Volume 77 Number 10 December 2011 24 Pages Superintendent’s Message Janet Sifferman, Superintendent It has certainly been a busy and eventful fall season and the winter holidays are high on the horizon. While the district has experienced some unique challenges so far this year, we also have much for which we are thankful as well as people and events that have inspired us. Adversity reminds us of what is truly important and reaffirms the strong and cohesive “family” we have here at Hartland Consolidated Schools. Our teachers, administrators, students and families continue to work together to deliver and achieve educational excellence. I am extremely proud to be the superintendent of a district that can persevere in both good times and bad and continue to put our children first. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support and send my wish to all for a wonderful holiday season! Best Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season and a Peaceful New Year! Janet Sifferman, Superintendent and the Board of Education The Rotary Club of Hartland Rotary meets every Thursday morning for breakfast, generally followed by an Hiring Child Care Assistants informative presentation. Visitors are welcome to join us for our breakfast meeting, Hartland Consolidated School’s State licensed Child Care Center is looking for at Village Manor Retirement, 9501 E. Highland Road, at 7:30 am. If you have a qualified individuals interested in working with children aged 2 ½ weeks to 12 passion for community and world service, and enjoy sharing fellowship with those years of age. If you are loving, warm, friendly, fun, nurturing – APPLY NOW for a having a similar desire, please join us for breakfast. For information about our full-time job by contacting Linda Easton at 810.626.2780. Resumes can be emailed club, visit www.hartlandrotary.org. to Linda at [email protected]. On Heritage Day, Rotary raised funds to help feed the crowd, barbequing hotdogs and serving chips, water and popcorn. Gary Cornillaud organized an antique car show (sponsored by Barb Walker), which was one of the hits of the day. In early November, the club launched its First-Annual Chili Cookoff, taking over Epley Park for the day. Providers of Hartland’s finest chili included Nancy Martin of Tyme Well Spent , Frank & Karen Crouse, Gary & Jan Cornillaud, John Optimist Club Christmas Drallos of Village Market, Linda Eggert, Kelly Anderson and Family, and Cathy Rigoulot. After considerable deliberation, the independent judges awarded ribbons

“ADOPT A FAMILY” and a cash award to Kelly Anderson and Family. Believe us, no one left hungry! The Hartland Optimist Club will once again sponsor the Christmas “Adopt A Family” Although no prizes were awarded in his category, Jim Bohdanowycz and his son Program for families in need of assistance. To help kick off the program, Hartland Ted served up some excellent dogs and drinks. Big Boy Restaurant hosted a “Celebrity Server” Night as a fundraiser. As part of our Community Service, on November 22 we participated in the Last year the club gave families in need food, clothing, and presents. Schools Twelve Days of Gleaners by raising cash and braving the elements in a show of helped by having food boxes for children to bring in non-perishable items, in support for Gleaners. Quarterly, we make a significant donation to Gleaners addition to community members donating money, food, presents, and/or adopting helping to meet basic needs in these tough times. Coming up, we will be selling an entire family to buy for. Also, school clubs and organizations, school staff, and Christmas trees donated to us by members David and Barbara Walker. Another of students helped with donations, food pick-up, and volunteered to organize the our “traditions” (we’re only 2 years old) is gift wrapping and writing of Christmas items for the families. cards for the senior residents at Village Manor. The Optimist Club is in need of monetary donations, food, new toys or children’s clothing (such as: warm hats, mittens, or scarves etc.) for “Adopt A Family.” Food boxes will be placed in all Hartland Schools the Monday after Thanksgiving. If Inside This Issue you would like to adopt a family or make a donation, please call: Michelle Otis at Editor’s Page...... 2 810.626.5120, or Vickie Schiesel at 313.220.2797. You may also send a donation HIP Happenings...... 17 to: Hartland Optimist Club, P.O. Box 64, Hartland, MI. 48353. School News...... 3-12 Clubs & Organizations...... 18 Cromaine District Library...... 14 Recreation...... 21 Community support makes Places of Worship ...... 15 Art & Entertainment...... 22 this worthwhile project a success! Business Directory...... 16 Scouting News...... 23 2/ Community Life/December 2011 Hartland Community Education Editor’s Page 810.626.2150 Deadlines 2011- 2012 Thanks for the donations Listed below are the Community Life deadlines for articles and advertisements for We received a total of $155.00 in donations for FY 11-12 to help offset the cost each month. Please note the deadline is the first Monday of the month by 6:00 p.m. associated with publishing Community Life. Your support is appreciated for the unless otherwise noted. Then the deadline is the next day/Tuesday following a Monday only paper dedicated to promoting news about the schools and the Hartland Area holiday. Community Life is mailed on the last Wednesday of each month. for the past 77 years. Thank you to Emma Lou Burgess, Hartland Wrestling Club, REMEMBER: I am always working a month ahead. Scheduled mailing dates are Sharon Hillquist and Mary Lynn Thomson. listed below. Please note these dates when writing press releases. Thank you! ISSUE DEADLINE MAILED January 2012 December 5 December 28, 2011 ■ Yes! I would February 2012 January 2 January 25. 2012 like to help support March 2012 February 6 February 29, 2012 Community Life. April 2012 March 5 March 28, 2012 May 2012 April 2 April 25, 2012 (a minimum donation of $20 is suggested)

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He was born in Detroit and attended elementary, middle school and Cass Technical High School in Detroit, earning a full scholarship to Michigan Tech in Houghton. After transferring to Wayne State University, he met Loretta (Lorie) Weingarden, the love of his life, and they married in 1956. Five years later, he began his teaching career while continuing his education. During the next few years, he taught in Southfield, Royal Oak, and Ypsilanti before accepting the position of Hartland Elementary School principal. For twenty-nine years, Dr. Berhrmann was a respected administrator in the Art Purchased by HHS Hartland School District. He started his tenure there as principal of the “Old 21” Each year, Hartland High School purchases the art of students in the HHS art building and was instrumental in opening two other elementary schools; The program. Round Building in 1970 and the Lakes Elementary in 1977. He remained principal Pictured here is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes by Angelina Hamilton, Class of 2012. there until 1984 when he became principal of the Village Elementary. This is a mixed media drawing of intertwined shoes that Angelina did in a Drawing After receiving his Ph.D. in 1975 from Michigan State University in Administra- & Design class last school year. It will be displayed in the Athletics wing. tion and Higher Education, he became an adjunct professor at Eastern Michigan University and later at Michigan State University. As an educator and administra- Food Service Subs Needed tor, Dr. Behrmann was highly respected and always put the children first. He was Want a job that works around your child’s school schedule? Come and join the a leader, he was innovative, he was loyal to his students and staff, and for that Food Service Department. Applications may be completed at Village Elementary he earned tremendous respect. Dr. Behrmann took great pride in being an early School from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call 810.626.2868 for further information. adapter, bringing computers to the Hartland School District. He always main- tained a love for the students and spent his last four years back in the classroom Bus Drivers Needed as a fifth grade teacher. We have immediate openings for regular and In 1975 travel became an important part of his life. He and his spent many substitute bus drivers for Hartland. summers traveling around the country seeing most of the United States and Please contact Hartland Transportation Canada. After retiring in 1995, Dr. Behrmann developed a great love of cruising at 810.626.2175. discovering many new places. They spent their winters in Arizona but remained in Hartland for another seven years before moving to West Bloomfield. They left Michigan for full-time residence in Tucson, Arizona only six months ago and had been looking forward to spending their remaining years in their new home over- looking the mountains. More than anything, Dr. Behrmann cherished his family. He adored his wife and it was obvious to all who knew them that they shared a very special love for Nothing says Holiday like a each other. Dr. Behrmann took great pride in the achievements and talents of his daughter, his son-in-law (whom he thought of as son) and his two grand- Big Boy Pie! daughters, 17 and 13, watching them grow into lovely, talented young women. Made fresh for you! Hartland Consolidated Schools Strawberry, Pumpkin, Baked Apple (sugar free also available), 2011-12 School Calendar Cherry Crumb, Banana, Coconut, French Silk, December 2011 Cheesecake & Oreo Mud Ice Cream Pie 2 End of second marking period – High School 23-30 Holiday Break, no school students or staff January 2012 Order Yours Today! 2 Holiday Break, no school students or staff 3 School Resumes 16 Martin Luther King Day – no school students or staff 24 High School Exams, 1/2 day 25 High School Exams, 1/2 day Holiday Hours 26 High School Exams, 1/2 day Christmas Eve 6am till 9pm End of marking period - K-12 27 Teachers Records Day, no students Closed Christmas Day End of 1st Semester February 2012 New Years Eve 6am till 9pm 24-27 Mid-Winter Break, no school students or staff March 2012 New Years day 8am till 11pm 9 End of fourth marking period – High School 23 Professional Development/Parent-Teacher Conf. – no students 30 End of third marking period – K-8 April 2012 6-13 Spring Recess – no school for students or staff 27 End of fifth marking period – High School SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING: May 2012 www.hartlandbigboy.com like us 25 Professional Development – no students 28 Memorial Day - no school students or staff June 2012 6 High School Exams, 1/2 day Hartland Big Boy 7 High School Exams, 1/2 day M-59 & US 23 810.632.5710 8 High School Exams, 1/2 day Last Day of School, ½ day school – PM Teacher work day If needed, snow day make ups begin June 11 4/ Community Life/December 2011 High School News 810.626.2200

Principal’s Corner SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Chuck Hughes, Hartland High School Principal The Hartland High School SADD group now in its fourth year and 65+ members strong, works hard to send the message to their high school peers that many young Welcome to December and all the excitement surrounding the Holiday Season! The people DO make healthy and positive choices in their lives. SADD which stands staff at Hartland High School wishes you and your family well as you travel and enjoy for Students Against Destructive Decisions sponsors many events throughout the the time spent with your families. year to educate their peers and encourage them to make good decisions. The kick Attendance Reminder: I would like to remind you that attendance is an important variable in the education off event this year was the annual ‘Do Nut Drink, Do Nut Do Drugs’ campaign in of your children. While the teachers and supporting staff can ensure that Hartland High which they served 1700+ Spicer’s doughnuts during lunches to their peers after School offers a warm and safe learning environment rich in educational opportunity, they signed a pledge that they would stay substance free for Halloween weekend. your child’s regular attendance and engagement in learning is needed to gain the SADD sponsors at least one event per month addressing a variety of decisions benefits. I would like to note that 95% if our students regularly attend school every that teens face, our next activity, called The Grim Reaper addresses the issue of day. Roughly 5% experience attendance issues that can become statistics in regard to distracted driving (drinking/texting and driving) and the dangers associated with their performance in the classroom, see the chart below: that decision. SADD is a positive way for students to influence their peers to live a safe and healthy life and to educate our school community to the fact that MOST KIDS DO MAKE HEALTHY AND SAFE CHOICES.

Eagle Newspaper Staff The Hartland Eagle newspaper staff recently attended the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s fall convention in Lansing, Michigan. Students participated in sessions covering design, writing, photography, student rights and other journalism topics. Students attend Parents, please remember that by calling the attendance line at 810.626.2205 or State Leadership Workshop sending an absence note into the office within 48 hours you help our staff to better 16 students from the Hartland chapter understand your child’s situation. It is also important that absences be noted by a parent of Family, Career and Community because unexcused absences can result in the loss of credit for missing assignments. Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently Please help your son/daughter keep track of their attendance marks by using Parent participated in a leadership training or Student Connect or by monitoring the phone calls we make each day noting that held on November 2, at the Causeway an absence has occurred. If you have any questions about our attendance process, Bay Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn- please contact me at 810.626.2210. South) in Lansing. Attendees participated in train- ings and sessions that challenged, Preparation for ACT informed, and motivated members Many of you have heard about or read about how Michigan students are doing in regard and their advisers to become leaders to “college readiness.” What this means is that when students take the ACT the score through FCCLA. Hartland’s FCCLA they earn is linked to a score established by colleges as one that predicts success in chapter advisers, Ms. Burgess and college courses. For example, if a student earns a 22 on the math portion of the ACT Mrs. Farrell accompanied 16 members to the meeting. then it is predicted that they will earn a passing grade when they take math courses in Holly Devitt and Emily Drew, Vice President and Secretary of the Hartland college. For the purpose of reported “college readiness” scores the State of Michigan FCCLA Chapter said “This is always a great conference where we meet new people and has published the percent of students who have earned high enough marks in all the people from last year and get to talk with the State Officers.” This experience will help categories of the ACT (math, science, English, and reading) to be considered college the students gain the confidence to go ahead with their various community service ready. What this does not account for is a student that may score well on math but projects to benefit Hartland High School and the surrounding communities. Some not on English. The student would be considered to be college ready in math but not of the students raised their Fall Conference funds by recycling bottles, making door English and therefore not calculated in Hartland High School’s “college readiness” drafters and baking pies after school to sell. score. Below you will see the breakdown of how well students must score on each tested areas of the ACT to be considered ready to be successful in college: Student Ambassador Program Math = 22 English = 18 Reading = 21 Science = 24 This fall marked the beginning of a new program at Hartland High School which aims If a student earned these exact scores they would earn a 21 Composite score on to help new students in grades 10-12 make a smooth transition to HHS. This year 17 the ACT, however, a 21 Composite score on the ACT does not necessarily mean that students were selected to represent HHS as a New Student Ambassador, these stu- the student is “college ready.” dents exemplify leadership ability and are positive peer role models and have done an outstanding job of welcoming approximately 90 new students to HHS. The Stu- dent Ambassadors started the year off with a New Student Luncheon on the first day TELEPARENT up and Running: of school and a New Student breakfast in which the new students learned all about Parents, you may remember a recent phone call and e-mail message reminding you the clubs, sports and support services and activities available to them at HHS. The about report cards coming home and Parent/Teacher Conferences. You should also Student Ambassadors will continue to mentor our new students, provide school tours be receiving absence calls through this system. During the year the high school will for new families and represent HHS proudly at community functions as requested utilize this tool to help inform you about events and important information. We may throughout the year. also use this system to send out emergency information, if necessary. The system will be used sparingly to ensure that you are not inundated with calls from the high school. If a call is made to your home, please listen to it and mark your calendars or act on the information. Community Life/December 2011 /5 Middle School News 810.626.2400 Students Of The Month Each month, a selection committee at Hartland Middle School selects one seventh and one eighth grade student to receive recognition as “Students of the Month.” Nominated students must meet one or more of the following criteria in order to be selected. • The student must show continued success in all subjects • The student must exhibit good citizenship • The student must make a significant positive contribution to the school and others • The student must exhibit a positive attitude toward school, self, and others Congratulations to our November Students of the Month, Alex Glasco, eighth grade and Brett Hahne, seventh grade.

Student Council members visit with residents of West Hickory Haven Nursing Home, continuing our tradition of visiting at Halloween and Easter each year.

Alex Glasco Brett Hahne eighth grade seventh grade Parent Connect Parent Connect allows parents with Internet access to monitor their children’s grades. If you had a password assigned last year, it remains the same. Contact Karen Wilson at pc@ hartlandschools.us for assistance.

Dr. Chris McDaniel Dr. Ryan Miller Dr. Ken McDaniel

“Thing 1” and “Thing 2” visit the annual HMS Halloween Dance. May your holidays create joyful memories to treasure. Please join us in giving back to the community during this Blessed Season. We are a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and Gleaners Community Food Bank

Seventh grade students recently rotated through a one week National Archery in the Schools Program class with Mr. Jellison. 11499 Highland Rd. Student Council News Hartland, MI 48353 During September and October we elected our officers and went to West Hickory Haven, a nursing home in Milford. We enjoyed our time painting pumpkins, show- 810.632.5533 ing off our costumes and coloring with the residents. Our first fundraiser, our canned food drive, was in November. We are also starting to think about Toys for www.hartlandsmilemakers.com Tots, happening sometime in December. Please bring in new, unwrapped toys if you would like to donate. 6/ Community Life/December 2011 Farms Intermediate News 810.626.2500

Star Readers Program Our Star Reader is a program designed to encourage students to read, read, read. The Farms teachers select two students each month from their homeroom classes who have exhibited good reading habits. These students are the ones you see read- ing whenever they have a few minutes to spare. All monthly winners receive a 50 cent gift certificate to our School Spirit Store. Congratulations to our Star Readers! October Star Readers: Cameron Miller, Bryn Dittmar, Amanda MacDonald, Mary Students of the Month Hepp, Keegan Bowles, Emma Smith Each month at Farms Intermediate School we acknowledge students who have been nominated by their teachers for outstanding academic performance, as well as, for displaying exemplary Reason, Respect, and Responsibility. Students are presented with an All-Star Certificate and their names are announced school-wide. Congratula- tions to our All-Stars! October Students of the Month: Back row: Jessie Barnes, Delanie Grundman, Avery Graves, Will Hundt, Emily Horst, Anna Target; Middle row: Katharina Hoeflich, Makenna Eddy, Amy Mitton, Jacob Behnke, Emma McPherson; Kneeling: Amanda Watters, An- drew Wilhelm, Nick McCarthy, Hanna, Slattery, Jackson LaFontaine; Sitting: Devon Pietila, Grace Norris

The FIS Leadership Club sponsored a Hat Day on Friday, October 21 to help raise money for Max Bontekoe and Mott Children’s Hospital PICU. The grand total raised was $1000. Great job FIS students!

The 2011-2012 Farms Intermediate Forensics Team. FARMS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Honor Roll 1st Marking Period 4.0 —5th grade Alexander Acs, Kyle Albrecht, Gweneth Archer, Collin Arnold, Haley Ball, Brooke Bannon, Sarah Beck, Nicole Bragg, Jason Burdick, Arianne Bye, Isaac Cazallis, Amber Danules, Dakota Dingler, Kennedy Duvall, Nina Fernandez, Justin Frappier, Connor Geran, Hunter Gogoleski, Carson Hahne, Cole Henry, Emily Horst, Olivia Karwoski, Natalie King, Sarah Klink, Lidia Koivuniemi, Rachel Kolm, Jackson LaFontaine, Sydney Lampert, Vincent Lauria, Faith Lillemoen, Todd Lindemann, Anna McCarthy, Evan Metz, Ryan Mott, Morgan Mundell, Jerzy Muscat, Jacob Nadeau, Tiger Page, Isabelle Pasciolla, Loviisa Pasternak, Timothy Patawaran, Some Lions fun on Halloween! (CONTINUED ON PAGE 19) Community Life/December 2011 /7 Creekside Elementary 810.626.2600 Principal’s Comments Lawrence Pumford, Principal I would like to thank all of the staff, parents, and especially the students for the warm welcome to Creekside. I have been so impressed with how hard everyone works to do their very best. Having worked in the district for 11 years at both the High School and Farms Intermediate, I now feel privileged to be part of the Creek- side family and am excited about its tradition of excellence. Working with staff, parents, and the community I look forward to continuing this tradition. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 810.626.2600 with questions or concerns as we move forward and work together for the benefit of our children.

Celebrity Server Night at Big Boys with Big Boy, Halle Deaton, April Mills, Nic Anderson and Alana Gilbert

3rd Graders enjoy an afternoon at the Popcorn Fridays are a big hit! High School pool.

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Students new to Lakes Elementary visit Principal Smither for lunch in small groups in November to share how they are adjusting. Pictured here, Mrs. Smither shares many laughs as she eats lunch with fourth graders, Jessica Kean, Nena During a fourth grade writing celebration in Mr. Foster’s class, Tanner Kucharek Anderer, and Blake Daniels. shares his writing with fellow student, Jace Gowell.

Mrs. Langdon’s kindergarten class recently celebrated their first published writing pieces. Pictured here, Devyn Buchholz, Joey Wasdyke, and Nathan Horst proudly display their writing.

Also during Mrs. Langdon’s class writing celebration, Joel Stephens shares his piece with teacher and guest Mrs. Doreen Avenall.

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Think Family Fun! On average our Social Membership for the whole family is $10 per week! Mrs. Zielinski’s kindergarten students are diligently at work, practicing their 810-632-6420 writing skills during writer’s workshop time. Community Life /December 2011 /9 Round Elementary News 810.626.2800 Dave Minsker, Principal As winter falls upon us, Round Elementary continues to be a place where students learn in a family, team-first environment. Our students are growing everyday into special young people. Fall and winter are always special seasons at Round because of the special events that occur. This fall was especially busy!! Here are a few of the highlights: The Fall Fun Run was a success this year. Our students raised over $7,000 for the PTO in a great effort of support for our school. The run was delayed because of rainy weather this year, but the students had a blast. Our biggest holiday is always Halloween. This year’s theme was “Disney Movies.” Of course our staff did a creative job with costumes this year. The weather was once again great for the parade and we had a great parent turnout. We kicked off our new “accelerated reader” program this fall. Third and fourth grade classes compete against each other in the name of reading. Each class represents a different NFL team and work as a team to read books. They can score touchdowns and field goals as well as earning MVP and captain status. It will conclude with our Super Bowl to celebrate the accomplishments of all our young readers. Round School also participated in the Big Boy Celebrity Server fundraiser. Donations went to the Optimist Club which helps people and families in need. Members of the Round School staff served tables, cleaned tables, and welcomed a great number of Round families. It was great seeing Round support such a wonderful cause. Thank you to all of the Round School family that contribute every day to the success of all our students. I am proud of the accomplishments our staff and students have made so far this year and look forward to watching all our students Principal Minsker (King Triton) says Mr. Conway and Mr. Waske dresses grow. hello to Wrangler (shark) during as Beauty and the Beast. Can you tell Halloween festivities. which one is Beauty?

3rd Grade students prepare to start their Fun Run.

Cuella De Vil came to Round with 2 of her 101 Dalmatians. KENWELL OUTDOOR SERVICES Snow Plowing Lawn Maintenance, Etc. VINCE MATT Round School students get a great start!! 810.772.6629 810.772.6341 10/ Community Life/December 2011 Village Elementary News 810.626.2850

Spike’s Hedgehog Hustle was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to your support! The money raised will go toward many activities and classroom enhancements throughout Village’s annual Halloween Parade is a tradition the year. We couldn’t have reached our goal without the great team of dedicated that students, faculty and parents alike enjoy. volunteers and all the hardworking students, parents, grandparents and families Following the parade, students enjoyed that collected or made donations. It was so great to see so many families that came out and supported the students. We have an amazing Village Family and it’s classroom Halloween activities. outstanding to see the love and support that benefits our children. We also want to thank our sponsors that helped make our event a success. Spicer Orchards for donating hay, pumpkins, apples; Dairy Queen for donating 500 ice cream coupons; Grace & Porta Benefits in Brighton for donating the iPod Shuffle and thanks to Kahuna Coffee for sending over hot coffee to keep us warm. We are very grateful for your support. The New Year is fast approaching. We hope you have a wonderful holiday break and we wish you a bright and prosperous New Year! We have some fantastic upcoming events at Village to make your holidays a little brighter. • December 2 - Lock In • December 7 -10 - Santa Shop • December 10 - Pancake Breakfast with Santa • December 22 - Holiday Hat Day • December 23 thru January 1 - No School/ Holiday Break

“Donald Duck” and “Goofy,” aka Mr. Fourth graders happily show off their Don and Mr. Cain, kicked off the parade. creative costumes. Pancake Breakfast With Santa

Mrs. Jessen’s first graders pose for a picture and show their gratitude atthe Hedgehog Hustle. Saturday, December 10 Where: Village Elementary School Public is welcome! When: 8am until 12 Noon, with breakfast served until 11am. What: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee Cost in Advance:

A healthy way to raise money for educational enrichment. $5 for adults, $3 for children Cost at the Door: $6 for adults, $4 for children

Come enjoy breakfast and do some last minute shopping. You can choose from the Santa Shop, a Scholastic Book Fair, or shop from vendors offering home based business products and handcrafted items. Children can also decorate a cookie to take home, make a craft, and get their picture with Santa! Cost is $2 per child to do all 3!

Please visit our website at http://minnie.hartlandschools.us/groups/ villagepto, for advance ticket forms.

Pancake Breakfast is sponsored by Beau-Life Inc., the Michigan state distributor of K-Life water softener salt substitute.

After finishing the run, students enjoyed a healthy snack and water. Community Life /December/ 11 LEGACY News 810.626.2104 LEGACY High School Kirk Evenson, Principal Word travels fast in a small town, so let it be known that the best game in town can be found here at Hartland Community Ed. The Alternative Education program in Hartland, known as LEGACY, is the premiere alternative educational service provider in the county. The program continues to be a leader in innovative ways to ‘connect’ with and assist young people in the pursuit of their dreams and goals. The program graduates 85% of its enrollees each year. Well over 50% of the graduate’s transition to post-secondary opportunities; like college, career training or the military. The staff at LEGACY is second to none with multiple years of experience in alterna- tive education; they go the extra mile to ensure a quality experience for their students. Student support services at LEGACY include; career counseling, group interaction, small class sizes, special field trips, team building activities, social work services, art projects, yearbook and newsletter just to name a few. If you are interested in enrollment, please call 810.626.2104 to have your name added to our waiting list. There are a limited number of seats available each semester; you will need to act now to begin the pursuit of your diploma, goals and beyond.

Dominique DesJardins and Courtney Shaw being served Thanksgiving Dinner by LEGACY staff.

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After a week of fun filled Halloween door decor competition, LEGACY was visited by the goblins of the Educational baby sitting, LESA and Mrs. Lubeski’s Services Center preschool classes. Ready in costume,

Because of economic conditions that have N. Old US Highway 23 bowls of candy in hand the LEGACY affected all of us, as a public institution Hartland Rd. students greeted the WCC felt an obligation to save costs by con- Hartland little ones as they Educational paraded through the solidating Livingston County programs into Services Center one location – Brighton. Although we will M59 school in costume. This is just one of the continue to hold classes at Brighton, WCC Highland Rd. US many fun activities 23 students and Livingston County residents that are shared within Blaine Rd. have told us that WCC was still needed at the building. It was an Hartland as well. exciting day for all. So, starting January 2012, the college For dates and times of classes go will again offer some of the more popu- to www.wccnet.edu/schedule lar classes – including the very successful Certified Nurse Assistant course – at the Hartland Educational Services Center. 734-973-3543 • www.wccnet.edu 12/ Community Life/December 2011 PRESCHOOL NEWS

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2 Locations and V i l l a g e L o c a t i o n Convenient Hours: H i s t o r i c H a r t l a n d 3 6 8 8 N . H a r t l a n d R o a d Monday - Thursday H a r t l a n d , M I 9 am - 8 pm 8 1 0 . 6 3 2 . 5 2 0 0 Friday 9 am - 6 pm C r o s s r o a d s B r a n c h Saturday H a r t l a n d T o w n C e n t e r 9 am - 4 pm O l d U S - 2 3 , S o u t h o f M - 5 9 Sundays H o w e l l , M I 8 1 0 . 6 3 2 . 7 4 8 0 @ Crossroads Branch 1 - 5 pm w w w . c r o m a i n e . o r g 24-Hour Pick-up is available at the Crossroads Branch! Cromaine Library offers Tutor.com, Ancestry Plus and more! Your Journe y Begins Here! Play Chess on Thursdays! Begins on Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm All abilities and ages encouraged to come and play. Several boards will be set up to play on the 2nd floor. No meetings when Hartland Schools are closed. Drop-in, no registration required. Visit from Santa! Tuesday, December 13 @ 6:30 pm Don’t forget your camera! For the whole family! Listen to some stories, sing a song or two and have a nice talk with SANTA! Registration is required. School’s out for the Holidays! Spend a week at Hogwarts! Special events are scheduled for the week of December 26 - 30. Visit our online calendar to sign up. for ages 7 - 13. Join us for: Intro to Hogwarts and Sorting, Potions Class, Astronomy/Divination Class, Quidditch, OWLs, NEWTs, and the End of the Year Feast! So much FUN to be had between the holidays! Register online. Event information Teens & Parents and registration Kindles, and Nooks, and Overdrive - Oh My! Wednesday, December 7 at 3:00 pm * Monday, December 12 at 6:30 pm can be found @ Discover ereaders and learn how to download FREE LIBRARY www.cromaine.org BOOKS to these two devices. Demonstration and hands-on. Just in time for holiday giving. Register online. Visit Harry Potter: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Program/Event Calendar or Medicine! Exhibition Unveiling give us a call at 810-632-5200! Sunday, January 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Holiday Closings! Mark your Calendar for the unveiling of this exciting exhibit! Music & Prizes! Christmas dates: What to know what new books, movies, cd books Saturday, December 24 & and events are coming? Sunday, December 25 LIKE us on Facebook! New Years dates: www.facebook.com/CromaineLibrary Saturday, December 31 & Sunday, January 1, 2012 Cromaine Library - Where you go for READING! Drop Boxes are open 24/7 www.cromaine.org Community Life/December 2011/ 15 Places of Worship

The River Community Our Savior Tyrone 9525 Highland Road , Howell (just w. of 23) Mailing address: 10171 Bergin Road Hardy United Evangelical Community Howell, MI 48843 Presbyterian Meets at the Methodist Lutheran, LC-MS Hartland Performing Arts Center, 6510 E. Highland Road 13667 W. Highland Road (M-59), 9141 Hartland Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 Lead Pastor: Terry Prisk; Howell, MI 48843 Hartland, MI 48353 Phone: 810.750.0350 [email protected] 517.546.1122 Rev. Phone: 248.887.4300 Pastor: Linda Living-Hawley Student Ministry: Ryan Gerten; Joyce E. Wallace, Pastor Rev. Christopher Thoma, Pastor; Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. [email protected] Worship Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Andrea Johnson, School Principal Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Phone: 810.991.1116 Sunday Divine Services: Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. www.hardychurch.org 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. www.theriveron59.com Sunday School/Bible Classes: 10 a.m. www.tyronecommunitypresbyterianchurch.com www.oursaviorhartland.org

Tri County Christian Victory Baptist 13020 Holtforth Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 810.714.1139 P.O. BOX 523 Pastor: Randy Greene 3642 Washington St., Hartland, MI 48353 Sunday School: 9am 810.632.6337 Hartland United All Saints Sunday Worship: 10am Pastor Ryan Guenther Various weeky Bible studies Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Methodist Lutheran, ELCA www.triccc.com Wednesday 7 pm. 10300 Maple Rd. 12701 W. Highland Road (M-59 www.vbchartland.org Hartland, Michigan 48353 Hartland, MI 48353 Phone 810.632.7476 Church Phone: 248.887.8060 Pastor: Rev. Fred Finzer Rev. Drex Morton, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Denise Clarey, Director [email protected] Little Saints Preschool www.gbgm-umc.org\hartland Preschool Phone: 810.746.0238 Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Christian Education for all: 9:45 a.m. www.myallsaints.com Heritage Hills Free Methodist 5530 Runyan Lake Road, Hartland Twp. Pastor Rob Mohr 810.632.3417 Ore Creek [email protected] Worship 9:30 a.m. , 11:00 a.m. Community Christian Study 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek www.heritagehillschurch.com 3250 Hartland Rd. Office: 11460 Highland Rd., St. John Catholic Hartland 48353 2099 N. Hacker Road, Howell, MI 48855 810.632.7300 Office Phone: 517.546.7200 Fellowship Bible Lead Pastor: Dave Classen; Pastor: Fr. Francis George 2500 Hartland Rd. [email protected] Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 p.m. Hartland, MI 48353 Youth Pastor: Aaron Young; Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Phone: 810.632.7263 [email protected] (Main Church) Sr. Pastor: Howard Wideman Worship Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Tuesday: 6:45 p.m.; Wed., Thurs., Sunday School: 10 a.m. www.orecreek.org Fri., 9:00 a.m. (Little Church) Worship 11:00 a.m. The Father’s www.stjohnthebaptisthowell.catholicweb.com Wednesday Bible study 7p.m. www.fbhartland.org House 1623 Old Us 23, Brighton, MI 48114 810.227.2005 Pastors Bill & Clara Bolin Sunday Worship: 10 am Family Night on Wednesday: 7pm www.tfh-church.org 16/Community Life/December 2011 Business Directory

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All information is confidential. $40.00 rebate $30.00 Tuesday, December 27 If you would like to participate by providing a gift to these individuals, you may Saganing Eagles Landing & $54.00 all Inclusive take an ornament from the giving Tree that will be set-up at PNC Bank on Monday, Soaring Eagle Casino Step back in time with nostalgic look November 21. You will purchase and wrap each gift and attach the ornament to Monday, December 12 at eight decades of holiday style. the gift and bring it back to the bank by Monday, December 12 or you can drop $40.00 rebate $45.00 Trees decorated from the early 1900- it off at the Senior Center. 1980’s with vehicles from those eras. Motor City Casino Lunch at Loccino’s Christmas Brunch and Concert Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Family Style Italian The senior center will host a holiday brunch and concert on Thursday, December $25.00 with $20.00 rebate 15. Our brunch will be served at 10:00am with a combined choir and band concert COMING UP IN 2012 at 11:30am .in the auditorium lobby. Tickets are $5.00 for brunch and the concert Greek Town Casino Exact dates/Details to Follow: is free. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 $25.00 with $20.00 rebate DIA Rembrandt Legal Aid (Face of Jesus) - January Soaring Eagle & Titanic at the Henry Ford Staff Attorney, Lindsay Elya, from Legal Services of South Center Michigan will Grand Ole Opry Show be at the Center on Thursday, December 8. Half-Hour appointments will begin March Monday February 6, 2012 Les Miserables - Wharton Theater at 9:00am. Please call the Center at 810.626.2135 to make an appointment. This (must participate at casino first with program is free to anyone 60 years of age and older. April player’s card to attend show) Wicked $35.00 includes show tickets with May Ukulele Group rebate of $25.00 for gaming. On Golden Pond Our new ukulele group, HUG, Hartland’s Ukulele Group, will meet twice a month June on Fridays at the center at 11:00 a.m.: December 2 & 16. New and experienced Firekeepers Casino Diamond Tours Trip to Savannah players are welcome. New people are welcome with beginners at 10:30 a.m. and Monday, February 20, 2012 the regular group at 11:00 a.m. $25.00 with $25.00 rebate Acoustic Jam Session If you play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonic, fiddle, ukulele or just want to sing you can join us at the senior center on Monday evenings at 6:00pm for a country and folk jam session. If you are coming for the first time please call Barb U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507 at 810.626.2135 on Mondays to make sure the group will be meeting. Now Available at our Hartland and Brighton Locations! Medicare Part C & D Open Enrollment Medicare Part “C” (Medicare Advantage) and Part “D” (prescription drug) benefit’s open enrollment period to December 7. Carol Ringle, M.M. A.P. counselor will be available to assist anyone who needs help with this enrollment. You will need to make an appointment with Carol by calling 810.626.2139. Changes cannot be made after December 7. Senior Center Closed The senior center will be closed from Friday, December 23 until Tuesday, January 3. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Senior Center enjoys celebrating the holidays with our F.A.O. Jewelers preschool You’ve Got a Friend in the Diamond Business BRIGHTON HARTLAND school 333 W. Grand River 9996 Highland Rd. Brighton, MI 48116 Hartland, MI 48353 programs. next to Dairy Queen Fountain Square Plaza 810-229-5335 faojewelers.com 810-632-0202 18/ Community Life/December 2011 Club & Organization News Hartland Audubon Nature Club Christmas Bird Count-December 6 Here comes the December “To Do List”: Go shopping, Write cards, Count birds . . . Well maybe some lists don’t include that last item, but many do. At our December 6 meeting, HANC member Richard Wolinski, coordinator of the Hartland Christmas Bird Count for many years, will not only acquaint us with the history of the bird count, but will also prepare us to identify the common winter birds we can expect at our feeders. Come to the Hartland Senior Center, in the Hartland Education Support Service Center on M 59 just west of U S 23, and learn how you can participate in this activity which supplies important information to the National Audubon Society data base. Our meeting will begin at 6:30pm with a potluck, and the presentation will follow at 7:15pm. Upcoming events include “Circle Tour of Lake Superior” with professional photographer Bruce Montagne on January 3, and on February 7, HANC member John Smith will present “Butterflies, Dragonflies, and Damselflies.” For more information, please contact Jami Bond at 269.657.2602 or 810.632.5223. Hartland Area Community Council (www.hartlandcommunitycouncil.org) Hartland Area Community Council will meet on Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm (new time) at Ore Creek Middle School. Please come and bring a friend to work together with others in Hartland in supporting community events such as the Memorial Day activities, Heritage Day, and the play equipment at Epley Park. Any “Celebrity Server Night” a Success! questions, contact Dick Krueger at 248.887.1283. The Hartland Big Boy Restaurant hosted a “Celebrity Server Night” Fund Raiser to 2012 Heritage Day planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23 at benefit the Hartland Optimist Club’s Christmas “Adopt A Family” and other Optimist Crossroads Library Branch meeting room 6:30-8pm.See HACC website for more Youth Activities and Programs. Hartland Schools’ Administrators, Teachers, and Staff details. assisted the Big Boy team for the evening and raised a total of $1,200.00 including $922.90 in tips; donation from Big Boy $201.10; and $76.00from the 50/50 Raffle. A big “Thank you” goes out to parents, children, and the community for their support of this event. Also, an enormous applause for all the school personnel who gave of their time and energy to be “Celebrity Servers” or a Host/Hostess, and the High School Optimist Club members who cleaned off the tables. A big thank you goes out to Nick and Jean Shaieb, owners of the Big Boy Restaurant for their hard work, efforts, and support, in addition to all the wait staff who guided the “Servers.” A special addition to the evening’s event was for students to enter their name in a drawing for “Breakfast with the Principal.” Each principal will host a breakfast for two of their students. Thank you principals for your support and involvement with your community and school! Optimist Clubs are recognized as a “Friend of Youth” and welcomes any com- munity member interested in promoting programs and/or activities for children in the Hartland Area. For more information on the Hartland Optimist Club, and meeting times and location, please contact Judy Cowan at 810.632.7415 or Barb Mattioli at 810.629.7921.

Hartland Area Historical Society Hartland Lions Club Thanks to the Community donations during our recent Candy days. We will be able to help about 5 people with Eye Glasses and Exams. We need more members Great gifts for the holiday – call Kurt at 810.923.4252. Put a historical spin on Christmas giving this year. How about a unique gift from the Hartland Area Historical Society? We have many items that will definitely help with your holiday giving. Included are items such as plates, T-shirts, mugs, The Hartland Home and Garden Club Cat’s Meow miniatures, mouse pads, puzzles, tiles, and our award-winning history Next Meeting December 14 book; Hartland, Weaving the Past with the Present. All the items mentioned are A retired nurseryman and avid gardener, Bob Biggs, will be our speaker on “Bonsai available at the museum. Our hours in December are Sunday from 1-3 p.m. The for Beginners” at our December 14 meeting at 6:30pm, at Independence Village history book ($47.70) is also available at the Cromaine Library and the Hartland in Brighton. The address is 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton MI. There is no fee for Community Ed office during regular office hours. If you would like to schedule the program and refreshments will be served. For your reservation, please call a museum tour for yourself or a group, please call Hildy Foley at 810.229.7621. 248.887.9431.

The Hartland Area Macintosh Flash from the Friends User Group (HAMUG) will meet Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Friends of the Cromaine Library at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center. Anyone The “Friends” of Cromaine Library would like to wish everyone a Wonderful interested in learning more about the Macintosh computer “Holiday Season” and the very, very best in 2012. is welcome to attend, regardless of your level of computer The “Friends” invite you to attend their Holiday get-together on Tuesday, knowledge. Have questions or need information? Call Jim December 20, at 6:30pm at Cromaine in the Village. See you there! Sparks at 810.632.6630. Farms Honor Roll (continued from page 6) Community Life /December 2011/ 19 Daniela Perry, Samantha Peters, Kathryn Peterson, Jacob Pezzotti, Jordan Pierzynski, Holden, Chloe Holt, Keegan Hoose, Elijah Horski, Jacob Houtman, Timothy Howes, Owen Pietila, Lauren Pouliot, Andrew Ruf, Hailey Smith, Shelby Spangler, Juliana Kylie Hughes, Sydney Hughes, Calleigh Huhta, Noelle Hundal, Dino Iannello, Strong, Marlena Szczechowicz, Matthew Trescott, Olivia Triltsch, Nina VanEss, Wynn Isham, Lilley Kastamo, Ian Kenrick, Jessica Keranen, Alexandra Kubasta, Erin Vimr, Brandon Waldron, Mitchell Waters, Emilee Watson, Lauren Way, John Nicole Lipon, Derrick Loruss, Julie Lubeski, Dana Macfarlane, Alex MacLean, Wisniewski Elle Marshall, Benjamin Martin, Madeline McArthur, Payden McNamara, Elliott 4.0 —6th grade Mercer, Emily Messner, Madison Milliken, Emma Mitchell, Hannah Mourad, Austin Joshua Albring, Aliyah Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Brittany Anna, Samantha Aprill, Mrazik, Kara Muszynski, Jared Nelson, Jennifer Nelson, Nicole Nelson, Grace Matthew Bannon, Natalie Batten, Natalie Baughman, Delaney Bayliff, Mitchell Norris, Ryleigh Norton, Collin Pajot, Denton Paul, Tara Petersen, Blake Pietila, Bednarski, Jacob Behnke, Arielle Bliznik, Grace Bohlen, Anthony Bosio, Alex Braid, Benjamin Portelli, Ivy Purkiss, Gina Rechul, Monica Reid, Matthew Rittmueller, David Brcic, Elizabeth Breece, Sawyer Bulloch, Nina Butts, Graysen Cockerham, Amanda Rivet, Sydney Ross, Hannah Roy, Alexander Ruby, Alexander Rudelic, Julia Conway, Kyle Cooper, Benjamin Cortichiato, Sebastian Cowgill, Isabella Kyle Rushak, Reyanna Rutledge, Isabel Salazar, Alanna Schiavone, Elise Schilling, D’Arcy, Alisa DeWald, Haley DeWolf, Bryn Dittmar, Makenna Eddy, Andrea Everett, Cassandra Scott, Montgomery Shotwell, Andrew Singer, Hannah Slattery, Emma Morgan Fellows, Gina Ferrazza, Abigail Ferris, Anna Fraser, Benjamin Fritch, Jacob Smith, Elysia Stanfield, Joseph Strutz, Ryann Swann, Marianna Syamsyul, Elise Gallaher, David Garascia, Claudia Gehan, Joanna Germane, Madison Gradowski, Tasich, Miranda Tomlins, Spencer VanEpps, Dustin Varcoe, Brooke Watson, Alan Anna Grattan, Emily Grattan, Avery Graves, Evan Griffin, Delanie Grundman, Wheat, Hannah Wickman, Alexander Willis, Conner Wisniewski, Madison Wright, Rebecca Guilford, Rebecca Heaman, William Held, Mary Hepp, Sarah Hinkle, Jenna Sydney Zampa, Rayna Zebari, Mitchell Ziebold

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If we had a crystal ball and could see into the You don’t need to tell this friend or family The Advance directives gives your consent or one you designate to handle certain things future, we would not need to prepare ahead member about your personal affairs, but refusal for sustained medical treatment when you cannot do yourself for a period of time. for end of life decisions. someone should know where you keep you are not able to give it yourself. If this docu- Durable Power of Attorney---the general, James was 62 years old when a stroke made your papers in case of emergency. If you ment is not in place then a physician will decide special and health care powers of attorney can it impossible for him to communicate with don’t have a relative or friend you trust, ask such things as: all be made “durable” by adding certain text his family. Neither his wife nor children a lawyer to help. • Resuscitation if breathing or heartbeat to the document. This means that the docu- knew anything about his financial or medical • Give consent in advance for your doctor or stops ment will remain in effect or take effect if you information. James had always taken care of lawyer to talk with your caregiver as needed. • Use of breathing machines become mentally incompetent. things himself and left no written directives in There may be questions about your care, a • Use of feeding tubes Many people do not know the difference his behalf. Besides having to locate important bill or a health insurance claim. Without • Medications or medical procedures. between a general and a durable power of documents, the family was left to make their your consent, your caregiver may not be Advance Directives are legal throughout the attorney. A general Power of attorney is a own decisions about James long term care. able to get needed information have your United States; however, some state may not document by which you appoint a person to The National Institute on Aging gives three okay in advance to Medicare, a credit card honor other state’s documents. Be sure to check act as your agent. simple, but important steps to putting your company, your bank or your doctor.” with the state you live in for their requirements. Agents are authorized to make decisions for affairs in order: Preparing Advance Directives Review your directives periodically. They do you, sign legal documents, etc. Many people • “Put your important papers and copies of Advance directives are legal documents that not expire, but your wishes may change. A new are unaware that a General Power of Attorney is legal documents in one place. You could state the kind of medical care or end of life or revised Advanced Directive invalidates the old revoked when the person granting that power set up a file, put everything in a desk or decision you want made in your behalf. It is one. Be sure your family member or healthcare becomes incompetent or incapacitated. dresser drawer, or just list the information a way for you to communicate your wishes to proxy has a current copy It is the “Durable” Power of Attorney that al- and location ofpapers in a notebook. If family or health care professionals. Emergency Choosing a Power of Attorney lows for an agent to continue making decisions your papers are in a bank safe deposit box, response medical personnel cannot honor General Power of Attorney----authorizes on your behalf no matter what happens to you. keep copies in a file at home. Check each Advance directives. They are required to save someone to handle your financial, banking and A responsible adult child of an aging parent year to see if there’s anything new to add. and stabilize a person for transfer to a hospital possibly real estate and government affairs as would be given a “durable power of attorney”” • Tell a trusted family member or friend or emergency facility. Once at the facility a long as you remain competent. to act on behalf of the parent. This provides where you put all your important papers. physician will honor the directives. Special Power of Attorney ---authorizes some- broader authority than just adding the child’s name to bank accounts and documents. Elder Law Today is published as a service of The Nawrocki Center for Elder and Family Law, 10299 Grand River, Suite N, Brighton, Michigan 48116. This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions you should consult a qualified attorney. Community Life /December 2011/21 Recreation Hartland Girls Soccer The Hartland Girls Soccer U10 Blue team won Division I this fall season with a record of 5-2-1. The girls are coached by Matt Huber and Dennis Kastamo and work with the Justin Detter train- HGA Level 5 HGA Level 6 ing academy.

Coaches: Dennis Kastamo, Matt Hu- ber; Back row(l-r) Vera Storm, Rachel Coughlin, Beth Lesperance, Brooke Pietila, Kayla Murray, Mia Keranen, Josie

1st Place at Judges Cup in Ypsilanti Huber; Front row (l-r) Maggie Kastamo, Hartland Gymnastics Academy Level 5 and Level 6 gymnasts had a fantastic start Sophia Meo, Mary Storm (absent: Elise to their meet season. Both teams took first place at the Michigan Judges Cup in Wainwright) Ypsilanti. On the Level 5 team, in the 12 and over age group, Courtney Dinsmore placed 1st on vault, bars, floor and all around and Rachel Dodson took 3rd on vault. Indoor Soccer - REGISTER NOW! Eleven year olds Brooklyn Umbarger took 3rd on vault and Lizzie Cazan-Gehrke Games begin January 15-February 19, 2012 came in 4th on beam. Ten year olds Moriah Sweet won 1st place on vault and all Indoor soccer for boys and girls in preschool-2nd grade. When it’s cold outside and around, Jerzy Muscat took 1st on beam, Abbey Highland placed 3rd on floor and the snow starts to fly, let the kids come inside to play soccer. Games are played Bella Schwartz acheived her highest score on bars. Nine year olds Bria Morganroth on Sundays between the hours of noon and 7:00pm at Ore Creek Middle School. won 1st on vault and Saylor Martin took 3rd on vault. Teams are coached by parent volunteers. If interested in coaching, please let us For the Level 6 team, in the 12 and over age group, Gabriella Kasabasic placed know when you register. The first Sunday will be a ½ hour practice then a ½ hour 2nd on floor and received 1st place on vault, bars, beam and all around. Emily scrimmage; the last 5 weeks will be games. Pre-kickers will do a ½ hour of drills Chmielewski took 1st place on floor and 2nd place on vault, bars, beam and all each week, and then a ½ hour of games. Pre-kickers should bring their own ball. around. Samantha Rieli received 3rd place on bars and all around. While Kirsten Shin guards are required. Must have a minimum of 4 teams per age group (32 Phifer took 3rd on both vault and beam and Sydnee Belcher received 3rd on vault players) Register early! and floor. Alex McDonald received 4th place all around and Brenna Schnelback ISP W Preschool-Pre-kickers – 3 & 4 year olds took 6th on vault and floor. In the 11 year old age group Hannah Slattery place ISK W Kindergarten Indoor Soccer (U5 & U6 from fall) 2nd on vault and 3rd place on bars and all around. It was a very successful meet to IS12 W 1st & 2nd Grade Indoor Soccer start off the season! This month, the team competes in Grand Rapids and the girls Sundays 1/15-2/19 are looking forward to celebrating the team Christmas party! Ore Creek Gym Games played between noon and 7:00pm Fee $65.00 includes t-shirt Register For The 2012 • Call Hartland Community Ed 810.626.2150 • On-line at www.hartlandcommunityed.com Baseball/Softball Season • Stop in to the Community Ed office at 9525 Highland Rd. ON-LINE AT www.hayaasports.com/baseball Pre-School Open Swim • Walk-in registration will take place on Splash & Play is an Open Swim tailored for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and after- • Saturday, January 21, 2012 noon kindergarteners with their adult caregivers. At 10:30-11:25am, Monday through • Farms Intermediate School Friday, it’s the perfect time to burn some energy off your little ones just before lunch • 9am -12 noon and naptime. • $25 Late Registration Fee added to all registrations after January 31, 2012 Enjoy the company of other moms and playmates in our warm 86 degree pool. • Guaranteed registration ends February 19, 2012. Kids can walk or crawl in the 0” – 2’ splash & play area, sit under the dump bucket, • Questions, please contact Mark or Nu Ehgotz at [email protected] zip down the kiddie water slide, and play in the bubblers. The whole leisure pool and current channel are available but the big slide is kept off to keep the pool lower key H.A.Y.A.A. Lacrosse Boys/Girls for little ones. Please bring a swim diaper for children not yet toilet trained. Infants in arms are permitted, but for everyone’ peace of mind, please plan to put all 1st Thru 8th Grade Registration — Save The Date! other young children in lifejackets that are USCG approved. • Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6-8 pm • At Ore Creek Middle School Commons Area • Each player will need a copy of their birth certificate and proof of current Adult Open Swim As the weather gets colder and we spend less time outside, many adults don’t get the physical. activity their bodies need. Adult Open Swim at the Hartland Pool is an inexpensive • More information to follow on our website at www.hartlandeagleslacrosse.com and enjoyable way to stay active. On Monday thru Friday from 8:30-10:30am, the pool is limited to adults who swim in the lap pool or walk against the current channel in the 86-degree leisure pool. The walk-in cost is $3.25 for seniors, and $3.75 for adults and the purchase of a card of membership gets the cost lower still. Moving in the water is easy on your joints, and a soothing soak in the hot tub is a great way to meet your exercise goals and meet other folks. Doctors are increasingly recognizing the many benefits of immersing your body in water. New Patients Always Welcome! For those who want more programmed exercise, there are a variety of instructor-led exercise classes available. For more information please call 810.626.2279 or log onto 11518 Highland Rd., Hartland, MI 48353 hartlandschools.us and follow the link to the aquatic center. 22/ Community Life/December 2011 Art & Entertainment Holiday Events Cast of Drac’s Back Announced Audition information for Tom Sawyer Encore Youth Theater would like to congratu- late the cast of Drac’s Back: Maggie Ruby, Jaclyn Ellis, Olivia Lipon, Katie Peterson, Josh Hartland United Methodist Church Archer, Lauren Kreeger, Annika Kreeger, Kelli Neal, Alanna Schiavone, Emma McIntyre, McKenna Sabon, Noah Race, Molly Gundry, Christmas Cookie Walk Zoe Shettler, Scotty Bell, Madelyn Offer, Jenna Saturday, December 3 Koch, Mollie Kiser, Miya Mattucci, Madelynn Stuenkel, Hannah Schultz, Trevor Schultz. 9:00 a.m. until 12 p.m. Congratulations also go out to: Stephanie 10300 Maple Street —Downtown Hartland Kiser, Director; Mary Jo Bell, Assistant Direc- Let us do your holiday baking! Cookies, Candy & Breads tor; Amy Shettler, Producer. All profits will go to charities – local and world-wide – Each cast member put his/her all into that the United Methodist Women support. making this an incredible show—one which had the audience laughing from start to finish. Encore has continued to receive rave reviews about the show and inquiries about their next production. They would like to sincerely thank the community for always showing Hartland Women’s Club such great support and encouragement to their talented cast members and crew. Encore Youth Theater’s Spring 2012 production will be Tom Sawyer. It is a timeless story about the adventures of childhood which appeals to children of all ages. It is provided in part by the Cromaine Library, Big Read 2012. The Big Read is a program of the National 30th Annual Warm ‘N Cozy Bazaar Endowment of the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Hartland Educational Support Service Center Auditions for Tom Sawyer will be held on January 7, 2012 at 9:30 am at the Performing on M-59, ½ mile west of US 23 Arts Center in the Hartland Educational Support Service Center, located at 9525 Highland Saturday, December 3 Road, Howell, MI 48843. If you would like to be a part of an amazing theater experience, 9am-4pm Encore Youth welcomes you and invites you to audition for this exciting production. Admission $2 Encore Youth Theater provides training and experience in the performing and theater arts for students aged 8-18. All interested students are encouraged to audition regardless Over 200 booths of hand crafted and specialty items of prior acting experience. Luncheon available Please visit their website www.hartlandplayers.org in December for audition information. Audition information will also be available at the Cromaine Library. 79th Annual Handel’s Messiah Saturday, December 10 Join us for the 79th annual singing of the complete Messiah on Saturday, December 10 at the historic Hartland Music Hall. A GUILD of FIBER ARTISTS who CREATE:

The traditional performance will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Art Clothing & Accessories Tickets are available from any chorus member;  Handwoven Towels, Rugs and Runners Cromaine District Library, the Hartland Community Education office or at the door the night of the performance.  Fiber Sculptures, Vessels and Baskets Tickets are $8 each for all ages. There are no reserved seats.  Quilts and Collages  Roving and Handspun Yarns  Art Dolls and Felted Figures 25th Annual Jesus Walk  Fiber and Beaded Jewelry  Cards, Ornaments and Home Decorations December 10, 11, 17 & 18 5-8 pm INVITE YOU to the - 20 minute outdoor walk through the events that foretold and preceded Christ’s birth BlackBlack SheepSheep Weavers Weavers Fiber Fiber Guild Guild Warm up inside with music 29th28th AnnualAnnual and refreshments after your walk HOLIDAYHoliday Sale SALE

Friday Friday - December- December 2, 3, 2011 2010 3 PM3 pm - 8 — PM8 pm Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church Saturday - December 4, 2010 9 am — 4 pm 10235 White Lake Rd Fenton Saturday - December 3, 2011 9 AM - 4 PM 810.629.1251 Hartland Insurance Agency 2532 Old US-23 (1/2 Mile north of M-59) Hartland, Michigan 51st Annual Hardy Live Nativity No Early Entry Friday & Saturday, December 16 and 17 No Strollers Please The 51st Live Nativity takes place outdoors at the Hardy United Methodist Church For More Info: Visit Our Website located at 6510 E. Highland Rd (M-59) in Howell. The hours are 6:30-8:30pm. The www.blacksheepweavers.com drama takes place every 30 minutes throughout the two hour time. Live animals to or Call 517-548-2335 pet are featured with the nativity. There are refreshments in the church basement with displays of nativities also. The sanctuary adorned with Christmas decorations is open for persons who may wish to spend time in prayer and meditation. For more information call 517.546.1122. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Community Life /December 2011/23 Scouting News Eagle Scout Awarded Troop 381 Honors to James K. Walker Eagle Scout Nick Long Boy Scout Troop 383 of Hartland, MI, On Wednesday, chartered to Hartland United Methodist August 17, 2011, Church is proud to announce that Boy Scout Troop James K. Walker has earned the rank 381 celebrated the of Eagle Scout. achievements and James is the grandson of Warren & service of Eagle Sandy Butts, great-nephew of Colleen Scout Nick Long. Ittner, and cousins of Mike and June The Eagle Scout Robishaw, all of St. Charles, Michigan. Court of Honor was James earned 31 merit badges, held at St. Augustine had 117 volunteer hours, 108 nights Church in Deerfield camping and was also a member of Township. Nick’s the Order of the Arrow. His eagle family and friends project was building a retaining wall and many of his next to an observation deck used at the fellow scouts and Hartland High School. He is currently adult leaders were in attending Marine Boot Camp at Parris attendance. Nick’s Island, South Carolina. His parents, Eagle Scout Mentor, Tommy Kesterson, presented the Trail to Eagle. Scoutmaster Jeff and Laura Walker reside in Tyrone Ron Trosin had the honor of administering the Charge to Eagle and presenting Nick Township. with his Eagle award. A slideshow set to music detailed many of Nick’s scouting James joins other outstanding memories from Tiger Cub to Eagle Scout. In addition to his Eagle award, Nick was American citizens who have become presented several letters of commendation from Governor Jennifer Granholm, Eagle Scouts, among them former Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Michigan Representative Bill Rogers. Hartland President Gerald R. Ford, Jr., astronaut Kroger donated a cake for the reception that was held following the ceremony. Neil A. Armstrong, cinematographer For his Eagle Scout project, Nick made a new sign and painted and landscaped Steven Spielberg, and the former head the entrance to the Hartland Community Education Child Care Center, which he of the F.B.I., William Sessions. attended in his earlier years. Troop 381 is proud to recognize Nick for achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouting!

Boy Scout Troop 380 Collection Boy Scout Troop 380 Troop 380 is wrapping up an incredibly busy year! The older Scouts have been hav- Dates Lakes Cub ing a wonderful time introducing the younger boys (the Platypus Patrol) to all of the The following are the dates for Troop adventures Scouting has to offer. The troop attended summer camp at Camp Tapico 380 Paper, “Returnable” Scout Pack 385 in Kalkaska, followed by another informal camp-out in July. After taking a break in Can and Bottle Drive. August (as many of the boys were gearing up for football or cross-country), Troop 380 Happy Holidays to everyone! Pack fired up again in September. They hosted an annual Webelo Invitational in October, 385 has been quite busy with really which proved to be a chilly campout (temperatures dropping into the 20’s!). The days December 3, cool activities lately. Last month our were sunny and bright, though, so the visiting Cub Scouts and friends learned about January 7, February 4, Scouts competed in our Raingutter fire safety, knot tying, tent pitching and camp cooking, followed by a three mile hike! March 3, April 7, May 5, Regatta, and had lots of WET fun. As expected, there were NO leftovers from dinner that night! June 2, July 7, August 4, Other scouts went to the Plymouth In November, the troop traveled to the National Museum of the US Air Force in September 1 Whalers Hockey game, and some Dayton, Ohio. Camping on the Wright Patterson Air Force Base was great fun, too. The completed some community service guys are settling into more merit badge work and rank advancement for the remain- work at the Hartland Senior Center’s der of the year, but they have their sights set on a lock-in at the EMU Athletic Center Drop off is the first Saturday of Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This and a Polar Bear campout in the treehouses of Camp Tapico! If you are interested in each month from month we will be bell ringing for the learning more about our activities or joining the troop, please contact Scoutmaster 10:00am-12 noon at the corner of Salvation Army, have our Holiday Party, John Rembisz (517.980.6664). School and Washington Streets and do some caroling at Village Manor in the village of Hartland. Retirement. Next month we are going We accept all items delivered with to be Ice Fishing on a local lake! As you 401 W. Main Street your newspaper. can tell, we learn, contribute and have Brighton, MI 48116 a lot of fun! If you would like to join Pack 385 (or have your parents help

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