Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The winning essays will be printed in the 2014 Memorial Day parade booklet.
By Ceci Marlow Last night, prizes were awarded to three area students for their Grant Sweet Memorial Day essays entered in this contest. We are grateful to our sponsors--the Friends of Cromaine, the American Legion Post 1415-Hartland, Nancy Purtzenski, Sue Strouse, and an anonymous generous donor. They provide the funds for the three prizes of $300, $200, and $100. The contest was open to 7th through 12th grade students in Livingston County; we had 15 essays submitted from Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy, Hartland, and Howell. All three winners attend Howell schools. The winners are: Tears flowed freely after the reading of the three essays. Nancy Purtzenski Sweet, Grant's wife, was in attendance along with her sister, JoEllen, and …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Alice Andrews, director of the Hartland Senior Center, will be honored as the Grand Marshal of the 78th Annual Memorial Day parade.
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Saturday, April 27
Alice Andrews, the director of the Hartland Senior Center, has been chosen as the 2013 Grand Marshal of the 78th Annual Hartland Memorial Day parade. As the senior center director for more than 20 years, Andrews was also nominated by Hartland Patch readers as one of the community’s “Greatest Person’s. In the Hartland Patch story, Community Education Director Michelle Otis called Andrews “one of the best sharers I know.” “She’s one of the greatest people in Hartland and I think it’s because not only her dedication to the job but her to dedication to people,” Otis said. “She has a way of modeling the way everyone should strive to be.” According to Community Life Newspaper, Andrews and her family moved to Livingston County in 1986, where she…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Memorial Day race begins at 8 a.m. starting at Hartland High School with a course through the village of Hartland.
Preparations for the 8th Annual Hartland Memorial Day Fun Run & Walk are underway, organized this year by the Hartland High School football team under the direction of coach Brian Savage. Memorial Day Run/Walk participants have until May 26 to register online for the event and mail-in entries must be received by May 20, according to the event’s website. The cost for the race is $20 or $18 for runners 18 and under and seniors 60 and over. Race day registration will also be available for a cost of $25. The race begins at 8 a.m. on May 27 and offers three different distances of a 3K for walkers and a 5K or 10K for runners. Participants will start and finish at Hartland High School with the course running through the village of Hartland, …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Student essays must be submitted by May 6 to the Cromaine District Library.
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Thursday, April 11
Submissions for the Grant Sweet Essay Contest are now being accepted at the Cromaine District Library. Students from any Livingston County middle school or high school in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to interview a soldier or veteran and enter a 250-word essay about what their service meant to them. The contest is in memory of the library's former building manager Grant Sweet. Essays must be submitted no later than 8 p.m. on May 6 and are judged by a panel with cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100 awarded. Winning essays are also published in the Hartland Area Community Council’s annual Memorial Day Parade booklet the next year. The announcment of the contest winner and readings will take place on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Hartland Area Community Council has started preparations for the 2013 Memorial Day events.
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Thursday, February 7
The Hartland Area Community Council plans several events throughout the year for residents to enjoy, including Hartland's Memorial Day parade, luminary walk and other local events. Planning for the 2013 Memorial Day events is currently under way with HACC meetings scheduled for the first Monday of every month. The monthly meetings take place at Hartland Middle School from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and new volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information about HACC or to find out how you can help or volunteer for any upcoming events, contact Gary Cornillaud at 810-632-4477 or stop by at 3508 Avon.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Here is a look at the holiday through pictures. Be sure to share yours, too!
It was a weekend to remember those who served to protect our country - and those who continue to do so today. It was an opportunity for a picnic, parade or festival and a chance to take a dip in the pool as the summer pool season began. Here is a look at Memorial Day weekend from Grosse Pointe to Saline and several places in between. Did you do something fun this weekend? Add it to our gallery by clicking on the upload photos button above.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sarah Boyle finishes with best time of 17:26 for 5K. Josh Partridge finishes 10K with best time of 34.41.
5K Results MALE OVERALL FEMALE OVERALL MALE MASTERS FEMALE MASTERS 10K Results MALE OVERALL FEMALE OVERALL MALE MASTERS FEMALE MASTERS Complete list of race results for 5K Run. Complete list of race results for 10K Run. Complete list of race results for 3K Walk.
Hartland honored war veterans on Sunday night with ceremony.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
The Luminary Walk took place Sunday night at the Hartland Cemetery. Honoring veterans for Memorial Day, residents were given the opportunity to remember their friends and loved ones who have served. Luminaries were placed on graves of veterans buried in the historic cemetery and Taps was played at dusk. Students from Hartland Middle School and Hartland High School were on hand as well, as re-entactors educating the crowd with stories from the past. Hartland students included:
Friday, May 25, 2012
Rolling Thunder and 21-gun salute ceremony takes place in honor of Memorial Day.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
On Thursday, the Village Manor Retirement community dedicated a wall to their resident veterans in honor of Memorial Day. During the ceremony, owner Frank Crouse dedicated the wall to publicly honor and thank the residents for their service. Each resident received their own plague displaying their portraits and years of service. The artwork on the wall was designed by Devon Shallman whose grandfather was also a veteran. The gold filigree scrolling and stars represent the US military armametation and the color blue was chose to honor the founding fathers. The colors red and white were also chose for the wall to represent valor and purity. After the dedication, a 21-gun salute and color guard was performed by Operation Injured Soldier and …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
AAA Michigan estimates that 1.1 million Michigan residents will travel this weekend.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Whether it's Up North, into the thumb, or just plain out of town, AAA Michigan estimates that 1.1 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. So as you prepare for your long weekend away, or in (going to Hartland's Memorial Day Parade, perhaps?), check out these interesting facts, and tell us: Will you be traveling this Memorial Day weekend?
Mary
12:13 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Hartland Community Pancake Breakfast starts at 7am -11am. All you can eat pancakes with sausage, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. $6 for adults and $4 for children and senior citizens. Held at Village Elementary, just East of Epley Park. Come park, have breakfast and then go to the parade. more ›