Good Morning Hartland

It's Friday and today's quote comes from W. Somerset Maugham:

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 Hartland Middle School students.  

1. The weather

Rain. High near 56, according to the National Weather Service. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. 

2. Fuel prices

Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —

• : $3.89
• Mobil: $3.89
• Shell: $3.93
• Lowest price at in Highland: $3.53 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: $3.66 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.

3. The Movie "High School" Filmed in Howell Opens Today

High School, which was was filmed almost entirely at the district's Parker Campus starting in late 2008, will open with a midnight showing at the MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20, in Brighton. 

4. Zumba Fundraiser for Kenya

On Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-11am join The River Church at the old Hartland high school for professionally taught Zumba classes. All proceeds go directly to the Kenya trip. Pre-order for $10 a ticket at church on Sunday, or $15 at the door. Sponsored by Chass´e Studio.

5. Hartland trivia

No one was able to correctly answer Wednesday's question —  What was the first all-student production by the Hartland Players in 1981? Answer: The House of Pooh Corner

Friday's question: Who was the first music teacher in Hartland township?