Fowlerville News and Views Online: January 2018

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Lyle Allbright

     Lyle Allbright, age 99, passed away Sunday, January 21 in Hastings, MI. Lyle was born April 23, 1918 to Oliver and Sarah Allbright in Cohoctah Township, Livingston County. Lyle graduated from Howell High School, then worked on the farm of his brother-in-law. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lyle enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Europe until the end of the war. He then returned to the family farm in Cohoctah and worked for Michigan Bell until his retirement in 1983. Lyle married Georgiana Lott in 1954 and raised a son and a daughter. Lyle will be remembered fondly by his family, including nieces and nephews and friends from the Cohoctah Township community and Fowlerville United Brethren Church.
     Lyle Allbright was preceded in death by his parents, wife Georgiana, four brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his children, Brian (Connie) of Freeport, MI and Jane (Jerry) Robson of Howell, as well as grandchildren, Sarah and Briana Allbright and Aaron Robson.
    Services were held at Herrmann Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25 at 11 am. Visitation was on Wednesday, January 24 from 4-8 pm.
     Memorial contributions are welcome for either Great Lakes Caring Hospice or Fowlerville United Brethren Church.

Plainfield United Methodist to serve Chicken & Biscuit Supper on Feb. 10
A Chicken and Biscuit Supper will be served at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, north of Gregory on Saturday, Feb. 10, starting at 5 pm. Free will donation. Take outs available. All are welcome.

Upcoming Programs at the Fowlerville District Library
All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents only unless otherwise stated.
Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org.
Phone: 517-223-9089

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Fowlerville Library Writers Group - Begins Wednesday, January 31st at 2:30pm
Meets Weekly January 31st-March 21st
Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part Winter 2018 session. You are invited to bring a 1-page sample for feedback from the group.
*Registration begins January 17th. No late entries.

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Travel Series: Around the World in a Year - Thursday, February 1st at 7pm
Adults. Highlighting the sights, sounds, life-changing encounters, and humorous stories of world travel while at the library! *Register in person to attend. *Registration begins January 18th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Cartooning Workshop - Friday, February 2nd at 5-8pm
Teens 6th-12th Grades. Welcome Lansing area artist LeBaron Rodgers II as he leads you through creating a unique anime or cartoon character of your own design. Pizza and a beverage will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration is required and includes a 2017-2018 signed Program Permission Form. Registration begins January 19th. Register by January 31st to attend.

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Pop-Up Library – During All Lunches
Tuesday, February 6th at the Fowlerville High School
Wednesday, February 7th at the Fowlerville Junior High
At the Pop-up Library, you can get a library card; check in and out FDL books; get help with the Axis 360 app and eBooks; register to attend FDL Teen Programs; get your library questions answered; and talk about books, movies, technology, and games with some cool librarians. And you can tell us your ideas for FDL Teen Programs—We're listening!

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Beyond the Book: Winter’s Bone - Thursday, February 8th at 7pm
Adults. Featuring a book and its film adaptation, and some great discussion! Movie-style refreshments will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration began January 18th. Books will be given while supplies last.

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Pop-Up Library - Monday, February 12th
10am at Rolling Meadows
11am at Livingston Greene
12pm at Glenwood Apartments
We bring the library to you! You can get a library card; check in and out large print or audio books; get help with the Axis 360 app and eBooks; get your library questions answered; and get one-on-one technology help with your tablet or other small device. You can also visit with Lola, our Therapy Dog.

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Midwinter Coloring Event - Thursday, February 15th at 7pm
Adults. Brighten up the night and join your friends at the library to add some color to your life with coloring and conversation at our mid-winter adult coloring event. Light refreshments will be served.*Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 1st and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Share the Love: Card Making - Wednesday, February 21st at 5:30-6:30pm
Families. Have some card-making fun with your family and friends! We provide the cardstock, stickers, and envelopes, and you provide the designs! We will deliver the cards to seniors throughout the community at our Pop-up Library visits. *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 7th.

Fowlerville High School 125th Alumni News
   Plans are well underway for the 125th annual Fowlerville High School Alumni gathering and banquet. The event will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fowlerville High School. According to president Judy Recker, the alumni will pretty much follow the format of past years. A social hour will begin about 4pm followed by pictures of the “honored classes” and dinner at 4:30. Rooms will be available for the honored classes to meet and socialize. Tickets will be available after May 1st at local businesses to be announced.
   The FHS Alumni Association plans to continue presenting scholarships to graduating seniors who will be recognized at the banquet. Anyone wishing to make a donation may send the donation to Ed Helzerman, 701 Devonshire, Fowlerville, MI 48836. More information will also be available soon. Classes planning to gather are encouraged to contact Cindy Ruttman Krebs, ASAP.
   Recently the FHS Alumni Association lost one of its oldest living grads, Helen Eckhart Reyhl, Class of 1938. “We know of at least one living graduate from the Class of 1937 and a few from the Class of 1938,” commented Recker. “It will be a really special occasion for the Classes of 1938, 1943, 1948, 1958 and 1993,” continued the president. So mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 125th annual FHS alumni gathering this year.

Fowlerville 4th of July Committee looking for Chili Cook off Contestants
The Livingston County/Fowlerville Fireworks Committee is looking for chili cook- off contestants for the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off being held on Saturday, March 10, from 4 to 7 pm. at VFW Post 6464, located at 215 Veterans Drive in Fowlerville. Chili entries will be judged for the following categories: Judges Choice, People's Choice, Spicy Hot, Best Presentation (of decorated table space), Best Business/Organization Entry and Most Unique Chili.
If you would like to enter a chili you can request an entry form by emailing bndbus@aol.com, please title your e-mail: Entry Form Request. Entry forms are also available at the Fowlerville Village Office located at 213 S. Grand Ave. in Fowlerville. Rules for entering are on the entry form and pre-registration is required. For more information call Bruce or Denise Brown at (517) 223-1927. All proceeds from this event go to the July 4th Fireworks Show.

Dansville Community Center holding Euchre Night on Feb. 3 & 17
Do you like to play Euchre? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, February 3rd and 17th starting at 7pm. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Robert C. (Bob) Nygren

    Robert C. Nygren (Bob), age 89, died at home in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday January 13, 2018.
    Born in Detroit Michigan on August 5th, 1928 to Louis L and Hazel Nygren, he lived in Detroit until the family moved to Fowlerville during the early 1950’s. Bob returned to the Nygren family home on Gregory Road in Fowlerville after serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War for two years. He resided in Fowlerville until relocating to California in 2012 to live with his son, John. He was a carpenter by trade and built custom homes with his four brothers as a partner in Nygren Brothers Construction until his retirement in 1993.
     He married Mary M. Smyth in August 1956 and raised eight children together. Mary was the love of his life and he was completely devoted to her. She preceded him in death in 2003. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie and son, Randy. He is survived by his sons, Lavern Nygren of Arizona, Edward Nygren of Arizona, and John Nygren of California; his daughters, Mary Ellen Nygren of Howell, Robin Moore of Hawaii and Sue Iiams of California; along with 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
    He is also survived by two sisters, Donna Popa (Nicholas) of Fenton and Barbara Ganton (James) of Williamston.
    Bob enjoyed his life and family. He took great pride in his home and especially his lawn! He was known throughout Fowlerville as having the best lawn in the Village. In fact, after his retirement, he spent many a day mowing not only his lawn, but others as well. Being outside in the sunshine and listening to his music brought him much joy.
    Services are being held at the Herrmann Funeral Home in Fowlerville on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11a.m., followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville. Visitation took place on Friday, January 19, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.
    In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Habitat for Humanity at 7198 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48114 or LACASA at 2895 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 in his memory.

Stephanie Kellenberger

    Stephanie Kellenberger, 46, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was raised in Dexter, Michigan and drove public school bus in Howell, Michigan for 17 years.
    Known for her quick wit and great sense of humor, Stephanie’s time was most fulfilled by spending time with her children and grandchildren on her family farm in Fowlerville, Michigan.
      Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Viola Parsons. She is survived by six siblings, her husband: Terrence Kellenberger, daughter: Valerie (Josetan) Stevens, son: Thomas Kellenberger, and granddaughters: Aurora and Reagan Stevens.
    Services were held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Herrmann Funeral Home in Fowlerville, Michigan. Visitation took place at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

Secretary of State & U-M Regent candidates to speak to Livingston Dems
    A pair of statewide candidates will speak to Livingston County Democrats later this month, including Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson.
     Benson, former dean of the Wayne State University Law School, will be the featured speaker at the party’s monthly meeting set for Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at RE/Max Platinum Auditorium, 6870 Grand River, between Brighton and Howell.
     Joining her will be Jordan Acker, candidate for the Democratic nomination for a seat on the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
     Benson has been a national leader in election law and administration for more than a decade. She wrote the first major book on the role of the secretary of state in enforcing election and campaign finance laws, called, Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic Process.
     She served as dean of Wayne State University’s law school, where she froze tuition, expanded access to scholarship funds and set up programs to provide free legal services for veterans.
    She is currently CEO and Executive Director of the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), a national nonprofit.
    Acker is a University of Michigan graduate and an attorney. He has worked as a staffer for the House Judiciary Committee where he worked on issues such as civil rights and the illegal torture practices of the Bush administration. He worked on a team that helped expose and end those practices.
     He also worked in the Obama White House on issues including modernizing immigration policy and supporting law enforcement after the Boston marathon bombing. And he was an advisor to the secretary of Homeland Security.
    He returned to Oakland County in 2013 where he practices law with his father.
    Meeting attendees are advised to park in the back, use the rear entrance, and take the stairs or elevator down to the auditorium. Attendees should know that the business locks the door promptly at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
     For more information, call 810-229-4212 or email livcodems@gmail.com.

Livingston Centre Historical Village Monthly Meeting
   The Livingston Centre Historical Village members are setting their agenda and plans for 2018. Our next monthly meeting will be February 1 at 7 p.m. at the Fowlerville Fair office located on the Fowlerville fairgrounds. We welcome all to attend and see what we are all about.
   Our mission is to preserve the buildings and history of Livingston County by renovating and maintaining the eight historic buildings located on the Northwest corner of the Fowlerville fairgrounds.
   Our first major fundraiser of the year will be our annual “Grandma’s Attic Sale” to be held May 16, 17 and 18 at the fairgrounds. Keep us in mind as you begin your after Christmas clean up and early spring cleaning. For more information, please call Marj Carlon at 517-223-3831.

Grief Share Seminar/Support Group reconvenes starting Feb. 4
Grief Share, which is sponsored by Family Impact Center and held at the Family Impact Center Wellness Center on 9430 W. Grand River just west of Fowlerville, will be starting back up on Sunday, February 4, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. This 13-week faith-based seminar/support group is for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone close. For more information or to register, please call Kathy at 517-223-3239 or contact the Family Impact Center at 517-223-4428.

‘Girls on the Run’ registration at Kreeger Elementary will start Jan. 22
     ‘Girls on the Run’ is a non-profit organization that envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams! Their ten-week program for girls in 3rd – 8th grade combines training for a 5k with a brand new curriculum promoting competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution.
     The registration at Kreeger Elementary will start this Monday, Jan. 22.
     Twice-weekly lessons and interactive activities are led by trained volunteer coaches who create a positive and safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with others, and contribute to the community. The program culminates in a non-competitive 5k event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
     Kreeger Elementary School girls will meet after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00pm March 5th through May 18th. All registered participants will receive a healthy snack at each lesson along with a program t-shirt and water bottle, a parent guide book and entry into the incredible Girls on the Run 5k on May 12th at 1:00 pm (community members are welcome to come run/walk to support the girls!). Space is limited and registration ends Feb. 21. *Financial assistance is available.
     For more information about registering, volunteering or supporting ‘Girls on the Run’s’ scholarship program contact the ‘Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan’ staff at 734-712-5640 or email info@girlsontherunsemi.org.

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Ellie McDoodle Author Visit - Wednesday, January 24th at 5:30-6:30pm
Kids 2nd-8th grades. Meet Ruth Barshaw, the author of the popular Ellie McDoodle series! Hear how she comes up with Ellie's doodly adventures and learn how to make your own doodle stories in a hands-on doodle workshop! A limited supply of books will be for available for purchase at this event. *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 10th.

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Stained Glass Heart Hanger Workshop - Thursday, January 25th at 2:30pm
Adults. No experience required for this hands-on workshop taught by an instructor from Delphi Glass. You will be taught basic stained glass construction including cutting, foiling and soldering from an expert. Create a stunning heart shaped suncatcher with a bevel center. *Special time and class size. Registration for this class is FULL.

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Fowlerville Library Writers Group Begins Wednesday, January 31st at 2:30pm
Meets Weekly January 31st-March 21st
Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part Winter 2018 session. You are invited to bring a 1-page sample for feedback from the group.
*Registration begins January 17th. No late entries.

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Travel Series: Around the World in a Year - Thursday, February 1st at 7pm
Adults. Highlighting the sights, sounds, life-changing encounters, and humorous stories of world travel while at the library! *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 18th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Beyond the Book: Winter’s Bone - Thursday, February 8th at 7pm
Adults. Featuring a book and its film adaptation, and some great discussion! Movie-style refreshments will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 18th. Books will be given while supplies last.

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Euchre Fun Night planned Jan. 27 at the Webberville Library
The Friends of the Webberville Library is sponsoring a Euchre Fun Night fundraiser on Saturday, January 27. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. and playing begins at 6:30p.m. at the Webberville Cultural Center. The entry fee is $10 person to play. Prizes will be awarded and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Snacks and beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Acoustic Café to feature Pete ‘Big Dog’ Fetters on Feb. 2 at Opera House
       The Acoustic Café will feature Pete “Big Dog” Fetters performing real New Orleans-style jazz on Feb. 2 from 7-9p.m. at the Howell Opera House. The series is presented by the Livingston Arts Council.
    Pete is a full time professional singer/songwriter/performer. He is based in Wyandotte and travels the Midwest, East and Southeast performing for audiences of all ages in different genres of music. His musical career has been grounded in Blues/Rock and Americana. Pete’s strengths are his excellent voice, great harmonica and slide guitar playing, along with outstanding song writing.
    The Acoustic Café series runs every Friday night from January 5th – March 9th. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and the show will begin at 7:30 pm. Open to the public, the cost is $8.00 at the door, $6.00 for Livingston Arts Council members.

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Donna Crampton

    Donna Crampton age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2018. Born and raised in Fowlerville, she was the wife of Richard and loving mother to Steve, Greg and Nathan Crampton.
    Known for her quick wit and great sense of humor, one of Donna's greatest joys in life came from visits by her grandkids and great grandkids. Donna loved the special times she spent with her niece, Doreen Redinger and always looked forward to visits from her special friends. One thing we know for sure, all who knew and loved her will miss her.
     Visitation was held on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and a funeral service was held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Herrmann Funeral Home. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Please leave the family at condolence at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com

Douglas Roy Spencer

    Douglas Roy Spencer, of Fowlerville and Oscoda, lost his battle with mesothelioma lung cancer on December 23, 2017. He was 70 years old. Doug was born May 21, 1947, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Roy and Alletta (Gilmore) Spencer. He spent his youth in Armada, MI, where he graduated from Armada High School in 1965. He attended Port Huron Jr. College, then transferred to Eastern Michigan University where he earned a BS in Biology (minor in Chemistry) in 1970 and an MS in Biology in 1975.
     He was employed professionally as an Aquatic Biologist with NUS Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA, and later as an independent consultant in benthic biology and a Public Health worker and manager. He retired from Washtenaw County government in 1997. Doug authored/co-authored 12 scientific articles on such diverse subjects as invertebrate zoology, entomology, and environmental science, as well as numerous articles on his family genealogy. He was known internationally as a specialist of the microdrile (Tubificidae and Naididae) oligochaetes for several years.
      Doug enjoyed many interests during his lifetime: strength training, collecting insects, gardening, woodcutting, beekeeping, genealogy, and cider making. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington, PA, in 1977. He served the Church in many capacities over his 40 years of membership.
     He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cathie Tanya Dietrich; Daughter: Jennifer Ann (Cody) Reber of Fowlerville; Sons: Clinton Douglas (Crystal) of Grand Blanc, Clayton Henry (Julie) of Shepherd, Joshua Roy (Loronna) of Phoenix, AZ, and Lance William of Westland; Sister: Mary Elizabeth Spencer of Washington, MI; 9 grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 6 nephews, and 1 niece. Doug was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter.
     Funeral services were held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Howell, MI, on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Burial took place in Richards Cemetery, Richmond Township, Michigan, where many of Doug’s ancestors are interred.
    Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com

Evelyn Lunsted

    Evelyn Lunsted, age 91 of East Lansing, passed away on January 6, 2018. Evelyn was born May 13, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Thora (Mortensen) Jensen. She grew up in White Cloud, MI. She and her husband, Don, raised their family on their dairy farm in Webberville MI. Evelyn was a huge fan of U of M and the Detroit Tigers. I think she actually thought if she yelled at the TV loud enough, they would hear her. Evelyn enjoyed all types of dancing, loved singing, playing cards and was a GREAT COOK. She loved spending time with her family and many friends at the cottage at Little White Fish Lake.
    Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Donald T. Lunsted; son, Donald P. Lunsted; granddaughter, Lisa Dawn Borchard and grandson, Kirt Donald Weaver.
    Surviving are two daughters, Diane Hoag and Linda (David) Walker; son, Ronald (Clare) Lunsted; seven grandchildren, Chris (Jodie) Hoag, Kara (Rob) Molloy, Tracy Harrison, Valerie Lunsted, Shayna Lunsted, Erin Lunsted and Andrea (Tyler) Groskopl; five great-grandchildren, Alysse (Mark) Crum, Allie Hoag, Drew Schultheis, Caleb (Ashley) Borchard and Lauren Borchard. She is also survived by four great-great grandchildren, Orion Borchard, Brady, Blake and Brogan Crum.
    A memorial service was held Thursday, January 11, 2018, 11 a.m., Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing.
    Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Evelyn to the ALS Foundation, 24359 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 49504, the American Heart Association, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or the American Cancer Society, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, MI 48823.
On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com

Helen Eckhart Reyhl

Helen Eckhart Reyhl, age 102, passed away at her home in Royal Oak, MI on January 9, 2018. She was born in Fowlerville, MI, the daughter of Cleve and Dora (Glover) Eckhart. She is survived by her husband Richard Reyhl. They were married in March of 1941 and would have celebrated their 77th anniversary this year.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Dorothy Douglass and Pauline Lillywhite. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Hermann Funeral Home in Fowlerville, MI. at 11:30 a.m., with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville.

Euchre Fun Night planned at the Webberville Library on Jan. 27
The Friends of the Webberville Library is sponsoring a euchre fun night fund-raiser on Saturday, January 27. Registration at 6:00 p.m. and playing begins 6:30p.m.at the Webberville Cultural Center. The entry fee is $10 person to play. Prizes will be awarded and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Snacks and beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and non-alcholic beverages. Please join us for our Webberville Library euchre fund raiser.

Livingston Genealogical Society to meet Feb. 1 at Howell UM Church
    The Livingston County Genealogical Society meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 1, at the First United Methodist Church of Howell, located at 1230 Bower St.
   Topic will be “Blogging Your Family’s History” with guest speaker Laura Hedgecock Phone number: 517-546-2730. For questions call: 810-227-7745. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE OF CHARGE.
     If the Howell Schools are closed, there is no meeting.

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Pop-Up Library - Monday, January 15th
10am at Rolling Meadows
11am at Livingston Greene
12pm at Glenwood Apartments
We bring the library to you! You can get a library card; check in and out large print or audio books; get help with the Axis 360 app and eBooks; get your library questions answered; and get one-on-one technology help with your tablet or other small device. You can also visit with Lola, our Therapy Dog.

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Snowman Craft - Thursday, January 18th at 7pm
Adults. Make a one-of-a-kind snowman that you can display at home and share with a friend! You are welcome to bring some personalized “bling” if you’d like, however all materials for the class will be provided. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 4th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Author Visit: Ruth Barshaw - Wednesday, January 24th at 5:30-6:30pm
Kids 2nd-8th grades. Meet the author of the popular Ellie McDoodle series and learn how she creates cool doodle diaries in a hands-on workshop! A limited supply of books will be available for purchase at this event. *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 10th.

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Fowlerville Library Writers Group - Begins Wednesday, January 31st at 2:30pm
Meets Weekly January 31st-March 21st
Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part Winter 2018 session. You are invited to bring a 1-page sample for feedback from the group.
Registration begins January 17th. No late entries.

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Travel Series: Around the World in a Year - Thursday, February 1st at 7pm
Adults. Highlighting the sights, sounds, life-changing encounters, and humorous stories of world travel while at the library! *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 18th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Beyond the Book: Winter’s Bone - Thursday, February 8th at 7pm
Adults. Featuring a book and its film adaptation, and some great discussion! Movie-style refreshments will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 18th. Books will be given while supplies last.

‘All Grown Up’ Prom on Feb. 10 to benefit Family Impact Center
   An ‘All Grown Up’ Prom is being held on Saturday, Feb. 10, to benefit the Family Impact Center.
    Mark your calendars and order your tickets for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser. This “Prom Nite” for adults includes music by DJ Ron Johnson, dancing, delectable desserts, hors d’oeuvres, punch and coffee. This event is being sponsored by the FHS Theater Tech Club and the creative theatrical troupe, The Unfettered, who will also provide entertainment to add to the evening’s enjoyment.
     The “Prom” is being held from 7-10 PM in the Fowlerville High School Cafeteria. (Enter via the East Entrance of the Alverson Center for Performing Arts.) Dress in your choice of prom attire and bring a spouse, a friend, or a group for only $15 per person.
    Purchase your tickets by February 1st to reserve your table/seats. Also please bring personal care items and/or paper products as a donation for the Family Impact Center’s Food Pantry. Each item will count as a vote for your chance to be crowned the “Prom” Queen or King!
     Reserve your tickets by February 1st by email sheilalarson67@yahoo.com or call Sheila at 517-861-9139. Questions may also be messaged on FACEBOOK@theunfettered or on TWITTER@TUnfettered. See you February 10th.

Acoustic Café to feature Marty Montgomery & The Martini Band
    Acoustic Café, an annual music series held at the historic Howell Opera House that features outstanding Michigan performers, will host Marty Montgomery & The Martini Band on Friday, Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m.
     The Original Martini Band has been bringing music like you like it for over 30 years, including Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Country, and Motown. They pride themselves on providing the best entertainment you'll find anywhere, and always knowing they leave their audiences smiling! The band features sax master Marty Montgomery, who has been recording and touring for over 41 years and has won numerous accolades including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an American Music Award, and a Grammy nomination for his work with the group Wild Cherry.
    The Acoustic Café series runs every Friday night from January 5th – March 9th. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and the show will begin at 7:30 pm. Open to the public, the cost is $8.00 at the door, $6.00 for Livingston Arts Council members.

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Charles Marion Hicks

   Charles Marion Hicks, 87 of Crestview, FL, passed away peacefully at his home with family members surrounding him on Monday, January 1, 2018. Charles was born November 11, 1930 in Schell City, Missouri, the youngest son of John Shelby and Geraldine Florence (Church) Hicks. He moved to the Crestview area from Gladwin, Michigan in October of 2012.
    Charles was a retired truck driver with Bent Tube Inc. in Fowlerville, Michigan, as well as a farmer. He raised and bred draft horses in the Fowlerville and Gladwin, Michigan areas. He enjoyed many hours working with his horses in the fields, choosing them over modern farm machinery. He was a longtime member of The Percheron Horse Association of America. He was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tiger Baseball team, spending many hours watching them play.
     Charles was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions throughout his membership. He served two full time missions in the Arizona Tucson Mission during his second marriage. He loved his large family and felt blessed to be loved by them. He enjoyed visiting and having them visit him whenever the opportunity came. He was a firm believer that “Families are Forever”.
    Charles is preceded in death by his parents: John and Geraldine Hicks, two wives: Jean Gladys Eaton Hicks whom he married 07/18/1947, who passed 03/19/1988 and Mary Frances Jones Hicks, whom he married 11/25/1989, who passed 03/22/2002; a daughter: Victoria Evelyn Watson, six brothers: Mike, Herbert, John, Ben, Lee, and Glenn Hicks, and two sisters: Faye and Jo, one grandchild: Mary Jean Hicks and one great grandchild: David Jurvelin III.
     Charles is survived by five children: sons, John of Bath, NC, Charles II (Fay) of Fairmont, WV, Paul (Nancy) of Charlotte, MI, and Joseph (Debra) of Crestview, FL and daughter, Jean Ann Howe (Brian) of Crestview, FL; two step-daughters: Christine (Chuck) Rayner of Hale, MI, and Donna (Gary) Pagel of Port Huron, MI; two sisters: Dorothy Driver of Mount Pleasant, MI and Alice Lukenbill of Garden City, MO, 24 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held in Florida on Saturday, January 13th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, beginning at 10:00 AM with Bishop William Mozina officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, January 12 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Brackney Funeral Service. Flowers are appreciated or contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary fund.
     You may leave your condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com

Rosemary McGill

Rosemary McGill, age 72 of Fowlerville, passed away on December 26, 2017. She was born to Larry and Rose (Rubino) Laverdi on December 6, 1945 in Detroit. She married John McGill on December 12, 1963 in Farmington. Rosemary loved to decorate all kinds of cakes and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She is survived by her husband: John; one son: John McGill Jr. and a daughter: Cheryl McGill-Browe and one grandson: T.J. Browe. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on January 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Herrmann Funeral Home. Please leave the family a condolence at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com

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Beyond the Book: The Outsiders - Thursday, January 11th at 7pm
Adults. Featuring a book and its film adaptation, and some great discussion! Movie-style refreshments will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins December 21st. Books will be given while supplies last.

Steampunk Craft Night - Friday, January 12th at 5-8pm
Teens 6th-12th grades. Come celebrate the invention of steam power at the library! We’ll make some awesome steampunk crafts and watch an adventure-filled steampunk movie! *Registration is required and includes a 2017-2018 signed Program Permission Form. Registration begins December 29th. Register by January 10th to attend.

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Snowman Craft - Thursday, January 18th at 7pm
Adults. Make a one-of-a-kind snowman that you can display at home and share with a friend! You are welcome to bring some personalized “bling” if you’d like, however all materials for the class will be provided. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins January 4th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.

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Fowlerville Library Writers Group Begins Wednesday, January 31st at 2:30pm
Meets Weekly January 31st-March 21st
Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part Winter 2018 session. You are invited to bring a 1-page sample for feedback from the group.
*Registration begins January 17th. No late entries.

Webberville Masonic Lodge to serve pancake breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 14
The Webberville Masonic Lodge will be serving an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 14. Members will be serving from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. Adults $8. Over 65 $7. Children 5 to 12 $5. Under 5 free. The Webberville Masonic Lodge is located at 113 E. Grand River in Webberville.

Webberville United Methodist Church to serve Chicken Dinner on Jan. 20
The Webberville United Methodist Church is having its monthly chicken dinner on Saturday, Jan. 20, with oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables and biscuits. The meal will include coffee, lemonade, and dessert. The dinner will be served 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 per adult, $4 for children 12 and under, preschoolers eat free. Webberville United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Holt Road and M-52.

Storytelling artists to present ‘The Lost Diaries of Eve & Adam’ on March 10
    If you like a good yarn, then mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Storytelling artists Ingrid Nixon and Jeff Doyle, members of the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild, present “The Lost Diaries of Eve & Adam” at the Howell Opera House on Saturday, March 10.
     Inspired by Mark Twain’s “The Diaries of Adam & Eve,” join Ingrid and Jeff for an evening of stories including their wonderful twist on the creation story told from Eve and Adam’s point of view.
     Doors will open at 7 PM, performance begins at 7:30. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited so please reserve your spot now by visiting www.howelloperahouse.com or calling our office at 517-540-0065.

St. Agnes Catholic Church to host Chili Dinner & Euchre Tournament
   Winter is here and it's time for an evening of the best chili in town. Join the Knights of Columbus #8605 at St. Agnes Catholic Church this Saturday, Jan. 13, for an all-you-can-eat Chili Dinner followed by an evening of Euchre.
   In addition, those attending will have an opportunity to meet celebrity guest Dan Petry, a pitcher with the 1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers.
    Feast on the best saucy, spicy and blazing hot chili recipes around and help decide who wins the cook-off. For those looking for more variety, there will be nachos, hotdogs and dessert. Dinner will be served from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age.
    Registration for Euchre begins at 6 p.m. and card play starts at 7 o'clock. Teams of two will play 5 games of euchre with the top four teams competing for prizes in double elimination. Cash bar will be available and snacks will be provided. Cost to enter is $10/person.
   Proceeds raised will support council projects and to help area residents with winter heating bills through LOVE, Inc. St. Agnes Church is located at 855 E. Grand River, Fowlerville.
    Contestants can enter their best chili recipe for the cook-off by calling Nelson Cypher at 517-294-6366 or Todd Conti at 517-819-7330 before Saturday January 13th.

George W. Lee Civil War Round Table to meet Jan. 10 in Howell
The fourth meeting of the George W. Lee Civil War Round Table will be this Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 7 PM. We have a new meeting location: the Livingston County EMS Headquarters Building (aka John E. LaBelle Public Safety Complex), 1911 N. Tooley Rd, Howell. This building is located on the east side of Livingston County Airport. Tooley Road is accessed off of M-59, about a quarter mile east of the intersection of M-59 & Grand River Ave. Park in the main parking lot, and enter through the front main doors, then go to the 2nd floor.
The subject of our meeting will be the Annual Show ‘N Tell. Members are encouraged to bring in Civil War related items that they have discovered over the past year or so and talk about them. As in years past, please be able to say a few words about the item, and maybe pass it around.

Fowlerville Garden Club hosting Orchid Speaker this Wednesday, Jan. 10
The Fowlerville Garden Club is hosting guest speaker Jerrie Nichols from the Greater Lansing Orchid Society at our upcoming Wednesday Jan. 10 meeting. Many people buy or receive orchids as gifts but after they are done blooming, what then? Jerrie will offer tips on common (such as phalaenopsis) orchid care. If you wish, you can bring your orchid in (just be sure to bundle it up well if this cold weather continues) or bring pictures for Jerrie’s review.
The public is invited to this free event to be held at the Fowlerville VFW Post 6464 Hall located at 215 Veterans Drive. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM and our presentation will begin at 7:00 PM. Join us for an informative session on orchid growing, one of the most beautiful and popular indoor plants for the home.

Crossroads United Methodist Church encourages daily Bible reading
    If you’ve ever wanted to read the Bible all the way through, you can start the new year with a plan being offered by Crossroads United Methodist Church.
    Pastor Marty Johnson has challenged his congregation at Crossroads to follow a schedule of daily readings put together by the Discipleship Journal, by Mark Bogart and Peter Mayberry. There are built-in breaks in every week’s schedule for reflection and rest, and Pastor Johnson says not to worry if you fall behind.
   “Just start again wherever you left off and keep going,” he reassures. “Each reading will advance your knowledge and understanding, regardless of where you are in the schedule.”
   For a copy of the Book at a Time Bible Reading Plan and advice in following it, please call the church at 517/655-1466, email at officeumccrossroads@gmail.com, or find the church on Facebook.

Cleary University to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 15, Cleary University will host its first Martin Luther King, Jr. event focused on creating solutions and addressing social injustice. A day of programming will begin with a screening of Ava Duvernay's Emmy-winning documentary 13th, at the Historic Howell Theater. Following the film, Cleary University will host an on-campus luncheon and panel to discuss the themes explored in 13th and discuss how mass incarceration impacts communities and explore potential solutions. Visit the website for more information.
www.cleary.edu/mlk-jr-day-event/