Kenneth Paul Engisch
Kenneth Paul Engisch, who was born at home in Berkley, MI on August 24, 1943, to Fredrick and Ida (Pickup) Engisch, died at St. Joseph Livingston Hospital in Howell Michigan, age 74, surrounded by his immediate family, on April 2, 2018. Ken had four siblings: Beverly, Christine, Jacqueline, and Michael. He went to Berkley High School and attended trade school at General Motors. Kenneth served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1964. He married Jane on October 15, 1977 at All Saints Lutheran Church in Livonia. He then adopted Tammy and John.
He worked at General Motors for 34 years as a millwright with his best friend, Robert Press. Ken has lived in Berkley, Livonia, Westland, and has been in Fowlerville for 32 years. He has been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church for 30 years. Ken enjoyed traveling, working in his barn, cutting grass, watching his grandchildren, and spending time with his wife, Jane.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jane Engisch; son, Kenneth Engisch; daughter, Tammy (Mike) Chelmicki; son, John (Heather) Engisch; grandchildren: Shane (Rachel), Cody, Kyle, Aleighsha, Jena, Marissa, Natashia, Nathan, and Dylan; great-grandchildren: Harmony, Arieus, and Elijah; brother, Mike (Joanne) Engisch; sister, Christine Timon, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 132 S Benjamin St., Fowlerville, Michigan on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. It was Kenneth’s wish that any memorials go to Jane or to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Webberville United Methodist Church serving Chicken Dinner on April 21
The Webberville United Methodist Church is having its monthly chicken dinner on Saturday, April 21, 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; pre-schoolers eat free. Webberville United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Holt Road and M-52.
Spring Basketball Camp being held in Fowlerville for third-thru-sixth grades
Spring Basketball Camp will be held April 16th-18th, at Fowlerville Junior High for Boys and Girls: 3rd-4th Grade 5-6pm and 5th-6th Grade 6-7pm. The cost is $35, and you can register by visiting Fowlerville Community Education website or calling 517-223-6481 Wendy Hiller hillierw@fowlervilleschools.org
“Scouting for Food” drive to take place this Saturday in Fowlerville
Boy Scout Troop 336 of Fowlerville is collecting non-perishable foods to be donated to the Family Impact Center during a “Scouting for Food” drive taking place this Saturday, April 14, from 9:30 am. to 3 p.m.
Please remember that the food banks cannot distribute outdated food or food with damaged packaging. We will also be collecting returnable bottles and cans to benefit the troop.
Scouts delivered door hangers with information on April 7th, along our designated pick-up routes within the village limits of Fowlerville. Scouts will be going door-to-door along those routes collecting your donations on April 14th. If you do not receive a flyer you can still participate by dropping off your donation on April 14th between 9:30am and 3:00pm at the Family Impact Center in Fowlerville.
If you have any questions or if none of these options work for you, please call to arrange a pick up Bob Allen at 586-291-2529. Thank you for your support!
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.
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Phone: 517-223-9089
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Reading with Spring Babies - Wednesday, April 11th at 5:30-6:30pm
Preschool-Adults. Welcome Carousel Acres to the Fowlerville District Library! Come to visit and snuggle with baby animals, share a story, and celebrate springtime at the library! *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins March 28th.
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Beyond the Book: Murder on the Orient Express Thursday, April 12th at 4pm and 7pm
Adults. Sign-up to read the original mystery by Agatha Christie, then join us at the library for a special double feature event! We will start with a showing of the 1974 version of the film beginning at 4pm. We will take a dinner break, pizza and beverages will be provided. And finally we will finish off the night with the 2017 version of the film beginning at our usual time 7pm, followed by discussion of the book and two movies! You are welcome to attend one or both of the films. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins March 22nd. Free copies of the book will be given while supplies last to Fowlerville School District residents when you register. A Livingston Reads Event.
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Paws for a Good Cause - Friday, April 13th at 5-8pm
Teens 6th-12th grades. Join us after hours at the library for a small animal encounter provided by Carousel Acres! Snuggle with small and baby animals. Relax while we watch a fun animal movie and work on a tie blanket to be donated to the Livingston County Animal Shelter. Pizza and a beverage will be served. *Registration is required and includes a 2017-2018 signed Program Permission Form. Registration begins March 30th. Register by April 11th to attend.
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Garden Club: Succulents - Thursday, April 19th at 2:30pm
Adults. This program is brought to you by local Master Gardeners of the Fowlerville Garden Club. Topics are subject to change. *Registration is still open to late entries. Register in person to attend.
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Last Stop Murder: Murder Mystery - Thursday, April 19th at 7pm
Adults. Come to the library to play the exciting murder mystery game Last Stop: Murder, set on a snow-stopped train, just like Murder on the Orient Express!*Register in person to attend. Registration begins April 5th and include a refundable $5 cash deposit. A Livingston Reads Event.
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Free Showing at the Historic Howell Theater - Friday, April 20th at 7pm
First-come, first-served basis. Show your current library card from your Livingston County home library for free admission to Murder on the Orient Express. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the theater. Enjoy the show! *A Livingston Reads Event.
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Material Limits Raised beginning Saturday, April 21st
In preparation of moving to our new home, we are increasing the number of items a patron can check out. Each patron will be allowed to check out up to 50 items; 12 of which may be DVDs. Each household will be allowed to check out a total of 24 DVDs. We are also extending the due dates of these items until June 15th. We are requesting that patrons keep items checked out during this time until June 15th. *Patrons will be responsible for any materials damaged if left outside of either building.
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The Adult Fiction and Nonfiction room will be closed beginning Monday, April 30th. Beginning Friday, May 4th there will be no tables available in the library. While this section of the library is closed, staff members will be happy to retrieve books for you.
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The Library will be closed Friday, May 3rd from 9:30am-12pm for a Staff Meeting. The Library will be closed for the move beginning Monday, May 7th.
Fowlerville FFA invites public to Annual Chapter Banquet on May 6
You are invited to the Fowlerville FFA annual chapter banquet. This opportunity allows us to honor all members of the chapter and the hard work they have completed this past year, alongside recognizing our sponsors. FFA has given us many opportunities throughout the year that we look forward to recognizing. This event will be held on May 6 at 4 p.m. in the Fowlerville High School Cafeteria. A meal will be provided by our chapter members and if you would like to bring a dish to pass you are welcome to! Please RSVP for the event by April 31, 2018.You may RSVP by phone at (517)223-6054 or by email at fowlervilleffa@gmail.com.
We are also seeking donations for our silent auction, which will be held during the banquet. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to benefit the chapter development. If you would like to donate a gift certificate, basket or other item, please contact us at (517) 802-8454.
Lastly, we are searching for Fowlerville FFA jackets from 1988 and earlier. Our members would like to use them as decorations at our banquet and would like to recognize the past members who own them. If you have a jacket you would be willing to lend us for the banquet, please email us at fowlervilleffa@gmail.com. Thank you!
Euchre Fun Night being held at the Webberville Library on April 21
The Friends of the Webberville Library is sponsoring a Euchre Fun Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 21. Registration at 6:00 p.m. and playing begins 6:30 p.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.
