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Green Oak Twp. Signs Contract For M-36/Leman Road PathwayGreen Oak Twp. Signs Contract For M-36/Leman Road Pathway

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Construction is expected to begin next year for a section of a non-motorized pathway in Green Oak Township. The first link of the trail along Fieldcrest Drive is “heavily used”, according to Township Supervisor Mark St. Charles. Design work is now complete for the M-36/Leman Road trail, which will connect to the first link. The Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution authorizing the signing of an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation, which promises the township will not sell or abandon the asphalt path and will maintain it. St. Charles tells WHMI the agreement is necessary as MDOT is providing approximately $580,000 to help fund the project, and the township will be using MDOT right of ways and state property for easements. St. Charles says they had hoped to begin construction this summer, however it’s not likely to begin until next year. Tree-clearing for the trail must be done within a specific time frame based on the roosting season of Indiana bats. St. Charles says because the trees couldn’t be cleared by the April 1st deadline, they’ll start in October, pushing construction to 2019. Once the stretch of trail is complete, users will be able to take the Lakeland Trail up to the Green Oak Village Place shopping center. St. Charles says the state’s Department of Natural resources intends to connect another leg of the trail at the shopping center, so users could essentially take the path all the way into Oakland County. (DK)

KLAA Unified Basketball League Concludes First SeasonKLAA Unified Basketball League Concludes First Season

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The KLAA Unified Basketball League combines special education students with general education students for teams from five KLAA schools, including Brighton and Hartland. The Hartland and Novi teams finished their season on Thursday at Hartland High School. Each team consisted of three special education students and two general education students like hockey player Josh Albring. "My buddy and co-captain, Jake Gallaher, on the hockey team, he’s in a peer-to peer-class that we have (at Hartland High School)," Albring said. "He said we were doing a basketball league with the peer-to-peer kids and they needed extra players and I thought it would be a blast to do and have a great time." The league is in its first year, and Hartland’s coach, assistant principal Jason Reck, says it’s been an unqualified success. "I think the best thing about it is all the kids involved have a feeling of success at the end of the day," he said. "They have a feeling that they’re part of something, something bigger than their classroom they go to every day. "They get to experience what it’s like to be a varsity athlete, and coming from an athletic perspective, it's an incredible gift to be able to give these kids, the opportunity to feel what it’s like to play in front of their friends and family and to have some success." Each Hartland player received an athletic letter after the game, including Jamie, who hit a few shots and played aggressive defense despite being the smallest player on the floor. "I love how to compete (with) other people and see how they do and how I do," she said. "Compete with them and see how they like it and how I like it and everyone else. It was a good game." (TR)

Two Years After Fenton Twp. Family's Death, Family & Friends Work Through The GriefTwo Years After Fenton Twp. Family's Death, Family & Friends Work Through The Grief

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In the two years since a Fenton Township family was killed in an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, friends and family have tried to move forward. 35-year-old Len and 39-year-old Heather Quasarano and their children; 11-year-old Luke, 9-year-old Brenden, 7-year-old Rachel and 2-year-old Grant went to sleep inside their home in the Stony Brook subdivision on February 19th, 2016 and never woke up. Their bodies were found two days later. An investigation later determined that the deaths were caused by fumes from a generator that was hooked up to a propane tank in the basement of the home following a power outage. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Len Quasarano’s parents, Phil and Laura Quasarano, started The Q Project, which gives carbon monoxide detectors away for free through the Fenton Township Fire Department, with more than 2,500 distributed so far. They have also helped start a Griefshare support group at The Rock Church, with sessions every Tuesday and Thursday helping people deal with the death of a loved one. Phil Quasarano told the Tri-County Times he’s also hoping to have Bible studies with first responders to help them deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. (JK)

Gun Raffle Canceled In Aftermath Of Florida MassacreGun Raffle Canceled In Aftermath Of Florida Massacre

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A group supporting a local high school football team had to cancel a raffle that included the same type of semi-automatic rifle allegedly used in a mass shooting at a Florida school. The South Lyon Football Boosters made the decision in light of what they called "the sensitivity of the issue coupled with the untimely tragedy." 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz is accused of using an AR-15 assault weapon Wednesday to kill 17 people at his former high school in Parkland, Florida. He was subsequently charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder. The organization's second annual Wild Game Dinner was scheduled for March 1. Head coach Jeff Henson tells The Detroit News canceling was his decision, adding "it was never our intention to offend people." Many in the community have questioned the wisdom of raffling off any gun for a school group, while others have said such raffles had happened in the past without controversy and that the winner would have received a certificate that could be redeemed for the actual rifle, not the rifle itself. Here is the full statement by the booster organization; "Due to the recent tragic events earlier this week, the South Lyon Football Booster Organization has decided to cancel their second annual Wild Game Dinner. The sensitivity of the issue coupled with the untimely tragedy has led to the decision. South Lyon, as well as many communities throughout Michigan has an abundance of hunters and sportsmen. Our great state offers the opportunity to take advantage of hunting, target shooting and enjoying the great outdoors. Wild Game dinners are common throughout the state with Booster Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Churches, Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Clubs holding events annually. At no point did the Booster club intend to offend those sensitive to the topic of firearms. The event was meant to generate funding for the football program by taking advantage of the vast amount of sportsmen in the area. The event was not associated in any way with the School District of South Lyon or the High School. An off-site venue, professional catering, and a licensed firearm business were hired for the event. All rules and regulations put forth by federal and state laws were abided. No minors or students were to be in attendance. In addition, firearms would not be distributed at the event. A winning raffle ticket would be issued to the winner which would be presented a the licensed business. The appropriate paperwork and background checks would be performed in accordance to state and federal laws. The event takes months of preparation, gathering of raffle prizes, vendors, volunteers and participants. Even though the timing coincided with the tragedy, it was not our intent to be insensitive or offend. As parents ourselves, our organization works for the betterment of children and our hearts go out to the families of Parkland, Florida. Respectfully, South Lyon Football Boosters" (JK)

Fowlerville Church To Host Teen Drug Use Awareness SessionFowlerville Church To Host Teen Drug Use Awareness Session

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An upcoming seminar held by St. Joseph Mercy Health System will provide parents with lesser-known information about teenage drug use. The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA), a grassroots drug-prevention coalition, is sponsoring the event, which will be held Tuesday, February 27th, at St. Agnus Church in Fowlerville. “Drugs 101” targets parents and adults, providing information to help them identify potential drug use. The program will begin with a walk-through of a mock bedroom scene (pictured) for a teenager. Participants will be asked to find drug paraphernalia. After a presentation including local drug abuse statistics and ways to discuss the issue with teens, program leaders will show participants what items in the mock bedroom are drug paraphernalia and where typical hiding places are. LCCA Coordinator Kaitlin Fink says they intend to provide similar training and informational programs throughout the year, with a focus on youth marijuana use, underage drinking, and prescription drug abuse. Anyone interested in attending “Drugs 101” is asked to register online for preparation purposes. You’ll find a link to do so below. (JK)

US-23 Flex Route Project Feedback Deemed PositiveUS-23 Flex Route Project Feedback Deemed Positive

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The Michigan Department of Transportation says the US-23 Flex Route project is proving to be successful as motorists adjust. Being the first project of its kind in Michigan, M-DOT spokeswoman Jocelyn Hall says there has been a lot of positive feedback from people who use the Flex Route on a regular basis – with some surprised the system is doing what it’s supposed to and significantly lessening commute times for motorists. Hall says they’ll continue to discover new things as they go and that’s what’s happening, noting anytime that a new project is rolled out, questions will come up. Hall says the Flex Route has alleviated heavy congestion but also resulted in heavier traffic flows for a longer part of the morning and afternoon, which was somewhat surprising but makes sense. Since the Flex Route has lessened commute times during rush hour, she tells WHMI it has allowed people to leave for work later than what they would normally, so they’re seeing periods of heavy traffic for a longer stretch of the day. Hall says some other input from motorist involves speed limits. She says some of the motorists that regularly use the Flex Route are questing why the 60mph speed limit is shown on the left hand shoulder at times when traffic is heavier. Hall says that’s because the system predicts back-ups and slowdowns in traffic that are happening further up Flex Route. The actual speed limit is still the posted 70mph. However when a 60mph speed limit it shown, Hall says it’s suggesting that motorists reduce speeds, which would allow time to filter out congestion before encountering it. She says the Flex Route has continued to operate the way they hoped it would, so from that standpoint M-DOT is really pleased to see something new and innovate such as this really serving the public the way it was intended. The project is considered complete, although motorists will continue to see minor items being done along the Flex Route such as shoulder work and lighting. Hall says there should only be a minimal impact to traffic, if any. (JM)

Marion Township Resident Files For 47th State House SeatMarion Township Resident Files For 47th State House Seat

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A Marion Township has announced her candidacy for a Michigan State House seat. Colleen Turk says she is running for the Democratic nomination for the 47th House seat in Livingston County. That seat is currently occupied by Republican Hank Vaupel, who has filed for re-election. Turk, who grew up in Cohoctah Township and graduated from Howell Public Schools, said that while she “has a lot of respect” for Vaupel, they, “have different ideas about what’s best for our area and our state.” She looks forward to a respectful challenge of ideas with him throughout the campaign and would welcome an opportunity for a public debate. Turk said the most critical issues facing the Livingston County area are high-quality schools and affordable, effective health care. She decried recent legislation passed by the GOP-controlled legislature to give millage money to for-profit charter schools, while also denying what she called, “common-sense checks and balances…like compliance with the Freedom of Information Act,” that allow public money to be shared with for-profit corporations that, “have no responsibility to answer the public’s questions at a time when Michigan student achievement is nationally ranked in the bottom third of the country.” As for health care, Turk said Michigan citizens can’t wait for the (quote) ”mess at the federal level to be corrected” and that lawmakers should be “actively researching initiatives that can be undertaken by our state in pilot programs with an eye for expanding beyond that.” In addition to earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science and German from the University of Michigan in 2003, Turk last year was awarded a Master of Nonprofit Administration from Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. She works as an IT professional with Sparrow Health in Lansing. She is also the founder of Citizens for Unity, a community group focused on facilitating discussions, learning different perspectives, and building consensus on actions needed to change our community for the better. Turk is the only Democrat currently announced for the 47th House District, which includes the townships of Cohoctah, Conway, Deerfield, Handy, Hartland, Howell, Iosco, Marion, Oceola, Tyrone and Unadilla, plus the city of Howell and the village of Fowlerville. (JK)

Consumers Energy To Close All Coal Plants By 2040Consumers Energy To Close All Coal Plants By 2040

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The head of a Michigan utility says they will completely cease using coal to generate electricity by 2040. Consumers Energy President and CEO Patti Poppe says the utility will generate 40 percent of its power from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy by then. It also will rely on natural gas, hydropower and improved efficiency to meet customer needs. Poppe says the moves are part of an initiative to slash emissions of heat-trapping gases that cause global warming. She says it's also good economically, as falling costs of renewable energy make coal less competitive, even as President Donald Trump's administration boosts the coal industry. Consumers Energy closed seven of its 12 coal-fired power plants in 2016. Poppe says it will file a plan with the Michigan Public Service Commission for phasing out the others. (JK)

Student Reports Potential Threat At South Lyon High SchoolStudent Reports Potential Threat At South Lyon High School

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A potential threat at a local high school was thwarted thanks to a student. A parent communication was sent out today by South Lyon Community Schools, stating administration is thankful for the quick action taken by a current student. It says the courageous student promptly informed local authorities of a potential threat regarding South Lyon High School this past weekend. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. Due to their swift actions, local authorities and administration were able to work collaboratively to investigate and prevent any issues. Students should report to a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, administrator, counselor, or police officer and let them determine the next steps. Things can also be reported anonymously through the Ok2Say option posted on the district website. Officials say communicating all concerns quickly to an adult is essential when dealing with safety concerns and by working collaboratively; they will continue to provide a safe environment for the students in the community. (JM)

Congressional Candidate To Hold Town Hall Forum In HowellCongressional Candidate To Hold Town Hall Forum In Howell

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A Town Hall event this week in Howell will feature a candidate vying to replace Republican Congressman Mike Bishop. Chris Smith is running for the Democratic nomination to the 8th Congressional District. A public policy and law professor at Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice, Smith touts his strong advocacy of labor unions, an increased minimum wage and support for a single-payer health care plan. He’ll be holding a question and answer session on Wednesday, February 21st at the Howell Opera House starting at 7pm. Smith’s main opponent for the Democratic nomination is former defense and intelligence official Elissa Slotkin of Holly. (JK)

Brighton Fire Department To Get New Air Packs & Thermal CamerasBrighton Fire Department To Get New Air Packs & Thermal Cameras

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The Brighton Area Fire Department is ordering new self-contained breathing apparatus, better known as air packs, and new thermal imaging cameras. The expenditures were approved at a recent Brighton Area Fire Authority Board meeting. The department will be obtaining 71 new air packs, along with the corresponding face pieces, to replace units that are 10 years old and, according to Fire Chief Mike O’Brian, have gone well past their useful life. Also, 10 new digital imaging cameras are being ordered to replace aging equipment. O’Brian says the cameras enable firefighters to see visual images at the scene of fires, even through thick smoke, which can result in saving lives. Mayor Jim Muzzin, who chairs the Brighton Area Fire Authority Board, tells WHMI they’re buying one new air pack for nearly every firefighter in the department. Chief O’Brian says the cost to the department will be $123,000 for the 71 air packs and 95 face pieces; and $31,000 for the eight thermal imaging cameras. (TT)

Student Success Found In Implementing Post-Secondary InitiativesStudent Success Found In Implementing Post-Secondary Initiatives

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Efforts at a local high school are showing an increase in student college, program or career readiness. Counselors at Hartland High School say a number of changes have been made in recent years to promote post-secondary credential attainment. Among them are college application week, advisory committees and dual enrollment. At Monday’s Board of Education meeting, counselors presented some statistics regarding the progress made in encouraging a post-secondary path, whether that is apprenticeships, college, trade school or immediately entering the workforce. The number of students that have successfully completed an application to some type of program during Hartland’s College Application week has grown 7% since 2015. The school has had presentations from 30 colleges, two community colleges, one private trade school and representatives from two unions. At the end of last year, Hartland High School received a grant from the Michigan College Access Network to help fund initiatives that support a “college-going culture”. The Reach Higher System Impact Grant was used to launch a career and college ready class in January, as well as a preparatory component to help students in their college placement exams. Initiatives like college decision day, the cash campaign and the “Life After High School” scholarship fund are the result of collaborations between staff, teachers and the counseling department. 77% of Hartland High School teachers responding to a survey said they’ve added or made changes to their curriculum to support the post-secondary initiative. Superintendent Chuck Hughes says the school’s counseling department has a focus and vision for what to expose students to in order to help them make good decisions. Hughes says this sets Hartland apart as a district Counselors say the final results are proof the combined efforts are making a difference, noting there’s been an increase in the number of students enrolled in a post-secondary program within six months of graduation, with the most recent numbers showing 81% of graduates in 2016. (DK)

Trio Arrested In Connection With Multiple Home InvasionsTrio Arrested In Connection With Multiple Home Invasions

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Three area men are facing various charges for allegedly casing victims and breaking in to dozens of businesses. The Southern Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium arrested 32-year-old Alban Mustafa of Wixom and 30-year-old Andi Mustafa of Novi after observing them break into a Farmington Hills residence on Valentine's Day. 38-year-old Sotiraq Lako was arrested earlier and all three remain lodged in the Oakland County Jail. Police say the trio targeted owners of Chinese restaurants and Asian nail salons, which usually have cash from their businesses before depositing the money. The suspect would follow the owners to learn where they lived, their vehicles and routines. They would then enter homes using a ladder to reach the second floor, using a window to gain access and steal cash, jewelry and other items. The suspects are believed to have targeted more than 100 people since around 2014, committing at least a dozen home invasions in Oakland and Wayne counties, although authorities are said to be investigating related cases in Macomb and Livingston counties, as well as Ohio. West Bloomfield Deputy Police Chief Curt Lawson said the three did their homework, and called then the most prolific home invasion crew they've seen in the last 15 to 20 years. He says additional charges may be pursued and more people could be involved as the investigation continues. (JM)

League Of Women Voters To Restart Livingston County ChapterLeague Of Women Voters To Restart Livingston County Chapter

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After being disbanded a number of years ago in Livingston County, the League of Women Voters has been resurrected and is launching a new local unit. Locally, the organization will be called the LWV Ann Arbor Area, Brighton-Howell Area Unit. Its first meeting will be held Wednesday at the Howell Carnegie District Library. The League of Woman Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Lafferty said that the local unit of the LWV will hold public forums as the next election cycle draws near, in order to inform the public about the issues and candidates. Ellen Lafferty, a retired Brighton teacher, is co-chair of the unit, and told the Brighton City Council earlier this month that the group is anxious to get started. The public is invited to attend Wednesday’s meeting, which will begin with an informal meet-and-greet at 5:30pm, followed by the general meeting at 6pm. The Ann Arbor League of Women Voters will be presenting Orientation to the League 2.0, an introduction to league basics for members and prospective members. (TT/JK)

No Additional Jail Time For Milford Man In Attempted Burning Of Mail TruckNo Additional Jail Time For Milford Man In Attempted Burning Of Mail Truck

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A Milford man who admitted to trying to set a postal truck on fire will not serve any additional jail time. 24-year-old Giovanni May was arrested last year after walking into the Milford Police Department in the early morning hours of March 8th and telling officers he tried to set a mail truck on fire using a lighter fluid-soaked sock. After a ten month delay in which May’s competency to stand trial remained in doubt, he entered a guilty plea last month. He was sentenced today to 270 days in jail, but has already served 349 days. He was also ordered to serve five years of probation during which he must attend mental health treatment and stay away from any post office. Police say May admitted stuffing the sock into the opening of the truck's gas tank and lighting it just minutes before he turned himself in. It failed to ignite when the sock broke into two and the burning portion fell to the ground. May talked to police about hearing voices in his head and that he wanted to go to jail, saying he had considered setting a police car on fire initially, but chose the postal truck because he hoped it would set off a chain reaction explosion of nearby vehicles. May also said he may have been pushed over the edge by the election of Donald Trump. After initially being found incompetent, the state’s center for forensic psychiatry determined May could assist with his defense and thus was able to stand trial. His guilty plea followed soon after. (JK)

Livingston's CPL Rate Increasing Faster Than Statewide AverageLivingston's CPL Rate Increasing Faster Than Statewide Average

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Livingston County’s increase in concealed pistol licenses since state law made it easier to obtain them is above the statewide average. In the 14 months that the state legislature eliminated county gun board, Michigan has seen a 25% increase in concealed pistol licenses. In Livingston County, that rate is 28%. According to MLive.com, Michigan State Police data shows that more than 621,000 Michigan residents had a concealed pistol license as of February 1st. That compares to just over 497,000 as of December 1st of 2016 when the state law eliminating county gun boards when into effect. The applications are now processed by county clerks and the Michigan State Police. Livingston County has 16,178 CPLs, or 12% of the population 25 and older, which ranks it 10th in the state. Keweenaw County has the highest rate at 15%, while Kent County has the lowest at 5%. (JK)

Teen Threatens To Re-Enact Florida Shooting At South Lyon High SchoolTeen Threatens To Re-Enact Florida Shooting At South Lyon High School

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A local teen could face criminal charges after threatening to re-enact the Florida shooting at South Lyon High School. A 17-year-old Green Oak Township male is alleged to have sent a friend a Snapchat message on Friday asking if he would like to re-enact the Florida shooting that left 17 people dead. Both attend South Lyon High School and the friend reported the message to authorities on Saturday. Officers from the South Lyon Police Department, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Lyon Township substation and Green Oak Township Police officers interviewed the family and suspect. The teen’s parents were said to be cooperative and a thorough search of the family's home and vehicles was performed, with no further evidence or firearms found. The teen, who allegedly admitted to sending the online message, was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Police said South Lyon Community School administrators were notified immediately and the district sent out a parent communication Monday commending the student for reporting the threat, although nothing was disclosed about the actual incident. South Lyon Police said the findings of the investigation were expected to be presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office for review today. (JM)

Legislation To Protect Juvenile Sex Assault Victims Gets First HearingLegislation To Protect Juvenile Sex Assault Victims Gets First Hearing

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New legislation from a local lawmaker that would further protect young victims of sex-based crimes got a hearing today in Lansing. State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton introduced the bill package earlier this month in response to a recent case where a 16-year-old Brighton Township teen pleaded guilty to 6 felonies, including 1st degree criminal sexual conduct, involving multiple victims. Both the teen and his victims were students in the Brighton Area Schools district and it was unclear whether the district would allow the perpetrator back into the school following his sentencing, which only mandated he serve 45 days in a youth center. One of the mothers of the victims testified to the House Law and Justice Committee today and said the proposed legislation would help close a loophole that could have exposed her daughter and other victims to seeing their rapist daily. "We can't depend on our personal protection orders to protect our daughters. They have to be renewed annually and its up to the discretion of the judge to approve that, to renew that. With the help of the district and the school board in having some other discretionary measures to assist us in that protection is ultimately what we're looking for." The district eventually said the teen was not returning. But under current law, schools can only expel a student who commits criminal sexual conduct in a school building or on school grounds. The Brighton teen’s assaults all occurred on private property. Representative Theis told the Michigan House Law and Justice Committee today that the package of bills would help fix districts deal with that loophole. "Their issue in all this is that with the language of the law as it currently exists, they don't believe they have the authority. The language expressly speaks to what happens if it happens on school grounds. It doesn't give them any authority outside of that and that's the point of one of these bills is to expand it." The proposed legislation would require schools to expel students who are convicted of criminal sexual conduct against any student enrolled in the same school district. It also prohibits offenders from enrolling in the victim’s school, and prohibits any offender, regardless of age, from entering the school building of a student who has a personal protection order against them. The committee could vote on the legislation as early as next week, although Vice-Chair Pete Lucido, R-Shelby Township, said he would like to see more discussion and potential clarifications before advancing the measures to the floor. (JK)

Senator Hune Returns More Than $4,600 Of Budget Back To StateSenator Hune Returns More Than $4,600 Of Budget Back To State

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Unused, budgeted taxpayer dollars have been returned to the state by a local lawmaker. Republican State Senator Joe Hune of Fowlerville announced Tuesday that he returned $4,623 to the state of Michigan from his official operating budget in 2017. Hune said he makes it a point to handle taxpayer money like he handles his own - “Spend only what you need, and save the rest”. He says what isn’t spent serving the public ought to go back into the state coffers. Hune acknowledged that returning these funds may be a small contribution to Michigan’s state budget of more than $55 (B) billion, but it’s the right thing to do. (JM)

New Veterinary Services Clinic Coming To Genoa TownshipNew Veterinary Services Clinic Coming To Genoa Township

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Final approvals for a new veterinary clinic have been granted by the Genoa Township board. A special land use permit for Four Seasons Veterinary Services was approved during Monday night’s board meeting, along with an environmental impact assessment and sketch plan. The new clinic will be located in the existing building of Kil’s Tae Kwon Do located at 6936 Grand River Avenue, which is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for multi-tenant commercial space. The clinic is next to the Salvation Army thrift store and across the street from Rollerama. The total site is 2.11 acres and zoned neighborhood services district. No overnight boarding or grooming will be permitted. Dr. Michelle Bradford tells WHMI she’s been working through the approval process over the last year so she’s excited to have everything come to fruition and offer the services to the community. Bradford says it’s a general practice and medical services clinic specializing in advanced tissue and orthopedic services that will feature a welcoming environment. The special use permit was approved for the new clinic with some conditions. Among them are planting six deciduous greenbelt trees along Grand River and installing a hedgerow to screen a dedicated outdoor animal walk area before June, which will be a maintained grassy area. There was some discussion by board members about why a dog walk area is being put in by the front of the building by Grand River instead of the back. Bradford noted it’s basically an area for animals to relieve themselves upon entering or exiting the clinic, but also as a walk area for animals that undergo medical procedures, without having to take them way over to the back of the building. Various steps are also being taken to minimize and manage noise such as installing sound baffles and acoustic wall panels; using rooms and storage areas to buffer between loud and quiet rooms; and specially designing the HVAC system. (JM)
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