Feb 4 2016 The Pulse by Central Michigan Pulse

February 4, 2016

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Vol. 2, No. 5

32nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

See more of Daddy Daughter Date Night on page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

pg. 2

POLITICAL CARTOONS

pg. 17

ENTERTAINMENT

POLITICS & MEETINGS

pg. 4

COUNTY NEWS

pg. 19

HUMOR pg. 29

CITY NEWS

pg. 5

LIBRARY CALENDAR

pg. 20

SPORTS pg. 30

CAMPUS NEWS

pg. 12

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT

pg. 22

CROSSWORD pg. 32

pg. 24

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS February 4th 4th-7th - WPBA Masters 2016 (Billiards) @ Soaring Eagle 7p - Planning Commission @ City Hall 7p - Clarke Speaker Series-Joyce Baugh @ Park Auditorium 7:30p - Faculty Jazz Combo @ Staples Family Concert Hall February 5th 5th - 7th & 11th - 14th - Central Michigan International Film Festival 4p; 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls Basketball vs. Bay City Western HS 5p - Pancake Supper & Silent Auction for FUMC Preschool @ First United Methodist Church 6p - Family Fun Night @ Morey Courts 7p - MPHS Hockey vs. Walled Lake Northern 8p - Walter White @ Plachta Auditorium 9:45p - TLC: Glostick Willy, Desmond Jones, & Everyday Junior @ Hunters Ale House February 6th 9a - Man vs. Mountain 9a-12:30p - Isabella County 157th Founder’s Day Celebration with Quilt Show & Historic Displays @ First United Methodist Church 11:30a - 2016 Cumming Award Presentation @ FUMC 1p - CMU Women’s Basketball vs. Bowling Green 1p - CMU Super Meet & Greet: Fantastic Football & More - Veteran’s Memorial Library 6p - SHAgala 2016: South of the Border Auction @ Sacred Heart February 7th 3p - Marimba Studio Recital @ Chamichian Hall February 8th 5p - Valentine’s Day Craft Night @ Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College 5:30p - Book Signing with local author Kaitlin Otteman @ The Malt Shop 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls Fresh & JV Basketball vs. Midland Dow HS 7p - Mt. Pleasant City Commission Mtg February 9th 4p - Union Twp Sustainability Mtg 5p - Business After Hours @ Mountain Town Station 7p - Chop and Chat - “Un” Valentine’s Day @ The Market on Main 7:30p - Tracy Watson @ Staples Family Concert Hall February 10th 10th - Parent’s Night Out Registration Deadline 10th - Dillon & Payton Pringle Exhibit opens @ Art Reach 6p -Mt. Pleasant Citizens Academy Session #4 of 6 7p - MPHS Hockey vs. Saginaw Heritage 7p - Union Twp Board of Trustees Mtg 7p - Chippewa Valley Audubon Club @ VML 7:30p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 11th 11th - 14th (also 5th-7th) - Central Michigan International Film Festival 12p - Soup & Substance - Black History Month @ Bovee Rotunda 4p - Sledding Party @ Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College 7p - National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ MPHS Auditorium 7:30p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre 7:30p - CMU Orchestra @ Staples Family Concert Hall February 12th 12th - Art Reach Festival of Banners registration deadline 5p - Opening Reception for Dillon & Payton Pringle exhibit “Other Worlds” @ Art Reach 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Midland High 7:30p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre 7:30p - Formosa Trio @ Chamichian Hall 9p - Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers @ Hunter’s Ale House February 13th 13th-14th The Price is Right @ Soaring Eagle 11a - Book Signing with local Author Kaitlin Otteman @ The Malt Shop 1p - Winter Kids Expo 2015 @ Finch Fieldhouse 1p - The Moons Nodes Class (Karmic Astrology) @ VML 2p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre 4p - Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Climate Lobby Mtg @ Commission on Aging 5p - Parent’s Night Out @ West Intermediate February 14th 8:30a - Sunday Breakfast @ VFW Post 3033 9a - Winter Warriors The Ice Cube half/10k/5k starts at O’Kellys 1p - MPHS Bowling - Home match 2p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre February 15th 7p - Open Mic @ UC Student Lounge February 16th 4p; 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls Basketball vs. Heritage HS 5:15p - Union Twp EDA Mtg 6:30p - Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers meeting @ VML 7p - Union Twp Planning Commission Mtg 7:30p - CMU Percussion Ensemble @ Staples Family Concert Hall February 17th 17th - Cherokee Story Teller Gayle Ross (Location TBA) 6p - Mt. Pleasant Citizens Academy Session #5 of 6 6p - MPHS Wrestling - MHSAA Regionals @ MPHS February 18th 7:30p - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center @ Staples Family Concert Hall February 19th 19th-20th - No Bull Triple Crown Snowmobile Races @ Isabella County Fairgrounds 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Arthur Hill 7p - Beverly Hillbillies @ Broadway Theater

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POLITICS & MEETINGS

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WHEN TO GO - MTGS Isabella County Meetings:

Township Board Meetings (cont.):

Board of Commissioners.............................(1st & 3rd Tues - 7:00p) Board Committee Work Sessions...............(1st & 3rd Tues - 4:30p) Denver Twp......................................................(3rd Th - 6:00p) Parks & Recreation...................................................(1st Wed - 7:00p) Fremont Twp.................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p) Road Commission........................(2nd Th - 8:30a & 4th Th - 6:30p) Gilmore Twp................................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p) Isabella Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p) Lincoln Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:30p) Mt. Pleasant City Meetings: City Commission........................................(2nd & 4th Mon - 7:00p) Nottawa Twp.................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p) Airport Advisory Board............................................(2nd Th - 5:30p) Rolland Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:00p) Downtown Development Board...............................(3rd Th - 8:00a) Sherman Twp................................................(3rd Mon - 8:00p) Historic District Commission..............................(2nd Tues - 5;00p) Union Twp.........................................(2nd & 4th Wed - 7:00p) Parks & Recreation..................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p) Vernon Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 6:30p) Planning Commission................................................(1st Th - 7:00p) Wise Twp..........................................................(3rd Th - 7:00p) TIFA & DDA*...........................................................(2nd Th - 10:00a) Rosebush, Shepherd, Lake Isabella Meetings: *Tax Increment Finance Authorities & Downtown Development Authority Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................(4th Wed - 7:00p) Rosebush Village Board.............................(2nd Mon - 7:00p) Shepherd Village Council.................(1st & 3rd Mon - 7:00p) Shepherd Planning Commission.................(1st wed - 7:00p) Township Board Meetings: Broomfield Twp......................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p) Shepherd Board of Appeals........................(meets by request) Chippewa Twp.........................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p) Lake Isabella Village Council......................(3rd Tues - 7:00p) Coe Twp..................................................................(2nd Mon - 7:00p) Lake Isabella Planning Commission.........(2nd Tues - 7:00p) Coldwater Twp........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p) Lake Isabella Zoning Board.........................(4th Tues - 7:00p) Deerfield Twp..........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p) Lake Isabella (LIPOA).................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p)

WHO TO CALL - REPRESENTATION COUNTY

MT. PLEASANT Mt. Pleasant Board of Commissioners

Mayor - Kathleen Ling (989) 773-7823 [member since 2008] Vice Mayor - Allison Quast-Lents (989) 854-0444 [member since 2016] Commissioner - Jim Holton (989) 817-4288 [member since 2006] Commissioner - Tony Kulick (989) 289-7098 [member since 2014] Commissioner - Mike Verleger (989) 621-2384 [member since 2015] Commissioner - Nick Madaj (989) 854-5231 [member since 2016] Commissioner - Lori Gillis (989) 772-7544 [member since 2016]

Isabella County Board of Commissioners

D1 - George Green (Chair) (989) 588-4216 [Farwell (R)] D2 - John Haupt (989) 644-3390 [Mt. Pleasant (D)] D3 - Jerry Jaloszynski (989) 330-4890 [Shepherd (R)] D4 - Jim Horton (989) 621-1534 [Mt. Pleasant (R)] D5 - James Moreno (989) 773-5797 [Mt. Pleasant (D)] D6 - David Ling (Vice-Chair) (989) 773-7823 [Mt. Pleasant (D)] D7 - Michael Fisher (989) 860-1807 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]

NATION

STATE

House - 4th District John Moolenaar (R) (989) 631-2552 (202) 225-3561

Senate Debbie Stabenow (D) (517) 203-1760 (202) 224-4822

Senate Gary Peters (D) (517) 377-1508 (202) 224-6221

Governor - Rick Snyder (R) (517) 373-4000 Mail to: P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909

Midland Office: 200 East Main Street Suite 230 Midland, MI 48640

Mid-Michigan Office: 221 W. Lake Lansing Rd. Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823

Mid-Michigan Office: 127 West Allegan Street Suite 1810 Lansing, MI 48933

Washington D.C. Office: 117 Cannon House Off Bldg Washington, DC 20515

Washington D.C. Office: 731 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510

Washington D.C. Office: 724 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510

House - 99th District Kevin Cotter (R) - Speaker (517) 373-1789 Mail to: P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Senate - 33rd District Judy Emmons (R) (517) 373-8661 Mail to: P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909

CITY NEWS

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Man vs. Mountain - February 6, 2016

The final obstacle in this year’s Man vs. Mountain 5k is photographed set in place on February 3rd. The obstacle race takes place this Saturday, February 6th. On-site registration is allowed on race day.

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The Isabella County Restoration House provides a rotating shelter open every night from Sunday, November 1st, through March 2016. Shelter seekers must check in nightly at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 319 S. University (next door to the public library, downtown Mt. Pleasant) between 4:30-5:45 p.m. Transportation is provided to the shelter each night. A hot meal and warm bed will be ready. Transportation from the shelter to the Soup Kitchen is provided each morning. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955 Mondays thru Fridays - 9a, 12p, 5:30p, 8p Saturdays & Sundays - 9a, 11a, 5:30p, 8p Other Meeting Locations Central Michigan Christian Church 3433 S. Lincoln Rd. - Mondays - 7p

24-hour Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline 1-800-821-3014 Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Wesley Foundation 1400 S. Washington Tuesdays 6:30p First United Methodist Church 400 S. Main St. Thursdays 6:30p Additional Community Meetings Refuge Recovery @ Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health (2800 S. Shepherd) - Wednesdays 6:30p Gamblerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anonymous @ First United Methodist Church (400 S. Main) - Mondays 6:30p Additional Community Resources

First Presbyterian Church 1250 Watson Rd. - Tues - 7p & Wed - 8p

Community Mental Health 301 S. Crapo (989) 772-5938

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish 1405 S. Washington - Wednesdays - 12p

1016 Detox 2885 Health Parkway (989) 775-0604

Westlawn Church of Christ (Shepherd) 222 Dearing Drive - Thursdays - 7p

Listening Ear 107 Illinois St. (989) 386-2774

Al-Anon Meetings Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955 Sundays 6:30p - Mondays 7p - Fridays 7p Behavioral Health 2800 S. Shepherd Rd. Tuesdays 5p

National Suicide Prevention Line 1 (800) 273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Mt. Pleasant Police Department 804 E. High St. (989) 779-5100 (FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911) Life Choice of Central Michigan (989) 773-6008 Foster Closet of Michigan - Isabella County Branch 1-800-554-4966 ext 212

24/7 Crisis Hotline Isabella County 1 (989) 772-2918

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CITY NEWS

32nd Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night By: ELISE HUBEL The 32nd Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night was held Sunday at the Comfort Inn & Suites conference room. Over 700 fathers and daughters participated in the date night. The couples were able to take part in activities such as crafting, bingo, raffles, and dancing. Carnations and professional photos were also available for purchase. Dwayne McClain and his two daughters Destiny, age 8, and Lamiya, age 5, attended the 6 p.m. date night. This was their second year coming to the event. “It’s a nice little getaway with the girls,” McClain said. “It’s rare that we go out without my son or their mommy, just me and the girls.” McClain, like other fathers, looks forward to getting to spend the evening with his daughters as well as getting dressed up. “We try to coordinate our outfits each year,” McClain said. “I think last year we wore blue.” Although there is no formal dress code, many of the father-daughter couples dressed in their finest clothes for the date night. McClain and his two daughters agreed on their favorite part of the Daddy Daughter Date Night. “I really like the dancing,” 5-year-old Lamiya said. Her father and older sister Destiny agreed. However, Destiny added that she has another favorite part of the night, the food. Ranging from infants to college students, daughters return year after year to spend the evening with their fathers. Carol Moody, recreation coordinator for Parks and Recreation, said that each year she sees the same families return to the daddy-daughter date. “It’s fun to see them come back every year,” Moody said. She has worked with the event for 13 years. “I think the event is huge,” she continued. “It’s a great chance for fathers to spend time with their daughters.” Moody said she feels like the luckiest mom in Mt. Pleasant for getting to participate in the Daddy-Daughter Date Night. With only sons, Moody enjoys getting to see all the girls dressed up.

Above: Dwayne McClain and daughters Destiny and Lamiya enjoy a night out together at the 32nd Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night. Below: Daddy Daughter attendees enjoy dancing and family time.

Parent’s Need an evening without the kids? Go out for a night on the town feeling confident your children are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite PEAK staff and volunteers. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 Activity Code: 195203 DATE:

Saturday, Feb. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE:

West Intermediate School 440 S. Bradley St.

COST:

$15 per child and $10 per additonal child

This incredible evening for your children is filled with a variety of fun games, activities, music, crafts and more. Don’t worry about food – we’ll take care of that, too, with a pizza party. Pre-registration is required. A minimum of 20 children is needed to run this event. All children in grades K-6 are welcome. Come and make new friends!

For more information please contact Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation (989) 779-5331.

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CITY NEWS

The Facts: The City’s Owner Occupied Residence Incentive Program In April of 2008, the Mt. Pleasant city commission voted to set aside $100,000 to fund a brand new program called the Owner-Occupied Residential Incentive Program. The program’s intention was to create an incentive for homeowners to turn in their rental license rights, thereby creating fewer rental properties and more single-family homes. The original target neighborhood was expanded in July of 2009. During the 8 years of the project, 14 properties have had their rental license rights turned in, although one property owner returned the money within a year. The very first property to take advantage of the program was 411 Pine whose owners received $1,587.50 on July 31, 2008. In 2009 the $1,587.50 was returned to the city. 411 Pine was homesteaded again in 2014. The latest property to be incentivized, 501 S. Kinney, was granted its first rental license on June 22, 2015. The cost for a property to be inspected and granted a rental license is $44.00. The property owner of 501 S. Kinney was charged a pro-rated $25.62. Six months later the property was sold between family members. The new owner applied for the Owner-Occupied Residential Incentive and received $9,500 from the city on December 18, 2015. $9,500 was not only the largest amount the city has given as an incentive, it is more than double the average of the other 13 properties ($4,675). The current program does not require a minimum length of time for the property to have been a rental, nor does it require that the property has to have actually ever been rented. Incentive owners are required to either occupy the property or sell the property to owner-occupants for five years after giving up their rental license. Even after receiving the incentive, homeowners can still rent up to one-half of the “habitable floor space.” Just to reiterate: The cost to turn an owner-occupied house into a rental is $44 & the city has paid up to $9,500 when a rental became owner-occupied.

CITY NEWS Washington Area Neighborhood Association

The Washington Area Neighborhood Association (WANA) held a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd. The agenda included a history of WANA, a treasurer’s report, and updates on current happenings with the group. WANA Treasurer, Alexis Dailey, reported that one new change to the association is the collection of dues to help create a more legitimate existence and help offset costs that might be incurred, such as postage for notification of meetings. Annual membership fees of $5.00 per household will be collected. An update regarding Potter Playground was also presented during Tuesday’s meeting. Through a grant the city was able to receive playground equipment that will be installed Mid- to late June. They are hoping to raise the remaining $50,000 worth of improvements to the playground through a fundraising campaign where MEDC will match the funds. Of the $25,000 the community will need to raise, the Kiwanis club has already pledged $10,000. The organization’s boundaries range from Oak to Mission and Broadway to Bellows. To better serve this area the group is looking for “Block Captains” who are willing to help distribute meeting information to a 2-3- block area a few times a year. WANA board members are planning to host a few events in 2016. In the fall they will host a candidate forum for City Commission candidates. The second event is a new event for this community that will be held Sunday, June 12th. PorchFest will be an event where neighbors use their front porches as performance venues and are matched with local talent. Neighbors are encouraged to wonder around the area, by walking or biking, to enjoy the various performances and meet their neighbors. If you are interested in finding out more information about WANA find them on Facebook at “Washington Area Neighborhood Association”, or email them at WANAMountPleasant@ gmail.com

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Hauck to Announce Candidacy UNION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO FACE-OFF FOR 99TH DISTRICT Roger Hauck will announce his candidacy for the 99th District Michigan State Representative tonight. The announcement will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Cheers Neighborhood Grill. Hauck, a member of the Union Township Board of Trustees, is running as a member of the Republican Party. He faces fellow Union Township Trustee Bryan Mielke, who is running as a member of the Democratic Party, in his plight to attain the position.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE If you have not yet done so, the deadline to register to vote in the Michigan Primary is February 8th. All voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to the March 8th primary. Registration forms are available at the Secretary of State or online at www.michigan.gov. To check whether you are already registered or not, go to webapps.sos.state.mi.us.

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February 5-7 & 11-14 2016

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CAMPUS NEWS 2016 Central Michigan International Film Festival Schedule

CAMPUS NEWS 2016 Central Michigan International Film Festival

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CAMPUS NEWS 2016 Central Michigan International Film Festival

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POLITICAL CARTOONS

A Night of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pastabilitiesâ&#x20AC;?

Spaghetti Dinner Join us for a Dinner, Live/Silent Auctions,and Raffles...all to Support Life-Long Learners!

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5:30PM Saturday, March 5 Comfort Inn 2424 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant

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Adults Only

Buy Tickets at the door or call Morey Montessori at (989) 866-6741

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COUNTY NEWS

Isabella County Board and Commission Openings The Isabella County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for appointments to the following Boards/ Commissions: • One opening on the Board of Public Works for a 3-year term ending 12/31/2018, representing member-atlarge. • One opening on the Board of Public Works for the remainder of a 3-year term ending 12/31/2016. • One opening on the Central Michigan Community Advisory Board for a 3-year term ending 3/31/2019. • One opening on the Commission on Aging Advisory Board for the remainder of a 3-year term ending 12/31/2016, representing District #5. • One opening on the Community Corrections Advisory Board, representing the Business Sector; no term expiration date. • One opening on the Construction Board of Appeals for the remainder of a 2-year term ending 12/31/2016, representing Electrical trades. • One opening on the Construction Board of Appeals for a 2-year term ending 12/31/2017, representing Building trades. • Two openings on the Economic Development Board of Directors for the remainder of a 6-year term ending 7/01/2021. Board/Commission applications are available for download at www.isabellacounty.org or obtained at the Administration Office located in the Isabella County Building at 200 North Main Street, Suite 205 Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 9, 2016 by 4:30 pm. Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to the Administration Office or emailed to admin@isabellacounty.org. Appointments will be made at the Regular Meeting on March 15, 2016. Questions call: 989-317-4054

More than 90 scholarships available!

Due March 4 at 4:00p.m.

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FEBRUARY 2016

Chippewa River District Library - February 2016 It’s your month to meet football players, climb rock walls, see ladies suspended in mid-air and finish those LEGO creations to enter in the annual contest! There are lots of events all month long and there is always something for everyone. Here’s a look at this month’s event calendar. All events are free but registration is required for some events. Chippewa River District Library Systems serves portions of Isabella County and the City of Mount Pleasant. Don’t have time to stop by? Download free books, movies and more by visiting www.crdl.org. Like us on Facebook for program reminders, fun photos and book news.

For Everyone CMU Super Meet and Greet: Fantastic football February 6, 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Get in the game and celebrate the Big Game weekend. Stop by Veterans Memorial Library where you can meet and be greeted by members of the CMU Football team and their coaching staff. There will be football trivia, food, football activity stations, prizes and much more!

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Amazing Illusions & Magic Show. There will be magic galore and sights that will baffle and astound. Watch his assistant levitate, see animals suddenly appear - it’s fun for the whole family! CRDL Cinema February 21, 2 p.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library Inside Out (PG) CRDL 8th Annual LEGO Contest February 25, 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Drop off entries Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Award Ceremony is Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. We will invite our guest judges in to help us pick winners in each level. Dr. Seuss Birthday Party February 28, 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday in Seuss style! There will be stories, birthday cake, games and more. Plus get the chance to meet The Cat in the Hat and CMU Athletes, too! So remember, “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” ~ Dr. Seuss

Adults

Afternoon Adventures – Rock Climbing and Zip Lining February 13, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. Finch Fieldhouse #112, CMU Unplug and spend the afternoon with your family rock climbing and zip lining at CMU for FREE! No experience required. Registration is required for each family member.

Hot Reads for Cold Nights Through March 7, All CRDL branches Read or listen to six books of your choice and receive a coffee mug for your participation. Completion of the log also gets participants registered for the grand prize drawing! Reading logs can be picked up at all CRDL locations.

Food & Flicks for Families Enjoy the featured food with us before the movie begins, then pay attention throughout the movie. If you can tell us what scene the food was in you could win a prize!

Drop In Gadget Help February 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Need help with your Kindle, iPad, tablet, laptop, phone or other portable device? Bring it in and receive personalized help from one of CRDL’s tech guys. Note: While we will make every effort to help you with your device, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to fix your problem. Help will be given on a first come, first serve basis, and time may be limited so that we can help as many patrons as possible.

February 14, 1 p.m., Fremont Township Library Lady and the Tramp (G) Magic is in the Air Feb. 20, 1 p.m., Sacred Heart Academy Alumni Gym Magic is in the air...literally! Join Baffling Bill in his

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

COA IPad Workshop February 16, 2 p.m., Commission on Aging Photos: Learn the various features of Photos, the iPad’s built-in image management tool. We’ll show you how to organize your photos, manage your Photo Stream, and import pictures from Windows as well as how to share them with friends. Brown Bag Book Discussion Group February 17, noon, Veterans Memorial Library Pack your lunch and join us as we discuss “ The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by James Daniel Brown.

Teens Teen Tuesday February 2, 6 p.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library Meet up at the library for an opportunity to kick back and relax with your friends! We’ll provide the snacks and activities...you eat and have fun. For students in grades 6-12. Skip the Romance and Go Straight for the Chocolate February 9, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library It’s our annual Skip the Romance and go Straight for the Chocolate event. This year we’re gonna have more chocolate than ever! That’s right, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Need we say more? Space is limited, registration is required. Program is for those in grades 7-12. Skip the Romance and Go Straight for the Chocolate February 16, 6 p.m., Shepherd Community Library It’s our annual Skip the Romance and go Straight for the Chocolate event. This year we’re gonna have more chocolate than ever! That’s right, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Need we say more? Space is limited, registration is required. Program is for those in grades 6-12. Pizza and Pages February 23, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Join us to discuss some of your all-time favorite books. You can bring anything from picture books you read as a kid to the latest title in your favorite brand new series. We’ll provide free pizza. Registration required. Discussion is for those in grades 7-12.

Fun for Kids Minecraft LAN Party February 8, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library We’re reserving computer lab space for 10 Minecraft fans! Use your account or one of ours and play on our CRDL server. Registration required. Grades K – 6. LEGO Club February 11, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library Get yourself out of the mid-winter rut and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build where you can use our bricks or bring your own. For ages 2 - 12. Toddler Time, Ages 10 - 24 months Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library Wigglers Story Time, Ages 2 – 3 years Mondays, 10:15 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library Family Story Time, ages 0 – 5 years Every Wednesday, 11 a.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library Every Thursday, 10:15 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library Music and Movement, ages 0 – 5 years February 5 & 19, 10:15 a.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library February 12 & 26, 10:15 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library Create, Make & Take, after school crafts and fun Every Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Shepherd Community Library Every Thursday, 5 – 6 p.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library February 18, 4 – 5 p.m., Fremont Township Library Tales and Tunes, ages 0 – 5 years Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Shepherd Community Library

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT

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CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT - MAYOR KATHY LING By RYAN GRIFFUS One of the most notable and enjoyed concepts of the Central Michigan Community, particularly the City of Mt. Pleasant, has been its “big city” opportunities, accompanied by the “small town” atmosphere that the dynamic community offers. This edition’s Citizen Spotlight will attempt to seize the opportunity for the larger-scale community to become familiarized with the recently re-elected mayor who also cites Mt. Pleasant as a place small enough that anyone is able to have an impact, but, big enough also to offer a diverse set of opportunity to local citizens. Kathy Ling was re-elected as mayor for the City of Mt. Pleasant at the first meeting of the year by her fellow commissioners. Mayor Ling instantly proved her humility and leadership merit when approached with a request for the opportunity to name her as the subject of the Citizen Spotlight article. When asked, Mayor Ling suggested instead, another member of City government, rather than herself, in effort of familiarizing citizens with the members of their City Commission. While The Pulse will take Mayor Ling’s suggestion for a future spotlight, it is because of that leadership and positive quality of selflessness, that this edition will be reserved for the community to Mayor Kathy Ling. Her stay in Mt. Pleasant was only supposed to last “four or 5 years” according to Mayor Ling but, 45 years later, she and her husband David remain pillars of the Community, invested in the enrichment of the Central Michigan area. Mayor Ling was born in Detroit and raised in nearby Royal Oak. She, David, and the couple’s infant son, arrived in Mt. Pleasant in 1971, when David was granted an assistant professorship in the Speech Communication Department, and debate

coach appointment at Central Michigan University. It took Mayor Ling, little time to instantly involve herself in local government by linking-up with the League of Women Voters with whom she has been actively involved for 45 years. Presently, Mayor Ling serves on the League’s Advocacy Committee at the State Level. She is part of a LWV’s speakers’ group doing presentations on the need for the State to implement changes in the method used to redraw districts for state and federal elections. While this certainly is a substantial task, Mayor Ling has shown distinction as an individual willing to accept a challenge and lead others through the process. An English and Social Studies teacher at Mt. Pleasant High School for 25 years, Mayor Ling challenged young minds for two-and-a-half decades to become involved in their community and remember that “Democracy is not a spectator sport” as the banner that hung in her classroom stated for all her students to be reminded of their civic duty if they desired a great community. During her tenure in the school system, Mayor Ling also encouraged productive dialogue and meaningful discussion by coaching debate and instructing speech communication courses as temporary faculty at both CMU and Alma College. As much as Mayor Ling may promote a challenge to the fact, there appears to be no debate over the positive influence that she has had in the local community over the past 45 years. Despite the overwhelming amount of service that she has provided to the community, it is Mayor Ling that expresses gratitude and admiration for the Central Michigan area and cites the “lasting friendships” with the “many wonderful people both at the University and within the community” as some of the influences in the Lings’ lives that influenced their once-anticipated return to the “big

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city” to be but, a fleeting-notion as they soon realized Mt. Pleasant was where they wanted to remain. Mayor Ling and her husband David have planted their roots firmly in Mt. Pleasant. They raised their three children, now adults, in the community and proudly serve as grandparents to three “beautiful” grandchildren as Mayor Ling affectionately refers. Their son Duane and daughter Lisa reside in Mt. Pleasant, while their son Michael and Daughterin-law Tina call the west coast city of Walnut Creek, CA home. The three grandchildren that Mayor Ling dotingly noted are Abby (18), Lydia (16), and Victoria (5). While it is nice to have a vacation spot set in California for trips to visit their son and his family, Mayor Ling and her husband also enjoy taking in some of the splendor of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and the area in Leelanau County near Lake Michigan. Mayor Ling and her husband share common interests in leisure activities like reading and completing crossword puzzles. Additionally, Mayor Ling also revels in photography and biking when she is able, through the “exceptional park system” that she fondly describes. Mayor Ling is an innovator and a leader. She has goals that include remaining involved in local government while enjoying the Central Michigan community, along with the friends and

Mayor Ling speaking at the Peacekeeping Award Ceremony at MPHS on January 25th. Photo: Sam Villarreal

family that the Lings hold dear. Mayor Ling and her husband also hold a more personal goal of enjoying a trip to Paris “someday”. The Pulse would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mayor Ling for her years of dedicated service and this opportunity for the Central Michigan community to become more familiar with their current Mayor. Mayor Ling stated it best “We are all in this together” and The Pulse would echo her sentiment that “we all have a role to play if we want a great community and a great country”. Thank you Mayor Ling for executing your role with care, encouragement, and a positive approach toward local government!

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SUNDAY

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MONDAY

7:00 AM Trinity Church 7:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 8:00 AM Democracy Now 9:00 AM Faith Community Church 10:00 AM Pleasant Chat 10:00 AM Sports Attack 10:00 AM UT Board of Trustees 10:30 AM Art Review 11:00 AM Christian Music Videos 11:00 AM The Vanisher 12:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 1:00 PM Merry Xmas from Clare Book Club 1:30 PM Sports Attack 2:00 PM Pleasant Chat 2:00 PM Art Review 2:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 4:00 PM What Should I Be... - Farmer 4:00 PM The Vanisher 4:10 PM MAC Gives Back: Girls on th Run 5:00 PM Pleasant Chat 5:00 PM Sports Attack 6:00 PM Christian Music Videos 7:00 PM Art Review 7:30 PM Alma String Ass. Fall Concert 7:30 PM Sports Attack 8:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 9:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 10:00 PM Democracy Now 11:00 PM Grace Church 11:00 PM The Vanisher

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TUESDAY

7:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC1 7:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov 8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC1 9:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC1 10:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC1 10:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 10:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC2 11:00 AM Clare Ment. Health - Mindful... 191-MAC1 11:00 AM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov 12:30 PM Disability Network 191-MAC1 12:30 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2 1:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Yoga 191-MAC1 1:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 2:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC1 2:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 2:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov 2:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 3:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC1 3:51 PM AUMC 191-MAC1 4:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2 5:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC1 5:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 5:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov 5:30 PM Clare Ment. Health - Music Ther 191-MAC1 7:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC1 7:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 7:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 8:00 PM MAC Gives Back: Clothing Inc. 191-MAC1 8:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 8:00 PM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov 9:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 10:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC1 11:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1 11:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

WEDNESDAY

12:42 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 6:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 7:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 8:00 AM Democracy Now 10:00 AM Pleasant Chat 10:00 AM Sports Attack 10:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 10:30 AM Art Review 11:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 11:00 AM The Vanisher 12:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 12:30 PM Clare Ment. Health - EMT 1:30 PM Sports Attack 2:00 PM Pleasant Chat 2:00 PM Art Review 2:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 2:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 3:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 4:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish 4:00 PM The Vanisher 5:00 PM Pleasant Chat 5:00 PM Sports Attack 5:15 PM What Should I Be... - Farmer 5:30 PM Merry Xmas from Clare Book Club

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FRIDAY

1:00 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 3:13 AM Isabella County Work Session 7:00 AM Trinity Church 7:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 8:00 AM Democracy Now 9:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 9:59 AM Pleasant Chat 10:00 AM Sports Attack 10:30 AM Art Review 11:00 AM The Vanisher 12:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 1:30 PM Sports Attack

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2:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC1 2:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 2:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov 2:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 2:58 PM Isabella County Reg Meeting 191-MAC1 3:50 PM What Should I Be... - Farmer 191-MAC1 4:00 PM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC1 4:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2 4:30 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC1 5:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC1 5:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 5:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov 5:15 PM MAC Gives Back: Girls on th Run 191-MAC1 5:19 PM Clare Depot Receives Caboose 191-MAC1 5:30 PM Alma String Ass. Fall Concert 191-MAC1 6:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC1 7:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 7:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 8:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC1 8:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 8:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov 9:03 PM Merry Xmas from Clare Book Club 191-MAC1 9:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 10:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC1 11:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1 11:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

SATURDAY

12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 191-MAC1 7:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov 9:00 AM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC1 9:30 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC1 10:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 10:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov 10:28 AM Clare Depot Receives Caboose 191-MAC1 10:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC2 10:50 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC1 11:00 AM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 11:49 AM Clare Ment. Health - Music Ther 191-MAC1 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov 12:30 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2 1:00 PM Alma City Commission 191-MAC1 1:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 2:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Yoga 191-MAC1 2:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 2:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov 2:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 3:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC1 4:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2 5:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 5:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov 5:30 PM H.A.T.S. 191-MAC1 6:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC1 7:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC2 7:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2 8:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - EMT 191-MAC1 8:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 8:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov 9:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC2 10:00 PM Faith Community Church 191-MAC1 11:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1 11:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

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CMU Voice Students Showcase Opera at Art Reach

By SAM VILLARREAL

Art Reach of Mid Michigan hosted their monthly “Let’s Do Lunch” event on February 3, 2016. Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month, Art Reach hosts a different variety of talents including musical stylings, talks, and demonstrations. The event takes place from 12-1pm and is free and open to the public. Two voice students from Central Michigan University performed opera for the group that gathered in the Morey Family Gallery. Both students performed pieces from their upcoming shows in March and were accompanied on piano by Professor Mary Jo Cox. Their professor, Dr. Eric Tucker, gave each singer an introduction, and fielded questions from community members at the conclusion of the event. CMU senior Maranda Ginap was the first to sing. She delighted the audience with a song from “Suor Angelica,” an Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini. Ginap is to play Angelica, a nun who has suffered the loss of a child. Senior Gabriel Deyarmond followed and performed a song from “L’Enfant Prodigue.” Deyarmond will play the son in the French opera by Claude Debussy. Their large voices impressed everyone in the room. Both of the one act operas will be performed at the Staples Family Concert Hall on March 18, 19, and 20. The Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30pm while the show on Sunday will be a matinee at 2pm. Tickets are available through Ticket Central or by calling (989)-774-3045. There’s a charge of $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors.

ENTERTAINMENT Staples Family Concert Hall - Upcoming Events February 4th - Faculty Jazz Combo February 9th - Faculty Artist Tracy Watson, mezzo-soprano February 11th- CMU Orchestra February 16th - CMU Percussion Ensemble February 18th - Guests: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center February 21st - CMU Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus, Focus on Women February 21st - Concert Choir & Chamber Singers

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - Upcoming Events February 4th-7th - Soaring Eagle Open XI & WPBA Masters 2016 February 13th-14th - The Price is Right Live February 18th - Clueless Murder Mystery Dinner February 20th - Cheech & Chong February 26th-27th - Ram Trucks Snocross National March 4, 2016 - Tracy Morgan March 26, 2016 - Adam Lambert wsg Alex Newell April 8, 2016 - Styx April 16,2016 - The Band Perry May 21, 2016 - Lewis Black

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The Great Groundhog’s Day Conspiracy By S. R. Covieo Every February 2nd media from around the world plant themselves firmly in the little Pennsylvania town known as Punxsutawney to await the appearance of a boy named Sue, or rather, a groundhog named Phil. When Phil appears the world holds its collective breath hoping that Phil does not see his shadow, which of course means that we are in for an early Spring. But, as Phil’s predictions are wrong more often than right, in a little place called Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, we secretly clutch to our religious accessories praying that Phil sees his shadow. But, dating back to Phil’s first prediction in 1887, Michigan has never seen an early Spring, even though we have been told many of those years that Phil has seen his shadow and we should expect warmth within a few weeks. Here in Michigan that warmth never seems to come until the middle of May, no matter whether Phil sees his shadow or not. This dilemma has perplexed Michiganders for over a century, but not any longer. The Pulse has learned through an exclusive interview with Punxsutawney Phil’s former lover, Mt. Pleasant Mabel, that beneath the surface of the annual Groundhog Day Celebration there exists an evil conspiracy that leads straight to the Mayor’s office. Mabel, shown here trying to get spiritually centered before this year’s Groundhog’s Day hullabaloo gets started, said the real reason her and Phil are no longer together is that Mabel threatened to expose the Mayor of Punxsutawney and tell the world that Phil is blind. That’s right, the groundhog who is relocated to a temporary home at Gobbler’s Knob, two miles east of Punxsutawney, every February to prognosticate the end of winter

has never, and will never, see his shadow. He is blind. And that is how a mayor and small town in Pennsylvania have made sure for over a century that we here in Michigan endure a longer winter every single year. According to Mabel the night after she threatened to expose the Mayor she was kidnapped and driven to Mt. Pleasant. Mabel also told us that Phil’s wife and daughter, Phyllis and Phelicia, who are shown alongside him every year, are flown in from England every year to maintain the appearance of Phil’s royalty. Phil and Mabel still talk every day, although Mabel said that she and Phil are no longer together. “You know how hard it is for a groundhog to travel that far,” ask Mabel, “it’s not as if I could just get a bus ticket. Besides,” Mabel concluded, “if the Mayor caught us together who knows what he’d do.” So fellow Mt. Pleasant residents just know that no matter what they try to tell us tomorrow, Phil will not see his shadow nor we will see an early Spring

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Local Bowling...with Dave Lewis Who “emerges” this year as a CT Champion? In case you haven’t heard, for all Mount Pleasant bowlers, Monday, February 15th through Friday, February 19th is our “City Tournament Week”. The tournament format is the same as a state tournament, conducting both a 5-person TEAM Event(Chippewa Lanes) & also a Doubles & Singles Event(Riverwood Lanes). Every year, unexpectedly, at least 1 bowler has an outstanding performance & “emerges” to capture a title. 300-400 bowlers compete… will YOU “emerge” in 2016? (Next week: See the list of 16 defending champions from the 2015 MP USBC City Tournament.) Most league bowlers enter; some choose only the Team Event; others choose only Doubles & Singles; still others create composite teams just for this week. Bowl an event on your regular league night or bowl additional night(s) during the week and compete in the virtual “All-Events” Prize Lists. Check with your team captain to make sure your team is entered. If interested, but can’t field a team, let me know. I put teams together as necessary to fill various squads during the week. (I know at least one bowler planning to bowl three TEAM events & two D&S events!!) “Providing the arena” is sometimes overlooked. Without the bowling facilities and the cooperation at Chippewa Lanes & Riverwood Lanes throughout the season, bowlers would not have a “place to play”. The bowling centers are the true hosts of the city tournament. Also, running the tournament would not be possible without the support from all the volunteer members of the MP USBC Board of Directors. I want to take this opportunity to thank them all, in advance! Local High School bowling: (MPHS & Shepherd) The MPHS girls won against Midland Dow. High games: Marybeth Marsh(127), Clarissa Klein(120), Emily Onica(116 & 115). The boys team lost to Midland, but posted high games by Deven Loomis(198) and Jacob Baker(187 & 184). Then, in last Saturday’s match against Flint Southwestern, both girls & boys won! Girls high games: Courtney Cotter(128) & Emily Onica(123 & 121). The boys we led by Jacob Baker(174 & 167) and Basil Naganshe(161). Their next match is Tuesday in Bay City(Monitor Lanes). The Shepherd teams hosted matches last Saturday at Riverwood Lanes against Alma and St. Louis. The girls lost the 1st match to Alma, then lost a close one against St. Louis. Individual high scores for the day were Laura Cuthbertson(201 & 188), Abbey Sura(201 & 154), Annika Bendele(158) and Haylee Curtis(151). The boys had a split decision, losing to Alma in a dog fight and a win over St. Louis. Jonah Montney(222) led the way, with Dru Carson(202) & Scott Sura(190). Their next match is Saturday, 10:00am, at 300 Bowl(Alma). Local notables: In the Men’s City “A” league(Chippewa Lanes) last Tuesday, Curt Utterback rolled his 1st career 300 game, along with 202 & 216 for a fine 718 series! However, flying almost “under the radar” the same night, same league, Shooter(Jeff Cross) recorded an 800+ series with 257-257-289/803. Well done gentlemen, well done indeed! Local tournaments & promotions: -Simons Memorial Group No-Tap Tournament, Saturday, Feb 6th, 12:30pm, Chippewa Lanes, $90 entry per team -17th Annual No-Tap DOUBLES, Double Six Lanes, Stanton, Bowl 4 games, take your best 3! Entry: $50 per team -Saturdays(1:00pm or 4:00pm squads) or Sunday(noon or 3:00pm squads). Remaining dates: February 6th/7th -Check out CUPID FUN NIGHT 9 Pin MIXED Scotch Doubles, Friday, (Feb 12th), 6:00pm, Gateway Lanes(Clare) -VFW No-Tap Doubles Tournament, Chippewa Lanes, February 20th, $6 From Each Entry Donated To VFW -Tournament open to the public, you need not be a VFW member to bowl, Sat, Feb 20th, squads(12:30pm or 3:00pm)

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Major League Football Selects CMU Alum Dan LeFevour By S. R. Covieo In case you don’t get your fill of wrinkled rich guys hiring young men to smash themselves violently together each Fall, Major League Football (MLFB) will be bringing you more of the same thing in the Spring. According to its website, MLFB, founded by former NFL receiver Wes Chandler, concluded the first day of its inaugural draft on January 28th, including its first franchise player draft. MLFB will start with 8 league-owned teams. CMU alum Dan LeFevour was selected as one of the league’s first class of eight franchise players. MLFB rule play looks a lot like the NFL, with a few slight changes. 50 yard field goals will count for 4 points instead of 3, and in the MLFB the ground can indeed cause a fumble. It’s hard to say if the MLFB is just the next partner in a long line of NFL bride’s maids, think World Football League, USFL, etc., but for whatever it’s worth it brings LeFevour back to U.S. Football. LeFevour, who was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, has spent the past four years seeing very limited playing time with three different teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Haven taken the Chippewas to three MAC titles over his career, perhaps the MLFB is just what Dan LeFevour needs to get back to his winning ways. As a franchise selection he should have plenty of play time to show if he still has the arm and scramble that fans saw from him here at Central Michigan. LeFevour also recently announced that the Dan LeFevour QB Academy camps will be forming soon and will take place in mid-michigan.

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