Vapor intrusion coming from historical contamination at a site in the City of Brighton is potentially impacting some properties in the City and Genoa Township.
The Livingston County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality have been reaching out to the communities regarding concerns of vapor intrusion. Itâs coming from a groundwater contamination plume from an old industrial site located at 525 North Fifth Street in the City of Brighton. Elevated levels of Trichloroethylene, or TCE were identified years ago in the groundwater. There are now new state screening standards for vapor intrusion, which occurs when vapors from volatile chemicals in contaminated soil or ground water migrate through subsurface soils and/or preferential pathways to impact the indoor air quality of any overlying buildings or homes. There can be health implications when higher levels are detected.
Potentially impacted properties are in a defined area on the west side of Brighton, where the city and Genoa Township meet, somewhat between the old Lindbom Elementary School and Brighton High School, which is not impacted. There is no danger to drinking water in the area, as residents are on city water or served by a different system.
The state has been trying to obtain access to homes to test, which is not required. Livingston Countyâs Director of Environmental Health Matt Bolang says standards of screening levels have changed and the DEQ began conducting testing a few months ago. He says 15 homes have been tested so far and of those, five were found to be over screening standards so mitigation systems are currently being installed to make the air safe. Mitigation is said to be similar to a radon treatment system and Bolang said itâs important to note that there is state funding set aside to assist with installing the mitigation systems. If test results come back over limits, he says the state will also sometimes pay for voluntary relocation until a system is installed.
Potentially impacted property owners will be invited to an informational meeting on March 20th at the Brighton Community Center and letters will be going out from the state. More information on vapor intrusion is attached. (JM)
Vapor Intrusion From Contaminated Site Potentially Impacting HomesVapor Intrusion From Contaminated Site Potentially Impacting Homes
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Lyon Township Board Unanimously Approves Funding Deal For SRO At South Lyon High SchoolLyon Township Board Unanimously Approves Funding Deal For SRO At South Lyon High School
The Lyon Township Board of Trustees has made official a deal to help fund an Oakland County Sheriffâs Deputy to serve as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at South Lyon High School.
The 7-0 vote will pay 50% of the cost for the deputy for the remainder of the school year. The South Lyon Schools Board of Education will pay the rest. Officials say they plan to revisit the topic at a later date to figure out a plan for next year. The high school has been without an SRO for over a decade after the City of South Lyon cut funding for the position due to an economic decline.
South Lyon East High School has had a full-time SRO for a year. However, when that agreement was reached, the district and South Lyon city officials could not come to a deal on cost-sharing for South Lyon High School, which is located in the city. South Lyon East is located in Lyon Township.
Several people attending Mondayâs township board meeting expressed appreciation for the funding deal, including South Lyon Mayor Dan Pelchat, who works in the South Lyon School District as an information technology technician. Pelchat said that increased cooperation between the city and township remained one of his priorities. (JK)
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Massive Training Prepares For The "Most Unthinkable Day Ever"Massive Training Prepares For The "Most Unthinkable Day Ever"
More than 150 first responders took part in a safety training exercise Tuesday at Maltby Intermediate School in Brighton.
Also included were about 70 observers, many of whom were students, parents and officials from various school districts. The four-hour event role-played how officials would handle the aftermath of a school shooting scenario. Livingston County Emergency Manager Therese Cremonte briefed the assembly of participants on the importance of the exercise in learning the most efficient methods to try and deal with the chaos that would inevitably follow such an event. She said their first priority would be to move survivors out of the crime scene, and then safely reunite students with their parents or guardians. Secondarily, authorities wanted to test out their ability to accurately and efficiently deal with the media and release information as needed.
The exercise assumed a shooting incident had occurred at Brighton High School at 7:15am involving an 18-year-old female who brought two handguns into the school and killed eight classmates and a teacher before taking her own life as the schoolâs resource officer approached. Student actors that were counted among the injured began to enter Maltby, which served as a triage location, by 10:25am. The first press briefing was held at 11am at a Joint Information Center (JIC) that was set up at Hornung Elementary, with a follow-up at 12:30pm.
The reunification process at Mt. Brighton was assisted by a computerized system from Raptor Technologies that paired up students with parents. The company's product is being considered for use by the Brighton district. The system provides, "mobile guardian validation, reunification processing, and student release tracking." Jim Vesterman is the companyâs CEO and said he was impressed by the scale of the exercise, noting it was the largest he had been a part of across the country, adding that most communities do not run these scenarios and commended Livingston County authorities for taking a proactive approach.
A debriefing, known as a "hot wash," ended the exercise at Mt. Brighton as participants discussed what went well, what didn't and what could be improved. The general consensus was the exercise was a success, but additional organizational resources need to be given towards the reunification process that would better prevent a rush of parents coming into a scene and disrupting the process.
Cremonte thanked all who participated and re-emphasized the importance of what they were doing. "This is a progressive step in preparing for the worst situation we've ever seen,â adding that they were, â...planning for the most unthinkable day ever." (JK)
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17th Annual Fur Ball To Benefit Humane Society Programs17th Annual Fur Ball To Benefit Humane Society Programs
The Humane Society of Livingston County is asking residents to go all-in to help support homeless animals in an upcoming benefit event.
The 17th Annual Fur Ball is coming to Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township, Saturday, April 14th. This yearâs theme is Las Vegas Casino Night. There will be a strolling dinner, premium bar, live auctions, a DJ, and more. A silent auction will begin at 5:30pm, with gaming starting at 8:15. The Annual Fur Ball supports many of the Humane Societyâs local programs. They receive no state or federal funding and survive on generosity of donors and sponsors throughout the year. Last year, the Humane Society of Livingston County cared for 900 neglected cats and dogs, and responded to another 1,000 requests for help from the community. Tickets for the event are $110 person, or $200 per couple until April 1st. After that, they increase to $125. Purchase tickets through the link below.
More information on the event and sponsorship opportunities can also be found at www.humane-livingston.org, or by calling Jeannine Julien at (517) 552-8050. (MK)
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Representative Vaupel Posts Perfect Voting Record, Returns Unused BudgetRepresentative Vaupel Posts Perfect Voting Record, Returns Unused Budget
The votes are in, and one local lawmaker participated in all of them during 2017.
State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Township took part in all 511 roll call votes in the State House last year. Speaking of his unblemished record, Vaupel said that the people of the 47th District deserve a consistent and reliable voice in legislature, and that he is honored to fill that role. On top of that, he also announced that he was giving back nearly $9,000 of his allotted budget for 2017 back to the state. Vaupel stated that he feels it is important for his office to be fiscally responsible while still achieving the priorities of the district.
The representative is serving in second term in the state House and is the chair of the Health Policy Committee. Vaupel also serves as a member of the House Committee on Insurance, Michigan Competitiveness, and Tax Policy. (MK)
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Hartland Township Pathway Project To Start Next MonthHartland Township Pathway Project To Start Next Month
A long awaited pathway project in Hartland Township is set to get underway as soon as the danger of frost on the ground is lifted.
The Hartland Township Board of Trustees approved funding for a sidewalk that will connect the Ramco property on M-59 to village at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Public Works Director Bob West presented an overview of the project costs to the board, informing them that it will be coming in under initial estimates. Township Supervisor Bill Fountain said he and the board felt that it was important to make the township more walkable and that he is excited to help provide a safe place for citizens to ride their bikes and walk.
The total cost of the project is roughly $320,000, which is $43,000 less than first estimate. $20,000 in engineering costs has already been paid. Part of the project includes improvements to the crossing at Dunham Road for which the township will share costs with the Livingston County Road Commission.
Director West said there may be opportunities to save further, still. He and the Public Works department will be overseeing construction, saving the township money on having the engineer present. West did ask for a $68,000 retainer in case unexpected costs come up, which the board approved. This will keep the project moving without West needing to wait for a board meeting to ask for additional funding.
Construction is expected to begin as soon as the Road Commission lifts their frost laws, which usually occurs in mid-April. It should take 30-40 days to complete, with Fountain expecting it to be open for pedestrian traffic by the Fourth of July. (MK)
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Fenton To Host 4th Annual Cycle For LifeFenton To Host 4th Annual Cycle For Life
The City of Fenton has been selected to host The 4th Annual Cycle for Life later this year to help raise funds for cystic fibrosis.
Each year, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raises money towards researching a cure for CF through their annual cycling event, Cycle for Life. Cystic Fibrosis is a rare genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections due to a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Fenton will be only the second Michigan city to host the annual event, set for Saturday, October 6th, as the previous events have taken place in Ann Arbor. Development Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Caitlin Ulrich said Fenton was chosen to be this yearâs host due to the city being regarded as a premier cycling spot.
The start and finish lines will take place at The Fenton Community Cultural Center and the event will run all throughout the downtown area. There will be a 33 mile and 62 mile route that riders can travel with the minimum fundraising amount set at $150. Every 7 to 12 miles there will be rest stops where cyclists can repair their bikes while ride marshals cheer them on. Ulrich described the event as having a festival-like atmosphere with breakfast and lunch being provided to all riders along with a celebration at the end.
Ulrich said her next steps involve finding local businesses to sponsor the event. (DF/JK)
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Milford Township Man Hopes To Create Unique Wine ExperienceMilford Township Man Hopes To Create Unique Wine Experience
A Milford Township man is hoping to turn local land into a destination for wine connoisseurs.
David Kalinowski and his wife Amber have recently bought 9 and ½ acres of rural residential property at Hickory Ridge and General Motors Road, just south of their home in Milford Township. At last monthâs meeting of the Planning Commission, Kalinowski presented a plan to turn the land into a vineyard, winery, and tasting room. No formal request was made, according to the Milford Times. Kalinowski said they often travel to Traverse City for wine tasting and feels that it his calling to provide a similar service in Milford.
Zoning on the land permits the growing and processing of grapes. Members of the Planning Commission were interested in the idea, but noted that when you start adding commercial pieces to the puzzle amendments may need to be made. Kalinowski said he plans to use most of the acreage for grapes and hopes to start planting vines next year. The winery and tasting room are visualized as being near to the intersection and away from neighboring houses.
The township planner is working on examples of agribusiness to bring to the Planning Commission at a future meeting. They have invited Kalinowski to come back and learn of their findings.
Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (MK)
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Hartland 8th Grader To Compete In 2018 Michigan National Geographic State BeeHartland 8th Grader To Compete In 2018 Michigan National Geographic State Bee
A Hartland middle school student has been named a National Geographic State Bee semi-finalist.
8th Grader Noah Losert from Ore Creek Middle School, who is pictured on left, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semi-finalists eligible to compete in the 2018 Michigan National Geographic State Bee. The contest will be held in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University on Friday, April 6th. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, which is now in its 30th year.
School bees were held in schools with 4th through 8th grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took a qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society.
The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the State Bees.
To celebrate, the cash prize for the top three students in each state has doubled. Each state champion will receive $200, the National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World, 2nd Edition and a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Geographic Bee Championship to be held at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 20-23, 2018. Students that come in second place will receive $150 and those that come in third will receive $100. The first-place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society, including a subscription to National Geographic magazine, and an all-expenses-paid Lindblad expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard the new National Geographic Endeavour ll. Travel for the trip is provided by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Second- and third-place finishers will receive $25,000 and $10,000 college scholarships, respectively.
National Geographic will stream the final round of the National Geographic Bee Championship starting May 24th. (JM)
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Grant To Help Those Affected With Autism Live IndependentlyGrant To Help Those Affected With Autism Live Independently
A grant has been awarded to a local center that helps prepare those with autism for independent living.
$11,100 has been received by Howellâs Excel Employment Options on behalf of the Edward and June Kellogg Family Foundation. The grant will help fund the Kellogg Independent Living Center, which is a mock apartment in their center designed to provide independent living skills instruction to those on the Autism spectrum. Those affected spend the day in the center which has a bed, a fully functioning kitchen, and a washer-dryer. Regional Director Natasha Doan-Motsinger said the apartment space is a valuable tool for helping those with Autism reach a point where they can survive on their own. While there, technicians work side-by-side to make sure skills are being completed accurately. Part of the money from the grant will be used to provide food for the kitchen so that those affected can learn to cook and prepare meals.
Doan-Motsinger said that while Excel has always helped adults with disabilities, theyâve recently reached out of their comfort zone to start helping children. She said the need was there to help children and families affected by Autism get the services they need but couldnât because of the insufficient number of service providers. More information on the services they provide can be found through the link below, emailing natashad@excelemp.org or by calling (517) 518-8637 (MK)
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"Rough Draft" Version Of Zemper Statue Nearing Completion"Rough Draft" Version Of Zemper Statue Nearing Completion
Sculptors are completing the first physical phase of a statue that will honor a Howell icon and World War II combat photographer.
Colin and Kristine Poole are a nationally renowned sculpting team out of Sante Fe, New Mexico with family living throughout Livingston County. Last October, they were selected by the Duane Zemper Legacy Project committee to create a statue of the man affectionately known as âZemp.â Zemper was a World War II photographer before coming to Howell in 1946.
Kristine Poole said that she and Colin dove deep into his work to learn all they could about the beloved former community member. Kristine said their first impression was that he was an engaging man and consummate storyteller. Their goal is to represent his love for the community and all that accomplished throughout his life.
Zemperâs photos were the basis for the Howell Area Archives, for which he was a regular volunteer. He also held 66-years of perfect attendance record Howell Rotary Club meetings, and was named Howell Area Citizen of the Year in 1976. Zemper passed away in 2016.
With the committee approving a final design for the project, the Pooleâs are currently working on a maquette, or small-sized mock-up that will help them visualize the final, full scale project. When completed, the bronze statue will stand slightly larger than life-size and be displayed on the lawn at the Howell Carnegie District Library. It will depict an older Zemper with his trademark sweater and bolo tie holding his camera and leaning on a stack of books. Some of the books represented will be based on his actual work, others will based on his interests and accomplishments. The Pooleâs and the committee both hope to have the statue ready to unveil in time for the anniversary of Zemperâs birthday. Look for it in late October, early November.
Kristin and Colin Poole will be guests this Sunday at 8:30am on WHMI's Viewpoint program. (MK/JK)
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Brighton Forum Will Discuss Redistricting IssueBrighton Forum Will Discuss Redistricting Issue
A national organization recognized for registering and informing voters will hold an event next week looking at the issue of redistricting.
The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Areaâs Brighton-Howell Unit was recently formed after being inactive for a number of years locally. The League, which is a non-partisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, will be holding an educational event on Monday, March 12th entitled âRedistricting in Michigan: Should Politicians Choose Their Voters?â It will be held at the Brighton District Library from 2-3pm and will feature Barbara Hilbert from the League of Women Voters Ann Arbor Area as the presentation speaker.
League officials say because there has been a lot of discussion about redistricting in Michigan recently, they encourage anyone who would like to know more to attend and learn what redistricting is, how it is done in Michigan, how it could be changed and why they should care. More information can be found through the link below. (JK)
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Students Raising Funds For Fowlerville Senior Center ProjectStudents Raising Funds For Fowlerville Senior Center Project
Some local students are again coming together to help raise funds for a special project at the Fowlerville Senior Center.
The center is preparing to start a project to replace the doors at the two entrances to the building at 203 North Collins Street, which are more than 50 years old. The seniors are already replacing the doors at a cost of $6,400. Students in the Fowlerville Online Learning Academy are hoping to go a step further and want to raise $4,000 make the main front entrance handicap accessible, with electric doors.
The building was originally built by the district and used as an elementary school in 1949. The Academyâs computer lab used to be located in the senior center but recently moved. Two years ago, students worked to raise about $14,000 to help fund a project to replace all of the windows. Bonds were established between students and senior citizens, many of whom use canes or walkers. Since the center has a small food pantry, many times seniors are carrying things in and out.
The project was 10th grader Cassidy Duffieldâs idea. Having grown up around seniors, Duffield told WHMI she has an unspoken bond with them and can sense their everyday struggles. She noticed what a hard time some of the seniors had opening the doors every day, so she regularly would open doors for them. Duffield says the building is a huge part of the community and a lot of things happen there, including driverâs education but itâs especially important for the seniors because theyâre getting out and having fun while making new friends. Duffield says she just wanted to make sure they have doors they can open easily.
Fowlerville Community Schools Technology Director Grace Damerow says they are getting to work fundraising and soliciting donations from the community and local businesses to help raise the $4,000 by the end of March, so the handicap hardware can be installed at the same time the new doors are installed. Duffield and others will be approaching Fowlerville businesses and soliciting community donations but also collecting cans and bottles. Duffield says even if they come close to the target goal, she would still consider it a win for the seniors because they would be closer than before to getting automatic doors.
More information and a link to donate are attached. (JM)
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Collection Of Review Fees Under Scrutiny In City Of South LyonCollection Of Review Fees Under Scrutiny In City Of South Lyon
There appears to be some discrepancies when it comes to collecting review fees in the City of South Lyon.
Police Chief Lloyd Collins is serving as interim city manager while Lynne Ladner is on her third, unspecified medical leave. Collins recently reported to council that at the end of the last fiscal year, Ladner allegedly directed city auditors to write off $50,000 that wasn't billed or collected for different review fees. The fees are associated with building construction or other work that requires a review by consultants. Since the fees were not collected, the city was stuck with the bill. Fees are typically collected to cover the expenses and put into an escrow account, but that has apparently not been happening in the City. The South Lyon Herald quoted Collins as saying there is $38,406 in fees that haven't been billed or collected during the current fiscal year. Collins questioned why the fees were not being be collected or billed accordingly, and immediately brought the issue before council. He had only been serving in the interim role for about two months before making the discovery. In speaking with former employees and others, Collins said it appeared no one was ever directed to take over those duties.
The City has been dealing with some pressing budget issues and unfunded pension liabilities, which Ladner was supposed to handle. Thatâs in addition to negotiations with employee labor unions and shifting to a defined contribution pension plan for new hires. Itâs unclear how long Ladner will remain on leave, as she was expected to return in February but that has now reportedly been extended to June. (JM)
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Red Wing Alumni Will Again Skate In Brighton For Local CharitiesRed Wing Alumni Will Again Skate In Brighton For Local Charities
Local hockey enthusiasts will get a chance this weekend to watch a game featuring several Red Wing legends while benefiting five local charities.
One of those who will lace up the skates for the 9th annual Hockey Night in Brighton is Steven Bearden from the Von Voigtlander Foundation, who will be playing for the Red Wing alumni team, which will include Darren McCarty, Joe Kocur and Mickey Redmond. The puck drops at 12:30 Saturday afternoon at the Kensington Valley Ice House with tickets just $10. But for $50, you can enjoy dinner afterward with some great auction items, including a chance to bid for an opportunity to play on next year's Red Wing alumni team.
Bearden says this year the Von Voigtlander Foundation is still matching dollar for dollar all donations up to $10,000. Online ticket sales will cut off Friday night and then tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will benefit North Star Reach, Livingston County Shop With a Cop, The Arc of Livingston, Reaching Higher and the Michigan Lupus Foundation.
Also playing will be event organizer Scott DesAutel, who says they will be giving out 500 sets of collector cards while they last. You can find details through the link below. (JK)
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Woman Accused of Bilking Genoa Twp. Man Headed To TrialWoman Accused of Bilking Genoa Twp. Man Headed To Trial
A Lansing woman charged with stealing more than $50,000 from an elderly Genoa Township man is headed to trial.
46-year-old Jolyn Suzanne McAllister was recently bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court, following District Court Judge Carol Sue Readerâs ruling that there was enough evidence to send the case to trial.
McAllister is charged with one felony count each of false pretenses $50,000 to $100,000, uttering and publishing a document affecting real property, identity theft and larceny in a building. Livingston County Sheriffâs deputies were dispatched to the manâs home in January of 2017 on the report of a theft in progress. The victim told deputies that he and McAllister were partners in a property management business when she took $4,500 in cash from his home.
While the cash was recovered, authorities say that further investigation revealed McAllister had signed checks and other legal documents in the victimâs name over a one-year period for more than $50,000.
Future court dates for McAllister have not been set at this time. (JK/DK)
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Theis' School Safety Legislation Passes HouseTheis' School Safety Legislation Passes House
Michigan legislators are moving to bar juvenile sexual offenders from attending the same school district as their victims.
The legislation from Republican State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton Township aims to protect underage victims of sex crimes on school property when they are assaulted by a fellow student. The three-bill package is being touted as a victory for safeguarding the protection and healing of school-aged victims of sexual assault.
The legislation was prompted by a recent case involving a 16-year-old Brighton High School student, who was convicted of criminal sexual conduct charges against multiple victims as young as 12. Two of the underage victims and their families joined Theis for testimony before the House Law and Justice Committee in February. The 16-year-old was originally charged with 30 counts but pleaded guilty to six counts of criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to 45 days in a juvenile detention home. The victims and families wanted the teen expelled but current law only addresses expulsions for sexual assaults committed on school grounds.
The three-bill package would require schools to permanently expel students who are convicted of criminal sexual conduct against another pupil enrolled in the same school district; prohibit an expelled student from attending another public school in Michigan unless they go through a reinstatement process; and, if a personal protection order is ordered for the victim of sexual assaults, the offender would be prohibited from entering the victimâs school.
Theis says the bills work to protect victims by expanding court orders, mandatory expulsion laws and protection orders for victims. âIn our state, a child who has been sexually assaulted by a classmate is often left with the choice of going back to school with their rapist or having to change schools themselves. Requiring the victims to publicly beg for protection and carry this burden, which has recently taken place in Livingston County, is simply unacceptable. That must change.â
House Bills 5530, 5531 and 5532 advance to the Senate for its consideration. (JM)
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Condo Development Envisioned For Brighton Mill PondCondo Development Envisioned For Brighton Mill Pond
A $35 million, 200-unit apartment complex with frontage on the Mill Pond may be in Brightonâs future.
A Lansing-based apartment complex developer, DTN Development Group LLC, gave an informal presentation on a conceptual site plan at the Brighton Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 26th, and has submitted conceptual renderings to the city. However, the proposal is just that at this point, and the developers would have to go before the Planning Commission again to present a formal site plan. If approved at the Planning Commission level, the proposal would go before the City Council for final action.
The development would be called âVista of Brightonâ and would be located in a 4-acre area starting in the 700 block of Second St. and proceeding east and south to the Mill Pond. Mayor Jim Muzzin told WHMI heâs âexcited for this project.â In Muzzinâs words, âIt appears to be by a very well-established developer that has done similar things in Lansing and has the financial backing to do what they say they theyâre going to do.â The 4-story apartment complex would be constructed as an ultra-luxury development with high-end finishes such as quartz counter tops. It would also have several external amenities, including courtyards with outdoor kitchen and grill areas, club rooms with television sets and fitness centers. A 3-story parking deck would also be part of the development. The company has a similar development in Lansing called The Vista at the Heights, which is pictured at right.
Prices would range from about $1,200 per month for a 1-bedroom unit of 600-square feet to approximately $2,300 for a 3-bedroom unit of about 1,350 square feet. The developer has the land under contract with BHM Realty LLC. (TT) Picture courtesy of DTN Development Group LLC
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Local Students Advance To Michigan History Day FinalsLocal Students Advance To Michigan History Day Finals
The Michigan History Day state finals will be well represented by local students.
Four 5th grade students from Three Fires Elementary in Howell have qualified for the event after claiming one of the top 3 spots in their category and age group at districts. The Michigan History Day is a year-long educational program where students from 4th through 12th grade pick a historical topic based on an annual theme to research and create a showcase for at the competition.
This yearâs theme was âConflict and Compromise in History.â The trio of Addison Caldwell, Harper Collins, and Emily Wagner created an exhibit titled, âOut of the Darkness, Into the Light,â about Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan and Louis Braille. The fourth finalist is Duncan Gary. Gary created an individual exhibit based on the infamous Black Sox Scandal which involved baseball players fixing games during the 1919 World Series. The quartet of students will next be on their way to Bay City to participate in the finals, being held on Saturday, April 28th. (MK)
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Nominations Sought For Champion For Children AwardNominations Sought For Champion For Children Award
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and two local organizations will once again recognize a community member that has made a noteworthy and positive impact on the lives of children.
Nominations are being sought for the 2018 Champion for Children Award, which comes from The Great Start Collaborative and LACASA Centerâs Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council. CAP Council Coordinator Holly Naylor says with so many terrible things going on in the world, it can be easy to forget there are good people supporting and protecting children, which is what the Champion award is about.
Representatives from Great Start and the CAP Council will meet and review the nominations, then announce the winner and nominees at a luncheon on April 4th. LACASAâs Plant a Pinwheel Celebration will be held the same day to kick off their awareness campaign for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The deadline to nominate a person for the Champion for Children Award is Friday, March 23rd. Nominations must include an explanation of how the nominee has made an impact on children and can be done by emailing Naylor at hnaylor@lacasacenter.org. (DK)
Pictured: (From left) CAP Council Coordinator Holly Naylor, 2017 Champion award winner Robin Schutz, LACASA President & CEO Bobette Schrandt, and Howell Mayor Nick Proctor.
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