The Milford homecoming parade marched through downtown Milford on Friday, October 15.
Milford’s homecoming with current and past grads
“Home Sweet Homecoming” was the theme of Milford High School’s Class of 2022 homecoming celebration this year. A week of Maverick fun culminated with a parade down Main Street in downtown Milford, a football game and dance.
The Class of 2021 served as grand marshal of the parade since students were not able to have homecoming activities last year due to the virus. Hometown Heroes, people who serve the community, were honored during half-time at the game. To view additional photos from the parade visit www.spinalcolumnonline.com.
Highland Supply named business of the year
The Hess family: Brady, Brennan, Stacy and Todd. (Photo courtesy of Highland Supply)
The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Highland Supply the Business of the Year for 2021. According to Jen Hill, event and communication manager at the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, Highland Supply was awarded the honor because, “They are generous and give back to the community. During the pandemic they helped businesses find items they needed and set up a drive-thru stand for people to buy vegetables, bread and toilet paper.”
Highland Supply has been serving businesses and community since 2010.
“We are humbled and grateful to be honored as the business of the year while there are so many great businesses in the community” said Highland Supply President Todd Hess. “We feel it is our obligation to give back when we can to help our community.”
Members of Highland Knights, Fenton Assembly #2031, with a trailer load of camp firewood bundles. (Photo courtesy of Highland Knights)
Other chamber winners include:
- Milford Memories Volunteer of the Year: John Crum and Dean Legato
- Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Denise Caprara
- Organization of the Year: Five Points of Hope
Cutting wood to benefit charities
A group of Highland woodcutters is hard at work each week earning money for Knights of Columbus charities. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning for 20 years, members from Holy Spirit Church in Highland work with area fourth-degree Knights to process wood which is stored for drying and then wrapped into bundles for Waldenwoods Resort in Hartland. This year, more than 5,100 bundles have been delivered. The income is distributed to local charities, national veterans organizations and three parishes, which comprise the assembly for religious education, youth groups, food pantries and people in need.
Jill Mondrush with Highland first-grader Rozlyn Boston.
Highland Knights partnered with Jason and Dean Rhodes of DREADKNOT TREE SERVICES, which cuts the wood and provides it to the Knights, who are able to turn the wood into charitable funds. For more information or to volunteer, contact Highland Woodcutting co-chairmen Ken Huddas at 248-821-2553 or John Litzelman at 248-881-2859.
Orange greeter at Highland Elementary
Jill Mondrush, media tech at Highland Elementary, began arriving at the head of the parent pick-up and drop-off line dressed as a traffic cone because she “thought it would be a great way to start everyone’s day with a smile and a laugh.” Her efforts were a success. Both parents and students enjoy seeing her everyday as the district navigates a bus driver shortage.
Members of Highland Moose Lodge 2370 held a fundraiser to help create the Robert Gregory Training Center at Fire Station One. Gregory died in a Training exercise in 1987.
Moose Lodge raises money in the name of a Highland firefighter
It was fun and games for a serious cause as Highland Moose Lodge 2370 held a fundraiser on behalf of the Highland Fire Department on September 11. Members of the lodge stepped up with a day of games and raised $1,350 for the fire department.
Executive Director of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers of Michigan Lynn Phillips (left) received a $50,000 donation from Madelyn Wisne of the Toni
The funds will assist firefighters with creating the Robert Gregory Training Center located at the new Fire Station One. Gregory was a Highland resident, and one of three firefighters who died in a training burn in Milford in 1987.
The department hopes to have a dedication ceremony later this year.
Fundraiser to support Michigan soldiers
The seventh annual Fallen and Wounded Soldiers of Michigan (FWSF) fundraiser was held on October 9 at Bakers of Milford. The nonprofit is dedicated to supporting Michigan-based soldiers who have physical and mental challenges and are in need of financial support.
Contractors are moving quickly to renovate township offices. The front of the facade was removed as they work against the clock to complete exterior work before winter.
According to volunteer Tim Harrison, members of the organization are the force behind supporting our soldiers and veterans from post 9/11 who need assistance. The organization has helped more than 350 soldiers in Michigan, including 25 in the Highland, Milford, Commerce and South Lyon area. To learn more or to volunteer, contact Tim Harrison at 248- 497-5670 or email Tim.harrison1954@gmail.com.
Township office remodel on schedule
The exterior of the Highland Township offices, Activity Center and sheriff’s substation has been removed and the remodeling project continues to move forward.
“Once the existing utilities are disconnected and removed, we will be pouring foundations for the expansion and raising the roof,” explained Beth Corwin, Highland township planning director. Corwin added that everything is still on track for the new walls and roof before the winter weather arrives.
Highland residents lined up to attend the Highland Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast, say hello to Sparky the fire dog and tour the new Fire Station One.
The staff moved to the nearby former fire station at 250 Livingston Road and is open for business. The $6,050,000 project will be completed in the fall of 2022.
Pancakes and a tour
Hundreds of area residents enjoyed a pancake breakfast and a chance to tour the new Fire Station One on Sunday, October 17. Funds raised from the breakfast will be donated to the Goodfellows for their Christmas program. Station One, located at 1600 Highland Road opened on August 18, 2021.
Holiday schedule for trash pickup
The upcoming holidays that impact trash service are:
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25. Trash service will provided on Saturday, November 27.
- Christmas Day – Saturday, December 25. No change to trash service.
- New Year’s Day – Saturday, January 1. No change to trash service.