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ROSE TOWNSHIP, Michigan – When the first responders for North Oakland County Fire Authority heard that a deer was trapped on the icy surface of Tipsico Lake this week, well, they just couldn’t just let it slide – either time!

In the span of just five days, Chief Jeremy Lintz said his department responded to two separate incidents in which a deer was stranded on the extremely slippery surface of frozen Tipsico Lake.

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HOLLY TOWNSHIP, Michigan – Now that Christmas is officially over and the kids have had a chance to play with their new toys, it could be by Tuesday, tired and fatigued parents may  be looking for a fun holiday alternative.

Lucky for you the Holly Township Library, 1116 N. Saginaw St., has your back.

On Tuesday, Dec. 27, the library will be hosting a Lego Party at 2 p.m. Participants can use the library’s LEGOs or like any good holiday party, kids can also BYOL.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, kids can take part in a Collage-making Party. Things get going at 2 p.m. and all of the supplies will be provided.

As a special treat on Tuesday and Wednesday, Calvin the "Tail-Waggin' Tutor" will be reading with kids from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the kids section of the library.

Kids and adults alike are invited to a BINGO Party at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the library. Winners will be able to select a book of their choice as a special prize.  

For more information on the special events or the library, contact Director Shirley Roos at (248) 634-1754.

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Lance CPL Michael Isaac

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan – For 2004 Holly High School grad Mike Isaac, Christmas this year is going to be just another day of the week.

Issac, 25, who is a US Marine Helicopter Crew Chief for the Light Attack Squadron 369 in Afghanistan, will spend half of his Christmas Day in the back of a helicopter doing his job.

“We’ll probably say Merry Christmas to each other,” Isaac said via telephone on Thursday. “We’ll see if we’re on the schedule, man up the helicopter and then it will pretty much be another day at work.”

As crew chief, Isaac said his squad provides aerial assault support for troops on the ground.

Isaac said his deployment to Afghanistan has been a real eye-opener for him. “It was a culture shock to see how the people live here in comparison to the United States,” he said. “It really allows you to see just how good we have it, and how lucky we are as Americans to have all that we do.”

HOLLY, Michigan – Marcia Meyers and her five children were in for a huge surprise Monday afternoon as firefighters from North Oakland County Fire Authority delivered a Christmas tree and a slew of decorations just in time for Christmas.

While assisting in delivering toys to area family through the Holly Area Youth Assistance Jacobson/Quinn Toy Project on Saturday, Chief Jeremy Lintz said NOCFA employees noted that this family in particular, didn’t have any holiday decorations – not even a tree.

“The mother of the family stated that she wanted to buy a tree but they had no money for the tree this year,” Lintz said.  On Monday, the employees contacted J & B Christmas Tree Farm. “J & B not only donated a freshly cut tree, but they also donated a tree stand and some new ornaments.”

Lintz said NOCFA employees donated Christmas lights and a tree skirt.  “The crew took everything over to the family’s home this afternoon, and set the tree up for them,” Lintz said. “The kids were very excited.”