3-15-2022 11:54am

Saline Craft Show Crafter Preview

Brian Puffer Contributor

AUGUSTA SIMMONS

Ypsilanti, MI
Booth 64 Jewelry-Lampwork Beads

Born in Detroit but having lived in Ypsilanti since 1991, AUGUSTA SIMMONS is a registered occupational therapist during the day. However, her “labor of love” started in 1997, when she began making lampwork beads, pendants, and sculptures with the idea of incorporating them into wearable art and jewelry. “I enjoy making turtles, mermaids, floral designs, and whimsical creatures,” she states, “and having studied under Marc Vandenberg (who is a Greenfield Village artist and pro at any glass) at the Dearborn Glass Academy, I have developed my business to emphasize these creations.” Participating in over 40 festivals and shows a year, Augusta continues to improve her skills at classes and workshops throughout the area. As a member of South Eastern Glass Beaders Guild and Glass Act Guild, she is “always growing new ideas as she is the first to admit that she is completely addicted to glass.” See her creations on her website www.neference.com

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Buddy Brown Neighbor

9-10-2026 6:55am

If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
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Doug G Neighbor

9-10-2026 1:32pm

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.