It's Thursday- make it a great day, Hartland. Here are five tidbits of news and information that we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
Please also check out our video greeting (at right) from "Growing Up Haunted" author Kristy Robinett.
1. The weather
Expect more showers today with a high near 51, according to the National Weather Service. The evening hours may see the sky clearing up with a 30 percent chance of showers and a low around 39.
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2. Fuel prices
Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —
- Shell: $3.59
- : $3.37
- : $3.59 (cash is 10 cents lower)
- Lowest price at Hickory Ridge and M-59 in Highland: $3.32 at Citgo.
- Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.39 at — Marathon at 1375 N LeRoy and Glenwood.
- Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.39 at Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd.
3. Team Kendal Kidz check presentation
Team Kendal Kidz, the charity which was started in honor of the late Kendal Lividini by her parents, has raised almost $50,000 in just six months, according to Kendal's father, John.
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Through several fundraisers that included a concert and with former Red Wings player Joe Kocur, Team Kendal Kidz raised $23,500 each for two organizations. Special Days Camp and The Children's Cancer Research Fund were the recipients of the Lividini's family efforts in honor of their daughter. See picture included at right.
4. Meetings for local groups
The Hartland Rotary Club meets today at 7:30 am at the for their weekly breakfast meeting. Visitors are welcome.
The Lions Club also meets today at 6:30 pm at . New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Kurt Stromlund at 810-923-4252 or stromlund@sbcglobal.net; you also may visit www.HartlandLionsClub.com.
5. Hartland trivia
Congrats to Linda Cortichiato who answered Wednesday's question. With Cromaine hosting a psychic medium tonight, what is the name of the Hartland ghost who is said to have died when she was 6 years old but scratches any males living in her house "out of anger"? Answer: Sallie.
Thursday's question: Which Hartland High School athletic team was honored last spring for its state championship win in 1996?
Please answer in comments.
