The Pulse Dec 10 2015

The Pulse

Mt. Pleasant’s Weekly Community News Vol. 1, No. 15

www.centralmichiganpulse.com

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015

50+ pages of local news, happenings, and information!

TABLE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SCHOOLS pg. 10

CITY NEWS

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ENTERTAINMENT

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COUNTY NEWS

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THE ARTS

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AROUND TOWN

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION pg. 16

NETFLIX pg. 32 OUTDOORS pg. 34 BUSINESS pg. 36 SHEPHERD JOURNAL

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COMICS pg. 50

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY - December 10th

10a - Mt. Pleasant TIFA/DDA Meeting 5:30p - Airport Advisory Board Meeting @ Airport 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Boys Basketball - Freshman; JV vs. Bay City Central @ HOME 6p - Ziibiwing annual Appreciation Dinner 6:30p - Fiber Guild Meeting @ UUFCM 7p - Isabella County Planning Commission Meeting

FRIDAY - December 11th

11th & 12th - Christmas Outreach Finch Fieldhouse 1p - Ribbon Cutting / Open House ceremony @ C.A.F.E. 6p - Bella Arte class @ The Dreamer Coffee Shop 7p - A Celebration of Christmas @ The Broadway Theatre 8p - Central Harmony Fall Concert 2015 @ Bovee University 9p - CMU Hockey DIII vs. SVSU 10p - Restoration Wild Canoe and Brew Premiere (Buckley’s on Animal Planet) @ Mountain Town Brewing Co. 11th & 12th - MPHS Hockey - Oiler Invitational

SATURDAY - December 12th

10a - Le Frost Cross (Cycling Race) @ Westwind Drive 12p- Community Cultural teaching @ Ziibiwing 2p; 7p - A Celebration of Christmas @ The Broadway Theatre 2p - Bella Arte KIDS Classes @ Veterans Memorial Library ​TBA - IWE @ MAC TV 5p - 143rd Installation of Officers (open to public) @ Wabon Lodge 305 (2174 S. Lincoln) 5:30p - 8p - 4th Annual Santa’s Coming to the Farm event @ Dent Family Christmas Farm (1132 S. Brinton) 6p; 8p; 10p - Trap Door Improv @ CMU Moore Hall 7p - Josh Colosky @ Pleasant City Coffee 8p - Donny & Marie @ Soaring Eagle 9p - Music - Feeding The Machine @ Rubble’s

SUNDAY - December 13th

3p - The Central Michigan Area Concert Band @ Shepherd HS Auditorium Christmas Concert 4p - Bella Arte class @ The Dreamer Coffee Shop

MONDAY - December 14th

4:30p - Shepherd Girls 8th grade Basketball vs. Alma @ HOME 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Boys Basketball- Freshman; JV vs. Midland Dow @ HOME 5:30p; 7p - Shepherd Girls Fresh & JV Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME 7p - Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting 7p - Union Township Board of Trustees Mtg 11:59p - Midnight Pancakes @ Mt. Pleasant Community Church

Email your event to The Pulse’s community calendar at centralmichiganpulse@gmail.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY - December 15th

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8a - 2p - Red Cross Blood Drive @ Shepherd High School 11:30a - Genealogical Society of Isabella County @ VML 2p - iPad Workshop @ COA 4p; 7p - Isabella County Board of Commissioners Work Session (4p) & Board Meeting 4:30p - Shepherd Middle School Wrestling vs. Carson City & Alma @ HOME 5p - 8p - Capital city Brass Band @ MPHS Auditorium 5:15p - Union Township Economic Development Authority (EDA) Mtg 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Midland Dow @ HOME 6p - Shepherd Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME 6:30p - Breastfeeding Support Group @ The Motherhood Center (304 W. Michigan Suite #6) 6:30p - Caregivers Support Group @ COA 6:30p - Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers meeting @ VML 6:45p - Central Michigan Sangha (Dharma practice group - all are welcome) @ UUFCM 7p - Union Township Planning Commission Mtg 7:30p - Shepherd Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME

WEDNESDAY - December 16th

9a - Isabella County Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 6p - Green Tree Co-op Board Meeting @ VML 6p - MPHS Wrestling vs. FNW @ HOME 6p - Shepherd Wrestling vs. Ithaca @ HOME 6p - Saginaw Chippewa Academy Winter Program @ SECR Entertainment Hall 7p - Mt. Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals

THURSDAY - December 17th

8p - The Anti-Claus Murder Mystery Dinner @ Soaring Eagle

THIS WEEK’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Email your event to The Pulse’s community calendar at centralmichiganpulse@gmail.com.

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CITY NEWS Trail temporarily closed

Live Traps Available

The GBK Riverwalk trail connecting Island Park and Nelson Park will be temporarily closed due to necessary bridge deck replacement work.

Did You Know?

The project is expected to be completed by the end of December, weather permitting of course.

The Oak Street Bridge is the recommended alternative route for anyone using the trail system during this project timeline.

For questions or concerns, please contact the City Parks Department at 989-779-5331, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Did you know that Live animal traps are available to borrow from the city of Mt. Pleasant Division of Public Works.

Traps are available for pick-up at the Public Works building at 1303 N. Franklin street.

Interested community members should call ahead to inquire on the availability of traps before driving to the Public Works building.

Beverly Hillbillies Auditions Santa at the Library Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Veteran’s Memorial Library Saturday, Dec. 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

“We’re glad to be able to provide a chance for children to meet with Santa,” said Rebecca Bundy, family programming coordinator at CRDL. “All kids deserve that magical moment of sitting on Santa’s lap and letting their wishes be know.”

In addition, Santa’s Workshop will be open and children will be able to make holiday decorations and crafts.

“There will be lots of crafts for the kids to make,” Bundy said. “We want to make sure everyone has that opportunity, regardless of their abilities.”

Families can also participate in trivia and games during the event, and parents are encouraged to take photos.

The event is free and open to the public.

VML is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 989-773-3242 or visit www.crdl.org

COUNTY NEWS 2016 County Holiday Closings 2016 New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents Day Monday, Good Friday (Afternoon) Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Observance Christmas Day Observance New Year’s Eve Observance

Fiday, January 1, 2016 Monday, January 18, 2016 February 15, 2016 Friday, March 25, 2016 Monday, May 30, 2016 Monday, July 4, 2016 Monday, September 5th Friday, November 11th Thursday, November 24th Friday, November 25th Friday, December 23rd Monday, December 26th Friday, December 30th

Human Rights Committee The Isabella County Human Rights Committee met on Monday, as they do the first Monday of each month, at 5:15 p.m. in the Isabella County building.

Seven of the committee’s eleven members were present, although by the end of the meeting only five were still in attendance, meaning a quorum was no longer present.

The committee spent an hour hearing community members’ present a case of a possible or potential violation of human rights involving a landlord, tenants, and possible therapy dog.

After listening to the discussion and having their questions answered, the Human Rights Committee (HRC)made the decision to research further.

The HRC has no enforcement authority, but can recommend actions to the Isabella County Commission.

For more information or to get in contact with the HRC you can start at their county webpage at http:// www.isabellacounty.org/dept/hrc

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Sheriff Appointment Committee On December 22nd the Appointment Committee will meet to discuss the appointment procedures, timelines, and interview process for the vacancy of the Isabella County Sheriff position.

The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. in room 225 of the Isabella County Building.

The appointing committee consists of the Isabella County Probate Judge Honorable William T. Ervin, Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney Risa Hunt-Scully, and Isabella County Clerk Minde B. Lux. The official posted meeting notice (posted on December 8th) has been reproduced below.

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AROUND TOWN Moon Group meets monthly at library

By SAM VILLARREAL On Monday, December 7th at 7pm, Michelle Hawley Whitney’s moon group had their monthly meeting. The informal group meets once a month in the Annex Room at Veteran’s Memorial Library to discuss the new moon and what it will bring in the coming days.

The purpose of the group is to get together with likeminded people and to use astrology to focus on self-care, set up intentions for the month that pertain to them personally, and to help them become better people. They want to change the world; one person at a time.

The group is a tiny community, in and of itself. Each member had a different idea of what the meeting was to them; it was considered a class for one and a workshop for another. The members come from all different walks of life and their discussions help them to better understand all types of relationships. The goal of the group is to make each member a bit more mindful of each day.

For Michelle, the moon is the most fascinating part of astrology. The group focuses on it in the context of how it effects everyone’s behavior. It allows for the members to take a step back and realize they may be acting a certain way because of the moon or they may be able to handle someone else’s behavior by knowing the moon will be effecting them as well.

The new moon each month is a time for new beginnings.

It’s a time to release anything that isn’t working and, in a sense, start over. The next new moon is Friday, December 11th at 5:29am and it’s in Sagittarius. With knowing about Sagittarius as well as their own zodiac signs, the group was able to discuss what kind of month it could be for them.

However, Michelle was adamant in stating, “I’m not a psychic,.” The group just discusses astrology and what could happen from their knowledge.

Michelle Hawley Whitney, an Alma resident, is not only an astrologist, but a life coach as well. She quit her day job to become a happiness coach, a holistic life coach, a recovery coach, a self-love coach, and a dharma and meditation/ mindfulness coach. Her local business, Astro Dharma Den, allows her to meet with many different clients. She focuses on each client separately and won’t use astrology to help someone if they don’t believe in it. Michelle claimed that she just likes to be able to aide in self-discovery. She claims that there is a “confidence in knowing this is what I had to do.”

If you’d like to attend one of the moon meetings, speak with Michelle, or to look into any other events that could be coming up, contact Michelle through the Astro Dharma Den Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/AstroDharmaDen.

The Friends of the Broadway presents The Broadway Players and The Broadway Playhouse Kids in

Dec. 11 at 7pm + Dec. 12 at 2pm & 7pm Tickets $10 each

Tickets available at Ace of Diamonds and Ric’s Food Center, the box office 1 hour before performances and online at FriendsOfTheBroadway.org.

This weekend’s performances will be held at

Mt. Pleasant High School 1155 S. Elizabeth St • Mt. Pleasant, MI Facebook.com/CelebrationOfChristmas www.FriendsOfTheBroadway.org

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AROUND TOWN Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant shows community support

On December 2nd, the staff at Medilodge of Mt.Pleasant honored individuals affected by Alzheimer’s at their Commemorative Candle Lighting “Hosting a Commemorative Candle Lighting at our facility was a beautiful way for us to honor the residents who we have been lucky to care for in our Memory Unit. It also allowed the community to take part in that remembrance and really start to raise awareness for the overwhelming need for memory care services and caregiver support that our community has.” Sera Henry, Referral Manager, at Medilodge of Clare and Medilodge of Mt.Pleasant The staff placed over 450 luminaries around their driveway, then lit them in remembrance of those the community has lost to Alzheimer’s/ Dementia. Luminaries stayed lit throughout the evening. The hope was that individuals with the disease, their families, and their cargivers would find comfort in this sign of unity and support.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that currently effects over five million Americans. As this number rises, so will the number of caregivers and family members providing care at home. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that friends and family members are providing an estimated 17.9 billion hours of informal, or unpaid, assistance for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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Local 989 hosts 2nd annual Shopping Extravaganza On Saturday the Keeping it local 989 group hosted its 2nd annual Santa’s Workshop Shopping Extravaganza at Renaissance school.

The event drew 74 vendors and over 1,000 guests. “It was an excellent day of supporting local artists and local businesses,” said organizer Sherry Pulverente.

Sherry also sent along these pictures of the event.

To appear in The Pulse email your pictures and event info to centralmichiganpulse@gmail.com

SCHOOLS

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Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll To make the MPHS honor roll students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the trimester.

9th Grade Burnham, Kaitlynn Anne Backus, Ryan Michael Bailey, Esme Rebecca Baker, Jacob Barden, River Ben Beebe, Austin Andrew Bigford, Kaylee Sue Birgy, Kylie Ann Blake, Sophia Elaine Britten, Katherine Marie Brown, Daniel Lee Brown, Lindsay Nicole Brown, Nicholas James Burrows, Tyler Benjamin Carpenter, Cole Cashen, Hunter I Chippewa, Karen Lee Colores, Ryan Christopher Cordell, Ace Crossno, Mikala Davis, Victoria R Debruine, Destiney Annmarie Delellis, Alexandra Delong, Zackary Thomas Demattei, Nicholas Edward DuCharme, Caitlin Liane Ellis, Blake Allen Elmore-Turner, Christian M Faber, Alexander Arthur Fillion, Path A Fletcher, Katherine Dale Flohr, Teresa Marie Gaines, Katie Marie Genia, Hunter James Goecker, Addison Marie Griffin, Julia Sole Griffith, Morgan Nicole Grossnickle, Evan Neil Guan, Lingxiao Guenin, Mackenzie Violet Haggart, Paige Marie Henrie, Hailey Idell

Idema, Taylor Hudson Ingram, Logan Danielle Jones, Sebastian John Kaniski, Allison Jo Kea, Eli J Kequom, Hunter Vincent Krisel, Micaiah Abraham Kuhlman, Emma Grace Lee, Dukhyung Lindahl, Emma Kaili MacGregor, Spencer Charles-Walter Marshall, Caleb C Marshall, Kyle D Martinez, Lorain Maralla Meadows, Sarah Rose Merrifield, Abigail Elizabeth O’Mary, Magan E Oswald, Emma Jo Paulson, Hailey Elyse Payton, Mason J Peless, Hannah L Percha, Karli Elise Peters, Aleeya April Pflaum, Alexa R Phillips, Gabriella Ann Pool, Danielle Preston, Bailey Mariah Prout, Colton James Prout, Hillary Rayanne Quaderer, Mastella Jacqueline Regina Reilly, Kayleigh Sedona Roberson, Nicholas Christopher Salas-Lerma, Marissa Danielle Selvidge, Regan Seymour, Kelsey Michelle Sias, Fiona Lily Slusher, Molly Mae Smith, Owen Jacob Son, Yoona Spayd, Adam Bradley Swanson, Daniel Harold Theisen, Abigail Betty Ulander, Siri Anna Kelly Warren, Kaylee Marie

Watters, Lindsay Nicole Weis, Charlotte Kathleen White, Taylor Wilczak, Andrea Rose Williams, Taylor Ann Zakala-Downs, Melissa Erika Claire

10th Grade Alm, Robert D Araway, Robert John Arends, Victoria Lynne Baldwin, Lenae Joy Barnard, Jade Barnett, Ezekiel P Bergevin, Chyna Doll Bishop, Allyson Elizabeth Bowers, Erica Lyn Bromell, Thomas Joseph Brookens, Peyton Mandilyn Brown, Lyric Estelle Brown, Ryan Christopher Campbell, Kayla Mae Cappel, Brian James Carey, Alianna Theresa Carpenter, Mckinley Daniel Carson, Hannah Lyn Cesena, Michael Edward Christie, Rebekah Grace Chudej, Holly D Cook, William Wyatt Cornett, Mya Lynda Cregger, Jillian Taylor Cyr, Kendra Areleta-Sue Esch, Kaylee Lynn Famutimi, Mary Ebunoluwa Figueroa, Gabriella Fisher, Katherine Marie Freed, Jacob Harrison Fu, Cheng-hao Gala, Sana Kalpesh Geisthardt, Haylee M Griffin, Kennedy Sue

SCHOOLS

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Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll To make the MPHS honor roll students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the trimester.

Hansen, Madisen Harrast, Andrew Rex Hartman, Tyler Jacob Hassen, Justin Thomas Hassloch, Anna House, Evelyn Rose Huang, Alan S Huenemann, Madison Marie Huettig, Chloe Marie Hupp-Andrews, Raven Storm Jensen, Abigail Marie Jurick, Faith Anderson Kahn, Sarah Elizabeth Kaur, Simranjeet Kea, Natalie E Kelliher, Michael Wesley Klein, Clarrissa Deneen Krappe, Skylar Ryan Kriss, Joy Laing, Olivia Rae Leak, Mara Rose Lobert, Emily Gayle Lybeer, Brianna Rose Lynch, Marcus Edward Lytle, Amelia Estelle Masterson, Sadie Elizabeth McQueen, Kaitlynn Renee Miller, Amber Alyssa Miller, Kristyn Nicolle Moreno, Bryll Matthew Nieporte, Caleb Alan Noch, Nicole Ann Odykirk, Camdyn Danielle Odykirk, Emily Kaye Raymond, Brenden Douglas Reimer, Lillian Marilyn Roh, Alison Lee Rolling, Alexis Renee Roth, Haley Raelynn Sanderson, Lydia Elizabeth Sanderson, Peri Sharron Schumacker, Presli E Seidel, Haevyn Meira Seymour, Logan David

Shellenbarger, Gage Thomas Smallwood, Cole Smith, Alec Robert Smith, Kuku Fatu Smith, Morgan Nicole Smith, Peter James Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Sprague, Kylin Grace Strandskov, Thomas Edward Swaney, Josephine Pustell Taylor, Carli Wahl, Michael Dean Ware, Austin Robert Wentworth, Edward Joseph Wentworth, Hallie Starr Wilson, Tim Wischmeyer-Taylor, Cade Donovan Wyman, Eric J Zhao, Sarah Hanchee

11th Grade Abel, Jackson Dean Angera, Isaac J Araway, Jessica Lynn Bailey, Lauryn Lee Bergman, Darrin Anthony Bigford, Simone M Boerma, Brianna Rae Bolles, Samantha Mae Cashen, Brenden T Cline, Madison Marie Coan, Jessica Lee Collett, Victoria Lee Colores, Zachary Michael Cooper, Lindsay Marie Couch, Matthew David Damer-Daigle, Sela Kay Davis, Erica Lynn Driessnack, Gabrielle Lorraine Durfee, Andrew Raymond Durfee, Samuel Otho Ecker, Ellyn Michelle

Fair, Jacob Richard Falls, Lauren Ashley Felton, Sloan M Fitzgerald, Sean Gustav Fox, Haley Maureen Friedlein, Aaron C Fuja, Alexander Jon Grossnickle, Sophia Elizabeth Hamdi, Isra Harsh, Madison Leanor Henrie, Madalynn Christene Jensen, Melissa Catherine Johnson, Lucas Steven Kassuba Jr, John Patrick Kenney, Cecilia Agnes Klak, David William Klein, Quinn Robert Lambert, Andrew James Lewis, Nia Ry’Anne Lucksted, Kyle Robert MacGregor, Logan Machuta, Gina Nicole Marsh, Marybeth Ione Maurer, Kaelyn Cheyanne Maxon, Jazlynn Marie McDowell, Paige Marie McGuirk, Thomas Richard Miller, Lydia Elizabeth Millikin, Christina Rose Mitchell, Cameron Alan Moore, Lindsay Grace Morrison, Malloree Lucille Noch, Annie Elizabeth Pashenee, Ryan Charles Patton, Drew Edward Percha, Gavin Alexander Peters, Edgar Vance Podolsky, Eric Steven Punke, Tyler Martin Ramon, Kaleb Nicholas Recker, Ian Jeffrey Reinking, Stone Michael Riedel, Caleb River Rolston, Amber Elizabeth

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Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll To make the MPHS honor roll students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the trimester.

Russell, Cailin Rose Schultz, Albertino Perry Seelye, Lauryn Calista Sheehan, Sydney Elise Shin, Yong Hoo Shinos, Dajia Rosealine Shoebottom, Allison Kate Sinclair, Amanda Lynne Smedley, Bryce Spayd, Alana Kay Stairs, Lucien Tenex Taylor, Whitney Elaine Vanderveen, Emmy Lelan Wentworth, Alexandria Noelle Williams, Tanner David Williamson, Karmann Lee Winn, Sophia Rosalee Zimmerman, Grace Emily Zuker, Kaylee Michelle Zurawski, Maggie Elizabeth

12th Grade Arends, Olivia Sue Barton, Ashley Diane Bellinger, Emily Nicole Bindschatel, Megan Leigh Blizzard, Nathan Louis Breidenstein, Ashlynd Brown, Madilyn Elizabeth Burch, Katherine Ellen Case, Trey Larry Cogswell, Aubrey Elizabeth Cone, Nathan Christopher Crain, Corbin Marie Diepstra, Bridget Janae Dimaria, Kathryn Nicole Durfee, Danielle Ruth Figueroa, Edgar Ramon Fiolek, Connor Robert Funnell, Tyler Reid Fussman, Hanna Marie Gillis, Tiana M

Goecker, Mariah Lucille Granger, Justin Keith Heeke, Zachary Arthur Henrie, Colleen Nicole Herren, Gabriella Mae Hovey, Lenagrace Jean Hyames, Jordan Elizabeth Johns, Ryan Alan Jones, Connor Dare Kahn, Hannah Elizabeth Kassuba, Jacob Paul Kea, Jack Jeffrey Keller, Daniel Earl Kisell, Kelly Jacqueline Knight, Lauren Kay Lapp, Sarah Elizabeth Layton, Alyssa Michelle Lynch, Kaitlyn Paige MacGregor, Lauren Leigh Machuta, Rachel Autumn McAllister, Jacob Lewis McCarthy, John Michael Miyoshi, Yuka Mogg, Jacob Mathew Montgomery, Kyle Edward O’Brien, Jacob Onica, Emily Ann Payton, Olivia Rose Pierson, Jasmine Michelle Price, Carter Ronald Prin, Will Lukas Villahermosa Pulley, Larisa Marie Richards, Emily Jane Roehmer, Michael David Roupe, Gavin Thomas Rowden, Hannah Noel Russell, Madelyn Jane Sadler, Shelly Lynd Schafer, Joshua Matthew Schafer, Shirley Dawn Schulte, Jasmine Elizabeth Seidel, Braxton Parker Senkov, Alexander Romanovich Simon, Nicholas Ellis

Sinclair, Joseph Frederic Smilo-Morgan, Ilse Angela Smith, Calvin Dean Smith, Riley William Sotzen, Robert Donald Strope, Lexi Marie Terry, Coral Annabelle Trucks, Maxwell Ryan Ugur, Muhammed E Umbleby, Sarah Ann Uzarski, Donald Robert Vogel, Gabrielle E Vos, Emily Elizabeth Wagai, Mana Wang, Angela Ware, Connor James Warner, Brittaney Rana Wetherbee, Destiny Ann Williams, Autumn Cassandra Winter, Elinor Kay Wroblewski, Anastasia Germaine Zimmerman, Paige Marie

ENTERTAINMENT

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Central Michigan Students Film Downtown

By S. R. Covieo Santa was mugged in downtown Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, and the whole thing was caught on film.

The student-run production company Central Premiere Productions was downtown filming a new short film titled ‘Ho-Ho-Ho’ that is scheduled to be completed and available for viewing in January. The Pulse was on hand to document today’s shoot.

The following pictures are taken from today’s on location filming at the corner of Broadway and University.

Other Central Premiere Production short films can be viewed on their vimeo video site at https://vimeo.com/ centralpremiere Interested parties can also gather more information about the student organization on their Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/CentralPremiereProductions

Above: Santa mugged in downtown. Below: Students film Santa chasing the mugger; The actors preparing for their scene. Photos: S. R. Covieo

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ARTS Helios Art Gallery grand opening is a success

Helios Art Gallery, 120 E. Broadway, had their grand opening on Friday, December 4th.

Al and Nikki Wildey’s new gallery in downtown Mt. Pleasant opened at 4:00 p.m. and was quickly filled with a large crowd of artists, art connoisseurs, and supporters.

The first exhibition, which runs through January 30th, includes work by four local artists, shown clockwise from right: Steve Barber, Al Wildey, Laura Coffee, and Brett Sauve.

The palns are to rotate exhibitions every two months, creating the opportunity for six select exhibits per year.

During the grand opening thirteen pieces from the exhibition were sold, inluding artwork from each of the four featured artists.

Helios gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Celebrating 10th Anniversary!

2015 PERFORMANCE CIRCLE GRADUATION December 6pm

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BROADWAY THEATRE 2 1 6 E . B R O A D WA Y M T.

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Invite your f r i e n d s !

Reception immediately following graduation Fre e & O p en to the Publi c Co-Sponsored by: The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s Housing Department and Ziibiwing Center The Midwest’s Premier American Indian Museum 6650 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 989.775.4750  www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT

The city of Mt. Pleasant held it’s annual Christmas Celebration, still referred to by many community members as Dickens Weekend, on Fiday and Saturday.

The celebration included a tree lighting ceremony, a lighted parade, and many small acts of music, crafts, excitement, and community.

In a way that only The Pulse can provide, we bring you a visual account of the weekend’s events and participants in this special 10 page pictorial.

Photos: S. R. COVIEO

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch provided free hay rides throughout the weekend.

Rooftop Landing provided Reindeer for the children to view while waiting to see Santa.

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Carolers and the sing-a-long at the Town Center showcased community voices

Children made their own special caramel apples at the Market on Main

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT

The Jaycees, the city of Mt. Pleasant, and Motorless Motion provided free bicycles to several lucky youth.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 19 Several downtown businesses hosted local musicians.

Suzuki Music Studio of Mt. Pleasant plays at Mercantile Bank

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT Art Reach hosted several musicians including the CMU TUBA Quartet

The MPHS Violin Quartet

The MPHS Cello Quartet

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 21 The MPHS Strings

The Alma High School Jazz Organ Trio

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT Max & Emily’s hosted Hurdy Gurdy Man

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 23 Isabella Bank hosted The United Methodist Church Genesis Bell Choir

Kosta G Kapellas Trio played at Pleasant City Coffee

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT Area kids enjoyed make & take crafts at Art Reach

The scent of Crazy Kettle Corn fills the air

Parade volunteers prepare for crowd control

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 25 Kids lined up to the road at Main & Broadway to see Santa

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT Families took photos at Listening Ear’s sidewalk wreath display

Downtown was adorned with festive lighting.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 27 The Best of The Nutcracker at the Off-Broadway Studio of Performing Arts

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CITY OF MT. PLEASANT The sidewalks were full with community members watching the lighted parade

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ON NETFLIX A VERY MURRAY CHRISTMAS Review By S. R. COVIEO As a huge Bill Murray fan, I anxiously awaited the December 4th Netflix release of ‘A Very Murray Christmas,’ including adding it to my queue weeks before it was to be released. I’ve been following Bill Murray’s escapades since first seeing him on Saturday Night Live.

In full disclosure, I am also a huge fan and long-time member of Netflix, dating back to the times when I eagerly awaited the next red envelope to arrive in my mailbox.

All of that being said, I must say I was intrigued and excited about the opportunity that the Netflix afforded Bill Murray to be, well, Bill Murray. With an incredible cast that includes the likes of George Clooney, Michael Cera, Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, and many more, the stage was set for a blockbuster Christmas special, the likes that haven’t been seen since the heyday of big bands and dancing tuxedos.

Of course the opposite direction was just as exciting a thought to true Murray fans, including an ad-lib fest ala classic Caddyshack, or a simple give and take classic skit

sequence that would leave us all in stitches.

Unfortunately, ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ plays like a flat forty minute commercial for some five dollar pre-production anti-aging cream that will turn your eyelids orange. Not since ‘Osmosis Jones’ has anything featuring Bill Murray been such a disappointment.

The reality here is that Miley Cyrus saves the last fifteen minutes or whatever with her plethora of micro-tattoos and her authentically tantric voice that resonates just south of sultry. She bangs out a few tunes and helps us forget that we just endured over half an hour of empty promises.

The only other redeeming qualities are the cast, George Clooney’s tree singing, and the first sighting of David Johansen since The New York Dolls opened for Rod Stewart.

The long of the short of this is, avoid it at all costs. Or at least just fast forward to when Miley joins the show. Seriously, you’d be better off watching an hour of Bill Murray sitting awkwardly on a bed by pausing ‘Lost in Translation’ at pretty much any scene.

Just seriously watch anything else, anything other than ‘Osmosis Jones,’ of course.

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CLASSIC: ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ Leaving aside all the controversy that erupted with the release of ‘Go Set A Watchman,’ Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is almosy unanimously considered a classic.

The 1962 Robert Mulligan directed film adaptation is one of few examples that a movie can indeed be regarded as highly as its literary original.

Because the film was released just two years after the book came out, the two are often seen as counterparts.

Gregory Peck plays the lead role of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the American south (Alabama) during the early 1930s, who is faced with defending Tom Robinson, a black man, who was accused of raping a young white woman.

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is just over two hours long, and also includes Robert Duvall as Boo Radley.

LAST CHANCE: ‘BRONIES’ The complete title is ‘Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony.’

The world of My LIttle Pony has been around for three and a half decades, but this underground group of adult fans rose up around the 2010 fourth generation animated television series ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,’ which had Lauren Faust as the lead animator.

Faust’s vision to propel girl-focused cartoons beyond the giggly tea-party norm led her desire to become an executive producer of the new My LIttle Pony.

‘Bronies,’ funded by crowdsourcing, is a 2012 documentary that runs 88 minutes long, and is leaving Netflix on December 30th.

BIZARRE: ‘ALICE’ It doesn’t get much more bizarre than Jan Svankmajer’s first fulllength film ‘Alice.’

In a loose adaptation of Lewis Carroll, Svankmajer takes ‘Alice’ deep into a world too dreary for make-believe.

Prepare to oscillate between marvelling at the originality and questioning your own sensibility for watching such an infectiously curious production.

Produced in 1988, ‘Alice’ won France’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival’s feature film award in 1989.

The film runs just short of an hour and a half, providing a steady stream of stop-action animation mixed with the only live actress, Kristyna Kohoutova (Alice).

OUTDOORS

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Iowa Trip retrieves old memories with Chris Zimmerman

Chris Zimmerman

Poweshiek County, Iowa. It appeared as if my day’s tally of pheasants would be one. With only a single bird in the bag, and a half hour left of legal shooting hours, I set my sights on a sliver of cover that cut diagonally through a cut corn field. My Brittany, Shorty, was up to the challenge. Off he went – dashing this way and that – sniffing every tuft of grass, knifing his way through the tall, brittle stalks of weeds that resembled shoots of bamboo.

This was no time for a plodding walk, or a scuffing pace. With only a half hour remaining in shooting hours, we flew through the cover. A quarter mile into our sprint, Shorty struck gold, or, more like it, the intoxicating whiff of pheasants. In the time it takes to read this sentence, Mr. Pheasant had busted out of the grass, cackling like a crazed witch. Instead of flying away, the rooster zoomed at me, then banked across the small rivulet of water that was the backbone for the growth of weeds.

In a clap, my 12-gauge roared and Mr. Rooster was sent tumbling eyes over teakettle. He laid in the cut corn, peddling an imaginary unicycle.

Shorty was there to issue the last rights, it appeared. He sniffed the dying bird, then nudged

it with his nose. I encouraged Shorty to “fetch,” just like we practiced in the backyard, the front yard, the hallway and the kitchen at home. He’s usually pretty good about bringing stuff back to me, but on this occasion, he left it.

“Ugh,” I felt myself sigh. “We have to work on that.”

I made my first trip to Iowa in 1992 with my first Brittany, Zack. Little did I realize, but those were the golden days of Iowa pheasant hunting. Back then, the government used to pay farmers to idle their cropland. What was once row crops, became fields of weeds. The benefactor of that program were pheasants. They flourish in unkempt environs.

Back then, hunters shot about 1.5 million pheasants a year in Iowa. Last year, the number was closer to 200,000. What happened between then and now? Several things.

The government program of paying farmers to idle their land has been reduced. Without places to nest, bird numbers plummeted. The second reason had to do with weather. Beginning in 2008, Iowa had five winters of 30 inches or more snowfall.

Pheasants don’t do well when there’s a lot of snow.

After several mild winters and ideal nesting seasons, however, Iowa is poised for a comeback. When I called the Iowa DNR and spoke to their game bird expert, he said they’d have birds. That prognostication set the wheels of inertia in motion.

Could there really be decent pheasant hunting again? Could it be a shadow of the golden years of yesteryear?

Almost on a whim, I decided to give it a shot.

Eight hours later, Shorty and I were in my old stomping grounds on familiar farms east of Des Moines. We had two birds in the bag, and one to go. A quick look at my watch and I realized we only had ten minutes left in legal shooting hours.

We had finished up the sliver of cover and were hustling up a fencerow. Without any notice, a second rooster bolted ahead of Shorty and into the blue, spacious sky.

I didn’t have time to aim, or judge the lead. The gun came to my shoulder in one fluid motion. An instant later, the load of chilled 6 shot was on its way to intercept the flying target.

Miraculously, the rooster fell out of the sky, but was far from dead. It bounced amongst the corn stalks, picked its head up and dashed over a hill.

Shorty was on the spoor - nose down, tail ablur. Over the Author Chris Zimmerman and his Brittany, “Shorty.” hill he went. I followed, but not as close as I would have liked.

Photo: courtesy of Richard Kaatz When I crested the hill, Shorty was in the sliver of weeds where

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Iowa Trip retrieves old memories with Chris Zimmerman we started. I couldn’t really tell if he had found the rooster or if it was still on the lamb.

Two hundred yards later – and huffing and puffing from the long sprint – I caught up to Shorty and asked him, “Did you find the bird?”

Of course, Shorty didn’t answer, but judging by the feathers protruding from each side of his silent grin, I’d say he had a pretty good idea of where it might have been hiding. Sure enough, Shorty promptly lead me to the rooster, which completed my three bird limit for the day.

It was a terrific start to our four-day jaunt to Iowa. No, there weren’t as many birds as 1992, but the hunting was pretty darn good. Our best day we flushed more than 50, which is quite respectable.

Iowa has a wholesome, Midwestern flavor. The countryside, the atmosphere, and the sounds of livestock bellowing in the manure-smelling air reminded me of our agricultural heritage. The restaurant where we ate had smoked beef brisket the first night, pulled pork the next, and prime rib the last. This is meat-and-potato land and the folks we met were as sweet as pumpkin pie.

In Iowa, you have to ask permission from the landowner before accessing their property. I succeeded in that regard, more than I failed, whether I asked face to face or over the telephone. It’s a fun place to hunt and there was enough action to keep things interesting.

Pheasant season in Iowa runs through the 10th of January, 2016. Shooting hours are 8am to 4:30pm, local time.

Chris Zimmerman is the author of six Michigan-based novels and an independent insurance agent in Shepherd.

Look for his outdoor articles twice monthly in The Pulse.

Students Build a Safer Wardrobe

The Mt. Pleasant Career and Technical Education Center provides hands-on technical and professional training for mid-Michigan high school students and adults, and is part of the Gratiot – Isabella Regional Education Service District (RESD). Here, students explore real world careers in 18 different programs. Construction Trades courses offer the opportunity for students to be on-site learning the skills it takes to work in the construction field.

In order to learn through actual experience on construction sites, students spend much of their time outdoors and need to dress appropriately for any kind of weather. The gear needed is costly, and requiring students to purchase special clothing is not realistic.

In 2015, the Gratiot-Isabella RESD was awarded a grant from the Kellogg Youth Fund of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. The grant made possible the purchase of work gear for 15 students. It is estimated that the clothing will be utilized by more than 220 students in Construction Trades. The gear is warmer, safer, and provides a sense of cohesion among those on a construction crew.

Local students are excited to break in the new gear as the weather gets colder.

Learn more at mpacf.org

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BUSINESS

Panda Express opened on the corner of Mission and Bellows this past Thursday, December 3rd.

By S. R. COVIEO Panda Express recently opened on the corner of Mission and Bellows in the lot most recently vacated by Shakti Plaza, which included Great Lakes Medical, Lakeshore Home Care Services, American DME & Medical Supply, and Lkeshore Hospice Care.

The Pulse has been documenting the construction of Panda Express throughout the process, and so we now invite you to follow along with us on a pictorial journey that started way back in June when the original demolition work began.

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Panda Express

Demolition began in June to make way for the new fast food restaurant. All Photos: S. R. COVIEO

After a three week hiatus, demolition began again in the middle of July.

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The demolition continued daily throughout the third week of July.

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The July demolition unearthed signs from businesses past.

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Near the end of July signs began to connect Panda Express at the demolition location...

...and the removal of the basement level.

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By the end of July the demolition was over and the construction phase began.

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Work continued from August through November, and on November 6th came the addition of the sign.

Construction was completed in November, preparing Panda Express for its December 3rd opening.

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Dissolution of a Corporation - Distributions to Shareholders Pat, one of our customers that owes us money sent me a notice that they are dissolving. Can the shareholders of the dissolving corporation take the assets of the corporation without paying us?

A dissolving corporation is required to make adequate provision for its debts, liabilities, and obligations, before any remaining assets can be distributed to shareholders. You will want to monitor this situation and attempt to get additional information from the corporation. A lawsuit may be required if you do not get prompt and complete responses to your requests for additional information.

By PAT GALLAGHER

Byron P. (Pat) Gallagher, Jr. Gallagher Law Firm bpg@thegallagherlawfirm.com

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SHEPHERD JOURNAL Shepherd Journal Updates brought to you by JON MORGAN

Members of the SMSF Princess Court participated in Mount Pleasant Lighted Parade

By KENDELL WILCOX It was a lot of fun doing the lighted Christmas parade in Mt Pleasant with my friends Maddie and Emma. Emma’s dad decorated the truck so cool with lots of lights and even a lighted crown in the front. It was so much fun seeing all the kids and families enjoying the parade. I know I speak for all of us when I say we have enjoyed our experience so far as the Shepherd Princesses.

From left to right Kendell Wilcox 3rd-5th grade princess, Madalynn Haworth k-2 grade 1st runner up and Emma Kortman 3-5th grade first runner up. Photo credits: above by Shannon Wilcox; below and to right

by S. R. Covieo

Shepherd Community Kudos Community Kudos * To student Jacob Paivarinta for being recognized as Shepherd High School’s Business Department Student of the Month for November. * To student Faith Howard for being recognized as Shepherd High School’s Health Department Student of the Month for November.

* To student Andrew Joslin for being recognized as Shepherd High School’s Physical Education Student of the Month for November Do you know someone who should be mentioned in upcoming Community Kudos lists? Send the person’s name and the reason why they should be honored to shepherddigest@gmail.com.

SHEPHERD JOURNAL Shepherd Journal Updates brought to you by JON MORGAN

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ENTERTAINMENT MAC TV Network Channels Schedule SUNDAY

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IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling Isabella County Work Session Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Faith Community Church Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM Christie at the Library Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM Pleasant Chat Mt. Pleasant City Commission AUMC Trinity Church U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals Connections: Arts, Climate & Us Sacred Heart Parish AUMC MP Zoning Board of Appeals Pleasant Chat Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM Grace Church MP Zoning Board of Appeals Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights Faith Community Church Trinity Church FCC Promo 2 Grace Church

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Trinity Church Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Democracy Now Faith Community Church Sports Attack UT Board of Trustees Christian Music Videos News Central Mt. Pleasant City Commission Pleasant Chat News Central Sports Attack Art Review Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd News Central Pleasant Chat Sports Attack Christian Music Videos News Central Art Review Pleasant Chat Sports Attack Christie at the Library Football - Breck. vs St. Louis A Tribute to Veterans Democracy Now Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca Football Highlights - STL v ITH Grace Church

MONDAY

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MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 Trinity Church Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Democracy Now Faith Community Church Sports Attack 2015 Meet of Champions News Central Mt. Pleasant City Commission Pleasant Chat News Central Disability Network Sports Attack 2015 Business Expo Art Review UT Planning Commission Veterans Update AUMC News Central Sports Attack MP Zoning Board of Appeals MPHS Homecoming Parade ‘15 Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights News Central Pleasant Chat Art Review Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM ‘15 HF: Alma Mid. Jazz Band Sports Attack Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling Football Highlights - STL v ITH Stupid Laws Democracy Now FMP - Live & Lessons Grace Church

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Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Democracy Now Sports Attack Pleasant Chat U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals Sacred Heart Parish News Central Mt. Pleasant City Commission Connections: Arts, Climate & Us News Central Sports Attack Art Review UT Board of Trustees Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM Dueling Pianos (Clean) Sacred Heart Parish

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Sports Attack A Tribute to Veterans News Central Christian Music Videos Art Review Pleasant Chat Sports Attack Christian Music Videos Football - Breck. vs St. Louis Trinity Church Democracy Now Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca Football Highlights - STL v ITH Grace Church

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MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 Trinity Church Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Democracy Now Faith Community Church Sports Attack UT Planning Commission Veterans Update MPHS Homecoming Parade ‘15 News Central Mt. Pleasant City Commission Disability Network News Central 2015 Meet of Champions Sports Attack Art Review Uncle Ducky Pleasant Chat AUMC News Central Sports Attack 2015 Business Expo News Central Alma City Commission Art Review Democracy Now ‘15 HF: Alma Mid. Jazz Band Sports Attack Pleasant Chat Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd H.A.T.S. Isabella County Reg Meeting Football Highlights - STL v ITH Stupid Laws Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights FMP - Live & Lessons Grace Church

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News Central Mt. Pleasant City Commission Pleasant Chat News Central A Tribute to Veterans Sports Attack Art Review UT Board of Trustees Isabella County Reg Meeting Dueling Pianos (Clean) Uncle Ducky News Central Christian Music Videos Sports Attack MP Zoning Board of Appeals Christie at the Library News Central Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM Art Review Sports Attack Pleasant Chat AUMC Football - Breck. vs St. Louis Mt. Pleasant City Commission St. Louis City Hall Ribbon Cut. Democracy Now Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca Football Highlights - STL v ITH Grace Church

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MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm.

Uncle Ducky Sports Attack Trinity Church U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals Sacred Heart Parish Pleasant Chat Mt. Pleasant City Commission Alma City Commission Sports Attack 2015 Business Expo Art Review UT Planning Commission Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd Veterans Update 2015 Meet of Champions Sports Attack Dueling Pianos (Clean) MP Zoning Board of Appeals H.A.T.S. Art Review Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM MPHS Homecoming Parade ‘15 Sports Attack Connections: Arts, Climate & Us Mt. Pleasant City Commission Stupid Laws Faith Community Church ‘15 HF: Chelsea House - Sat. Grace Church

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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 - Jim Holton (989) 817-4288 [member since 2006] Vice Mayor - Rick Rautanen (989) 944-5383 [member since 2012] Commissioner - Jon Joslin (989) 772-7381 [member since 2001] Commissioner - Tony Kulick (989) 289-7098 [member since 2014] Commissioner - Kathleen Ling (989) 773-7823 [member since 2008] Commissioner - Matthew Sous (989) 714-9253 [member since 2013] Commissioner - Mike Verleger (989) 621-2384 [member since 2015]

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)]

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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

HELP AND SUPPORT Winter Shelter 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 First Presbyterian Church 1250 Watson Rd. - Tues - 7p & Wed - 8p

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24-hour Alcoholics Anonymous Hot-line 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 Resources Community Mental Health 301 S. Crapo (989) 772-5938 1016 Detox 2885 Health Parkway (989) 775-0604 Listening Ear 107 Illinois St. (989) 386-2774 Mt. Pleasant Police Department 804 E. High St. (989) 779-5100 (FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911)

St. Mary’s Parish 1405 S. Washington - Wednesdays - 12p Westlawn Church of Christ (Shepherd) 222 Dearing Drive - Thursdays - 7p

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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

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