Harold J. Elenbaas

Harold James Elenbaas of Otsego, MI passed away November 16, 2020 at age 90. Mr. Elenbaas was a vocational agriculture teacher at Fowlerville High Schools in the 1950’s & early 1960’s. He was a member of a deer hunting group that included fellow teachers and friends from his time in Fowlerville. Of that group, there are only three survivors: Brian Callaghan, Harold Allmendinger, and Chuck Brigham

He was born in Lucas, Michigan, November 29, 1929. Harold was the beloved husband of the late Patricia for 68 years, loving father of Nancy (Pat) Malarney, Janet (Ramsey) Vincent, Mark (Sharon) Elenbaas, Sandy (Brian) James and Judy (Darryl) Paputa and the proud and loving grandfather of Jaclyn Spaulding, Amy Spaulding, Eric (Aly) Wallace, Greg (Walfre) Elenbaas, Barbara Elenbaas, Brian James, Tim (Lizzie) James, Tanner James, Bryce Paputa and Lindsey Paputa.

He was the adoring great-grandfather of Rylee, Benjamin, Emily and Charlotte. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Joanie, and step-brother, Ken.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ottile Elenbaas; step-mother, Ann Bekken; brothers, Marvin, Arthur, Clayton, Gordon, Wilbur and Raymond; sisters, Edith and Dorothy; and step siblings, Edward, Gertrude and Francis.

Harold was a devoted family man and a dedicated member of the community. He began his career as a teacher of Agriculture and then became the Superintendent of Schools in Farwell and then in Otsego for 24 years. He was a member of the Otsego United Methodist Church where he was active on the finance committee, played organ and sang in the choir. He served in the Army where some friends convinced him to go to college at Michigan State, earning his Bachelors, Masters and EDS degrees. He was a true Michigan State Spartan fan, enjoyed playing cards and was an avid golfer. Always a family man, he took care of his beloved wife who was ill for 15 years.

There was a funeral service for immediate family only. Burial took place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. A celebration of life will be held at a later, safer date. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Harold may be made to the Otsego United Methodist Church or to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com.

 Proceeds from sale of wildlife habitat license plates goes into 

trust fund 

Purchase a wildlife habitat license plate for your vehicle and help protect Michigan’s most vulnerable species.

For each sale of the $35 license plate, $25 will go to the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund to protect endangered, threatened and nongame wildlife. Kirtland’s warblers, lake sturgeon, Mitchell’s satyr butterflies and hundreds of other species have benefitted from habitat projects funded by the Nongame Wildlife Fund.

To celebrate one of Michigan’s greatest conservation success stories, the 100th anniversary of the reintroduction of elk, a bugling elk was chosen to be featured on the specialty license plate in 2018.

There’s still time to celebrate this historic milestone by purchasing an elk license plate. Place an order for your plate online at Michigan.gov/SOS or visit a Secretary of State office.

 Grief Share Seminar/Support Group reopening in March

Grief Share, which is sponsored by Family Impact Centers and is held at the Family Impact Center Wellness Center located on 9430 W. Grand River just west of Fowlerville, is scheduled to begin a new group on Wednesday, March 3, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

This faith-based program is for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone close. It will run consecutively for 13 weeks, with the last meeting occurring on May 26, and is free of charge.

For more information or to register for Grief Share, please call Barb at 517-223-4428 as soon as possible.

 Fowlerville District Library News

Upcoming Programs

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, locations, 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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From A to Z with Mrs. D – ongoing through Zoom

There are a limited numberof spots currently open in our early literacy and social development program for children ages 2 1/2 through 4 years old. If you’re interested in more information, please call Mrs. D at the Library, or email us fordetails.This group meets weekly through April.

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Virtual Community Mosaic Board: ongoing

The mosaic project is available through Letsticktogether.com so there is no need to leave the house on a cold winter’s night to participate becauseit is all online. You may visit every day and can place up to 75 pieces per visit. There is a total of 3996 digital stickers in this project and everyone helps on the same board. With the help of the community the final picture will be revealed when it is done. The project link is: https://letstick.to/session/17ca1579 and the link can also be found on our Facebook as well as on our website.

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Phone a Story and First Chapter Fridays: Available 24/7

Preschool - 12th Graders -Call 517-858-2700 anytime to hear a full children's story, or a sample of a J Fiction/Chapter book or YA/Teen novel. Recordings are changed every two weeks.

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MiLibraryQuest: January 1th – February 14

6th - 12th Graders - An anonymous tip has come in that a thief will steal an iconic Michigan landmark on Valentine’s Day. We’re recruiting teenage private detectives to stop the heist! Figure out who the thief is and what they’re stealing to prevent the crime and you’ll be entered to win a reward.The Mi Library Quest challenge is made up of public libraries across Michigan and is supported in part by the Library of Michigan. Open to Fowlerville Teens. No registration is required. Learn more about the Quest at mililibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1.

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Study Bunny Craft: Tuesday, February 16th, at 5:30 PM

Teens - Break up your studying and join us on Zoom to make this cute bunny craft. Supplies are limited. Kits are available for pickup starting Feb 11. There are many colors available.

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Livingston County Libraries Virtual Yo-Yo Trick Workshop: Saturday, February 20th, 2020 at 11 AM or 12 PMvia -Zoom

Kids Ages 7 and Up. – Please join the Livingston County Libraries in a live online Yo-Yo Workshop. Watch instructors from Yo-Yo Tricks.com show off their moves and learn some moves of your own. Registrants can pick up a free Yo-Yo from Fowlerville District Library beginning Saturday, February 13 through Friday, February 19. Registration begins February 6, 2021 at 10:00 am and is done through Cromaine Library.

This program is paid for by Sport Port, an initiative of Project Play: Southeast Michigan in partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

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Winter Wreath: Thursday, February 18th, at 5:30 pm via - Zoom

Adults – Gather on Zoom and let Crafty Cindy show you how to put together a snowflake wreath. A glue gun is required for this project. If needed, there will be glue guns available to checkout. Supplies are limited. Kits are available for pick up starting Feb 15.

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Beyond the Book Series: The Hate U Give: Thursday, February 25th, at 6:30 pm via—Zoom

Adults –February’sselection in our "Life From Another Perspective Theme" for our Beyond the Book Group is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Please read the book and watch the movie at home, then meet up with friends on Zoom to discuss them both. Everyone who signs up will get an opportunity to check out the movie and watch it on their own. Registration is required. Sign up with 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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FDL Response to New COVID Emergency Order

In response to Emergency Order MCL 333.2253 issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Fowlerville District Library will be open by appointment only and will continue to offer curbside service during our regular hours. The use of our curbside is encouraged. Each appointment will be limited to thirty minutes by one household at a time and can be arranged by calling or emailing the library. Masks will be required. We will also be offering print by email which can be picked up through curbside or in our Entryway. Your first ten copies each day are FREE. Internet is always available for patron use in our parking lot and side yard. Please continue to use the book dropbox outside the building or leave your items in the library lobby, when available.

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

 First National Bank announces 2021 Community Scholarship Program

First National Bank is pleased to announce their ‘2021 Community Scholarship Program’. There will be up to ten scholarships of $1,000 each, five of which the bank is hoping to award to students pursuing a vocational education in the trades.

Livingston County high school seniors—regardless of whether they attend public, private, charter or are home schooled—are eligible to apply for the funds to continue their academic or vocational education. In addition, five teacher classroom grants of $250 will be presented as part of the scholarship program.

The selection criteria focuses on academics (a minimum 3.0 GPA is required);equal consideration for community service, after school employment and/or extra-curricular activity participation; recommendation letters; and challenges, if any, overcome to graduate.

Scholarship applications are available online at fnbh.com or from high school counselors. Completed applications are due by March 19, 2021 and the recipients will be announced at the various schools scholarship events and at an event hosted by First National for the recipients, their family and invited guests. The teacher classroom grants will be selected as part of the scholarship process, no application is necessary.

In making the announcement, First National Bank President/CEO Ron Long, said, “First National is all about ‘service’ – to our customers and our community. The Community Scholarship Program and Teacher Classroom Grants are wonderful examples of the power of local banking at work – it is customers banking locally with First National who make the community scholarship program and our other corporate citizenship efforts possible.”

Randy Greene, VP and Retail Banking Administrator at First National and coordinator of the scholarship program for 2021 added, “First National staff and community leaders are involved in the selection process. The scholarships benefit the future leaders of our community. And, the grants help our teachers with their important work. This is truly a win, win, win program and First National is proud of the more than $250,000 it has provided since its inception.”

For an application and more details about the scholarship program, visit fnbh.com, see a high school counselor or visit any First National Bank office.

 Oliver Henry Salfate

Oliver Henry Salfate, a son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson and friend, passed away unexpectedly from complications of an aneurysm on January 14, 2021 surrounded by his family in Lansing, MI. Oliver was born October 24, 1992 in Lansing, MI. Oliver was full of life, unapologetically himself and loved by all who knew him. He loved fashion, horticulture, travel and being an uncle.

Oliver is survived by his parents, Enrique Salfate and Cynthia Spagnuolo-Salfate; his sister, Allie (Chris) Svoboda; his beloved niece, Olive Henrietta; his grandmother, Susan Spagnuolo; his pets, Uzi and Beerus; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Spagnuolo; his grandparents, Raphael and Evelyn Salfate; and his beloved cat, Bae.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A funeral service took place on Thursday, January 21, 20201 at noon with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Herrmann Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com

 Beth Faye Brown

The Wind Beneath Our Wings

Beth Faye Brown (Bethel Purchase), age 81, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on January 16, 2021. She was born in Detroit, MI., on September 13, 1939, the daughter of Russell Fay (1959) and Florence Elizabeth (1999) (Payne) Purchase. She had 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Basil “Duke” Purchase (2019), Bonnie (Gary) Brya, Benson “Ben” Purchase (2014) and Beverly (2012) (Joseph) Metzger, as well as 10 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Beth Faye married her soul mate, Earl Edward Brown, on April 30, 1960. They spent 60 years, working hard, traveling, giving to others and creating a loving family, including 3 daughters: Teresa (Brian) Richards, Annette (Ralph) Chamberlain and Michelle “Shelly” (Rick) Strong, 5 grandchildren: Derek (Colleen) Richards, Kelsey Richards, Brooke (Tom) Tate, Lindsey (Michael) Latta, Victoria “Tori” Strong and 6 great grandchildren: Nathan, Bristol, Virginia Densmore, Wesley Tate, Ethan and Kendall Latta. She loved them deeply and cherished her moments with them.

Beth & Earl had a lot of community involvement. In the 1970’s they were Girl Scout Leaders for 10 years, she supported her daughters during school events always rooting them on to victory! She worked hard over the years in a factory, a restaurant as a waitress, she was a manager at Schmidt’s Bakery in Okemos, and spent over 25 years of her retired life sending greeting cards for every occasion to multiple generations and donations to several hundred organizations.

In Leiu of Flowers, please make donations to Beth’s Believers.

Here are 3 options

1. The link to the direct page is: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay_donate_now&PROXY_TYPE=22&PROXY_ID=2570288&FR_ID=99248

1. Event site link and search for Beth Believers team http://www.relayforlife.org/calvertmd

1. Mailing a donation to the Baltimore office-with a note in the memo section.

American Cancer Society

405 Williams Court Suite 120

Baltimore MD 21220

ATTN: Beth Believers Team

The family would like to thank the people at Residential Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and services to support our family during this transition to eternal life. Also, a heartfelt thank you to our friends and family for their generosity, visits, calls and the support for all of us.

The immediate family will have a private ceremony in Beth’s honor at First United Methodist Church, Fowlerville, MI. In the Spring, a celebration of life graveside committal will be planned for Beth. This will be held at Freemire Cemetery in Sunfield Township. Arrangements entrusted to Herrmann Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com