New & Used Horse Tack Sale being held May 8 at Fowlerville Fairgrounds
A New & Used Horse Tack Sale is being held on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds, 8800 W. Grand River Ave. Fowlerville. Entry fee of $1. Vendors are welcome. Questions? Please call 517-223-8186.
For vendor form, go to fair’s website at: www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/upcoming-events.html
Livingston County Genealogical Society holding ZOOM meeting May 6
The Livingston County Genealogical Society will meet via ZOOM, Thursday, May 6th at 7pm. The Learners Group will begin at 6pm. Tom Koselka will present “Finding Records of Your Detroit & Wayne County Ancestors.” All are welcome; you do not need to be a member to attend. Meetings include a short business meeting, and the speaker program. Please send an email to ContactLCGSMI@gmail.com and request an invitation to this zoom meeting.
Donations being accepted for upcoming Grandma’s Attic Sale at fairgrounds
The Livinston Centre Historic Society will accept donations Mon. - Wed., May 10–12, for the annual Grandma's Attic Sale to be held inside the commercial building near the front of the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. As you continue spring cleaning and pandemic organizing, please consider donating to benefit the Historic Village, located inside the Fairgrounds on the north end. For more information about drop-off, please call Marj. C. at 517-223-3831.
Accepted items include smaller furniture (please, no sofas nor overstuffed chairs), clothing and jewelry, kitchen and household, toys, tools and hardware items, fabrics and crafts, books and dvd's (please no VHS tapes), smaller sporting goods, collectables and vintage items. The Historic Society appreciates your donations of good condition, usable items. Please make sure all pieces and parts are included and that everything works.
Unfortunately, in addition to the items noted above, the following items will NOT be accepted: TV cabinets/ consoles and monitors, large exercise and sports equipment, computers and other electronics, handicap bathroom equipment, mattresses and large headboards.
Your generosity will help restore and preserve Livingston County's history.
Fowlerville District Library News
Special Announcements
The library is opening to 30% capacity. Appointments will no longer be required and we will continue to offer curbside service.
Face masks are still required for all library patrons and staff, as well as maintaining the social distancing of 6 feet.
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 for April and May
All programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents.
All programs are on Zoom unless otherwise indicated. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. To register for any FDL’s programs please contact us by phone, Facebook, or email with your contact information including a valid email address. Zoom links will be sent out the day before the event.
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Magic Wand Reading Pointer Take and Make Craft Kits – K-5thGraders
A reading pointer is a fun way to show children the words you are reading! It helps them make the connection between written word and spoken word. It can prepare them to be excellent readers! Kits are available now through April 29 while supplies last. Pick one up at the front desk or through curbside.
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ASL Storytime Live!– Every Thursdays 10 AM FDL’s Facebook Page
Meet our new Youth Librarian, learn signs, sing songs, and play in this interactive story time!
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Button Bouquet Craft Kits and Zoom Tutorial – Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:30 PM – Adults – Zoom
Take home a button bouquet kit and sign up to attend a Button Bouquet Zoom tutorial. Learn how to make a button bouquet and chat with friends while doing this fun and relaxing craft.Kits will be available for pick up beginning Tuesday, April 20, 2021 andincludes all supplies needed to make a button bouquet.
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Springtime Cardmaking on Zoom – Thursday, May 6, 2021 6:30 PM – Zoom
Join library staff members Mary and Zoe, as they guide you through making four different cards. Kits will be available for pick up beginning Tuesday, April 20, 2021 andincludes all supplies needed to make four different cards.
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Beginner Gardener Series – Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM –Adults – Zoom
Learn to garden with Master Gardener Nan-Marie Fox. May’s topic is transplanting starters into the garden.
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Beyond the Book and Movie – Thursday, May 20th, 2021 @ 6:30 PM – Adults – Zoom
Adults – May’s selection: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. 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 will be available to check out.
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For more information regarding any of our programs or services please call us at (517) 223-9089 or checkout our Facebook page.
Follow us on Facebook: @fowlervillelibrary or visit our website at www.fowlervillelibrary.org. Email any questions to:info@fowlervillelibrary.org
Marion Irene Garlock
Marion Irene (Mern) Garlock, age 96 of Fowlerville died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home.
She was born September 10, 1924 in Hazel Park, MI to Byron and Gladys (Warner) Fockler. Marion grew up on a farm north of Howell. She attended Marr Primary School and later graduated from Howell High School in 1943. She married Donald Garlock on May 6, 1949. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1990.
Donald and Marion worked their farm on Robb Road in Fowlerville until 1970 when they moved to Howell. Marion worked at Howell Redband Motors and then from home as a cake decorator making countless beautiful wedding and graduation cakes over the years.
She was an avid roller skater, softball player, and baker. She worked as a baker at her daughters’ business, Incredi-Bulk Foods in Howell making amazing cookies, muffins and cinnamon rolls from scratch for the full 19 years it was open. She retired at 81.
More importantly, Marion’s life was centered on her love for the Lord Jesus Christ. Her heart was to teach and train children at Marr Community Bible Church, where she was a charter member. Marion taught Sunday School/Children’s ministry for nearly 77 years – an unofficial world record. She began on the weekend of her 16th birthday and retired at the age of 92. Nothing fulfilled her life more than raising and working with children. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” (III John 1:4) sums up her life’s work and goal.
Marion is survived by three daughters and their husbands – Janet & Allan Vasaris, Lillian and Chip Frick, and Connie and Al Shear. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren – Jason (Jenny) Vasaris, Susanna Goodemote, Jenny (Carlos) Rivera, Sharon Goodemote, Ronald (Diane) Goodemote, Nathan Goodemote, Marci (Chad) Bartholomew, Courtney (Taylor) Snyder, and Caleb Shear.
Also survived by her great-grandchildren – Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Joshua, Benjamin, and Jonathan Vasaris, Josiah, Liam, and Brianna Rivera, Kimberly, Alex, Nicole, and Matthew Goodemote, and Silas Bartholomew.
In addition to her husband, Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and David Goodemote, grandson Nathaniel Goodemote, and great-granddaughter Alyssa Vasaris.
She was also preceded in death by her six siblings and their spouses – Donald (Thelma) Fockler, Floyd (Georgia) Fockler, Olive (Harold) Eason, Edna (Dwaine) Turner, Helen (Merrill Silver, Dean) Sellman, and Vivian (Glen Shelly, Homer) Wilkinson. She was also a dear aunt to 22 nieces and nephews.
A private burial service for the family will take place on Wednesday, April 21 at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell.
A service open to all friends and family to celebrate Marion’s life will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday, May 23 at Marr Community Bible Church.
Fowlerville 4th of July Committee’s Chili Cook-Off to be held Saturday, April 24
The Fowlerville 4th of July Committee’s 16th annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, April 24, with lots of chili and soup to taste test and other, new surprises as well.
This year the event is also presented by The Connect Five Veterans Foundation and The Michigan Army National Guard Howell Office.
The money raised from the Cook-Off helps fund the Fowlerville 4th of July fireworks and other activities held during the local Independence Day celebration.
Because of social restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be held at a new family-friendly outdoor venue at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds on Grand River road just west of the Village limits.
Besides offering the best chili in the area, the Cook-Off will also give chili chefs the opportunity to compete with soups of their choice for ribbons and bragging rights.
Categories include: Best Hot Chili, Judges Choice Chili, Peoples Choice Chili, Most Unique Soup, Soup DeJour, Peoples Choice Soup, and Best Presentation by a Chef.
Along with the public being able to taste test the entries and vote for their favorites by making a monetary donation, the fun afternoon will include raffles and an all new Silent Auction.
The public is also invited to take home tree saplings with a choice of over 4,000 to chose from. Individuals can select from Blue Spruce or White Pine. The suggested donation is $1 for a tree or $10 for 12 trees.
While taste testing gets your participation started, those attending can also order a dinner. The cost is $10 per person, with children 5 and under served for free. The meal includes one full bowl of Chili or Soup as you prefer, salad, a drink and a dessert.
The event, whick runs from 4 to 7pm, will be held in the Brown Commercial Barn near the Fair Office. Parking is free. In following Covid Safety Guidelines, masks are to be worn and the committee requests that proper social distancing be observed.
There are still a few limited spots for Chili/Soup entrees. Anyone interested should contact Michellesoliu@yahoo.com or BDenby@livgov.comor by phone at (517) 540-8823 for registration detail
Webberville Kindergarten/Preschool Round-Up rescheduled for May 6
Webberville Elementary School is hosting Kindergarten and Preschool Round-Up on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Round-up will occur from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the elementary school building located at 202 North Main Street, Webberville, MI.
Children turning age 5 on or before September 1st may begin kindergarten. Please call the elementary office at 521-3071, extension 7935 to pre-register your child. We look forward to meeting our newest Webberville STARS!
Preschool registration will be held at the same date/time. Online registration is required, with applications available at inghampreschool.org
