A Milford man charged with the accidental death of his infant daughter has been bound over for trial.
26-year-old Keith Allen Brown was charged with involuntary manslaughter and 2nd degree child abuse following an incident earlier this year that resulted in the death of his 6-month-old daughter, Sophia Grace Brown. On Wednesday, he waived his preliminary exam in the case and was bound over to Oakland County Circuit for trial. Milford Police, fire and EMS responded to a 911 call from Brown around 10pm on February 2nd stating his daughter was not responsive and cold. Extensive rescue efforts were not successful and the baby was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Brown and the childâs mother were not living together at the time and she dropped the baby off before she went to work. Police say Brown appeared highly intoxicated and initially stated he didnât know what happened, and that the baby fell asleep on a mattress on the floor. He had a preliminary blood alcohol level above .31%. Further interviews revealed Brown fell asleep on the couch with his daughter between his arm and body. There was shifting at some point, which caused the child to suffocate. Brown will be arraigned in circuit court next Thursday, August 17th. (JK)
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Livingston County Relay For Life Friday & Saturday Livingston County Relay For Life Friday & Saturday
An event dedicated to fighting cancer in all forms gets underway this weekend at the Howell High School Freshman campus and the public is encouraged to attend.
The theme for Livingston Countyâs Relay for Life is Hollywood and each team has elected to represent a movie this year. An opening ceremony kicks off the event at 6pm Friday by celebrating everyone who has been affected by cancer. Speakers from St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital will be featured at the opening ceremony, which will be followed by a Survivors Lap. Officials say survivors define courage and inspire those facing a cancer diagnosis and their strength is honored with each step they take around the first lap. A vendor show Friday and Saturday will feature more than 60 vendors.
Relay For Life Community Development Manager Lauren Wagner says The Cancer Action Network, the American Cancer Societyâs advocacy affiliate, will also be on site to talk about the oral chemo parody fight. Wagner says Livingston County will play a really critical role this year in whether Michigan insurance companies will cover oral chemo therapy the same as IV chemo therapy, which she says is really important for the lives of many cancer survivors in the state.
The final event Friday at 9pm will be the Luminaria Ceremony, which is pictured. Each Luminaria bag represents a loved one lost to cancer, brings support to those affected by it, and honors survivors. Itâs a powerful moment that gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers hope and comfort. Relay for Life will continue Saturday with a Caregivers Lap at 10am. Caring for others is a selfless act and Wagner says the lap is a special moment to honor caregivers because there are so many.
A Closing Ceremony at 5pm will celebrate everything accomplished together and remember lives lost, while committing to take action and help end the pain and suffering of cancer.
Complete details about Relay for Life are available through the link provided. (JM)
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Milford Memories Summer Festival Starts Today Milford Memories Summer Festival Starts Today
The Milford Memories Summer Festival officially gets underway in the Village today.
The festival is put on by The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and its volunteer committee. An art show, vendors, food and various activities are planned all weekend. Among the attractions is a kids fishing tournament, sand volleyball, a blind canoe race and Tailgate Olympics. The Official Milford Memories Beer Tent is located in the heart of the festival in Central Park, featuring entertainment all weekend long.
The first festival was held in August of 1992 and revolved around a musical production entitled âMilford Memoriesâ that told the story of Milfordâs founding fathers. The festival has grown significantly since then and to accommodate all of the festivities, there will be some road closures to be aware of. Main Street will be closed between Huron and Summit Streets. It shut down Thursday afternoon and will remain closed until early Monday morning of Monday. Detours will be posted.
Complete festival information can be found online through the link provided. (JM)
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Man Charged In Police Chase That Started In PinckneyMan Charged In Police Chase That Started In Pinckney
A Washtenaw County man has been charged for leading police on a chase that started in Pinckney and ended in Ann Arbor.
24-year-old Justin Todd Thomas of Ypsilanti was arraigned Monday in Livingston Countyâs 53rd District Court with fleeing and eluding, resisting police and driving on a suspended license. Pinckney police say the incident began when they attempted to pull Thomas over just before 1pm Sunday on a traffic violation. Thomas reportedly refused to identify himself to the officer and then fled from the stop. The Pinckney officer pursued Thomas south through the village to Dexter-Pinckney Road, Territorial Road and then southbound US-23. Thatâs where a Michigan State Police trooper joined the pursuit.
Officers laid down stop sticks in an attempt to stop Thomasâ car, but the effort failed and the chase continued on US-23 to Main Street in Ann Arbor, where he eventually stopped at a parking lot and surrendered. A 24-year-old female passenger was released at the scene. Thomas will be back in court next Tuesday, August 15th for a probable cause conference. (JK)
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New Iron Chef Champion Craig Myrand Serves Up Winning DishNew Iron Chef Champion Craig Myrand Serves Up Winning Dish
Two local chefs turned up the heat at the yearly Iron Chef competition in Brighton last night.
The 13th annual Iron Chef Competition to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County was held at Bordineâs Nursery and well attended, with a rough estimate of 600 guests. Defending his 2016 Iron Chef title, Jeffrey Bane, Dean of Hospitality Management at Cleary University in Howell, went head to head with Chef Craig Myrand, Culinary Directory of Adam Merkle Restaurants.
Each chef was surprised with a secret ingredient they had to incorporate into a three course meal, this yearâs ingredient being ginger. Chef Myrand walked away as 2017âs Iron Chef, with a winning dish in the appetizer and entrée category. Chef Myrand's meal included a classic crudo, using pickled ginger, and a roasted sirloin with a ginger beef stock.
Chef Bane had the winning dessert in the competition, which was a pound cake French toast with apple raspberry ginger compote, whipped cream, almonds and a ginger glaze. Win or lose, he says he enjoyed doing what he loves for a good cause.
Judges say choosing a winner from the two meals was tough, but ultimately enjoyed Myrandâs hidden and unexpected flavors. WHMIâs own Renee Chodkowski, the Great Foodini, was a guest judge at the event and says the "flavor explosion" she experience with Myrand's meal was what swayed her vote.
In a drink mixology competition, the secret ingredient was honey, and last yearâs champion, Toni Pomranky of Bourbon Smoke in Brighton, came away as the winner once again.
The Iron Chef Competition has helped Gleaners provide approximately 2.1 million meals since its inception. (DK)
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Calley Pushes Part-Time Legislature Plan Despite OppositionCalley Pushes Part-Time Legislature Plan Despite Opposition
Michiganâs Lieutenant Governor has a ten-point plan for reforming state government that includes turning legislators into part-time employees.
Brian Calley rolled out the plan earlier this year in what many see as a prelude to a gubernatorial run in 2018, although he denies that was its motivation. Calley tells WHMI that bringing lawmakers to Lansing for just 90 days a year instead of several sessions that place year-round will help put Michigan in the mainstream with the rest of the country. Michigan is currently one of only 9 states that keeps their lawmakers on a full-time schedule, which he says results in having the 4th highest paid legislature
Calley says a 90-day session would require legislators to prioritize the most important type of work with there being a deadline for getting things done. He said that if it feels like it takes forever for anything to get to done, it is because of the way they do it, year-round, and with no real deadlines. Calley also believes this will allow more people to serve, as they donât have to abandon their jobs in the real world for years at a time, and then start over once out of office. People wonât have to walk away from their careers to serve.
Under the plan, legislatorâs pay would be set to a number equaling the average school teacher salary, and then prorated to a 90 day schedule. Today, that number would stand at around $31,000 for 3 months of session. Currently, legislators earn $71,685.
The plan is not without its detractors. Senate Majority Leader Arlon Meekhof believes it will be a "disaster" and result in less experienced leadership. State Senator Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, worries that it will give too much power to lobbyists and the executive branch. Calley said that it wouldnât change the checks and balance system of government, noting that the judicial branch would still be in Lansing all year. The governor would also retain the right to call legislators back for emergency session, if needed. A Denno Research survey shows that 78% of political pundits believe voters would approve the part-time plan if they could vote on it, but 67% believe it wonât get to the ballot. Calley said they are seeing opposition mainly from lobbyists and the "cottage industries" that are supported by year-round legislation. The campaign for the plan also found controversy when it was discovered they had used the services of Signature Masters, a company that specializes in petition drives. The firmâs leader, Shawn Wilmoth, was convicted for petition fraud in Virginia in 2011. Calley said that it is his understanding that Signature Masters no longer works for the Clean Michigan initiative.
State Representative Larry Inman, R-Williamsburg, also doesnât like the plan and believes this is just Calley posturing for a run at the governorâs office next year. Calley counters that he helped form this plan back in 2009 when he himself was a legislator. He continued by saying that he has made no decision on running for governor yet.
A link to Calleyâs plan and the petition can be found below. (MK/JK)
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Charges Authorized In Theft Of More Than 30,000 Pills From Local HospitalCharges Authorized In Theft Of More Than 30,000 Pills From Local Hospital
The theft of more than 30,000 prescription pills from a local hospital has led to charges against a Howell-area pharmacist.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy confirms that a warrant was issued for embezzlement of $100,000 or more against Kelly Leann Hodge, who is accused of stealing prescription medications from St. Joseph Mercy Brighton hospital. Murphy says the theft was noticed after hospital officials conducted an inventory which indicated that approximately 12,000 pills had been taken over a five-month period. The hospital then contacted the Sheriffâs Office and a follow-up audit found almost 32,000 doses of prescription medication were missing during an 18-month period that began in November of 2015. Itâs estimated that the value of the missing medication was about $107,000.
According to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Hodge's pharmacy technician license was issued in October of 2015 and expires in June of 2018. Murphy says Hodge, who no longer is employed by the hospital, made a statement to investigators. But he declined to comment on what she said, as the investigation is ongoing. (JK)
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Youth Care Specialist, Author, To Speak To Pinckney Community Schools StaffYouth Care Specialist, Author, To Speak To Pinckney Community Schools Staff
An esteemed youth care specialist and author will be speaking to a local school district to help set the tone for the upcoming year.
Charlie Applestein has written 3 critically acclaimed books on helping children who struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. Heâll be discussing his newest book, âNo Such Thing as a Bad Kidâ to the staff of Pinckney Community Schools on their Opening Day, August 29th. Superintendent Rick Todd said that Applestein shares a lot the same beliefs that many in the district hold, and this will help expand and strengthen their capabilities. He recognized that students come to class every day with a variety of skills, talents, and challenges. Whether those challenges are academic, social, or emotional, the district needs to be able to recognize what issues the kids are bringing, and provide them a path towards being successful. Todd said Applestein spoke at the Livingston Educational Service Agency last year and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone from the teachers to the bus drivers to the custodians are invited to the event.
Todd said that they all interact with the kids, and they want to make sure those interactions are positive, even when a child is having problems. He said it is important to make them feel like they are valued and welcomed, and that they can help them with any struggles they may be dealing with. He spoke of the importance of staying on top of the skills needed to understand what the kids are bringing to them, because it all has an impact on the way teachers teach and the way children learn. Todd stated that when you start from a place of empathy, it has a way of working outward, making everything smoother. Photo- Facebook (MK)
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Weed Control Assessment Causes Rift On Fenton Township LakeWeed Control Assessment Causes Rift On Fenton Township Lake
A disagreement has erupted on a Fenton Township lake over chemical treatments.
The Fenton Township Board of Trustees has heard from residents on Crane Lake about continuing a special assessment district to pay for weed control in the water. The district has been adding chemicals to the lake for the past five years to halt weed growth, but some residents say they are opposed to the renewal of the treatment. According to the Tri-County Times, some of the waterfront owners say the weed treatment has improved their property by eliminating excess amounts of lily pads and milfoil, one resident even said he voted in favor of the treatments after losing a family member who got tangled in the lake weeds and drowned. But others spoke against the special assessment district saying that a petition to keep the treatment was not circulated or shown to any of the people that are opposed to the weed control and that has caused a rift between families and friends on Crane Lake.
Township officials say the treatment costs just under $33,000 dollars and that spread over five years it equates to approximately $160 dollars per resident a year. They say if 20% of residents oppose the treatment, then 50% of the people in favor of the weed control will have to sign a petition in support for the treatments to continue. A public hearing on the issue will be held on Monday, August 21st. (AS/JK)
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New Bicycles Donated To Livingston County Sheriff's Office New Bicycles Donated To Livingston County Sheriff's Office
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office has two new tools to assist in community policing and other efforts.
Two bicycles were outfitted and recently donated to the Sheriffâs Office through Livingston County Commissioner Gary Childs and South Lyon Cycle. Sheriff Mike Murphy says it might sound a little odd for a sheriffâs office to have bicycles because they have so much area to cover but the donation will be beneficial in a number of different scenarios. He says theyâll prove very valuable in hard to reach areas but also make deputies more accessible to the public when in subdivisions.
One bicycle will be used on the Lakeland Trail in Putnam Township, where the Sheriffâs Office has a contract. Murphy says the deputy assigned to work that area expressed interest in having the ability to get on the trail without his patrol car, as the trial is non-motorized vehicles only. He noted the general patrol bicycle will not be used all the time but s manpower permits or if thereâs an area where they want to have a little more contact with the public.
Murphy says one sergeant recently rode 18 miles on one of the bicycles, including a loop around Lake Chemung and some other subdivisions, and the feedback has been very positive. (JM)
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Appeals Court Affirms Decision In Local Right-To-Work Complaint Appeals Court Affirms Decision In Local Right-To-Work Complaint
An appeals court has affirmed a ruling in regard to a local bus driverâs complaint alleging a violation of Michiganâs right-to-work law.
The driver, Pauline Beutler of Howell, was formerly employed by the Livingston Educational Service Agency. Beutler alleged that her former union, Teamsters Local 214, denied her statutory right and ability to opt out of paying her dues until a union designated opt-out period. Beutler made the request in September of 2013 following implementation of Michiganâs Right to Work law, which made the payment of union dues voluntary for private-sector unions and most public-sector unions.
In December 2015, the Michigan Employment Relations Commission ruled that an unfair labor practice was not found. It determined Beutlerâs resignation letter was effective to end her union membership and the union had not acted to restrict the resignation or prevent it from being effective. The MERC found that Beutlerâs dues obligation was not necessarily tied to her membership in the union because she entered into a dues deduction agreement that obligated her to pay dues to the union, without regard to her union membership.
In 2013, Beutler entered into a new collective bargaining agreement that took into consideration the Right to Work legislation. It was noted Beutler signed a separate independent dues deduction contract that did not allow her to revoke her financial obligation at that time, and she was obligated to continue paying union dues until the next resignation window.
Buetler appealed to the Michigan Court of Appeals, which issued an opinion this week affirming the MERC decision. (JM)
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New Administrative Assistant Needed To Help Hamburg Township PoliceNew Administrative Assistant Needed To Help Hamburg Township Police
The Hamburg Township Police Department is looking for a new administrative assistant.
The department is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position. The administrative assistant role is part time for up to 24 hours a week with flexible scheduling during normal business hours. Some of the minimum qualifications are as follows. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma plus additional coursework or training in office management, business, or criminal justice. Experience in utilizing the Law Enforcement Information Network, police record management systems, and computer-aided dispatch systems is preferred. Writing, typing, computer, and interpersonal skills are also required.
Starting pay for the position is $17.58 per hour with no benefits. A complete job description is available on the police departmentâs website. An application packet for those interested is available on ours. Applications are due by 4pm on Friday, August 25th. (MK)
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Vaupel's Bill To Remove Vignettes From Ballots Signed Into LawVaupel's Bill To Remove Vignettes From Ballots Signed Into Law
A bill sponsored by a local lawmaker to remove small pictures representing political parties from ballots has been signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder.
Small images representing political parties, called vignettes, have appeared on ballots in Michigan since the 1890âs. Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Township says ballots have evolved and elections have improved since then and the icons are no longer needed to aid illiterate voters. Each precinct is required to provide a voter assistance machine, which is equipped with headphones and can read ballots aloud.
Vaupel says there has also been a lot of confusion tied to the vignettes and some voters incorrectly believe circling the icon is all they have to do to cast a straight-ticket vote. He noted that when people make that mistake, their vote doesnât count but removing the unnecessary images should eliminate the confusion. Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley worked with Vaupel on the legislation and recently joined him to testify before the Elections and Ethics Committee.
House Bill 4177 is now Public Act 113 of 2017. (JM)
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Road Commission Opposes Nexus Pipeline Project, Cites Bullying Tactics Road Commission Opposes Nexus Pipeline Project, Cites Bullying Tactics
The Washtenaw County Road Commissions is urging federal denial of a proposed natural gas pipeline, citing various bullying tactics.
Nexus Gas Transmission is proposing to construct an approximately 255-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline to deliver 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas from receipt points in eastern Ohio to existing pipeline system interconnects in southeastern Michigan. The proposed route of the Nexus Pipeline would travel through Lenawee, Monroe and Washtenaw Counties. The Nexus project is a partnership of DTE Energy and Enbridge, which merged with Spectra Energy this year. The pipeline has not yet received final federal approvals but a number of complaints have been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC. Among them is a letter from the Washtenaw County Road Commission noting the companyâs refusal to honor the Countyâs safety, operational and maintenance concerns for the numerous roads the pipeline would cross.
The Road Commission says Nexus repeatedly states the FERC certificate would allow it to pre-empt and override local regulations, to the point of literally claiming it can do âwhatever it wants, whenever it wantsâ. The Road Commission complaint states that most shockingly, Nexus has refused any responsibility to assure that public roads will be cleaned up and repaired after construction is complete. It states Nexus insists on creating driveway access point at improper, unsafe locations, even when where nearby safe locations exist, in violation of all published safety standards. The letter further states the pipeline would not be the first or second pipeline company to come through Washtenaw County but their relations with all others have been far more respectful and satisfactory.
The Michigan Sierra Club is also among those voicing safety concerns with the proposed pipeline route. Nancy Shiffler is chairwoman of the club's Beyond Natural Gas and Oil Committee and questions both the market demand and public need for it, noting Nexus has sold less than 60% of the capacity. Shiffler says the Rover and Nexus Pipelines are essentially parallel to each other through Ohio and into Michigan, crossing through Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties. She says Rover then crosses through Livingston County while Nexus moves to Monroe County but they both start and end at the same place, both feeding into the existing Vector Pipeline and Canada.
Shiffler tells WHMI Nexus has not made the case for the necessity of the pipeline and there are a lot of safety concerns but that is for the Commission to decide. Shiffler says the Commission lost quorum when a couple of members resigned. She says just recently, new commissioners were confirmed by the Senate.
Shiffler says the Road Commissionâs concerns about road damage are well founded, considering the collapse of M-50 in Lenawee County during Energy Transferâs construction of the Rover pipeline. That separate pipeline runs through Livingston County and remains under construction. Michigan Residents Against ET Rover is a local group of concerned citizens, many from the Pinckney area, fighting the project and documenting complaints.
More information about the proposed project is provided through the link. (JM)
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City Of Brighton Celebrates 150 Years Sunday With Block Party City Of Brighton Celebrates 150 Years Sunday With Block Party
A big birthday party celebration is planned in Downtown Brighton this Sunday.
The City is celebrating its 150th anniversary, with a community block party on Main Street that will run from noon to 4pm, although additional festivities will stretch until later in the evening. A community picnic, old town village, carnival games, history displays, cemetery tours, various performances and a vintage photo booth are some of the attractions. A massive floating birthday cake was created for the occasion and was launched into the Mill Pond.
As is tradition every Sunday in the summer, the Kiwanis Club car show is planned from 5 to 10pm, a 50 Amp Fuse concert kicks off at 7pm, to be followed by a laser light show at 9:30pm. Kiwanis Foundation President Dennis Dimoff tells WHMI the laser light show will be seen from Grand River, all the way down Main Street to the railroad tracks and around the Mill Pond.
Schedule of events for Brightonâs 150th Anniversary Sunday:
Community Block Party (12-4 p.m.) with hot dog, chips & bottled water for $1.50; Old Village Cemetery tours; replica barn with old farm tools, demos of blacksmithing, butter churning, doing hand laundry; vintage photo booth (dress in vintage clothing w/free 5 X 7); kidsâ carnival games (sack races, etc.); giant 3-tiered cake on Mill Pond lit by solar âcandlesâ; Dance Fusion at St. Paul & Main (noon-12:30 p.m.); Brighton School of Ballet (12:30-1 p.m.); 5th Michigan Regiment Band (2-4 p.m., gazebo); cutting of 150th birthday cake (3 p.m.); classic car display (5 p.m.); Mill Pond gazebo concert w/50 Amp Fuse (7:30 p.m.); interactive Laser Light Show displayed on downtown buildings, Mill Pond & Tridge. Brightonopoly board games ($35), 150th T-shirts ($15) on sale at 150th booth at Ciao Amiciâs.
A complete event schedule and other details can be found on the City of Brightonâs website through the link below. (JM)
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Passion For Fashion Runway Show Next WeekendPassion For Fashion Runway Show Next Weekend
A new summer-friendly runway fashion event challenging participants to create a fabulous outfit out of recycled items and non-traditional components is approaching.
Passion for Fashion is described as an unconventional challenge from trash to triumph. The new event next Saturday, August 19th is specifically for avant garde designs, so clothing can be made out of anything from tape to paper or metal. Designers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate and encouraged to not only be creative but think outside of the box and have fun. The event will be held at Cleary University on Grand River in Genoa Township. Funds raised will support a scholarship program for the arts.
Individuals can purchase tickets for the event at www.grassrootsarts.org. that link is provided. (JM)
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Grant Will Help Local Nonprofit Assist Senior CaregiversGrant Will Help Local Nonprofit Assist Senior Caregivers
A local nonprofit group will be able to serve those who assist local seniors after receiving a grant award.
Livingston County Catholic Charities was recently awarded a 2-year grant of $90,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for the organizationâs three senior service programs; Be Our Guest Adult Day, Volunteer Caregiver and Resource Advocacy. The grant monies were awarded for general operations in support of senior programs serving caregivers. LCCC officials say the grant will provide significant support serving the caregivers of seniors in Livingston County. Because 80% of the seniors they serve with those three programs live at or below 150% of the national poverty level, the Volunteer Caregiver and Resource Advocacy programs are offered free to county seniors. However, the Be Our Guest Adult Day program is offered on a cost-sharing basis with the average client paying $38.87 for an 8 hour day. LCCC says that leaves a $104.97/day gap in the cost to provide services. For fiscal year 2015-16, that gap equaled nearly $88,000, which needed to be filled through fundraising efforts.
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, over 34.2 million caregivers for adults 50 or more years of age in the U.S. are tasked with providing most or all activities of daily living, including hygiene, feeding, dressing and more. Itâs hoped that the grant funding will help prevent caregivers and family members having to make a decision of placing their loved one into a more costly, full-care facility versus caring for them at home with support services. Youâll find additional details below. (JK)
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