Judge Schaedler gave a wonderful and informative presentation on this topic. She has been on the bench since 2011 and plans to retire in about 3 years. She has a passion for this particular work, she said.
The Lenawee County Sobriety Court Program is modeled after drug treatment courts across the United States. It follows the ten key components of Sobriety Courts as established by the Department of Justice. The objective of this Sobriety Court is to see a reduction in recidivism for repeat Drunk Driver offenders who have significant alcohol and other drug addictions, thus enhancing public safety in our community.
The 2A District Sobriety Court will be in session each Monday. The Sobriety Court Staff will consist of 2 Judges, Defense Attorney, Assistant Prosecutor, Sobriety Court Probation Officer, Sobriety Court Coordinator, Substance abuse assessor and counseling representative, and local law enforcement officials who will meet prior to each court review hearing.
To participate in the Lenawee Sobriety Court the defendant must meet the following requirements:
Plea of Guilty to an OWI 2nd or higher (No Impaired, High BAC or OWI 1st convictions will be admitted).
No previous charges or convictions of violent crimes. This includes crimes that involve great bodily harm, sexual assault, or death.
Must reside in Lenawee County or live near the County line where transportation to Adrian is feasible. Non-Michigan residents will not be admitted.
The foundation of a successful Sobriety Court lies within the philosophy that while holding the participant accountable for his or her actions, the court also supports the participant overcoming his or her addiction and remaining abstinent from alcohol and other drugs. This will ultimately assure increased public safety through reduced recidivism. All of this is achieved through a supportive, non-adversarial judicial environment. Incentives are enveloped in our program to encourage progression through each phase. Sanctions are also used and shall be immediate and consistent on a graduated basis, including incarceration.
The 2A District Sobriety Court Program is part of a 24 month Probation sentence. Participants can complete the program prior to 24 months when he or he has adhered to the program requirements in all 4 phases. Phases are explained in more detail on the phase webpage on this site (located on the left side of the page).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next "Regular Club Meetings" MARCH - Thursday, March 12 and 19 at the Centre'.
REMINDER: SEND YOUR PERSONAL WELL WISHES
Please feel free to keep sending them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts.
Bob and Audrey Sack - American House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
Kathye Herrera - 12000 Packard Road, Hudson, MI 49247. She would love to hear from you.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in Adrian board room beginning at 5pm.
DISTRICT 6400 VIRTUAL GRANT WRITING SEMINAR
Yours Truly attended this virtual event hosted every year by the district on March 2nd. It was an hour and a half ZOOM with 35 other clubs participating. Participation in this training is required by all Rotary clubs who seek to be eligible to apply for and recieve Community and International grants through District 6400 and Rotary International.
IN NEED OF A SUBSTITUTE FLUENCY FRIEND READER
Please help to fill in for Kathy Williams on the following dates: Monday, March 16, 23 and 30 at 1PM. The Michener teacher's name is Miss Mary - Room 10. Her student is Taija Smith and there will be another one those days. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP. YOU NEED TO BE A FLUENCY FRIEND THIS YEAR ALREADY.
SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
Please sign up to help next Saturday at 8am. So far, the following members are helping:
Bob & Michele Gardner, Rod Pender, Grace Garno, and Londa Pickles.
NEXT CLUB SOCIAL
Plans are underway to meet at ZiZi's the end of this month or first of April to watch the Mach Madness games. More info coming!
RIVER RAISIN CLEANUP
Mark Murray is organizing this event again this year. Stay tuned for updates!!
NEW PROJECT IDEAS
REMEMBER: The club establishing a formal FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE and looking for a chair and members who will begin looking for projects we should be engaged in that will bring in revenue to the club. This is a very important committee. If you would be willing to help, please let us know.
2026 STROKES FOR STUDENTS
REMEMBER tat this is being scheduled for May 15th. More info coming!
UPCOMING WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
FINES
Gerry handled this today and fined: Garno, Bob G. (3), Chase (3), Pickles (2), N. Smith (3). Gage (2), Chadha, M. Gardner, and Pender.
HAPPY BUCKS
Bob G., Pender.
50-50 RAFFLE
$12 was in the small pot which was won by Rod. and $235 was in the big one and Londa's ticket was drawn but she did not pick the winning card!
