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Columns share an author’s personal perspective.***** Apparently there is a warrant out for my arrest.I’m not sure exactly what it is that I did wrong but according to the voicemail I got, I had 24 hours to call a certain phone number or the local police were going to come arrest me.Then the voice on the other end of the line wished me a nice day.I don’t know how you’re supposed to have a nice day when someone tells you you’re about to go to jail, but I figured
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Columns share an author’s personal perspective.
*****
Apparently there is a warrant out for my arrest.
I’m not sure exactly what it is that I did wrong but according to the voicemail I got, I had 24 hours to call a certain phone number or the local police were going to come arrest me.
Then the voice on the other end of the line wished me a nice day.
I don’t know how you’re supposed to have a nice day when someone tells you you’re about to go to jail, but I figured they were just trying to be polite.
Although I was pretty sure this was some kind of phishing scam since they never mentioned my name or what it was that I’d done, I thought I’d check with my friends to see if they had received the same phone call.
They had not.
So, either I was just the first of my friends to get in on this scam or there really was a warrant out for my arrest. Still, I was pretty sure that if the police wanted to arrest you, they wouldn’t have some lady call you and let you know it was going to happen. I think if they are going to arrest you they come to your door unannounced, with a warrant, and then they cuff you and take you in. And nobody wishes you a nice day. Out of curiosity, I checked with a friend who was a former police officer about this and he said he’d never called anyone before he arrested them, but he did slam the bars behind a really bad guy, laugh and wish him a nice day. But I don’t think he meant it.
It occurred to me that calling you and telling you you’re going to be arrested is, a) kind of a tip off that you’re going to get arrested and, b) the kind of news that would make most sane people immediately buy a plane ticket to Cuba. Since the number of arrests would probably dip dramatically if the alleged criminal got a forewarning that the police were coming for him, I finally and definitively decided this whole thing must be a scam.
Still, on the off-off chance that this might be a real thing, I thought I should consider all the things I’d done that might get me in trouble.
First I recalled I had left the top off the toothpaste that morning AND squeezed from the middle. It was possible my husband had called this infraction into the police although I’m pretty sure while annoying, I didn’t break any actual laws.
Next I remembered that I’d burnt the steaks on the grill last night. Again, I didn’t actually break any laws but I think my family was pretty unhappy about having charred hockey pucks for dinner.
Finally, I remembered that I had made my own parking spot at the supermarket when I was buying the meat I would burn at dinner because there were no actual spots available. This time I think I did actually break the law. I wondered if someone had reported me for wanton parking space consumption. Was that a real thing? Was this something that could actually get me arrested? I started to break out in a sweat. Then I thought for a minute more and decided at most, I might get a parking ticket for parking in a not-a-parking spot and that it probably would not lead to me being arrested.
Confident that the whole thing was a bunch of baloney, I deleted the voicemail.
Then I went and put the cap back on the toothpaste, just to be sure.
You can follow Tracy on Twitter @TracyBeckerman and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LostinSuburbiaFanPage.
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"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.\n*****\nApparently there is a warrant out for my arrest.\nI’m not sure exactly what it is that I did wrong but according to the voicemail I got, I had 24 hours to call a certain phone number or the local police were going to come arrest me.\nThen the voice on the other end of the line wished me a nice day.\nI don’t know how you’re supposed to have a nice day when someone tells you you’re about to go to jail, but I figured they were just trying to be polite.\nAlthough I was pretty sure this was some kind of phishing scam since they never mentioned my name or what it was that I’d done, I thought I’d check with my friends to see if they had received the same phone call.\nThey had not.\nSo, either I was just the first of my friends to get in on this scam or there really was a warrant out for my arrest. Still, I was pretty sure that if the police wanted to arrest you, they wouldn’t have some lady call you and let you know it was going to happen. I think if they are going to arrest you they come to your door unannounced, with a warrant, and then they cuff you and take you in. And nobody wishes you a nice day. Out of curiosity, I checked with a friend who was a former police officer about this and he said he’d never called anyone before he arrested them, but he did slam the bars behind a really bad guy, laugh and wish him a nice day. But I don’t think he meant it.\nIt occurred to me that calling you and telling you you’re going to be arrested is, a) kind of a tip off that you’re going to get arrested and, b) the kind of news that would make most sane people immediately buy a plane ticket to Cuba. Since the number of arrests would probably dip dramatically if the alleged criminal got a forewarning that the police were coming for him, I finally and definitively decided this whole thing must be a scam.\nStill, on the off-off chance that this might be a real thing, I thought I should consider all the things I’d done that might get me in trouble.\nFirst I recalled I had left the top off the toothpaste that morning AND squeezed from the middle. It was possible my husband had called this infraction into the police although I’m pretty sure while annoying, I didn’t break any actual laws.\nNext I remembered that I’d burnt the steaks on the grill last night. Again, I didn’t actually break any laws but I think my family was pretty unhappy about having charred hockey pucks for dinner.\nFinally, I remembered that I had made my own parking spot at the supermarket when I was buying the meat I would burn at dinner because there were no actual spots available. This time I think I did actually break the law. I wondered if someone had reported me for wanton parking space consumption. Was that a real thing? Was this something that could actually get me arrested? I started to break out in a sweat. Then I thought for a minute more and decided at most, I might get a parking ticket for parking in a not-a-parking spot and that it probably would not lead to me being arrested.\nConfident that the whole thing was a bunch of baloney, I deleted the voicemail.\nThen I went and put the cap back on the toothpaste, just to be sure.\nYou can follow Tracy on Twitter @TracyBeckerman and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LostinSuburbiaFanPage.",
"Lost in Midlife column: Arrested development",
"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.***** Apparently there is a warrant out for my arrest.I’m not sure exactly what it is that I did wrong but according to the voicemail I got, I had 24 hours to call a certain phone number or the local police were going to come arrest me.Then the voice on the other end of the line wished me a nice day.I don’t know how you’re supposed to have a nice day when someone tells you you’re about to go to jail, but I figured"
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Dear Lynn,I’m hoping to make Valentine’s Day a special day since this past year has been so hard. I want to make my family a special dessert. Does anyone have any delicious recipes they’d like to share?Pamela from MarshallWendy from Adrian adds a touch of molasses to her Whole Wheat Pancakes. Doris from Litchfield says her Amazing Pancakes are beauties to behold. Liz from Pinconning makes her Baked Apple Pancake for either a special dessert or Sunday breakfast.WHOLE WHEAT
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Dear Lynn,
I’m hoping to make Valentine’s Day a special day since this past year has been so hard. I want to make my family a special dessert. Does anyone have any delicious recipes they’d like to share?
Pamela from Marshall
Wendy from Adrian adds a touch of molasses to her Whole Wheat Pancakes. Doris from Litchfield says her Amazing Pancakes are beauties to behold. Liz from Pinconning makes her Baked Apple Pancake for either a special dessert or Sunday breakfast.
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
1/2 c white flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 c buttermilk
1 beaten egg
1 T vegetable oil
2 T molasses
DIRECTIONS: Combine white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl. Mix together buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil and molasses until well blended. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Batter will be lumpy. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or skillet. Turn over when the top is covered with bubbles and edges are slightly dry. Makes 12 pancakes.
AMAZING PANCAKES
2 c flour
2 t sugar
1 t salt
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
3 eggs, beaten
1 c buttermilk
1 c sour cream
2 t butter, melted
DIRECTIONS: Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl. Beat together eggs, buttermilk, sour cream and butter. Add to flour mixture and mix gently by hand. Do not mix too hard. If batter is too thick, add a little more buttermilk. Drop batter onto a lightly greased, hot griddle. Serve with warm syrup and butter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
BAKED APPLE PANCAKE
1 large firm apple
1 c flour
1/2 c sugar
4 large eggs
1 c milk
1 t vanilla
1/2 t cinnamon
Confectioner’s sugar
Whipped cream
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Core, peel and thinly slice the apple. Spray an 8 or 9 inch round porcelain or glass dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange apple slices evenly over the bottom of the dish. Combine flour, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in the container of a blender. Process until smooth. Pour batter over apples slices. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until puffed and browned. Remove from oven and sift confectioner’s sugar over top. Is delicious served with whipped cream. Cut into 8 slices.
Stop by Lynn’s blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www.lseckerle.wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at [email protected].
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"Some twists on traditional pancakes",
"Dear Lynn,I’m hoping to make Valentine’s Day a special day since this past year has been so hard. I want to make my family a special dessert. Does anyone have any delicious recipes they’d like to share?Pamela from MarshallWendy from Adrian adds a touch of molasses to her Whole Wheat Pancakes. Doris from Litchfield says her Amazing Pancakes are beauties to behold. Liz from Pinconning makes her Baked Apple Pancake for either a special dessert or Sunday breakfast.WHOLE WHEAT"
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Cartoon by Pete Chianca and Dave London.
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Dannielle Ann Lambert notice to creditors
PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF MONROE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
FILE NO. 2021-0008-DE
Estate of
DANNIELLE ANN LAMBERT
Deceased
Date of birth: 05/24/1972
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dannielle Ann Lambert, died 12/03/2020.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all CLAIMS against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kylee L. Bezeau, personal representative, or to both the probate court at Monroe County Courthouse, 106 E. First St., Monroe, MI 48161 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Dated: 01/07/2021
Kylee L. Bezeau
Personal representative
29129 Snow Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
(734) 244-2543
Steven T. Jedinak P73959
Attorney-at-Law
2 East First Street, Suite #207
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 682-5702
JANUARY 14, 2021
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"Corey Murray"
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HILLSDALE — A Hillsdale woman arrested New Years Eve 2020 in the city of Jonesville was arraigned Monday in 2B District Court on multiple felony allegations.Erica Lyn Kas, 37, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.Her arrest stemmed from a traffic stop Dec. 31, 2020, on Jermaine Street in the city of Jonesville when officers discovered the vehicle she was driving was reported stolen
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HILLSDALE — A Hillsdale woman arrested New Years Eve 2020 in the city of Jonesville was arraigned Monday in 2B District Court on multiple felony allegations.
Erica Lyn Kas, 37, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.
Her arrest stemmed from a traffic stop Dec. 31, 2020, on Jermaine Street in the city of Jonesville when officers discovered the vehicle she was driving was reported stolen out of the city of Morenci in Lenawee County.
A routine vehicle inventory search yielded methamphetamine and three folding knives.
Kas will be represented by a public defender when she next appears in 2B District Court at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 for a probable cause conference. A preliminary examination hearing in the matters has been scheduled for the following week.
Magistrate Jon-Paul Ruddell lowered Kas’ bond Monday from $60,000 to $25,000 with 10-percent allowed.
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"HILLSDALE — A Hillsdale woman arrested New Years Eve 2020 in the city of Jonesville was arraigned Monday in 2B District Court on multiple felony allegations.\nErica Lyn Kas, 37, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.\nHer arrest stemmed from a traffic stop Dec. 31, 2020, on Jermaine Street in the city of Jonesville when officers discovered the vehicle she was driving was reported stolen out of the city of Morenci in Lenawee County.\nA routine vehicle inventory search yielded methamphetamine and three folding knives.\nKas will be represented by a public defender when she next appears in 2B District Court at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 for a probable cause conference. A preliminary examination hearing in the matters has been scheduled for the following week.\nMagistrate Jon-Paul Ruddell lowered Kas’ bond Monday from $60,000 to $25,000 with 10-percent allowed.",
"Hillsdale woman arrested for meth, stolen vehicle",
"HILLSDALE — A Hillsdale woman arrested New Years Eve 2020 in the city of Jonesville was arraigned Monday in 2B District Court on multiple felony allegations.Erica Lyn Kas, 37, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.Her arrest stemmed from a traffic stop Dec. 31, 2020, on Jermaine Street in the city of Jonesville when officers discovered the vehicle she was driving was reported stolen"
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Oh Lord, we really need your help.Please come and heal our land.Spread Your love among us;And touch us with Your hand.We claim to be your people, Lord.We are called by Your name.Yet it seems quite certainThat we’re the ones to blame.Please help us to be humble, GodAs we now seek Your face.We don’t always pray aright,So show us Your good grace.You told us You’d hear from HeavenIf we leave our wicked way;You will then forgive our sinsAnd heal our land that day.We need revival
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Oh Lord, we really need your help.
Please come and heal our land.
Spread Your love among us;
And touch us with Your hand.
We claim to be your people, Lord.
We are called by Your name.
Yet it seems quite certain
That we’re the ones to blame.
Please help us to be humble, God
As we now seek Your face.
We don’t always pray aright,
So show us Your good grace.
You told us You’d hear from Heaven
If we leave our wicked way;
You will then forgive our sins
And heal our land that day.
We need revival everywhere;
A turning back to You.
All of us need to change;
It isn’t just a few.
But Lord it seems impossible
From our weak point of view.
We’re blinded by our doubts.
Show us Your vision new.
What can we do to help bring change?
The task is oh so large!
Point the way that we should go;
We know we can’t take charge.
We feel so insignificant.
There’s little we can do.
One thing is quite certain:
We need to pray to You.
We know that You are listening
And You will do what’s best.
Our thanks to You we offer.
America’s greatly blessed!
Ellie Aubel
Zeeland
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"Letter: Prayer for the U.S.A.",
"Oh Lord, we really need your help.Please come and heal our land.Spread Your love among us;And touch us with Your hand.We claim to be your people, Lord.We are called by Your name.Yet it seems quite certainThat we’re the ones to blame.Please help us to be humble, GodAs we now seek Your face.We don’t always pray aright,So show us Your good grace.You told us You’d hear from HeavenIf we leave our wicked way;You will then forgive our sinsAnd heal our land that day.We need revival"
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ADRIAN — Lenawee County’s state senator on Friday applauded the resignation of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon.Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, said he was "glad to see he has agreed to step down.""Two weeks ago, I called for the resignation of Director Gordon due to the unacceptable COVID-19 vaccination results under his leadership," Zorn said in a news release. "It was an outrage that many small businesses and workers were struggling to stay afloat
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ADRIAN — Lenawee County’s state senator on Friday applauded the resignation of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon.
Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, said he was "glad to see he has agreed to step down."
"Two weeks ago, I called for the resignation of Director Gordon due to the unacceptable COVID-19 vaccination results under his leadership," Zorn said in a news release. "It was an outrage that many small businesses and workers were struggling to stay afloat due to the state’s lockdown orders — yet our vaccination rate was among the worst in the country."
Gordon, who issued sweeping orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's powers were upended by a court ruling, abruptly resigned Friday.
No explanation for the resignation was given. In a tweet, he said it was "an honor to serve alongside wonderful colleagues. I look forward to the next chapter."
In recent months, Gordon helped with President Joe Biden's transition, co-leading a team that reviewed operations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Gordon's announcement came just hours after he signed a revised order that will let restaurants and bars resume indoor dining on Feb. 1, ending a ban that took effect in mid-November. In a written statement announcing the latest measure — he was not at the governor's COVID-19 news conference Friday — he said unmasked, indoor activities like dining and drinking are still a high risk.
Whitmer, a Democrat, appointed Elizabeth Hertel to succeed Gordon at the state Department of Health and Human Services, effectively immediately. Hertel currently is the agency's senior chief deputy director for administration.
"I hope that the new director, Elizabeth Hertel, can provide our state with better solutions as we move forward and efficiently get our people the vaccine to save lives," Zorn said.
"Elizabeth Hertel has dedicated her career to protecting Michiganders' public health, and she is uniquely prepared to lead MDHHS as we continue working together to end the COVID-19 pandemic," the governor said in a statement. "She has served across multiple administrations from both parties, and knows how to bring people together to get things done."
Hertel's appointment will stand unless the Republican-led state Senate rejects it within 60 days. GOP lawmakers have been critical of the administration's restrictions. Sen. Jim Stamas, a Midland Republican, has called on the Senate Advice and Consent Committee to reject the governor's appointments until the economy "is safely and fully reopened."
"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the department at this time," Hertel said in a statement. "Michigan is faced with a crisis unlike any we have seen before, but our aggressive action against this virus is working. Let's finish the job and end the COVID-19 pandemic once and for all."
At the time Zorn called for Gordon to resign, Michigan ranked 39th in the country in terms of the number of people administered the vaccine per capita, Zorn’s news release said, citing data tracking from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s data on Saturday showed Michigan had moved to 26th among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
According to MDHHS’ online COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, the state had distributed 725,850 COVID-19 vaccines as of Jan. 6, but only 174,749 doses had been administered, Zorn’s release said. As of Thursday, the most recent date for which data is available on the dashboard, 1,096,225 doses had been distributed and 642,111 had been administered.
Whitmer put Gordon at the helm of the sprawling 14,400-employee state department in January 2019, shortly after she took office. He had been senior vice president of finance and global strategy at The College Board. He previously held jobs in the federal Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration.
He also clerked for former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Whitmer's news release announcing Hertel's appointment briefly noted that she had accepted Gordon's resignation. Asked why he left, the governor's office declined to comment. Whitmer tweeted that she was grateful for his service.
Gordon took to social media earlier this week to highlight the Whitmer administration's November "pause" amid a spike in COVID-19, which included a ban on indoor dining, no in-person instruction at high schools and colleges, and the closure of entertainment venues. He pointed to significant drops in the case rate, hospitalizations and deaths, saying hundreds of lives were saved as a result.
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"ADRIAN — Lenawee County’s state senator on Friday applauded the resignation of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon.\nSen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, said he was \"glad to see he has agreed to step down.\"\n\"Two weeks ago, I called for the resignation of Director Gordon due to the unacceptable COVID-19 vaccination results under his leadership,\" Zorn said in a news release. \"It was an outrage that many small businesses and workers were struggling to stay afloat due to the state’s lockdown orders — yet our vaccination rate was among the worst in the country.\"\nGordon, who issued sweeping orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's powers were upended by a court ruling, abruptly resigned Friday.\nNo explanation for the resignation was given. In a tweet, he said it was \"an honor to serve alongside wonderful colleagues. I look forward to the next chapter.\"\nIn recent months, Gordon helped with President Joe Biden's transition, co-leading a team that reviewed operations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.\nGordon's announcement came just hours after he signed a revised order that will let restaurants and bars resume indoor dining on Feb. 1, ending a ban that took effect in mid-November. In a written statement announcing the latest measure — he was not at the governor's COVID-19 news conference Friday — he said unmasked, indoor activities like dining and drinking are still a high risk.\nWhitmer, a Democrat, appointed Elizabeth Hertel to succeed Gordon at the state Department of Health and Human Services, effectively immediately. Hertel currently is the agency's senior chief deputy director for administration.\n\"I hope that the new director, Elizabeth Hertel, can provide our state with better solutions as we move forward and efficiently get our people the vaccine to save lives,\" Zorn said.\n\"Elizabeth Hertel has dedicated her career to protecting Michiganders' public health, and she is uniquely prepared to lead MDHHS as we continue working together to end the COVID-19 pandemic,\" the governor said in a statement. \"She has served across multiple administrations from both parties, and knows how to bring people together to get things done.\"\nHertel's appointment will stand unless the Republican-led state Senate rejects it within 60 days. GOP lawmakers have been critical of the administration's restrictions. Sen. Jim Stamas, a Midland Republican, has called on the Senate Advice and Consent Committee to reject the governor's appointments until the economy \"is safely and fully reopened.\"\n\"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the department at this time,\" Hertel said in a statement. \"Michigan is faced with a crisis unlike any we have seen before, but our aggressive action against this virus is working. Let's finish the job and end the COVID-19 pandemic once and for all.\"\nAt the time Zorn called for Gordon to resign, Michigan ranked 39th in the country in terms of the number of people administered the vaccine per capita, Zorn’s news release said, citing data tracking from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s data on Saturday showed Michigan had moved to 26th among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.\nAccording to MDHHS’ online COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, the state had distributed 725,850 COVID-19 vaccines as of Jan. 6, but only 174,749 doses had been administered, Zorn’s release said. As of Thursday, the most recent date for which data is available on the dashboard, 1,096,225 doses had been distributed and 642,111 had been administered.\nWhitmer put Gordon at the helm of the sprawling 14,400-employee state department in January 2019, shortly after she took office. He had been senior vice president of finance and global strategy at The College Board. He previously held jobs in the federal Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration.\nHe also clerked for former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.\nWhitmer's news release announcing Hertel's appointment briefly noted that she had accepted Gordon's resignation. Asked why he left, the governor's office declined to comment. Whitmer tweeted that she was grateful for his service.\nGordon took to social media earlier this week to highlight the Whitmer administration's November \"pause\" amid a spike in COVID-19, which included a ban on indoor dining, no in-person instruction at high schools and colleges, and the closure of entertainment venues. He pointed to significant drops in the case rate, hospitalizations and deaths, saying hundreds of lives were saved as a result.",
"Zorn ’glad’ state health department director resigned",
"ADRIAN — Lenawee County’s state senator on Friday applauded the resignation of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon.Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, said he was \"glad to see he has agreed to step down.\"\"Two weeks ago, I called for the resignation of Director Gordon due to the unacceptable COVID-19 vaccination results under his leadership,\" Zorn said in a news release. \"It was an outrage that many small businesses and workers were struggling to stay afloat"
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PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
SYNOPSIS OF
LASALLE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 19, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. 5 members present via Microsoft Teams.
Items Approved:
1. Accounts Payable & payroll.
A. Vouchers 14357 - 14409.
B. Fire Department vouchers 1672-1680.
C. Sewer O&M voucher 1529-1531.
2. Minutes of December 21, 2020.
3. Monthly Reports by Building Inspector, Fire Chief, Attorney, Blight Officer.
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Activity Report as presented.
5. Approval to purchase a replacement Bunker coat. Roll Call Vote 5-0
6. Approval to continue trash service with Stevens Disposal. Roll Call Vote 5-0.
7. Approval to pay KCI for assessment change notices. Roll Call Vote 5-0.
8. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Prepared by Clerk LaDeana Morr. Approved by Supervisor Aaron Goldsmith.
Copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
LaDeana Morr, Township Clerk
Aaron Goldsmith
Township Supervisor
La Salle Township website address:
www.lasalletwpmi.com
JANUARY 29, 2021
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"LaSalle Township 1/19/2021 meeting synopsis\nPAID PUBLIC NOTICE\nSYNOPSIS OF\nLASALLE TOWNSHIP\nREGULAR BOARD MEETING\nJanuary 19, 2021\n7:00 P.M.\nMeeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. 5 members present via Microsoft Teams.\nItems Approved:\n1. Accounts Payable & payroll.\nA. Vouchers 14357 - 14409.\nB. Fire Department vouchers 1672-1680.\nC. Sewer O&M voucher 1529-1531.\n2. Minutes of December 21, 2020.\n3. Monthly Reports by Building Inspector, Fire Chief, Attorney, Blight Officer.\n4. Monthly Treasurer’s Activity Report as presented.\n5. Approval to purchase a replacement Bunker coat. Roll Call Vote 5-0\n6. Approval to continue trash service with Stevens Disposal. Roll Call Vote 5-0.\n7. Approval to pay KCI for assessment change notices. Roll Call Vote 5-0.\n8. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.\nPrepared by Clerk LaDeana Morr. Approved by Supervisor Aaron Goldsmith.\nCopies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday.\nLaDeana Morr, Township Clerk\nAaron Goldsmith\nTownship Supervisor\nLa Salle Township website address:\nwww.lasalletwpmi.com\nJANUARY 29, 2021",
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ADRIAN — Ordinarily, the gap of time between the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference releasing its coaches preseason poll and the first conference game being played is less than a month.But for Siena Heights' women's basketball and the rest of the WHAC teams, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic upending the sports world, that wait for its first conference game stretched 105 days.The Saints, who were picked second in the WHAC, kicked off a slate unlike previous years with an 89-55
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ADRIAN — Ordinarily, the gap of time between the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference releasing its coaches preseason poll and the first conference game being played is less than a month.
But for Siena Heights' women's basketball and the rest of the WHAC teams, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic upending the sports world, that wait for its first conference game stretched 105 days.
The Saints, who were picked second in the WHAC, kicked off a slate unlike previous years with an 89-55 victory over Cornerstone, who was voted to finish last but was within single digits of SHU until the Saints pulled away late in the second quarter and didn't look back.
This year, only 10 teams are fighting for the WHAC crown, as the University of Michigan-Dearborn squad undeclared, according to the WHAC's official release of the preseason rankings back on Oct. 14, which knocked two conference games off of everyone's schedule.
Then another complication from the coronavirus occurred when the WHAC's scheduled start date of Nov. 11 had to be postponed indefinitely, ultimately the schedule had to be shrunk for all teams to be able to get the season in, meaning that the slate of WHAC games goes from 20 in 2019-20 to 14 this year.
"I just know our league is tough," said Siena Heights women's coach Sue Syljebeck. "I don't think people respect how tough our league is and how competitive it is. It is so close, and a home game is so critical at this time. We gotta be on our Ps and Qs and be attentive and not let any opportunity pass us, whether its a road game or a home game. Basically every game really, I feel that with a shortened schedule, is a playoff game. You're playing to get into a tournament."
For Siena Heights, while it does get in two games against teams like Northwestern Ohio, Lourdes, Concordia-Ann Arbor and Indiana Tech it means that Wednesday's game against Cornerstone will be the only time the Saints play the Golden Eagles this season.
The Saints will also only get one conference game against Aquinas and Madonna, with both of those games being road contests, while their opponents who they see once at home, after Cornerstone Wednesday, are SHU alum Grace Howrigon's Lawrence Tech squad on Feb. 7 and Rochester on Feb. 13, as the one game SHU already played against Rochester on the road was played as a non-conference game.
With a conference schedule at 70 percent of a normal year, it will put a larger emphasis on each game and means that a loss will hurt that much more.
After Wednesday's game against Cornerstone, the Saints’ weekend turns around and goes on the road back-to-back days, facing off against preseason No. 3 Concordia-Ann Arbor on the 30th and Indiana Tech, the preseason No. 1 pick after winning the WHAC last year, on the 31st, something Syljebeck equated back a number of years to when SHU had to run an early gauntlet in the WHAC.
"I think we did this back in 2010 when we opened with Concordia, when they were really good and they were the top team, and we opened up with them," Syljebeck said. "It goes back to that. It's like we're starting the season, and boom, we're getting thrown into Concordia and Indiana Tech this weekend. It's gonna be insane, but our athletes are resilient. Our young people are resilient, and they're gonna come and battle."
For Syljebeck, she sees the x-factor between a team finishing higher or lower on the table than they were picked comes down to defense, something SHU showed well against Cornerstone, getting 16 steals as a team to the Golden Eagles' three and held Cornerstone to a 19-of-52 (36.5 percent) shooting performance from the field.
"If we can get our mindset and have that mentality, we've got to pick up that level of intensity," Syljebeck said. "We have to come in, walk with confidence, and be committed to it. Right now, our team believes in our offense, and that's sometimes dangerous when they think 'ok, someone scores 10, we can go score 20,' and that's where it's dangerous because if you do have that night of shooting cold, what happens then. We've always been able to rely on the defense, so we gotta make sure we stay on point with that."
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"ADRIAN — Ordinarily, the gap of time between the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference releasing its coaches preseason poll and the first conference game being played is less than a month.\nBut for Siena Heights' women's basketball and the rest of the WHAC teams, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic upending the sports world, that wait for its first conference game stretched 105 days.\nThe Saints, who were picked second in the WHAC, kicked off a slate unlike previous years with an 89-55 victory over Cornerstone, who was voted to finish last but was within single digits of SHU until the Saints pulled away late in the second quarter and didn't look back.\nThis year, only 10 teams are fighting for the WHAC crown, as the University of Michigan-Dearborn squad undeclared, according to the WHAC's official release of the preseason rankings back on Oct. 14, which knocked two conference games off of everyone's schedule.\nThen another complication from the coronavirus occurred when the WHAC's scheduled start date of Nov. 11 had to be postponed indefinitely, ultimately the schedule had to be shrunk for all teams to be able to get the season in, meaning that the slate of WHAC games goes from 20 in 2019-20 to 14 this year.\n\"I just know our league is tough,\" said Siena Heights women's coach Sue Syljebeck. \"I don't think people respect how tough our league is and how competitive it is. It is so close, and a home game is so critical at this time. We gotta be on our Ps and Qs and be attentive and not let any opportunity pass us, whether its a road game or a home game. Basically every game really, I feel that with a shortened schedule, is a playoff game. You're playing to get into a tournament.\"\nFor Siena Heights, while it does get in two games against teams like Northwestern Ohio, Lourdes, Concordia-Ann Arbor and Indiana Tech it means that Wednesday's game against Cornerstone will be the only time the Saints play the Golden Eagles this season.\nThe Saints will also only get one conference game against Aquinas and Madonna, with both of those games being road contests, while their opponents who they see once at home, after Cornerstone Wednesday, are SHU alum Grace Howrigon's Lawrence Tech squad on Feb. 7 and Rochester on Feb. 13, as the one game SHU already played against Rochester on the road was played as a non-conference game.\nWith a conference schedule at 70 percent of a normal year, it will put a larger emphasis on each game and means that a loss will hurt that much more.\nAfter Wednesday's game against Cornerstone, the Saints’ weekend turns around and goes on the road back-to-back days, facing off against preseason No. 3 Concordia-Ann Arbor on the 30th and Indiana Tech, the preseason No. 1 pick after winning the WHAC last year, on the 31st, something Syljebeck equated back a number of years to when SHU had to run an early gauntlet in the WHAC.\n\"I think we did this back in 2010 when we opened with Concordia, when they were really good and they were the top team, and we opened up with them,\" Syljebeck said. \"It goes back to that. It's like we're starting the season, and boom, we're getting thrown into Concordia and Indiana Tech this weekend. It's gonna be insane, but our athletes are resilient. Our young people are resilient, and they're gonna come and battle.\"\nFor Syljebeck, she sees the x-factor between a team finishing higher or lower on the table than they were picked comes down to defense, something SHU showed well against Cornerstone, getting 16 steals as a team to the Golden Eagles' three and held Cornerstone to a 19-of-52 (36.5 percent) shooting performance from the field.\n\"If we can get our mindset and have that mentality, we've got to pick up that level of intensity,\" Syljebeck said. \"We have to come in, walk with confidence, and be committed to it. Right now, our team believes in our offense, and that's sometimes dangerous when they think 'ok, someone scores 10, we can go score 20,' and that's where it's dangerous because if you do have that night of shooting cold, what happens then. We've always been able to rely on the defense, so we gotta make sure we stay on point with that.\"",
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"ADRIAN — Ordinarily, the gap of time between the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference releasing its coaches preseason poll and the first conference game being played is less than a month.But for Siena Heights' women's basketball and the rest of the WHAC teams, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic upending the sports world, that wait for its first conference game stretched 105 days.The Saints, who were picked second in the WHAC, kicked off a slate unlike previous years with an 89-55"
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HOLLAND — A new option for nutritional shakes, energy teas and protein coffees has opened on Michigan Avenue in Holland.The nutrition cafe, called Healthy Holland, is located in the former Den’s Place barber shop at 702 Michigan Ave.Kelsey Andres, 24, and fiance Dylan Abraham, 24, opened the shop in their new hometown of Holland after being inspired by working at a similar nutrition club in St. Joseph.With cafe dine-in closed until Feb. 1 by order of the state of Michigan, Healthy
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HOLLAND — A new option for nutritional shakes, energy teas and protein coffees has opened on Michigan Avenue in Holland.
The nutrition cafe, called Healthy Holland, is located in the former Den’s Place barber shop at 702 Michigan Ave.
Kelsey Andres, 24, and fiance Dylan Abraham, 24, opened the shop in their new hometown of Holland after being inspired by working at a similar nutrition club in St. Joseph.
With cafe dine-in closed until Feb. 1 by order of the state of Michigan, Healthy Holland is offering to-go and curbside delivery of its protein shakes, smoothies and metabolism-boosting teas.
The protein shakes come in dessert flavors such as mint Oreo, brownie batter, caramel cookie crunch, blueberry muffin and turtle cheesecake — designed to be healthier than their indulgent flavors might suggest.
"They all have 24 grams of protein, they’re low in sugar and they’re low in carbs and they have a low glycemic index as well, so they’re a good meal replacement," Andres said.
A grand opening with a charity raffle and samples will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13. On the grand opening day, the cafe will announce the winner of a raffle that customers can enter with the purchase of $1 raffle tickets.
All of the proceeds of the raffle, plus 10 percent of Healthy Holland’s sales on Feb. 13, will be donated to Community Action House.
Located near Holland Hospital, Andres said Healthy Holland will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in part to be open early enough to be able to serve the morning shifts of hospital workers.
"We fell in love with Holland the first time that we visited, and we knew that this was the place that we wanted to bring this to," Andres said. We wanted to bring a healthier option to the community with a positive atmosphere."
"We love that it seems like a more health-conscious area, there’s a lot of gyms around. So we just knew that this was the spot we wanted to move to and bring our passion to. We’d done this for a little over two years and we wanted to branch out and have our own place and we just thought that this was the perfect spot."
The couple is also offering one-on-one nutritional coaching on diet and exercise.
— Contact reporter Carolyn Muyskens at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @cjmuyskens.
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"HOLLAND — A new option for nutritional shakes, energy teas and protein coffees has opened on Michigan Avenue in Holland.\nThe nutrition cafe, called Healthy Holland, is located in the former Den’s Place barber shop at 702 Michigan Ave.\nKelsey Andres, 24, and fiance Dylan Abraham, 24, opened the shop in their new hometown of Holland after being inspired by working at a similar nutrition club in St. Joseph.\nWith cafe dine-in closed until Feb. 1 by order of the state of Michigan, Healthy Holland is offering to-go and curbside delivery of its protein shakes, smoothies and metabolism-boosting teas.\nThe protein shakes come in dessert flavors such as mint Oreo, brownie batter, caramel cookie crunch, blueberry muffin and turtle cheesecake — designed to be healthier than their indulgent flavors might suggest.\n\"They all have 24 grams of protein, they’re low in sugar and they’re low in carbs and they have a low glycemic index as well, so they’re a good meal replacement,\" Andres said.\nA grand opening with a charity raffle and samples will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13. On the grand opening day, the cafe will announce the winner of a raffle that customers can enter with the purchase of $1 raffle tickets.\nAll of the proceeds of the raffle, plus 10 percent of Healthy Holland’s sales on Feb. 13, will be donated to Community Action House.\nLocated near Holland Hospital, Andres said Healthy Holland will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in part to be open early enough to be able to serve the morning shifts of hospital workers.\n\"We fell in love with Holland the first time that we visited, and we knew that this was the place that we wanted to bring this to,\" Andres said. We wanted to bring a healthier option to the community with a positive atmosphere.\"\n\"We love that it seems like a more health-conscious area, there’s a lot of gyms around. So we just knew that this was the spot we wanted to move to and bring our passion to. We’d done this for a little over two years and we wanted to branch out and have our own place and we just thought that this was the perfect spot.\"\nThe couple is also offering one-on-one nutritional coaching on diet and exercise.\n— Contact reporter Carolyn Muyskens at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @cjmuyskens.",
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"HOLLAND — A new option for nutritional shakes, energy teas and protein coffees has opened on Michigan Avenue in Holland.The nutrition cafe, called Healthy Holland, is located in the former Den’s Place barber shop at 702 Michigan Ave.Kelsey Andres, 24, and fiance Dylan Abraham, 24, opened the shop in their new hometown of Holland after being inspired by working at a similar nutrition club in St. Joseph.With cafe dine-in closed until Feb. 1 by order of the state of Michigan, Healthy"
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If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.But in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.“The typical rule
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If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.
It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.
But in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.
“The typical rule of thumb that a lot of practitioners and exercise physiologists like to stick to is that if symptoms are above the neck, it’s OK to get out there and do some exercise,” said Amanda Paluch, assistant professor at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Think a runny nose or light headache, though it might be wise to ease up from the typical routine, she said.
“Maybe just going out for a walk instead of a vigorous run,” Paluch said. “You can still see benefits even with this lower intensity. Just getting out there could actually help you feel a little better.”
Symptoms below the neck like chest congestion or upset stomach typically are signs to avoid exercise. Never exercise when you have a fever, regardless of whether it’s related to the flu, COVID-19 or another virus, said Dr. Felipe Lobelo, an associate professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
Recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that people diagnosed with COVID-19, with or without symptoms, generally should isolate for at least 10 days after the onset of symptoms or after a positive test.
So, that means no exercising during that time, too, Lobelo said. Even after that 10-day period, he said people should wait another week before resuming exercise.
And the return to exercise after recovering should be gradual. “You probably will feel deconditioned because of some bed rest and much lower levels of activity, on top of any lingering effects of COVID if you had a cough, fatigue or shortness of breath.”
It’s important, Lobelo added, to notify your doctor if symptoms don’t improve gradually with exercise or if new symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or extreme fatigue develop during physical activity.
Finding safe and responsible ways to stay active remains important during the pandemic, whether at home or while outside with social distancing. According to the CDC, physical activity reduces blood pressure and anxiety, improves mood and energy level, and helps people get better sleep.
However, it’s best to avoid indoor activities at gyms because of the increased potential for coronavirus transmission, Lobelo said. If you do go, wear a face covering, maintain social distancing and wipe down equipment regularly.
“You really want to focus on outdoor activities as much as possible,” Lobelo said. He also encouraged people to take a mask with them outdoors to wear for instances like passing someone on a trail.
Paluch offered tips for those not accustomed to exercising in the cold, including wearing layers of clothing that can be shed if needed. Wearing a mask while exercising has the added benefit of helping to keep your face warm.
A fitness tracker also could be a creative way to stay active and engage virtually with family and friends, said Paluch, who researches the benefits of wearable sensors. For instance, family members might race to see who can accumulate the most steps during a week and compare results online.
“These kinds of things can keep people connected and maybe provide some motivation,” Paluch said. “You can have that social support without direct contact.”
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"If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.\nIt’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.\nBut in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.\n“The typical rule of thumb that a lot of practitioners and exercise physiologists like to stick to is that if symptoms are above the neck, it’s OK to get out there and do some exercise,” said Amanda Paluch, assistant professor at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.\nThink a runny nose or light headache, though it might be wise to ease up from the typical routine, she said.\n“Maybe just going out for a walk instead of a vigorous run,” Paluch said. “You can still see benefits even with this lower intensity. Just getting out there could actually help you feel a little better.”\nSymptoms below the neck like chest congestion or upset stomach typically are signs to avoid exercise. Never exercise when you have a fever, regardless of whether it’s related to the flu, COVID-19 or another virus, said Dr. Felipe Lobelo, an associate professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.\nRecently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that people diagnosed with COVID-19, with or without symptoms, generally should isolate for at least 10 days after the onset of symptoms or after a positive test.\nSo, that means no exercising during that time, too, Lobelo said. Even after that 10-day period, he said people should wait another week before resuming exercise.\nAnd the return to exercise after recovering should be gradual. “You probably will feel deconditioned because of some bed rest and much lower levels of activity, on top of any lingering effects of COVID if you had a cough, fatigue or shortness of breath.”\nIt’s important, Lobelo added, to notify your doctor if symptoms don’t improve gradually with exercise or if new symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or extreme fatigue develop during physical activity.\nFinding safe and responsible ways to stay active remains important during the pandemic, whether at home or while outside with social distancing. According to the CDC, physical activity reduces blood pressure and anxiety, improves mood and energy level, and helps people get better sleep.\nHowever, it’s best to avoid indoor activities at gyms because of the increased potential for coronavirus transmission, Lobelo said. If you do go, wear a face covering, maintain social distancing and wipe down equipment regularly.\n“You really want to focus on outdoor activities as much as possible,” Lobelo said. He also encouraged people to take a mask with them outdoors to wear for instances like passing someone on a trail.\nPaluch offered tips for those not accustomed to exercising in the cold, including wearing layers of clothing that can be shed if needed. Wearing a mask while exercising has the added benefit of helping to keep your face warm.\nA fitness tracker also could be a creative way to stay active and engage virtually with family and friends, said Paluch, who researches the benefits of wearable sensors. For instance, family members might race to see who can accumulate the most steps during a week and compare results online.\n“These kinds of things can keep people connected and maybe provide some motivation,” Paluch said. “You can have that social support without direct contact.”",
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"If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.But in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.“The typical rule"
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Add me to the list of people who have expressed dismay and disbelief over Bill Huizenga’s explanation of his "no" vote on Donald J. Trump’s impeachment. Even though two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Peter Meijer and Fred Upton, were from Michigan, Huizenga couldn’t break from his slavish loyalty to the president and the rest of the Republican Party.Huizenga’s explanation mirrored those of the rest of Trump’s spineless toadies. First, it’s
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Add me to the list of people who have expressed dismay and disbelief over Bill Huizenga’s explanation of his "no" vote on Donald J. Trump’s impeachment. Even though two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Peter Meijer and Fred Upton, were from Michigan, Huizenga couldn’t break from his slavish loyalty to the president and the rest of the Republican Party.
Huizenga’s explanation mirrored those of the rest of Trump’s spineless toadies. First, it’s doubtful impeachment will affect unity between the parties.
Trump sowed disunity from the first moment Republicans supported him even as he lied and sullied the office and darkened the "shining city on a hill" image of our democracy.
The final defiling of that notion was the president’s seditious incitement of his followers to march on the Capitol to prevent the certification of Biden’s win, a victory that was fairly won, as many courts decreed though Trump still raged was stolen. He so stirred up his already rabid followers that five people died as our representatives cowered in fear for their lives.
Huizenga need only listen to Trump’s speech exhorting his devotees to walk down to the Capitol to hear the evidence for impeachment. He only needs to see the ghastly images of people trying to smash doors to get in and posing there with pride in the chaos they had wrought and souvenirs of their pillaging proudly displayed.
Huizenga needs to understand unity may actually begin with the election of a decent, empathetic person who cares about others and country over politics. Huizenga also needs only to believe the evidence of his own eyes and ears that the charge against Trump was justified.
Somehow Meijer and Upton got the message.
Marty Mulitz
Park Township
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"Add me to the list of people who have expressed dismay and disbelief over Bill Huizenga’s explanation of his \"no\" vote on Donald J. Trump’s impeachment. Even though two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Peter Meijer and Fred Upton, were from Michigan, Huizenga couldn’t break from his slavish loyalty to the president and the rest of the Republican Party.\nHuizenga’s explanation mirrored those of the rest of Trump’s spineless toadies. First, it’s doubtful impeachment will affect unity between the parties.\nTrump sowed disunity from the first moment Republicans supported him even as he lied and sullied the office and darkened the \"shining city on a hill\" image of our democracy.\nThe final defiling of that notion was the president’s seditious incitement of his followers to march on the Capitol to prevent the certification of Biden’s win, a victory that was fairly won, as many courts decreed though Trump still raged was stolen. He so stirred up his already rabid followers that five people died as our representatives cowered in fear for their lives.\nHuizenga need only listen to Trump’s speech exhorting his devotees to walk down to the Capitol to hear the evidence for impeachment. He only needs to see the ghastly images of people trying to smash doors to get in and posing there with pride in the chaos they had wrought and souvenirs of their pillaging proudly displayed.\nHuizenga needs to understand unity may actually begin with the election of a decent, empathetic person who cares about others and country over politics. Huizenga also needs only to believe the evidence of his own eyes and ears that the charge against Trump was justified.\nSomehow Meijer and Upton got the message.\nMarty Mulitz\nPark Township",
"Letter: Huizenga slavishly loyal to Trump",
"Add me to the list of people who have expressed dismay and disbelief over Bill Huizenga’s explanation of his \"no\" vote on Donald J. Trump’s impeachment. Even though two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Peter Meijer and Fred Upton, were from Michigan, Huizenga couldn’t break from his slavish loyalty to the president and the rest of the Republican Party.Huizenga’s explanation mirrored those of the rest of Trump’s spineless toadies. First, it’s"
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LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought "common ground" with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address Wednesday, calling for quick passage of a multibillion-dollar relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to Michigan schools and businesses to help end the pandemic.The $5.6 billion spending proposal, first announced last week, was among several policy initiatives outlined in the Democrat's third annual speech — a virtual one
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LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought "common ground" with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address Wednesday, calling for quick passage of a multibillion-dollar relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to Michigan schools and businesses to help end the pandemic.
The $5.6 billion spending proposal, first announced last week, was among several policy initiatives outlined in the Democrat's third annual speech — a virtual one in which she touted residents' grit in a grueling crisis that has claimed thousands of lives.
"The state of our state is resilience," the governor said.
The address came hours after GOP lawmakers stepped up opposition to her administration's COVID-19 restrictions, rejecting 13 of Whitmer's appointees and saying the funding should not be approved unless she cedes her administration's power to prohibit activities such as high school sports to local health departments.
"While common ground seems less and less common these days, it's never been more important that we work toward it," Whitmer said. "I know you're used to me saying 'fix the damn roads.' This year, let's also fix the damn road ahead — find common ground to grow our economy and get families and businesses back on their feet. That starts by ending the pandemic."
The virus, which has resulted in 600,000-plus cases in Michigan and contributed to the deaths of more than 15,300 residents in 10 months, continues to dominate the governor's attention. She delivered the 24-minute speech virtually from her office inside the Capitol rather than in person to protect hundreds of legislators and dignitaries who typically would gather in a packed House chamber.
Though a majority of the public has backed her handling of the pandemic, she has faced GOP criticism, a lawsuit and protests — egged on by then-President Donald Trump — over restrictions such as mask mandates and indoor restaurant dining bans. The speech occurred the same day one of six men accused of plotting to kidnap her last week pleaded guilty. The FBI has said the armed anti-government extremists were upset over her orders.
Whitmer said the rules have saved lives, but she acknowledged the toll on small businesses and asked the Legislature to help enact the next round of pandemic aid, including federal vaccine distribution funds.
"Every eligible Michigander who wants a vaccine will get one," she said, asking for patience and noting the objective is to inoculate at least 70% of people age 16 and up. "This process is like a locomotive. It will be cumbersome and slow in the beginning, but it will get faster and smoother as we go."
Her proposal would spend $575 million in state funds along with $5 billion in federal relief authorized before Trump left office. The state funding would help K-12 schools offer face-to-face instruction and include grants to restaurants and other "placed-based" businesses hurt by the outbreak.
Republican legislators do not necessarily oppose such spending, having backed grants to workers and businesses as recently as December. But they contend Whitmer's governing style has been unilateral and not bipartisan. They oppose the state's 25% capacity limit for restaurants that will resume indoor dining next week after a 2 1/2-month ban, as well an ongoing prohibition against youth contact sports.
"The people we represent did not consent to Gov. Whitmer's continued closures. The people of Michigan want and deserve answers," Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Jason Wentworth said in a statement.
The governor said her administration this year will aggressively focus on economic growth and getting people back to work. She asked the Legislature to renew expired tax incentives to support large-scale business expansions, though similar legislation died last term.
She also returned to a pre-pandemic priority that she pledged to address while campaigning for governor: fixing the roads and other infrastructure. At last year's State of the State, she announced that Michigan would borrow $3.5 billion to rebuild the state's deteriorating highways and bridges over five years after her proposed 45-cents-a-gallon fuel tax hike was rejected. The bonding is not being used to repair local roads.
Michigan is one of few states with a restrictive local road-funding structure, according to the governor's office. Legislation that would have let counties seek voter approval of local gas taxes and registration fees stalled last session. It should be passed, Whitmer said, so local communities "can move some dirt, too."
The governor also urged legislative approval of a $500 million water infrastructure plan that was unveiled in the fall, a permanent $2 hourly raise for direct care workers, and bills to lower prescription drug costs and require price transparency. Whitmer, who is up for reelection in 2022, said this year she will launch a "fixing the damn road ahead" tour to engage with residents.
She also announced that teachers next month will receive up to $500 each for their work transitioning to remote instruction last spring. K-12 support staff will get up to $250. The state enacted the funding last summer.
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Gretchen Whitmer sought \"common ground\" with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address Wednesday, calling for quick passage of a multibillion-dollar relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to Michigan schools and businesses to help end the pandemic.\nThe $5.6 billion spending proposal, first announced last week, was among several policy initiatives outlined in the Democrat's third annual speech — a virtual one in which she touted residents' grit in a grueling crisis that has claimed thousands of lives.\n\"The state of our state is resilience,\" the governor said.\nThe address came hours after GOP lawmakers stepped up opposition to her administration's COVID-19 restrictions, rejecting 13 of Whitmer's appointees and saying the funding should not be approved unless she cedes her administration's power to prohibit activities such as high school sports to local health departments.\n\"While common ground seems less and less common these days, it's never been more important that we work toward it,\" Whitmer said. \"I know you're used to me saying 'fix the damn roads.' This year, let's also fix the damn road ahead — find common ground to grow our economy and get families and businesses back on their feet. That starts by ending the pandemic.\"\nThe virus, which has resulted in 600,000-plus cases in Michigan and contributed to the deaths of more than 15,300 residents in 10 months, continues to dominate the governor's attention. She delivered the 24-minute speech virtually from her office inside the Capitol rather than in person to protect hundreds of legislators and dignitaries who typically would gather in a packed House chamber.\nThough a majority of the public has backed her handling of the pandemic, she has faced GOP criticism, a lawsuit and protests — egged on by then-President Donald Trump — over restrictions such as mask mandates and indoor restaurant dining bans. The speech occurred the same day one of six men accused of plotting to kidnap her last week pleaded guilty. The FBI has said the armed anti-government extremists were upset over her orders.\nWhitmer said the rules have saved lives, but she acknowledged the toll on small businesses and asked the Legislature to help enact the next round of pandemic aid, including federal vaccine distribution funds.\n\"Every eligible Michigander who wants a vaccine will get one,\" she said, asking for patience and noting the objective is to inoculate at least 70% of people age 16 and up. \"This process is like a locomotive. It will be cumbersome and slow in the beginning, but it will get faster and smoother as we go.\"\nHer proposal would spend $575 million in state funds along with $5 billion in federal relief authorized before Trump left office. The state funding would help K-12 schools offer face-to-face instruction and include grants to restaurants and other \"placed-based\" businesses hurt by the outbreak.\nRepublican legislators do not necessarily oppose such spending, having backed grants to workers and businesses as recently as December. But they contend Whitmer's governing style has been unilateral and not bipartisan. They oppose the state's 25% capacity limit for restaurants that will resume indoor dining next week after a 2 1/2-month ban, as well an ongoing prohibition against youth contact sports.\n\"The people we represent did not consent to Gov. Whitmer's continued closures. The people of Michigan want and deserve answers,\" Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Jason Wentworth said in a statement.\nThe governor said her administration this year will aggressively focus on economic growth and getting people back to work. She asked the Legislature to renew expired tax incentives to support large-scale business expansions, though similar legislation died last term.\nShe also returned to a pre-pandemic priority that she pledged to address while campaigning for governor: fixing the roads and other infrastructure. At last year's State of the State, she announced that Michigan would borrow $3.5 billion to rebuild the state's deteriorating highways and bridges over five years after her proposed 45-cents-a-gallon fuel tax hike was rejected. The bonding is not being used to repair local roads.\nMichigan is one of few states with a restrictive local road-funding structure, according to the governor's office. Legislation that would have let counties seek voter approval of local gas taxes and registration fees stalled last session. It should be passed, Whitmer said, so local communities \"can move some dirt, too.\"\nThe governor also urged legislative approval of a $500 million water infrastructure plan that was unveiled in the fall, a permanent $2 hourly raise for direct care workers, and bills to lower prescription drug costs and require price transparency. Whitmer, who is up for reelection in 2022, said this year she will launch a \"fixing the damn road ahead\" tour to engage with residents.\nShe also announced that teachers next month will receive up to $500 each for their work transitioning to remote instruction last spring. K-12 support staff will get up to $250. The state enacted the funding last summer.",
"Whitmer seeks common ground with Legislature to end pandemic",
"LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought \"common ground\" with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address Wednesday, calling for quick passage of a multibillion-dollar relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to Michigan schools and businesses to help end the pandemic.The $5.6 billion spending proposal, first announced last week, was among several policy initiatives outlined in the Democrat's third annual speech — a virtual one"
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Village of Maybee Ordinance no. 2021-001 Fire Charges
PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
THE VILLAGE OF MAYBEE
FIRE CHARGES ORDINANCE
LONDON MAYBEE RAISINVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ordinance No. 2021-001;
Adopted January 13, 2021
An Ordinance to establish charges for fire department services under Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951, as amended (Compiled Law 41.801 et seq) and Public Act 246 of 1945 (Compiled Law 41.181 et seq) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges and exemptions therefrom.
This Ordinance is adopted for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Village in the operation of the London Maybee Raisinville Fire Department (LMR or Fire Department) from those receiving direct benefits from the fire protection services. It is the further purpose of this Ordinance to provide for funding of Fire Department operations which remains, in part, an at large governmental expense based upon the general benefits derived by all property owners within the Village and perform other emergency services.
Section 2. Charges.
The Village shall charge the property owner of record or recipient of
Fire Department services. Services include, but are not limited to the following:
*Grass fire
*Rubbish fire
*Automobile fire
*House and structure fires
*Fire in a commercial establishment
*Fire in an industrial or manufacturing
establishment
*Fire in multiple family building
*Hotel or motel fire
*Aircraft fire
*Train fire
*Truck fire
*Forest fire
*Public safety incident
*Environmental hazards
*PI Incidents (Personal Injury Accidents) to out of area residence
*PDA (Property Damage Accidents) to out of area residence
*Rail Accidents
*Marine/Boating Incidents
*Water Rescues
*Wire down (after reasonable response time is allowed)
*Any additional request for service by the Fire Department deemed reimbursable by the Fire Chief
Itemized costs for special materials, personal and equipment required to respond to a particular incident may be billed separately.
The Village Board may by resolution establish the amount of the charges for services, which may be amended from time to time but in no event more than once in any 12 month period.
Section 3. Time for Payment for Run.
All of the foregoing charges shall be due and payable within 30 days from the date the service is billed.
The Fire Department shall bill the cost of any fire and/or emergency run to the person benefiting from the fire and/or emergency run in the Village of Maybee. A copy of such billing shall be sent to the Village of Maybee Clerk.
The Fire Department shall be responsible for sending only the first billing; any further billings or efforts of collection shall be the responsibility of the Village of Maybee.
Section 4. Exemptions.
The following properties and services shall be exempt from the foregoing charges:
A. False Alarms (unless intentional or in the case of repeat offenses)
B. Fires caused by railroad trains which are the specific statutory responsibility of railroad companies
C. Fires involving Village buildings, grounds, and/or property
D. Fire service performed outside the jurisdiction of the Village of Maybee under a mutual aid contract with an adjoining municipality.
Section 5. Collection of Charges.
The Village may proceed with a court action to collect any monies remaining unpaid and shall have any and all other remedies provided by law for the collection of said charges.
Section 6. Non-Exclusive Charge.
The foregoing rates and charges shall not be exclusive of the charges that may be made by the Village for the costs and expenses of maintaining a fire department, but shall only be supplemental thereto. Charges may additionally be collected by the Village through general taxation after a vote of the electorate approving the same or by a special assessment established under the Michigan statutes pertinent thereto. General Fund appropriations may also be made to cover such additional costs and expenses in the discretion of the Village Board.
Section 7. Multiple Property Protection.
When a particular service rendered by the fire department directly benefits more than one person or property, the owner of each property so benefited and each person to benefited where property protection is not involved, shall be liable for the payment of the full charge for such service herein before outlined. It is acknowledged and recognized that there are circumstances in which the party responsible for the need for services may not be the party receiving the services. The interpretation and application of this section is hereby delegated to the LMR Fire Chief subject to appeal to the Village Board by the party to who the charges were assessed, within the time limit for payment of the charges.
Section 8. Severability.
Should any provision or part of the within Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 9. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
I, Julie Hartford, clerk of the Village of Maybee, do hereby certify that the above Ordinance was approved and adopted by the Village Council at the regular meeting, thereof, held on the 13th day of January, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the vote thereon being as follows:
In favor of the Ordinance 6
Against the Ordinance 0
Julie Hartford
Julie Hartford
Clerk, Village of Maybee
Attest:
Leonard G. Gaylor
Leonard G. Gaylor
President, Village of Maybee
LONDON MAYBEE RAISINVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
COST RECOVERY FEE SCHEDULE
Manpower: Payroll: Per firefighter at prevailing wage rate x 100%
Vehicles:
Engine-1 $350.00 per call
Engine-2 $350.00 per call
Tanker-1 $250.00 per call
Rescue-1 $200.00 per call
Rescue-2 $200.00 per call
Gator-1 $150.00 per call
Brush Truck-1 $200.00 per call
Agency: Ordinance #: Adopted:
London 40-96 10/17/1997
Maybee 2006-005 09/13/1996
Raisinville 63 11/06/1996
Electric/Gas Power Equipment:
JAW’s: $50.00 per use
Ventilation Fans: $25.00 per use
Chains Saws: $25.00 per use
Ventilation Saws: $25.00 per use
Saws all: $25.00 per use
Miscellaneous Equipment:
Fire Fighting Foam:
Cost to be determined based on
replacement cost at time of use
No More Vapor:
Cost to be determined based on
replacement cost at time of use
Medical Equipment:
Cost to be determined based on
replacement cost at time of use
Diesel Fuel/Gasoline:
Cost to be determined based on
replacement cost at time of use
Oil Absorbent:
Cost to be determined based on
replacement cost at time of use
Fee schedule adopted: 11/17/2003
Amended: 03/16/2009
Amended: 04/11/2018
Amended: 10/10/2018
I, Julie Hartford, clerk of the Village of Maybee, do hereby certify that the above Amendment was approved and adopted by the Village Council at the regular meeting, thereof, held on the 10th day of October, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the vote thereon being as follows:
In favor of the Ordinance 6
Against the Ordinance 0
Attest:
Leonard G. Gaylor
Leonard G. Gaylor
President, Village of Maybee
Julie Hartford
Julie Hartford Clerk, Village of Maybee
JANUARY 23, 2021:
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"Village of Maybee Ordinance no. 2021-001 Fire Charges\nPAID PUBLIC NOTICE\nTHE VILLAGE OF MAYBEE\nFIRE CHARGES ORDINANCE\nLONDON MAYBEE RAISINVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT\nOrdinance No. 2021-001;\nAdopted January 13, 2021\nAn Ordinance to establish charges for fire department services under Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951, as amended (Compiled Law 41.801 et seq) and Public Act 246 of 1945 (Compiled Law 41.181 et seq) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges and exemptions therefrom.\nThis Ordinance is adopted for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Village in the operation of the London Maybee Raisinville Fire Department (LMR or Fire Department) from those receiving direct benefits from the fire protection services. It is the further purpose of this Ordinance to provide for funding of Fire Department operations which remains, in part, an at large governmental expense based upon the general benefits derived by all property owners within the Village and perform other emergency services.\nSection 2. Charges.\nThe Village shall charge the property owner of record or recipient of\nFire Department services. Services include, but are not limited to the following:\n*Grass fire\n*Rubbish fire\n*Automobile fire\n*House and structure fires\n*Fire in a commercial establishment\n*Fire in an industrial or manufacturing\nestablishment\n*Fire in multiple family building\n*Hotel or motel fire\n*Aircraft fire\n*Train fire\n*Truck fire\n*Forest fire\n*Public safety incident\n*Environmental hazards\n*PI Incidents (Personal Injury Accidents) to out of area residence\n*PDA (Property Damage Accidents) to out of area residence\n*Rail Accidents\n*Marine/Boating Incidents\n*Water Rescues\n*Wire down (after reasonable response time is allowed)\n*Any additional request for service by the Fire Department deemed reimbursable by the Fire Chief\nItemized costs for special materials, personal and equipment required to respond to a particular incident may be billed separately.\nThe Village Board may by resolution establish the amount of the charges for services, which may be amended from time to time but in no event more than once in any 12 month period.\nSection 3. Time for Payment for Run.\nAll of the foregoing charges shall be due and payable within 30 days from the date the service is billed.\nThe Fire Department shall bill the cost of any fire and/or emergency run to the person benefiting from the fire and/or emergency run in the Village of Maybee. A copy of such billing shall be sent to the Village of Maybee Clerk.\nThe Fire Department shall be responsible for sending only the first billing; any further billings or efforts of collection shall be the responsibility of the Village of Maybee.\nSection 4. Exemptions.\nThe following properties and services shall be exempt from the foregoing charges:\nA. False Alarms (unless intentional or in the case of repeat offenses)\nB. Fires caused by railroad trains which are the specific statutory responsibility of railroad companies\nC. Fires involving Village buildings, grounds, and/or property\nD. Fire service performed outside the jurisdiction of the Village of Maybee under a mutual aid contract with an adjoining municipality.\nSection 5. Collection of Charges.\nThe Village may proceed with a court action to collect any monies remaining unpaid and shall have any and all other remedies provided by law for the collection of said charges.\nSection 6. Non-Exclusive Charge.\nThe foregoing rates and charges shall not be exclusive of the charges that may be made by the Village for the costs and expenses of maintaining a fire department, but shall only be supplemental thereto. Charges may additionally be collected by the Village through general taxation after a vote of the electorate approving the same or by a special assessment established under the Michigan statutes pertinent thereto. General Fund appropriations may also be made to cover such additional costs and expenses in the discretion of the Village Board.\nSection 7. Multiple Property Protection.\nWhen a particular service rendered by the fire department directly benefits more than one person or property, the owner of each property so benefited and each person to benefited where property protection is not involved, shall be liable for the payment of the full charge for such service herein before outlined. It is acknowledged and recognized that there are circumstances in which the party responsible for the need for services may not be the party receiving the services. The interpretation and application of this section is hereby delegated to the LMR Fire Chief subject to appeal to the Village Board by the party to who the charges were assessed, within the time limit for payment of the charges.\nSection 8. Severability.\nShould any provision or part of the within Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.\nSection 9. Effective Date.\nThis Ordinance shall take effect immediately. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.\nI, Julie Hartford, clerk of the Village of Maybee, do hereby certify that the above Ordinance was approved and adopted by the Village Council at the regular meeting, thereof, held on the 13th day of January, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the vote thereon being as follows:\nIn favor of the Ordinance 6\nAgainst the Ordinance 0\nJulie Hartford\nJulie Hartford\nClerk, Village of Maybee\nAttest:\nLeonard G. Gaylor\nLeonard G. Gaylor\nPresident, Village of Maybee\nLONDON MAYBEE RAISINVILLE\nFIRE DEPARTMENT\nCOST RECOVERY FEE SCHEDULE\nManpower: Payroll: Per firefighter at prevailing wage rate x 100%\nVehicles:\nEngine-1 $350.00 per call\nEngine-2 $350.00 per call\nTanker-1 $250.00 per call\nRescue-1 $200.00 per call\nRescue-2 $200.00 per call\nGator-1 $150.00 per call\nBrush Truck-1 $200.00 per call\nAgency: Ordinance #: Adopted:\nLondon 40-96 10/17/1997\nMaybee 2006-005 09/13/1996\nRaisinville 63 11/06/1996\nElectric/Gas Power Equipment:\nJAW’s: $50.00 per use\nVentilation Fans: $25.00 per use\nChains Saws: $25.00 per use\nVentilation Saws: $25.00 per use\nSaws all: $25.00 per use\nMiscellaneous Equipment:\nFire Fighting Foam:\nCost to be determined based on\nreplacement cost at time of use\nNo More Vapor:\nCost to be determined based on\nreplacement cost at time of use\nMedical Equipment:\nCost to be determined based on\nreplacement cost at time of use\nDiesel Fuel/Gasoline:\nCost to be determined based on\nreplacement cost at time of use\nOil Absorbent:\nCost to be determined based on\nreplacement cost at time of use\nFee schedule adopted: 11/17/2003\nAmended: 03/16/2009\nAmended: 04/11/2018\nAmended: 10/10/2018\nI, Julie Hartford, clerk of the Village of Maybee, do hereby certify that the above Amendment was approved and adopted by the Village Council at the regular meeting, thereof, held on the 10th day of October, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the vote thereon being as follows:\nIn favor of the Ordinance 6\nAgainst the Ordinance 0\nAttest:\nLeonard G. Gaylor\nLeonard G. Gaylor\nPresident, Village of Maybee\nJulie Hartford\nJulie Hartford Clerk, Village of Maybee\nJANUARY 23, 2021:",
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By DAVID EGGERT and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated PressLANSING, Mich. (AP) — A small group of gun-toting demonstrators rallied Sunday outside of Michigan's Capitol building near a sizable presence of law enforcement officers on high alert after this month's deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.About a dozen protesters openly carried guns, including some who promoted the anti-government "boogaloo" movement, a slang term adopted by the pro-gun extremist movement that is a reference to a sequel
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By DAVID EGGERT and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A small group of gun-toting demonstrators rallied Sunday outside of Michigan's Capitol building near a sizable presence of law enforcement officers on high alert after this month's deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.
About a dozen protesters openly carried guns, including some who promoted the anti-government "boogaloo" movement, a slang term adopted by the pro-gun extremist movement that is a reference to a sequel — in their case, a second U.S. civil war.
Some boogaloo promoters insist they are not genuinely advocating for violence. But the boogaloo has been linked to a recent string of domestic terrorism plots, including the arrests of three Nevada men accused of conspiring to incite violence during protests in Las Vegas.
A few other protesters, who were not openly armed, wore hats supporting President Donald Trump or falsely claimed the election was stolen. Trump's term will end Wednesday when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated.
As snow fell, state police, the National Guard and local law enforcement provided a heavy security presence at or near the 142-year-old Statehouse and other government buildings. Adjacent roads were closed. A police helicopter flew overhead. The Capitol was surrounded by a 6-foot fence. Ground-level windows on several downtown buildings, including the governor's office, were boarded up.
The demonstration was peaceful and drew more media members than protesters. It came after the FBI warned of the potential for armed protests at the nation's Capitol and all 50 state capitol buildings beginning this weekend.
Timothy Teagan, a boogaloo backer who was at the Michigan Statehouse, said the purpose was "to urge a message of peace and unity to the left and right, to the members of BLM, to Trump supporters to Three Percenter militias to antifa," referring to Black Lives Matter.
State police Lt. Brian Oleksyk, who estimated that about 20 protesters had turned up, said such demonstrations are nothing new.
"It's a different topic and it's a serious topic, but we won't tolerate criminal behavior," he said.
Martin Szelag said he had hoped for a better turnout.
"I was hoping the militia would be here," he said.
But the 67-year-old semi-retired window salesman from Dearborn Heights did not want to see any violence, just more attention for his cause: that Biden's victory in November was tainted by election fraud.
Szelag wore a sign around his neck that read, in part, "We will support Joe Biden as our President if you can convince us he won legally. Show us the proof! Then the healing can begin."
"I don't trust the results of the election," he said.
Biden won Michigan by 154,000 votes, or 2.8 percentage points. Various election officials across the country and Trump's former attorney general, William Barr, have said there was no widespread fraud.
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HILLSDALE - Hillsdale College Assistant Professor of Physics Tim Dolch and four physics students contributed their research to the detection of a signal that may help to show gravitational waves that are produced by merging supermassive black holes in other galaxies.Announced by NANOGrav at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting on Jan. 11, the research is touted as an important step in research on the gravitational universe."Our Hillsdale College team spent many hours
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HILLSDALE - Hillsdale College Assistant Professor of Physics Tim Dolch and four physics students contributed their research to the detection of a signal that may help to show gravitational waves that are produced by merging supermassive black holes in other galaxies.
Announced by NANOGrav at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting on Jan. 11, the research is touted as an important step in research on the gravitational universe.
"Our Hillsdale College team spent many hours remotely controlling the Green Bank Telescope, sometimes in the middle of the night," said Dolch. "The data that we gathered and analyzed helped to contribute to this NANOGrav result. This recent report of hints of gravitational waves in the data, although still not verified, is the most exciting result to date. Many teams similar to ours are to credit for this impressive undertaking."
Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime. They were first predicted by Einstein’s general relativity theory in 1916.
After the 2015 detection of short-period gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), physicists became even more interested in their direct measurement. The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to that 2015 detection. This research and report builds on that detection.
NANOGrav researchers studied the signals from distant pulsars—small, dense stars that rapidly rotate, emitting beamed radio waves, much like a lighthouse. Pulsars were chosen because they are detectable and dependable, serving as a sort of galactic clock. They are commonly referred to as the universe’s timekeepers.
Dolch was joined by Hillsdale graduates Cody Jessup, ’16, Daniel Halmrast, ’17, Joshua Ramette, ’17, and Michael Tripepi, ’17, in the collection, reduction, and analysis of a 15-year dataset from NANOGrav. All five are authors on the two, 12.5-year data release papers published in the January 2021 issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
These four students observed for over 20 hours; many other Hillsdale students also participated in the observations.
For more information on the research, visit: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/abd401.
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"HILLSDALE - Hillsdale College Assistant Professor of Physics Tim Dolch and four physics students contributed their research to the detection of a signal that may help to show gravitational waves that are produced by merging supermassive black holes in other galaxies.\nAnnounced by NANOGrav at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting on Jan. 11, the research is touted as an important step in research on the gravitational universe.\n\"Our Hillsdale College team spent many hours remotely controlling the Green Bank Telescope, sometimes in the middle of the night,\" said Dolch. \"The data that we gathered and analyzed helped to contribute to this NANOGrav result. This recent report of hints of gravitational waves in the data, although still not verified, is the most exciting result to date. Many teams similar to ours are to credit for this impressive undertaking.\"\nGravitational waves are ripples in spacetime. They were first predicted by Einstein’s general relativity theory in 1916.\nAfter the 2015 detection of short-period gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), physicists became even more interested in their direct measurement. The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to that 2015 detection. This research and report builds on that detection.\nNANOGrav researchers studied the signals from distant pulsars—small, dense stars that rapidly rotate, emitting beamed radio waves, much like a lighthouse. Pulsars were chosen because they are detectable and dependable, serving as a sort of galactic clock. They are commonly referred to as the universe’s timekeepers.\nDolch was joined by Hillsdale graduates Cody Jessup, ’16, Daniel Halmrast, ’17, Joshua Ramette, ’17, and Michael Tripepi, ’17, in the collection, reduction, and analysis of a 15-year dataset from NANOGrav. All five are authors on the two, 12.5-year data release papers published in the January 2021 issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters.\nThese four students observed for over 20 hours; many other Hillsdale students also participated in the observations.\nFor more information on the research, visit: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/abd401.",
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A controversial Civil War statue in Allendale Township, featuring a Confederate soldier has been "tarred and feathered."The statue in the Township’s Garden of Honor has been a point of contention recently with many people wanting to see its removal.According to reports, first reported by MLive.com, a few people from the Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists "tarred and feathered" the statue on Friday night and hung a sign on the Confederate soldier
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A controversial Civil War statue in Allendale Township, featuring a Confederate soldier has been "tarred and feathered."
The statue in the Township’s Garden of Honor has been a point of contention recently with many people wanting to see its removal.
According to reports, first reported by MLive.com, a few people from the Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists "tarred and feathered" the statue on Friday night and hung a sign on the Confederate soldier in the statue that says "Traitor."
The statue depicts a Union soldier and Confederate soldier standing back-top-back with an enslaved child between them.
Activists also raised a billboard, visible along westbound Lake Michigan Drive entering Allendale Township, where the statue is located reads "Remove the racist Confederate statue." The billboard directed viewers to a website on its cause, but has since been removed, according to reports.
The statue has caused debate and division in Allendale after activists called for its removal in May 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis and following protests of racial injustice.
While the township board has elected to not remove the statue, which is one of a series of veteran memorials in the township’s Garden of Honor, it has formed a committee examining racism in the township.
The board also voted to erect a plaque contextualizing the placement of a Confederate soldier and a slave child in the statue.
The statue, along with seven others in the Garden of Honor, was erected in 1998 as a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Allendale’s founding.
The statue’s creator, Joyce Sweers, wrote to the township board last year imploring members not to remove the statue, saying it’s a celebration of the end of slavery, not the Confederacy.
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"A controversial Civil War statue in Allendale Township, featuring a Confederate soldier has been \"tarred and feathered.\"\nThe statue in the Township’s Garden of Honor has been a point of contention recently with many people wanting to see its removal.\nAccording to reports, first reported by MLive.com, a few people from the Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists \"tarred and feathered\" the statue on Friday night and hung a sign on the Confederate soldier in the statue that says \"Traitor.\"\nThe statue depicts a Union soldier and Confederate soldier standing back-top-back with an enslaved child between them.\nActivists also raised a billboard, visible along westbound Lake Michigan Drive entering Allendale Township, where the statue is located reads \"Remove the racist Confederate statue.\" The billboard directed viewers to a website on its cause, but has since been removed, according to reports.\nThe statue has caused debate and division in Allendale after activists called for its removal in May 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis and following protests of racial injustice.\nWhile the township board has elected to not remove the statue, which is one of a series of veteran memorials in the township’s Garden of Honor, it has formed a committee examining racism in the township.\nThe board also voted to erect a plaque contextualizing the placement of a Confederate soldier and a slave child in the statue.\nThe statue, along with seven others in the Garden of Honor, was erected in 1998 as a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Allendale’s founding.\nThe statue’s creator, Joyce Sweers, wrote to the township board last year imploring members not to remove the statue, saying it’s a celebration of the end of slavery, not the Confederacy.",
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"A controversial Civil War statue in Allendale Township, featuring a Confederate soldier has been \"tarred and feathered.\"The statue in the Township’s Garden of Honor has been a point of contention recently with many people wanting to see its removal.According to reports, first reported by MLive.com, a few people from the Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists \"tarred and feathered\" the statue on Friday night and hung a sign on the Confederate soldier"
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PORTAGE — The 57-day wait didn't dampen the Sand Creek football team's spirit or fire for their Division 8 regional final game against Centreville Saturday afternoon at Portage Central High School.The Aggie defense held the Southwest 10 Conference champions off the board for 37 minutes and 29 seconds, but ultimately all it took was that one score in the fourth quarter to sink the Aggies' hopes of winning their first regional title since 2007 as the Bulldogs picked up an 8-0 victory in the
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PORTAGE — The 57-day wait didn't dampen the Sand Creek football team's spirit or fire for their Division 8 regional final game against Centreville Saturday afternoon at Portage Central High School.
The Aggie defense held the Southwest 10 Conference champions off the board for 37 minutes and 29 seconds, but ultimately all it took was that one score in the fourth quarter to sink the Aggies' hopes of winning their first regional title since 2007 as the Bulldogs picked up an 8-0 victory in the first game between either team.
"Offensively, they beat us up front and at the line of scrimmage, and they held us in check the whole game," Sand Creek football coach Scott Gallagher said. "We had a nice drive right there where we got down to the one-inch line and had that penalty and that hurt not being able to punch that in, that's what mistakes do to a team, but I thought our kids played tremendous. The effort was there the whole game, our defense played remarkable and we had a great gameplan. I have to thank our players and coaches for a great, successful season, and I'm proud to be an Aggie.
Sand Creek, which will finish this abbreviated 2020-21 season with an 8-2 record, was held off the board for the first time all year and was held to just nine first downs in Saturday's loss. The Sand Creek offense was once again was led by quarterback Will Alexander, as the senior ran for a game-high 93 yards on 25 carries, but he gained over 76 percent of the Aggie yardage for the game, as SC finished with 122 yards, and was held without a completion on four attempts.
The name of the game Saturday was defense, as both teams combined to force three turnovers, two interceptions by Centreville and one fumble recovered by Aggies senior linebacker Caleb Verlinde that put a halt to a promising second quarter drive by the Bulldogs (9-0), and Sand Creek's defenders held an offense that entered the regional round scoring just over an average of 33 points-per-game to just 223 yards of offense.
The two teams finished equal in total plays run (43) and in total rushing yards (122), but the difference proved to come out of Centreville's own senior dual-threat quarterback, Sam Todd, who threw for 101 yards and rushed 24 times for a team-high 70 yards, and the Bulldog defense bending but not breaking against the Sand Creek offense that had come into Saturday scoring just over 50 points a game.
"He's a great athlete, a great runner," said Gallagher of Todd. "We knew we had to stop him and we did. I said he had a good arm, and he had that one throw deep that set up their touchdown on a third-and-long, so players make plays, and whoever makes the most plays usually comes out on top. Tonight in an 8-0 game, they made a couple more plays than us."
Sand Creek started with the ball but went three-and-out and Centreville marched down the field, only for the Aggies to get a stop on a fourth down and the ball back and go on their most promising drive of the game.
SC marched on a drive spanning nearly 12 minutes, getting down to the Bulldogs two-yard line and converting a pair of fourth down conversions in the process, but as Alexander sprinted to his left and lunged for the pylon, the run was called back for a holding penalty against the Aggies, shoving them back to the 16, and after an incomplete pass, Alexander's fourth down pass attempt was intercepted.
Sand Creek's defense responded by forcing another three-and-out, giving their offense good field position on their own 40, and after a couple of third down conversions, found itself in position for another shot at the endzone, but on the Centreville 24-yard line, Alexander scrambled out and lofted a ball up that the Bulldogs came down with again to stop that drive and send the game to the half scoreless.
Centreville went on a long drive to start the second half after being backed up to start at its own 10-yard line, converting a fourth down to put themselves into Aggie territory, but SC's defense forced a fumble that Verlinde fell on to stop that Bulldog effort, but Sand Creek was forced to punt the ball back after another three-and-out.
The Bulldogs would finally break that scoreless draw on the ensuing drive, going 69 yards on 10 plays, converting a pair of third downs before Mason Lemings took a toss from Sims running left and found the goal line 29 seconds into the fourth quarter.
After Sand Creek and Centreville traded a pair of four-and-outs, the Aggies tried to get moving again, but only could get as far as their 42-yard line, and after getting behind the sticks, saw Alexander's fourth down pass fall incomplete before the Bulldogs were able to run out the clock.
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"PORTAGE — The 57-day wait didn't dampen the Sand Creek football team's spirit or fire for their Division 8 regional final game against Centreville Saturday afternoon at Portage Central High School.\nThe Aggie defense held the Southwest 10 Conference champions off the board for 37 minutes and 29 seconds, but ultimately all it took was that one score in the fourth quarter to sink the Aggies' hopes of winning their first regional title since 2007 as the Bulldogs picked up an 8-0 victory in the first game between either team.\n\"Offensively, they beat us up front and at the line of scrimmage, and they held us in check the whole game,\" Sand Creek football coach Scott Gallagher said. \"We had a nice drive right there where we got down to the one-inch line and had that penalty and that hurt not being able to punch that in, that's what mistakes do to a team, but I thought our kids played tremendous. The effort was there the whole game, our defense played remarkable and we had a great gameplan. I have to thank our players and coaches for a great, successful season, and I'm proud to be an Aggie.\nSand Creek, which will finish this abbreviated 2020-21 season with an 8-2 record, was held off the board for the first time all year and was held to just nine first downs in Saturday's loss. The Sand Creek offense was once again was led by quarterback Will Alexander, as the senior ran for a game-high 93 yards on 25 carries, but he gained over 76 percent of the Aggie yardage for the game, as SC finished with 122 yards, and was held without a completion on four attempts.\nThe name of the game Saturday was defense, as both teams combined to force three turnovers, two interceptions by Centreville and one fumble recovered by Aggies senior linebacker Caleb Verlinde that put a halt to a promising second quarter drive by the Bulldogs (9-0), and Sand Creek's defenders held an offense that entered the regional round scoring just over an average of 33 points-per-game to just 223 yards of offense.\nThe two teams finished equal in total plays run (43) and in total rushing yards (122), but the difference proved to come out of Centreville's own senior dual-threat quarterback, Sam Todd, who threw for 101 yards and rushed 24 times for a team-high 70 yards, and the Bulldog defense bending but not breaking against the Sand Creek offense that had come into Saturday scoring just over 50 points a game.\n\"He's a great athlete, a great runner,\" said Gallagher of Todd. \"We knew we had to stop him and we did. I said he had a good arm, and he had that one throw deep that set up their touchdown on a third-and-long, so players make plays, and whoever makes the most plays usually comes out on top. Tonight in an 8-0 game, they made a couple more plays than us.\"\nSand Creek started with the ball but went three-and-out and Centreville marched down the field, only for the Aggies to get a stop on a fourth down and the ball back and go on their most promising drive of the game.\nSC marched on a drive spanning nearly 12 minutes, getting down to the Bulldogs two-yard line and converting a pair of fourth down conversions in the process, but as Alexander sprinted to his left and lunged for the pylon, the run was called back for a holding penalty against the Aggies, shoving them back to the 16, and after an incomplete pass, Alexander's fourth down pass attempt was intercepted.\nSand Creek's defense responded by forcing another three-and-out, giving their offense good field position on their own 40, and after a couple of third down conversions, found itself in position for another shot at the endzone, but on the Centreville 24-yard line, Alexander scrambled out and lofted a ball up that the Bulldogs came down with again to stop that drive and send the game to the half scoreless.\nCentreville went on a long drive to start the second half after being backed up to start at its own 10-yard line, converting a fourth down to put themselves into Aggie territory, but SC's defense forced a fumble that Verlinde fell on to stop that Bulldog effort, but Sand Creek was forced to punt the ball back after another three-and-out.\nThe Bulldogs would finally break that scoreless draw on the ensuing drive, going 69 yards on 10 plays, converting a pair of third downs before Mason Lemings took a toss from Sims running left and found the goal line 29 seconds into the fourth quarter.\nAfter Sand Creek and Centreville traded a pair of four-and-outs, the Aggies tried to get moving again, but only could get as far as their 42-yard line, and after getting behind the sticks, saw Alexander's fourth down pass fall incomplete before the Bulldogs were able to run out the clock.",
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Fire damaged a home Jan. 2 in Sturgis, but no one was injured.Shortly before 5 p.m. Jan. 2, Sturgis firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Hatch Street after a report of smoke coming from an unoccupied residence. The building had heavy smoke inside when firefighters arrived. They quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.Cause of the fire has not been determined. Investigation into the fire’s origin is being overseen by the Sturgis fire marshal.
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Fire damaged a home Jan. 2 in Sturgis, but no one was injured.
Shortly before 5 p.m. Jan. 2, Sturgis firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Hatch Street after a report of smoke coming from an unoccupied residence. The building had heavy smoke inside when firefighters arrived. They quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.
Cause of the fire has not been determined. Investigation into the fire’s origin is being overseen by the Sturgis fire marshal.
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"Fire damaged a home Jan. 2 in Sturgis, but no one was injured.\nShortly before 5 p.m. Jan. 2, Sturgis firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Hatch Street after a report of smoke coming from an unoccupied residence. The building had heavy smoke inside when firefighters arrived. They quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.\nCause of the fire has not been determined. Investigation into the fire’s origin is being overseen by the Sturgis fire marshal.",
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"Fire damaged a home Jan. 2 in Sturgis, but no one was injured.Shortly before 5 p.m. Jan. 2, Sturgis firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of East Hatch Street after a report of smoke coming from an unoccupied residence. The building had heavy smoke inside when firefighters arrived. They quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.Cause of the fire has not been determined. Investigation into the fire’s origin is being overseen by the Sturgis fire marshal."
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Winter’s evening sky is a pure delight with more of the brightest stars of the sky in view than in any other season. While reveling in the bright star shine of Orion and his celestial neighbors, let’s not neglect the lowly!In this case, I mean low in the sky. On any evening of the year, looking southwest to northwest, you can still catch a few constellations that were so prominent a few months before, but are now bidding adieu in the twilight of dusk.Before talking more about the
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Winter’s evening sky is a pure delight with more of the brightest stars of the sky in view than in any other season. While reveling in the bright star shine of Orion and his celestial neighbors, let’s not neglect the lowly!
In this case, I mean low in the sky. On any evening of the year, looking southwest to northwest, you can still catch a few constellations that were so prominent a few months before, but are now bidding adieu in the twilight of dusk.
Before talking more about the stars, however, take a look for the three planets low in the sunset glow!
Remember the “Christmas Star” on Dec. 21, when Jupiter and Saturn were unusually close together, low in the southwest? The pair is still there, a bit more separated and lower in the sky, but joined by a third planet, Mercury!
The three form a tight, nearly equilateral triangle this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 9. each of the three sides of this triangle is about 3 degrees, about the space six full moons would take, side by side. On Sunday night, they are even tighter, about 2 degrees on a side.
Caution - this won’t be easy due to the bright glow. You will need to look only about 30 minutes after sunset. Bring binoculars, and choose a spot with a nearly flat horizon facing southwest.
Jupiter is on top, the brightest and easiest, at magnitude -1.9; Mercury, at bottom, is second brightest, magnitude -0.9; Saturn, on the right, is the most dim, +0.6.
If these were seen up high in a dark sky, all three would be very bright and conspicuous.
Take a look this coming week. Mercury will be sliding higher on the left, passing the other two.
Mars appears like a fairly bright golden star, high in the south as darkness falls.
The planet Venus may be seen about a half-hour before sunrise, very low in the southeastern sky. Watch as the waning crescent moon gradually moves down towards Venus. On Monday, Jan. 11, the slim moon will be close and to the upper right of Venus. Binoculars will help due to the brightening dawn.
Again, you are witnessing the dynamics of the solar system, as the Earth races around the sun as the outer planets lag behind and the inner planets (Venus and Mercury) speed ahead.
Back to the stars: Once darkness settles in, the planetary trio in the southwest will have set, but the stars will be in their glory.
Low in the west-northwest is the constellation Cygnus the Swan, most prominent high in the south, in late-summer evenings. The Swan’s principal stars form the shape of a cross, the asterism being dubbed the Northern Cross.
On January evenings, the Cross stands upright, much like one would see on a church steeple. Its brightest star, Deneb, is on the very top.
Look over to the right, due northwest, for the gleaming 0-magnitude star Vega, which dominated the spring and summer skies. Vega, in the constellation Lyra the Harp, will soon be lost behind the glow of the sun.
Turn right again, and face north. The Big Dipper is standing on its handle star, Alkaid! The “bowl” is on top.
The front stars of the “bowl” serve as pointers to the North Star (Polaris), which is due north. The North Star is at the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper, and on January evenings, this group, fainter than the Big Dipper, looks like it is hanging down as if the North Star was hooked on a barn wall nail (as famed amateur astronomer Leslie Peltier once said).
With a low eastern horizon, on January evenings, you can wave hello to a preview of stars that will become prominent up high on springtime evenings. In mid-evening, you might catch the bright star Regulus in Leo the Lion in the east-northeast.
If you can’t wait for the relative warmth of a spring evening, be my guest and go outside at 3 a.m. this month to see Regulus shining bright high in the south. Better dress extra warm!
Horizon viewing is often hampered, if not by hills, trees and buildings, then often by the glow of light pollution if you have a city or town in the direction you face. The darkest part of the sky is usually high up, where you can enjoy the most stars.
Then there is “atmospheric extinction.” The blanket of air is thicker the lower in the sky you look, and you will be looking through the mots dust and water vapor. Just as the rising and setting sun and moon are dimmer and redder, the stars, too, are more diminished.
On the other hand, it is often easier to see the bright stars “twinkle” when low in the sky. The twinkle is caused by the layers of turbulent air that can give airplane passengers a bumpy ride and a pretty show for those with their feet on the planet Earth, enjoying the stars above them.
New moon is on Jan. 13.
Keep looking up at the sky!
Peter Becker is managing editor at The News Eagle in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Notes are welcome at [email protected]. Please mention in what newspaper or website you read this column.
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"Winter’s evening sky is a pure delight with more of the brightest stars of the sky in view than in any other season. While reveling in the bright star shine of Orion and his celestial neighbors, let’s not neglect the lowly!\nIn this case, I mean low in the sky. On any evening of the year, looking southwest to northwest, you can still catch a few constellations that were so prominent a few months before, but are now bidding adieu in the twilight of dusk.\nBefore talking more about the stars, however, take a look for the three planets low in the sunset glow!\nRemember the “Christmas Star” on Dec. 21, when Jupiter and Saturn were unusually close together, low in the southwest? The pair is still there, a bit more separated and lower in the sky, but joined by a third planet, Mercury!\nThe three form a tight, nearly equilateral triangle this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 9. each of the three sides of this triangle is about 3 degrees, about the space six full moons would take, side by side. On Sunday night, they are even tighter, about 2 degrees on a side.\nCaution - this won’t be easy due to the bright glow. You will need to look only about 30 minutes after sunset. Bring binoculars, and choose a spot with a nearly flat horizon facing southwest.\nJupiter is on top, the brightest and easiest, at magnitude -1.9; Mercury, at bottom, is second brightest, magnitude -0.9; Saturn, on the right, is the most dim, +0.6.\nIf these were seen up high in a dark sky, all three would be very bright and conspicuous.\nTake a look this coming week. Mercury will be sliding higher on the left, passing the other two.\nMars appears like a fairly bright golden star, high in the south as darkness falls.\nThe planet Venus may be seen about a half-hour before sunrise, very low in the southeastern sky. Watch as the waning crescent moon gradually moves down towards Venus. On Monday, Jan. 11, the slim moon will be close and to the upper right of Venus. Binoculars will help due to the brightening dawn.\nAgain, you are witnessing the dynamics of the solar system, as the Earth races around the sun as the outer planets lag behind and the inner planets (Venus and Mercury) speed ahead.\nBack to the stars: Once darkness settles in, the planetary trio in the southwest will have set, but the stars will be in their glory.\nLow in the west-northwest is the constellation Cygnus the Swan, most prominent high in the south, in late-summer evenings. The Swan’s principal stars form the shape of a cross, the asterism being dubbed the Northern Cross.\nOn January evenings, the Cross stands upright, much like one would see on a church steeple. Its brightest star, Deneb, is on the very top.\nLook over to the right, due northwest, for the gleaming 0-magnitude star Vega, which dominated the spring and summer skies. Vega, in the constellation Lyra the Harp, will soon be lost behind the glow of the sun.\nTurn right again, and face north. The Big Dipper is standing on its handle star, Alkaid! The “bowl” is on top.\nThe front stars of the “bowl” serve as pointers to the North Star (Polaris), which is due north. The North Star is at the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper, and on January evenings, this group, fainter than the Big Dipper, looks like it is hanging down as if the North Star was hooked on a barn wall nail (as famed amateur astronomer Leslie Peltier once said).\nWith a low eastern horizon, on January evenings, you can wave hello to a preview of stars that will become prominent up high on springtime evenings. In mid-evening, you might catch the bright star Regulus in Leo the Lion in the east-northeast.\nIf you can’t wait for the relative warmth of a spring evening, be my guest and go outside at 3 a.m. this month to see Regulus shining bright high in the south. Better dress extra warm!\nHorizon viewing is often hampered, if not by hills, trees and buildings, then often by the glow of light pollution if you have a city or town in the direction you face. The darkest part of the sky is usually high up, where you can enjoy the most stars.\nThen there is “atmospheric extinction.” The blanket of air is thicker the lower in the sky you look, and you will be looking through the mots dust and water vapor. Just as the rising and setting sun and moon are dimmer and redder, the stars, too, are more diminished.\nOn the other hand, it is often easier to see the bright stars “twinkle” when low in the sky. The twinkle is caused by the layers of turbulent air that can give airplane passengers a bumpy ride and a pretty show for those with their feet on the planet Earth, enjoying the stars above them.\nNew moon is on Jan. 13.\nKeep looking up at the sky!\nPeter Becker is managing editor at The News Eagle in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Notes are welcome at [email protected]. Please mention in what newspaper or website you read this column.",
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"Winter’s evening sky is a pure delight with more of the brightest stars of the sky in view than in any other season. While reveling in the bright star shine of Orion and his celestial neighbors, let’s not neglect the lowly!In this case, I mean low in the sky. On any evening of the year, looking southwest to northwest, you can still catch a few constellations that were so prominent a few months before, but are now bidding adieu in the twilight of dusk.Before talking more about the"
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Anybody out there doing any math on this new stimulus package? When you take the $900 billion Congress has appropriated, and divide it by 300 million American people, it figures out to $3,000 for every man, woman and child.A family of four could be getting $12,000 -- not the 1,200 bucks for two adults who earn up to $75,000 a year. SO, just WHO is getting the vast majority of this money, anyway? I went looking on the internet.Diane Feinstein wants to send $5 billion to Iran to help them
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Anybody out there doing any math on this new stimulus package? When you take the $900 billion Congress has appropriated, and divide it by 300 million American people, it figures out to $3,000 for every man, woman and child.
A family of four could be getting $12,000 -- not the 1,200 bucks for two adults who earn up to $75,000 a year. SO, just WHO is getting the vast majority of this money, anyway? I went looking on the internet.
Diane Feinstein wants to send $5 billion to Iran to help them with their problems with the virus. If the government of Iran gets free dollars from the US, does she really believe that they will use it to help the suffering people in their nation? Don’t forget: Iran is the place you see signs in their streets saying, "DEATH to America." Egypt is slated to get $6.4 billion. And a whopping $35 billion will be allocated to wind and solar energy development! How then can they call it "stimulus’ money for us peasants?
We are being told that these $900 billion are supposed to help struggling Americans, and we all know that 600 bucks is a drop in the bucket for those who are losing jobs, their businesses and their livelihoods.
No wonder President Trump is pushing to get $2,000 payments to Americans who need the money. So I’d like to propose that since our government is borrowing another $900 billion, it is divided up equally among us after giving double to those who have served in hospitals through this horrific time.
I recall reading about a famine in Russia, in the early days of the 1900s, and generous Americans sent boxcars full of food to help the starving people -- only to discover later that those boxcars sat on sidings in Russia, never reaching those who desperately needed those provisions. If we send help to other nations, we certainly need to make sure it reaches the intended recipients, not government officials with sticky fingers. When Franklin Graham collects thousands of Christmas shoe box gifts for the world’s children, they are sent to missionaries for distribution. That way, the kids get them.
There is a perfect government that will one day rule the earth for 1,000 year: The ruler being Jesus Christ and those He chooses to help. There will be no voting, no voter fraud, no contesting of any sort. You can read about it in Revelation chapter 20. We are told in Philippians 2:9,10 "For this reason also, God highly exalted Him (Jesus Christ) and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth."
Margaret Klump lives in Ottawa Lake. She can be reached at [email protected].
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"Anybody out there doing any math on this new stimulus package? When you take the $900 billion Congress has appropriated, and divide it by 300 million American people, it figures out to $3,000 for every man, woman and child.A family of four could be getting $12,000 -- not the 1,200 bucks for two adults who earn up to $75,000 a year. SO, just WHO is getting the vast majority of this money, anyway? I went looking on the internet.Diane Feinstein wants to send $5 billion to Iran to help them"
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Columns share an author's personal perspective. ***** It's always exciting when new gaming consoles get announced. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S systems released in November, I wasn't expecting any more big console reveals coming in 2020. But the end of the year brought a doozy. On Dec. 22, fast-food chain KFC announced a partnership with Cooler Master, a company known for making components for custom-built gaming PCs, with plans to release the KFConsole, the first video game
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It's always exciting when new gaming consoles get announced. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S systems released in November, I wasn't expecting any more big console reveals coming in 2020.
But the end of the year brought a doozy.
On Dec. 22, fast-food chain KFC announced a partnership with Cooler Master, a company known for making components for custom-built gaming PCs, with plans to release the KFConsole, the first video game console with a built-in Chicken Chamber for keeping your chicken warm while you're playing games.
I'm still not 100% convinced that this isn't a joke the two companies are pulling on us. I find it hilarious either way.
No release date or price has been given yet, but everything else about the announcement looks very legit.
There are photos of the console itself, which is mostly black and shaped like one of KFC's chicken buckets. According to the console's website, it features a custom Cooler Master NC100 chassis, is powered by the Intel Nuc 9 Extreme Compute Element, a swappable GPU slot so the system can stay up to date, and two Seagate BarraCuda 1TB SSD. All that adds up to a system capable of 4K gaming at up to 240 frames per second that supports the latest ray tracing lighting techniques and is VR compatible.
"This machine is capable of running games at top-level specs, all on top of keeping your meal warm for you to enjoy during your gaming experience ... what's not to like?," Mark Cheevers, PR and social media lead at KFC UK and Ireland, said in a press release. "If Sony or Microsoft want any tips on how to engineer a chicken chamber for their efforts next time, they'd be welcome to get in touch."
My guess is this is probably a real system, one that will be released in very limited numbers as a collector's item and one that will be very expensive based on its specs, probably $1,000 or more.
If you're interested in finding out more about the system, you can follow KFC Gaming on Twitter or go to https://landing.coolermaster.com/kfconsole/ to check it out for yourself.
Who knows? If the PlayStation 5 remains hard to get, I might have to settle for the KFConsole instead. It's a good thing I love hot fried chicken.
Dusty Ricketts is the editor of The Destin Log and The Walton Sun newspapers and can be reached at [email protected].
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"Columns share an author's personal perspective.\n*****\nIt's always exciting when new gaming consoles get announced. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S systems released in November, I wasn't expecting any more big console reveals coming in 2020.\nBut the end of the year brought a doozy.\nOn Dec. 22, fast-food chain KFC announced a partnership with Cooler Master, a company known for making components for custom-built gaming PCs, with plans to release the KFConsole, the first video game console with a built-in Chicken Chamber for keeping your chicken warm while you're playing games.\nI'm still not 100% convinced that this isn't a joke the two companies are pulling on us. I find it hilarious either way.\nNo release date or price has been given yet, but everything else about the announcement looks very legit.\nThere are photos of the console itself, which is mostly black and shaped like one of KFC's chicken buckets. According to the console's website, it features a custom Cooler Master NC100 chassis, is powered by the Intel Nuc 9 Extreme Compute Element, a swappable GPU slot so the system can stay up to date, and two Seagate BarraCuda 1TB SSD. All that adds up to a system capable of 4K gaming at up to 240 frames per second that supports the latest ray tracing lighting techniques and is VR compatible.\n\"This machine is capable of running games at top-level specs, all on top of keeping your meal warm for you to enjoy during your gaming experience ... what's not to like?,\" Mark Cheevers, PR and social media lead at KFC UK and Ireland, said in a press release. \"If Sony or Microsoft want any tips on how to engineer a chicken chamber for their efforts next time, they'd be welcome to get in touch.\"\nMy guess is this is probably a real system, one that will be released in very limited numbers as a collector's item and one that will be very expensive based on its specs, probably $1,000 or more.\nIf you're interested in finding out more about the system, you can follow KFC Gaming on Twitter or go to https://landing.coolermaster.com/kfconsole/ to check it out for yourself.\nWho knows? If the PlayStation 5 remains hard to get, I might have to settle for the KFConsole instead. It's a good thing I love hot fried chicken.\nDusty Ricketts is the editor of The Destin Log and The Walton Sun newspapers and can be reached at [email protected].",
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"Columns share an author's personal perspective. ***** It's always exciting when new gaming consoles get announced. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S systems released in November, I wasn't expecting any more big console reveals coming in 2020. But the end of the year brought a doozy. On Dec. 22, fast-food chain KFC announced a partnership with Cooler Master, a company known for making components for custom-built gaming PCs, with plans to release the KFConsole, the first video game"
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HILLSDALE — A 22-year-old Hillsdale man on parole for a previous conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny pleaded guilty to a new offense last week in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Hillsdale County.Cordell Jarrod Austin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree fleeing/eluding police in a plea bargain which dismissed charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile. He is next scheduled to appear in circuit court at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 for sentencing.
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HILLSDALE — A 22-year-old Hillsdale man on parole for a previous conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny pleaded guilty to a new offense last week in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Hillsdale County.
Cordell Jarrod Austin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree fleeing/eluding police in a plea bargain which dismissed charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile. He is next scheduled to appear in circuit court at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 for sentencing.
Austin’s arrest stemmed from a high-speed pursuit Dec. 3, 2020, in Pittsford Township and worked its way to U.S. 127 where Austin turned south towards Ohio and reached speeds around 110 miles per hour.
The pursuing trooper was ordered to terminate the pursuit at the state line but Williams County, Ohio authorities managed to apprehend Austin near West Unity, Ohio.
Not only was Austin on parole at the time of the two new allegations but he was on bond through the 2B District Court pending sentencing on a previous conviction of attempted unlawfully driving away an automobile. Austin was supposed to be in a treatment facility for substance abuse issues at the time of his arrest.
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"HILLSDALE — A 22-year-old Hillsdale man on parole for a previous conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny pleaded guilty to a new offense last week in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Hillsdale County.\nCordell Jarrod Austin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree fleeing/eluding police in a plea bargain which dismissed charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile. He is next scheduled to appear in circuit court at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 for sentencing.\nAustin’s arrest stemmed from a high-speed pursuit Dec. 3, 2020, in Pittsford Township and worked its way to U.S. 127 where Austin turned south towards Ohio and reached speeds around 110 miles per hour.\nThe pursuing trooper was ordered to terminate the pursuit at the state line but Williams County, Ohio authorities managed to apprehend Austin near West Unity, Ohio.\nNot only was Austin on parole at the time of the two new allegations but he was on bond through the 2B District Court pending sentencing on a previous conviction of attempted unlawfully driving away an automobile. Austin was supposed to be in a treatment facility for substance abuse issues at the time of his arrest.",
"Parolee arrested for stolen vehicle, fleeing police pleads out",
"HILLSDALE — A 22-year-old Hillsdale man on parole for a previous conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny pleaded guilty to a new offense last week in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Hillsdale County.Cordell Jarrod Austin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree fleeing/eluding police in a plea bargain which dismissed charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile. He is next scheduled to appear in circuit court at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 for sentencing."
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Happy New Year! Like most people, I am excited to wish 2020 a farewell and welcome 2021.We are very excited at "Your" Lenawee Community Foundation. I have served as president and CEO for five months now and I am very excited about the future of the foundation and our community.Part of my role will be to continue to educate our community about the impact a community foundation can have on a community. More importantly, the positive impact we can have on our community when we partner with others
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Happy New Year! Like most people, I am excited to wish 2020 a farewell and welcome 2021.
We are very excited at "Your" Lenawee Community Foundation. I have served as president and CEO for five months now and I am very excited about the future of the foundation and our community.
Part of my role will be to continue to educate our community about the impact a community foundation can have on a community. More importantly, the positive impact we can have on our community when we partner with others who want to make a difference. How can an individual or organization partner with the Lenawee Community Foundation?
You can make a gift that lasts forever and establishes your legacy of giving. The Community Foundation offers the power of endowment, where a portion of your fund is invested so that it can grow over time. Earnings from this investment are used to make grants that benefit this community forever. Your gift creates a lasting stream of funding available for community good.
Powered by generous donors, local leaders and steadfast partners, "Your" Lenawee Community Foundation builds on the collective strength of this county to make life better here. We multiply the impact of each individual gift by investing them together for maximum return and impact. We invite everyone to join us in building a stronger community.
I would like to share several highlights of 2020 for LCF:
1) Our team was able to raise over $650,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. These funds were distributed throughout Lenawee County, supporting many of our non-profit agencies and food pantries.
2) We completed our strategic plan. Our primary goals are: Being viewed as a leader in the community, focusing on collaboration and teamwork to address our community’s most important needs; growing your community assets so that we can do even more.
In 2020, we gifted approximately $2.5 million in the form of grants back to our community, touching every part of the Lenawee community. We currently have $30 million in assets. Our 10-year goal is to have $80 million in assets so that we can grant between $6 and $7 million back to support and improve the lives of all in our community.
We have a terrific team at LCF. Our board members include:
• Dave Hickman; Kris Schmidt; Jim Kapnick; Scott Hill; Bob Vogel; Doug Gray; Rick Gurdjian; Nicki Underwood; Dave Pray; Merri Jo Bales; Chuck Gross; Frank Dick; Paula Holtz; Ben Negron; Dave Herriman; Ilsiia Shakirova, Youth Council – Tecumseh Schools; and Gabee Stringer, Youth Council – Britton Deerfield Schools.
Our remarkable staff includes Paula Trentman, Cynthia Heady, Jim Southard and Janie Colton.
We look forward to serving our Lenawee community during 2021. Please consider partnering with us in improving the lives of all living in Lenawee County. Our team at LCF would love to have a conversation with you, explaining what we do, how we do it and most importantly, how you can help.
Have a blessed year!
Joe Williams is president and CEO of the Lenawee Community Foundation, which assists individuals, corporations and organizations in fulfilling their charitable goals for our community. He can be reached at 517-423-1729 or via email at [email protected].
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"Happy New Year! Like most people, I am excited to wish 2020 a farewell and welcome 2021.\nWe are very excited at \"Your\" Lenawee Community Foundation. I have served as president and CEO for five months now and I am very excited about the future of the foundation and our community.\nPart of my role will be to continue to educate our community about the impact a community foundation can have on a community. More importantly, the positive impact we can have on our community when we partner with others who want to make a difference. How can an individual or organization partner with the Lenawee Community Foundation?\nYou can make a gift that lasts forever and establishes your legacy of giving. The Community Foundation offers the power of endowment, where a portion of your fund is invested so that it can grow over time. Earnings from this investment are used to make grants that benefit this community forever. Your gift creates a lasting stream of funding available for community good.\nPowered by generous donors, local leaders and steadfast partners, \"Your\" Lenawee Community Foundation builds on the collective strength of this county to make life better here. We multiply the impact of each individual gift by investing them together for maximum return and impact. We invite everyone to join us in building a stronger community.\nI would like to share several highlights of 2020 for LCF:\n1) Our team was able to raise over $650,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. These funds were distributed throughout Lenawee County, supporting many of our non-profit agencies and food pantries.\n2) We completed our strategic plan. Our primary goals are: Being viewed as a leader in the community, focusing on collaboration and teamwork to address our community’s most important needs; growing your community assets so that we can do even more.\nIn 2020, we gifted approximately $2.5 million in the form of grants back to our community, touching every part of the Lenawee community. We currently have $30 million in assets. Our 10-year goal is to have $80 million in assets so that we can grant between $6 and $7 million back to support and improve the lives of all in our community.\nWe have a terrific team at LCF. Our board members include:\n• Dave Hickman; Kris Schmidt; Jim Kapnick; Scott Hill; Bob Vogel; Doug Gray; Rick Gurdjian; Nicki Underwood; Dave Pray; Merri Jo Bales; Chuck Gross; Frank Dick; Paula Holtz; Ben Negron; Dave Herriman; Ilsiia Shakirova, Youth Council – Tecumseh Schools; and Gabee Stringer, Youth Council – Britton Deerfield Schools.\nOur remarkable staff includes Paula Trentman, Cynthia Heady, Jim Southard and Janie Colton.\nWe look forward to serving our Lenawee community during 2021. Please consider partnering with us in improving the lives of all living in Lenawee County. Our team at LCF would love to have a conversation with you, explaining what we do, how we do it and most importantly, how you can help.\nHave a blessed year!\nJoe Williams is president and CEO of the Lenawee Community Foundation, which assists individuals, corporations and organizations in fulfilling their charitable goals for our community. He can be reached at 517-423-1729 or via email at [email protected].",
"Educating and serving the Lenawee community in 2021",
"Happy New Year! Like most people, I am excited to wish 2020 a farewell and welcome 2021.We are very excited at \"Your\" Lenawee Community Foundation. I have served as president and CEO for five months now and I am very excited about the future of the foundation and our community.Part of my role will be to continue to educate our community about the impact a community foundation can have on a community. More importantly, the positive impact we can have on our community when we partner with others"
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ADRIAN — First responders and Lenawee County Health Department staff started to receive COVID-19 vaccinations this week.Paramedics, firefighters and health department staff who administer vaccinations were among the first to receive the vaccine. The county health department is using the Moderna vaccine.Lisa Brighton, a firefighter/EMT with the Cambridge Township Fire Department, said in a news release from the county health department that she received the COVID-19 vaccine
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ADRIAN — First responders and Lenawee County Health Department staff started to receive COVID-19 vaccinations this week.
Paramedics, firefighters and health department staff who administer vaccinations were among the first to receive the vaccine. The county health department is using the Moderna vaccine.
Lisa Brighton, a firefighter/EMT with the Cambridge Township Fire Department, said in a news release from the county health department that she received the COVID19 vaccine "because I am a first responder and I want to protect myself, family and the patients I am treating."
The vaccine will initially be available in limited quantities and will be distributed according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID19 vaccination prioritization guidance.
Beginning next week, staff and residents of longterm care facilities in Lenawee County will begin to be vaccinated through a federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, the news release said.
ProMedica this week also started to vaccinate its staff at the new Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital. ProMedica is also using the Moderna vaccine.
The Moderna vaccine is the one that requires normal refrigeration for storage. A different COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, requires storage in super-cold freezers.
Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses administered a few weeks apart to be effective at preventing illness from the coronavirus. The two doses cause the body to make proteins that are similar to the virus. This programs the immune system to identify the proteins, which aren’t usually in the body, and results in the production of white blood cells that will fight the actual virus if they come into contact with it.
As more vaccine becomes available, the county health department will continue to vaccinate the community based on the prioritization guidance from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The health department will notify the community through news releases to radio stations and newspapers, social media posts and updates to the health department’s website when the vaccine is available to the various priority groups.
The phases for vaccine distribution, as set by the state, are:
• Phase 1A: paid and unpaid persons serving in health care settings who have direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials and are unable to work from home, as well as residents of long-term care facilities.
• Phase 1B: frontline essential workers and individuals 75 years of age and older.
• Phase 1C: other essential workers, persons 65 to 74 years of age, and individuals 16 to 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions.
• Phase 2: a mass vaccination campaign for all persons age 16 years or older.
Each phase is then broken down into subgroups to further define the prioritization of who gets the vaccine when.
More information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine can be found at the health department website by clicking here. Individuals with questions regarding whether they should receive the COVID19 vaccine when it is available, should consult with their health care provider.
The state of Michigan’s prioritization guidance can be found by clicking here.
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"Emergency personnel in county start to get vaccine",
"ADRIAN — First responders and Lenawee County Health Department staff started to receive COVID-19 vaccinations this week.Paramedics, firefighters and health department staff who administer vaccinations were among the first to receive the vaccine. The county health department is using the Moderna vaccine.Lisa Brighton, a firefighter/EMT with the Cambridge Township Fire Department, said in a news release from the county health department that she received the COVID-19 vaccine"
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HOLLAND — While traffic crashes in the state of Michigan increased in 2020, Ottawa County actually saw fewer crashes and fatalities last year compared to 2019.According to data released by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, there were 5,753 total traffic crashes in Ottawa County last year, including property damage crashes, injury crashes and fatal crashes. That’s a 23 percent reduction from total crashes in 2019.Of the total crashes, alcohol was a factor in 205 of them.
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HOLLAND — While traffic crashes in the state of Michigan increased in 2020, Ottawa County actually saw fewer crashes and fatalities last year compared to 2019.
According to data released by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, there were 5,753 total traffic crashes in Ottawa County last year, including property damage crashes, injury crashes and fatal crashes. That’s a 23 percent reduction from total crashes in 2019.
Of the total crashes, alcohol was a factor in 205 of them. Drugs were a factor in 53 of them and a combination of both was a factor in 22 total crashes.
There were 13 fatal crashes resulting in 14 deaths in Ottawa County last year — down from 20 fatal crashes and deaths in 2019. Four fatal crashes occurred on a Friday, more than any other day of the week.
Holland Township had more total crashes than any other municipality in 2020, with 1,336 total crashes, per the Sheriff’s Office.
Michigan roads saw fewer cars in 2020, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Crashes and fatalities appeared to have increased in the state, however, something state transportation officials attributed to higher speeds on the roads.
" ... Traffic safety engineers spend a great deal of time thinking about how to design roads for safe travel, and this increase in speeds is very troubling," Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Jeff Cranson told The Detroit Free Press in October 2020.
"We know higher speeds lead to more severe crashes, which is why, despite traffic volumes being down because of the pandemic, Michigan has more crash deaths now than at this point in 2019 when volumes were much higher."
According to projections from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a 4.6 percent increase in fatal crashes nationally from January 2020 through September 2020. It will likely take more time to compile data for the entire year.
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"HOLLAND — While traffic crashes in the state of Michigan increased in 2020, Ottawa County actually saw fewer crashes and fatalities last year compared to 2019.\nAccording to data released by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, there were 5,753 total traffic crashes in Ottawa County last year, including property damage crashes, injury crashes and fatal crashes. That’s a 23 percent reduction from total crashes in 2019.\nOf the total crashes, alcohol was a factor in 205 of them. Drugs were a factor in 53 of them and a combination of both was a factor in 22 total crashes.\nThere were 13 fatal crashes resulting in 14 deaths in Ottawa County last year — down from 20 fatal crashes and deaths in 2019. Four fatal crashes occurred on a Friday, more than any other day of the week.\nHolland Township had more total crashes than any other municipality in 2020, with 1,336 total crashes, per the Sheriff’s Office.\nMichigan roads saw fewer cars in 2020, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Crashes and fatalities appeared to have increased in the state, however, something state transportation officials attributed to higher speeds on the roads.\n\" ... Traffic safety engineers spend a great deal of time thinking about how to design roads for safe travel, and this increase in speeds is very troubling,\" Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Jeff Cranson told The Detroit Free Press in October 2020.\n\"We know higher speeds lead to more severe crashes, which is why, despite traffic volumes being down because of the pandemic, Michigan has more crash deaths now than at this point in 2019 when volumes were much higher.\"\nAccording to projections from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a 4.6 percent increase in fatal crashes nationally from January 2020 through September 2020. It will likely take more time to compile data for the entire year.",
"Traffic crashes, fatalities down in Ottawa Co. last year",
"HOLLAND — While traffic crashes in the state of Michigan increased in 2020, Ottawa County actually saw fewer crashes and fatalities last year compared to 2019.According to data released by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, there were 5,753 total traffic crashes in Ottawa County last year, including property damage crashes, injury crashes and fatal crashes. That’s a 23 percent reduction from total crashes in 2019.Of the total crashes, alcohol was a factor in 205 of them."
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HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent two people to area hospitals Saturday in Jefferson Township.The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2 on Hudson Road east of Doty Road and involved two vehicles.A preliminary investigation showed that a 2000 Buick Century was traveling eastbound on Hudson Road when it struck a westbound 2005 Ford F150.The Buick Century was driven by Thomas George, 29, of Osseo.The Ford F150 was driven by Daryl
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HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent two people to area hospitals Saturday in Jefferson Township.
The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2 on Hudson Road east of Doty Road and involved two vehicles.
A preliminary investigation showed that a 2000 Buick Century was traveling eastbound on Hudson Road when it struck a westbound 2005 Ford F150.
The Buick Century was driven by Thomas George, 29, of Osseo.
The Ford F150 was driven by Daryl Crawford, 62, of Osseo and passenger, Diana Crawford, 60, of Osseo.
George was transported to the Hillsdale Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.
Diana Crawford was transported to Henry Ford Allegiance Health for injuries sustained in the crash.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by Jefferson Township Fire Department, Reading Emergency Unit, Hudson EMS and Wright Waldron Township EMS.
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"HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent two people to area hospitals Saturday in Jefferson Township.\nThe crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2 on Hudson Road east of Doty Road and involved two vehicles.\nA preliminary investigation showed that a 2000 Buick Century was traveling eastbound on Hudson Road when it struck a westbound 2005 Ford F150.\nThe Buick Century was driven by Thomas George, 29, of Osseo.\nThe Ford F150 was driven by Daryl Crawford, 62, of Osseo and passenger, Diana Crawford, 60, of Osseo.\nGeorge was transported to the Hillsdale Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.\nDiana Crawford was transported to Henry Ford Allegiance Health for injuries sustained in the crash.\nDeputies were assisted at the scene by Jefferson Township Fire Department, Reading Emergency Unit, Hudson EMS and Wright Waldron Township EMS.",
"2 injured in crash Saturday on M-34",
"HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent two people to area hospitals Saturday in Jefferson Township.The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2 on Hudson Road east of Doty Road and involved two vehicles.A preliminary investigation showed that a 2000 Buick Century was traveling eastbound on Hudson Road when it struck a westbound 2005 Ford F150.The Buick Century was driven by Thomas George, 29, of Osseo.The Ford F150 was driven by Daryl"
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IONIA — The new register of deeds for Ionia County has been taken her oath of office.Rhonda Lake was sworn in as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 29, in the Ionia County Eighth Circuit Courtroom. Lake was elected as the county’s new register of deeds in 2020 after previously serving as deputy register for 18 years."I am grateful to God and my family for supporting me through the election process and allowing me to become the Register of Deeds for Ionia County," Lake said.Ionia
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IONIA — The new register of deeds for Ionia County has been taken her oath of office.
Rhonda Lake was sworn in as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 29, in the Ionia County Eighth Circuit Courtroom. Lake was elected as the county’s new register of deeds in 2020 after previously serving as deputy register for 18 years.
"I am grateful to God and my family for supporting me through the election process and allowing me to become the Register of Deeds for Ionia County," Lake said.
Ionia County Probate Judge Robert Sykes Jr. administered the oath of office for Lake.
Two people attended the ceremony: Diane Adams and Mary Hartman. Adams retired as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 31, after 33 years in the position. Hartman began as chief deputy register effective Jan. 1. Stephanie Carpenter, abstractor/mapping department clerk of the Ionia County Register of Deeds Office, was unable to attend the ceremony.
"Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this was a very small and short service although a necessary part of taking office," Lake said. "Thank you to everyone who made this day special for me."
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"IONIA — The new register of deeds for Ionia County has been taken her oath of office.\nRhonda Lake was sworn in as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 29, in the Ionia County Eighth Circuit Courtroom. Lake was elected as the county’s new register of deeds in 2020 after previously serving as deputy register for 18 years.\n\"I am grateful to God and my family for supporting me through the election process and allowing me to become the Register of Deeds for Ionia County,\" Lake said.\nIonia County Probate Judge Robert Sykes Jr. administered the oath of office for Lake.\nTwo people attended the ceremony: Diane Adams and Mary Hartman. Adams retired as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 31, after 33 years in the position. Hartman began as chief deputy register effective Jan. 1. Stephanie Carpenter, abstractor/mapping department clerk of the Ionia County Register of Deeds Office, was unable to attend the ceremony.\n\"Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this was a very small and short service although a necessary part of taking office,\" Lake said. \"Thank you to everyone who made this day special for me.\"",
"New Ionia County register of deeds takes oath of office",
"IONIA — The new register of deeds for Ionia County has been taken her oath of office.Rhonda Lake was sworn in as Ionia County register of deeds Dec. 29, in the Ionia County Eighth Circuit Courtroom. Lake was elected as the county’s new register of deeds in 2020 after previously serving as deputy register for 18 years.\"I am grateful to God and my family for supporting me through the election process and allowing me to become the Register of Deeds for Ionia County,\" Lake said.Ionia"
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HILLSDALE — A Pittsford man on bond awaiting a February jury trial for domestic violence is once again behind bars.Kristopher Craig Groulx, 23, was arrested Jan. 10 by the Hillsdale City Police Department for allegedly assaulting the same victim again.This time, officers allege Groulx was in possession of a handgun.Groulx was arraigned Monday afternoon in the 2B District Court on allegations of assault by strangulation, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm during the
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HILLSDALE — A Pittsford man on bond awaiting a February jury trial for domestic violence is once again behind bars.
Kristopher Craig Groulx, 23, was arrested Jan. 10 by the Hillsdale City Police Department for allegedly assaulting the same victim again.
This time, officers allege Groulx was in possession of a handgun.
Groulx was arraigned Monday afternoon in the 2B District Court on allegations of assault by strangulation, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Groulx was also charged with violating terms of his conditional bond in the domestic violence case which ordered that he have no contact with the victim and not commit any new crimes.
Judge Megan Stiverson ordered Groulx be held without bond in the original domestic violence case and set bond in the new matters at $37,500 with 10-percent allowed.
Groulx faces up to 93 days in jail if convicted of domestic violence and up to 10-years imprisonment if convicted on the new allegations.
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"HILLSDALE — A Pittsford man on bond awaiting a February jury trial for domestic violence is once again behind bars.\nKristopher Craig Groulx, 23, was arrested Jan. 10 by the Hillsdale City Police Department for allegedly assaulting the same victim again.\nThis time, officers allege Groulx was in possession of a handgun.\nGroulx was arraigned Monday afternoon in the 2B District Court on allegations of assault by strangulation, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.\nGroulx was also charged with violating terms of his conditional bond in the domestic violence case which ordered that he have no contact with the victim and not commit any new crimes.\nJudge Megan Stiverson ordered Groulx be held without bond in the original domestic violence case and set bond in the new matters at $37,500 with 10-percent allowed.\nGroulx faces up to 93 days in jail if convicted of domestic violence and up to 10-years imprisonment if convicted on the new allegations.",
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"HILLSDALE — A Pittsford man on bond awaiting a February jury trial for domestic violence is once again behind bars.Kristopher Craig Groulx, 23, was arrested Jan. 10 by the Hillsdale City Police Department for allegedly assaulting the same victim again.This time, officers allege Groulx was in possession of a handgun.Groulx was arraigned Monday afternoon in the 2B District Court on allegations of assault by strangulation, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm during the"
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ALLENDALE — A controversial Civil War memorial statue in Allendale Township was again damaged Monday, Jan. 18. The statue depicts a Confederate soldier and has been at the center of debate and derision in Allendale for several months.FOX 17 first reported that protesters damaged the face of the soldier, weeks after the statue was "tarred and feathered" by groups who took credit for the display, including Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists.A sign
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ALLENDALE — A controversial Civil War memorial statue in Allendale Township was again damaged Monday, Jan. 18. The statue depicts a Confederate soldier and has been at the center of debate and derision in Allendale for several months.
FOX 17 first reported that protesters damaged the face of the soldier, weeks after the statue was "tarred and feathered" by groups who took credit for the display, including Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists.
A sign with the phrase "racist, complicit colonizer" was hung around the statue.
In June 2020, Allendale Township Board members elected not to have the statue removed. The decision went against calls from some Allendale residents and others in West Michigan who wish to see the Confederate portion removed, due to the Confederacy’s history of seceding from the U.S. over the enslavement of Black people. Many Allendale residents defended the statue — saying it’s a reminder of the nation’s history.
State Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Coopersville, issued a statement to FOX 17 condemning the vandalism.
"... Civil discourse is welcomed and encouraged, but it is inexcusable to respond to a civil disagreement with the destruction of public property," Meerman said in his statement.
Earlier in January, activists put up a billboard near Allendale calling for the statue’s removal, but the electronic billboard was quickly removed by the property owner, who cited complaints over the message.
Calls to remove the statue were first amplified in the wake of the George Floyd killing and subsequent summer protests.
The statue has turned into a flashpoint over racial tensions in Allendale. While there have been protests to take the statue down, counter-protesters have launched their own demonstrations to support the statue.
Allendale Planning Commissioner Ryan Kelley, a co-founder of the American Patriot Council, has participated in and organized several of the demonstrations supporting the statue.
Protesters called for Kelley’s removal from the commission in October, after reports surfaced that Kelley invited members of a plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to one of the demonstrations.
Township Supervisor Adam Elenbaas has said Kelley will not be removed from his seat on the planning commission, which he was appointed to in December 2019.
Protesters again called for Kelley’s removal after images surfaced Tuesday, Jan. 19, of what appeared to be Kelley participating in the protest-turned-siege of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6.
A Twitter user with the handle "Michigan Tea" tweeted video stills that show protesters in Washington, claiming Kelley was among them.
A voicemail left with Kelley asking for comment was not returned Tuesday.
— Contact reporter Arpan Lobo at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @arpanlobo.
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"ALLENDALE — A controversial Civil War memorial statue in Allendale Township was again damaged Monday, Jan. 18. The statue depicts a Confederate soldier and has been at the center of debate and derision in Allendale for several months.\nFOX 17 first reported that protesters damaged the face of the soldier, weeks after the statue was \"tarred and feathered\" by groups who took credit for the display, including Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists.\nA sign with the phrase \"racist, complicit colonizer\" was hung around the statue.\nIn June 2020, Allendale Township Board members elected not to have the statue removed. The decision went against calls from some Allendale residents and others in West Michigan who wish to see the Confederate portion removed, due to the Confederacy’s history of seceding from the U.S. over the enslavement of Black people. Many Allendale residents defended the statue — saying it’s a reminder of the nation’s history.\nState Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Coopersville, issued a statement to FOX 17 condemning the vandalism.\n\"... Civil discourse is welcomed and encouraged, but it is inexcusable to respond to a civil disagreement with the destruction of public property,\" Meerman said in his statement.\nEarlier in January, activists put up a billboard near Allendale calling for the statue’s removal, but the electronic billboard was quickly removed by the property owner, who cited complaints over the message.\nCalls to remove the statue were first amplified in the wake of the George Floyd killing and subsequent summer protests.\nThe statue has turned into a flashpoint over racial tensions in Allendale. While there have been protests to take the statue down, counter-protesters have launched their own demonstrations to support the statue.\nAllendale Planning Commissioner Ryan Kelley, a co-founder of the American Patriot Council, has participated in and organized several of the demonstrations supporting the statue.\nProtesters called for Kelley’s removal from the commission in October, after reports surfaced that Kelley invited members of a plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to one of the demonstrations.\nTownship Supervisor Adam Elenbaas has said Kelley will not be removed from his seat on the planning commission, which he was appointed to in December 2019.\nProtesters again called for Kelley’s removal after images surfaced Tuesday, Jan. 19, of what appeared to be Kelley participating in the protest-turned-siege of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6.\nA Twitter user with the handle \"Michigan Tea\" tweeted video stills that show protesters in Washington, claiming Kelley was among them.\nA voicemail left with Kelley asking for comment was not returned Tuesday.\n— Contact reporter Arpan Lobo at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @arpanlobo.",
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"ALLENDALE — A controversial Civil War memorial statue in Allendale Township was again damaged Monday, Jan. 18. The statue depicts a Confederate soldier and has been at the center of debate and derision in Allendale for several months.FOX 17 first reported that protesters damaged the face of the soldier, weeks after the statue was \"tarred and feathered\" by groups who took credit for the display, including Justice for Black Lives and the Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists.A sign"
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Berlin Township 12/14/20 meeting synopsis
PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
BERLIN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS 12/14/2020
The Regular Meeting of the Berlin Charter Township Board held electronically by conference call, was called to order at 7:30 PM by Supervisor Dave Reaume, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT FOR ROLL CALL: Supervisor Dave Reaume, Clerk Denise Sovey-Meyer, Treasurer Deborah Masserant, Trustees Jim Geiermann, Kellie Long, John Sorovetz, and Robert Masserant.
A quorum was present, the meeting proceeded. No residents were in attendance.
MOTION #1 carried to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION #2 carried to approve the Berlin Charter Township regular meeting minutes (12/14/2020)
MOTION #3 carried to receive and file the letter from Petrangelo Bodny & Crossley.
MOTION #4 carried receive and file the State of Michigan Public Service Commission notice.
MOTION #5 carried to approve the Supervisors recommendations to the 2021 Boards & Commission: Planning Commission-Gary Masserant 3 year term ending 12/31/23. Zoning Board of appeals-George Russ 3 year term ending 12/31/2023. Election Commission-Kellie Long, John Sorovetz 4 year term ending 12/31/24. Water/Sewer Advisory Commission-Jason Dobson, Debbie Masserant, Steve Tallman, Paul Barron 1 year term ending 12/31/21. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee-Denise Sovey-Meyer, Kellie Long, Amy Rogowski, 1year term ending 12/31/2021. Township Attorney-Kerry Bondy, Township Engineer-Hennessey Engineers, Township Planner-Carlisle & Wortman, Township Auditor-Rehmann, Building Inspector/Official-Paul Delisle, Electrical Inspector-Dave Tubbs, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector-Eldon Weiss, Mechanical Inspector-Dan Plocharczyk, Plumbing Inspector-Jerome Halash, Dangerous Building Inspector-Frank Haywood, Substitute Electrical Inspectors-Electrical Darrick Whitaker, Building- Frank Haywood, Michael Demski and Bill Carter, Plan Review-Frank Haywood, Mike Hammond. Board of Review-Jerry Bobbitt 1 year term ending 12/31/202. Fire Chief-Bob Cousino 2 year term ending 12/31/22.
MOTION #6 carried to approve Berlin Charter Township Board Meeting Dates.
MOTION #7 carried to adopt the Resolution-Amendment to budget.
MOTION #8 carried to adopt the Resolution 2021 Pay Rates.
MOTION #9 carried to adopt the Resolution exempting Berlin Charter Township Government from requirements of Public Act 152 for calendar year 2021.
MOTION #10 carried to approve the Berlin Charter Township holiday scheduled days off.
MOTION #11 carried to sign the lab lease agreement with Huron River Mobile Home Park.
MOTION #12 carried to approve the Clerk’s prepaid bills 11/2020 written on check #’s 55195-55232, 55255-55308 and three EFT transfers for a total amount of $87,699.53.
MOTION #13 carried to approve the Clerk’s payment of bills 11/2020 written on check #’s 55385-55404 for a total amount of $11,503.37.
MOTION #14 carried approving the closing of the Township Offices to the public for the period of December 14, 2020 through December 20, 2020, with the understanding that Township Office will continue to be staffed and that employees will work staggered schedules in office and from home and that when working from home employees shall remain available to the Township during scheduled working hours, in consideration of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order dated December 7th 2020. If the order is extended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human services the closing and procedures state above will be extended to follow their order.
MOTION #15 carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM
A copy of the proceeding of this meeting is available at the Office of the Clerk, 8000 Swan View, Newport, Michigan, Monday through Friday during regular business hours of 8:00 AM till 4:30 PM.
Berlin Charter Township
Denise E. Sovey-Meyer, Clerk CMC
JANUARY 20, 2021
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"Berlin Township 12/14/20 meeting synopsis\nPAID PUBLIC NOTICE\nBERLIN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS 12/14/2020\nThe Regular Meeting of the Berlin Charter Township Board held electronically by conference call, was called to order at 7:30 PM by Supervisor Dave Reaume, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.\nPRESENT FOR ROLL CALL: Supervisor Dave Reaume, Clerk Denise Sovey-Meyer, Treasurer Deborah Masserant, Trustees Jim Geiermann, Kellie Long, John Sorovetz, and Robert Masserant.\nA quorum was present, the meeting proceeded. No residents were in attendance.\nMOTION #1 carried to approve the agenda as presented.\nMOTION #2 carried to approve the Berlin Charter Township regular meeting minutes (12/14/2020)\nMOTION #3 carried to receive and file the letter from Petrangelo Bodny & Crossley.\nMOTION #4 carried receive and file the State of Michigan Public Service Commission notice.\nMOTION #5 carried to approve the Supervisors recommendations to the 2021 Boards & Commission: Planning Commission-Gary Masserant 3 year term ending 12/31/23. Zoning Board of appeals-George Russ 3 year term ending 12/31/2023. Election Commission-Kellie Long, John Sorovetz 4 year term ending 12/31/24. Water/Sewer Advisory Commission-Jason Dobson, Debbie Masserant, Steve Tallman, Paul Barron 1 year term ending 12/31/21. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee-Denise Sovey-Meyer, Kellie Long, Amy Rogowski, 1year term ending 12/31/2021. Township Attorney-Kerry Bondy, Township Engineer-Hennessey Engineers, Township Planner-Carlisle & Wortman, Township Auditor-Rehmann, Building Inspector/Official-Paul Delisle, Electrical Inspector-Dave Tubbs, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector-Eldon Weiss, Mechanical Inspector-Dan Plocharczyk, Plumbing Inspector-Jerome Halash, Dangerous Building Inspector-Frank Haywood, Substitute Electrical Inspectors-Electrical Darrick Whitaker, Building- Frank Haywood, Michael Demski and Bill Carter, Plan Review-Frank Haywood, Mike Hammond. Board of Review-Jerry Bobbitt 1 year term ending 12/31/202. Fire Chief-Bob Cousino 2 year term ending 12/31/22.\nMOTION #6 carried to approve Berlin Charter Township Board Meeting Dates.\nMOTION #7 carried to adopt the Resolution-Amendment to budget.\nMOTION #8 carried to adopt the Resolution 2021 Pay Rates.\nMOTION #9 carried to adopt the Resolution exempting Berlin Charter Township Government from requirements of Public Act 152 for calendar year 2021.\nMOTION #10 carried to approve the Berlin Charter Township holiday scheduled days off.\nMOTION #11 carried to sign the lab lease agreement with Huron River Mobile Home Park.\nMOTION #12 carried to approve the Clerk’s prepaid bills 11/2020 written on check #’s 55195-55232, 55255-55308 and three EFT transfers for a total amount of $87,699.53.\nMOTION #13 carried to approve the Clerk’s payment of bills 11/2020 written on check #’s 55385-55404 for a total amount of $11,503.37.\nMOTION #14 carried approving the closing of the Township Offices to the public for the period of December 14, 2020 through December 20, 2020, with the understanding that Township Office will continue to be staffed and that employees will work staggered schedules in office and from home and that when working from home employees shall remain available to the Township during scheduled working hours, in consideration of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order dated December 7th 2020. If the order is extended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human services the closing and procedures state above will be extended to follow their order.\nMOTION #15 carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM\nA copy of the proceeding of this meeting is available at the Office of the Clerk, 8000 Swan View, Newport, Michigan, Monday through Friday during regular business hours of 8:00 AM till 4:30 PM.\nBerlin Charter Township\nDenise E. Sovey-Meyer, Clerk CMC\nJANUARY 20, 2021",
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Local education officials are awaiting more information as school employees are included in the next round of vaccines.Michigan announced vaccinations will be offered to school employees starting Monday, Jan. 11, however, it is unclear when those will begin in Lenawee County.The county's weekly update on Friday stated it will begin administering vaccines to more groups, including schools "soon." Other groups include those 65 years and older, police officers, jail and prison staff and child care
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Local education officials are awaiting more information as school employees are included in the next round of vaccines.
Michigan announced vaccinations will be offered to school employees starting Monday, Jan. 11, however, it is unclear when those will begin in Lenawee County.
The county's weekly update on Friday stated it will begin administering vaccines to more groups, including schools "soon." Other groups include those 65 years and older, police officers, jail and prison staff and child care providers.
The Lenawee County Health Department is still vaccinating health care workers and medical first responders in the Phase 1A group, according to Friday's news release.
Health officer Martha Hall said in an email vaccine quantities are limited.
The Detroit Free Press reported Friday local health departments, many of which are under-supplied with vaccines, had little notice when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state was planning to move to Phase 1B.
Health departments have been scrambling to set up websites where people can register to get vaccinated.
Lenawee County residents can sign up at tinyurl.com/y32jbmdu.
Businesses can sign up at tinyurl.com/y47ao4g3.
Schools do not yet know when vaccinations will start. Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Bob Behnke said the health department inquired with each school district about how many employees want to receive the vaccine.
The superintendent said 60% of school employees responded they were interested in receiving a vaccine, following a districtwide survey. This equates to about 200 people. Another 15% have questions or concerns, mostly logistical, such as when the vaccine will be given. Others responded they need to consult with their doctor before making a decision.
Behnke is hopeful once teachers and staff start getting vaccinated more will become confident in the process and choose to receive it.
The superintendent said he will receive the vaccine. Same goes for Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Rick Hilderley.
"I will be one of the first in line to sign up when I can," he said.
Hilderley said it his understanding that scheduling for Phase 1B groups will begin Monday.
Behnke said he'd like to see school nurses be trained in administering the vaccines. He said it would help streamline the process — they could be given at school — and reduce some of the workload for the health department.
"That would probably be the best process so there's not another burden on the health department," Behnke said.
Cases remain low at schools. Behnke said there have been few since students returned from the holiday break.
The high school moved to virtual learning after one class had three cases in October. Behnke said the district suspected there was spread among students.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all high schools to halt in-person classes in November. Elementary and middle schools were not closed.
Behnke said this was because there is less intermingling among elementary and middle school students. Elementary students are grouped together via cohorts and only interact with those in their group. Middle school student interaction is mostly contained to their grade.
Sheri Powers, president of the Adrian Education Association union, said teachers deserve credit for helping mitigate cases at APS.
"I feel that we are in a pretty good place," she said. "I think we know the health and safety of our students and families is on the line."
"I think schools are showing they're not hot spots," Hilderley added.
Powers said most conversations about vaccines have been positive.
"I feel there is a lot of excitement for those who have been waiting on it," she said.
Adrian High School students returned to in-person classes on Dec. 21. The Adrian superintendent said the holiday break — Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 — helped students who needed to be in quarantine do so without missing class.
Behnke said most of these instances have been from an adult at home testing positive and their children being close contacts.
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"Local education officials are awaiting more information as school employees are included in the next round of vaccines.\nMichigan announced vaccinations will be offered to school employees starting Monday, Jan. 11, however, it is unclear when those will begin in Lenawee County.\nThe county's weekly update on Friday stated it will begin administering vaccines to more groups, including schools \"soon.\" Other groups include those 65 years and older, police officers, jail and prison staff and child care providers.\nThe Lenawee County Health Department is still vaccinating health care workers and medical first responders in the Phase 1A group, according to Friday's news release.\nHealth officer Martha Hall said in an email vaccine quantities are limited.\nThe Detroit Free Press reported Friday local health departments, many of which are under-supplied with vaccines, had little notice when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state was planning to move to Phase 1B.\nHealth departments have been scrambling to set up websites where people can register to get vaccinated.\nLenawee County residents can sign up at tinyurl.com/y32jbmdu.\nBusinesses can sign up at tinyurl.com/y47ao4g3.\nSchools do not yet know when vaccinations will start. Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Bob Behnke said the health department inquired with each school district about how many employees want to receive the vaccine.\nThe superintendent said 60% of school employees responded they were interested in receiving a vaccine, following a districtwide survey. This equates to about 200 people. Another 15% have questions or concerns, mostly logistical, such as when the vaccine will be given. Others responded they need to consult with their doctor before making a decision.\nBehnke is hopeful once teachers and staff start getting vaccinated more will become confident in the process and choose to receive it.\nThe superintendent said he will receive the vaccine. Same goes for Tecumseh Public Schools Superintendent Rick Hilderley.\n\"I will be one of the first in line to sign up when I can,\" he said.\nHilderley said it his understanding that scheduling for Phase 1B groups will begin Monday.\nBehnke said he'd like to see school nurses be trained in administering the vaccines. He said it would help streamline the process — they could be given at school — and reduce some of the workload for the health department.\n\"That would probably be the best process so there's not another burden on the health department,\" Behnke said.\nCases remain low at schools. Behnke said there have been few since students returned from the holiday break.\nThe high school moved to virtual learning after one class had three cases in October. Behnke said the district suspected there was spread among students.\nGov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all high schools to halt in-person classes in November. Elementary and middle schools were not closed.\nBehnke said this was because there is less intermingling among elementary and middle school students. Elementary students are grouped together via cohorts and only interact with those in their group. Middle school student interaction is mostly contained to their grade.\nSheri Powers, president of the Adrian Education Association union, said teachers deserve credit for helping mitigate cases at APS.\n\"I feel that we are in a pretty good place,\" she said. \"I think we know the health and safety of our students and families is on the line.\"\n\"I think schools are showing they're not hot spots,\" Hilderley added.\nPowers said most conversations about vaccines have been positive.\n\"I feel there is a lot of excitement for those who have been waiting on it,\" she said.\nAdrian High School students returned to in-person classes on Dec. 21. The Adrian superintendent said the holiday break — Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 — helped students who needed to be in quarantine do so without missing class.\nBehnke said most of these instances have been from an adult at home testing positive and their children being close contacts.",
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"Local education officials are awaiting more information as school employees are included in the next round of vaccines.Michigan announced vaccinations will be offered to school employees starting Monday, Jan. 11, however, it is unclear when those will begin in Lenawee County.The county's weekly update on Friday stated it will begin administering vaccines to more groups, including schools \"soon.\" Other groups include those 65 years and older, police officers, jail and prison staff and child care"
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the following matchups and dates as part of the fall season wrapup.
Summerfield is going indoors.
The Bulldogs (4-5) will play their Division 8 Regional championship football game at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Legacy Center in Brighton.
They will play Clarkston Everest Collegiate (9-0).
Milan will play a Division 4 Regional title game the same day.
The Big Reds will play at Williamston in a 1 p.m. game. Both teams are 8-1.
The St. Mary Catholic Central volleyball team will take on Bronson in the Division 3 state quarterfinals Jan. 12. That match will be played at 6 p.m. at Whitmore Lake.
Here is a full list of the football Regional final games. All games are 1 p.m. Saturday unless noted:
Division 1
Saline (8-1) at Rockford (7-0)
Detroit Catholic Central (9-0) vs. Davison (9-0) at Lapeer
Detroit Cass Tech (9-0) at Belleville (9-0)
Romeo (5-4) at West Bloomfield (8-1)
Division 2
Muskegon Mona Shores (9-0) at East Lansing (8-0)
North Farmington (7-2) at Traverse City Central (8-1), 2 p.m.
Oak Park (4-5) at Livonia Churchill (6-2)
Warren De La Salle Collegiate (5-4) at Warren Mott (7-1), noon
Division 3
East Grand Rapids (6-3) at Muskegon (8-1)
Stevensville Lakeshore (7-2) at DeWitt (9-0)
Flint Kearsley (6-3) at Chelsea (9-0)
River Rouge (7-1) at Detroit King (6-3)
Division 4
Ada Forest Hills Eastern (6-3) at Cadillac (6-2)
Grand Rapids South Christian (8-1) at Edwardsburg (8-0), 7 p.m.
MILAN (8-1) at Williamston (8-1)
Detroit Country Day (6-2) at North Branch (9-0)
Division 5
Freeland (8-1) at Reed City (9-0)
Muskegon Oakridge (7-2) at Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-0), noon
Grosse Ile (6-3) at Lansing Catholic (7-2)
Marine City (8-1) at Frankenmuth (9-0)
Division 6
Negaunee (6-3) at Grayling (6-3), 2 p.m.
Montrose (8-1) at Montague (9-0)
Michigan Center (6-1) at Constantine (8-1)
Clinton (8-1) vs. Warren Michigan Collegiate (9-0) at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 5 p.m.
Division 7
Oscoda (9-0) at Traverse City St Francis (7-2), 11:30 a.m.
Cass City (9-0) vs. Ithaca (9-0) at Legacy Center, Brighton, 2:30 p.m.
New Lothrop (8-0) vs. Detroit Loyola (8-1) at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, noon
Jackson Lumen Christi (5-4) vs. Schoolcraft (8-1) at Portage Central
Division 8
Johannesburg-Lewiston (9-0) vs. Iron Mountain (8-1) at NMU Superior Dome, Marquette, 5 p.m.
Carson City-Crystal (6-1) at Ubly (7-2), 2 p.m.
Sand Creek (8-1) at Centreville (8-0)
SUMMERFIELD (4-5) vs. Clarkston Everest Collegiate (9-0) at Legacy Center, Brighton, 6 p.m.
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL
Long honored
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bedford graduate Bree Long has been named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team.
The sophomore is pursuing a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. She is the daughter of Laura and Dave Long of Temperance.
HIGH SCHOOL
Summerfield needs coaches
Summerfield is seeking varsity coaches for baseball and boys golf this spring.
Contact athletic director Kelly Kalb at [email protected] for more information.
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"The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the following matchups and dates as part of the fall season wrapup.\nSummerfield is going indoors.\nThe Bulldogs (4-5) will play their Division 8 Regional championship football game at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Legacy Center in Brighton.\nThey will play Clarkston Everest Collegiate (9-0).\nMilan will play a Division 4 Regional title game the same day.\nThe Big Reds will play at Williamston in a 1 p.m. game. Both teams are 8-1.\nThe St. Mary Catholic Central volleyball team will take on Bronson in the Division 3 state quarterfinals Jan. 12. That match will be played at 6 p.m. at Whitmore Lake.\nHere is a full list of the football Regional final games. All games are 1 p.m. Saturday unless noted:\nDivision 1\nSaline (8-1) at Rockford (7-0)\nDetroit Catholic Central (9-0) vs. Davison (9-0) at Lapeer\nDetroit Cass Tech (9-0) at Belleville (9-0)\nRomeo (5-4) at West Bloomfield (8-1)\nDivision 2\nMuskegon Mona Shores (9-0) at East Lansing (8-0)\nNorth Farmington (7-2) at Traverse City Central (8-1), 2 p.m.\nOak Park (4-5) at Livonia Churchill (6-2)\nWarren De La Salle Collegiate (5-4) at Warren Mott (7-1), noon\nDivision 3\nEast Grand Rapids (6-3) at Muskegon (8-1)\nStevensville Lakeshore (7-2) at DeWitt (9-0)\nFlint Kearsley (6-3) at Chelsea (9-0)\nRiver Rouge (7-1) at Detroit King (6-3)\nDivision 4\nAda Forest Hills Eastern (6-3) at Cadillac (6-2)\nGrand Rapids South Christian (8-1) at Edwardsburg (8-0), 7 p.m.\nMILAN (8-1) at Williamston (8-1)\nDetroit Country Day (6-2) at North Branch (9-0)\nDivision 5\nFreeland (8-1) at Reed City (9-0)\nMuskegon Oakridge (7-2) at Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-0), noon\nGrosse Ile (6-3) at Lansing Catholic (7-2)\nMarine City (8-1) at Frankenmuth (9-0)\nDivision 6\nNegaunee (6-3) at Grayling (6-3), 2 p.m.\nMontrose (8-1) at Montague (9-0)\nMichigan Center (6-1) at Constantine (8-1)\nClinton (8-1) vs. Warren Michigan Collegiate (9-0) at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 5 p.m.\nDivision 7\nOscoda (9-0) at Traverse City St Francis (7-2), 11:30 a.m.\nCass City (9-0) vs. Ithaca (9-0) at Legacy Center, Brighton, 2:30 p.m.\nNew Lothrop (8-0) vs. Detroit Loyola (8-1) at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, noon\nJackson Lumen Christi (5-4) vs. Schoolcraft (8-1) at Portage Central\nDivision 8\nJohannesburg-Lewiston (9-0) vs. Iron Mountain (8-1) at NMU Superior Dome, Marquette, 5 p.m.\nCarson City-Crystal (6-1) at Ubly (7-2), 2 p.m.\nSand Creek (8-1) at Centreville (8-0)\nSUMMERFIELD (4-5) vs. Clarkston Everest Collegiate (9-0) at Legacy Center, Brighton, 6 p.m.\nCOLLEGE VOLLEYBALL\nLong honored\nBUFFALO, N.Y. – Bedford graduate Bree Long has been named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team.\nThe sophomore is pursuing a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. She is the daughter of Laura and Dave Long of Temperance.\nHIGH SCHOOL\nSummerfield needs coaches\nSummerfield is seeking varsity coaches for baseball and boys golf this spring.\nContact athletic director Kelly Kalb at [email protected] for more information.",
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Dear Lynn,I’m looking for some recipes for Streusel Coffee Cakes.Todd from QuincyJudy from Cass City enjoys having leftovers from the holidays. Her favorite recipe for using up extra ham is her Kidney Bean and Ham Casserole. Marcia from Adrian sent in her recipe for Ham and Macaroni Casserole. Diana from Marshall says her Ham and Green Bean Casserole is a tasty supper served with a salad and French bread. .KIDNEY BEAN AND HAM CASSEROLE2 T butter1 large onion, finely chopped2 c diced
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Dear Lynn,
I’m looking for some recipes for Streusel Coffee Cakes.
Todd from Quincy
Judy from Cass City enjoys having leftovers from the holidays. Her favorite recipe for using up extra ham is her Kidney Bean and Ham Casserole. Marcia from Adrian sent in her recipe for Ham and Macaroni Casserole. Diana from Marshall says her Ham and Green Bean Casserole is a tasty supper served with a salad and French bread. .
KIDNEY BEAN AND HAM CASSEROLE
2 T butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 c diced cooked ham
1 T flour
1/2 c chicken broth
1 c dry red wine
1/2 t salt
1/8 t cayenne pepper
2-15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 strips bacon
DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until soft. Mix together flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over onion and butter, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and wine. Continue stirring until thickened. Add ham and heat through. Add kidney beans and stir to mix. Place mixture in a greased casserole dish and top with bacon strips. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until completely heated and bacon is crisp.
HAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE
2 c uncooked macaroni
1 1/2 c cubed cooked ham
1-10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c milk
1/2 c sour cream
1-10 oz box frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS: Prepare macaroni according to package directions and drain. Combine macaroni and ham in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Blend together cream of chicken soup, sour cream and milk. Pour half over ham and macaroni. Arrange broccoli over top. Pour remaining soup mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until thoroughly heated.
HAM AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
1/2 c milk
2 T flour
1 T butter, melted
1-12 oz pkg frozen French-cut green beans
1 c sour cream
1 T soy sauce
2 c diced cooked ham
1-8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
Buttered bread crumbs
Slivered almonds
DIRECTIONS: In a small saucepan whisk together milk, flour and butter to make a cream sauce. Cook stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. Cook green beans until just crisp then drain. Mix together sour cream, cream sauce and soy sauce. Combine ham, water chestnuts, green beans and sour cream mixture in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Covered top with bread crumbs and slivered almonds. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Please stop by for a visit on my blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www.lseckerle.wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at [email protected].
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"Dear Lynn,\nI’m looking for some recipes for Streusel Coffee Cakes.\nTodd from Quincy\nJudy from Cass City enjoys having leftovers from the holidays. Her favorite recipe for using up extra ham is her Kidney Bean and Ham Casserole. Marcia from Adrian sent in her recipe for Ham and Macaroni Casserole. Diana from Marshall says her Ham and Green Bean Casserole is a tasty supper served with a salad and French bread. .\nKIDNEY BEAN AND HAM CASSEROLE\n2 T butter\n1 large onion, finely chopped\n2 c diced cooked ham\n1 T flour\n1/2 c chicken broth\n1 c dry red wine\n1/2 t salt\n1/8 t cayenne pepper\n2-15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained\n4 strips bacon\nDIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until soft. Mix together flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over onion and butter, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and wine. Continue stirring until thickened. Add ham and heat through. Add kidney beans and stir to mix. Place mixture in a greased casserole dish and top with bacon strips. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until completely heated and bacon is crisp.\nHAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE\n2 c uncooked macaroni\n1 1/2 c cubed cooked ham\n1-10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup\n1/2 c milk\n1/2 c sour cream\n1-10 oz box frozen broccoli, cooked and drained\n1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese\nDIRECTIONS: Prepare macaroni according to package directions and drain. Combine macaroni and ham in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Blend together cream of chicken soup, sour cream and milk. Pour half over ham and macaroni. Arrange broccoli over top. Pour remaining soup mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until thoroughly heated.\nHAM AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE\n1/2 c milk\n2 T flour\n1 T butter, melted\n1-12 oz pkg frozen French-cut green beans\n1 c sour cream\n1 T soy sauce\n2 c diced cooked ham\n1-8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained\nButtered bread crumbs\nSlivered almonds\nDIRECTIONS: In a small saucepan whisk together milk, flour and butter to make a cream sauce. Cook stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. Cook green beans until just crisp then drain. Mix together sour cream, cream sauce and soy sauce. Combine ham, water chestnuts, green beans and sour cream mixture in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Covered top with bread crumbs and slivered almonds. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.\nPlease stop by for a visit on my blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www.lseckerle.wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at [email protected].",
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"Dear Lynn,I’m looking for some recipes for Streusel Coffee Cakes.Todd from QuincyJudy from Cass City enjoys having leftovers from the holidays. Her favorite recipe for using up extra ham is her Kidney Bean and Ham Casserole. Marcia from Adrian sent in her recipe for Ham and Macaroni Casserole. Diana from Marshall says her Ham and Green Bean Casserole is a tasty supper served with a salad and French bread. .KIDNEY BEAN AND HAM CASSEROLE2 T butter1 large onion, finely chopped2 c diced"
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HILLSDALE — A former resident of the village of Waldron is behind bars facing several criminal allegations related to child pornography.Joseph Matthew Cramer, 31, now of Stryker, Ohio, was arrested Jan. 21 by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop for driving while license suspended.At the time, Cramer had a valid felony warrant for his arrest stemming from Feb. 28, 2020, charging him, with possession of child sexually abusive material, distributing or promoting
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HILLSDALE — A former resident of the village of Waldron is behind bars facing several criminal allegations related to child pornography.
Joseph Matthew Cramer, 31, now of Stryker, Ohio, was arrested Jan. 21 by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop for driving while license suspended.
At the time, Cramer had a valid felony warrant for his arrest stemming from Feb. 28, 2020, charging hi, with possession of child sexually abusive material, distributing or promoting child sexually abusive material, accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime.
Cramer was arraigned Jan. 22 in the 2B District Court by Judge Megan Stiverson on all allegations and will next appear in court at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 for a probable cause conference where his defense attorney will meet with the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to discuss the case and any possible plea bargains.
If a plea bargain is not reached, Cramer will then be scheduled for a preliminary examination hearing where the prosecutor’s office is charged with establishing probable cause the crimes were committed and probable cause that Cramer is the one who committed the alleged crimes.
If both elements are established, the case will then be bound over to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court for further hearings.
Cramer is being held at the Hillsdale County Jail on a $46,000 bond with 10-percent allowed and was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim if he is able to post bond for his pretrial release.
Cramer faces up to seven years in prison if convicted as charged.
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"HILLSDALE — A former resident of the village of Waldron is behind bars facing several criminal allegations related to child pornography.\nJoseph Matthew Cramer, 31, now of Stryker, Ohio, was arrested Jan. 21 by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop for driving while license suspended.\nAt the time, Cramer had a valid felony warrant for his arrest stemming from Feb. 28, 2020, charging hi, with possession of child sexually abusive material, distributing or promoting child sexually abusive material, accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime.\nCramer was arraigned Jan. 22 in the 2B District Court by Judge Megan Stiverson on all allegations and will next appear in court at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 for a probable cause conference where his defense attorney will meet with the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to discuss the case and any possible plea bargains.\nIf a plea bargain is not reached, Cramer will then be scheduled for a preliminary examination hearing where the prosecutor’s office is charged with establishing probable cause the crimes were committed and probable cause that Cramer is the one who committed the alleged crimes.\nIf both elements are established, the case will then be bound over to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court for further hearings.\nCramer is being held at the Hillsdale County Jail on a $46,000 bond with 10-percent allowed and was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim if he is able to post bond for his pretrial release.\nCramer faces up to seven years in prison if convicted as charged.",
"Waldron man charged with child pornography crimes",
"HILLSDALE — A former resident of the village of Waldron is behind bars facing several criminal allegations related to child pornography.Joseph Matthew Cramer, 31, now of Stryker, Ohio, was arrested Jan. 21 by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop for driving while license suspended.At the time, Cramer had a valid felony warrant for his arrest stemming from Feb. 28, 2020, charging him, with possession of child sexually abusive material, distributing or promoting"
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Ida Township Notice of Intent
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO TAX-SUPPORTED
CONTRACT AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR
REFERENDUM THEREON
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TO THE TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF IDA, COUNTY OF MONROE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Ida (the “Township”), has adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with the County of Monroe, and the Township of Raisinville (together, the “Local Units”) pursuant to Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, which contract will provide among other things that the County will acquire and construct sewage disposal system improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System and will issue its bonds, in one or more series, to finance the cost of the same for the Local Units, and the Local Units will pay to the County all sums necessary to retire the principal of and interest on the bonds. The sewage disposal system improvements will consist of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping pump station improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System, together with all related site improvements, appurtenances and attachments.
TOWNSHIP'S CONTRACT OBLIGATION
It is presently contemplated that the bonds will be in the principal amount of not to exceed $850,000, of which an amount not to exceed the Township’s “Local Unit Share” (as that term is defined in the contract based on the Township’s usage of the sewage disposal system) is the Township's share (71.80%), will mature in not more than twenty years, and will bear interest at a rate to be determined at sale but not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law. By virtue of the contract, the Township will be obligated to pay to the County all sums required to meet debt service payments for the Township’s share of the bonds in accordance with the above or any revised schedule as such payments fall due, and will pledge as security for such contractual obligation its full faith and credit. PURSUANT TO SUCH PLEDGE, THE TOWNSHIP WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE REQUIRED SUMS FROM ITS GENERAL FUNDS OR IF NECESSARY TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY TAX RATE LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE COUNTY IF OTHER FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
The Contract will be executed by the Township and WILL BE EFFECTIVE WITHOUT VOTE OF THE ELECTORS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP, IS FILED WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. If such petition is so filed, the contract cannot be effective without an approving vote by a majority of electors of the Township voting on the question.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 5b of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended. Further information concerning the details of the contract and the matters set out in this notice may be secured from the Township Clerk’s office.
Tera Shaffer
Clerk, Township of Ida
January 12, 2021
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"Ida Township Notice of Intent\nNOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO TAX-SUPPORTED\nCONTRACT AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR\nREFERENDUM THEREON\n____________________________________________\nTO THE TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE\nTOWNSHIP OF IDA, COUNTY OF MONROE\nSTATE OF MICHIGAN\nPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Ida (the “Township”), has adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with the County of Monroe, and the Township of Raisinville (together, the “Local Units”) pursuant to Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, which contract will provide among other things that the County will acquire and construct sewage disposal system improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System and will issue its bonds, in one or more series, to finance the cost of the same for the Local Units, and the Local Units will pay to the County all sums necessary to retire the principal of and interest on the bonds. The sewage disposal system improvements will consist of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping pump station improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System, together with all related site improvements, appurtenances and attachments.\nTOWNSHIP'S CONTRACT OBLIGATION\nIt is presently contemplated that the bonds will be in the principal amount of not to exceed $850,000, of which an amount not to exceed the Township’s “Local Unit Share” (as that term is defined in the contract based on the Township’s usage of the sewage disposal system) is the Township's share (71.80%), will mature in not more than twenty years, and will bear interest at a rate to be determined at sale but not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law. By virtue of the contract, the Township will be obligated to pay to the County all sums required to meet debt service payments for the Township’s share of the bonds in accordance with the above or any revised schedule as such payments fall due, and will pledge as security for such contractual obligation its full faith and credit. PURSUANT TO SUCH PLEDGE, THE TOWNSHIP WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE REQUIRED SUMS FROM ITS GENERAL FUNDS OR IF NECESSARY TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY TAX RATE LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE COUNTY IF OTHER FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE ARE NOT AVAILABLE.\nRIGHT OF REFERENDUM\nThe Contract will be executed by the Township and WILL BE EFFECTIVE WITHOUT VOTE OF THE ELECTORS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP, IS FILED WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. If such petition is so filed, the contract cannot be effective without an approving vote by a majority of electors of the Township voting on the question.\nTHIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 5b of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended. Further information concerning the details of the contract and the matters set out in this notice may be secured from the Township Clerk’s office.\nTera Shaffer\nClerk, Township of Ida\nJanuary 12, 2021",
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The 1920 Lenawee County Fair hosted a large art show that was one of the fair’s major attractions. School artworks by students of all grades were displayed at a public art show in 1926. In 1939, the Adrian Public Library was the site of an art show sponsored by the Adrian Artists Association. In fact, the visual arts have played a role in the history and development of this county since the 19th Century when, in 1896, a group of local artists came together regularly to work and plan
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The 1920 Lenawee County Fair hosted a large art show that was one of the fair’s major attractions. School artworks by students of all grades were displayed at a public art show in 1926. In 1939, the Adrian Public Library was the site of an art show sponsored by the Adrian Artists Association. In fact, the visual arts have played a role in the history and development of this county since the 19th Century when, in 1896, a group of local artists came together regularly to work and plan exhibitions.
The group eventually morphed into the Maple City Art Guild, which was formally organized in 1959 and continued in operation until the late 1980s. Not much is known about specific activities in its early years but the Guild held its 77th art show at the Commercial Savings Bank in May 1973.
The Guild’s stated purpose was "to promote art appreciation and encourage the amateur painter."
When the Maple City Art Guild folded in the 1980s several members of the group began getting together in an upstairs studio on East Maumee Street in Adrian. They met to paint and network on Thursdays, and were unofficially dubbed the "Thursday Artists."
As the years passed, the group focused on painting and became known as the "Thursday Painters" in the early 1990s. The Adrian Center for the Arts is a direct outgrowth of this group of dedicated, and very talented, artists.
The Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts (LCVA) was organized in 1998. It was focused on holding exhibitions of works by local artists at various locations throughout the county. Seven or eight exhibitions are held each year. The county-wide high school exhibition and the K-8 show are just two of its regular events.
LCVA sponsored its "Millennium Project" in 2000, when 200 bronze panels done by 60 local artists, were displayed at Comstock Park in Adrian. The Council was also instrumental in the development of the Adrian Artalicious art fair that began in 2006.
In collaboration with the Croswell Opera House, the LCVA gallery was moved into the Croswell. The result was the ability of patrons to enjoy both the visual and the performing arts in a single venue.
A collaboration between the LCVA and the City of Adrian gave the Adrian Center for the Arts a home on former state land in 2015. What had once been the State Industrial School for Girls, the former reform school on the edge of Adrian that closed in 2008, was to become its permanent home.
Over the years, the LCVA has collaborated with many Lenawee County organizations, including the Humane Society, the Adrian Symphony, Boys and Girls Club, HOPE Recreation Center, the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter, art teachers and businesses. They have worked in many locations in the county — at Hidden Lake Gardens, downtown Tecumseh and the Michigan Welcome Center in Dundee.
The Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) provides space and instruction for artists working in whatever medium they prefer. In addition to painting, these include ceramics, woodworking, glass blowing, letterpress, drawing, printmaking and photography. Exhibitions are held about every six weeks and are publicized on the ACA website at adriancenterforthearts.org/gallery.html.
A celebration of 125 years of visual arts in Lenawee County opens in Adrian on Jan. 11. The celebration, a retrospective show of artworks, will run thru the 19th of February at the Adrian Center for the Arts Gallery in Building No. 46 at 1375 N. Adrian Highway. The exhibit is open to the public and hosted by the current members of the Thursday Painters. It will feature works from both past and current members of the group.
Specifically for this historic exhibit, paintings by deceased members have been gathered from their relatives living all over the country.
Although the exhibit is open most days, docents are available from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibits can also be viewed online. There will also be a reception, by appointment only, on Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The ACA provides education and resources to encourage and develop the creativity of both adults and children. It is a place where artists and volunteers come together in an environment that has become a catalyst of creativity.
Bob Wessel is vice president of the Lenawee County Historical Society and can be contacted at [email protected].
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"The 1920 Lenawee County Fair hosted a large art show that was one of the fair’s major attractions. School artworks by students of all grades were displayed at a public art show in 1926. In 1939, the Adrian Public Library was the site of an art show sponsored by the Adrian Artists Association. In fact, the visual arts have played a role in the history and development of this county since the 19th Century when, in 1896, a group of local artists came together regularly to work and plan exhibitions.\nThe group eventually morphed into the Maple City Art Guild, which was formally organized in 1959 and continued in operation until the late 1980s. Not much is known about specific activities in its early years but the Guild held its 77th art show at the Commercial Savings Bank in May 1973.\nThe Guild’s stated purpose was \"to promote art appreciation and encourage the amateur painter.\"\nWhen the Maple City Art Guild folded in the 1980s several members of the group began getting together in an upstairs studio on East Maumee Street in Adrian. They met to paint and network on Thursdays, and were unofficially dubbed the \"Thursday Artists.\"\nAs the years passed, the group focused on painting and became known as the \"Thursday Painters\" in the early 1990s. The Adrian Center for the Arts is a direct outgrowth of this group of dedicated, and very talented, artists.\nThe Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts (LCVA) was organized in 1998. It was focused on holding exhibitions of works by local artists at various locations throughout the county. Seven or eight exhibitions are held each year. The county-wide high school exhibition and the K-8 show are just two of its regular events.\nLCVA sponsored its \"Millennium Project\" in 2000, when 200 bronze panels done by 60 local artists, were displayed at Comstock Park in Adrian. The Council was also instrumental in the development of the Adrian Artalicious art fair that began in 2006.\nIn collaboration with the Croswell Opera House, the LCVA gallery was moved into the Croswell. The result was the ability of patrons to enjoy both the visual and the performing arts in a single venue.\nA collaboration between the LCVA and the City of Adrian gave the Adrian Center for the Arts a home on former state land in 2015. What had once been the State Industrial School for Girls, the former reform school on the edge of Adrian that closed in 2008, was to become its permanent home.\nOver the years, the LCVA has collaborated with many Lenawee County organizations, including the Humane Society, the Adrian Symphony, Boys and Girls Club, HOPE Recreation Center, the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter, art teachers and businesses. They have worked in many locations in the county — at Hidden Lake Gardens, downtown Tecumseh and the Michigan Welcome Center in Dundee.\nThe Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) provides space and instruction for artists working in whatever medium they prefer. In addition to painting, these include ceramics, woodworking, glass blowing, letterpress, drawing, printmaking and photography. Exhibitions are held about every six weeks and are publicized on the ACA website at adriancenterforthearts.org/gallery.html.\nA celebration of 125 years of visual arts in Lenawee County opens in Adrian on Jan. 11. The celebration, a retrospective show of artworks, will run thru the 19th of February at the Adrian Center for the Arts Gallery in Building No. 46 at 1375 N. Adrian Highway. The exhibit is open to the public and hosted by the current members of the Thursday Painters. It will feature works from both past and current members of the group.\nSpecifically for this historic exhibit, paintings by deceased members have been gathered from their relatives living all over the country.\nAlthough the exhibit is open most days, docents are available from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibits can also be viewed online. There will also be a reception, by appointment only, on Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.\nThe ACA provides education and resources to encourage and develop the creativity of both adults and children. It is a place where artists and volunteers come together in an environment that has become a catalyst of creativity.\nBob Wessel is vice president of the Lenawee County Historical Society and can be contacted at [email protected].",
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"The 1920 Lenawee County Fair hosted a large art show that was one of the fair’s major attractions. School artworks by students of all grades were displayed at a public art show in 1926. In 1939, the Adrian Public Library was the site of an art show sponsored by the Adrian Artists Association. In fact, the visual arts have played a role in the history and development of this county since the 19th Century when, in 1896, a group of local artists came together regularly to work and plan"
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OTSEGO TWP. — An Allegan County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash with a suspected drunk driver Thursday.The deputy was investigating a crash Thursday, Jan. 14, on Jefferson Road near 19th Street.While the officer was in his patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated, a 2002 GMC Sierra struck his vehicle along the driver side. The 42-year-old Allegan male driving the truck left the scene.A short pursuit ended when the driver pulled
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OTSEGO TWP. — An Allegan County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash with a suspected drunk driver Thursday.
The deputy was investigating a crash Thursday, Jan. 14, on Jefferson Road near 19th Street.
While the officer was in his patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated, a 2002 GMC Sierra struck his vehicle along the driver side. The 42-year-old Allegan male driving the truck left the scene.
A short pursuit ended when the driver pulled into a driveway. The driver was arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
The driver and the deputy, who had minor injuries, went to a local hospital and were released. The truck refused medical treatment.
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"OTSEGO TWP. — An Allegan County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash with a suspected drunk driver Thursday.\nThe deputy was investigating a crash Thursday, Jan. 14, on Jefferson Road near 19th Street.\nWhile the officer was in his patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated, a 2002 GMC Sierra struck his vehicle along the driver side. The 42-year-old Allegan male driving the truck left the scene.\nA short pursuit ended when the driver pulled into a driveway. The driver was arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.\nThe driver and the deputy, who had minor injuries, went to a local hospital and were released. The truck refused medical treatment.",
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"OTSEGO TWP. — An Allegan County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash with a suspected drunk driver Thursday.The deputy was investigating a crash Thursday, Jan. 14, on Jefferson Road near 19th Street.While the officer was in his patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated, a 2002 GMC Sierra struck his vehicle along the driver side. The 42-year-old Allegan male driving the truck left the scene.A short pursuit ended when the driver pulled"
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Exeter Township 2/2/2021 hearing notice
EXETER TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, that the Exeter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 2, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 6158 Scofield Road, Maybee, Michigan.
If, due to any future State Emergency Order or Order of the Michigan Department of Human Health and Services (MDHHS), the meeting cannot occur in person on the scheduled date, the public hearing will be moved to the next regular meeting date of the Exeter Township Planning Commission, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact the Township at 734-587-2100 for the most current information on meeting status.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the hearing will be to hear public comments on the proposed amendments to the following sections of the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance:
· Article 3, Definitions, to add/delete text in Section 3.03 to 3.15;
· Article 5, General Provisions, to make and add regulations in Section 5.04 Residential Accessory Buildings, Section 5.10 Keeping of Livestock and Other Animals, and Section 5.15 Shipping Containers;
· Article 7 through 15, to add references to development standards and regulations;
· Article 16, 18, and 23, to increase the distance required for public notification;
· Article 18, to add regulations pertaining to home businesses and delete regulations on Artisan Workshops;
· Article 21, Schedule of Regulations, to add lot areas and other information in the table of Area, Height and Placement Requirements; and
· Other minor updates throughout the Zoning Ordinance.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that anyone who would like to review the proposed ordinance amendments may do so at the Exeter Township Offices Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or by appointment. Anyone unable to attend may comment in writing and file their comments with the Exeter Township Clerk, at 6158 Scofield Road, Maybee, Michigan 48159 on or before 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Questions may be directed to the Exeter Township Clerk at 734-587-2100.
Exeter Township Clerk
Christina Bogoski
January 16, 2021
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"Exeter Township 2/2/2021 hearing notice\nEXETER TOWNSHIP\nPLANNING COMMISSION\nNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, that the Exeter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 2, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 6158 Scofield Road, Maybee, Michigan.\nIf, due to any future State Emergency Order or Order of the Michigan Department of Human Health and Services (MDHHS), the meeting cannot occur in person on the scheduled date, the public hearing will be moved to the next regular meeting date of the Exeter Township Planning Commission, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact the Township at 734-587-2100 for the most current information on meeting status.\nNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the hearing will be to hear public comments on the proposed amendments to the following sections of the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance:\n· Article 3, Definitions, to add/delete text in Section 3.03 to 3.15;\n· Article 5, General Provisions, to make and add regulations in Section 5.04 Residential Accessory Buildings, Section 5.10 Keeping of Livestock and Other Animals, and Section 5.15 Shipping Containers;\n· Article 7 through 15, to add references to development standards and regulations;\n· Article 16, 18, and 23, to increase the distance required for public notification;\n· Article 18, to add regulations pertaining to home businesses and delete regulations on Artisan Workshops;\n· Article 21, Schedule of Regulations, to add lot areas and other information in the table of Area, Height and Placement Requirements; and\n· Other minor updates throughout the Zoning Ordinance.\nNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that anyone who would like to review the proposed ordinance amendments may do so at the Exeter Township Offices Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or by appointment. Anyone unable to attend may comment in writing and file their comments with the Exeter Township Clerk, at 6158 Scofield Road, Maybee, Michigan 48159 on or before 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Questions may be directed to the Exeter Township Clerk at 734-587-2100.\nExeter Township Clerk\nChristina Bogoski\nJanuary 16, 2021",
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Deadline for non-profits, qualifying organizations to submit grant requests is no later than the end of the business day, Jan. 19; funding decisions to be made Jan. 21
ADRIAN — Applications are now being accepted for possible funding through the National Board of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s Phase 38 funding, as announced in a news release from the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties.
While there is not a guarantee of awarded funding, local boards will soon begin the application process to determine how funds may be awarded to Lenawee County and how they are to be distributed among the local emergency food and shelter programs throughout the area.
The local board is charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to assist in emergencies, including food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.
"We must act quickly to distribute this needed funding for our community," Connie L. Carroll, chair of the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board said in the news release. "Organizations are being asked to act quickly in order to meet the deadline to apply for these funds."
Grant requests must be completed and returned to the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties, by email to [email protected] or through regular mail to 136 E. Maumee St. STE. 15, and must be received no later than the close of the business day on Jan. 19.
Qualifying organizations that would seek such funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, are urged to apply. To receive an application, contact Carroll by calling 517-264-6821, or by calling 734-755-2831. Applications can also be sent and received via email at [email protected].
The local EFSP board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, via Zoom, to make funding decisions. Any organization or persons interested in the operations of the local board are welcome to log in and observe. Those interested in observing the meeting, must contact Carroll. Organizations requesting funding, must have a representative online at the virtual meeting.
Local agencies that submit applications, and are ultimately selected for funding, must meet the following requirements:
• Be a non-profit
• Have an accounting system
• Practice nondiscrimination
• Demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programming
• If the agency is a private volunteer organization, it must have a volunteer board
• A list of all active board members must be presented when requested
• Proof of regularly attended board meeting as required by the organizations by-laws, must be presented.
• Copies of the most recent certified audit report must be presented upon request by the local board.
The local board of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program consists of several members of the Lenawee County community. Along with these members, the law required that local boards include membership from organizations represented on the national board. In Lenawee County, organizations include local government officials, the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities of Lenawee County, the Department on Aging, the Department of Health and Human Services along with many other county non-profits.
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FENNVILLE — When Fennville High School students returned to the classroom Monday, the building looked a bit different.As students came back to in-person learning for the first time since Nov. 2, temporary walls had been removed and new classrooms and student areas were opened as bond work was finished in the school.While there are some "finishing touches" to be applied, according to Superintendent Jim Greydanus, the entire building is now accessible for students."We’ve got the whole
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FENNVILLE — When Fennville High School students returned to the classroom Monday, the building looked a bit different.
As students came back to in-person learning for the first time since Nov. 2, temporary walls had been removed and new classrooms and student areas were opened as bond work was finished in the school.
While there are some "finishing touches" to be applied, according to Superintendent Jim Greydanus, the entire building is now accessible for students.
"We’ve got the whole building open," Greydanus said. "Our high school students have not been in the building, really, since the end of October. We were excited to welcome them back to in-person learning and they got to come back to this nice, bright space.
"When the students were last there, there were temporary walls up. Now they have come down, the spaces are open, it’s nice and bright and new and fresh."
Students had a long break away due to a two-week pause taken in early November after a high number of quarantines at the high school, which was immediately followed by a state mandate closing high schools that extended into winter break.
Following break, Fennville conducted one week of remote learning district-wide to help combat potential spread of COVID-19 during the holidays.
The last portions of construction to be completed involved the center of the high school building. That includes a new media center and a student service center that includes offices for the school’s social worker, counselor, college advisor and student success coordinator.
There were also six classrooms that were still being worked on at the beginning of the year that have been finished. Greydanus said the classrooms were finished in November and teachers were able to move in, but students saw them for the first time Monday.
The work was approved as part of the November 2017 bond proposal and began in summer 2019. Work included office renovations, the addition of a new weight room, a new media center, renovated classroom spaces and more.
In addition to work at the high school, the district renovated areas of the elementary and middle schools and built a new transportation building and athletic stadium as part of the bond.
Greydanus said the renovations at the Community Athletic Center, also part of the 2017 bond, on the FPS campus are nearly complete as well. He said there are custom panels for the building’s exterior that are still a work in progress, but the interior should be ready for use in the coming weeks.
"We’re getting close," Greydanus said of the CAC. "We’re working on finishes now — ceiling tiles, floors, cabinetry and those things. We’re within weeks of having that accessible."
— Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @SentinelMitch.
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Frenchtown Township has reissued some its winter property tax bills due to a voter-approved levy for Monroe Public Schools that was not included in the bills mailed in December.
Frenchtown Township has reissued a portion of its winter property tax bills due to a voter-approved debt levy for Monroe Public Schools that was not included in the original bills mailed in December.
The township treasurer’s office resent the bills last week with updated information and figures that were needed as a result of the millage passing in May 2020. The new bills are payable by Feb. 15, after which additional interest and fees will apply.
Treasurer Julie A. Ellison said her office sent 2,633 revised tax bills to residents who live in the Monroe Public Schools’ district.
To date, 171 parcels are paid in full and 1,270 land owners have partially paid, Ellison said. There are 757 residents in the school district who pay their taxes in escrow. A revised bill was sent to the property owner and the lender, she said.
“I will say residents have been extremely understanding of the oversight,” Ellison said in an email Wednesday.
Persons can pay their bills in person at the township hall, 2744 Vivian Rd., or mail payments to Frenchtown Township Treasurer, 2744 Vivian Rd., Monroe 48162.
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"Frenchtown Township has reissued some its winter property tax bills due to a voter-approved levy for Monroe Public Schools that was not included in the bills mailed in December.\nFrenchtown Township has reissued a portion of its winter property tax bills due to a voter-approved debt levy for Monroe Public Schools that was not included in the original bills mailed in December.\nThe township treasurer’s office resent the bills last week with updated information and figures that were needed as a result of the millage passing in May 2020. The new bills are payable by Feb. 15, after which additional interest and fees will apply.\nTreasurer Julie A. Ellison said her office sent 2,633 revised tax bills to residents who live in the Monroe Public Schools’ district.\nTo date, 171 parcels are paid in full and 1,270 land owners have partially paid, Ellison said. There are 757 residents in the school district who pay their taxes in escrow. A revised bill was sent to the property owner and the lender, she said.\n“I will say residents have been extremely understanding of the oversight,” Ellison said in an email Wednesday.\nPersons can pay their bills in person at the township hall, 2744 Vivian Rd., or mail payments to Frenchtown Township Treasurer, 2744 Vivian Rd., Monroe 48162.",
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"That Was the Week That Was," informally TWTWTW or TW3, was a satirical television comedy program on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963 presented by David Frost.According to Wikipedia, the program is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the UK in the early 1960s. An American version under the same title aired on NBC from 1964 to 1965, also featuring Frost.It was satire intended to expose in a humorous venue the ills of the week,
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"That Was the Week That Was," informally TWTWTW or TW3, was a satirical television comedy program on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963 presented by David Frost.
According to Wikipedia, the program is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the UK in the early 1960s. An American version under the same title aired on NBC from 1964 to 1965, also featuring Frost.
It was satire intended to expose in a humorous venue the ills of the week, especially where prominent political figures were concerned. Satire is a kind of tongue-in-cheek look at anything requiring change (according to the author). It is not always understood by the general public. For example, when Jonathan Swift published "A Modest Proposal" (more outrageous than modest) exposing the Brits’ oppression of the Irish, people were incensed at the perceived suggestion that Irish children could be good food. Very strong satire indeed.
But a 2020 satire, possibly called "This Was the Year That Was" would lend itself to so much material, it would take a year of daily broadcasting to even touch the tip of the iceberg.
It would require exposing: Trump bashing, COVID-19 and COVID conspiracies, left/Democrat conspiracies to manipulate the election, presidential tweets which undermine his own credibility, Biden/Harris socialistic agenda, ballot recounting, abortion "rights" and the legalization of murdering infants, tanking of the economy and education due to imposed "bubbles" we were all to live under. Modified limits: No church, no restaurants, no schools, no public meetings, no Thanksgiving, no Christmas, no full faces. The fluctuation of these mandates dependent on COVID outbreaks, vaccine information and misinformation. There is the looting, burning, bombing, destroying cities, art (statues). Some police out of control? BLM, fear, rewriting history, redefining gender, offensive language and literature (even suggesting "The Odyssey" must be banned), racism, "white privilege," on and on it goes.
Here’s an irony: After all this careful monitoring against COVID, we are told, the virus is on a new and virulent warpath as we enter the winter and spring months. Perhaps the bubble effect has caused more harm than good. No immunity buildup possible. Maybe? Or are there too many non-maskers?
We need strong satire to expose the ills of the nation, to open our eyes to some difficult truths but who is up to this daunting task? Where does one even begin?
Agnes Fisher
Park Township
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"\"That Was the Week That Was,\" informally TWTWTW or TW3, was a satirical television comedy program on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963 presented by David Frost.\nAccording to Wikipedia, the program is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the UK in the early 1960s. An American version under the same title aired on NBC from 1964 to 1965, also featuring Frost.\nIt was satire intended to expose in a humorous venue the ills of the week, especially where prominent political figures were concerned. Satire is a kind of tongue-in-cheek look at anything requiring change (according to the author). It is not always understood by the general public. For example, when Jonathan Swift published \"A Modest Proposal\" (more outrageous than modest) exposing the Brits’ oppression of the Irish, people were incensed at the perceived suggestion that Irish children could be good food. Very strong satire indeed.\nBut a 2020 satire, possibly called \"This Was the Year That Was\" would lend itself to so much material, it would take a year of daily broadcasting to even touch the tip of the iceberg.\nIt would require exposing: Trump bashing, COVID-19 and COVID conspiracies, left/Democrat conspiracies to manipulate the election, presidential tweets which undermine his own credibility, Biden/Harris socialistic agenda, ballot recounting, abortion \"rights\" and the legalization of murdering infants, tanking of the economy and education due to imposed \"bubbles\" we were all to live under. Modified limits: No church, no restaurants, no schools, no public meetings, no Thanksgiving, no Christmas, no full faces. The fluctuation of these mandates dependent on COVID outbreaks, vaccine information and misinformation. There is the looting, burning, bombing, destroying cities, art (statues). Some police out of control? BLM, fear, rewriting history, redefining gender, offensive language and literature (even suggesting \"The Odyssey\" must be banned), racism, \"white privilege,\" on and on it goes.\nHere’s an irony: After all this careful monitoring against COVID, we are told, the virus is on a new and virulent warpath as we enter the winter and spring months. Perhaps the bubble effect has caused more harm than good. No immunity buildup possible. Maybe? Or are there too many non-maskers?\nWe need strong satire to expose the ills of the nation, to open our eyes to some difficult truths but who is up to this daunting task? Where does one even begin?\nAgnes Fisher\nPark Township",
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"\"That Was the Week That Was,\" informally TWTWTW or TW3, was a satirical television comedy program on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963 presented by David Frost.According to Wikipedia, the program is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the UK in the early 1960s. An American version under the same title aired on NBC from 1964 to 1965, also featuring Frost.It was satire intended to expose in a humorous venue the ills of the week,"
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Ever had the vague, uneasy feeling that you were being followed? The kind that sends chills up and down your spine and when you whirl around all you catch is a fleeting glimpse of a shadowy figure darting around the corner? It’s happened to us quite a bit. But lately, they’re getting much more open about it.Like the cop car that rode our bumper, turn for turn, for what must have been at least 20 miles. Just to make us sweat. Or the man in the gabardine suit showing up whenever
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Ever had the vague, uneasy feeling that you were being followed? The kind that sends chills up and down your spine and when you whirl around all you catch is a fleeting glimpse of a shadowy figure darting around the corner? It’s happened to us quite a bit. But lately, they’re getting much more open about it.
Like the cop car that rode our bumper, turn for turn, for what must have been at least 20 miles. Just to make us sweat. Or the man in the gabardine suit showing up whenever we’ve gone looking for America. He tried to blend into the background. But his bowtie camera was a dead giveaway.
Rookie.
The topper, though, is the woman at one of the chain stores we tend to frequent. The place specializing in anthracite and bituminous. Physically, she keeps a low profile. But her blabbing over the loudspeaker system — we’re pretty sure it’s intentional — drives us nuts. And whenever we go to another outlet in a different community, darned if she isn’t there, too — running her mouth the moment we step foot inside. We call her Yap Lady.
Because she won’t keep her yap shut.
Now before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion, we hasten to assure you that had it been a male voice we heard, we’d be just as quick to call him Yap Dude. And for the same reason. So you can put down those rolling pins, pitchforks, 6-foot 2-by-4s, or whatever else it is you were planning to use to whop some sense into us.
As lifelong understudies for the Three Stooges, it wouldn’t do any good.
Muzzling some retailer’s annoying automated announcements is one thing. Stifling public comment at local government meetings is quite another. So we were none too happy with the Adrian City Commission’s joyous early Christmas present to the people who put them in office: a three-minute egg-timer when weighing in on matters the commissioners are considering. Though ostensibly designed to stave off the occasional long-winded oratory or off-topic commentary, we think it sends a far different message. If you’ve got to talk, make it snappy.
And then go away.
It’s an extension of what commissioners did two years ago when they adopted the 180-second rule for non-agenda item comments. If you organize your thoughts properly, they said, three minutes is plenty. Well, not everybody’s a public speaking phenom who just aced the national forensics competition. And if listening to what folks have to say is such an imposition — even if it takes a little longer to get their point across or means the meeting lasts until the wee hours of the morning — perhaps local government service isn’t exactly your calling.
It’s not as though lengthy diatribes are the norm. Many meetings come and go with nary a peep from the public. As for those few times when folks are really wound up, it’s far better to let them have their say unimpeded than to cut them off because "that’s our rule." Despite last week’s action, hope springs eternal. If state lawmakers can postpone committee decisions until all are heard, surely local government can be equally accommodating.
Fortunately, ’tis the season for new year’s resolutions. And policy made can just as easily be rescinded. Repealing the three-minute limit should be atop the Adrian City Commissioners’ to-do list. For the most reticent among them, eight hours of Zoom public comment — that’s only 160 people — should change their minds. And if that doesn’t work, simply remind them the next election is only 10 months away.
Even commissioners can figure out when to fold ’em.
Talk Back with Doug Spade and Mike Clement is heard every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Time on WABJ, 1490 AM, Adrian, and online at www.dougspade.com and www.lenconnect.com.
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"Ever had the vague, uneasy feeling that you were being followed? The kind that sends chills up and down your spine and when you whirl around all you catch is a fleeting glimpse of a shadowy figure darting around the corner? It’s happened to us quite a bit. But lately, they’re getting much more open about it.\nLike the cop car that rode our bumper, turn for turn, for what must have been at least 20 miles. Just to make us sweat. Or the man in the gabardine suit showing up whenever we’ve gone looking for America. He tried to blend into the background. But his bowtie camera was a dead giveaway.\nRookie.\nThe topper, though, is the woman at one of the chain stores we tend to frequent. The place specializing in anthracite and bituminous. Physically, she keeps a low profile. But her blabbing over the loudspeaker system — we’re pretty sure it’s intentional — drives us nuts. And whenever we go to another outlet in a different community, darned if she isn’t there, too — running her mouth the moment we step foot inside. We call her Yap Lady.\nBecause she won’t keep her yap shut.\nNow before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion, we hasten to assure you that had it been a male voice we heard, we’d be just as quick to call him Yap Dude. And for the same reason. So you can put down those rolling pins, pitchforks, 6-foot 2-by-4s, or whatever else it is you were planning to use to whop some sense into us.\nAs lifelong understudies for the Three Stooges, it wouldn’t do any good.\nMuzzling some retailer’s annoying automated announcements is one thing. Stifling public comment at local government meetings is quite another. So we were none too happy with the Adrian City Commission’s joyous early Christmas present to the people who put them in office: a three-minute egg-timer when weighing in on matters the commissioners are considering. Though ostensibly designed to stave off the occasional long-winded oratory or off-topic commentary, we think it sends a far different message. If you’ve got to talk, make it snappy.\nAnd then go away.\nIt’s an extension of what commissioners did two years ago when they adopted the 180-second rule for non-agenda item comments. If you organize your thoughts properly, they said, three minutes is plenty. Well, not everybody’s a public speaking phenom who just aced the national forensics competition. And if listening to what folks have to say is such an imposition — even if it takes a little longer to get their point across or means the meeting lasts until the wee hours of the morning — perhaps local government service isn’t exactly your calling.\nIt’s not as though lengthy diatribes are the norm. Many meetings come and go with nary a peep from the public. As for those few times when folks are really wound up, it’s far better to let them have their say unimpeded than to cut them off because \"that’s our rule.\" Despite last week’s action, hope springs eternal. If state lawmakers can postpone committee decisions until all are heard, surely local government can be equally accommodating.\nFortunately, ’tis the season for new year’s resolutions. And policy made can just as easily be rescinded. Repealing the three-minute limit should be atop the Adrian City Commissioners’ to-do list. For the most reticent among them, eight hours of Zoom public comment — that’s only 160 people — should change their minds. And if that doesn’t work, simply remind them the next election is only 10 months away.\nEven commissioners can figure out when to fold ’em.\nTalk Back with Doug Spade and Mike Clement is heard every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Time on WABJ, 1490 AM, Adrian, and online at www.dougspade.com and www.lenconnect.com.",
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"Ever had the vague, uneasy feeling that you were being followed? The kind that sends chills up and down your spine and when you whirl around all you catch is a fleeting glimpse of a shadowy figure darting around the corner? It’s happened to us quite a bit. But lately, they’re getting much more open about it.Like the cop car that rode our bumper, turn for turn, for what must have been at least 20 miles. Just to make us sweat. Or the man in the gabardine suit showing up whenever"
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The food giveaway is a first-come, first-serve pickup every Tuesday in Temperance.
The Bedford Lions saw a need last spring.
The ongoing pandemic was affecting every aspect of life, shutting down businesses and making it difficult for many residents to even put food on their own tables.
The Lions wanted to help.
It was member Denzil Bell who suggested the Lions start a Free Food Distribution program. Partnering with Erie Diner owner Todd Hershberger, the Lions ran the program for a few weeks in the spring, then resumed distributions in the fall after a brief pause.
Distribution occurs every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in front of the Lion’s Den Thrift Shop, located at 9100 Lewis Ave, Temperance. There are currently 150 meals available per week, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
As of Jan. 5, the Lions had passed out 4,592 meals through the program.
“There’s usually a line-up,” said Bedford Lions Publicity Chair and Trustee Laurie Althaus. “Sometimes there’s a longer line-up, other times we just hand them out until they’re gone. One week we were done in 12 minutes, we’d handed out 150 meals in 12 minutes. Usually it takes closer to an hour.”
Althaus said that a group of Lions meets at the diner every Tuesday around 2 p.m. to prepare the meals, which include chicken, mashed potatoes and corn.
“There’s usually at least seven of us,” she said. “We go in a production line, and we can pack up 150 meals into containers in about 20 minutes.”
While the project is primarily funded by proceeds from the Lion’s Den, Althaus said that members have been extremely generous in their financial support as well.
“In the beginning we had one of the Lions, John Cioroch, he was a 50-year member who just passed away a couple months ago,” Althaus said. “He challenged all the Lions, he said ’I can’t be there because of my health, so I’m going to donate $100. Who’s going to match me?’ We had a lot of Lions that matched it, and then again another Lion after John passed said ’I’m going to do what John did and donate,’ and he said ’Match me.’”
Members of the community have also been very supportive of the project.
“Somebody gives $5 here, somebody gives $2 there,” Althaus said. “I had a man pull up (at one of our meal distributions) and he said ’here’ and gave us $100. I said ’How many meals do you want?’ and he said ’I just want to support you guys’... The community has really supported us, they love what we’re doing.”
But while the work is important, there’s fun to be had for the members who dedicate their time week in and week out. Pictures from the distributions that are posted regularly on the Bedford Lions Facebook page show the volunteers goofing around as they prepare and distribute the food.
“We get together and have fun while we do it, too,” Althaus said. “It’s a labor of love, that’s why we’re there.”
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"The food giveaway is a first-come, first-serve pickup every Tuesday in Temperance.\nThe Bedford Lions saw a need last spring.\nThe ongoing pandemic was affecting every aspect of life, shutting down businesses and making it difficult for many residents to even put food on their own tables.\nThe Lions wanted to help.\nIt was member Denzil Bell who suggested the Lions start a Free Food Distribution program. Partnering with Erie Diner owner Todd Hershberger, the Lions ran the program for a few weeks in the spring, then resumed distributions in the fall after a brief pause.\nDistribution occurs every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in front of the Lion’s Den Thrift Shop, located at 9100 Lewis Ave, Temperance. There are currently 150 meals available per week, on a first-come, first-serve basis.\nAs of Jan. 5, the Lions had passed out 4,592 meals through the program.\n“There’s usually a line-up,” said Bedford Lions Publicity Chair and Trustee Laurie Althaus. “Sometimes there’s a longer line-up, other times we just hand them out until they’re gone. One week we were done in 12 minutes, we’d handed out 150 meals in 12 minutes. Usually it takes closer to an hour.”\nAlthaus said that a group of Lions meets at the diner every Tuesday around 2 p.m. to prepare the meals, which include chicken, mashed potatoes and corn.\n“There’s usually at least seven of us,” she said. “We go in a production line, and we can pack up 150 meals into containers in about 20 minutes.”\nWhile the project is primarily funded by proceeds from the Lion’s Den, Althaus said that members have been extremely generous in their financial support as well.\n“In the beginning we had one of the Lions, John Cioroch, he was a 50-year member who just passed away a couple months ago,” Althaus said. “He challenged all the Lions, he said ’I can’t be there because of my health, so I’m going to donate $100. Who’s going to match me?’ We had a lot of Lions that matched it, and then again another Lion after John passed said ’I’m going to do what John did and donate,’ and he said ’Match me.’”\nMembers of the community have also been very supportive of the project.\n“Somebody gives $5 here, somebody gives $2 there,” Althaus said. “I had a man pull up (at one of our meal distributions) and he said ’here’ and gave us $100. I said ’How many meals do you want?’ and he said ’I just want to support you guys’... The community has really supported us, they love what we’re doing.”\nBut while the work is important, there’s fun to be had for the members who dedicate their time week in and week out. Pictures from the distributions that are posted regularly on the Bedford Lions Facebook page show the volunteers goofing around as they prepare and distribute the food.\n“We get together and have fun while we do it, too,” Althaus said. “It’s a labor of love, that’s why we’re there.”",
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Raisinville Township notice of intent
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO TAX-SUPPORTED
CONTRACT AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR
REFERENDUM THEREON
TO THE TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF RAISINVILLE, COUNTY OF MONROE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Raisinville (the “Township”), has adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with the County of Monroe, and the Township of Ida (together, the “Local Units”) pursuant to Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, which contract will provide among other things that the County will acquire and construct sewage disposal system improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System and will issue its bonds, in one or more series, to finance the cost of the same for the Local Units, and the Local Units will pay to the County all sums necessary to retire the principal of and interest on the bonds. The sewage disposal system improvements will consist of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping pump station improvements for the Ida-Raisinville Sewage Disposal System, together with all related site improvements, appurtenances and attachments.
TOWNSHIP’S CONTRACT OBLIGATION
It is presently contemplated that the bonds will be in the principal amount of not to exceed $850,000, of which an amount not to exceed the Township’s “Local Unit Share” (as that term is defined in the contract based on the Township’s usage of the sewage disposal system) is the Township’s share (28.20%), will mature in not more than twenty years, and will bear interest at a rate to be determined at sale but not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law. By virtue of the contract, the Township will be obligated to pay to the County all sums required to meet debt service payments for the Township’s share of the bonds in accordance with the above or any revised schedule as such payments fall due, and will pledge as security for such contractual obligation its full faith and credit. PURSUANT TO SUCH PLEDGE, THE TOWNSHIP WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE REQUIRED SUMS FROM ITS GENERAL FUNDS OR IF NECESSARY TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXALE PROPERTY WITHIN ITS BONDARIES, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY TAX RATE LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE COUNTY IF OTHER FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
The Contract will be executed by the Township and WILL BE EFFECTIVE WITHOUT VOTE OF THE ELECTORS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP, IS FILED WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. If such petition is so filed, the contract cannot be effective without an approving vote by a majority of electors of the Township voting on the question.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 5b of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended. Further information concerning the details of the contract and the matters set out in this notice may be secured from the Township Clerk’s office.
Brenda Fetterly
Clerk, Township of Raisinville
January 11, 2021
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PORTAGE — No one could deny the fact that the MHSAA's fall 2020 sports calendar was a challenge for all the state's teams, just as the same couldn't deny the intensity shown by Sand Creek's football team at the start of Saturday's Division 8 regional final against Centreville.The Aggies, who had been the top ranked team in D8 for a large chunk of the regular season before the loss to Tri-County Conference champion Erie Mason, held a team that had been routing opponents this season to the
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PORTAGE — No one could deny the fact that the MHSAA's fall 2020 sports calendar was a challenge for all the state's teams, just as the same couldn't deny the intensity shown by Sand Creek's football team at the start of Saturday's Division 8 regional final against Centreville.
The Aggies, who had been the top ranked team in D8 for a large chunk of the regular season before the loss to Tri-County Conference champion Erie Mason, held a team that had been routing opponents this season to the tune of winning by an average of 29.63 points-per-game, off the board for over three quarters of play.
As Sand Creek's potent offensive attack was stalled by the Bulldogs defense, the Aggie defense did what they had come into Portage Central knowing they had to do, pin down that offensive attack led by its dual-threat quarterback Sam Todd.
Ultimately, they couldn't hold Centreville off the board, as the Bulldogs ended the night with the 8-0 win and the date against Clarkston Everest Collegiate in the D8 semifinals, but Sand Creek's players had nothing to hang their heads about after its second-straight eight-win season.
"I'm just so proud of these guys. It's a tribute to their hard work, and that's what it takes, it takes hard work by everybody, coaches, players, support staff," said Sand Creek coach Scott Gallagher. "It's hard to get here, and we don't take that for granted. We know the challenges ahead being a Division 8 school in enrollment, but we're going to keep fighting. All we know is the work, and we're going to keep working and I'm proud of these guys in the way they responded to adversity. Glad that we were able to get 10 games in in a year where we were not sure we'd even be playing."
After all the teams across Michigan lost the first three games of the season due to the MHSAA's first coronavirus shutdown, Sand Creek came out of the gates looking like a team that had already played a couple of games, storming past TCC newcomer Pittsford (52-7), Britton Deerfield (62-24), perennial threat Whiteford (50-14) and Summerfield (46-10), shutting down their offenses with their hard-nosed defense, headed up by linebacker Caleb Verlinde, while allowing their own offense to overwhelm opponents with multiple threats out of the backfield, led by the brother tandem of speedsters Will and John Alexander.
After the 56-38 loss to the Eagles in Week 5, the Aggies rebounded to close out their regular season 5-1 by rolling past Morenci 54-16 and in the pre-district rounds of the playoffs, continued to gain momentum by picking up a pair of back-to-back shutout victories in a rematch of week one against Pittsford (54-0) and then Hudson (60-0).
Sand Creek then had to face down its toughest two opponents of the year.
In the district final contest against Addison, the Aggies found themselves in an all-out battle with the Cascades Conference champions, and while Sand Creek found itself trailing 32-30 in the fourth quarter, the Aggie defense had limited the damage by only allowing the Panthers to go 2-for-5 on two-point conversions and gave its offense a chance to go down and win the game late, which Will Alexander did with a buzzer-beating touchdown run.
But another rematch threatened the Aggies' season, one with COVID-19. With official practices shut down statewide, it came down to the team's senior leaders to pick up the slack and keep the Aggies in fighting form.
"I didn't have to say a lot to the senior class, they just showed up and worked," Gallagher said. "They were there for all of our summer stuff outside, they were there whenever we asked and whenever we didn't ask. During the shutdown when it was just player-driven, they organized their own workouts and were ready, and I feel like we were ready for tonight, we weren't out of condition."
Sand Creek came out of the gate Saturday looking like a team that only waited to play the Bulldogs seven days, not the 57 days that it actually was, holding Todd and the Centreville defense outside the Aggies 25-yard line until the final few minutes of the third quarter on the drive that would ultimately put the only points on the board barely 90 seconds into the fourth quarter.
Despite their season coming to an end against Centreville and the seniors who lead the team this year graduating, the future of the Aggies looks bright ahead of the 2021 season, as Sand Creek, which won its first district title since 2007 this season, is set to return 22 players for next year.
"They know exactly what it takes and how hard it is," Gallagher said. "They have to lead by example. Talk is cheap and actions are what it is. If you put forth the work like William (Alexander) and Caleb (Verlinde) and Jacob (Alston) and some of these guys, it's contagious, and then the underclassmen come, so it's their example. It's the leadership and it's how they move, how they carry themselves. Success is tied to character, and we got a lot of high character on this football team."
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"PORTAGE — No one could deny the fact that the MHSAA's fall 2020 sports calendar was a challenge for all the state's teams, just as the same couldn't deny the intensity shown by Sand Creek's football team at the start of Saturday's Division 8 regional final against Centreville.\nThe Aggies, who had been the top ranked team in D8 for a large chunk of the regular season before the loss to Tri-County Conference champion Erie Mason, held a team that had been routing opponents this season to the tune of winning by an average of 29.63 points-per-game, off the board for over three quarters of play.\nAs Sand Creek's potent offensive attack was stalled by the Bulldogs defense, the Aggie defense did what they had come into Portage Central knowing they had to do, pin down that offensive attack led by its dual-threat quarterback Sam Todd.\nUltimately, they couldn't hold Centreville off the board, as the Bulldogs ended the night with the 8-0 win and the date against Clarkston Everest Collegiate in the D8 semifinals, but Sand Creek's players had nothing to hang their heads about after its second-straight eight-win season.\n\"I'm just so proud of these guys. It's a tribute to their hard work, and that's what it takes, it takes hard work by everybody, coaches, players, support staff,\" said Sand Creek coach Scott Gallagher. \"It's hard to get here, and we don't take that for granted. We know the challenges ahead being a Division 8 school in enrollment, but we're going to keep fighting. All we know is the work, and we're going to keep working and I'm proud of these guys in the way they responded to adversity. Glad that we were able to get 10 games in in a year where we were not sure we'd even be playing.\"\nAfter all the teams across Michigan lost the first three games of the season due to the MHSAA's first coronavirus shutdown, Sand Creek came out of the gates looking like a team that had already played a couple of games, storming past TCC newcomer Pittsford (52-7), Britton Deerfield (62-24), perennial threat Whiteford (50-14) and Summerfield (46-10), shutting down their offenses with their hard-nosed defense, headed up by linebacker Caleb Verlinde, while allowing their own offense to overwhelm opponents with multiple threats out of the backfield, led by the brother tandem of speedsters Will and John Alexander.\nAfter the 56-38 loss to the Eagles in Week 5, the Aggies rebounded to close out their regular season 5-1 by rolling past Morenci 54-16 and in the pre-district rounds of the playoffs, continued to gain momentum by picking up a pair of back-to-back shutout victories in a rematch of week one against Pittsford (54-0) and then Hudson (60-0).\nSand Creek then had to face down its toughest two opponents of the year.\nIn the district final contest against Addison, the Aggies found themselves in an all-out battle with the Cascades Conference champions, and while Sand Creek found itself trailing 32-30 in the fourth quarter, the Aggie defense had limited the damage by only allowing the Panthers to go 2-for-5 on two-point conversions and gave its offense a chance to go down and win the game late, which Will Alexander did with a buzzer-beating touchdown run.\nBut another rematch threatened the Aggies' season, one with COVID-19. With official practices shut down statewide, it came down to the team's senior leaders to pick up the slack and keep the Aggies in fighting form.\n\"I didn't have to say a lot to the senior class, they just showed up and worked,\" Gallagher said. \"They were there for all of our summer stuff outside, they were there whenever we asked and whenever we didn't ask. During the shutdown when it was just player-driven, they organized their own workouts and were ready, and I feel like we were ready for tonight, we weren't out of condition.\"\nSand Creek came out of the gate Saturday looking like a team that only waited to play the Bulldogs seven days, not the 57 days that it actually was, holding Todd and the Centreville defense outside the Aggies 25-yard line until the final few minutes of the third quarter on the drive that would ultimately put the only points on the board barely 90 seconds into the fourth quarter.\nDespite their season coming to an end against Centreville and the seniors who lead the team this year graduating, the future of the Aggies looks bright ahead of the 2021 season, as Sand Creek, which won its first district title since 2007 this season, is set to return 22 players for next year.\n\"They know exactly what it takes and how hard it is,\" Gallagher said. \"They have to lead by example. Talk is cheap and actions are what it is. If you put forth the work like William (Alexander) and Caleb (Verlinde) and Jacob (Alston) and some of these guys, it's contagious, and then the underclassmen come, so it's their example. It's the leadership and it's how they move, how they carry themselves. Success is tied to character, and we got a lot of high character on this football team.\"",
"Sand Creek football shows its character in rough year",
"PORTAGE — No one could deny the fact that the MHSAA's fall 2020 sports calendar was a challenge for all the state's teams, just as the same couldn't deny the intensity shown by Sand Creek's football team at the start of Saturday's Division 8 regional final against Centreville.The Aggies, who had been the top ranked team in D8 for a large chunk of the regular season before the loss to Tri-County Conference champion Erie Mason, held a team that had been routing opponents this season to the"
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will get a new patrol boat, replacing one that was lost during a marina fire.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is replacing its boat used for patrol and water rescue after the vessel was incinerated during a December fire at an area marina.
After being used as the department’s primary marine patrol vessel for more than 12 years, the SAFE Boat and its trailer burned in a massive fire at Toledo Beach Marina’s “Rack and Launch” building.
The LaSalle Township fire department was alerted to the fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 4 at 11840 Toledo Beach Rd., LaSalle, off S. Otter Creek Rd., east of I-75, according to reports.
The fire is believed to have destroyed at least 75 ships and caused millions of dollars in damages, including the SAFE Boat valued at more than $230,000 which was being serviced for winter maintenance, according to Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
A replacement boat is being covered by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, so the county may continue to serve its boating community.
It’s expected to be delivered in late spring or early summer.
“To help keep all boaters in Monroe County safe, (the office) is committed to expanding the Marine Safety Program,” Goodnough explained Tuesday. “Maintaining a visible presence on the water during boating season is an important element of that plan, and acquiring the new SAFE Boat is the first step.”
The SAFE Boat, its trademark name, was purchased with grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security in 2008 for $221,204, and its trailer was $10,888.
Built for speed and endurance and designed to handle Lake Erie’s choppy waters, the 31-foot boat was used in numerous patrols and emergencies. It’s credited with transporting deputies who saved the lives of several people in distress over the years.
The boat had a weatherproof cabin and an 18-person capacity. Its top speed was about 55 mph.
It was built to withstand harsh conditions, designed to be unsinkable and was equipped with advanced technology, including radar and digital performance data.
The replacement vessel, purchased by SAFE Boats International, is expected to be a newer model of the former boat and will continue to serve as the county’s primary marine patrol vessel, Goodnough said.
It also will continue to be used for water rescue and recovery operations.
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"The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will get a new patrol boat, replacing one that was lost during a marina fire.\nThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is replacing its boat used for patrol and water rescue after the vessel was incinerated during a December fire at an area marina.\nAfter being used as the department’s primary marine patrol vessel for more than 12 years, the SAFE Boat and its trailer burned in a massive fire at Toledo Beach Marina’s “Rack and Launch” building.\nThe LaSalle Township fire department was alerted to the fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 4 at 11840 Toledo Beach Rd., LaSalle, off S. Otter Creek Rd., east of I-75, according to reports.\nThe fire is believed to have destroyed at least 75 ships and caused millions of dollars in damages, including the SAFE Boat valued at more than $230,000 which was being serviced for winter maintenance, according to Sheriff Troy Goodnough.\nA replacement boat is being covered by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, so the county may continue to serve its boating community.\nIt’s expected to be delivered in late spring or early summer.\n“To help keep all boaters in Monroe County safe, (the office) is committed to expanding the Marine Safety Program,” Goodnough explained Tuesday. “Maintaining a visible presence on the water during boating season is an important element of that plan, and acquiring the new SAFE Boat is the first step.”\nThe SAFE Boat, its trademark name, was purchased with grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security in 2008 for $221,204, and its trailer was $10,888.\nBuilt for speed and endurance and designed to handle Lake Erie’s choppy waters, the 31-foot boat was used in numerous patrols and emergencies. It’s credited with transporting deputies who saved the lives of several people in distress over the years.\nThe boat had a weatherproof cabin and an 18-person capacity. Its top speed was about 55 mph.\nIt was built to withstand harsh conditions, designed to be unsinkable and was equipped with advanced technology, including radar and digital performance data.\nThe replacement vessel, purchased by SAFE Boats International, is expected to be a newer model of the former boat and will continue to serve as the county’s primary marine patrol vessel, Goodnough said.\nIt also will continue to be used for water rescue and recovery operations.",
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Legendary talk show host and media personality Larry King passed away Saturday morning at the age of 87.His death was confirmed over Twitter by his media company, Ora Media. King passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.pic.twitter.com/x0Hl0X6vqU— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021Earlier this month, it was reported King had been hospitalized with corona-virus, but the Twitter post did not cite a cause of death.
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Legendary talk show host and media personality Larry King passed away Saturday morning at the age of 87.
His death was confirmed over Twitter by his media company, Ora Media. King passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
pic.twitter.com/x0Hl0X6vqU
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021
Earlier this month, it was reported King had been hospitalized with corona-virus, but the Twitter post did not cite a cause of death.
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"Legendary talk show host and media personality Larry King passed away Saturday morning at the age of 87.\nHis death was confirmed over Twitter by his media company, Ora Media. King passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.\npic.twitter.com/x0Hl0X6vqU\n— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021\nEarlier this month, it was reported King had been hospitalized with corona-virus, but the Twitter post did not cite a cause of death.",
"Larry King dead at 87",
"Legendary talk show host and media personality Larry King passed away Saturday morning at the age of 87.His death was confirmed over Twitter by his media company, Ora Media. King passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.pic.twitter.com/x0Hl0X6vqU— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021Earlier this month, it was reported King had been hospitalized with corona-virus, but the Twitter post did not cite a cause of death."
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ADRIAN — The Siena Heights men's basketball team played in its first game since November 10 on Wednesday night, opening its Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference slate against Cornerstone.Unfortunately for the few home fans in attendance, the Saints struggled to get going offensively through the entire first half as the Golden Eagles pulled out to a 33-point halftime lead, before taking a 95-54 victory over the hometown side."I didn't think our energy level was unacceptable, but our
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ADRIAN — The Siena Heights men's basketball team played in its first game since November 10 on Wednesday night, opening its Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference slate against Cornerstone.
Unfortunately for the few home fans in attendance, the Saints struggled to get going offensively through the entire first half as the Golden Eagles pulled out to a 33-point halftime lead, before taking a 95-54 victory over the hometown side.
"I didn't think our energy level was unacceptable, but our execution was unacceptable early, we played with no pace," said Siena Heights men's coach Joe Pechota. "In the second half, after a very one-sided conversation at halftime, I thought we played better and we played with a heightened sense of urgency, but when you play really good teams at any level and you're not ready for that fight early, they're going to get you to tap out, and (Cornerstone) did. They came out and hit us in the chin, and we just didn't answer the bell."
Curtis Bell III led SHU (0-2, 0-1 WHAC) in scoring, tallying 14 points off the bench in addition to four rebounds, while Joshua Moody connected for 11 points and Kevin Rice had a game-high seven rebounds.
However, the first half saw Siena Heights shoot just 5-for-32 (15.6 percent) from the field, including an 0-for-18 mark from 3-point range, and while the Saints improved in the second half, shooting at 50 percent (14-of-28) from the field, the first half deficit against Cornerstone proved to be too much.
The Golden Eagles (4-2, 1-0) were led by Tyler Baker's 15 points, while four other visitors (Riley Costen, Carter Nyp, Kyle Hayes and Eli Steffen) scored into double digits, with Nyp tying teammate Cory Ainsworth for the team-high in rebounds with six in addition to his three assists and 11 points.
The Saints won the opening tip, but turned the ball over before getting a shot off, and Cornerstone took advantage, scoring the first 13 points of the game straight as SHU's offense took until six minutes and 25 seconds were off the clock when Jordan Wyckoff scored a pair of free throws, with the Saints first basket of the game coming 43 seconds later when Bell connected on a layup, and Rice got a putback dunk off a miss by Wyckoff to cut the gap to 13-6.
After trading a pair of points, Cornerstone put its mark on the game, scoring the next 15 straight points before Bell knocked down a pair of free throws to stop the run, but the Golden Eagles kept going after trading baskets, by closing out the half with 13 unanswered points, including a putback by Ainsworth that beat the buzzer.
The teams traded points out of the gate in the second half before SHU finally got a 3-pointer to drop, courtesy of Jace Norton with 3:55 off the clock in the second half.
That 3-pointer would spark the Saints offense, but unfortunately for the SHU faithful in attendance and watching the game online, Cornerstone's offense was still firing as well and Siena Heights' defense could not stifle the opposing offense as the minutes wore down, with the Golden Eagles' lead getting as big as 93-46 before Siena closed the game out with an 8-2 effort of their own.
"Their scoring balance is really good, obviously with the bigs that (Cornerstone) has got, that Ainsworth kid is really skilled," Pechota said. "The one thing that makes (Cornerstone head coach Kim Elders)' group so good is they can score in all three areas: in the mid-range, in transition and from behind the arc. Tonight they were clicking, and we were just not good enough."
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"ADRIAN — The Siena Heights men's basketball team played in its first game since November 10 on Wednesday night, opening its Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference slate against Cornerstone.\nUnfortunately for the few home fans in attendance, the Saints struggled to get going offensively through the entire first half as the Golden Eagles pulled out to a 33-point halftime lead, before taking a 95-54 victory over the hometown side.\n\"I didn't think our energy level was unacceptable, but our execution was unacceptable early, we played with no pace,\" said Siena Heights men's coach Joe Pechota. \"In the second half, after a very one-sided conversation at halftime, I thought we played better and we played with a heightened sense of urgency, but when you play really good teams at any level and you're not ready for that fight early, they're going to get you to tap out, and (Cornerstone) did. They came out and hit us in the chin, and we just didn't answer the bell.\"\nCurtis Bell III led SHU (0-2, 0-1 WHAC) in scoring, tallying 14 points off the bench in addition to four rebounds, while Joshua Moody connected for 11 points and Kevin Rice had a game-high seven rebounds.\nHowever, the first half saw Siena Heights shoot just 5-for-32 (15.6 percent) from the field, including an 0-for-18 mark from 3-point range, and while the Saints improved in the second half, shooting at 50 percent (14-of-28) from the field, the first half deficit against Cornerstone proved to be too much.\nThe Golden Eagles (4-2, 1-0) were led by Tyler Baker's 15 points, while four other visitors (Riley Costen, Carter Nyp, Kyle Hayes and Eli Steffen) scored into double digits, with Nyp tying teammate Cory Ainsworth for the team-high in rebounds with six in addition to his three assists and 11 points.\nThe Saints won the opening tip, but turned the ball over before getting a shot off, and Cornerstone took advantage, scoring the first 13 points of the game straight as SHU's offense took until six minutes and 25 seconds were off the clock when Jordan Wyckoff scored a pair of free throws, with the Saints first basket of the game coming 43 seconds later when Bell connected on a layup, and Rice got a putback dunk off a miss by Wyckoff to cut the gap to 13-6.\nAfter trading a pair of points, Cornerstone put its mark on the game, scoring the next 15 straight points before Bell knocked down a pair of free throws to stop the run, but the Golden Eagles kept going after trading baskets, by closing out the half with 13 unanswered points, including a putback by Ainsworth that beat the buzzer.\nThe teams traded points out of the gate in the second half before SHU finally got a 3-pointer to drop, courtesy of Jace Norton with 3:55 off the clock in the second half.\nThat 3-pointer would spark the Saints offense, but unfortunately for the SHU faithful in attendance and watching the game online, Cornerstone's offense was still firing as well and Siena Heights' defense could not stifle the opposing offense as the minutes wore down, with the Golden Eagles' lead getting as big as 93-46 before Siena closed the game out with an 8-2 effort of their own.\n\"Their scoring balance is really good, obviously with the bigs that (Cornerstone) has got, that Ainsworth kid is really skilled,\" Pechota said. \"The one thing that makes (Cornerstone head coach Kim Elders)' group so good is they can score in all three areas: in the mid-range, in transition and from behind the arc. Tonight they were clicking, and we were just not good enough.\"",
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Awards recognize those who work to improve their community.
ADRIAN — Two pastors, a longtime community advocate and three college students are recipients of this year’s Lenawee County Martin Luther King Jr. awards.
Typically, the awards are presented during a dinner at either Siena Heights University or Adrian College on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. This year there is no dinner due to the pandemic, but the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration committee is still recognizing individuals who represent the spirit of community service advocated by the civil rights icon.
The recipients of the 2021 Lenawee County MLK Community Service Awards are Claude Bevier and De’Angelo L. Boone. Emily Martinez is the recipient of the 2021 Lenawee County MLK Lifetime Achievement. Three students, Kendrick Green of SHU, Vincent Hill of Jackson College and Markeva Love of AC, are the collegiate award recipients.
Bevier is a pastor, CEO, recording artist and author, a biography provided by the community celebration committee said. As founder and lead pastor of Restore World Church in Adrian, he and his wife, Rosie, have helped the church grow to reach hundreds of youth and adults. The Beviers live in Adrian and have two daughters, Nicole and Victoria, and their husbands, Darren Standifer and Michael Butler. They also have four grandchildren, Jordan, Favour, Flourish and Major Standifer.
Claude Bevier is the founder of The Turn Challenge, which is a men’s ministry that teaches manhood from a biblical perspective, and of Restore World Tour, a musical tour geared toward bridging the gap between generations. He is also the author of "The Blueprint: A Man’s Journey to Self Discovery."
Boone is the community outreach manager for Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County as well as a member of the Adrian Human Relations Commission and the A3 (All About Adrian) Resident Coalition, a biography said. He is vice president of the Community Action Agency advisory board, a member of the CAA board and a Blight Action Committee member.
At Habitat, he oversees the Neighborhood Revitalization work, which has a focus on the historic East Adrian community. Its goal is to assist residents in building a sense of community, social cohesion and collective action.
He is the author of the works "Let Talkers Talk" and "If I had Told You," and he is working on his newest book, "Words Unspoken." He also mentors youth and young adults.
Boone also is the founder and leader of the City of Refuge Ministries International. He oversees the church’s meal assistance program, which has served over 2,400 households since its establishment in March 2020, including migrant workers and COVID-19-positive families and individuals.
"I have a wonderful staff that work alongside me in the ministry and we seek to build the ministry and offer services to assist the community," he said in the biography. "My goal for our community is to see it operate at its best, providing services, opportunities and safety for all of its residents."
A native of Detroit, Boone was raised by his grandparents and graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit before obtaining a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from SHU. He moved to Adrian in 2002.
Emilia — or Emily — Ybarra Martinez has worked to help minority and disadvantaged people throughout her life. She was born in Texas in 1939, and her family, which had a long history of working as migrant farmers, settled in Blissfield in 1948. The oldest of 10 children, Martinez became the "family interpreter," translating with bankers, lawyers, doctors, teachers and retailers to name a few.
Martinez’s family experienced racial discrimination in school, in attempting to purchase a home in a white neighborhood, and at work, her biography said. She was one of the first Hispanic students to graduate from Blissfield High School.
As a young adult, Martinez stood up for oppressed groups, including the women in the steel factory where she worked. Martinez and her fiance, Henry Navarro Martinez, heard about a march against racism that was to be held on June 23, 1963, in Detroit. They snuck off to the march because they had no idea how it would be received by people in their community. While there, they heard a speech they would never forget from a young man they didn’t really know of: Martin Luther King Jr.
Emily and Henry married in 1963, and together they had five children. She worked in the steel industry until the job became too dangerous. Having always wanted to work with disabled children, Martinez found new employment at the Lenawee Intermediate School District in 1970. Martinez devoted her time and energy into teaching students with disabilities and the children of migrant farmworkers, working to help show these historically marginalized students what they were capable of.
Martinez, together with Laura VanSickle, worked for the LISD with the multicultural programs. With the support of Superintendent William Ross, Martinez was instrumental in establishing committees of Hispanic and Black students from Lenawee County public and private schools. These two student committees met and planned events such as their senior banquets, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and other community events.
She was instrumental in establishing the Hispanic Heritage Month committee and planning the month’s activities in the community.
At the state level, Martinez was a commissioner on the Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs. She also worked with the Mexican Consulate to help students and their families who were having issues with their passports or immigration paperwork.
Martinez worked very closely with the migrant population, which was close to heart. Emilia went to the migrant camps and assisted them in whatever their needs may have been, including establishing church services at the camps.
Adrian College’s award recipient, Markeva Love, is a senior from Kalamazoo double majoring in biology and philosophy of law. During her time at AC, Markeva ran track, joined the sorority Alpha Phi and served as part of the executive trio for the President's Advisory Board as well as on the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee among others. She plans to further her studies in the area of either bioethics or biomedical ethics working in patient advocacy.
Siena Heights’ award recipient is Kendrick Green, a senior from Flint majoring in political science and Spanish. He serves as the president of Men of Distinction, a group on campus striving to change the African American male image on campus and in the community. He also is a football team member. After graduation, he plans to attend law school. His ultimate goal is to become an attorney and a controlling partner in his firm.
Jackson College’s award recipient is Vincent Hill. He is a first-year student who lived in Nashville, Tennessee, before graduating from high school in Atlanta, Georgia. While he was in Nashville, his class took a trip to Memphis to see the National Civil Rights Museum. The museum includes the Lorraine Hotel, where King was killed. Learning about the history of race from slavery to the Civil Rights Era and visiting the very spot where King was shot opened his eyes to the race situation. During high school, he was involved with the Black Student Union.
Hill moved to Hillsdale a year ago and heard about Jackson College from a neighbor. Because of a close relationship with a manager he had, he chose to study business administration. This manager taught him a lot about business first-hand, piquing his interest in leadership and managing different situations. He plans to someday open his own business and build it up.
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"Awards recognize those who work to improve their community.\nADRIAN — Two pastors, a longtime community advocate and three college students are recipients of this year’s Lenawee County Martin Luther King Jr. awards.\nTypically, the awards are presented during a dinner at either Siena Heights University or Adrian College on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. This year there is no dinner due to the pandemic, but the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration committee is still recognizing individuals who represent the spirit of community service advocated by the civil rights icon.\nThe recipients of the 2021 Lenawee County MLK Community Service Awards are Claude Bevier and De’Angelo L. Boone. Emily Martinez is the recipient of the 2021 Lenawee County MLK Lifetime Achievement. Three students, Kendrick Green of SHU, Vincent Hill of Jackson College and Markeva Love of AC, are the collegiate award recipients.\nBevier is a pastor, CEO, recording artist and author, a biography provided by the community celebration committee said. As founder and lead pastor of Restore World Church in Adrian, he and his wife, Rosie, have helped the church grow to reach hundreds of youth and adults. The Beviers live in Adrian and have two daughters, Nicole and Victoria, and their husbands, Darren Standifer and Michael Butler. They also have four grandchildren, Jordan, Favour, Flourish and Major Standifer.\nClaude Bevier is the founder of The Turn Challenge, which is a men’s ministry that teaches manhood from a biblical perspective, and of Restore World Tour, a musical tour geared toward bridging the gap between generations. He is also the author of \"The Blueprint: A Man’s Journey to Self Discovery.\"\nBoone is the community outreach manager for Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County as well as a member of the Adrian Human Relations Commission and the A3 (All About Adrian) Resident Coalition, a biography said. He is vice president of the Community Action Agency advisory board, a member of the CAA board and a Blight Action Committee member.\nAt Habitat, he oversees the Neighborhood Revitalization work, which has a focus on the historic East Adrian community. Its goal is to assist residents in building a sense of community, social cohesion and collective action.\nHe is the author of the works \"Let Talkers Talk\" and \"If I had Told You,\" and he is working on his newest book, \"Words Unspoken.\" He also mentors youth and young adults.\nBoone also is the founder and leader of the City of Refuge Ministries International. He oversees the church’s meal assistance program, which has served over 2,400 households since its establishment in March 2020, including migrant workers and COVID-19-positive families and individuals.\n\"I have a wonderful staff that work alongside me in the ministry and we seek to build the ministry and offer services to assist the community,\" he said in the biography. \"My goal for our community is to see it operate at its best, providing services, opportunities and safety for all of its residents.\"\nA native of Detroit, Boone was raised by his grandparents and graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit before obtaining a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from SHU. He moved to Adrian in 2002.\nEmilia — or Emily — Ybarra Martinez has worked to help minority and disadvantaged people throughout her life. She was born in Texas in 1939, and her family, which had a long history of working as migrant farmers, settled in Blissfield in 1948. The oldest of 10 children, Martinez became the \"family interpreter,\" translating with bankers, lawyers, doctors, teachers and retailers to name a few.\nMartinez’s family experienced racial discrimination in school, in attempting to purchase a home in a white neighborhood, and at work, her biography said. She was one of the first Hispanic students to graduate from Blissfield High School.\nAs a young adult, Martinez stood up for oppressed groups, including the women in the steel factory where she worked. Martinez and her fiance, Henry Navarro Martinez, heard about a march against racism that was to be held on June 23, 1963, in Detroit. They snuck off to the march because they had no idea how it would be received by people in their community. While there, they heard a speech they would never forget from a young man they didn’t really know of: Martin Luther King Jr.\nEmily and Henry married in 1963, and together they had five children. She worked in the steel industry until the job became too dangerous. Having always wanted to work with disabled children, Martinez found new employment at the Lenawee Intermediate School District in 1970. Martinez devoted her time and energy into teaching students with disabilities and the children of migrant farmworkers, working to help show these historically marginalized students what they were capable of.\nMartinez, together with Laura VanSickle, worked for the LISD with the multicultural programs. With the support of Superintendent William Ross, Martinez was instrumental in establishing committees of Hispanic and Black students from Lenawee County public and private schools. These two student committees met and planned events such as their senior banquets, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and other community events.\nShe was instrumental in establishing the Hispanic Heritage Month committee and planning the month’s activities in the community.\nAt the state level, Martinez was a commissioner on the Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs. She also worked with the Mexican Consulate to help students and their families who were having issues with their passports or immigration paperwork.\nMartinez worked very closely with the migrant population, which was close to heart. Emilia went to the migrant camps and assisted them in whatever their needs may have been, including establishing church services at the camps.\nAdrian College’s award recipient, Markeva Love, is a senior from Kalamazoo double majoring in biology and philosophy of law. During her time at AC, Markeva ran track, joined the sorority Alpha Phi and served as part of the executive trio for the President's Advisory Board as well as on the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee among others. She plans to further her studies in the area of either bioethics or biomedical ethics working in patient advocacy.\nSiena Heights’ award recipient is Kendrick Green, a senior from Flint majoring in political science and Spanish. He serves as the president of Men of Distinction, a group on campus striving to change the African American male image on campus and in the community. He also is a football team member. After graduation, he plans to attend law school. His ultimate goal is to become an attorney and a controlling partner in his firm.\nJackson College’s award recipient is Vincent Hill. He is a first-year student who lived in Nashville, Tennessee, before graduating from high school in Atlanta, Georgia. While he was in Nashville, his class took a trip to Memphis to see the National Civil Rights Museum. The museum includes the Lorraine Hotel, where King was killed. Learning about the history of race from slavery to the Civil Rights Era and visiting the very spot where King was shot opened his eyes to the race situation. During high school, he was involved with the Black Student Union.\nHill moved to Hillsdale a year ago and heard about Jackson College from a neighbor. Because of a close relationship with a manager he had, he chose to study business administration. This manager taught him a lot about business first-hand, piquing his interest in leadership and managing different situations. He plans to someday open his own business and build it up.",
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As Michigan's COVID-19 rate dropped to the nation's fifth-lowest within the past two weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said bars and restaurants may welcome indoor customers beginning Monday, for the first time in 2 1/2 months.Establishments must adhere to a 10 p.m. curfew and will be limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 100 patrons. The percentage is half of what was allowed the last time Whitmer loosened restrictions in June 2020.Reopening comes as good news to the owners of local
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As Michigan's COVID-19 rate dropped to the nation's fifth-lowest within the past two weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said bars and restaurants may welcome indoor customers beginning Monday, for the first time in 2 1/2 months.
Establishments must adhere to a 10 p.m. curfew and will be limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 100 patrons. The percentage is half of what was allowed the last time Whitmer loosened restrictions in June 2020.
Reopening comes as good news to the owners of local restaurants, including Pigeon Inn in White Pigeon.
"It has been a rough year to say the least," co-owner Natasha Fisel said. But the community has been supportive.
"Without our amazing community support, there’s no way we could’ve made it through this," Fisel said. "We are blessed to be located where we are and have customers who truly love it here."
Last weekend, Fisel said, the restaurant sold out of prime rib and pizza.
Restaurant owners have been doing what they can to keep business flowing, including DaVinci’s Italian Eatery and Pub in Sturgis, which has posted daily takeout specials for weeks. Wings Etc. in Sturgis offered the use of outdoor igloos beginning Dec. 5, accenting them with lights and heaters. The igloos allowed separated dining.
During the forced partial closure, Pigeon Inn has offered carryout and delivery within a 15-mile radius and has offered its full menu.
"We have been fortunate to have orders from the RV manufacturers, which has really helped our lunches. When we are able to partially open Monday, we will offer dine-in, carry out and we will still be offering delivery," Fisel said.
Fisel said some customers "simply want to go out to sit down and eat."
"We sanitize everything after each table leaves and follow the structure set forth by the local health department," Fisel said. "They have been helpful when we have questions or guidance and we appreciate the relationship we have with them."
Although the preference would be to open without restrictions, Fisel said, "We are simply thankful to open at all."
"To see our customers, to hear the laughter, to smile again, even if it’s under a mask," Fisel said. "We’ve struggled to survive like many of the local restaurants. But we have amazing staff and customers who have managed to pull us through. I anticipate we will be extremely busy beginning Monday."
While the easing of restrictions could cause COVID-19 case rates to rise, health experts say it can work if done in a measured way and if the public remains vigilant about masks and social-distancing.
"If the frequency goes up, you tighten it up. If the frequency goes down, you loosen up. Getting it just right is almost impossible," said Dr. Arnold Monto, a public health professor at University of Michigan. "There’s no perfect way to do this."
The state health department's coronavirus restrictions were relaxed again amid a continued drop in cases and hospitalizations. They will be effective for three weeks, through Feb. 21.
Whitmer said that, although residents must remain vigilant and cautious, the state can lift some elements of protocol that was in place.
"I know this pandemic has hurt our restaurant owners, our restaurant workers and all of their families," Whitmer said. "I want to thank those that made incredible sacrifices and did their part."
Food establishments may take part voluntarily in a new state ventilation-inspection program, through which they would be certified as optimizing airflow. Whitmer has asked the Republican-led Legislature to authorize funding to reimburse restaurants that participate.
The order also does the following:
Loosens gathering restrictions so two families can go to the movies or bowl together.Raises the capacity cutoff at stadiums with more than 10,000 seats to 500, from 250.Authorizes personal-care services where a mask must be removed, such as facials.
Night clubs and indoor water parks remain closed, and a prohibition on contact sports stays in effect unless there is a rigorous testing regimen as in pro sports and some college leagues.
The restaurant industry, which has long criticized the full indoor dining ban, welcomed the announcement as good, yet overdue, news.
"It is now time for this administration to move aggressively towards a more comprehensive reintegration strategy, which includes prioritizing vaccination for the broader hospitality industry and establishing clear metrics for phased reopening to 100% capacity of indoor dining," said Justin Winslow, president and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association.
Michigan has lost nearly 3,000 restaurants in a year and 200,000 hospitality workers have lost their jobs, he said.
Whitmer said she hopes to raise capacity restrictions so establishments can serve more people, if the virus is kept in check, but cautioned that a more contagious coronavirus variant from Britain is in Michigan.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, a Clarklake Republican, said "granting restaurant owners an arbitrary and meager percentage of operating capacity will not help them bring their businesses back from the brink of failure."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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"As Michigan's COVID-19 rate dropped to the nation's fifth-lowest within the past two weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said bars and restaurants may welcome indoor customers beginning Monday, for the first time in 2 1/2 months.\nEstablishments must adhere to a 10 p.m. curfew and will be limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 100 patrons. The percentage is half of what was allowed the last time Whitmer loosened restrictions in June 2020.\nReopening comes as good news to the owners of local restaurants, including Pigeon Inn in White Pigeon.\n\"It has been a rough year to say the least,\" co-owner Natasha Fisel said. But the community has been supportive.\n\"Without our amazing community support, there’s no way we could’ve made it through this,\" Fisel said. \"We are blessed to be located where we are and have customers who truly love it here.\"\nLast weekend, Fisel said, the restaurant sold out of prime rib and pizza.\nRestaurant owners have been doing what they can to keep business flowing, including DaVinci’s Italian Eatery and Pub in Sturgis, which has posted daily takeout specials for weeks. Wings Etc. in Sturgis offered the use of outdoor igloos beginning Dec. 5, accenting them with lights and heaters. The igloos allowed separated dining.\nDuring the forced partial closure, Pigeon Inn has offered carryout and delivery within a 15-mile radius and has offered its full menu.\n\"We have been fortunate to have orders from the RV manufacturers, which has really helped our lunches. When we are able to partially open Monday, we will offer dine-in, carry out and we will still be offering delivery,\" Fisel said.\nFisel said some customers \"simply want to go out to sit down and eat.\"\n\"We sanitize everything after each table leaves and follow the structure set forth by the local health department,\" Fisel said. \"They have been helpful when we have questions or guidance and we appreciate the relationship we have with them.\"\nAlthough the preference would be to open without restrictions, Fisel said, \"We are simply thankful to open at all.\"\n\"To see our customers, to hear the laughter, to smile again, even if it’s under a mask,\" Fisel said. \"We’ve struggled to survive like many of the local restaurants. But we have amazing staff and customers who have managed to pull us through. I anticipate we will be extremely busy beginning Monday.\"\nWhile the easing of restrictions could cause COVID-19 case rates to rise, health experts say it can work if done in a measured way and if the public remains vigilant about masks and social-distancing.\n\"If the frequency goes up, you tighten it up. If the frequency goes down, you loosen up. Getting it just right is almost impossible,\" said Dr. Arnold Monto, a public health professor at University of Michigan. \"There’s no perfect way to do this.\"\nThe state health department's coronavirus restrictions were relaxed again amid a continued drop in cases and hospitalizations. They will be effective for three weeks, through Feb. 21.\nWhitmer said that, although residents must remain vigilant and cautious, the state can lift some elements of protocol that was in place.\n\"I know this pandemic has hurt our restaurant owners, our restaurant workers and all of their families,\" Whitmer said. \"I want to thank those that made incredible sacrifices and did their part.\"\nFood establishments may take part voluntarily in a new state ventilation-inspection program, through which they would be certified as optimizing airflow. Whitmer has asked the Republican-led Legislature to authorize funding to reimburse restaurants that participate.\nThe order also does the following:\nLoosens gathering restrictions so two families can go to the movies or bowl together.Raises the capacity cutoff at stadiums with more than 10,000 seats to 500, from 250.Authorizes personal-care services where a mask must be removed, such as facials.\nNight clubs and indoor water parks remain closed, and a prohibition on contact sports stays in effect unless there is a rigorous testing regimen as in pro sports and some college leagues.\nThe restaurant industry, which has long criticized the full indoor dining ban, welcomed the announcement as good, yet overdue, news.\n\"It is now time for this administration to move aggressively towards a more comprehensive reintegration strategy, which includes prioritizing vaccination for the broader hospitality industry and establishing clear metrics for phased reopening to 100% capacity of indoor dining,\" said Justin Winslow, president and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association.\nMichigan has lost nearly 3,000 restaurants in a year and 200,000 hospitality workers have lost their jobs, he said.\nWhitmer said she hopes to raise capacity restrictions so establishments can serve more people, if the virus is kept in check, but cautioned that a more contagious coronavirus variant from Britain is in Michigan.\nSenate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, a Clarklake Republican, said \"granting restaurant owners an arbitrary and meager percentage of operating capacity will not help them bring their businesses back from the brink of failure.\"\nThe Associated Press contributed to this report.",
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"As Michigan's COVID-19 rate dropped to the nation's fifth-lowest within the past two weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said bars and restaurants may welcome indoor customers beginning Monday, for the first time in 2 1/2 months.Establishments must adhere to a 10 p.m. curfew and will be limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 100 patrons. The percentage is half of what was allowed the last time Whitmer loosened restrictions in June 2020.Reopening comes as good news to the owners of local"
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“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.”There’s no “next time” for a song like Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” - a 2006 genre-defying country smash whose success simply cannot be repeated.Songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins knew they were onto something from those first two words: “Right now.” But at first,
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“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.”
There’s no “next time” for a song like Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” - a 2006 genre-defying country smash whose success simply cannot be repeated.
Songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins knew they were onto something from those first two words: “Right now.” But at first, they had a very different idea of which country artist they were writing for. They told the story behind the song to Bart Herbison of Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Bart Herbison: I don’t think this started out as a song for (Underwood), right?”
Chris Tompkins: It didn’t start off as a song for Carrie. It basically started off as a song for Gretchen Wilson. I went to a computer and was just typing what I wanted to be edgy lyrics. After the success of “Redneck Woman,” everyone wanted to get on the next (Gretchen) record. I typed up part of that verse and thought I had something kind of cool. From that point, I called Josh.
Josh Kear: I drove over to Chris’ place on a Saturday and we sat on his back patio. He had already told me he had something started for Gretchen and to come over so we could finish it. He played me the first two lines of the song exactly the way they are: word for word. Melodically, it was perfect.
BH: I ask this question a lot but you kind of had to know you were onto something special, even at that point?
JK: It was easy to say it was different and unique. This isn’t just another co-writing session. I kind of feel that way a lot with Chris when he walks in with something already going. Even if it’s just a first line, usually with Chris, it’s really dang good.
BH: Y’all had just finished this great song for her - (but) that doesn’t happen. Tell us what happened.
JK: I get a phone call from Chris telling me that I won’t believe it, but Carrie Underwood is going to record our song. I was like, “Dude, that’s great! I don’t know who Carrie Underwood is, but that’s awesome!” He schooled me very quickly in American Idol and the fact that she had just won. I obviously didn’t watch much television at the time, and he said, “No, you don’t understand. That album is going to be HUGE!” I had no reason not to believe him, but even hearing him say it, I (still) had no idea what was coming.
BH: Well, Carrie Underwood is a once in every three-generation entertainer. “Jesus, Take the Wheel” is on that record and earlier we had talked about this and I had kind of forgotten this timeline, but how does Carrie get the song?
JK: Well, obviously, the Gretchen thing had passed. We were told that the first time Carrie heard this song, it was during the American Idol tour and it was in the back of the plane as they were getting ready to fly from one location of that tour, to the next. Somebody on the label had come up, played her the demo. She listened to it once and said, “I’m cutting that song.” There was no discussion of putting it on hold or just letting us know they would sit with it. It was just one listen and knowing she would record it.
CT: I thought the record was just amazing. We cut a good demo, but the singer we used on the demo was amazing, but a completely different type of voice. Basically, as soon as we heard it, with the fiddle, it felt new and fresh. We knew it was something special.
JK: I don’t know how intentional it was on Chris’ part when he was writing the song, but it begins with the words “right now” which automatically gives it an urgency, an immediacy.
BH: And a reference point.
JK: And a reference point! It’s literally happening right now. It’s so simple, but at the same time, when you are trying to create immediacy and urgency, it was such a simple way to do it. It was followed by each line saying that it might be happening. It says, “Right now, he’s probably,” but it doesn’t say he is!
BH: This one, if I remember, went up the charts, hit its peak, but didn’t fall like most songs do. It hung around. I remember that it got played for a long time.
JK: For a long time. As a matter of fact, it started charting on Billboard while “Jesus, Take the Wheel” was out. Another single came out after that, then, “Before He Cheats” came out. It was the third single off the album. “Inside Your Heaven” had only been sent to pop radio. The album came out during “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats” charted through all three of the singles.
CT: Kudos to the label. Knowing all the charting stuff, we thought it had to be the next single and they told us it wasn’t and the reason was because “Jesus, Take the Wheel” was huge and they felt like “Before He Cheats” was going to be huge and they wanted to separate the song for airplay purposes.
BH: I remember all this because DJs and the public loved that song.
JK: It was definitely creating a stir at the moment. They had some things lining up where they wanted “Before He Cheats” to be a certain moment in her career. There were awards shows coming up that they had planned for. So, they pushed them apart which turned out to be great for us. While it was still climbing the country charts, it started appearing at the bottom of the Top 40 charts and edging onto AC, the pop side of the label started pushing it elsewhere. It spent 5 weeks on country charts. It set fire to pop radio and AC radio as well. It was a perfect storm for us. It was her and the song. The song, or her by herself, might not have done that. But the two things together are magic.
BH: I bet it opened up a lot of doors for songwriting, too. Everyone knew who you were.
CT: Absolutely. Same for Josh. We both started doing outside of country co-writes. I started going to L.A. until I stopped going to L.A. I started writing with some rock bands. No matter what genre of music I was writing, they all knew that song.
BH: You are both humble. I will tell you the industry was cheering for you. It’s one of those songs that comes along every 20 years that writers love and are jealous of. Could you do a better job?
JK: It’s pretty rare that people’s first number one blows up the way that one did. Both of us had been in town for a long time. I’d been in town 10 years with a publishing deal, Chris, I think you’d had one for seven at that point. We had a lot of friends that wanted to see us succeed and when it did on that kind of level, we were very fortunate that we had a lot of folks behind us.
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"“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.”\nThere’s no “next time” for a song like Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” - a 2006 genre-defying country smash whose success simply cannot be repeated.\nSongwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins knew they were onto something from those first two words: “Right now.” But at first, they had a very different idea of which country artist they were writing for. They told the story behind the song to Bart Herbison of Nashville Songwriters Association International.\nBart Herbison: I don’t think this started out as a song for (Underwood), right?”\nChris Tompkins: It didn’t start off as a song for Carrie. It basically started off as a song for Gretchen Wilson. I went to a computer and was just typing what I wanted to be edgy lyrics. After the success of “Redneck Woman,” everyone wanted to get on the next (Gretchen) record. I typed up part of that verse and thought I had something kind of cool. From that point, I called Josh.\nJosh Kear: I drove over to Chris’ place on a Saturday and we sat on his back patio. He had already told me he had something started for Gretchen and to come over so we could finish it. He played me the first two lines of the song exactly the way they are: word for word. Melodically, it was perfect.\nBH: I ask this question a lot but you kind of had to know you were onto something special, even at that point?\nJK: It was easy to say it was different and unique. This isn’t just another co-writing session. I kind of feel that way a lot with Chris when he walks in with something already going. Even if it’s just a first line, usually with Chris, it’s really dang good.\nBH: Y’all had just finished this great song for her - (but) that doesn’t happen. Tell us what happened.\nJK: I get a phone call from Chris telling me that I won’t believe it, but Carrie Underwood is going to record our song. I was like, “Dude, that’s great! I don’t know who Carrie Underwood is, but that’s awesome!” He schooled me very quickly in American Idol and the fact that she had just won. I obviously didn’t watch much television at the time, and he said, “No, you don’t understand. That album is going to be HUGE!” I had no reason not to believe him, but even hearing him say it, I (still) had no idea what was coming.\nBH: Well, Carrie Underwood is a once in every three-generation entertainer. “Jesus, Take the Wheel” is on that record and earlier we had talked about this and I had kind of forgotten this timeline, but how does Carrie get the song?\nJK: Well, obviously, the Gretchen thing had passed. We were told that the first time Carrie heard this song, it was during the American Idol tour and it was in the back of the plane as they were getting ready to fly from one location of that tour, to the next. Somebody on the label had come up, played her the demo. She listened to it once and said, “I’m cutting that song.” There was no discussion of putting it on hold or just letting us know they would sit with it. It was just one listen and knowing she would record it.\nCT: I thought the record was just amazing. We cut a good demo, but the singer we used on the demo was amazing, but a completely different type of voice. Basically, as soon as we heard it, with the fiddle, it felt new and fresh. We knew it was something special.\nJK: I don’t know how intentional it was on Chris’ part when he was writing the song, but it begins with the words “right now” which automatically gives it an urgency, an immediacy.\nBH: And a reference point.\nJK: And a reference point! It’s literally happening right now. It’s so simple, but at the same time, when you are trying to create immediacy and urgency, it was such a simple way to do it. It was followed by each line saying that it might be happening. It says, “Right now, he’s probably,” but it doesn’t say he is!\nBH: This one, if I remember, went up the charts, hit its peak, but didn’t fall like most songs do. It hung around. I remember that it got played for a long time.\nJK: For a long time. As a matter of fact, it started charting on Billboard while “Jesus, Take the Wheel” was out. Another single came out after that, then, “Before He Cheats” came out. It was the third single off the album. “Inside Your Heaven” had only been sent to pop radio. The album came out during “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats” charted through all three of the singles.\nCT: Kudos to the label. Knowing all the charting stuff, we thought it had to be the next single and they told us it wasn’t and the reason was because “Jesus, Take the Wheel” was huge and they felt like “Before He Cheats” was going to be huge and they wanted to separate the song for airplay purposes.\nBH: I remember all this because DJs and the public loved that song.\nJK: It was definitely creating a stir at the moment. They had some things lining up where they wanted “Before He Cheats” to be a certain moment in her career. There were awards shows coming up that they had planned for. So, they pushed them apart which turned out to be great for us. While it was still climbing the country charts, it started appearing at the bottom of the Top 40 charts and edging onto AC, the pop side of the label started pushing it elsewhere. It spent 5 weeks on country charts. It set fire to pop radio and AC radio as well. It was a perfect storm for us. It was her and the song. The song, or her by herself, might not have done that. But the two things together are magic.\nBH: I bet it opened up a lot of doors for songwriting, too. Everyone knew who you were.\nCT: Absolutely. Same for Josh. We both started doing outside of country co-writes. I started going to L.A. until I stopped going to L.A. I started writing with some rock bands. No matter what genre of music I was writing, they all knew that song.\nBH: You are both humble. I will tell you the industry was cheering for you. It’s one of those songs that comes along every 20 years that writers love and are jealous of. Could you do a better job?\nJK: It’s pretty rare that people’s first number one blows up the way that one did. Both of us had been in town for a long time. I’d been in town 10 years with a publishing deal, Chris, I think you’d had one for seven at that point. We had a lot of friends that wanted to see us succeed and when it did on that kind of level, we were very fortunate that we had a lot of folks behind us.",
"Behind the Song column: Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’",
"“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.”There’s no “next time” for a song like Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” - a 2006 genre-defying country smash whose success simply cannot be repeated.Songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins knew they were onto something from those first two words: “Right now.” But at first,"
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IONIA — Two Sparrow Ionia Hospital nurses received honors for the way they care for patients.Krista Hardy and Casie Lambert, registerd nurses at Sparrow Ionia Hospital, received DAISY Awards.An international program, the DAISY Awards "rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given to nurses every day," according to Sparrow press release issued Tuesday, Jan. 5.Hardy and Lambert were "lauded for their professional and positive attitude" and willingness to
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IONIA — Two Sparrow Ionia Hospital nurses received honors for the way they care for patients.
Krista Hardy and Casie Lambert, registerd nurses at Sparrow Ionia Hospital, received DAISY Awards.
An international program, the DAISY Awards "rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given to nurses every day," according to Sparrow press release issued Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Hardy and Lambert were "lauded for their professional and positive attitude" and willingness to help when needed, Sparrow stated. Patients said Hardy and Lambert explained procedures well and why they were being done.
Hardy, a Carson City resident, has worked at Sparrow Ionia since August 2019. She is a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department.
"Kristi is always upbeat. She has a wonderful way to help comfort patients while they are here," stated Steve Dexter, BSN, RN, manager of the Med/Surg Dept.
Lambert, a Lyons/Muir area resident, has been employed at Sparrow Ionia since October 2016. She works as a nurse in the Emergency Department.
"Casie is a great nurse who puts her patients’ priorities above her own," stated Tara Lanz, BSN, RN, Emergency Department manager. "She is very deserving of this, and I am so happy she’s part of our great emergency care team."
DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, according to Sparrow.
The DAISY Award is a national program created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, or ITP, at age 33. The DAISY Foundation and Award was established by Barnes’ family as an expression of gratitude for the nurses who cared for him.
Hardy and Lambert received a certificate, DAISY pin and a stone sculpture called A Healer’s Touch — hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.
Other DAISY Award nominees included: Grace Heinlen, RN, Med/Surg; Tammy Krausz, RN, Med/Surg; Cara Miller, RN, Med/Surg; Courtney Pett, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; Heidi Smith, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; Justin Thomas, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; and Lois Wilbur, RN, Emergency Department.
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"IONIA — Two Sparrow Ionia Hospital nurses received honors for the way they care for patients.\nKrista Hardy and Casie Lambert, registerd nurses at Sparrow Ionia Hospital, received DAISY Awards.\nAn international program, the DAISY Awards \"rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given to nurses every day,\" according to Sparrow press release issued Tuesday, Jan. 5.\nHardy and Lambert were \"lauded for their professional and positive attitude\" and willingness to help when needed, Sparrow stated. Patients said Hardy and Lambert explained procedures well and why they were being done.\nHardy, a Carson City resident, has worked at Sparrow Ionia since August 2019. She is a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department.\n\"Kristi is always upbeat. She has a wonderful way to help comfort patients while they are here,\" stated Steve Dexter, BSN, RN, manager of the Med/Surg Dept.\nLambert, a Lyons/Muir area resident, has been employed at Sparrow Ionia since October 2016. She works as a nurse in the Emergency Department.\n\"Casie is a great nurse who puts her patients’ priorities above her own,\" stated Tara Lanz, BSN, RN, Emergency Department manager. \"She is very deserving of this, and I am so happy she’s part of our great emergency care team.\"\nDAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, according to Sparrow.\nThe DAISY Award is a national program created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, or ITP, at age 33. The DAISY Foundation and Award was established by Barnes’ family as an expression of gratitude for the nurses who cared for him.\nHardy and Lambert received a certificate, DAISY pin and a stone sculpture called A Healer’s Touch — hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.\nOther DAISY Award nominees included: Grace Heinlen, RN, Med/Surg; Tammy Krausz, RN, Med/Surg; Cara Miller, RN, Med/Surg; Courtney Pett, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; Heidi Smith, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; Justin Thomas, BSN, RN, Surgery Department; and Lois Wilbur, RN, Emergency Department.",
"Two Sparrow Ionia Hospital nurses earn DAISY Awards for patient care",
"IONIA — Two Sparrow Ionia Hospital nurses received honors for the way they care for patients.Krista Hardy and Casie Lambert, registerd nurses at Sparrow Ionia Hospital, received DAISY Awards.An international program, the DAISY Awards \"rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given to nurses every day,\" according to Sparrow press release issued Tuesday, Jan. 5.Hardy and Lambert were \"lauded for their professional and positive attitude\" and willingness to"
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Did you hear the joke about a country that was in the middle of an economic and public health crisis and their leader was upset that his wife didn’t get on the cover of any fashion magazines?Don InmanPark Township
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Did you hear the joke about a country that was in the middle of an economic and public health crisis and their leader was upset that his wife didn’t get on the cover of any fashion magazines?
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ADRIAN – When a football team has a 1,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard rusher, it is a fairly good bet they have a solid foundation on the offensive line.For Lenawee Christian, that foundation is Joey Breckel, Brandon Scott, and Coby Kegerreis.The trio of offensive lineman will lead the Cougars into the 8-Player Division 1 state championship game Saturday against undefeated Suttons Bay. All three are veteran lineman who understand football and how the game is won in the trenches."Joey and
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ADRIAN – When a football team has a 1,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard rusher, it is a fairly good bet they have a solid foundation on the offensive line.
For Lenawee Christian, that foundation is Joey Breckel, Brandon Scott, and Coby Kegerreis.
The trio of offensive lineman will lead the Cougars into the 8-Player Division 1 state championship game Saturday against undefeated Suttons Bay. All three are veteran lineman who understand football and how the game is won in the trenches.
"Joey and Brandon are offended if they miss a block," said Lenawee Christian coach Bill Wilharms. "They want to see Landon (Gallant) and Jameson (Chesser) get their yards. That’s what they strive for."
Gallant has thrown for more than 1,300 yards while Chesser has ran circles around LCS opponents with his running, passing and receiving, compiling 1,863 yards of total offense. But it starts with Breckel, the starting center, and Scott, one of the starting guards. Kegerreis has shared the other offensive line spot for much of the season with Josiah Henley.
Breckel was called up to the varsity four years ago as a freshman.
"He was thrown to the wolves," Wilharms said. "He came up and started and has never looked back. He makes all of our line calls and the decisions up front."
Sometimes he even makes those calls during the week when LCS is watching film.
"A lot of times I will ask Brandon and Joey how they want to block (the defense) on a certain play," Wilharms said. "I know how I want them to block, but they are the ones that have to do it, so I ask them. They make the decision. They both have the wonderful ability to have input on the game plan at that level."
LCS switched from 11-player football to 8-player this year, which means fewer offensive lineman on the field and more room for playmakers like Chesser, Gallant, Clay Ayers, Collin Davis and Elliott Addleman. Breckel likes the move.
"Honestly, it’s not that different," he said. "We make a lot of the same calls and blocks that we did (last year). In some ways its maybe easier because there are not as many other players to watch out for. It is still football, though.
"Our coaches have done a great job with it."
All the LCS lineman have earned post-season recognition, either from the Southern Central Athletic Association, Michigan High School Football Coaches Association, or the Associated Press.
Kegerreis is a junior who is in his third year on the varsity. He was able to concentrate more on defense this year, giving him a break from being a two-way starter, which led to him having an all-state season at defensive line.
Breckel, who earned second team All-State honors, announced in early December that he was going to play college football at Taylor University in Indiana. He has been recruited for a couple of years by Taylor, who wants him to play center, the position Breckel was hoping to play at the next level. Breckel is young for his class, which makes him an even better college prospect because he still has time to grow, Wilharms said.
"He’s a diamond in the rough," Wilharms said. "His IQ is off the board and he loves football."
LCS has prepared all week for Suttons Bay, mostly keeping things business as usual. On Thursday, the team practiced for an hour at The Legacy Center in Brighton, which is where the state championship will be held against the Norsemen. The game is scheduled to begin around 5:30 p.m.
Both teams are 10-0. Suttons Bay played in the state championship game last season, losing to Colon, who is from the Southern Michigan 8-Man Football League with Lenawee Christian.
"It’s been a really intense week," Breckel said. "We know they’ve been here before and we haven’t. They know how to play football."
It has been a tumultuous season for high school football across the state. Saturday represents the end for 8-player football while 11-player football has the semifinals and finals left to go.
"We knew what we wanted from the beginning and that was to play for a state championship, and not just play, but win it," Breckel said. "Even when we had the pause, we kept working hard, mainly on our own. The coaches gave us lifting programs, but we worked on our own a lot. We knew we had to stay ready."
Breckel and the other LCS seniors know Saturday is the final game.
"It means the world to me," he said. "I don’t think there is any other sport like football when it comes to the camaraderie. It is weird to think this is the last game. You just have to go out and give it your all, leave it all out there."
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"ADRIAN – When a football team has a 1,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard rusher, it is a fairly good bet they have a solid foundation on the offensive line.\nFor Lenawee Christian, that foundation is Joey Breckel, Brandon Scott, and Coby Kegerreis.\nThe trio of offensive lineman will lead the Cougars into the 8-Player Division 1 state championship game Saturday against undefeated Suttons Bay. All three are veteran lineman who understand football and how the game is won in the trenches.\n\"Joey and Brandon are offended if they miss a block,\" said Lenawee Christian coach Bill Wilharms. \"They want to see Landon (Gallant) and Jameson (Chesser) get their yards. That’s what they strive for.\"\nGallant has thrown for more than 1,300 yards while Chesser has ran circles around LCS opponents with his running, passing and receiving, compiling 1,863 yards of total offense. But it starts with Breckel, the starting center, and Scott, one of the starting guards. Kegerreis has shared the other offensive line spot for much of the season with Josiah Henley.\nBreckel was called up to the varsity four years ago as a freshman.\n\"He was thrown to the wolves,\" Wilharms said. \"He came up and started and has never looked back. He makes all of our line calls and the decisions up front.\"\nSometimes he even makes those calls during the week when LCS is watching film.\n\"A lot of times I will ask Brandon and Joey how they want to block (the defense) on a certain play,\" Wilharms said. \"I know how I want them to block, but they are the ones that have to do it, so I ask them. They make the decision. They both have the wonderful ability to have input on the game plan at that level.\"\nLCS switched from 11-player football to 8-player this year, which means fewer offensive lineman on the field and more room for playmakers like Chesser, Gallant, Clay Ayers, Collin Davis and Elliott Addleman. Breckel likes the move.\n\"Honestly, it’s not that different,\" he said. \"We make a lot of the same calls and blocks that we did (last year). In some ways its maybe easier because there are not as many other players to watch out for. It is still football, though.\n\"Our coaches have done a great job with it.\"\nAll the LCS lineman have earned post-season recognition, either from the Southern Central Athletic Association, Michigan High School Football Coaches Association, or the Associated Press.\nKegerreis is a junior who is in his third year on the varsity. He was able to concentrate more on defense this year, giving him a break from being a two-way starter, which led to him having an all-state season at defensive line.\nBreckel, who earned second team All-State honors, announced in early December that he was going to play college football at Taylor University in Indiana. He has been recruited for a couple of years by Taylor, who wants him to play center, the position Breckel was hoping to play at the next level. Breckel is young for his class, which makes him an even better college prospect because he still has time to grow, Wilharms said.\n\"He’s a diamond in the rough,\" Wilharms said. \"His IQ is off the board and he loves football.\"\nLCS has prepared all week for Suttons Bay, mostly keeping things business as usual. On Thursday, the team practiced for an hour at The Legacy Center in Brighton, which is where the state championship will be held against the Norsemen. The game is scheduled to begin around 5:30 p.m.\nBoth teams are 10-0. Suttons Bay played in the state championship game last season, losing to Colon, who is from the Southern Michigan 8-Man Football League with Lenawee Christian.\n\"It’s been a really intense week,\" Breckel said. \"We know they’ve been here before and we haven’t. They know how to play football.\"\nIt has been a tumultuous season for high school football across the state. Saturday represents the end for 8-player football while 11-player football has the semifinals and finals left to go.\n\"We knew what we wanted from the beginning and that was to play for a state championship, and not just play, but win it,\" Breckel said. \"Even when we had the pause, we kept working hard, mainly on our own. The coaches gave us lifting programs, but we worked on our own a lot. We knew we had to stay ready.\"\nBreckel and the other LCS seniors know Saturday is the final game.\n\"It means the world to me,\" he said. \"I don’t think there is any other sport like football when it comes to the camaraderie. It is weird to think this is the last game. You just have to go out and give it your all, leave it all out there.\"",
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"ADRIAN – When a football team has a 1,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard rusher, it is a fairly good bet they have a solid foundation on the offensive line.For Lenawee Christian, that foundation is Joey Breckel, Brandon Scott, and Coby Kegerreis.The trio of offensive lineman will lead the Cougars into the 8-Player Division 1 state championship game Saturday against undefeated Suttons Bay. All three are veteran lineman who understand football and how the game is won in the trenches.\"Joey and"
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A state senator representing Monroe County has joined other politicians in calling on U.S. Congress to address concerns of election security.
A state senator representing Monroe County has joined other politicians in calling on U.S. Congress to address concerns of election security.
State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, joined a coalition of Republican state senators in submitting an official letter to Congress and Vice President Mike Pence requesting an “objective and transparent investigation” into allegations of voter fraud and irregularities in the state.
The plea calls on federal representatives and federal law enforcement agencies to pursue the matter. The coalition of senators point to pubic outrage stemming from concerns of potential voter fraud as being the motivation behind the letter.
“We do not seek to overturn the will of the people,” the senators implored in their letter. “However, it is vital that the citizenry-at-large be confident that the election results were accurate and free from misconduct, criminal or otherwise.”
The senators also pointed to the denial of a request that an independent audit be conducted last November following the results of the general election.
The letter outlines that 40 state politicians requested the audit before the State Board of Canvassers certified the election results.
Allegations of voter fraud have circulated since November, shortly after results indicated President-elect Joseph Biden, a Democrat, defeated Republican President Donald Trump, who flipped the historically Democratic state in the 2016 election.
Late last year, hearings were held on allegations of voter fraud in Michigan. Trump’s legal team, headed by personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, addressed state lawmakers, though little action came from the meetings.
The letter coincides with pushback from Republicans in Congress who have indicated they plan to object to certification of Electoral College votes during a joint session held Wednesday.
Zorn joined Sens. John Bizon; Tom Barrett; Kim LaSata; Roger Victory; Lana Theis; Dan Lauwers; Curt Vanderwall; Kevin Daley; Rick Outman and Jim Runestad in submitting the letter.
“It is critical to the future of our democracy and for the public good that we do everything within our power to restore faith and trust in our elections,” said Zorn. “Our letter is about ensuring free and accurate elections, not overturning the will of the people.
“We have deep concerns regarding the ongoing investigation into the November election and the still incomplete audit by the Michigan Bureau of Elections.
“That is why I joined with my colleagues to ask Congress to immediately and objectively look into concerns about the recent presidential election.”
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"A state senator representing Monroe County has joined other politicians in calling on U.S. Congress to address concerns of election security.\nA state senator representing Monroe County has joined other politicians in calling on U.S. Congress to address concerns of election security.\nState Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, joined a coalition of Republican state senators in submitting an official letter to Congress and Vice President Mike Pence requesting an “objective and transparent investigation” into allegations of voter fraud and irregularities in the state.\nThe plea calls on federal representatives and federal law enforcement agencies to pursue the matter. The coalition of senators point to pubic outrage stemming from concerns of potential voter fraud as being the motivation behind the letter.\n“We do not seek to overturn the will of the people,” the senators implored in their letter. “However, it is vital that the citizenry-at-large be confident that the election results were accurate and free from misconduct, criminal or otherwise.”\nThe senators also pointed to the denial of a request that an independent audit be conducted last November following the results of the general election.\nThe letter outlines that 40 state politicians requested the audit before the State Board of Canvassers certified the election results.\nAllegations of voter fraud have circulated since November, shortly after results indicated President-elect Joseph Biden, a Democrat, defeated Republican President Donald Trump, who flipped the historically Democratic state in the 2016 election.\nLate last year, hearings were held on allegations of voter fraud in Michigan. Trump’s legal team, headed by personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, addressed state lawmakers, though little action came from the meetings.\nThe letter coincides with pushback from Republicans in Congress who have indicated they plan to object to certification of Electoral College votes during a joint session held Wednesday.\nZorn joined Sens. John Bizon; Tom Barrett; Kim LaSata; Roger Victory; Lana Theis; Dan Lauwers; Curt Vanderwall; Kevin Daley; Rick Outman and Jim Runestad in submitting the letter.\n“It is critical to the future of our democracy and for the public good that we do everything within our power to restore faith and trust in our elections,” said Zorn. “Our letter is about ensuring free and accurate elections, not overturning the will of the people.\n“We have deep concerns regarding the ongoing investigation into the November election and the still incomplete audit by the Michigan Bureau of Elections.\n“That is why I joined with my colleagues to ask Congress to immediately and objectively look into concerns about the recent presidential election.”",
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Remember the movie "The Longest Day?" When really unpleasant things are afoot, time slows to a crawl. 2020 was like that. Seemed more like a decade, and we are well rid of it.Now what? The only New Year’s resolution I’ve ever kept is to never again make a New Year’s resolution, so I’m free of those constraints. However making predictions about the New Year is another matter, so here goes.Yogi Berra once famously said it is difficult to make predictions, especially
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Remember the movie "The Longest Day?" When really unpleasant things are afoot, time slows to a crawl. 2020 was like that. Seemed more like a decade, and we are well rid of it.
Now what? The only New Year’s resolution I’ve ever kept is to never again make a New Year’s resolution, so I’m free of those constraints. However making predictions about the New Year is another matter, so here goes.
Yogi Berra once famously said it is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. I must disagree. It is easy to make predictions - it is difficult to make accurate ones. To avoid that difficulty, all good pundits must make the predictions hazy enough to admit of alternate interpretations after the fact. Consider the many barrels of ink spilled on predicting end times. Universally wrong, yet people still spend good money purchasing the output. So, my prediction #1: people in 2021 will waste good money buying nonsense.
If haziness and alternative explanations don’t cut it, make the prediction non-falsifiable, much as horoscopes do. "Libra, today you must prepare for the interesting people you might meet today." For any Libra who isn’t comatose, this should work. I’ll go way out on a limb here, prediction # 2, and suggest that all Libras should prepare for an interesting year to come.
How interesting, you ask. Given the momentum built up in 2020, I think it is safe to say what has already happened provides a good template for what will happen. COVID will remain front and center for much of the year. Vaccines are going to be a big help, but cases and deaths will continue for many months down the road. Restrictions will therefore also continue for many months. Prediction # 3: Just as fear showed itself to be wide and deep in these United States, nothing will lessen this in 2021. It could get worse.
Consider Lithuania, whose death toll per capita is less than half that of the US. Police roadblocks prevent travel from town to town unless you can prove you have the right to enter. Almost everything is shut down. Masks are universally required, even outside, and no more than two people can walk through parks and woods together. How all this gets enforced is another matter. Anyway, as the lockdowns have become more stringent in that country over the past month or so, cases and deaths continue to rise to ever higher record levels.
There are many coming to the conclusion that lockdowns are greatly damaging, and highly ineffective. Lithuania will prove to be an interesting test case. Prediction # 4: Doing more of the same and expecting different results will remain popular in 2021.
What does seem to be the main culprit in spreading the virus is close contact, in homes, of friends and family doing what friends and family have been doing since time immemorial. Close proximity in confined spaces, exacerbated by colder weather, would seem to be an obvious explanation. If I were running the world, I’d therefore order everyone out of their homes, requiring gyms, bars, restaurants, parks and so forth open 24/7 - any place where people can gather with much more of the ever-popular social distancing. Alas, homes with fewer than one bedroom per occupant would have to be condemned, and husbands and wives caught in the same bed at the same time would be subject to arrest. Of the people I’ve known who have contracted the virus, if one spouse gets it, so does the other one. I rest my case. Meanwhile, this will all be great for the economy.
While my suggestion may not pan out, I do confidently predict, # 5, that we, having been taught to obey our masters, will be ever more compliant going forward. Fear and compliance are a powerful pair for those who wish to dominate our lives. I see no chance these tools will be abandoned in 2021.
Charles Milliken is a Professor Emeritus after 22 years of teaching economics and related subjects at Siena Heights University. He can be reached at [email protected].
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"Remember the movie \"The Longest Day?\" When really unpleasant things are afoot, time slows to a crawl. 2020 was like that. Seemed more like a decade, and we are well rid of it.\nNow what? The only New Year’s resolution I’ve ever kept is to never again make a New Year’s resolution, so I’m free of those constraints. However making predictions about the New Year is another matter, so here goes.\nYogi Berra once famously said it is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. I must disagree. It is easy to make predictions - it is difficult to make accurate ones. To avoid that difficulty, all good pundits must make the predictions hazy enough to admit of alternate interpretations after the fact. Consider the many barrels of ink spilled on predicting end times. Universally wrong, yet people still spend good money purchasing the output. So, my prediction #1: people in 2021 will waste good money buying nonsense.\nIf haziness and alternative explanations don’t cut it, make the prediction non-falsifiable, much as horoscopes do. \"Libra, today you must prepare for the interesting people you might meet today.\" For any Libra who isn’t comatose, this should work. I’ll go way out on a limb here, prediction # 2, and suggest that all Libras should prepare for an interesting year to come.\nHow interesting, you ask. Given the momentum built up in 2020, I think it is safe to say what has already happened provides a good template for what will happen. COVID will remain front and center for much of the year. Vaccines are going to be a big help, but cases and deaths will continue for many months down the road. Restrictions will therefore also continue for many months. Prediction # 3: Just as fear showed itself to be wide and deep in these United States, nothing will lessen this in 2021. It could get worse.\nConsider Lithuania, whose death toll per capita is less than half that of the US. Police roadblocks prevent travel from town to town unless you can prove you have the right to enter. Almost everything is shut down. Masks are universally required, even outside, and no more than two people can walk through parks and woods together. How all this gets enforced is another matter. Anyway, as the lockdowns have become more stringent in that country over the past month or so, cases and deaths continue to rise to ever higher record levels.\nThere are many coming to the conclusion that lockdowns are greatly damaging, and highly ineffective. Lithuania will prove to be an interesting test case. Prediction # 4: Doing more of the same and expecting different results will remain popular in 2021.\nWhat does seem to be the main culprit in spreading the virus is close contact, in homes, of friends and family doing what friends and family have been doing since time immemorial. Close proximity in confined spaces, exacerbated by colder weather, would seem to be an obvious explanation. If I were running the world, I’d therefore order everyone out of their homes, requiring gyms, bars, restaurants, parks and so forth open 24/7 - any place where people can gather with much more of the ever-popular social distancing. Alas, homes with fewer than one bedroom per occupant would have to be condemned, and husbands and wives caught in the same bed at the same time would be subject to arrest. Of the people I’ve known who have contracted the virus, if one spouse gets it, so does the other one. I rest my case. Meanwhile, this will all be great for the economy.\nWhile my suggestion may not pan out, I do confidently predict, # 5, that we, having been taught to obey our masters, will be ever more compliant going forward. Fear and compliance are a powerful pair for those who wish to dominate our lives. I see no chance these tools will be abandoned in 2021.\nCharles Milliken is a Professor Emeritus after 22 years of teaching economics and related subjects at Siena Heights University. He can be reached at [email protected].",
"At last it’s 2021",
"Remember the movie \"The Longest Day?\" When really unpleasant things are afoot, time slows to a crawl. 2020 was like that. Seemed more like a decade, and we are well rid of it.Now what? The only New Year’s resolution I’ve ever kept is to never again make a New Year’s resolution, so I’m free of those constraints. However making predictions about the New Year is another matter, so here goes.Yogi Berra once famously said it is difficult to make predictions, especially"
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Martha Ann Hoskins notice to creditors
PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF MONROE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
FILE NO. 2020-0611-DE
Estate of
MARTHA ANN HOSKINS
Deceased
Date of birth: March 7, 1938
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MARTHA ANN HOSKINS, died October 17, 2020.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all CLAIMS against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Manuel J. Hoskins, III, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Dated: December 30, 2020
Manuel J. Hoskins, III
Personal representative
633 Washington Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-6122
W. Thomas Graham (P-26548)
Attorney-at-Law
222 Washington Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-9500
JANUARY 7, 2021
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"Martha Ann Hoskins notice to creditors\nPAID PUBLIC NOTICE\nSTATE OF MICHIGAN\nPROBATE COURT\nCOUNTY OF MONROE\nNOTICE TO CREDITORS\nDecedent’s Estate\nFILE NO. 2020-0611-DE\nEstate of\nMARTHA ANN HOSKINS\nDeceased\nDate of birth: March 7, 1938\nTO ALL CREDITORS:\nNOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MARTHA ANN HOSKINS, died October 17, 2020.\nCreditors of the decedent are notified that all CLAIMS against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Manuel J. Hoskins, III, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.\nDated: December 30, 2020\nManuel J. Hoskins, III\nPersonal representative\n633 Washington Street\nMonroe, MI 48161\n(734) 243-6122\nW. Thomas Graham (P-26548)\nAttorney-at-Law\n222 Washington Street\nMonroe, MI 48161\n(734) 242-9500\nJANUARY 7, 2021",
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As a newer resident to the city of Holland, I strongly object to the current UDO plans for the city.I have witnessed in other towns I have lived in, as well as here in Holland, what happens when city leaders begin to under appreciate the value of home ownership.Understanding that affordable home ownership and rental properties are great goals for a community, these goals need to be met in a way that ALL citizens can benefit, especially those who pay the taxes (property owners!) WITHOUT making a
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As a newer resident to the city of Holland, I strongly object to the current UDO plans for the city.
I have witnessed in other towns I have lived in, as well as here in Holland, what happens when city leaders begin to under appreciate the value of home ownership.
Understanding that affordable home ownership and rental properties are great goals for a community, these goals need to be met in a way that ALL citizens can benefit, especially those who pay the taxes (property owners!) WITHOUT making a profit on their properties. Eliminating single-family homes is just as detrimental to a healthy community as the lack of affordable homes and rentals.
Although anecdotal, the vast majority of people that are involved in their communities are not temporary citizens or rental property owners, but rather, residents who have invested their time, efforts, money and hearts into the homes they own. And the less who are invested in a city, the less attractive the city becomes.
Michelle Traynor
Holland
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"As a newer resident to the city of Holland, I strongly object to the current UDO plans for the city.\nI have witnessed in other towns I have lived in, as well as here in Holland, what happens when city leaders begin to under appreciate the value of home ownership.\nUnderstanding that affordable home ownership and rental properties are great goals for a community, these goals need to be met in a way that ALL citizens can benefit, especially those who pay the taxes (property owners!) WITHOUT making a profit on their properties. Eliminating single-family homes is just as detrimental to a healthy community as the lack of affordable homes and rentals.\nAlthough anecdotal, the vast majority of people that are involved in their communities are not temporary citizens or rental property owners, but rather, residents who have invested their time, efforts, money and hearts into the homes they own. And the less who are invested in a city, the less attractive the city becomes.\nMichelle Traynor\nHolland",
"Letter: Remember who is most invested",
"As a newer resident to the city of Holland, I strongly object to the current UDO plans for the city.I have witnessed in other towns I have lived in, as well as here in Holland, what happens when city leaders begin to under appreciate the value of home ownership.Understanding that affordable home ownership and rental properties are great goals for a community, these goals need to be met in a way that ALL citizens can benefit, especially those who pay the taxes (property owners!) WITHOUT making a"
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PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
Exeter Township
Regular Board Meeting
January 19, 2021
Supervisor Queen called meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call: T. Kernyo, Bogoski, Bruck, Kleinow, Queen present.
Agenda accepted with addition of item K nomination to County 911 Board.
First Public Comment:
*None
Minutes from the November 17 Regular Board Meeting were accepted as presented. No December meeting due to Covid-19.
Correspondence
*Monroe County Community Planning & Engagement Department Arial Photography.
*Petrangelo, Bondy & Crossley to raise rates to $150.00/Hr.
*Finzel Rd. Bridge Grant.
*Supervisor Queen read a letter from Kevin Pearsall.
Treasurer’s Report
*Attached.
Fire Chief’s Report
*256 Year end.
*January 1 – January 18, 2021: 9 calls with 9 year to date.
Building Official’s Report
*Month of December:10 permits, no new homes, $7,024.00 in fees collected.
Planning Commission Report:
*No meeting.
Ordinance Officer Report:
*Attached.
Exeter Historical Society Report:
*No meeting.
*Received a Directors Award.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Report:
*No meeting.
Supervisor’s Report:
*Attached.
Unfinished Business:
*Building Signage:
Motion: T. Kernyo 2nd Bruck to approve $785.00 to Fast Signs for the Building Signage with up to 50% down for deposit. Carried.
New Business:
*Daniel Boggs Resignation Letter from Planning Commission:
Motion: Queen 2nd Bruck & T. Kernyo to accept Daniel Boggs Resignation Letter from the Planning Commission with regret. Carried.
*Appointment to the Planning Commission:
Motion: Queen 2nd T. Kernyo to appoint Amy Runyon to the Planning Commission. Carried
*MCRC Contracts:
Motion: Bruck 2nd T. Kernyo to accept the Road Contract for Rawsonville Rd provided that it is the same as the bid. Carried.
*Poverty Exemption Rate:
Motion: T. Kernyo 2nd Kleinow to approve the Poverty Exemption Rate at 1.50%. Carried.
*MTA Training Contract: Removed.
*BOR Training:
Motion: T. Kernyo 2nd Queen to approve BOR Training for four members and a guidebook. Carried.
*Budget Amendments:
Motion: T. Kernyo 2nd Queen to accept the Budget Amendments as presented by the Clerk. Carried.
*Twp. Flags Administrator: Bruck will handle the flags.
*Adoption of Principles of Twp. Governance: Tabled to next Meeting.
*Twp. Hall Access: Removed.
*Nomination to County 911 Board:
Motion: Queen 2nd T. Kernyo to nominate Joanna Uhl to the County 911 Board. Carried.
Second Public Comment:
*Supervisor Queen introduced his new Deputy Supervisor Amanda Benjamin.
Motion: Queen 2nd Kleinow to approve payment of the bills. Carried.
Supervisor Queen adjourned meeting at 8:14p.m. without objection.
Christina Bogoski, Clerk
JANUARY 30, 2021
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Taking over the reins of government at a time of extreme partisanship and violence and with a pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans, Joe Biden was sworn in as president at 11:49 a.m. outside the U.S. Capitol, formally ending Donald Trump's single term and becoming the nation's 46th chief executive.His swearing in came in a historic ceremony just two weeks after a pro-Trump mob, some of whom were armed, stormed the Capitol near the spot where Supreme Court Chief Justice John
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Taking over the reins of government at a time of extreme partisanship and violence and with a pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans, Joe Biden was sworn in as president at 11:49 a.m. outside the U.S. Capitol, formally ending Donald Trump's single term and becoming the nation's 46th chief executive.
His swearing in came in a historic ceremony just two weeks after a pro-Trump mob, some of whom were armed, stormed the Capitol near the spot where Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts read the oath of office to Biden,
With the occasional snowflake falling on a 40-degree day in Washington, the scaled down ceremony took place with a smaller-than-usual crowd. Lady Gaga sang the National Anthem and Jennifer Lopez sang "America, the Beautiful" and "This Land is Your Land." Because of concerns about COVID-19, the 1,000 guests were masked and kept socially distant.
Former Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard, a friend of the Bidens, was one of those in attendance. He texted the Free Press, "After 48 years (since entering government), Joe Biden’s dream has come true. He’s now the man for the moment. I believe he will make us all proud."
At 78, he becomes the oldest president in U.S. history. He is also one of the most politically experienced, having served eight years as vice president to former President Barack Obama and as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years. It is a stark contrast to Trump, a reality TV show host and businessman who entered office with no experience but upset Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016 and, while losing to Biden, still won more votes nationwide — 74 million — than any other presidential candidate in history except Biden, who received the backing of 81 million Americans.
Michigan played a key role in Biden's ascent, giving him an important victory over U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the Democratic primary last March and, in November, denying Trump a Midwestern state that helped assured his stunning victory four years before. For 2 1/2 months, Trump maintained that the result in Michigan and several other swing states was incorrect and tainted by corruption, an accusation for which he showed no proof but which fueled the unprecedented attack on the Capitol.
Early Wednesday, with less than 12 hours remaining in his presidency, Trump issued a wave of commutations and pardons, including a commutation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's 25-year prison sentence on corruption charges. While Kilpatrick, who had served seven years, had his supporters, including current Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a close ally of Biden's, Trump's action appeared counterintuitive to his complains following the election that Detroit was steeped in corruption.
It falls to Biden to attempt to unify the country with partisan rancor at a high point and many voters, including many Michiganders on both sides of the political aisle, worried about more violence. On Wednesday, some 25,000 National Guard troops secured the Capitol and there were concerns of possible attacks in other areas.
The usual pomp was scaled down, given the threat and the pandemic. Attendance was limited to about 1,000 guests, in part to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19, the virus which has killed more than 400,000 Americans in the last year. Among those in attendance were Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who over the last year has become a friend and adviser to the new president, and many members of Congress. Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm is set to become Biden's energy secretary.
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Kamala Harris, who until this week had served as senator from California, was sworn in as vice president, becoming the first woman, the first Black and the first Indian-American to hold that role.
Three former presidents were in attendance: Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, as was Vice President Mike Pence. But Trump departed Washington earlier in the day for his home in Florida and became the first president since Andrew Johnson in 1869 to snub his successor's inauguration.
At no point during the transition period did he meet with Biden, as is customary. As he departed Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday morning, Trump said, "I wish the new administration great luck and great success." But he also cast doubt on the new administration, touting his achievements and fretting that Biden could push for moves that he believes could hurt business. "I hope they don't raise your taxes," he said. "But if they do, I told you so."
Trump indicated he plans to have a political future, however, saying cryptically, "We will be back in some form." But it's unclear whether he can continue to keep a hold on the Republican Party in the wake of his loss and a second impeachment, on an accusation he incited the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6 as Congress set about finalizing the vote for Biden, as required by the Constitution. The Senate is expected to try Trump on the charge; while it can no longer remove him from office, it could bar him from holding political office.
And Trump's admonition aside, there have been many indications the American business community is ready to cut ties with the former president, especially in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, put out a statement just before Biden's taking the oath, saying, "This is a new day for America. This new administration brings a new commitment to healing our country — healing from the deadly pandemic that has claimed the lives of 400,000 of our fellow Americans and healing from the deep divisions that have torn us apart."
Republicans congratulated Biden as well.
"The peaceful transfer of power is the hallmark of American democracy and I congratulate both President Biden and Vice President Harris on this momentous day," said U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer of Grand Rapids, who last week became one of only 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the riot at the Capitol. "At a time when our country faces significant challenges and division, I urge the Biden Administration to lead with unity and thoughtful governance."
Biden and Harris, meanwhile. promised to hit the ground running: The new administration has said it will press a new Democratic-led Congress to pass a $1.9-trillion package to spur 100 million vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in its first 100 days and help schools and businesses reopen.
Biden also said he would take several unilateral actions immediately to undo orders made by Trump, including overturning a ban on travel to the U.S. from some majority Muslim countries and rejoining the Paris accord to cut greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. He has also promised to ask Congress for immigration reform which would put undocumented immigrants on a path to citizenship and end family separations at the southern border. Early Wednesday, he said his administration would also review mile-per-gallon standards for cars and light trucks which Trump had said he would roll back.
Contact Todd Spangler at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. Staff writer Phoebe Wall Howard contributed to this story.
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"Taking over the reins of government at a time of extreme partisanship and violence and with a pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans, Joe Biden was sworn in as president at 11:49 a.m. outside the U.S. Capitol, formally ending Donald Trump's single term and becoming the nation's 46th chief executive.\nHis swearing in came in a historic ceremony just two weeks after a pro-Trump mob, some of whom were armed, stormed the Capitol near the spot where Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts read the oath of office to Biden,\nWith the occasional snowflake falling on a 40-degree day in Washington, the scaled down ceremony took place with a smaller-than-usual crowd. Lady Gaga sang the National Anthem and Jennifer Lopez sang \"America, the Beautiful\" and \"This Land is Your Land.\" Because of concerns about COVID-19, the 1,000 guests were masked and kept socially distant.\nFormer Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard, a friend of the Bidens, was one of those in attendance. He texted the Free Press, \"After 48 years (since entering government), Joe Biden’s dream has come true. He’s now the man for the moment. I believe he will make us all proud.\"\nAt 78, he becomes the oldest president in U.S. history. He is also one of the most politically experienced, having served eight years as vice president to former President Barack Obama and as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years. It is a stark contrast to Trump, a reality TV show host and businessman who entered office with no experience but upset Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016 and, while losing to Biden, still won more votes nationwide — 74 million — than any other presidential candidate in history except Biden, who received the backing of 81 million Americans.\nMichigan played a key role in Biden's ascent, giving him an important victory over U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the Democratic primary last March and, in November, denying Trump a Midwestern state that helped assured his stunning victory four years before. For 2 1/2 months, Trump maintained that the result in Michigan and several other swing states was incorrect and tainted by corruption, an accusation for which he showed no proof but which fueled the unprecedented attack on the Capitol.\nEarly Wednesday, with less than 12 hours remaining in his presidency, Trump issued a wave of commutations and pardons, including a commutation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's 25-year prison sentence on corruption charges. While Kilpatrick, who had served seven years, had his supporters, including current Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a close ally of Biden's, Trump's action appeared counterintuitive to his complains following the election that Detroit was steeped in corruption.\nIt falls to Biden to attempt to unify the country with partisan rancor at a high point and many voters, including many Michiganders on both sides of the political aisle, worried about more violence. On Wednesday, some 25,000 National Guard troops secured the Capitol and there were concerns of possible attacks in other areas.\nThe usual pomp was scaled down, given the threat and the pandemic. Attendance was limited to about 1,000 guests, in part to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19, the virus which has killed more than 400,000 Americans in the last year. Among those in attendance were Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who over the last year has become a friend and adviser to the new president, and many members of Congress. Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm is set to become Biden's energy secretary.\nframeborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\nKamala Harris, who until this week had served as senator from California, was sworn in as vice president, becoming the first woman, the first Black and the first Indian-American to hold that role.\nThree former presidents were in attendance: Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, as was Vice President Mike Pence. But Trump departed Washington earlier in the day for his home in Florida and became the first president since Andrew Johnson in 1869 to snub his successor's inauguration.\nAt no point during the transition period did he meet with Biden, as is customary. As he departed Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday morning, Trump said, \"I wish the new administration great luck and great success.\" But he also cast doubt on the new administration, touting his achievements and fretting that Biden could push for moves that he believes could hurt business. \"I hope they don't raise your taxes,\" he said. \"But if they do, I told you so.\"\nTrump indicated he plans to have a political future, however, saying cryptically, \"We will be back in some form.\" But it's unclear whether he can continue to keep a hold on the Republican Party in the wake of his loss and a second impeachment, on an accusation he incited the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6 as Congress set about finalizing the vote for Biden, as required by the Constitution. The Senate is expected to try Trump on the charge; while it can no longer remove him from office, it could bar him from holding political office.\nAnd Trump's admonition aside, there have been many indications the American business community is ready to cut ties with the former president, especially in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, put out a statement just before Biden's taking the oath, saying, \"This is a new day for America. This new administration brings a new commitment to healing our country — healing from the deadly pandemic that has claimed the lives of 400,000 of our fellow Americans and healing from the deep divisions that have torn us apart.\"\nRepublicans congratulated Biden as well.\n\"The peaceful transfer of power is the hallmark of American democracy and I congratulate both President Biden and Vice President Harris on this momentous day,\" said U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer of Grand Rapids, who last week became one of only 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the riot at the Capitol. \"At a time when our country faces significant challenges and division, I urge the Biden Administration to lead with unity and thoughtful governance.\"\nBiden and Harris, meanwhile. promised to hit the ground running: The new administration has said it will press a new Democratic-led Congress to pass a $1.9-trillion package to spur 100 million vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in its first 100 days and help schools and businesses reopen.\nBiden also said he would take several unilateral actions immediately to undo orders made by Trump, including overturning a ban on travel to the U.S. from some majority Muslim countries and rejoining the Paris accord to cut greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. He has also promised to ask Congress for immigration reform which would put undocumented immigrants on a path to citizenship and end family separations at the southern border. Early Wednesday, he said his administration would also review mile-per-gallon standards for cars and light trucks which Trump had said he would roll back.\nContact Todd Spangler at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. Staff writer Phoebe Wall Howard contributed to this story.",
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PAID PUBLIC NOTICE
WHITEFORD TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VIRTUAL MEETING
January 21, 2021
Due to a COVID-19 exposure, Whiteford Township Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting and moved the meeting from January 19, 2021 to January 21, 2021.
Call to Order: Supervisor Walter Ruhl called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:32 p.m. Present via Zoom were Donald Sahloff, Tim Hill, Bernice Heidelberg, Angela Christensen, Walter Ruhl, and Dave Saalfeld to record on Zoom. There were 9 guests via Zoom.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda of January 19, 2021 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Approve Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 2020 made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Budget Amendments: Due to an increase in Park donations, the following budget adjustments need to be made. Motion to amend the budget by increasing the following accounts: Park – Land Improvements 101-751-732.000, $62,000 and Park - Donations 101-000-674.000, $62,000 made by Angela Christensen, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Treasurer’s Financial Report: Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Treasurer’s Financial Report as presented made by Donald Sahloff, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Park Expenses: Due to a generous donation by Alan Ahleman, site prep for a second pavilion will begin soon. Motion to approve payment of $21,629 towards half payment of the Coverworx pavilion made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Darby Concrete is not donating concrete for the park pavilions. Motion to approve payment of $9,255 to Darby Concrete for payment of park concrete made by Donald Sahloff, second by Angela Christensen. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Check Registers: Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 General Government check register with disbursements totaling $112,130.62 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Utilities Operations check register with disbursements totaling $92,056.99 made by Donald Sahloff, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
2021 Poverty Exemptions Resolution: Assessor Chris Renius explained the changes to the Poverty Exemptions Resolution. Motion to adopt the 2021 Poverty Exemption Resolution within the purview of Whiteford Township as it applies to real property made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Board of Review: Walter Ruhl informed the board the State of Michigan has mandated Board of Review members take Continuing Education classes this year. Motion to approve payment of $190 for all Board of Review members to take the two required online classes made by Angela Christensen, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Ordinance Officer Salary: Motion to approve the Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Ordinance Officer Salary as presented made by Tim Hill, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Administrative Fire Chief Salary: Motion to approve Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Administrative Fire Chief Salary as presented made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Park Report: Walter Ruhl reported Ernie Sasse is making picnic tables from leftover lumber from pavilion and donation monies from Bob Schnipke. There will be a total of 12 tables. Concrete work and ball field prep is being done. Because there is a need to work up the Slide-Safe on ball diamonds, motion to purchase a rototiller from Yoder and Frey, Inc. for the John Deere tractor, not to exceed $1,400 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Water Report: Walter Ruhl informed the board the PER for Water II was submitted to USDA on December 22, 2020, so we are now waiting for a Letter of Commitment and a Letter of Conditions from Washington USDA. The bulk water station is being repaired due to a frozen valve. The new chandler is being installed.
Fire Report: Walter Ruhl reported Whiteford Center Fire Department needs new fire hose and adaptor. Motion to approve purchase of fire hose and adaptor in the amount of $9,527.44 made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Administrative Fire Chief Shane Hillard is in need of a laptop computer and the Clerk’s office is using a laptop computer but is in need of a desktop computer. Motion to approve purchase of new desktop computer for Clerk’s office and giving their laptop to Shane Hillard made by Tim Hill, second by Angela Christensen. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Closed Session: None
Property Purchase Counter Offer: Attorney Alex Drescher presented the board with information on the counter offer from property owners for possible purchase of land by the township. Motion to approve the counter offer as presented made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Public Comment: None
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. after completion of the agenda.
Angela Christensen
Whiteford Township Clerk
JANUARY 28, 2021
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"Whiteford Township 1/21/2021 minutes\nPAID PUBLIC NOTICE\nWHITEFORD TOWNSHIP\nBOARD OF TRUSTEES\nVIRTUAL MEETING\nJanuary 21, 2021\nDue to a COVID-19 exposure, Whiteford Township Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting and moved the meeting from January 19, 2021 to January 21, 2021.\nCall to Order: Supervisor Walter Ruhl called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:32 p.m. Present via Zoom were Donald Sahloff, Tim Hill, Bernice Heidelberg, Angela Christensen, Walter Ruhl, and Dave Saalfeld to record on Zoom. There were 9 guests via Zoom.\nApprove Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda of January 19, 2021 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nApprove Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 2020 made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nBudget Amendments: Due to an increase in Park donations, the following budget adjustments need to be made. Motion to amend the budget by increasing the following accounts: Park – Land Improvements 101-751-732.000, $62,000 and Park - Donations 101-000-674.000, $62,000 made by Angela Christensen, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nTreasurer’s Financial Report: Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Treasurer’s Financial Report as presented made by Donald Sahloff, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nPark Expenses: Due to a generous donation by Alan Ahleman, site prep for a second pavilion will begin soon. Motion to approve payment of $21,629 towards half payment of the Coverworx pavilion made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Darby Concrete is not donating concrete for the park pavilions. Motion to approve payment of $9,255 to Darby Concrete for payment of park concrete made by Donald Sahloff, second by Angela Christensen. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nCheck Registers: Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 General Government check register with disbursements totaling $112,130.62 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Motion to approve the January 19, 2021 Utilities Operations check register with disbursements totaling $92,056.99 made by Donald Sahloff, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\n2021 Poverty Exemptions Resolution: Assessor Chris Renius explained the changes to the Poverty Exemptions Resolution. Motion to adopt the 2021 Poverty Exemption Resolution within the purview of Whiteford Township as it applies to real property made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nBoard of Review: Walter Ruhl informed the board the State of Michigan has mandated Board of Review members take Continuing Education classes this year. Motion to approve payment of $190 for all Board of Review members to take the two required online classes made by Angela Christensen, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nResolution To Establish Whiteford Township Ordinance Officer Salary: Motion to approve the Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Ordinance Officer Salary as presented made by Tim Hill, second by Bernice Heidelberg. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nResolution To Establish Whiteford Township Administrative Fire Chief Salary: Motion to approve Resolution To Establish Whiteford Township Administrative Fire Chief Salary as presented made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nPark Report: Walter Ruhl reported Ernie Sasse is making picnic tables from leftover lumber from pavilion and donation monies from Bob Schnipke. There will be a total of 12 tables. Concrete work and ball field prep is being done. Because there is a need to work up the Slide-Safe on ball diamonds, motion to purchase a rototiller from Yoder and Frey, Inc. for the John Deere tractor, not to exceed $1,400 made by Tim Hill, second by Donald Sahloff. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nWater Report: Walter Ruhl informed the board the PER for Water II was submitted to USDA on December 22, 2020, so we are now waiting for a Letter of Commitment and a Letter of Conditions from Washington USDA. The bulk water station is being repaired due to a frozen valve. The new chandler is being installed.\nFire Report: Walter Ruhl reported Whiteford Center Fire Department needs new fire hose and adaptor. Motion to approve purchase of fire hose and adaptor in the amount of $9,527.44 made by Donald Sahloff, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0. Administrative Fire Chief Shane Hillard is in need of a laptop computer and the Clerk’s office is using a laptop computer but is in need of a desktop computer. Motion to approve purchase of new desktop computer for Clerk’s office and giving their laptop to Shane Hillard made by Tim Hill, second by Angela Christensen. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nClosed Session: None\nProperty Purchase Counter Offer: Attorney Alex Drescher presented the board with information on the counter offer from property owners for possible purchase of land by the township. Motion to approve the counter offer as presented made by Bernice Heidelberg, second by Tim Hill. Roll call vote: Donald Sahloff, yes, Tim Hill, yes, Walter Ruhl, yes, Angela Christensen, yes, Bernice Heidelberg, yes. Motion passed 5-0.\nPublic Comment: None\nAdjourn: Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. after completion of the agenda.\nAngela Christensen\nWhiteford Township Clerk\nJANUARY 28, 2021",
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There is just something exciting and fresh about a new year and a new plan.That is especially true for our fitness goals and our plan to follow through.Simple and basic is the best way to start anything new (or not done in a while), even exercising. Luckily, there are many basic movements to start with and build on throughout your fitness journey. Today’s move is a walking lunge. This exercise will be working your complete lower body and, by adding the walking element, will add in a
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There is just something exciting and fresh about a new year and a new plan.
That is especially true for our fitness goals and our plan to follow through.
Simple and basic is the best way to start anything new (or not done in a while), even exercising. Luckily, there are many basic movements to start with and build on throughout your fitness journey.
Today’s move is a walking lunge. This exercise will be working your complete lower body and, by adding the walking element, will add in a small amount of cardio. All you need for this exercise is a clear path. If you need intensity, you can always add a set of light to medium hand weights.
To begin this walking lunge, you will first need to decide on a location. This can be your driveway, the sidewalk, your local park or even on a treadmill. Once you pick a location, you are ready to go.
Start this exercise by standing tall, engaging your abdominals and placing your feet about hip-width apart. Proceed to step forward with your left foot. Make this stride somewhat wide and plant that foot in front of you with your weight on your heel. At this point, you should be in a wide split stance, and begin bending in both knees, aiming for a 90-degree angle with both legs. Keep your front knee behind your toe and your body weight on your back toe.
Now, once you reach your deepest lunge, return back into your upward motion bringing your back leg forward to meet back into your standing/starting position. From here, continue the same movement on the opposite side. Keeping your core strong and solid for optimal balance, place your fists on each hip. If you choose to use hand weights, you will simply just hold them down by your sides.
Continue this alternating walking lunge for either as far as you can go, or at least 10 lunges on each leg.
At this point, take a small break, shake your legs out and continue into another set. If you are going for an unlimited set, simply continue to lunge until you are fatigued. Otherwise, shoot for at least three sets of 10 alternating lunges on each side.
Although this is a basic simple exercise, the added movement can challenge your balance at first. But once you get the feel of the motion, you are good to go!
And the best part, this exercise can be performed virtually anywhere.
Marlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA in Lakeland, Florida, can be reached at [email protected].
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RAISIN TWP. — The Raisin Township Board agreed Monday to look further into hiring a business to conduct the township’s ordinance enforcement.The township, which enforces ordinances within its borders and other smaller townships surrounding it, at some point in its past decided to combine code enforcement into the role of the building inspector’s position.But over the years, the workload for building inspector Kevin Arquette has increased and the township has been
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RAISIN TWP. — The Raisin Township Board agreed Monday to look further into hiring a business to conduct the township’s ordinance enforcement.
The township, which enforces ordinances within its borders and other smaller townships surrounding it, at some point in its past decided to combine code enforcement into the role of the building inspector’s position.
But over the years, the workload for building inspector Kevin Arquette has increased and the township has been considering either hiring a code enforcement officer on its own or go with a third-party company.
Last fall, township attorney David Lacasse was contacted by John Birdwell, director of ordinance enforcement at the Raisin Township-based Great Lakes Security & Services (GLSS). Birdwell is a former Adrian police and Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office court officer.
Birdwell said his company has a number of former police officers experienced in performing law enforcement-type activities.
Lacasse said Birdwell asked if there were any townships that Lacasse or his partner worked with that needed code enforcement services, and he recalled having discussed that with both current township Suprevisor Tom Hawkins and Hawkins’ predecessor, Dale Witt.
"So we asked them to put toghether some sort of a proposal and they presented that to our office and I passed it on," Lacasse told the board in a virtual meeting.
Lacasse told the board he thinks that it would be good for the township to explore the option, as having dedicated code enforcement would take care of the consistency issues the township has experienced.
"We talked to them what our philosophy is. We're looking for compliance, not necessarily enforcement. We're looking to work with people," Lacasse said. "… He seemed to agree with our philosophy of how it works."
Raisin Township Supervisor Tom Hawkins said the proposal that was offered last fall from the company included one officer working two hours a week at the township for a monthly rate of $173.
"The guy comes recommended by David. That means a lot to me since he spends a lot of time up at the courthouse and he knows this guy," Hawkins said.
Witt, who is now the township treasurer, agreed with the need for a code enforcement officer, pointing out that the township had budgeted for one in it’s previous budget, but with the expectation of 16 hours per week.
"The reason I bring that up is, with the interlocal agreements, we're also getting involved in doing ordinance enforcement for other jurisdictions as well," Witt said, arguing that the township should see if GLSS can provide more hours of enforcement.
"It's needed. So however we, I guess, put the cost thing together, I trust this group can provide the necessary services to go out there and get it done for us," he said.
Lacasse recommended that the township reconnect with GLSS to further explain what its needs are and come up with a new proposal. The original proposal was created considering only Raisin Township and not the townships involved in the interlocal agreements.
Hawkins told the board that he will reach out to Birdwell and get more details on how the enforcement will work and bring another proposal to the board at its next meeting Feb. 8.
"I think this is a good way to go versus us trying to find a person to do this job individually, and then you've got the hiring and getting the person and hours and all the stuff that goes along with that," board member Deb Brousseau said.
The board also talked about its focus on compliance rather than enforcement.
"If there is someone who is in violation of an ordinance, for instance, they have a disabled car parked out in the front yard that's in violation, the compliance thing is just, move the car into a garage, cover it up, sell it. If it's a junk car, junk it out," Hawkins said. "… Enforcement comes into play when people refuse to comply. If you go and very neighborly say, ‘Look you can't have that car on blocks in your front yard and so would you please go ahead and take care of that.’ And if a person says, ‘No, I'm not going to do that,’ then you have to move to the next stage of enforcement."
Hawkins said that the person doing this job has to have good public relations skills.
"We're charged for the health, safety and welfare of the township. So … ordinances have been passed and are in place. And if they're good ordinances, it's for the health, safety and welfare of the township."
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"RAISIN TWP. — The Raisin Township Board agreed Monday to look further into hiring a business to conduct the township’s ordinance enforcement.\nThe township, which enforces ordinances within its borders and other smaller townships surrounding it, at some point in its past decided to combine code enforcement into the role of the building inspector’s position.\nBut over the years, the workload for building inspector Kevin Arquette has increased and the township has been considering either hiring a code enforcement officer on its own or go with a third-party company.\nLast fall, township attorney David Lacasse was contacted by John Birdwell, director of ordinance enforcement at the Raisin Township-based Great Lakes Security & Services (GLSS). Birdwell is a former Adrian police and Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office court officer.\nBirdwell said his company has a number of former police officers experienced in performing law enforcement-type activities.\nLacasse said Birdwell asked if there were any townships that Lacasse or his partner worked with that needed code enforcement services, and he recalled having discussed that with both current township Suprevisor Tom Hawkins and Hawkins’ predecessor, Dale Witt.\n\"So we asked them to put toghether some sort of a proposal and they presented that to our office and I passed it on,\" Lacasse told the board in a virtual meeting.\nLacasse told the board he thinks that it would be good for the township to explore the option, as having dedicated code enforcement would take care of the consistency issues the township has experienced.\n\"We talked to them what our philosophy is. We're looking for compliance, not necessarily enforcement. We're looking to work with people,\" Lacasse said. \"… He seemed to agree with our philosophy of how it works.\"\nRaisin Township Supervisor Tom Hawkins said the proposal that was offered last fall from the company included one officer working two hours a week at the township for a monthly rate of $173.\n\"The guy comes recommended by David. That means a lot to me since he spends a lot of time up at the courthouse and he knows this guy,\" Hawkins said.\nWitt, who is now the township treasurer, agreed with the need for a code enforcement officer, pointing out that the township had budgeted for one in it’s previous budget, but with the expectation of 16 hours per week.\n\"The reason I bring that up is, with the interlocal agreements, we're also getting involved in doing ordinance enforcement for other jurisdictions as well,\" Witt said, arguing that the township should see if GLSS can provide more hours of enforcement.\n\"It's needed. So however we, I guess, put the cost thing together, I trust this group can provide the necessary services to go out there and get it done for us,\" he said.\nLacasse recommended that the township reconnect with GLSS to further explain what its needs are and come up with a new proposal. The original proposal was created considering only Raisin Township and not the townships involved in the interlocal agreements.\nHawkins told the board that he will reach out to Birdwell and get more details on how the enforcement will work and bring another proposal to the board at its next meeting Feb. 8.\n\"I think this is a good way to go versus us trying to find a person to do this job individually, and then you've got the hiring and getting the person and hours and all the stuff that goes along with that,\" board member Deb Brousseau said.\nThe board also talked about its focus on compliance rather than enforcement.\n\"If there is someone who is in violation of an ordinance, for instance, they have a disabled car parked out in the front yard that's in violation, the compliance thing is just, move the car into a garage, cover it up, sell it. If it's a junk car, junk it out,\" Hawkins said. \"… Enforcement comes into play when people refuse to comply. If you go and very neighborly say, ‘Look you can't have that car on blocks in your front yard and so would you please go ahead and take care of that.’ And if a person says, ‘No, I'm not going to do that,’ then you have to move to the next stage of enforcement.\"\nHawkins said that the person doing this job has to have good public relations skills.\n\"We're charged for the health, safety and welfare of the township. So … ordinances have been passed and are in place. And if they're good ordinances, it's for the health, safety and welfare of the township.\"",
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This is my last article for awhile about the one and only, the man with a plan, the big kahuna. Unless Donald J. Trump does something completely stupid (again) or Melania loses it and does something totally irrational and somewhat expected, I am definitely done writing about The Donald, I think.We have watched a Third World dictator wannabe convince about 47% of the U.S. electorate that he is their savior. Who knows where this will all end up. I doubt the dust will settle anytime soon.The
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This is my last article for awhile about the one and only, the man with a plan, the big kahuna. Unless Donald J. Trump does something completely stupid (again) or Melania loses it and does something totally irrational and somewhat expected, I am definitely done writing about The Donald, I think.
We have watched a Third World dictator wannabe convince about 47% of the U.S. electorate that he is their savior. Who knows where this will all end up. I doubt the dust will settle anytime soon.
The Donald became intoxicated with all that power and money and he fantasized about ruling the world. All those recent days out there on the golf course he was day-dreaming his plan and on Jan. 6th America woke up to that nightmare.
He didn’t drain the swamp but he ended up drinking his own fantasy-land Kool-aid. He was riding high in April but he’s a nobody today.
He’ll still be in the news more than ever but now somebody else will be calling the shots tweeting about him. He has revealed himself and his fan base will gradually fade away. He will, however, forever have a crew who loves him because they recognize themselves in him. They reject all other tribes and they demand a homogenized Caucasian world no matter what it takes.
I’m sure at one time or another we’ve all heard, "If you’ve seen one riotous mob you’ve seen em all." Well, that line of thought is out the window. January 6th was essentially a violent right wing religious event. We saw the Jesus shirts and Jesus Saves flags. We saw the crowd that entered the inner chamber of the Senate open the celebration with a prayer. Of course Q-Anon is a wacko religious cult.
The military-clad line marching up the steps of the Capitol that day was the "Oath Keepers" and they are deeply planted within Christian ideology.
Just imagine if the outnumbered police contingent had not slowed down the riotous Trumpers on Jan 6th. Imagine the mob dragging VP Mike Pence out of the capital building to follow through and stretch his neck on the gallows they erected that day. If not for the resistance they initially encountered, how many politicians possibly would have been executed? The mob was intent on enacting The Donald's insane daydream.
We got a good glimpse of the mastermind after the event was over when he gave a flimsy apology the afternoon of the 6th. He told his supporters "we love you and you are special" but, he continued, "it was time for them to go home."
Then, before the rooster crowed, he stabbed them in the back, threw them under his gravy train and betrayed the illusion he fabricated. He announced they were criminals who should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. All the participants that day will lose their right to own guns.
The Donald embraces everybody obedient he can use and discard when they won’t follow his immoral instructions. He has a higher turnover rate for his administration than a fast food restaurant staff. His little pal Mike Pence couldn’t bring himself to sell the big lie and he lost a friend in Donald.
The Donald was tight with his confidant William Barr till Mr. Barr admitted Joe Biden/Kamala Harris won the election. The Donald was paying his little buddy Rudy Giuliani $20,000 a day to spread mental manure but recently decided to cut his services and refuses to pay his back salary. The Donald’s right-hand man, Mitch McConnell, is fed up with the emperor’s new clothes and they are now fighting. No doubt Mitch is upset The Donald is responsible for losing the two seats in Georgia. This has rendered Mitch a toothless tiger.
So who was on the inside to help set up the insurrection? Gonna be an interesting spring. The Donald is still crying he won the election by a landslide.
Mark Farris lives in Monroe. He can be reached at [email protected].
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"This is my last article for awhile about the one and only, the man with a plan, the big kahuna. Unless Donald J. Trump does something completely stupid (again) or Melania loses it and does something totally irrational and somewhat expected, I am definitely done writing about The Donald, I think.\nWe have watched a Third World dictator wannabe convince about 47% of the U.S. electorate that he is their savior. Who knows where this will all end up. I doubt the dust will settle anytime soon.\nThe Donald became intoxicated with all that power and money and he fantasized about ruling the world. All those recent days out there on the golf course he was day-dreaming his plan and on Jan. 6th America woke up to that nightmare.\nHe didn’t drain the swamp but he ended up drinking his own fantasy-land Kool-aid. He was riding high in April but he’s a nobody today.\nHe’ll still be in the news more than ever but now somebody else will be calling the shots tweeting about him. He has revealed himself and his fan base will gradually fade away. He will, however, forever have a crew who loves him because they recognize themselves in him. They reject all other tribes and they demand a homogenized Caucasian world no matter what it takes.\nI’m sure at one time or another we’ve all heard, \"If you’ve seen one riotous mob you’ve seen em all.\" Well, that line of thought is out the window. January 6th was essentially a violent right wing religious event. We saw the Jesus shirts and Jesus Saves flags. We saw the crowd that entered the inner chamber of the Senate open the celebration with a prayer. Of course Q-Anon is a wacko religious cult.\nThe military-clad line marching up the steps of the Capitol that day was the \"Oath Keepers\" and they are deeply planted within Christian ideology.\nJust imagine if the outnumbered police contingent had not slowed down the riotous Trumpers on Jan 6th. Imagine the mob dragging VP Mike Pence out of the capital building to follow through and stretch his neck on the gallows they erected that day. If not for the resistance they initially encountered, how many politicians possibly would have been executed? The mob was intent on enacting The Donald's insane daydream.\nWe got a good glimpse of the mastermind after the event was over when he gave a flimsy apology the afternoon of the 6th. He told his supporters \"we love you and you are special\" but, he continued, \"it was time for them to go home.\"\nThen, before the rooster crowed, he stabbed them in the back, threw them under his gravy train and betrayed the illusion he fabricated. He announced they were criminals who should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. All the participants that day will lose their right to own guns.\nThe Donald embraces everybody obedient he can use and discard when they won’t follow his immoral instructions. He has a higher turnover rate for his administration than a fast food restaurant staff. His little pal Mike Pence couldn’t bring himself to sell the big lie and he lost a friend in Donald.\nThe Donald was tight with his confidant William Barr till Mr. Barr admitted Joe Biden/Kamala Harris won the election. The Donald was paying his little buddy Rudy Giuliani $20,000 a day to spread mental manure but recently decided to cut his services and refuses to pay his back salary. The Donald’s right-hand man, Mitch McConnell, is fed up with the emperor’s new clothes and they are now fighting. No doubt Mitch is upset The Donald is responsible for losing the two seats in Georgia. This has rendered Mitch a toothless tiger.\nSo who was on the inside to help set up the insurrection? Gonna be an interesting spring. The Donald is still crying he won the election by a landslide.\nMark Farris lives in Monroe. He can be reached at [email protected].",
"The Capitol mob was ready for violence",
"This is my last article for awhile about the one and only, the man with a plan, the big kahuna. Unless Donald J. Trump does something completely stupid (again) or Melania loses it and does something totally irrational and somewhat expected, I am definitely done writing about The Donald, I think.We have watched a Third World dictator wannabe convince about 47% of the U.S. electorate that he is their savior. Who knows where this will all end up. I doubt the dust will settle anytime soon.The"
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In his response to my recent essay, Albert Bell correctly assumed I had written it prior to Trump’s Georgia phone call. I wrote it on Dec. 25.Bell incorrectly assumes, however, that either the purpose or the substance of the essay was to defend Trump. It’s clear purpose was to defend our constitutional and legal order.To quote Robert Bolt’s "A Man for All Seasons": "I’d give the Devil the benefit of the law, for my own safety’s sake." Of course, I’d also
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In his response to my recent essay, Albert Bell correctly assumed I had written it prior to Trump’s Georgia phone call. I wrote it on Dec. 25.
Bell incorrectly assumes, however, that either the purpose or the substance of the essay was to defend Trump. It’s clear purpose was to defend our constitutional and legal order.
To quote Robert Bolt’s "A Man for All Seasons": "I’d give the Devil the benefit of the law, for my own safety’s sake." Of course, I’d also subject the Devil to the law’s sanctions.
Jeff Polet
Holland
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"In his response to my recent essay, Albert Bell correctly assumed I had written it prior to Trump’s Georgia phone call. I wrote it on Dec. 25.\nBell incorrectly assumes, however, that either the purpose or the substance of the essay was to defend Trump. It’s clear purpose was to defend our constitutional and legal order.\nTo quote Robert Bolt’s \"A Man for All Seasons\": \"I’d give the Devil the benefit of the law, for my own safety’s sake.\" Of course, I’d also subject the Devil to the law’s sanctions.\nJeff Polet\nHolland",
"Letter: Trump entitled to fair laws",
"In his response to my recent essay, Albert Bell correctly assumed I had written it prior to Trump’s Georgia phone call. I wrote it on Dec. 25.Bell incorrectly assumes, however, that either the purpose or the substance of the essay was to defend Trump. It’s clear purpose was to defend our constitutional and legal order.To quote Robert Bolt’s \"A Man for All Seasons\": \"I’d give the Devil the benefit of the law, for my own safety’s sake.\" Of course, I’d also"
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SAUGATUCK TWP. — Saugatuck Township’s new interim manager is coming from a similar post he held for less than a year before the municipality terminated his contract.Joe Frey, 26, was hired by the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 to take over for Griffin Graham, who resigned after 18 months to take a job as assistant city manager for the city of South Haven.Saugatuck Township Supervisor Cindy Osman said Frey was recommended for the job by Graham, and township board
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SAUGATUCK TWP. — Saugatuck Township’s new interim manager is coming from a similar post he held for less than a year before the municipality terminated his contract.
Joe Frey, 26, was hired by the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 to take over for Griffin Graham, who resigned after 18 months to take a job as assistant city manager for the city of South Haven.
Saugatuck Township Supervisor Cindy Osman said Frey was recommended for the job by Graham, and township board members each interviewed Frey one-on-one before agreeing to the hire.
Frey’s most recent job as village administrator of Blissfield, Mich., a position he held since Feb. 1, 2020, ended Dec. 14 when the village council voted 4-3 to terminate Frey’s contract, citing poor job performance, according to the Adrian Daily Telegram.
After a performance review in July, which Village President Bob Valdez said came back as "poor," Frey was granted an additional extension of six months as administrator.
"Certain council members said they didn’t see the improvement that (Frey) needed to show in order to retain his position," Valdez told the Telegram. Blissfield is a village of about 3,300 in Lenawee County.
In an interview with The Sentinel, Frey said the council did not give him a reason for his termination, but he believed the new council that was seated after the November election simply wanted to choose a new manager.
"I'm very humble to have served Blissfield in getting through the crisis of this year, and we have set up the village for success in the future," Frey said.
Osman said the board was aware of why Frey was released from his Blissfield contract when Frey was hired, but Osman said she didn’t see the contract termination as a strike against Frey, saying it isn’t unusual for managers to come and go quickly.
"It's pretty typical for a township manager to have a cyclical lifespan after an election," Osman said, "and when there's a change in the council or the board. I think that’s pretty typical for the lifespan of a manager. I don't see that as a negative for city managers."
"Most of the time it's just political, and it’s not that they didn't do a good job."
Osman said Frey is "experienced" and "young and enthusiastic, which is a big deal for us."
The township board will review Frey’s performance after the first 30 days on the job and evaluate the possibility of offering him the manager position. Osman said the township board hadn’t decided yet whether to solicit other candidates.
The township board agreed to pay a salary of $4,320 per month for Frey’s first 60 calendar days.
Frey holds a master’s in public administration from Central Michigan University, which he earned in 2019, and a bachelor’s degree also from CMU.
He previously worked for Isabella County, the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan and was the 2019 Project Rising Tide community development fellow for Gladwin and Beaverton.
Graham submitted his resignation letter to the township board in December, and the board formally accepted his resignation at the Jan. 13 meeting. His last day as manager was Jan. 22.
Graham, who was 24 when he was hired in summer 2019, brought stability to the township after a period of turnover in township leadership, board members said Wednesday.
"He is the most mature, poised, well-behaved professional that I have ever had the joy to work with at his age," said Trustee Brenda Marcy at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Following the recall effort that removed four out of five township board members in November 2018 then-township manager Aaron Sheridan resigned, and the township’s next hire, Natalie Dean, only lasted a few months in the job before resigning along with the township supervisor at the time, Chris Roerig, in April 2019.
"After the recall, the people on the board had no political experience, so he helped us find our way," Osman recalled. "[...] He's leaving the township much better than how he found it in many ways."
During Graham’s tenure as manager, the township reformatted its budget, adopted internal personnel and financial policies, rejoined the Fennville-area ambulance district and signed a new agreement with Life EMS to serve the southern part of the township and took steps to join the Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority.
Cemetery millage placed on August ballot
The Saugatuck Township board also voted Jan. 13 to place the renewal of its cemetery millage on the August ballot.
Township officials decided not to hold the vote in May because the township would have borne the cost of administering the election, with no other local elections on the ballot for May as of the time of their vote.
The cemetery millage was last renewed by voters in August 2016 and it expires this year.
The board this year voted to ask residents for a renewal and increase to the original millage of 0.224 mills for another five years to fund the operations and maintenance of the cemetery.
The millage had been reduced to 0.2135 mills over the years by the Headlee Amendment, which places caps on how much revenue a property tax can generate.
— Contact reporter Carolyn Muyskens at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @cjmuyskens.
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"SAUGATUCK TWP. — Saugatuck Township’s new interim manager is coming from a similar post he held for less than a year before the municipality terminated his contract.\nJoe Frey, 26, was hired by the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 to take over for Griffin Graham, who resigned after 18 months to take a job as assistant city manager for the city of South Haven.\nSaugatuck Township Supervisor Cindy Osman said Frey was recommended for the job by Graham, and township board members each interviewed Frey one-on-one before agreeing to the hire.\nFrey’s most recent job as village administrator of Blissfield, Mich., a position he held since Feb. 1, 2020, ended Dec. 14 when the village council voted 4-3 to terminate Frey’s contract, citing poor job performance, according to the Adrian Daily Telegram.\nAfter a performance review in July, which Village President Bob Valdez said came back as \"poor,\" Frey was granted an additional extension of six months as administrator.\n\"Certain council members said they didn’t see the improvement that (Frey) needed to show in order to retain his position,\" Valdez told the Telegram. Blissfield is a village of about 3,300 in Lenawee County.\nIn an interview with The Sentinel, Frey said the council did not give him a reason for his termination, but he believed the new council that was seated after the November election simply wanted to choose a new manager.\n\"I'm very humble to have served Blissfield in getting through the crisis of this year, and we have set up the village for success in the future,\" Frey said.\nOsman said the board was aware of why Frey was released from his Blissfield contract when Frey was hired, but Osman said she didn’t see the contract termination as a strike against Frey, saying it isn’t unusual for managers to come and go quickly.\n\"It's pretty typical for a township manager to have a cyclical lifespan after an election,\" Osman said, \"and when there's a change in the council or the board. I think that’s pretty typical for the lifespan of a manager. I don't see that as a negative for city managers.\"\n\"Most of the time it's just political, and it’s not that they didn't do a good job.\"\nOsman said Frey is \"experienced\" and \"young and enthusiastic, which is a big deal for us.\"\nThe township board will review Frey’s performance after the first 30 days on the job and evaluate the possibility of offering him the manager position. Osman said the township board hadn’t decided yet whether to solicit other candidates.\nThe township board agreed to pay a salary of $4,320 per month for Frey’s first 60 calendar days.\nFrey holds a master’s in public administration from Central Michigan University, which he earned in 2019, and a bachelor’s degree also from CMU.\nHe previously worked for Isabella County, the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan and was the 2019 Project Rising Tide community development fellow for Gladwin and Beaverton.\nGraham submitted his resignation letter to the township board in December, and the board formally accepted his resignation at the Jan. 13 meeting. His last day as manager was Jan. 22.\nGraham, who was 24 when he was hired in summer 2019, brought stability to the township after a period of turnover in township leadership, board members said Wednesday.\n\"He is the most mature, poised, well-behaved professional that I have ever had the joy to work with at his age,\" said Trustee Brenda Marcy at the Jan. 13 meeting.\nFollowing the recall effort that removed four out of five township board members in November 2018 then-township manager Aaron Sheridan resigned, and the township’s next hire, Natalie Dean, only lasted a few months in the job before resigning along with the township supervisor at the time, Chris Roerig, in April 2019.\n\"After the recall, the people on the board had no political experience, so he helped us find our way,\" Osman recalled. \"[...] He's leaving the township much better than how he found it in many ways.\"\nDuring Graham’s tenure as manager, the township reformatted its budget, adopted internal personnel and financial policies, rejoined the Fennville-area ambulance district and signed a new agreement with Life EMS to serve the southern part of the township and took steps to join the Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority.\nCemetery millage placed on August ballot\nThe Saugatuck Township board also voted Jan. 13 to place the renewal of its cemetery millage on the August ballot.\nTownship officials decided not to hold the vote in May because the township would have borne the cost of administering the election, with no other local elections on the ballot for May as of the time of their vote.\nThe cemetery millage was last renewed by voters in August 2016 and it expires this year.\nThe board this year voted to ask residents for a renewal and increase to the original millage of 0.224 mills for another five years to fund the operations and maintenance of the cemetery.\nThe millage had been reduced to 0.2135 mills over the years by the Headlee Amendment, which places caps on how much revenue a property tax can generate.\n— Contact reporter Carolyn Muyskens at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @cjmuyskens.",
"Saugatuck Township picks interim manager with short job history",
"SAUGATUCK TWP. — Saugatuck Township’s new interim manager is coming from a similar post he held for less than a year before the municipality terminated his contract.Joe Frey, 26, was hired by the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 to take over for Griffin Graham, who resigned after 18 months to take a job as assistant city manager for the city of South Haven.Saugatuck Township Supervisor Cindy Osman said Frey was recommended for the job by Graham, and township board"
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FRANKLIN TWP. — An old, hip roof barn was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday night in Franklin Township.Firefighters were dispatched at 8:42 to the scene at 2615 Service Rd., between Wisner and Carson highways, for a structure fire, according to Sand Lake Fire Chief Mark Wilson.Upon arrival, firefighters saw a large barn that was fully involved. The barn was used for storage and was full of hay and straw.Knowing that the barn was likely to collapse, firefighters went made a defensive
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FRANKLIN TWP. — An old, hip roof barn was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday night in Franklin Township.
Firefighters were dispatched at 8:42 to the scene at 2615 Service Rd., between Wisner and Carson highways, for a structure fire, according to Sand Lake Fire Chief Mark Wilson.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw a large barn that was fully involved. The barn was used for storage and was full of hay and straw.
Knowing that the barn was likely to collapse, firefighters went made a defensive attack to make sure the fire didn’t spread and set up hand lines to extinguish the fire.
A second alarm was called, Wilson said, to bring in more water tankers as the area is not connected to municipal water.
"It was a lot of heavy fire load with all the hay and straw that was in it," Wilson said, adding that the barn was full. "So challenges were that we just had to stay back because we knew it was going to collapse. So it fell into the basement and we just basically kept dumping water on it until we got it somewhat extinguished at night."
Firefighters from the Clinton, Tecumseh, Cambridge Township, Raisin Township and Manchester fire departments were called to assist.
Wilson said it took about three hours to put the fire out and an excavator was used to separate the burning debris.
"It was going to smolder, anyway, because of the amount of straw and hay that was in it," Wilson said. "… In the end, there was still smoldering and it smoldered probably for a day or two after that."
Wilson said one of the challenges for firefighters on the scene was the weather.
"It was a cruddy night," he said. "It was snowing and very slippery, so it was a rough night to work."
No injuries were reported among the firefighters or anyone involved.
There were no animals inside the barn.
Another building was close to the barn but sustained no damage because the wind was blowing in the opposite direction.
Firefighters left the scene at 11:23 p.m.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is under investigation.
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"FRANKLIN TWP. — An old, hip roof barn was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday night in Franklin Township.Firefighters were dispatched at 8:42 to the scene at 2615 Service Rd., between Wisner and Carson highways, for a structure fire, according to Sand Lake Fire Chief Mark Wilson.Upon arrival, firefighters saw a large barn that was fully involved. The barn was used for storage and was full of hay and straw.Knowing that the barn was likely to collapse, firefighters went made a defensive"
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We all need a little help from time to time in all aspects of our lives, even our fitness. You may be new to a workout routine, recovering from an injury, or life has simply gotten hectic and you have not worked out in a while. There are many reasons that we need a little assistance with our fitness from time to time. Our move today is an assisted squat. All you need for this move is something to hold on to for support. It could be a countertop, a banister or a railing, basically anything to
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We all need a little help from time to time in all aspects of our lives, even our fitness.
You may be new to a workout routine, recovering from an injury, or life has simply gotten hectic and you have not worked out in a while.
There are many reasons that we need a little assistance with our fitness from time to time.
Our move today is an assisted squat. All you need for this move is something to hold on to for support. It could be a countertop, a banister or a railing, basically anything to give you a little extra help.
This squat exercise will be working your quads, glutes and hamstrings.
To begin this exercise, position yourself near your sturdy support. Placing both hands on the edge of the table or railing, extend your arms all the way out, and position your feet a little wider than hip-width. Once you feel you are in a good position for balance and mobility, you are ready to start squatting.
Proceed into your squat by bending in your knees and pushing yourself into a sitting motion. Be mindful of keeping your knees behind your toes as you squat into a lower position. Using your assistance for leverage, you can take this squat slightly lower than normal. Once you reach your deepest contraction, slowly return back to your standing position. Keeping this movement going, start back immediately into your next squat. Shoot for at least 10 squats per set.
Take a small break in between each set, and continue for at least three sets. If 10 repetitions seem to be too much, you can always build into that. If you need a little more, obviously add a few more reps to each set.
This assisted squat is good for all levels of fitness. If you are more seasoned in your fitness level, you can use the assistance to take your squat lower and deeper. If you have any restrictions, the assistance is there for your balance and to help you return back to your standing position.
This exercise is great for a warm-up, or added into any lower body routine.
Marlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA in Lakeland, Florida, can be reached at [email protected].
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"We all need a little help from time to time in all aspects of our lives, even our fitness.\nYou may be new to a workout routine, recovering from an injury, or life has simply gotten hectic and you have not worked out in a while.\nThere are many reasons that we need a little assistance with our fitness from time to time.\nOur move today is an assisted squat. All you need for this move is something to hold on to for support. It could be a countertop, a banister or a railing, basically anything to give you a little extra help.\nThis squat exercise will be working your quads, glutes and hamstrings.\nTo begin this exercise, position yourself near your sturdy support. Placing both hands on the edge of the table or railing, extend your arms all the way out, and position your feet a little wider than hip-width. Once you feel you are in a good position for balance and mobility, you are ready to start squatting.\nProceed into your squat by bending in your knees and pushing yourself into a sitting motion. Be mindful of keeping your knees behind your toes as you squat into a lower position. Using your assistance for leverage, you can take this squat slightly lower than normal. Once you reach your deepest contraction, slowly return back to your standing position. Keeping this movement going, start back immediately into your next squat. Shoot for at least 10 squats per set.\nTake a small break in between each set, and continue for at least three sets. If 10 repetitions seem to be too much, you can always build into that. If you need a little more, obviously add a few more reps to each set.\nThis assisted squat is good for all levels of fitness. If you are more seasoned in your fitness level, you can use the assistance to take your squat lower and deeper. If you have any restrictions, the assistance is there for your balance and to help you return back to your standing position.\nThis exercise is great for a warm-up, or added into any lower body routine.\nMarlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA in Lakeland, Florida, can be reached at [email protected].",
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"We all need a little help from time to time in all aspects of our lives, even our fitness. You may be new to a workout routine, recovering from an injury, or life has simply gotten hectic and you have not worked out in a while. There are many reasons that we need a little assistance with our fitness from time to time. Our move today is an assisted squat. All you need for this move is something to hold on to for support. It could be a countertop, a banister or a railing, basically anything to"
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FLINT — Flint mother Ariana Hawk struggled to find words. Bittersweet came to mind, as did frustrated."I literally could have cried," said Hawk, sitting in her car after learning Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others in his administration were expected to be charged in a water crisis blamed with causing learning disabilities in scores of children and other medical problems among adults in the majority Black city about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.Late
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FLINT — Flint mother Ariana Hawk struggled to find words. Bittersweet came to mind, as did frustrated.
"I literally could have cried," said Hawk, sitting in her car after learning Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others in his administration were expected to be charged in a water crisis blamed with causing learning disabilities in scores of children and other medical problems among adults in the majority Black city about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Late Wednesday, Snyder was charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty.
Hawk's son, Sincere Smith, was 2 years old when she noticed something wasn't right with the family's tap water. Sometimes the water they drank and used for cooking and bathing was discolored. More concerning was when it gushed out brown.
It wasn't just her home, but all across the former manufacturing hub that for decades had turned out some of the best cars and trucks produced by U.S. automakers.
Residents had been complaining about the discolored discharge as early as 2014 after the financially strapped city — while under state oversight — switched from water pumped from Detroit to the Flint River to save money.
State and some city officials insisted the water was safe to use — until a group of doctors in September 2015 urged Flint to change its water source after finding high levels of lead in children's blood.
The water, it turned out, had not been treated to reduce corrosion — causing the toxic metal to leach from old pipes and spoil the distribution system used by nearly 100,000 residents. The water also was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area.
In the Hawk household, rashes had started to spread over her son's body. He became inconsolable when she bathed him. The boy's pediatrician pointed to the city's water as the cause.
Sincere would become the face of the Flint water crisis when a photo of him was selected in 2016 for the cover of Time magazine.
Seven years after the water was first switched, Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they're being charged in a crisis that has been highlighted as an example of environmental injustice and racism. Two people with knowledge of the planned prosecution told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the attorney general's office has informed defense lawyers about indictments in Flint and told them to expect initial court appearances soon. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Prosecutors have scheduled a news conference for Thursday.
Flint has since returned to water from Detroit's system and has replaced more than 9,700 lead service lines, but scars remain — some visible, others psychological.
For Sincere, now 7, and his siblings, water from taps can elicit fear similar to the boogeyman or dark closets.
While visiting their grandmother's home in Florida, Sincere was hesitant about the water, Hawk told The Associated Press.
"I told him 'It's not Flint. Y'all can drink it,'" Hawk said. "But they've been normalized to drinking bottled water because they can't drink our water. Flint kids are traumatized."
Snyder, who left office in 2018, was not initially charged, though others were. But a new probe was started in 2019, with all charges dropped against eight people. Prosecutors working under a new state attorney general said all available evidence was not pursued by the previous team of prosecutors.
"They poisoned the whole city," Roy Fields Sr. said of officials elected and appointed to make sure residents were safe.
Fields' adult daughter suffered a miscarriage. He later developed rashes, boils and a skin abscess.
"At first, we thought all we had to do was boil the water and be OK," Fields, 62, said Wednesday. "We cooked with it, drank it and when we heard about the problems with it, we stopped in 2014, but it was too late."
He wants someone brought to justice.
"They talk about jail time," Fields said. "But that does no good. Let them come back in here and work to help educate and do what they can to make this community whole. I was hostile. I had to forgive them in order to move forward."
The news of charges "is a salve, but it isn't the end of the story," said Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician who helped call attention to childhood health risks from Flint's water.
"Without justice, it's impossible to heal the scars of the crisis," Hanna-Attisha said Wednesday in a statement. "Healing wounds and restoring trust will take decades and long-term resources."
Leon Abdullah El-Alamin said he would like to see Snyder charged with a felony. El-Alamin's son, now 7, has suffered hair loss and skin rashes due to the contaminated water. He said Snyder "needs to do some kind of time."
"Again, I don't know what the charges are going to be and so forth. But I know if it's just a smack on the wrist, then you just failed this community," El-Alamin said.
Hawk is skeptical that charges will lead to accountability. Even if there are convictions, who will repair the emotional trauma?
"I don't want to give up on the young people who don't have a voice," she said. "And Sincere, I want him to know that he did something good, that he was brave putting his story out there. I don't want him to feel like a victim. I tell him now that when he gets older to say, 'Yeah, I'm the little boy that was on Time magazine that opened the eyes to America to what was happening in the city of Flint.'"
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Stafford, an investigative reporter on AP's Race and Ethnicity team, reported from Detroit. Williams reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan. Associated Press writer Ed White in Detroit also contributed.
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"FLINT — Flint mother Ariana Hawk struggled to find words. Bittersweet came to mind, as did frustrated.\n\"I literally could have cried,\" said Hawk, sitting in her car after learning Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others in his administration were expected to be charged in a water crisis blamed with causing learning disabilities in scores of children and other medical problems among adults in the majority Black city about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.\nLate Wednesday, Snyder was charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty.\nHawk's son, Sincere Smith, was 2 years old when she noticed something wasn't right with the family's tap water. Sometimes the water they drank and used for cooking and bathing was discolored. More concerning was when it gushed out brown.\nIt wasn't just her home, but all across the former manufacturing hub that for decades had turned out some of the best cars and trucks produced by U.S. automakers.\nResidents had been complaining about the discolored discharge as early as 2014 after the financially strapped city — while under state oversight — switched from water pumped from Detroit to the Flint River to save money.\nState and some city officials insisted the water was safe to use — until a group of doctors in September 2015 urged Flint to change its water source after finding high levels of lead in children's blood.\nThe water, it turned out, had not been treated to reduce corrosion — causing the toxic metal to leach from old pipes and spoil the distribution system used by nearly 100,000 residents. The water also was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area.\nIn the Hawk household, rashes had started to spread over her son's body. He became inconsolable when she bathed him. The boy's pediatrician pointed to the city's water as the cause.\nSincere would become the face of the Flint water crisis when a photo of him was selected in 2016 for the cover of Time magazine.\nSeven years after the water was first switched, Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they're being charged in a crisis that has been highlighted as an example of environmental injustice and racism. Two people with knowledge of the planned prosecution told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the attorney general's office has informed defense lawyers about indictments in Flint and told them to expect initial court appearances soon. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.\nProsecutors have scheduled a news conference for Thursday.\nFlint has since returned to water from Detroit's system and has replaced more than 9,700 lead service lines, but scars remain — some visible, others psychological.\nFor Sincere, now 7, and his siblings, water from taps can elicit fear similar to the boogeyman or dark closets.\nWhile visiting their grandmother's home in Florida, Sincere was hesitant about the water, Hawk told The Associated Press.\n\"I told him 'It's not Flint. Y'all can drink it,'\" Hawk said. \"But they've been normalized to drinking bottled water because they can't drink our water. Flint kids are traumatized.\"\nSnyder, who left office in 2018, was not initially charged, though others were. But a new probe was started in 2019, with all charges dropped against eight people. Prosecutors working under a new state attorney general said all available evidence was not pursued by the previous team of prosecutors.\n\"They poisoned the whole city,\" Roy Fields Sr. said of officials elected and appointed to make sure residents were safe.\nFields' adult daughter suffered a miscarriage. He later developed rashes, boils and a skin abscess.\n\"At first, we thought all we had to do was boil the water and be OK,\" Fields, 62, said Wednesday. \"We cooked with it, drank it and when we heard about the problems with it, we stopped in 2014, but it was too late.\"\nHe wants someone brought to justice.\n\"They talk about jail time,\" Fields said. \"But that does no good. Let them come back in here and work to help educate and do what they can to make this community whole. I was hostile. I had to forgive them in order to move forward.\"\nThe news of charges \"is a salve, but it isn't the end of the story,\" said Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician who helped call attention to childhood health risks from Flint's water.\n\"Without justice, it's impossible to heal the scars of the crisis,\" Hanna-Attisha said Wednesday in a statement. \"Healing wounds and restoring trust will take decades and long-term resources.\"\nLeon Abdullah El-Alamin said he would like to see Snyder charged with a felony. El-Alamin's son, now 7, has suffered hair loss and skin rashes due to the contaminated water. He said Snyder \"needs to do some kind of time.\"\n\"Again, I don't know what the charges are going to be and so forth. But I know if it's just a smack on the wrist, then you just failed this community,\" El-Alamin said.\nHawk is skeptical that charges will lead to accountability. Even if there are convictions, who will repair the emotional trauma?\n\"I don't want to give up on the young people who don't have a voice,\" she said. \"And Sincere, I want him to know that he did something good, that he was brave putting his story out there. I don't want him to feel like a victim. I tell him now that when he gets older to say, 'Yeah, I'm the little boy that was on Time magazine that opened the eyes to America to what was happening in the city of Flint.'\"\n___\nStafford, an investigative reporter on AP's Race and Ethnicity team, reported from Detroit. Williams reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan. Associated Press writer Ed White in Detroit also contributed.",
"Flint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healing",
"FLINT — Flint mother Ariana Hawk struggled to find words. Bittersweet came to mind, as did frustrated.\"I literally could have cried,\" said Hawk, sitting in her car after learning Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others in his administration were expected to be charged in a water crisis blamed with causing learning disabilities in scores of children and other medical problems among adults in the majority Black city about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.Late"
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F&V took over the wastewater treatment plant and water plant on Oct. 1; and the previous contractor may have left a number of repairs to do.
The Milan City Council spent about two hours in a Zoom meeting recently discussing fire hydrant repairs, water production and the sewage treatment plant after receiving a report from F&V Operations of Grand Rapids.
F&V took over the wastewater treatment plant and water plant on Oct. 1.
A 10-page report from F&V detailing the repair needs around the city drew surprise from some of the council members, concerned that the previous contractor may have left the city with a large number of repairs to be done.
“I’m disappointed,” said Councilman Dave Baldwin, referring to a no-bid contract he had considered with the previous water contractor, Wade Trim.
“Do we have a proper maintenance schedule?” Baldwin asked
“We have monthly meetings,” replied City Administrator Karen Kovaks. ”We are looking at the long-term. We are looking at a water softener in the water plant. The water fund is an enterprise fund,” she told the council
“We don’t want a large impact on water rates.”
Council members commented on the east-side water tower, or “federal” water tower, which has a leak near the base needing repair. They also discussed the fire hydrant report, listing three that need repairs, and another 10 that must be replaced.
F&V employees have examined the fire hydrants in the city, placing bright yellow bags over those that are not functioning.
Kovaks pointed out that last year that the city had 12 fire hydrants that were inoperable.
James M. Green, project manager for F&V, reported that It costs about $2,300 for a new hydrant.
“We’ll have the hydrants all fixed in a year or two,” he said.
Matt Hosier, senior project manager for F&V, assured council members that broken fire hydrants are no cause for alarm.
“Every year you fix them, and every year more break,” he said.
Hosier advised council members to listen to their city administrator for guidance as to which items to fix first.
The report from F&V described a problem with no air conditioning in one of the buildings. This is a danger to employees and interferes with the wastewater process, the report says. F&V has used fans and open windows to ventilate the building until the problem can be fixed.
Councilman Jessie Nie asked F&V officials about the ultra violet light in the wastewater plant. According to the F&V report, the lights were not working when the firm took over the wastewater plant.
Nie asked if any raw sewage had gone into the river as a result of this problem. Hosier assured him no raw sewage had gone into the river.
Councilman Ed Kolar asked F&V about sludge from the wastewater plant that is spread on farm fields. The report indicated that the sludge tanks were full when the present contractor took over.
“We apply it when it’s available,” replied Hosier.
Kolar expressed his frustration with the prior contractor. “All these things going wrong. We have to do a better job operating,” he remarked, referring to problems with the prior contractor.
“We’re going to ask questions,” said Baldwin. “What do we do, the next step? But not in a public forum,”
City Attorney Steve Mann told the council they can avoid having these talks in public by having conversations with the city administrator.
“There are always going to be maintenance items,” Hamden added.
Kovaks told them that at this time there are no expenses above the current budget.
She later explained that the list of items proposed by F&V is “Very much reasonable, and manageable. We are prioritizing the items to be done first. I’m very pleased with how they have presented the requested improvements.”
Martha A. Churchll is a contributor to The Monroe News. She can be reached at [email protected].
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TECUMSEH — Tecumseh swim coach Sarah Zieltow had been through this before and the growing feeling matched what had happened in the spring with her boys team.That feeling of coming so close and yet having the COVID-19 pandemic costing her state-qualified swimmers a chance to go out on their terms, with each passing day with no positive news making it feel more and more like deja vu.But with the MHSAA's announcement that the fall sports playoffs will be finished shortly after the turn of
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TECUMSEH — Tecumseh swim coach Sarah Zieltow had been through this before and the growing feeling matched what had happened in the spring with her boys team.
That feeling of coming so close and yet having the COVID-19 pandemic costing her state-qualified swimmers a chance to go out on their terms, with each passing day with no positive news making it feel more and more like deja vu.
But with the MHSAA's announcement that the fall sports playoffs will be finished shortly after the turn of the year, Tecumseh's girls team for 2020-21 will not suffer the fate of the boys team from 2019-20, and will have a chance to compete for state titles.
"I know I was kind of surprised," Zietlow said. "I was not really hopeful that we would be able to have a final meet to the season because everything was very vague, and we saw this play out for the boys team last year, and so we were just kind of holding our breath. I was wondering if the same thing was going to happen to us, where we were gonna be just cut short by a few days with everything going on."
Zietlow had to be careful during the season stoppage when teams were not allowed to have practices, but thanks to her position in charge of the Tecumseh community pool, she knew that her state-qualified student-athletes, Linda Hensley, Kylie Balent, Amelia Danley, Makayla Sanders and Lauren Stimpson had the chances to try and keep themselves in shape.
"I tried to stay away from the evening lap swim times just in case kids did come in because we didn't want anyone to perceive that there was coaching going on," Zietlow said. "My evening lifeguards did say that there were quite a few girls who took advantage of our evening lap swim, and we even had kids from other schools utilizing that pool time as well as public pool patrons, so there was definitely ample opportunity for them to keep themselves in the water and keep training for some extent during the break."
Zietlow's five state-qualified swimmers are once again set to compete for titles across four events, with Hensley, Balent, Danley and Sanders swimming in both the 200-meter medley and 400-meter freestyle relays while Stimpson will be the alternate swimmer in those events, while Danley qualified in the 100 back and 100 butterfly and Sanders on her own swimming in the 50 free and 100 free events.
"We were ok'ed to start practices, so we are allowed to at least do that until the state meet," Zietlow said. "I think we're going to have to take a short time to get them back in the water and get their feel for the water back, and then my gameplan ultimately is to incorporate elements of ultra-short race pace training, because scientifically, that's going to be our best approach given our timeframe."
Now with a set date of January 15-16 for the swimming and diving finals, which is still expected to be held at Lake Orion High School, Zietlow and her assistant coaches have to through the process of getting their quintet of swimmers back up to competition speed, which will not be easy after a nearly six-week break from official team practices.
"We're really just trying to keep it relaxed with no pressure on anybody," Zietlow said. "We have to kind of, just like all season long, roll with the punches, put your best foot forward each day, put in the effort and it's going to hopefully pay off in the end at the state meet."
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"TECUMSEH — Tecumseh swim coach Sarah Zieltow had been through this before and the growing feeling matched what had happened in the spring with her boys team.\nThat feeling of coming so close and yet having the COVID-19 pandemic costing her state-qualified swimmers a chance to go out on their terms, with each passing day with no positive news making it feel more and more like deja vu.\nBut with the MHSAA's announcement that the fall sports playoffs will be finished shortly after the turn of the year, Tecumseh's girls team for 2020-21 will not suffer the fate of the boys team from 2019-20, and will have a chance to compete for state titles.\n\"I know I was kind of surprised,\" Zietlow said. \"I was not really hopeful that we would be able to have a final meet to the season because everything was very vague, and we saw this play out for the boys team last year, and so we were just kind of holding our breath. I was wondering if the same thing was going to happen to us, where we were gonna be just cut short by a few days with everything going on.\"\nZietlow had to be careful during the season stoppage when teams were not allowed to have practices, but thanks to her position in charge of the Tecumseh community pool, she knew that her state-qualified student-athletes, Linda Hensley, Kylie Balent, Amelia Danley, Makayla Sanders and Lauren Stimpson had the chances to try and keep themselves in shape.\n\"I tried to stay away from the evening lap swim times just in case kids did come in because we didn't want anyone to perceive that there was coaching going on,\" Zietlow said. \"My evening lifeguards did say that there were quite a few girls who took advantage of our evening lap swim, and we even had kids from other schools utilizing that pool time as well as public pool patrons, so there was definitely ample opportunity for them to keep themselves in the water and keep training for some extent during the break.\"\nZietlow's five state-qualified swimmers are once again set to compete for titles across four events, with Hensley, Balent, Danley and Sanders swimming in both the 200-meter medley and 400-meter freestyle relays while Stimpson will be the alternate swimmer in those events, while Danley qualified in the 100 back and 100 butterfly and Sanders on her own swimming in the 50 free and 100 free events.\n\"We were ok'ed to start practices, so we are allowed to at least do that until the state meet,\" Zietlow said. \"I think we're going to have to take a short time to get them back in the water and get their feel for the water back, and then my gameplan ultimately is to incorporate elements of ultra-short race pace training, because scientifically, that's going to be our best approach given our timeframe.\"\nNow with a set date of January 15-16 for the swimming and diving finals, which is still expected to be held at Lake Orion High School, Zietlow and her assistant coaches have to through the process of getting their quintet of swimmers back up to competition speed, which will not be easy after a nearly six-week break from official team practices.\n\"We're really just trying to keep it relaxed with no pressure on anybody,\" Zietlow said. \"We have to kind of, just like all season long, roll with the punches, put your best foot forward each day, put in the effort and it's going to hopefully pay off in the end at the state meet.\"",
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"TECUMSEH — Tecumseh swim coach Sarah Zieltow had been through this before and the growing feeling matched what had happened in the spring with her boys team.That feeling of coming so close and yet having the COVID-19 pandemic costing her state-qualified swimmers a chance to go out on their terms, with each passing day with no positive news making it feel more and more like deja vu.But with the MHSAA's announcement that the fall sports playoffs will be finished shortly after the turn of"
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A recent front page article in The Holland Sentinel reported that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland has continued to offer dine-in service in violation of state health department orders and rules.Marlena Pavlos, the restaurant’s owner, justified this by explaining, "I follow the constitutional rights. That’s all I follow." I am curious to know to which specific provisions of our state or federal Constitution she is referring.Barbara FormanPark Township
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A recent front page article in The Holland Sentinel reported that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland has continued to offer dine-in service in violation of state health department orders and rules.
Marlena Pavlos, the restaurant’s owner, justified this by explaining, "I follow the constitutional rights. That’s all I follow." I am curious to know to which specific provisions of our state or federal Constitution she is referring.
Barbara Forman
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"A recent front page article in The Holland Sentinel reported that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland has continued to offer dine-in service in violation of state health department orders and rules.\nMarlena Pavlos, the restaurant’s owner, justified this by explaining, \"I follow the constitutional rights. That’s all I follow.\" I am curious to know to which specific provisions of our state or federal Constitution she is referring.\nBarbara Forman\nPark Township",
"Letter: Which parts of Constitution does Marlena follow?",
"A recent front page article in The Holland Sentinel reported that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland has continued to offer dine-in service in violation of state health department orders and rules.Marlena Pavlos, the restaurant’s owner, justified this by explaining, \"I follow the constitutional rights. That’s all I follow.\" I am curious to know to which specific provisions of our state or federal Constitution she is referring.Barbara FormanPark Township"
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Columns share an author’s personal perspective.***** “Honey wake up,” said my husband urgently.“What?” I said, sitting up in bed. “What’s wrong.”“You were singing in your sleep.”“What? You mean snoring?”“No. Singing. You woke me up.”“I don’t sing in my sleep.“Well, you were singing tonight.”“You mean talking?”“No, singing?”“Seriously?
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*****
“Honey wake up,” said my husband urgently.
“What?” I said, sitting up in bed. “What’s wrong.”
“You were singing in your sleep.”
“What? You mean snoring?”
“No. Singing. You woke me up.”
“I don’t sing in my sleep.
“Well, you were singing tonight.”
“You mean talking?”
“No, singing?”
“Seriously?”
“Yes.”
“Well, what was I singing?”
“I don’t know, I was asleep.”
“Well, what did it sound like when you woke up? Was it Gospel? Jazz? Pop?
“No. None of those.”
“Rock? Opera? Klezmer?”
“No.”
“Country? Heavy Metal? Show Tunes?”
“No, it wasn’t any of those.”
“Then what was it?!?”
“I think it was ‘Happy Birthday.’”
“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday?’”
“Yes. To someone named Earl.”
“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ in my sleep to someone named Earl.”
“Yes. Who’s Earl?”
“I don’t know anyone named Earl.”
“Is there something you’re not telling me?”
“NO!”
“Then why are you singing to him?”
“I DON’T KNOW ANYONE NAMED EARL!”
“Unless you do.”
“Look, I’m really sorry I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to someone named Earl in my sleep, who I honestly don’t know and I woke you up.”
“Okay.”
“Okay?”
“Yeah, but I have one question.”
“What?”
“Do you take requests?”
You can follow Tracy on Twitter @TracyBeckerman and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LostinSuburbiaFanPage.
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"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.\n*****\n“Honey wake up,” said my husband urgently.\n“What?” I said, sitting up in bed. “What’s wrong.”\n“You were singing in your sleep.”\n“What? You mean snoring?”\n“No. Singing. You woke me up.”\n“I don’t sing in my sleep.\n“Well, you were singing tonight.”\n“You mean talking?”\n“No, singing?”\n“Seriously?”\n“Yes.”\n“Well, what was I singing?”\n“I don’t know, I was asleep.”\n“Well, what did it sound like when you woke up? Was it Gospel? Jazz? Pop?\n“No. None of those.”\n“Rock? Opera? Klezmer?”\n“No.”\n“Country? Heavy Metal? Show Tunes?”\n“No, it wasn’t any of those.”\n“Then what was it?!?”\n“I think it was ‘Happy Birthday.’”\n“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday?’”\n“Yes. To someone named Earl.”\n“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ in my sleep to someone named Earl.”\n“Yes. Who’s Earl?”\n“I don’t know anyone named Earl.”\n“Is there something you’re not telling me?”\n“NO!”\n“Then why are you singing to him?”\n“I DON’T KNOW ANYONE NAMED EARL!”\n“Unless you do.”\n“Look, I’m really sorry I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to someone named Earl in my sleep, who I honestly don’t know and I woke you up.”\n“Okay.”\n“Okay?”\n“Yeah, but I have one question.”\n“What?”\n“Do you take requests?”\nYou can follow Tracy on Twitter @TracyBeckerman and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LostinSuburbiaFanPage.",
"Lost in Midlife column: Sing me a lullaby",
"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.***** “Honey wake up,” said my husband urgently.“What?” I said, sitting up in bed. “What’s wrong.”“You were singing in your sleep.”“What? You mean snoring?”“No. Singing. You woke me up.”“I don’t sing in my sleep.“Well, you were singing tonight.”“You mean talking?”“No, singing?”“Seriously?"
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The Holland Community Energy Plan (CEP) is 10 years old and Holland City Council has it up for review. This is a good thing, since it’s a different world now, 10 years later. For starters, the world today is warmer — dangerously warmer — than it was when the plan was written. The science is crystal clear on the disturbing global trends, and many of us have our own local evidence. Perhaps the most telling sign here in Holland is Tulip Time has been moved back on the
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The Holland Community Energy Plan (CEP) is 10 years old and Holland City Council has it up for review. This is a good thing, since it’s a different world now, 10 years later. For starters, the world today is warmer — dangerously warmer — than it was when the plan was written. The science is crystal clear on the disturbing global trends, and many of us have our own local evidence. Perhaps the most telling sign here in Holland is Tulip Time has been moved back on the calendar, since the tulips are blooming earlier each year. People may not believe the science, but the tulips do not lie.
So it is a very good time for council to review the old CEP and in light of the best climate science rethink and if necessary rewrite those parts of the plan that need to be updated. To be informed by the best science I encourage City Council to reach out to local scientists who know this area of research well, e.g., experts at Hope College, GVSU, or other educational institutions or research organizations.
I also urge council members to aim high. For example, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent per person in the next decade, one of the goals of the Holland Climate Collaborative, is an ambitious but achievable aspiration. Setting such a goal would send a clear message that the city of Holland is serious about caring for our home planet and all of us who inhabit it.
It would testify to our commitment to be earthkeepers for the sake of our children and grandchildren, our lovely lakes and beautiful forests, our many non-human neighbors who give us such delight. Aim high in order to leave a lasting legacy of a flourishing community for years to come.
Steve Bouma-Prediger
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"The Holland Community Energy Plan (CEP) is 10 years old and Holland City Council has it up for review. This is a good thing, since it’s a different world now, 10 years later. For starters, the world today is warmer — dangerously warmer — than it was when the plan was written. The science is crystal clear on the disturbing global trends, and many of us have our own local evidence. Perhaps the most telling sign here in Holland is Tulip Time has been moved back on the calendar, since the tulips are blooming earlier each year. People may not believe the science, but the tulips do not lie.\nSo it is a very good time for council to review the old CEP and in light of the best climate science rethink and if necessary rewrite those parts of the plan that need to be updated. To be informed by the best science I encourage City Council to reach out to local scientists who know this area of research well, e.g., experts at Hope College, GVSU, or other educational institutions or research organizations.\nI also urge council members to aim high. For example, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent per person in the next decade, one of the goals of the Holland Climate Collaborative, is an ambitious but achievable aspiration. Setting such a goal would send a clear message that the city of Holland is serious about caring for our home planet and all of us who inhabit it.\nIt would testify to our commitment to be earthkeepers for the sake of our children and grandchildren, our lovely lakes and beautiful forests, our many non-human neighbors who give us such delight. Aim high in order to leave a lasting legacy of a flourishing community for years to come.\nSteve Bouma-Prediger\nHolland",
"Letter: City needs to aim high for energy plan",
"The Holland Community Energy Plan (CEP) is 10 years old and Holland City Council has it up for review. This is a good thing, since it’s a different world now, 10 years later. For starters, the world today is warmer — dangerously warmer — than it was when the plan was written. The science is crystal clear on the disturbing global trends, and many of us have our own local evidence. Perhaps the most telling sign here in Holland is Tulip Time has been moved back on the"
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COVID-19 dominated the list of top local sports stories of the year for Monroe County. Here are the picks from The Monroe News.
There was a debate in the newsroom.
What would a local Top Ten list for sports stories look like for 2020?
There was an unspoken, unanimous agreement that the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sports world would be No. 1. But what about the other nine? Would there be enough to fill out the list?
Is COVID-19 just one story? Or is it more complicated than that?
As we flipped through the pages of the Monroe News for each day of 2020, we found a surprisingly long list of stories that had nothing to do with the virus. But we were reaching. Most of those stories would not even get top ten consideration in a “normal” year.
In the end, there was only one obvious answer. The year 2020 is the Year of the Virus. What would have been impossible to fathom just 365 days ago is not just one of the stories of the year, it is THE story of the year.
It wouldn’t be fair to devote only a few short paragraphs to how sports and athletes in the Monroe County Region were impacted by the virus. The story is too big and it reaches too far in too many directions. It’s not just one story, but many. Its effect is felt in different ways by different people and will continue to have a legacy – no matter how infamous – for a very long time.
Yes, other important things happened too. We’re not going to forget that. Some of those things made our Top Ten list. Many more made our list of “also considered” stories.
It’s surprising how much action there was even in a year with so little sports.
1. THE VIRUS STRIKES
March 12 was the day everything changed for high school sports in Michigan.
While other leagues, such as the National Basketball Association, had already shut down due to the virus, there was fleeting hope that high school’s winter sports season could finish before the Michigan High School Athletic Association pulled the plug. That would not be the case as the MHSAA brought an indefinite halt to all practices and competitions.
Over the course of 24 hours, the MHSAA sent out increasingly dire announcements, from announcing the season would conclude as scheduled, to then limiting the games to no spectators, to postponing the schedule entirely.
On April 3, the remainder of the winter season was shut down by the MHSAA.
The boys basketball season ended just before the District finals with Airport, Bedford, Dundee, Erie Mason, and Flat Rock still alive in the tournament. In girls basketball, Bedford and Flat Rock were getting ready for the Regional finals. And numerous boys swimmers were forced to miss the state finals.
While the announcement brought tears, it was hardly unexpected.
“I feel like we came to terms with it a while ago,” Bedford girls basketball coach Bill Ryan said. “We held out a little bit of hope, but we also didn’t know what that would even look like trying to play something in June or July. With that amount of time off, it would’ve been a little anticlimactic.”
2. NO SPRING BLOOM
On April 3, the MHSAA also announced that the entire spring sports season would also be canceled before even getting started.
That meant no season for Monroe County Region teams in baseball, softball, track and field, girls tennis, boys golf, and girls soccer.
While also not completely unexpected, the news was still shocking. In the early days of the virus, a long-term shutdown was somewhat unimaginable.
“We were hanging on to any thread we could,” said Gibraltar Carlson baseball coach Chad Liptow. "... When they announced school was canceled, we probably knew it was going to happen. We were hanging on and hanging on. Maybe it was false hope, but we had to hang on.”
The cancellation hit particularly hard for Summerfield’s baseball team, which was coming off a dominant run to the state championship the previous year. The Bulldogs were expected to be the favorite to repeat after returning nearly the exact same roster.
"Those are some heartbreaking things,” coach Travis Pant said. “With all the talent we had coming back, it’s hard to say we wouldn’t have gotten better.
“... The boys fully believed we would be getting another ring after this spring.”
3. FALL ON... THEN OFF... THEN ON... THEN PAUSED
As the pandemic waned slightly in the summer months, the MHSAA announced on July 17 its plans to move forward with the fall sports season as normal.
Low-risk sports, such as cross country and golf, were given the green light to start practices and competitions on time with some adjustments made to curb the spread of the virus, while the rest of the fall slate was given permission to at least start practices.
Like any other year, football and volleyball teams held their first official practices of the new school year in the second week of August.
It didn’t last long.
On Aug. 14, after just four days of practice, the MHSAA announced the football season would be postponed until the spring. That decision was reversed a few weeks later and all fall sports were given the chance to return Sept. 3. Most had missed nearly a month of scheduled regular-season play.
Then on Nov. 15, the season was put on hold again. Originally announced as just a three-week delay as COVID cases surged, the pause was extended on Dec. 7.
Football teams from Milan and Summerfield, along with St. Mary Catholic Central’s volleyball team and a host of state-qualified girls swimmers, would have to wait until 2021 to see how their seasons would end.
“It was disbelief and disappointment,” Summerfield football coach Alex Lipka said. “I don’t know how many more times they can get their hopes up and let back down again.”
Video: Summerfield football practices begin
3. RALLY THE TROOPS
Jamie McElvany, the mother of Milan quarterback Cole McElvany, and Erie Mason football coach Rob Beaudrie were integral in the establishment of the #LetThemPlay movement that marched on the state capitol in Lansing on Aug. 29 to fight for the return of all high school sports.
McElvany said she was inspired by her faith to drive the movement.
“We kept God at the center of this,” she said. “I’ve had a funny feeling since this started that God chose me to do this.”
Dale Zorn, a Republican state senator from Ida, and Mason senior quarterback Noah Beaudrie spoke to the crowd of hundreds from all over the state. Just four days later, the MHSAA announced that enough restrictions had been lifted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow all fall sports to resume.
“It was absolutely awesome,” Beaudrie said. “We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. There must have been 700 or 800 people and it was all very classy – very professionally done.”
Rally organizers got the band back together in the fall after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services put another pause on the fall season. A second #LetThemPlay rally was held Dec. 11 at the state capitol. Again, just one week later, the MHSAA announced plans to finish the fall season in the new year.
Video: The August #LetThemPlay rally
4. IN THE NICK OF TIME
On Feb. 29, Dundee’s wrestling team captured its 12th state championship, defeating Richmond 44-18 in the Division 3 finals. It was the Vikings’ third straight state championship and sixth in the past eight years.
The 12 titles are the most for any team in the Monroe County Region in any sport, breaking a tie with Bedford wrestling and Carlson cheer.
“To sum it all up in one sentence – it's a lot of work and a lot of effort from a lot of people,” Dundee coach Tim Roberts said. “... We have a lot of people from our youth program up there in the stands. Those kids can't wait for their turn to be down here on the mat. A few years ago these guys (on the team) were up there in the stands waiting for their turn.”
Dundee would stand as the only Region team to win a state title in 2020 since two weeks later the sports world would be turned upside down by the coronavirus.
“We were very lucky,” Roberts said.
Video: Dundee celebrates state wrestling title
5. THE FALLOUT
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic reached deep into the sports world, effecting more than just the Region’s high school seasons.
Prep seniors were left in limbo on the recruiting trail and were faced with tough decisions about their futures. Some lost out on scholarship money without the chance to showcase their skills, while others were forced to scout out their own college teams.
Even those who were already decided had to adjust. Colleges banned all organized workouts involving coaches and other school personnel
“I hate to work out alone,” said Ida graduate Taylor Wegener, who committed to volleyball at Saginaw Valley State University. “The mental part is the toughest thing.”
Even those already in college were faced with a decision after having their sports canceled: graduate or come back to play another year? SMCC alum Logan Nolff was one of many whose athletic careers were forced to an early end.
"You put all your hard work into it and it gets cut short from something you can’t control,“ Nolff said. ”It’s just not fair. It’s just tough.”
Around the community, golf courses, bowling alleys, race tracks, and gyms all were forced to either close or find new ways of doing business.
Flat Rock Speedway saw no other choice than to cancel its entire season.
“We ran out of time,” said Speedway manager Scott Schultz said. “ We could have dragged it out and hoped for the best, but we just made the decision to look forward to 2021 and pray that things change in the world and our area.”
6. TO THE TOP
Erie Mason’s Joe Liedel will be remembered as one of the best high school basketball players to come out of the Monroe County Region.
Liedel finished with 2,202 career points – the most in Region history. He also is the second-leading 3-point career scorer in the state of Michigan with 334 – just six short of tying the record.
On Feb. 1, he scored 54 points in a game against Onsted. That set a school record and tied for second best in Monroe County Region history. He also owns school records for scoring average in a season (30.0 this year), free-throw percentage (88.2 season), points (746 season), assists (127 season, 388 career), and steals (83 season, 243 career).
“I did some things I never dreamed I could do,” Liedel said. “God gave me the ability. I thank Him over and over. And I thank all the coaches who made me a lot better, especially my dad. I couldn’t have done anything without them.”
7. INDIVIDUAL GLORY
Monroe County Region wrestlers have long been a force at the state meet. This year, eight local athletes captured individual state titles at the championship event March 8 at Ford Field.
Ida’s Hunter Assenmacher won at 112 pounds for his third-straight title, beating the same opponent (Sean Spidle of Flint Powers Catholic) who he finished runner-up to in his freshman season.
The other seven titles went home to Dundee – a Viking school record. Those titles belonged to Braeden Davis (103 pounds), Austin Fietz (130), Casey Swiderski (135), Christian Killion (140), Tyler Swiderski (145), Dominick Lomazzo (152), and Stoney Buell (160).
“This has been a special year,” Dundee coach Tim Roberts said.
8. BEST IN THE NATION
Roberts’ special year wasn’t done yet.
In June, Roberts was selected as the National Wrestling Coaches Association Boys Coach of the Year for 2020. It was the second time the Viking coach was nominated for the award.
Roberts’ team went 23-1 during the season, won the Division 3 state title, and took home seven individual state titles.
“It’s shocking,” Roberts said. “It’s kind of hard for me to wrap my head around it. Of all of the teams in America, I was the one they selected for this.”
It’s an honor he is certain he will never top.
“Well, I’m never going to be the World Coach of the Year,” he quipped.
Add it to the trophy case for the legendary coach. Roberts has been the Monroe County Region Coach of the Year 11 times, the Michigan High School Wrestling Coaches Association State Coach of the Year eight times, and the Regional Coach of the Year 19 times.
9. SYLVIA’S SYMPHONY
History was made in 2019 when the first ever girls individual wrestling state championship was held.
Bedford’s Sylvia Pierce was one of three girls from the Monroe County Region to qualify and compete for a title. Pierce placed fifth at the inaugural event her sophomore year but was determined to be better.
On Feb. 4, Piece became the second Region girl in two years to win an individual state wrestling championship, taking the 127-pound title. Carlson’s Ellyn Kozma won a title last year.
Pierce dominated at the event with a technical fall and three pins, including the championship match.
“It was unbelievable,” she said. “I just thought about all hard work I did. It finally paid off.”
10. JUST NOT FAIR
The pandemic took no prisoners as the 73rd Monroe County Fair was canceled this summer for the first time in its modern history.
That decision had some collateral damage on some of the Region’s annual sports traditions.
The popular demolition derby also was called off for the first time since its inception in 1973. The derby, one of the largest in Michigan, runs two separate shows in the Fair grandstands to accommodate the demand.
“Everybody I’ve talked to is pretty sour and saddened about it,” Monroe native Craig DiCarlo said. “It's a big thing. It's a family thing. It doesn’t just hit a driver or crew that goes out there once a year, it hits the whole family.”
No Fair also meant no youth all-star baseball/softball tournament, which was canceled June 13. The baseball tournament had run for 60 years and softball had its 46th annual tournament last summer.
Less than a week later, longtime tournament director Jim Kitchen died at the age of 61. Kitchen was a 1977 Monroe High graduate and started working with the tournament as a scorekeeper in 1976. He eventually took over as director from Carl Cousino in 1992.
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The Monroe News began its 2020 year in review features Saturday, and will continue them through Sunday, in print and online.
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"COVID-19 dominated the list of top local sports stories of the year for Monroe County. Here are the picks from The Monroe News.\nThere was a debate in the newsroom.\nWhat would a local Top Ten list for sports stories look like for 2020?\nThere was an unspoken, unanimous agreement that the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sports world would be No. 1. But what about the other nine? Would there be enough to fill out the list?\nIs COVID-19 just one story? Or is it more complicated than that?\nAs we flipped through the pages of the Monroe News for each day of 2020, we found a surprisingly long list of stories that had nothing to do with the virus. But we were reaching. Most of those stories would not even get top ten consideration in a “normal” year.\nIn the end, there was only one obvious answer. The year 2020 is the Year of the Virus. What would have been impossible to fathom just 365 days ago is not just one of the stories of the year, it is THE story of the year.\nIt wouldn’t be fair to devote only a few short paragraphs to how sports and athletes in the Monroe County Region were impacted by the virus. The story is too big and it reaches too far in too many directions. It’s not just one story, but many. Its effect is felt in different ways by different people and will continue to have a legacy – no matter how infamous – for a very long time.\nYes, other important things happened too. We’re not going to forget that. Some of those things made our Top Ten list. Many more made our list of “also considered” stories.\nIt’s surprising how much action there was even in a year with so little sports.\n1. THE VIRUS STRIKES\nMarch 12 was the day everything changed for high school sports in Michigan.\nWhile other leagues, such as the National Basketball Association, had already shut down due to the virus, there was fleeting hope that high school’s winter sports season could finish before the Michigan High School Athletic Association pulled the plug. That would not be the case as the MHSAA brought an indefinite halt to all practices and competitions.\nOver the course of 24 hours, the MHSAA sent out increasingly dire announcements, from announcing the season would conclude as scheduled, to then limiting the games to no spectators, to postponing the schedule entirely.\nOn April 3, the remainder of the winter season was shut down by the MHSAA.\nThe boys basketball season ended just before the District finals with Airport, Bedford, Dundee, Erie Mason, and Flat Rock still alive in the tournament. In girls basketball, Bedford and Flat Rock were getting ready for the Regional finals. And numerous boys swimmers were forced to miss the state finals.\nWhile the announcement brought tears, it was hardly unexpected.\n“I feel like we came to terms with it a while ago,” Bedford girls basketball coach Bill Ryan said. “We held out a little bit of hope, but we also didn’t know what that would even look like trying to play something in June or July. With that amount of time off, it would’ve been a little anticlimactic.”\n2. NO SPRING BLOOM\nOn April 3, the MHSAA also announced that the entire spring sports season would also be canceled before even getting started.\nThat meant no season for Monroe County Region teams in baseball, softball, track and field, girls tennis, boys golf, and girls soccer.\nWhile also not completely unexpected, the news was still shocking. In the early days of the virus, a long-term shutdown was somewhat unimaginable.\n“We were hanging on to any thread we could,” said Gibraltar Carlson baseball coach Chad Liptow. \"... When they announced school was canceled, we probably knew it was going to happen. We were hanging on and hanging on. Maybe it was false hope, but we had to hang on.”\nThe cancellation hit particularly hard for Summerfield’s baseball team, which was coming off a dominant run to the state championship the previous year. The Bulldogs were expected to be the favorite to repeat after returning nearly the exact same roster.\n\"Those are some heartbreaking things,” coach Travis Pant said. “With all the talent we had coming back, it’s hard to say we wouldn’t have gotten better.\n“... The boys fully believed we would be getting another ring after this spring.”\n3. FALL ON... THEN OFF... THEN ON... THEN PAUSED\nAs the pandemic waned slightly in the summer months, the MHSAA announced on July 17 its plans to move forward with the fall sports season as normal.\nLow-risk sports, such as cross country and golf, were given the green light to start practices and competitions on time with some adjustments made to curb the spread of the virus, while the rest of the fall slate was given permission to at least start practices.\nLike any other year, football and volleyball teams held their first official practices of the new school year in the second week of August.\nIt didn’t last long.\nOn Aug. 14, after just four days of practice, the MHSAA announced the football season would be postponed until the spring. That decision was reversed a few weeks later and all fall sports were given the chance to return Sept. 3. Most had missed nearly a month of scheduled regular-season play.\nThen on Nov. 15, the season was put on hold again. Originally announced as just a three-week delay as COVID cases surged, the pause was extended on Dec. 7.\nFootball teams from Milan and Summerfield, along with St. Mary Catholic Central’s volleyball team and a host of state-qualified girls swimmers, would have to wait until 2021 to see how their seasons would end.\n“It was disbelief and disappointment,” Summerfield football coach Alex Lipka said. “I don’t know how many more times they can get their hopes up and let back down again.”\nVideo: Summerfield football practices begin\n3. RALLY THE TROOPS\nJamie McElvany, the mother of Milan quarterback Cole McElvany, and Erie Mason football coach Rob Beaudrie were integral in the establishment of the #LetThemPlay movement that marched on the state capitol in Lansing on Aug. 29 to fight for the return of all high school sports.\nMcElvany said she was inspired by her faith to drive the movement.\n“We kept God at the center of this,” she said. “I’ve had a funny feeling since this started that God chose me to do this.”\nDale Zorn, a Republican state senator from Ida, and Mason senior quarterback Noah Beaudrie spoke to the crowd of hundreds from all over the state. Just four days later, the MHSAA announced that enough restrictions had been lifted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow all fall sports to resume.\n“It was absolutely awesome,” Beaudrie said. “We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. There must have been 700 or 800 people and it was all very classy – very professionally done.”\nRally organizers got the band back together in the fall after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services put another pause on the fall season. A second #LetThemPlay rally was held Dec. 11 at the state capitol. Again, just one week later, the MHSAA announced plans to finish the fall season in the new year.\nVideo: The August #LetThemPlay rally\n4. IN THE NICK OF TIME\nOn Feb. 29, Dundee’s wrestling team captured its 12th state championship, defeating Richmond 44-18 in the Division 3 finals. It was the Vikings’ third straight state championship and sixth in the past eight years.\nThe 12 titles are the most for any team in the Monroe County Region in any sport, breaking a tie with Bedford wrestling and Carlson cheer.\n“To sum it all up in one sentence – it's a lot of work and a lot of effort from a lot of people,” Dundee coach Tim Roberts said. “... We have a lot of people from our youth program up there in the stands. Those kids can't wait for their turn to be down here on the mat. A few years ago these guys (on the team) were up there in the stands waiting for their turn.”\nDundee would stand as the only Region team to win a state title in 2020 since two weeks later the sports world would be turned upside down by the coronavirus.\n“We were very lucky,” Roberts said.\nVideo: Dundee celebrates state wrestling title\n5. THE FALLOUT\nThe effect of the coronavirus pandemic reached deep into the sports world, effecting more than just the Region’s high school seasons.\nPrep seniors were left in limbo on the recruiting trail and were faced with tough decisions about their futures. Some lost out on scholarship money without the chance to showcase their skills, while others were forced to scout out their own college teams.\nEven those who were already decided had to adjust. Colleges banned all organized workouts involving coaches and other school personnel\n“I hate to work out alone,” said Ida graduate Taylor Wegener, who committed to volleyball at Saginaw Valley State University. “The mental part is the toughest thing.”\nEven those already in college were faced with a decision after having their sports canceled: graduate or come back to play another year? SMCC alum Logan Nolff was one of many whose athletic careers were forced to an early end.\n\"You put all your hard work into it and it gets cut short from something you can’t control,“ Nolff said. ”It’s just not fair. It’s just tough.”\nAround the community, golf courses, bowling alleys, race tracks, and gyms all were forced to either close or find new ways of doing business.\nFlat Rock Speedway saw no other choice than to cancel its entire season.\n“We ran out of time,” said Speedway manager Scott Schultz said. “ We could have dragged it out and hoped for the best, but we just made the decision to look forward to 2021 and pray that things change in the world and our area.”\n6. TO THE TOP\nErie Mason’s Joe Liedel will be remembered as one of the best high school basketball players to come out of the Monroe County Region.\nLiedel finished with 2,202 career points – the most in Region history. He also is the second-leading 3-point career scorer in the state of Michigan with 334 – just six short of tying the record.\nOn Feb. 1, he scored 54 points in a game against Onsted. That set a school record and tied for second best in Monroe County Region history. He also owns school records for scoring average in a season (30.0 this year), free-throw percentage (88.2 season), points (746 season), assists (127 season, 388 career), and steals (83 season, 243 career).\n“I did some things I never dreamed I could do,” Liedel said. “God gave me the ability. I thank Him over and over. And I thank all the coaches who made me a lot better, especially my dad. I couldn’t have done anything without them.”\n7. INDIVIDUAL GLORY\nMonroe County Region wrestlers have long been a force at the state meet. This year, eight local athletes captured individual state titles at the championship event March 8 at Ford Field.\nIda’s Hunter Assenmacher won at 112 pounds for his third-straight title, beating the same opponent (Sean Spidle of Flint Powers Catholic) who he finished runner-up to in his freshman season.\nThe other seven titles went home to Dundee – a Viking school record. Those titles belonged to Braeden Davis (103 pounds), Austin Fietz (130), Casey Swiderski (135), Christian Killion (140), Tyler Swiderski (145), Dominick Lomazzo (152), and Stoney Buell (160).\n“This has been a special year,” Dundee coach Tim Roberts said.\n8. BEST IN THE NATION\nRoberts’ special year wasn’t done yet.\nIn June, Roberts was selected as the National Wrestling Coaches Association Boys Coach of the Year for 2020. It was the second time the Viking coach was nominated for the award.\nRoberts’ team went 23-1 during the season, won the Division 3 state title, and took home seven individual state titles.\n“It’s shocking,” Roberts said. “It’s kind of hard for me to wrap my head around it. Of all of the teams in America, I was the one they selected for this.”\nIt’s an honor he is certain he will never top.\n“Well, I’m never going to be the World Coach of the Year,” he quipped.\nAdd it to the trophy case for the legendary coach. Roberts has been the Monroe County Region Coach of the Year 11 times, the Michigan High School Wrestling Coaches Association State Coach of the Year eight times, and the Regional Coach of the Year 19 times.\n9. SYLVIA’S SYMPHONY\nHistory was made in 2019 when the first ever girls individual wrestling state championship was held.\nBedford’s Sylvia Pierce was one of three girls from the Monroe County Region to qualify and compete for a title. Pierce placed fifth at the inaugural event her sophomore year but was determined to be better.\nOn Feb. 4, Piece became the second Region girl in two years to win an individual state wrestling championship, taking the 127-pound title. Carlson’s Ellyn Kozma won a title last year.\nPierce dominated at the event with a technical fall and three pins, including the championship match.\n“It was unbelievable,” she said. “I just thought about all hard work I did. It finally paid off.”\n10. JUST NOT FAIR\nThe pandemic took no prisoners as the 73rd Monroe County Fair was canceled this summer for the first time in its modern history.\nThat decision had some collateral damage on some of the Region’s annual sports traditions.\nThe popular demolition derby also was called off for the first time since its inception in 1973. The derby, one of the largest in Michigan, runs two separate shows in the Fair grandstands to accommodate the demand.\n“Everybody I’ve talked to is pretty sour and saddened about it,” Monroe native Craig DiCarlo said. “It's a big thing. It's a family thing. It doesn’t just hit a driver or crew that goes out there once a year, it hits the whole family.”\nNo Fair also meant no youth all-star baseball/softball tournament, which was canceled June 13. The baseball tournament had run for 60 years and softball had its 46th annual tournament last summer.\nLess than a week later, longtime tournament director Jim Kitchen died at the age of 61. Kitchen was a 1977 Monroe High graduate and started working with the tournament as a scorekeeper in 1976. He eventually took over as director from Carl Cousino in 1992.\n***\nThe Monroe News began its 2020 year in review features Saturday, and will continue them through Sunday, in print and online.",
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HILLSDALE — A Jonesville man is being held without bond pending his arraignment in the 2B District Court Jan. 27 on a slew of crimes involving child pornograghy and criminal sexual conduct.Joshua Allan Mosley, 33, was arrested Monday by the Jonesville Police Department on charges of possession/production of child pornography, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a computer to commit a crime.Mosley will appear for preliminary hearings in the 2B District Court within
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HILLSDALE — A Jonesville man is being held without bond pending his arraignment in the 2B District Court Jan. 27 on a slew of crimes involving child pornograghy and criminal sexual conduct.
Joshua Allan Mosley, 33, was arrested Monday by the Jonesville Police Department on charges of possession/production of child pornography, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a computer to commit a crime.
Mosley will appear for preliminary hearings in the 2B District Court within the next three weeks following his arraignment.
In Michigan, the crime of first-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a punishment of up to life or any number of years.
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"HILLSDALE — A Jonesville man is being held without bond pending his arraignment in the 2B District Court Jan. 27 on a slew of crimes involving child pornograghy and criminal sexual conduct.\nJoshua Allan Mosley, 33, was arrested Monday by the Jonesville Police Department on charges of possession/production of child pornography, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a computer to commit a crime.\nMosley will appear for preliminary hearings in the 2B District Court within the next three weeks following his arraignment.\nIn Michigan, the crime of first-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a punishment of up to life or any number of years.",
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"HILLSDALE — A Jonesville man is being held without bond pending his arraignment in the 2B District Court Jan. 27 on a slew of crimes involving child pornograghy and criminal sexual conduct.Joshua Allan Mosley, 33, was arrested Monday by the Jonesville Police Department on charges of possession/production of child pornography, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a computer to commit a crime.Mosley will appear for preliminary hearings in the 2B District Court within"
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ADRIAN — On Jan. 17, 2020, the Lenawee County Health Department had recorded 128 cases of influenza.
As of Jan. 17, 2021, the health department hadn't recorded one flu case.
So what gives?
A stark decrease in influenza has actually been a common theme across the country this flu season.
More than 65,000 cases of the flu were reported between Sept. 29 and Dec. 28 during the 2019 flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had only reported 1,016 cases through the same period of 2020, according to a USA Today report.
Lenawee County Health Officer Martha Hall attributes the decline to COVID-19 precautions, such as mask wearing and social distancing.
"The combination of increased hand hygiene and wearing of face coverings likely is contributing to the decline in influenza cases," she said via email. "Additionally, other public health guidance to maintain physical distance and avoid crowds may also be helping to keep the numbers down."
Dr. Julie Yaroch, president of ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, echoed Hall's sentiments and said it's likely due to precautionary measures. She said so far this flu season "the number of influenza tests ordered is significantly lower than expected" and credited the community’s health and safety efforts related to the pandemic.
Health experts say high flu vaccinations rates have also played a part. More than 192 million doses of the flu vaccine had been distributed as of Dec. 25, which is the highest number of doses in a single flu season, according to the CDC. Prior immunity from vaccines and infections are also contributors.
The drop in flu cases while coronavirus cases continue to increase indicates just how severely the latter virus can spread.
"It says that it’s more contagious and that it’s less forgiving of any lapses of these types of prevention measures," said Dr. David Hooper, chief of the infection control unit at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The doctor told USA Today one reason coronavirus is more transmissible is people can spread it for days before exhibiting symptoms, if they have any at all.
The flu isn't typically transmitted for more than a day before symptoms set in.
Health experts encouraged people to get a flu vaccine as there were concern that hospitals could be overwhelmed by both flu and COVID-19 patients. This sense of urgency is likely another factor that has helped keep flu cases down.
People are still encouraged to receive the flu vaccine, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available.
More than 900 Lenawee County residents were vaccinated in the county's first vaccine clinic on Monday.
People can sign-up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at lenaweehealthdepartment.org.
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"Lenawee County seeing far fewer flu cases; officials credit COVID-19 precautions.\nADRIAN — On Jan. 17, 2020, the Lenawee County Health Department had recorded 128 cases of influenza.\nAs of Jan. 17, 2021, the health department hadn't recorded one flu case.\nSo what gives?\nA stark decrease in influenza has actually been a common theme across the country this flu season.\nMore than 65,000 cases of the flu were reported between Sept. 29 and Dec. 28 during the 2019 flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had only reported 1,016 cases through the same period of 2020, according to a USA Today report.\nLenawee County Health Officer Martha Hall attributes the decline to COVID-19 precautions, such as mask wearing and social distancing.\n\"The combination of increased hand hygiene and wearing of face coverings likely is contributing to the decline in influenza cases,\" she said via email. \"Additionally, other public health guidance to maintain physical distance and avoid crowds may also be helping to keep the numbers down.\"\nDr. Julie Yaroch, president of ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, echoed Hall's sentiments and said it's likely due to precautionary measures. She said so far this flu season \"the number of influenza tests ordered is significantly lower than expected\" and credited the community’s health and safety efforts related to the pandemic.\nHealth experts say high flu vaccinations rates have also played a part. More than 192 million doses of the flu vaccine had been distributed as of Dec. 25, which is the highest number of doses in a single flu season, according to the CDC. Prior immunity from vaccines and infections are also contributors.\nThe drop in flu cases while coronavirus cases continue to increase indicates just how severely the latter virus can spread.\n\"It says that it’s more contagious and that it’s less forgiving of any lapses of these types of prevention measures,\" said Dr. David Hooper, chief of the infection control unit at Massachusetts General Hospital.\nThe doctor told USA Today one reason coronavirus is more transmissible is people can spread it for days before exhibiting symptoms, if they have any at all.\nThe flu isn't typically transmitted for more than a day before symptoms set in.\nHealth experts encouraged people to get a flu vaccine as there were concern that hospitals could be overwhelmed by both flu and COVID-19 patients. This sense of urgency is likely another factor that has helped keep flu cases down.\nPeople are still encouraged to receive the flu vaccine, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available.\nMore than 900 Lenawee County residents were vaccinated in the county's first vaccine clinic on Monday.\nPeople can sign-up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at lenaweehealthdepartment.org.",
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HOLLAND — Kaylee Glatz is looking to slay the competition.Glatz, a 27-year-old Holland resident, launched The Pastry Slayer in October. The home-based baker specializes in hot cocoa bombs, cakes, cookies and more."You name it, I can bake it," Glatz said.Glatz has been baking since she was a child, when she learned firsthand from her grandma and great aunt."They both worked in and out of bakeries during their lives," Glatz said. "We had huge holiday parties where they would bake, and so
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HOLLAND — Kaylee Glatz is looking to slay the competition.
Glatz, a 27-year-old Holland resident, launched The Pastry Slayer in October. The home-based baker specializes in hot cocoa bombs, cakes, cookies and more.
"You name it, I can bake it," Glatz said.
Glatz has been baking since she was a child, when she learned firsthand from her grandma and great aunt.
"They both worked in and out of bakeries during their lives," Glatz said. "We had huge holiday parties where they would bake, and so much of that was handed down to me.
"I’ve learned over the years from mentors, but I never had the chance to go to culinary school — it’s expensive."
But when government-mandated shutdowns left many workers home for weeks in early 2020, Glatz decided to rekindle her love of baking.
"I was selling to friends and family or giving it away," she said. "People said I should start a Facebook page and see how it goes. And a few months ago, I did.
"It’s been going really well. My goal is to open a storefront someday, but that's not very cheap, either. In the meantime, I'm working on my brand."
The name for the business, Glatz said, came from one of her favorite television shows: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
"I was kicking all of these names around," she said. "Eventually, I just came up with that. I'm a big nerd."
Customers can place orders for custom-baked goods by sending a message through The Pastry Slayer’s social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.
According to Glatz, safety during a global pandemic is of the utmost importance. That’s why she offers contactless pickup.
"I’m doing my best to make sure everything is as safe as possible," she said. "You don’t want to do anything that could potentially make people sick. I want to be able to continue to bake for everybody."
But in the end, the hard work is really about spreading joy.
"It’s just something I love doing," Glatz said. "I love making people happy. I love when I’m able to make people happy through my baking."
To learn more, visit facebook.com/thepastryslayer.
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"HOLLAND — Kaylee Glatz is looking to slay the competition.\nGlatz, a 27-year-old Holland resident, launched The Pastry Slayer in October. The home-based baker specializes in hot cocoa bombs, cakes, cookies and more.\n\"You name it, I can bake it,\" Glatz said.\nGlatz has been baking since she was a child, when she learned firsthand from her grandma and great aunt.\n\"They both worked in and out of bakeries during their lives,\" Glatz said. \"We had huge holiday parties where they would bake, and so much of that was handed down to me.\n\"I’ve learned over the years from mentors, but I never had the chance to go to culinary school — it’s expensive.\"\nBut when government-mandated shutdowns left many workers home for weeks in early 2020, Glatz decided to rekindle her love of baking.\n\"I was selling to friends and family or giving it away,\" she said. \"People said I should start a Facebook page and see how it goes. And a few months ago, I did.\n\"It’s been going really well. My goal is to open a storefront someday, but that's not very cheap, either. In the meantime, I'm working on my brand.\"\nThe name for the business, Glatz said, came from one of her favorite television shows: \"Buffy the Vampire Slayer.\"\n\"I was kicking all of these names around,\" she said. \"Eventually, I just came up with that. I'm a big nerd.\"\nCustomers can place orders for custom-baked goods by sending a message through The Pastry Slayer’s social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.\nAccording to Glatz, safety during a global pandemic is of the utmost importance. That’s why she offers contactless pickup.\n\"I’m doing my best to make sure everything is as safe as possible,\" she said. \"You don’t want to do anything that could potentially make people sick. I want to be able to continue to bake for everybody.\"\nBut in the end, the hard work is really about spreading joy.\n\"It’s just something I love doing,\" Glatz said. \"I love making people happy. I love when I’m able to make people happy through my baking.\"\nTo learn more, visit facebook.com/thepastryslayer.",
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"HOLLAND — Kaylee Glatz is looking to slay the competition.Glatz, a 27-year-old Holland resident, launched The Pastry Slayer in October. The home-based baker specializes in hot cocoa bombs, cakes, cookies and more.\"You name it, I can bake it,\" Glatz said.Glatz has been baking since she was a child, when she learned firsthand from her grandma and great aunt.\"They both worked in and out of bakeries during their lives,\" Glatz said. \"We had huge holiday parties where they would bake, and so"
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After Jan. 6, it seems taking a knee in protest doesn’t seem so bad any more, does it?Ray BuursmaHolland
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After Jan. 6, it seems taking a knee in protest doesn’t seem so bad any more, does it?
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We are very proud of Marlena of Marlena's Bistro for standing up for her rights. We should all do the same. So, my family and I will support her and keep going to her restaurant.Whoever does not feel safe, stay home, keep your mouth, doors and windows shut and mind your own business. Marlena's restaurant doesn't have any room for cowards. Everyone who is fearful is living as a slave to fear and a sheep to society.Remember, small businesses are the heartbeat of America. If you have problems with
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We are very proud of Marlena of Marlena's Bistro for standing up for her rights. We should all do the same. So, my family and I will support her and keep going to her restaurant.
Whoever does not feel safe, stay home, keep your mouth, doors and windows shut and mind your own business. Marlena's restaurant doesn't have any room for cowards. Everyone who is fearful is living as a slave to fear and a sheep to society.
Remember, small businesses are the heartbeat of America. If you have problems with this, then you should take those same concerns and complaints to Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, etc. There are way more people packed in the lines at these stores.
This is why I tell all my fellow patriots: "We shall not give in to these far left socialists. America will never be socialist, because WE were founded on freedom."
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"We are very proud of Marlena of Marlena's Bistro for standing up for her rights. We should all do the same. So, my family and I will support her and keep going to her restaurant.\nWhoever does not feel safe, stay home, keep your mouth, doors and windows shut and mind your own business. Marlena's restaurant doesn't have any room for cowards. Everyone who is fearful is living as a slave to fear and a sheep to society.\nRemember, small businesses are the heartbeat of America. If you have problems with this, then you should take those same concerns and complaints to Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, etc. There are way more people packed in the lines at these stores.\nThis is why I tell all my fellow patriots: \"We shall not give in to these far left socialists. America will never be socialist, because WE were founded on freedom.\"\nIgnacio Martinez\nHolland",
"Letter: Marlena’s doesn’t have room for cowards",
"We are very proud of Marlena of Marlena's Bistro for standing up for her rights. We should all do the same. So, my family and I will support her and keep going to her restaurant.Whoever does not feel safe, stay home, keep your mouth, doors and windows shut and mind your own business. Marlena's restaurant doesn't have any room for cowards. Everyone who is fearful is living as a slave to fear and a sheep to society.Remember, small businesses are the heartbeat of America. If you have problems with"
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By Dr. Joanna BronsonIt’s a rare horse that isn’t apprehensive about visiting a veterinarian. We’ve prepared some tips to make the visit less stressful for both owners and horses.Whether on a farm call or a visit to the clinic, the number one concern is having a good fitting halter and a strong lead. Strange sights and smells may make a normally obedient horse afraid to be examined.Staying calm is a priority. Horses quickly radiate our fears. Research has shown that horses are
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By Dr. Joanna Bronson
It’s a rare horse that isn’t apprehensive about visiting a veterinarian. We’ve prepared some tips to make the visit less stressful for both owners and horses.
Whether on a farm call or a visit to the clinic, the number one concern is having a good fitting halter and a strong lead. Strange sights and smells may make a normally obedient horse afraid to be examined.
Staying calm is a priority. Horses quickly radiate our fears. Research has shown that horses are extremely sensitive to human emotions. Horses actually assume a ‘freeze posture’ following negative human vocalizations. Their heart rates will increase accordingly, and they will move their heads to look at angry faces with their left eyes.
If we’re upset or angry, their feelings will mirror our emotions. Staying calm keeps them calm.
A typical clinic call begins with weighing the horse prior to the exam. We have a floor scale that we use that is flush with the floor. The horse is led onto the scale until all 4 hooves are on the mat. Most horses tolerate this well.
If the intended procedure involves some type of restraint, the horse may be placed in stocks to facilitate the treatment.
Next, as we begin the physical examination, we create a dialogue with the owner. We ask for a detailed description of the horse’s behavior leading up to the incident or of the situation when and where he was injured. Questions such as: How long has he been acting this way? Do you know what may have happened? This incident history helps determine how we need to proceed.
If an animal is in distress, such as with an injury, a mild sedation may be required prior to treatment.
With colic cases, the horse’s heart rate and digestive sounds will be recorded. A rectal exam will be performed. Most colic cases involve some form of lubricant to aid in the passage of food along with appropriate medication including IV fluids.
If the case is mild but questionable, the horse may be kept overnight for treatment and observation. Serious cases are usually referred to a larger clinic, as they may require surgical intervention.
Although a clinic appointment is always a bit easier, as clinics have more resources in terms of equipment, farm calls are still the best solution for some horses and owners. If a farm call is required or scheduled, most barns do not have access to stocks. Therefore, owners should plan to have the horse caught and secured in an enclosure, so that he can be safely examined.
We do offer after-hours emergency calls both at the clinic and on the farm.
Ideally, before any emergency, it is helpful to already have a relationship with a veterinarian. In this way, the animal will already be familiar with your veterinarian and more likely to be accepting of treatment. A good place to start is with a wellness exam, so that owners and practitioners can become acquainted.
When an appointment is scheduled, please be specific about your needs so we can be prepared. Which horse will be seen for what concern? It’s helpful to keep a notepad of questions and concerns in the barn in preparation for the visit.
During emergencies It is not always easy to think clearly. Taking time to record a few notes on what happened can assist us with our examination. Questions such as "When did you first notice (including the time) something was wrong?" "What was the first thing you did?" "Do you know if he got into something, such as grain?" Any information is always welcome.
As an owner, anticipating what we may need for the visit is also helpful such as good lighting and access to electricity and water.
For the safety of all, horses should already be schooled in good ground manners prior to our visit. However, even a well-trained horse, when in distress or pain, may not react normally. Having a handler, who is familiar with the horse can help.
Computerized health records are now standard for most established farm calls, however, if there are any records we do not have, or if this is a new client relationship or new horse, please have any records available which might include a list of prior treatments, vaccinations, worming schedules, and dental procedures.
We wouldn’t be in the business of caring for horses, if we didn’t care. We’re here for all concerns.
Dr. Joanna Bronson of Bronson Veterinary Services, located at 452 W. Central Road, Coldwater. Contact her at (517) 369-2161 or visit www.bronsonvetservices.vetstreet.com.
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"By Dr. Joanna Bronson\nIt’s a rare horse that isn’t apprehensive about visiting a veterinarian. We’ve prepared some tips to make the visit less stressful for both owners and horses.\nWhether on a farm call or a visit to the clinic, the number one concern is having a good fitting halter and a strong lead. Strange sights and smells may make a normally obedient horse afraid to be examined.\nStaying calm is a priority. Horses quickly radiate our fears. Research has shown that horses are extremely sensitive to human emotions. Horses actually assume a ‘freeze posture’ following negative human vocalizations. Their heart rates will increase accordingly, and they will move their heads to look at angry faces with their left eyes.\nIf we’re upset or angry, their feelings will mirror our emotions. Staying calm keeps them calm.\nA typical clinic call begins with weighing the horse prior to the exam. We have a floor scale that we use that is flush with the floor. The horse is led onto the scale until all 4 hooves are on the mat. Most horses tolerate this well.\nIf the intended procedure involves some type of restraint, the horse may be placed in stocks to facilitate the treatment.\nNext, as we begin the physical examination, we create a dialogue with the owner. We ask for a detailed description of the horse’s behavior leading up to the incident or of the situation when and where he was injured. Questions such as: How long has he been acting this way? Do you know what may have happened? This incident history helps determine how we need to proceed.\nIf an animal is in distress, such as with an injury, a mild sedation may be required prior to treatment.\nWith colic cases, the horse’s heart rate and digestive sounds will be recorded. A rectal exam will be performed. Most colic cases involve some form of lubricant to aid in the passage of food along with appropriate medication including IV fluids.\nIf the case is mild but questionable, the horse may be kept overnight for treatment and observation. Serious cases are usually referred to a larger clinic, as they may require surgical intervention.\nAlthough a clinic appointment is always a bit easier, as clinics have more resources in terms of equipment, farm calls are still the best solution for some horses and owners. If a farm call is required or scheduled, most barns do not have access to stocks. Therefore, owners should plan to have the horse caught and secured in an enclosure, so that he can be safely examined.\nWe do offer after-hours emergency calls both at the clinic and on the farm.\nIdeally, before any emergency, it is helpful to already have a relationship with a veterinarian. In this way, the animal will already be familiar with your veterinarian and more likely to be accepting of treatment. A good place to start is with a wellness exam, so that owners and practitioners can become acquainted.\nWhen an appointment is scheduled, please be specific about your needs so we can be prepared. Which horse will be seen for what concern? It’s helpful to keep a notepad of questions and concerns in the barn in preparation for the visit.\nDuring emergencies It is not always easy to think clearly. Taking time to record a few notes on what happened can assist us with our examination. Questions such as \"When did you first notice (including the time) something was wrong?\" \"What was the first thing you did?\" \"Do you know if he got into something, such as grain?\" Any information is always welcome.\nAs an owner, anticipating what we may need for the visit is also helpful such as good lighting and access to electricity and water.\nFor the safety of all, horses should already be schooled in good ground manners prior to our visit. However, even a well-trained horse, when in distress or pain, may not react normally. Having a handler, who is familiar with the horse can help.\nComputerized health records are now standard for most established farm calls, however, if there are any records we do not have, or if this is a new client relationship or new horse, please have any records available which might include a list of prior treatments, vaccinations, worming schedules, and dental procedures.\nWe wouldn’t be in the business of caring for horses, if we didn’t care. We’re here for all concerns.\nDr. Joanna Bronson of Bronson Veterinary Services, located at 452 W. Central Road, Coldwater. Contact her at (517) 369-2161 or visit www.bronsonvetservices.vetstreet.com.",
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"By Dr. Joanna BronsonIt’s a rare horse that isn’t apprehensive about visiting a veterinarian. We’ve prepared some tips to make the visit less stressful for both owners and horses.Whether on a farm call or a visit to the clinic, the number one concern is having a good fitting halter and a strong lead. Strange sights and smells may make a normally obedient horse afraid to be examined.Staying calm is a priority. Horses quickly radiate our fears. Research has shown that horses are"
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I can't help but remember how Republicans rushed to impeach Bill Clinton for lying about a sexual act and didn't seem too worried about causing division and unrest in our country. Evidently, a sexual transgression is much worse than fomenting sedition.Republicans are now saying impeachment would just divide our country more than it is now. Who are they trying to appease? Those who threatened our elected officials and ran wild in our Capitol?Those who were still vowing to hold armed protests in
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I can't help but remember how Republicans rushed to impeach Bill Clinton for lying about a sexual act and didn't seem too worried about causing division and unrest in our country. Evidently, a sexual transgression is much worse than fomenting sedition.
Republicans are now saying impeachment would just divide our country more than it is now. Who are they trying to appease? Those who threatened our elected officials and ran wild in our Capitol?
Those who were still vowing to hold armed protests in D.C. and state Capitols in the days leading up to the Biden Inauguration? Those who spout anti-semitic and racist slogans? Those who carry the Confederate flag? Republicans allowed a con man to lead our country for four years. You knew he was a liar, a sexual predator and a racist. Yet you continued to support him and his lies that laid the groundwork for the divisions in our country.
Until Donald Trump and all those who helped bring our country to the awful state we are in are made to suffer the consequences of their actions, there can be no lasting healing or unity. If Republicans in Congress won't allow a trial to go forward, they will be condoning all the unlawful acts that occurred on Jan. 6.
Pamela Nordhof
Hamilton
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"I can't help but remember how Republicans rushed to impeach Bill Clinton for lying about a sexual act and didn't seem too worried about causing division and unrest in our country. Evidently, a sexual transgression is much worse than fomenting sedition.\nRepublicans are now saying impeachment would just divide our country more than it is now. Who are they trying to appease? Those who threatened our elected officials and ran wild in our Capitol?\nThose who were still vowing to hold armed protests in D.C. and state Capitols in the days leading up to the Biden Inauguration? Those who spout anti-semitic and racist slogans? Those who carry the Confederate flag? Republicans allowed a con man to lead our country for four years. You knew he was a liar, a sexual predator and a racist. Yet you continued to support him and his lies that laid the groundwork for the divisions in our country.\nUntil Donald Trump and all those who helped bring our country to the awful state we are in are made to suffer the consequences of their actions, there can be no lasting healing or unity. If Republicans in Congress won't allow a trial to go forward, they will be condoning all the unlawful acts that occurred on Jan. 6.\nPamela Nordhof\nHamilton",
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"I can't help but remember how Republicans rushed to impeach Bill Clinton for lying about a sexual act and didn't seem too worried about causing division and unrest in our country. Evidently, a sexual transgression is much worse than fomenting sedition.Republicans are now saying impeachment would just divide our country more than it is now. Who are they trying to appease? Those who threatened our elected officials and ran wild in our Capitol?Those who were still vowing to hold armed protests in"
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This recent election, I among many other residents received an absentee voter’s card that I never requested. I can't imagine how many others were signed up and didn't actually opt to vote.The prior election, my other son who was of age didn't get to vote because election officials said he wasn't registered! How does any of this make sense? Voter fraud is real and it’s about time it’s exposed by a real paper.I am disgusted with the corruption in government and pray the American
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This recent election, I among many other residents received an absentee voter’s card that I never requested. I can't imagine how many others were signed up and didn't actually opt to vote.
The prior election, my other son who was of age didn't get to vote because election officials said he wasn't registered! How does any of this make sense? Voter fraud is real and it’s about time it’s exposed by a real paper.
I am disgusted with the corruption in government and pray the American peoples’ voices are heard!
Laura Arcuri
West Olive
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"This recent election, I among many other residents received an absentee voter’s card that I never requested. I can't imagine how many others were signed up and didn't actually opt to vote.\nThe prior election, my other son who was of age didn't get to vote because election officials said he wasn't registered! How does any of this make sense? Voter fraud is real and it’s about time it’s exposed by a real paper.\nI am disgusted with the corruption in government and pray the American peoples’ voices are heard!\nLaura Arcuri\nWest Olive",
"Letter: Voter fraud, corruption very real",
"This recent election, I among many other residents received an absentee voter’s card that I never requested. I can't imagine how many others were signed up and didn't actually opt to vote.The prior election, my other son who was of age didn't get to vote because election officials said he wasn't registered! How does any of this make sense? Voter fraud is real and it’s about time it’s exposed by a real paper.I am disgusted with the corruption in government and pray the American"
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WHITMORE LAKE, MI. — The longest fall sports season in MHSAA history came to a close for the Bronson Lady Vikings Tuesday night, as the girls in purple and gold fell to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in the Division Three volleyball state quarterfinals in three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-15. The night was a true battle of the juggernauts of Division Three/Class C, as the two teams taking the court had combined to win the last six state championships and nine of the last
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WHITMORE LAKE, MI. — The longest fall sports season in MHSAA history came to a close for the Bronson Lady Vikings Tuesday night, as the girls in purple and gold fell to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in the Division Three volleyball state quarterfinals in three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-15.
The night was a true battle of the juggernauts of Division Three/Class C, as the two teams taking the court had combined to win the last six state championships and nine of the last 11 in all.
For Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central that streak is still a possibility as with the victory the Kestrels, the top ranked team in Division Three, now advance on to the state semifinals to be held Thursday at Kellogg Arena.
For the Lady Vikings, their long fall season comes to an end, and what a season it was. From the delayed start to the year, to practicing in the sand pits of the Strike Zone, to holding practice on the football field, to multiple quarantines and sickness outbreaks, to a long two month pause in the season due to the pandemic, the 2020 fall season was one for the record books.
Despite all that this fall season has had in store for the Lady Vikings, Bronson head coach Jean LaClair isn’t surprised one bit by her team’s success.
“This is a very good team, and our two seniors are fantastic players,” said LaClair. “The girls worked so hard through so much this year, being here, at this moment, it’s no surprise. That team there (Monroe St. Mary), they are a great team, no doubt about it, but we are pretty good to. They were just better than us tonight.”
Things actually started off quite quickly for the Vikings, as Bronson came storming out of the gate with a strong 3-0 run in the first set. That lead didn’t last long however, as St. Mary quickly stormed back with a 5-0 run of their own, building an early 5-3 lead.
The teams traded the lead back-and-forth for much of the first set, with both teams throwing down big kills and crafty tips. It wasn’t until a 3-0 run by Monroe St. Mary with the score tied 13-13 did one of the two teams take control.
After a Bronson timeout trailing 16-13, the Kestrels of St. Mary’s continued to roll, this time with a 4-0- run, building a 20-13 advantage that forced LaClair to use her final timeout. Bronson got back on the board out of the break with a big kill, but it wouldn’t be enough in set one as the Kestrels pulled away for the 25-15 set one win.
Set two started much like set one, with a big opening run by the Lady Vikings. Bronson opened up the early lead thanks to their front line play and big kills from Skye Woodman and Karissa Gest, as Bronson led 5-1 early.
Monroe St. Mary’s wasn’t about to go away quite so easily however, embarking on a 5-1 run of their own, quickly tying the score at 6-6, using their own strong front line play. Eventually the Kestrels would take a slim 8-6 lead, forcing Bronson to use their first timeout.
After two more quick points from St. Mary’s, the Vikings finally got back on the board after another Bronson timeout, closing to within 10-7.
Monroe began to take control however as a little bit of rust began to show for the Vikings as the Kestrels jumped on any small unforced error the Vikings happened to make. The Kestrels took control of the set and looked to quickly close things out up 22-15, however the scrappy Vikings weren’t done just yet.
A trio of big points from the Vikings gave Monroe St. Mary pause, closing the score to within 22-18 and forcing the St. Mary head coach Karen O’Brien to call timeout.
The Kestrels answered the call out of the break, closing out set two to take the 25-20 win and a two sets to none lead over Bronson.
The beginning of set three went the way of the Kestrels, as Monroe St. Mary’s managed to build a quick 5-2 lead to start. Bronson continued to scrape and claw but two huge booming kills from Monroe pushed their lead to 7-3, forcing a Bronson timeout.
The Vikings refused to go away quietly, digging deep and fighting for every point as St. Mary’s desperately tried to put the game away. Bronson continued to stay within striking distance, unleashing several big kills and timely tips of their own throughout a very busy and competitive third set.
Monroe managed to wrestle away control however, building a 15-8 lead after a small run, only to be answered right back with a quick 2-0 spurt by the Vikings to bring the score to 15-10.
The Kestrels however were not to be denied on this night, rattling off a 5-0 to put themselves on the verge of victory at 20-12. Bronson, as they have done all season long, fought valiantly, but in the end the Kestrels were just too much as Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central took set three 25-15 and the three set victory.
“This is unfortunate because we had a great eight days of practice,” said LaClair. “We just couldn’t get any thing going hitting wise, except for the two girls (Woodman and Gest) we just couldn’t hit at all. That’s a good team and they took advantage of everything tonight. The layoff didn’t really effect us, not anymore than it did for them, they just played better tonight.”
Bronson was led in the kill department by senior Skye Woodman and junior Karissa Gest, both of whom had 11 kills. Woodman added two blocks in her final game as a Viking while Gest chipped in with one ace and 10 digs.
Senior four year starter Meagan Lasky put together yet another amazing performance from her setter position in her final game as a Viking, recording 23 assists and four digs.
Junior libero Jadyn Cary had 10 digs while junior outside hitter Kaylee Withington added 11 digs and one block.
Also adding to the Bronson effort was Brealyn Lasky with three digs and Macy Covey with two kills and one dig.
With the tough loss Bronson’s interesting 2020 (and now 2021) season comes to an end while Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central advances on to the Division Three state semifinals to face Beaverton who defeated Calumet in three sets. The other semifinal will pit Schoolcraft versus Saginaw Valley Lutheran, both of whom won in three sets. With that tough loss Bronson will have to say goodbye to both Lasky and Woodman who will move on due to graduation. Both earned All-Conference and All-State honors this season and leave behind a program coming off yet another District and Regional championship.
“These two seniors are fantastic players,” said LaClair about her two graduating players Skye Woodman and Meagan Lasky. “We are a very young team, which we have going for us and can be taken as a positive. Most teams at this point in the season are much older, we return almost everyone so it’s nice to see our team come together like this and get to this point. It’s been an interesting season but I’m not surprised by how well we did at all.”
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"WHITMORE LAKE, MI. — The longest fall sports season in MHSAA history came to a close for the Bronson Lady Vikings Tuesday night, as the girls in purple and gold fell to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in the Division Three volleyball state quarterfinals in three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-15.\nThe night was a true battle of the juggernauts of Division Three/Class C, as the two teams taking the court had combined to win the last six state championships and nine of the last 11 in all.\nFor Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central that streak is still a possibility as with the victory the Kestrels, the top ranked team in Division Three, now advance on to the state semifinals to be held Thursday at Kellogg Arena.\nFor the Lady Vikings, their long fall season comes to an end, and what a season it was. From the delayed start to the year, to practicing in the sand pits of the Strike Zone, to holding practice on the football field, to multiple quarantines and sickness outbreaks, to a long two month pause in the season due to the pandemic, the 2020 fall season was one for the record books.\nDespite all that this fall season has had in store for the Lady Vikings, Bronson head coach Jean LaClair isn’t surprised one bit by her team’s success.\n“This is a very good team, and our two seniors are fantastic players,” said LaClair. “The girls worked so hard through so much this year, being here, at this moment, it’s no surprise. That team there (Monroe St. Mary), they are a great team, no doubt about it, but we are pretty good to. They were just better than us tonight.”\nThings actually started off quite quickly for the Vikings, as Bronson came storming out of the gate with a strong 3-0 run in the first set. That lead didn’t last long however, as St. Mary quickly stormed back with a 5-0 run of their own, building an early 5-3 lead.\nThe teams traded the lead back-and-forth for much of the first set, with both teams throwing down big kills and crafty tips. It wasn’t until a 3-0 run by Monroe St. Mary with the score tied 13-13 did one of the two teams take control.\nAfter a Bronson timeout trailing 16-13, the Kestrels of St. Mary’s continued to roll, this time with a 4-0- run, building a 20-13 advantage that forced LaClair to use her final timeout. Bronson got back on the board out of the break with a big kill, but it wouldn’t be enough in set one as the Kestrels pulled away for the 25-15 set one win.\nSet two started much like set one, with a big opening run by the Lady Vikings. Bronson opened up the early lead thanks to their front line play and big kills from Skye Woodman and Karissa Gest, as Bronson led 5-1 early.\nMonroe St. Mary’s wasn’t about to go away quite so easily however, embarking on a 5-1 run of their own, quickly tying the score at 6-6, using their own strong front line play. Eventually the Kestrels would take a slim 8-6 lead, forcing Bronson to use their first timeout.\nAfter two more quick points from St. Mary’s, the Vikings finally got back on the board after another Bronson timeout, closing to within 10-7.\nMonroe began to take control however as a little bit of rust began to show for the Vikings as the Kestrels jumped on any small unforced error the Vikings happened to make. The Kestrels took control of the set and looked to quickly close things out up 22-15, however the scrappy Vikings weren’t done just yet.\nA trio of big points from the Vikings gave Monroe St. Mary pause, closing the score to within 22-18 and forcing the St. Mary head coach Karen O’Brien to call timeout.\nThe Kestrels answered the call out of the break, closing out set two to take the 25-20 win and a two sets to none lead over Bronson.\nThe beginning of set three went the way of the Kestrels, as Monroe St. Mary’s managed to build a quick 5-2 lead to start. Bronson continued to scrape and claw but two huge booming kills from Monroe pushed their lead to 7-3, forcing a Bronson timeout.\nThe Vikings refused to go away quietly, digging deep and fighting for every point as St. Mary’s desperately tried to put the game away. Bronson continued to stay within striking distance, unleashing several big kills and timely tips of their own throughout a very busy and competitive third set.\nMonroe managed to wrestle away control however, building a 15-8 lead after a small run, only to be answered right back with a quick 2-0 spurt by the Vikings to bring the score to 15-10.\nThe Kestrels however were not to be denied on this night, rattling off a 5-0 to put themselves on the verge of victory at 20-12. Bronson, as they have done all season long, fought valiantly, but in the end the Kestrels were just too much as Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central took set three 25-15 and the three set victory.\n“This is unfortunate because we had a great eight days of practice,” said LaClair. “We just couldn’t get any thing going hitting wise, except for the two girls (Woodman and Gest) we just couldn’t hit at all. That’s a good team and they took advantage of everything tonight. The layoff didn’t really effect us, not anymore than it did for them, they just played better tonight.”\nBronson was led in the kill department by senior Skye Woodman and junior Karissa Gest, both of whom had 11 kills. Woodman added two blocks in her final game as a Viking while Gest chipped in with one ace and 10 digs.\nSenior four year starter Meagan Lasky put together yet another amazing performance from her setter position in her final game as a Viking, recording 23 assists and four digs.\nJunior libero Jadyn Cary had 10 digs while junior outside hitter Kaylee Withington added 11 digs and one block.\nAlso adding to the Bronson effort was Brealyn Lasky with three digs and Macy Covey with two kills and one dig.\nWith the tough loss Bronson’s interesting 2020 (and now 2021) season comes to an end while Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central advances on to the Division Three state semifinals to face Beaverton who defeated Calumet in three sets. The other semifinal will pit Schoolcraft versus Saginaw Valley Lutheran, both of whom won in three sets. With that tough loss Bronson will have to say goodbye to both Lasky and Woodman who will move on due to graduation. Both earned All-Conference and All-State honors this season and leave behind a program coming off yet another District and Regional championship.\n“These two seniors are fantastic players,” said LaClair about her two graduating players Skye Woodman and Meagan Lasky. “We are a very young team, which we have going for us and can be taken as a positive. Most teams at this point in the season are much older, we return almost everyone so it’s nice to see our team come together like this and get to this point. It’s been an interesting season but I’m not surprised by how well we did at all.”",
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"WHITMORE LAKE, MI. — The longest fall sports season in MHSAA history came to a close for the Bronson Lady Vikings Tuesday night, as the girls in purple and gold fell to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in the Division Three volleyball state quarterfinals in three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-15. The night was a true battle of the juggernauts of Division Three/Class C, as the two teams taking the court had combined to win the last six state championships and nine of the last"
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HOLLAND TWP. — Despite a global pandemic, a Holland affiliate of an international nonprofit has celebrated an impressive milestone.Mobility Worldwide West Michigan, based in Holland Township, completed production of its 5,000th mobility cart last fall."It all started with a missionary in Africa getting together with some people he knew," said board president Conrad Mutschler. "He said some of the people he worked with were disabled and couldn’t walk, but couldn’t use a normal
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HOLLAND TWP. — Despite a global pandemic, a Holland affiliate of an international nonprofit has celebrated an impressive milestone.
Mobility Worldwide West Michigan, based in Holland Township, completed production of its 5,000th mobility cart last fall.
"It all started with a missionary in Africa getting together with some people he knew," said board president Conrad Mutschler. "He said some of the people he worked with were disabled and couldn’t walk, but couldn’t use a normal wheelchair because there aren’t improved roads."
Soon, the first mobility cart was created. The "rugged" carts are three-wheeled, hand-cranked devices designed to provide mobility to the those who don’t have the use of their legs as a result of injury, disease or birth defects.
"As people heard about it, shops sprang up across the country," Mutschler said. "And the stories of how it changes lives are just remarkable."
Eventually, a group based in Holland began collecting from churches and organizations to help support the mission with money.
"Then people got together and said, ’Let’s build here.’ They started a shop over on Seventh Street," Mutschler said.
Eleven years later, the shop has moved to 3365 John F. Donnelly Drive, located in a more industrial area of town. There, more than 80 volunteers (mostly retirees) assemble, pack and ship carts for children.
"The money is raised to build them locally," Mutschler said. "The missions or agencies that receive them are responsible for paying the freight and handling distribution."
The carts are shipped all over the world.
"Obviously, this past year has been unusual," Mutschler said. "The shop was closed early in 2020 and reopened with limited scheduling to protecting the volunteers. And now we’re closed again. But despite that, we celebrated a huge milestone. That’s a big accomplishment."
In total, the shop built more than 400 carts in 2020.
"It's an amazing story right here in Holland," Mutschler said. "A lot of companies in the area have either donated materials or offered services. Once people hear the story and see it, so many of them want to jump on board."
According to Mutschler, the nonprofit also makes a big difference in the lives of its volunteers.
"The whole mission is kind of twofold," he said. "In addition to providing the carts, we're providing meaningful work that people who are retired can do. The people here have come up with some great design tweaks and changes that make the carts more durable once they're in the field. It’s great for everyone."
To donate, visit mobilityworldwide.org/affiliates/michigan-west-michigan.
— Contact reporter Cassandra Lybrink at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram @BizHolland.
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"HOLLAND TWP. — Despite a global pandemic, a Holland affiliate of an international nonprofit has celebrated an impressive milestone.\nMobility Worldwide West Michigan, based in Holland Township, completed production of its 5,000th mobility cart last fall.\n\"It all started with a missionary in Africa getting together with some people he knew,\" said board president Conrad Mutschler. \"He said some of the people he worked with were disabled and couldn’t walk, but couldn’t use a normal wheelchair because there aren’t improved roads.\"\nSoon, the first mobility cart was created. The \"rugged\" carts are three-wheeled, hand-cranked devices designed to provide mobility to the those who don’t have the use of their legs as a result of injury, disease or birth defects.\n\"As people heard about it, shops sprang up across the country,\" Mutschler said. \"And the stories of how it changes lives are just remarkable.\"\nEventually, a group based in Holland began collecting from churches and organizations to help support the mission with money.\n\"Then people got together and said, ’Let’s build here.’ They started a shop over on Seventh Street,\" Mutschler said.\nEleven years later, the shop has moved to 3365 John F. Donnelly Drive, located in a more industrial area of town. There, more than 80 volunteers (mostly retirees) assemble, pack and ship carts for children.\n\"The money is raised to build them locally,\" Mutschler said. \"The missions or agencies that receive them are responsible for paying the freight and handling distribution.\"\nThe carts are shipped all over the world.\n\"Obviously, this past year has been unusual,\" Mutschler said. \"The shop was closed early in 2020 and reopened with limited scheduling to protecting the volunteers. And now we’re closed again. But despite that, we celebrated a huge milestone. That’s a big accomplishment.\"\nIn total, the shop built more than 400 carts in 2020.\n\"It's an amazing story right here in Holland,\" Mutschler said. \"A lot of companies in the area have either donated materials or offered services. Once people hear the story and see it, so many of them want to jump on board.\"\nAccording to Mutschler, the nonprofit also makes a big difference in the lives of its volunteers.\n\"The whole mission is kind of twofold,\" he said. \"In addition to providing the carts, we're providing meaningful work that people who are retired can do. The people here have come up with some great design tweaks and changes that make the carts more durable once they're in the field. It’s great for everyone.\"\nTo donate, visit mobilityworldwide.org/affiliates/michigan-west-michigan.\n— Contact reporter Cassandra Lybrink at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram @BizHolland.",
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CHEBOYGAN — Hundreds of people received their COVID-19 vaccination at the District Health Department Four vaccine clinic at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan Jan. 18 and 19, including teachers and frontline workers."Yesterday, Jan. 18, 2021, District Health Department Four did 560 people in Alpena and 530 yesterday in a clinic in Cheboygan," said District Health Department Four Certified Health Education Specialist Cathy Goike.With the vaccinations continuing to move forward, the
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CHEBOYGAN — Hundreds of people received their COVID-19 vaccination at the District Health Department Four vaccine clinic at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan Jan. 18 and 19, including teachers and frontline workers.
"Yesterday, Jan. 18, 2021, District Health Department Four did 560 people in Alpena and 530 yesterday in a clinic in Cheboygan," said District Health Department Four Certified Health Education Specialist Cathy Goike.
With the vaccinations continuing to move forward, the health department has released a list of facts regarding the vaccination, the clinics and where residents in the four counties, Cheboygan, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties, can find more information from the health department.
To find the most up to date information regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the area, you can go to the health department's website, www.dhd4.org/covid19vaccine. You can also follow the health department on its Facebook page.
The health department also sends out press releases to local media outlets, so information can typically be found in local newspapers.
The easiest way to preregister for the vaccination clinic is by going online to the health department's website and following the preregistration link. You can click on the link and fill out the form. While this does not guarantee you have an appointment, health department staff will get back with you to schedule an appointment at an upcoming clinic and confirm your information.
If you fill out the form and receive a thank you message, that confirms you are preregistered for an upcoming clinic and are in line to receive an appointment. You do not need to call the health department if you receive the thank you message after submitting the form online.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call the health department at 989-356-4507 to register for an upcoming clinic. Due to the high number of calls coming into the centers recently, you may not get through to a staff member immediately. Also, if you can sign up online, the health department staff asks that you do not call the department, especially if you have already filled out the preregistration form.
The health department staff is working very hard to get everyone who has preregistered an appointment to receive a vaccine. The number of available appointments depends on the number of doses of the vaccine available, as well as the number of health department staff available to administer the shots. Due to the supplies of the vaccine being limited, not everyone who is eligible to receive one of the doses will be able to get their shots right away.
The vaccines being given are either Pfizer or Moderna, and which one you receive depends on the current availability at the health department.
Those who live in, or work in, the four counties serviced by the health department will be given the priority of receiving the vaccine at the clinics. If you are a part time resident or have a vacation home owner in the area, you can sign up for the clinic. Also, if you get your first dose of the vaccine from District Health Department Four, you should also get your second dose from them.
If for any reason a person misses their vaccination appointment, they will be put back in line to receive their dose and will be contacted for another appointment at a later date. The health department has to use all the vaccines it is allocated and cannot waste any of the doses. If you cannot make your appointment for any reason, contact the health department as soon as possible, so they can reschedule your appointment and fill the spot you will be missing.
When you come to your appointment to receive your vaccine, you are asked to bring your identification and your insurance card. All purses, bags or other items should be left in your car.
The impact of the COVID-19 virus on the community can be found at the health department's website, www.dhd4.org/covid19. This data dashboard shows the number of cases in each county, recently updated to combine the number of probable cases with the confirmed positive cases of the virus. Other information on this data dashboard includes the total number of deaths as a result of the virus, the case age range and the new cases by date.
More information on the virus in the state can be found at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website, https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/.
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"CHEBOYGAN — Hundreds of people received their COVID-19 vaccination at the District Health Department Four vaccine clinic at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan Jan. 18 and 19, including teachers and frontline workers.\n\"Yesterday, Jan. 18, 2021, District Health Department Four did 560 people in Alpena and 530 yesterday in a clinic in Cheboygan,\" said District Health Department Four Certified Health Education Specialist Cathy Goike.\nWith the vaccinations continuing to move forward, the health department has released a list of facts regarding the vaccination, the clinics and where residents in the four counties, Cheboygan, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties, can find more information from the health department.\nTo find the most up to date information regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the area, you can go to the health department's website, www.dhd4.org/covid19vaccine. You can also follow the health department on its Facebook page.\nThe health department also sends out press releases to local media outlets, so information can typically be found in local newspapers.\nThe easiest way to preregister for the vaccination clinic is by going online to the health department's website and following the preregistration link. You can click on the link and fill out the form. While this does not guarantee you have an appointment, health department staff will get back with you to schedule an appointment at an upcoming clinic and confirm your information.\nIf you fill out the form and receive a thank you message, that confirms you are preregistered for an upcoming clinic and are in line to receive an appointment. You do not need to call the health department if you receive the thank you message after submitting the form online.\nIf you do not have access to the internet, you can call the health department at 989-356-4507 to register for an upcoming clinic. Due to the high number of calls coming into the centers recently, you may not get through to a staff member immediately. Also, if you can sign up online, the health department staff asks that you do not call the department, especially if you have already filled out the preregistration form.\nThe health department staff is working very hard to get everyone who has preregistered an appointment to receive a vaccine. The number of available appointments depends on the number of doses of the vaccine available, as well as the number of health department staff available to administer the shots. Due to the supplies of the vaccine being limited, not everyone who is eligible to receive one of the doses will be able to get their shots right away.\nThe vaccines being given are either Pfizer or Moderna, and which one you receive depends on the current availability at the health department.\nThose who live in, or work in, the four counties serviced by the health department will be given the priority of receiving the vaccine at the clinics. If you are a part time resident or have a vacation home owner in the area, you can sign up for the clinic. Also, if you get your first dose of the vaccine from District Health Department Four, you should also get your second dose from them.\nIf for any reason a person misses their vaccination appointment, they will be put back in line to receive their dose and will be contacted for another appointment at a later date. The health department has to use all the vaccines it is allocated and cannot waste any of the doses. If you cannot make your appointment for any reason, contact the health department as soon as possible, so they can reschedule your appointment and fill the spot you will be missing.\nWhen you come to your appointment to receive your vaccine, you are asked to bring your identification and your insurance card. All purses, bags or other items should be left in your car.\nThe impact of the COVID-19 virus on the community can be found at the health department's website, www.dhd4.org/covid19. This data dashboard shows the number of cases in each county, recently updated to combine the number of probable cases with the confirmed positive cases of the virus. Other information on this data dashboard includes the total number of deaths as a result of the virus, the case age range and the new cases by date.\nMore information on the virus in the state can be found at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website, https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/.",
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"CHEBOYGAN — Hundreds of people received their COVID-19 vaccination at the District Health Department Four vaccine clinic at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan Jan. 18 and 19, including teachers and frontline workers.\"Yesterday, Jan. 18, 2021, District Health Department Four did 560 people in Alpena and 530 yesterday in a clinic in Cheboygan,\" said District Health Department Four Certified Health Education Specialist Cathy Goike.With the vaccinations continuing to move forward, the"
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Have you ever thought about what the phrase, "pay it forward" means? I first heard the term when I watched a movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Angie Dickinson.The movie looks in on a seventh-grade teacher who gives an assignment to his students designed to change the world. There are three rules:The action must be of a magnitude that truly helps others.Should be something they can’t do for themselves.The benefactor has to aid three other people in need.Although I did not like
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Have you ever thought about what the phrase, "pay it forward" means? I first heard the term when I watched a movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Angie Dickinson.
The movie looks in on a seventh-grade teacher who gives an assignment to his students designed to change the world. There are three rules:
The action must be of a magnitude that truly helps others.Should be something they can’t do for themselves.The benefactor has to aid three other people in need.
Although I did not like the movie, it’s premise has meaning for anyone interested in servant leadership. I can think of several people who have enriched my life because they paid it forward. Several teachers, coaches, family friends and relatives all have played a role in shaping and guiding my journey. I would not be the man I am today without the influence of Dave Stubbs, Mike Lehto or Ralph Peterson. These are names you likely don’t recognize, however; they are my unsung heroes.
January is School Board Recognition Month and Ionia Public Schools is joining 540 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank our unsung heroes for their untiring dedication to public education.
Serving on a school board has been described as the "toughest volunteer job in America." Yet our public school board members dedicate countless personal hours attending meetings, school functions, and hours of preparation for the decisions they make. On top of that, many pursue their own professional development to stay on top of the ever-changing education landscape. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students.
It is an exciting and challenging time for public education. School board members in Ionia Public Schools develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system. They bear responsibility and oversight for an annual budget of $28 million, 3,000 students, 293 employees and eight buildings.
I am proud to join educators and community members in saluting these unsung heroes of education as they provide vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding and school facilities. They preserve the core of our democracy which is public education. I encourage you to thank the people who have made a difference in your life.
The men and women serving as Ionia Public Schools board members are: Sarah Gorby, Roger Hull, Robin Marhofer, Margot Cook, Brian Siemen, Danielle Yokom and Jenna Perry.
— Ron Wilson is Superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of Ionia school elected officials, employees or students. You may contact Ron by email at [email protected].
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"Have you ever thought about what the phrase, \"pay it forward\" means? I first heard the term when I watched a movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Angie Dickinson.\nThe movie looks in on a seventh-grade teacher who gives an assignment to his students designed to change the world. There are three rules:\nThe action must be of a magnitude that truly helps others.Should be something they can’t do for themselves.The benefactor has to aid three other people in need.\nAlthough I did not like the movie, it’s premise has meaning for anyone interested in servant leadership. I can think of several people who have enriched my life because they paid it forward. Several teachers, coaches, family friends and relatives all have played a role in shaping and guiding my journey. I would not be the man I am today without the influence of Dave Stubbs, Mike Lehto or Ralph Peterson. These are names you likely don’t recognize, however; they are my unsung heroes.\nJanuary is School Board Recognition Month and Ionia Public Schools is joining 540 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank our unsung heroes for their untiring dedication to public education.\nServing on a school board has been described as the \"toughest volunteer job in America.\" Yet our public school board members dedicate countless personal hours attending meetings, school functions, and hours of preparation for the decisions they make. On top of that, many pursue their own professional development to stay on top of the ever-changing education landscape. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students.\nIt is an exciting and challenging time for public education. School board members in Ionia Public Schools develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system. They bear responsibility and oversight for an annual budget of $28 million, 3,000 students, 293 employees and eight buildings.\nI am proud to join educators and community members in saluting these unsung heroes of education as they provide vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding and school facilities. They preserve the core of our democracy which is public education. I encourage you to thank the people who have made a difference in your life.\nThe men and women serving as Ionia Public Schools board members are: Sarah Gorby, Roger Hull, Robin Marhofer, Margot Cook, Brian Siemen, Danielle Yokom and Jenna Perry.\n— Ron Wilson is Superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of Ionia school elected officials, employees or students. You may contact Ron by email at [email protected].",
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"Have you ever thought about what the phrase, \"pay it forward\" means? I first heard the term when I watched a movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Angie Dickinson.The movie looks in on a seventh-grade teacher who gives an assignment to his students designed to change the world. There are three rules:The action must be of a magnitude that truly helps others.Should be something they can’t do for themselves.The benefactor has to aid three other people in need.Although I did not like"
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Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****In my earlier years, I dated several women who worked in various health professions. Although it worked out well in the end, I suffered a few rejections along the way:I used to date a radiologist, but she saw right through me.I used to date a podiatrist, but we got off on the wrong foot.I used to date a dentist until she tried to remove my Bluetooth.I used to date a cardiologist, but she didn’t think my heart was in the right
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In my earlier years, I dated several women who worked in various health professions. Although it worked out well in the end, I suffered a few rejections along the way:
I used to date a radiologist, but she saw right through me.
I used to date a podiatrist, but we got off on the wrong foot.
I used to date a dentist until she tried to remove my Bluetooth.
I used to date a cardiologist, but she didn’t think my heart was in the right place.
I used to date a chiropractor, but she had too many back issues.
I used to date an allergist, but it was seasonal.
I used to date a proctologist, but we couldn’t work it out.
I used to date a pediatrician, but she had little patience.
I used to date a psychiatrist. Everyone said I was nuts.
I used to date an anesthesiologist, but knocked myself out getting it to work.
I used to date an orthopedic surgeon. She soon set me straight.
I used to date an acupuncturist, but she lost her license to practice so it became pointless.
I used to date a urologist until a friend warned “urine trouble.”
I used to date a retired gynecologist, but she just couldn’t deliver anymore.
I used to date a plastic surgeon, but she wanted to see new faces.
I used to date a pharmacist, but seems I was just a placebo in her clinical trial.
I used to date a hypnotherapist. Sure, I was entranced, but only subconsciously.
I used to date a geriatrician, but after a few weeks she said it was just getting old.
I used to date an audiologist, but she dumped me. It was a sound decision.
I used to date a physical therapist, but it was a useless exercise.
I used to date an optometrist, but she said I got on her optic nerve.
I used to date a neurosurgeon, but she kept trying to change my mind.
I used to date a dermatologist. I know, it was rash.
I used to date an ophthalmologist, but her jokes were cornea than mine.
I used to date a nurse, but she started seeing another guy TID with meals.
I used to date another nurse. And married her. She’s still in recovery.
Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 850 newspapers and magazines. See www.getnickt.org.
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"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.\n*****\nIn my earlier years, I dated several women who worked in various health professions. Although it worked out well in the end, I suffered a few rejections along the way:\nI used to date a radiologist, but she saw right through me.\nI used to date a podiatrist, but we got off on the wrong foot.\nI used to date a dentist until she tried to remove my Bluetooth.\nI used to date a cardiologist, but she didn’t think my heart was in the right place.\nI used to date a chiropractor, but she had too many back issues.\nI used to date an allergist, but it was seasonal.\nI used to date a proctologist, but we couldn’t work it out.\nI used to date a pediatrician, but she had little patience.\nI used to date a psychiatrist. Everyone said I was nuts.\nI used to date an anesthesiologist, but knocked myself out getting it to work.\nI used to date an orthopedic surgeon. She soon set me straight.\nI used to date an acupuncturist, but she lost her license to practice so it became pointless.\nI used to date a urologist until a friend warned “urine trouble.”\nI used to date a retired gynecologist, but she just couldn’t deliver anymore.\nI used to date a plastic surgeon, but she wanted to see new faces.\nI used to date a pharmacist, but seems I was just a placebo in her clinical trial.\nI used to date a hypnotherapist. Sure, I was entranced, but only subconsciously.\nI used to date a geriatrician, but after a few weeks she said it was just getting old.\nI used to date an audiologist, but she dumped me. It was a sound decision.\nI used to date a physical therapist, but it was a useless exercise.\nI used to date an optometrist, but she said I got on her optic nerve.\nI used to date a neurosurgeon, but she kept trying to change my mind.\nI used to date a dermatologist. I know, it was rash.\nI used to date an ophthalmologist, but her jokes were cornea than mine.\nI used to date a nurse, but she started seeing another guy TID with meals.\nI used to date another nurse. And married her. She’s still in recovery.\nNick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 850 newspapers and magazines. See www.getnickt.org.",
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"Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****In my earlier years, I dated several women who worked in various health professions. Although it worked out well in the end, I suffered a few rejections along the way:I used to date a radiologist, but she saw right through me.I used to date a podiatrist, but we got off on the wrong foot.I used to date a dentist until she tried to remove my Bluetooth.I used to date a cardiologist, but she didn’t think my heart was in the right"
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When looking back on my career I often think about the people who have been a great source of inspiration. People who have sharped my sense of servant leadership. The list would not be complete without Maj. Gen. John Stafford.After a distinguished military career John Stafford became the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. His vision and confidence were backed by a fundamental plan for improving a broken urban public school system.John believed leading meant inspiring, not commanding.
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When looking back on my career I often think about the people who have been a great source of inspiration. People who have sharped my sense of servant leadership. The list would not be complete without Maj. Gen. John Stafford.
After a distinguished military career John Stafford became the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. His vision and confidence were backed by a fundamental plan for improving a broken urban public school system.
John believed leading meant inspiring, not commanding. Leading to John, meant loving the people you lead so they will give you their hearts as well as their minds. He was a master at communicating a vision of where they could go together and inviting them to join.
John Stafford was a master at using a story to share a common vision and a plan for getting there. One of my favorites was the "The man the bed by the window." I was so impressed with this story that I used it as a closing during my first interview for superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. I modified the story to reflect my vision for the Ionia community. The story is as follows:
Once, two men shared a hospital room. The man in the bed by the door was gravely ill; doctors questioned his hold on life. But the man in the window bed was stronger and often passed the time by describing the scene outside. "There’s a park," he would say, "I see children playing." Or, "Look, the ice cream truck is coming!" Or, "Ah, two young lovers walking hand in hand." As the sicker man in the bed by the door grew stronger, he would nod and smile; the vicarious contact with the outside world cheered him.
After a week the man in the window bed went home and the sicker man was moved to the bed by the window. The following morning, as soon as the nurse had opened the curtains, he raised himself and looked out. There, to his surprise, was a parking lot, barren concrete with a few randomly parked cars. No children. No lovers. No park. At first he was furious; how could his friend have misled him? Then disappointed, he had so anticipated the view! But as the hours ticked by he realized what a gift his friend had given him. The images the man had painted had reminded him of all that was good about life; they had renewed his sense of hope and possibility. More than the medical care he was receiving, those images had strengthened him.
Today we are the man looking out the window for the children of Ionia. We must paint a similar vision for our citizens and school employees. They, too, must see the possibilities in the schools and believe that the possibilities can be realized. How else will they inspire our children every single day? For the sake of the children, for the sake of our community, we must all share a common vision of what our schools can be: safe places filled with love where all students learn.
Beginning this February Ionia Public Schools will begin the process to update our strategic plan. I will be looking for community input in this process. Please take time to attend upcoming community forums and help us, as we craft a common vision of what Ionia Public Schools can become. Forum dates will be set and published next month.
— Ron Wilson is superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of Ionia school elected officials, employees or students. You may contact Ron by email at [email protected].
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"When looking back on my career I often think about the people who have been a great source of inspiration. People who have sharped my sense of servant leadership. The list would not be complete without Maj. Gen. John Stafford.\nAfter a distinguished military career John Stafford became the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. His vision and confidence were backed by a fundamental plan for improving a broken urban public school system.\nJohn believed leading meant inspiring, not commanding. Leading to John, meant loving the people you lead so they will give you their hearts as well as their minds. He was a master at communicating a vision of where they could go together and inviting them to join.\nJohn Stafford was a master at using a story to share a common vision and a plan for getting there. One of my favorites was the \"The man the bed by the window.\" I was so impressed with this story that I used it as a closing during my first interview for superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. I modified the story to reflect my vision for the Ionia community. The story is as follows:\nOnce, two men shared a hospital room. The man in the bed by the door was gravely ill; doctors questioned his hold on life. But the man in the window bed was stronger and often passed the time by describing the scene outside. \"There’s a park,\" he would say, \"I see children playing.\" Or, \"Look, the ice cream truck is coming!\" Or, \"Ah, two young lovers walking hand in hand.\" As the sicker man in the bed by the door grew stronger, he would nod and smile; the vicarious contact with the outside world cheered him.\nAfter a week the man in the window bed went home and the sicker man was moved to the bed by the window. The following morning, as soon as the nurse had opened the curtains, he raised himself and looked out. There, to his surprise, was a parking lot, barren concrete with a few randomly parked cars. No children. No lovers. No park. At first he was furious; how could his friend have misled him? Then disappointed, he had so anticipated the view! But as the hours ticked by he realized what a gift his friend had given him. The images the man had painted had reminded him of all that was good about life; they had renewed his sense of hope and possibility. More than the medical care he was receiving, those images had strengthened him.\nToday we are the man looking out the window for the children of Ionia. We must paint a similar vision for our citizens and school employees. They, too, must see the possibilities in the schools and believe that the possibilities can be realized. How else will they inspire our children every single day? For the sake of the children, for the sake of our community, we must all share a common vision of what our schools can be: safe places filled with love where all students learn.\nBeginning this February Ionia Public Schools will begin the process to update our strategic plan. I will be looking for community input in this process. Please take time to attend upcoming community forums and help us, as we craft a common vision of what Ionia Public Schools can become. Forum dates will be set and published next month.\n— Ron Wilson is superintendent of Ionia Public Schools. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of Ionia school elected officials, employees or students. You may contact Ron by email at [email protected].",
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"When looking back on my career I often think about the people who have been a great source of inspiration. People who have sharped my sense of servant leadership. The list would not be complete without Maj. Gen. John Stafford.After a distinguished military career John Stafford became the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. His vision and confidence were backed by a fundamental plan for improving a broken urban public school system.John believed leading meant inspiring, not commanding."
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Michigan workers and businesses struggling to survive the economic reality of the COVID-19 pandemic won't be able to apply for recently approved state relief for at least another week, state officials say.Although Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation allocating millions of dollars toward grants for businesses and workers affected by the pandemic, the administrative work needed to get that process off the ground takes time.The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is
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Michigan workers and businesses struggling to survive the economic reality of the COVID-19 pandemic won't be able to apply for recently approved state relief for at least another week, state officials say.
Although Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation allocating millions of dollars toward grants for businesses and workers affected by the pandemic, the administrative work needed to get that process off the ground takes time.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is coordinating efforts on business grants. The Michigan Department of the Treasury and the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association are crafting the applications for individual workers
The MEDC has organized previous applications for similar grants in the past, and is working to roll out applications for the latest financial aid this month, said spokeswoman Kathleen Achtenberg.
"The MEDC is already working to take the steps necessary to administer these grant programs and ensure small businesses and their employees across Michigan can access this critical relief quickly, efficiently and with the greatest impact possible in early 2021," Achtenberg said in an emailed statement.
"Full details will be available when program guidelines and other application details are presented at a special Michigan Strategic Fund Board meeting scheduled for January 14, 2021."
Although the board may approve program details during its meeting next week, it's likely it will still take a few days before the applications are widely available.
Treasury spokesman Ron Leix said work is ongoing but declined to speak to any specific timeline.
Workers who lost jobs or wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related state health orders may receive up to $1,650 in grant funding. Businesses affected by the pandemic orders may receive up to $20,000 if they were required to completely shut down, and up to $15,000 if orders mandated a partial shutdown.
If every eligible business received the full $20,000, the fund would help about 2,750 businesses. About 27,000 people could receive $1,650 from the fund as well. However, more businesses and people could receive relief if smaller grants are distributed.
There is separate funding specifically geared toward helping Michigan's entertainment venues. The Michigan Independent Venues and Promoters Association will determine grant awards for these grants, Achtenberg said.
Small businesses need the relief quickly, business owners and MEDC executives have said, as they head into what they anticipate will be a difficult winter.
Last month, the MEDC opened up a first-come, first-served grant program, expecting to see about 667 businesses ask for a grant of up to $15,000.
Instead, more than 22,000 small-business owners showed up online to apply for a total of $10 million in relief, with many exiting the online queue before they were even able to apply.
Since March, the state, through the MEDC, four counties and the City of Detroit, has distributed millions of dollars to businesses to help them cover payroll and buy personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves. That money had to be spent by the end of last year.
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"Michigan workers and businesses struggling to survive the economic reality of the COVID-19 pandemic won't be able to apply for recently approved state relief for at least another week, state officials say.\nAlthough Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation allocating millions of dollars toward grants for businesses and workers affected by the pandemic, the administrative work needed to get that process off the ground takes time.\nThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation is coordinating efforts on business grants. The Michigan Department of the Treasury and the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association are crafting the applications for individual workers\nThe MEDC has organized previous applications for similar grants in the past, and is working to roll out applications for the latest financial aid this month, said spokeswoman Kathleen Achtenberg.\n\"The MEDC is already working to take the steps necessary to administer these grant programs and ensure small businesses and their employees across Michigan can access this critical relief quickly, efficiently and with the greatest impact possible in early 2021,\" Achtenberg said in an emailed statement.\n\"Full details will be available when program guidelines and other application details are presented at a special Michigan Strategic Fund Board meeting scheduled for January 14, 2021.\"\nAlthough the board may approve program details during its meeting next week, it's likely it will still take a few days before the applications are widely available.\nTreasury spokesman Ron Leix said work is ongoing but declined to speak to any specific timeline.\nWorkers who lost jobs or wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related state health orders may receive up to $1,650 in grant funding. Businesses affected by the pandemic orders may receive up to $20,000 if they were required to completely shut down, and up to $15,000 if orders mandated a partial shutdown.\nIf every eligible business received the full $20,000, the fund would help about 2,750 businesses. About 27,000 people could receive $1,650 from the fund as well. However, more businesses and people could receive relief if smaller grants are distributed.\nThere is separate funding specifically geared toward helping Michigan's entertainment venues. The Michigan Independent Venues and Promoters Association will determine grant awards for these grants, Achtenberg said.\nSmall businesses need the relief quickly, business owners and MEDC executives have said, as they head into what they anticipate will be a difficult winter.\nLast month, the MEDC opened up a first-come, first-served grant program, expecting to see about 667 businesses ask for a grant of up to $15,000.\nInstead, more than 22,000 small-business owners showed up online to apply for a total of $10 million in relief, with many exiting the online queue before they were even able to apply.\nSince March, the state, through the MEDC, four counties and the City of Detroit, has distributed millions of dollars to businesses to help them cover payroll and buy personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves. That money had to be spent by the end of last year.",
"Applications for Michigan COVID-19 relief not ready until at least Jan. 14, likely later",
"Michigan workers and businesses struggling to survive the economic reality of the COVID-19 pandemic won't be able to apply for recently approved state relief for at least another week, state officials say.Although Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation allocating millions of dollars toward grants for businesses and workers affected by the pandemic, the administrative work needed to get that process off the ground takes time.The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is"
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HILLSDALE - As websites and complex online tools are used to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments across the United States, many seniors, who are prioritized for early vaccinations, are uncomfortable and unfamiliar with the technology used.The systems are hard to navigate for many people, but they’re particularly inaccessible for older adults. Many people over the ages of 65 don't own a computer or have the ability to access the internet.Lois Struther, 82, of Hillsdale, believes she's
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HILLSDALE - As websites and complex online tools are used to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments across the United States, many seniors, who are prioritized for early vaccinations, are uncomfortable and unfamiliar with the technology used.
The systems are hard to navigate for many people, but they’re particularly inaccessible for older adults. Many people over the ages of 65 don't own a computer or have the ability to access the internet.
Lois Struther, 82, of Hillsdale, believes she's not the only one who is struggling.
"People can't get the shots and they should be," the former nurse said.
Not only that, she has been trying to schedule an appointment and can't get one.
"The Health Department kept telling me the 25th," Struther said. "They also told me at 9 a.m. they would have appointments filled. So, I called the Senior Center to find out if they were doing shots. They said no, but they did give me a different phone number. I left my name, age and phone number, but they haven't called."
Struther was reluctant to give that number, but according to the Hillsdale County Senior Center executive director Terry Vear, the information in on the center's Facebook Page and if people call the center, the number is given.
"I don't do anything on the internet and that's a problem," Struther said. "People assume all old people do. I am a retired nurse and that's why I know (the vaccine's importance). I worked at the McGuire Unit for five years and then I moved to Florida."
Struther currently lives at Evergreen Estates in Jonesville and said she knows of "one lady who went to Detroit to get a shot. I don't know of others," she said. "I have seen stories on CNN of others having the same trouble in other areas of the country - apparently it's nationwide. There was a couple in Florida, but I can't speak of their difficulties because things are different there."
Struther said she has a daughter in the Jonesville area, another grown child lives in Detroit and another in Florida.
But information is sporadic and often confusing for all ages, she said.
Vear said the senior center is aware of the problem and they are doing what they can.
"Yes, we’ve helped people navigate and those without internet," Vear said. "There’s a number to call and set up an appointment - they’ve been filling up quickly. The next vaccine clinic by the health department is scheduled in Jonesville Jan. 30. More information is on our website Facebook page."
The information listed says if you are one of many that are trying to receive your Covid vaccine, the following information is needed: name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address. The notice asks for continued patience.
"If you have access to the internet or have a trusted family or friend that can help you to schedule your vaccine you can go to: www.bhsj.org," the post notes. "For the time being, schedules and locations are being posted on Mondays at 9 a.m. If you do not have access to the internet, or need help to schedule, there is a dedicated number at Area Agency on Aging that you can call. Please leave a detailed message with your name, date of birth, address and phone number. When they schedule your vaccines they will call you. That phone number is 517-592-1705."
Finding help across the country is an issue.
"The most vulnerable people are left behind even more so than if we hadn’t used more of a technology-oriented solution," said Ethan Basch, a medical oncologist at the University of North Carolina.
Across the country, registration websites for vaccine appointments have been slammed with demand as soon as they launch, filling up within minutes. Many Florida county health departments turned to the event management platform Eventbrite to schedule appointments. New York City has multiple registration websites, some of which have dozens of fields to fill out and ask people to upload attachments. Navigating those platforms quickly enough to secure an appointment slot may be challenging for anyone not comfortable with computers or the internet and impossible for someone who doesn’t have access to those tools.
Only around half of people over the age of 75 use the internet at all, says Susan Nash, a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity studying digital literacy options for older adults.
"The great irony of this problem is that the people we need to reach with the vaccine and get information to are the ones who are least likely to be online," she said on a news website operated by Vox Media. "As we’ve experienced the pandemic, some of the easiest fixes have been to go online — and that leaves this whole population behind."
Struther said many who would benefit most from the vaccine are being left to figure out how to get one on their own. She said she'll keep trying because she knows "it's important."
Rebecca Burns, health officer at the Hillsdale-Branch-St.Joseph Health Department reports vaccine allocations for the week of 1/25/21 include 200 new first doses for Hillsdale County.
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I left my name, age and phone number, but they haven't called.\"\nStruther was reluctant to give that number, but according to the Hillsdale County Senior Center executive director Terry Vear, the information in on the center's Facebook Page and if people call the center, the number is given.\n\"I don't do anything on the internet and that's a problem,\" Struther said. \"People assume all old people do. I am a retired nurse and that's why I know (the vaccine's importance). I worked at the McGuire Unit for five years and then I moved to Florida.\"\nStruther currently lives at Evergreen Estates in Jonesville and said she knows of \"one lady who went to Detroit to get a shot. I don't know of others,\" she said. \"I have seen stories on CNN of others having the same trouble in other areas of the country - apparently it's nationwide. There was a couple in Florida, but I can't speak of their difficulties because things are different there.\"\nStruther said she has a daughter in the Jonesville area, another grown child lives in Detroit and another in Florida.\nBut information is sporadic and often confusing for all ages, she said.\nVear said the senior center is aware of the problem and they are doing what they can.\n\"Yes, we’ve helped people navigate and those without internet,\" Vear said. \"There’s a number to call and set up an appointment - they’ve been filling up quickly. The next vaccine clinic by the health department is scheduled in Jonesville Jan. 30. More information is on our website Facebook page.\"\nThe information listed says if you are one of many that are trying to receive your Covid vaccine, the following information is needed: name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address. The notice asks for continued patience.\n\"If you have access to the internet or have a trusted family or friend that can help you to schedule your vaccine you can go to: www.bhsj.org,\" the post notes. \"For the time being, schedules and locations are being posted on Mondays at 9 a.m. If you do not have access to the internet, or need help to schedule, there is a dedicated number at Area Agency on Aging that you can call. Please leave a detailed message with your name, date of birth, address and phone number. When they schedule your vaccines they will call you. That phone number is 517-592-1705.\"\nFinding help across the country is an issue.\n\"The most vulnerable people are left behind even more so than if we hadn’t used more of a technology-oriented solution,\" said Ethan Basch, a medical oncologist at the University of North Carolina.\nAcross the country, registration websites for vaccine appointments have been slammed with demand as soon as they launch, filling up within minutes. Many Florida county health departments turned to the event management platform Eventbrite to schedule appointments. New York City has multiple registration websites, some of which have dozens of fields to fill out and ask people to upload attachments. Navigating those platforms quickly enough to secure an appointment slot may be challenging for anyone not comfortable with computers or the internet and impossible for someone who doesn’t have access to those tools.\nOnly around half of people over the age of 75 use the internet at all, says Susan Nash, a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity studying digital literacy options for older adults.\n\"The great irony of this problem is that the people we need to reach with the vaccine and get information to are the ones who are least likely to be online,\" she said on a news website operated by Vox Media. \"As we’ve experienced the pandemic, some of the easiest fixes have been to go online — and that leaves this whole population behind.\"\nStruther said many who would benefit most from the vaccine are being left to figure out how to get one on their own. She said she'll keep trying because she knows \"it's important.\"\nRebecca Burns, health officer at the Hillsdale-Branch-St.Joseph Health Department reports vaccine allocations for the week of 1/25/21 include 200 new first doses for Hillsdale County.",
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ADRINA TWP. — ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital welcomed its first baby born in 2021 at 10:40 a.m. Saturday.The girl was born to Destiny Renesamay of Waldron, a news release from ProMedica said. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19 inches long.
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ADRINA TWP. — ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital welcomed its first baby born in 2021 at 10:40 a.m. Saturday.
The girl was born to Destiny Renesamay of Waldron, a news release from ProMedica said. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19 inches long.
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"First baby of 2021 born at ProMedica Hickman Hospital",
"ADRINA TWP. — ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital welcomed its first baby born in 2021 at 10:40 a.m. Saturday.The girl was born to Destiny Renesamay of Waldron, a news release from ProMedica said. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19 inches long."
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This is one of the easiest roasted chicken recipes you’ll find. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly by removing the chicken’s backbone and flattening it out by a process called spatchcocking. The chicken is roasted on top of a layer of onions, carrots, celery and aromatics. There are numerous varieties of flavored olive oils online if you can’t find them in your local grocery store. A little will go a long way, but that drizzle will add a fantastic finishing flavor. I
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This is one of the easiest roasted chicken recipes you’ll find. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly by removing the chicken’s backbone and flattening it out by a process called spatchcocking.
The chicken is roasted on top of a layer of onions, carrots, celery and aromatics. There are numerous varieties of flavored olive oils online if you can’t find them in your local grocery store. A little will go a long way, but that drizzle will add a fantastic finishing flavor. I am particularly fond of either rosemary or garlic flavors.
You will be proud to serve this dish to family AND guests.
ROASTED ROSEMARY CHICKEN
• 1 (3-pound) chicken
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 large onions, thickly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled
• 2 ribs celery, ends trimmed
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon rosemary olive oil, to drizzle
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
As I mentioned above, I spatchcocked the chicken by removing the backbone with kitchen shears, turning the chicken breast-side up and pressing down on the breast bone until it broke. The chicken then can be flattened. You can certainly roast the bird whole if desired.
Rinse the chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle thyme leaves over chicken.
Arrange the onion slices, carrots, celery, bay leaf and rosemary sprigs in the bottom of a small roasting pan in such a way as to make a bed for the chicken to lie on while roasting.
Place the chicken on the bed of vegetables, breast-side up, and roast in the oven until the skin is golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue to roast until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 35 to 45 minutes longer.
Remove the chicken from the oven, tent with foil and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before carving. When ready to serve the chicken, carve into 8 pieces and serve, drizzled with rosemary olive oil to taste. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs if desired.
SMASHED ROASTED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL DRIZZLE
Versions of this recipe have been spread far and wide on social media. I like that you can make as few or many as you need to feed your family and friends.
• 6 to 8 white new potatoes
• Salt
• Pepper
• Rosemary olive oil for drizzling
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt to the water. Add potatoes and let them cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until a knife can be inserted easily.
Drain potatoes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a heavy glass or a meat mallet, press downward on each potato until it is “smashed.” Lightly salt and pepper the potatoes.
Bake for 15 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn the potatoes over. Salt and pepper the potatoes and return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until golden browned. Drizzle with rosemary olive oil and serve immediately.
Laura Tolbert, also known as Fleur de Lolly, has been sharing recipes, table decor ideas and advice for fellow foodies and novices on her blog, fleurdelolly.blogspot.com for more than eight years. She won the Duke Mayonnaise 100th Anniversary nationwide recipe contest for her Alabama White BBQ Sauce. You can contact her at facebook.com/fleurde.lolly.5, on Instagram and [email protected].
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"This is one of the easiest roasted chicken recipes you’ll find. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly by removing the chicken’s backbone and flattening it out by a process called spatchcocking.\nThe chicken is roasted on top of a layer of onions, carrots, celery and aromatics. There are numerous varieties of flavored olive oils online if you can’t find them in your local grocery store. A little will go a long way, but that drizzle will add a fantastic finishing flavor. I am particularly fond of either rosemary or garlic flavors.\nYou will be proud to serve this dish to family AND guests.\nROASTED ROSEMARY CHICKEN\n• 1 (3-pound) chicken\n• 2 tablespoons olive oil\n• 1 tablespoon salt\n• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\n• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves\n• 2 large onions, thickly sliced\n• 2 medium carrots, peeled\n• 2 ribs celery, ends trimmed\n• 1 bay leaf\n• 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary\n• 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon rosemary olive oil, to drizzle\nPreheat the oven to 425 degrees.\nAs I mentioned above, I spatchcocked the chicken by removing the backbone with kitchen shears, turning the chicken breast-side up and pressing down on the breast bone until it broke. The chicken then can be flattened. You can certainly roast the bird whole if desired.\nRinse the chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle thyme leaves over chicken.\nArrange the onion slices, carrots, celery, bay leaf and rosemary sprigs in the bottom of a small roasting pan in such a way as to make a bed for the chicken to lie on while roasting.\nPlace the chicken on the bed of vegetables, breast-side up, and roast in the oven until the skin is golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.\nReduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue to roast until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 35 to 45 minutes longer.\nRemove the chicken from the oven, tent with foil and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before carving. When ready to serve the chicken, carve into 8 pieces and serve, drizzled with rosemary olive oil to taste. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs if desired.\nSMASHED ROASTED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL DRIZZLE\nVersions of this recipe have been spread far and wide on social media. I like that you can make as few or many as you need to feed your family and friends.\n• 6 to 8 white new potatoes\n• Salt\n• Pepper\n• Rosemary olive oil for drizzling\nPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.\nBring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt to the water. Add potatoes and let them cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until a knife can be inserted easily.\nDrain potatoes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.\nUsing a heavy glass or a meat mallet, press downward on each potato until it is “smashed.” Lightly salt and pepper the potatoes.\nBake for 15 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn the potatoes over. Salt and pepper the potatoes and return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until golden browned. Drizzle with rosemary olive oil and serve immediately.\nLaura Tolbert, also known as Fleur de Lolly, has been sharing recipes, table decor ideas and advice for fellow foodies and novices on her blog, fleurdelolly.blogspot.com for more than eight years. She won the Duke Mayonnaise 100th Anniversary nationwide recipe contest for her Alabama White BBQ Sauce. You can contact her at facebook.com/fleurde.lolly.5, on Instagram and [email protected].",
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"This is one of the easiest roasted chicken recipes you’ll find. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly by removing the chicken’s backbone and flattening it out by a process called spatchcocking. The chicken is roasted on top of a layer of onions, carrots, celery and aromatics. There are numerous varieties of flavored olive oils online if you can’t find them in your local grocery store. A little will go a long way, but that drizzle will add a fantastic finishing flavor. I"
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JONESVILLE - A Christmas packing tradition started by Penny Sarles and John Barrett was continued this year by the Jonesville American Legion.The Jonesville American Legion Troop Christmas packing project sent 80 packages to present and past military personnel locally and around world.Sarles and Barrett started the project in 2005 and soon the community joined in, packing items at the Jonesville Middle School gymnasium, after collecting items to make the holiday special formilitary who
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JONESVILLE - A Christmas packing tradition started by Penny Sarles and John Barrett was continued this year by the Jonesville American Legion.
The Jonesville American Legion Troop Christmas packing project sent 80 packages to present and past military personnel locally and around world.
Sarles and Barrett started the project in 2005 and soon the community joined in, packing items at the Jonesville Middle School gymnasium, after collecting items to make the holiday special for
military who couldn't make it home for Christmas.
"I'm pleased to see it continue since we were unable to direct it anymore," Sarles said. "The Legion took it over and did a great job."
Chair of the project and Legion Chaplin, Richard Deller said the project started at the beginning of October and the Legion "hit the ground, running."
Deller noted that after several years of the project ceasing, the Legion decided to take it over with challenges to overcome.
"One was the pandemic and another was getting a feel for how to get names," Deller said. "Getting the word to the military is challenging. We wanted to get more overseas, but with the government bringing people back home, it was difficult. We sent some to Japan and Korea and most of it was to naval ships."
Deller said the Legion hopes to get out 100 boxes a year and if that increases, then "that's all the better."
Commander Larry Rathburn said the biggest problem the committee had was finding a place to pack the items being boxed.
"Kim Jackson as the MSU Extension office helped us use the building there," Rathburn said.
Deller noted he was grateful to have the place for 10 people to gather wearing masks in order to pack the boxes.
Sending the boxes weighing 30 pounds each was another challenge met with the help of postal worker Kelly Tullick.
"We spent more on postage than we did on buying items for the boxes," Deller said.
Others contributing included area businesses, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and numerous individuals.
"Committee member Don Germann at the County National Bank raises money by contacting individuals and businesses who gave funding and merchandise," Deller said. "And, area dentists are beautiful at donating toothbrushes and toothpaste to the cause."
Rathburn noted candy donations offset the cause with Lions Club (Jonesville, Hillsdale, North Adams and Somerset Center) mints that were packed by the Jonesville Girl Scout Troop 60128. Additionally, Boy Scouts fold flags included in the boxes.
Among other items included in the boxes were cards and letters written by area elementary school children.
"When military gets those things from a child that doesn't know them, it shows the true meaning of Christmas, which is love," Deller said.
Instrumental in the process of continuing the project were former organizers Sarles and Barrett who offered direction, along with Renae Shircliff at the Veteran's Affairs office, who helped buy and store items.
Shircliff sent 27 of the boxes to veterans in nursing homes in the county, many of which were distributed by facility staff for safety during the pandemic.
"Renae did a lot of the leg work and we want to thank her for that," Deller said.
Shircliff said she enjoyed helping with the project for years before and was glad to contribute.
"It was very enjoyable having a hand in putting items together," Shircliff said. "It's very rewarding to be able to send the boxes overseas for those who can't make it home for the holidays."
Shircliff added that many of the veterans who received boxes locally had tears in their eyes.
"It's all they talked about," Shircliff said.
Among others helping with the cause was committee member Jean Drake, whose husband was a former commander at the Legion.
"She helps out with donations and is very much a part of the Legion," Deller said.
Rathburn said there are many who contributed and the hope is to get started on next year's project with a committee in January.
"The more the community is involved, the more it will grow," Rathburn said.
For more information about project, contact Rathburn at 517-425-1321, Deller at 517-610-2333 or Shircliff at the Veterans Affairs office at 517-437-3630.
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"JONESVILLE - A Christmas packing tradition started by Penny Sarles and John Barrett was continued this year by the Jonesville American Legion.\nThe Jonesville American Legion Troop Christmas packing project sent 80 packages to present and past military personnel locally and around world.\nSarles and Barrett started the project in 2005 and soon the community joined in, packing items at the Jonesville Middle School gymnasium, after collecting items to make the holiday special for\nmilitary who couldn't make it home for Christmas.\n\"I'm pleased to see it continue since we were unable to direct it anymore,\" Sarles said. \"The Legion took it over and did a great job.\"\nChair of the project and Legion Chaplin, Richard Deller said the project started at the beginning of October and the Legion \"hit the ground, running.\"\nDeller noted that after several years of the project ceasing, the Legion decided to take it over with challenges to overcome.\n\"One was the pandemic and another was getting a feel for how to get names,\" Deller said. \"Getting the word to the military is challenging. We wanted to get more overseas, but with the government bringing people back home, it was difficult. We sent some to Japan and Korea and most of it was to naval ships.\"\nDeller said the Legion hopes to get out 100 boxes a year and if that increases, then \"that's all the better.\"\nCommander Larry Rathburn said the biggest problem the committee had was finding a place to pack the items being boxed.\n\"Kim Jackson as the MSU Extension office helped us use the building there,\" Rathburn said.\nDeller noted he was grateful to have the place for 10 people to gather wearing masks in order to pack the boxes.\nSending the boxes weighing 30 pounds each was another challenge met with the help of postal worker Kelly Tullick.\n\"We spent more on postage than we did on buying items for the boxes,\" Deller said.\nOthers contributing included area businesses, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and numerous individuals.\n\"Committee member Don Germann at the County National Bank raises money by contacting individuals and businesses who gave funding and merchandise,\" Deller said. \"And, area dentists are beautiful at donating toothbrushes and toothpaste to the cause.\"\nRathburn noted candy donations offset the cause with Lions Club (Jonesville, Hillsdale, North Adams and Somerset Center) mints that were packed by the Jonesville Girl Scout Troop 60128. Additionally, Boy Scouts fold flags included in the boxes.\nAmong other items included in the boxes were cards and letters written by area elementary school children.\n\"When military gets those things from a child that doesn't know them, it shows the true meaning of Christmas, which is love,\" Deller said.\nInstrumental in the process of continuing the project were former organizers Sarles and Barrett who offered direction, along with Renae Shircliff at the Veteran's Affairs office, who helped buy and store items.\nShircliff sent 27 of the boxes to veterans in nursing homes in the county, many of which were distributed by facility staff for safety during the pandemic.\n\"Renae did a lot of the leg work and we want to thank her for that,\" Deller said.\nShircliff said she enjoyed helping with the project for years before and was glad to contribute.\n\"It was very enjoyable having a hand in putting items together,\" Shircliff said. \"It's very rewarding to be able to send the boxes overseas for those who can't make it home for the holidays.\"\nShircliff added that many of the veterans who received boxes locally had tears in their eyes.\n\"It's all they talked about,\" Shircliff said.\nAmong others helping with the cause was committee member Jean Drake, whose husband was a former commander at the Legion.\n\"She helps out with donations and is very much a part of the Legion,\" Deller said.\nRathburn said there are many who contributed and the hope is to get started on next year's project with a committee in January.\n\"The more the community is involved, the more it will grow,\" Rathburn said.\nFor more information about project, contact Rathburn at 517-425-1321, Deller at 517-610-2333 or Shircliff at the Veterans Affairs office at 517-437-3630.",
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"JONESVILLE - A Christmas packing tradition started by Penny Sarles and John Barrett was continued this year by the Jonesville American Legion.The Jonesville American Legion Troop Christmas packing project sent 80 packages to present and past military personnel locally and around world.Sarles and Barrett started the project in 2005 and soon the community joined in, packing items at the Jonesville Middle School gymnasium, after collecting items to make the holiday special formilitary who"
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Oh, that hurt so good feeling! If you have started a New Year fitness plan you definitely know the statement. The best part is simple and basic is the best plan to start and build from. Our move today is a slow biceps curl. This move will be working the upper portion of your arm. You will need a set of medium hand weights. Perform this move either standing up or sitting down. Begin this biceps curl by gripping your hand weights in each hand. Extend both arms down by your side with your palms
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Oh, that hurt so good feeling!
If you have started a New Year fitness plan you definitely know the statement.
The best part is simple and basic is the best plan to start and build from.
Our move today is a slow biceps curl. This move will be working the upper portion of your arm. You will need a set of medium hand weights. Perform this move either standing up or sitting down.
Begin this biceps curl by gripping your hand weights in each hand. Extend both arms down by your side with your palms facing forward. Hold your chest tall and engage your abdominals to give yourself a strong base and core. This way, you can focus on the muscle you are working.
Once you are in position, you are ready to start curling.
Keeping the biceps curl on the slower side, proceed to bend in the elbows and lift your forearm upward, shooting to lift your hand weight to at least a 45-degree angle above the elbow. Once you reach your fullest contraction, slowly return your forearm back down toward your thighs.
Keeping this movement controlled, give yourself at least eight to 10 bicep curls per set.
If this becomes too difficult to do with both hands simultaneously, break it up, and alternate each arm.
Take a small break in between sets, then continue on with your next repetitions with a goal of at least three sets total.
Be mindful of your added weight as well. If it is too easy, add more. If you can’t complete a full set, drop your weight so you can efficiently complete a full routine.
This exercise is simple and can be added easily into any upper body routine. Just add weight as you go to intensify the move!
Marlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA in Lakeland, Florida, can be reached at [email protected].
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"Oh, that hurt so good feeling! If you have started a New Year fitness plan you definitely know the statement. The best part is simple and basic is the best plan to start and build from. Our move today is a slow biceps curl. This move will be working the upper portion of your arm. You will need a set of medium hand weights. Perform this move either standing up or sitting down. Begin this biceps curl by gripping your hand weights in each hand. Extend both arms down by your side with your palms"
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The new year we looked forward to arrived with a host of happenings around the country- some good and others not so good.If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of enjoying all of life’s precious moments. Even though we’re still somewhat restricted because of the pandemic, life should still be celebrated!Now, more than ever, it’s important to commemorate upcoming holidays and recognize family and friends. Restoring some normalcy and making loved ones
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The new year we looked forward to arrived with a host of happenings around the country- some good and others not so good.
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of enjoying all of life’s precious moments. Even though we’re still somewhat restricted because of the pandemic, life should still be celebrated!
Now, more than ever, it’s important to commemorate upcoming holidays and recognize family and friends. Restoring some normalcy and making loved ones feel special can, in the process, make us feel good, too!
So, as we all continue to look forward to 2021, it’s exciting to safely plan moments to mark special occasions.
When it comes to holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones, I'm all about making the occasion a big deal. If it's a birthday or anniversary, it usually involves a change of scenery to get revived for daily life. Whether it's camping or renting a cabin in the woods, it's something to look forward to.
Since staying home is the norm, adding in a bit of creativity can make memories last a lifetime. That's why I'm all about making celebrations vibrant, creative and fun. My daughter-in-law is an event planner - mostly with weddings. But after a harrowing experience of planning one for a client, she's not so gung-ho. I suppose if it's done as a job, it's probably not as glamorous as it sounds.
Remembering to be full of imagination and spark can go a long way in planning and no occasion is too big or too small as far as I'm concerned. Finding items that can be used over and over again is great, but it's also great having disposable items because less dishes to wash is always good!
Recently, I came across the founders of Celebrated in some of the myriad of emails I receive on a daily basis. Jessi Means and Lindsey Kauffman are mom entrepreneurs that know a thing or two about crafting perfect moments. Celebrated was born out of a need to solve event-organizing dilemmas. They knew there had to be a better way to plan events that didn’t leave them feeling frazzled and exhausted.
Among tips on planning festive and colorful celebrations is one on extending Valentine's and spring holidays so it's more than just one day.Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day are perfect for a seasonal theme that you can carry out for the given month. Decorate your home and table around these special times. Get your kids involved and transform your house into a festive environment that will bring joy to everyone. Load up on crafting activities and spread them out over several days.
Another tip, (one I liked following when the kids were little), is to celebrate your kids' birthdays in an "over the top" way at home. Go big on decorations: superheroes, unicorns, mermaids, happy campers - you name it, there’s a favorite theme for all of your child’s interests. Balloons, garland and signage all add to the festivities. Since we're encouraged to be outside more, plan a virtual or driveway party. Celebrating via Zoom can be just as much fun. Send favors and activities to guests ahead of time. You can share an activity card, for example, with all participants to enjoy together and include themed favors as a thank you gift.
One tip shared is to surprise friends and family with driveway drops to celebrate special events. Balloon garlands create a huge impact and you can customize with a variety of colors. Bring the party to them with balloon signage and get the virtual fiesta started! Don’t forget to coordinate food and dessert with selected plates and utensils that follow the theme (like Fiesta, Game On, Mimosas, Donut Grow Up). The idea is to "make it a dropoff to remember!"
Another tip is to reward yourself with a Zoom night with friends. You could make it glam with a Hollywood theme and have everyone tune in to a favorite movie or TV show.
I'm already feeling better about the new year! Let the celebrations begin!
Nancy Hastings is a Daily News staff writer and can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @nhastingsHDN.
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"The new year we looked forward to arrived with a host of happenings around the country- some good and others not so good.\nIf the past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of enjoying all of life’s precious moments. Even though we’re still somewhat restricted because of the pandemic, life should still be celebrated!\nNow, more than ever, it’s important to commemorate upcoming holidays and recognize family and friends. Restoring some normalcy and making loved ones feel special can, in the process, make us feel good, too!\nSo, as we all continue to look forward to 2021, it’s exciting to safely plan moments to mark special occasions.\nWhen it comes to holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones, I'm all about making the occasion a big deal. If it's a birthday or anniversary, it usually involves a change of scenery to get revived for daily life. Whether it's camping or renting a cabin in the woods, it's something to look forward to.\nSince staying home is the norm, adding in a bit of creativity can make memories last a lifetime. That's why I'm all about making celebrations vibrant, creative and fun. My daughter-in-law is an event planner - mostly with weddings. But after a harrowing experience of planning one for a client, she's not so gung-ho. I suppose if it's done as a job, it's probably not as glamorous as it sounds.\nRemembering to be full of imagination and spark can go a long way in planning and no occasion is too big or too small as far as I'm concerned. Finding items that can be used over and over again is great, but it's also great having disposable items because less dishes to wash is always good!\nRecently, I came across the founders of Celebrated in some of the myriad of emails I receive on a daily basis. Jessi Means and Lindsey Kauffman are mom entrepreneurs that know a thing or two about crafting perfect moments. Celebrated was born out of a need to solve event-organizing dilemmas. They knew there had to be a better way to plan events that didn’t leave them feeling frazzled and exhausted.\nAmong tips on planning festive and colorful celebrations is one on extending Valentine's and spring holidays so it's more than just one day.Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day are perfect for a seasonal theme that you can carry out for the given month. Decorate your home and table around these special times. Get your kids involved and transform your house into a festive environment that will bring joy to everyone. Load up on crafting activities and spread them out over several days.\nAnother tip, (one I liked following when the kids were little), is to celebrate your kids' birthdays in an \"over the top\" way at home. Go big on decorations: superheroes, unicorns, mermaids, happy campers - you name it, there’s a favorite theme for all of your child’s interests. Balloons, garland and signage all add to the festivities. Since we're encouraged to be outside more, plan a virtual or driveway party. Celebrating via Zoom can be just as much fun. Send favors and activities to guests ahead of time. You can share an activity card, for example, with all participants to enjoy together and include themed favors as a thank you gift.\nOne tip shared is to surprise friends and family with driveway drops to celebrate special events. Balloon garlands create a huge impact and you can customize with a variety of colors. Bring the party to them with balloon signage and get the virtual fiesta started! Don’t forget to coordinate food and dessert with selected plates and utensils that follow the theme (like Fiesta, Game On, Mimosas, Donut Grow Up). The idea is to \"make it a dropoff to remember!\"\nAnother tip is to reward yourself with a Zoom night with friends. You could make it glam with a Hollywood theme and have everyone tune in to a favorite movie or TV show.\nI'm already feeling better about the new year! Let the celebrations begin!\nNancy Hastings is a Daily News staff writer and can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @nhastingsHDN.",
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HILLSDALE - Stephen Cornwell and Asia Summers of Hillsdale are the proud parents of Hillsdale Hospital's first baby of the year.Stephen Cornwell II was born at 9:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, weighing 4 pounds, 12.2 ounces.This is the couples' first child and he arrived early as his due date was Jan. 25, 2021.Needless to say, the early delivery was not expected, said Head Nurse Brittany Page.Nevertheless, Stephen's mother was happy her son made an early arrival."We are so excited for
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HILLSDALE - Stephen Cornwell and Asia Summers of Hillsdale are the proud parents of Hillsdale Hospital's first baby of the year.
Stephen Cornwell II was born at 9:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, weighing 4 pounds, 12.2 ounces.
This is the couples' first child and he arrived early as his due date was Jan. 25, 2021.
Needless to say, the early delivery was not expected, said Head Nurse Brittany Page.
Nevertheless, Stephen's mother was happy her son made an early arrival.
"We are so excited for Stephen’s arrival and have been waiting impatiently for months," Asia Summers said.
The New Year’s basket provided to the couple by the Hillsdale Hospital Birthing Center has an abundance of items provided by local businesses and hospital staff.
Page was not sure exactly how long the Birthing Center has been doing the basket, but Certified Nurse Midwife Specialist Amy Zoll said the basket has been around every year since 1992, that she is aware of.
Items in the basket included: baby bath tub with safety kit, bottle brush, 12 month sock set, towel, outfit/socks/mittens, bath toys, body wash/lotion, spoons, diapers and wipes, teether, thermometer, roll of toilet paper, handmade quilt, bibs, hand sanitizer, bottles, stroller hook, sloth musical stroller toy, and gift cards from Hungry Howies, Pizza Hut and Cottage Inn.
Page is grateful for all who contributed.
"Thank you to every one who contributed this year in providing this beautiful basket to this new family," Page said. "Happy New Year and welcome Baby Cornwell!"
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"HILLSDALE - Stephen Cornwell and Asia Summers of Hillsdale are the proud parents of Hillsdale Hospital's first baby of the year.\nStephen Cornwell II was born at 9:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, weighing 4 pounds, 12.2 ounces.\nThis is the couples' first child and he arrived early as his due date was Jan. 25, 2021.\nNeedless to say, the early delivery was not expected, said Head Nurse Brittany Page.\nNevertheless, Stephen's mother was happy her son made an early arrival.\n\"We are so excited for Stephen’s arrival and have been waiting impatiently for months,\" Asia Summers said.\nThe New Year’s basket provided to the couple by the Hillsdale Hospital Birthing Center has an abundance of items provided by local businesses and hospital staff.\nPage was not sure exactly how long the Birthing Center has been doing the basket, but Certified Nurse Midwife Specialist Amy Zoll said the basket has been around every year since 1992, that she is aware of.\nItems in the basket included: baby bath tub with safety kit, bottle brush, 12 month sock set, towel, outfit/socks/mittens, bath toys, body wash/lotion, spoons, diapers and wipes, teether, thermometer, roll of toilet paper, handmade quilt, bibs, hand sanitizer, bottles, stroller hook, sloth musical stroller toy, and gift cards from Hungry Howies, Pizza Hut and Cottage Inn.\nPage is grateful for all who contributed.\n\"Thank you to every one who contributed this year in providing this beautiful basket to this new family,\" Page said. \"Happy New Year and welcome Baby Cornwell!\"",
"Baby boy arrives at Hillsdale Hospital",
"HILLSDALE - Stephen Cornwell and Asia Summers of Hillsdale are the proud parents of Hillsdale Hospital's first baby of the year.Stephen Cornwell II was born at 9:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, weighing 4 pounds, 12.2 ounces.This is the couples' first child and he arrived early as his due date was Jan. 25, 2021.Needless to say, the early delivery was not expected, said Head Nurse Brittany Page.Nevertheless, Stephen's mother was happy her son made an early arrival.\"We are so excited for"
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So my newfound love for vinyl has allowed many new and interesting conversations with friends, readers and fellow music lovers. I’ve been on a quest to acquire albums from my youth, on vinyl. What I wouldn’t give to have some of those from the ‘80s I used to have. Who knew vinyl would come back like this?Over the weekend, I encountered a music store with a lot of used albums, many in pristine condition. It was fun filing through multiple rows of oldies-but-goodies.
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So my newfound love for vinyl has allowed many new and interesting conversations with friends, readers and fellow music lovers. I’ve been on a quest to acquire albums from my youth, on vinyl. What I wouldn’t give to have some of those from the ‘80s I used to have. Who knew vinyl would come back like this?
Over the weekend, I encountered a music store with a lot of used albums, many in pristine condition. It was fun filing through multiple rows of oldies-but-goodies.
Conversations with other record-browsers proved almost as interesting. I’ve been amazed over the years at how closed-minded people are when it comes to music, especially regarding artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It’s a touchy subject. Everybody seems to have an idea what rock ’n’ roll truly is. That’s OK, but, tastes, trends and styles change. There is no style or sound that defines the genre.
This got my gears turning. All I could think about were some of my favorites from my time and why they should be in The Hall.
If you’ve never visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you might not understand. I have visited and it’s clear to see every artist has the potential to shape the musical landscape. History has shown that to be true from the moment Elvis Presley entered the picture. I think Ice Cube stated it best when N.W.A. was inducted in 2016.
"Rock & Roll is not an instrument: rock & roll is not even a style of music. Rock & roll is a spirit. It’s been going since the blues, jazz, bebop, soul, R&B, rock & roll, heavy metal, punk rock and, yes, hip-hop. And what connects us all is that spirit. Rock & roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and in life," he said.
To be nominated and inducted, artists become eligible 25 years after the release of their first commercial recording. In addition to demonstrating unquestionable musical excellence and talent, inductees have had a significant impact on the development, evolution and preservation of rock & roll.
Keep in mind, this means artists eligible now, like Mariah Carey. She is highly worthy of inclusion.
Throughout the coming year, I plan to highlight several artists who I believe are worthy of induction into the Rock Hall and make a case for why.
It amazes me that artists like REO Speedwagon, Boston, Olivia Newton-John, Lionel Richie (solo), Phil Collins (solo), Toto and Huey Lewis & The News are not already in. And what about Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Kool & The Gang, The Go-Go’s, Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, INXS, Eurythmics and Culture Club?
Who would you like see inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Shoot me an email and I’ll add them to my list. Perhaps you’ll see them featured this year in The Farr Side.
David T. Farr is a Journal correspondent. Email him at [email protected].
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"So my newfound love for vinyl has allowed many new and interesting conversations with friends, readers and fellow music lovers. I’ve been on a quest to acquire albums from my youth, on vinyl. What I wouldn’t give to have some of those from the ‘80s I used to have. Who knew vinyl would come back like this?\nOver the weekend, I encountered a music store with a lot of used albums, many in pristine condition. It was fun filing through multiple rows of oldies-but-goodies.\nConversations with other record-browsers proved almost as interesting. I’ve been amazed over the years at how closed-minded people are when it comes to music, especially regarding artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It’s a touchy subject. Everybody seems to have an idea what rock ’n’ roll truly is. That’s OK, but, tastes, trends and styles change. There is no style or sound that defines the genre.\nThis got my gears turning. All I could think about were some of my favorites from my time and why they should be in The Hall.\nIf you’ve never visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you might not understand. I have visited and it’s clear to see every artist has the potential to shape the musical landscape. History has shown that to be true from the moment Elvis Presley entered the picture. I think Ice Cube stated it best when N.W.A. was inducted in 2016.\n\"Rock & Roll is not an instrument: rock & roll is not even a style of music. Rock & roll is a spirit. It’s been going since the blues, jazz, bebop, soul, R&B, rock & roll, heavy metal, punk rock and, yes, hip-hop. And what connects us all is that spirit. Rock & roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and in life,\" he said.\nTo be nominated and inducted, artists become eligible 25 years after the release of their first commercial recording. In addition to demonstrating unquestionable musical excellence and talent, inductees have had a significant impact on the development, evolution and preservation of rock & roll.\nKeep in mind, this means artists eligible now, like Mariah Carey. She is highly worthy of inclusion.\nThroughout the coming year, I plan to highlight several artists who I believe are worthy of induction into the Rock Hall and make a case for why.\nIt amazes me that artists like REO Speedwagon, Boston, Olivia Newton-John, Lionel Richie (solo), Phil Collins (solo), Toto and Huey Lewis & The News are not already in. And what about Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Kool & The Gang, The Go-Go’s, Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, INXS, Eurythmics and Culture Club?\nWho would you like see inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Shoot me an email and I’ll add them to my list. Perhaps you’ll see them featured this year in The Farr Side.\nDavid T. Farr is a Journal correspondent. Email him at [email protected].",
"The Farr Side: Who’s worthy of Rock Hall?",
"So my newfound love for vinyl has allowed many new and interesting conversations with friends, readers and fellow music lovers. I’ve been on a quest to acquire albums from my youth, on vinyl. What I wouldn’t give to have some of those from the ‘80s I used to have. Who knew vinyl would come back like this?Over the weekend, I encountered a music store with a lot of used albums, many in pristine condition. It was fun filing through multiple rows of oldies-but-goodies."
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