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Fowlerville Kindergartners enjoy Thanksgiving feast Among the traditions of Thanksgiving are \RXQJ VWXGHQWV OHDUQLQJ DERXW WKH ¿UVW IHDVW between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts. Part of that lesson includes re-enacting the event by making costumes and enjoying a special meal. All of the kindergarten students at Smith Elementary celebrated this upcoming holiday last week with a “harvest-themed snack that was gathered from other classrooms. Shown here were two youngsters from Mrs. Molly Moulton’s class—Alex Petty and Quinn Blixt—dressed up as Pilgrims. Additional photos are inside this issue.

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By Cheryl Poch HAPPY THANKSGIVING This week marks one of my favorite holidays – Thanksgiving. This Thursday we give thanks for all our blessings... family, home, friends, pets, and the list goes on. I was going to tell you how the holiday originated but it is not as interesting as the turkey, cranberries, and pumpkin pie story I read about in Panati’s Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things. The six women who prepared the ¿rst Thanksgiving 'ay meal worked with the meager resources at hand. However, they produced a varied menu, with many of the elements that have since come to be traditional holiday fare. 'espite

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Friends of the Animal Shelter holding online auction for Holiday Wreaths The )riends of the /ivingston County $nimal 6helter is holding their annual Holiday Wreath online silentauction. The bidding, which started last week on Nov. 16, is open to everyone for this very special fundraiser at www. friendsoÀcas.org. There will be a wide variety of wreaths decorated by volunteers, the Shelter staff, and The Friends. In addition and new, just this year, there are many wreaths from out-of-state participants! $ll these unique wreaths are on display and available for viewing, during the regular hours, at The County Shelter located at 418 South Highlander Way, Howell. The sale date ends on Monday, November 30, at 10p.m. Winners can pick up their wreaths on Wednesday, 'ecember 2, after 11am. You may pay with a check, credit card or cash at the time of your wreath ³pick up.� You can also pay, on the website, with PayPal and shipping is available. This wonderful fundraiser bene¿ts all the animals at the /ivingston County $nimal Shelter. Thank-you for your support of this annual fundraiser.

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Coldwell Banker Town & Country 5eal Estate moved to a new location in Fowlerville. The area realtor now has an of¿ce at 124 E. *rand 5iver in 'owntown Fowlerville. Coldwell Banker Town & Country, which also has of¿ces in Brighton, Milford, Pinckney and 12 Oaks Mall, is owned by Karen and Terry *ill. ³Our agents are specialists in farm, residential, commercial, vacant land and new construction,� said the *ills. ³We’ve been family owned and operated since 2006.� The ¿rm’s Fowlerville of¿ce had previously been located on South *rand $venue. ³The new facility offers larger quarters,� noted the *ills. Shown here, from left, are /esa Wilson, 5ick 5alston, Stacey Fountain, Cyndie Ludwick (in back), owners Karen and Terry *ill, Brian Mellia (in back) and Sheryl Brownlee. The of¿ce phone is 51 -223-3300, while the web site is: www.coldwellbankertownandcountry.com

Michigan Senate Report By Joe Hune, 22nd District

A New Way to Evaluate In the Senate, my colleagues and I have consistently made education our number one priority. $s $merican Education Week concludes, it’s good to look back on the efforts we have made to improve the public education system as well as the goals we can continue to work on. Over the last ¿ve years, 5epublicans have boosted spending on Michigan’s education system by $1.3 billion. In fact, 46 cents of every state tax dollar goes to public education. Senate 5epublicans have been consistent advocates for ensuring our public education system is strong. But continued funding is not the only thing we do to make our education system great for our students. We must ensure that they are learning along the way. One of the latest efforts I support, Senate Bill 103, would ensure our students continue to receive only the best. SB 103 would hold teachers and schools accountable and empower local school districts with the Àexibility to decide their own teacher evaluation tool to ensure student success and growth. Instead of relying on test scores that may not tell the whole story of what the learning environment is inside the classroom, this legislation would allow districts to measure performance on a number of different factors. The result is that ineffective teachers would be rooted out. This can only help our students. $s your state senator, I assure you that our commitment to providing the best education possible is our top priority. By allowing school districts to better measure student growth, we not only boost student performance, but we make our community stronger through better schools. It is an honor to serve our students in the Senate. $V DOZD\V LI \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV SOHDVH FDOO P\ RI¿FH WROO IUHH DW -2( +81( RU HPDLO P\ RI¿FH DW SenJHune@ senate.michigan.gov and my staff will be happy to assist you. My website, www.SenatorJoeHune.com, is also a good resource for information.

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Michigan House Report

High school students invited to take part in United Way video competition

Athletes of the Week In the Nov. 8 issue, the Fowlerville Freshman Football Team was spotlighted in the “Athletes of the Week� for its outstanding season. However, the name of one of the players on the team was not listed in the photo caption. He was No. 33, “Alec Johnson.� Congratulations to Alec and the rest of the Gladiators!

The Livingston County United Way’s annual high school video competition engages students in community awareness and practical marketing and technology skills. All local high school-aged youth are invited to submit a video for next year’s United Way campaign. While the deadline is April 8, many high school teachers incorporate the United Way video into their coursework as a real-life application of their studies. The campaign video is a prominent piece in conveying the impact United Way, its programs and partners have in Livingston County. The video is featured prominently at partner businesses, and on the Livingston County United Way website, Facebook page, Twitter feed and YouTube channel. This year’s competition winner, in addition to the experience and wide distribution of his/her production, will receive a cash award sponsored by Brennan Investment Services of Hartland and Palmer Moving & Storage. “I see the video competition as a way to encourage our young people to get a wider view of their community,â€? explained Kevin Brennan, of Brennan Investment Services. “When students create a video for Livingston County United Way, they learn about ways people can support the community and how the funds are invested in programs that make the biggest impact on vital areas of health, education and Âżnancial stability.â€? More information and video competition guidelines are available online at www. lcunitedway.org. Questions? Email lcuw2@lcunitedway.org. More information and video competition guidelines are available online at www. lcunitedway.org. Questions? Email lcuw2@lcunitedway.org.

St. Mary’s of Pinckney to hold annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 5 St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 5, from 10a.m.-4pm . FREE admission. Over 100 Vendors & Crafters...Bake Sale....Lunch purchase available The church is located at 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney.

Card of Thanks The Fowlerville Archery Club would like to say THANK YOU to the great folks at Curtis Grocery! The support for our fundraisers has been outstanding! We sincerely appreciate local business supporting the community and the kids! Thank you.

By Dr. Hank Vaupel 47nd District This week I met with interested parties to discuss the future direction for agriculture and research under the MSU Extension Service in our county. During the meeting we discussed agricultural programs in schools as well as the many diverse job opportunities that may be of interest to our residents. *** Thanksgiving is upon us! I would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday. This year I’m thankful for a happy and healthy family and for the privilege of representing the people of Livingston County in Lansing. Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. In his Thanksgiving Proclamation, President Lincoln said, “I invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneÂżcent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.â€? What a joy it is to be given the opportunity to give thanks each year. Thanksgiving is also the ofÂżcial start of the Christmas season. Over the next few weeks I will be celebrating by volunteering at the Fantasy of Lights in Howell and Fowlerville’s Christmas in the Ville. Don’t miss the Fantasy of Lights Parade on Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. The nighttime parade includes dozens of illuminated Ă€oats, marching bands and a special visit from Santa Claus. On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., be sure to attend Fowlerville’s Christmas in the Ville Parade, as well as the pet parade, a Rotary rafĂ€e drawing and a scavenger hunt for the kids. I hope to see you at the festivities! *** ,I \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV IRU P\ RIÂżFH SOHDVH GRQÂśW KHVLWDWH WR FDOO XV DW 517-373-8835 RU VHQG XV DQ HPDLO DW +DQN9DXSHO#KRXVH PL JRY :HÂśUH KDSS\ WR OLVWHQ WR DQ\ FRPPHQWV TXHVWLRQV RU LGHDV \RX PD\ KDYH

Kreeger Elementary School News Important Information for the 2015- 2016 School Year 11/25-11/29/15 – Thanksgiving Recess *** Box Tops, VG Receipts, Campbell Soup Labels Remember to keep collecting Tyson A+ labels, Vg’s receipts, and Campbell’s labels, in addition to Box Tops! *** Kreeger Popcorn Crew The Kreeger Popcorn Crew makes and sells popcorn to all students and staff at Kreeger one Friday a month. The cost is 50 cents a bag. This is a prepaid card allowing students/staff to purchase popcorn. Purchase a punch card and eliminate the need to remember to send money on popcorn Fridays! *** Little Glad Center Free and reduced kindergarten readiness programs are available at the Little Glad Center. Gaining enrollees will not only assist us with getting kids ready for kindergarten and beyond, but preserving the jobs of some really talented people here. *** Kreeger After School Messages Please call before 3:00 p.m. for after school messages for your child. Please do not leave messages on teacher voicemail.

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Fowlerville Junior High School News No School-Thanksgiving Break-- Nov. 25-27 Holiday Dance-- Fri. Dec. 11 No School- Winter Recess—Dec. 21-Jan. 3 *** SPORTS FOR WEEK FOR WEEK OF NOV.23: Mon., 11/23: BBB vs Ionia-4:30; 7H, 8A Bus-3:00 CHEER - 7TH @ Home Tues., 11/24: BBB vs Laingsburg-5:00; 7H,8A Bus-3:30 CHEER - 7th @ Home Wed. thru Fri. -- NO SCHOOL; NO PRACTICE HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING W/ FAMILY & FRIENDS! LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE (or help sell) RAFFLE TICKETS TO WIN 1 of 60 PRIZES, ranging from $25 gift cards to a new car!! Contact Mrs. Recker or FHS athletics to get a ticket. CONGRATULATIONS to the 7th & 8th CHEER teams & coaches for their successful pop can drive, Saturday, Nov. 14. It was a great success. Thank you parents & all who contributed to the success of this fund raiser. *** 8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL The boys played in Haslett on Nov. 11th, both teams played well. The B-team won 31-23, Jacob Toaso and Seth Taylor each had 2 points, Tyler Quinn and Tannar Larson each had 6 points, Mason Phillips had 7 points and Joey Soave lead the Gladiator scoring with 8 points, going 5/6 from the line in the 4th quarter to clench the game. The A-team lost in overtime, Bryce Wilmot had 1 point, Garett Shermoe had 3points, Josh Leonard had 6 points, Holdan Artibee had 7, Eston Miles had 10 and Cole Deyo lead the Galadiator scoring with 12 points. The boys will play again on Monday at home against Owosso. B team starts at 4:30. *** WHITE OUT DANCE Student Council is sponsoring a White Out Dance on Friday, December 11th from 2:30 until 4:00. Cost is $5.00. Tickets will be sold during lunches and at the door. If you would like to chaperone, please contact Ms. DeLuca at 2236250 or delucac@fowlervilleschools.org *** SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB INFO MEETING The Ski and Snowboard Club informational meeting will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Junior High Cafeteria. Our ¿rst outing to Mt. Brighton is scheduled for January 6, 2016 (weather permitting). The club will meet for 8 weeks every Wednesday. For further information, please contact Mrs. DeLuca at 223-6250. *** YEARBOOKS Yearbooks for the Junior High available to be ordered online or in person. If you would like to guarantee a yearbook for your student please send a money order, check (to Fowlerville Junior High), or cash to Mrs. Spisz in room C-2 or order online at our school website. If you want to personalize your book such as adding a name or icons order by 2/27 and yearbook online sales end on 3/4. We have already sold almost half of our yearbooks so don’t delay! The

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A Message of Thanksgiving Column by Steve Horton In the midst of grief, a way ahead. In the midst of darkness, a guiding light. In the midst of despair, hope. The Book of Common Prayer used by the Anglican Communion since 1549, contains this passage for the “Order for the Burial of the Dead.�

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For the trump shall blow, and the dead shall rise incorruptible, and we shall be changed‌. Death where is thy sting? Hell where is thy victory?â€? The longtime Washington Post book critic, Michael Dirda, in an essay discussing the English Religious Traditions that include the Book of Common Prayer, the King James version of the Bible, The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, and the hymns of Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley that helped launch the Methodist Church, described this sort of language—and the meaning it conveys—as keeping “us spellbound with its deeply felt nobility and seriousness.â€? Dirda adds, “The solemn harmonies of such prose are largely ignored in these days of text-messaging and political newspeak. Nonetheless, sometimes only the full organ roll of liturgical English can match the sacredness of weddings, funerals, and religious holy days.â€? EARLIER THIS YEAR, OUR FAMILY DEALT with the illness and then death of my step-father, Bob Bartz. A few months later we gathered to witness the wedding of our son Bradley and Lindsay and then of our grandson Andrew and Becky. In the midst of loss, new beginnings. In the midst of sadness, celebration. The details of a funeral or a wedding are unique to the given occasion and the persons involved; still there is a commonality, a familiarity of words and ritual that, as we grow older, are both anticipated and desired. How many times have we gathered around a freshly-dug grave and listened to the pastor recite the words of the 23rd Psalm: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death‌â€?? Yet, even so, the passage remains eloquent and comforting. The funeral would not seem proper—would not provide its purpose of closure and reconciliation—without this recitation. Likewise the passage that highlights a marriage ceremony: “Do you take‌.?â€? followed, as we know, by a series of questions, starting with “To have and to holdâ€? and ending with “Till death do us part?’ The ensuing answer “I doâ€? is as simple as it gets when it comes to language. Two words, a noun and a verb. But in the context of this ceremony, they possess a depth and breadth of meaning and signiÂżcance. Two people, by answering “I doâ€? have vowed to share their lives, facing whatever fortune or misfortune comes their way, and have also promised to be faithful to each other. Commitment, loyalty, and trust are all part and parcel in their afÂżrmation. Perhaps as important, as they stand at the altar, they are telling themselves, each other, and all in attendance that the future is not meaningless, but full of promise and great expectations. “A generation comes, and a generation goes, but life abides.â€? OUR SEGMENT OF FAMILY WILL GATHER TOGETHER this Thursday—as will countless other families across the land—to observe and partake in Thanksgiving. We’ll do so, well aware that a familiar face is no longer among us. We’ll miss Bob’s presence, his conversation, and his thorough enjoyment of this holiday. At the same time, we’ll be joined by two young ladies, Lindsay and Becky, who, while they have been with us at recent get-togethers, are now part of the family. “Though much is lost, much is gained,â€? wrote the poet Tennyson of this mortal journey. It is the ebb and Ă€ow that we come to know as the years accumulate. In the coming days, we’ll experience another Christmas season. Familiar rituals and traditions will abound. None perhaps more so than hearing again the words from the Gospel of Luke, as found in the King James version of the Bible. “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed‌ And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the City of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her Âżrstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there

was no room for them in the inn.â€? Michael Dirda, in his essay, noted that “Toward the end of December, year after year, these words are spoken aloud from pulpits and alters, and, for most listeners, they never fail to deliver a shivery thrill of pleasure. Why is this? The plain sentences don’t possess any narrative excitement, as we all know the story already, indeed we probably know it far better than any other in all the world, But the language—like that of so many other passages from the Bible—keeps us spellbound with its deeply felt nobility and seriousness.â€? Luke’s narrative, as most of us know, does not end with the baby being “wrapped in swaddling clothesâ€? and “laid in a manger.â€? The passage goes on: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the Âżeld, and keeping watch over their Ă€ock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lordâ€?. . . “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men.â€? Of course, the Luke’s story does not end with this birth at Bethlehem. It continues on to Calvary, the agony of the cross, followed by the Empty Tomb and all it signiÂżes. “Death where is thy sting? Hell where is thy victory?â€? In the midst of cruciÂżxion, resurrection. In the midst of despair, hope. In the midst of death, the Light of Original Glow.

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Upcoming Programs at the Fowlerville District Library

Student of the Week- Leah Higgins By Abbey Suida Congratulations to senior Leah Higgins for being selected as the Student of the Week for Fowlerville High School. Leah has a brother named Lewis, who is 13 years old, her dad, James Higgins, and her mom, Tammy Higgins. Leah does not have a job outside of school; however, she runs cross country, practices playing the piccolo, and volunteers for the National Honors Society. Leah’s current schedule is Spanish 4, Psychology 1, AP calculus, AP chemistry, AP literature, and wind ensemble. Band is Leah’s favorite class because she says it feels like it’s a hobby, and that the band is one big family! Leah’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Olszowy because “she is passionate about her subject; however, she also relates really well to her students and has a good sense of humor.� Some of Leah’s favorite things about Fowlerville High School are how everyone is very understanding of each other, how rare bullying is, and if you need to bring a blanket to class because of how cold it is, no one judges you. One thing Leah would change about FHS would be to see more students active in humanities and the art curriculum because she feels that many students lack access to diverse ideas. With Leah’s senior year quickly coming to an end, she says she will miss the friends and teachers who have allowed and encouraged her to grow exponentially into an empathetic and successful woman. Her plan after high school is to attend a four-year university, possibly Eastern Michigan University, and receive a degree in Linguistics or Literature. Leah was nominated by many of her Fowlerville teachers. Mrs. Placido commented, “Leah is so intelligent and insightful, hardworking and an all-around wonderful person.� Mrs. Thomas stated, “Leah is a wonderful young lady and an excellent example of our student body! She always makes good choices in school, goes above and beyond in class, and has high morals and great values!� Leah feels honored and grateful for the recognition of being Student of the Week. She also wants to give a special thanks to Mrs. Placido for nominating her. Leah’s advice to underclassmen is, “Stop standing in the middle of the hallway. Go to class, work hard, and eventually you will own a large house with many hallways that you can stand in!� Congrats to Leah Higgins on being nominated for Student of the Week and good luck on your senior year.

All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents only unless otherwise stated. Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event. Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org. Phone: 517-223-9089 *** As a convenience to you we now have three week loan periods with one renewal. *** Fowlerville Impact Center Food Drive: until Friday, November 20th Bring in 5 non-perishable food items and check out a ‘new’ DVD for free. Or bring in a food item and we’ll take a dollar off your overdue Âżnes, with a limit of Âżve non-perishable food items for 5 off your overdue Âżnes. All food collected will be donated to the Family Impact Center. *Only unexpired food items will be accepted. ** 1ot applicable to Âżnes that are in collections. *** MeLCat Interloan Requesting: Will be suspended from November 18- December 11 The MeL servers are moving to a new home! Because of this move you will be unable to request books from other libraries during this time. Please make sure to place ALL of your requests by Tuesday, November 17th. *** The Fowlerville District Library will close at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th and will reopen on Saturday, November 27th at 10:00am to observe Thanksgiving. The Little Free Library is available for your reading needs during this time and any materials to be returned can be placed in the blue drop box. Have a safe and happy holiday! *** Holiday Stress Relief: Thursday, December 10th at 7:00pm Adults. Join us for a relaxing evening of stress-relieving coloring. Mandala and optical illusion coloring sheets, colored pencils and Âżne tipped markers will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. *Register in-person to attend. Registration begins November 19th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit. *** Teen Holiday Event: Friday, December 11th 5-8pm Teens 6th-12th grades. Join us for our annual celebration! We’ll watch a Christmas themed movie and make a holiday inspired craft. Pizza, pop, and snacks will be served. *Registration is required and includes a 2015-2016 signed Program Permission Form. Registration opens November 20th. *** Reading to Reindeer: Wednesday, December 16th 5:306:30pm Preschool-Adults. Welcome Rooftop Landings to the Fowlerville District Library. Indoors, we will read and have a parent-child craft station. Outdoors, we will visit and pet reindeer. *Participation is limited. Register in-person to attend. Registration opens December 2nd.

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2015 Fowlerville Buck Pole hosted by Fireman’s Association

The 2015 version of the Fowlerville Buck Pole was hosted last Wednesday by the Fireman’s Association. A large number of successful hunters from the area brought their bucks to the Fowlerville Fire Hall on North Grand Avenue for judging—with the top three selected as the winning entries. Winning ¿rst place was Greg Heinonen of Linden with 155-7/8 points. Taking second was John Cartier of Fowlerville with 151-4/8 points, and placing third was Brad Johnson of DeWitt with 147-7/8 points. Winning the Youth Division for 16 and under was Madison Shaw of Fowlerville. There were a total of 42 entries. Those hunters participating in the contest were also eligible to win one the many prizes donated by area businesses. The drawing for those prizes, done by Deputy Fire Chief Bob Feig, took place throughout the event. Lt. Sean Donohue,

The top ¿nishers of the Buck Pole were, from left, Madison Shaw, Brad Johnson, Greg Heinonen, and John Cartier.

Among those winning a prize during the drawing was Brian Holloway of Gregory. He took home a gun rest and vise kit. Brian brought a nine-point buck to the contest that he had bagged earlier that day while hunting in southwest Livingston County.

meanwhile, registered the deer as they were entered. Food and refreshments were also served at the hall.

Fowlerville Fire Association would like to thank the following sponsors for the 2015 “Buck Pole” Joe Raica Construction J. Rajala Construction Asi-Kaisi Company Rhe-Tec Company Wolverine Engineering Anna’s Landscape Livingston Landscaping Randy’s Service & Towing On The Spot Oil Change S&S Truck Repair Fowlerville Agricultural Society Countryway Market Krebsview Farm Bigos Concrete Brighton/Howell Soft Water The Lockdown Dick Scott Motor Mall Roman’s Pool Service Harmon Real Estate Howell/Brighton Soft Water Kleinschmidt Well Drilling John New Poured Walls VanGilder Farms Fowlerville Walmart Specialty Contract Carriers Mayhew’s Tree Farm & Nursery Fowlerville Pharmacy Herrmann Funeral Home Culver Excavation Fowlerville Business Association Michigan Diversi¿ed Metals Grand Nickel Party Store Parrish Carpet Alchin’s Disposal Save-On Foods Zizka-Grand-Lockwood Insurance State Farm Insurance Katie Pikkarainen Ion Electric Crampton Electric Nelson Collision Linda Walker, Attorney

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A mother-son combo entered their deer in the contest. Kristin Hagler of Gregory bagged this 12-point buck on Sunday’s opener. Dylan Hagler, a third grader at Kreeger Elementary, got a four-point buck during the <outh Hunt. Both were shot on the family farm.

Denise New of Fowlerville shot this six-pointer on Monday, Nov. 16, on the family property north of town.

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Area students graduate from Grand Valley State University

Several area students graduated from Grand Valley State University after completing their degrees at the conclusion of the Spring/Summer 2015 semester in August. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning environment for students, offering a wide range of majors and hands-on research opportunities. Highly credentialed and responsive faculty and individual advisors and mentors promote a liberal arts emphasis that teaches students critical thinking and problem solving skills. Area students who graduated included: Fowlerville: Audrey E. Glass, BA; Angela M. Kujawa, BS; Jordan C. McDowell, BS Gregory: Ellen E. Day, BS Howell: Nathan S. Grove, BS; Lyndsey B. Lawhead, BS; Anthony P. Menozzi, BBA; Brian E. Mullally, BBA; Natasha M. Piper, DPT; Michael J. Pratt, BS BA; Matthew J. Rupar, BS.

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Tina Kupniewski an event that does not begin and end with fair week. For years she has worked year round in the organization and promotion of the Fowlerville Fair Queen. She books and oversees offseason events and appearances, including parades, grand openings, and similar occasions, along with the fair-week experience. “Tina can be easily found and is always willing to step up and get the job done. She has been a go-to person for so many for an uncountable amount of years. Without her volunteerism and love for the fair, there would be so many items that, plain and simple, would not get done.”

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Shown here from Mrs. Molly Moulton’s class were, from left, Ellee Smith, Collin Roberts, and Natalie Archibald

Enjoying the harvest snack were, from left, Archer Losey, Natalie Ulanski, and Aubree Mather

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St. John’s Lutheran Church welcomes the whole community to join us on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will include opportunities to consider what you are grateful for, how to give thanks to God in all things and time for song, prayer and Scripture. Holy Communion will be shared and a time for fellowship with refreshments will follow the service. If you have questions, please call us at 223-9108.

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By Maci Kubiak Jesse O’Connor is the son of Dave and Barb O’Connor. O’Connor is the younger brother to Jennifer Hart and Justin O’Connor, also Webberville graduates. Jennifer graduated in 2008 and Justin graduated in 2013. O’Connor has attended Webberville his whole life and looks forward to a bright future. Whether if it’s in the FFA program or in the classroom, O’Connor is very helpful to other students and peers. “He’s always a hard worker and I can always count on him if I need help with something,” said friend and fellow senior Hunter Olrich. Throughout O’Connor’s four years of high school, he has been involved in many other extracurricular activities. O’Connor is actively involved in FFA, AIS Diesel Mechanics through Eaton RESA, NTHS--National Technical Honor Society, and he also played football all four years of high school at WHS. “AIS gave me the skills that I need to operate heavy machinery and gain full employment,” said O’Connor. “I look towards my future with the skills that AIS has taught me.” O’Connor is also actively involved in the Webberville FFA Chapter. He has been involved all four years of high school and his two years of middle school. Through FFA, O’Connor has earned many awards. He has received his Outstanding Junior Award and also went to regionals in Durand for Greenhand Public Speaking. “Jesse is a model student in the classroom and possesses a strong work ethic that will serve him well in his future,” said FFA Advisor and English teacher Colleen Scott Keiser. “He is a person a strong character, determination, and empathy. It has been a pleasure to work with him in his endeavors.” O’Connor has regularly participated in FFA leadership contests, the state broiler contest, and the state skills contest at MSU. “FFA has taught me how to be a leader and how to improve my public speaking skills,” O’Connor said. One of O’Connor’s role models is former FFA advisor Mr. Bill Wheeler who has appreciated how much O’Connor has grown throughout the years. “I’ve watched Jesse become an accomplished speaker and become better at communicating with other FFA members and adults” Wheeler said. After high school, O’Connor would like to ¿nd a Mob in the ¿eld of becoming a diesel mechanic. O’Connor’s interest of working on tractors, cars, and trucks inÀuence him to go far with his future of becoming a diesel mechanic. “I want to become a diesel mechanic because I want to be like my grandpa and it has been an interest for me since I was young,” said O’Connor. O’Connor’s involvements serve as an inÀuence for underclassmen. He inÀuences underclassmen to be involved with clubs, sports, or any school related activities throughout high school. “Be involved, you can make new friends and you can see different point of views of people’s lives,” he said.

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WEBBERVILLE SCHOOLS DISTRICT NEWS

Thanksgiving Break – Webberville Community Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 25 Âą Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. *** Fitness Classes – The following classes are currently being offered: Zumba takes place on Monday’s from 8:00PM :00PM in the Spartan Âżtness center. Mommy and Me class is offered on Tuesday’s from 8:30AM- :30AM in the Âżtness center. Zumba is also offered on Tuesday’s from 3:30PM4:30PM in the elementary gym. The cost for Zumba is $5.00 per class and the cost for Mommy and Me is $6.00 per class (mom and one child) plus an additional $1.00 for each additional child. *** Buy a Brick Campaign - Webberville Community Schools is sponsoring a “Buy a Brickâ€? campaign to aid with the construction of the new concessions/bathroom/locker-room building. All brick pavers purchased will be delivered to Webberville Community Schools and will be incorporated into the walkway of the new concession building. You can put your name on a brick or buy a brick in memory of a family member, or to celebrate your favorite Spartan! There are two sizes available: Option # 1 - 4x8 brick with 1-3 lines of text (18 spaces per line) - $100 each or Option # 2 - 8x8 brick with 1-6 lines of text (18 spaces per line) - $250 each. Please contact Jennifer Lycos at 517-712-1115 or Heather StifĂ€er at 517-404-3247 with any Tuestions. Order forms are available in the district ofÂżce or on the homepage of the district website. *** *Did you know? During the December board meeting the Board of Education will pass a revised budget which is balanced, putting Webberville Community Schools in very good shape moving forward.

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NHS Blood Drive – The National Honor Society will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, December 1 from 8:30AM ¹ 2:30PM. If you would like to make an appointment to donate, please contact Sandy Judd at sMudd#webbervilleschools.org or 521-3447 x: 340. Walk-ins are also welcome. When you come to donate, please bring a canned or boxed food item which will be given to the Webberville Food Bank. *** Secondary Progress Notes – Middle and high school progress notes will be printed on Friday, December 11. *** Middle School Boosters – The Middle School Boosters host monthly events for students in grades 6th-8th that is funded by generous donations of time, food and monetarily from our AWESOME Spartan parents and guardians. If you would like to get involved, or would like more information, please call or text Dana McGowan at 517-281-0020 or dmcgowan1 73#hotmail.com or Jessica Hitchcock, MS science teacher, at 517-521-3447 x: 319 or Mhitchcock2# webbervilleschools.org *** *Did you know? Assignments and grades for middle and high school students are logged in PowerSchool which is our student information system. Parents are given a login for their child and have access to review grades online. PowerSchool is an important link between the teacher and parent. ,f you do not have your login, please call the secondary of¿ce to get the information.

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November Award Assembly – The November award assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at 2:15PM in the elementary gym. *** Elementary Christmas Concert – The elementary students will present their Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 8. The concert will take place in the multipurpose room at the following times: 1st and 2nd grades will perform at 6:00PM and the 3rd ¹ 5th grades will perform at 6:45PM. *** *Did you know? The Webberville Elementary Boosters is an active organization of parents and school staff who sponsor and organize events to bring the family and school together. Boosters will raise funds with the intention that those monies be used to provide educational enhancements that are directly related to student learning. If you are an elementary parent and are looking for a way to get involved, consider joining the Boosters! Check meeting dates on their webpage at http://www.webbervilleschools.org/elementary-school/ elementary-boosters/ Bringing home the gold: Junior FFA members Michaela Chambers and Michael Wilson walk across the National FFA stage during the 2nd General Session of National Convention to receive the 3-Star National Chapter Award on behalf of the Webberville chapter.

Webberville FFA named 3-Star Chapter for 2015 National Chapter Award The Webberville FFA chapter has been recognized in the 2015 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of reTuired activities that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities. “It was such an honor to represent the chapter at the state level and then to see us recognized on the national stage is amazing,� said Chapter President Jenna Kingsley. “I am proud of what our chapter has accomplished in past years and I’m excited to see where the future takes us.� Chapters that received star ratings during Mudging July 26Aug 1 were recognized at the 2015 National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, Ky. All-star FFA chapters receive honors made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere as a special proMect of the National FFA Foundation. “Feeding some 9 billion people by mid-century brings with it unprecedented challenges for today’s farmers,� said Amy Allen, manager, national corporate contributions for John Deere. “The skills and experiences learned though the National Chapter Awards programs will help meet the critical needs.� The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 610,240 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,665 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 1

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Aleta’s Flowers and Gift Shop was decorated for Christmas. Shown here with their purchases are Christine Licht, left, and Lindsay Bofencamp.

‘Ladies Night Out’ held in Fowlerville The annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ was held last Wednesday in Fowlerville, with several local businesses and restaurants offering special deals and reduced prices during the evening hours. At Maximus Fitness a number of vendors had their various wares on display. From left, front row, were Meghan Elliott with Plexus, Heather Rosenbrook with It Works, Kathy Wood with Serenity Woods, Katrina Dimassa with Origami Owl, Alena Schmit with Tyra Beauty, Meghan LaRue with Zumba Family Fun Fit; back row, Elizabeth Britton with Plexus, Shirley Vokes with Premier Designs Jewelry, Rebecca Lemay with It Works, Diana Treidel with Young Living, Jodi Ward with Young Living, Duane Wagnitz with Kinetico, Jenn Flagg with Thirtyone, Lindsey Redinger with Lindsey Redinger Designs, Kim Johnson with Le-Vel, and Asheigh Percival with Jamberry Nails.

Looking over the a lovely display at Shear Image were co-owner Kelly Varcoe, left, and Donna Vorce.

Several ladies stopped at the Grille in the Ville during the evening for dinner. A drawing for gifts was held at the end of the night. From left are Kami Kargel, owner Kathy McConnell, Marti Mason, Elaine Hellwege, and Dawn Horton.

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Buck Pole, continued

Dennis Grima of Fowlerville got this eight-point buck last Wednesday morning north of town.

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Located at 6995 N. Fowlerville Road on the corner of Chase Lake Come hear our new Worship Speaker Dr. Stephen R.W. Cooper Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Worship Service at 11 a.m. It’s not too late to join one of our current Bible Studies: Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 and the Wednesday afternoon 12:30 group is now examining marriages & solutions. Both groups meet at the church.

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Brad Shrader of Fowlerville had an eight-point buck, shot on Sunday during opening day.

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First National Bank has consent order lifted by federal regulator

First National Bank has achieved yet another successful milestone in its 125 year history. The Board of Directors and Senior Management Team met on Nov. 19, with representatives of the OfÂżce of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The OCC representatives informed them that the OCC is immediately terminating the ‘Consent Order’ that the bank has operated under for the past few years. Phil Utter, Chairman of the Board at First National Bank, stated, “This is a great day in the history of this storied local institution. It is a testament to the expertise and tireless efforts of the Board of Directors and the bank’s entire staff who committed themselves to the success and survival of the only bank headquartered in Livingston County. It is also evidence of the support and loyalty that the bank’s customers and shareholders have shown in First National and community banking. This day is possible because of a lot of effort, perseverance and commitment to the community.´ Ronald Long, President and CEO of the bank, stated, “First National is blessed to be in such a great community. Livingston County businesses, families and leaders recognized the importance and value of having a locally headquartered and managed Âżnancial institution. They along with all the customers supported the bank through some challenges, and we are thankful for their loyalty. As for the bank staff, I simply cannot say enough about how much each and every one of them has meant to this effort. Many have stayed when they could have easily gone and the bank is fortunate to have their expertise and dedication. Today would not be possible without their efforts. Finally, we extend our gratitude to the Board of Directors and shareholders whose belief and steadfastness truly made this success possible.´ When asked about what this means going forward, Long added, “The Board of Directors is committed to implement the bank’s mission to create shareholder value by prudently managing risk while growing a highly proÂżtable organization whose success is driven by high performing employees that consistently create value by delivering exceptional customer experiences. First National values its employees and recognizes that our mission cannot be achieved without a highly motivated, well-trained, competent and dedicated work force. The bank is equally committed to the economic improvement and well-being of the communities we serve.´

Livingston County Holiday Gift & Food Programs announced

As the holiday season approaches, local organizations offer a reference guide for providing assistance to Livingston County families. “Many of our working families, while employed, still struggle to make ends meet for various reasons,´ said Nancy Rosso, Livingston County United Way Executive Director. “Unexpected expenses like medical or car repair bills can really pressure the household budget. “Throughout the year the United Way works with the different nonproÂżt agencies to create solutions for longterm stability for local families,´ Rosso continued. “At the holidays, though, we know many people want to give back and help their neighbors in speciÂżc and generous ways.´ To that end, the Livingston County Holiday Gift & Food Programs information sheet provides dates and contact information for receiving assistance as well as for volunteers and donations. The information sheet is published online at http://www.lcunitedway.org under “Get Involved.´ If you would like to plan an organizational drive at your church, club or workplace, please contact dgehringer@ lcunitedway.org for areas of greatest need.

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Celebrate Recovery returns to Fowlerville Pastor Tom Tarpley On January 5, 2016, Celebrate Recovery (CR) will begin holding weekly meetings at the Fowlerville UB Church. All meetings will begin with a time of fellowship and snacks at 6:00 PM, followed by Worship at 7:00 PM, and then break off into small discussion groups at 8:00 PM. I am excited about becoming the Ministry Leader of this biblically-base recovery program. CR is based on 12 Christ Centered Steps of recovery and the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes. There are more than 23.5 million people walking around in America who are in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Add that to the millions more who are suffering from other addictive behaviors such as, pornography, co-dependency, anger, food, pride, etc., and the numbers sky-rocket to unbelievable. CR is a program that will help you face the truth and then lead you on the road to recovery and freedom. The following is an excerpt from a documentary Âżlm that was produced in 2009, entitled “The Anonymous People.´ This is a movie that I highly recommend if you are suffering from an addiction problem. “THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE IS A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Deeply entrenched social stigma have kept recovery voices silent and faces hidden for decades. 7KH YDFXXP KDV EHHQ ÂżOOHG ZLWK VHQVDWLRQDO PDVV PHGLD GHSLFWLRQV RI SHRSOH ZLWK DGGLFWLRQ WKDW SHUSHWXDWH D OXULG IDVFLQDWLRQ ZLWK WKH G\VIXQFWLRQDO VLGH RI ZKDW LV D SUHYHQWDEOH DQG WUHDWDEOH KHDOWK FRQGLWLRQ -XVW OLNH ZRPHQ ZLWK EUHDVW FDQFHU RU SHRSOH ZLWK +,9 $,'6 D JUDVV URRWV social justice movement is emerging. Courageous addiction UHFRYHU\ DGYRFDWHV KDYH FRPH RXW RI WKH VKDGRZV DQG DUH RUJDQL]LQJ WR HQG GLVFULPLQDWLRQ DQG PRYH WRZDUG UHFRYHU\ based solutions. The moving story of The Anonymous People is told WKURXJK WKH IDFHV DQG YRLFHV RI FLWL]HQV OHDGHUV YROXQWHHUV FRUSRUDWH H[HFXWLYHV SXEOLF ÂżJXUHV DQG FHOHEULWLHV ZKR DUH laying it all on the line to save the lives of others just like WKHP 7KLV SDVVLRQDWH QHZ SXEOLF UHFRYHU\ PRYHPHQW DLPV WR WUDQVIRUP SXEOLF RSLQLRQ HQJDJH FRPPXQLWLHV DQG HOHFWHG RIÂżFLDOV DQG ÂżQDOO\ VKLIW SUREOHPDWLF SROLF\ WRZDUG ODVWLQJ solutionsâ€? Celebrate Recovery is about more than recovering from Alcohol and Drugs. It’s about becoming free of the habits, hurts and hang-ups of life. The Celebrate Recovery program is different from other 12 Step programs because it takes away the vagueness of who our Higher Power really is. As a member of Celebrate Recovery, we recognize that Jesus Christ is our Higher Power and He is our only Higher Power. I’ve been in long-term recovery for more than 26 years, and I am very proud of that fact. I have worked the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and followed the 12 Traditions since 1989, and my life has been greatly changed because of the program. I have always felt the program had many great qualities, but that it was vague about who our Higher Power really is. “A god of our understanding´ has helped many to stay sober, but it has done little for their spiritual salvation. Âł)RU ZKDW JRRG LV LW LI D PDQ JDLQV WKH ZKROH ZRUOG DQG forfeit his soul.â€?Matthew 16:26 Studying the scriptures and working in the Âżeld of Ordained Ministry for the past 20-plus years have taught me that Jesus Christ is our Higher Power and our only Higher Power, and not some vague god whom I chose to make up. This is true regardless of whether we believe it or not. (I know nonbelievers will disagree but that’s okay. You have a right to your opinion.) After attending Celebrate Recovery meetings for the past three months in Lansing, and traveling to Ft. Wayne, Indiana for a one-day seminar and training session, I am convinced more than ever that Celebrate Recovery will be a welcome addition to the Fowlerville UB Church Ministry, and to the Fowlerville Community. Mark the date: January 5, 2016. Start time 6:00 PM.

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*** Nov 23-- Blood drive Nov 25-- Thanksgiving break Nov 30-- Return to school Dec 10-- Holiday shopping event 4-7 *** The Ski and Snowboard Club informational meeting will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Junior High Cafeteria. Our ¿rst outing to Mt. Brighton is scheduled for January 6, 2016 (weather permitting). The club will meet for 8 weeks every Wednesday. For further information, please contact Mrs. DeLuca at 223-6250. *** Winter Gear Drive-- It’s that time of year again‌ whether you are ready or not, Old Man Winter is coming for a long visit! Redistribution of all donated winter gear will happen at the Holiday Shopping Event at Fowlerville High School on Thursday, December 10th from 4pm to 7pm. Come get your free winter gear, enter into the free prize rafÀes, pick up health info, shop mom to mom booths, and buy discounted goods from local vendors. Celebrate the season with us! Stock up on winter gear and holiday gifts! If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Olszowy, Jennifer Connor or Becky Brent at brentr@fowlervilleschools.org. *** The Girl’s Varsity Soccer Team is selling Spirit Blankets! Blankets will be sold from now until December 15! There are only 300 available and they are 55$ each. You can contact any girl’s soccer player for information or contact Jill Thomas at 223.6084 for more information. *** The Class of 2017 is once again participating in the Schwans Cares Fundraiser. Our class receives 20% of your order and 40% of your e-gift cards if placed between November 20th - January 4th. Go to: www.schwans-cares. com/c/24821 and enter our campaign ID: 24821. The money raised goes to make our graduation lock-in the BEST ever! Help keep us safe on Graduation night! *** Math lab is held Monday- Thursday in room B208 from 2:20-3:30. Mrs. Ryan is available to help students in any math class at FHS review homework, prepare for assessments or answer any math related questions students may have. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail Rachelle Ryan at ryanr@fowlervilleschools.org or call (517) 223-6155. *** Each school building in the Fowlerville Community School District has a Child Study Team / Response to Intervention process in place, which is a vehicle for staff members to review student performance, concerns, and collaboratively develop interventions. If you have concerns about your child’s development and are interested in more information on special services, contact his/her building Principal. *** FREE Online Test Prep for the Redesigned SAT! The class of 2017 will be the ¿rst class to take the redesigned SAT as part of Michigan’s standardized testing requirements. The College Board, in partnership with the Khan Academy is providing resources for students to take advantage of in order to prepare for the SAT they will take Spring 2016. Students who visit www.khanacademy.org/sat will ¿nd quizzes based on the math and reading sections of the redesigned SAT. Fulllength practice tests written by the College Board will also be available. Questions answered incorrectly will show the speci¿c skills students need to improve and offer step-bystep explanations for deriving the correct answer (Associated Press, 2015). This is a great opportunity for students to take advantage of and to familiarize themselves with the expectations of the redesigned SAT. *** Ordering Transcripts (Michigan eTranscripts) please visit the Fowlerville High School website for more information. *** Target – Take Charge of Education–Through Take Charge of Education, families, teachers and members of the community have an easy way to raise money for our school. When you sign up and designate Fowlerville High School, Target donates up to 1% of every purchase you make with your RED card (TargetŽ VisaŽ Credit Card, Target Credit Card or Target check Card) to our school. If you shop at Target stores and use their cards, please consider designating Fowlerville High School to receive the Target 1% donation! *** FHS announcements: https://goo.gl/VxuWJC FHS Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSGlads FHS YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/iaJC3H

Smith Elementary School News IMPORTANT DATES: November 24 ¹ First grade turkey tacos November 25, 26, 27-NO SCHOOL November 30-Smith Night at The Pizza Box December 2- PTC funded assemblies: Les Trouble P.I. December 3- Internet Safety Assemblies December 4-Family Fun Christmas Dance 5:00-8:00 December 7-11- Secret Santa Shop 9:00-3:00 December 14-18- Last week of Art Club December 15-First grade performance at Alverson Center for Performing Arts 2:00 December 16- First grade performance at Alverson Center for Performing Arts 10:00am & 7:00pm December 18- PTC Popcorn .25/bag *** Save the Date! The PTC Family Fun Christmas Dance will be Friday December 4, 2015. Coordinators of the dance are Vikki Boyd and Kelly Drouillard. Please plan to participate in the planning, set up and clean up. Sign up through Volunteer Spot. *** PTC Needs Volunteers: If you have a little extra time, we could use your assistance. Upcoming events include popcorn days, Santa Shop, and the Christmas dance. Check out our Volunteer spot. http://vols.pt/oqy3Xb VolunteerSpot is the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool to organize our upcoming Sign-ups. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http:// vols.pt/oqy3Xb 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It’s Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. *** Smith Night at The Pizza Box- The Pizza Box, 307 W. Grand River Rd. in the KW Building, is sponsoring a fundraiser for Smith Elementary! The next date is November 30th. Use one of the vouchers (the vouchers are listed on the right side of the yellow Àyer that was sent home in Friday folders, just clip off the section that shows H.T. Smith Elementary and the date that you are making your purchase) or pick one up at the school. and turn in when you pay for your pizza!!!! The school will receive a percentage of the sales with the vouchers attached. As an added bonus, KW Corporation, INC will match the donation!!! Enjoy GREAT food while helping our school! We would also like to thank The Pizza Box for the Kids’ Meals coupons which will be rafÀed off to some of our Super Students! *** We are in need of Volunteer Greeters! ¹ Looking for any interested people who would like to be a greeter at Smith Elementary on a regular basis. Monday, Wednesday & Friday are still available. Please call us at 517-223-6430 sign up, we would love to have you here with us!

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Fowlerville Fire Department Report Thursday, November 12th, at 6:12 a.m. personnel responded to an electrical pole on ¿re on Crofoot Road in Iosco Township. A medical emergency on Allen Road in Handy Township was reported at 10: 2 a.m. Fire¿ghters were dispatched to assist EMS on Deerhill Road in Iosco Township at 1:32 p.m. The department was called to a personnel injury accident on Grand Avenue in the Village at 6:12 p.m. At 1:00 a.m., Friday November 13th, ¿re¿ghters responded to a downed power line on Nicholson Road in Handy Township. The department was dispatched to remove a tree that had fallen across Fowlerville Road in Conway Township at 2:12 a.m. An open burning complaint on Stow Road in Conway Township was reported at 6:56 p.m., Saturday, November 14th. Sunday, November 15th, at 5:38 pm., personnel responded to a medical emergency on Bell Oak Road in Conway Township. The department was called to a medical emergency on Grand Avenue in the Village at 9:29 a.m., Monday, November 16th. At 4:04 a.m., Tuesday, November 17th, a medical emergency on Grand River in the Village was reported. Fire¿ghters were dispatched to a medical emergency on Grand Avenue in the Village at 12:51 p.m., with a third medical emergency being at 3:19 p.m. on Mohrle Road in Conway Township. Wednesday, November 18th, at 5:06 p.m. the department was called to remove a tree blocking the roadway on Owosso Road in Handy Township. A downed power line was reported on Briggsville Road in Handy Township at 5:22 p.m.

From left, front row: Jaz Reynolds, Jayni Navarro, Jacob Navarro, and Brian Pushies; and back row: Courtney Rife, Brandon Nachtigal

Students Leading Students Chapter attends State Conference.

Congratulations are in order to the Students Leading Students chapter at Fowlerville High School for participating in the positively charged, 30th Annual State SLS Leadership Conference at Shanty Creek Resort earlier this month. Students attending were Jayni and Jacob Navarro, Brandon Nachtigal, Brian Pushies, Jaz Reynolds, and Courtney Rife. The theme for this year’s conference was “Beyond Basic” and these student leaders did just that! Conference topics included distracted driving, the effects of drugs on your brain, utilizing media, and a variety of sessions about positive decision making and taking care of your mental health. A special congratulations goes out to Jayni Navarro, the FHS SLS President for winning the state SLS Student of the Year Award! Jayni is a senior this year at FHS and has been

involved in SLS throughout her high school years. This year, Jayni has stepped up to the lead the group as president. Her enthusiasm and support for SLS and its underlying premise to foster positive change is evident. She keeps our small group organized and motivated. Jayni was awarded several gifts, and a small scholarship. As an added surprise, Jayni was accepted to the college of her choice this same weekend! In addition, congratulations also go to a newcomer to SLS and at her ¿rst ever conference e[perience, Courtney Rife. Each year members of the Student Advisory Board interact with all conference attendees and then issue awards to students who go above and beyond during the conference. Courtney was awarded, “The Conference Cheerleader” award this year! Just a reminder, the Students Leading Students membership at Fowlerville High School works to keep the following promises to themselves and their peers: “I will not participate in self-defeating behaviors that could damage who I am and who I want to be. – I will make appropriate decisions when driving or riding in a car. - I will help and support my friends to do the same.” Please encourage your teen to attend a monthly meeting and participate in our group activities!

Card of Thanks On behalf of my sons and myself, I would like to say Thank You for all the cards, letters and comforting messages we have received. The passing of a loved one is never easy, but your kind deeds are like little prayers that have helped us through each day. Sincerely grateful for the friends and family I have in Fowlerville. Rene (Kunde) Bone, sons Derek and Darrin[

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Rotary thanks race director of ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ event The ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ 1-K & 5K Races have been part of the Fowlerville Christmas in the Ville celebration for several years. The event is sponsored by the local Rotary Club. Helping organize and stage the races since the inception was Ashley Weaver. Ashley is stepping down from that responsibility after this year’s event. Last week the Rotary Club recognized and thanked her for “all the hard work she put in starting and growing the race.” Ashley Weaver, at left, is shown here with Carrie Newstead, a Rotary member, who is taking over race directing duties.

LETS holding ‘Stuff the Bus’

A L.E.T.S. Bus will be parked at the Howell Walmart on December 4th & 5th from 11am-6pm each day. They need you help to stuff the bus with toys, clothing, non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, gift & gas cards and or cash donations. All donations stay in Livingston County and are given to local families and local non-pro¿t organizations. Items can be dropped off at L.E.T.S. or at the bus. There are drop bo[es at all the county buildings. They have a wish list if people want to purchase speci¿c items and we always need volunteers. Call Katrina at L.E.T.S. 517-540-7848 for more information.

Brighton VFW Auxiliary collecting donations for troop packages

Between now and November 30th, the Au[iliary to VFW Post 4357 in Brighton is collecting donations for packages to send to our troops overseas this holiday season. For a full list of what items are needed; contact the Post 4357 at 810229-9088.

Fowlerville News & Views – Sunday, November 22, 2015 – Page 23

Thanksgiving Celebrations for the Home: Create an Attitude of Gratitude By Rev. Rick Foster, Webberville & Crossroads United Methodist Churches “An attitude of gratitude” – that’s what we seek to instill in ourselves and in our family members. Thanksgiving gives us all a chance to name the many ways we are blessed. The following suggestions may enable our families to focus not just on being thankful for the food of the day, but also on true gratefulness for all the blessings that our families e[perience. Stopping to name our blessings doesn’t mean that life has been easy in the past year. Everyone e[periences dif¿culties and hardships. We can’t ignore the fact that hardships are part of life. This Thanksgiving, reÀect together on families all around the world who have left their homes to move to other countries because of war, because of economic issues, or because of instability in their home countries. Many may not have the opportunities that we have to enjoy a meal with family members, to reÀect together on the year, or to have a safe place to live. Yet, they too may be looking at life with an “attitude of gratitude” in spite of ¿nding themselves in new places, with circumstances they didn’t anticipate, and with people they do not know. This year, consider using one or more of the following suggestions when you observe Thanksgiving in your home or with others. --Create a place tag for every person who will partake of the Thanksgiving meal in your home. On one side of the tag, write the name of the person. On the other side, place a word or phrase from a verse of Scripture. Ask each person to line up according to the verse of Scripture. This determines who sits by whom during the meal. Say the Scriptures together after everyone has been seated. --Identify family members and close friends of your family who will not be able to be with you at Thanksgiving. Create or purchase cards for each of these people. On Thanksgiving Day, invite all who are gathered in your home to sign and/ or write a note on the cards to those who are missing. Don’t forget to mail the cards on the Friday following Thanksgiving! --Make a blessing bo[. Ask different family members to write on slips of paper things for which they are thankful and to place the slips of paper in the blessing bo[. 8se the bo[ as a centerpiece on Thanksgiving Day. Pass around the bo[, pull out the slips of paper, and read the blessings. --ReÀect on the past year. Ask each person gathered at your

Thanksgiving celebration to share one thing that happened to him or her during the past year for which he or she is thankful. --Take a photograph of all who are gathered with you to celebrate Thanksgiving. Label it “Thanksgiving 2015” and list on the back the names of all who are there and one thing each person is thankful for this year. --Pray for those who have lost family members during the last year. Light a candle of remembrance and call out the names of those in the family who are no longer physically present. --8se the following as an e[ample of a way to say thanks before your Thanksgiving Meal: Reader: Today is Thanksgiving Day. We are grateful to be together at this time of the year. Reader: Hear these words from the Bible: “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.” (Psalm 24:1-2, NIV) Reader: As we light the candles on this table, let them be a reminder to us of God’s presence with us. Reader: Let us pray, “O God for all the blessings we enjoy, we give you thanks. Help us look at the world around us in such a way that we see your hand in creation and in those we meet. Help us be a blessing today to those gathered around this table and in all our days to those we meet at home, at school, in church, and in our community. AMEN. P.S. This coming Monday November 23rd @ 6pm we will be meeting for about a half hour at Webberville 8nited Methodist Church to have intentional prayer for all that’s happening in the world, all those around us in our communities, and for our churches and personal families. Everyone is welcome!

Livingston County Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Nov. 24 in Howell The Livingston County Parkinson’s Support Group will be meeting on November 24th at 4pm at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, 620 Byron Road in Howell. Park in the rear west parking lot and enter through the west entrance canopy. The meeting is in Community Room 2. The presentation will be on occupational therapy for Parkinson’s patients. After the formal presentation, an open discussion will take place. For further information, contact Dr. Stuart Blatt at sblatt63@ gmail.com or at 810-923-8970.

Letter to the Editor: We are Mitchell’s Hope--and we need your help to raise money to continue our ¿ght to help those with Substance 8se Disorder (S8D), to stop the stigma and misconceptions about S8D and to help educate our communities on S8D. Mitchell’s Hope is a grass roots organization from Michigan. Although we are not doctors, our committee is made up of people that; --Have long term recovery --Have been saved by Nalo[one --Have an educational background from the 8niversity of Michigan in substance abuse treatment --Have loved ones in active long and short term recovery --Have lost loved ones to opiates --Have worked with children --Have a sincere passion to educate our youth, parents and anyone willing to learn about Substance 8se Disorder (S8D), promote awareness and start the conversation that many people are ashamed or afraid to talk about, end the stigma surrounding S8D, help people that suffer from the illness of addiction, support people that love them and rally for change and equality. We are here for you. With the help of donations from people like this, Mitchell’s Hope was able to send three families to Washington, D.C. for the “Fed 8p” and “8nite to Face Addiction” Rallies in October 2015. We have also sponsored Nalo[one training classes, bene¿ts to raise awareness, held candle light vigils to remember those taken from us by overdose, and we used our headquarters as a safe house after rescuing someone with substance abuse disorder from the suburbs of Detroit. We have worked at the Fowlerville Farmers Market to raise funds to hand out pamphlets, information and t-shirts. We are also working with the Livingston County Court System, which includes working with juveniles, to help educate them on substance use and its effects. We are trying to get our foot in the door at the jails to speak to mothers with drug charges. We would like to host monthly forums in Livingston County and hold more Nalo[one/Narcan training sessions. Death from overdose now outranks death from motor vehicle deaths. Deaths from heroin overdose have more than tripled in the last few years. Won’t you please help Mitchell’s Hope continue the ¿ght against substance use disorder and overdose deaths. All donations will be deposited into the Mitchell’s Hope account at First Merit Bank in Fowlerville. Thank You for your support!

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