the pulse dec 10 2015

The PulseMt. Pleasants Weekly Community News

Vol. 1, No. 15 Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015www.centralmichiganpulse.com

AROUND TOWN pg. 6

COUNTY NEWS pg. 5

CITY NEWS pg. 4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS pg. 2

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION pg. 16

THE ARTS pg. 14

ENTERTAINMENT pg. 13

SCHOOLS pg. 10

COMICS pg. 50

BUSINESS pg. 36OUTDOORS pg. 34NETFLIX pg. 32

50+ pages of local news, happenings, and information!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SHEPHERD JOURNAL pg. 44

CALENDAR OF EVENTS2THURSDAY - December 10th

10a - Mt. Pleasant TIFA/DDA Meeting5:30p - Airport Advisory Board Meeting @ Airport5:30p; 7p - MPHS Boys Basketball - Freshman; JV vs. Bay City Central @ HOME6p - Ziibiwing annual Appreciation Dinner6:30p - Fiber Guild Meeting @ UUFCM7p - Isabella County Planning Commission Meeting

FRIDAY - December 11th11th & 12th - Christmas Outreach Finch Fieldhouse1p - Ribbon Cutting / Open House ceremony @ C.A.F.E.6p - Bella Arte class @ The Dreamer Coffee Shop7p - A Celebration of Christmas @ The Broadway Theatre8p - Central Harmony Fall Concert 2015 @ Bovee University9p - CMU Hockey DIII vs. SVSU10p - Restoration Wild Canoe and Brew Premiere (Buckleys on Animal Planet) @ Mountain Town Brewing Co.11th & 12th - MPHS Hockey - Oiler Invitational

SATURDAY - December 12th10a - Le Frost Cross (Cycling Race) @ Westwind Drive12p- Community Cultural teaching @ Ziibiwing2p; 7p - A Celebration of Christmas @ The Broadway Theatre2p - Bella Arte KIDS Classes @ Veterans Memorial Library TBA - IWE @ MAC TV5p - 143rd Installation of Officers (open to public) @ Wabon Lodge 305 (2174 S. Lincoln)5:30p - 8p - 4th Annual Santas Coming to the Farm event @ Dent Family Christmas Farm (1132 S. Brinton)6p; 8p; 10p - Trap Door Improv @ CMU Moore Hall7p - Josh Colosky @ Pleasant City Coffee8p - Donny & Marie @ Soaring Eagle9p - Music - Feeding The Machine @ Rubbles

SUNDAY - December 13th3p - The Central Michigan Area Concert Band @ Shepherd HS Auditorium Christmas Concert4p - Bella Arte class @ The Dreamer Coffee Shop

MONDAY - December 14th4:30p - Shepherd Girls 8th grade Basketball vs. Alma @ HOME5:30p; 7p - MPHS Boys Basketball- Freshman; JV vs. Midland Dow @ HOME5:30p; 7p - Shepherd Girls Fresh & JV Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME7p - Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting7p - Union Township Board of Trustees Mtg11:59p - Midnight Pancakes @ Mt. Pleasant Community Church

Email your event to The Pulses community calendar at [email protected].

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3TUESDAY - December 15th

8a - 2p - Red Cross Blood Drive @ Shepherd High School11:30a - Genealogical Society of Isabella County @ VML2p - iPad Workshop @ COA4p; 7p - Isabella County Board of Commissioners Work Session (4p) & Board Meeting4:30p - Shepherd Middle School Wrestling vs. Carson City & Alma @ HOME5p - 8p - Capital city Brass Band @ MPHS Auditorium5:15p - Union Township Economic Development Authority (EDA) Mtg5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Midland Dow @ HOME6p - Shepherd Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME6:30p - Breastfeeding Support Group @ The Motherhood Center (304 W. Michigan Suite #6)6:30p - Caregivers Support Group @ COA6:30p - Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers meeting @ VML6:45p - Central Michigan Sangha (Dharma practice group - all are welcome) @ UUFCM7p - Union Township Planning Commission Mtg7:30p - Shepherd Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Swan Valley @ HOME

WEDNESDAY - December 16th9a - Isabella County Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting6p - Green Tree Co-op Board Meeting @ VML6p - MPHS Wrestling vs. FNW @ HOME6p - Shepherd Wrestling vs. Ithaca @ HOME6p - Saginaw Chippewa Academy Winter Program @ SECR Entertainment Hall7p - Mt. Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals

THURSDAY - December 17th8p - The Anti-Claus Murder Mystery Dinner @ Soaring Eagle

Email your event to The Pulses community calendar at [email protected].

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CITY NEWS4Trail temporarily closed

The GBK Riverwalk trail connecting Island Park and Nelson Park will be temporarily closed due to necessary bridge deck replacement work.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of December, weather permitting of course.

The Oak Street Bridge is the recommended alterna-

tive route for anyone using the trail system during this project timeline.

For questions or concerns, please contact the City

Parks Department at 989-779-5331, Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Santa at the Library

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Veterans Memorial Library Saturday, Dec. 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Were glad to be able to provide a chance for chil-dren to meet with Santa, said Rebecca Bundy, family programming coordinator at CRDL. All kids deserve that magical moment of sitting on Santas lap and letting their wishes be know.

In addition, Santas Workshop will be open and chil-dren will be able to make holiday decorations and crafts.

There will be lots of crafts for the kids to make, Bundy said. We want to make sure everyone has that opportunity, regardless of their abilities.

Families can also participate in trivia and games during the event, and parents are encouraged to take photos.

The event is free and open to the public.

VML is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun-day from 1 - 5 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 989-773-3242 or visit www.crdl.org

Beverly Hillbillies Auditions

Live Traps Available

Did You Know?

Did you know that Live animal traps are available to borrow from the city of Mt. Pleasant Division of Public Works.

Traps are available for pick-up at the Public Works building at 1303 N. Franklin street.

Interested community members should call ahead to inquire on the availability of traps before driving to the Public Works building.

COUNTY NEWS 52016 County Holiday Closings

2016 New Years Day Fiday, January 1, 2016Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 18, 2016Presidents Day Monday, February 15, 2016Good Friday (Afternoon) Friday, March 25, 2016Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2016Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2016Labor Day Monday, September 5thVeterans Day Friday, November 11thThanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24thDay after Thanksgiving Friday, November 25thChristmas Eve Observance Friday, December 23rdChristmas Day Observance Monday, December 26thNew Years Eve Observance Friday, December 30th

Human Rights Committee

The Isabella County Human Rights Committee met on Monday, as they do the first Monday of each month, at 5:15 p.m. in the Isabella County building.

Seven of the committees eleven members were pres-ent, although by the end of the meeting only five were still in attendance, meaning a quorum was no longer present.

The committee spent an hour hearing community members present a case of a possible or potential viola-tion of human rights involving a landlord, tenants, and possible therapy dog.

After listening to the discussion and having their questions answered, the Human Rights Committee (HRC)made the decision to research further.

The HRC has no enforcement authority, but can rec-ommend actions to the Isabella County Commission.

For more information or to get in contact with the HRC you can start at their county webpage at http://www.isabellacounty.org/dept/hrc

Sheriff Appointment Committee

On December 22nd the Appointment Committee will meet to discuss the appointment procedures, timelines, and interview process for the vacancy of the Isabella County Sheriff position.

The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. in room 225 of the Isabella County Building.

The appointing committee consists of the Isabella County Probate Judge Honorable William T. Ervin, Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney Risa Hunt-Scully, and Isabella County Clerk Minde B. Lux.

The official posted meeting notice (posted on Decem-ber 8th) has been reproduced below.

AROUND TOWN6Moon Group meets monthly at library

By SAM VILLARREAL

On Monday, December 7th at 7pm, Michelle Hawley Whitneys moon group had their monthly meeting. The informal group meets once a month in the Annex Room at Veterans Memorial Library to discuss the new moon and what it will bring in the coming days.

The purpose of the group is to get together with likemind-ed people and to use astrology to focus on self-care, set up intentions for the month that pertain to them personal-ly, and to help them become better people. They want to change the world; one person at a time.

The group is a tiny community, in and of itself. Each member had a different idea of what the meeting was to them; it was considered a class for one and a workshop for another. The members come from all different walks of life and their discussions help them to better understand all types of relationships. The goal of the group is to make each member a bit more mindful of each day.

For Michelle, the moon is the most fascinating part of astrology. The group focuses on it in the context of how it effects everyones behavior. It allows for the members to take a step back and realize they may be acting a certain way because of the moon or they may be able to handle someone elses behavior by knowing the moon will be effecting them as well.

The new moon each month is a time for new beginnings. Its a time to release anything that isnt working and, in a sense, start over. The next new moon is Friday, December 11th at 5:29am and its in Sagittarius. With knowing about Sagittarius as well as their own zodiac signs, the group was able to discuss what kind of month it could be for them. However, Michelle was adamant in stating, Im not a psy-chic,. The group just discusses astrology and what could happen from their knowledge.

Michelle Hawley Whitney, an Alma resident, is not only an astrologist, but a life coach as well. She quit her day job to become a happiness coach, a holistic life coach, a recov-ery coach, a self-love coach, and a dharma and meditation/mindfulness coach. Her local business, Astro Dharma Den, allows her to meet with many different clients. She focuses on each client separately and wont use astrology to help someone if they dont believe in it. Michelle claimed that she just likes to be able to aide in self-discovery. She claims that there is a confidence in knowing this is what I had to do.

If youd like to attend one of the moon meetings, speak with Michelle, or to look into any other events that could be coming up, contact Michelle through the Astro Dharma Den Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/As-troDharmaDen.

Dec. 11 at 7pm + Dec. 12 at 2pm & 7pm

The Friends of the Broadway presentsThe Broadway Players and

The Broadway Playhouse Kids in

Tickets $10 eachTickets available at Ace of Diamondsand Rics Food Center, the box office

1 hour before performances andonline at FriendsOfTheBroadway.org.

Mt. Pleasant High School1155 S. Elizabeth St Mt. Pleasant, MIFacebook.com/CelebrationOfChristmas

www.FriendsOfTheBroadway.org

This weekends performances will be held at

AROUND TOWN8Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant shows community support

On December 2nd, the staff at Medilodge of Mt.Pleasant honored individuals affected by Alzheimers at their Commemorative Candle Lighting

Hosting a Commemorative Candle Lighting at our facility was a beautiful way for us to honor the residents who we have been lucky to care for in our Memory Unit. It also allowed the commu-nity to take part in that remembrance and really start to raise awareness for the overwhelming need for memory care services and caregiver support that our community has. Sera Henry, Referral Manager, at Medilodge of Clare and Medilodge of Mt.Pleasant

The staff placed over 450 luminaries around their driveway, then lit them in remembrance of those the community has lost to Alzheimers/Dementia. Luminaries stayed lit throughout the evening. The hope was that individuals with the disease, their families, and their cargivers would find comfort in this sign of unity and support.

Alzheimers disease is a degenerative brain disease that currently effects over five million Americans. As this number rises, so will the number of caregivers and family members providing care at home. The Alzheimers Asso-ciation reports that friends and family members are providing an estimated 17.9 billion hours of informal, or unpaid, assistance for those with Alzheimers or dementia.

AROUND TOWNLocal 989 hosts 2nd annual Shopping Extravaganza

On Saturday the Keeping it local 989 group hosted its 2nd annual Santas Workshop Shopping Extravaganza at Renaissance school.

The event drew 74 vendors and over 1,000 guests. It was an excellent day of supporting local artists and local businesses, said organizer Sherry Pulverente.

Sherry also sent along these pictures of the event.

To appear in The Pulse email your pictures and event info to [email protected]

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SCHOOLS10Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll

To make the MPHS honor roll students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the trimester.

Burnham, Kaitlynn AnneBackus, Ryan MichaelBailey, Esme RebeccaBaker, JacobBarden, River BenBeebe, Austin AndrewBigford, Kaylee SueBirgy, Kylie AnnBlake, Sophia ElaineBritten, Katherine MarieBrown, Daniel LeeBrown, Lindsay NicoleBrown, Nicholas JamesBurrows, Tyler BenjaminCarpenter, ColeCashen, Hunter IChippewa, Karen LeeColores, Ryan ChristopherCordell, AceCrossno, MikalaDavis, Victoria RDebruine, Destiney AnnmarieDelellis, AlexandraDelong, Zackary ThomasDemattei, Nicholas EdwardDuCharme, Caitlin LianeEllis, Blake AllenElmore-Turner, Christian MFaber, Alexander ArthurFillion, Path AFletcher, Katherine DaleFlohr, Teresa MarieGaines, Katie MarieGenia, Hunter JamesGoecker, Addison MarieGriffin, Julia SoleGriffith, Morgan NicoleGrossnickle, Evan NeilGuan, LingxiaoGuenin, Mackenzie VioletHaggart, Paige MarieHenrie, Hailey Idell

Idema, Taylor HudsonIngram, Logan DanielleJones, Sebastian JohnKaniski, Allison JoKea, Eli JKequom, Hunter VincentKrisel, Micaiah AbrahamKuhlman, Emma GraceLee, DukhyungLindahl, Emma KailiMacGregor, Spencer Charles-WalterMarshall, Caleb CMarshall, Kyle DMartinez, Lorain MarallaMeadows, Sarah RoseMerrifield, Abigail ElizabethOMary, Magan EOswald, Emma JoPaulson, Hailey ElysePayton, Mason JPeless, Hannah LPercha, Karli ElisePeters, Aleeya AprilPflaum, Alexa RPhillips, Gabriella AnnPool, DaniellePreston, Bailey MariahProut, Colton JamesProut, Hillary RayanneQuaderer, Mastella Jacqueline ReginaReilly, Kayleigh SedonaRoberson, Nicholas ChristopherSalas-Lerma, Marissa DanielleSelvidge, ReganSeymour, Kelsey MichelleSias, Fiona LilySlusher, Molly MaeSmith, Owen JacobSon, YoonaSpayd, Adam BradleySwanson, Daniel HaroldTheisen, Abigail BettyUlander, Siri Anna KellyWarren, Kaylee Marie

9th Grade Watters, Lindsay NicoleWeis, Charlotte KathleenWhite, TaylorWilczak, Andrea RoseWilliams, Taylor AnnZakala-Downs, Melissa Erika Claire

10th Grade

Alm, Robert DAraway, Robert JohnArends, Victoria LynneBaldwin, Lenae JoyBarnard, JadeBarnett, Ezekiel PBergevin, Chyna DollBishop, Allyson ElizabethBowers, Erica LynBromell, Thomas JosephBrookens, Peyton MandilynBrown, Lyric EstelleBrown, Ryan ChristopherCampbell, Kayla MaeCappel, Brian JamesCarey, Alianna TheresaCarpenter, Mckinley DanielCarson, Hannah LynCesena, Michael EdwardChristie, Rebekah GraceChudej, Holly DCook, William WyattCornett, Mya LyndaCregger, Jillian TaylorCyr, Kendra Areleta-SueEsch, Kaylee LynnFamutimi, Mary EbunoluwaFigueroa, GabriellaFisher, Katherine MarieFreed, Jacob HarrisonFu, Cheng-haoGala, Sana KalpeshGeisthardt, Haylee MGriffin, Kennedy Sue

SCHOOLS 11Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll

Hansen, MadisenHarrast, Andrew RexHartman, Tyler JacobHassen, Justin ThomasHassloch, AnnaHouse, Evelyn RoseHuang, Alan SHuenemann, Madison MarieHuettig, Chloe MarieHupp-Andrews, Raven StormJensen, Abigail MarieJurick, Faith AndersonKahn, Sarah ElizabethKaur, SimranjeetKea, Natalie EKelliher, Michael WesleyKlein, Clarrissa DeneenKrappe, Skylar RyanKriss, JoyLaing, Olivia RaeLeak, Mara RoseLobert, Emily GayleLybeer, Brianna RoseLynch, Marcus EdwardLytle, Amelia EstelleMasterson, Sadie ElizabethMcQueen, Kaitlynn ReneeMiller, Amber AlyssaMiller, Kristyn NicolleMoreno, Bryll MatthewNieporte, Caleb AlanNoch, Nicole AnnOdykirk, Camdyn DanielleOdykirk, Emily KayeRaymond, Brenden DouglasReimer, Lillian MarilynRoh, Alison LeeRolling, Alexis ReneeRoth, Haley RaelynnSanderson, Lydia ElizabethSanderson, Peri SharronSchumacker, Presli ESeidel, Haevyn MeiraSeymour, Logan David

Shellenbarger, Gage ThomasSmallwood, ColeSmith, Alec RobertSmith, Kuku FatuSmith, Morgan NicoleSmith, Peter JamesSmith, Sarah ElizabethSprague, Kylin GraceStrandskov, Thomas EdwardSwaney, Josephine PustellTaylor, CarliWahl, Michael DeanWare, Austin RobertWentworth, Edward JosephWentworth, Hallie StarrWilson, TimWischmeyer-Taylor, Cade DonovanWyman, Eric JZhao, Sarah Hanchee

11th Grade

Abel, Jackson DeanAngera, Isaac JAraway, Jessica LynnBailey, Lauryn LeeBergman, Darrin AnthonyBigford, Simone MBoerma, Brianna RaeBolles, Samantha MaeCashen, Brenden TCline, Madison MarieCoan, Jessica LeeCollett, Victoria LeeColores, Zachary MichaelCooper, Lindsay MarieCouch, Matthew DavidDamer-Daigle, Sela KayDavis, Erica LynnDriessnack, Gabrielle LorraineDurfee, Andrew RaymondDurfee, Samuel OthoEcker, Ellyn Michelle

Fair, Jacob RichardFalls, Lauren AshleyFelton, Sloan MFitzgerald, Sean GustavFox, Haley MaureenFriedlein, Aaron CFuja, Alexander JonGrossnickle, Sophia ElizabethHamdi, IsraHarsh, Madison LeanorHenrie, Madalynn ChristeneJensen, Melissa CatherineJohnson, Lucas StevenKassuba Jr, John PatrickKenney, Cecilia AgnesKlak, David WilliamKlein, Quinn RobertLambert, Andrew JamesLewis, Nia RyAnneLucksted, Kyle RobertMacGregor, LoganMachuta, Gina NicoleMarsh, Marybeth IoneMaurer, Kaelyn CheyanneMaxon, Jazlynn MarieMcDowell, Paige MarieMcGuirk, Thomas RichardMiller, Lydia ElizabethMillikin, Christina RoseMitchell, Cameron AlanMoore, Lindsay GraceMorrison, Malloree LucilleNoch, Annie ElizabethPashenee, Ryan CharlesPatton, Drew EdwardPercha, Gavin AlexanderPeters, Edgar VancePodolsky, Eric StevenPunke, Tyler MartinRamon, Kaleb NicholasRecker, Ian JeffreyReinking, Stone MichaelRiedel, Caleb RiverRolston, Amber Elizabeth


SCHOOLS12Mt. Pleasant High School Honor Roll


Russell, Cailin RoseSchultz, Albertino PerrySeelye, Lauryn CalistaSheehan, Sydney EliseShin, Yong HooShinos, Dajia RosealineShoebottom, Allison KateSinclair, Amanda LynneSmedley, BryceSpayd, Alana KayStairs, Lucien TenexTaylor, Whitney ElaineVanderveen, Emmy LelanWentworth, Alexandria NoelleWilliams, Tanner DavidWilliamson, Karmann LeeWinn, Sophia RosaleeZimmerman, Grace EmilyZuker, Kaylee MichelleZurawski, Maggie Elizabeth

12th Grade

Arends, Olivia SueBarton, Ashley DianeBellinger, Emily NicoleBindschatel, Megan LeighBlizzard, Nathan LouisBreidenstein, AshlyndBrown, Madilyn ElizabethBurch, Katherine EllenCase, Trey LarryCogswell, Aubrey ElizabethCone, Nathan ChristopherCrain, Corbin MarieDiepstra, Bridget JanaeDimaria, Kathryn NicoleDurfee, Danielle RuthFigueroa, Edgar RamonFiolek, Connor RobertFunnell, Tyler ReidFussman, Hanna MarieGillis, Tiana M

Goecker, Mariah LucilleGranger, Justin KeithHeeke, Zachary ArthurHenrie, Colleen NicoleHerren, Gabriella MaeHovey, Lenagrace JeanHyames, Jordan ElizabethJohns, Ryan AlanJones, Connor DareKahn, Hannah ElizabethKassuba, Jacob PaulKea, Jack JeffreyKeller, Daniel EarlKisell, Kelly JacquelineKnight, Lauren KayLapp, Sarah ElizabethLayton, Alyssa MichelleLynch, Kaitlyn PaigeMacGregor, Lauren LeighMachuta, Rachel AutumnMcAllister, Jacob LewisMcCarthy, John MichaelMiyoshi, YukaMogg, Jacob MathewMontgomery, Kyle EdwardOBrien, JacobOnica, Emily AnnPayton, Olivia RosePierson, Jasmine MichellePrice, Carter RonaldPrin, Will Lukas VillahermosaPulley, Larisa MarieRichards, Emily JaneRoehmer, Michael DavidRoupe, Gavin ThomasRowden, Hannah NoelRussell, Madelyn JaneSadler, Shelly LyndSchafer, Joshua MatthewSchafer, Shirley DawnSchulte, Jasmine ElizabethSeidel, Braxton ParkerSenkov, Alexander RomanovichSimon, Nicholas Ellis

Sinclair, Joseph FredericSmilo-Morgan, Ilse AngelaSmith, Calvin DeanSmith, Riley WilliamSotzen, Robert DonaldStrope, Lexi MarieTerry, Coral AnnabelleTrucks, Maxwell RyanUgur, Muhammed EUmbleby, Sarah AnnUzarski, Donald RobertVogel, Gabrielle EVos, Emily ElizabethWagai, ManaWang, AngelaWare, Connor JamesWarner, Brittaney RanaWetherbee, Destiny AnnWilliams, Autumn CassandraWinter, Elinor KayWroblewski, Anastasia GermaineZimmerman, Paige Marie

ENTERTAINMENT 13Central Michigan Students Film Downtown

By S. R. Covieo

Santa was mugged in downtown Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, and the whole thing was caught on film.

The student-run production compa-ny Central Premiere Productions was downtown filming a new short film titled Ho-Ho-Ho that is scheduled to be completed and available for viewing in January. The Pulse was on hand to document todays shoot.

The following pictures are taken from todays on location filming at the corner of Broadway and University.

Other Central Premiere Production short films can be viewed on their vimeo video site at https://vimeo.com/centralpremiere

Interested parties can also gather more information about the student organiza-tion on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CentralPremiere-Productions Above: Santa mugged in downtown. Below: Students film Santa chasing

the mugger; The actors preparing for their scene. Photos: S. R. Covieo

ARTS14Helios Art Gallery grand opening is a success

Helios Art Gallery, 120 E. Broadway, had their grand opening on Friday, December 4th.

Al and Nikki Wildeys new gallery in downtown Mt. Pleasant opened at 4:00 p.m. and was quickly filled with a large crowd of artists, art connoisseurs, and supporters.

The first exhibition, which runs through January 30th, includes work by four local artists, shown clockwise from right: Steve Bar-ber, Al Wildey, Laura Coffee, and Brett Sauve.

The palns are to rotate exhibitions every two months, creating the opportunity for six select exhibits per year.

During the grand opening thirteen pieces from the exhibition were sold, inluding artwork from each of the four featured artists.

Helios gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Co-Sponsored by:The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribes Housing Department and Ziibiwing Center

2015 PERFORMANCE CIRCLE Celebrating 10th Anniversary!

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The Midwests Premier American Indian Museum 6650 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 989.775.4750 www.sagchip.org/zi ibiwing

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT16The city of Mt. Pleasant held its annual Christmas Cele-

bration, still referred to by many community members as Dickens Weekend, on Fiday and Saturday.

The celebration included a tree lighting ceremony, a lighted parade, and many small acts of music, crafts, ex-citement, and community.

In a way that only The Pulse can provide, we bring you a visual account of the weekends events and participants in this special 10 page pictorial.

Photos: S. R. COVIEO

Papas Pumpkin Patch provided free hay rides throughout the weekend.

Rooftop Landing provided Reindeer for the children to view while waiting to see Santa.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 17

Carolers and the sing-a-long at the Town Center showcased community voices

Children made their own special caramel apples at the Market on Main

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT18

The Jaycees, the city of Mt. Pleasant, and Motorless Motion provided free bicycles to several lucky youth.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 19Several downtown businesses hosted local musicians.

Suzuki Music Studio of Mt. Pleasant plays at Mercantile Bank


The MPHS Violin Quartet

Art Reach hosted several musicians including the CMU TUBA Quartet

The MPHS Cello Quartet

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 21The MPHS Strings

The Alma High School Jazz Organ Trio

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT22Max & Emilys hosted Hurdy Gurdy Man

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 23Isabella Bank hosted The United Methodist Church Genesis Bell Choir

Kosta G Kapellas Trio played at Pleasant City Coffee

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT24Area kids enjoyed make & take crafts at Art Reach

The scent of Crazy Kettle Corn fills the air Parade volunteers prepare for crowd control

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 25Kids lined up to the road at Main & Broadway to see Santa

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT26Families took photos at Listening Ears sidewalk wreath display

Downtown was adorned with festive lighting.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 27The Best of The Nutcracker at the Off-Broadway Studio of Performing Arts

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT28The sidewalks were full with community members watching the lighted parade

ON NETFLIX32A VERY MURRAY CHRISTMAS

Review By S. R. COVIEO

As a huge Bill Murray fan, I anxiously awaited the December 4th Netflix release of A Very Murray Christmas, including add-ing it to my queue weeks before it was to be released. Ive been following Bill Murrays escapades since first seeing him on Saturday Night Live.

In full disclosure, I am also a huge fan and long-time member of Netflix, dating back to the times when I eagerly awaited the next red envelope to arrive in my mailbox.

All of that being said, I must say I was intrigued and excited about the opportunity that the Netflix afforded Bill Murray to be, well, Bill Murray. With an incredible cast that includes the likes of George Clooney, Michael Cera, Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, and many more, the stage was set for a blockbuster Christmas special, the likes that havent been seen since the heyday of big bands and dancing tuxedos.

Of course the opposite direction was just as exciting a thought to true Murray fans, including an ad-lib fest ala classic Caddy-shack, or a simple give and take classic skit

sequence that would leave us all in stitches.Unfortunately, A Very Murray Christmas plays like a flat forty minute commercial for some five dollar

pre-production anti-aging cream that will turn your eyelids orange. Not since Osmosis Jones has anything featuring Bill Murray been such a disappointment.

The reality here is that Miley Cyrus saves the last fifteen minutes or whatever with her plethora of mi-cro-tattoos and her authentically tantric voice that resonates just south of sultry. She bangs out a few tunes and helps us forget that we just endured over half an hour of empty promises.

The only other redeeming qualities are the cast, George Clooneys tree singing, and the first sighting of David Johansen since The New York Dolls opened for Rod Stewart.

The long of the short of this is, avoid it at all costs. Or at least just fast forward to when Miley joins the show. Seriously, youd be better off watching an hour of Bill Murray sitting awkwardly on a bed by pausing Lost in Translation at pretty much any scene.

Just seriously watch anything else, anything other than Osmosis Jones, of course.

ON NETFLIX 33CLASSIC: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

LAST CHANCE: BRONIES

BIZARRE: ALICEIt doesnt get much more bizarre than Jan Svankmajers first full-

length film Alice.In a loose adaptation of Lewis Carroll, Svankmajer takes Alice

deep into a world too dreary for make-believe.Prepare to oscillate between marvelling at the originality and

questioning your own sensibility for watching such an infectiously curious production.

Produced in 1988, Alice won Frances Annecy International Ani-mated Film Festivals feature film award in 1989.

The film runs just short of an hour and a half, providing a steady stream of stop-action animation mixed with the only live actress, Kristyna Kohoutova (Alice).

The complete title is Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony.

The world of My LIttle Pony has been around for three and a half decades, but this underground group of adult fans rose up around the 2010 fourth generation animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which had Lauren Faust as the lead animator.

Fausts vision to propel girl-focused cartoons beyond the giggly tea-party norm led her desire to become an executive producer of the new My LIttle Pony.

Bronies, funded by crowdsourcing, is a 2012 documentary that runs 88 minutes long, and is leaving Netflix on December 30th.

Leaving aside all the controversy that erupted with the release of Go Set A Watchman, Harper Lees To Kill A Mockingbird is almosy unani-mously considered a classic.

The 1962 Robert Mulligan directed film adaptation is one of few exam-ples that a movie can indeed be regarded as highly as its literary original. Because the film was released just two years after the book came out, the two are often seen as counterparts.

Gregory Peck plays the lead role of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the American south (Alabama) during the early 1930s, who is faced with de-fending Tom Robinson, a black man, who was accused of raping a young white woman.

To Kill A Mockingbird is just over two hours long, and also includes Robert Duvall as Boo Radley.

OUTDOORS34Iowa Trip retrieves old memories with Chris Zimmerman

Chris Zimmerman

Poweshiek County, Iowa. It appeared as if my days tally of pheasants would be one. With only a single bird in the bag, and a half hour left of legal shooting hours, I set my sights on a sliver of cover that cut diagonally through a cut corn field. My Brittany, Shorty, was up to the challenge. Off he went dashing this way and that sniffing every tuft of grass, knifing his way through the tall, brittle stalks of weeds that resembled shoots of bamboo.

This was no time for a plodding walk, or a scuffing pace. With only a half hour remaining in shooting hours, we flew through the cover. A quarter mile into our sprint, Shorty struck gold, or, more like it, the intoxicating whiff of pheasants. In the time it takes to read this sentence, Mr. Pheasant had busted out of the grass, cackling like a crazed witch. Instead of flying away, the rooster zoomed at me, then banked across the small rivulet of water that was the backbone for the growth of weeds.

In a clap, my 12-gauge roared and Mr. Rooster was sent tumbling eyes over teakettle. He laid in the cut corn, peddling an imaginary unicycle.

Shorty was there to issue the last rights, it appeared. He sniffed the dying bird, then nudged

it with his nose. I encouraged Shorty to fetch, just like we practiced in the backyard, the front yard, the hallway and the kitch-en at home. Hes usually pretty good about bringing stuff back to me, but on this occasion, he left it.

Ugh, I felt myself sigh. We have to work on that.I made my first trip to Iowa in 1992 with my first Brittany, Zack. Little did I realize, but those were the golden days of Iowa

pheasant hunting. Back then, the government used to pay farmers to idle their cropland. What was once row crops, became fields of weeds. The benefactor of that program were pheasants. They flourish in unkempt environs.

Back then, hunters shot about 1.5 million pheasants a year in Iowa. Last year, the number was closer to 200,000. What hap-pened between then and now? Several things.

The government program of paying farmers to idle their land has been reduced. Without places to nest, bird numbers plum-meted. The second reason had to do with weather. Beginning in 2008, Iowa had five winters of 30 inches or more snowfall. Pheasants dont do well when theres a lot of snow.

After several mild winters and ideal nesting seasons, how-ever, Iowa is poised for a comeback. When I called the Iowa DNR and spoke to their game bird expert, he said theyd have birds. That prognostication set the wheels of inertia in motion. Could there really be decent pheasant hunting again? Could it be a shadow of the golden years of yesteryear?

Almost on a whim, I decided to give it a shot. Eight hours later, Shorty and I were in my old stomping

grounds on familiar farms east of Des Moines. We had two birds in the bag, and one to go. A quick look at my watch and I realized we only had ten minutes left in legal shooting hours. We had finished up the sliver of cover and were hustling up a fencerow. Without any notice, a second rooster bolted ahead of Shorty and into the blue, spacious sky.

I didnt have time to aim, or judge the lead. The gun came to my shoulder in one fluid motion. An instant later, the load of chilled 6 shot was on its way to intercept the flying target. Miraculously, the rooster fell out of the sky, but was far from dead. It bounced amongst the corn stalks, picked its head up and dashed over a hill.

Shorty was on the spoor - nose down, tail ablur. Over the hill he went. I followed, but not as close as I would have liked. When I crested the hill, Shorty was in the sliver of weeds where

Author Chris Zimmerman and his Brittany, Shorty.Photo: courtesy of Richard Kaatz

we started. I couldnt really tell if he had found the rooster or if it was still on the lamb.Two hundred yards later and huffing and puffing from the long sprint I caught up to Shorty and asked him, Did you find

the bird?Of course, Shorty didnt answer, but judging by the feathers protruding from each side of his silent grin, Id say he had a pret-

ty good idea of where it might have been hiding. Sure enough, Shorty promptly lead me to the rooster, which completed my three bird limit for the day.

It was a terrific start to our four-day jaunt to Iowa. No, there werent as many birds as 1992, but the hunting was pretty darn good. Our best day we flushed more than 50, which is quite respectable.

Iowa has a wholesome, Midwestern flavor. The countryside, the atmosphere, and the sounds of livestock bellowing in the manure-smelling air reminded me of our agricultural heritage. The restaurant where we ate had smoked beef brisket the first night, pulled pork the next, and prime rib the last. This is meat-and-potato land and the folks we met were as sweet as pump-kin pie.

In Iowa, you have to ask permission from the landowner before accessing their property. I succeeded in that regard, more than I failed, whether I asked face to face or over the telephone. Its a fun place to hunt and there was enough action to keep things interesting.

Pheasant season in Iowa runs through the 10th of January, 2016. Shooting hours are 8am to 4:30pm, local time.

Chris Zimmerman is the author of six Michigan-based novelsand an independent insurance agent in Shepherd.

Look for his outdoor articles twice monthly in The Pulse.

OUTDOORS 35Iowa Trip retrieves old memories with Chris Zimmerman

The Mt. Pleasant Career and Technical Education Center provides hands-on technical and professional training for mid-Michigan high school students and adults, and is part of the Gratiot Isabella Regional Education Service District (RESD). Here, students explore real world careers in 18 different programs. Construction Trades courses offer the opportunity for students to be on-site learning the skills it takes to work in the construction field. In order to learn through actual experience on construction sites, students spend much of their time outdoors and need to dress appropriately for any kind of weather. The gear needed is costly, and requiring students to purchase special clothing is not realistic.

In 2015, the Gratiot-Isabella RESD was awarded a grant from the Kellogg Youth Fund of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. The grant made possible the purchase of work gear for 15 students. It is estimated that the clothing will be utilized by more than 220 students in Construction Trades. The gear is warmer, safer, and provides a sense of cohesion among those on a construction crew. Local students are excited to break in the new gear as the weather gets colder.

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Panda Express opened on the corner of Mission and Bellows this past Thursday, December 3rd.

By S. R. COVIEO

Panda Express recently opened on the corner of Mission and Bel-lows in the lot most recently vacated by Shakti Plaza, which included Great Lakes Medical, Lakeshore Home Care Services, American DME & Medical Supply, and Lkeshore Hospice Care.

The Pulse has been documenting the construction of Panda Express throughout the process, and so we now invite you to follow along with us on a pictorial journey that started way back in June when the origi-nal demolition work began.

BUSINESS 37Panda Express

Demolition began in June to make way for the new fast food restaurant. All Photos: S. R. COVIEO

After a three week hiatus, demolition began again in the middle of July.

BUSINESS38Panda Express

The demolition continued daily throughout the third week of July.


The July demolition unearthed signs from businesses past.


Near the end of July signs began to connect Panda Express at the demolition location...

...and the removal of the basement level.


By the end of July the demolition was over and the construction phase began.


Work continued from August through November, and on November 6th came the addition of the sign.

Construction was completed in November, preparing Panda Express for its December 3rd opening.

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BUSINESS LAW 43Dissolution of a Corporation - Distributions to Shareholders

Pat,

one of our customers that owes us money sent me a notice that they are dissolving. Can the shareholders of the dissolving corporation take the assets of the corporation without paying us?

A dissolving corporation is required to make adequate provision for its debts, liabilities, and obligations, before any remaining assets can be distributed to shareholders. You will want to monitor this situation and attempt to get additional information from the corpo-ration. A lawsuit may be required if you do not get prompt and complete responses to your requests for additional information. Byron P. (Pat) Gallagher, Jr.Gallagher Law [email protected] PAT GALLAGHER

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SHEPHERD JOURNAL44Members of the SMSF Princess Court participated in Mount Pleasant Lighted Parade

Shepherd Journal Updates brought to you by JON MORGAN

By KENDELL WILCOX

It was a lot of fun doing the lighted Christ-mas parade in Mt Pleasant with my friends Maddie and Emma. Emmas dad decorated the truck so cool with lots of lights and even a lighted crown in the front. It was so much fun seeing all the kids and families enjoying the parade. I know I speak for all of us when I say we have enjoyed our expe-rience so far as the Shepherd Princesses.

From left to right Kendell Wilcox 3rd-5th grade princess, Madalynn Haworth k-2 grade 1st runner up and Emma Kortman 3-5th grade first runner up. Photo credits: above by Shannon Wilcox; below and to right

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Shepherd Community KudosCommunity Kudos

* To student Jacob Paivarinta for being recognized as Shepherd High Schools Business Department Stu-dent of the Month for November.

* To student Faith Howard for being recognized as Shepherd High Schools Health Department Student of the Month for November.

* To student Andrew Joslin for being recognized as Shepherd High Schools Physical Education Student of the Month for November

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ENTERTAINMENT46MAC TV Network Channels Schedule

SUNDAY1:00 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC12:48 AM Isabella County Work Session 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov9:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC19:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 187-MAC29:38 AM Christie at the Library 191-MAC111:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 187-MAC212:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC112:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC11:00 PM Trinity Church 187-MAC22:00 PM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov3:00 PM Connections: Arts, Climate & Us 191-MAC13:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish 187-MAC25:00 PM AUMC 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov6:30 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC17:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM Grace Church 187-MAC28:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov8:00 PM Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights 191-MAC19:00 PM Faith Community Church 187-MAC29:30 PM Trinity Church 191-MAC19:38 PM FCC Promo 2 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

MONDAY7:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC29:27 AM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov11:00 AM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC112:00 PM News Central 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC11:00 PM News Central 187-MAC21:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:30 PM Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd 187-MAC24:00 PM News Central 187-MAC24:15 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC26:00 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC16:00 PM News Central 187-MAC26:30 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC17:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Christie at the Library 191-MAC18:00 PM Football - Breck. vs St. Louis 187-MAC29:00 PM A Tribute to Veterans 191-MAC110:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC110:00 PM Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca 187-MAC210:50 PM Football Highlights - STL v ITH 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

TUESDAY12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. 14 191-MAC17:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC211:00 AM 2015 Meet of Champions 191-MAC112:00 PM News Central 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC11:00 PM News Central 187-MAC21:30 PM Disability Network 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM 2015 Business Expo 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov3:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC14:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC14:00 PM News Central 187-MAC25:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov5:09 PM MPHS Homecoming Parade 15 191-MAC16:00 PM Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights 191-MAC16:00 PM News Central 187-MAC26:30 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC16:30 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM 15 HF: Alma Mid. Jazz Band 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd 187-MAC28:00 PM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:11 PM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC19:10 PM Football Highlights - STL v ITH 187-MAC29:30 PM Stupid Laws 187-MAC210:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC110:00 PM FMP - Live & Lessons 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

WEDNESDAY6:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov11:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC112:00 PM News Central 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM Connections: Arts, Climate & Us 191-MAC11:00 PM News Central 187-MAC21:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov3:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC13:00 PM Dueling Pianos (Clean) 187-MAC24:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC14:00 PM News Central 187-MAC2

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ENTERTAINMENT 47MAC TV Network Channels Schedule

THURSDAY12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. 14 191-MAC17:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC29:20 AM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov10:00 AM Veterans Update 191-MAC111:00 AM MPHS Homecoming Parade 15 191-MAC112:00 PM News Central 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM Disability Network 191-MAC11:00 PM News Central 187-MAC21:30 PM 2015 Meet of Champions 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC23:01 PM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC13:31 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC14:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC14:00 PM News Central 187-MAC25:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:09 PM 2015 Business Expo 191-MAC16:00 PM News Central 187-MAC26:06 PM Alma City Commission 191-MAC16:30 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC17:00 PM 15 HF: Alma Mid. Jazz Band 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC18:00 PM Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd 187-MAC28:30 PM H.A.T.S. 191-MAC19:00 PM Isabella County Reg Meeting 191-MAC19:10 PM Football Highlights - STL v ITH 187-MAC29:30 PM Stupid Laws 187-MAC210:00 PM Scholtz Fish. Derby Highlights 191-MAC110:00 PM FMP - Live & Lessons 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

FRIDAY1:00 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC12:48 AM Isabella County Work Session 191-MAC17:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC2

SATURDAY12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. 14 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov9:00 AM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC19:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC29:30 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC110:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov10:50 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC111:46 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC112:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM Alma City Commission 191-MAC11:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM 2015 Business Expo 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov2:30 PM Volleyball - Alma vs Shepherd 187-MAC23:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC13:30 PM 2015 Meet of Champions 191-MAC14:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM Dueling Pianos (Clean) 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov5:30 PM H.A.T.S. 191-MAC16:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC26:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC17:29 PM MPHS Homecoming Parade 15 191-MAC17:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Connections: Arts, Climate & Us 191-MAC18:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov9:30 PM Stupid Laws 187-MAC210:00 PM Faith Community Church 191-MAC110:00 PM 15 HF: Chelsea House - Sat. 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

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5:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:30 PM A Tribute to Veterans 191-MAC16:00 PM News Central 187-MAC26:30 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC16:30 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC17:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC18:00 PM Football - Breck. vs St. Louis 187-MAC28:30 PM Trinity Church 191-MAC110:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC110:00 PM Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca 187-MAC210:50 PM Football Highlights - STL v ITH 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

12:00 PM News Central 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC11:00 PM News Central 187-MAC21:30 PM A Tribute to Veterans 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov3:00 PM Isabella County Reg Meeting 191-MAC13:00 PM Dueling Pianos (Clean) 187-MAC24:00 PM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC14:00 PM News Central 187-MAC24:30 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov6:00 PM Christie at the Library 191-MAC16:00 PM News Central 187-MAC26:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC16:30 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC27:30 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC18:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC18:00 PM Football - Breck. vs St. Louis 187-MAC28:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov9:30 PM St. Louis City Hall Ribbon Cut. 191-MAC110:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC110:00 PM Volleyball - St Louis vs Ithaca 187-MAC210:50 PM Football Highlights - STL v ITH 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC1

WHO TO CALL - REPRESENTATIONIsabella County Board of CommissionersD1 - George Green (Chair) (989) 588-4216 [Farwell (R)]D2 - John Haupt (989) 644-3390 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D3 - Jerry Jaloszynski (989) 330-4890 [Shepherd (R)]D4 - Jim Horton (989) 621-1534 [Mt. Pleasant (R)]D5 - James Moreno (989) 773-5797 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D6 - David Ling (Vice-Chair) (989) 773-7823 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D7 - Michael Fisher (989) 860-1807 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]

House - 4th DistrictJohn Moolenaar (R)(989) 631-2552(202) 225-3561

Midland Office:200 East Main Street Suite 230Midland, MI 48640

Washington D.C. Office:117 Cannon House Off BldgWashington, DC 20515

SenateDebbie Stabenow (D)(517) 203-1760(202) 224-4822

Mid-Michigan Office:221 W. Lake Lansing Rd.Suite 100East Lansing, MI 48823

Washington D.C. Office:731 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington, DC 20510

SenateGary Peters (D)(517) 377-1508(202) 224-6221

Mid-Michigan Office:127 West Allegan StreetSuite 1810Lansing, MI 48933

Washington D.C. Office:724 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington, DC 20510

Isabella County Meetings:Board of Commissioners.............................(1st & 3rd Tues - 7:00p)Board Committee Work Sessions...............(1st & 3rd Tues - 4:30p)Parks & Recreation...................................................(1st Wed - 7:00p)Road Commission........................(2nd Th - 8:30a & 4th Th - 6:30p)Mt. Pleasant City Meetings:City Commission........................................(2nd & 4th Mon - 7:00p)Airport Advisory Board............................................(2nd Th - 5:30p)Downtown Development Board...............................(3rd Th - 8:00a)Historic District Commission..............................(2nd Tues - 5;00p)Parks & Recreation..................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Planning Commission................................................(1st Th - 7:00p)TIFA & DDA*...........................................................(2nd Th - 10:00a) *Tax Increment Finance Authorities & Downtown Development AuthorityZoning Board of Appeals.......................................(4th Wed - 7:00p)Township Board Meetings:Broomfield Twp......................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)Chippewa Twp.........................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Coe Twp..................................................................(2nd Mon - 7:00p)Coldwater Twp........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)Deerfield Twp..........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)

WHEN TO GO - MTGS

Governor - Rick Snyder (R)(517) 373-4000Mail to: P.O. Box 30013Lansing, MI 48909

House - 99th DistrictKevin Cotter (R) - Speaker(517) 373-1789Mail to: P.O. Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909

Senate - 33rd DistrictJudy Emmons (R)(517) 373-8661Mail to: P.O. Box 30036Lansing, MI 48909

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MT. PLEASANTMt. Pleasant Board of CommissionersMayor - Jim Holton (989) 817-4288 [member since 2006]Vice Mayor - Rick Rautanen (989) 944-5383 [member since 2012]Commissioner - Jon Joslin (989) 772-7381 [member since 2001]Commissioner - Tony Kulick (989) 289-7098 [member since 2014]Commissioner - Kathleen Ling (989) 773-7823 [member since 2008]Commissioner - Matthew Sous (989) 714-9253 [member since 2013]Commissioner - Mike Verleger (989) 621-2384 [member since 2015]

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Township Board Meetings (cont.):Denver Twp......................................................(3rd Th - 6:00p)Fremont Twp.................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Gilmore Twp................................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p)Isabella Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Lincoln Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:30p)Nottawa Twp.................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Rolland Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:00p)Sherman Twp................................................(3rd Mon - 8:00p)Union Twp.........................................(2nd & 4th Wed - 7:00p)Vernon Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 6:30p)Wise Twp..........................................................(3rd Th - 7:00p)Rosebush, Shepherd, Lake Isabella Meetings:Rosebush Village Board.............................(2nd Mon - 7:00p)Shepherd Village Council.................(1st & 3rd Mon - 7:00p)Shepherd Planning Commission.................(1st wed - 7:00p)Shepherd Board of Appeals........................(meets by request)Lake Isabella Village Council......................(3rd Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella Planning Commission.........(2nd Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella Zoning Board.........................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella (LIPOA).................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p)

National Suicide Prevention Line1 (800) 273-8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

24/7 Crisis Hot-lineIsabella County

1 (989) 772-2918

Winter Shelter

The Isabella County Restoration House provides a rotating shelter open every night from Sunday, No-vember 1st, through March 2016. Shelter seekers must check in nightly at the Unitarian Universalist Fellow-ship, 319 S. University (next door to the public library, downtown Mt. Pleasant) between 4:30-5:45 p.m. Transportation is provided to the shelter each night. A hot meal and warm bed will be ready. Transportation from the shelter to the Soup Kitchen is provided each morning.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955Mondays thru Fridays - 9a, 12p, 5:30p, 8pSaturdays & Sundays - 9a, 11a, 5:30p, 8p

Other Meeting LocationsCentral Michigan Christian Church3433 S. Lincoln Rd. - Mondays - 7p

First Presbyterian Church1250 Watson Rd. - Tues - 7p & Wed - 8p

St. Marys Parish1405 S. Washington - Wednesdays - 12p

Westlawn Church of Christ (Shepherd)222 Dearing Drive - Thursdays - 7p

Al-Anon Meetings

Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955Sundays 6:30p - Mondays 7p - Fridays 7p

Behavioral Health 2800 S. Shepherd Rd.Tuesdays 5p

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

Wesley Foundation 1400 S. WashingtonTuesdays 6:30p

First United Methodist Church 400 S. Main St.Thursdays 6:30p

24-hour Alcoholics Anonymous Hot-line1-800-821-3014

Additional Community Resources

Community Mental Health 301 S. Crapo(989) 772-5938

1016 Detox 2885 Health Parkway(989) 775-0604

Listening Ear 107 Illinois St.(989) 386-2774

Mt. Pleasant Police Department 804 E. High St.(989) 779-5100 (FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911)

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