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LaFontaine may install wind turbine

By Christy Vander Haagen
Staff Writer

The Dexter-Ann Arbor Road corridor into Dexter might feature a 20-foot-tall wind turbine at LaFontaine Chevrolet in tandem with an art display. Matt LaFontaine, general manager of the Dexter dealership, shared his desire for the turbine with the Dexter Village Council at its meeting Monday

night. The turbine would store and provide power for lights on the dealerships property. LaFontaine has also been considering permanently installing an artwork display at the front of his property on DexterAnn Arbor Road. Ideally, LaFontaine would like to incorporate the turbine into the artwork to create an eye-catching, education-

al and environmentallyfriendly entrance to the community of Dexter. We want something that would almost be like a trademark for Dexter, LaFontaine said of the turbine. Construction of phase one of the new facility is moving along well but has been impacted by the weather, according to LaFontaine. We should have the

building enclosed in the next few weeks, he said. The floors will be poured by the end of January when crews will begin work on the interior. LaFontaines goal is to be moved in to phase one by the end of April when they will tear down the old building and begin work on the second phase, which will include the dealerships service area. In other Council news:

The Council voted unanimously Monday to approve amendments to the General Code Nuisance Ordinance, Chapter 18 which will give the village the authority to add abatement charges to a property owners taxes in the event of non-compliance and non-payment. The goal of the zoning office is to achieve compliance with ordinances and
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exter residents know the Christmas season has arrived when the Dexter Lions Club sets up its annual Christmas tree sale at Creekside Intermediate School. The sale has been a part of Dexter for more than 30 years, according to Lions Club President Russ Gould. This year the Lions brought in two truckloads of trees and, with the selling season half over, they are optimistic they will sell them all. The trees are going fast, longtime Lion Jim Koch said. The club enlisted the help of Dexters Lacrosse and football teams to help unload the more than 900 trees. The Christmas tree sale is the chapters biggest fundraiser, said Dexter Lions Treasurer Terry Walters. The sale is a major source of the clubs funding, and the funds raised from the sales of trees go into the clubs general fund and eventually back into the community to fund things such as the Monument Park gazebo and the concrete benches at the war memorial. According to Walters, the Dexter Lions Club receives up to $5,000 every month in requests for help from members of the community. Funds raised from the tree sale help to fill those needs. There are several species and sizes of trees available, including Douglas and Fraser firs, cork bark, Scotch pine and blue spruce,

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Dexter resident Gary Gochanour and his sons, Adam, 4, and Drew, 6, found the perfect tree Friday at the Dexter Lions Christmas tree sale. Lions Club Treasurer Terry Walters and Jim Koch prep and wrap the tree for the family. according to Dexter Lions Club President, Russ Gould. The trees vary in price from $25 to $150 and can be up to 20 feet tall. We do special orders for trees that big, Gould said. Dexter United Methodist Churchs beautiful 17-foot tree was purchased from the Dexter Lions Club, Gould said. There isnt a bad tree on the lot, he said. Tree hunters will be pleased to know the Lions will not only trim the base of the tree, if need be, but they will also wrap it up and help load trees onto vehicles. Fresh wreaths, roping and tree stands are also available at the sale. The Lions are very active in the community helping to raise funds for people and organizations in need. The White Cane fundraiser is also a big event for the club and its primary purpose is to raise money to help individuals who are either blind or sight impaired. The club also raises fund with its food wagons at Dexter Daze and Apple Daze annually. Dexters 47-member Lions Club also helps students by awarding five $1,000 scholarships to Dexter High School students annually. Tree sale hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Dexter Pub holds C.S. Mott fundraiser

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The Reed family and friends wanted to give Jerry Reed a Christmas present that would keep on giving: an annual fundraiser for the children of C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. Jerry spent 35 years of his professional life in the Child Life Department at C.S. Mott before passing away this past spring at the

age of 56. According to his wife Pat and daughter Tina, the welfare of children whose holiday circumstances were less than ideal for both themselves and their families weighed heavily on Jerrys mind during his lifetime. The basic idea is to have a holiday fundraiser to try to help families who are spending a lot of time at the hospitals, paying

for hospital food and have trouble trying to take care of their other kids, Pat explained while setting tables at Dexters Pub on the top level of the twostory restaurant. The event, which lasted a little more than three hours Dec. 8, was well attended. Out of the total sales, 10 percent went into a Jerry Reed memorial fund, which is open to further donations from private individuals

year round. The need isnt just around the holidays, but all year as some families who are off work to care for or just be there for their children find their jobs in jeopardy, Tina said while arranging donated items for the auction that accompanied the dining event. She said that her dad would have approved greatly of what they were trying to accomplish in his name.

Jerry was an activity therapist at the hospital and always went out of his way to make the kids that he worked with or came into contact with smile and feel good, Tina said This would have been something that really meant a lot to him, she said. Both women thanked the various businesses in
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