Fowlerville Junior High School News

IMPORTANT DATES:

Wed. Sept. 2 - First day of school for A group

Thur. Sept. 3 - First day of school for B group

Friday, Sept 4 - School of Choice Window Closes

Friday, Sept. 4-Mon. Sept 6 - No School-Labor Day

Thurs.  Sept. 24 - Picture Day

Thurs. Nov. 12 - Retake Picture Day

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YEARBOOKS:

    Yearbooks from last year will be delivered this fall. As soon as the date of delivery is known and distribution is set information will be shared. There was too much risk with no one being present for delivery after March and extra charges happening that a fall delivery was the safest. If you have ordered and paid you do not have to do anything at this point. After delivery we will know if there are any extra books available for sale. Any questions please contact Michelle Spisz at spiszm@fowlervilleschools.org

    Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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SPORTS' NEWS FOR START OF SCHOOL YEAR:

     CROSS COUNTRY:  presently, XC practice for Grades 6,7,8 will not begin until Tuesday, Sept. 9, pending additional direction from administrators who await further direction from both the govenor's office & MHSAA. 

     VOLLEYBALL:  no additional information on a start date is yet available pending additional direction from administrators who await further direction from both the govenor's office & the MHSAA.

    Please be aware that not all schools in the MMMSAL of which FJH is a member are offering the above sports this fall.  Several schools have cancelled their fall programs.  

 Eastern Ingham Farmers Market in Williamston continues Sunday, Aug. 30

     The Eastern Ingham Farmers Market in Williamston welcomes customers from 10am to 2pm this Sunday, August 30 in the McCormick Park parking lot in Williamston. 

     August and September are great months to come to the Market for sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupe, cucumbers, kale, swiss chard, cabbage, onions, herbs, beans, peas, homemade crafts, locally produced bread, kettle corn, refreshing hand-squeezed lemonade and iced tea, honey, maple syrup, goat milk soaps, locally produced beef, lamb, pork, eggs, canned veggies, jams and sauces, fresh cut flowers, perennial flowering plants and so much more. 

      The Market is directing vendors, volunteers and customers to continue with safety measures that have been put on place.

    Bring your Michigan-returnable bottles and cans to us in support of the Market. Load up the car and drop off those cans and bottles that accumulated this spring! 

    The Market continues to participate in food assistance programs. 

     Take advantage of the pre-order and prepay system by using the Market's online platform or by contacting vendors directly. Then on Sunday, you simply pick-up your purchases at the Market. Ordering opens each Wednesday and closes each Friday at 5pm. Find all the details on the Market website (www.EasternInghamFarmersMarket.org > Shop > Vendor Products or contact your favorite vendors to pre-order directly with them. The vendor contact information is also on the Market website > Meet our Vendors. 

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     Continuing through September 19 is the Market's Fall Plant and Bulb Sale fundraiser sale featuring native species to our area that are bio-diverse, deer and/or rabbit resistant, and suitable for our planting zone. Some are new varieties offering bush sizes of larger tree-like plants. 

      Fall Plant and Bulb pre-orders may be placed online at the Market's website:  www.EasternInghamFarmersMarket.org > Shop > Sowing Growth Fundraiser where there are pictures, detailed plant and bulb information, and ordering options. Place your pre-order online through September 19.  

     Later this fall, plant and bulb pre-orders will be available for pickup at the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market in Williamston on these three Sundays: September 27, October 4, and October 11. Some plants will be available for open sale at the Market on October 4 and October 11, but prices might be slightly higher if not pre-ordered. 

    Contact Market Manager Tom Cary at 517-525-5293 or email him at EasternInghamFM@gmail.com with any questions about the Market, the food assistance programs, becoming a vendor, or becoming a volunteer.  Given the enhanced safety precautions at the Market this season, volunteers are a particular need. 

 Fowlerville District Library Update of Hours & Curbside Service

The Library will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 for Labor Day

     The Fowlerville District Library building is open at regular hours and continuing to offer curbside service (highly recommended). In compliance with executive order No. 2020-147, face masks are required for all library patrons and staff as well as maintaining the social distancing of 6 feet. A limit of 12 patrons is allowed in the building at one time. Patrons entering the building are encouraged to make their visit as short as possible. In keeping with social distancing and cleaning guidelines, as well as to ensure the health and safety of FDL patrons, the Library will have a limited number of computers available for patron use. There will be a strict time limit of one hour per day, per patron, for each computer. FDL’s Wi-Fi now reaches out in the side yard.

Monday-Thursday

9:30am – 7pm

Friday

9:30am – 5pm

Saturday

10am – 2pm

How to Use Curbside Service

     Step 1: You can make requests: by calling the Library directly, emailing us or make your holds through the FDL’s card catalog (Max 10 items)  --Not sure what you would like to read? Use our reader’s advisory at the desk, they can help! All you need is to give them a subject, author, or genre, and they will do the rest.

    Step 2: One hour after your request has been made, please come to the Library and park in the curbside pickup designated parking located in front of the side yard.

    Step 3: From your car, call the Library and someone will come out with your requested materials.

    Step 4: Please present your library card or driver's license and your materials will be given to you.

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Upcoming Programs at Fowlerville District Library

    All programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents. Call (517) 223-9089 for more information, or checkout our Facebook Page.

    All programs will be held virtually via Zoom, Facebook Live or YouTube unless otherwise indicated. Program descriptions,  location, and details on how to register for each program are below.

    All programs require registration and is done by sending a Facebook Personal Message to the Library or by emailing to info@fowlervillelibrary.org, unless otherwise indicated. Zoom invitations will be sent out the day before the program date.

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Phone a Story: Available NowPreschool -5th Grade – Call 517-858-2700 anytime to hear a story from the Fowlerville District Library.  A new story will be available every two weeks as well as stories for all ages will be coming soon.

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Reading to Bosco Through Zoom: Every Monday, continuing August 31, 2020 4pm via Zoom 

Adults- Read to Bosco on Zoom! You can now reserve a time for your child to read to Fowlerville District Library's therapy dog! Each child will be given a 15 minute time slot to read to Bosco and must be preregistered. Registration is needed each week and spots are limited. Zoom invites will be sent out on Fridays.Note – There will be no Bosco on Sept 7 because the library will be closed for Labor Day.

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Outdoor Storytimes with Mrs. D: Tuesdays, September 1 – September 22, 2020 10:30AM in Library Side Yard

Preschool -Bring a blanket to sit on in our side yard and join in the fun with songs, fingerplays and a story or two. Social distancing will be enforced and feel free to wear a mask, if desired. Registration is not required for this program. Weather permitting.

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Library Card Sign Up Month: September 1 – September 30

All Ages -Come in during September for a word search to complete and turn it in by September 30 to be put in a drawing to win a prize. The drawing will be on October 1 for each age group: preschool -5th, teens, and adults. Make sure to sign up for your very own library card if you don’t have one yet.

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Frozen 2 in the Side Yard: Friday, September 4, 2020 Dusk *8:15pm

All Ages - Bring a blanket or chairs and come watch Frozen 2 in the side yard of the Library. Social distancing will be expected and feel free to wear a mask, if desired. Registration is not required for this program and it will be weather permitting.

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Family Virtual Bingo Night: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:30pm – 7:30pm

All Ages -It's Bingo Night with the Fowlerville District Library! Have fun with other families on Zoom playing Bingo. All ages are welcome and families can play together as a group. To register, contact us through Facebook PM with your email address or info@fowlervillelibrary.org. * We will supply the blank bingo cards to make your own and plenty of stickers to cover the numbers with.

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Virtual Homeless Sleeping Mats Tutorial: Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Adults - Learn how you can help with this popular community service program. Our team will teach participants how to complete each stage, from making'plarn', to crocheting (a size N hook is needed). No crochet experience is needed, as there are opportunities for all to participate. This program will be provided via Zoom and registration is required through Facebook P.M or email at info@fowlervillelibrary.org. The video will be posted on our You tube Channel afterward to share or for reference. Bags are available at the library to pick up before the program, if needed.

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Zoom Tea and Chocolate Writer’s Group: Wednesdays, September 23 – November 11 at 2:30pm –via--Zoom

Adults - Do you want feedback on your work-in-progress from other writers? This is the group for you!  Feel free to bring a 1-page sample of a current project for feedback. This group meets every Wednesday for 8 weeks.

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Virtual Beyond the Book: Thursday, September 24, 2020 6:30pm

Adults -We are back with our Beyond the Book series and going virtual. This month we are reading ‘Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café’ by Fannie Flagg. Participants will get an opportunity to check out the movie and watch it at home. We will meet up virtually on Zoom to discuss the book and the movie. Registration is required with a $10 deposit and a valid email address, to receive a book and a Zoom link. Registration is done in person inside or through curbside service at the library. Books are limited and only available to one per household. 

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     Follow us on Facebook: @fowlervillelibrary or visit our website at www.fowlervillelibrary.org.Email any questions to:info@fowlervillelibrary.org 

 Sherwood William Stanton Jr.

     Sherwood William Stanton Jr, of Webberville  MI, passed away peacefully April 5, 2020 after fighting multiple health issues for many years. Sherwood was born February 21, 1941, the fourth of eight children born to Sherwood Sr and Ruth Stanton. 

     During his lifetime Sherwood had various jobs to support his family. Some of his most enjoyable were making ice cream at Miller’s Ice Cream in Eaton Rapids and helping on the farm of Jack Sherwood in Fowlerville. His last job was working for Quality Dairy in Lansing where he held many positions, such as bottling milk, making ice cream and maintenance on machines. When not working and after retirement Sherwood enjoyed playing cards and aggravation with family and friends along with going fishing.

     Sherwood was blessed with his 5 children whom will miss him: Jeffery (Nora), Paul (Suzanne), Melissa (Mark) Doepker, Janise (Diego) Salas and Todd (Kim) Stanton. He will also be missed by his 22 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren , and his fiancé Marie Myers and her children (Wilee) (Deb) Albin, their children and grandchildren, Cindy Carr and her son and grandson, James (Jimmy) Albin and Marsha Van Dyke and their children and grandchildren.

His sisters Joan Ward, Shirley Love, Ruth Ann Hiar and Katherine (Jackie) Love and his brother Gerald (Brenda) Stanton.

    Sherwood was preceded in death by his parents, sister Eva Hamaguchi and brother Samuel Stanton, along with best friends Clayton Stanton and Richard Smith.

    A celebration of Sherwood’s life will be held Saturday, August, 29, 2020 at 2pm at the Grace Pointe Baptist Church, 2567 Elm Rd. Webberville, MI with Pastor Ronald Schultz officiating.

    The family would like to thank Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home in Williamston for their service.

 Grandma’s Attic Sale taking place August 27-28-29 

at fairgrounds

  The annual Grandma's Attic Sale, sponsored by the Livingston Centre Historic Society, will begin this coming Thursday, Aug., 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commercial Building just inside the Fowlerville Fairgrounds.  It runs through Saturday, Aug. 29, and ends at 4:00 p.m. each day.  There's plenty of free parking surrounding the building. 

     All profits from the sale are used for maintenance and restoration of the buildings inside the historic village.

     The annual Grandma's Attic Sale was postponed from late spring, due to the current health crisis our nation is facing.  Organizers continue to plan measures that will keep everyone healthy.  Please remember that while this is an open-air building, in the interest of safety for all who support the Historic Society, we will

   --offer sanitizing stations,

   --encourage social distancing, and

    --require masks.

    Please be considerate of your Fowlerville neighbors if you are not feeling well; we'd rather you come again next year than risk your health, or the health of others.

  This is always a big sale!  The thousands for Items include:

furniture,                                   clothing,

kitchen and household,             toys,

tools and hardware items,         fabrics and crafts,

books and tapes/dvd's,             sporting goods,

collectables and vintage items.

    We regret that we are unable to offer large appliances or computers this year.

    Donations continue to be accepted through 4:00pm on Wed., Aug. 27.  Set up will be Tues. and Wed. of that week.  Volunteers are still needed for set-up.  Any families looking for community service opportunities for teenagers or young adults would be most welcome.  The Historic Society appreciates all the community support for this important fundraiser.  For more information, please call Marj. C. at 517-223-3831. 

 Senator Theis to hold virtual, in-person coffee hours this coming week      

Sen. Lana Theis  will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Aug. 24, and in-person opportunities on Friday, Aug. 28.

     The events are open to district residents to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. Anyone planning on attending must wear a face mask or covering and is asked to respect physical distancing guidelines.

     Theis will meet with constituents at the following times and locations:

 Monday, Aug. 24

    Theis will host a virtual coffee hour from 6 – 7 p.m. Visit SenatorLanaTheis.com/rsvp/ to register. Please RSVP by 2 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28      11 a.m. – noon at Two Brothers Coffee Brew & Eatery, 423 W. Main St., Brighton    12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Red Olive Restaurant, 10594 Highland Road, Hartland       2 – 3 p.m. at Fowlerville Farms Family Restaurant, 941 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerville    3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at All-Star Coney Island, 934 S. Michigan Ave., Howell

     Residents with questions may contact Theis’ office at 517-373-2420 or by email at SenLTheis@Senate.Michigan.gov. 

 Williamston Area Senior Center to begin re-opening

    Because of the Covid-19 emergency the Williamston Area Senior Center has been closed since March 17.  We are proud to announce that the Center is taking steps to slowly re-open the facility for services to our area seniors.  

     Our second activity program will be a meditation session conducted by Vicki Potter from Soul Whisperer Guided Meditation. Meditation provides many health benefits including reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, controls anxiety, and increases attention span.  Reservations are a must.  We have to limit participation to no more than 10 seniors.  If we have more seniors who would like to participate, we will schedule additional sessions. 

      Our first Meditation Program will be held on Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  Please call 517-655-5173 before August 24 cand leave a voice message to reserve a spot.   Covid-19 Guidelines will be Enforced – wearing proper face covering, social distancing and temperature check.  Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be provided on the premises.  

Please check our website www.williamstonseniorctr.com or our Facebook page for specific announcements of activities as we begin to resume our normal activities.