Friday, October 19, 2012
Larry Vollmar earned the art of crafting lace from his mother and sold his work at the Fenton Farmers Market.
Larry Vollmar may look like he should be out hunting or doing some wood work for his family, but instead you will find him spending his free time sewing or tatting. At age 73, Vollmar’s large hands are nimble as they loop and knot and stitch their way with fine thread and a tiny shuttle. What he creates is a fine lace for trimming a ladies handkerchief, a doily or even delicate earrings in all the colors of the rainbow. Vollmar grew up in Fairgrove farming with his father where he learned to be resourceful. His grandmother taught his to sew and his mother tutored him in the art of tatting, a technique used for crafting lace with a series of knots and loops. “It gave me something to do in the winter time,” he said. “And it kept my hands …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
'Where the Yellowstone Goes' will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday at Schoolcraft College.
When a film director offered Justin Haight the opportunity to go on the trip of a lifetime, despite the challenges, the Fenton resident knew couldn’t turn it down. Haight helped film a documentary called Where the Yellowstone Goes about the Yellowstone River in Montana, which will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday at Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center. “I remember thinking to myself a few nights, ‘What did I get myself into?’” Haight said. For the love of film He first picked up the camera in yearbook class at Hartland High School. “I continued to pursue photography on my free time, but after talking to many people about the industry, I quickly got discouraged about how hard it would be land one of those amazing jobs. I knew that I had that…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
'Who's Your Best Friend' is for preschool through fourth- to fifth-grade; tells about God as as the ultimate and forever Best Friend.
Ilene Stephanie (Prodanas) Lasco, of Fenton, wasn’t thinking about becoming a children’s book author. But, with three new grandchildren this year, she found she had a message to share, Lasco said. “Who’s Your Best Friend,” which will be available mid-month, is the result. It’s a Christian message about the ultimate and forever Best Friend — God, she said. The book is geared for preschool through lower elementary grades (fourth to fifth). “Hopefully it will be a resource for home-schooled families, Christian churches, Sunday school programs, Bible and Christian schools, Christian summer camps and Christian bookstores,” Lasco said. “It follows the path of friends in your life.” The cover of the book is an illustration by Mike Woodcock, of …
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Marcy Watters opened Ms. Ali's Gluten Free Treats in Twelve Oaks Mall after spending years baking goods for her daughter.
When Marcy Watters found out that her 2-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with Celiac disease, she had to make some major changes to her grocery list. Ali could no longer have gluten, a protein found in many foods processed from wheat and other grains. When Watters, of Fenton, couldn't find what she needed in stores, she began baking her own gluten-free goods for her daughter at home. Now more than a decade later, Watters and her daughter still find it difficult to find gluten-free offerings everywhere they go. "Gluten-free has come a long way in the last 12 years, but it's not where we could walk through the mall and she could get a pretzel or a cookie or something like everybody else," Watters said. Until now. Two weeks ago, Watters …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Mark Goupil is running for Fenton Township Trustee.
In the following days, Fenton Patch will introduce you to the area candidates running for public office in the upcoming election. Today, we meet Mark Goupil, Fenton Township Trustee candidate who will be running against newcomers Shaun Shumaker, Andrew Marko and incumbents Robert Kesler and Vince Lorraine. You can read about other candidates and the latest election news on Fenton Patch. How long have you lived in the area? Lifelong Fenton Township resident, 46 years What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? I have been on the Fenton Township board for 8 years. I am involved in Lake Fenton youth sports and served a coach for football and softball Why did you want to run for office? I am seeking re-election to …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Shaun Shumaker is running for Fenton Township Trustee.
In the following days, Fenton Patch will introduce you to the area candidates running for public office in the upcoming election. Today, we meet Shaun Shumaker, Fenton Township Trustee candidate who will be running against newcomer Andrew Marko and incumbents Mark Goupil, Robert Kesler and Vince Lorraine. You can read about other candidates and the latest election news on Fenton Patch. How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in the Fenton area for 11 years. What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Our family has three young boys, so it is not hard to imagine that most of most of my community involvement revolves around them. However, in doing so I have had the pleasure of being involved with the …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Newcomer Nikki Haley is running for Fenton Township Clerk.
In the following days, Fenton Patch will introduce you to the area candidates running for public office in the upcoming election. Today, we meet Republican newcomer Nikki Haley, who is running for Fenton Township Clerk against incumbent Bob Krug. You can read about other candidates and the latest election news on Fenton Patch. How long have you lived in the area? Seven years. What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? I attend the Rock Church in Linden, and I'm working with a local Breast Cancer Survivor's Fundraiser. Why did you want to run for office? I feel I can bring a fresh perspective on how to increase our job availability. What personal and professional experiences make you qualified to hold that …
Republican Bob Krug has served 12 years on the Fenton Township board.
In the following days, Fenton Patch will introduce you to the area candidates running for public office in the upcoming election. Today, we meet Bob Krug incumbent Fenton Township Clerk, who will be running against Republican newcomer Nikki Haley. You can read about other candidates and the latest election news on Fenton Patch. How long have you lived in the area? 34 plus years. What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Why did you want to run for office? To continue to give back to the community and provide the leadership and growth direction, mandated by the residents. What personal and professional experiences make you qualified to hold that position? My BA in Management from Spring Arbor University and …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
After the ceremony, newlyweds focus on merging of two lives, households and furnishings.
Often the first disagreement between newlyweds isn’t about money, household chores or even the in-laws. Instead, the issues that pop up are more likely to involve the “small stuff” - things like whether the toilet paper roll faces over or under; if that loved, well-worn recliner is going to be part of the living room décor; or whether their first furniture purchase together will be the bedroom ensemble she adores or the large, flat-screen television he can’t live without. As longtime couples know, compromise is a big part of marriage. Newlyweds setting up their first home together also quickly come to that conclusion, having to adjust to each other’s living habits and home décor styles. For Carol Campbell, it was also about getting used to…
Eleven Michiganders will be joining Team USA for the 2012 Summer Games in London.
The 2012 Olympics begin in London on July 27. Michigan will be sending 11 participants to join the 519 other members of Team USA to compete for gold and glory, according to the team roster provided by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Michigan's youngest athlete is gymnast Jordyn Wieber, who just turned 17. The state's eldest athlete is Daryl Szarenski at age 44. Seven of the Michiganders are female and four are male. Just five states will not be sending any athletes: New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina and West Virginia. California is sending the most athletes with 127, followed by New York with 35 and Texas with 32. Here's a list of the Michigan Olympic athletes so you can cheer them on! Check your local TV listings to see…
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9:41 am on Friday, October 19, 2012
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