It's Wednesday and today's quote comes from Napoleon Bonaparte:
Here are some tidbits of news and information that we hope you'll find useful or entertaining. Please also don't miss our video greeting (at right) from the 2012 high school senior officers president Lauren Mioduszewski, vice president Charlie Locker, secretary Kathryn Corcoran and treasurer Scott Pelland.
1. The weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, according to the National Weather Service. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
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2. Fuel prices
Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —
- : $3.59
- Mobil: $3.64
- Shell: $3.89
- Lowest price at in Highland: $3.64 at Citgo at S. Milford Road and Watkins Boulevard.
- Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.69 at the Clark station at Leroy and 3rd streets.
- Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.59 at Costco at 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd. and BP at 9400 Lee Road.
We also offer searchable and real-time traffic and fuel prices via Mapquest on our homepage.
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3. LEGO Robotics Rookie Camp at Hartland Farms Intermediate School
See robots and learn about the opportunities in Hartland LEGO Robotics for kids ages about 9 - 12. Coach Matt Bednarsky will be there to teach parents and kids about the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics group and how it can add to your child's education and talents. This is the first meeting for the new seasons of the Robotics club, and the group will continue to meet over the summer to learn more. Meet in the Multi-Purpose Room at Farms Intermediate School. www.usfirst.org
4. Annual SELCRA Golf Outing
is currently seeking foursomes for its 24th Annual SELCRA Golf Outing fundraiser. The proceeds from our event are used for providing our community’s residents with excellent recreation services that promote individual, community, economic and environmental stewardship. The 2011 event helped SELCRA raise more than $6000 for recreation. With your help, SELCRA is aiming to raise more than $10,000 in 2012.
5. Hartland trivia
Congratulations to Rose Clark for correctly answering Monday's question — Stained glass at the Hartland United Methodist Church was commissioned in memory of who? Answer: Will Shoemaker
Friday's question: Who was the board president of the Cromaine District library in 2003?
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