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Deborah Ellsworth Vernon, MI
Booth 9 - Handmade Paper Flower Arrangements
As a retired florist of 35 years, DEBORAH ELLSWORTH returns to the Saline Spring Craft Show with her handmade paper flower arrangements. Challenged to bring the beauty of real flowers to the public without the need to replace them within a week, Deb finds her customers rave about their pieces that they bought years before and that gives them so much joy! Deb’s talents provide the exquisite detail of these blooms that make them so realistic and versatile for any floral creation. At a craft show, Deb can customize on the spot if a customer prefers a color or flower change in the design. Her best-selling products are her 4”x4” flower arrangements in a custom box or a ceramic container. These will be available in Booth 9 as Deb returns to the Saline Middle School on March 8 to present her Spring 2025 arrangements.
Did they announce if they’re doing the 1 mile run down Michigan avenue?
Overcast, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees. Sunny during the morning, overcast for the afternoon,
If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
need to send to the Fire Department?
It should be stated that this mileage is going to raise the taxes for many homes by $800 per year (based on a $250K SEV). There has been no commitment that the 2.0 mil that currently exists will be replaced even though it is alluded to. That is a huge increase.
The Fire Dept. likely does have unmet needs. We have been in meetings where the Fire Chief has spoken and our impression has been that he is not fully transparent, massaging information to present a case to achieve what he wants rather than solidly and transparently defining reality and options.