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American Legion hosting benefit dinners First spaghetti dinner takes place Saturday at 5 p.m. By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
Milan American Legion Post 268 will host two benefit dinners in July for a pair of local worthy causes. The first will be a spaghetti dinner Saturday to help a Dundee family displaced by a tornado earlier this summer. Erica Van Sickle, a bartender at the American Legion, said Jeremy Stowell, Ambler Hosler and their son, J.J., lost everything when high winds ripped apart their home and possessions. As a friend of the family, Van Sickle said it was hard to watch the family suffer such a terrible loss, which is why she and her colleagues at the American Legion decided to hold the dinner.
The meal will consist of spaghetti, salad, dinner roll and dessert, with choice of punch or tea. The cost for adults will be $8 and $6 for children. Van Sickle said the family is doing somewhat better in recent days, but still needs a lot of help and support. “They were staying with friends and family, but now they found a house to rent,” she said. The spaghetti dinner will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., with a chance to sing karaoke afterward, Van Sickle said. The second benefit dinner at the American Legion will take place July 31 in an effort to purchase Grand Army of the Republic, or GAR, markers to place on the graves of Civil War veterans whose tombstones have been compromised because of age and other factors. A posting on the legion’s website indicates there are 65 Civil War graves in local cemeteries that no longer have the
There are 65 Civil War graves in local cemeteries that no longer have the proper markings.
Milan American Legion Post 268 will host two benefit dinners in July to help a pair of causes. The first will be a spaghetti dinner Saturday to help a Dundee family displaced by a tornado, and the second will be a chicken dinner July 31, with proceeds going toward the purchase of GAR markers to be placed PLEASE SEE DINNERS/3-A on the graves of local Civil War soldiers.
Milan Mayor Kym Muckler points to pothole on Wabash Street, adjacent to railroad tracks.
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The Milan City Council approved a resolution Monday night that will ask State of Michigan legislators to clear up misunderstandings relating to current medical marijuana laws and their relationship to federal mandates. Resolution 2010-02 reads, in part, that Milan city leaders would like “state leaders to review the current medical marihuana act to clarify discrepancies and allow local municipalities explicit rights to regulate the industry within their community.” However, the passage of the resolution was just the beginning of discussions on the matter, with council readdressing the issue during a discussion period toward the end of the meeting. Council member Michael Armitage called the resolution “a good step,” but questioned whether it constituted enough of an action on the part of the city. Council member Dominic Hamden followed with similar thoughts, voicing what he perceives as the consequences of non-action. “By the time state legislature gets around to acting, quite probably, it will be too late,” he said. He suggested not doing anything is not an appropriate response. Hamden then proposed creating certain restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries, such as background checks, zoning qualifications, barring convicted criminals from such activities and requiring a permit fee. Mayor Kym Muckler agreed, saying, “I think that’s a very good solution. We need to control where these PLEASE SEE COUNCIL/3-A
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A rejuvenator is added to the old asphalt, replenHeritage Newspapers ishing oils lost over time, followed by the addition of fresh asphalt. The old and the new asphalt are mixed together As a former staff reporter for Heritage Newsand rolled smooth. papers, Milan Mayor Kym Muckler has the journalMuckler said that most pothole repairs could be ist’s sense of curiosity and a desire to share interestcompleted in about 10 minutes. ing information with others. The previous method of repairing a pothole added To that end, one of the recent installments of her new asphalt and created a seam around the repair blog discussed a new method of repairing potholes that had to be sealed, and that required regular mainthat the city of Milan began to use two years ago. It uses a method described as infrared restoration, tenance to control moisture infiltration. The new fix is seamless, because it mixes old and in which the damaged asphalt in the pothole is heated new materials, and the new and old asphalt become for eight minutes and raked into a smooth surface an integral part of the new road surface. two inches thick. City of Milan Building and Zoning official Robert Grostick said the cost of the new method compared with the previous method is a 20-1 ratio—in other words, he can now repair 20 potholes for the previous price of repairing one pothole. Imagine: a new technology that is faster, more effective, longer lasting (from five to 10 years, Muckler estimated) and less costly. The city of Milan has implemented a way to repair potholes that hits on all cylinders. The mayor’s blog address is: http://mayorkym. blogspot.com. Gerald LaVaute is a staff writer for Heritage NewsA contractor mixes old and new asphalt in a pothole. papers. He can be reached at glavaute@ heritage.com.
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Pie-making, tasting set for July 24 Pies are a great example of how local, seasonal foods can signify welcome and represent a community with unique regional qualities. An upcoming Pie Lovers Unite! event honors pie-making traditions in Michigan by inviting people to bake, bring, share and taste pies from around the area. Slow Food Huron Valley, along with Growing Hope and the Homegrown Festival, will host the fourth annual Pie Lovers Unite! from 7 to 9 p.m. July 24 at the Ladies Literary Club, 218 N. Washington St., in Ypsilanti. Pie Lovers Unite! gathers pie bakers, pie judges and pie eaters around an enormous pie-filled table to honor pie-making traditions in Michigan. Everyone is invited to bake, bring, share and earn prizes for homemade pies from throughout southeast Michigan. This year there will be live music in the form of a great “pieanist,” themed Pie Walks (be prepared to shake your tail feathers), a pie contest with prizes and a recipe swap, a Pie-Ku poetry recital, Pie Quotes and, of course pie eating, all with a focus on the connection to southeast
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Michigan. Pie Lovers Unite! started in 2007 and was so wellattended that this event won the Sustainable Table’s Best Pie Event on their Eating Well/Pie Across America Tour. The 2008 event paid tribute to, and was supported by, the family of the late Evelyn Bunting, a pie maker extraordinaire and a winner of the 2007 pie contest in the “Prettiest Pie” category. Admission is one pie. The organizers prefer donations of a homemade pie, but if that’s not possible, a $7.99 per person donation can be made. Whether donating a pie or cash, advance tickets are necessary this year and can be ordered through Brown Paper Tickets. Slow Food Huron Valley is an educational network that connects local producers to consumers and that identifies and promotes culinary artisans and local producers in Washtenaw County who engage in sustainable agriculture. Based in Ypsilanti, Growing Hope works with neighborhoods, schools, community groups and families to develop and sustain organic community growing spaces. The Homegrown Festival celebrates local food and community and seeks to focus broad mainstream attention on the community-wide benefits (and pleasure) of eating local. This year’s Homegrown Festival will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 11 and will include creative food sourced from Michigan farms and prepared by the area’s best local chefs, chef demos, local libations, an heirloom tomato tasting by Project Grow and children’s activities.
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Ann Arbor Give Camp helps nonprofits with technology By Jana Miller
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Geeks with a giving heart are calling all area non-profits in the coming weeks for the third annual Ann Arbor Give Camp. The event gives these organizations access to software developers and designers who create custom software for them for free. The event was originally scheduled for June, but has been rescheduled for Sept. 17 through 19 at Washtenaw Community College. The weekend-long technological feat gives nonprofits an opportunity to enhance their online presence — now a necessity to do business. “I would recommend any nonprofit that thinks they have something that could be worked on should submit an application,” said event leader Michael Eaton. “If they have an existing website and want
a new look, or if they want to start accepting donations online, that’s something we can do for them.” Eaton will work with a large group of software developers, designers and database engineers straight through the weekend to complete projects for non-profits. Eaton said the Ann Arbor Give Camp works with as many nonprofit organizations as possible and only turns away those who desire projects of enormous scope. “There are certain things we just can’t complete in a weekend,” he said. “Those interested can fill out a submission form online with three or four fields. We go through the form and look at the scope of the project. If it’s something we can do in 31 hours, then we’ll do it.” Eaton added that they’ve made the submission form simpler and follow it up with
phone calls for the specifics. “Now we ask for contact information, what the nonprofit does and how we can help,” he said. “It used to be much more complicated with all sorts of technical questions and we’ve found that most of them just don’t have that knowledge. This year, we want the initial process to be as easy as possible.” Examples of what the Ann Arbor Give Camp can offer include enhanced pre-existing websites, small data-collection applications to track organization members, and a website application so people can make online donations. In previous years, the Give Camp created an application for the Red Cross that reminds previous blood donors when they are eligible to donate again. “It’s a fantastic time,” Eaton said. “It’s very satisfying for volunteers and the nonprofits. It’s been described
as life changing for some of the volunteers. We do our jobs every day, but you don’t always hear praise from a boss. That part is satisfying for volunteers because they hear the gratitude from the nonprofits.” One new requirement for nonprofits is that they be able to have someone on-site throughout the weekend to help communicate with and guide developers. Eaton is hoping to attract 35 to 40 nonprofits this year. Combined with the event volunteers, that could mean as many as 100 people camping out in September — and Eaton does mean camping out. “We supply everything volunteers need the whole weekend, including all meals and any beverage and snack you can imagine,” he said. “Some local people will go home at night, but for the most part people will nap on the floor,
pitch tents or bring pop-up campers. They work right through the weekend.” So far, Ann Arbor Give Camp has received charity submissions from 21 organizations, which he hopes to double in the next few weeks. But he also is calling for capable developer and designer volunteers. There were between 65 and 70 volunteers in the previous two events that helped produce whatever the nonprofits needed. To submit as a nonprofit, visit www.annarborgivecamp. org and click “charities.” For more information on the event or the specifics, there is also a “frequently asked questions” section on the website for charities (non-profits), volunteers, staff members and potential sponsors. Jana Miller can be reached at 429-7380 or jmiller@heritage. com.
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54th District candidates poised for race Editor’s note: Heritage Newspapers asked each candidate running to represent Michigan’s 54th House of Representatives District to answer a series of questions to help voters make an informed decision at the polls for the Aug. 3 primary. Some candidates face opposition in their party while others do not. The 54thDistrict represents Augusta Township, Salem Township, Superior Township, the city of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township.
RICHARD DEITERING Office sought: State Representative, 54th District.
• Eliminate business tax and provide additional incentives to large business to bring more of their work force to Michigan. • As a former township supervisor, I am familiar with the budget process. Waste has been so rampant in every department that departments do not see it. It will be my job to review the budget, look for the waste and eliminate it from the budget. I also plan to fight to change the multiplier in the tax code to lower property taxes by 50 percent until our great state recovers from this current financial collapse. Web site: (information not provided) Personal: Age 49, married to my wonderful wife, Gaylene; two daughters and five beautiful grandchildren; pastor of a small church, Ypsilanti Free Community Bible Church.
DAVE FRANKLIN Office sought: State Representative, 54th District.
Current public and community service: Currently, none. In the past, I was the county coordinator for The Campaign for Liberty. Key issues: • The economy. • Infrastructure. How will you address each of these issues: • Elimination of the MBT, personal income tax, economically harmful regulations and the elimination/reduction of certain departments. Also, legalization of marijuana (taxed at current 6 percent sales tax rate). • Ensure sales tax on gas does not get diverted and goes strictly to the roads. Also ensure that all gas tax revenue goes only to roadways and not to mass transportation systems like the Detroit Department of Transportation. Website: www.franklin2010. com. Personal: 21, single.
EDISON HUBERT Office sought: State Representative, 54th District.
Deitering Political affiliation: Republican. City of residence: Augusta Township. Occupation: Pastor. Education: Seminarian at Moody Theological Seminary Michigan.
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Previous elected office: Augusta Township Supervisor.
Political affiliation: Democrat.
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Current public and community service: (information not provided)
City of residence: Ypsilanti Township.
Political affiliation: Democrat.
Occupation: Library staff member at the University of Michigan with Google Book Project.
Key issues: • Bringing jobs back to Michigan • Reducing government spending and lowering property taxes via changing the multiplier in the Headly amendment and fighting for a fair tax.
Education: Milan High School 2006, unformal student of the Austrian school of economic thought.
How will you address each of these issues:
Previous elected office: N/A.
Occupation: Professional community planner, zoning guru and economic development consultant; and owner of Building Place Consultants.
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City of residence: Ypsilanti. Occupation: Education, United States Marine Corps veteran. Education: Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University (business management). Previous elected office:
Current public and community service: Volunteer tutor for YMEP (Young Men in Engineering training Program); refereeing sports and teaching in Ypsilanti, Willow Run, Lincoln and Ann Arbor school districts; mentor for five students at Eastern Michigan University; member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Key issues : • Education. If Michigan continues to balance the state budget on the backs of our students, then the educational system and economy will continue to suffer. In addition to this shortfall we will lose valuable human resources and funding. My objective is to prevent this from occurring by ensuring the proper preventable measures are in place. • Youth Development. I believe the 54th District should be one that promotes and supports our youth in meeting the challenges of developing their emotional, physical, social and intellectual selves in order to lead a healthy productive life. Empowering our youth, regardless of social status, is key to a better tomorrow. How will you address each of these issues: • As the next 54th District State Representative, I intend to enhance the quality of life in regards to education in our community by working to influence family and community involvement on student academic achievement, embracing the opinions of educators that work within our school systems to make our schools the strongest in the state and extending my hand to assist the State Board of Education. • Education: As the next 54th District State Representative, I intend to enhance the quality of life in regards to youth development in our community by working with individuals, organizations and companies to help our youth develop their full potential as citizens in our society; promoting positive after school alternatives and opportunities to families; and working to build better futures for disadvantaged children.
Education: Master’s degree in geography/urban and regional planning; and bachelor’s degree in earth science/historic preservation, both from Eastern Michigan University. Previous elected office: None.
Nanney Political affiliation: Republican. City of residence: City of Ypsilanti.
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Toward the end of the discussion, Chapin stated that he knows state police are already FROM PAGE 1-A enforcing the medical marijuana-related policies, checking things can go.” in on those with permits, and Council member Martha asked why city officials cannot Churchill took issue with the simply rely on existing laws. potential for zoning in desigHe said those in violation nated areas saying it would should be treated like anyone not be prudent to have to tell else breaking drug laws. certain residents, “Yes, I zoned Muckler replied, “so it could your neighborhood to have pot be we don’t need to be discussdispensaries.” “I don’t like it, I don’t like it at ing this at all.” Following these comments, all,” Churchill said. Armitage said he still felt as Council member Joe Chapin though Milan should do someagreed, indicating zoning thing beyond the resolution restrictions could still violate council passed, but eventually state law because the bill conconceded nothing was to be tains no language restricting solved that evening. locations for such establishChapin reinstated that prements. Council member Doug Gilson mature action could potentially said he was “at a loss” as to how garner negative legal consequences for the city. state officials could leave cities “I don’t want to be on the and municipalities to decipher wrong side of a lawsuit,” he so many apparent ambiguities said. surrounding the medical mariIn the end, council asked juana legislation. The debate became heated at city attorney William Beach to research on the legal ramificatimes, prompting Muckler to tions of potential zoning laws. “ask council to step back and In another action Monday take the emotion out of this.” night, council approved the “We’re just trying to figure appropriation of $249,750 to be out how we can really control this, deal with it,” she said. paid to V & T Painting LLC for
the water tower rehabilitation project to commence later this year. The bid from V & T was the lowest and represented one of seven bids received by the city for the work, which went as high as $392,743 according to city documentation. Literature reviewed by council indicated the city “has budgeted a rehabilitation project for the tower that was saved for over the 2008 to 2009 and 2009 to 2010 budget cycles.” City Administrator Benjamin Swayze said an inspection in 2007 revealed the need for the work. In, perhaps, the lightest moment of the evening, Muckler presented honorary pins to members of the Milan Mayhem Baseball team for their berth in the USSSA 12U AA World Series after beating the
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proper markings. “We’ve heard the story and we’ve picked up the gauntlet to make sure this happens,” the website states, noting the GAR markers cost $14 each. Legion members were able to raise more than half of the necessary funds by collecting money in canisters at the recent Milan fireworks display, but now say “it’s up to us to raise the remainder of funds necessary, so we will be sponsoring a dinner.” The GAR marker benefit will feature a chicken dinner. The
meal will consist of a grilled half chicken, cheesy potato and casserole and coleslaw. The cost is $10 for adults, and the website suggests they will accommodate young children. “If you have little ones and want to split a dinner between them, we can accommodate that too,” the website states, but also indicates only 100 tickets will be sold to the event. For more information on either benefit dinner, call 4392170. Milan American Legion Post 268 is located at 44 Wabash St. Steven Howard can be reached at 429-7380 or showard@heritage.com. Follow his blog at http://heritageweststaffblog.blogspot.com.
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Retired county administrator entering next chapter By Art Aisner Special Writer
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has settled in to its reduced summer schedule with regular meetings just once a month. And for the first time in decades, Bob Guenzel isn’t part of any of them. After officially retiring in May, Guenzel, a staple around the commission table for nearly 40 years as either corporation counsel or county administrator, has found himself with a lot more free time on Wednesday nights, the board’s regularly scheduled meeting day. “I don’t have any clue what I’ll do on Wednesdays. It has been so long since I’ve even had to think about that,” Guenzel said while packing up belongings in his corner office on the County Administration Building’s first floor in downtown Ann Arbor. Such is the burden of a man who played an integral in most, if not all, of the critical legal and policy decisions that have steered Washtenaw County since the late 1970s. And of a man who loved just about every minute of it. Guenzel, who joined the county as an attorney in 1973, enjoyed the plethora of visits and well wishes from residents countywide during his final weeks on the job. And he had a teary-eyed send-off with Washtenaw County elected officials, county staff and community members that was still hard for him to describe weeks after the fact. But there is no doubt in his mind that this was indeed the right time to leave.
A personal decision It first dawned on him last fall. At 68, Guenzel had accomplished enough personally and professionally to satisfy the goals he set upon graduating from the University of Michigan. He longed for shorter work days, more time to spend with wife, Pam, and the freedom of schedule to travel. After all, one of his daughters lives halfway across the country in Utah and the other across the globe in New Zealand with three grandchildren between them. The nature of being the chief decision-maker
for a government organization made getting away for more than a week at a time more difficult since he became county administrator 15 years ago. His commitments to the county and regional government authorities, or some hot-button issue on the horizon, always seemed to be pulling him back to Ann Arbor. Despite the magnitude of the draw, Guenzel said he felt he wouldn’t, and really couldn’t, leave amid one of the worst financial crises in decades. In a five-year span, the housing market plummeted and two of the county’s largest employers, Pfizer and General Motors, closed their facilities. The state’s overall sluggish economy and continued soft housing market also reduced revenue streams and left a projected $30 million shortfall in the budget. Commissioners passed a balanced budget earlier this year after a difficult process that Guenzel said focused on the internal aspects of the county’s business model rather than external. They also could not have done it without major concessions by both unionized and independent employees. But it was hardly a long-term fix. The county’s annual budget, nearly $104 million in 2009, is projected to dip below $99 million by 2011 and probably further the following year. Without much improvement in the economic situation expected for the county’s next two-year budget cycle, Guenzel said that deciding to stay meant being administrator for another two or three years. “The last year was very, very stressful,” he said. “The budget deliberations, even though it came out as good as we could have expected, was a very difficult time. I figured if I wanted to do things a little bit different and wanted to slow down, I better do it.” The budget problems came after a relatively quiet transition for the county board. New commissioners who were swept into office amid the tumultuous political fallout from a failed jail millage campaign in 2005, which Guenzel championed, didn’t stall progress as some feared. But that process took its toll on Guenzel, as well. With a statutory mandate to operate a jail
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Former Washtenaw County Administrator Bob Guenzel poses with a portrait of the Rev. Martin Luther King, a personal role model. It was sketched by Guenzel’s wife, Pam. that didn’t violate an inmate’s civil rights, the county pushed forward to expand the chronically overcrowded jail facility without a millage. Under Guenzel’s direction, the funding would come from a drastic shift in how countywide police patrols were paid for, meaning steep price increases for several communities. Guenzel took the brunt of the criticism and community vitriol for implementing what the commissioners ultimately authorized him to do. Three townships filed suit over the cost increases, lost in both circuit and appellate courts, and now owe the county legal fees The revamped jail, funded by more than $21 million in bonds, opens this month along with a new district courthouse at Washtenaw Avenue and Hogback Road. Cracking a smile, he said he’ll be at the grand opening, but it won’t be as gratifying as some of the other symbols of progress he leaves behind in a legacy of innovation and social activism. “Getting it built was almost as hard as the Robert J. Delonis Homeless Shelter. But I didn’t come to (the jail) issue with a passion because it was a legitimate dispute,” he said. “Still, it got so personal. It took a lot of perseverance and I felt I had to really lead the organization.”
Invaluable leadership In a strange way, Guenzel
could’ve had a much different career path. Always interested in politics and inspired toward public service by President John F. Kennedy, he nearly ran for state representative in 1972. But Guenzel said he didn’t think he could beat Perry Bullard, a liberal living in a student-heavy district during the state’s first election in which students could cast ballots. The decision was prophetic. In early 1973, a newly-elected county board dominated by Democrats opted to create a corporation counsel position to handle non-criminal legal work. Guenzel, who had experience practicing labor law, got the nod and held that position until becoming administrator in 1995. Bullard went on to represent Ann Arbor in the state Legislature for 20 years. During that time, Guenzel is largely credited with changing the county’s working culture to focus on and improve services to the community, and shifting the mindset to think progressively. It started with his first case, defending former Sheriff Doug Harvey, who had just been defeated at the polls and was accused of violating student protesters’ rights by shaving their long hair upon arrest. “They ended up being $900 haircuts,” Guenzel quipped, recalling how he settled with nine of the initial clients for $8,100. “And I promised our new sheriff was a little more pro-
gressive than that.” He also focused on streamlining services, reducing redundancies, and improving accessibility to Washtenaw County’s unique resources. A change in culture, structure and organization to think big was needed internally before showing it externally, he said. Soon they were winning national awards in technological innovation, environmental standards and overall efficiency. Despite rapidly changing times, Guenzel aimed to be the best in customer transactions, while also leading the discussion on how to change communities for the better. It was Guenzel who helped county employees and programs meet their full potential, said Frank Cambria, Guenzel’s long-time deputy administrator upon his retirement in 2006. “A good leader is someone who inspires the rest of the people in the organization to maximize their potential and become what he expects of them as they move toward a common goal. And that’s what he does,” Cambria said. The management style is effective, even with elected officials who bring their independent goals and expectations from constituencies across the county to the commissioner’s table. “It’s very strong leadership, but not the kind that says ‘follow me and I’ll take charge,’” said Washtenaw County Commissioner Jeff Irwin, DAnn Arbor, who was first elected in 1999. “He’s very aware of the role we play and how to get things done.” Guenzel said that despite his taste for politics, he believes he’s had considerable impact driving political policy through administrative means. And the Washtenaw Literacy coalition, Ann Arbor SPARK, and the county’s blueprint on homelessness are chief examples. “The political career interested me, but I really think you can do more being at the local level to make a significant difference,” he said. “I like the action –– to make a difference and not be bureaucratic; to bring people together to solve problems to changes systems for the better.”
Transitioning ahead Guenzel said he’s looking forward to extended travel, which started with his annual summer pilgrimage to Omaha, Neb., for the College World Series last month. He also won’t mind no longer having to attend early morning or evening meetings so that he can focus more on his personal passions. Guenzel has a voracious appetite for reading and running, which he picked up in the mid-’70s. He swears it changed his life by keeping him in good physical condition while offering mental therapy, as well. By the time he left office, Guenzel said that at least 10 area nonprofit organizations asked him to join their executive boards. He said he’s contemplating how many and which ones he would like to help, but pledged to stay local and remain active with the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, Washtenaw Health Plan, Ann Arbor SPARK and The Ark. The county will be transition, too. Irwin and County Commissioner Mark Ouimet, R-1st District, are running for the state Legislature, and Commissioner Jessica Ping, R-3rd District, is not seeking re-election. More changes are expected in 2012 after U.S. Census data is analyzed and voting districts are reapportioned as a result of population shifts. He said he has full confidence in new County Administrator Verna McDaniel and her deputy, Bill Reynolds, whom she lured away from Wisconsin, to forge ahead. The biggest challenge for him, Guenzel said, will be missing the people he has worked with for so long. “For me, it’s all about relationships, and to use the relationships established by government to make life better for the citizens,” said Guenzel, who has seen 65 commissioners and literally thousands of employees come through county offices during his tenure. “It’s never easy to leave something you love and that takes a priority when you wake up every morning,” he said. “Being with the organization for 37 years, it’s part of who you are.”
Town hall forum discusses changes to WCHO By Randi Shaffer
Heritage Newspapers
Workers and users of the Washtenaw Community Health Organization center came together June 29 to review changes made to the system in the last year and draft possible changes for the future. At the town hall meeting held at Ypsilanti’s Washtenaw County Human Services Building, 555 Towner St., community members who use services offered by the WCHO were invited to an open forum. Roughly 50 were in attendance. The meeting included an overview of 2009’s forum and the changes that have been made to the Community
Support and Treatment Services since last year’s town hall meeting. “It’s vital to our system that we hear from you,” said WCHO Executive Director Patrick Barrie in an introductory speech. Sally Amos O’Neal, customer service director for WCHO, said the town hall meeting takes place annually to engage clients and families, as well as provider agencies that work with WCHO, and stakeholders in the community to better serve their needs. “We offer mental health services for persons with mental illness, developmental disability or substance abuse,” Amos O’Neal said.
WCHO contracts with various organizations to provide health care for residents of Washtenaw County. It works as a community mental health partnership, focusing on matching clients with different mental health service providers from Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw and Monroe counties. To see if an individual qualifies for the services offered by WCHO, they must contact the program’s access department to be screened for services. The entire program is funded through Medicaid, receiving federal and state money. Amos O’Neal said the forum works in small-table discussions.
“We focus on comments we hear all year round to really get a collective voice at the town hall meeting,” she said. During the overview of last year’s forum, facilitator Mary O’Hare said that 90 pages of comments were gathered from WCHO users. Out of the collected 11 areas that needed response last year, several projects have been started to help progress those areas. Several of those projects include ongoing customer service training for WCHO employees, improving building accessibility while maintaining a welcoming environment for clients and developing a peer support system. During the 2010 forum, ques-
tions were divided into three discussions. Facilitators moved from table to table around the room, getting a chance to talk to small groups of WCHO clients about their experiences with and suggestions for the support and treatment services offered. One of the major concerns for Ann Arbor resident Al Blixt was the possibility of state budget cuts having a significant impact on the services his disabled 27-year-old son would receive from Community Support and Treatment Services. “More folks are wanting or demanding services, and it’s tough,” he said. Blixt isn’t alone in his
concerns of state budget cuts affecting those who utilize WCHO’s services. Amos O’Neal said she expects that state budget cuts will be a large concern for those who attended the town hall meeting. Despite the impending reduction of funding WCHO will face, Amos O’Neal hopes services will not be affected. “We know that money is always something that brings out people,” she said. “We are trying so hard not to cut services for folks.” Randi Shaffer is an intern at Heritage Newspapers. She can be reached at 429-7380 or via Managing Editor Michelle Rogers at mrogers@heritage. com
Augusta Township home late last month. Gregory Craig, 45, was arraigned last week on one count of arson of a dwelling and breaking and entering with intent to commit arson for the June 30 blaze in the 7200 block of Talladay Road, court records show. He remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail on $25,000 bond. Authorities arrested Craig in the area near the scene shortly after firefighters responded to the afternoon blaze. No one was living in the home at the time and no injuries were reported. It was unclear if accelerants were used to torch the 500square-foot ranch-style home, however investigators declared it suspicious from the start. Craig’s criminal history
includes eight convictions for arson of a dwelling dating back to 1999, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections website www. michigan.gov/corrections. He was also convicted of two counts of second-degree home invasion during a string of arsons in Ypsilanti during the fall of 2002. No one was hurt in the blazes. Prison records show Craig was paroled in September 2008 after serving five years of a maximum 20-year sentence. He was scheduled to be discharged from mandatory probation in September. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15 in Washtenaw County District Court. ––Compiled by freelance journalist Art Aisner
WASHTENAW COUNTY COURT BRIEFS Hearing delayed for accused rapist of EMU student An Ypsilanti man charged with sexually assaulting an Eastern Michigan University student during a burglary remains in jail without bond while awaiting a preliminary hearing later this month. Attorneys asked to adjourn Jermaine Shropshire’s scheduled hearing at Washtenaw County District Court last week so that they could review evidence, court records show. The 30-year-old probationer is charged with first-degree criminal sexual assault, firstdegree home invasion, and felonious assault with a dangerous weapon for the June 14 attack in the 600 block of West Cross
Street. Police said he entered the home near campus at about 10:30 a.m. and discovered the victim sleeping. The 22-yearold woman said she awoke to find the suspect on top of her. He ran off and was arrested shortly after. No injuries were reported. Authorities have also charged him with one count of home invasion for breaking into a residence on North Adams Street before the West Cross Street incident. He remains a suspect in several other burglaries near campus in the last few weeks, police said. Prison records show Shropshire completed mandatory probation in February for a receiving and concealing conviction in 2009.
Ann Arbor babysitter headed to trial for sexual assault An Ann Arbor man charged with sexually assaulting a child he babysat for is heading to trial. Court records show that Aldarryllian Gordon, 34, formally waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Washtenaw County District Court last week. He pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under the age of 13 during the brief court appearance and faces a pre-trial hearing July 20. Gordon was placed in custody without bond upon his arraignment in June. He was given a $200,000 bond at the
recent hearing, but remains in the Washtenaw County Jail, court records show. Ann Arbor police arrested Gordon at his home along Hikone Drive on the city’s south side June 8, shortly after the 10-year-old victim revealed the allegations. Detectives said the boy was interviewed by specialists with the Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center and determined the alleged assault occurred June 2.
Paroled arsonist arrested in Augusta house fire An Ypsilanti man convicted in a series of arson fires several years ago, but freed on parole is now charged with burning down an unoccupied
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Washtenaw Metro Dispatch now open The Washtenaw County Central Dispatch has moved from its former location in the lower level of the sheriff ’s office to work side-by-side with Ann Arbor Police Department dispatch at its expanded facility on the second floor of the main fire station across from City Hall. The move culminates nearly a year of work by the two agencies to plan the effort, expand the facility and upgrade the equipment. July 8 marked the official opening of the Washtenaw Metro Dispatch. Sheriff and administrators, along with city and county dignitaries, gathered to tour the new facility and recognize the employees who made it possible. The Washtenaw County Sheriff ’s Office provides dispatch service for the Michigan State Police and Northfield Township. In addition, the Ypsilanti Police Department began contracting with the Washtenaw County Sheriff ’s Office for dispatch services last March. Former Ypsilanti dispatchers were hired by the sheriff as part of an effort to ensure a seamless transition. Washtenaw County has seen many efforts to create a central dispatch, but none of those efforts became a reality until now. Although a few smaller jurisdictions will continue to operate their own dispatch centers, Washtenaw Metro Dispatch will unify all major police services communications in the county. “This has been discussed many times over the years and for a variety of reasons was not implemented,” Sheriff Jerry Clayton said. “A number of factors make it clear that now is the right time to do what should have been done before. We have a responsibility to our service communities, we have leadership with vision, and, finally, we have the opportunity to improve service and efficiency in these difficult economic times.” City and county officials said the implementation of the Michigan State Police 800 MHz
digital radio system provides a common technology platform that enables agency interoperability and integration of dispatching functions. Ann Arbor Police Chief Barnett Jones said he is enthusiastic about the joint effort. “Co-locating our communications functions allows us to better coordinate resources when
Call-takers will answer all calls irrespective of the responding agency, and both agencies will operate from a common set of operating procedures. “Our approach was the result of unprecedented trust and cooperation between area law enforcement,” Clayton said. “We looked for a path with
“Co-locating our communications functions allows us to better coordinate resources when it is most needed. We are taking advantage of the new technology and cooperating to better serve our citizens.” - ANN ARBOR POLICE CHIEF BARNETT JONES it is most needed. We are taking advantage of the new technology and cooperating to better serve our citizens.” The Washtenaw Metro Dispatch represents a unique operating structure. In other jurisdictions in Michigan where countywide central dispatch has been implemented, it has been accomplished by creating a separate authority with its own administrative structure and facilities. This has proved to be highly complex, expensive and politicallycharged. At Washtenaw Metro Dispatch, Ann Arbor and sheriff ’s office employees remain with their current employers and will have a formal supervisor reporting relationship with someone from their own agency. Dispatchers will continue to be dedicated to either Ann Arbor or the sheriff ’s office. But during any given shift, operating authority may be held by a person from either agency. Employees may take work direction from someone who is not their formal supervisor. The co-located dispatch function will operate from a single telephone switch. Calls for service are prioritized on screens that are managed by dispatchers.
the fewest political and administrative hurdles. With budgets so tight, we had to find a better way.” Jones praised the work of everyone involved. “This is a huge change, and with change comes a great deal of fear and uncertainty. I am so proud of everyone involved. Everyone, from the command staff planning this effort to the communications staff making
it happen on a daily basis, has done an outstanding job.” To make room for the sheriff ’s dispatch operation, the city’s dispatch room was expanded into what had been the emergency operations center. Ann Arbor’s emergency operations administrative office is currently located at the sheriff ’s office, and they, too, take advantage of enhanced city-county cooperation. The communications equipment at the former Washtenaw County Central Dispatch facility will be upgraded to the new State of Michigan digital radio system. The former Washtenaw County Central Dispatch facility will be maintained as a backup to the Washtenaw Metro Dispatch facility. The facilities and equipment upgrades are funded through the 800 MHz Public Safety Communications millage. The co-located dispatch reduces the number of dispatch consoles required by two that would have been required if each police communications center had been upgraded separately. Each console costs approximately $135,000. Officials added that operating efficiencies are expected to yield ongoing cost savings as well.
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The Ann Arbor City Council courts. recently became the first city A federal lawsuit has been in Michigan to go on record in filed in opposition to this new opposition to the new Arizona immigration law. immigration law. What I am here to debate is The resolution was adopted the reason the city leaders of by a 9-1 vote with council memAnn Arbor feel the need to stick ber Stephen Rapundalo as the their noses into a situation in lone dissenter. Arizona. My hat’s off to Rapundalo, Isn’t there enough business in who said although he was Ann Arbor to keep the council’s “greatly troubled” by the law, focus on something a little closer he did not think “this was an to home? issue for the City Council at the I understand adopting resomoment.” lutions in support of –– or in Maybe I’m putting words in opposition to –– Michigan laws. LISA his mouth but I got the impresBut the last time I looked, unless ALLMENDINGER sion he thought the Ann Arbor there’s a large contingent of City Council should focus on Ann Arbor snowbirds who flock Ann Arbor issues. to Arizona rather than to Florida, I don’t It took guts for Rapundalo to stick to his see why they should waste everyone’s time convictions, especially when he was faced debating this issue. with about 100 people who filled the council Does the City Council really think that chambers and most, if not all of them, were its voice is so important that anyone in in favor of the city taking a stand on this Washington or Arizona cares about the issue. city’s stand? Here, here, councilman. You were elected Do they think that as Ann Arbor goes, so as an Ann Arbor City Council trustee and goes the rest of the country? your focus should be on the business of the Or were they looking for a new and crecity, not on the business of another state. ative way to make national news? Yes, there’s precedence. In the past, the Many speakers eloquently stated their Ann Arbor City Council has taken a stand reasons why the City Council should supon the Patriot Act and on the war in Iraq. port the resolution and among them was And, no, I’m not here to debate law or the that Ann Arbor always has been a huge balance of power between the states and supporter of civil rights and that the city the federal government. Those decisions has a diverse population that’s comprised are up to Arizona’s lawmakers and now the of many different ethnic and religious
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groups. If you’d like to read the resolution, visit www.a2gov.com, but I firmly believe, no matter how noble the cause, the people who are elected to city government should focus their efforts on local issues. So, did other business take place at the most recent Ann Arbor City Council meeting? Yes, but it took more than six hours to get though the agenda. So, how many people do you think were still up at 1 a.m. watching it take place on television? And how many people who took the time to attend the meeting were still there at 1 a.m.? I don’t know because at midnight, more than five hours after I sat down on those uncomfortable benches, I left. My brain was full, and I was exhausted. And I can’t imagine how tired the elected officials ––and staff who were there to answer questions –– were when they called it a night. Or how sharp they were at work the next day. The City Council may have conducted local business, but I’m just not sure how effectively or efficiently it was carried out that late at night. There were still 20 items left on the agenda for discussion and votes when I left. Lisa Allmendinger can be reached at 1877-995-NEWS (6397) or at lallmendinger@heritage.com. Check out her daily blog at www.A2Journal.com.
Bills will help protect state’s elderly citizens The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging is urging the Michigan Legislature to pass a package of bills geared toward protecting the state’s older adults from financial abuse. Representatives of OSA met last month with individual legislators and testified before the House Senior Health Security and Retirement House Committee in support of the bills. The bills, HB 4619, 4622, 4623, 4625, 6252, 5187 and 5193, are actually part of an even longer list of legislation pending in both the House and Senate. It’s unfortunate that so many bills are needed to address the problem of elder abuse. But if that’s what it takes to attack the problem, then so be it. It doesn’t matter, in a sense, what the order is for passing these bills, but they should be approved by both the House and the Senate. The meetings, testimonies and a rally all took place at the Capitol during Older Michiganians Day, an annual event where seniors from around the state advocating for various issues, including preventing financial abuse. In 2005, Gov. Jennifer Granholm created the Elder Abuse Task Force, which is designed to develop strategies to address elder abuse issues. Among other things, the pending bills would: •Require training for financial institution staff on financial exploitation, how to spot suspicious activity and how to report suspicious activity when detected. •Expand the definition of abuse of vulnerable adults to include financial exploitation. •Require financial institutions to inform account holders and provide written disclosure of the rights of joint account holders so that those allowing access to their funds understand that joint account holders have the legal right to use the account and funds contained in it as if it is their own money. •Require courts to consider appointment of a conservator if a person under a guardianship has assets of more than a certain limit ($10,000). This is to prevent potential financial exploitation through a guardianship. Unfortunately, financial abuse isn’t the only type that our seniors suffer. Many also are plagued by physical, emotional and sexual abuse. That’s one of the reasons for so many bills. According to reports, the elderly population is a little less than a quarter of Michigan’s total. But crimes against them recently have been nearly a third of the state’s total. Many elderly are lonely and happy to engage with friendly types. Some are more gullible and naive, even if they were less so when they had many more daily interactions with others. An estimated 80,000 Michigan citizens age 60 or older are the victims of elder abuse each year. Criminals see seniors as easy marks. Also, many relatives of seniors find it easy to take advantage of their elders. These individuals often see the older family member as merely a source of extra revenue. They don’t have the caring and respect for the seniors that they should have. The pending bills, by themselves, will not eliminate elder abuse, but they can help reduce it and they are needed and useful tools in fighting this disgusting and shameful problem. Elder abuse shouldn’t be happening. People are supposed to respect their aging parents and grandparents. However, the problem is pervasive throughout our society and anything that can help fight it should be instituted or utilized. Mom and dad or grandma and grandpa deserve all of the help we can muster. ––Courtesy of The Oakland Press
Michigan storms demand respect NEW IN TOWN
GUEST COLUMN: By Pam Byrnes
Complete Streets legislation promotes local economy, healthy lifestyles If you’ve ever ridden your bike on the shoulder of a busy road, you’ve probably experienced that unsettling feeling as a large truck or semi thunders by. You cringe, clenching your handle bars hoping the powerful wind gust doesn’t blast you off your bike. That type of experience would probably make you think twice about riding your bike or jogging that way again. Unfortunately, that’s the case in many communities all across Michigan, where there’s a disconnect in the transportation system that forces people into their cars, even for short trips that otherwise could be made easily by bike or on foot. While cars always will be an important part of Michigan’s identity and economy, we must continue to expand transportation options, especially as the baby boomers age, so that everyone can move around safely and enjoy all our community has to offer.
That’s why I sponsored Complete Streets legislation, which recently passed the House, to ensure that communities across Michigan are building streets and roads that work for drivers, public transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as seniors, children and people with disabilities. While Complete Streets will vary widely between communities, they often include sidewalks, bike lanes, special bus lanes, accessible transit stops, frequent crossing opportunities, accessible pedestrian signs and more. When embraced by a community, Complete Streets have far-reaching benefits. Despite the fact that many of these ideas may seem like common sense, many communities don’t adequately incorporate them into their planning, resulting in costly retrofits after the fact. Complete Streets also improve the health and safety of our
I am working in my new ing sky and beet-red blotches hiking boots, getting ready for on the radar blowing in fiercely some summer hikes from the west in around the mounan ominous line tains near Tucson, across the state. Ariz. In addition to a As much as I few items designed to loved the rain when repel the desert sun, I lived in Tucson, I have purchased a I was almost little thermometer so unprepared for I can tell my incredudriving through it lous friends about last week at sunset the 105-degree heat beneath boiling on the desert floor. It dark clouds with really isn’t so bad if sheets of water you take it easy and obliterating the pace yourself. lines across the When my friends road, forcing me and colleagues ask to hit the hazard MICHAEL me if I missed the lights and tighten MCVEY Arizona desert, my grip on the where I had lived for wheel, making me my first 15 years, I have to say I pull off until the worst had do miss the sun and the dry, but past. what I longed for when I lived There are idioms for this in there was the sound of rain on English such as “raining like the roof. I missed the whole rou- cats and dogs.” I prefer the tine of rain and probably have French one that, translated, built it up out of all proportion. says: “It is raining ropes.” It I missed those random first was impenetrable and I respect drops as it started, giving me rain like that. time to sort out the cushions on The other night, when I the deck and take the dog out as heard the tornado sirens, I the winds began to pick up. didn’t mind my daughter’s Then the downpours arrive insistence that I join her in in all their varieties, from soft the basement as the storm drizzle to stinging pelts. Then raged outside. We had candles, the aftermath –– the puddles, snacks, table tennis, and the the worms, the leaves of the relative safety of our Michigan tress bent heavy with the basement. I will have to tell my water held in their secret folds, Tucson friends about rain like tumbling down on the heads that. Michael McVey is a professor of unsuspecting walkers. That of educational technology at was the rain I missed. What I didn’t bargain for was Eastern Michigan University. He lives in Saline and can be the reality of last week’s flashreached at mcveym@gmail.com
communities. These innovations allow people to enjoy a walk or biking trip safely, which encourages people to get out and get active. There is no shortage of studies on the devastating impacts of obesity in our country, especially among children. Complete Streets encourage active lifestyles that reduce the effect of this obesity epidemic, which is lowering the quality of life for thousands of residents and inflicts massive medical costs over the course of a lifetime. Complete Streets also support the small businesses that drive our economy and create jobs in our community. At some point we’ve all opted not to stop in a downtown area to avoid traffic jams or because we don’t want to drive in endless loops hoping for an open parking space. Complete Streets help bolster economic activity by connecting neighborhoods to schools, parks, public transportation and businesses.
Residents and tourists alike are more likely to head to local businesses downtown if they can get there easily and safely. As chairwoman of the House Transportation Committee, I know how important transportation is to Michigan’s future. Promoting Complete Streets will lead to a healthier Michigan, both physically and economically. Expanding transportation options for pedestrians, cyclists and others will encourage residents and tourists to get up and get active in our communities. At the same time, local businesses will benefit from an interconnected transportation system that efficiently and safely manages traffic flow. Complete Streets are an important step toward a better future. State Rep. Pam Byrnes, D52nd District, can be contacted by phone at 1-517-373-0828 or toll-free at 1-800-645-1581. Her e-mail address is pambyrnes@house.mi.gov.
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ocal history is like putting together a puzzle. I keep looking for more pieces and then I hope that some of them will fit together. People call me about lost builders, asking if I know who built their home and when. They contact me about lost family members, wanting to know the names of great grandmothers and others in their family tree. Some even call me about lost souls. The questions are easy to answer if I happen to have the information around. Thanks to the fire insurance ledgers, I’m accumulating more information about who built homes and businesses around Milan, as well as some in Mooreville, Azalia and Oakville. The way it worked back then, someone would waltz into the office of Mell Barnes, founder of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan. He just happened to be the agent for at least three different fire insurance companies. The customer could choose which fire insurance company to purchase from. This is where the fun part begins. The customer had to reveal how much his or her property was worth. In addition to the real estate, the customer had to indicate how much his or her personal property was worth. If he had a safe in his store, he often specified it, stating its value for insurance purposes. Sometimes the person was building a house or store,
Emily Howard came back to Milan in between stealing large sums of money with a stock fraud in New York. Eventually, in 1888, she built a home like a mansion on the northeast corner of Arkona and Platt roads. But two years before that, in August 1886, she was visiting Mell Barnes to insure her home on the east side of Hack Street. and received a policy for construction. Emily Howard came back to Milan in between stealing large sums of money with a stock fraud in New York. Eventually, in 1888, she built a home like a mansion on the northeast corner of Arkona and Platt roads. But two years before that, in August 1886, she was visiting Mell Barnes to insure her home on the east side of Hack Street. In January 1887, she was back in Mell Barnes’ office, which shared space with the Whitmarsh Department Store. This time, she was insuring her barn, worth more than double the value of anyone else’s barn. She also insured her cow, hay and grain. Things got really wild for her in May 1887, as apparently she had a lot of money and felt like spending it quickly. Her
house went way up in value, like a movie star’s home. She had carpets, a library and $350 worth of jewelry –– a fantastic amount. She listed on her insurance a music box and cylinder, an expensive clock, as well as a piano, plus two horses in her high-class barn. The fabulous wealth exhibited by her must have sparked a great deal of gossip in a small community like Milan. It also attracted attention with the executives at the Hartford Insurance Co. In July 1888, before the sugar scandal Howard was involved in hit The New York Times, the insurance company decided there was something fishy about her policy, so they canceled it. If someone finds out his or her home was owned by Emily Howard circa 1886, and was located on the east side of Hack
Street, you have hit a gold mine. She probably would have built the home and insured it. Trying to find out who built your historic house is frustrating. You can learn who owned the property and when, but it’s hard to know which one of the previous owners had the home built. With local history, there are plenty of lost people. These are the questions everyone asks about his or her family tree. Today, there are loads of Internet sites, many of them free, where you can find out about your family. I recently found a website showing birth information in Scotland, which opened up a world of information about my great-grandmother’s brothers and sisters. As far as local history is concerned, the Milan Township census is a treasure trove for certain years in the 1880s and in
the early 1900s. York Township, Augusta Township, and London Township have the same type of information. Not only does it tell who was where, and how old the person was, the census gives a rough idea who the neighbors were. The early pioneers in Milan had to be careful where they bought their farmland because most likely the neighbors would become their in-laws. Today’s photo, a gift from Les and Terrie Hall, was handed down in the Ralph Woolcott family. The back of the photo contains a note that states: “Marry Xmas 1912. Julie and Ralph. From Don and Carrie.” Because of the handwriting, it might be “Leon” and Carrie. Because almost 100 years have gone by since this photo changed hands, it’s hard to know the address of this charming house. The home looks like it could be a Milan home and perhaps someone will recognize it. One more type of mystery is the lost souls. For example, I might get a phone call from a woman who tells me her son is hearing the voices of ghosts. “Tell me who lived in this house in the past, and how they died,” the woman asks. She is trying to do research on the “lost souls” who are “talking to her son.” I informed the woman about the old atlas books available for free at the Milan Public Library, and there are more atlas books at other libraries and on the Internet. I told her about researching previous owners of the home through the Register of Deeds office.
Most people who hear about the Register of Deeds office would rather jab a stick in their eye than sort through the Grantee Index at the Register of Deeds office. Anyhow, I gave the caller another option. I suggested she take her son to the family doctor and point out that he hears the voices of ghosts. “Are you telling me my son is crazy?” the woman demanded, clearly insulted. “No, he’s not crazy. It’s just that you hate to let him hear the voices of ghosts if medication could help him,” I explained. Don’t let local history drive you crazy. Just keep plugging through the information, and slowly, it will all come together. The pieces will fit. Martha Churchill is a freelance writer. She can be reached at milanhistory@yahoo. com.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Dry weather favorable for hay farmers Climate keeping area farmers quite busy By Daniel Lai
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A break from the recent thunderstorms has given farmers in Washtenaw County the ideal weather conditions to harvest hay. Last week, the Hieber family in Manchester was in full swing, spending most of the available daylight in their eight hay fields cutting and baling hay. “We’ve been staying busy,” Charles Hieber said. “We cut the hay (June 30) and it takes about two good days for it to dry in order to bundle it.” Hieber said to work more efficiently, farmers use different types of balers, depending on the size of their fields. A baler is a piece of farm machinery attached to either an open- or closed-cab tractor to compress and cut hay into compact bales that are easy to handle, transport and store. Several different types of balers are commonly used that produce rectangular or cylindrical hay bales of various sizes, bound with twine. “I like the cylindrical baler because it takes a lot less manpower,” Hieber said. With a cylindrical baler, grass is rolled up inside using rubberized belts, fixed rollers, or a combination of the two. When the bale reaches a predetermined size, either netting or twine is wrapped around it to hold its shape. The back of the baler swings open, and the bale is discharged. The bales are complete at this stage and are left in the field until the farmer comes to load the bales for storage. The balers typically produce bales from 48 to 72 inches in diameter and up to 60 inches in width. The bales can weigh anywhere from 400 to 500 pounds, depending upon size, material and moisture content. “They might look small enough, but you can’t lift them by hand,” he said. To lift the barrels, a bale spear mounted on the back of the tractor is inserted in the center of the bale to lift it into a flatbed truck before it is hauled away. Hieber said on a good day he can bale 10 acres. Once the hay arrives back on the Hieber property, Kara Hieber said the family uses a hay elevator to place the bales in the barn. The elevator is a moterized angled track that moves the bales up through the barn and stacks them neatly on top of each other. Like most farmers in Washtenaw County, the Hiebers use their hay for livestock feed. “Most farmers grow alfalfa hay for cattle and sheep,” said Ken Siler, president of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. “It’s not usually grown as a market crop.” Siler said he sells his leftover hay from the previous year that he didn’t use. “This year, I cleared 400 barrels out of my barn,” he said. Siler said the heat and rain didn’t affect the hay crop as much as some people might think. “This year, the heat and rain was great. The crop just grew more than we would’ve liked it to,” he said. According to the Michigan Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week of June 27, only 69 percent of Michigan’s first-cutting hay crop had been harvested, down 12 percent from the five-year average and 5 percent behind last year. Farmers reported that about half of the state’s harvested hay was in good or excellent condition, while the other half was in fair to poor condition. “Most of the feed value is in the alfalfa, and it’s best to cut the hay just before the alfalfa blooms,” Siler said. Siler said hay grows in three stages: the vegetative stage, the
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Rolling Sculptures cruise through Ann Arbor Classic car lovers show off in annual event By Jana Miller
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John W. Mitchell Sr. had a lot in common with the more than 400 other classic car owners at Ann Arbor’s 16th annual Rolling Sculptures Car Show July 9. They all own classic vehicles, love cars, and love showing theirs off. But he also had something they didn’t have — the Editors Choice Award from “Car and Driver” magazine. Mitchell was given this honor thanks to his unique find, a 1956 un-restored Jaguar. “This award means a lot to me,” Mitchell said, accepting his special plaque. “This is a huge surprise.” Only a handful of owners earned awards that evening from publications like “Car and Driver” and “Automobile” magazines. They received plaques for the uniqueness and craftsmanship of their cars. Mitchell, of Chelsea, came across his gem in 2005. It was originally found in a garage in Livonia in 1968 and was never moved until Mitchell purchased it. With just 34,000 miles on it, the white Jaguar is an unrestored original. The tires are 1967 Perellis. “I redid the chrome on the grill, and the top was replaced,” Mitchell said, “but other than that it is all original.” The vehicle once sold for $3,955 new, but on the market today it would sell for closer to $200,000. Mitchell isn’t the type of classic car owner to let his toy sit idly in a garage. He likes to drive it and enjoy the experience. “It’s not fun to just sit there and look at it,” he said. “It’s a pleasure to drive it.” Mitchell and his wife, Gloria, also own a few other old cars, including a 1914 Model-T. “It has never been out of the county except for a few trips to Greenfield Village,” he said. Another area resident, Paul Sciano of Manchester, also picked up an Editors Choice Award. His came from “Automobile” magazine and was awarded by Don Sherman. Sciano brought his midengine 1966 Chevrolet Corvair V-8 conversion. Sherman cited the car’s creativity, uniqueness and craftsmanship. While the other 400 drivers didn’t win awards, that doesn’t mean they didn’t enjoy the experience of Rolling Sculptures. As an example, take Steve and Debbie Rohde. The Ann Arbor couple brought their 1926 Ford ModelT, which was highly decorated with silk flowers, streamers and accents. “Our granddaughter did it,” Steve said. Steve and Debbie take their classic to car shows around the county and state. In fact, the couple will bring their ModelT to the Ford and Mercury Restorers Car Club Show this weekend. The Ford was originally a touring car and was purchased by the Rohdes in North Carolina
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Free wheelchairs available at art fairs By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
Those needing a little help getting around the Ann Arbor Art Fairs this year have the option to rent a wheelchair at no cost courtesy of a local medical supply company. Wright and Filippis, a southeast Michigan-based company with a location on Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, will have two rental booths set up for the duration of the art fairs, said general sales manager Jamie Richardson, with one on Main Street at Williams Street and the other near the transit bus drop on South University. Richardson said there will be approximately 50 chairs available between the booths, and are “on a first-come, fist-serve basis.” Chairs are often in stock throughout the day, Richardson said, because most people return them after a few hours and don’t keep them for the duration of the day. Wright and Filippis started offering the free service five years ago after a group at the University of Michigan inquired with the art fair boards about having wheelchairs available. Richardson said the art fair committees contacted several medical equipment companies about paying them to provided the service, but her company wanted to find a way offer the chairs free of charge. “I approached the art fair
committee about how we become a sponsor,” Richardson said. The booths are operated by company employees, many of whom donate their own time to the effort, Richardson said, with a fair amount coming from the Ann Arbor office. “We try to keep the local people active in it,” she said, indicating many art fair attendees have come to rely on the service, such as one city resident whose personal wheelchair is not sturdy enough to make it around the event all day long. “This gentleman was injured in a car accident several years ago, and when his friends come to see him, they come to the booth and get a brand-new wheelchair to push him around in,” she said. Those who aren’t handicapped but simply don’t have the physical capacity to walk around for several hours also tend to use the chairs, Richardson said, as do people temporarily injured. “We get a lot of kids who have broken legs or similar injuries,” she said. Timothy Piggott, who manages Wright and Fillipis’ Ann Arbor office, said it takes a lot of time and manpower to set up the booths and transport the chairs back and forth, but it is well worth the effort to help those in need enjoy the fairs more comfortably. He said the rental process is quick and only requires filling
out a brief rental agreement. “Basically, all we’re going to be requiring is license and credit card information,” he said, indicating this is simply to ensure the chair is returned and not damaged. Piggott also said all copies of personal information can either be given back to the borrower or shredded when the chair is returned. There also will be two wheelchair types for those requiring different sizes, including 18inch and 20-inch varieties. Richardson said the art fair booths have generated a lot of interest over the years, and Wright and Filippis now provides chair service at multiple events, including the University of Michigan commencements and the Wyandotte Art Fair. Piggott said while the booths are a good way to get the company’s name out there, the primary motivation lies in helping those in need. “It’s all worth it,” he said. Both booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the fair. For more information on the wheelchair rentals at the art fairs, call the Ann Arbor Wright and Filippis location at 975-6800.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Land bank discussion will come back to board Board members iffy on details of initiative By Austen Smith
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A program to help foreclosed homes and potential first-time homebuyers could be revived after Washtenaw County Commissioners approved a measure July 7 to consider bringing back the land bank. The board will take a look at two separate resolutions during its August meeting –– one being a resolution to rescind a March decision dissolving the land bank and the other is an agreement brought forth by Ronnie Peterson, D-6th District, to revive the countywide program minus a detailed funding plan. Peterson’s resolution was discussed during a lengthy Ways and Means meeting in which commissioners voiced concerns about a number of areas, including the land bank’s sustainability, how much the county will be responsible for maintenance on foreclosed and blighted homes and, most importantly, how will it be funded. “(Bringing back the land bank) is an important issue to my areas, as well as Washtenaw County,” said Peterson. “I have to be a voice for the eastern part of the county. “Some of the commissioners are asking for time. Time cannot wait. The problems we are dealing with in regards to the land bank are happening right now. (We need to discuss) the issues in terms of the housing foreclosures in the county … and to express the challenges we are dealing with every day and the challenges with achieving some kind of funding mechanism without increasing any kind of tax burden on the people.” Discussing the land bank that night almost didn’t happen, as Peterson explained shortly before the meeting he was asked to remove the item from the agenda and he said he was even unaware it was up for discussion. Later in the meeting, after Peterson, visibly upset, made comments about the incident, Board Chairman Rolland Sizemore, D-5th District, admitted he was the one who asked Peterson to remove the land bank discussion. Sizemore said as he researched the issue over the past several weeks, he wasn’t comfortable approving anything at the time and would like to see the issue come back to the board at a later date. “I think the land bank is a good idea, but there are just too many questions,” Sizemore said. “We need to have those questions addressed, like who maintains the property? I understand that could be a major cost.” Sizemore was one of nine commissioners later to approve sending the land bank resolution in August to the board. Commissioners Leah Gunn, D9th District, and Barbara LevinBergman, D-8th District, voted against the measure. Peterson asked Treasurer Catherine McClary to make an impromptu presentation about the county’s state of tax foreclosures and mortgage foreclosures, and how a land bank would function. McClary’s message was bleak for the immediate future of residential property throughout the county, although areas in the eastern portion, such as Ypsilanti Township and the Willow Run area, have been hit harder than others. McClary reported that they have had more than 103,000 homes that were turned over to the county as delinquent starting two years ago. Of those, 16,607 were forfeited to the treasurer, meaning that the properties were facing tax foreclosure. Out of that number, 555 were foreclosed and have been or will be put up for public auction. McClary added that the numbers are slightly skewed because of 2009, as the county, before last year, had experienced an average of just 11 properties per year that faced tax foreclosure and went up for auction. This year, however, the county has 391 taxforeclosed homes. McClary said that she expects 2010 to be the highest year for foreclosures, but is hopeful that is a short-term crisis. As for mortgage foreclosures, the county has 2,400 properties that were initiated for foreclosure. Of those, 1,400 were turned over to a sheriff ’s deed and sold at a sheriff ’s sale.
Fortunately, through county programs, McClary said they have been able to save approximately 50 percent of the homes facing mortgage foreclosures by working with the homeowners and the lenders. “But those numbers are about to change,” she said.
“It is simply a matter of the economy,” McClary said. “People who in the past have been able to work out payment plans, they are just not in that position anymore given what our economy is and the unemployment rate. They simply are unable to continue to make pay-
McClary said the nature of economic hardships for middle class families has advanced as compared to the early stages of the housing decline in which the scourge of predatory loans and irresponsible mortgage lenders was to blame. But now, it’s simply job loss.
ments. We don’t see how we will be able to maintain that rate of saving homes.” As for the land bank, McClary said most land banks throughout the state focus on the tax-foreclosed homes, although the authority could technically acquire any prop-
erty. Although making it clear that, if approved, there will be many decisions coming before the board in terms of the function and funding of the land bank, McClary suggested that the primary funding source PLEASE SEE LAND/13-A
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Heritage Row, Historical district plans rejected More than two dozen opponents voiced concerns By Lisa Allmendinger Heritage Newspapers
About 25 people offered a myriad of reasons for and against the creation of a 15th historic district in the city of Ann Arbor during a recent public hearing. The area in question, called the Germantown neighborhood, encompasses property along Fourth and Fifth avenues in the near downtown. It’s also the site of a twicedefeated housing project called Heritage Row proposed by developer Alex de Parry. Some residents said the district, proposed for the area south of William Street and north of Packard, should have larger boundaries. Other speakers were in
favor of the idea, including the chairman of a study committee appointed by the City Council to look into the criteria for creating another historic district in the city. The report got mixed reviews. Some said the determinations in the committee’s report were spot on and showed a myriad of historic factors that merited the council’s approval, while in other circles the report was called flawed. While one speaker implored the City Council to “manage change, preserve the historic area, and preserve the neighborhood, which is feeling the pressure of development,” others raised questions about the wisdom of why some homes were included in the proposed historic district and others were left out. “Everyone can preserve their own homes without a historic district,” one speaker said, citing strict regulations that are imposed on homeowners in a historic district.
The historic Old West Side neighborhood was provided as an example of “preserving the historic fabric that was given to us as a legacy.” However, the original homes in the Germantown neighborhood were either demolished or moved to make way for newer ones, said council member Margie Teale. In fact, some council members expressed their concerns about the economic factors of the restrictions placed on these homes both now and in the future. Some felt the area met the criteria and standards for historic designations, while others did
not. Council member Sabra Briere said Ann Arbor is a town “filled with old residential neighborhoods and they become opportunities for redevelopment.” “We don’t want to see these neighborhoods demolished,” she said.
Townie Street party planned By Lisa Allmendinger Heritage Newspapers
The Monday before an estimated 500,000 people visit Ann Arbor from July 21 to 24 for the city’s annual art fairs, the community can enjoy one last gasp of normalcy at the Townie Street Party. The local event benefits the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair and takes place from 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 19 on North University Avenue between Thayer and Fletcher. Planned are live music, food, drinks, free art activities and lots of dancing in the streets. Performing will be Danny Kline from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Chris Mills from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Relics from 8:15-9:30 p.m. In addition, an area called The Terrace, with access to a private bar and complimentary refreshments, premium seating and wine tasting, is also available for $50. Dinner or a snack can be purchased from Ahmo’s, Damon’s Grill, Domino’s, Stucchi’s, Tios and Ray’s Red Hots. Beer and wine will be sold by Bell’s Brewery. There will be a kids’ art activity zone, and visitors can take part in a community art project or learn about Ann Arbor’s arts and culture from
The historic Old West Side neighborhood was provided as an example of “preserving the historic fabric that was given to us as a legacy.” However, the original homes in the Germantown neighborhood were either demolished or moved to make way for newer ones, said council member Margie Teale. In fact, the City Council received a petition from 22 property owners who live in the district and who did not want to see the neighborhood turned into a historic district. Last month, despite a majority vote of the council for a zoning change that would have allowed a Planned Unit Development project, called Heritage Row, which would have saved the homes, residents objected and a super majority vote defeated the project, 7-4. The developer has a previously approved “by right” development called City Place, which also displeases the neigh-
bors, but which fits the current zoning. It includes demolishing seven homes on the 1.23-acre site. A moratorium on demolition of the homes is set to expire in early August. De Parry has said on numerous occasions that he would like to rehabilitate the homes as part of the development plan. Additional housing units are planned for the back of the property, behind the existing homes. Among the concerns of the detractors are the size and mass of the proposed buildings planned for the back of the property. The developer has been working with the city and the Germantown Neighborhood Association for more than three years on this project. Lisa Allmendinger can be reached at 1-877-995-NEWS (6397) or at lallmendinger@heritage.com. Check out her daily blog at www. A2Journal.com.
Fast Facts What: Townie Street Party When: 5-9:30 p.m. July 19 Where: North University Avenue between Thayer and Fletcher More information: www.artfair.org/main arts groups, symphonies, theater companies and art galleries. Visitors can even learn block printing techniques and make a journal or take part in four other projects using recycled materials from Blue House Ann Arbor. Kids can create Japanese carp kites, learn how to start a garden or construct and float a sailboat. The face-painting booth will return as well. Leslie Sobel, a local environmental artist, will help visitors create a giant collage of invasive non-native species of plants that will be comprised of drawings, photos, paintings and poems. Everyone is invited to become a townie for a day and celebrate all things local. Lisa Allmendinger can be reached at 877-995-NEWS (6397) or at lallmendinger@heritage.com. Check out her daily blog at www.A2Journal.com.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Families play at Huron River Day Event featured many activities for kids By Jana Miller
Heritage Newspapers
When Huron River Day Festival came to Gallup Park for the 30th year on July 11, children stared with wonderment at what the park had to offer. After all, there was plenty of entertainment planned. For a young child, what could be better than music, storytelling, a butterfly garden and the bubble man? On a hot Sunday, there was nothing better. The Huron River Day Festival had the numbers to prove it, too, attracting individuals not just from Ann Arbor but also from around southeastern Michigan. It was a first-time experience for the woman behind the butterfly garden. Mary Bird breeds and raises butterflies in Temperance with her husband, Tim. She was invited to the festival this year and brought with her dozens of butterflies. “This is the first time here for me. I breed commercially, and we release butterflies at special events, such as weddings and funerals,” she said. Mary spent time handing out Q-tips to children in the butterfly tent, each of which was dipped in red Gatorade. She instructed children and adults in how to approach the butterflies with their Q-tips so the insects would feed on the end. She also passed along her
Shakod Shiboleth, 4, of Ann Arbor reacts as a monarch butterfly lands on her hat in the butterfly tent. knowledge about their development, from egg to caterpillar to butterfly. Just a few feet down the path, children were also gathering for story time. Tricia Travis and Bev Black took turns telling stories to children on blankets in the park. Around the corner there were wild critters on show, including wild birds like the greathorned owl. Showcasing them was Leslie Science and Nature Center worker David Clipner. “We brought old wings from dead owls so people can get an up close look at how they work,” Clipner said. “Owls are wild animals so we don’t let people pet and touch them.” Children took turns asking Clipner questions about the birds and how they behave. Susan Miller of Ann Arbor wanted to know if it was true
that owls can turn their heads all the way around. “Not all the way around, no,” Clipner answered, “but pretty close. There is a small portion behind their head where they can’t see. Also, when they blink, you can see they have two sets of eyelids.” Clipner had to speak up when talking about his animals, because next to him families were banging on drums and making music. The festival featured the talents of Laz of Gemini and Lori of Drummunity. Drums and other noise-makers were circulated in the audience so listeners could interact and play along with songs. Molly Hanson, 3, of Livonia couldn’t get enough of her drum. Other small children blew whistles and whacked bells to the beat.
Ava Smith, 6, of Howell smiles and shows off a fish she caught as others fish off a bridge Sunday afternoon. Gallup Park hosted the 30th Huron River Day on July 11. The fairies and royalty of Shakespeare also made an appearance near the music tent. The cast of Shakespeare in the Arb’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed bits and pieces from their normal
performance right along the Huron River. The play is usually performed in the Arboretum. A large portion of the festival’s participants, however, spent their time on the river itself. The park was renting out
kayaks, canoes and paddleboats for just $5, and plenty of families took advantage of a day on the river. Staff Writer Jana Miller can be reached at 429-7380 or jmiller@ heritage.com.
Ann Arbor Mayor John Hiefjte watches as butterflies are fed in a butterfly tent Sunday. The tent was sponsored by the Bank of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor residents Colin Theison (left), 9, and Trevor Theison, 10, kayak during Huron River Day at Gallup Park.
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could come from additional interest that is tacked onto foreclosed homes totaling onehalf of 1 percent, to which the county would transfer that supplemental interest to the land bank. When asked for specific numbers as to what that one-half of 1 percent would represent in cash, McClary said when they looked at the recent foreclosed homes and totaled those costs, they came up with somewhere around $600,000. Gunn said that she doesn’t view that $600,000 as “additional” interest to be used sparingly. She said tax delinquent properties are a revenue source for the county and she doesn’t believe they have $600,000 to spare. “We have a possible $1 million deficit looming before us because of jail staffing,” Gunn said. “This is not the best way to spend the community’s money.” Bergman also levied her complaints against the measure, saying adopting the resolution without the funding plan was a “shell,” and simply a political maneuver. Others on the board shared their support for the land bank, but expressed caution because many of the details that still need to be ironed out. Jeff Irwin, D-11th District, said he believes there is a reasonable need for the program but, unlike when the initiative was first passed, they need to have a clear strategy and goals moving forward. “When we did this before, it was a bit of a rush job. There really wasn’t a strategy or clear direction and we never really got to some of those fundamental questions like who would do maintenance on these proper-
ties,” Irwin said. Kristin Judge, D-7th District, blamed politics on the board’s previous decision to dissolve the program. She put the onus on her fellow commissioners
who didn’t “follow through.” “Once we have a land bank established, we can go out and seek other sources of funding,” Judge said. “This is not an Ypsilanti thing; this is a county-
wide thing.” Contact Heritage Newspapers’ Austen Smith at 429-7380 or e-mail asmith@heritage.com. Check out our staff blog at courierviewnews.blogspot.com
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July 15, 2010
Green Car Conference and Exhibition shows off new technology By Bryan Laviolette
PHEV or EV when they become available. • 60 percent of respondents in NOVI, Mich. — Auto indusChina showed a strong interest try insiders know that even if in purchasing a PHEV or EV, they build great plug-in hybrid nearly five times that of the electric vehicles (PHEV) and U.S., Germany, England and electric vehicles (EV), the vehi- Japan. cles won’t matter if they don’t • 40 percent of respondents generate interest from potential don’t know what EV technology buyers. is and 62 percent don’t know According to a report what PHEV technology is. by Ernst & Young released • 60 percent of respondents Wednesday at the Automotive said they’re unlikely to buy News Green Car Conference a PHEV or EV until it’s welland Exhibition, those who are established in the market. aware of plug-in hybrid electric • Respondents in Japan had vehicles (PHEV) and electric the lowest interest in PHEVs vehicles (EV) would consider and EVs, with just 7 percent buying one, but many potential saying they’d consider buying buyers all over the world still one. don’t know what they are or Goia said that part of the how they work. problem is that regular people “It’s the customer who will have a tough time grasping new decide the fate of greener technology, something that was technology,” said Nancy Goia, true more than 100 years ago director of global electrification when Henry Ford was trying at Ford. Unsold electric vehicles to convince people to give this won’t help the environment, she new-fangled thing called the automobile a chance. said. Noting that innovative techErnst & Young talked to 4,000 drivers in the U.S., China, Japan nology can help solve the transand Europe about their sentiportation issues of the 21st cenments on vehicle electrification. tury, Goia said that Ford’s own Here are a few of the survey research shows that people are highlights: willing to consider innovative • Between 7-37 percent of new vehicles, as long as they respondents in developed don’t cost a lot more and have countries (all except China) are no tradeoffs in performance. willing to consider buying a While Goia obviously wants Journal Register Company
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Now the 2.0-liter-powered turbo anchors the lineup, appealing to the mainstream A4 buyer, and the S4 becomes a more affordable V6-powered version this model year.
Audi A4 2.0T brings its four-banger to the forefront By David Schmidt
Journal Register Newspapers
LOS ANGELES — You see a lot of Audi A4 cars on the road. It’s the brand’s big seller— they sell 40,000 of these each year, and for good reason. The cars in this near-luxury class are all capable. The difference is in how they look and feel, and how others feel when watching you drive by. It’s not really about price; it’s about choosing what you say about yourself via your choice of car. There are a lot of Audi drivers in Los Angeles. You think it’s all Ferraris and Range Rovers, but there are more people in Los Angeles who can afford this class of car than the
population of many cities. It’s a big, diverse place, and it’s one of the markets in which every manufacturer wants to do well. Los Angelenos think they’re already in the future, so that makes it the perfect place for Audi. Audi’s rearranged its lineup a bit. Now the 2.0-liter-powered turbo is the anchor, appealing to the mainstream A4 buyer, and the S4 becomes a more affordable V6-powered version this model year. You can get either the 4-cylinder engine in the A4 or a 6-cylinder engine in the hot-rod S4. Both of these engines are direct gas-injection engines, meaning they produce more power and yet are more efficient than con-
ventional designs. My test car was the A4 2.0T. The 4-cylinder 2.0 TFSI engine produces 211 hp. and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine injects gasoline directly into the engine’s combustion chamber at 2,175 psi to create an extremely fine spray pattern. On the other end, the water-cooled turbocharger uses exhaust heat to generate additional power. This lets the engine hit its peak torque at a very low 1500 rpm. Is this enough power for an entry-level luxury car? That’s the big question. Not because there aren’t plenty of Audis with this engine sold, both here and elsewhere in the world. But there was always the 6-cylinder engine available for those who
wanted just a bit more performance. Now those buyers will have to move up to the S4. To make this work, the S4’s price had to come down. The power’s down a bit, as they cut off two of the cylinders from the V8, but added a supercharger to get the power up to 333 hp. and 325 lb-ft of torque. Thanks again to the direct injection, the S4 gets 28 mpg on the highway. In the A4, you can choose one of three transmissions. If you get the front-wheel drive version, there’s a continuously variable automatic transmission. With the Quattro, you can get either a 6-speed manual or a Tiptronic 6-speed automatic, which lets you shift or use a sport mode that changes the
shift points and makes the driving more aggressive. My test car had the manual, which made it fun, although I had to keep my foot in it so the turbo stayed lit. By keeping the revs high, the car was fun to play with, but I was probably not getting the greatest gas mileage. You can also get the A4 as a sedan or a station wagon; the hot rod only comes as a sedan. In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that my brother, who lives in Los Angeles, owns two Audi A4s. I’ve never owned an A4, but I’ve owned four Audis over the years, and I liked them. Perhaps the big reason for this is, they’re nice cars. The A4
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some circumstances,” he said. Rich Steinberg, electric vehicle operations and strategic FROM PAGE 14-A manager for BMW, challenged those who question the range of told the conference that the com- electric vehicles to keep a log of pany expects its LEAF EV, which their trips. Most will find that begins production late this year, an electric vehicle’s typical 100will be profitable by the end of mile range will be enough for its life cycle—about 4-5 years. daily driving needs. Most would Many analysts have said that simply plug the vehicle in overNissan will have to subsidize night, so they’d have another sales of the LEAF, which will 100 miles to drive the next day. sell for $33,780, minus a federal In fact, Brown, who hosted tax credit of $7,500, bringing the the conference, asked Steinberg, cost down to $25,280. Buyers in Carolin and Canny if battery some areas also will be eligible technology suddenly doubled for local and state tax credits. capacity for a given size and In fact, some experts, includprice, whether they’d opt to ing Peter Brown, associate double the range or reduce the publisher of Automotive size of the battery pack. All of News, which sponsored the the panelists agreed that they’d conference, have suggested that decrease the size of the battery Nissan is betting the future of pack and keep the 100-mile the company on the LEAF’s range. success. Steinberg said that those “I don’t think we’re quite ‘bet- involved in the test program of ting the farm,’ but we’re comthe Mini-e, a pure electric vehimitted to making this vehicle a cle, initially said they’d mostly success,” Carolin said. use the vehicle for commuting. Richard Canny, CEO of “They ended up looking for THINK North America, said excuses to drive it,” Steinberg his company, which is planning said. to offer its city car EV for sale But limited range leads to one later in the U.S. this year, will of the biggest problems with offer its vehicles through nonpure EVs— range anxiety. traditional sales channels. Carolin said that public quick “The existing buy-sell chargers that could charge the LEAF’s battery to 80 percent of arrangement may not exist in
“It’s the customer who will decide the fate of greener technology,” said Nancy Goia, director of global electrification at Ford.
its capacity in 15 minutes would reduce range anxiety. The LEAF will have a 100mile range. While Ernst & Young said 60 percent of survey respondents view that range as a problem, only 2 percent drive more than that on the average
day. Asked the same question later in the program, Micky Bly, executive director of global electrical systems, hybrids, electric vehicles and batteries for General Motors, said he expects future versions of its Chevrolet
Volt extended-range EV to offer choices for customers. He said buyers may be able to choose a battery pack offering a longer range as well as one with a shorter range. In addition, some battery packs might be better suited for
some areas of the world. For example, buyers in India will have lower performance needs from the battery packs, since the roads there are so congested, he said. Bryan Laviolette is editor of http://amphibiouswllz.com.
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BIRTHS
WEDDING Gieske, Tscherniwetz get married
Couple welcomes son
Couple welcomes daughter
John and Crystal Ceo of Clarkston announce the birth of their second son, Ryan Jason, Feb. 15. He weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long. He joins his big brother, Jack. Grandparents are Jack and Pam Ceo of Saline, and Jeff and Wanda Ratledge of Stanwood. Great-grandparents are Bonnie Vanover of Manchester; Sally and Al Smith of Lake Orion; and Mary Ratledge of Paragould, Ark.
A daughter, Caitlin Rae Elliott, was born April 19 to Laura (Rosebrough) and Aaron Elliott. She was born at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Grandparents are Michael and Kathleen Rosebrough of Saline, Roxan Elliott of Saline and William Elliott of Manchester Living great-grandparents are Maude Rosebrough of Sterling Heights, Edwina Brown of Saline and Elaine Elliott of Adrian.
Trolley new feature at art fairs By Taryn Meyer A2 Journal
New to this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fairs will be the A2 Art Trolleys. The fleet of authentic trolleys will travel between all four fairs, making it easier to navigate between them. The trolleys were purchased from the city of Detroit in September 2009. The plan was to introduce them during the art fairs, said Sean Duval, owner of Golden International, a limousine service. “The trolleys are the real thing, with beautiful wood detail,” he said. “They take you back to an older day and are great fun, as well as great transportation. We hope they will become a tradition in Ann Arbor.” Each trolley can accommodate 47 passengers –– 28 seated and 19 standing. They are fully air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Stan Allen, a driver for Golden International, will
Piper Anne Gieske of Lake Orion, daughter of Linda Brickner-Grimes and Thomas Grimes of Saline, and Robert Werner Tscherniwetz of Lake Orion, son of Werner and Ludmilla Tscherniwetz of Oxford, were married Sept. 26, 2009, at Castle Farms Queen’s Courtyard in Charlevoix. The bride wore a Swarovski crystal encrusted, custom-made bridal gown by Julius Couture in New York City, with a matching Swarovski crystal tiara. Maid of honor was Marci Garvin of Royal Oak, friend of the bride. Best man was Nick Gieske, brother of the groom, of Saline. Flower girls were Sara and Danielle Vella of Oxford, twin nieces of the groom. Malachi Clark of St. Claire, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. They spent two weeks in Paris, France, on their honeymoon. The bride is a graduate of Saline High School and Northwood University, and the groom is a graduate of Henry Ford II in Sterling Heights and Wayne State University. They were married in a castle built in the 1920s and restored in 2005. The three-day wedding affair included an orchard tour, welcome dinner, groomsmen’s lunch, reception afterglow and a Sunday morning brunch. The wedding guests were escorted around town by the
Mackinaw Island Trolley, given gift bags that included local products and stayed at a resort hotel that was totally rented out for wedding guests. The newlyweds made their getaway on a horse-drawn carriage that all of the guests had an opportunity to use. The ceremony was conducted by the bride’s best friend from college, Jerry James of Brooklyn, N.Y., who became ordained just for the ceremony. The bride was fortunate enough to have the help of three wedding coordinators, including one celebrity wedding planner. Many friends flew in for the wedding from New York City, where the bride and groom became engaged, New Jersey, and parts of Canada.
Sean Duval, owner of limousine service Golden International, can’t wait for people to experience the A2 Art Trolleys, which will make their debut during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs July 21 through 24. be driving one of the trolleys during the art fairs. He
thinks they are a nice addition to the fairs. “They are a cooler way to get around, can get into smaller areas easier and quicker, and people will ride on them because of the novelty factor,” he said. For $1 per day, people get unlimited access to the trolleys. Children 12 years and younger ride for free, and each day a different colored wristband will be handed out to passengers boarding the trolley. They will operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with eight stops along the trolley route at Washington and Main; Washington and State; Washington at Ingalls Mall; Fletcher at North University; South Forest at South University; South University just west of Tappan; Thompson just south of Jefferson; and William at Main.
The trolleys are being sponsored by visitannarbor. org, PNC Bank and the Ann Arbor Visitors Bureau.
Usually a coach driver for Golden International, a limousine service, Stan Allen drove a trolley around Ann Arbor July 7 on its maiden trip downtown during a media tour before the Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Photos by Taryn Meyer
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Washtenaw Health Department has tips for heat In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot out there. Really hot. And while you may have thought summer arrived sometime during early May, with temperatures routinely reaching the upper 80s and low 90s, summer is now officially here, which means it’s going to get even hotter. That means there’s even more reason to brush up on hot weather safety tips, according to officials at the Washtenaw County Public Health Department. “Those most at risk for heatrelated illnesses include people ages 65 and older, infants and young children, people who are overweight, people who are ill or who have chronic diseases or are on certain medications and people who are doing strenuous physical activities,” said Cindra James, public health preparedness coordinator for the Washtenaw County Public Health Department, in a news release. James said the easiest things to do to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke are some of the simplest. “Stay hydrated by drinking
lots of non-alcoholic and noncaffeinated beverages, go somewhere with air conditioning or take a cool shower or bath,” she said. “And don’t forget to check in with family, friends and neighbors to monitor their well-being. If you recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, seek medical attention immediately.” People suffer heat-related illnesses when their bodies cannot cool themselves normally. If you are exercising or playing sports when it’s hot outside, you need to be extra careful. And don’t forget your animals, which also need special care and attention during times of extreme heat. Beat the Heat Tips • Keep cool. Spend as much time as you can in cooler surroundings, such as an air-conditioned shopping mall, senior center, public library or movie. • Use an air-conditioner or fan. Air conditioning can provide lifesaving relief from heat stress, especially if you have a medical condition like heart disease. Use
a fan only when the windows are open or the air conditioner is on. Fans will not prevent heat-illness when the temperature is in the high 90s. • Take baths and showers. Cool baths or showers provide amazing relief from the heat 25 times faster than cool air. • Wear as little clothing as possible when you are home. Lightweight, light colored, loose fitting clothing is more comfortable in hot weather. Cotton and other natural fabrics are very comfortable. Wear a hat or use a parasol or umbrella to protect your head and neck when you are outdoors. • Drink often. In hot weather, your body needs more water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty, because your body needs more fluid than thirst will indicate. By the time you feel thirsty, you may already be dangerously low on water. Drink often and in reasonable amounts. Don’t drink a lot of coffee or tea. They are all right in moderation, but water is your best bet. If you have a disease, a
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Alternative to those public education woes By Paul Ramsey
Heritage Newspapers
Last December, I wrote an opinion piece that critiqued the current state of public education in America (“Holding Policy-Makers, Not Teachers, Accountable”). I was particularly critical of the standards and accountability movement, a movement that had been building since the 1980s and that was codified by the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002. No Child Left Behind facilitates a narrowing of the curriculum to those subjects that are tested (reading and mathematics) and straightjackets teachers by forcing them to teach to the state standardized test, thus leaving them with little autonomy to work for the best interests of their students. The tenants of the current educational reform movement have become so antithetical to learning that even Diane Ravitch, former U.S. Department of Education official and one of the chief champions of standards and accountability, denounced the movement’s extreme focus on testing in her recent book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School System.” Of course, many teachers resist the “drill and kill” pedagogy that the standardized testing of NCLB encourages and, thus, try to find innovative ways to incorporate real learning, as opposed to test preparation, into their classrooms. Yet, teachers rightfully fear the consequences of not fully being on board with the current mandates –– consider the firing of all the teachers at a Rhode Island school in February, a decision President Obama praised. Within the atmosphere of No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, students, and concerned citizens are looking for alternatives to the deadening practices that pass for “education” in many schools. Some are even looking outside the public sector. The Little Lake Free School (littlelakefreeschool.org) is one such alternative that stands in stark contrast to current educational practices. The Little Lake Free School, which will officially open its doors this fall in Ann Arbor, is a private institution founded by a group of progressive educators and parents. Partially based on the “Summerhill” model that introduced free schooling to England in the 1920s, Little Lake is a democratic school that fosters student freedom, thought and creativity. Decisions regarding learning and school governance are made by the entire school community –– teachers, parents and, most importantly, students. Although the cultivation of autonomous, democratic citizens has long been a central justification for state-supported education, this essential function is often put on the back burner in traditional schooling, frequently confined to a single “civics” or “government” course in high school. This marginalization of the democratic aim of education
is particularly pronounced with No Child Left Behind’s narrow focus on testing mathematics and literacy skills. By contrast, students at Little Lake don’t merely learn about democracy and the principles on which a democratic society must rest, such as caring for others and a devotion to the common good, they live it. Little Lake students make decisions as a community and, from that tight-knit group, learn to respect others and their traditions. There are numerous other alternatives to the NCLB-driven reforms in education, both in the public and private sectors. Many public schools and publicly supported charters refuse to accept the narrow focus on only reading and mathematics, and emphasize a broader, more holistic curriculum. In the private realm, Waldorf and Montessori schools also have a more extensive and creative curriculum than that dictated by No Child Left Behind. As innovative as many of these schools are, most have a teachercentered view of knowledge and curriculum. That is, what youngsters will learn emanates from adults, not from the children themselves. This, of course, is what sets democratic schooling apart from other approaches to education. At the Little Lake Free School, students are largely “free” to pursue their own interests and have teachers there to facilitate those educational endeavors. The underlying reason why the Little Lake Free School fosters students’ decision-making abilities is because its founders, along with other educators within the democratic school movement, have an entirely positive view of human nature. Like the 18th century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, democratic educators believe that children are good and curious by nature and that, when given a choice, want to learn and expand their horizons. Because of their coercive structure, many traditional schools stamp out the natural curiosity of children at a young age. but at the Little Lake Free School, that inquisitiveness, the foundation for learning, is fostered and allowed to bloom and flourish. Personally, I am an advocate for public schooling, but I share educators, parents and students’ malaise regarding the current trends in education. I also am a champion of democratic schooling, but given today’s rigid policy mandates it would seem that the public sector is not conducive to democratic approaches to education. In his book on alternative forms of schooling, “Sixties Legacy,” Richard Neumann insightfully notes: “In a society supposedly committed to freedom and democracy it is ironic and telling that the most ‘radical’ idea to come out of an educational reform movement (in the 1960s) would be the organization and operation of school as a democratic community.” Given the current state of public education, I certainly understand why progressive and
civic-minded individuals came together to form the Little Lake Free School, a school based on the “radical” concept of democracy. Paul Ramsey is an assistant professor of education at Eastern Michigan University and serves on the board of directors for the Little Lake Free School.
chronic medical condition or a problem with body water balance, check with your doctor for advice on how much water you should drink in hot weather. • Slow down. Take it easy, especially at the start of hot weather when your body is less prepared for the heat. Physical activity produces body heat. • Watch what you eat and monitor salt intake. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals. They add heat to your body. Try using your stove less. Cook your meals during the cooler part of the day. Check with your doctor before
you increase the amount of salt or potassium in your diet. Do not take “salt tablets” without your doctor’s permission. • Avoid alcohol. Alcohol interferes with your body’s fight against heat stress. It can put a strain on your heart. • Apply sunscreen to your skin before going out in the sun. Avoid sun exposure particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., typically the hottest hours of the day. Some medications make it harder for the body to control its temperature, putting people taking these medications at higher
risk for heat-related illnesses. Medications that may increase the risk of heat-related illness include: • Antidepressant drugs • Anti-Parkinson drugs • Psychiatric drugs • Some antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl and Chlortripolon) • Over-the-counter sleeping medications (e.g., Nytol) • Anti-diarrhea pills (e.g., Lomotil) For more local public health information, visit http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org or call 544-6700.
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54th District hopefuls for State Representative will face off in August
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Personal: I am married with three children; two girls (15 and 13) and a boy (17). Our older two are students in the Early College Alliance program through Eastern Michigan University and the Ypsilanti Public Schools. Our youngest previously attended Chappelle Community School and is currently home schooled.
of our church’s Sunday School; parent volunteer for the Willow Run Swim Club; campaign DAVID PALMER team member for the successful Office sought: State Stop the City Income Tax camRepresentative, 54th District. paign (2007); and community activist.
Website: http://www. VoteRodney.com.
Palmer Political affiliation: Independent. City of residence: City of Ypsilanti. Occupation: Business Manager. Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, with a minor in business and graduate certificate in nonprofit management, both from Eastern Michigan University. Previous elected office: None.
Website: www.palmer2010. com Personal: Age 33, in a committed relationship with a fantastic woman, no children, but I have a beautiful niece and an energetic godson.
LONNIE SCOTT
Current public and community service: Secretary on the board of directors for Growing Hope; advisory board member for the Depot Town Community Development Corporation; member and volunteer for the Ypsilanti Area Jaycees; member and volunteer for the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti; past advisory board member for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; past member and
Office sought: State Representative, 54th District. Political affiliation: Democrat. City of residence: Ypsilanti Township. Occupation: Legislative director for Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith. Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from
Park will feature pre-settlement plants By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
John Farmer will host an event on behalf of the Milan Area Historical Society July 21 at Mary McCann Park in York Township, discussing pre-settlement plant communities and giving and overall tour of the grounds. Sara Ford, membership chairwoman of the historical society, said in an e-mail that guests will be able to see the township’s Environmental Education and Passive Recreation Area housed at the park. Ford said the recreation area “is a facility designed for unique nature experiences based on a dozen demonstration plots that highlight pre-settlement plant communities and display important ecological principles.” Ford said Farmer was involved in designing the layout for the park, and is a retired school teacher from Milan. The event will commence at 6:30 p.m. and Ford suggests participants wear appropriate clothing. “Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing that covers legs and arms is suggested,” she said. Though she hopes the amount of mosquitoes will have fallen off by then, Ford advises guests to be prepared. “For those who are especially bothered by those pesky insects, I’d suggest bringing along one’s favorite repellant, but don’t go out and buy any,” she said. “I’ll have some for those who come unprepared.” Ford said binoculars are also in order for the event. “We may see something that calls for a closer look,” she said. Ford said special arrangements can be made for those who will have trouble navigating the distance. “I will have my van there and can give a ride to anyone who has difficulty walking,” she said. The event is free and open to all who wish to attend.
Mary McCann Park is located at 8303 Warner Road, between Willis Road and Bemis Road.
For more information, visit the historical society’s website at www.historicmilan.com.
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want the state to emerge from this recession. • I believe that education is the linchpin of our future success. We need a highly educated workforce to attract the hightech, high-paying jobs Michigan needs. We must focus our resources on early childhood through post-secondary education to become a more prosperous state.
Key issues: • Economic development. • Representing voters and solutions instead of political parties and rhetorical paralysis. How will you address each of these issues: • Economic development encompasses many issues including entrepreneurial development, job creation and an educational infrastructure that prepares our youth for the economy of today and tomorrow. As a small business manager I have been making payroll, dealing with health insurance increases and surviving in Michigan’s tax environment for many years; my education and work background have prepared me well to help shape state policy. • Republicans and Democrats have a monopoly on political representation in this Lansing, yet the vast majority of voters disapprove of the job they have done. As an Independent serving in Lansing, my job will be to listen to your views, make intelligent and pragmatic policy decisions and to work with all of my colleagues to improve the conditions of our state family, friends and neighbors can prosper.
Key issues: • Restore jobs for Michigan families and a healthy business climate for Michigan businesses. • Fix the broken state budget process to ensure stable and predictable state revenue sharing for local public schools and local public safety services. How will you address each of these issues: • To restore jobs for Michigan families and a healthy business climate, the next state legislature must rein in reckless state spending and reducing the size of state government through elimination of outdated and poorly performing offices and programs, and other cost cutting measures. When combined with reductions in the heavy tax and regulatory burden on Michigan residents and businesses, including an immediate repeal of the Michigan Business surtax, we will successfully return our state to a top ten ranking for business and job growth. • As state representative, I would work to bring state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop’s successful budget strategies over to the Michigan House. The Republicancontrolled state senate has approved a balanced budget with no new taxes each year, only to watch the Democratcontrolled House drop the ball. I would also work to ensure full funding of Act 289 reimbursements to local governments for the cost of providing fire department services to state facilities like EMU.
volunteer for the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s design sub-committee.
Website: www.VoteLonnie. com. Personal: 27, married to Heather with one son, Landyn. Scott
MICHAEL WHITE
Central Michigan University and some master’s coursework completed at Eastern Michigan University.
Office sought: State Representative, 54th District.
Previous elected office: None, Current public and community service: I serve as the chair of the 15th Congressional Young Democrats, the events chair for the Michigan Democratic Party Youth Caucus, trustee and past president of the MIDO Corporation and legislative director for Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith. Key issues: • Economic Development • Education How will you address each of these issues: • Michigan must invest in critical areas such as education and infrastructure that create a more business-friendly environment and produce jobs for our workers. We must repeal the MBT surcharge and budget to our priorities if we
Previous elected office: KPS Transportation Association vice president. Current public and community service: Washtenaw County Democratic Party executive board/ vice chair of programs. Key issues: • Education • Economic development How will you address each of these issues: • Investing in pre-kindergarten early education to stimulate our young minds and insure preparation for the global economy. Higher learning initiatives to fund college or vocational education and retain our talented students in state. • Green job development in technology, science, research, wind, solar, thermal, hydro, manufacturing or agriculture. The green job industry in Michigan is ready for growth and to become a leader in the global economy. Website: votemichaelwhite. org, Personal: Proud father of two sons.
White Political affiliation: Democrat. City of residence: Ypsilanti Township. Occupation: Senior training manager. Education: KVCC, EMU.
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July through August ■ Two Twelve Arts Center and My Favorite Café will host Art at the Café. Students from Two Twelve Arts Center will display their work of watercolor, pastel, pencil drawing, clay wall art and fiber art. My Favorite Café is located at 101 S. Ann Arbor St. in downtown Saline. For more information, call 944-4054. Through Friday, July 30 ■ DI Fridays will be offered through Saline Community Education. These workshops are for anyone who wants to have some zany, goofy, creative fun. Each workshop will stretch your imagination, boost your problem-solving skills and improve your ability to work on a team. The class is for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Liberty School Room 4. The fee is $10. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. Friday, July 16 ■ An artists’ reception for the “Intention and Intuition: Two Sisters, Two Perspectives” exhibit will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Two Twelve Arts Center, 212 W. Michigan Ave. The exhibit will feature the works of sisters Charlene Jacobsen and Pat Clubine. Free. For more information, visit www.twotwelvearts.org. Saturday, July 17 ■ “Crafting Your Best College Essay & Application” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Find out what makes a compelling essay and application and how to strengthen yours. The end of class may be spent discussing your individual essay or ideas. Parents are welcome. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. Monday, July 19 ■ “3, 2 , 1… Blast Off!” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Build a rocket and blast it off as part of the program that teaches how mass and speed impact how things fly. The class is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, and runs Monday through Friday at Liberty School Room 6. The fee is $65. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ Gymnastics camp will be offered through Saline Community Education. Gym America’s staff will be retuning to Saline’s Gymnastics Camp. Camp will consist of three hours of gymnastics. Beginner and intermediate students will be taught. The class is for students in first through sixth grades, and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saline High School Gymnastics Room. The fee is $140. For more information, visit www.salineonline. org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “Junior Vehicle Engineering” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Kids build 13 different vehicles. The class is for students in kindergarten through third grade, and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Liberty School Room 26. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “Vehicle Engineering” will be offered through Saline Community Education. The class is for kids in fourth through eighth grades, and runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Liberty School Room 33. The fee is $140. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ Preschool Spanish camp will be offered through Saline Community Education. This mini-camp will engage children with Spanish songs and stories about their favorite animals. The class is for kids ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old and runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Liberty School Room 02. The fee is $96. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “One on One Sports – Golf Skills Camp” will be offered through Saline Community Education. T-shirts will be given to all campers. The class is for kids in second through sixth grades, and runs 9 a.m. to noon at Brookside Golf Course. The fee is $150. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “Summer Sandbox Preschool Program” will be offered by Saline Community Education. It’s a preschool program for kids age 3 1/2 to 5. Children will enjoy fun summer activities and learning projects through handson experience, based on different themes each session. The fee is $170 per session. Registration packets are available at Saline Community Education at 200 N. Ann Arbor St. in Saline or phone-in your registration at 4298020. Tuesday, July 20 ■ “Driver’s Education Part II” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Students must be 15 years and 9 months old before the first day of class. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “ACT Success” will be offered through Saline Community Education. The class prepares students for all five sections on the ACT Test. Students will work with real ACT practice tests, as well as numerous skill builders to further enhance their test-taking abilities. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. Thursday, July 22 ■ The deadline to register for Junior Tackle Football League offered through Saline Community Education is July 22. Practices begin Aug. 23, three times a week. A mandatory fitting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. July 15 at the Liberty Choir Room. The fee is $145. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. Saturday, July 24 ■ Fiddlers Restrung, Saline’s high school fiddle group, will have a free concert and party to celePLEASE SEE CALENDAR/4-B
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Galbraith’s Farms brings lots of color to the market By Randi Shaffer
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Moving a farm from Canada to Michigan isn’t an easy task, but Doug Galbraith has done it. Galbraith, co-owner of Galbraith’s Farms, which sells vegetables at the Saline Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, moved his entire farming operation from Canada to his current location in Petersburg when he met his wife, Karin Koek, online four years ago. “It’s not easy to move a farm,” Galbraith said. After meeting and marrying Koek, Galbraith purchased a lot in Petersburg. He moved some of his machinery and started fresh. One of the noticeable differences since Galbraith’s move is the change in produce. “The focus here is mostly vegetables,” he said. “In Canada, I was growing almost entirely fruit for wholesale.” Currently, Galbraith’s Farms grows almost everything in the
Photos by Randi Shaffer
Doug Galbraith (right), co-owner of Galbraith’s Farms, completes a transaction with Saline resident Melissa Stewart at the Saline Farmers’ Market in downtown. seed catalogue, with very few exceptions. In fact, Koek prides the farm on the variety of veg-
etables they offer. Some of the more rare products offered by Galbraith’s Farms
include garlic scapes, purslane, okra, sweet potatoes and Adirondack red potatoes. Galbraith and Koek always have been fans of local farmers’ markets. “It’s not really spending money; it’s investing in the local economy and local community,” Koek said. When it came down to choosing which market to sell their goods at after beginning their Petersburg farm, the decision was easy. “We just sought out all the farmers’ markets within 20 miles from home and started selling at the best one we could find,” Galbraith said. “It’s a good market for us,” Koek said. Galbraith’s Farms has also recently started selling at the Tuesday market in the parking lot of the Saline District Library. Randi Shaffer is an intern at Heritage Newspapers. She can be reached at 429-7380 or via Managing Editor Michelle Rogers at mrogers@heritage.com.
Saline Celtic Festival hosts limerick contest The Saline Celtic Festival will sponsor the fourth annual “Family Friendly Limerick Contest” for all ages. All are invited attempt this poetic form and compete to win a prize for the best limerick in their age categories starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Pub in the Park in the Red Dragon Tent. All entrants are encouraged to attend and read their limericks, but don’t have to be present
to win. Limericks will be read and judged based on audience response. A limerick is a verse of five lines, usually humorous. The last word of lines one, two and five must rhyme with each other, and the last word of lines three and four must rhyme with each other (and not with lines one, two and three). The typical use for the first line is to identify a location or a person, but participants should feel
free to have fun with the form. Additionally, a challenge limerick category will be open to all ages. In this category, write a limerick that begins with the line, “In Saline, there’s a festival Celtic.” Participants can only win once in each category. Enter as many limericks as you wish, and include your name, address, phone and what age group you’re in. First through third prizes will
be awarded in each age category (11 years and under, 12 to 17 years and adult 18 and over). Entries can be submitted by mail to Saline Celtic Festival, Attn: Limerick Contest, 100 N. Harris St., Saline, MI 48176 or by e-mail to limerickcontest2010@gmail.com. Entries also can be submitted in person at the festival until 5:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit Salineceltic.org or call 395-8433.
Artwork of two sisters will be featured at Two Twelve Arts Center The Two Twelve Artists of the Month show for July is “Intention and Intuition: Two Sisters, Two Perspectives.” The show combines the art of Pat Clubine and Charlene Jacobsen, and Two Twelve Arts Center is showing the sisters’ artwork through July 31. Clubine has taught kindergarten through eighth grade art at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis for 12 years. An award-winning and published artist, she has taught adult workshops at the Michigan Art Educator’s Association conference, the Association for Maryland Independent Schools conference and at Altercations, an art conference for mixed media artists. Clubine’s adult workshops included handmade books for artists, mixed media mandalas, artist’s journals, watercolor painting and fiber art. Her work has been shown in California, Michigan and Maryland. She has had pieces in two traveling shows, Creative Self-Portraits and Adam & Eve. In 2007, she was an artist in residence at the Burren College of Art
in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. She said her current body of work reflects her intuitive approach using line, color and materials. Working in layers, she explores our connections to the natural world and the mystery of our interior landscapes Jacobsen graduated from Eastern Michigan University, with a bachelor’s degree in art education in 1970. In 2000, Jacobsen earned a master’s degree in education from Mary Grove College. Her career began in the Saline Area Schools, where she taught art at Houghton Elementary. After a 12-year break to raise her two sons, she taught art to pupils in grades one through five, at Pleasant Ridge Elementary until 2004, when she retired. As a member of the Michigan Art Education Association, she has taught classes and workshops in a variety of media from basket weaving to altered arts to beading to hand made books. Jacobsen said she likes to learn new techniques and loves a new challenge. After her retirement in 2004, Jacobsen conceived the idea for an
arts conference and chaired the group that organized and hosted ”Altercations” - an altered arts conference. The conference was a venue for teachers and students and for collaboration in the arts that ran for three years. Jacobsen has also taught classes and workshops for the Michigan Art Education Association Annual Art Conference, where she and Clubine team-taught several classes in Altered Arts and Bookmaking. Jacobsen also recently taught workshops in a variety of media at Two Twelve Art Center in Saline and at the Tecumseh Arts Center. Jacobsen has had two pieces of her artwork purchased by the Michigan Arts Education Association, and they are hung in the association’s state offices in Lansing. Jacobsen and Clubine have both had artwork chosen for publication in two separate issues of Cloth, Paper and Scisssors magazine. In 2007, Jacobsen and her husband, Taylor, began hosting artist’s retreats at their guesthouse on Hartman Road, inviting other artists and teachers to join
them there for weekends filled with creativity, camaraderie and the presentation of a wide variety of media and the arts. The Jacobsens also host Artist’s Plein Aire and an annual watercolor workshop at their home on the grounds of the Saline Mills. Jacobsen said she has loved art since she made her first drawing on the wall at 3 years old. Her mother spanked her and made her wash it off the wall, but she began again and told her mother that she had to finish her pig. Her mom let her finish the second pig and then made her wash the wall again. Jacobsen said she always finishes what she starts, but sometimes it takes a few goes at it before it is complete. An artists’ reception for the sisters’ show will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The art center is located at 212 W. Michigan Ave. in Saline. Center hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday or by appointment. For more information call 9442787 or visit www.twotwelvearts. org.
National Wildlife Federation holds Great American Campout By Anna Dickey Special Writer
The Leslie Science and Nature Center’s resident Egyptian fruit bat, known as “Gandalf,” recently had plenty of non-winged nighttime company, also with opposable thumbs. On June 26, the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout was hosted by the Leslie Science and Nature Center, where 45 local families came to eat s’mores, listen to campfire stories, hike and observe a bat presentation featuring “Gandalf ” and some of his fellow nocturnal mates. It was the second annual campout event held in Ann Arbor and sixth annual backyard campout held by the NWF overall. The event was geared toward
families with children to encourage outdoor activity, to pique interest in nature and to give the video games a break, said NWR’s Online Outreach and Advocacy
experience the out-of-doors, said Leslie Science and Nature Center Development Director Susan Hutton. Naturalist and bat conservation
Many parents agreed that the Great American Campout was a manageable way to help introduce their children to the outdoors ... Director Jennifer Janssen. As some studies suggest that children benefit from participation in the outdoors, a “campout” that was accessible to inexperienced campers and families who may not have a schedule that permits orchestrating more involved ventures is an excellent gateway to gain
specialist Dave Smart, also known as “Batman,” presented an array of bat facts and trivia to the participating children and interested parents, such as discussing how a bat is able to locate a single hair in a cave. Many parents agreed that the Great American Campout was a manageable way to help introduce
their children to the outdoors, whether or not they had camped in the past. “We had (camped) a couple times before, and it had been a bit of a disaster,” said Elena Stegemann of Ann Arbor, who had brought her daughter Katy, 10, to the event. “But we decided to come here and give it another go. A lot has been done for us. They took the nasty bits (of camping) out and we have had a lot of fun.” Carol Lessure of Ann Arbor, who attended the campout with her sons Avi and Deron, was a seasoned camper, she said, and wanted to nurture her children’s interest in nature and the camping experience. “They got an education on putting up tents today,” she said, “and they are very excited to make s’mores.”
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Broadway actress, Ann Arbor teacher to star in ‘Phantom’ A Broadway actress and an Ann Arbor Public Schools teacher will be part of the cast of “Phantom,” running Aug. 6 through 14 at the 8th Wonder Theatre at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton. “Phantom” is a musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit, the writers of recent Broadway and movie musical hit “Nine.” Not to be confused with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s well known, “Phantom of the Opera,” choreographer Phil Simmons describes “Phantom” this way: “Christine Daae has always dreamed of being an opera singer. She meets two men who can make that dream come true — one a handsome and wealthy benefactor, the other a reclusive resident of the Paris Opera. Throw in a jealous, conniving opera diva, and you have a terrific evening of musical theater.”
“Phantom” digs deeper into the 1890s period and the play’s Parisian setting, further exploring the Phantom’s past and his mysterious relationship with Gérard Carrière, the company manager of the Opera House. The cast includes a Broadway professional playing the role of Christine, and the role of Phantom will be played by singer and Ann Arbor Public School teacher Jeffrey Willets. Willets has been teaching for Ann Arbor schools the last 18 years and has been singing even longer. A tenor who has studied and trained at Eastern Michigan University and the New England Conservatory of Music, Willets has tackled a variety of roles ranging from opera and operetta to musical theater, cabaret and everything in between. “The character of the phantom, in this version, is much more fleshed out. We find out that he has a relationship with
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his actual father, the newly deposed owner of the opera house,” Willets said. “And later in the show, we find out why he’s drawn to the character of Christine –– the fact that her voice is like Erik’s (the
phantom’s) mother. Christine is talented and beautiful and is a powerful draw to the Phantom, but in this version of “Phantom,” we find that Erik remembers his mother’s kindness and love and singing voice.
“The fact that she tells him over and over, before she dies, that he is beautiful in his early childhood is monumental to him - Christine represents this important emotional piece to Erik, as well. “Finally, the audience sees that the phantom, although feared by all but his father, who knows who he really is, is really a flesh-and-blood human being, emotionally differently-abled by a society that despises physical deformation. He is funny, happy, sad, angry and, yes, emotionally unstable, too.” Broadway veteran Maria couch will return to the role that she originated on the Broadway First National Tour of “Phantom.” She has performed in many regional productions across the country, and she will soon complete the off-Broadway premiere of “On the Levee” produced by Lincoln Center. The three co-directors of 8th
Wonder Theatre are Ypsilanti residents and Eastern Michigan University professors Phil Simmons and Pirooz Aghssa and Ann Arbor resident Ryan Lewis. Performance dates and times are: • 8 p.m. Aug. 6. • 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 7. • 2 p.m. Aug. 8.; • 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. • 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 14. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for seniors and youth, with discounts available for groups. Tickets may be purchase by phone at the Village Theater Box Office at 394-5460, online at www.canton-mi.org/villagetheater or at the door. The box office opens one hour before show time. Village Theater at Cherry Hill is at 50400 Cherry Hill Road at the corner of Cherry Hill & Ridge Roads in Canton Township.
‘The Last Airbender’ is worst of summer season Hey, I’m Ryan Michaels, he has made based off of a a 13-year-old writing movie previous source material, and reviews for Heritage considering the Newspapers. I’ve been main problem doing it for two years, Shyamalan has is and enjoy it a lot. that he isn’t very Here’s my review of good at writing, “The Last Airbender.” I was reasonably Director M. Night excited for “The Shyamalan has made Last Airbender.” a name for himself Sure, he’s made for coming up with big movies before, small-scale-yet-interbut this is his first esting thrillers, often summer-tentpole with twist endings. blockbuster film, Some are and I was interpretty awful (”The ested to see how the Happening” and guy would handle “The Village”), an action-fantasy RYAN yet some I feel are movie. This is why I MICHAELS simply fantastic am very disappoint(“Unbreakable” and ed to say that “The “Signs”), while one, “The Sixth Last Airbender” is certainly Sense,” has become a culthe worst film of Shyamalan’s tural juggernaut. After all, How career and probably the worst many times have you heard “I film so far this summer. see dead people”? “The Last Airbender” is His latest film, “The Last based on the popular albeit Airbender,” is the first film short-lived Nickelodeon TV
MOVIES IN REVIEW
CHELSEA ■ Jiffy History 7 p.m. Thursday: Chelsea Milling Co. CEO Howdy Holmes. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. Free. Pre-register at 475-8732. ■ Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Music and entertainment in downtown Chelsea. Free (fee for carriage ride). 475-1145. ■ Read to the Library Dog 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday: Ages 6 and older. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St, Chelsea. Free. 475-8732. ■ Chelsea Garden Walk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: Chelsea Area Garden Club/The Garden Mill. Self-guided tour of 10 gardens, with docents. Tickets (with maps) $10 at the Garden Mill, 110 S. Main St.; Potting Shed, 112 W. Middle St.; and Aberdeen Bike, 1101 S. Main St. 475-3539. ■ Purple Rose Classic Concert Reading Series 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. Free. Pre-register at 475-8732. ■ Chelsea Ride 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. Mondays: Meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1175 S. Main St. Free. 1517-285-6830. ■ “Boeing-Boeing” 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays ending Aug. 28: Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St. 433-7673. ■ Waterloo Area Farm Museum 1 to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9998 Waterloo-Munith Road, Chelsea. $4 (age 62 older, $3; ages 5-17, $2; ages 4 and younger, and members, free). 1517-596-2254. ■ Mighty Minerals 11 a.m. Saturday: Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Road,
show in which a young boy, Aang, used his ability to manipulate the four elements (earth, wind, fire and water) to unite the war-torn world. The show was divided into “Books,” with each book representing a season of the show. “The Last Airbender” adapts the first of three books, so the basic plot is Aang coming into his own, and harnessing his powers to save the Earth from the evil Fire Nation. Let’s begin with the acting for this film. Shyamalan hired a relative unknown, Noah Ringer, to play the young boy, Aang. Ringer turns in one of the most lifeless, charmless, zombie-like performances I have ever seen. The kid simply sleepwalks through the whole film. And considering the film is entirely about his character, the whole film is about is dreary and bland as he is. Dev Patel (yes, the Dev Patel who was so fantastic in
“Slumdog Millionaire”) plays the villain, Prince Zuko, leader of the Fire Nation. Although Patel is way over-the-top in the first few scenes of the film, he soon finds his footing and ends up being perhaps one of the most redeeming qualities of the film. It’s quite unfortunate that in this film, the villain is far more likable than the protagonist. The main problem I have with “The Last Airbender” is that it all seems somewhat joyless and mechanical. It doesn’t once feel as if anyone in the film really has their heart in it, and the result is a boring, middling film that runs 105 minutes and feels 200. I mean, come on. This is a $150 million summer movie about a young boy who can manipulate fire, and there is not a single moment where you feel any joy, or satisfaction, or anything at all. It feels like a chore to sit all the way through this film.
The film’s marketing revolves almost entirely around its special effects and action. Sadly, the effects look simply terrible. Come on, Hollywood! The special effects from 1991’s “Terminator 2” look more convincing and real than this. And the action is solely in the last 20 minutes or so, interestingly enough the trailers have pretty much only drawn footage from these 20 minutes. Also, another curious fault this film has is it can’t seem to keep a consistent sense of location. For example, in one of the moments of the film, a character is in a rowboat, about two miles off shore. In a scene that’s meant to take place minutes after that one, the same character is in a temple. This occurs really often and goes to prove just how little effort was really put into this film. Another large gripe I hold with this film is that there is a ton of exposition and back
story. Yes, the film is set in an alternate universe with lots of new creatures and powers and such, so some back story is necessary, but literally half of the film is devoted to explaining the world of the film, thus preventing the film from really beginning. It feels like the film is simply a prelude to a larger pay-off that never comes around. This is likely because this is the first film in a suggested franchise –– that all depends on the film’s financial success –– and to quote a certain conservative radio host, “I hope it fails.” The most abysmal 2010 release this side of “The Human Centipede” gets 1/2 star out of four. Film critic Ryan Michaels, a student at Emerson School in Ann Arbor and two-time winner of the Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for his reviews, can be reached through mrogers@heritage.com.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Saline. $6 (age 12 and younger with an adult, free). 1937-875-0808 (before show), 429-3145 (day of show).
■ Family Story Times 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road. Free. 429-5450.
THINGS TO DO: REGIONAL CALENDAR Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170. ■ Chelsea Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays: Park Street. Free admission. 475-6402. ■ Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday: 400 N. Main St. Free. 433-5499. ■ Chelsea Chess Club 3 p.m. Saturdays: Wendy’s, 1640 Commerce Park. Free. 475-1583. ■ Movie Monday 2 p.m. Monday: “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. Free. ■ “Dungeons and Dragons” 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. Free. ■ Baby Time 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. Free. 475-8732. ■ Summer Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday: Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. Free. Pre-register at 475-8732. ■ Insect Safari 11 a.m. Wednesday: Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Road. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 4753170.
DEXTER ■ Teen Activities 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday: Sixth through 12th grades. “Murder Mystery Night.” Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St. Free. Pre-register at 426-4477. ■ Story Times 11 a.m. Thursday and Monday; and 1 p.m. Monday: Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. Free. 4264477. ■ Drop-in Swing Dancing
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday: Children ages 12 and older. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. Free. 4264477. ■ Summer Concert Series 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays: Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies, Monument Park gazebo. Free. 426-0887. ■ Festival at St. Joseph Church 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday: Visit stjosfestival.com. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mast at North Territorial roads. Free admission. 4268483. ■ “All about Fish” 10 a.m. to noon Friday: Ages 6 and older. Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Road, Webster Township. Free. $5 vehicle fee. Pre-register at 971-6337, ext. 334. ■ “Hunters of the Sky” 11 a.m. Friday: Naturalist shows live raptors and a bald eagle. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St. Free. 426-4477. ■ Kids Bug Hunt 11 a.m. Saturday: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter. $5 vehicle fee. Pre-registration required. 426-8211. ■ Children’s Day Fishing 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter. $5 vehicle fee. Pre-register at 4268211. Tackle, bait provided, or bring your own. ■ Horse Show: Cobblestone Farms 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: Cobblestone Farms, 6301 Gregory Road, Dexter. Free. 369-2633. ■ Canoeing and Kayaking in Michigan and Wisconsin 7 p.m. Saturday: Dexter
District Library, 3255 Alpine St. Free. Reservations requested. 426-4477.
SALINE Thursday Night Contra ■ 7 p.m. Thursday: 4531 Concourse Drive. $7 (students, $4). ■ “Kaleidoscope” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road. Free. Pre-register at 429-5450. ■ PG-13+ Thursday Movies 2 p.m. Thursday: “Titanic.” Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road. Free. Pre-register at 429-5450.
■ Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays: South Ann Arbor Street in downtown Saline, and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Saline Library, 555 N. Maple Road. Call 429-3518. ■ Rentschler Farm 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays: 1265 E. Michigan Ave. Enter through the shopping center and park within the farm complex. Call 944-0442.
YPSILANTI ■ Crossroads Summer Festival 7 p.m. Friday: Bill Bynum & Co., Corndaddy, and Hillrays. Washington Street at Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti. Free. 7177305. ■ Merle Haggard 8 p.m. Saturday: Eastern Michigan University’s Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Place. $40-$60 at emutix.com and at the door. 487-2282.
■ “Pub in the Park”: Saline Celtic Festival 6 p.m. to midnight Friday: Pub tent, food, music. Mr. Pretty Legs contest, limericks, and Ann Arbor Morris, jousting demonstration. Mill Pond Park, West Bennett Street. $5 (age 11 and younger, free). 944-2810. 7 p.m. Gaelic football at Saline High School, Campus Parkway.
■ Saline Railroad Depot Museum 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays: 402 N. Ann Arbor St. Call 9440442.
■ Washtenaw Classic Auto Show 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 3362-3402 Washtenaw Ave. service drive. Free admission. 3693012.
■ Summer Celebration Concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. $10 donation. 327-0270.
■ Children’s Puppet Shows 3:30 p.m. Sundays: Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington. $5 (age 3 and younger, free). 6572337.
■ Summer Music Series 7 to 9 p.m. Friday: Saline Fiddlers ReStrung. Downtown Saline. Free. 429-4494.
■ Third Saturday Contra Dance 8 p.m. Saturday: Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. $10. 426-0241.
■ Fourth annual Tour de Fresh 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: Growing Hope/Transition Towns Ypsilanti/Bike Ypsi. Docent-led tours of urban farming projects. Drive or bike between locations. Begin at downtown Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market. $1-$25 donation. Reservations at growinghope.net or call 786-8401.
■ Saline Celtic Festival 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday: Parade at 10 a.m.; children’s events, music, dance, pipe and drum bands, Saline’s Fiddlers ReStrung, Highland dance, North American Full-Contact Jousting, historical reenactments, Society for Creative Anachronism, birds of prey, and more. Mill Pond Park, West Bennett Street. $10 in advance at Saline City Hall; $15 (seniors, $10; ages 13-17, $5; ages 12 and under, free; after 8 p.m., $5) at the gate. 944-2810 or visit salinecelticfestival.org. Also, a rugby tournament 10 a.m., Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road. ■ Ann Arbor Antiques Market
■ Line Dancing 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Saline American Legion, 320 W. Michigan, Saline. $6. 429-4840. ■ “Bowling Pin Shoot” Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday: TriCounty Sportsmen’s League, 8640 Moon Road, Saline. $5 per 20-shot round. 429-9561. ■ Pittsfield Open Band 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday: Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Free. 994-9307. ■ Art to Go 1 p.m. Monday: Ages 5-14. Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road. Free. Pre-register at 429-5450.
■ Free Movie Mondays 6 p.m. Monday: Campus Life at Eastern Michigan University presents “Babies.” All movies are free and open to the public. Student Center auditorium.
MANCHESTER ■ Manchester Chicken Broil 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday: Antique car show, live entertainment. Shuttle from Manchester Middle School, 710 E. Main St. Alumni Memorial Field. $9 at the gate. 428-7722.
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Police seek info on quick-change scammer Police seek help to identify suspect By Art Aisner Heritage Newspapers
Saline police are seeking the public’s help in trying to identify a man suspected of two recent quick-change scams in city grocery stores. The first incident occurred at the Country Market, located at 1335 E. Michigan Ave., on June 23, police said. A man dressed in a suit attempted to pay for roughly $5 worth of groceries with a $100 bill at about 7 p.m. According to police reports,
he then changed his mind, said he’d rather not get all that change back and decided to pay with a $20 bill. The checkout clerk handed him his change and he then asked for the $100 bill. As he took it back, he allegedly used a $10 bill tucked into the same hand, showed it to the employee and then said she handed him the wrong bill. The employee handed him another $100 bill, and he left without incident. According to police reports, store officials said they didn’t realize what happened right away and called police after the clerk told her supervisor about the incident because her cash drawer was short. Investigators said they later
learned that the same man went to another grocery store about an hour earlier and unsuccessfully tried to pull the same scam. They released surveillance camera images of the man leaving the Busch’s Fresh Food after tried to get $100 from a check out clerk at about 6 p.m. Police reports indicate the man tried to pay for a $3 item with a $100 bill and correct change and then said he changed his mind and handed the checkout clerk a $5. Using the same hand with which he took back the $100, he showed the clerk a $10 bill and claimed he was short-changed. The employee found no other $100 bills in her cash drawer and immediately called a supervisor to count the
register. Police reports said the alleged suspect waited patiently while they recounted all the money, and he left with his purchased item but no additional bills. Store officials did not call police for about a week, until loss-prevention specialists from the supermarket chain’s store in Clinton said the man successfully used that same scam at their store on June 23. Police said they used the surveillance camera images to link the man to all three crimes but have not had any luck in identifying him. Police reports describe the man as heavyset, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with some facial hair. Saline Detective Don Lupi said that many quick-change
scam victims often don’t report the incident to police or their employers because they may not realize it’s a crime and could be too embarrassed to admit they were duped. He said there is no shame in falling victim to a con artist who uses confidence and sleight-of-hand to confuse people. “Some people don’t call for whatever reason, but we want to encourage them to call us to get it reported,” Lupi said. The suspect is the second person to successfully pull off quick-change scams in the city so far this year. Cathy Ann Thacker, 47, was recently sentenced to 93 days in the Washtenaw County Jail on three counts of fraud under false pretenses. She was arrested for the
misdemeanor crimes after investigators in Saline and with the Washtenaw County Sheriff ’s Department linked her to quick-change scams at two eateries in Saline and one in Dexter in early March. She pleaded guilty to the charges, as well as similar fraud charges that stem from a scam she pulled in November 2009, court records show. She was also on probation for convictions of unlawfully driving away an automobile and driving with a suspended license earlier this year. Anyone with information about the current quickchange case is asked to call the Saline police at 429-7911 or e-mail Detective Don Lupi at dlupi@cityofsaline.org. Art Aisner is a freelance writer.
Services still offered at St. Joe Saline branch
Health-related services still available By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
Kathleen Rhine, chief operating officer for the Saline branch of St. Joseph Mercy Health System, wants area residents to know that many of the health-related services they have come to rely upon at the Saline hospital facility are still very much available, and there are a few updated features as well. Since the hospital
announced the closure of its inpatient care unit last month, Rhine said community members have expressed some confusion as to what services are still available at the facility. “We want to be sure the Saline community is aware of what services are still available,” she said. “We offer emergency, outpatient surgery and diagnostic care.” As to the diagnostic procedures offered, Rhine said they include laboratory work, radiology and outpatient physical therapy. In addition, Rhine said a new 23-hour unit allows those having inpatient procedures preformed stay at the hospital for up to 23 hours post operation.
“We did this to accommodate those who need to stay a little longer to recuperate,” she said. The unit is comprised of
If an unforeseen complication arises and a patient requires additional time in the hospital, Rhine said, “Then
“We want to be sure the Saline community is aware of what services are still available. We offer emergency, outpatient surgery and diagnostic care.” KATHLEEN RHINE four beds, and Rhine said operations are usually only preformed at the Saline location when doctors anticipate the patient will recover within this timeframe.
they would be transferred to Ann Arbor (St. Joseph Mercy).” The 23-hour designation is important, because if patients were allowed to stay more than 24 hours, the hospital would
have to consider itself an inpatient unit and operate accordingly. Rhine also noted that the new community health pavilion is operational. “We will have large scale community events,” she said, citing ‘The Biggest Loser’ contestants that were on hand for the building’s grand opening. “There will also be ongoing classes.” Rhine said most of employees displaced by the closing of the inpatient unit have now been relocated. “The majority of the staff went to a unit for older adults in Ann Arbor, on the fourth floor of the new patient tower,” she said. “That really allows
them to put to use the expertise they gained in Saline working with older patients.” Rhine said the remaining employees would be relocated shortly. If area residents still have questions concerning the Saline branch of St. Joseph Mercy and what services are offered there, Rhine said there is a ‘contact us’ link on the bottom of the hospital’s primary Web site, www.sjmercyhealth. org, to which inquires can be sent. Steven Howard can be reached at 429-7380 or showard@heritage.com. Follow his blog at http://heritageweststaffblog.blogspot.com.
Staying employed can be challenging with OCD By Amit Kshirsagar Guest Writer
Occupational disability is a serious consequence for patients who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to a statistical investigation through a sample survey. The study used regression analysis to reveal that the severity of a patient’s symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder is the most important cause of occupational disability. The study was based upon a large enough sample size of 238 patients and a control group to be statistically valid. People who suffer from moderate to severe symptoms of OCD are either simply unable to work, or if they do find suitable employment, they are soon terminated from most places of employment due to their inability to focus or to strictly adhere to the demands of their employers’ expectations, based
only on seemingly ‘normal’ employees’ behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a strange but chronic psychiatric emotional disorder that affects approximately 1.6 to 3 percent of the worldwide workforce population. This disorder is particularly strange in that, on the one hand, its sufferers appear to be quite capable, intelligent-looking individuals, who appear to be normal, with seriousness in their gaze and uprightness in their posture, since any attempts to appear smiling would be seen as artificial. Most Asian Indians, especially second-generation immigrants, are expected to become doctors or engineers. In countries like India, if a pre-med student fails at medical college entrance exams, he or she often contemplates suicide rather than face the humiliation and loss of prestige within his or her privileged social circle. With a society that is so
GUEST COLUMN much infatuated with grades and exam scores, it is no wonder that they are victims of a kind of systemic obsessive-compulsive disorder. Very few parents want to admit that their children have this psychiatric disorder for fear of loss of face among their peers, and many are in a state of denial. The severity of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder has been consistently related to the inability to perform efficiently and promptly (with almost no mistakes in the workplace in order to get promotion) and to adhere to the rigors of the workplace. It has been revealed in a recent paper by Mancebo et al, that the quality of life among patients with clinically diagnosed OCD is very low, especially due to societal intolerance for failure and stigmatization.
These findings also reveal that the occupational disability of patients who suffer from OCD is comparable to the disability rates of those individuals who suffer from panic disorder, major depressive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. What is most startling is the fact that the swiftness with which they are released from their workplace duties contributes more to their seemingly sudden relapse of symptoms than if they would have simply been shown a little extra compassion and concern by their employers. OCD is an invisible disability, which many employers simply do not understand. They do not do so intentionally. However, they do see the applicant as a strong, capable person and often fail to understand why he or she is unable to perform like a ‘normal’
person. To the person who suffers from OCD, the world often seems cruel, as it does not tolerate non-normal persons. Since they are unable to get employment, their parents get frustrated, feel dejected and as a result, become extremely angry. Hence, they are unable to cope with this emotionally very painful situation. This creates an unhealthy atmosphere in the household, as OCD sufferers are constantly reminded about how ‘useless’ they are. This in turn creates more frustration and the inability to work efficiently becomes much worse. This feeling of being ‘no good’ gives rise to suicidal tendencies on the part of the patient and he becomes less social, shuts himself in his room, and, as a result, he gets
Recycle A2 shares survey results Recycle Ann Arbor, a nonprofit offering recycling and waste programs, recently announced that a survey of Drop-Off Station customers indicated that 97.6 percent of customers are either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the service received at the DropOff Station. This is the third customer satisfaction score of more than 97 percent in three consecutive years. “For a service industry organization, a 97.6 percent customer satisfaction rating represents an outstanding endorsement by customers for a job well done on the part of the entire Drop-Off Station team,” said Recycle Ann Arbor CEO Melinda Uerling in a news release. The annual customer survey gathers information on which to base plans for further improvements, activities and marketing. In addition to the satisfaction measure, the survey indicates the following about Drop-Off Station customers: � One-third of customers live in the city of Ann Arbor, with only about 5 percent of customers coming from outside of Washtenaw County. � One-third of customers do not have recycling services available at home or in their
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There is a $3 entry fee to use the Drop-Off Station. Once the entry fee is paid, many recyclable items are accepted at no additional charge, such as paper, metals, glass, batteries and some electronics. In addition, a wide variety of items is accepted for disposal at minimal cost. All accepted items and fees are listed on the Drop-Off Station page at www.recycleannarbor. org. Pick-up service is available for large bulky waste items for an additional charge. Dump trailers are available to rent. For more information about
more irritable and angry at the world. Thus, the individual remains further isolated and alone in a restricted environment. What is required is some developmental and occupational education institution. Ann Arbor’s Center for Independent Living (CIL) is an organization like this, but it only caters to the needs of persons who have visible disabilities arising from birth defects and accidents. They need to extend their services to OCD patients also, as they are unable to perform like a normal person and do not get any gainful employment. Has the world become cold and become compassionless? Guest writer Amit Kshirsagar can be reached at amost1972@gmail.com.
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for children in kindergarten through second grade. All programs will be held at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court.
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brate the release of its new CD. The public is invited to attend at 7 p.m. on the front lawn of Union School at Ann Arbor Street and East McKay Street. For more information, call 663-8923.
Through Thursday, July 29 ■ Summer activities for children in third through fifth grade will be hosted by Milan Public Library at 3 p.m. each Thursday in July. All programs will be held at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court, except as noted. The program on July 29 will be held at the library. Chat about the book “The Tale of Despereaux” and participate in activities related to the story. Registration is requested.
Monday, July 26 ■ “1+1=YUM” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Learn measurements, computations and even geometry with various foods. The class is for kids in kindergarten through second grade, Monday through Friday at Liberty School Room 06. The fee is $65. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. ■ “Cross Country Camp – Middle School” will be offered through Saline Community Education. Saline’s coaches and the high school runners invite potential middle school cross-country runners to a pre-season training camp. Registration includes a T-shirt. All camp participants will be given entry into the Summerfest 5K to be held at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 7. The class is for kids in sixth through eighth grades, and runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Saline Middle School track. The fee is $40. For more information, visit www. salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020.
Through Thursday, Aug. 5 ■ Game Days will be offered at Milan Public Library for children in third through fifth grades. The sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Children can play Wii games and board games at the library. Registration is requested. ■ Story Time at Milan Public Library is held at 10:15 a.m. for toddlers 2 to 3 years old and at 11:15 a.m. for children 3 to 5 years old accompanied by an adult. Call 4391240 or stop by the library to register or for more information. Through Friday, Aug. 6 ■ Story Time at Milan Public Library is held at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. for children 3 to 5 years old accompanied by an adult. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information. Thursday, July 15 ■ The Concert in the Park series, held in Wilson Memorial Park, will feature the Ypsilanti Community Band – Town Band performing at 7 p.m. The concert will be followed by a showing of the movie “Where the Wild Things Are” at dusk. ■ BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. ■ A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St., Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www.ogbrewing.com.
Tuesday, July 27 ■ “Football Camp – Youth, Middle School, Freshman” will be offered through Saline Community Education. The camp will be conducted by the Saline High School football staff and assisted by varsity players. The camp is for kids in third through ninth grades at the Saline High School Stadium. The fee is $60. For more information, visit www.salineonline.org or call the Saline Community Education Office at 429-8020. Friday, Aug. 13 ■ A Children’s Art Show will be held at Two Twelve Arts Center, 212 W. Michigan Ave., with an artists’ reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www. twotwelvearts.org.
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Friday, July 16 ■ The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 439-4007.
Through Wednesday, July 28 ■ “Wonderful Wednesdays” will be hosted by Milan Public Library at 3 p.m. each Wednesday in July
Saturday, July 17 ■ A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held for Jeremy Stowell and Amber Hosler, who had homes and vehicles destroyed in the June 6 tornado in Dundee. The dinner will be held at the American Legion Post 268, 44 Wabash St. in Milan, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and children. For more information, call 439-2170. Wednesday, July 21 ■ A “Walk-about” will be held at 7 p.m. in the new Washtenaw County DraperHouston Nature Preserve located on Mooreville Road, just past the Milan city limits on the left. John Farmer will speak about the park and future plans. Thursday, July 22 ■ The Concert in the Park series, held in Wilson Memorial Park, will feature Laura Russo & Friends performing at 7 p.m. The concert will be followed by a showing of the movie “Monsters vs. Aliens” at dusk. ■ BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. ■ A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St., in Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www. ogbrewing.com. Friday, July 23 ■ The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 439-4007. Saturday, July 24 ■ “E-mail Basics” will be held at Milan Public Library. Learn everything you need to know to manage your e-mail, including how to create, save, forward and delete e-mail messages. Basic computer skills are required. Classes start at 9 a.m. and last one hour. A refundable $10 deposit is required to reserve a spot in a class. Your deposit will be refunded at the end of each class. You must call the library to cancel at least 24 hours before the class starts to receive a refund. Registration is necessary and can be completed at the circulation desk or by calling 439-1240. ■ A car wash will be held to benefit Milan Varsity
Cheerleaders from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milan Dental Office. Anyone who would like to make a donation or get more information can e-mail ECaballero33@yahoo.com. ■ An “Old Fashioned Boxed Lunch” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Lane, in downtown Milan. Each boxed lunch is $8 and contains two pieces of fried chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, a cookie and a bottle of water. No reservations are required. Stay and eat or take yours to go. This event is hosted in conjunction with The Backstreet Cruizers Cruise Down Old 23 and Milan’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. For more information, call 439-2421. Sunday, July 25 ■ Vacation Bible School will be held at Peoples Presbyterian. The program is for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a kick-off at 10 a.m. July 25. For more information, contact Jody Klein at jodyscout@gmail.com. Thursday, July 29 ■ BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. ■ A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St. Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www.ogbrewing.com. ■ The Concert in the Park series, held in Wilson Memorial Park, will feature Blue Water Ramblers performing at 7 p.m. The concert will be followed by a showing of the movie “Star Trek” at dusk. Friday, July 30 ■ The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 439-4007. Wednesday, Aug. 4 ■ Game Days will be offered at Milan Public Library for children in kindergarten through second grade. The sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Children can play Wii games and board games at the library. Registration is requested. Thursday, Aug. 5 SALINE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 3th, 2010 Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday July 23th, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., at the Saline Township Hall 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meet the requirements of law.
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Friday, Aug. 6 ■ The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 439-4007. Wednesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 12 ■ A “Create A Bookmark” contest will be held by Milan Public Library from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Design a bookmark to celebrate Milan’s 125 years and enter it in the bookmark contest. Also, use a variety of art supplies to make a creative bookmark for yourself. Thursday, Aug. 12 ■ BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. ■ A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St., in Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www. ogbrewing.com. Friday, Aug. 13 ■ The Milan Area Chamber of Commerce will host a guest speaker from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. AATA will present “Moving You Forward Initiative, Transit Master Plan for Washtenaw County.” The breakfast will be held at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court. Reservations will be due before Aug. 11 by e-mailing info@milanchamber.org or calling 439-7932. The breakfast is $12 for chamber members, $15 for non-members. ■ The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 439-4007.
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Tuesday, Aug. 17 ■ “SURFari Juggling Show” will be sponsored by the Milan Public Library at 3 p.m. at Milan Senior and Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court. Joel Tacey will offer an interactive show that features dazzling juggling and a creative whirlwind of new tricks. Thursday, Aug. 19 BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St., in Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www. ogbrewing.com. An ice cream party will be held as Milan Public Library’s final teen program of the summer at 1 p.m. for pupils in sixth through eighth grades, and at 3 p.m. for students in ninth through 12th grades. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register. Friday, Aug. 20 The Milan Chamber will host a guest speaker from Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. AATA will do a presentation on “Moving You Forward Initiative, Transit Master Plan for Washtenaw County.” The breakfast will be held at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court. Reservations will be due before Aug. 11 by e-mailing info@milanchamber. org or calling 439-7932. The breakfast is $12 for chamber members, $15 for non-members. The Friend-Hack House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 29. Other times are available for tour by appointment by calling 4394007. Saturday, Aug. 28 A Microsoft Publisher class will be held at Milan Public Library. The program will help participants make signs, brochures, banners, cards and more. The class is for people who already know computer basics, such as using a mouse and keyboard. Classes start at 9 a.m. and last one hour. A refundable $10 deposit is required to reserve a spot in a class. Registration is necessary and can be completed at the circulation desk or by calling 439-1240.
Washtenaw County Legal Notice:
Washtenaw County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for Used Commercial Towing Vehicle. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Finance/Purchasing Department located at 220 North Main Street, Room B-35, Lower Level, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. RFP 6550 Due: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 2:00pm local time. For more information, please call (734) 222-6760 or logon to our website at http:/ bids.ewashtenaw.org and click on “open bids”
Washtenaw County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for Temporary Services for Washtenaw County. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Finance/ Purchasing Department located at 220 North Main Street, Room B-35, Lower Level, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. RFP 6551 Due: Thursday, August 12, 2010 by 3:00 PM local time. For more information, please call (734) 222-6760 or logon to our website at http:// bids.ewashtenaw.org and click on “open bids”.
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Washtenaw County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for Background Check Services for Washtenaw County. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Finance/Purchasing Department located at 220 North Main Street, Room B-35, Lower Level, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. RFP 6552 Due: Friday, August 13, 2010 by 3:00PM local time. For more information, please call (734) 222-6760 or logon to our website at http:// bids.ewashtenaw.org and click on “open bids”.
Washtenaw County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for tuck pointing and caulking to the Washtenaw County Facilities Building, 110 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Mi. A Mandatory Walk through will be held on Friday July 23, 2010, at 2:00 PM. Potential vendors should meet in conference room 101 in the Annex Building at 110 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Finance/ Purchasing Department Website. RFP 6548 is Due: Friday July 30, 2010 by 2:00 P.M. local time. For more information, please call (734)-222-6760 or logon to our website at http:// bids.ewashtenaw.org and click on “open bids”.
Washtenaw County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for Northville Preserve Trailhead in Northfield Township. A Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk scheduled for Monday July 26, 2010 at 4:00 pm shall be attended by all General Contractors who will be submitting bids. The mandatory prebid meeting and site walk will be located on Northfield Church Road, north of Joy road in Northfield Township, Michigan. This meeting will consist of a review of the bid documents and allow for a one time contractor pre-bid site inspection. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Finance/Purchasing Department Website. RFP http:// bids.ewashtenaw.org and click on “open bids”.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday, July 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the York Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek Road, Milan, MI.
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■ BackStreet CruiZers in Wilson Park will be held at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Aug. 26, weather permitting. ■ A farmers’ market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the growing season, ending around Sept. 20, at Original Gravity Brewing Garden, 440 County St., in Milan. Locally grown produce plus flowers and beer will be available. For more information, visit www. ogbrewing.com.
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The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computers being used to tabulate the results of the Election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. Note: additional Clerk’s Office hours will be held for electors to obtain absentee ballots at the York Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek Road, Milan, on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. as required by law.
Helen Neill York Charter Township Clerk Posted: July 15, 2010
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Celtic Fair monster in its seventh season By Sheila Pursglove Guest Writer
Mill Pond Millie was a sensation in last December’s Christmas parade, sporting a red Santa hat and Christmas lights. It was the old gal’s firstever appearance in the parade. This distant cousin of Scotland’s legendary Loch Ness Monster will make her seventh appearance at the Saline Celtic Festival July 17, rising from the
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We have an exciting Children’s Ministry (infant 5th grade) and Student Ministry (6th - 12th grade).
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media storm surrounding Millie’s original launch. Local newspapers, and channels 2 and 4 from Detroit, all sent reporters to do stories. He received calls at home from newspapers around the country, and did a live interview on BBC Radio. Articles from around the world were on the Internet. He even got a call all the way from Scotland from a fellow who was a firm believer Scotland’s Nessie was real. “It was wild,” he said. “The whole thing has been nuts––but a lot of fun.”
feet away. A series of cams and pulleys lets Millie rise and submerge. A lever-operated cable articulates the head up and down. It takes at least two men to install Millie in the water, and a team of four take turns pulling the hidden underwater control rope for the 8 to 10 festival hours of operation. A taped sound track of dinosaur roars adds to the atmosphere. Millie and her offspring are a huge attraction, Peters said, with people stopping by the “pulling station” to chat, and to take pictures. Peters was amazed at the
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Sisters showing passion at art center By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
The 212 Arts Center in Saline will host a reception July 16 to honor the artists responsible for this month’s exhibition, “Intention and Intuition: Two Sisters, Two Perspectives,” Charlene Jacobsen and Pat Clubine. Jacobsen said she has always loved creating art, and worked as an area art teacher for many years. “My husband and I were both art teachers in the community,” she said. “I worked in Saline schools. I started at Houghton and ended at Pleasant Ridge.” Jacobsen said she and her sister grew up in the Ann Arbor and Saline area, and were artistically inspired from an early age. Her current artwork, usually falls into one of several categories, but is always changing, she said. “I do paintings and also weavings from paper,” she cited among other interests. “I’m sort of a schizophrenic artist.” A biography released by the art center said Jacobsen is a member of the Michigan Art
Education Association and she has taught classes and workshops in a variety of media, from basket weaving to altered arts to beading and handmade books. Clubine, who is visiting the area from Maryland, said she also works in varying artistic genres. “I do primarily two dimensional, mixed media and some small paper sculptures,” she said, citing her style as intuitive, drawing ideas from “nature, dreams and emotions.” Clubine said though she has shown her work in many places around the world, the local show stands out for one very special reason. “This is the first time we (Clubine and Jacobsen) have had a show together,” she said. Clubine said she has 60 pieces of art in the exhibition, and Jacobsen said she doesn’t know how many of hers are present, just that it is “a large show.” “Some of the pieces I have are from a residency I had in Ireland,” Clubine said. “That was four years ago.” The residency took place at Burren College of Art in
Sisters Charlene Jacobsen and Pat Clubine will be honored at 212 Art Center reception Friday.
Ballyvaughen, Ireland, according to the art center’s biography. Clubine is also an art educator. “I taught at St. Anne’s
School of Annapolis,” she said, “kindergarten through eighth grade.” The exhibit runs through July, and the reception will be held at the arts center from 7
Steven Howard can be reached at 429-7380 or showard@heritage.com. Follow his blog at http://heritageweststaffblog.blogspot.com.
p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday For more information, call 944-ARTS or visit www.twotwelvearts.org. The 212 Arts Center is located at 212 W. Michigan Ave.
Annual Saline Celtic Festival coming Friday By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
The 15th annual Saline Celtic Festival will take place on the grounds of Mill Pond Park beginning July 16, bringing together an abundance of traditional games, activities and performances. According to the organizing committee’s website, the “festival began as a result of the sister city relationship between Saline and Brecon, Wales.” Touted as being a “familyoriented event,” activities will include “two performance stages, pipe bands, wee folk activities, jousting knights on horseback, Celtic clans and vendors, dark ages living history (Viking encampment), Celtic canines and much more,” according to the official list of events. There will be many hands-on opportunities for visitors to get into the Celtic spirit, “including a haggis throw, ax throw, tug of war contest,” in addition to other activities. A new feature of the festival is the Textile Arts Tent, where local textile artisans will demonstrate centuries-old arts and display their wares. Demonstrations include the waulking of tweeds (with waulking music by Renee
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The Pub in the Park will open its doors at 5:30 p.m. July 16, with Gaelic football following at 7 p.m. as well as Dancing in the Park at 7:30 p.m. and running until dusk. Other happenings on tap that night include the fourth annual Mr. Pretty Legs in Kilt
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How to avoid dangerous blood clots By Dr. Richard Waldman
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Roughly 2 million people in the U.S. each year are affected by deep vein thrombosis — blood clots (thrombi) that develop in the deep veins of the legs or, less commonly, the pelvis or other parts of the body. A blood clot may sound harmless — after all, clotting is a natural process that helps stop bleeding after an injury. However, clots can also form if blood flow is too slow, if there is damage to the lining of the veins or if a medical problem such as an inherited clotting disorder causes the
blood to clot more easily. If a clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, a complication called pulmonary embolism can occur. Embolisms disrupt blood flow to the lungs and can be fatal. Anyone can develop a dangerous blood clot. Your risk may increase: Following surgery. Blood clots are the leading cause of disability and death following surgical procedures. Patients may be instructed to take medication before or after surgery, wear special stockings or boots that help squeeze the
Group recreates Celtic rebellion By Sheila Pursglove
For more information, contact: Saline Celtic Festival 100 North Harris Street Saline, MI 48176 Telephone: 944-2810 Email: info@salineceltic.org Web site: www.salineceltic. org. Office hours: June 22, 24, 29, 30, July 1: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 6 – 16: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Saline Celtic Festival, which began as a result of the Sister City relationship between Saline and Brecon, Wales, is a volunteer organization with an executive committee, event chairs and many volunteers. This year’s major sponsors include the City of Saline, Heritage Newspapers, Samuel Adams, Silverfoam, DTE, JAC Productions, O’Connor Hearing Center, American Soy Products, Arts Alliance, 212 Arts Center, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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Aid in Milan Director Nina Pemberton holds a check for $1,400 at last year’s fund-raising event. Looking on is Jim Knight (left) and Larry Shock, event organizer and tournament director.
Aid in Milan seeks teams By Don Richter
Heritage Newspapers
Aid in Milan is a local nonprofit organization established in 1976 that funds educational and recreational programs and provides information and referral, emergency food, monthly food distribution, clothing, nd Milan’s Lindsey Lammers won the 32 Golf Association of Michigan Girls Junior State Amateur medical equipment, and assisTournament match play championship last month. Standing next to Lammers is dad Mike Lammers. tance with rent and utilities. Aid in Milan also operates Meals on Wheels in the Milan Area School District. For more information about this organiAmateur Tournament, Lammers zation, go to aidinmilan@aol. By Don Richter com. Heritage Newspapers placed third last month in a The organization will be regional qualifier in Battle the stroke play medalist. Both holding a charity softball tourCreek. Lammers’ overall perforIt was a coming out party, players had two-day totals of nament fund-raiser Aug. 7 at mance last month in two eliteor sorts, for Milan’s Lindsey 148. Lammers (77-71) was the Gump Lake Fields in Milan. A level tournament’s impressed Lammers last month. The only player to shoot a round rainout date has been schedMilan head golf coach Claire recently graduated Big Red under par when she tallied a uled for Aug. 14. Milan Free Neff. standout had her first experi71 on the second day of stroke Methodist Church will host the “Her game has always been ence with match play at the play. Shyu ended up winning event. 32nd GAM Girls Junior State medalist honors, while Lammers solid, but the past seven days Last year, Aid in Milan raised Amateur Tournament at received a well-earned runner-up have given us a little glimpse a little over $3,600. Also, the into what her amazing future Burning Tree Golf and Country trophy. However, whatever sting eight teams playing a year ago, holds,” Neff said. “She handled Club the last week of June. Lammers might have felt losing along with the community, adversity with class and came Despite the pressure, Lammers that playoff hole was erased filled an enclosed trailer with through with amazing shots emerged as the 2010 champion when she won the match-play canned goods and nonperishwhen she needed them. Playing defeating Kelly Hartigan of championship later in the tourable goods. 92 holes in only three days can Clinton Township 1 up. nament. Those competing in the fundbe intimidating for most 17-year“It was very close,” said Lammers’ match-play semifiraiser tournament will be the olds, but Lindsey is not your Lammers. “The whole tournanal dual with Jackson’s Melissa typical 17-year-old. She is a great first eight teams to register and ment was very close. I was Beurmann went 19 holes before competitor and spent most of the pay the entry fee. always coming back or someone the former Milan All-Stater The cost to participate in the past two days with a look of conwas putting it close on me.” prevailed. In the tournament’s tournament is $175 per team. fidence and focus. It was physiLammers was 1 up after the match-play quarterfinals, Each team is also asked to cally and emotionally draining first hole and 3 up after the 10th Lammers defeated Gabrielle hole. But Hartigan closed the Yurik of Oakland Township 1 up. for Lindsey and her fans, but boy bring food items, personal hygiene items and any housewas it worth it.” gap on the back nine making for “This was definitely a great hold items needed. A team can Lammers, who also was some exciting play on the final learning experience for me,” Heritage Newspapers-West girls’ holes. Lammers said. “I had never basketball Player of the Year, “It was a little nerve-wrackplayed in a playoff before and I will play Division I college golf ing,” Lammers said. “I just kept had never played in match play for the University of Detroit telling myself to play my own before. And I never walked 35 Mercy this fall. game and stay calm.” holes in a tournament before. For full Junior Girls State Lammers had to go to a This really taught me how to Amateur Tournament results go playoff with Rosalie Shyu of stay calm.” to www.gam.org. Rochester Hills to determine Prior to the Junior Girls State
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hold a can drive or collect from each player and bring items collected the day of the tournament. Even if not participating in the tournament, people are encouraged to drop off canned goods and non-perishables to the field the day of the tournament from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Or if one can’t make it to the charity event, organization officials ask those capable to drop off canned goods and other nonperishables now until Aug. 6 at the following locations -- Milan Bakery, Milan Free Methodist Church and Edward Jones Investments in the Kroger Plaza. At 12:15 p.m. the day of the tournament, tournament officials ask all teams to gather on Field No. 2 at Gump Lake to present all proceeds and donations to Aid in Milan. Each team is guaranteed three games, minimum. The tournament format will be slow-pitch softball with one ball and one strike starting count and one foul ball on third strike. Games will be limited to one hour and 15 minutes or a 10-run mercy rule after four innings, with a limit of two over-thefence home runs per game, per team. American Softball Association rules, otherwise. No alcohol or tobacco products the day of event.
Each team will be notified of their team number after registration. There will be a round robin format with the home team decided before each game by coin flip. Tournament officials ask that teams have their line ups completed and be at the field ready to play at least 15 minutes before each scheduled game time. Tie-breakers for the tournament will be decided first by head to head competition. If that doesn’t break the deadlock, then most runs scored will be tabulated and if a tie still exists, then least amount scored against will determine a winner. The goal of the tournament is to have fun and fellowship. The event is a charity tournament meant to support Aid in Milan. All profits and donations will go directly to Aid in Milan. At the tournament, there will also be a concession stand where proceeds will be donated to Aid in Milan. To register, call Larry Shock at 734-572-0304 week nights after 5:30 p.m. or anytime Saturday. Those interested can also e-mail questions to larryshock@comcast.net. The tournament is limited to the first eight teams to complete registration. All registration checks should be made out to Milan Free Methodist Church and mailed to: Larry Shock, 8137 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
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Milan offers youth camps The great outdoors awaits all girls at Girl Scout Camp Crawford’s day camp in Milan and Camp Linden’s overnight camp in Linden, where there are still openings in exciting themed camps from July through August. Girl Scouts’ accredited camps are valuepriced, safe and fun for girls in every age group. Campers don’t have to be Girl Scouts to attend. Financial assistance is still available for qualifying families. For a complete program listing and to register, visit www.girlscoutcamp. org or call 1-800-49-SCOUT. Affordable day camp programs at Camp Crawford for girls entering first- through seventh-grade and sixth- through 12th-grade include woodland exploration, jewelry making and pioneer life in the 1800s. Girl Scout day camp is a great alternative for families seeking summer day care options. There’s an overnight session at Camp Linden that’s perfect
RECREATION for girls of any ages and interest. Girls as young as firstthrough third-grade can enjoy nature and ecology in the Wild Things session. Girls entering fourth- through sixth-grade will enjoy water fun at the Starfish session or explore natural wonders at Eco Explorers. Girls entering sixth- through eighth-grade learn cooking skills in G.O. Gourmet, go rock climbing in Climb On or experience camp the girly-girl way in Camp Spa. For girls entering sixth- through 12th-grade, there are stagecraft skills in Center Stage and making a mark on the arts in Artisans. Plus girls and their best buddies in all grades are invited to Sisters and Best Friends camp. Girl Scout camp is a safe place where girls can experience the great outdoors. All Girl Scout camps are fully accred-
ited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Michigan. Girl Scout camp programs give girls room to explore and grow. Girls go on an unforgettable nature quest that teaches self-confidence, practical skills and cooperation. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites girls everywhere to become Girl Scouts. To learn more about Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, visit www. gshom.org or call 1-800-497-2688. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place. Girl Scouts offers girls the tools they need to be successful leaders now and throughout their lives. In partnership with committed adults, Girl Scouts reach their full potential, develop strong values and improve society. Today’s Girl Scouts are defining new ways to lead at home and around the globe.
The Milan Mayhem U-12 travel baseball team won the Washtenaw Amateur Baseball Association championship with a record of 16-2-2. In the WABA tournament last Sunday, the locals defeated Saline 15-9 for the title. Milan will next compete in the USSSA World Series in Sterling Heights July 19 through 23. It is the first time ever a Milan team has advanced to the World Series. Members of the squad include, front row, Colin Schettenhelm (left), Owen Kimbrell; middle row, Josh Hall (left), Tyler Ervin and Scott Stuben; back row, Michael Haynes (left), Eric Price, Jackson Pahle, Jacob Thacker, Brendon Ferenczy, Dillon Pickard, Hayden Pitts and Tyler Kimbrell. Coach Jamie Kramer, assistant coach Les Ferenczy and team manager Mike Ervin are not pictured.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
THE KENDALL PROJECT: ROUND 1
First lesson straightens out some flaws By Terry Jacoby
Heritage Newspapers
Jim Yuhas walks over to me with a sheet of paper. The PGA teaching professional at Kendall Golf Academy hands it to me and asks me to fill it out. Had I known there was going to be a quiz, I would have studied. What is this form anyway? I thought you were going to show me how to hit my driver 300 yards and send me on my way? A quiz? “Don’t worry,” Jim says, “you can’t fail this test.” But failure is why I’m here. Well, a combination of failure and love. It’s why people who get divorced rush right back to the altar and try again. Golf is a love addiction that most people never stop trying to conquer even though failure is lurking on the next fairway or just over the hill. Just when you hit that perfect drive and the beautiful approach shot that drops 10 feet from the flag, you three-putt. That’s one example of what many golfers experience when they tee it up. No one knows this more than Yuhas and the teaching pros at Kendall Golf Academy. Watching Jim and a few of the other pros at the school work with golfers, you can tell from their expressions they’ve seen and heard it all. It’s true that every golfer is unique and requires a different kind of instruction but while the road may be different, the finish line is the same. It just depends on the type of finish line you are shooting at. Which brings us back to the Kendall Golf Academy student profile or quiz, as I like to call it.
The first part of the “quiz” deals with what level the student currently is playing at so the instructor knows a little bit of what they’re working with. But “years of playing golf,” “handicap,” and “average 18-hole score” can all be quite misleading and vague at best. I’ve been playing golf for say 25 years with six or seven years off here and there and only playing a handful of times other years. My average score for 18 holes depends on how often I’m playing, what course I’m playing, what tees I’m playing from, how many times I use my shoe to kick the ball out from under the tree and how many strokes I choose not to count because of something I deem unfair to me at the time. As for my “average” score, I write down 85-120. I figure I’ve covered all of the above. I do, however, know my handicap. That would be driving, chipping and putting. For some reason, there isn’t enough room on the form to write all of that down so I just put “golf.” The “what are your goals” question is probably the most important for the instructor. They need to know what you want to get out of your lessons. It’s important to understand what each student wants to accomplish so they can get them there – and more times than not, beyond. I could say that my goal is to just get better, but that’s not a goal. That’s going to be a reality. I could say my goal is to just become competitive and not embarrass myself. But what kind of goal is that? A realistic goal for me would be to shoot consistently in the 80s and see where it goes from there.
Finding the right pro to work with is much like the golf swing. You may miss a few times before you get the right one. I’m lucky enough to realize that I hit the perfect shot on the first swing. Let’s get back to the tee. Jim first works on my grip. That’s where it all begins and a flawed grip is a flawed swing. Once we’ve established that, it’s on to positioning, stance and balance. Keeping that left foot planted is new to me and it’s a struggle to keep it there. But we work hard on it and I can proudly say that left foot is now grounded for good. And standing with my butt sticking out instead of being hunched over the ball like my 90year-old grandma took awhile to get down – in fact, it’s still a struggle but getting better. The proper follow-through also has proven to be challenging. It’s amazing how you can do something wrong for 25 years and change it around in 25 minutes. What’s even more amazing are the results. I don’t believe you have PGA Teaching Pro Jim Yuhas shows the proper follow-through. to get worse before you get better but you have to practice, practice, So on the form I write down, “to every student. It’s important to practice. get better.” find one that you are comfortable We spent a few minutes with After I failed my quiz – I think with and speaks your language. the video machine and Jim that’s a first at Kendall – we start Jim and I had met only one time showed me my old stance combefore and it still felt like we had hitting some golf balls. We look at pared to my new one. At least my current swing and Jim shows known each other for years. He now I look like I know what I’m his professionalism by 1. Not walk- understands and sees the many doing. Jim not only tells you what ing away (and) 2. Not laughing. flaws in my game after only a few you’re doing wrong, but shows his Instead, he says it’s a swing he has swings, but he approaches how to students with the video machine seen before. And there are parts of make the changes with a positive – something we will look at closer and energetic nature. He wants it we can fix right away. in future articles. Before I forget to mention his students to succeed and get It’s a great tool in Jim’s teaching this I want to praise Jim for his better. He also wants them to enjoy tool box and it really hammers approach – and I’m not talking the process – something that not home many key points we went about on the tee. Not every teachall the professional teachers are over on our first day of the Kendall ing professional is a good fit for able to accomplish. Project.
Practicing what you learn is key to success
T
he first lesson when it comes to golf lessons is understanding that 45 minutes with a golf professional isn’t going to turn you into a scratch golfer overnight. In fact, the first thing PGA teaching pro Jim Yuhas tells his new students is that how much they improve is all on them. The three things I took from my first lesson with Jim, one of many TERRY outstanding JACOBY teaching pros at the Kendall Golf Academy in Ann Arbor, is the importance of practice, practice, practice. This “Kendall Project” isn’t just about improving my golf game or working with Jim or getting to know the other instructors at one of the best golf schools in the country. It’s one of those “if I can do it, anyone can do it” deals. But for me to do it, Jim has drilled into my head the importance of practice, practice, practice. So before we get into the details of that inaugural golf lesson, let’s jump ahead. My first lesson in my life was with Jim on Wednesday. After the lesson, I hung around the spectacular Miles of Golf complex and hit probably 100 golf balls. All I wanted to do
was repeat what Jim had showed me. I even had the six things to remember before I swung written on a piece of paper right in front of me – proper grip, butt in the air, leaning forward on the balls of my feet, keep my left foot planted, proper pace of the swing and full follow-through. Before I hit each ball, I went through the mental checklist. I have been playing golf on and off for 25 years and apparently have been playing it all wrong for 25 years. So here I was learning something completely new and trying not to do things I have been doing my whole life. But by the time I got through those 100 balls, I was at least starting to feel somewhat comfortable. “Comfortable” is a key word in all of this. That’s going to come into play more often than a pitching wedge and is as important as keeping your eye on the ball. After I hit the 100 balls, I spent about an hour on the putting green. Every golfer knows that putting is one of the keys to scoring in golf. Whatever your goal is, avoiding three putts is the quickest way to get you there. On Thursday, I returned to Miles of Golf where I purchased one of their practice cards. This is a great deal for someone interested in improving their golf game because practice, practice,
tell my playing partners that I started taking lessons and was basically learning the game from scratch. They were very understanding and supportive. But I played probably the Kendall golf pro Tom best I have ever played. The Harding (left) offers tips score doesn’t matter (91). on chipping. Also, Dave What mattered was that Kendall talks about his acclaimed golf academy I accomplished what I set out to accomplish. I used @ the same ball for the entire WWW.HERITAGE.COM round (can’t remember when I didn’t lose at least practice can get expensive, three golf balls), I kept with the expensive, expensive. There are new swing and I got better as the several different pricing options round went along. for your “practice card” to the And the word “comfortable” range but all of them will save started to creep into my swing. you money. I didn’t have Jim standing next I hit another large bucket of to me, but I could still hear his balls and then spent another hour on the putting green. While voice and his advice. I will never forget to stick my butt in the hitting balls, my focus was totalair because I think he said that ly on the items on my mental checklist and not so much on the every time I stepped up to swing – he even made a point of telling results. But when I executed the me that he was going to say it checklist the shots always went every time. By the back nine, my straight. time going through my mental And that’s a big key for any checklist each time I swung was golfer. Like three-putting, staydwindling, as was the line of ing out of trouble by keeping players waiting behind us. the ball straight and in play is a I started to feel comfortable great way to reduce unnecessary with the swing. And that’s what strokes. I learned this first hand at the LPGA event in Toledo. The was important. I also did a good job of staying out of trouble. I women weren’t exactly ripping didn’t hit the ball far, but most 300-plus yard drives but they of the time it was straight. And were hitting it 250 and right on I three-putted five times, so if I a rope. take those five strokes off I’m On Friday, I did something kind of stupid. I went and played looking at a solid 86 – a huge 18 holes. The first thing I did was improvement for me.
VIDEO LESSON
On Saturday, I went back to the range and spent two hours at my son’s school hitting 95-yard shots with a pitching wedge – over and over and over. On Sunday, I played nine holes and didn’t play as well as I did on Friday. I even lost three balls. But that round reminded me of lesson No. 1 – this is a process and you can’t become a scratch golfer overnight.
The Kendall Project
Like the popular “Haney Project” on the Golf Channel, the “Kendall Project” consists of taking a very poor golfer and turning them into a competitive golfer in any foursome. The idea is to follow a golfer through the golf lesson process and document the progress, including the setbacks, obstacles and successes. In the inaugural “Kendall Project,” teaching professional Jim Yuhas will handle the instruction part while Heritage Newspapers Sports Editor Terry Jacoby will proudly play the part of golf hacker. The “project” will take place at the Kendall Academy, which along with Miles of Golf, provides both new and experienced players with top quality instruction, environment and facilities. Yuhas is a teaching PGA professional with the Kendall Golf Academy. He served as assistant golf professional at West Shore Golf & CC and Grosse Ile Golf & CC before joining the staff at Kendall. Dave Kendall, the founder and head of Kendall Golf Academy, is generally regarded as one of Michigan’s outstanding professionals. The recipient of the Michigan PGA’s 2006 Golf Professional of the Year award, Kendall was previously honored by the Michigan PGA as 2000 and 2004 Teacher of the Year and 1990 Golf Professional of the Year. He has more than 25 years of experience instructing players of all levels. Miles of Golf is located at 3113 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti. Golf World Business recognizes the Miles of Golf shop as one of the top 100 golf shops in the country, the most prestigious award for golf shops. For more information on Miles of Golf or the Kendall Academy, call 1-734-973-9004 or log onto www.milesofgolf. com.
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July 15, 2010
Environmentally friendly shoreline aim of new partnership Environmentally friendly landscaping for waterfront properties has often been long been a challenge for Michigan property owners. Many of the traditional approaches, such using as rock rip-rap or installing vertical seawalls, are hard on lake ecosystems. But a new organization -- the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership - is working to make green options available to homeowners. The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP), which is made up of Department of Natural Resources and Environment staffers, Michigan State University Extension staff, industry representatives, trade associations, academic institutions and non-profit organizations, has created a course for contractors on ecologically friendly landscaping methods for inland lake shorelines: the Certified Natural Shoreline Professional (CNSP). MNSP will also be providing workshops for homeowners, and shoreline product research and development. “MNSP is good example of the DNRE working hand-inhand with industry and stakeholders to address important resource issues, while working to expand green business opportunities in Michigan’s marketplace,” said John Skubinna, a DNRE compliance assistance specialist and MNSP facilitator. MNSP certifies that contractors have successfully completed a four-day training course - three days in the classroom and one day of field training -and have passed a certification exam. A total of 56 participants from across the state attended the classroom component offered in Kalamazoo and Pontiac this year. MNSP experts taught a course packed with information on green landscaping and erosioncontrol methods, shoreline environments, lake health and shoreline permits. The course included a training manual, lectures and small-group activities where participants learned to design natural shorelines.
The field day involved handson construction of a bioengineered natural shoreline project on a lakeshore. Scott Brown, Executive Director of the Michigan Lake and Stream Association, took the Pontiac course out of a personal interest in natural shorelines. “The Certified Natural Shoreline Professional training course was outstanding,” Brown said. “Those [participants] whom I spoke to seemed really enthused about the class and the untapped potential for serving the needs of riparians looking to give back to their lakes.” The Pontiac group recently completed the course during a final construction day on Ford Lake, building a bio-engineering demonstration project at a park in Ypsilanti Charter Township in Washtenaw County. The project was sponsored by the township, JFNew, Inc., Eastern Michigan University, the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC), and the Middle Huron Stormwater Advisory Group (MHSAG). Ric Lawson, a Watershed Planner with HRWC, and facilitator of the MHSAG, assisted in the development of the project. “The Ford Lake Demonstration Project not only served to train contractors from the CNSP courses, but will be used by its collaborators to educate the local communities on the benefits of natural landscaping methods and their impact on Ford Lake health and water quality,” Lawson said. “Development of lakefront properties has impacted the shoreline of Ford Lake, as it has on lakes across the state, by removing the deep-rooted plant material that hold the shore in place, and prevent lawn fertilizers and pesticides from running into the water. This training in natural protection techniques, as an alternative to traditional construction methods, is sorely needed.” Participants completed their certification exams that same day. The Kalamazoo group finished in early June, taking
their exam and participating in a construction day on Gull Lake sponsored by Wildtype Nursery, Gull Lake Quality Organization and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The construction day provided participants with experience installing a natural shoreline including native plants, erosion control blankets and coir fiber logs - biodegradable logs made from coconut husk fiber - that protect plantings from wave and ice action until they can get established. Ed Schmitt, a marine contractor who owns Trident Dock & Dredge, Inc. in Watervliet, is a member of MNSP who sees bioengineering as a viable alternative to rock rip-rap and vertical sea walls on low- to moderate-energy shorelines. Both Ed and his son, Matt, attended the Kalamazoo course and said it provided a balanced and technically sound approach to bioengineered shoreline erosion control. Schmitt said he regards “soft” shoreline erosion control techniques as a service he can offer to his customers to respond to the demand for green landscaping options. MNSP has also assisted the DNRE in developing a new Bioengineering Minor Permit for low-energy sites on inland lakes. The DNRE plans to issue the new permit category in the next few months to enable property owners to obtain permits more quickly for soft shoreline projects. The partnership plans to offer CNSP in 2011. Locations have yet to be determined. Shoreline property owners looking for more information about MNSP can go to the partnership’s Web site at http://michiganlakes.msue. msu.edu/MichiganNaturalSho relinePartnership.aspx. Those looking to hire a Certified Natural Shoreline Professional should watch for the list on this same site.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Waterloo hosts Iron Goddess Triathlon
Melissa Saxton gets her bike off the rack in the transition area.
Kelly Searfoss was very happy to have finished the swim.
Luke Wasko holds a handmade ‘Yey, mom’ sign up as he waits for his mom, Vanessa Wasko, to pass by.
L to R: Laura Van Eyck, first-place finisher in the 25-29 group and ninth-place overall in the sprint duathlon; Tamara Roth, first-place finisher in the 30-34 group and fourth-place overall in the same; Nanette Garrison. Barbara Steer - second-place female grand-masters finisher in the sprint duathlon.
(Above) L to R: Rebecca Dickey, first-place finisher in the 14-17 age group in the minisprint triathlon; Tierney Isaac, third-place finisher in same division.
Photos by Burrill Strong Allison Zeglis receives her participant medal from Larry Mendelsohn.
SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY Thursday
Thu. night
A p.m. thunderstorm
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A heavy thunderstorm
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Clouds and breaks Partly sunny and Sunshine and some A thunderstorm of sun warm clouds possible
85° to 91° 90° to 96° 67° to 73° 58° to 64°
84° to 90° 54° to 60°
84° to 90° 58° to 64°
85° to 91° 58° to 64°
ALMANAC Temperatures: High/low for the week .................................. 93°/56° Normal high/low ........................................... 83°/62° Average temperature ........................................ 74.8° Normal average temperature ........................... 72.1° Precipitation: Total for the week .............................................. 0.29” Total for the month ........................................... 0.29” Total for the year ............................................. 16.75” Normal for the month ...................................... 1.23” Normal for the year ........................................ 18.00”
PAST WEEK’S TEMPS Temperatures
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Partly sunny and Partly sunny and warm warm
83° to 89° 58° to 64°
82° to 88° 64° to 70°
Lansing 93/71
Mason 90/72
Pontiac 92/73
Howell 93/72
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Chelsea 92/70 Manchester 93/71
Tecumseh 94/71
Ann Arbor 93/70 Ypsilanti 93/71 SALINE 93/70 Belleville 92/71 Milan 94/71 Dundee 92/72
Monroe 91/73
Hillsdale 92/72
Detroit 92/74
Athens Berlin Buenos Aires Cairo Sterling Heights Calgary 93/75 Hong Kong Jerusalem Johannesburg London Windsor Mexico City 92/76
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SUN AND MOON The Sun Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Rise 6:12 a.m. 6:13 a.m. 6:14 a.m. 6:15 a.m. 6:16 a.m. 6:16 a.m. 6:17 a.m.
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Rise 10:59 a.m. 12:14 p.m. 1:27 p.m. 2:38 p.m. 3:48 p.m. 4:55 p.m. 5:56 p.m.
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RIVER LEVELS As of 7 a.m. Monday
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82/68/pc 89/69/s 80/57/pc 77/68/r 96/71/s 86/70/r 87/78/r 64/37/s 88/76/s 92/63/s
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Sat. Hi/Lo/W
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83/60/s 86/63/s 84/65/s 87/65/pc 83/60/s 86/63/s 78/57/s 86/63/pc 85/62/s 88/68/pc
Flood Current stage stage Ecorse Creek Dearborn Heights ........................... -- .......... 2.23 ft Huron River Ann Arbor ................................... 16 ft ......... 12.13 ft Mallets Creek Ann Arbor ........................................ -- .......... 3.33 ft Mill Creek Dexter .......................................... 12 ft .......... 5.97 ft River Raisin Manchester ...................................... -- .......... 3.01 ft
Thu. Hi/Lo/W
Fri. Hi/Lo/W
Sat. Hi/Lo/W
95/79/s 87/66/s 48/32/pc 99/76/s 69/48/pc 85/79/t 84/64/pc 58/40/pc 73/57/sh 77/55/t
94/78/s 88/71/t 46/32/pc 99/80/s 66/49/t 83/80/r 84/64/s 60/43/s 72/54/pc 73/52/pc
92/74/s 89/62/s 48/43/r 100/78/s 64/48/pc 85/80/t 84/65/s 60/42/s 73/59/pc 72/53/pc
NATIONAL CITIES City
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WORLD CITIES
Dexter 93/71
90 93 90 83 86 87 83
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Jackson 93/70
61 66 66 61 59 56 66
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Flint 93/70
Durand 90/70
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Tuesday
REGIONAL CITIES
Atlanta Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles
Thu. Hi/Lo/W
94/75/pc 84/69/pc 93/71/t 96/71/s 92/71/pc 96/77/s 94/61/t 88/74/s 95/77/s 93/74/t 110/86/s 84/66/pc
Fri. Hi/Lo/W
91/74/pc 88/72/pc 89/66/pc 91/70/t 90/71/c 100/77/s 97/64/s 87/75/s 95/76/pc 91/71/pc 111/89/s 86/68/pc
88/73/t 86/70/t 91/68/s 89/66/pc 85/65/pc 99/78/s 101/65/pc 88/74/s 95/78/pc 92/72/pc 110/84/s 86/66/pc
Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh St. Louis San Francisco Seattle Wash., DC
91/80/t 85/66/s 95/80/s 92/78/pc 93/75/t 93/77/pc 113/89/pc 90/69/pc 97/78/t 75/57/pc 74/55/s 95/77/pc
90/79/t 89/71/pc 92/78/t 91/75/t 91/76/t 91/72/t 112/87/t 86/64/pc 93/73/pc 72/56/s 77/57/pc 90/75/t
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.
NATIONAL OUTLOOK Temperatures 7/15 - 7/21
Precipitation 7/15 - 7/21
LAKE LEVELS Lake Normal Current Lake Erie ............................. 580.11 ft ...... 571.95 ft Lake St. Clair ........................... 575 ft ...... 574.46 ft
89/79/t 87/70/s 93/77/pc 94/77/pc 92/75/t 95/76/pc 112/89/pc 88/67/t 94/74/c 73/56/pc 73/54/pc 96/76/pc
NEAR BELOW ABOVE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL
NEAR BELOW ABOVE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL