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November 18, 2012
From left: Dana Coon, Adam Coon, and Dan Coon.
Fowlerville student-athlete to
wrestle at University of Michigan By Steve Horton
Flanked by his parents, Fowlerville student-athlete
Adam Coon signed a National Letter of Intent to wrestle
at the University of Michigan after he graduates from
high school this June. He will receive a full scholarship.
Adam and his parents, Dan and Dana Coon, filled out
the necessary paperwork at a signing ceremony held at
the high school last Wednesday. Two Lansing area
television stations and area newspaper reporters and
photographers were in attendance as were his
grandparents, Bob and Connie Coon, school
administrators, and a few of his friends.
The occasion was extra special since it was his 18th
birthday and a cake had been provided.
Coon, who is a heavyweight and weighs in at around
250 pounds and stands at 6 foot 5 inches, has already
won three Division II state high school titles. He’s now
in training along with the rest of the Gladiator team for
the start of the new wrestling season.
“My immediate goals will be to help the team win a
title, go for my fourth state championship, and try to get
over 200 career wins,” he said.
Coon’s high school record is now at 153-3.
He called the University of Michigan “a great fit for
me both athletically and academically,” adding, “I plan
to major in aerospace engineering. It’s been a dream of
mine to be an astronaut and to travel into space. “ He
then added a little humor in this statement by noting, “I
figure if I can help design a shuttle, maybe I can build
one big enough to take me.”
In addition to his success in high school competition,
Coon has enjoyed an equally outstanding career in free
style, folk style, and Greco Roman wrestling and has
won national as well as world titles. Most recently, he
was a Junior National Triple Crown winner when he
took the top spots in all three of those wrestling style
competitions.
He said that he began wrestling at age four in the local
TNT Program, then moved up to the WOW Club. His
father, who was an outstanding wrestling at Fowlerville
High and then at Alma College, was an organizer of
those youth wrestling programs his son participated in.
He’s also a teacher at Fowlerville and the head wrestling
coach.
“It’s been a fun journey,” Dan said of his son’s
wrestling career, adding that setting goals, including
college, are important but it’s also important to have
some fun while accomplishing them.
Adam’s decision on where to attend college involved
going through the many invitations that have been
offered, but it also involved deciding on whether to
pursue a college career in wrestling or football. A three-
star athlete, he even had offers based on his abilities in
the shot put and discus for track and field.
“It was a tough choice between football and
wrestling,” he said, pointing out that the football offers
included Big 10 schools including Michigan State. “It
took a long time to decide and some convincing from
some coaches. After I narrowed it down, though, I
decided that I’d miss wrestling more than football and
felt I had better opportunities in this sport.”
One of those opportunities will include aiming at the
Olympics in four years. “That’s definitely a goal,” he
said, “and it played part in my decision to attend the U of
M. There’s a regional training facility nearby, and my
parents are close by to provide me with support.”
The Coons estimated that nearly 50 colleges sent
letters to Adam, starting in his sophomore year. Under
NCAA rules, the phone calls can not start until the
athlete is a senior. Adam noted that he received a
number of them, adding that most of the inquiries were
from college football coaches.
As a freshman next fall at the University of Michigan,
Coon will compete with other heavyweights for wresting
time. Based on his progress and the team’s overall needs,
he said that he may be redshirted his first year.
Fowlerville superintendent announces
plans to retire at end of school year Fowlerville superintendent Richard Heinrich
announced his plans to retire at the end of the current
school year. Heinrich, who has headed the
administrative team since the spring of 2009, submitted
a letter indicating his plans at last Tuesday’s Nov. 13
board of education meeting.
“After much reflection and thought, I have made the
decision to retire from public education and resign my
position as Superintendent of Fowlerville Community
Schools,” Heinrich’s letter stated.
“I thank the board for giving me the opportunity to
serve as Superintendent and appreciate your dedicated
service and the relationships that we have built,” he
continued. “Fowlerville Community Schools is a
wonderful organization with many dedicated and
hardworking people. Being a part of this school district
has truly been the high point of my professional
career.”
In a follow-up comment the next day, Heinrich—
who will be 57 years old this December— said he felt
this was a good time for him, personally, to end this
phase of his educational career and pursue a new
opportunity.
“I’d always thought that this would be about the age
I’d be leaving public education and trying something
else,” he said. “The move to Fowlerville probably kept
me in education longer than I’d intended because it’s
been a good, solid experience.”
Heinrich grew up in the Bay City area and spent most
of his professional career in that area of Michigan. He
and his wife still own a home on Lake Huron and will
be moving back there after the school year ends on June
30.
Prior to coming to the local district nearly four years
ago, he was Superintendent of Bangor Township Public
Schools for nine years, served three years as the Special
Education Director at the Saginaw Intermediate School
District, spent 14 years as a speech pathologist at the
Bay Arenac Intermediate School District (Bay City
area), and started off as a first grade teacher at the
Bangor Township Public Schools for three years.
Heinrich said that the board will spend the next two-
to-three weeks prior to the Dec. 4 meeting, considering
its options for finding a new Superintendent and
deciding whether or not to externally post the position.
Rotary president Katie Pikkarainien with guest
speaker Becky Sorensen
Fowlerville Rotary holds annual
salute to area veterans The Fowlerville Rotary Club held its annual salute to
area veterans last Wednesday at the First United
Methodist Church. Nearly 20 veterans were in
attendance for the lunch and program.
The guest speaker was Becky Sorensen, a Resource
Room teacher at Kreeger Elementary and a former
member of the U.S. Air Force. She noted that, as a
Resource Room teacher, she provides extra help to
students in their subjects and assignments and is part
of the Special Education Department.
“I asked my kids who are seven to 12 years old for
help with this assignment (of talking to area
veterans),” she said. “I asked them what they thought a
veteran is.”
She then offered a few of the humorous answers she
got, including “Someone who helps animals” (a
veterinarian) and “Acid that cobra snakes spit out”
(venom), and “Someone who asks a lot of questions.”
“When I was first asked to speak as an Air Force
veteran a few years ago at an earlier Rotary program, I
said, ‘I’ve never been to war’,” Sorensen continued.
“The country wasn’t involved in a war when I enlisted
in 1974. I was a medic, but other than basic training
and tech school, I spent most of my term in a hospital
at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, working in
labor and delivery primarily with dependents, not
active duty personnel. It was pretty much like a regular
job, except for extra assignment where I was
‘policing’ the grounds. Sometimes civilians are
impressed by that term, but active duty and veterans
know that it means picking up cigarette butts and
trash.
“I agreed to speak today, not because of what I did
in the military, but because of you veterans and others
who served during wars and peace,” she added.
“When my family went to the Philippines as
missionaries in 1958, only 13 years after WWII, I was
three years old. Other than furloughs every five years,
I was there until I graduated form high school in 1972.
At that time, most people loved Americans. Wherever
we went, we could hear people whisper, ‘Americanos’,
and others would say, ‘Hi, GI Joe’ in a friendly way.
“I grew up being proud to be an American, and
proud of our military. I loved the Philippines, too, and
I’m proud that it is a free country because the U.S.
Military helped to defend it. We used to love to visit
Clark Field and Subic Navel Base.
“When General McArthur came back to the
Philippines in 1960, people turned out in huge crows,
In fact, on our first furlough, when my father spoke to
churches about ministries in the Philippines he spoke
of Gen. McArthur’s famous works to the Philippines
when he left to get reinforcements: “I shall return’,
comparing to Jesus’ words, “I will return.”
“I didn’t really think about enlisting in the U.S
Military until I was 18 and was unsuccessfully trying
to support myself with three part-time jobs, I chose the
Air Force because I heard that they had the best good.
No. actually, I enlisted because I couldn’t afford to put
myself through college. Not only did the Air Force put
me through college and graduate school, but it allowed
me to buy my first home. Then I worked for the U.S
Navy as a civilian for 10 years. This truly is the land
of opportunity.
“Although I never had the opportunity to serve in
war, I can say that I was always proud of what I did in
the Air Force, always proud to wear my uniform, and
always proud to salute the flag. When I see a person in
uniform, I try to get a chance to say, ‘God Bless you’,
because God has blessed us in America. I am proud to
be an American and a veteran.”
Howell United Methodist Women
presenting bazaar on December 8 The United Methodist Women of the Howell First
United Methodist Church present "Holly Treats and
Crafts", Saturday, December 8, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00
P.M. The event will feature a Cookie Walk, apple
dumplings, homemade crafts, "Once Loved" booth,
Rada knives as well as their traditional peanut brittle.
The "Cafe Noel" will be open for morning coffee and
lunch. The church is located at 1230 Bower Street in
Howell, across from Northwest School.
Important Information for the 2011- 2012 School
Year:
November 21-23 -Thanksgiving Break
November 26-Teacher Professional Development-No
School for students
November 29–KPTN monthly meeting 3:45 p.m.
Kreeger Media Center
Room Citizens Breakfast 8:10 a.m. Kreeger Cafeteria
December 24-January 2–Christmas Break
January 24-25–Hearing screening for 4th grade students
February 25-27- Hearing Re-Screening for 4th grade
students * * *
Box Tops, VG Receipts, Campbell Soup Labels:
Remember to keep collecting Tyson A+ labels, Vg's
receipts, and Campbell's labels, in addition to Box
Tops!
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Meijer’s Community Rewards and Target Program:
Kreeger Elementary is enrolled in the Meijer’s
Community Rewards Program. When you apply for a
Meijer’s Credit Card or Meijer’s Guest Card, be sure to
use the Kreeger number 199139. The Meijer’s Corporation supports schools by returning a portion of
qualified customer purchases to the school! When
using the Target program remember to mention Kreeger
Elementary. Remember, “Every little bit helps!”
Thanks for your support.
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Frankenmuth Fundraiser Limo Rides: Limo rides
will be scheduled for students who sold $200.00 or
more in our Frankenmuth Fundraiser after we have
collected all the money. Students who qualify will be
taken in a limo for a free Wendy’s lunch. Special notes
will be sent home with those winning the rides, as the date gets closer.
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PARENT/FAMILY INFO NIGHT! Ahoy! Parents
who’s Kindergarten through Fifth grade child match
any of this description: intense, high achiever, artistic,
math whiz, future author, passionate, creative, devours
books, gifted at…. Grab your spyglass and sea captain's
hat and come to the Navigating the School System
meeting. It will be Thursday, November 29th from
6:30-7:30 at Kreeger Elementary. The Parents will be
in the library to learn, the children in the cafeteria for supervised fun activity stations.
NOTE: There will be a pre-meeting pizza and drink in
the cafeteria (donations accepted) from 6:00-6:30 pm.
RSVP to Megan Tait at [email protected] for your
pre-meeting pizza count.
This meeting is sponsored by FACTO (Fowlerville
Academic Creative Talented Organization) Questions
regarding the meeting contact Barb Parker at 517-223-
7871 or email: [email protected]
Thanksgiving— a time for
family Ever since the Pilgrims first sailed for the new world
to escape religious persecution, we have celebrated a
holiday that has come to be known as Thanksgiving.
After their first harvest in 1621, a celebration was
held out of gratefulness for a bountiful harvest. The Pilgrims and Native Americans of the Northeast joined
together for a three-day celebration centered around a
feast.
This day was in stark comparison to today’s
Thanksgiving, which features parades, football games
or “Black Friday” sales. The first Thanksgiving was
simply a time to give thanks for the fruits that the new
world bore.
Though most of us will buy our turkey and trimmings
from the grocery store, Thanksgiving is still rooted in
the same foundations that it was centuries ago. This Thanksgiving, like the first, is a time to gather with
family and give thanks for our many blessings.
Take some time this Thanksgiving and appreciate all
that you have in this modern age. Though you may not
be spending your Thanksgiving on a plantation in New
England, take pride in what and especially whom you
have around you this year.
I’d also like to bring attention to one other important
event in our community coming up.
The 29th annual Fantasy of Lights parade takes place
Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in downtown Howell. The
event includes many activities in Howell before the parade, including Christmas Alley, the Fantasy 5k Run
and much more. For more information visit the Howell
Chamber of Commerce website at howell.org/45.html.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful
Thanksgiving.
Michigan
Senate
Report
By Joe Hune,
22nd District
Barb Dine to serve as Grand
Marshal of Christmas parade The Fowlerville Rotary Club announced that Barbara
Dine, Executive Director of the Family Impact Center
and a former teacher at Fowlerville Community
Schools, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal of the
Christmas parade.
The parade will step off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1,
at the Munn Middle School parking area and will then proceed south on Hibbard Street and then west on
Grand River through Downtown Fowlerville. A
reception will be held after the parade at the Fowlerville
Village Offices on South Grand Avenue for those who
wish to stop by and congratulate her.
She moved to Fowlerville in 1979 with her two
children—Erik and Heather— and began teaching as a
substitute. She was soon hired fulltime and taught at the
junior high and then the high school until 1999.
Dine has served as the executive director since its
founding over 10 years ago. She and others involved in this Christian mission program have helped hundreds of
area families and individuals with food, clothing,
support groups, and counseling services.
Fowlerville Fire Report The department responded to 13 emergencies this
week.
Thursday, November 8th, at 1:43 a.m. a medical
emergency on Deacon Hill Drive in Iosco Township
was reported. At 2:38 p.m. firefighters were dispatched
to a motor vehicle accident on Stow Road in Conway
Township. Personnel assisted at a medical emergency
on Meadowview Lane in the Village at 3:39 p.m. The department responded to investigate a report of a strong
odor of natural gas in the area of Grand River and
Benjamin Street in the Village at 5:23 p.m. At 9:31 p.m.
firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency on
Fowlerville Road in Handy Township.
Two medical emergencies were reported Friday,
November 9th. The first, at 9:05 a.m., was on Layton
Road in Handy Township with the second being at
7:41p.m. on Frank Street in the Village.
Saturday, November 10th, at 4:43 p.m. a medical
emergency on Gregory Road in Iosco Township was reported. Personnel responded to Grand River in Handy
Township at 8:57 p.m. to assist at a medical emergency.
Another medical emergency, at 9:08 p.m., was on
Pheasant Ridge Drive in Conway Township.
The department responded to standby at downed
power lines on Mason Road in Handy Township at 4:39
p.m., Sunday, November 11th.
At 9:34 a.m., Monday, November 12th, downed power
lines on Lange Road in Iosco Township were reported.
Tuesday, November 13th, at 7:57 p.m. firefighters
were dispatched to investigate a report of a natural gas
like odor on Bradley Road in Iosco Township.
By Cheryl Poch
This week we celebrate THANKSGIVING. And the
question is what are we thankful for? I am Thankful for
a wonderful library, staff and board. They make my job
so much easier...We are trying to bring you more items
and more programs that you can take advantage of throughout the coming weeks.
This Tuesday, November 20, is Patron Appreciation
Day! Come on in for a treat or two and check out all
our new books and DVD’s and so much more! Soon
we will have e-books – that is in the works!
We are almost done with replacing our old computers
with newer and faster connections for our patrons. The
retired and refurbished computers will be on ‘sale’
starting Tuesday, November 20. For more information
come into the library. THIS WILL BE ON A FIRST
COME FIRST SERVED BASIS – GOOD LUCK!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and may we count our blessings everyday and not just this Thursday!
Our quote for the week: “Make a nest of pleasant
thoughts.”
Livingston Fine Art Association
hosting 14th
annual art & gift sale The Livingston Fine Art Association will be hosting their 14th Annual art and gift sale at The Opera House,
123 W. Grand River in beautiful Downtown Howell
during the Fantasy of Lights weekend.
Start your holiday shopping here with gifts for
everyone on your list: holiday cards, hand painted
ornaments, photos, paintings, weavings, jewelry and
much more. Stop at the bake table and purchase home
made baked goods made by artists of the LFAA. All
proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
Shop, browse and grab a bite to eat before the parade
on Friday evening. Hot dogs or bratwurst and a drink
for $2. Saturday night take a holiday spirit tour of the Opera House; bring your camera, you never know if
you will see the ghost of Christmas Past! This is also
our Midnight Madness Sale with some very special sale
items that might be on your gift list.
The event runs Friday, Nov. 23 from 3 to 10 pm; Sat.,
Nov. 24 from 6 pm to Midnight and Sun., Nov. 25 from
10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.
For more information call (517) 223-3900 or visit:
www.livingstonfineartassociation.com
Little Glad Center News Beverly Farmer, Director
517-223-6480
www.fowlervilleschools.org
New Afternoon Preschool Session – TUESDAYS
AND THURSDAYS. Our center is offering an
afternoon preschool session starting in January 2013.
The preschool session will be from 12:30–3:30pm on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is open for 3 and 4 year
olds. Registration fee is $50.00 (non-refundable) We welcome parent volunteers in the classrooms. Call or
visit the office for additional information. Children
must be three or four by December 1, 2012 to
participate in preschool. *This session must have 8
children enrolled for the session to start.
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Collecting Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: If you
would like to donate to a worthy cause our center has
chosen to collect mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for
the Family Impact Center this holiday season. The
collected items will be available for needy families in the local area. The items can range in size from child to
adult. Each item must be new and unwrapped. For those
who do not know, the Family Impact Center is a
Christian-based organization serving those in need. It is
located at 735 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Our
center has a Christmas tree located in our office where
you can place your “gift”. We are accepting donations
from November 9 thru December 7.
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Playgroups- Great Parents, Great Start-Livingston:
The Little Glad Center is offering a fall session of
playgroups. Registration forms are available in the Little Glad Center office. The focus will be on the
developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Parents
stay with their child during the class and receive
information to assist with their child’s development.
This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, have
fun, and participate in activities with your child. We
welcome new registrations throughout the sessions.
Ages: 0 - 36 months
Dates: Fridays
November 30, December 7
Enrollment is limited to 10 children per group. Cost for the six-week session: $60.00
Each playgroup will run from 9:30am – 11:00am
Facilitator: Cindy Mathews – 223-6489
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A look Ahead:
November 21 – 23--Thanksgiving Recess - No School,
Little Glad Center is CLOSED, no Wednesday-
Friday preschool sessions.
November 26--No school K-12, TPDD. Little Glad
center is OPEN, preschool is in session.
--Area Death—
Virginia E. Nellett
Virginia E. Nellett, age 91, of Fowlerville, Michigan,
formerly of Pinconning, Michigan, died Tues., Nov. 13,
2012.
She was born March 22, 1921 in Marietta, Ohio to
Mason and Lola Mae (McGilton) Carpenter, one of 9
children. She married George H. Klintworth on May
29, 1938; they had 8 children. He preceded her in death
and she married Francis E. Nellett on June 21, 1977.
She was a member of St. Mary Nine Mile Church in
Pinconning and was active in the Altar Rosary Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister for 30 years.
Surviving are her husband: Francis, children: George
Jr. (Janet Sue) Klintworth of Lowell, Ohio, Kenneth
(Norma) Klintworth of Charlevoix, Michigan, Walter
T. (Tina) Klintworth of Lowell, Ohio, Lois (Lewis)
Settlage of Berea, Kentucky, Alma (John) Gibson of
Belpre, Ohio, Lesia (John) Wyatt of Fowlerville,
Michigan, Daughter-in- law: Linda Klintworth-Burwell
of Devola, Ohio, 39 grandchildren, 78 great-
grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her first husband: George H.
Klintworth, daughter Shirley McIntire and her husband John, son John R. Klintworth and 3 grandchildren and
her brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held on Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 at
St. Agnes Catholic Church with Fr. Louis Ekka
officiating. Interment took place in St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Pinconning.
Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice.
Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham
Liverance Chapel. www.niblackfuneralhome.com.
Livingston Historic Society reopening
church with open house on Dec. 9 The Livingston Historic Society is excited to be able
to again open the Iosco Methodist Episcopal Church,
located in the Livingston Historic Centre on the
Fowlerville Fairgrounds, now that the roof has been
repaired and replaced. Committee members have been
cleaning and polishing so that holiday decorations can
be in place by December.
An Open House will be held for community
members of all ages on Sunday, December 9 from 3:00
- 6:00 p.m. The beautiful antique organs will be showcased while providing holiday music and leading
Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served. Please
include this on your December calendar, to share
holiday cheer with friends and neighbors at this
delightful 100-year-old church.
Do You Know November? Do you know November? I asked my friend this
question after we’d been discussing the merits of the
month, of which he could find none other than the
annual deer hunt and his Thanksgiving dinner. And so I
began--.
She is cool and calculating, an agent of change and an
instrument of transition. November is Nature’s
secretary of retirement.
If you would know her well, walk in the long
shadows of her late afternoons. Amble down paths
through wilted, scarlet sumac fronds, past bronze oak leaves that rattle at the breeze’s slightest whisper. But
take a jacket. When her days fade to a rosy twilight and
the mist rises to form a frosty dew, the temperature may
drop ten degrees in as many minutes. The long sleeved
shirt of afternoon is not enough.
But stay on into evening if you can, and if the sky is
clear. Watch the hunter’s moon rise and glow like a
great face, watching back. Watch the sequin stars that
clearly mark the constellations now. Listen to the chilly
silence. Listen to the farm dogs barking, as if in answer
to some ancient lunar command. Hear the baying of hounds in the pursuit of coons down in the river
bottoms.
Do you know November?
If you would see her clearly, watch the silhouettes of
the trees, afraid to drop their final leaves, almost frozen
by her still and foggy dawns. Watch the vees of high
migrating geese, urgent in their southern flights,
impatient in their callings. Watch the woodpiles grow
and the cornfields disappear before the blades of axes
and pickers.
If you would recognize November, you must sample
the sweetness of an apple loosened from the tree by autumn frost. You must sniff the bittersweet aroma of
decomposing leaves and grass, and smell the smoke of
bonfires, hanging on the chilly mist. That is November
that you taste and smell, as pungent as fresh cider,
warmed, and stirred with a cinnamon stick.
If you would know November, you must know the
red-clad army that invades her woods. You must know
the secrets that draw them there and feel the excitement
of the deer that paws dry leaves in search of acorns, and
in search of a place to court his ladies. You must feel all
your senses come alive in a way that only frosty dawns
can stimulate.
November is the last of the harvest, the pumpkins, the gourds, and the potatoes. November is the corn stalks in
the fields and the bundles of Indian corn hanging on the
doors. She is the gathering of families around festive
tables of food. She is the popping of logs in a roaring
hearth and the sight of snowflakes against a dark woods
in evening.
Do you know November?
You must dip a paddle in the surface of the river and
coast with the current. You will see her at her best on
every bend. Each the same, each different, each
November, reflected again in the surface of the cold
water!
New Light on the Nativity
presentation being offered on
December 4 Explore with us as we examine:
*What have we recently learned about the Biblical
world that deepens our understanding of Jesus' nativity?
*Why must the Holy Scriptures, History, and
Archeology intersect?
*How do they intersect and why does that matter for
faith?
*What do these witnesses teach us about the birth of
Jesus that strengthens Christian faith?
*How does all this help us have a more blessed and joyful celebration of Christmas?
This interesting, informative, and faith-enriching
holiday presentation on Tuesday, December 4 from 7 to
9 pm is open to all. Everyone in the community is
invited: Christians, searchers, and skeptics alike. The
program includes a presentation, time for questions and
discussion, and refreshments. Admission is free.
The speaker is Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, Lutheran
Pastor and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Acclaimed
author of several popular books on Christianity, Dr. Maier is an engaging and dynamic speaker who will
clearly explain why the factual events revealing the
nativity of Jesus Christ are so important for Christians
and how they enhance our celebration of Christmas.
The event is being held at Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 1944 Oak Grove Road in Howell,
(517) 548-2066.
Upcoming Programs at the
Fowlerville District Library Follow us on Facebook & at
www.fowlervillelibrary.org. Registration usually opens
2 weeks prior to event unless otherwise noted.
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Family Impact Center Food Drive: Help us help our
community! The Family Impact Center needs our help.
Bring in 5 non-perishable food items and you can check
out a ‘NEW’ DVD for free! OR… Bring in a food item
and we will take $1 off you overdue fines, with a limit
of 5 items for $5 off your fines. *Not applicable to fines
that are in collections.
* * *
Teen Advisory Council: Monday, November 19 at
6pm: Come give some feedback for upcoming events
such as the New Year’s Glow Party and the Lock-In
overnight events.
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Patron Appreciation Day: Tuesday, November 20:
We would like to thank the Fowlerville community for
their support and patronage. Stop in for a visit and take
home a key chain or a goody bag from our
“Appreciation Display”!
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Retired and Refurbished Computer Sale: Begins
Tuesday, November 20: We will be selling our retired
computers. All systems are professionally prepped and
set up. Ready to go to your home! Included in the price
of a computer is the following: refurbished computer, keyboard, and mouse. Monitors and Microsoft Office
software packages are available as add-on accessories
and are separately priced. All purchased software
packages will be installed prior to delivery to the library
and the purchaser will receive all of the discs for their
computer.
* * *
Bingo: Monday November 26, 5:30-6:30: All Ages 4-
144! Enjoy a family game night at the library! Seating
is limited, register to attend. Registration is open.
*Must be registered to attend. * * *
Brick Building: Tuesday, December 4 at 4pm: Kids
4-5th
grade. Join your child in a special story time
where they build a creation based on a theme. Seating is
limited, register to attend. Registration is open. *Must
be registered to attend.
One Stroke Art: Tuesday December 4 5:30-6:45
Join art instructor Donna Raskamp for a fun holiday
ornament project using the One Stroke painting
technique. Classes are $9 pre-registration or $10 the
night of the program. Registration is open. *Must be registered to attend.
* * *
Kindles, Nooks, & eReaders Oh My: December, 5
5:30-6:30: Learn the basics in eReaders in a relaxed
atmosphere, share tips and how-to amongst the group.
Total newbie?... No problem, we can help you get
started. *Must be 12 to attend, must be registered to
attend. Limited to 8 attendees. There is a $5 refundable cash deposit due at registration.
* * *
Computer Classes at the Library. Registration
begins Monday December 3. For a full list of classes
visit the library or our website. *You must register to
attend. Register in person at the Circulation Desk.
There is a $5 refundable cash deposit per class payable
at the time of registration. There is limited seating
available for all computer classes.
5
th Annual Runway Repurposed
being held on Feb. 13, register now! The 5th Annual Runway Repurposed fundraiser hosted by the Livingston Arts Council will be held on
Sunday, February 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m., at Cleary
University Johnson Center, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell.
Runway Repurposed combines the art of fashion
design with the use of donated clothing and fabric from
several local businesses. The popular event welcomes
both beginner and advanced designers of any age to
participate. The 2013 theme “Express Yourself” allows
contestant creativity to flow freely when designing
garments to model on the runway. For those interested,
now is the time to begin planning and sketching ideas for individual fashions.
Registration for the competition is Monday and
Tuesday, January 7 and 8, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the
Howell Opera House. At that time, contestants may
select the pieces of clothing they wish to use to create
their new, original garment for the competition on
February 10. Designer fee is $20 for adults and $10 for
students; all details and guidelines will be given at the
time of registration.
Sponsorships for the unique event are available by
contacting committee co-chair Mary Rettenmaier,
[email protected] or calling the Howell Opera House, 517.540.0065.
Bring in the New Year with the
Howell Eagles on December 31 Bring in the New “2013” Year with the Howell Eagles on December 31. This event is open to the
public and includes music by the Roadhouse Dawgs
from 9 pm to 1 am, cash bar, casual dress, 50-50
drawing.
Cost is $15 per person or $20 a couple. Doors open at
7 pm and food will be available until 10 pm.;
champagne will be served at midnight.
The Howell Eagles are located at Howell Aerie 3607,
141 Schroeder Park Drive in Howell. For more
information call (517) 548-1630.
IMPORTANT DATES: November 21, 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Break
November 26 – No School Teacher PD Day
November 29 – Navigating The School System
Meeting (At Kreeger Elem)
December 7 – Christmas Dance (6:00 to 9:00 pm)
December 18-2:00pm- 1st Grade Musical Program (The
Alverson Center For The Performing Arts)
December 19 – 10:00am & 7:00pm-1st Grade Musical
Program (The Alverson Center For The Performing
Arts)
December 22 to January 2 – Christmas Break January 3 – School Resumes
* * *
News from the Smith PTC (Parent Teacher Club)
HELP MAKE SPECIAL SCHOOL EVENTS
POSSIBLE! Without our fantastic volunteers, we
cannot continue to hold the high quality events we have
planned. We are in need of volunteers to assist during
the Christmas Dance (December 7) and Family Fun
Nights. Sometimes all we need is a donation of a loaf
of bread or a dessert for a Teacher Appreciation Meal.
Please contact our volunteer coordinator by emailing [email protected] or send a note to your child’s
teacher and she will pass it on to the PTC. Once you
are on our volunteer list, we can include you on our
Volunteer Spot service to coordinate and remind you of
events. Thanks for all you do for our kids!
* * *
SAVE THE DATE!!! Smith Family Christmas Dance:
SNOWBALL ALLEY: 6:00 to 9:00 pm, December 7.
The highlights scheduled for that evening are a DJ,
Photographer, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. Come to
this wonderful holiday event for Great Family Fun!
* * *
Basket Raffle- Thematic baskets have been beautifully
put together and will be raffled at the Family Fun
Christmas Dance on December 7. Each student will
have 12 tickets to sell at $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. The
tickets need to be returned with the money by
December 6. Write on the back of the ticket which
basket you are interested in winning. The baskets were
on display at parent teacher conferences and photos of
the baskets are available for viewing at the school.
Please join us in raising funds for additional math
materials for the students!!! * * *
Parent/Family Info Night! - Ahoy! Parents whose
Kindergarten through Fifth grade child match any of
this description: intense, high achiever, artistic, math
whiz, future author, passionate, creative, devours
books, gifted at…. Grab your spyglass and sea
captain's hat and come to the Navigating the School
System meeting. It will be Thursday, November 29th
from 6:30-7:30 at Kreeger Elementary. The Parents
will be in the library to learn, the children in the
cafeteria for supervised fun activity stations.
NOTE: There will be a pre-meeting pizza and drink in the cafeteria (donations accepted) from 6:00-6:30 pm.
RSVP to Megan Tait at [email protected] for your
pre-meeting pizza count. This meeting is sponsored by
FACTO (Fowlerville Academic Creative Talented
Organization) Questions regarding the meeting contact
Barb Parker at 517-223-7871 or email:
* * *
Reminder to Parents – Children are not allowed to
carry any medication, and they cannot transport
any medication. Please do not send in cough drops,
aspirin, Tylenol, etc. with your child without going
through the proper procedure, filling out the
necessary forms, and bringing the medication to the
office. A parent/guardian must transport medication to
and from school. Students must be aware that they are
not allowed to administer medication to other students.
Medication must also be in its original container and
include the physician’s instructions.
* * *
Please do not park in the drop-off (Kiss & Go) lane
in front of the school. This lane is to be used for
parents to drop off their children and move ahead so the next car can do the same. You do not have to wait
for the front of the line to drop your child off. Students
may exit vehicles anywhere along the sidewalk area and
walk to the main entrance. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
COOPERATION!
Friends of Webberville Library
sponsoring annual clothing drive The Friends of the Webberville Library is sponsoring
their annual Children's Mitten, Glove, Hat and Scarf
Drive from November 26 through December 12. All
donations will be given to the Webberville Area Food
and Clothing Bank.
You may bring your new items to the library during the following times: Monday or Friday 2 to 6 p.m.,
Tuesday or Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Your donations will help some Webberville area
children to stay warm through this winter.
Student of Week—Emily Stock
By Josh Schaefer
Congratulations to this week’s student of the week,
Emily Stock! Emily is the daughter of Mike and Cris
Stock. She has an older brother Adam, who graduated
in 2011, and goes to Ferris State, and a younger sister
Mia who is a freshman. Emily was nominated for
student of the week by her Chemistry teacher, Mrs.
Atlee.
Emily, a junior this year, is currently enrolled in
Honors Junior Literature & Composition, Marketing,
BST Computers, College Prep Chemistry, World History, Algebra II/Trigonometry, and Concert Band.
Of these courses, her favorite is World History. Why?
Because she enjoys learning about the origins of the
world’s different peoples. Mr. Lycos is her favorite
teacher because “he’s awesome, and he makes history
interesting!”
According to Mrs. Struble, Emily is “a regular
participant in class discussions, always helpful when in
a group, and works hard to make sure she understands
every assignment. She is a true pleasure to work with!”
Once she graduates from high school, Emily plans to go to college, where she plans to pursue the ever
popular “undecided” major.
Emily’s favorite part of Fowlerville High School is
the people, because everyone is so helpful and nice.
However, if she could change one thing about her
experience at Fowlerville High School, she would like
the high school band to be separated into two bands,
concert band and wind ensemble, rather than one large
band. If she could give the underclassmen any advice, it
would be not to be afraid to speak up and ask questions.
In her free time after school, Emily loves to watch
movies. She participates in dance at Maria’s School of Dance, and has been doing so for the past twelve years.
She also plays the trumpet, getting lessons from Miss
P., Fowlerville’s old band director, and participates in
her church Youth Group.
One of Emily’s friends, Alex Fritz, had this to say
about Emily, “She is my best friend, she is weird, and
always hyper and crazy... I love it!” Congratulations
again to this week’s Fowlerville High School Student of
the Week, Emily Stock!
Holiday in the Park Tree Sponsorships
being accepted by Howell Parks &
Recreation November 30-December 25, (Drive Through)
Opening Ceremonies Friday, November 30 from 6:00-
8:00 pm.
For those of you who would like to take part in
decorating a tree, this is a great way to support community recreation, advertise your business, or
extend holiday wishes to your friends and neighbors.
We have six-foot trees available for $40. To reserve
your tree, contact the Howell Area Parks & Recreation
Authority at 517/546-0693 ext. 0. For your donation,
we’ll provide the tree, the electricity, and a sign by your
tree. You provide the lights and all the decorations
(please no valuables and all decorations must be
protected for our outdoor environment). Decorating will
take place between 9:00am on Saturday, November 24
through noon on November 30. All trees must be undecorated by Wednesday, January 2.
Contact us: [email protected] or call
517-546-0693 ext. 0.
100 Women Who Care present
donation to Injured Soldiers 100 Women will be presenting a check to Injured
Soldiers on Monday, November 19 at 9:00am at The
American Spirit Center located at 10590 E. Grand
River, Brighton. The community is invited!
These funds are earmarked for use by Operation
Injured Soldiers. Injured Soldiers provides activities
and needed resources for physical and mental
rehabilitation for our wounded returning heros. This
organization is run entirely by volunteers. Their web site is http://www.injuredsoldiers.org
100 Women Who Care Livingston County is a new
resource in which charities that meet certain criteria can
be eligible to be awarded up to $10,000. 100 Women's
goal is to have 100 women meet for one hour four times
a year and raise $10,000 for one local non-profit
organization in Livingston County. 100 Women are
looking for new members. To learn more about this
organization go to
www.100womenlivingstoncounty.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Administration Office 7:00 am – 3:30 p.m.
Counseling Office 6:00 am - 2:30 p.m.
* * *
IMPORTANT DATES:
Nov. 21--Holiday Break
Nov. 26-- Professional Development Day No School
Nov. 27-- Return to school
Dec. 4-- Senior graduation assembly
Dec. 6-- Fall play begins
Dec. 15-- ACT Prep
Dec. 17-- Progress Rpt 3 Dec. 24-- Holiday Break
* * *
CALLING ALL STUDENTS! FRESHMEN
SOPHOMORES JUNIORS SENIORS!!!!! Join in
the fun and decorate our community for the holidays!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Meet every day this week at
2:30 p.m. at Zizka-Grand Agency. Meet Saturday at
9:30 a.m.
* * *
Parents & Students- School policy is that if you are
not staying after for athletics or academic events you need to go home. Students are not allowed to be in any
hall other than the main hall after school unless you are
here with a teacher, coach or administrator.
* * *
Fowlerville High School Hosting an ACT Prep
Workshop in December -An "ACT With Writing"
Test Prep Workshop will be held at Fowlerville High
School on Saturday, December 15. The workshop will
be run by Mr. Frank Bernier in the FHS Cafeteria from
8:30 am until 1:30 pm and the fee is $60. Students will
take an authentic full-length ACT practice test and
essay. You will receive your practice test scores at the workshop and the essay scores will be mailed home.
Registration forms are available online at the
Fowlerville High School web site or directly from Mrs.
Glover in the Counseling Office. The form may be
mailed to Mr. Bernier or returned to Mrs. Glover with
payment by Thursday, December 13. This is an
excellent opportunity to get some test taking tips prior
to the Spring MME test!
* * *
Attention French Students: There will be a France
Travel 2014 meeting on November 20 for students interested in traveling to France in the summer of 2014
(or 2016). The meeting will be at the high school Media
Center at 6:30 pm. We will discuss travel preparations,
fund raising and financing. We are also trying to gather
a high school group to travel in the summer of 2013.
Previous Fowlerville French students who are interested
in traveling this summer should contact Rhonda
Dowker at [email protected] if you have
additional questions.
* * *
Do you need some extra help in your subjects? NHS is sponsoring DROP-IN TUTORING to help out students
having trouble in classes. You do not need to sign up,
just come in on Wednesdays in the HS library from
2:20-3:20 pm.
* * *
The Sophomore Class is collecting old cell phones
and ink jet cartridges. Please donate them to Mrs.
Tomassi (class sponsor) room D-207 at the high school.
Help us raise money for prom and senior year!
* * *
Parents having trouble using Zangle to view grades,
e-mail questions to [email protected] * * *
Target – Take Charge of Education–Through Take
Charge of Education, families, teachers and members of
the community have an easy way to raise money for our
school. When you sign up and designate Fowlerville
High School, Target donates up to 1% of every
purchase you make with your RED card (Target®
Visa® Credit Card, Target Credit Card or Target check
Card) to our school. If you shop at Target stores and use
their cards, please consider designating Fowlerville
High School to receive the Target 1% donation! * * *
Ordering Transcripts for College Now Online
(Michigan eTranscripts) Please visit the Fowlerville
High School website for more information.
* * *
Helpful numbers:
223-6080 ~ attendance hotline available 24 hours a day;
student will not be in school for the entire day
223-6000 ~ general building number; message to your
student call any of numbers please try to get a person
223-6044 ~ attendance secretary 7-3:30; student release
during a school day homework requests ~ if your student has missed several
days (we will request homework for a student missing 3
or more days and we have to give the teacher a 24 hour
notice to get the work to the attendance office) loss of
credit letters
223-6050 ~ counselor secretary 6-2:30; transcript
request
questions to do with grades, arrange appointments with
your students counselor
223-6061 ~ athletic secretary 8-12; Athletic events,
Schedules, Registration, tryout dates 223-6060 ~ principal secretary 6:30-3; arrange
appointments to meet with principal, other
building/teacher issues
Thanksgiving Recess-No School Wed., November 21-
Friday, November 23
Teacher Professional Development-No School
Monday November 26
Student Council Meeting: Monday, December 10,
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Student Council Holiday Dance: Friday, December
14 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Chess Club: Thursday November 29
* * *
The athletic department at FJH will continue to collect VG receipts. Anyone wishing to donate their
VG receipts may drop them off at the FJH office.
ATHLETICS FOR WEEK OF Nov. 19:
Mon., 11/19: Boy’s Basketball vs. Mason: 7 home, 8
away-4: 30; bus leaves at 3:30; CHEER – home
8th
Grade Fowlerville Glads fight hard in loss
against Charlotte. The 8th Grade Boy’s Basketball
team suffered two losses at the hands of the Charlotte
Orioles on Monday, November 12. The teams kept the
games exciting, but the end result did not favor the
Glads. The A Team was led by Cameron Brigham with 14
points, including 3 pointer, with Bryce Bertl adding 8
points in a very physical battle down low. Nick Semke
chipped in 3 points and Eric Fritz added 2. Nate
Leonard, Andrew Spalding Tommy Quaine, Scott
Riley, Steven Quigley and Chad Hacker played hard
defensively and pulled away a few rebounds, but the
team got into foul trouble early on and was not able to
capitalize on free throws, which made the difference in
the game.
The B Team was led by Dilan Schroeder who led all
scorers with 8 points, with Josh Shroyer adding 6. Josh Nabozny, Cody Persons, Bryant Martin all chipped in 2
points while Will Coe added 1 point. Cody Persons and
Josh Nabozny came off the bench for the Glads and
played great defense in the second half which helped
the Glads keep the game close. Tyler Heick, Dawson
Zanger, Jarod Miller, Logan Borland, Jarrett Gawel and
Trevor Christoson also gave the Glads quality minutes,
but some shots didn’t fall in the final minutes and the
Orioles came away with the victory.
The boy’s 7th grade teams lost both games last night
in Charlotte. The B team played well but lost in the last 2 minutes 18-15. Aaron Peiper led the gladiator scoring
with 7 points, Chris Davis had 6, Caleb Maleitzke had 1
and Grant Nolan also had 1 point. Even though they
played tough defense, in the fourth quarter the Glads
were outscored 8 to 3. The A team lost a very close
game as well but ended up losing 21-16. After leading
most of the game the Glads were outmatched in the
end. Trevor Miller lead all gladiators with 7 points,
Caden Collins had 4 pionts including one three pointer
in the 1st quarter, Nathan Southgate had 3, Alex
Brownlee and Zarien Jordan each had 1 point. The
Glads will play again Wednesday night against East Lansing MacDonald in East Lansing. Good luck
Glads.
Effective immediately: Every athlete on a 2012-13
athletic team at FJH may stop by the FJH athletic office
& receive an athletic pass. The athletic pass is good for
admission to all HOME FJH athletic events. Coaches
will provide Mrs. Recker with a team roster. Any
student planning to go out for a team later in the school
year may also request a pass. However, there are
certain stipulations. Please see Mrs. Recker for
additional information. IF AT ANY TIME, THIS
ATHLETIC PASS IS MISUSED, IT WILL BE CONFISCATED & NOT REISSUED.
* * *
Student Council Food Drive: Fowlerville Junior High
School’s Student Council is having a food drive for the
Family Impact Center. The Food Drive is from
November 27 – December 7. Items needed are: Baked
beans/ pork & beans, canned fruit, fruit juice, &juice
boxes, canned meals (Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, etc.),
canned meats (chicken, ham, especially tuna), canned
vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, mixed), cereal:
especially “Kids’ Favorites”, condiments: mustard, ketchup, salad dressing, etc., Helpers: Chicken,
Hamburger, & Tuna, Jam/ Jelly, Macaroni and Cheese,
packaged meat meals, rice & pasta mixes, soaps: dish/
laundry, soups: chunky or regular, and cans of spaghetti
sauce. Also, we cannot accept any “home canned”
products. Thank you so much for helping.
* * *
The Giving Tree: The Junior High Student Council
and The Family Impact Center have joined together to
make Christmas brighter for two families. Located in
the office at the Junior High School is a Christmas tree
with various ornaments with gift needs labeled on them. Please remove an ornament and bring back the
unwrapped gift to the office by Friday, December 14th
with the ornament attached. Thank you in advance for
your generosity. Any questions, please contact Mrs.
DeLuca 223-6250.
* * *
Friends of Rachel is proud to announce the date of
their second annual Maison Z. Wilkinson Fundraiser.
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23,
2013. In order to have another outstanding garage sale
for the community, we are looking for your donations again. If you have unwanted items cluttering up your
house, we would love to take them off of your hands.
Friends of Rachel will accept your donations up until
the actual fundraiser. If you have any questions, please
contact Amy Jarvis at [email protected] or 223-
6225.
* * *
Continued on next page
Team Princeton--Who’s Your Tiger?
Jacie Devota Jacie Devota is the “Tiger of the Week” for Team
Princeton. She lives with her parents and two brothers,
Jordan and Jaydn, and her yellow lab named Jax. She
would love to be a photographer or wedding designer when she grows up and is most proud of her ability to
play soccer.
Jacie can easily be found in a crowd because of her
red hair, freckles, and crazy personality but she stands
out on Team Princeton because of the choices that she
makes. This girl LOVES a challenge and is willing to
put in the time and energy necessary to be successful.
She takes pride in a topic conquered and once it’s
mastered can be found helping and encouraging others
to do the same.
In her spare time, Jacie can be found playing soccer,
riding her four-wheeler, shopping, and traveling up north to her family’s cabin. Her favorite parts of school
are socializing and hanging out with her friends.
According to mom, Jacie sets very high expectations
for herself in school, sports, and as a friend and
daughter. She is very loyal, responsible, and hard
working. Her family is extremely proud of the young
lady she is turning out to be. Congratulations Jacie and
thanks for all that you do to be best person you can be!
* * *
Attention French Students: There will be a France
Travel 2014 meeting on November 20 for students
interested in traveling to France in the summer of 2014
(or 2016). The meeting will be at the high school
Media Center at 6:30pm. We will discuss travel preparations, fund raising and financing. Please contact
Rhonda Dowker at [email protected] if you have
additional questions.
The following is an editorial written by State
Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga). If you have
questions about this commentary, please contact Rep.
Byrum's office by calling (517) 373-0587.
As we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this
week, we are also preparing to enter the busiest
shopping month of the year! Do not forget to look in
our local shops for gifts. In order to nourish our local economy, it is important
that we make our purchases from locally owned
businesses. When we shop at the local stores that make
up the heart and soul of our downtowns, we are
supporting our community and keeping it thriving. That
is because small and locally owned businesses account
for over 90 percent of our state's employers. By
providing business to our local stores, we keep our
neighbors employed and allow them to put food on the
table and help pay their mortgages.
These businesses give back and make our community a stronger, better place to live. Studies have shown that
for every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $45
goes back into the community, and nonprofit
organizations receive more than two and a half times
more support from small, local business owners than
they do from the big chains. These are the businesses
that make our community unique. You can go to the big
box stores in any city. However, you cannot find the
stores lining Main Street in towns and villages
throughout Ingham County anywhere else.
I believe what is best for the community is a balance
of both big-box retail chains and local businesses. Together, by working as a community, we can help
reverse the negative effects the economy has had on our
state. By "buying local" this holiday season, we can all
have a part in making our community a better place to
live, work and raise a family. Please join me in
supporting our local small businesses every day, but
especially November 24, 2012 in recognition of "Small
Business Saturday."
Michigan
House
Report Barb Byrum,
67th District
WEBBERVILLE SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NEWS Board Meeting–The next meeting of the Webberville
Board of Education will be on Monday, November 19
at 7:00PM in the Spartan Center Community Room.
* * *
Thanksgiving Break–There will be no school on
Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23.
Students WILL have school on Wednesday, November
21. This is a change from previous years so please take
note.
* * *
Band Booster Bingo–The Band Boosters will be sponsoring a BINGO night on Friday, December 7. The
games will begin at 5:00PM in the high school café.
* * *
Spartan Yard Signs–The varsity volleyball team is
selling customized yard signs for the low, low price of
$20 per sign. The sign will be created using your
child’s name and their chosen sport or musical interest.
Order forms are available in the district and secondary
offices, or you can download a form from the
homepage of the district website. Buy a sign and
support your Spartan volleyball program!
WEBBERVILLE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL Report Cards–The elementary first semester report
cards will be send home on Wednesday, November 21.
* * *
November Awards Ceremony–The November
Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, November
30 at 2:15PM in the elementary gym. * * *
Boots and Shoes Available-New boots or shoes are
available for your children, compliments of Old
Newsboys of Greater Lansing. If you’re in need of
footwear, stop in the office and pick up an application!
Call Sue Douglas at 521-3071, extension 216 with any
questions.
* * *
Elementary K-2nd
Grade Concert–Join the lower
elementary students as they perform their holiday
concert on Tuesday, December 18. The kindergarten will perform at 6:00PM and the 1st and 2nd grade will
perform at 6:45PM. Both concerts take place in the
middle school gym.
WEBBERVILLE SECONDARY
SCHOOL Toys for Tots Drive–The annual Toys for Tots Drive
begins on November 26. Helping community members
during their time of need is rewarding for all ages. The
joy you feel from helping out is immeasurable. Please
donate a new, unwrapped toy. Donation boxes are
located in the secondary school. With your support, we can help make a difference in our community.
* * *
Band Concert–The 6th-12th grade bands will perform a
concert on Monday, December 3. The concert will take
place in the middle school gym at 7:00PM.
* * *
NHS Blood Drive-The National Honor Society will
sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, December 6 in the
MS Gym. You can stop in and donate blood from
8:30AM to 2:15PM. Appointments are available, but
are not necessary. Please call Sandy Judd at 521-3447
ext 340 to make an appointment. * * *
Choir Concert–The 6th–12th grade choirs will perform
their holiday concert on Wednesday, December 12. The
concert will take place in the HS café starting at
7:00PM.
* * *
Follow us on Facebook-You can follow the artistic
adventures of the WCS Art classes on Facebook. The
address is:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/335248159900993/
Webberville Elementary School
observes Veteran’s Day with
assembly Webberville Elementary School held their 2012
Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9. Area veterans were invited to the school assembly to be
honored, and to share their military experiences with
students and staff.
Branches of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines
were represented. Principal, Suzi Slater, welcomed and
introduced the veterans, thanking them for their service
to our country. She read also read President Obama’s
Veteran’s Day proclamation. The guest veterans were
honored with a musical medley performed by the
elementary students, under the direction of Mrs.
Jennifer Filipiak. A musical, patriotic slide show was compiled and presented by Mrs. Suzanne Cloudman.
Following the assembly, the students greeted the
veterans and viewed pictures, medals, and military
memorabilia displayed in the gym.
Webberville Elementary School wishes to thank the
following veterans for their contributions, which
enlightened us about the true meaning of Veteran’s
Day: Charlie Stringham, Si Bement, Ty Paff, Paul
Schneider, Julie Pike, Bob Bement, Jacob Velfling,
Gary Huff, Cloyce O’Dell, Bill Turner, Neil West,
James Sylvester, Richard Leathem, Erma Leathem,
Cindy Denk, Lindsay Jenkins, Kaye Douglas, Dean Dodge, John Swain, Daniel Derian, Walter Douglas,
and Dale Barbour.
Senior Spotlight--Trenton Hawley
By Aaron Driver
Trenton Hawley has been a Webberville Spartan his
whole life, since moving from Georgia when he was
only three years old. Since coming to Webberville,
Hawley has enjoyed playing multiple sports and having
fun with his friends. Trenton Hawley is this week’s
senior spotlight. “Hawley is always there when you need him; he is a
great friend and has helped me out ever since I moved
here in 7th grade,” said Derek Woodrow, close friend
and fellow senior at Webberville High School. Hawley is the son of Bryan and Katrina Hawley.
Hawley has one sister, Tara Hawley, who was a
graduate of Webberville in 2009. Hawley has played
many sports in high school. He played varsity baseball
for one year, junior varsity basketball for two years, and
has been on the golf team for two years and will play
again this year. “I have been looking forward to my senior year. I am
looking forward to playing golf this year with all my
team mates and just hanging out with friends,” said
Hawley.
Over the summer Hawley has been playing golf a lot,
and he’s is very excited for his golf season to start.
“Golf is my favorite sport. I have been playing ever
since I could pick up a club,” said Hawley. Hawley is planning on attending Western Michigan
University. While attending Western Michigan
University, Hawley plans to study business and
management. Hawley is a great student in the classroom. In fact, he is in the top ten of his class. “Working with Hawley during his middle school
years has taught me that he is many things, respectful,
loyal, responsible, observant, enthusiastic, sincere and
jovial,” said Mrs. Eileen Slider, Hawley’s middle
school science teacher. Hawley has maintained an
above 3.0 GPA throughout his entire high school
career. “Hawley constantly surprised me and made me laugh
or stunned me with a simple yet brilliant solution to a
classroom problem,” said Slider. Mrs. Slider was one of
Hawley’s favorite middle school teachers, and he still keeps in contact with her whenever he needs help. “She has inspired me to do great things and has always
been there for me,” said Hawley. Hawley would like to tell all the underclassman,
“Never give up do, all your work and have fun--you
will never get these years back.” Also, to his friends, “I
hope you guys go far in life and I wish the best for
you,” said Hawley
Capital Area District Library Events
November 19—25 WEBBERVILLE:
Stitchin’ Time Drop-in Needle Arts Group: Date:
Nov. 20. Start Time: 6:00 PM. Description: Beginners
and experts alike are welcome to this local circle. Share ideas and conversation while working on your needle
art projects in good company. Library: Webberville
(WE)
WILLIAMSTON:
Lego Club (Ages 6-14) Date: Nov. 20.
Start Time: 4:00 PM. Description: Drop by the library
to build brick creations with your friends. You supply
the imagination, we provide the Legos!
Entries being accepted for 16th
Annual Light Parade in Williamston 16th Annual Light Parade at 6 pm, downtown
Williamston. Parade, activities, visits with Santa and
Mrs. Claus, extended holiday shopping and restaurant
hours, more! The event is free to attend, and it is free to have an entry in the parade.
Light parade entries are now being accepted. This is
a great way to get word out about your service
organization, business, church, or just a great way to
have fun! There are entry awards in seven categories:
Best Animal Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best
Decorated Vehicle, Best Musical Entry, First Time
Award, Most Unique, and Spirit of Christmas.
For information on parade entries or sponsorships,
517-655-1549, [email protected],
www.williamston.org, Facebook.
The following is an editorial written by State
Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga). If you have
questions about this commentary, please contact Rep.
Byrum's office by calling (517) 373-0587.
With elections now over, a new Legislature has been
chosen and will begin their service January 1, 2013.
Until then, the 96th Legislature enters into its "lame
duck" session. "Lame duck" is part of the legislative
calendar that is not well understood but critically
important. It is the time for finishing the work of the
present but anticipating the excitement of the future.
"Lame duck" session is the period of time during the
legislative calendar after the November elections but
before the end of the legislative term, which ends December 31st. This post-election period means that
some elected officials, like myself, are nearing the end
of their tenure due to term limits and others are leaving
the Legislature because they lost their re-election bid. It
is a last chance for these lawmakers to see bills they
introduced earlier in this session to be heard on the
House and Senate floors, and if well received, passed.
In addition, to the final days of passing legislation for
the year, the "lame duck" session initiates the
enthusiasm of looking into the future. This includes
orientation for the soon-to-be lawmakers and the election of House leadership for the upcoming 2013-
2014 Legislature. The new leaders, along with their
leadership teams, will play a critical role in setting the
overall agenda for the Michigan House of
Representatives and the State as a whole.
This week, the Democratic and Republican Caucuses
in the House of Representatives elected leaders for the
upcoming term. The respective leaders are elected in a
private election by the Representatives who will begin
their term on January 1, 2013. Representative James
"Jase" Bolger, a Republican from Marshall, has once
again been elected Speaker of the House. Leading the House Democratic Caucus, as Democratic Leader, will
be Representative Tim Greimel from Auburn Hills.
Both leaders will serve in their respective position for a
two-year term.
Although I am term-limited from the House of
Representative, I will continue to serve the residents of
Ingham County in my new capacity as Ingham County
Clerk, beginning January 1, 2013. I look forward to this
new opportunity to serve all residents of Ingham
County and bringing some much-needed updates to the
clerk's office. For the constituents of the 67th House District, I am
honored to be replaced by Tom Cochran, who I know
will do an outstanding job representing us in the
Michigan House. For those of you who do not know
Tom, he has served on the Mason School Board and
recently retired as City of Lansing Fire Chief. I am
confident that Representative- elect Cochran will do a
great job representing the citizens of the 67th House
District.
Michigan Sports Academy offering
winter hitting league
The 2012-13 Michigan Sports Academy - Livingston
Winter Hitting League will begin in December. Coach
Kling and other MSA summer coaches will serve as the
pitchers this season!
Livingston offers a Saturday morning Hitting League for baseball and softball players. You can sign-up as an
individual and be placed on a team or an entire team of
five players can sign-up together at a discounted rate.
Age Groups:
BASEBALL
10 & Under, 11-12 year old, 13-14-years-old, 15 &
Older
SOFTBALL
10 & Under, 11-12 year old, 13-14-years-old, 15 &
Older
Age groups are subject to change based on registration numbers for each level.
Dates:
December: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
January: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
February: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Format: Each session consists of four competitions
with a 15-minute warm-up period followed by one hour
of hitting. As in a real game, there will be home and
away teams that will hit against an MSA-Livingston
coach for up to six innings (time permitting).
Cost: The cost is for one month only. Players can sign
up for any amount of months desired - one month, two months or all three months.
Individual: $52 a month
Registration/Payment: To pay online, visit our web
store page: http://msa-
livingston.webs.com/apps/webstore/.
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Michigan
House
Report Barb Byrum, 67th District
Kreeger School News— Students in both Mrs. Charron's and Ms. Crandall's classrooms
conducted an experiment and witnessed a chemical reaction right before their very eyes!! Each student created his own batch of slime. Through exploration students learned that slime sticks together, it moves, it sags, and can be molded into many different sorts of creations. The principle of slime is the cross-linking of molecules that are long chains to begin with. We all had a slimy good time!
Boy’s 7th
& 8th
grade soccer team enjoys undefeated season The fall boy’s 7
th and 8
th grade soccer team went undefeated with a record of
7-0-1. The team averaged 5.5 goals a game and gave up less than a goala game. Coach Kotch said, "I enjoyed coaching these great kids. Theyworked really hard and I am proud of them." Pictured here in Front Row: Adam Reicher, Michael Myers, Hunter Maddox, Corey Lampman, Hunter Groff. Second Row: Rayne Phillips, Chris Myers, Austin Schultz, Mitchell Tennat, Zach Kotch, and Coach Meagan Kotch. Not pictured: Ben Bruni.