December 2016

December 2016

In This Edition

Letters to Santa................................... Cool Yule........................................... Shop with a Hero ? Donations Accepted.... 2017 Dog Licenses.............................. Lyon Township Public Library Events....... Swearing In Ceremony.......................... Kensington Valley Chamber of Commerce Random Act of Kindness........................ Generator Safety................................. Winter Holiday Safety...........................

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Township Calendar Board of Trustees............ Dec 5 ? 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission....... Dec 12 ? 7:00 p.m. DDA.............................. Dec 13 ? 7:00 p.m. Parks and Rec Board........ Dec 15 ? 7:00 p.m. ZBA.............................. Dec 19 ? 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Observed... Dec 23 ? Twp Closed Christmas Day Observed... Dec 26 ? Twp Closed Planning Commission....... Dec 27 ? 7:00 p.m. New Year's Eve Observed Dec 30 ? Twp Closed

All meetings are held at: Lyon Township

58000 Grand River Avenue New Hudson, MI 48165

Phone: 248-437-2240 Fax: 248-437-2336



Honoring Yesterday. Building Tomorrow.

Letters to Santa

Lyon Township is once again a drop off point for letters to Santa! Children are invited to come in and drop off their letters. The mailbox is in the lobby of the Lyon Township Municipal Center and can be accessed during normal business hours. If your child would like to receive a response, please be sure to include your mailing address.

Cool Yule Saturday, December 3rd





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Lyon Township Newsletter ? December 2016

Shop with a Hero ? Donations Accepted

Each year, South Lyon Area Youth Assistance partners with the Lyon Township Firefighters, Oakland County Sheriff's Office, and Walmart to bring a unique experience to youth in our area. The kids are given a set amount of money that is used to shop with a Firefighter, Deputy, or Michigan Conservation Officer to purchase gifts for their family members. Once they have completed the shopping experience, they return to the checkout area and have all of their gifts wrapped by volunteers. The shopping date this year is Monday, December 21st. If you or your company would like to make a donation to this local program that serves our community, you can stop by the Township office or mail your donation: Lyon Township ? Shop with a Hero 58000 Grand River Avenue New Hudson, MI 48165 Please make checks payable to Lyon Township and put "Shop with a Hero" in the memo. Please send your donations by December 16th. If you have questions, you can call SLARA (South Lyon Area Recreation Authority) at 248-573-8189.

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Lyon Township Newsletter ? December 2016

2017 Dog Licenses

In accordance with Michigan Act 339 (The Dog Law), all dogs must be licensed at four months of age or older. Each Dog must be vaccinated by a certified veterinarian.

Beginning in mid-December, Oakland County dog licenses can be purchased at the Lyon Township Treasurer's Office, located at 58000 Grand River Avenue in New Hudson. You must bring proof of rabies vaccination. Dog licenses must be purchased by June 1st so that they are not considered delinquent for the year. The dog license rates through June 1st are as follows: Spayed or neutered: $7.50 Not spayed or neutered: $15.00 Senior rate (65 and older) ? spayed or neutered: $6.75 Senior rate (65 and older) ? not spayed or neutered: $13.50 If you have any questions about dog licenses, please call the Treasurer's Office at 248-437-2240.

Lyon Township Public Library Events

Adult Programs

Tai Chi ? Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (no class Dec. 21st and 28th) Please bring your own mat. Essential Oils: Recipes for Holiday Gift Giving ? Saturday, December 10th at 1:00 p.m. Nina Bogue will share recipes using essential oils to make all sorts of holiday gifts. Books & Brews Book Club ? Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Our next book is The Girls by Emma Cline. We meet at Draught Horse Brewery on Grand River in Lyon Township for lively discussion. Pick up your copy at the library today!

Kids

Story Time ? Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, even babies!

Genealogy

Genealogy Book Club ? Thursday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. This month's selection is Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine. Pick up your copy today! Holiday Genealogy Tea ? Tuesday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m.

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Lyon Township Newsletter ? December 2016

Swearing In Ceremony

On November 20, 2016, Judge David Law swore in the Lyon Township Board of Trustees and the Lyon Township Library Board. Thank you to Jane Purslow for taking and providing the pictures!

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Lyon Township Newsletter ? December 2016

Kensington Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Open House Event

The newly named Kensington Valley Chamber of Commerce (formerly South Lyon Chamber of Commerce) celebrated an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Event on Thursday, November 10th at their new location in the lower level of Lyon Township Hall. The event was well attended and many had positive comments about the larger open office space and convenient parking located next to the building.

Chamber Director, Andrea Meyer received a Welcome Certificate as well as framed historical photograph of the New Hudson Cheese Factory, a gift from the Lyon Township Downtown Development Authority. The new office address is 58000 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165.

To learn more contact Andrea at (248) 617-3075 or email andreameyer@.

Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-2pm or by appointment. The Kensington Valley Chamber area encompasses approximately 88 square miles and serves the communities of Green Oak, Lyon Township, Northfield, Salem and South Lyon. To learn more visit:

Random Act of Kindness

Caitlin Kernander stopped by the Township Hall on November 30th to drop off some cookies she baked for the office.

Caitlin is a member of the South Lyon High School Key Club, and they participate in Random Acts of Kindness Month for November. She wanted to thank everyone for their work throughout the election season.

Thank you, Caitlin! You made our day!

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