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News Tidbits in Chelsea, Michigan - Feb. 2006This page contains some of the interesting news I encounter in the course of keeping this site updated. I do not intend this to be a primary news source, but the topics seemed worth sharing nonetheless. For other sources of news for Chelsea, see the links at left. h3>School Board Nominations Being AcceptedTwo school board seats are available for the May 2 election. The two seats are currently held by President Dayle Wright, and Vice President Jon Bentley. Mr. Bentley is a candidate for reelection. Mrs. Wright after 12 years of service to the school district, will not be seeking reelection. Interested individuals may contact the superintendent's office at (734) 433-2208, ext. 6088 or the Washtenaw County Clerk's office for information. The deadline for filing is FEBRUARY 7 at 4:00 pm. Petitions may be picked up at the Washtenaw County Clerk's office, or picked up at the Chelsea School District offices. Interested persons are urged to contact any board member to learn more about the responsibilities of this position. [Source: email from site member with reference article in the Chelsea Standard on page 6-D, January 19, 2006] Friend of Chelsea Librarian Turns Grief Into Legislative ActionOn April 8, 2004, Christy Gutekunst was on her way to her job as a librarian at the Chelsea District Library. She stopped with traffic in a construction zone on I-94 near Jackson. A driver smashed into her car, and Christy became one of the more than 1,000 people killed each year in the nation's highway work zones. State Representative Pam Byrnes recently introduced legislation, House Bills 5506 (click to read full text) and 5507 (click to read full text) , that would extend penalties for all accidents occurring in a construction zone, regardless of whether a construction worker is involved. She did so after Gutekunst's best friend, Sara Jean Nelson, lobbied State Representatives to pass laws that would crack down on those who drive recklessly in work zones. "There are stiff penalties in place for those who injure or kill construction workers in work zones," Byrnes said. "If Christy had been a construction worker, the man who killed her could have received up to 15 years in prison and a $7,500 fine. My bills broaden the laws to apply to anyone driving recklessly who injures or kills another person in a construction zone." Source: Pam Byrnes e-newsletter. What is all that construction on I-94 in Chelsea?Have you been wondering about that construction on I-94, west of Chelsea? They are putting in a new rest area to replace the one near the Baker Rd. exit. Our City Manager has more details on his blog. Don't ignore those snowy sidewalks!Just a reminder that it is your responsibility -- not the city's -- to remove ice and snow on the sidewalks in front of your house within 48 hours after it accumulates. Some people may forget about this ordinance because they don't use their own sidewalks. But there are many kids walking to school, the mail carriers and delivery people, not to mention your neighbors who walk out of necessity or enjoyment. Besides, if you don't clear your own sidewalk, the city may do it for you and subsequently send you a bill. If you are unable to do it yourself, I'm guessing it would be cheaper to ask a neighbor or hire a teenager to do it for you. |