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chairman; YCUA Finance Committee chairman; East Prospect Park Neighborhood Association, co-president; and Ypsi Co-Pac, representative. Key issues *To increase the visibility of county government in Ypsilanti, and promote fiscal responsibility in the face of declining revenue. How will you address each of these issues: *Increasing the visibility of county government in Ypsilanti can be achieved by meeting with neighborhood associations, civic groups and local government. By interacting with the constituents, the role of county government becomes more transparent and more responsive to their needs. *Fiscal responsibility in the face of declining revenue: Explore ways to share services and facilitate regional cooperation to save tax dollars at the county and local level. The second part of the equation is to increase economic development opportunities in eastern Washtenaw County. Personal: 50 years old; married with two children in college.
RONNIE PETERSON Office sought: County Commissioner, District 6. Political affiliation: Democrat. Occupation: Secretary and treasurer of the Huron Central Labor Council. Education: Attended Eastern Michigan University and Central Michigan University Previous elected office: Elected to Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in 2001. Before that, served on Ypsilanti City Council for five years. Current public or community service: Eastern Leaders Group. I have served on 14 to 15 different boards and commissions while on the Board of Commissioners, including the Retirement Commission, Foster Grandparents Commission, Mental Health Board, Human Services Board, Employment, Council on Aging and many more. Key issues *My main focus through the Eastern Leaders Group in Washtenaw County is creating an environment for enhanced job opportunities. Whatever we can do to enhance economic development in the eastern part of Washtenaw County. *I helped start the Eastern Leaders Group in 2008, which is a partnership with Eastern Michigan University and various community leaders. We have a strong relationship with SPARK East and we are focusing job development. I am also involved with the Aerotropilis project and see that as creating more opportunities for residents and businesses in the east portion of Washtenaw County. How will you address each of these issues: *What we are trying to do is create a consortium of government and business to work closely together. We are trying to create a more friendly business environment for local residents. *It’s no question that SPARK East came out of the Eastern Leaders. Through that, we created a micro-loan program -- one for industrial and one for high-tech businesses. And I have worked on other projects where business is working hand-in-hand with government. Personal: 58 years old and married. (Ypsilanti resident David Raaflaub, a candidate for District 6, Democrat, did not submit his profile in time for newspaper publication.)
SEAN GRAY Office sought: Washtenaw County Commissioner, District 7. Political affiliation: Republican, Residence: Pittsfield Township. Occupation: Public high school science teacher. Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Previous elected office: Washtenaw GOP Executive Board, Meadowview Neighborhood Association, pre-
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cinct delegate and Crossroads Counseling Executive Board. Current public or community service: Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, 242 Community Church and Hope Clinic. Key issues *Public services, including fire, roads and road patrol. *Spending. How will you address each of these issues: *Our mandated services should be a priority to county government. But it’s often the case where non-mandated spending has too many commissioners tempted to spend the tax payers’ money to enhance their own re-election chances. I’ll lead the commissioners away from self-interest and toward the interests of the citizens with state-of-the-art fire services, good roads that last longer, and a county road patrol whose primary goal is to serve and protect. *People deserve to have their government to work well them. But spending our taxes has become a tool for politicians to get re-elected. Some county politicians — this year in particular — will say, “But, wait! Look, I have cut spending.” But spending or not spending cannot be a matter of fashion or even life and death necessity. Rather, a good leader will always be frugal with taxpayers’ money because he/she knows that economic conditions run in cycles, where hard times, as well as the good, will visit. I am of the conviction that fiscal responsibility is necessary for local government and I’ll be a strong voice from Pittsfield Township that fashion spending is simply far too dangerous for the citizens of Washtenaw County. Website: facebook.com Personal: 44 years old; married to Lora, with two children.
KRISTIN JUDGE Office sought: Washtenaw County Commissioner, District 7. Political affiliation: Democrat. Residence: Pittsfield Township. Occupation: Washtenaw County Commissioner. Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, Northern Arizona University; master’s of education, Arizona State University; master’s in counseling, Arizona State University. Previous elected office: County commissioner, 2008present. Current public or community service: Saline Lions Club; Women Progressive Activists; United Way Day of Caring; Head Start Volunteer; Avalon Housing Baking Brigade; VFW Care Package volunteer; and Michigan Political Leadership Program 2010 Fellowship. As a commissioner, I advocate for many of our non-profit agencies across the county. I attend as many fundraisers as I can to show my financial and political support for their work.
BERTKE, DAVID E.; age 75; passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Charlotte, NC. He grew up in Chelsea, the son of Roy and Erma Bertke. He graduated from Chelsea High School and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, receiving a Masters Degree from the U of M, and retired from Ford. He enjoyed sailing, wind surfing and especially running. He ran in the Boston Marathon after he turned 70 years old and he recently participated in the Charlotte Senior Olympics. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Phyllis; sisters, Barbara Byrum of Jackson and Marcia Westerbeke of Lake Havasu City, AZ; his son; two daughters; son-in-law; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many cousins. There was a Memorial Service to celebrate his life at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte on Saturday, June 26. He would love to know that, instead of sending flowers, people would send memorial donations to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte’s Social Justice Fund or to the charity of your choice in his memory.
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He attended Grace Ministry Center (Port Huron) and previously at St. James Episcopal (Dexter). Hugh was very active in Youth Ministry and sang in church choirs since childhood. He had a passion for music, enjoyed cooking, and was a professionally trained chef. Hugh was devoted to his family and was a very kind, generous person with a wonderful dry sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Hannah; son, Ryan Liddiard of Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughter, Emily Liddiard of Mochudi, Botswana; sister, Veronica (Roni) Merison and her children, Tessa and Samuel, all of Swanage, England; and nieces and nephews, Samuel (Carol) Hardy, Lisa (Mark) Keller, Marie (Pete) Spear and Laura Westphal. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Grace Ministry Center. Burial is in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Michigan. Memorials may be made to Grace Ministry Center Youth Program or to the family to help cover the air flights to JORDAN, GEORGE MI- gather here. Family adCHAEL; age 60; of Grand dress: PO Box 610454, Port Haven, MI; passed away Huron, MI 48061-0454. Friday, June 25, 2010, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. George is survived by his wife, Nancy (Cade) Jordan of Grand Haven, MI; sons, Ryan (Amanda) Salesman of O'Fallon, MO, and Alex Jordan of Grand Haven, TURNER, DON E.; ChelMI; daughter, Becca Jor- sea, MI; age 94; died Mondan of Grand Haven, MI; day, June 28, 2010; at Cheland granddaughter, Riley sea Retirement Center. He Salesman. Service is 11 was born October 24, 1915 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2010, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son at D.O. McComb and Sons of Daniel D. and Hazel Covington Knolls Funeral (Whitney) Turner. Mr. Home, 8325 Covington Turner was a resident of Road, Ft. Wayne, IN, with Chelsea for many years uncalling an hour prior. Call- til 1977 when he moved to ing also at the funeral White Pine. He moved to home on Thursday from 2 Durand in 1993, and reto 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. turned to Chelsea in 2000. Memorials may be made to He was a former member the family toward the chil- of Bergland United Methodren's education fund. To dist Church, Chelsea Rod sign the online guest book, and Gun Club, and Chelsea go to Kiwanis Club. He was well www.mccombandsons.com known in Chelsea for his
Key issues *The first issue is lack of revenue facing the county and other municipalities for the next five to 10 years. *The second issue important to residents is government transparency. *A third issue is public safety. Increasingly our residents are being affected by Internet LINCOLN, DAVID L.; of crimes. How will you address each of these issues: *Raising taxes at the county level is not the solution, so we need to find ways to work together instead. Recently I convened an IT Collaboration Group to explore ways to share services between the seven counties of Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. After the IT collaboration is under way, we will work on other areas. With decreased revenue, all government entities must find ways to work together like never before so that the services we offer residents do not suffer. *Another project I am very excited about is one I am working on with Commissioner Wesley Prater. We started Open Book ewashtenaw project. This initiative follows the federal directive to put our “data sets” online for the public. Starting September, residents will be able to see the county checkbook online so they will know how their money is being spent. *A project to address this issue is the Washtenaw County Internet Safety Task Force,
LIDDIARD, HUGH M.A.; 61; of Port; Huron died; Wednesday, June 9, 2010. He was born February 23, 1949 in Old Windsor, England to the late Albert and Muriel Liddiard. He married Hannah Jane Hardy October 6, 1973 in Windsor, England. Hugh was a bus driver with the Dexter and
Munith, MI; age 63; died Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was born on December 10, 1946 in Detroit MI, the son of James H. and Mary (Kimmerling) Lincoln. David had lived in the area since 1972 and was retired as a school teacher and was an avid outdoorsman. He was married to Barbara Elizabeth Anderson and is survived by her and his parents of Harbor Beach, MI; two sisters, Janet (David) Stoller Lincoln of Prescott, AZ and Linda (Randy) Olson Lincoln of Arvada, CO; and brother, Edward. Dave is also survived by his father-in-law, Ellsworth "Andy" Anderson of Albion, MI and brother-in-law, James (Diana) Anderson of St. Joseph, MI. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190-5362. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
photography (he was best known as the 'Alaskan Kid') and was a member of the Chelsea Camera Club. He married Alta Ferguson, in White Pine, Michigan on October 2, 1978 and she proceeded him in death on April 3, 1989. He is survived by one brother, Stanley Turner of Springport; MI; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Mizgalski of CA, Mrs. John (Ardith) Farris of CA; one step-daughter, Darline Woley of TX; two stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was also proceeded in death by two sisters, Mildred Humes in 1985, Irene Fitzpatrick in 1993; one brother, Glenn Turner in 1995, and his uncle Earl Whitney in 2000 and aunt Mabel Whitney in 2008. Funeral Services will be held Thursday July 1, 2010 10:30 a.m., at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, MI. Burial will follow at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Retirement Center or Ann Arbor Hospice.
MOE, DOROTHY JEAN; Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Redford, Detroit, MI and Port Charlotte, FL; age 90; died peacefully Friday, June 25, 2010; at her home. She was born January 23, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Russell and Florence (Bromley) Martin. When Dorothy was in grade school she and several girlfriend's formed a sorority. These friendships lasted through marriage, children, grandchildren, and throughout their lives. She was a former member of the Strathmore Methodist Church of Detroit. At retirement, she moved into the former home/cottage of her father on Sugarloaf Lake. On May 30, 1942, she married Lawrence Moe in Bloomfield, MI, and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2007. Her career included executive secretarial positions at General Motors and J. L. Hudson. Survivors include a son, Gregory Moe of Waterford; three daughters, Claudia Moe of Silverton, CO, Roberta Moe of Flint, Gwyneth (Michael) Baxter) of Stoney Creek, Ontario; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. A Private Gathering of family and friends will be held on a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. QUIGLEY, ELLA MARIE; of Chelsea, MI; age 93; passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on September 11, 1916, the daughter of Marion H. and Berthenia May Barrick. Ella had lived in the area since the 1930s. She loved animals and playing the piano. Surviving are 2 children, Michael Quigley of Chelsea and Sandra (Jesse) Prater of Florida; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and 1 sister-in-law, Ann Barrick of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore L. Quigley; an infant daughter, Carol Ann Quigley, in 1944; her siblings, Marcus Barrick, Gwendolyn Johnson and Mary Lou Deer; and one grandson, Randy Guinan. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 1 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt officiating. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery, Sylvan Township. The family received friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community.
THAYER, WILLIAM C.; age 73; went to be with his Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ on June 26, 2010, at his home surrounded by his wife, Ida, children and grandchildren. Bill was born on his grandparents' farm near Central Lake in northern Michigan. His parents, Shirl Hudson Thayer and Dora May (Hicks) Thayer, of Bellaire, MI, and his half-brother, Virgil G. Thayer of Traverse City, MI, preceded him in death. His sister, Dolly Ann (Thayer) Mills, lives in Panama City, FL. Bill graduated from Central Lake High School and attended Michigan Tech. He received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Ferris Institute. Bill joined the University of Michigan Hospitals as a staff pharmacist in 1961 and completed graduate studies in hospital pharmacy administration at U of M in 1964. Bill directed pharmacy departmental operations as assistant director of drug distribution and retired in 1996 after 35 years. Bill loved life and was devoted to his wife, Ida Marie Anderson Thayer, children, grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed learning, traveling and serving others. He did short-term mission work with Habitat for Humanity International and Church World Services in Honduras, the Philippines and El Salvador. Bill served as a volunteer with Arbor Hospice and Meals on Wheels. He was a member of Webster United Church of Christ. Bill was committed to healthy eating and daily exercise and often set and pursued personal fitness goals for walking, bicycling and swimming. He enjoyed gardening, camping, canoeing, fishing and touring on his motorcycle. Claudia Grace (Arnold) Thayer, Bill's first wife, preceded him in death in 1972. Their children and spouses include Steven C. Thayer and Kathleen (Dobson) Thayer of Sand Lake, Scott W. Thayer and Cheryl Lyn (Hamm) Thayer of Howell, Sheryl Ann (Thayer) Harner and Benjamin Harner of Kansas City, MO, and Chris A. Thayer and Patti (Barrette) Thayer of Mason; Bill and Ida have seven grandchildren, whom they love very much, including Luke W. Thayer of Grand Rapids, Benjamin S. Thayer of Howell, Megan M. (Thayer) Aschenbach of Sheboygan Falls, WI, Alexandria F. Harner of Kansas City, MO, Daniel B. Harner of Kansas City, MO, Claudia M. Thayer and Jack W. Thayer of Mason. The Thayer family is grateful for the excellent care and support given by Arbor Hospice staff and the many kindnesses shown by friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Habitat for Humanity International at 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498. A Memorial Service will be held at Webster United Church of Christ located at 5484 Webster Church Rd., Dexter, MI, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010. A fellowship luncheon will follow and all are welcome.
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