Good Morning Hartland

It's Monday today and also George Washington's birthday! Happy Birthday, George! 

Today's quote of the day comes from the father of our country: George Washington.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

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 Hartland Schools Nutrition Department. 

1. The weather

It will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 37, according to the National Weather Service. 

2. Fuel prices

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

• Speedway: $3.49
• Shell: $3.54
• Mobil: $3.49
• Lowest price at in Highland: $3.37 at Citgo S Milford Rd near Watkins Blvd.
• Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.29 at the Marathon station at Silver Lake and Lincoln.
• Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.24 at Costco at 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd.

We also offer searchable and real-time traffic and fuel prices via Mapquest on our homepage.

3. Free Admission to Henry Ford

On President's Day, celebrate Black History at the Henry Ford Museum with free admission. Meet at 11 a.m. at the museum café and explore the Henry Ford exhibitions in black history and civil rights. Exhibits include the real bus Rosa Parks sat on fueling the bus boycott.

4. Hartland Second Wind Ensemble

The Hartland Senior Center is looking for seniors interested in playing a musical instrument- again or for the first time- to join their band group on Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm. Music lovers are encouraged to attend this free event.

5. Hartland trivia

Congrats to Linda Bowen for correctly answering Friday's question — Which cemetery is located in Section 16 of Hartland Township Answer: Hartland cemetery, in the village on Hartland Rd (Avon).

Monday's question: Who was Hartland's first acting postmaster?

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