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The West Bloomfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at its Thursday, Oct. 4 meeting tabled zoning ordinance variance requests regarding a proposed Islamic cultural center until a site visit is concluded. Members from the ZBA at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 will visit the former Eagle Elementary School building site — part of the Farmington School District — on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and 14 Mile roads, where the center is proposed to be built. The site visit will also serve a continuation of the Oct. 4 ZBA meeting. The Islamic Cultural Association (ICA) petitioned the zoning board to specify height limitations for structures because according to plans, the overall height of a proposed minaret is 44.83 feet and the proposed spire located on the dome of the mosque measures 48 feet. The ICA also requested a variance for a parking area with a continuous and obscuring 5-foot masonry wall, but it was pointed out that there is a 6foot-high solid wood fence already

Fire Department Open House event is Sunday, Oct. 14 By Kevin Elliott staff writer

The White Lake Township Fire Department will be hosting its annual Open House on Sunday, Oct. 14 at its fire station located at 7420 Highland Road. The event, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m., is open to families and children. Those attending will be able to meet firefighters; see fire apparatus and equipment; witness vehicle extrication demonstrations; spray water from fire hoses; participate in a

Following a Thursday, Oct. 4 meeting, members of the West Bloomfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct another site visit to the proposed location of an Islamic cultural center on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and 14 Mile roads. The site visit on Tuesday, Oct. 16 will serve as a continuation of the Oct. 4 zoning board meeting. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

along the property line. Those requests were tabled. The ZBA did approve the largest of two domes proposed for the center to be built at a height exceeding the maximum height allowed in the township, with the dome’s midway point at 35 feet. The proposed site encompasses 9.55

acres and would include a 13,102square-foot addition consisting of a mosque, lobby, and multi-purpose room on the existing 38,860-square-foot building, creating a 51,962-square-foot place of worship. Township Board Liaison to the Planning Commission Steve Kaplan said

simulated bandage and first aid station; receive blood pressure screenings; see how water is supplied in areas without fire hydrants; as well as other activities. Hot dogs, popcorn and baked goods will be offered for sale. Firefighters this year have visited a variety of schools in White Lake, where they presented students with safety tips and instructions. The Open House event follows fire safety assemblies where students in kindergarten through third-grade are taught the importance of knowing how to respond to fire emergencies. Of particular importance to youngsters and families is knowing how to respond in the middle of the night to a smoke detector going off,

which includes going directly to a predetermined meeting place outside of their residence, the department said in a news release. The White Lake Fire Department was founded in 1948 as an all-volunteer department that evolved into a combination of a career/paid-on-call department. It currently has about 16 full-time/career firefighters, including the fire chief, as well as 30 paid-on-call firefighters and one clerical person. The department covers the 36 square miles of White Lake Township 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by career personnel split between three shifts. Paid-on-call firefighters support career staff and respond to emergencies from their homes any time of the day or night. ❏

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eborah Hyde’s unique technique of creating quilts has made her work stand out from other artists and traditional quilt makers for about a decade. Hyde, a West Bloomfield Township resident, recently was named the winner of Oakland County’s Great Artist regional competition. “Deborah Hyde stood out to the judges because she has a unique method of creating large quilts that look almost photographic,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said in announcing the winner and finalists of the contest. Hyde recently spoke with the Spinal Column Newsweekly about her artwork and her plans for the future. Could you describe your art for readers who haven’t seen it? DH: The short answer to what I make is: “Quilts.” But I almost hate to say that to people because people have a vision of what a quilt looks like, and it looks like something that their grand-mother made for them, or aunt, or a baby quilt or something like that. I certainly made those kinds of quilts in my time, but that’s not the kind of quilt that I do now. My art is actually using that basic process, but doing something that I think is much more creative for me, much more exacting. I use 1-inch squares of fabric — I use commercially available fabric — and I use thousands and thousands of these squares of fabric in each one of my artworks. I use them to make figurative images — nudes sometimes, portraits, faces, all having to do with the human face or figure. I really emphasize that I like to use the patterns of the fabric to really develop more interesting textures on the surface of the quilt. So, when you’re close to the quilt, you see all of these little intricate fabric patterns in each one of these square inches of fabric, but then when you stand back, you see this big image, this big figurative image. Could you describe your technique and how you developed it over the past 10 years? DH: The technique comes from a fairly modern quilting technique called watercolor quilt. This happened about 15 or 20 years ago when quilters began developing this technique of using flowered prints to make kind of like fields of flowers, I guess you would say. And they used 2-inch squares and then they would create these flowery landscapes out of these patterns. I thought they were interesting and very beautiful. I just wondered if that technique could be

is somewhere between 200 and 300 hours. The most recent quilt I’ve worked on, which won the Michigan Great Artists contest, or which was most responsible for me winning, was a big face — it’s about 4-feet by 5-feet, or even bigger than that. It took probably 500 hours. How did you get into quilts and why did you pick that as your medium? DH: I have always had a deep and abiding interest in art. I’ve painted, I did watercolor, I’ve used oil paints and I’ve done sculpture. I’ve done a lot of different things and really enjoy the whole artistic process. I’ve also been a seamstress, so I used to love to sew my own clothes and that type of thing. There’s just a lot of different creative outlets I’ve explored in my life. I come from a long line of seamstresses. My parents are from the South and my mother sewed all of my clothes when I was young, so she was a very good seamstress and that was certainly a very big influence on my early in my life. Women, I think, traditionally, have always had an interest in the needle arts, embroidery, quilting, dressmaking, all those kinds of things. I think (they) have been kind of an inspiration to me. That really is a chance that women traditionally had to create something that lasts longer than a meal, housework or — I know I’m talking about the very traditional woman — but I think those are kinds of things that women really enjoy creating, something more lasting. So I’ve always had those kinds of interests in those things. I’ve worked all of my life outside of the home, but now that I’m retired, I’m really able to concentrate on this and I really enjoy it. I have worked with youngsters all my life in a social work capacity, but even when I worked with youngsters, I like to explore some kind of ways of helping them talk about their feelings and doing counseling with them, and sometimes using art as a way of helping them break down barriers for kids who have trouble articulating their feelings. We might draw or make something together to help them relax or get comfortable. And there are some other techniques that have been nice. I’ve even been able to use that kind of creative approach to some of my work situations. ❏

Q changed to incorporate some things that I was interested in. I did develop this for myself using smaller squares of fabric, and a very, very different subject matter. I’m not really interested so much in flowery fabrics. I have an iron-on grid, a 1-inch grid. I place all the fabric on this grid. I have this huge easel in my studio. Well, not huge — it’s probably 10-feet long and probably 5-feet high. Basically I almost cover that. In some of my bigger works, I have to work in sections because my easel isn’t big enough to incorporate everything I need to include in my quilt. Anyway, I have to place all those squares on, get them exactly the

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way I want them before I can begin to sew it. That’s the part that takes hundreds of hours of work. Actually, when I end up sewing the quilt together, that is the easy part. But it’s placing all those fabric squares. When I quilt them together, they have a 1-inch seam allowance around every seam, so the quilt shrinks to one-fourth of the size I’m working on, so actually what’s revealed on the surface of the quilt is just a half-inch quilt. It’s working very, very big and sewing it up and it shrinks to one-fourth of the size that I was working on. I have to really be careful that everything is going to match up after I sew it. It’s just a very exacting process. How long does the entire process usually take? DH:It really depends on the size of the quilt, but I like to say that the average

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that the commission would revisit the matter of the proposed Islamic center at its Tuesday, Oct. 23 meeting. The Planning Commission tabled actions regarding a site plan and special land use approval for the cultural center at its Aug. 14 meeting and held its own site visit on Sept. 9. If the Planning Commission approves, its recommendation for the cultural center will then be sent before the township Board of Trustees for final approval. ❏

Historical Society hopes to raise $3K at event this week By Leslie Shepard staff writer

It’s never too early to begin Christmas shopping, and west Oakland residents can get into the spirit by attending the Waterford Historical Society’s annual Christmas in October event this week. The fund-raiser will be held on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waterford Historic Village located at 4490 Hatchery Road. Proceeds benefit the Historic Village. “It’s one of our main fund-raisers of the year,” said Waterford Historical Society President Sally Strait. “There are no vendors. Everything is either made by members or donated.” There will be a slew of items to purchase, including gift baskets; cookbooks; collectibles; ornaments; historical toys; handthrown pottery mugs; handmade greeting cards; and Waterford Township sweatshirts and T-shirts. Organic jams, jellies, and honey will also be available for purchase courtesy of Michigan Farms Food for Thought. Most of the items range between $5 and $10. “It’s a great place to buy gifts in a good price range,” Strait said. The Waterford Historical Society is hoping to raise about $3,000. ❏

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The support for last year’s inaugural Outrun Hunger 5K fun run and race (above) exceeded organizers’ expectations when it brought in $7,400 for the Open Door Outreach Center in Waterford Township and Hospitality House in Walled Lake and helped feed an estimated 296 families. This year’s event will be held on Nov. 3, and interested runners can register online, by mail, or in person. (Photo from outrunhunger.org)

Outrun Hunger on Nov. 3 Charity race benefits Open Door, Hospitality House By Kevin Elliott staff writer

undreds of joggers will try to help feed needy families next month while participating in Grace Church’s second annual Outrun Hunger 5K fun run and race. The race, which was first held last year, aims to feed 500 families and raise $10,000 during this year’s event on Nov. 3. The event, which includes a 1-mile run/walk for children, begins at 10 a.m. at the Commerce Commons Pathway outside of Commerce Township Hall. Participants are required to register online, by mail or in person. The entry fee for those who haven’t yet registered is $20 per adult or $5 for children 12-years-old and under.

Proceeds from the event go to help the Open Door Outreach Center in Waterford Township and Hospitality House in Walled Lake. To register or donate online, visit raceit.com. Mail-in registration can be done by visiting outrunhunger.org and printing out the registration form. The registration form may also be printed and dropped off at Grace Church, located at 220 Bogie Lake Road in White Lake Township. Kari Cotter, organizer of the Outrun Hunger event, said last year that the goal was to raise between $2,000 and $3,000 to feed 100 families in the community. However, with about 283 participants and 56 volunteers supporting the race, the event exceeded that goal and fed

about 296 families and raised $7,400 for Open Door and Hospitality House. Hospitality House is a not-forprofit food pantry serving the needs of hungry families in the lakes area. The charity provides more than 35,000 pounds of food each month to more than 700 families. The Open Door Outreach Center provides emergency services such as food, clothing and referral information to families in need. Sponsors for this year’s event include Dairy Queen, Reliv, Lakepointe Chiropractic, Uptown Grille, Biggby Coffee, PT Massage Therapy, Running Fit, New Balance, Runnin’ Gear, Body Language, and Pump It Up. ❏

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very Halloween season, communities around the lakes area feature haunted attractions ranging from the kid-friendly to those that are geared to adults. Whether it’s a haunted house, filled with grotesque creatures, haunted hayrides and forests with ghosts lurking in the shadows, or an eerie boat ride to a haunted island intended to lure in victims, many individuals enjoy a spine-chilling venue at this time of year. Some of these experiences are not for the faint of heart so those easily frightened may opt out of the more intense attractions. The following represents a listing of upcoming Halloween attractions and events in or around west Oakland County. During some of these nocturnal events, nightmare becomes reality; the haunted hunt their prey, and screams pierce the darkness. So rise to the challenge and visit as many of these supernatural events as you can before they all mysteriously disappear. KID-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill Commerce Township In the lakes area, the Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill in Commerce Township features a 5acre moonlight corn maze the last three weekends of October beginning Friday, Oct. 12 and running through Oct. 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. Those 3-years-old and under are admitted free of charge, while all others pay $8. Glow sticks are included in the entry price to illuminate the way through the maze. “It’s kid-friendly — there are no monsters jumping out,” said Christine Long, who co-owns the farm with her husband, Robert J. Long. “We have strobe lights and fog out there. It’s definitely for families.” The maze boasts of a certain degree of navigational difficulty, but most people like a challenge, Christine Long said. “The maze is very hard this year to navigate, but people like it a lot,” she said. The maze typically takes 45 minutes to meander through. “There’s a halfway point at the 2.5-acre mark for those who don’t want to go all the way through,” she said. “That’s good for children, or grandma and grandpa.” Every year the Longs design the maze based on a theme. This year it

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Geared for people 13-years-old and older, Erebus (above), located at 18 S. Perry Street in Pontiac, claimed prestigious Guinness Book of World Records standing as the largest walk-through attraction from August 2005 until September 2009. (Photo submitted by Edward Terebus/Erebus)

commemorates the War of 1812 and features a soldier and cannon. Robert Long initially designs the maze on a computer. Using a GPS unit, he cuts the pattern into the corn field. “This is the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the state has a lot of tours going on in connection with this,” Christine Long said. Hot cider is available for purchase after or during the walk through the maze. The daylight maze and play area runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The play area houses playscapes to explore, a giant slide, a jumping pillow, a pedal kart raceway, a petting farm, inflatables, and a large picnic area. This year the Longs added a “rat wheel” activity. “It’s a wooden wheel like a hamster runs on, where kids climb in and roll,” Christine Long said. “We try to add something new every year.” Those 32-inches-tall and under are admitted free of charge; otherwise,

an $8 day pass gives patrons unlimited hayrides to the U-pick Pumpkin Area and unlimited time in the maze and play area for the day. Patrons can upgrade to a season pass for an additional $2. “The season pass is very popular because people can come back for an extra $2 up until Halloween, so it’s a good deal since they can spend a long time enjoying the activities,” Christine Long said. The the Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill is located at 1540 E. Commerce Road. Fright Night at Fisk Farm White Lake Township Families can huddle in close and listen as storytellers share Halloweenthemed books at the Fisk Farm, located at 9180 Highland Road (M59) in White Lake Township, on Friday Oct. 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Costs are $2 per person or $5 per family. “A couple of the storytellers play

instruments while storytelling,” said Ron Hinman, one of the event’s organizers. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., the stories are targeted toward a younger audience; from 8:30 on, the stories are geared toward teens and adults. Skull Island Camp Waterford Township Voyage over to your own private island on Pontiac Lake and be prepared for the unexpected. Venture through the maze of haunted pirate trails and visit Dead Man’s Cave — but watch out for flying ghosts hovering above you. The family-friendly Skull Island Camp will be filled with plenty of spooky family fun and games. Younger children can enjoy the bouncy house with twinkling lights, while the older kids can slide down the zip line into the Wall of Doom, where a dark tunnel full of skeletons and ghosts are waiting. There will also be winding pirate trails, a maze, and a pirate fort to investigate. Other activities include temporary

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from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be concessions for purchase, such as hot chocolate, coffee, water, candy, pizza, or hot dogs. As a loose guideline, the event is geared toward kids 10-years-old and up. Grube and his wife, Tammy KanarGrube, came up with the idea several

The Hope for Autism Foundation was developed to help build a future for children affected by the condition. The goal for Hope for Autism is to raise funds to build transitional housing for highly-functioning autistic young adults so they gain some independence by providing them with a small apartment.

Erebus in Pontiac is open now through Oct. 31. It is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays ($23 per person) from 7 to 11 p.m.; on Fridays and Saturdays ($28 per person) from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sundays ($25 per person) from 6 to 11 p.m. (Photo submitted by Edward Terebus/Erebus)

years ago to raise dollars for autism awareness and brought the event to reality in their front yard. Since that time, it has grown each year. “We started donating to Autism Speaks at first and then changed it over to the Hope for Autism Foundation, but it’s always been about bringing awareness to autism,” Eric Grube said. Last year, the event didn’t happen due to a glitch with the village, but this year it promises to be well worth the wait. “This year we got 100 percent backing from the village and we’re ready to rock. It’s a much bigger and better event,” said Marcy HornsbyMohr of the Hope for Autism Foundation. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit the Hope for Autism Foundation. “We do bottle drives, golf outings, and other fund-raisers,” HornsbyMohr said. “This is just a different way to draw awareness. It’s educating the community on autism. It’s become so huge. Once you explain the symptoms of autism, people know someone who has it.”

In this way, they have the freedom to function on their own, along with the support to transition into society. Additional programs will be offered, including education on general housekeeping, bill paying, social interactions, job search support, transportation and overall aspects of being able to live alone and feel comfortable doing so. Visit www.hopeforautismmi.org for more information. Erwin Orchards Corn Maze and Barn of Horrors South Lyon The Barn of Horrors with the Mystery of the Black Hole features state-of-the-art animatronics and special effects and robotics. It includes the terrifying corn maze with nighttime “corn stalkers,” where your worst nightmares come to life. The event is tailored to those 12years-old and older. There also is a corn maze for daytime attendees, and Mr. Bee’s Big 3D Adventure designed to delight patrons of all ages. Follow Mr. Bee on his adventure and experience the colorful, whimsical, 3-D displays. It’s

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Waterford asks for 1.95-mill SAD to support police By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Waterford Township will be asking voters to authorize a special assessment for police services not to exceed 1.95 mills during the Nov. 6 general election. The special assessment, which would be levied for an indefinite period of time, is intended to restore police patrols to satisfactory levels, employ more detectives, reinstate the department’s Traffic Bureau, and restore the closed detention facility. “The department has been decimated because it has the highest budget and it had to be cut, but we need more patrols on the streets,” said Supervisor Carl Solden. “Public safety is the most critical service we provide. We have to get back on track.” Between 2008 and this year, $7.9 million has been lost in revenues — $2.4 in state shared revenues and $5.5 million in property taxes, officials said. The last time the township asked the voters to give additional support to the police department was in 2010, when the electorate voted to override the state’s Headlee Amendment. Facing a $4 million deficit, and the Headlee Amendment override provided a buffer. “It reduced the negative balance to $3 million simply to stabilize us,” said Police Chief Dan McCaw. “We didn’t want to ask for a millage at that time because we thought we’d get out of this and cut the budget by $2.6 million to help with the loss of revenues. We’ve done everything we can to try to manage within our budget and it’s been balanced every year through cuts and layoffs (in 2010), when 23 employees were laid off and 16 retired. We also got $500,000 in grants.” In 2001, the department budgeted for 106 sworn officers; it currently employs 48. If passed, the SAD would allow for 18 to 20 more police officers. Township trustees Anthony Bartolotta and David Kramer opposed placing the special assessment proposal on the ballot. “First of all, it isn’t subject to Headlee rollbacks, so there’s no reduction unless by the generosity of the township board to reduce it, but there’s no mandated reduction,” Kramer said. “There’s no sunset on

Pictured above is the 2012 Huron Valley Lakeland High School Homecoming Court, including freshmen Ty Jackson and Abby Allen; sophomores Marie Haney and Nolan Johnson; juniors Beau Wilhelm and Kendall Johnson; and seniors Amanda Allen, Tyler Shields, Megan Schultz, Kyle Jump, Mallory Wojtaszek, Andrew Laverenz, Reighan Fisher, Michael Markley, Jessica Porter, and Zach Fedorko. Markley and Schultz were crowned 2012 Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, at half time of Lakeland’s varsity football game against Walled Lake Northern. This year’s homecoming theme was “The Final Countdown.” Spirit Week was held the week of Oct. 1-5. (Photo submitted by Scott Rolando/Lakeland High School)

the tax, so if voted in, it’s forever. Once a unit of government gets accustomed to that money, they won’t want to give it up.” Unlike a normal millage, the special assessment can be readjusted annually since it requires approval at a set rate by the Board of Trustees every year following a public hearing. “What’s nice about a special assessment is that, as the economy turns around and we don’t need the funding, then (the rate) can be lowered because every year it has to be approved after a public hearing,” McCaw said. Solden added that the proposed special assessment isn’t necessarily a perpetual tax. “People say this is ‘a forever tax,’ but there’s nothing forever,” he said. “They need to have trust in the township board. They can alter the 1.95 (mills). The number can go down if revenue streams go up.”

Bartolotta agrees with Kramer and is skeptical that the board would lower the rate — or not levy the special assessment at all. “I don’t believe any government entity would give back tax money,” Bartolotta said. “I understand it must be reviewed every year, but it should have a sunset (date) on it.” The SAD is expected to generate $3.59 million in the first year, if levied at its maximum voter-approved level. A mill is equal to $1 for each $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, which is generally equal to half the property’s market value. The owner of a township property with a $100,000 taxable value ($200,000 market value) would pay $195 in new property taxes in 2013 if the maximum 1.95-mill special assessment is levied. “I have a problem with the department needing this much money,” Kramer said. “They have two millages and get $5.6 million from the general

fund. In 2013, the general fund will be $2 million short and the passage of the police (special assessment) does nothing to relieve that. “I also believe this is a circumvention of our charter that is limited to 10 mills,” Kramer added. “If the parks and rec millage passes, then they can’t ask for another police millage because it would exceed 10 mills. If this (special assessment) passes, that’s a 28 percent increase to police (funding), a terrific increase.” Township Budget Director Derek Diederich said it’s the combined general fund, police fund and fire fund that will be facing a deficit of $1.7 million for 2013. McCaw said that if the ballot proposal fails, the department will be

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forced to make more cuts, resulting in less staff, reduced services and longer response times. “We’ve done our part and now ask the voters to approve the (special assessment) to hire back laid-off officers and put additional ones on the streets, invest more in crimes and motor carrier enforcement, open (the) records (bureau) five days a week, restore the detention facility, and lastly to bring in more detectives,” McCaw said. Around 2003 the department employed 13 detectives; today, that number is four. The special assessment would also be used to keep the township lockup open 24 hours a day. “Right now we can’t put them in jail unless it’s on the day shift — otherwise we issue a citation and let them go,” McCaw said. “We can’t lock up for misdemeanors except drunk driving and domestic (assaults).” Yet Bartolotta insists on looking for more ways to restructure the budget. “If the (special assessment) doesn’t pass, we keep the status quo, but we must look at alternatives and make tough decisions like outsourcing dispatch to the OCSD (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department),” he said. Solden said cost estimates for outsourcing fail to consider legacy, unemployment, and prior contractual costs, and there would also be a lack of control in rate increases. “There’s so many moving parts, it’s hard to say what the gap would be — if there is a gap,” Diederich said “If pensions get adjusted, the costs would be more effective and the unions are being cooperative — they were (supportive of) part-time patrol.” ❏

Milford ‘Drive-in’ event features ‘The Blind Side’ By Michael Shelton staff writer

Fresh off the success of its community picnic and movie, Milford Township Parks and Recreation will be presenting its free “Movie Night at the Drive-In” on Saturday, Oct. 13 with the movie starting at 7 p.m. or dusk. The featured movie will be “The Blind Side” starring Sandra Bullock, and will be shown at the old Farmer

Mazen Shaba, owner of the Windmill Market at 7275 Cooley Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, is donating all proceeds from the sales of his market’s $2.99 pumpkins this month to the family of fallen West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O’Rourke, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sept. 9. O’Rourke, a 39-year-old husband and father of four, was the first officer in West Bloomfield Police Department history to be killed in the line of duty. Learn more about the Windmill Market at windmillmkt.com or call the Windmill Market at 248-360-4441 for more information on the fund-raiser. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Jack parking lot at General Motors and Milford roads, behind Wendy’s. Popcorn, beverages and snacks will be sold at the movie. “The Blind Side” is based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who is taken in by a well-to-do family and goes on to be a standout high school football player, an All-American in college and a first-round NFL draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens. Bullock won an Academy Award for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy, and the movie also stars country singer Tim McGraw. On Sept. 29, Milford Parks and Recreation also held a free community picnic and movie in Central Park with the hit animated movie “Puss In Boots” shown at dusk. The radio station on which “The Blind Side” movie’s sound will be broadcasted will be announced to patrons at the event. ❏

West Bloomfield receiving extra Tri-party money By Michael Shelton staff writer

West Bloomfield Township has announced that it has received $337,176 in supplemental Tri-party funding from the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC). It has also announced that those funds will be used for the design and reconstruction of 14 Mile Road between Millwood Drive and Haggerty Road, after the proposal was approved by the township Board of Trustees on Sept. 24 at a special budget meeting. Township Supervisor Michele Economou Ureste said that a township resident previously visited her office regarding the 14 Mile Road rehabilitation project conducted by Farmington Hills that omitted 1,570

linear feet of roadway for repair from Millwood to Haggerty. Around that same time, the RCOC announced a Sept. 4 deadline to apply for uncommitted, supplemental Triparty funds. The Tri-party Program involves onethird funding from Oakland County, one-third from the RCOC and one-third from the participating community. Projects on RCOC roads are selected by the communities with the approval of the road commission. This announcement comes after the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee at its Aug. 16 meeting approved a TriParty project consisting of resurfacing Nashway Drive from Norma Lee to Maple Road. Currently there is no timetable as to when the 14 Mile Road project will be started and completed. ❏

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City Council boots Roberts from area trailway panel By Leslie Shepard staff writer

The Walled Lake City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 2, voted to remove Mayor William Roberts from the Commerce, Walled Lake and Wixom Trailway Management Council after he spoke with Michigan Airline Railway owners Browner Turnout on the possibility of getting money from them to remove the railroad crossings at Ladd and Decker roads. “He used his authority to negotiate and that’s not his job — it’s the city manager’s,” said City Councilman John Owsinek. On Sept. 4, the council voted to award a contract valued at $4,300 to remove the rails at Ladd Road. By Walled Lake contracting for the work, the rails could be removed sooner than hoped and not conflict with a road construction project planned for Decker Road next spring. The following day, Roberts met one of Browner Turnout’s owners, Bob Butler, at a Trailway Management Council meeting and broached the subject. “Butler said he had one year to do that so the property is formally abandoned, so I told him Walled Lake voted to take up the rails,” Roberts said. “He offered $8,000 (to the city to have the work done) and I said I’d rather have more. “I was the messenger,” Roberts said. “To accept that isn’t my responsibility but council’s, yet I’m the one getting kicked off (the Trailway Management Council) and getting all the flack.” Roberts said he tried several times to reach City Manager L. Dennis Whitt without success, but did speak to Department of Public Works Coordinator Lisa McGill, who said removing the crossings at Decker would probably cost about the same as it would at Ladd. “I didn’t want Walled Lake to lose out on this. I was trying to do something good for the community,” Roberts said. Apparently Roberts didn’t bring up the discussions he had with Butler at the following City Council meeting. “Because of his failure to report to council in a timely manner, because of his malfeasance, interference with the city manager, and saying the money was from a grant, which is a misrepresentation, he was removed from the trailway council,” Owsinek said.

It’s not just kids in west Oakland County who are excited for the trick-ortreating season — we here at the Spinal Column Newsweekly also get into the Halloween spirit, as evidenced by this decked-out desk in our Waterford Township office. Throughout today’s issue, including in our special report this week on local haunted houses, we have included Halloween-related content and photos. In addition, you can turn to page 31 to see staff photographer Amy K. Lockard’s photos of a Waterford home that transforms into a creepy attraction every Halloween season. Boo! (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Kirk Pinho)

“If I said (it was from a) ‘grant,’ I misspoke,” Roberts said. As it turns out, Walled Lake would require $11,235 for the railroad crossing removal in total, including $5,450 for Decker Road, $4,300 for Ladd Road, and miscellaneous fees, compared to $8,000 the company later mailed in with a release of abandonment. “Once I found out (removing the crossings at) Decker Road was more, I wrote a memo to the city saying it’s not enough (to cover the costs) and send the check back,” Roberts said. The company then sent an additional $1,750 for the $9,750 in the railroad crossing removals at Decker Road and Ladd Road. “We had to do it all over again because it was underfunded,” Whitt said. The railway property travels through the lakes area and spans from West Bloomfield Township to the western city limits of Wixom. Roberts has acted as Walled Lake’s representative to the the trailway council for nearly four years. The trailway council’s role has been to acquire and develop the railroad corridor as a trailway for lakes area communities,

and has been pivotal in obtaining a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) grant toward that end. Whitt, as an alternate, will attend Trailway Management Council meetings until a City Council member is selected as a replacement. ❏

Tax breaks for businesses not moving forward By Leslie Shepard staff writer

A pair of tax abatement requests from Wixom businesses did not come to fruition given the fiscal challenges the city is facing. The Tax Abatement Review Committee met last month to review Three M Tool and Machine’s request for an extension of its recovery zone abatement and considered Hallmark Tool & Die’s request for an industrial facilities tax exemption. “Our recommendation is based on a several factors — a lot of it is timing or strength of the proposal,” said John Lee, a member of the Tax

Abatement Review Committee. “The idea of a tax abatement is that the city makes an investment and gets a return on it in the future. It didn’t seem like a good investment for the city at this time.” Mayor Kevin Hinkley added that city’s financial condition was a major consideration. “We’re going out for a millage and currently have a $1.7-million budget deficit for (Fiscal Year) 2013-14, so that makes it difficult to award a new abatement or extend an exiting one when the burden would fall onto the taxpayers,” Hinkley said. The Recovery Zone Program is an effort by the state to provide assistance to tool and die companies suffering economic hardships in recent years. The law provides for a threeyear phase-out requirement on both real and personal property, in which the tool and die company begins paying an increasing portion of their property taxes — 25 percent in the first year of the three-year phase out period; 50 percent in the second year; and 75 percent in the third year. “Three M wanted an extension and wanted it to go back to the original year’s percentage,” Hinkley said. “We are saying you already got it and it’s not going back. That’s like double-dipping. Based on the current business climate, it’s not a good investment.” Three M has approached the city several times looking for a tax reduction. In 2008, the city awarded a tax reduction after the company purchased its building at 50759 Century Court. In August 2009, the company appeared before the city requesting an abatement under the Recovery Zone Program and was granted a tax abatement of five years for both real and personal property. Likewise, Hallmark Tool & Die submitted an application for an industrial facilities tax exemption certificate, but given the city’s initial response opted to withdraw the request. Hallmark was seeking an approval on a proposed investment of $327,835 in personal property to invest in manufacturing equipment at its building located at 51200 Pontiac Trail. “Hallmark already had the machine on order, so it’s not only about getting the abatement. They were going to get the machine, with it or without it,” Hinkley said. Hallmark was previously granted a six-year, $1.3-million abatement in October 2011 so it could add a 12,000-square-foot addition to their building and purchase new machinery. ❏

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WB district seeks building and site sinking fund levy By Michael Shelton staff writer

Residents of the West Bloomfield School District will be asked to vote on a proposed building and site sinking fund millage totaling 1.5 mills for the district during the Tuesday, Nov. 6 general election. A mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, which is generally equal to half the property’s market value. The owner of a property with a taxable value of $100,000 ($200,000 market value) would pay $150 in the first year of the new millage’s collection. According to the ballot language, the millage would be collected for a 10-year period, from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2023, with an estimated $2.4 million collected in the first year of the millage. An estimated $28 million would collected over the 10-year period. West Bloomfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Gerald Hill said that the millage is necessary to fund building and site repairs through a funding mechanism outside of the district’s general fund in order for educational programs for students to receive more general fund dollars. He added that the building and site sinking millage revenue would go toward repairs, replacements, renovations, and remodeling of roofs, airconditioning units, boilers, classrooms, athletic facilities, driveways and parking lots, as well as infrastructure needs, playgrounds, and other building and site items over the next 10 years. The building and site sinking millage revenue would also be used for districtwide technology infrastructure needs, including additional Wi-Fi networks. Dr. Hill pointed out that nine districts in Oakland County, including the Huron Valley and Walled Lake Consolidated school districts, also collect building and site sinking fund millage and that revenue from the collection can only be used to repair, remodel or construct buildings and sites; the revenues can’t be used for teacher, administrator, or other employee salaries or benefits. Unlike bonds previously issued by the school district, Dr. Hill said that there’s no interest or debt payments incurred with a building and site sink-

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Some of the vendors at this year’s Tastefest, which raises money for the Huron Valley Lakeland Athletics Booster club, include 59 West; Leo’s Coney Island in White Lake Township; Dave & Amy’s; Highland House; Buffalo Wild Wings in Waterford Township; Quiznos; One Sweet Bakery; MVP; the Comeback Inn; and Picasso of Pizza. (Photo submitted by Greg Michaels/Huron Valley Schools)

A smorgasbord for Boosters Tastefest on Oct. 19 is one of club’s biggest fund-raisers

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he Huron Valley Lakeland High School football team will be battling rival Huron Valley Milford High School on Friday, Oct. 19, and to celebrate the highly anticipated game, the 10th annual Tastefest will be held from 5 p.m. through halftime during the event. “We’re old rivals and equally matched, so it should be a competitive game,” said Lakeland Athletic Director Greg Michaels. “Hopefully it will place us in the (state) playoffs by a win against Milford.” The Tastefest event will feature over 10 vendors in the cafeteria who showcase their specialties for a smorgasbord of delectable fare. “We avoid an overlap in foods,” Michaels said. Some of this year’s vendors

include 59 West; Leo’s Coney Island in White Lake Township; Dave & Amy’s; Highland House; Buffalo Wild Wings in Waterford Township; Quiznos; One Sweet Bakery; MVP; the Comeback Inn; and Picasso of Pizza. Biggby Coffee, Pomodoro, and Sparky’s may join the list, but have not been confirmed. Water, soda, and Gatorade will be sold by parent volunteers at the concession stands. Ten food tickets cost $5. Each item is priced according to the vendor. Szott M-59 Chrysler Jeep, a longtime supporter of Huron Valley Lakeland athletics, will be displaying cars and donating money throughout the evening. “For every vehicle that is test driven, they donate $20 directly to

the Athletic Program, whereas Tastefest proceeds go toward the Boosters,” said Laura Lonergan, who co-chairs the Tastefest event. Fifty-percent of Tastefest proceeds benefit the Lakeland Athletics Booster club. “The money goes into the general fund of the athletics Booster’s account and is divided among our teams based on a formula,” Michaels said. The event typically rakes in between $3,000 and $5,500, depending on the team Huron Valley Lakeland is playing during the event, and weather conditions. “This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and it benefits (us) two-fold — we make some money, but also connects our community to our school,” Michaels PAGE 17 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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said. “This is the big one, our main fund-raiser,” Longergan said. “This year we hope to get inter-district rivalry. We are also advertising more, so we expect a fairly good crowd — we usually do against Milford.” During the game, Huron Valley Lakeland will also be bidding farewell to its senior football players. ❏

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ing fund millage. “With this millage, we won’t have to take money from education and this would stabilize us financially, Dr. Hill said. “Projects would be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis and we would pay no interest with the millage.” Even with the pending closing of Ealy Elementary School next year, the district states that $20 million is still needed for facility and site repair needs on the remaining district schools and buildings to keep them safe and up-to-date. If the millage is not approved, Dr. Hill said that major repairs and equipment replacements would likely be postponed, and that the general fund would have to cover costs for urgent repairs and upgrades. ❏

Twelve Central students caught drinking alcohol A group of students suspected of drinking alcohol prior to a homecoming dance at Walled Lake Central High School were detained by authorities and turned over to their parents, the school district has confirmed. “Sadly, there were 12 Walled Lake Central students that, after being tested with a Breathalyzer by an Oakland County Sheriff’s (Department) deputy, weren’t allowed to attend the Central homecoming,” Walled Lake Consolidated School District Spokeswoman Judy Evola wrote in a statement. “Walled Lake Schools doesn’t tolerate underage drinking. We have and will continue to address substance abuse in our health classes and work with the Lakes Area Youth Assistance, the West Bloomfield Community Coalition, and other organizations to educate our students and parents on the dangers of underage drinking.”

Waterford Mott High School’s Theater Department will turn its production of Neil Simon’s classic, “The Odd Couple,” (above) on its head when it debuts Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Mott Performing Arts Center. According to Scott Finn, a Mott theater arts teacher, Simon rewrote the play in the 1980s with the characters’ genders reversed. The lead characters became Florence and Olive instead of Felix and Oscar. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Unique twist on Simon classic Mott’s ‘The Odd Couple’ features female leads Oct. 18-20 By Michael Shelton staff writer

aterford Mott High School’s Theater Department will be presenting its own spin on a Neil Simon classic. “The Odd Couple” will be performed at the Mott Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 18, Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20, with all performances starting at 7 p.m. The Mott students will be performing a female version of the hit play, with female lead characters. “Neil Simon rewrote the play in The statement was released after the Spinal Column Newsweekly received a tip that Walled Lake Central football players allegedly had been cited for underage drinking. “We don’t comment on the student discipline except to say the District Code of Conduct and the Athletic Code of Conduct are followed strictly in these instances,” Evola said. Lieutenant Clay Jansson, commander of the Sheriff’s Department

the 1980s with a cast of six women and two men,” said Scott Finn, a Mott theater arts teacher. “The plot is essentially the same, except that the conflict is between Florence and Olive and not Felix and Oscar. Like the original, Florence and Olive have their girlfriends over to play, not poker but Trivial Pursuit. The two male characters are the Costazuela brothers, who come over for a dinner date with the two women.” The role of Olive will be played by Theodora Pardales, while Florence will be played by Emily Strub. Mickey will be played by Janelis Commerce substation, said the district requested that a deputy respond on Sept. 29 to the school, where some students arriving to the homecoming dance were suspected of drinking. “There were some students that had apparently been drinking,” Jansson said. “We tested them, and most tested positive.” Jansson said many of the students tested arrived on a bus and weren’t

Marrero, while Sylvie will be played by Kylie Stidham. Alexandra Atanasova will play Renee, while Veronica Nowak will play the role of Vera. The role of Jesus will be played by Connor Brzezinski, while John Brackenridge will play the role of Manolo. For ticket and performance information, call 248-673-4205. To purchase tickets, visit waterford.k12.mi.us/pac/tickets. Tickets are priced at $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. ❏ driving themselves. Students that tested positive for drinking were turned over to their parents. “They have a strict student policy at the school and I’m confident that it was handled appropriately.” While the district didn’t say if any specific athletes were among the students detained at the homecoming dance, Central Football Coach Robert Meyer said any comment would have to come from Evola. ❏

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Communities get grants to protect groundwater The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will provide about $20,000 in grants to Milford Village and Waterford Township to conduct activities under the department’s Wellhead Protection Program. The DEQ’s grant program provides communities with financial assistance to protect groundwater supplies from contamination. Waterford will receive $10,000, and Milford will receive $10,500 as matching grants. Robert Calley, who heads up the Wellhead Protection Program in Milford Village, said the funds will be used to provide educational materials. Materials, he said, are given to the schools and groups that tour the village’s facility. “About four years ago, we created a database to monitor any potential contamination in the aquifer, and we are updating that database,” Calley said. “Basically, that’s the coordinates of all monitoring or wells throughout the village. We record data and work with environmental consulting firms. It’s a

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complex system, but it’s unique and works well for us.” Calley said the village has identified sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the groundwater aquifer. Test wells monitor potential contaminants. “We test for VOCs from the historic and existing commercial industrial sites throughout town,” he said. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs include chemicals which may have short- or long-term adverse health effects. The Wellhead Protection Program is voluntary locally. However, the DEQ states that communities which choose to develop a program must address several things, including identifying potential sites of contamination within the Wellhead Protection Area and include a contaminant inventory. Neither the village or DEQ could provide such a list or identify specific contamination sites before press time. Calls to the administrator of the Wellhead Protection Program for Waterford Township weren’t returned. The township’s grant application indicates the grant will be used to assist in paying for public education activities, Wellhead Protection Team meetings, and preparing financial summary reports. ❏

Following are the lake level readings for lakes and rivers across the western Oakland lakes area, as compiled by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P. McCulloch’s office. Legal levels are denoted by elevation in feet from sea level; current levels are denoted as plus or minus the legal in hundredths of feet. River depths are measures from the river bottom, at point of measurement. WATERWAYS Cass Cedar Island Commerce Dawson Mill Pond Duck Fox Huron River Long Loon* Maceday-Lotus Middle & Lower Straits Mohawk Oakland-Woodhull Orchard Oxbow Pontiac Shawood-Walled Lake Schoolhouse Scott Sylvan-Otter Union Upper Straits Watkins White Williams

LEGAL LEVEL 927.87 934.00 906.80 928.60 1016.63 930.00 1.08 933.00 949.30 966.70 930.70 949.30 957.50 930.20 942.75 962.83 932.80 949.30 951.00 928.60 927.07 930.80 950.00 1019.10 965.42

9/21/12 +.07 +.36 +.18 +.32 Legal +.03 –.06 +.20 +.07 +.22 –.56 +.10 +.21 –.38 +.12 –.37 –1.00 +.10 –1.47 +.40 +.14 –.70 –.04 –.31 –.32

9/28/12 –.04 +.34 +.14 +.13 –.08 +.03 –.08 +.19 +.16 +.14 –.76 +.25 +.19 –.45 +.05 –.39 –1.15 +.15 –1.77 +.20 +.10 –.78 –.06 –.45 –.34

*Reading for Loon Lake, in Waterford Township, also applies to Mohawk–Wormer Schoolhouse, Silver and Upper Silver Lakes.

10/5/12 +1.33 +.37 +.17 +.11 –.06 +.02 –.08 +.21 +.29 +.03 –.86 +.19 +.15 –.17 +.02 –.53 –1.17 +.19 –1.84 +.11 +.05 –.81 –.06 –.50 –.36

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COMMUNITY LIFE community honors ❐ Local author Debbie Thomas was born in Kansas and raised in Michigan. She currently resides in southeast Michigan, where she is an elementary school teacher in West Bloomfield. She has taught both special and general education students from kindergarten through 12thgrade. The social issues that she has seen her students face are the inspiration for her books. Also, her desire to travel around the world brought her the idea for a series that visits all seven continents. Debbie is married to Craig and has two college-aged children, Dana and Kirk. “Keeper of the Compass: Secrets” is Debbie’s first book. Her book signing is between 6 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Barnes and Noble bookstore on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township. For more information and teacher resources, visit Debbie’s website, www.debbiekthomasbooks.com ❐ The Dance Project is to be commended for its efforts on behalf of the young people in the community. It will be hosting a Masquerade Dance at

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LOCAL MATTERS business notes movers/shakers honors/awards ❐ R.W. Watson of Waterford Township, a realtor at SKBK Sotheby’s International, has been selected as the North Oakland County Board of Realtors’ (NOCBOR) 2012 REALTOR of the Year. Watson also serves as the NOCBOR 2012 president, represents over 2,750 NOCBOR members as a delegate to the Michigan Association of Realtors and director. Licensed since 1979, Watson has developed a diversified network of clients and provides the professional attitude that has earned him over 35 years of respect. As a 20year member of the board’s Professional Standards Committee, R.W. knows the meaning of the REALTORS Code of Ethics, and has the dedication and appreciation of the obligations of the Articles affecting real estate issues and the professionals involved in the industry. R.W. Watson and SKBK Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 415 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham. They can be reached by calling 248-644-7000.

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❐ The American Cancer Society is joined by St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Mike Savoie Chevrolet, Quest Diagnostics, and Absopure Water in taking a leadership position in the community’s fight against breast cancer. Join the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Oakland University and help to fight against breast cancer. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m., and ‘day-of’ registration will start at 9:30 a.m. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an inspiring and non-competitive family friendly walk that honors breast cancer survivors, raises awareness about the disease, and helps to save lives. The dollars raised will fund groundbreaking research to find, prevent, treat and cure breast cancer. In addition, they ensure access to mammograms for women who need them and provide free resources and support to the one in two newly-diagnosed women who turn to the Society for help and support, including transportation and lodging during treatment. For more information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, call 248-663-3509 or visit cancer.org/stridesonline. ❐ Edgewood Country Club is hosting this year’s Five Points of Hope

Cancer Care Fund’s A Night to Remember at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, at 8399 Commerce Road in Commerce Township. The Five Points of Hope Cancer Care Fund offers financial grants to individuals dealing with cancer to assist with their medical expenses. Enjoy fun pampering, awesome product vendors selling, selling, selling at a perfect time for the holidays, a groovy DJ, the always riveting silent auction, the 50/50 raffle with fun consolation prizes, complimentary munchies and a cash bar! Be entered into the special

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weekly agenda ❐ The Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center is offering the following business seminars. Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township. The building is west of Telegraph Road. For pre-registration and location specifics, visit AdvantageOakland.com/expand or call 248-858-0783: • Fundamentals of Writing a

Business Plan. For small business owners who are developing their plan to success. Workshop participants discover the elements commonly found in effective plans and develop these for their own business. Thursday, Oct. 18, 6 to 9 p.m. The fee is $40 per person. No refunds. • Facebook for Business (Advanced) - Create and Launch your Facebook Campaign. In this advanced session of Facebook for Business, you will establish objectives and goals for a Facebook campaign; create and launch a Facebook campaign; learn advanced strategies for reaching influencers and building a long-lasting online community; explore ways to take Facebook beyond social media marketing; acquire the tools you need to deputize your employees for organization-wide Facebook engagement; build a complete multi-channel, social mediaenabled marketing strategy; integrate Facebook and traditional marketing channels to deliver a competitive advantage; establish a social media Facebook timeline; grow your base of fans and engage participants; learn how to advertise with Facebook and how to effectively target your advertisements; learn how to run effective Facebook promotions and/or sweep-

stakes that meet Facebook’s rules and guidelines; and ensure a reasonable rate of return on your social media investment. Prerequisites for this session are Facebook for Business (Beginner) and Facebook for Business (Intermediate). Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The fee is $40 per person. No refunds. • 5 Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness - Fiscal management tools for the nonfinancial manager. This workshop provides the business owner an in-depth look at the essentials of using financial information to make effective decisions about improving their business performance. Topics include ways to improve your company’s cash flow; how to use the balance sheet and income statement to diagnose business problems and opportunities; how break-even analysis helps you make better pricing and business decisions; and how to ensure you have enough working capital to support growth. Thursday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. The fee is $25 per person. No refunds. • Legal & Financial Basics for Small Business. Legal & Financial Basics provides new and existing Michigan entrepreneurs an understanding of the

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chamber notes ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce has named America’s IRA Centers as its featured business of the month. As America’s No. 1 provider of retirement distribution strategies, they’ve received the advanced training necessary to preserve, protect and defend your hard earned money. Their focus is to preserve your savings to assure it lasts as long as you need it; protect your savings from various hazards such as the devastation of the stock market; defend your savings from our government’s highly confiscatory tax system. To learn more, call to receive your free packet of information in the mail/email or call to schedule a free consultation or just stop in for coffee and a chat. It is located in the Mill Valley Center by Starbucks, 525 N. Main Street, Suite 270, Milford and can be reached by calling 248-685-2323. ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, visit huronvcc.com: • Tequilaritas ribbon-cutting and grand opening, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 525 N. Main Street in the Mill Valley Center in Milford. • Coffee Club, 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Huron Valley Recreation, Huron Valley Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland. • Membership Appreciation Mixer, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Highland House, 2630 Highland Road, Highland. Join us as we celebrate the opening with owners Kris and Perry Sinacola. ❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call

Karrie Martin (right), a fifth-grade teacher at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School, was awarded $1,100 worth of school supplies from Office Max through the program A Day Made Better. Also, Mary Helen Guest Elementary School was chosen to receive an additional $5,000 in school supplies for the entire school and staff. Guest Principal Michelle Fiebke-Lang (left) said, “We were speechless and couldn’t thank them enough. We have the boxes lining our hallways for our families to see… It has been an exciting day for our students and staff. Thank you everyone at Office Max! Our staff feels appreciated, grateful and honored by your generous contribution that will benefit each and every Guest Elementary student!” (Photo submitted by Judy Evola/Walled Lake Consolidated School District)

248-624-2826 or visit lakesareachamber.com. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a calender of chamber events, call 248-6668600 or visit waterfordchamber.org. • Waterford Chamber Ca$h Mob, noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11, Oakland County Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The goal is to support local business. The idea is to give a financial boost to fellow chamber member businesses by having as many people as possible flood a businesses at a determined date, time and place, each making individual purchases. Each Ca$h Mob will be at a different chamber member’s business. The location will be revealed two weeks prior to the event. Everyone will meet at the same time in the parking lot and will be handed a Ca$h Mob T-shirt to wear for the duration of the mob. We will re-collect the shirt after the event to be used at the next mob. All are welcome.

Please invite all of your Facebook friends and join in the fun while supporting your local businesses! • Advanced PetCare of Oakland, 20th Anniversary Open House, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 638 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Join us as we open our doors to celebrate our anniversaries! The open houses will feature pet care demonstrations, a mock surgery, hospital and boarding tours, and special guests from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. 248-620-2900. • Business After Hours Mixer, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, Cooley Lake Inn, 8635 Cooley Lake Road. Join us for appetizers, cash bar and lots of networking. Ten-dollar advanced member reservations; $15 at the door and for non-members. Register at www.waterfordchamber.org or call 248-666-8600 • Bullseye Conference, 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 25, Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. This

year’s business conference will host another dynamic diverse line up of speakers who will impact your future growth as business owners, employers and professionals. There is no doubt you will walk away inspired with fresh, new ideas to rejuvenate your business spirit! Early Bird cost, $40 before Saturday, Oct. 20; $79 after Oct. 20. Student rate, $20. Table rate, eight tickets for $225. Register online at waterfordchamber.org ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-6263636 or visit its website, located at www.westbloomfieldchamber.com. • Mix & Mingle, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Toyology at Orchard Mall. Meet chamber members in a fun environment, maybe even play a game. Please RSVP by e-mailing the West Bloomfield Chamber at wbloomfieldchamber@gmail.com.

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Obituaries ALEXANDER, VIRGINIA G.; of Clare formerly of Novi. October 2, 2012 at 85 years of age. Loving wife of Larry for 38 years. ALLARD, ADDIE P. "Polly" of Waterford; September 27, 2012; age 68. Beloved wife of Al. BOLTERSTEIN, VICTOR JOHN; age 61, of Commerce Twp. died on September 30, 2012 after a year-anda-half-long battle with kidney cancer. CHIARELLI, ALICE "IRENE"; of West Bloomfield was born September 17, 1927 and died September 27, 2012 at the age of 85. She is the beloved wife of 66 years to Carmine. CRISTOFERO, JOHN; of Commerce Twp. was born on November 3, 1927. He died September 27, 2012 at age 84. CURLEE, SHARON ANN; age 65, passed away October 3, 2012 in Waterford, MI. She was born October 12, 1946. Beloved wife of Jerry CURRY, KINGSTON TERRELL; of Waterford arrived August 8, 2012, he departed and was received in the arms of our Father September 27, 2012. DAWSON, HOWARD G.; age 71, was called home to be with his LORD on September 20, 2012. LAFFERTY, LAURENCE CHARLES "LARRY"; age 73 of Commerce Township, died on September 27, 2012. He is survived by Pamela, his beloved wife of 29 years. RING, THOMAS FREDERICK; of White Lake October 1, 2012 at 67 years of age. ZAJAC, SUSAN MARIE; of Milford, passed away in the care of her family October 2, 2012. She was 52 years old. To place an obituary in the Spinal Column Newsweekly please call the Classified Department at 248-360-7355 or email: lorisnyder@thescngroup.com

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PUBLIC SAFETY W. Bloomfield woman robbed at gunpoint A 24-year-old West Bloomfield Township woman recently was robbed at gunpoint of numerous items in her apartment on Chimney Hill. The incident occurred on Sunday, Sept. 30 around 3 a.m. when the victim came home. She parked her vehicle in front of her apartment complex and as she approached her front door, two suspects described as black males allegedly grabbed her and one of them pointed a pistol at her, according to the police report. They forced her to unlock her door and all three went into her apartment. One of the suspects held a pistol to her head while the other suspect ransacked her apartment, taking a safe, multiple purses, an iPad, a laptop computer and a TV. West Bloomfield police added that she was in Dearborn prior to the robbery and may have been followed home. ❏

WBSD: Football player struck opposing coach A West Bloomfield High School football player has been suspended from school indefinitely after he allegedly punched a Rochester Hills Stoney Creek coach at the end of a game on Friday, Oct. 5. The incident occurred after tensions built up between both teams near the game’s conclusion as Stoney Creek won, 50-28. The player’s identity has not been released. The West Bloomfield School District released a statement on Monday, Oct. 8 regarding the matter: “On Friday evening, an unfortunate incident occurred at the end of our West Bloomfield Lakers varsity football game against Rochester Hills Stoney Creek. Tapes from Friday evening’s game have been reviewed by administration and staff. “Although there have been inaccuracies in the media coverage, it is clear that a member of our varsity football team hit a coach from the opposing team at the very end of the game. This incident involved the actions of one student only and not the team. The remainder of the West Bloomfield Lakers football team behaved appropriately.” “We are saddened by the actions of this individual student, and would like to express our apologies to the coach

This 2.5-foot alligator was removed from a Waterford Township residence near West End and Boston last week after township police responded to a suspicious circumstances complaint on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Also found in the home were four pit bulls and two dozen marijuana plants, police said. (Photo submitted by Chester Bartle/Waterford Township Police Department)

Alligator, pit bulls in house Animal Control removes pets; Waterford man cited By Leslie Shepard staff writer

28-year-old Waterford Township man was cited for keeping exotic animals in his home and marijuana possession after police responded to a suspicious circumstances complaint on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The man, who lives in the vicinity of West End and Boston, was apparently housing a 2.5-foot alligator in a basement.

as well as to any others who may have been negatively impacted by these actions. The student will face disciplinary action in accordance with our district code of conduct. The student is not in school today (Oct. 8) and is under suspension pending further investigation. “As a building and district, we set high standards for our student athletes. Actions such as these are not and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.” West Bloomfield High School Athletic Director Pat Watson directed all questions to the district superintendent’s office. West Bloomfield Head Coach Ron Bellamy did not return a call as of press time on Monday. ❏

Responding officers found the residence unlocked with the front door standing open, but were unable to make contact with anyone there. While checking the interior of the home, police located the alligator in a wooden crate in the basement, along with four pit bulls, and two dozen marijuana plants nearby. Shortly after police searched the home, a roommate of the man arrived. He contacted the homeown-

Dog suffers broken leg, internal trauma in WB By Michael Shelton staff writer

The West Bloomfield Police Department is pursuing animal cruelty charges against a man who allegedly harmed a friend’s dog. The alleged incident occurred at a residence on Barrington Court on Sunday, Sept. 30 around 2 a.m. The suspect, a 25-year-old White Lake Township man, was over at a friend’s house and alcohol was involved, according to the police report. The woman who is the house’s primary resident told police she woke up at 2 a.m. and found the suspect standing next to her bed.

er, who showed up a little while later and reportedly admitted the alligator, pit bulls, and marijuana belonged to him. He was issued citations for possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of pit bulls; and possession of prohibited exotic, rare or dangerous animals, and was released at the scene. Oakland County Animal Control removed the alligator and pit bulls from the residence. ❏ They had a discussion about him driving intoxicated and she offered to let him sleep on the couch. He then left the house, but she soon walked outside and found her 9year-old miniature pinscher dog cowering near its kennel. She told police that she found the dog’s right rear leg dangling and broken and also found blood and diarrhea stains on the carpeting in the house, according to the police report. She took the dog to a veterinarian the next day and it was determined that the dog had suffered trauma to its leg and right eye, as well as internal trauma. The suspect was interviewed and the case will be sent to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for a review for possible animal cruelty charges. ❏

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LOCKLIN ROAD (West Bloomfield Township) • Notes: Locklin Road between Marylestone Drive and Scotch Lake Drive will be closed to through traffic from Monday, Oct. 15 through Oct. 29 while a residential sanitary sewer repair is being perfomed. • Detour: Scotch Lake Drive to Petrolia Drive to Cooley Lake Road to Marylestone Drive and back to Locklin, and vice versa. • Completion date: Oct. 29 PONTIAC TRAIL (Walled Lake) • Notes: The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is continuing its reconstruction efforts on Pontiac Trail between West Maple Road and South Commerce Road. • Closures: During the project, Pontiac Trail will remain open, but will be reduced to one lane in each direction. West Maple is now open at the west side of Pontiac Trail. West Maple is closed at the east side of Pontiac Trail. • Completion date: Nov. 15. • Cost: $2.6 million. COMMERCE ROAD (Commerce Township) • Notes: The project involves reconstruction of the roadway, as well as traffic signal upgrades and drainage improvements. Motorists should expect delays. Commerce Road between Carroll Lake and Union Lake roads is now open to traffic. • Completion date: Monday, Oct. 15. • Cost: $2.6 million.

COOLEY LAKE ROAD (Milford, Highland, White Lake, and Commerce townships) • Closure: Cooley Lake Road, east of Duck Lake to Mystic Valley. • Notes: A gravel road paving project is underway on Cooley Lake Road, east of Duck Lake to Mystic Valley, in Milford, Highland, White Lake, and Commerce townships. • Detour: Duck Lake Road to Commerce Road to Carey Road, and vice versa. • Completion date: Nov. 1. • Cost: $4.4 million. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: I-96 EAST OF MILFORD ROAD, WEST OF KENT LAKE ROAD (Milford) • Notes: A series of bridge reconstruction projects is being carried out in phases. Crews are currently constructing the inside of the Milford Road bridge and continuing efforts on the Kent Lake bridge (I-96 over Kent Lake Road) as well as the Huron River Trail bridge (I-96 over Huron River Trail). The I-96 driving surfaces of these bridges on the eastbound side are completed. The westbound side will not be finished until midOctober. Crews must also remove all temporary measures in place to retain three traffic lanes, including restoring shoulders and building barrier walls. Therefore, lane restrictions will remain in place until mid- to late-October. Each bridge project is being reconstructed in phases so three lanes are maintained on I-96 at all times. • Completion date: The end of October. • Cost: $15.5 million.

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Attorney: Alcohol, drugs not found in Patterson, driver By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

Toxicology reports released last week by the attorney representing Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and his driver involved in an August car crash show that no alcohol or illegal drugs were in either man’s system. In a Tuesday, Oct. 2 news conference, attorney Steven M. Potter said legal counsel for Anthony Prainito, the driver allegedly responsible for the Aug. 10 car accident that severely injured both Patterson and his driver, Jim Cram, was “through innuendo and innuendo only” attempting to insinuate that alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. “I have been informed by Dr. Tressa Gardner, the director of emergency medicine at McLaren Oakland Hospital, that there was no alcohol found in Mr. Cram and Mr. Patterson’s blood,” said Potter, who is representing both men in the civil matters stemming from the Auburn Hills accident that left Patterson with broken bones. “The fact that the report indicates there is less than 0.0030 grams is because any amount below 0.0030 grams would be undetectable. “It is my opinion that the criminal attorneys representing Mr. Prainito have attempted to create through innuendo and through innuendo only, a belief that alcohol was somehow involved in the actions of Mr. Cram and/or Mr. Patterson at the time of the accident. The criminal attorneys for Mr. Prainito, again in my opinion, have attempted to shift the focus of the criminal case against Mr. Prainito onto the alleged actions of Mr. Cram and Mr. Patterson, who are the victims of the accident.” Patterson, who was released from McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac last month and entered a third stage of physical rehabilitation last week at an area facility, was a passenger in a Chrysler 300 on Aug. 10 when he suffered a broken hip, leg, ankle, and five ribs, and broke both wrists. Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini said in last week’s news conference that Patterson is expected to return to the office within the

next two to four weeks. “I can tell you, it is hard to keep him down,” Bertolini said. “Brooks has a fire in his belly to get back here to have his hands directly in the daily operations of the county.” Cram and Patterson, 72, were traveling eastbound on Walton when their Chrysler 300 entered the road’s intersection with Opdyke on a green traffic signal. Cram and Patterson’s vehicle struck the Passat driven by Prainito when he turned in front of it. Also injured in the accident were Cram, 60, the driver of the Chrysler 300; Prainito, 31; and Raymond Recchia, 51, the passenger in the Passat and the only person wearing a seatbelt in the accident that occurred at the intersection of Walton Boulevard and Opdyke Road. Patterson was cited by the Auburn Hills Police Department last month for the seatbelt infraction and paid a $65 fine. He said he regrets not wearing a seatbelt. Prainito is facing three misdemeanor charges of committing a moving violation resulting in serious impairment of a bodily function for allegedly causing the accident. Police say it appears that the Volkswagen failed to yield the rightof-way, causing the crash. ❏

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1 Commuters along Hospital Road in Waterford Township, between Cooley Lake and Elizabeth Lake roads, have been treated to a visual treat as homeowner Jeff Hill has been decking the house at Hospital and Pershing out with lavish Halloween decorations in a similar fashion for the last six years. 01) A masked man provides an eerie sight to visitors; 02) A flock of tombstones adorns Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard; 03) A host of spooky decorations populate the front of the home; 04) A hearse sits parked facing Hospital Road. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photos/Amy K. Lockard)

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‘Of grave concern’ From Robert L. Badgley, Sylvan Lake: I want to compliment the Spinal Column (Newsweekly), and reporter and assistant editor, Kirk Pinho, for the excellent series on the Oakland County Circuit Court judicial race involving contributions from unidentified, out-ofstate sources. As a practicing lawyer in this county for over 30 years, I know too well that issues pertaining to judicial elections are confusing to the public. Yet in this highly unique situation, the effort to buy a judgeship should be of grave concern to all. I think there is an additional concern that has not yet been addressed by the news media, and is worthy of consideration. The stories, so far, correctly point to the insidious presence of a million-dollar effort to buy a Circuit Court seat, that effort funded by someone hiding (his or her) indentity behind out-ofstate non-profits. The candidates who benefit claim, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REFUNDING OF CITY OF WIXOM 2005 DEVELOPMENT BONDS (LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION) CITY OF WIXOM County of Oakland, Michigan

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without credibility, that they have no idea who is running a million-dollar TV campaign on their behalf. That includes attack ads already proven to be totally inaccurate. It occurs to me there is cause for concern even beyond the cynical attempt to buy a seat or intimidate the judiciary. The two candidates who are the direct beneficiaries of $1 million from (a) “secret” source are assistant attorneys general for the state of Michigan. The AG’s (Attorney General’s) Office is the major law enforcement office for the state of Michigan. The Attorney General (Bill Schuette) and his appointed assistants are charged by statute with investigation and prosecution of public corruption, gaming, environmental regulations, election fraud, consumer protection laws, and more. Perhaps the secret donor simply seeks favor with the Attorney General’s Office. Win or lose, his candidates are compromised and in the position to deal favors. Maybe the $1 million comes from an individual or company under investigation, or that should be under investigation? So, this is an attack on the independence of the judiciary for sure, but also on the integrity of the AG’s office. We have two public officials, who claim they fight public corruption, accepting the benefit of huge money for false attack ads to run against their opponents, and there is no chance of undue influence? Or at a minimum, the appearance of undue influence? If I am the police precinct captain and my desk sergeant is the recent beneficiary of a new Cadillac and a Rolex, it’s my job to be sure he isn’t accepting favors for doing favors. Mr. Schuette has made much of his concern about public corruption. He owes us, the taxpayers, an investigation into the source of the funds. I have some sympathy for Mr. Schuette as it appears a couple of rogue employees with more ambition than brains have placed him in a very compromising position, but it is incumbent upon him to act. ❏

A collection of gossip, scuttlebutt, and odds and ends from our reporters’ notebooks. RESPECTFULLY, (_________): It was nice, we suppose, to at long last hear (kind of) from the campaigns of Oakland County Circuit Court challengers Deborah Carley and William Rollstin, the two state assistant attorneys general who are taking flack for oodles of outside money — and by outside, we mean really outside, like Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Oregon “outside” — that seems to be benefiting their candidacies to unseat Judges Phyllis McMillen, Leo Carley Bowman, Denise Langford Morris, Wendy Potts and Michael Warren. The duo has been mum (at least to our cohorts at the Spinal Column Newsweekly, but we hear their campaigns are mighty miffed) the last several weeks regarding what they know — see The Backbone of Suburban Livers’ Oct. 3 editorial for just a small sampling of the inquiries we have — and what they don’t know about over $1 million worth of negative boob tube advertising targeting Rollstin incumbent McMillen and promoting their “plan” for the Circuit Court. So, what do dCarley and Billston have to say? Well, not much, really ... and certainly nothing specifically that addresses SCN’s concerns that were first raised on our pages three weeks ago and again last week. “Whether one is a proponent of the (U.S. Supreme) Court’s rationale in the case mentioned above or not [Citizens United vs. the Federal Elections Commission], the simple fact of the matter remains that as long as outside entities comport with the requirements of the law, there is nothing that candi-

dates, their opponents, reporters or so called ‘truth squads’ can do to abridge the right to free speech,” the duo’s statement on the matter reads, at least in part. For the record, nobody here at Oakland Confidential or SCN is trying to “abridge the right to free speech.” In fact, we love free speech since, you know, it is one of the things that allows us “reporters or so called ‘truth squads’” to have jobs as, well, “reporters or so-called truth squads.” If we were so brazen, we would get “FREE SPEECH RULEZ” tattooed on our keisters in Olde English (sorry about the visual there). The Carley and Rollstin statement continues by saying, “It’s ironic that a slate of candidates, unified by incumbency and not by ideological or philosophical bonds, would whine about following the law as determined by judicial precedent passed by the highest court in the land. Yet again, this serves as an example of incumbent politicians who believe that the law applies to everyone but themselves. Entitlement to an elected office has no place in a democracy” (Some called that a “baseless, negative attack”). So, what happens now? Little birdies tell us that the next target of Americans for Job Security, the 501(c)6 group funding the attack ads against McMillen, will be Bowman; those ads were expected to start airing earlier this week, just shortly after we had to put this column in the hands of our printers. In addition, for the record, an e-mail — again, finally — from the Rollstin team (which conveniently went unsigned, but at least whoever wrote it signed off with “Respectfully,”) said that the statement posted to his and Carley’s websites “will serve as the only response by the candidate on the matter.” That’s fine, but we almost certainly expect that it won’t be ours, or the Spinal Column Newsweekly’s. Respectfully yet snarkily, Oakland Confidential. P.S. Okay, okay, we can’t take issue with an unsigned e-mail, among other things, and not reveal our identity. It’s Assistant Editor Kirk Pinho. For the umpteenth time, here is how you get in touch with me, dCarley and Billston. Let’s chat: 248-3606397, ext. 700; or kirkpinho@thescngroup.com. ❏

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IN OUR OPINION

Police SAD ballot proposal Waterford voters should vote ‘yes’ on special assessment W

est Oakland voters will not only select candidates for various federal, state, county, and local elected positions, and determine the outcome of several statewide ballot proposals during the Nov. 6 general election, but in some communities will also weigh in on various local ballot proposals. With so many contested races and state and local proposals on lakes area ballots, we’re beginning to publish our general election endorsements a bit earlier than we have in the past. Readers who are looking for advice on contested races and ballot questions will find additional endorsements in the Spinal Column Newsweekly in each weekly edition published through Wednesday, Oct. 31. This week we turn our attention to a Waterford Township ballot question seeking authorization for a police department special assessment district (SAD). Like all taxing authorities, Waterford has been hit hard by declining tax revenues due to plummeting property values. Township officials are asking for a unique approach to that situation, which is expected to continue for the next few years, by seeking voter approval of an SAD to support police services. The proposal asks voters to authorize annual assessments of up to 1.95 mills to maintain, operate and equip the police department. If approved by voters and levied on the December 2012 tax bill at the 1.95-mill cap, the first assessment would generate $3.59 million for 2013 police operations. A mill is equal to $1 for each $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, which is generally equal to half the property’s market value. The owner of a township property with a $100,000 taxable value ($200,000 market value) would pay $195 in new property taxes in 2013 if the maximum 1.95-mill special assessment is levied.

This novel approach has understandably caused some uneasiness, since voter approval would allow the township board to annually decide how much of a millage to collect through the SAD — with 1.95 mills being the maximum. The uneasiness is prompted by the lack of a defined period of time for this approach. Unlike a traditional millage proposal that includes an expiration date, this special assessment would continue until either township officials decline to levy it or voters are given the chance to eliminate it during a future election. However, the special assessment approach has a benefit that a traditional millage can’t provide. Each year, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees would have to hold a public hearing to present a proposed assessment figure for the coming year. The board could seek to collect an assessment from zero to the 1.95-mill cap, based on department needs at that time and expected property tax revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. As the economy and property values improve, leading to higher property tax revenue, the annual assessment figure can be reduced to as low as zero. With a traditional millage, there’s really no flexibility in the amount levied, and the community automatically collects the maximum voterapproved millage. We would have preferred that Waterford followed the lead of Commerce Township, which in August 2010 sought and received voters’ authorization for two public safety SADs that will remain in place for 10 years, not in perpetuity. But, as Waterford officials point out, the lack of a sunset date in the ballot language for the police special assessment doesn’t mean the assessment will be collected in perpetuity: “Nothing lasts forever,” as township officials have said. The department would use the additional property

tax revenue to put more officers on the street and improve service. In 2001, the department was budgeted for 106 police officers. Following staff cuts and retirements beginning in 2007-08, the department is now down to 48 officers. It has had to cut back records department operations from five to three days a week, and discontinued 24-hour-a-day access to the department lobby. The department has also gone from 13 detectives to just four, and eliminated its special operations unit. In addition, budget challenges prompting closure of the department’s lockup facility and inmate overcrowding at the Oakland County Jail has limited Waterford police’s arrest of minor misdemeanor offenders. The police department and its employees have taken additional actions to stay within budget, including the unprecedented move among unionized officers and dispatchers to approve the use of part-time patrol officers and dispatchers who receive no benefits, as a way to bolster the police presence and service. With approval of the special assessment ballot question, the department intends to expand records department hours, reopen the department’s detention facility, and hire up to 20 full-time officers and detectives. Lastly, voters should remember that November 2010 approval of Headlee override requests for the township’s public safety departments merely allowed those departments to maintain staffing and service levels at that time, not to bring back laid-off staff or revive discontinued services. We believe strongly that a community of about 70,000 people needs more than 48 officers and four detectives. Voters have a chance to enhance the boots on the ground and current level of services by voting YES on the SAD proposal, which we urge them to do. ❏

Supporting O’Rourke family T

he greater West Bloomfield Township community — and people and businesses from both near and far — has brought its compassion and kindness to the forefront as it continues to reel from the tragic murder of a township police officer last month. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and touching, and each passing day we hope for more closure for the family of Officer Patrick O’Rourke, the 12-year police veteran who was fatally wounded while responding to reports of shots fired at a township home. The community at large deserves praise for its response to the tragedy and the kindness it has shown the O’Rourke family in its time of need, and that kindness and help need to continue. O’Rourke, 39, was shot on Sept. 9 by a 50-year-old West Bloomfield man in his home on Forest Edge Lane. O’Rourke was pronounced dead at an area hospital, and the gunman staged a 20-hour standoff with law enforcement that ended when he committed suicide.

In the time since this senseless tragedy, the first time a West Bloomfield police officer had been killed in the line of duty, we have been heartened by the financial support, which is measurable, and the emotional support O’Rourke’s family — his wife, Amy, and his four children, Eileen, Mary, Andrea, and Stephen — has received, which is immeasurable. Yet both are critical, not only now as the enormous, senseless, remarkable tragedy remains fresh in the minds of the family and community, but in the days, weeks, months, and yes, years to come. There is a sense of urgency to help his family today, one month and one day after O’Rourke’s murder. We hope that urgency, and that sense of community and generosity and selflessness — the traits O’Rourke demonstrated as a sworn officer of the law — never flags or waivers toward the ones he loved. A West Bloomfield market is selling pumpkins to get money to his young family. Restaurants from across

metro Detroit have held fund-raisers. A trust fund was established. A Wixom gas station held a benefit of its own. The list goes on and on, and there are almost certainly plenty of others who have helped the O’Rourke family since that Sunday night when he was fatally wounded, others whose names we will never know — and who don’t want their names known. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen such a united front in the area to help someone in need, and that touches us deeply, as it should everyone else. That deluge of support for his family needs to continue, and is owed, well into the future, just as a police officer O’Rourke took an oath to support us in the community in our individual times of need. So to West Bloomfield and the community at large, you’ve done an amazing job rallying around the O’Rourkes. And it’s just as important that the yeoman’s work you’ve started in the weeks since his death doesn’t recede anytime soon. ❏

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ Highland United Methodist Church: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct. 12, 680 W. Livingston Road, Highland. 248-8871311. ■ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oakland Walk, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Oakland University, Rochester. Call 248-663-3509 or visit cancer.org/stridesonline. ■ Westlake Health Campus: Community Flu Clinic with refreshments, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 10735 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce. 248-363-9400. ■ West Oakland Democrats: Karla Swift, president of AFL-CIO, meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, Novi United Methodist Church, 41671 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi. 248-624-7228. ■ Waterford Genealogical Society: “Finding Your Roots” with Vesta DeRiso, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Waterford Township Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Free and open to the public. 248-625-7731. ■ Jewish Gay Network of Michigan; (JGN) “An Informed Voter Casts an Informed Vote,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 15110 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. E-mail eapplebaum@jccdet.org. ■ Milford Farmers’ Market: Open 3 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 18, E. Liberty Street between S. Main and Union streets in Milford. milfordfarmersmarket.org. ■ Four Towns United Methodist Church: Lasagna dinner with garlic toast and salad bar, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 6451 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. Admission $7.50 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12, and free for children under 5. Carry-outs available. 248-682-0211. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: “Unique Expressions,” vendor/craft show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5911. ■ Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education, in conjunction with White Lake Township and Stone Cold Statuary, is looking for vendors to participate in the inaugural Fall Market Season, 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17, Huron Valley Lakeland High School inside the pool entrance, 1500 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. www.whitelakefarmersmarket.weebly.com, 248-676-

8390 or 248-755-1195. ■ Water Warriors Mackinaw Ride: Bowla-thon fund-raiser for Special Olympics, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 300 Bowl, 100 S. Cass Lake Road, Waterford. 248-4623564. ■ North Oakland County Storytellers: Fright Night at Fisk Farm, an evening of Halloween storytelling, children’s stories at 7 p.m., adult stories at 8:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 9180 Highland Road, White Lake. Admission $2 per person or $5 per family. ■ Walled Lake Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays now through Oct. 31, Walled Lake City Event Field on E. West Maple Road between Decker Road and Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. 248-6244847.

a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, May through Christmas, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. oakgov.com/cmarket. ■ Big Chief Chorus: Rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. 248698-9133 or 248-563-2109. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-3493. ■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior companion volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248-559-1147, ext. 3434.

■ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Crafters wanted for 5th annual craft show, Nov. 10, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield. Table rental, $25. Apply online at lutheransonline/sllc or call 248-682-0770.

■ Dads of Foreign Service: Bingo, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, VFW Post No. 4156, 321 Union Lake Road, White Lake. vfw4156.org or 248-698-8302.

■ Milford United Methodist Church: Crafters wanted for Holiday Marketplace, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford. 6-foot-by-6-foot booth is $25 or $30 with electricity. 248-6842798.

■ Friends of Byers: Byers’ Antique Barn now open noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Volunteers are needed at 213 Commerce Road, Commerce. For more information, visit byershomestead.org or call 248-3632592.

■ Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian: Free eight-week seminar and support group for people who are grieving, 7 p.m. Mondays now through Nov. 12, 5171 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield. Registration, walk-ins are welcome. 248682-0730.

■ Grace Hospice: Volunteers with reliable transportation needed to visit terminally-ill patients and family members in our communities. Free training and classes are now forming. 1-888-937-4390.

■ Faith Community Church: Crafters wanted for Holiday Happiness Craft Show, Nov. 24, 2274 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford. Booth rentals, $30. 248-249-0204. ■ Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit: Shalom Street Museum, new exhibit, “Be Kind to Our World: Shomrei Adamah,” with butterfly garden, a display about wind energy, and a hydroponic garden, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, now through the end of November, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 248-661-1000. ■ Waterford Baptist Cathedral: Crafters wanted for annual Holiday Craft Show, Dec. 7 and 8, 2640 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5022. ■ Oakland County Market: Open 6:30

■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Thoughts and Colors of Nature, a group exhibit by members of the Michigan Association of Calligraphers, now on display at 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. ■ Lakes Area Optimist Club: Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Walled Lake Big Boy on Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. Volunteer opportunity available. 248-520-4680. ■ Milford Police Department: Now taking back unwanted prescription drugs on a continuous basis at 1100 Atlantic Street in Milford. These unwanted prescription drugs may be placed into the secure drop box located in the Police Department lobby. All drugs turned in will ultimately be sent o the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for destruction. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. For more information, visit milfordpolice.com or call 248-676-2089. ■ Mobile Knit Shop: Knit-Togethers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jewish Community

Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Sessions are $5 each. 248421-2566. ■ Mothers & More: Book club meeting, 7 p.m., first Monday of the month, Caribou Coffee, Union Lake Road, Commerce. 248-360-7702. ■ Multi-Lakes Conservation Association: All-you-can-eat fish fry, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce. 248-363-9109. ■ Rotary of West Bloomfield: Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Henry Ford Medical Center, second floor, southwest corner of Farmington and Maple roads. 248-5200095. ■ St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church: Mom’s Day Out, free child care for errand-running moms, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, 3795 Sashabaw Road, Waterford. 248-674-4322. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Airport Road Childhood Learning Center is now enrolling for its new Young Fives pre-kindergarten programs for fall at 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-6161. ■ Waterford Rotary Club: Meeting, noon, Tuesdays, The Shark Club on M59, Waterford. 248-625-4897.

SUPPORT GROUPS ■ Age with Grace: Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at 2230 E. Highland Road, Highland. Space is limited, please call to reserve your place. 248-5296431. ■ AA Meetings: 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Four Towns United Methodist Church, 6451 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. 248-6820211. ■ The Cancer Thrivers Network (CTN) for Jewish Women:Introductory meeting with dessert and coffee for new monthly knitting group, 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. RSVP 248895-2664 or e-mail at Smp1543@comcast.net. ■ The Cancer Thrivers Network (CTN) for Jewish Women:Celebration and preview in honor of the group’s new calendar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at a private residence in West PAGE 36 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Continued ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯ PAGE 35 Bloomfield. Any woman who has ever had cancer is invited. To RSVP and for directions, please call Judy Kepes at 248-3342844. ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addiction, for life’s hurts, habits or hang-ups, meetings, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Woodside Bible Church, 9000 Highland Road, White Lake. 248-6981300. ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addiction, for life’s hurts, habits or hang-ups, meetings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Point Christian Church, 501 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-6821747. ❐ C.A.S.A.: Kleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Wesley Room, Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce. 248-358-8508 or kleptomaniacsanonymous.org. ❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248-755-9533. ❐ Families Anonymous, West Bloomfield Chapter: Twelve-step support group for recovery for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, West Bloomfield area. 1-800736-9805 or familiesanonymous.org. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 866-914-3663 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford. 248-623-7921 or 248-7620633 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ MOMS Club of Waterford South: Support group for mothers at home, weekly activities, monthly meetings, third Friday of the month, Waterford area. momswaterfordsouth.webs.com. ❐ Over-Eaters Anonymous: Recovery from compulsive eating, 12-step program, meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5301 Hatchery Road, Waterford. 248-338-9666. ❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group:

Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220. p TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Tuesdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Conference Room 1-C, 1 William Carls Drive, Commerce. 248-363-6369 or e-mail jr.h@att.net.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES ❐ Active Adult Program: Jazz at the J with jazz singer Barbara Ware, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Admission is $5. 248-967-4030. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: Senior Book Group - Emma Donoghue’s “Room,” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248698-2394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: 209 N. John Street, Highland. Dance, $15 per person/$25 per couple. Public welcome. RSVP 248-887-1707. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Soup, Sandwich and Movie Day, noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. 248-926-0063. ❐ RSVP: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers, age 55 and up to work at hospitals, cultural institutions, food pantries, schools and more. For more information, contact Carol Heckman at 248-559-1147, ext. 3435. ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Art Expression, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Room No. 2, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Five-dollar donation toward class supplies; $1 per day to help offset Waterford Senior Center costs. 248-6839450. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Senior Programs: Line dancing, 11 a.m. Fridays at the Corners, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: Blood pressure reading, 9 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 10; Coffee Talk, 11 a.m. Thursdays, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-0870.

PARKS ❐ Independence Oaks County Park: Hidden Forest Trail Run, 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. For more information, visit www.riverbendstriders.com or call 810-238-5981. ❐ Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center: “The Great Pumpkin Hunt” with crafts, face paining, food vendors and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13; “Make a Halloween ‘Boo’minary” craft program for grades 3 and up, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. Registration. 248-625-6640. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: “Fun on the Farm Halloween Party” with stories, trickor-treat, hayride, animal parade, costumes encouraged, 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 25; Tractor-drawn Pick Your Pumpkin hayrides, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays now through end of October, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-6848632 or 1-800-477-3178. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: Chartered horse-drawn hayrides are now available, Kensington Metropark, Milford. For price and reservations, call 810-227-8910. ❐ Kensington Metropark: “Webelos: Naturalist,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13; “Webelos: Geologist,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration, 810-227-8917.

LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Food for Fines - Fine Amnesty now through Monday, Oct. 15; Haunted Gingerbread Houses, grades 6 and up, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16; “Great Lake Ghosts” with folk singer/storyteller Lee Murdock, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Weird Places to Live- Lighthouse, ages 812, and Michigan Steam Railroading, adult program, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-8872218. ❐ Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center: Used book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, Oct. 14 to Oct. 24, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 248-4325546.

❐ Wixom Public Library: Fall Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Wixom Library, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m. (Friends of the Wixom Library members); Thursday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (general public); Friday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (general public); and Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Fill a Bag for $5), thousands of items, books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, VHS, talking books, records, books for all ages, all proceeds benefit the library and book donations are welcome. 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. ❐ Milford Public Library: Michigan and the Civil War, talk with author Jack Dempsey, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration and pajamas suggested. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Afternoon Book Discussion Group, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-6243772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Meet the Artist- craft program, ages 5 and up, Saturday, Oct. 13, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-674-4831. ❐ West Bloomfield Library: Book Review- Candice Millard’s “The Destiny of the Republic,” 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12; Fall Used Book Sale, Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 21, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. 248-682-2120. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Illustrator Matt Faulkner, teen program, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library: Pinterfest, website project, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11; “Digging Up The Past,” beginning genealogy research, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-2512.

RELIGIOUS ❐ Shephard of the Lakes Lutheran Church: Veteran’s Day Salute, service, luncheon, WWII memorabila, USO show, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, 2905 S. Commerce, Walled Lake. RSVP for lunch, Nov. 7; freewill donations. 248-624-4238 or www.shepherdlakes.org.

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Walled Lake Northern’s defense provided little room for Huron Valley Lakeland’s Dalton Christie (No. 25) on Friday, Oct. 5. The Knights held the Eagles’ standout running back to just 42 yards as Northern clinched its first ever Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division title with a 51-6 thrashing of Lakeland. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Knights blast Eagles, 51-6 ‘Business-like’ Northern racks up 503 yards at Lakeland By Michael Shelton staff writer

What was billed as the annual Battle of Bogie Lake instead became “The Takeover.” Walled Lake Northern clinched its first-ever Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division title on Friday, Oct. 5 by hammering Huron Valley Lakeland, 51-6. With the victory, the Knights (5-2

overall) completed North Division play with a perfect 5-0 record after starting the season with two non-league defeats. Last Friday marked Northern’s second consecutive victory and fourth win in nine meetings over its big brother located just 2.5 miles up Bogie Lake Road. But this was no ordinary victory for the Knights as it was as much a statement in the way they dominated the Eagles.

Prior to last Friday, Northern’s largest margin of victory against Lakeland was 9 points, which came in the second meeting of the two schools

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yards, compared to 227 for Lakeland. “I expected it to be closer, but I wasn’t as shocked as how we executed,” Northern Head Coach Brett Moore said. “The kids were so business-like, it was amazing. In my 13 years, I have never seen a team that focused. “It felt great beating your rival. The kids were so happy and I’m so proud PAGE 39 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Kettering notches first ‘W’ since 2010 over Mott Corsairs By Michael Shelton staff writer

Waterford Kettering snapped a 17game losing streak and reclaimed the Captains’ Oar with a 42-14 victory on the road over rival Waterford Mott on Saturday, Oct. 6. Prior to Saturday’s game, Kettering’s last victory was in 2010 at the expense

of the Corsairs. Now, Kettering’s first-year head coach Kyle Schultz and his class of seniors finally have a victory to celebrate, while the Corsairs have now lost five straight under first-year Head Coach Chris Fahr. “It was nice to get that first win. I told them we were close and we spotted a couple opportunities early in the season,” Schultz said. “Things are starting to come together.” The Captains (1-6, 1-4 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) had a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Alec Spurlock.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township Michigan, for the purpose of hearing the following appeal, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A12-10 Pamela Palechek of Commerce, MI is requesting a variance from Article 33 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a privacy fence that will construct a privacy fence that will encroach into the waterfront front yard located at 5250 Lancaster Lane. Sidwell No.: 17-03-451-073 The proposed application and site plan, along with the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Public comment will be taken in writing at the Clerk’s office until the close of business on the date of the hearing, or in person at the public hearing. For further information please contact the Planning Department, Commerce Township Hall, (248) 960-7050. Kathleen C. Jackson Commerce Township Planner SC: 10-10-12

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In the second quarter, Spurlock scored again on a 46-yard touchdown reception from Danny Hubbell. Mott’s Alex Moorer then scored on a 20-yard touchdown run and Jalen Wade scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14 for the Corsairs (1-6, 0-5 in the KLAA North). However, Hubbell threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Juan Webb to give the Captains a 21-14 lead at halftime. Kettering then took over in the second half as Randy Bicknell blocked a punt, setting up a 4-yard touchdown run by Webb in the third quarter. Danotiss Smith then recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown to give the Captains a 3514 lead at the end of the third. Eddie Inglsbee capped Kettering’s scoring with a 25-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter as the Captains celebrated a well-deserved victory. “Our running attack and offensive line gave our quarterback time to throw the ball,” Schultz said. “Defensively, we made some adjustments at halftime and shut down their passing game.” Spurlock finished with 198 yards of total offense for Kettering, while Hubbell finished with 180 yards passing and Jon Scarber had two interceptions. Justice Bolling had six catches for

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Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township Michigan, for the purpose of hearing the following appeal, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A12-11 Tom Galloway of Commerce, MI is requesting a variance from Article 33 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to allow existing obscuring vegetaton to remain and install new obscuring vegetation in the front yard located at 3509 Trentwood.

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Sidwell No.: 17-07-227-007 The proposed application and site plan, along with the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Public comment will be taken in writing at the Clerk’s office until the close of business on the date of the hearing, or in person at the public hearing. For further information please contact the Planning Department, Commerce Township Hall, (248) 960-7050. Kathleen C. Jackson Commerce Township Planner SC: 10-10-12

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Call to Order/Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes a. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of August 23, 2012 b. Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting of September 6, 2012 c. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of September 27, 2012 Continuing Business New Business a. File No. 12-018 Applicant: Allan Asp 8876 Tackles White Lake, MI 48386 Location: 8876 Tackles, White Lake, MI 48386 identified as 12-13-104-009 Request: Variance to Article 6 for lot width, lot size, side yard setback, front yard setback, lot coverage, minimum floor area per dwelling, and distance to neighbors. Other Business Next Meeting Date: a. November 29, 2012 Adjournment SC: 10-10-12

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109 yards as well as an interception, while Moorer had 46 yards rushing on seven carries. Both teams will play in KLAA crossover games against KLAA West Division opponents on Friday, Oct. 12 as Kettering will play at Huron Valley Milford and Mott will play at Brighton.

‘Moral victory’ for Lakers despite loss to Loyola, 28-18 By Michael Shelton staff writer

Even though Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes fell to Detroit Loyola on Friday, Oct. 5, it can take solace in the fact that it gave the Bulldogs the first real test they had all season. The Lakers lost, 28-18, to Loyola at University of Detroit Jesuit Field, but they did manage to score more points than any opponent has against the Bulldogs all season while also holding them to their lowest point total of the season. “We made four mistakes in the first half and we came out in the second half and played well, so this was a moral victory,” Lakers Head Coach Mike Boyd said. “Loyola left the field after the game feeling like they lost the ballgame. That was the first game in which they haven’t mercied anyone.” The Bulldogs (7-0, 5-0 in the Catholic League Intersectional) came into Friday’s game averaging 50 points a game, while surrendering only an average of 6 points a game, including three shutouts. Richie Cross finished with seven carries for 15 yards, including two 1yard rushing touchdowns, and three receptions for 57 yards for Our Lady (5-2, 3-2 in the Catholic League Intersectional) Lucas Neme also had two rushes for a total of 47 yards, while Spencer Howell kicked two field goals from 25 yards and 37 yards out. Quarterback Sal Mastromatteo completed 7-of-17 passes for 111 yards, and Blake Beauchamp had an interception and fumble recovery on defense. Nate Kotz and Noah Burnham also each had a fumble recovery for Our Lady. Keymonne Gabriel ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns for Loyola, which remains in first-place in the Catholic League Intersectional Division with one division game remaining. The Lakers now look to reach six wins on the season and clinch a state playoff berth when they host Madison Heights Bishop Foley on Saturday, Oct. 13.

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of all of them.” Meanwhile, Lakeland (5-2, 3-2 in the KLAA North) is licking its wounds after being humbled in its homecoming game as it now has to win one of its final two games to clinch a state playoff berth. “Northern came out and played inspired, error-free football,” Lakeland Head Coach John Maltese said. “I thought we had a good week of practice — we just didn’t execute the way we could have.” Northern’s defense, which has improved considerably since the first two weeks of the season, set the tone early when Jake Ginster intercepted Lakeland’s Ross Heiman in the first quarter and returned the pick 27 yards to the Lakeland 28yard line. Knights’ quarterback Collin O’Donnell converted on the turnover with a 2-yard touchdown run for a 6-0 Northern lead. Andrew Fee then added a 25-yard field goal for Northern in the first quarter before P.J. Kern scored on three consecutive rushing touchdowns in the second quarter on runs of 11 yards, 1 yard and 3 yards. Matt Kosmalski then intercepted Heiman in the end zone when Lakeland had the ball at the Knights’ 5-yard line. When halftime arrived, Northern held a 30-0 lead — much to the delight of its fans and the astonishment of Lakeland’s crowd. The Knights poured it on in the second half as Ginster scored on a 30-yard touchdown run for a 37-0 lead. Kosmalski then grabbed his second interception of the night, giving him five picks in his last four games. He was then rewarded for his defensive efforts as O’Donnell connected with him for an 80-yard touchdown reception and a 44-0 lead. After Matt Finn scored on a 40yard touchdown run to round out

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Mavs shot at state playoff berth shot down by Pinckney The Pinckney Pirates officially sunk Huron Valley Milford’s hopes of a sec-

Walled Lake Northern’s Matt Kosmalski grabs one of his two interceptions against Huron Valley Lakeland in the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 5. The Knights will next look to clinch its first-ever state playoff berth when they travel to face undefeated Hartland in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference title game on Friday, Oct. 12. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Northern’s scoring, Nolan Johnson scored Lakeland’s only touchdown on a 57-yard run to break up the shutout. O’Donnell completed 7-of-11 passes for 205 yards with a touchdown and an interception while also rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Kern finished with 74 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 16 carries, while Ginster had 62 yards rushing and a touchdown on six carries. Kosmalski caught two passes for 109 yards while also finishing with six tackles on defense. Jack Garrett led Northern’s defense with nine tackles, while Logan Hall had six and Josh Paul had five. Meanwhile, Heiman completed 4-of21 passes for 76 yards and three inter-

ceptions while Johnson had two carries for 60 yards. Jack Flynn led Lakeland’s defense with eight tackles. Beau Whilhelm had an interception and Charles Sanders had a fumble recovery. The Knights are now one victory away from achieving its ultimate goal, clinching the school’s very first state playoff berth. However, they will face an even stiffer challenge on Friday, Oct. 12 when they travel to face a different team of Eagles in the form of undefeated Hartland in the KLAA Lakes Conference Championship game. On Friday, Hartland (7-0) claimed the KLAA West Division title with a 3422 victory at home over the defending

champion, Grand Blanc, in a winnertake-all matchup. Northern’s defense will have to contain Hartland quarterback Stephen Milarch, who had 158 yards rushing and a touchdown along with 101 yards passing against the Bobcats. “It will be a wonderful game. Our secondary has to play good against Hartland and we have to play mistake-free football,” Moore said. Meanwhile, Lakeland will look to rebound and clinch a state playoff berth when it travels to face the Howell Highlanders (4-3) in its KLAA crossover game on Friday. “We just have to move on and get ready for Howell,” Moore said.

ond straight state playoff berth. The Mavericks (2-5) fell, 34-12, to the Pirates on the road on Friday, Oct. 5 to drop to 2-5 on the season and finish Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division play with a 1-4 record. The Pirates (3-4, 2-3 in the KLAA West) first scored on a 32-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Daniel Wallace answered for Milford

with a 1-yard touchdown run that was set up by a Kyle Seymour interception, but the Mavs failed on the extra-point attempt and trailed by 1 point at halftime. Milford then came out of the locker room and Alex Larson threw an 81-yard touchdown to Jonathan Schwartz to give Milford a 12-7 lead before it failed on a 2-point conversion attempt. But, everything would be in the Pirates’ favor for the rest of the game

as they scored on a 67-yard Buck West touchdown pass to Justin Eagy and a 66-yard touchdown run by Nick Wasyl to take a 20-12 lead. Pinckney then added two touchdowns in the fourth to seal the victory. Milford will play its final home game of the season on Friday, Oct. 12 against Waterford Kettering in a KLAA crossover before ending the season on the road against Huron Valley Lakeland.

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St. Mary’s looks to return to Prep Bowl after 35-0 victory By Michael Shelton staff writer

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s clinched a state playoff berth with a 35-0 victory over Warren De La Salle on Saturday, Oct. 6 at St. Clair Shores Lakeshore. The Eaglets (6-1, 3-0 in the Catholic League Central Division) have now won six straight games, and are one win away from clinching a third straight Detroit Catholic League Central Division title and playing in the Prep Bowl at Ford Field for a third consecutive season. Grant Niemiec kicked off the scoring for the Eaglets early in the first quarter on a 39-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Matt Linehan then threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Parker McInnis to give the Eaglets a 14-0 lead at the end of the first. Niemiec then scored on a 4-yard touchdown run to give St. Mary’s a 210 lead at halftime. Senior Charley Croone then got in on the action for the Eaglets in the third quarter as he scored on a 7-yard touchdown run. Junior running back Jeff Robinson capped St. Mary’s scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. De La Salle (3-4, 0-3 in the Catholic League Central) was without its standout quarterback, Shane Morris, as the University of Michigan-bound senior has been suffering from an illness. The Eaglets will next host their regular season home finale on Friday, Oct. 12 against Novi Detroit Catholic Central. Last season, the Eaglets defeated the Shamrocks on the road, 14-13, to clinch the Catholic League Central Division title outright. However, Catholic Central would strike back a week later at the Prep Bowl at Ford Field, defeating St. Mary’s, 21-7, to win the Catholic League title.

Lakers still winless in Red Division after 50-28 defeat West Bloomfield (1-6, 0-6 in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division) suffered its sixth straight defeat in a 50-28 loss to Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (4-3, 3-3) on the road on Friday, Oct. 5. PAGE 41 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

There was little that Michael McGrath (No. 20) and the rest of the Walled Lake Central defense could do to slow down Walled Lake Western’s Josh Jones on Friday, Oct. 5. Jones finished with 125 yards rushing on eight carries, scoring three touchdowns, including a touchdown on an 86-yard kickoff return to start the third quarter as the Warriors smashed the Vikings, 52-14. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Damon Tang)

Warriors take no prisoners Western sinks Vikings’ ship, 52-14, as Bambard, Jones shine By Michael Shelton staff writer

Walled Lake Western grabbed bragging rights from Walled Lake Central for a second straight year by storming the Vikings’ ship and taking no prisoners. The Warriors demolished Central, 52-14, on the road on Friday, Oct. 5 to move within one win of clinching a state playoff berth for a third straight season. “It started up front with the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Our quarterback (Kyle Bambard) had no pressure at all and that allowed him to throw the ball the way he did,” Western Head Coach Mike Zdebski said. “Defensively, we didn’t allow (Central’s) fullback or quarterback to run the ball and when you take them out of the equation, they have no options.” The Warriors moved to 5-2 on the season and finished Kensington

Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division play with a 4-1 record, good for second-place. Meanwhile, Central (3-4, 2-3 in the KLAA North) is on the ropes as it now must win its final two games to finish the regular season with five victories and then hope to qualify on state playoff points. Western’s Josh Jones continued his strong play as he scored on an 81-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for a 7-0 Warriors’ lead. In the second quarter, Bambard turned up the heat as he threw a 71touchdown pass to Nik Heglin and a 17-yard touchdown pass to Jake Neracher. Bambard then kicked a 40-yard field goal to send the Warriors into the locker room with a 24-0 halftime advantage. Jones then took over in the third quarter by taking the opening kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown before scoring again on a 1-yard touchdown run.

Bambard then connected with Heglin for a second time on a 37yard touchdown pass before throwing a second touchdown pass to Neracher on a 36-yard strike. Central’s standout running back Zac Goor scored on touchdown runs of 12 yards and 8 yards to end the Vikings’ scoring drought. Goor led Central with 103 yards rushing in the defeat. Meanwhile, Bambard completed 10-of-16 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns and also had 97 yards rushing for Western, while Jones also had 125 yards rushing on eight carries. “It’s good for our momentum and confidence. Our kids are doing things that we didn’t do in the first half of the year like catching and taking care of the ball, along with better assignments and blocking,” Zdebski said. The Warriors will next travel to Grand Blanc to face the Bobcats in a

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The Lakers scored first on a 45-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the first quarter, but then gave up five straight touchdowns. Joe Cox and Sean Scullen combined for 340 yards rushing and five touchdowns for Stoney Creek. The Lakers will return home to face Pontiac (1-6, 1-5 in the OAA Red) on Friday, Oct. 12.

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Our Lady clinches East Division, looks ahead to tourneys By Michael Shelton staff writer

Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes clinched its second straight Detroit Catholic League East Division title this past week while also earning its second tournament win of the season. The Lakers (25-6-2, 9-0 in the Catholic League East) began the week with a three-game victory over Marine City Cardinal Mooney on the road, 2519, 25-17, and 25-16 on Monday, Oct. 1. Devon Valent had six aces, five kills and two blocks, while Allison Samulon had 11 kills, three aces and a block and Courtney Wightman had eight kills, two blocks and an ace. Our Lady then followed up with a three-game victory over West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy, 253, 25-11, and 25-11, on the road on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Kali Bagley had 20 assists and 15 aces for Our Lady, while Wightman had seven kills and Samulon had six kills and two assists. The Lakers then came home on Thursday, Oct. 4 and defeated Detroit Cristo Rey in three games, 25-11, 25-9, and 25-9. The victory clinched the East Division for Our Lady as its closest competition, Cardinal Mooney, finished with an 8-2 division record, with both of its losses coming to the Lakers. Samulon had 11 aces and four kills against Cristo Rey, while Haley Howell had 10 assists, nine aces and two kills and Abbigayle Kline had seven kills. Our Lady then traveled north to the Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 6 and went undefeated in pool play by splitting with host Sacred Heart (20-25, 25-17), defeating

Walled Lake Western’s Kyle Bambard rushed for 97 yards against Alex Palafox (No. 35) and the Walled Lake Central defense on Friday, Oct. 5. The Warriors defeated the Vikings for the second straight season and can reach the six-win mark, clinching a state playoff berth, on Friday, Oct. 12 with a victory at Grand Blanc. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Damon Tang)

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KLAA crossover game on Friday, Oct. 12, with a state playoff berth on the line. The Bobcats (4-3) are coming off a 34-22 defeat at Hartland on

McBain Northern Michigan (25-13, 2510), splitting with Bullock Creek (2513, 14-25), and defeating Carson City (25-12, 25-11). The Lakers finished in the top two of five teams in the tournament and faced a rematch with host Sacred Heart in the final. Our Lady defeated Sacred Heart, 2512 and 25-11, to claim the tournament championship. Howell finished the day with 97 assists, 18 kills, 11 aces and a block, while Wightman had 33 kills, 22 digs, eight aces and three blocks and Valent had 23 kills, eight aces and four blocks. The Lakers hosted Clarkston Everest Collegiate yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 9

Friday, denying them their second straight KLAA West Division title. However, Grand Blanc has a dangerous quarterback in Bart Williams, who has thrown 12 touchdown passes in his last three games. “In the Bobcats’ three losses, their opponents have a combined record of

20-1,” Zdebski said. “They won’t let you run the ball. Offensively, they throw the ball well, their receivers are tall, and the linemen are big and protect the quarterback.” Meanwhile, the Vikings will head up to Pinckney to take on the Pirates (3-4) on Friday.

after press time to wrap up its Catholic League East schedule in the hopes of finishing division play with a perfect 10-0 record. Our Lady will next play at the Mt. Morris Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 13 before the Catholic League Tournament begins on Thursday, Oct. 18.

this past week. The Eagles (9-0 in the KLAA North) began their week with a three-game victory over Walled Lake Western at home, 25-8, 25-11, and 25-15, on Tuesday, Oct. 2 which also marked Senior Night to honor Lakeland’s senior players. Senior setter Kelly Merkle had 26 assists and had eight kills on 13 attempts. Senior libero Carolyn Niehaus had 24 successful service attempts with three aces, and senior outside Lindsey Tanner had eight kills on 18 attempts. The Eagles then traveled to Waterford Kettering on Thursday, Oct. 4

Eagles nab North title with wins over Western, Kettering Huron Valley Lakeland clinched its fifth consecutive Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division title with two division wins

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and defeated the Captains in three games, 25-11, 25-13, and 25-18. Merkle had 23 assists and had nine kills in 14 attempts with two aces, while Niehaus had 17 digs and sophomore middle hitter Amanda Lock had five kills on eight attempts with three solo blocks. Kettering fell to 3-5 in the KLAA North. The Eagles looked to complete a perfect 10-0 division record when they played at Walled Lake Central yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 9, after press time. Lakeland will then play at the KLAA West Division champion on Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the Lakes Conference title match before the KLAA Tournament begins on Monday, Oct. 22.

Western shines at Ida; Knights win 2; Mavs drop pair Walled Lake Western won the Silver Bracket championship at the Ida Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Warriors (2-6 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) defeated Milan in the semifinals before knocking off Lincoln in the bracket final, 25-8 and 25-18. Western led offensively by senior outside hitters Lizzy Rzeznik and Bailey Bishop, junior middle hitter Katie Barrett, opposite Alex George-Hampton and setter Delaney Probst. Defensive standouts included senior libero Laura Barts, junior defensive specialist Alexa Alati and sophomore defensive specialist Leah Hashisaka. Western began its week with a three-game loss to KLAA North Division champion Huron Valley Lakeland on the road before falling to Walled Lake Central at home in three games. The Warriors played at Waterford Mott yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 9 after press time and will finish division play at home against Waterford Kettering tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11. • Walled Lake Northern won two KLAA North Division matches this past week, beginning with a five-game victory over second-place Walled Lake Northern on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The Knights (14-6-2, 5-3 in the KLAA North) fell in the first game, 2521, before winning two straight, 25-13 and 25-19. After the Vikings rallied to win the fourth game, 25-12, and tie the match

Vikings split pair Central falls to Knights, beats Western By Michael Shelton staff writer

Walled Lake Central split two Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division matches this past week before winning the Silver Bracket at the Northville Invitational over the weekend. The Vikings (22-9-3, 6-3 in the North Division) began their week by hosting Walled Lake Northern on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and fell to the Knights in five games. Central won the first game, 2521, before losing two straight, 23-25 and 19-25. The Vikings won the fourth game, 25-12, to force a fifth and deciding game. However, Northern would come out on top, 15-6, to clinch the match. Brittany Guldan led Central with 15 kills and 13 assists, while Mikaela Beck had 13 kills and Katie Lusk had 12 kills. Central then faced rival Walled Lake Western on Thursday, Oct. 4 and defeated the Warriors in three games, 25-22, 25-23, and 25-18. Guldan had 12 kills, 15 assists and four aces, while Catelyn Girard had 16 assists and Katie Lusk had 10 kills. The Vikings then traveled to the Northville Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 6. In pool play, Central tied West Bloomfield (25-27, 27-26), fell to Livonia Churchill (17-25, 15-25), tied Adrian (21-25, 25-22), and lost to Fenton (19-25, 15-25). As a result, the Vikings were placed in the Silver Bracket and

at two games apiece, Northern would win the fifth and deciding game, 15-6. Peyton Lang led Northern with 19 kills and 28 digs while Courtney Sullivan had 13 kills and five blocks. Gabrielle Bauer also had nine kills and 34 digs while Katie Simon had 23 assists and four aces. Northern then hosted Waterford Mott on Thursday, Oct. 4 and defeated the Corsairs in three games, 25-17, 2514, and 25-19. The Knights played at Waterford Kettering yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 9 after press time and will play at Waterford Mott tomorrow, Thursday,

began tournament play by defeating Livonia Franklin in the quarter-finals, 25-19, 17-25, and 15-13. Central then dropped the first game of a rematch with Adrian before rallying to take the next two games, 25-16 and 15-13, to take their semifinal match. In the Silver Bracket final, the Vikings rallied against Farmington Hills Harrison after losing the opening game, 12-25, to take the final two games, 25-16 and 15-12, to win the final. Guldan had 41 kills, 38 assists, 33 digs and four aces for the day; Girard had 45 assists and 14 aces, Alex Picardal had 53 digs and two aces, and Beck had 39 kills. “At the Northville tournament, we didn’t play well in the morning, but we did regroup to win all of our matches in the Silver Bracket to win that bracket of the tournament,” Central Head Coach Cathy Johnson said. “Brittany Guldan continues to play very well for us in all aspects of the game.” “Catelyn Girard has been doing a very good job setting and serving and Mikaela Beck has been adding a lot of kills for our team. Alex Picardal and Sydney Daviskiba have been leading our defensive efforts.” Central finished division play yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 9 after press time at home against Huron Valley Lakeland, which clinched the KLAA North Division title this past week. The Vikings will then await their next opponent in KLAA crossover matches on Tuesday, Oct. 16, which will then be followed by the KLAA Tournament on Monday, Oct. 22.

Oct. 11 to finish division play. • Huron Valley Milford fell in two division matches this past week, beginning with a five-game victory at home over Brighton (16-25, 14-25, 25-23, 2520, and 15-13) on Tuesday, Oct. 2 in which it rallied from a two-game deficit and won three straight. The Mavs then fell on the road to KLAA West Division leader Hartland in three games, 25-18, 25-22, and 2522, on Thursday, Oct. 4. Milford is now 5-4 in the KLAA West Division, which is good for third-place. Hartland is in first place at 7-2 while

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Brighton is 6-3. • West Bloomfield earned two Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division wins this past week, including a five-game victory at Auburn Hills Avondale on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The Lakers won the first game, 2518, before falling in the second game, 19-25. West Bloomfield (9-17-1, 3-2 in the OAA White Division) then won the third game, 25-15, before the Yellow Jackets won the fourth game, 21-25, to force a fifth and deciding game. The Lakers would take the fifth game, 15-11, to clinch the match. The Lakers were led by Jordan White with 17 kills and 12 digs, while Tara Heald had 12 kills and 15 digs. Bri Benge and Lyndsey DuFresne also combined for 42 assists. The Lakers then beat Birmingham Groves on Oct. 4 in four sets. The Lakers fell in the first game, 2325, before rallying to win three straight, 25-22, 27-25, and 25-17. Anne Gu led the Lakers with 16 kills while White with 13 kills and 15 digs. Benge dished out 22 assists and also served seven aces on the night.

SOCCER

Lakers claim Blue title; Eaglets split pair of matches West Bloomfield split two matches this past week to clinch the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue Division championship. The Lakers (9-1 in the OAA Blue) began the week with a 1-0 loss at North Farmington on Oct. 2. However, they bounced back in a big way on Thursday, Oct. 4 with an 8-0 victory at Hazel Park to officially clinch the division. West Bloomfield will host a Michigan High School Athletic Association district tournament beginning Monday, Oct. 15. • Orchard Lake St. Mary’s played two matches last week, the first ending in a 3-3 tie at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The Eaglets finished in fourth-place in the Detroit Catholic League AA Division with a 4-4-2 record. St. Mary’s then defeated Royal Oak Shrine, 1-0, on Friday, Oct. 5 on a goal by Brandon Fagnani assisted by Bruno Strzelewicz. St. Mary’s will play at the Summit Academy on Thursday, Oct. 11 before the MHSAA district tournament at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood beginning Oct. 15.

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Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township Michigan, for the purpose of hearing the following appeal, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A12-13 Steve Zutantas of Commerce, MI is requesting interpretation of the definition of yards and also a variance from Article 33 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to allow existing obscuring vegetation to remain and install new obscuring vegetation in the front yard and also install a split rail fence that will encroach into the required front yard located at 3508 Trentwood

A12-12 Douglas Cadaret representing Gayle Geisenhoff of Commerce, MI is requesting a variance from Article 33 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to allow a shed on the waterfront front yard located at 3332 Benstein. Sidwell No.: 17-16-455-012 The proposed application and site plan, along with the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Public comment will be taken in writing at the Clerk’s office until the close of business on the date of the hearing, or in person at the public hearing. For further information please contact the Planning Department, Commerce Township Hall, (248) 960-7050. Kathleen C. Jackson Commerce Township Planner SC: 10-10-12

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Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township Michigan, for the purpose of hearing the following appeal, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A12-15 Daniel Lublin of Commerce, MI is requesting a variance from Articles 6 & 28 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a parking lot within the required front yard setback located at 2860 E. West Maple.

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CRANBERRY LAKE ESTATES Is offering NO RENT until Jan. 1, 2013 for those who wish to relocate their manufactured home to our 55 Plus community in White Lake. We will pay $5,500 towards move on singles and $8,500 on doubles. Customer must sign seven year lease with no increases during the length of the lease. For more details, please call 248-698-1120

Commercial/ Industrial

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LET US LET YOU FIND that perfect employee to fill that spot on your staff. Give us a call at 248-360-7355 or fax to 248360-5308 or 219-360-5309.

CHILD CARE CENTER Seeking Child Care Provider. Early childhood or child related field degree preferred. 35-40 hours a week. Must be able to work until 6 p.m. Commerce Twp area. Call 10a.m.-3p.m.

248-669-6880 The Independence Village of White Lake Is now hiring a P/T Shuttle driver. Must have current CDL with passenger endorsement, experience with seniors a plus Apply in person at: 935 Union Lake Road or fax resume: 248-360-7626 Attn: Rita. EOE

The Independence Village of White Lake Is now hiring a P/T Hostess Apply in person at: 935 Union Lake Road or fax resume: 248-360-7626 EOE

RN - Clinical Monitor Sanctuary at the Abbey - Warren, MI Sanctuary at the Abbey, a Trinity Senior Living Community, is seeking a RN-Clinical Monitor to be an integral part of our clinical team for our long-term care community in Warren, MI. TSLC operates 32 communities in four states with annual revenues of 165M. By following the Sanctuary Model™ for senior care, we honor the sacredness of every resident and the holiness of our work through uncompromising standards and services. The RN Clinical Monitor is responsible for daily review of required documents; assists in the implementation of TSLC clinical procedures, forms, and protocols; assures document compliance with standards of practice and regulatory compliance. Responsible for data collection and analysis of long-term care clinical indicators and related data and reports. Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and have a valid RN license in the State of MI. Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. 3-5 years recent experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care facility required. To learn more about our Sanctuary philosophy and to apply online, please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.trinityseniorsanctuary.org” www.trinityseniorsanctuary.org

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CLEANERS Emerging commercial cleaning company is seeking full time & part time. Must be experienced. Needed for all shifts. Lakes area, Wixom, Novi and Brighton. Immediate positions available. Call Mr. Curtis @ 248-778-7237

COMMERCE CHILD CARE CENTER Needs part time worker, approximately 10 hours per week. MUST be avaialable Monday through Friday.

Call Miss Sue 248-926-8481

General/ Help Wanted

Medical/ Dental

OFFICE CLEANING

RECEPTIONIST

EVENING HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NOVI AREA

Wanted For a Chiropractic Office. Part Time. $8 per hour. For more information call:

Need Crew members for: 6:30pm -10:30 pm 6:30pm - 11:30pm 8:00pm - 1:00am 10:00pm - 1:00am CORPORATE CLEANING GROUP

248-698-9141 CNAs/ HHAs CNAs and HHAs needed with flexible availability needed for Oakland County. 6 months experience or CNA Certification required. Must have current CPR, TB Test, valid Michigan drivers license and proof of auto insurance. Fax resume to Lesli at 248-972-5529 or email to jobs@inspirehomecare.com

248-313-9880 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Full & part time position 949 Ladd Road

TOW TRUCK DRIVER

Walled Lake Call for appointment

Needed full or par t time, would prefer live in Waterford area. Must be reliable.

248-623-1010 Grounds Attendant 1-Sprayer State Sprayer's License and CDL License required. Full-time/benefits. www.bloomfield.org Job code 12-M-06

248-668-1641

Office/ Clerical

Stylist Wanted

PART TIME SECRETARY

Very busy Fantastic Sam's salon in Commerce. $10 per hour guaranteed, plus tips. Over 400 walk-in guests per week. Full or part time.

20 hrs/ wk. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, knowledge of Quicken. Send resume by Nov. 1st to Waterford Youth Assistance 5640 Williams Lake Rd Waterford MI 48329

248-982-9292 or apply in person 2516 Union Lake Road

JOBS WANTED

Absolutely Free

Housekeeper/House Cleaning 86

WHITNEY'S HOUSECLEANING Over 15 years experience small to large homes. Weekly biweekly monthly. Excellent references.

For FREE Quote call 248-568-6444

SCRAP METAL Aluminum .30-.65¢/lb. Copper $2.10-$2.70/lb. Brass 1.00- 1.50/lb. Auto Rads. .90¢-1.20/lb. 1011 Decker, Walled Lk

Mann Metals Corp. (248)960-1200 Absolutely Free

FREE USED Bricks, you pick up, 248-252-5771

COUPON

FREE LOANER OR $50 GAS CARD* For repair jobs over $500. Offer valid thru Feb. 2013

It’s that time of year again, the deer are out and ice and snow will soon make road conditions more hazardous. Please drive cautiously, but in the unfortunate event of an accident, the experts at Hines Park Ford Collision are here to assist you.

Garage Sales

Items must be FREE to respondents, ad free to you. Restricted to residential. The publishing group accepts no responsibility for actions between individuals. Sorry, we do not accept ads for free dogs. FREE KITTENS To good home, 7 weeks old, male and female 248-818-4575 YOUNG CATS -Fixed. Need loving homes. Serious adopters only. 248-738-4901 or 248214-9898

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Used/Wanted

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Auction/Estate Sales101

PUBLIC AUCTION

WATERFORD

OPEN DOOR Parking Lot Sale Thursday, Oct. 11th 10am to 4:30pm 1/2 Off Everything or Better •Furniture •Clothing •Household Items •Christmas Items 7124 Cooley Lake Rd. Waterford WEST BLOOMFIELD 4247 ECHO DRIVE 48323, 10a.m.-2p.m. Oct. 13. Wilton Pans, books, children's, kitchen, crafts/ sewing. MOVING SALE, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9am-6pm. Ormond to Braidwood to 5187 Lindholm. Great stuff. DAVE RAMSEY induced garage sale. Great prices. 821 Rachelle Drive, off Cedar Island Rd, between Oxbow & Round Lake Rds. 10am-4pm, October 11-13.

Clothing/Apparel

CARHARTT HOODED Coatbrown, frayed cuffs, XL, $24. 248-425-1004

Clothing/Apparel 103

119

BRAND NEW Nike shocks, size 7. $20. (Retail $120) 248-960-7285

119

LADIES OVERALLS, (2) blue denim. Size medium. Gently used. $6 ea. 248-623-2661

COMMERCE 2-FAMILY MOVING sale. Jewelry, antiques & collectibles, riding leathers, designer purses, glassware, clothes & much more. 4889 Driftwood Drive. Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm

Appliances

122

MICROWAVE OVEN, clean, "Emerson", 12x12, 2007, $20. 248-360-8485

Furniture/Rugs

125

8A.M.-5P.M. 11th-13th, 3265 Adele Terrace, West of Union Lake. 48382. WALLED LAKE

BED FRAME, steel, king size on coasters. $25. 248-8773430

ESTATE SALE: 10a.m.-dusk, Thursday through Sunday, 1149 N. Eddie Street.

PROCTOR SILEX Food chopper. Brand new in box. $7 248623-2661

Household Items

129

• Provide a lifetime warranty on repairs • Expert windshield replacement

1.5 miles east of dealership

248-437-4989 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. www.HPFCollision.com

*Excludes warranty repairs

137

SHADES OF GREY trilogy, paperbacks. $12 for set. 248698-9629

LEISURE TIME Pianos/Organs

153

BALDWIN ACRONSONIC Piano, with bench, good condition. $250 248-363-5321

1/8 Mile E. of Hospital Road

• We service all makes and models • We work with all insurance companies

53162 Pontiac Trail Milford, MI 48381

Bargain Bin

Electronics

155

PACKARD BELL Computer, older model, monitor, mouse, keyboard, & tower. $50. 248623-2661

WHITE LAKE

"Mini Storage Depot will sell at public auction, contents of Units Numbered (H632, Geraldine Gardner: household goods, furniture, boxes), (L1024, Jake Mangum: suitcases), (G517, Brent Taylor: equipment), (O1314, Myra Finney: household goods, furniture, boxes, trunks, toys, sporting goods, tools, equipment), on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 at 2:00p.m. for back storage fees owed. The auction will take place at Mini Storage Depot - 46550 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, Michigan 48390. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids."

Garage Sales

103

SERVICE DEPARTMENT TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

1995

OIL CHANGE! 3365 W. Highland Rd. (M-59) at Hickory Ridge Rd.

248-714-6125

woodwardauto.com

BOATS/ OUTDOOR Boats/Motors/ Trailers

164

DAVE'S MOBILE MARINE •Pontoon Hauling •Winterizing •Shrink Wrapping "We Come To You" •Buy & Sell Motors

(248)666-9248 PONTOON HAULING Local & Long Distance Winter Storage-$175.99 Snowmobiles, Trailers, RV's Fenced, Gated & Lighted Shrink Wrap & Winterization Let us sell your Pontoon.

Tom 248-681-4250 www.tomspontoonservice.com

TRAVEL- TECH

Shrink Wrap 248-980-3453 I / O Winterizing 248-698-3686 Certified Master Mechanic

CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES Wanted Parts/ Salvage

181

UNWANTED AUTOS LLC TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars $275 & Up

(248)467-0396 Motorcycles

183

MOTORCYCLEGUARANTEE See First Want Ad Page Trucks/Trailers

185

FORD F150 1985: Black 4X4, 302EFI, A/C, auto, very clean, 113K, $7,000 OBO. 248-6848741. UTILITY TRAILER, 8ftx12ft. New tires and it tilts. $90. 248-818-0051

Cars

187

FIREBIRD 1979 Make offer. Father & son project. 248613-9354 2008 JEEP LIBERTY Sport, 27,000 miles, mint condition, $15,000. 248-926-6165

SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page BUICK LE SABRE LTD 2000, excellent condition, 140K, $3,900. 248-698-2238 FORD EXPLORER 1991 4x4 Sport, 104k, runs good. $1,700 248-245-3322.

Vans

194

DODGE GRAND Caravan SXT 2004, 90,000 miles, excellent condition, new tires, $5,400. 586-876-5757

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248-974-5104 Appliance Repair

502

TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major Appliances. •Hot water tank

(248)360-0213 (248)698-8819 Asphalt/Pavement 503

KEITH'S SEALCOATING • NO SPRAY • ASPHALT REPAIR & GRAVEL FILL

SINCE 1983

(248)-623-7282 Carpet Installation

513

BOB'S CARPET Mohawk Carpet Great buys! Remnants Living room & Bedroom sized $4 per yd. Low prices on restretching, repairs, pad, & installation.

35 years experience Bob (248)681-5771 Cabinetry

515

Elegant Woodworking •Mantels •Fireplace Surrounds •Furniture •Entertainment Center •Custom Cabinets •Crown Molding •Kitchen Cabinets •Custom Bars Harold Canfield

(248)363-3804 elegant-woodworking.com

Cement/Concrete

517

C & G CEMENT Quality Workmanship Residential-Commercial Over 30 years Experience STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS FOOTINGS GARAGE FLOORS BLOCK WORK FREE ESTIMATES Michael (248)363-4783 MILFORD LOCATION

(248)684-5928 MARCUCCI CONCRETE As Seen on ABC TV "Extreme Home Makeovers" Satisfying Customers for Over 30 Years •DRIVEWAY •PORCHES •FOUNDATIONS •BRICK •BLOCK •STAMPED/ COLORED Lic/Ins Visa/ MC Wixom www.marcuccicement.com

248-486-5900

Electricians

528

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State Licensed, 25 years experience. Prompt, courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. ALL TYPES OF WORK. Competitive Prices

(248)683-7985 Excavating

529

J.J.M BACKHOE SERVICE LLC Backhoe service & landscaping. 38 Years Experience. Small or Large Jobs. Fully insured. Free estimates.

(248)624-6458 Flooring

536

EDWARD'S FLOOR COVERING

THE DOOR STOP

•Linoleum •Ceramic Tile •Hardwood Floors •Laminate Wood 27 Years Exp. Free Est.

Since 1980

(248)241-6913

Doors

524

Garage door springs and door openers repaired and/or replaced.

Call Anytime 248-624-4042 (cell) 248-640-6298 CERTIFIED OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE •Garage Doors •Repaired/ Services •New Doors/ Openers •Installed at Factory Pricing •Emergency Service Available

248-624-3161 Drywall

526

R & D DRYWALL & PAINTING •Hang & Finished •Small Repair •Texture Repair •Plaster Repair •Wet Sand

Ron (248)673-7665

Handy Person

545

DU-IT-ALL HOME CARE IMPROVEMENTS Specials: •Ceramic Tile •Formica Tops & Kitchens •Exterior/Interior Painting Also, we do complete basements and all other interior work, including electric, plumbing, etc. Call today. Cell #

(248)891-7072 Licensed and Insured

TOTAL HOME SERVICE 35 Years Licensed PLUMBING • HEATING CARPENTRY • DRYWALL ELECTRICAL NEW SERVICE KITCHENS BATHS CERAMIC TILE

"The job your husband will do tomorrow." (248)887-2366 Heating/Duct Work 546

Handy Person

545

D&S HOME REPAIRS REMODELING •Additions •Garages •Drywall •Painting •Plumbing •Electrical •Tile •Marble •Kitchens •Baths •Basements •Decks 33 Years ... Licensed

248-684-4175 810-714-3058

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Local References Low Rates Lic. Builder- 25 Years exp.

Ph-Fax: 248-625-0319 Cell: 248-505-7715

THOMASON HEATING & COOLING • Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements

FREE ESTIMATES ON INSTALLATION

248-363-1615 Home Improvement 547

Lawn/Garden Services

Plumbing

A R T

Premier Plumbing

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New Construction & Remodel Commercial & Residential

www.artoutdoorservices.com (248)625-5719

LADY LIBERTY ENTERPRISES Land Decorating & Maintenance, LLC. Flower bed weeding, Mulching, Brick Pavers/Repairs, Boulder Walls, Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Tree & Shrub Pruning. Insured.

248-634-7041 Painting/ Decorating

562

FARR'S PAINTING Exterior & Interior Wood Repairs • Caulking Staining • Wallpaper Removal Drywall repairs • Water repairs Free Power Washing w/paint. farrshomeimprovements.com

Licensed & Insured Complete Plumbing Service

248-363-5864 Power Washing

VS PAINTING FALL SPECIAL Save 20% this season on exterior/ interior painting, drywall repair, & wallpaper removal on small or big jobs. 25 years experience. licensed and insured. Same day free estimates.

248-894-3239 FALL SPECIALS

Lakes Painting

Roofing• Siding•Windows • Insulation • Gutters • LeafGuards • Soffits •Trimwork• Decks

All types of Painting Drywall Repairs • Wallpaper Removal & Installation . References • Lakes Area Owner Operated Since 1980

248-762-1534

569

FARR'S POWER WASHING •Deck Cleaning / Staining & Sealing •Brick Cleaning •Rust & Mold Removal •Housewashing. •Painting •Deck Repairs. farrshomeimprovements.com

(248) 477-7764 (248) 345-3308 Roofing

571

ROOF REPAIRS Missing shingles replaced, Chimney flashing resealed, Leaks stopped, Vent stack flashing replaced, Complete roof inspection service, Guaranteed work. 30 yrs exp.

Call Doug Miller 248-360-0344 Siding

(248) 477-7764 (248) 345-3308

D&D Construction

Doug Dible 248-431-6243

567

553

577

Waterproofing 586

Progressive Transportation Specializing in: •Appliances •Furniture •Debris Removal •We haul cars too! Call anytime for estimates & great service 248-887-4892

Home Service Siding, Trim & Soffitt Guaranteed Professional Installation. Lic./ Ins. References available.

Bob: 248-363-0589 idchomeservice.com 585

Tree Service

587

J ROMO TREE SERVICE •Tree Trimming •Lot Clearing •Tree Removal •Experienced •Quality Work •Affordable •Free Estimates •Insured

(248)939-7420 (248)978-1096 jromotreeservice@yahoo.com

MAXON'S TREE SERVICE •Trimming •Tree Removal •Stump Grinding •Lot Clearing •Firewood & Woodchips "We now have wood fencing & deliver sand, gravel, top soil."

WET BASEMENT? Cracked/Bowed Walls? Int/Ext Waterproofing Crawlspace Encapsulation Sump Pumps & Back-ups, Foundation repair & Wall Stabilizing, Piers, Anchors A+ rating w/ BBB Call ProDry EFS Now for Honest & Affordable Service

248-388-1924 Wells

603

McPherson WELL SERVICE PUMPS •TANKS WELL REPAIR 2, 4, & 5 INCH

Emergency Service 7 days a week

363-6464

248-

KODIAK AERIAL TREE SERVICE

All credit cards accepted

Tree Trim Removal and Stumps •Free estimates •Insured 30 years experience

248-921-9097

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STUMP GRINDING AFFORDABLE

jmtileandmarble.com

Dry Basements, LLC We Repair: •Poured Walls/ Concrete Block •Waterproofing •Cracked or Bowed Walls •Foundation Repaired Replaced •Underpinning •Crawl Space and Encapsulation •Licensed & Insured •Ron Heck, Builder (248)420-0116

(248)887-2190

J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK

John Miller (248)505-8865

599

MUSTY CRAWLSPACE?

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

I.D.C.

Tile

Trash/Debris Removal

Free Estimates Prompt Service Fenced Yard Accessible

Insured. Call Todd

248-425-0155

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(248)310-0917

Emergency Service Visa & MasterCard

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Whether you are buying or selling you need a professional!

Call one of these Lakes Area Real Estate Pros! Jennifer Wrobleski

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Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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Historic Farm House on Almost 3.5 Acres In the Heart of Commerce! Gorgeous original hardwood floors in pristine condition. Open floor plan with island kitchen open to dining room, cozy family room with soaring ceilings and exposed beams, spacious living area, master bedroom with loft overlooking family room. Oversized barn with loft area, shed, and garage. Fabulous well maintained property. Horses allowed.

Inventory is low. It’s a great time to sell. Call today for a free market analysis.

CEDAR ISLAND LAKE - LIFE IS BETTER HERE Come see this all-sports Cedar Island Lake waterfront home! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 2,100 sq. ft. of living space. New stainless steel appliances, family room with wet bar, natural fireplace and huge deck and basement with doorwall and heated 2 car garage! $299,900

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LOVELY 4 BEDROOM HOME With 4 car garage on 1.3 acre serene lot with gorgeous tiered landscaping. This sub is beautiful at every turn! First floor master suite with tray ceiling, finished lower level walkout could be in-law quarters with bedroom and full bath, extensive crown molding throughout, stainless steel appliances, double convection ovens, Electrolux cooktop, custom island and copper pot rack, new Marvin windows in kitchen/nook offer beautiful views.

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$249,900 127 FT. OF BULLARD WATERFRONT GORGEOUS TREED .43 ACRE LOT •2,116 sq. ft., walkout, 4 bed, 3.5 ba, wet bar •Part fin. w/o, ff laundry, elevated deck #212091684 • EXT. #234

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80 FT. OF SANDY SHORELINE ON ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE!

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LAKEFRONT LOT ON ALL-SPORTS UNION LAKEFRONT ALL-SPORTS COOLEY LAKE BUILDING LOT •300 ft + deep lot, wetland assessment completed •210 ft. deep, 45 ft. sandy shoreline, walk-out site •LC terms, poss. split, w/o site, util./sewer at street •Utility, city wtr, sewer at street, Walled Lk sch. #212097601 • EXT. #204 #212055074 • EXT. #264

•Meeting Client’s Needs Since 1977 •Dedicated Listing & Buyer’s Agents •160+ Negotiated/Closed “Short Sales”

HURON HILLS SUB - WAY BACK IN SUB TREED PRIVATE LOT •2 story w/2,594 sq ft, 4 lg bed, 2.5 ba, fp •9 ft ff ceilings, ff laundry, 3+ car, part fin bsmt #212037708 • EXT. #224

$539,900

$499,900

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CHARMING HOME ON BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS ALL-SPORTS UPPER STRAITS LAKE! CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE SANDY SHORELINE ON WALTERS LAKE! •3 bed, 2 ba, walkout basement, jet tub bath •2 bed, 1.5 ba + fin. bsmt, granite kitchen •3 bed, 2 ba, fin. walkout, fp, needs TLC • Ceramic & hdwd. thru-out, LC terms, pool •GR w/fp, kitch w/appl., decks, dock, 2 car • 3 story deck, 2 car detached gar, shed #212100812 • EXT. #232 #212092228 • EXT. #259 #212095693 • EXT. #266

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LAKEFRONT RANCH HOME ON ALL-SPORTS LONG LAKE •3 bed, 1.5 ba, Florida rm, GR, new snackbar kitch •New flooring, covered deck, dock, seawall, 2 car #212075900 • EXT. #241

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BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOME ON ALL-SPORTS DUCK LAKE! •2,962 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 ba, vaulted dining, library •Fp, granite kitchen, 1st flr laundry, bsmt #212093248 • EXT. #246

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GORGEOUS RANCH HOME ON ALL-SPORTS BRENDEL LAKE! •1,488 sq ft + fin. walkout, 3-4 bed, 2 ba •GR/DR - hdwd flr, 2 fp, deck, patio, dock, shed

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GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 2.6 ACRES- BACKS ON WOLVERINE LAKE TO HEARTLAND GLEN GOLF COURSE! •2,514 sq ft + fin walkout, 4 bed, 2.5 ba, GR, fp • 2,172 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 ba, w/o bsmt, 9 ft. ceiling • 2 sty GR, fp, ff mstr suite & laundry, lg deck •Mstr-jet tub bath, dock/seawall, ff laundry, 2 car #212089282 • EXT. #255 #212096727 • EXT. #290

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$389,900 BIRKDALE BEAUTY LARGE, NICELY LANDSCAPED LOT! •3,627 sq ft, 4-5 bed, 2.5 ba, LR, DR, jet tub ba •2-story GR, ff laundry, w/o bsmt, 3 car #212073978 • EXT. #237

$319,900

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