Volunteers are being sought for a community meals program
when school lets out for the summer.
The Summer Lunch Bunch is gearing up for an exciting summer and the Salvation Army of Livingston County says there are multiple ways to get involved. The program has physical locations in Brighton, Fenton, Fowlerville, Gregory, Howell and Whitmore Lake. There are also opportunities to volunteer in the Salvation Armyâs seasonal food warehouse or by serving as a clerical support person at their 503 Lake Street location.
Officials say thousands of hours of volunteer time are needed to make the Summer Lunch Bunch program a success, whether individuals can offer a few hours, a few days, or get involved on a more regular basis. Various dates, times and more information are available below. (JM)
Summer Lunch Bunch Full Certification Training
Longer sessions for new volunteers
Wednesday, May 17 4:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, May 18 9 am â 12 pm
Friday, May 26 9 am â 12 pm
Wednesday, May 31 9 am â 12 pm
Training Agenda:
Hour 1: What is Summer Lunch Bunch and how does it work?
Hour 2: Practical Training (Forms, Rules, Safety, Certifications)
Hour 3: Safe From Harm Overview Training
Staff will be available for questions after the training
Summer Lunch Bunch Returning Volunteer Training
Shorter refresher course for previously certified volunteers
Wednesday, May 17 5:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, May 18 10 am â 12 pm
Friday, May 26 10 am â 12 pm
Wednesday, May 31 10 am â 12 pm
Training Agenda:
Hour 1: Forms, Rules, Safety, Certifications
Hour 2: Safe From Harm (If you have taken SFH in the last three years you do not have to attend Hour 2)
Staff will be available for questions after the training
RSVP to liz_welch@usc.salvationarmy.org or call (517) 295-4347
Support Summer Lunch Bunch with a donation:
Text EatUp to 41444 or visit www.salvationarmylivingston.org.
Lizabeth Welch
Volunteer and Seasonal Programs Coordinator
The Salvation Army of Livingston County
(517) 295-4347
liz_welch@usc.salvationarmy.org
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Summer Lunch Bunch Volunteers Sought Summer Lunch Bunch Volunteers Sought
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Plans For Development On Historic Block In Linden Move ForwardPlans For Development On Historic Block In Linden Move Forward
Preliminary plans are moving forward for a proposed development in downtown Linden.
The vacant block on the northeast corner of Broad Street and Bridge Street has remained undeveloped since a fire destroyed several historic buildings on the property about 10 years ago. Now, Dr. Nicole Wax is looking to expand her orthodontics practice in a proposed building for the location. Plans for the two-story, mixed-use structure include office space for the orthodontics practice on the first floor and condominiums on the second floor. An outdoor seating area has also been proposed for the roof.
An issue that was brought up during the Planning Commissionâs meeting Monday night was in regards to the proposed developmentâs parking and how it could affect the lack of parking the downtown region has in general. City Planner and Zoning Administrator Adam Young says a subcommittee has been established to consider parking solutions for the city, whether that is developing new spaces or re-striping existing lots to add more spaces. He says however, that work is ongoing.
Overall, Young feels the development would coincide with the municipalityâs master plan and downtown action plan. Preliminary site plans were unanimously approved by Lindenâs Planning Commission Monday night and must now receive approval from the Historic District Commission. Developers must bring a final site plan back to the planning commission for review and approval within 180 days. If all goes as planned, Young says the projectâs construction is expected to begin this fall. (DK)
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Memorial Service For Don Burgett Set For WednesdayMemorial Service For Don Burgett Set For Wednesday
A memorial service will be held tomorrow for Donald Burgett, the World War II combat veteran and world-renowned author, who passed away last month.
Burgett, who chronicled his service as a paratrooper in World War II, passed away March 23rd after a brief stay in hospice care. Local Disabled American Veterans and family will be hosting a celebration of his life on Wednesday, which would have been his 92nd birthday, from 2-8pm at the American Legion Devereaux Post #141 in Howell, including a Last Roll Call ceremony at 6pm. Burgett will be cremated and his remains placed at Great Lakes National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
As a member of A Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Burgett jumped into Normandy in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944 and fought with his unit through France, Holland and Belgium, ending up in Hitler's Eagles Nest by war's end. Wounded twice in battle, Burgett help to liberate four concentration camps and spent his life educating the world about the war. His memoir, âCurrahee; A Screaming Eagle at Normandy,â was an instant classic. He would go onto write four other books about his war experiences. Burgett was the recipient of more than a dozen decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the French Légion of Honour. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Twyla, five children, 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are requested to either the Donald Burgett Memorial Fund (checks to be made to Donald R. Burgett and deposited at any Chase Bank branch) or mail to NBBM KYI-0900 Chase P.O., Box 36520 Louisville, KY 40233 or to the DAV Donald R. Burgett Chapter 125, 1600 Layton Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836. (JK)
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Genesee County Prosecutor Names New Appointments Genesee County Prosecutor Names New Appointments
New administrative appointments have been announced in the Genesee County Prosecutorâs Office.
Tamara Phillips has been appointed Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and John Potbury the Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Itâs part of an office reorganization following the retirement of longtime Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Randall J. Petrides. He retired Friday after serving 38 years in the Genesee County Prosecutorâs Office.
Prosecutor David Leyton says both Phillips and Potbury have served the office faithfully for many years and heâs confident theyâll do a great job in assisting him to see that justice is served in Genesee County.
Phillips is said to have handled thousands of cases including murder, rape, and violent gang cases. She prosecuted Brandon Hayes in the case of the slain child Dominic Calhoun, obtaining a conviction that sent Hayes to prison for 100 years. The Office says together, Prosecutor Leyton and Phillips prosecuted both the serial rapist, Kevin Thomas, who abducted local women from area shopping malls and the serial stabber Elias Abuelazam, sending him to prison for life without parole.
Phillips says she goes to work each day excited to stand up for victims and to make her community a little safer. Phillips has been an assistant prosecutor for 20 years and has experience in every division of the office. Most recently, she served as the Manager of the Circuit Court Criminal Trial Division and the Juvenile & Abuse-Neglect Division.
Potbury has worked in the Genesee County Prosecutorâs Office for the past twelve years as a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Along with handling a multitude of administrative duties as a Special Assistant under Prosecutor Leyton, Potbury also has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases. Potbury has a long history of community service and is a lifelong resident of Flushing where he served as the Mayor and as a City Council member. (JM)
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Free Tax Preparation In Livingston County For Low Income Individuals & Families Free Tax Preparation In Livingston County For Low Income Individuals & Families
There are just a couple of weeks left before the tax filing deadline.
The Accounting Aid Society is again providing free tax assistance to low income individuals and families in Livingston County who qualify. The filing deadline this year is Tuesday, April 18th. Sites this year include the Brighton Senior Center and the Howell Carnegie District Library. Appointments are necessary and there is no age requirement. Taxable and non-taxable income must be $35,000 or less for individuals and $54,000 or less for families (returns with two or more people).
John Dillion coordinates the tax sites in Livingston County and says different dates and times are available to make it as accessible to as many people as possible. He tells WHMI there arenât many changes for the current filing season, other than the Affordable Care Act. If people did not have health insurance last year, then the amount of the penalty they have to pay for not having it has increased. Dillion says itâs basically $695 per individual or 2.5% of their household income, whichever is larger. There are several exemptions that can be used to avoid penalties, including if someone is low income and below the filing requirement. He stressed that they look very carefully when preparing returns to determine if someone without coverage qualifies for any of the exemptions to avoid paying the penalty.
For those that only had health care coverage for a portion of the year, the penalty is pro-rated through a formula and they would only pay a penalty for the months they didnât have it. For those that missed less than three months, Dillon says there is an exemption for short gap coverage so they donât have to pay the penalty.
Dillon reminds that there are credits available through the state for those below the filing threshold who might not prepare and file taxes. He says they encourage individuals to file, as well as those who pay rent, property taxes or heating bills but are not working as they could also be eligible for tax credits. For those who have young people in their household going to college, there are several types of education credits they might qualify for.
Preparers can also assist with prior year returns and potential credits, going back three years prior to 2016 and file returns for both federal and state. Dillon notes preparers can help answer questions and file amended returns if there were any issues in past years and potentially get unclaimed refunds and credits.
Appointments are offered during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays as well as Tuesday evenings at the Brighton Senior Center. Returns are done on Saturdays at the Howell Carnegie District Library. A homebound program is offered for those physically unable to visit a tax site.
The number to set up an appointment is 810-447-0868. Complete information is included in the attachment. (JM)
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New Election Equipment Coming to Livingston CountyNew Election Equipment Coming to Livingston County
New voting equipment is expected to be up and running in Livingston County for the November election.
The State Board of Canvassers approved three systems for use in the state. After what was said to be a rigorous process involving several county departments and local clerks, the Hart InterCivic Verity voting system was selected to replace aging election equipment. The new equipment will be paid for with state and federal funds, along with a local component. The State Bureau of Elections negotiated contracts and determined the equipment allocated to each jurisdiction. Individual counties must submit vendor selections to the state by April 14th.
Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley thanked city and township clerks for their input and support during the long process. She said the decision was not taken lightly and the system selected best met the needs of Livingston County.
The statewide rollout is expected to be gradual. The first local election in which the new equipment will be used will be November 7th, 2017. (JM)
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Brighton Twp. Board & Road Commission Discuss Various Projects During Annual Get TogetherBrighton Twp. Board & Road Commission Discuss Various Projects During Annual Get Together
Itâs going to be a busy road construction season in Brighton Township.
The board held its regular work session Monday night, with the main order of business being a general discussion with the Livingston County Road Commission. Itâs become a somewhat annual affair to talk road funding and upcoming projects. While the township doesnât own any of the roads, it like many municipalities partners with the Road Commission to pay for projects that likely wouldnât get done due to limited state funding and other pressing needs county-wide. Daily usage and how many vehicles travel different roads is always a factor when looking at partner projects.
Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine tells WHMI they like to check in and get a performance review of sorts from local communities, saying they rely on their township partners extensively â saying theyâve really gotten them through the economic downturn. He says Brighton Township committed over $2 (m) million and really stepped up large this coming season but has been a consistent heavy hitter. Craine says itâs an excellent proposal and theyâre very appreciative.
Projects that have been approved for the upcoming construction season include: Stobart Road from Kensington to the county line, Hyne Road from Old US-23 to the west, Old US-23 south from Hilton Road, Spencer Road from I-96 to Old US-23 and then Spencer Road from Old US-23 to the US-23 bridge and Jacoby Road from Pleasant Valley to the roundabout. Gravel road projects to be done this season include Corlett Road from Newman to Hyne and Spencer Road from Pleasant Valley to Kensington.
Craine noted Old US-23 from Spencer to north of Hilton will be a big project with lots of traffic every day. He says crews will be out there for a while as it involves multiple course paving and other improvements to make turns safe in a location north of Spencer Road.
Another item discussed during Mondayâs work session was a culvert on Pleasant Valley Road many consider a âbridgeâ. The failed short-span remains closed to traffic on both sides, thus resulting in headaches and detours for motorists and cut-thru traffic in some subdivisions. There is no easy fix and no plans on the table currently but itâs a project that remains up for discussion and could be a potential 50/50 split with the Road Commission. (JM)
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Study: Low Wage Jobs Dominating Work Environment Study: Low Wage Jobs Dominating Work Environment
A recent study shows that low-wage jobs are dominating the work environment while the average cost of living is on the rise. The Michigan Association of United Ways released their newest ALICE study on the condition of working families in the state on Tuesday. ALICE stands for households that are asset-limited, income constrained, and employed. Executive Director for the Livingston County United Way, Nancy Rosso, said the results are consistent with the study they last did in 2014. Rosso told WHMI it confirms the first study, which found that the new economy is supporting many more service jobs, as opposed to the old economy which supported higher paying manufacturing jobs. As a result, 27% of Livingston County households, and 40% across the state are in poverty or considered to be ALICE. Rosso said the federal poverty guidelines have not changed since 1974 and that this report is a better measurement in many ways. According to the study, two-thirds of all jobs in Michigan pay less than $15 per hour, while the average household budget over the past 5 years has risen 18%. The Livingston County United Way is working with other United Ways across the state and country to help struggling families find short and medium-term solutions. The Livingston County branch is currently working to coordinate scholarships for quality childcare, eviction diversion, free tax preparation, and access to healthy food through their food pantries. She encourages anyone in need who is interested in more information on any of these programs to dial 211. (MK)
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Grand River Avenue Maintenance Project Set To Get Underway Grand River Avenue Maintenance Project Set To Get Underway
Roadwork on Grand River Avenue will be starting up soon in Brighton.
In a recent update, the city advises residents and motorists that next Monday, April 10th they will start to see signs posted about the Grand River Avenue road maintenance project. Crews will be repairing sections of the road before asphalting Grand River Avenue between the I-96 overpass and Ore Creek. The city says the work is expected to get underway April 17th and last through roughly June 30th, as long as the weather cooperates.
Crews plan on doing the work overnight to help limit the impact on motorists. Officials advise that there will be single lane closures at times, mostly the outside lanes and around the Cross Street intersection, but the city appreciates patience while the highly necessary work is being done. Photo: City of Brighton. (JM)
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Group Opposed To Rover Pipeline Obtains Lawyer To Challenge ProjectGroup Opposed To Rover Pipeline Obtains Lawyer To Challenge Project
Though construction is already underway for the ET Rover Pipeline, a local group opposed to the project is continuing their efforts to fight against it.
Approximately 15 miles of the pipeline will pass through Livingston County. Tree clearing operations were supposed to be completed by March 31st and the company was reportedly going to begin laying pipeline immediately following that deadline. ET Rover Go Home is a grassroots organization that is combating the project in a multitude of ways. One of those ways is by educating local residents. The group held a meeting Tuesday night at the Pinckney Community Library to inform interested community members about the projectâs status and their efforts in combating it.
Ron Kardos attended and shared his perspective as a resident who has not one, but two pipelines that travel through his property. One is a natural gas pipeline and the other contains tar sands oil. Kardos tells WHMI having the pipelines run through his property is âhorribleâ. Kardos says the first pipeline made it easier for future pipelines to be constructed along the same route, likening them to âsuper highwaysâ. He says his biggest issue is the environmental impact and feels his property has been "taken over without due process".
Most recently ET Rover Go Home obtained a lawyer that is challenging Rover in hopes that the legal battle will halt the pipelineâs construction or financially dismantle the project by drawing the process out. Fees for Terry Lodge, the pro-bono/low-bono attorney, are being covered through the Fresh Water Accountability Project. The Ohio-based nonprofit is an official intervenor in the Rover project, meaning they have standing to bring the legal challenges forth. Manager Director Lea Harper attended ET Rover Go Homeâs meeting and says she was encouraged to see so many residents taking a stand.
Harper called the project âcorporate takeoverâ and says Rover is using loopholes in the legislature. Harper says thatâs an investment community that doesnât care. She feels the concerned residents donât realize the power they have and believe they need to start exercising it. Harper says that power will be taken away if residents donât exercise their rights and if it is, âitâs a slippery slope to much worseâ. (DK)
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Tyrone Township Completes Road Improvement SurveyTyrone Township Completes Road Improvement Survey
Residents who responded to a survey believe that the roads in Tyrone Township need to be addressed.
The Board of Trustees put their 2017 Road Improvement and Maintenance Survey on file at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Tyrone Township Supervisor Mike Cunningham thanked the community for being supportive, stating that received back 663 surveys from residents. He said that the recent passing and success of Hartland Townshipâs road millage has sparked more interest from taxpayers about getting roadwork in Tyrone done. Of those who responded, 85% believed that road improvement and maintenance should be a priority. 58% said they would support a road millage over the next 10 years, but the vast majority would not vote for anything over 2 mils. Many commented about not wanting higher taxes, and with the majority of roads being county roads, the county should take care of them.
Some wondered how far money from the recent raises in the gas tax and vehicle registration would go. Cunningham said that he has seen some numbers, but doesnât know if they are factual or not. He said that until the money comes down from the state and gets to the county, they wonât know how much they are getting. A complete copy of the study and comments can be found on the townshipâs website. (MK)
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Former Employee Of Brighton Auto Shop Jailed For Illicit PhotosFormer Employee Of Brighton Auto Shop Jailed For Illicit Photos
Charges have been authorized against a Williamston man authorities say photographed women in the bathroom at the Brighton auto shop he worked at.
37-year-old Joshua David Porter was arraigned in 53rd District Court Tuesday. He is facing three counts of capturing/distributing images of an unclothed person and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Michigan State Police identify Porter as a Williamston resident, but court records show an Ypsilanti address.
Porter reportedly installed a camera in the womenâs bathroom at Brighton Auto One where he worked, prior to being transferred to the storeâs Wixom location. After a photograph was posted to social media, a police raid of the Brighton store was conducted at which time the camera was discovered.
Court records indicate the incident took place April 1st of 2016. Porter is being held in the Livingston County Jail on a $20,000 bond. He is due back in court April 11th. (JK)
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Dems Call State Rep. Theis "Incompetent" For Campaign Violations Dems Call State Rep. Theis "Incompetent" For Campaign Violations
Local Democrats are calling out a state lawmaker recently fined for campaign finance violations.
State records show that 42nd District Republican Lana Theis was fined the maximum $2,000 for submitting incomplete spending reports from her 2016 re-election campaign. Judy Daubenmier, chair of the Livingston County Democratic Party says Theis initially claimed not to have spent anything leading up to the August 2016 primary, in which she was unopposed, while her report filed after the primary failed to include a $500 contribution.
Daubenmier says Theis later amended the post-primary report to show she actually had spent $12,747 and taken in at least $500 more than she admitted in the first report. That report was not filed until September 30th, more than 30 days after the filing deadline. Theis again amended the post-primary report on October 26th to add a missing $100 contribution. Finally, on November 9th, the campaign finance division notified Theis that her original pre- and post-primary statements, âwere incomplete or inaccurate and therefore will not (be) acceptedâ and assessed the $2,000 fine. Daubenmier says all of this adds up to hypocrisy on Theisâ part.
Theis initially disputed the fine, paying it days before she was due to take office for her second term after her appeal was rejected. Daubenmier says elected officials must file an affidavit stating they have no outstanding campaign finance fines before they take office or face a misdemeanor charge. Theis signed it the same day she paid the fine, which Daubenmier likened to âa 2-year-old caught with her hand in the cookie jar.â
Theis provided a general statement to WHMI but has not responded to follow up questions. It can be viewed in the attachment along with the press release from local Democrats.
Theis says moving forward sheâll be using an experienced treasurer to ensure mistakes like this will not happen again. She says she had a new treasurer who was learning how to file Michigan Campaign Finance reports and inadvertently left out some important information from the initial reports filed. Theis further states "The Livingston County Democrats and many of their own candidates, including my opponent Timothy Johnson, have personal experience with similar difficulties, as they have had many errors, amendments, and fines in their campaign finance reports throughout the years." (JK/JM)
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Rain Causing Some Localized Flooding IssuesRain Causing Some Localized Flooding Issues
Continued rainfall has led to some localized flooding but nothing of serious concern.
Unless there is a lot of rain, the Huron River, which is prone to flooding, should be in fairly good shape about a half-foot out of flood stage, according to Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere. He says any time there is an extended wet period things will start to become exposed, such as culverts that have been blocked, will start backing up water on one side of a road or perhaps breach the road. Jonckheere tells WHMI they are seeing some localized flooding issues with individual homes and properties due to new home construction and grading being done.
Jonckheere says the flooding issues are happening where new homes have been put in and perhaps the grade was raised and materials hauled in around the home, so now there is a slope diverting water off onto a neighborâs property. He says it happens whenever you have building activity and homes in close proximity to one another but they are starting to see more and more of it and his office has been fielding a decent amount of calls. Jonckheere noted it is something the building department will look at when doing inspections in the immediate area of a new home.
Jonckheere says flooding tends to occur in places throughout Livingston County with heavier soils. He says a lot of northern and western townships have heavier clay soils and donât get as good infiltration as those with sandier soil. He noted there are always areas with habitual problems that get worse or the failure of old tiles. He notes much of the drainage infrastructure in the county is old farmland and old clay tile, so a lot of property that has been dry for nearly a century is showing some flooding as the tiles collapse. He says many people donât maintain the drainage on their property like the farmers used to, in part because they donât know where it is. However Jonckheere says thatâs a big issue they face all the time and flooding issues pop up because of the old underground tiles that are collapsing and deteriorating.
The Drain Commissionerâs Office does not control private drainage, just public drainage. When soil erosion is involved, thatâs where he says they have some regulatory oversight including material moving off site and impacting another property or water body.
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac issued a flood watch thatâs in effect until later tonight, saying recent rainfall events have led to saturated soils as well as swollen rivers and streams across the region. Continued rainfall of between 1 to 3 inches last night contributed to minor flooding issues across the area. Low lying areas, river and stream basins were said to be the most susceptible. (JM)
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New Interpreter Ordered In Rape Case Against Driving InstructorNew Interpreter Ordered In Rape Case Against Driving Instructor
A judge has ordered a new interpreter in the case against a driving instructor who allegedly raped one of his students.
63-year-old Ningan Hu of Windsor, Ontario was charged in Livingston County last year with two counts each of 3rd and 4th degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges stem from the May 21st incident in which Hu, a driving instructor, allegedly raped one of his students at his home in Hartland Township.
As Huâs native language is Mandarin, an interpreter was used during a police interview with Hu. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt says currently, the issue at hand is whether the interpreter correctly translated the Miranda Rights to Hu in the interview. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Hatty has ordered a new translator be recommended to transcribe the Mandarin spoken in the interview.
Motions have also been filed on behalf of Hu, including a motion to suppress his statement, a motion to prohibit the use of the word âvictimâ at trial, a motion to exclude any reference by the plaintiff to drugs or an attempt by the defendant to drug the complainants, and a motion to quash three of the charges against him. Those will be heard May 1st.
Authorities says Hu and the victim, a college student in Windsor, reportedly drove across the border into the United States so she could gain driving experience. A friend of the victimâs says Hu took the student to his home where he plied her with alcohol until she was drunk and then sexually assaulted her. (DK)
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Bishop Rolls Out "Listening Sessions"; Spots Fill Up QuicklyBishop Rolls Out "Listening Sessions"; Spots Fill Up Quickly
Following criticism that Congressman Mike Bishop would not meet face to face with constituents opposed to the GOP health care overhaul, his office rolled out a series of six town hall âlistening sessionsâ in Livingston and Ingham counties.
8th District residents were allowed to sign up for the Livingston County events on his website Wednesday, although all of the available spaces filled up quickly with confirmation emails sent out later in the day, informing participants which gathering they could attend. The three Livingston County sessions will be held on Monday, April 10th at the American Spirit Centre in Brighton. The first session will run from 1-2pm with follow up gatherings from 2:30-3:30pm and then 4-5pm. There will be three similar gatherings in Ingham County on April 20th.
According to several local residents who received confirmation, a set of rules will be in effect for the gatherings, including a requirement for government-issued photo identification and a restriction on signs or props. The Livingston County sessions come a day before a grassroots town hall meeting will be held at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. Bishop had been invited by the organizers to explain his support for efforts to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a GOP alternative, an effort that fell short last month. Bishop has declined to attend, previously saying it was being held as a âpolitical stunt.â (JK)
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State Police Holding Citizens Academy At Brighton PostState Police Holding Citizens Academy At Brighton Post
An opportunity to learn more about the Michigan State Police and what they do is coming up for interested parties.
The Brighton Post has announced that their 2nd Annual Citizenâs Academy is set to kick off on May 18th. The academy will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Brighton State Police Post as part of the Michigan State Policeâs 100th Anniversary. Citizens over the following 6 weeks will have the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of the State Police. They will learn more about the procedures troopers follow, increase their awareness of law enforcementâs role in the community, and have a chance to get to know many of the personnel who work at the Brighton Post.
A graduation ceremony will be held at the end of the course on June 28th. People interested in attending can contact Trooper Olivia Sivy of the Brighton Post at (810) 227-1051, or email sivyo@michigan.gov to receive an application. (MK)
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Love INC Resale Shop Opening In MayLove INC Resale Shop Opening In May
A local non-profit, Christian-based organization is opening a retail shop in Howell later this spring. Love INC is celebrating 10 years in Livingston County helping residents meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and money management. In late May they will be cutting the ribbon on the Love INC Resale Shop, which will be located in the Promenade Plaza. Executive Director Katherine Janego said they have four main objectives with the store. The first is to allow Love Inc. to better support their more vulnerable individuals. Secondly, Janego said they are aiming to create a friendly shopping experience where residents can find almost anything they need. Third, they will provide incentives for participants of the New Creations program. Janego told WHMI that New Creation strives to help people get their lives on track and moving in a positive direction. She said participants, through mentoring, learn how to process ideas and become creative in problem solving and goal setting. Core principals of the program are valuing people, relationships, everyoneâs potential, participation, discernment, and transformation. Janego said their 4th objective once opening, is to invite individuals who participate with Love INC and have interest to work in the store and build a resume. 100% of the profits Love Inc. makes in the shop will go back into supporting the community and their programs. (MK)
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K-9 Veterans Day Ceremony To Honor All Dogs That Protect and ServeK-9 Veterans Day Ceremony To Honor All Dogs That Protect and Serve
The K-9âs that have long protected and served the country will be honored at an event in South Lyon later this month.
Michiganâs 4th annual K-9 Veterans Day will be recognized at the Michigan War Dog Memorial and Cemetery on Saturday, April 22nd. MWDM President Phil Weitlauf says 18 or so states have proclamations declaring K-9 Veterans Day. Weitlauf says the official date is March 13th because the military was ordered to secure dogs for defense on that historical day in 1942. The MWDMâs event is held later in April in hopes of having decent weather.
Weitlauf tells WHMI all service dogs are honored on K-9 Veterans Day including military, law enforcement, search and rescue, therapy, companion and service dogs.
The ceremony begins at noon. The Oakland and Washtenaw County Sheriffâs K-9 Unit, the K-9 Training Academy, White Collar Security K-9âs and a Vietnam Dog Handler will all be in attendance. A group of german shepherds trained to howl on command will also be a part of the event to pay tribute to their fallen comrades.(DK)
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Walk For Warmth Events Just Shy Of Fundraising GoalWalk For Warmth Events Just Shy Of Fundraising Goal
A recent fundraiser to provide heating assistance to families in need saw Livingston County surpassing Oakland County, but officials say there is still a bit to go to get across the finish line.
The 27th annual Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Walk for Warmth was held February 4th at Oakland Countyâs Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and then on February 18th at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center in Livingston County. Altogether, there were over 1,000 participants in the form of walkers, sponsors and volunteers. Funds raised support emergency utility assistance, helping to keep Oakland and Livingston families safe and warm in their homes this winter.
OLHSA officials say that cash and pledges totaled $75,422 from the Oakland Walk for Warmth while Livingston County Walk for Warmth participants raised $80,206. But because the goal for both walks was $180,000, just over $24,000 remains to be raised to accomplish that goal. OLHSA officials stress that every dollar raised will go right back into the counties in which theyâre raised to heat homes, including many with young children and elderly. Donations to help reach the $180,000 goal can be made through the link below. (JK)
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