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The Commerce United Methodist Church is looking to the past as inspiration for the future of its historic chapel. The congregation is hoping to restore the chapel to its original interior — at least, as far back as the church records will allow members to do so. Of course, a project of that magnitude will take money. Based on the sprinkler system bids, as well as other costs, church member Linda Kornatowski said she believes it will cost somewhere in the range of $75,000. In order to raise money, the church has started a fund-raising effort, which includes hosting an Antique Appraisal Fair on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at the church. Antique appraiser Fred Fleming will be appraising items for $5. If the item is less than $5, there is no charge. “We want to restore history,” Kornatowski said. “Too many times, people get rid of things or knock

Marshall, others to be honored at Commerce event As it has for the past 27 years, Commerce Township is gearing up to once again honor ordinary individuals from the community who have done extraordinary things, this time at the 28th Annual Commerce Township Community Breakfast slated for Tuesday, May 15. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Commerce Township Treasurer’s Office because a sellout is expected, according to Community Breakfast Committee Chairman Pat Dohany. Advanced tickets are $15. They will be $25 after May 14 or at the door. This year the township will

In order to raise money to restore the original Commerce United Methodist Church chapel (at far left), the congregation is holding an Antique Appraisal Fair on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at the church. Antique appraiser Fred Fleming will be appraising items for $5. If the item is less than $5, there is no charge. (Photo submitted by Linda Kornatowski)

something down. We want to do this so kids and grandkids can say, ‘I’m sitting in the same pew my grandfather did.’” The original church that was built in 1842 is now used as the chapel that the church hopes to restore to its authentic origins. However, before doing so, the chapel must be brought up to current code, which includes installing a sprinkler system.

“We want to restore the chapel back to the same interior we had before the chapel was moved,” said Kornatowski. That means locating the original pews that were sold in the 1960s. “We have located a few of these pews and will duplicate them upon restoring the chapel,” Kornatowski said. “If anyone has an old pew or knows of anyone who does, we would love to

recognize John Marshall as its 2012 Outstanding Citizen. Marshall retired from the Goddard Tallmay Insurance Company last fall. After graduating from high school, Marshall joined the U.S. Army, and upon returning home from service in 1974, he met Ralph Goddard and went to work for him as an insurance agent sales representative in Walled Lake. The Goddard Agency was one of the founding members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Marshall was selected to represent the firm at chamber events. He served on the chamber board from 1978 to 2001, including as president from 1985 to 1986. Marshall also served with the Walled Lake Area Jaycees. In addition, he teamed with the Walled Lake Rotarians (now the Lakes Area Rotary Club) in service to the local

and global community. He actively participated in Rotary functions from 1978 to 2002, serving as president between 1982 and 1983. Marshall’s keen mind for figures and leadership and organizational abilities were vital to the success of many fundraising events for the community. He served on the First Foundation for Excellence board for Walled Lake Schools, and worked as a founding member of the Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and its Main Street Program, to which he is still a devoted member. Marshall is credited with being instrumental in bringing the extension of Maple Road in Walled Lake to fruition. In 1986, he teamed up with other community members to secure federal funding for the extension west. During the next four years the group

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hite Lake Township resident Patricia Boyle is a former Michigan Supreme Court justice whose legal career began at a time when it was difficult for women to break into the legal field. Wayne State Universityeducated mother of four, she was appointed to the state’s high court in 1983 and won elections to the court in 1986 and 1990, serving a total of 15 years and hearing some of the most complex — and emotional — legal issues facing the state at the time, including the infamous Baby Jessica case. “There was no easy answer for it,” she said. “It was a terrible outcome, no matter which way it went.” Now working with Kienbaum Opperwall Hardy & Pelton, a Birmingham firm she joined in 2002, Boyle is a two-time recipient of National Organization for Women Feminist of the Year awards and a member of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. You have pretty openly spoken about what it was like as a woman entering the legal field at the time you did. Tell us a little about that experience and how you think, if at all, things have changed for women not just practicing law, but in other realms of professional life. PB: I am just thrilled to see how things have changed for women today. I feel almost motherly with pride and joy when I see they’re, for example, in law school more women than men, in medical school. It’s so wonderful to see those barriers to success come down. You were also integral in drafting a comprehensive reform of Michigan’s criminal sexual conduct law as a member of the Michigan Women’s Task Force on Rape. Tell us about that process and the changes you helped bring about. Are there other changes you’d like to see made to the laws pertaining to crimes against women? PB: It’s a great example of what citizens can do to change the law and make it the vehicle that it should be for the protection of citizens. It was the group that started it, the University of Michigan, student-led with some teachers, professors from the law school associating themselves with it, and then the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, of which my husband and I were then members, became interested in it. We joined and were able to add our experience with the law and the way in which it victimized victims. We also had the support ultimately of Gov. (William) Milliken, who was then governor, and his staff. Members of the task force actually went

and sat through legislative sessions with their eyes on the legislators to make sure that it got passed. It was one of the best things that I did in my professional life. I count it as my most rewarding achievements. I would like to see women’s salaries equal that of men for the same work. I do not know for certain, but I see that government statistics say that women still earn 77 cents an hour for each $1 men earn. That stuns me because I can remember having a fund-raiser years ago, it must be more than 20 years ago, which we called the 70 Cent FundRaiser. We charged $70 per ticket, which gives you an idea, too, of how far fund-raising has gone. There are so

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many women who are heads of family and, in this economic time, so many women whose families, even with a husband or partner, desperately need financial help. In your 15 years as a state Supreme Court justice, what was your most memorable case? What was the most controversial? The most emotionally taxing? PB: Probably the most memorable case, although there were a lot of very significant cases, was the Baby Jessica case because there was no solemn, right answer to that horrible debate, that terrible problem the court was confronted with of taking a child from the only home they had ever known and letting it go to a place where the law dictated it belonged. When I use the word “it,” that itself is descriptive because it was dehumanizing for this

child. It was a tragedy all the way around, and the court — I’m sure this is a little-known fact — took the pain of that so seriously that a few years later, when 60 Minutes did an update on what had happened with Baby Jessica, we got the transcript from CBS and we all watched it together. I know that we were all comforted by the fact that she seemed to be doing so well. I think it was the most emotionally taxing (case). It was the only time during my time on the court that we actually received death threats while the case was pending. There was no easy answer for it. It was a terrible outcome, no matter which way it went. Much is made in some circles about what they perceive to be problems with so-called “activist judges.” What’s your take on that? PB: “Activist” depends on whose ox is gored. One side says it’s an activist judiciary when they lose, and they are following the law when they win. When you talk about activist judges, you have to be talking about judges at the highest level because judges at trial court level or the Court of Appeals level are really obligated to follow the law as they can best define it, as the Supreme Court is directing them to follow. That means that a judge, if you’re talking about the highest court, by definition the court must act in uncharted territory, or the case would not be before the U.S. Supreme Court or the Michigan Supreme Court. They are acting in gray areas. My own experience... is that almost all the justices with whom I worked followed what they thought the law directed them to do. They weren’t wildly out there, reforming the world as they thought it should be. My definition of an activist judge is one who would reform the world in the way they think it should be. To me, that’s arrogance, not wisdom. What’s one state or U.S. Supreme Court case that you didn’t help determine that you would have liked to, and why? PB: Citizens United, I think. Because I fancy myself a good lawyer, I have to add that I didn’t read the arguments, I haven’t read the arguments, and I would have to read... them carefully. But I think that it is one of the most destructive results in modern times in terms of its impact on the political process. ❏

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worked with the federal government to secure the $4 million in government funding for the project. Marshall also helped form the Walled Lake DDA, which was necessary to secure a $2.5 million bond in 1994, as part of the city’s commitment to the Maple extension project. The Fraternal Order of the Walled Lake Eagles will receive this year’s Outstanding Contribution Award. Chartered in 1973, the Walled Lake Eagles began meeting in leased space in downtown Walled Lake, moving to their own facility on Glengary Road in 1986. With over 750 members, the organization works hard on its central focus of “People Helping People.” The Eagles make donations to many national charities, such as The Kidney Foundation and others focused on child abuse, AIDS awareness, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease; and are involved in dozens of local activities, including Hospitality House, Byers Farm, Goodfellows, DARE, Rebuilding Together, Bowling for Burns, and sponsorship of many school and youth sports league activities. Not only do they contribute money, but they contribute significant time and talent to these and many other community organizations and events. The township will be honoring Daryl Wolf of Panera Bread as the Business Person of the Year. After opening in 2007, Wolf, as manager, his employees and the corporation quickly became an integral part of the township. At their grand opening they raised money for charity. Since then they’ve held fund-raisers for the Foundation for Excellence and other local organizations. Bread is baked daily and at the end of the day the extra is given to the Richardson Center, churches, Hospitality House, and other groups. Some Walled Lake Schools have been treated to bagels and coffee for Teacher Appreciation Week. Wolf was born and raised locally, and still lives in the community. Led by a small group of dedicated citizens, The Friends of Byers, recipient of this year’s Parks and Recreation Award, was founded in 1992. They began by doing cleanup work, then moved to organize ice cream socials, egg hunts, photos with Santa, a Boo Bash, and other events at the Byers Homestead site. The Friends the Township and the

The original Commerce United Methodist Church chapel (above) was constructed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Commercial and Ponderosa streets in Commerce Township. In 1957, the church building was moved to its present location at 1155 N. Commerce Road, where it was expanded. (Photo submitted by Linda Kornatowski)

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hear from you.” The number to call is 248-3633935. The the Commerce United Methodist Church’s chapel is recognized as the oldest Methodist church building in Oakland County and is one of the oldest in the entire state. The church began as a Methodist Episcopal congregation organized in 1838, before it became a church society as part of the Farmington Circuit. Religious meetings were held in a schoolhouse until the society built its first church in 1842. The building was a modest Greek Revival frame church located at the

northwest corner of the intersection of Commercial and Ponderosa streets. The land for the church was purchased for $75, while the cost of the actual building was $1,200. In 1957, the church building was moved to its present location at 1155 N. Commerce Road, where it was expanded. The church received a historic marker from the state of Michigan in 1986 and underwent another addition in 2008 to meet the needs of the growing church, according to Kornatowski. The Commerce United Methodist Church has a traditional worship service every Sunday at 9 a.m. and a contemporary worship service at 11 a.m. with a Sunday school class in between. The Reverend Dr. Deane Wyllys leads the church. ❏

Parks Committee are now working on Phase Two of the Master Plan for the homestead site. University of Michigan students recently used Byers to shoot a film that will be shown at the school’s film fest. This July there will be an art walk at the farm. There is much work to be done, but with the township and the Friends working together will be saving a piece of Commerce heritage, in that the homestead site off Commerce Road near Newton Road is the site of the first white settlement in the township. Dream Dental, located at 9600 Commerce Road, is receiving the Beautification Award. Dr. Pat Qatsha came into the township Planning Department in 2010 with a vision for a new office building, little time and no experience at building. He proceeded through the process of receiving site plan approval, building permits and a certificate of occupancy with the ease of a seasoned developer. With the help of Powell Engineering and Associates, and Architectural Intelligence LLC, a 2,800-square-foot building was designed and constructed to embrace the design elements outlined in the township’s Zoning Ordinance and Site and Architectural Review Manual. The landscaping meets the township’s standards and many trees were preserved in the rear of the site. The building carries a traditional feel while incorporating some contemporary elements. The Lake Sherwood Homeowner’s Association will be the recipient of a Planning Commission special recognition. It had struggled for years on what to do with nine existing entrance signs that were aging at different rates and needed frequent repainting or re-staining. After several years, a committee was set up to replace the signs with ones that did not need continuous maintenance. The materials used are weather resistant, classic and designed to provide for a “waterfall” look. The stone and masonry used on the sign structure and the composite materials used on the signage itself will stand the test of time. The result is one that has improved the appearance of Commerce Township. ❏

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hen you’re younger, a birthday is always met with excitement and joy. But as you get older? Not so much. Rather, it serves as a reminder that you continue to age — another year has passed. But having a birthday is better than the alternative. In fact, it is something to celebrate, which is why the American Cancer Society makes it their goal to “create more birthdays” by saving lives through their Relay for Life events, many of which are coming to west Oakland County and the surrounding area in the coming weeks. Relay for Life originated in Tacoma, Wash. in 1985, when Dr. Gordy Klatt spent 24 hours circling a track at the University of Puget Sound’s Baker Stadium. In that time span, he ran more than 83 miles. During that time, nearly 300 of his friends, patients, and family supported him as he ran and walked to personally raise funds for the local American Cancer Society office. Throughout the night, observers would pay $25 to walk or run with the doctor for one halfhour. By the end of the night, Klatt had raised $27,000 to fight cancer — and showed support for all of his patients who had battled the disease. This led Klatt to envision a way for others to participate in the fight against cancer. Thus, Relay for Life — a 24-hour team relay event to raise money to fight cancer — was born, celebrating a birthday of its own. The year after that, 1986, 19 teams raised $33,000 as part of the City of Destiny Classic 24-hour Run Against Cancer at the Stadium Bowl. That’s no small chunk of change, but it pales in comparison to the Relay for Life events now, which see more than 3.5 million participants in 5,000 communities throughout the U.S. Within the next month or so, four relays will be taking place in west Oakland County. First is the one starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Huron Valley Milford High School, located at 2380 S. Milford Road in Highland Township. Then a week later, on Saturday, May 12, Wixom and Walled Lake are having their combined Lakes Area Relay for Life starting at 10 a.m. at

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24-hour fund-raisers coming to west Oakland Relay for Life events usually start with an opening ceremony followed by a Survivor Lap, where cancer survivors walk to “celebrate their victory over cancer.” Above, the 2011 Relay for Life of Waterford event gets started with its Survivor Lap. (Photo submitted by Donna Pylar)

Geisler Middle School, located at 46720 W. Pontiac Trail. West Bloomfield High School, located at 4925 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, will be hosting Relay for Life of West Bloomfield on June 2 starting at 10 a.m. Relay for Life of Waterford will start at 10 a.m. at Pierce Middle School, located at 5145 Hatchery Road in Waterford, on June 9. Relay for Life is a chance for communities to come together to not only remember but to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer and those who have been touched by the disease. “So many people have been touched by cancer,” said Donna Pylar, the event chairperson for Waterford’s Relay for Life. “Everyone reacts differently. Coming out to Relay gives people a safe place to come together — to laugh, cry and remember — and to do something to fight back. Giving money is easy. Relay affects people in different ways. The problem is getting people to Relay. Once they get here, they find it is so very

moving they come back year after year.” Felicia McMullen, the community representative for the Relay for Life of West Bloomfield, echoed Pylar’s sentiments. “Relay is so special,” she said. “There’s something to be said to see a cancer survivor meet another survivor. They know they walked the same or similar path. They don’t even have to speak to know they have had that same experience. The same goes for the caregiver, too. At Relay, you have someone there who is empathetic to what you have gone through. You don’t have to explain yourself. There’s just understanding.” The events generally consists of teams of people camping out for 24 consecutive hours at a local high school or park where they take turns walking or running around a track. “Cancer never sleeps,” Lakes Area Relay for Life community representative Sara Evitts said. “So for 24 hours, we don’t either.” “Cancer is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Relay for Life is a way

to embody the spirit of the fight of what a cancer patient goes through,” McMullen added. Each event has a similar mode of operation. Generally, Relay for Life starts out with an opening ceremony which is followed by the Survivor Lap — where cancer survivors walk to “celebrate their victory over cancer” — which may have various unique tweaks, depending on the community organizing the event. The Waterford event gave each cancer survivor a purple shirt and a purple balloon to release last year. The survivors are then followed by caregivers — those who have helped loved ones battle cancer. Many relays then have a breakfast or luncheon for the survivors and caregivers. All teams are invited to walk the track during the opening lap. From then on, individuals will walk the track throughout the next 24 hours. Ideally, a representative from each team is on the track at all times during the event. However, that rule isn’t strictly enforced. “We don’t require someone from

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A common feature of Relay for Life events is a luminaria ceremony, when the event track is illuminated by hundreds of candles in decorated white bags made up in memory of those who have been affected by cancer. The 2011 Relay for Life of Waterford event featured a piper (above) during the luminaria ceremony. (Photo submitted by Donna Pylar)

last year we were honored as the third-highest per capita county in the country — meaning we raised more money per individual in the county than all but two counties in the nation, which is impressive when you consider what Michigan has gone through,” McMullen said. Fund-raising takes a variety of forms both before and during the event. Many teams organize “preevent” fund-raisers, such as a casual dress day at work, a bake sale, dine and donate events, a bottle and can drive, or a garage sale, just to name a few. “Each team does something different. They will fund-raise anyway they can,” explained Pylar, who said she expects to have around 36 teams with 450 participants at this year’s Waterford event.

Teams also continuously fundraise on the day of the event. Along the track, each team will have a site featuring different goods — such as baked goodies, temporary tattoos, bracelet beads, crafts — or different activities and games to raise money. For example, at the Relay for Life of the Lakes Area last year, one team allowed a pie to be thrown in members’ faces for $5, according to Evitts. McMullen said West Bloomfield will feature a “Taste of Relay” in which local restaurants will be selling samples of their food “While there is no admission charge, we encourage people to bring their pocket change for all the different crafts and goodies,” McMullen said. The funds raised go to the

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American Cancer Society, where they are used for various activities and services, including transportation for patients needing treatment, wigs and makeup for those undergoing chemotherapy, providing breast and cervical cancer screenings for the underinsured and uninsured, and, of course, funding cancer research to develop new treatments in the search for a cure. While the activities and community gathering can bring to mind a fun carnival atmosphere complete with music and high energy, Relay for Life events also provide times for solemnity and reflection — especially during the luminaria ceremony when the track is awash with the light from hundreds of candles in decorated white bags made up in memory of those who have been affected by cancer. The luminaria ceremony begins shortly after darkness has fallen. “It’s quiet and very moving,” Pylar said. “It’s a time to remember or honor loved ones,” McMullen said. “And we walk in silence as a community.” Luminaries can be purchased for a $10 donation either through one of the participating teams or through the Relay for Life website. Here is a list of the various websites for more information or to learn how to get involved in west Oakland County Relay for Life events: • www.relayforlife.org/waterfordmi • www.relayforlife.org/lakesareami • www.relayforlife.org/westbloomfieldmi • www.relayforlife.org/milfordmi Finally, there is the Fight Back portion of the Relay for Life events, during which people make a personal commitment to save lives, whether through getting a screening test, eating healthier, or quitting smoking. “Relay gives people as sense of empowerment as they fight back against the disease,” Evitts said. “I think everyone probably goes through different emotions throughout the day. The ceremonies are very emotional. But Relay is also a lot of fun with everyone coming together. It’s a great feeling to be at Relay.” Pylar agreed. “Relay is very community-based, and it’s a way for people to have fun while fighting back against cancer and supporting those who went through it, remembering those they lost.” ❏

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each team to stay awake for 24 hours,” McMullen said. “However, anyone can come to the track during those 24 hours and experience what Relay is about and how it feels to be a part of Relay.” “It’s hard when you only have three on a team to have someone on the track for the full 24 hours,” Pylar added. “We try and encourage people to walk as much as they can to promote a healthy lifestyle. One year we had a guy who walked the whole 24 hours. He was on the track constantly. And then we have others who might barely make it around the track because they are talking to everybody surrounding the track.” At the Waterford event, you can earn a bead for every lap you complete to add to a necklace — a popular incentive for kids. “They think it’s great because they want to outdo their friends,” Pylar said. Teams can vary in the number of participants; some have maybe two or three members, while others have 30 or 40. Evitts, the community representative for the Relay for Life of the Lakes Area, said typically teams are comprised of about 10 to 15 people and are formed by coworkers, family, and friends. “Generally, people are a part of a team,” Pylar said. “But if they are not on a team, we can connect you with one.” Because Relay for Life is a chance to honor, remember, and to fight back against cancer, teams will often wear T-shirts in honor of those who have battled against cancer — such as Kay’s Crusaders or Triscia’s Pink Angels, teams that participate in the Waterford event. While there is no minimum amount of money required for a team or individual to raise, each Relay for Life does have a fund-raising goal, often based on besting what was accomplished the year before. Last year, the Waterford event raised $139,000, and this year the group hopes to reach $144,000 in their fifth year. Meanwhile, this marks the second year Wixom and Walled Lake have combined together, and organizers hope to exceed the $40,000 raised last year and bring the total up to $45,000 this year. West Bloomfield, which has been having Relay for Life events for 14 years, raised over $200,000 last year. The group hopes to raise $209,000 this year. “A point of pride for West Bloomfield and Oakland County is that

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Incumbents and one former board member running By Angela Niemi staff writer

Three more Republicans have joined White Lake Township Trustee Todd Birkle in filing to run for a trustee position on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot. All three are familiar faces in the community, with current Trustees Carol Burkard and David Lewsley filing for re-election and former trustee Andrea Voorheis once again running for a trustee post. “I feel my enthusiasm and my 16 years of experience on the White Lake Township board, eight of those years as township clerk, my experience and my ability to work well with my fellow board members and the knowledge of all the issues both past and present qualifies me to continue to serve the residents of White Lake,” said Burkard, who previously worked for 11 years at the township library and was a former board member of the Highland-White Lake Business Association and the Open Door Outreach Center. “I am honored to call myself a public servant and I truly enjoy serving the public.” Lewsley was appointed as a trustee in 2011 after a variety of seat changes took place on the board in late 2010 and early 2011. “I am running to retain my trustee position because my background and diversity of experience enable me to lend an informed, reasoned and practical perspective to township board deliberations,” said Lewsley, an attorney with 14 years experience as a planning commissioner for the township. “I am not a politician. I consider my involvement in local government to be public service. It permits me to benefit my community by drawing upon legal expertise and management experience I’ve gained in the private sector during my career as an attorney and corporate executive in the auto and insurance industries.” Voorheis served as a trustee from 2004 to 2008. In the 2008 election, she ran against current Clerk Terry Lilley and lost. “After the 2008 election, I had people coming up to me making sure that I was running again in the 2012 election. So of course, I was running again,” she said. “I think White Lake is a great place to live, and I want to represent the township again.” Born and raised in White Lake,

The Commerce Township Planning Commission will consider during a Monday, May 7 public hearing special land use permit issues related to a possible gas station and drive-thru pharmacy for the Union Lake Road Kroger supermarket, which is looking to relocate next door into the former K-mart property (above). (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Kroger moving to old K-mart? Grocer wants gas station, drive-thru pharmacy, as well By Angela Niemi staff writer

t looks like the Kroger supermarket on Union Lake Road in Commerce Township will be moving next door to an adjacent site where a K-mart store used to be, pending approval by township officials. Kroger has filed a site plan that involves demolishing the vacant Kmart building and rebuilding an approximately 88,000-square-foot structure at the northeast corner of Union Lake and Commerce Roads. The existing Kroger store is located in same retail center as the former Kmart building, but at the opposite, north end of the development. Voorheis has been active in the community, serving as a White Lake parks and recreation commissioner. She is a member of the White Lake Presbyterian Church and the White Lake Historical Society, and volunteers with Meals on Wheels and the American Red Cross. “I am a common-sense person,”

The former Big Lots building at the site — situated between the current Kroger and former K-mart buildings — would remain in place, and Kroger would attempt to lease the building in which it is currently located to a single-occupant tenant. The site plan also calls for the addition of a fueling station and a drive-thru pharmacy at the new Kroger store. A public hearing to discuss these two issues will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 7 at a Commerce Township Planning Commission meeting. According to township Planner Kathleen Jackson, the fueling station she said. “I want to do what is best for the people of White Lake. Local government is the best form of government. We get things done for the people.” The filing deadline for those interested in running for an elected township position is Tuesday, May 15. The primary election is scheduled for Aug.

would be located “very near” Union Lake Road. “The fueling station and the drivethru pharmacy are the reasons for the public hearing as they are special land use (permit) issues,” she said. The public hearing is just one of many steps before Kroger could begin work on the project. The grocer has to get approval from the Planning Commission and obtain a construction permit before breaking ground, which Jackson said Kroger hopes to do this year. Although she said she was unsure of the ownership of the K-mart property, Jackson said she believes that Kroger has an option on it. ❏ 7, and the general election is slated for Nov. 6. Township trustees serve four-year terms and earn $681.25 per month. ❏

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Add two more Republicans to the Aug. 7 primary election ballot for trustee positions in Highland Township. Mary Pat Chynoweth and Beth Lewis have both filed to run for one of the four trustee positions this year. Chynoweth was first elected as a township trustee in 2004 and has decided to run for re-election for several reasons. “With the supervisor (Triscia Pilchowski), treasurer (Judy Kiley) and one trustee not running for re-election, there will be at least three new members to the Board (of Trustees), and I feel that my eight years as a returning trustee will be valuable,” she said. Trustee Barry Sherman reportedly isn’t running for re-election this year, according to staff in the township Clerk’s Office. Over those past eight years, Chynoweth said she has taken classes and seminars — including completion of the Michigan State University Master Citizen Planner Program and the Michigan Townships Association Township Governance Academy — to enhance her experience. She has been involved with Relay for Life, the Highland Election Committee, Milford Memories, Sparks in the Park, and is the secretary of the

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Highland Adult Activity Center Advisory Council. “I care deeply about our community, and I am honored to serve in this capacity,” she said. Lewis and her husband have lived in Highland for the past 24 years. A commercial insurance underwriter for 35 years, Lewis said she has always loved “a rural, small town atmosphere,” which made Highland a “perfect fit” for her family. “I’m thrilled that I have the opportunity to run for trustee since I have always wanted to give something back to the community I love,” she said. “I want to work to preserve Highland’s uniqueness and rural character for us and posterity. Highland is truly an oasis in the midst of urban sprawl. We need to maintain a balanced budget and preserve our clean water and natural resources. I want Highland to remain a place that we all love to come home to.” Lewis is a charter member of the Highland Community Response Team and serves on the boards of the Highland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Highland Equestrian Conservancy. Township trustees serve four-year terms and receive a base annual salary of $5,531. In addition, they also receive life insurance coverage and a 15-percent contribution toward a pension. The filing deadline for those interested in running for an elected position is Tuesday, May 15. The primary election will be held on Aug. 7, with the general election set for Nov. 6. Also seeking election as trustee are Jim Gorman, Brian Howe, Bob Husic and Raymond P. Polidori, all as Republicans. ❏

Waterford using $361K in CDBG funds for 2012-13 By Leslie Shepard staff writer

After a public hearing on Monday, April 23, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees approved a 2012-13 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allocation of over $350,000. “We start with certain fixed costs, like staffing associated with code enforcement, housing rehab, and program administration,” said Waterford

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Area teenager to put on 2nd annual art show By Leslie Shepard staff writer

14-year-old Walled Lake resident who continues to receive accolades for his artwork in west Oakland County will be headlining his second annual art exhibit on Saturday, May 5. The Ben and George Art Show will be held at Ronnie’s Jewelers, located at 7716 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford Township, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. About 200 art pieces will be exhibited. Ben Fink’s creativity can be seen through the variety of mediums he uses, ranging from painting, drawing, ceramics and pottery, woodworking, jewelry, and sculpture. Despite his everyday challenges as a special needs child, Fink finds fulfillment and self-confidence in molding and glazing clay, painting bold landscapes, creating metal necklaces, and sculpting small-scale figurines. Fink doesn’t back away from using vivid colors, but also takes a softer approach with muted hues. “Art has been a self-esteem builder for him,” said Nicole Leshman, Fink’s sister. “It’s an outlet for him. At last year’s exhibit he sold out (his artwork), so people commissioned pieces.” Under the tutelage of retired Birmingham Groves High School art teacher George Landino, Fink’s talent has been honed and has grown in just a short time. “George comes up with different projects and motivates him,” Leshman said. As Fink’s mentor, Landino said his student is fearless, always willing to learn and dabble in other mediums. “He’s not afraid of any medium,”

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Community Planning and Development Director Bob Vallina. “We figure what we have to have for housing rehab and see what we can carve out for new loans.” Of the anticipated $361,803 total CDBG program allocation for the year, $179,458 is earmarked toward housing rehabilitation. Since Waterford

Ben Fink (left), a 14-year-old Walled Lake resident with special needs, and his art teacher, George Landino (right) with examples of some of Fink’s artwork that will be on display and for sale at the second annual Ben and George Art Show, which will be held at Ronnie’s Jewelers, located at 7716 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford Township, on Saturday, May 5. The show, which will exhibit about 200 of Fink’s art pieces, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Landino said. “He’s spontaneous and goes right at it and that has helped me in my own art.”

The cohesive relationship between student and mentor began three years ago.

began this program 37 years ago, roughly $11 million has been used to rehabilitate 1,720 houses. “It’s more important for us to do this because they (the federal government) keep reducing the amount for housing rehab,” Vallina said. “In the 1990s we were getting about $500,000 that would fully fund programs and there was money for public services. That’s not the case anymore and I don’t see that happening in the foreseeable future.”

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program will continue to provide loans with no interest or monthly payments to qualified citizens, with an emphasis placed on female heads of households, senior citizens, handicapped individuals, and minorities. Loans must be repaid once the house is sold or there is change in the title. About $50,687 of the CDBG funds will be channeled toward program administration to manage the program. Such costs include necessary

“I couldn’t keep still,” Fink said. “Then things started falling into place when I started working with George. I really like clay, stone cutting is good, and I like using acrylics, too.” Landino will flip through books with Fink, borrowing from the works of Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Keith Haring. “Something will strike him and he will pick up the paintbrush and go,” Landino said. “Picasso is known for abstract realism and he’s also a colorist and silly, so he’s a good person for Ben to reference.” Landino assists by assembling the final product. “I do the mechanics that Ben can’t do, like framing, assembling, some small details,” Landino said. About 40 art pieces made from clay composites, including pottery and sculptures, will be on display during the show. Fink’s talent could be considered inherent. His grandfather was a sculptor, and his father, Ronnie, is a jewelry designer and the owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers. “Apart from paintings, we like to do silly things and pottery is his favorite,” Landino said. A diverse variety of original pieces will be sold during the exhibit, such as ceramic bowls, clay wall pieces, paintings, plaques, small wooden boxes, and metal jewelry. In addition, small sculptures of Superman, as well as baseball players, cowboys, Indians, and dancers, will be shown. “One of my favorites is the blue and white beautiful pottery bowl,” Fink said. “I hate to give it up.” Fink plans to use some of the dollars earned to purchase a stone cutter. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Celebrities Against Autism. Fink currently attends Walnut Creek Middle School and works parttime at Ronnie’s Jewelers as a sales associate and jewelry designer. ❏ supplies, services, capital expenses, and wages and fringe benefits based on the percentage of time spent by staff administering the CDBG program. The remaining $136,658 will be reserved for code enforcement to fund a portion of administrative and clerical costs.

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May 5 regatta on Orchard Lk. to draw 1,000 By Leslie Shepard staff writer

The third annual Orchard Lake Crew Classic regatta is slated for Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring 11 teams that will compete for the Men’s Eagle Trophy and Women’s Silver Cup. “The Midwest is the fastest region in the country,” said Chris Czarnecki, Head and Novice Coach for St. Mary’s Prep Crew. “If we can get our bow ball in front of the crews we are racing this spring, we can feel very good about our level of rowing.” Both Czarnecki and Chris Moigis, St. Mary’s varsity coach, are raising expectations this year for both the St. Mary’s varsity and novice teams. “The team goal is to win the Midwest Men’s Points Trophy,” Czarnecki said. “On the varsity end, we hope to see more guys make boats fast and the group gain depth through improvement. On the novice end, we are aiming to three-peat a Novice 8+ win at the Midwest Championships and see these new recruits make additional boats fast.” This season, the team has ramped up its coaching staff by adding St. Mary’s Prep alumni Chris Czevicz and John Misch. Over 500 athletes and 1,000 spectators are anticipated at this weekend’s event. The area around the Coach’s Corner will be covered with racing shells and athletes, and the area along Indian Trail — on the eastern shore of Orchard Lake will

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The Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Crew program is hosting its Crew Classic regatta this Saturday, when over 500 athletes and 1,000 spectators are expected to gather to watch crew teams compete for two trophies. (Photo submitted by St. Mary’s Prep Crew PR Chair Lisa Healy)

feature food tents and spectator chairs. St. Mary’s Prep Crew opened its spring season Saturday, April 21, with a scrimmage at Dillion Lake in Zanesville, Ohio. The team recently competed this past weekend at the

Hebda Memorial Cup Regatta (Novice) on the Detroit River and the Judge Dunne Regatta (Varsity) on North Shore Channel in Skokie, Ill. The Novice Crew 4+ earned a bronze for its efforts at the Hebda Memorial Cup Regatta. The Men’s 1st

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23 to approve the introduction of an amendment to its Traffic and Motor Vehicles regulations to include “super drunk driving” provisions. If adopted, the township would be able to impose penalties for drivers caught on the road with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.17 percent or higher. Those penalties include up to 360 hours of community service, up to 180 days in jail, and fines ranging from $200 to $700. The new ordinance would be in tune with a law enacted by the state

W. Bloomfield to enact ‘super drunk driving’ law The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted Monday, April

Varsity 8 finished in second-place behind the home team during the Judge Dunne Regatta morning race, but took first-place in the afternoon match. The Men’s 2nd Varsity nabbed first-place in the morning regatta, but finished second during the afternoon match. Regattas are also scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 during the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championships on Lake Harsha in Bethel, Ohio; on May 19 at the Michigan State Championships on Grand River in Grand Rapids; and from June 1 to 3 at the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Championship Regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario. The sport requires physical and mental endurance, along with coordinated teamwork. “When they’re out on the water in the rain, when air temperature is 38 degrees, and winds are gusting at 15 mph, they are working hard because they want to be better,” Czarnecki said. “They want to face the competition and know, ‘This is the day we got better.’” Over the last several years, St. Mary’s revived the tradition of holding a fall and spring regatta annually. The team also travels all over the Midwest for competitions during the height of the season. During the Crew Classic, Indian Trail will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. There will be reserved parking available near the boat house, at the northeast corner of the St. Mary’s campus. Members of the winning team will earn individual medals. The free event is subject to satisfactory weather conditions. In case of inclement weather, it could be rescheduled. ❏

on Oct. 31, 2010 to differentiate between standard and so-called “super” drunk drivers, according to a letter from West Bloomfield Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery Sherman to the attention of township Supervisor Michelle Economou Ureste. Standard drunk drivers are defined as having a BAC of 0.08 to 0.16 percent, while “super” drunk drivers are classified as first-time offenders

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on 8th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to determine if the following Special Assessment Districts will be reestablished and to receive PUBLIC COMMENTS, if any, regarding reestablishment of the following Special Assessment Districts: Burnet Road Dust Control S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Ford Road Dust Control S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Idlewild Dust Control S.A.D.

Village of Commerce Dust Control S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Massena/Grove/ Greenlawn Dust Control S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Luneta Court Dust Control S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

Plans showing the improvements, the locations, and the legal descriptions are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. These Special Assessment Districts is being reestablished to continue financing the costs of dust control measures within the Districts. The costs associated with the proposed Special Assessment Districts are of such a nature that periodic redeterminations of the costs will be made from time to time without further notice to record owners or parties with an interest in property located within the Special Assessment Districts. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any questions you may have to the Charter Township of Commerce Building Department at (248) 960-7060. Daniel Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2012 LAKES AREA #2 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD) NOTICE is hereby given that the Wolverine Lake Village Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 425 Glengary Rd., Wolverine Lake, MI 48390, to receive public comment and/or objections regarding the Special Assessment District (SAD) Roll for Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The estimated cost is $2,619.47 per parcel number and can be paid over a 10 year period. The Special Assessment Roll is on file with the Village Clerk for public examination during regular business hours located at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, Michigan 48390, (phone #248-624-1710). The proposed Special Assessment District (SAD) for Sanitary Sewer Improvements includes all of the properties on and abutting Canal, Ethel, Ethel Ct., Delmonte, Oak Island, Oakview, Payne, Tampa #1. EW-17-23-301-005 EW-17-28-236-006 EW-17-22-432-006 EW-17-22-431-014 EW-17-23-301-010 EW-17-28-236-014 EW-17-22-434-007 EW-17-22-351-005 EW-17-22-358-007 EW-17-28-237-023 EW-17-22-436-003 EW-17-23-351-010 EW-17-27-102-005 EW-17-23-351-002 EW-17-22-436-008 EW-17-23-301-015 EW-17-27-103-018 EW-17-23-351-014 EW-17-22-426-024 EW-17-23-301-022 EW-17-27-103-034 EW-17-23-351-020 EW-17-22-427-017 EW-17-23-301-027 EW-17-28-231-011 EW-17-23-351-027 EW-17-22-428-010 EW-17-23-302-002 EW-17-28-233-015 EW-17-23-352-004 EW-17-22-429-009 EW-17-23-302-007 EW-17-28-234-018 EW-17-23-352-014 EW-17-22-431-008 EW-17-23-302-035

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing, having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest or by filing a protest by the hearing date, by letter addressed to the Village Clerk at the above address. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Sharon A. Miller Village Clerk

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TO WATERFORD TOWNSHIP WATER CUSTOMERS FROM WATERFORD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, Starting April 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 2012 and ending Wednesday, May 18th, 2012 THIS WORK WILL BE PERFORMED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. and flushing will occur for 6 weeks Customers may experience some discolored water.Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. For Further Information Contact: Waterford Township Department of Public Works at 248-674-2278 or Gerald Ward, (Water Treatment Foreman) at 248.618.7483 or email at Gward@twp.waterford.mi.us S.C. 4-11, 4-18, 4-25, 5-2, 5-9 & 5-16-12

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE

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The White Lake Township Water Department will be conducting the Spring Fire Hydrant flushing during daytime hours Monday through Friday from April 1, 2012 through May 15, 2012. Fire hydrant flushing signs will be posted one day in advance and the day of flushing at the entrance to each subdivision/development. Caution should be observed around any hydrant discharge. Minimizing water usage is recommended during the day of flushing in your area. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Any questions should be directed to White Lake Township Water Department at 248-698-3300 ext. 8 or www.whitelaketwp.com. S.C.: 3-28, 4-4, 4-11, 4-18, 4-25, 5-2 & 5-9-12 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE IS TAKING SEALED BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 7515 HIGHLAND RD. (Next to Township Hall) Demolition Specifications can be obtained at the White Lake Township Building Department between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday All bids must be clearly marked “Demolition 7515 Highland Rd.” and submitted to White Lake Township Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope. The deadline for bids is May 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Terry Lilley White Lake Township Clerk SC: 5-2-12

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whose BAC is 0.17 percent or above. The amendment is needed because under the township’s current ordinances, it is prohibited from handing out drunk driving punishment greater than 93 days of imprisonment and fines exceeding $500, due to provisions of the state’s Charter Township Act. However, Sherman added that the state recently amended the Charter Township Act so that townships could adopt the state’s super drunk driving law and its penalties. The township’s current ordinance regarding penalties for traffic and motor vehicle violations reads; “Violations of any code or regulation adopted in this article for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than ninety-three (93) days shall not be enforced by the township as an ordinance violation.” The township board’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, after it was rescheduled from Monday, May 7. ❏

Public hearing on village’s $9.29M budget on May 7 By Michael Shelton staff writer

The Milford Village Council will hold a public hearing at its Monday, May 7 meeting on the village’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 budget, and has released a draft of the proposed financial plan. The village will tentatively appropriate $9.29 million for expenditures during the next fiscal year, with $2.52 million coming from the general fund. The Police Department Fund would expend $3.07 million, and $2.29 million would be spent from the Water/Wastewater Fund. The biggest general fund expenditure would be $508,600 for refuse collection. The village is expected to realize savings in its waste collection services after the council on April 16 approved a new waste hauling agreement with Richfield Equities LLC, which submitted the low bid of $1.68 million for a pact that runs from July 1 through June 30, 2017. One stipulation of the agreement is moving garbage pickup from Thursdays and Fridays to Mondays and Tuesdays.

Not enough room Bike path on Lakeview not advisable By Leslie Shepard staff writer

illage of Wolverine Lake officials may opt to erect bike path signage along Lakeview Drive in the Spring Lake Heights Annex instead of constructing a full-fledged bike path as part of the series of paths that links village subdivisions. The village’s Administrative Committee — comprised of Village Council President John Magee, Council President Pro-tem Ed Sienkiewicz, Councilman Mike Stack, Village Administrator Sharon Miller, and Mike Powell, the village’s engineering consultant — recently visited Lakeview Drive to determine if a traditional bike path could feasibly be constructed along the roadway based on the amount of available right-of-way. However, after inspecting the area, the consensus among the group was that the character of the subdivision would be compromised by the construction of a bike path. “We want to maintain the character of the neighborhood as much as possible instead of widening the street and cutting down trees,” Magee said. “It’s inadvisable to change the The village’s previous garbage hauler was Waste Management. Also according to the proposed budget summary, $386,776 would go toward the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), $358,500 would be designated for the Major Street Fund, and $321,875 would go toward the Local Street Fund. From the general fund, $476,200 would go toward the Department of Public Services and $342,400 would be transferred to other funds. According to Village Treasurer Becky Jacques, the village anticipates total revenues for the new fiscal year at $9.28 million. The police department is expected to take in $2.9 million, while the Water/Wastewater fund will take in $2.3 million. The top three general fund revenue sources are expected to be property taxes at $1.1 million, state revenue sharing at $400,000, and capital improvement bonds at $275,000. Jacques said under the current FY

look of Lakeview,” Powell said. “There’s just not enough room, even though there’s enough right-of-way. The road is lined with mature oak and maple trees that would have to be removed and they give character to the area.” In order to build a bike path, the process would require a pathway between 5 and 8 feet in width running along the side of Lakeview. It would also call for markings and symbols to delineate where cars and bikes would be routed. “It will take a vote of council, but our thought is to put signs along the bike route,” Powell said. “This is an approved bike route and links the subs together.” A Lakeview Drive bike path is included in the United Pathway Master Plan. “Instead of a full-fledge bike path, we would put up signs like Milford does and make people aware of it without (the) parking restrictions you need when putting in bike paths,” Magee said. The Village Council would need to vote on the initiative before any action could be taken. The work would be completed this summer after Lakeview is repaved. ❏ 2011-12 budget, the village’s total revenue is set at $9.28 million, with the general fund portion coming in at $2.52 million. The Police Department Fund is expending $3 million, and $2.3 million is being allocated from the Water/Wastewater Fund. ❏

Walled Lake may raid fund balance for over $565,000 The Walled Lake City Council continues to mull a proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 presented on April 17 that calls for dipping into the city’s fund balance for over $500,000 to cover expenditures. “Over the last three years, the city has lost more than $800,000 in taxable income in the general fund,” said City Finance Director Colleen Coogan. “The city manager submitted this budget proposal early so council can explore policy decisions because we

have a structural deficit. Council needs to make major adjustments to keep critical services.” The general fund’s property tax income is expected to decrease an additional 7.95 percent ($202,656) from FY 2011-12 levels. Coupled with $20,000 being reserved for tax tribunal cases, the total loss for the city in property taxes is expected to be $222,656, but if the state Legislature passes a repeal of the personal property tax that’s currently under consideration, the impact could be even greater. “The Legislature is talking about phasing out industrial, personal and commercial personal property taxes for those with taxable values less than $40,000,” Coogan said. “That could affect Walled Lake to the tune of another $70,000.” Revenues are expected to come in at $3.9 million, with property taxes making up the lion’s share at $2.34 million. State-shared revenue for the fiscal year is expected to total $505,000, and administrative fees are estimated to bring in $50,900. However, expenditures are estimated at $4.46 million. As proposed, the budget allocates $1.76 million toward police expenses, $945,318 for fire services, and $544,540 to the Department of Public Works (DPW). The fund balance as of July 1, the start of FY 2012-13, is expected to be $2.1 million; the ending fund balance as of June 30, 2013, the end of FY 2012-13, is estimated at $1.57 million. To pass a balanced budget as required by law, $565,865 must be moved from the fund balance to cover the revenue shortfall. The city also made accommodations for $371,040 in pension legacy costs and $154,985 for current employee pension expenses, totaling $526,025. Another $161,300 is budged toward post employee health care. Major capital improvements are expected at $362,000 and will be drawn from the local/major road fund for a major construction project along Decker Road. The water and sewer fund also took another hit, with a loss of $539,000 expected. All city millage rates are proposed to remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year. The city operating millage rate is 15.9526 mills. The library millage will remain at 1.7821 and the SMART millage also remains unchanged at 0.59. 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. ❏

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Transportation, custodial services privatized in WBS By Michael Shelton staff writer

The West Bloomfield Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday, April 30 to privatize the district’s custodial and transportation services. The school board will enter into three-year agreements with Durham School Services for transportation services, and GCA Services Group for custodial services. The number of current district employees that will be affected varies, with board Treasurer Dr. Nelson Hersh saying that 110 employees will be affected and Pam Zajac, public relations and marketing coordinator for the district, stating that 94 would be affected. Current employees may not be retained by the firms, but in fact may be, according to district officials. Their current contracts will be terminated as of June 30. Hersh said that the specifics of the contracts have not yet been worked out, but that the district stands to save approximately $5.9 million over the course of the threeyear contracts. According to the general terms of the agreements, the contracts with Durham and GCA will be reviewed year-by-year after three years. The district will also be able to send its initial background check screening results to the companies without lowering district standards. The district’s buses will also continue to be used. An amendment was also made to allow the school board to have final approval over the contracts instead of the superintendent. Durham is based out of Warrenville, Ill. and, according to the company’s website, it’s the U.S. student transportation division of National Express Corporation, which is the North American subsidiary of National Express Group, based out of the United Kingdom. GCA Services is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and, according to its website, it employs over 30,000 people in 45 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. The atmosphere was contentious inside the media center at West Bloomfield High School Monday

Students at Sarah Banks Middle School (above) in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District will start and end their school days eight minutes earlier during the next academic year. School will start at 7:22 a.m. next year and end at 2:13 p.m. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Pleasant Lake, Sarah Banks start times to change he school day start and end times for Sarah Banks Middle School and Pleasant Lake Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District will be changing in the 2012-2013 school year. Superintendent Ken Gutman told district parents in a letter that this change is to “align transportation

and streamline timing for maximum efficiency.” Sarah Banks Middle School’s start time will change by eight minutes. Instead of starting at 7:30 a.m., school will begin at 7:22 a.m. Likewise, the dismissal time will change by eight minutes, as well, with school ending at 2:13 p.m. instead of 2:21 p.m. “By starting 8 minutes earlier, all Sarah Banks buses will have enough time to get to their next runs anywhere in the district, which will greatly improve the efficiency of our fleet and reduce costs,” Gutman wrote. Meanwhile, Pleasant Lake Elementary School students will see

night, as well as outside the school, where picketers protested the pending privatization vote. “This is a very sad day for us,” Hersh said. “We appreciate the employees. They are hard-working, dedicated employees and they are valuable members of our team. The state of Michigan has put a weight on our employees that this year we must put 24.46 percent away, mandated by law, for pension and retirement and this is going up next year to 27 percent.” Hersh added that Durham representatives told him that the vast majority of current bus drivers will

be retained, and, because the company isn’t legally bound to make contributions on behalf of employees to the state retirement system, the retained bus drivers may be paid more per hour than presently. He also said that current employees, both in transportation and custodial services, will have an advantage over others when applying for new positions with the companies. West Bloomfield transportation union officials and West Bloomfield MEA Director Cyndi Austin could not be reached for comment prior to press time yesterday, Tuesday, May 1. ❏

By Angela Niemi staff writer

a greater change in start times. Instead of starting at 8:07 a.m., school will begin at 8:57 a.m. The dismissal time will be at 4 p.m. next year instead of 3:10 p.m. Several reasons were behind this change, including the need to even out the elementary school start schedules because the closing Maple and Twin Beach elementary schools are late-start schools. According to Gutman, these changes will save the district about $50,000 annually in transportation costs because it requires fewer buses to transport students and provides greater flexibility for more efficient bus routes. ❏

HVS revamping foods served to comply with law By Leslie Shepard staff writer

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HOT, Captains’ teams back from FIRST finals By Leslie Shepard and Michael Shelton staff writers

pair of west Oakland County robotics teams traveled to St. Louis, Mo. along with 400 other teams for the FIRST Robotics Competition world championship that was held between Wednesday, April 25 and Sunday, April 29 at the Edward Jones Dome. Huron Valley Schools’ Heroes of Tomorrow (HOT) robotics team, along with their teammates Wave Robotics (Team 2826 from Oshkosh, Wisc.) and MARS/WARS (Team 4143 from Metamora, Ill.) made it to the Elite Eight as Archimedes Division Finalists. Only three of Michigan’s 190 teams made it that far. The HOT Team rose through the ranks to seed eighth at the conclusion of the qualifying matches, and ended up being the first choice of partners for the No. 1 seeded Wave Robotics team. “The Lake Michigan alliance cruised through the elimination rounds and into the division finals,” said Lori Gleason, the HOT Team’s coach and mentor. “It was an epic battle between our alliance and another great alliance — this one, an assembly of teams from across the Canadian provinces.” In a competition in which two wins allows an alliance to advance, each team won a match. “In the third rubber match, we were just seconds from the Archimedes Division title when a slight shift in (the) center of gravity disrupted our triple balance,” Gleason said. “It was a heart breaker. Our team is disappointed, of course, because we were so close to winning, but we did awfully well.”

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Food Services Supervisor Joan Steele informed the Huron Valley Schools Board of Education of the changes and the department’s strategies on Thursday, April 19. “Most of the changes are effective July 1 but some of the changes aren’t mandated until 2020, such as

Waterford Kettering High School’s Captains robotics team, otherwise known as Team 3098 (above), enjoyed mingling with teams from across the world, despite losing three matches last week in the quarter-finals of the FIRST Robotics Competition world championship help in St. Louis Mo. (Photos submitted by Steve Smitka).

During the competition season, the HOT Team earned three district wins; a state title; and earned one of two Archimedes Division finalist spots. The team also received four technical awards — the Engineering Excellence Award in Waterford, the Industrial Design Award in Northville, and at the state level, and the Control Award in Troy. The HOT Team, a member of FIRST International, is comprised of 42 students from Huron Valley Milford and Lakeland high schools and the International Academy West, who pair up with 20 mentors from the General Motors Proving Ground and the school district. The mission of FIRST and the HOT Team is to inspire students’ interest in science and technology. The mentors and students work in unison to build products that are judged in FIRST Robotics regional competitions and the championship event. Products include a robot capable of playing a game designed by FIRST; documentation of the success of the team with multi-media technology; and an animated short created using the same

software used by the motion picture industry. In addition to the HOT Team’s achievements at the event, Waterford Kettering High School’s Captains robotics team, otherwise known as Team 3098, also competed at the world championship. Steve Smitka, a Kettering engineering teacher and the team’s coach, said that the team had a great time meeting teams from all over the world, including from places such as Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Brazil, Israel, Japan, Chile, and China, as well as exploring St. Louis. “This is 3098’s second time in their four-year existence that they have made it to the world championship,” he said. He added that Team 3098 had a great qualifying tournament with seven wins and two losses, but because of unfortunate low cooperition bridge balances, the Captains were ranked 38th out of 100 teams in the Curie Division. “(A) cooperition bridge is a bridge where a robot from each opposing team balance together at the end of

the match,” Smitka explained. “Teams get 2 extra ranking points if this bridge is balanced at the end of the qualifying match.” Once the elimination tournament started, Smitka said that Team 3098 was the fourth overall pick after being picked by FRC Team 1507, otherwise known as the Warlocks, from Lockport, N.Y. They then formed a three-team alliance with FRC Team 51, otherwise known as The Wings of Fire, from Pontiac. “Our alliance took on the No. 5 seeded alliance, and lost in three matches in the quarter-finals,” Smitka said. Team 3098 finished the 2012 FIRST Season of Rebound Rumble with a record of 42-21-0. Among the awards the team received this season were the Quality Award and a finalist position at the Waterford Tournament, a quarter-finalist spot and a Gracious Professionalism award at the Northville Tournament, and a semifinals appearance at the Michigan State Championship. ❏

sodium (content changes), because manufacturers of products need to reformulate products acceptable to kids,” Steele said. “We already meet standards on almost everything. The only challenges are the red/orange (vegetables) and dark, leafy green vegetables.” Over the past few years, the food service department has promoted breakfast in each building; partici-

pated in cooperative purchasing to reduce food and paper costs; worked with manufacturers to improve the nutrition profile on school food items; increased staff training opportunities; improved customer service; and increased technology utilization, all in the name of serving healthier food. “We’ve been making gradual changes so there won’t be a big dif-

ference in the cafeteria come September,” Steele said. “For example, we changed to about 80 percent whole grains, switched to 1 percent milk and increased fruits and vegetables by 20 percent. In many ways we are ahead of the mandates because we saw this coming.” With the push to increase the

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focus on child nutrition given the rise in obesity rates and hunger, there has been a call for change. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act authorizes funding for federal school meal and child nutrition programs and allows more access to healthy food for children in low-income families. Changes are mandated to be rolled out in physical activity, nutrition education, and school meals. For the first time in 30 years, child nutrition programs, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have been revised to require meals with lower sodium contents; an increase in whole grains, fiber, orange/red and dark green vegetables; and elimination of certain milks. Now schools must offer only fat-free flavored milk and/or 1 percent white milk. The trick is getting kids to eat the fare served, according to Steele. “One of our concerns is student acceptability,” Steele said. “We can offer these meal choices, but will they eat it? That’s why we are offering taste testing evaluation right now on dark, leafy green vegetables, orange/red vegetables, low-sodium (foods), and whole grains, like pizza.” Moreover, the district will be making changes in foods served, a la carte items sold, and the portion sizes. “Right now we are doing a lot of sampling with kids,” Steele said. “Over the next two weeks we will be testing fifth-grade students at Oxbow (Elementary School), a leadership class at Oak Valley (Middle School) and a group of Milford High School students to see what kids are eating. We’ll be watching and counting.” ❏

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❐ Kyle Anderson, a graduating senior at St. Mary’s Preparatory in Orchard Lake, has been named one of approximately 550 semi-finalists in the 2012 Presidential Scholars Program. After reviewing student essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations and school transcripts, these students were selected from more than 3,300 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character and involvement in community and school activities. Final selection of the scholars will be made by the

Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of eminent citizens appointed by the President and will be announced in May. The commission will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts; and 15 students at-large. The scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C. in June to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in various activities and events held in their honor.

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50 YEARS AGO May 3, 1962 The Walled Lake Little League Baseball Association composed of 250 boys, will start their 1962 season with a parade on Saturday, May 5. Starting at the Walled Lake shopping center at noon, the boys will march through the center of town to Riley Field and a baseball diamond — their home for three months. The group will be led by association president Donald Freeman, and managers and coaches of the eight Little League teams. 40 YEARS AGO May 3, 1972 A barn that housed several horses and some riding club equipment was destroyed by fire Thursday, April 27, in a blaze that took 43 minutes to get under control The barn was located at 6135 Greer in West Bloomfield Township. Damages to the barn were estimated at $6,000. No people were injured. Thanks to two neighbors, all the horses were rescued. The fire was reported at 5:50 p.m. According to some children who were watching the fire when firemen arrived, a young boy was seen playing with matches in the barn earlier that day. The story has not been verified. The fire is thought to have begun on the second level of the barn where only riding equipment is stored. The horses were kept in stalls on the lower level. The barn was one of two on the property being leased by Mr. and Mrs. John Mager. The barns were used by two private riding clubs, the Duffy Polo Club and the Pegasus Pony Club. The polo club equipment, as well as some personal property of the Magers’ was lost in the fire. 30 YEARS AGO May 5, 1982 A 30-year-old memory of a colorfully picturesque mushroom cloud has become a nightmare of frustration for Army veteran Richard Bennett, a Keego Harbor man who leads the Michigan chapter of a national group struggling to get “atomic veterans” the recognition and medical benefits they feel they deserve. U.S. Army Corporal Bennett joined

the service in the late 1940s for a steady job and to see some of the world. What he saw, from as close as 2-and-a-half miles, was the awesome detonation of nuclear test bombs. Through Army-issue glasses so dark “they made the sun look like the white moon on a cold winter night,” Bennett said he watched explosions as blindingly bright as they were beautiful. Four times on Pacific islands and five times in the Nevada desert, Bennett stood with other servicemen and watched the classic mushroom cloud rise over the explosion site and experienced the aftershock blast “like a huge hot wind.” Now, the 50-year-old veteran remembers the mushroom clouds “with horror,” as he believes the bomb fallout is responsible for a plethora of health ailments — from severe headaches to falling-out teeth to intestinal cancer. 10 YEARS AGO May 1, 2002 Welcomed by dozens of community and county officials on Tuesday, April 30, a small California-based real estate and finance firm announced its new ownership of the Summit Place Mall, vowing to revitalize the struggling mall’s attitude and solidify its standing as the most appealing attraction in Waterford Township. The company which purchased the mall, called Nanco, owns and manages commercial and retail properties, mostly in California because of its Los Angeles base of operations. This is Nanco’s first endeavor outside of California, where the company has renovated malls in Fresno and Redlands and owns numerous trip malls and office complexes.

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actor Charles Mattocks and cookbook author Lisa Shively. The Michigan International Women’s Show will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3-6, at Suburban Collection Showplace, 41600 Grand River located between Novi and Beck roads in Novi. For a more complete listing of events, shows, and tickets, visit InternationalWomenShow.com or call 1-800-849-0248. ❐ Commerce Township’s 28th annual Community Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at the Edgewood Country Club, located at 8399 Commerce Road in Commerce. Doors open at 7 a.m. Please join the township as it celebrates Michigan Week 2012 and the annual community awards presentations. For advance tickets, contact Commerce Township at 248-9607040 or send $15 per ticket by May 14, payable to Commerce Township Community Breakfast, 2009 Township Drive, Commerce, Mich. 48390 ($25 after May 14 or at the door). ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber

chamber notes of Commerce (HVCC) is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, visit www.huronvcc.com. • Ribbon cutting, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, O’Reilly Auto Parts, 131 S. Milford Road, Milford. • The Coffee Club, 8 a.m., Friday, May 4, The Digital Document Store, 1100 E. Commerce, Milford. Join us for this free morning mixer. • Ambassador Meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, Milford Police Department’s conference room, 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford. • Business 2 Business Expo. Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and the LaFontaine Automotive Group invite you to participate in the Business 2 Business Expo that will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the LaFontaine Automotive Group, 4000 W. Highland Road in Highland Township. Designed to help you reach out to more of your potential clients and customers, the cost is only $50 for Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce members and Highland-White Lake Business Association (HWLBA) members to parPAGE 24 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

business notes ❐ Sponsored by Chevrolet and Kroger, the 17th annual Michigan International Women’s Show opens Thursday,May 3 and runs through Sunday, May 6, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, featuring hundreds of exhibitors displaying cosmetics, fragrances, lingerie, purses, shoes, gifts, décor items, food, fashion, accessories, arts and crafts, and more. There will be a Scavenger Hunt with gifts hidden throughout the show. Thursday is “Nurses Day” sponsored by the Michigan Nurses Association; Friday is “Girls Night Out” with free gifts, discounts and demonstrations; and Sunday is “Mother & Daughters Day” with even more gifts and prizes. Of special note is the exhibit, “Royal Dresses of Diana, The People’s Princess” with gowns, photographs, and a retrospective video. A replica of Princes Diana’s wedding gown will be on display at the show entrance. Other highlights at the show include: “Inspire.Create. Buy” at the CHA Craft Pavilion with over 25 exhibits, make-n-take demonstrations, craft and hobby industry experts, and door prizes; the “Balance Your Life” pavilion exhibits with features on health, wellness, fashion,

Members of the Huron Valley and Lakes Area chambers of commerce gathered Tuesday, April 24 at Billy’s Tip n’ Inn in White Lake Township for a Multi-Chamber Mixer. The event included a contest to see which chamber’s members are the most enthusiastic, and the chamber with the most members in attendance won the Chamber Challenge Championship Trophy. The Huron Valley Chamber edged out the Lakes Area chamber to claim the trophy. The chambers plan to hold another Multi-Chamber Mixer in October at a Lakes Area Chamber member business. Above, guests from both chambers enjoyed the food at Billy’s Tip n’ Inn during the mixer event. (Photo submitted by Laura Bolyard, Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce)

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ticipate, and $75 for non-chamber members. WDIV-Channel 4 will be doing a live broadcast during the event to promote it and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s on-site free bone marrow testing event. • Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Outing, June 13, at Dunham Hills Golf Course, located at 13561 Dunham Road in Hartland. Registration/Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; Shot Gun (Scramble) Start, 9 a.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Milford. Early Bird Single Golfer, $90 (paid by May 15); Early Bird Foursome, $360 (paid by May 15). After May 15, the single golfer fee is $100 and a foursome is $400. Tee or Green (Hole) Sponsorships are $100. Golf includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn compliments of Perriez Custom Catering, one beverage ticket, games, prizes, a goody bag, a BBQ dinner, and and awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact HVCC Sponsorship Manager Jennifer Barrett at jennifer@huronvcc.com. • Chamber Open House, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 317 Union Street in Milford. The chamber will provide the food, drinks, and desserts. You just show up and have fun. Reservations not required, but helpful. Call the chamber at 248-685-7129. • The Coffee Club, 8-9 a.m. Friday, May 18, Milford Laundry/Huron Valley’s Horse Blanket Headquarters, 955 E. Summit Street, Milford. Join them for this free morning mixer. • New Member Meet and Greet, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, Huron Valley State Bank’s conference room, 130 S. Milford Road, Milford. Come and learn the top 10 things to make your membership work for you. ❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-624-2826 or visit www.lakesareachamber.com: • The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrity Look-a-Like Contest, “Rockin’ Under the Stars,” will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township. This event will be an enjoyable evening of musical entertainment featuring Fifty Amp Fuse, one of the most locally known and sought-after live music cover bands in the area. Food, beverages,

The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at Tavern 131, to celebrate its grand opening. Located at 131 S. Milford Road in Milford and owned by Mike and Toni Vulaj, Tavern 131 provides great food and atmosphere. Those who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony sampled Tavern 131’s deep fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, chips and salsa, portabella mushrooms, and spinach & artichoke dip. The menu includes steaks, and American and Italian cuisine. Tavern 131 is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. (Photo submitted by Jennifer Barrett, Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce)

beer and wine will be available for purchase. The anticipated attendance at this second annual event in 500 to 700. Sponsorships are available from $100 to $5,000. Your business will be promoted consistently through advertising, strategically placed outdoor banners and signs, flyers in local businesses, Facebook networks, the Chamber website, newsletter and weekly email updates. Sponsor deadline is May 4. For more information, call the chamber at 248-624-2826 or e-mail info@lakesareachamber.com. • First Friday Coffee, 8 a.m. Friday, May 4, Surace Encounters, 30475 Wixom Road in Wixom. Complimentary early morning networking opportunity. • Spotlight Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, Happy’s Pizza, 2163 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. Informal networking. No registration required. Free soft drinks with your meal purchase. • The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Golf Scramble will be held on May 14 at Edgewood Country Club, located at 8399 Commerce Road in Commerce Township. The event is a great way to entertain a client. Lunch and registration are at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at noon. Sponsorship reservations ranging in price from

$100 to $1,000 for this event are now being taken. For more information, call the chamber at 248-6242826 or e-mail info@lakesareachamber.com. The deadline is May 11. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-666-8600 or visit www.waterfordchamber.org: • Business Person of the Year — last call for nominations. Submit your nomination today. The award will be presented at the Waterford Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, May 10, at Oakland Community College. The WACC, in partnership with Waterford Township, is proud to recognize our members who have demonstrated excellence in their business or profession and commitment to the business community. E-mail info@waterfordchamber.org; send to the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, 2309 Airport Road, Waterford, Mich. 48327; or fax to 248-666-3325. ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Turnberry Park Condominiums, a

new and unique project, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 16. As part of the chamber’s month-long 40th Celebration of Michigan Week, the event will be held at 6609 Berry Creek Lane in West Bloomfield. Members of the chamber and local officials will be available for a mix and mingle starting at 8 a.m., followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. This is the only new condo development under construction in West Bloomfield. The developer has brought together natural preservation areas and a Green Certified Community. It has a maintenance free environment to enable their buyers to enjoy the comforts of home without the worry of constantly maintaining their homes. World class architect Dominick Tringali has put his stamp on the project with his focus on exterior details and upscale interior designs. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Turnberry Park will have an extended open house on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 from 1-5 p.m. with refreshments and give-a-ways each day. For more information on chamber events, call 248626-3636 or visit westbloomfieldchamber.com.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Teen driving stolen car killed in M-59 collision A teenager was killed the evening of Sunday, April 29 and a woman was listed in stable condition as a result of a collision that occurred at the intersection at Highland (M-59) and Pontiac Lake roads in Waterford Township. The 16-year-old male was driving a 2007 Pontiac G6 that was reported stolen last month out of Orion Township, according to Waterford Police Chief Dan McCaw. Apparently the teen was driving eastbound on Highland Road at a high speed. He reportedly tried to avoid traffic, ran a red light and hit a 2000 Buick driven by a 45-year-old Waterford woman at around 9:45 p.m. After the Pontiac G6 collided with the woman’s vehicle, it spun out and hit a building. The teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m. The woman is expected to survive. Police are in the process of contacting the teen’s immediate family. McCaw is asking anyone who witnessed the accident or who has any information on the collision to call Sergeant Kazyak at 248-618-6073, or Officer Mathewson at 248-6186086. ❏

FBI arrests Rolladium suspect near Atlanta A second suspect has been taken into custody for his alleged role in the Dec. 23, 2011 Rolladium skating rink shooting spree in which five people were wounded. According to the Waterford Township Police Department, Tre-Andis Marquan-Jose Jamison, a 21-year-old Pontiac resident, was arrested without incident on Monday, April 23 by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Atlanta Field Office in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where he is being held on charges of unlawfully fleeing Michigan to avoid prosecution. A 14-count arrest warrant awaits him in Oakland County on charges including assault with intent to murder; possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony; carrying concealed weapons; and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Robert Lee German, the 18-year-old Pontiac man who is the third and final suspect in the Rolladium shooting, remains at large. Township police investigators have been working with a variety of law

About 30 cats were removed from a 50-year-old woman’s Waterford Township home on the 3000 block of Airport Road last week that Waterford Township police called “deplorable and uninhabitable.” In addition to the cats inside, officers observed heaps of garbage, animal feces and flies in the home they responded to first on Tuesday, April 24. The case has since been turned over to Oakland County Animal Control for prosecution and remains under investigation. (Photo submitted by Sergeant Chester Bartle/Waterford Township Police Department)

‘Deplorable’ home Waterford woman’s 30 cats removed By Leslie Shepard staff writer

home in the 3000 block of Airport Road in Waterford Township has been condemned due to unsanitary conditions that township officials say are the result of 30 cats living at the house. Officers were dispatched on Thursday, April 24 to the residence and spoke with the 59-year-old Taylor woman who reported the incident. The woman stated she had come to the house to purchase a particular breed of cat, a snow leopard, from the home’s resident, a 50-year-old woman. Officers observed heaps of garbage, animal feces, flies, and numerous cats inside the residence through the home’s windows. A strong odor was reportedly emanated from inside the residence. Contact was made with the resident by phone, who initially told police she wasn’t home. When the resident eventually came out to speak with officers, they could smell a strong odor of cat urine coming from her clothing, according to a Waterford Police Department press release. Officers attempted to enter the residence to check on the welfare of the animals and any other people who may have been inside, but were forced to leave after being overcome by the smell of feces. The Waterford Fire Department personnel responded and entered the house wearing HAZ-MAT suits and breathing through masks and air tanks. The police department release states that those entering the residence found the interior conditions “deplorable and uninhabitable,” as evidenced by, for example, an entire bathtub filled with cat excrement. In addition, cat feces was “ankle deep throughout the residence,” the release states. Oakland County Animal Control officers were also contacted and responded to rescue the roughly 30 cats found in the home. However, the cats couldn’t be removed at that time. The resident was removed from the home. Police and Oakland County Animal Control officials returned to the home on Friday, April 27 to remove the cats. The case has since been turned over to Oakland County Animal Control for prosecution and remains under investigation. ❏

enforcement agencies, including the Oakland County Gang Task Force, Oakland County Fugitive Apprehension Team, and the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, following up on “the hundreds of tips generated by the public” in the months following the shooting that took place at 4475 Highland Road in Waterford at around 2 a.m., two days before Christmas. The Rolladium skating rink was being used for a private pre-Christmas skating party when three men — allegedly Jamison, German and Cheyenne Benjamin Ingram, a 17-yearold Pontiac resident with a history of gun and drug charges who is now on trial for the crime — entered the rink and began spraying gunfire from the snack bar area out onto the skating floor. Five people were struck by gunfire: A 20-year-old White Lake Township woman; and a 20-year-old woman, a 21-year-old man, a 23-year-old woman, and a 20-year-old, all from Pontiac. No one was killed. During the investigation, police discovered that the shooting allegedly stemmed from a dispute between two rival Pontiac gangs, the Goon Squad and 1st Enfantry. Ingram’s trial date has been rescheduled for May 21 in Oakland County Circuit Court. German is considered armed and dangerous and will face charges that parallel those facing Ingram and Jamison. Should anyone have information on his whereabouts, immediately contact the Waterford Police Department at 248-618-7550. ❏

Ex-resident suspect in condominium flooding West Bloomfield Township police officers are investigating an incident in which a vacant condominium unit was damaged by water after someone allegedly left the water running. According to the police report, between Monday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 17 at 9:30 a.m., someone went into the condo on the 4000 block of Moselle, turned on the water in the upstairs laundry and the main level kitchen sink, and left. The water caused about $3,000 in damage to the drywall, floor and ceilings. Police are saying that the condo’s previous resident is a suspect because he was previously evicted from the unit. The incident is under investigation by West Bloomfield detectives. ❏

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COMMERCE ROAD (Commerce Township) • Closure: Commerce Road between Carroll Lake and Union Lake roads, but no date for the closure has been identified. • Completion date: Sept. 1 • Notes: The project involves reconstruction of the roadway, as well as traffic signal upgrades and drainage improvements. Motorists should expect delays. • Cost: $2.6 million BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION: I-96 EAST OF MILFORD ROAD, WEST OF KENT LAKE ROAD (Milford) • Completion date: Fall • Notes: A series of bridge reconstruction projects will be facilitated in the general vicinity and will be carried out in phases. Currently crews are constructing the inside of the Milford Road bridge. I-96 shifts at both Milford and Kent Lake roads. One lane in each direction at Milford Road will be open during the project. • Cost: $15.5 million for the entire project

Five area bridges may be repaired with federal funds By Leslie Shepard staff writer

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has recently submitted five west Oakland County bridge repair projects for federal funding as part of its Local Bridge Program. “These bridges need repair and replacement,” said RCOC Spokesperson Craig Bryson. “We apply for funding every year (and) there’s no guarantee we get it, but it’s the only source of funding for the Local Bridge Program to conduct replacements and preventative maintenance.” RCOC engineers identified only one full bridge replacement project in the lakes area, the Hatchery Road bridge over the Clinton River in Waterford Township. That project is estimated at $1.67 million.

The remaining four are preventative maintenance projects. A trio of them are located in Milford over the Huron River — Burns Road, estimated at $68,000; GM Road, estimated at roughly $83,000; and Dawson Road, estimated at $72,000. The remaining preventative maintenance project would be conducted on Jackson Boulevard over a White Lake canal, estimated at $102,000. Dollars awarded would not be made available until 2015. However, Bryson said if the bridges were listed in dire condition, they would either be moved up in scheduling despite the lack of funding or other measures would be taken to ensure safety. “These bridges are inspected on a regular basis,” Bryson said. “If there was an emergency, we would shut a bridge down or obtain an emergency source of funding.” The RCOC expects to be informed by November on whether it will be the recipient of the funding. ❏

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Bill would set forth indemnity payout timelines in state By Angela Niemi staff writer

A bill authorizing indemnities to be made for deaths or injuries caused by wolf, coyote, or cougar predation on livestock or pets has been introduced by state Sen. Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba). According to Kendra Everett, Casperson’s legislative director, he was asked to address the issue by his constituents due to a growing wolf population in his district. Although indemnities have been required for some years, Senate Bill (SB) 996 requires a specific timeline to be met on when those indemnities are received from the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “The system is not working well,” Everett said. “So (the bill) would impose a timeline and be based more like Wisconsin’s system to make sure people are receiving adequate payments in a timely fashion.” SB 996 requires claims to be paid

within 30 days. If they are not, then the claimant is entitled to be paid double. The amount to be paid is determined by the fair market value based on recent sales records for a maximum of $4,000 per animal in a flock or herd of livestock, or $2,500 for pets. “Farmers and property owners do what they can to protect their livestock and pets, but this is just a safeguard in case something happens, a way to provide a form of compensation.” SB 996 also lists a number of requirements the claimant has to meet before being eligible for an indemnity, including within 24 hours reporting finding a dead or injured animal; providing access to their property for an investigation; and filing a claim listing the type and number of animals affected, among others. DNR Southeastern Regional Office personnel state that only coyotes — not wolves or cougars — are found in the lakes area. Staff said they advise to make sure they watch out for their small animals since coyotes have been found in every community of the county. Staff recommends that people don’t leave pets on a leash or unattended, and to make sure trash containers are secured and that dumpsters are closed, since coyotes are known to scavenge. ❏

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After a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request yielded hundreds of pages of internal e-mails that county Democrats say are tell-tale signs that Republicans’ key motivations behind a controversial new redistricting law were politics, Democrats are making another — but this time broader — request for the disclosure of communications between officials related to the lead up to, and passage of, Public Act (PA) 280 of 2011. According to Frank Houston, chairman of the Oakland County Democratic Party, Democrats will request a wider array of documents “created, sent, received, used, possessed or retained” by more officials — Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, county Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr., Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Gingell (R-Lake Orion), and the county commission — and from a broader timeframe than what was originally requested earlier this year in a FOIA request, documents from which Houston released in March. The FOIA request is asking for documents and electronic records containing the words “redistrict,” “redistricting,” “apportionment,” “map,” “deviation,” “compactness,” “Voting Rights Act,” “VRA,” or both of the words “majority” and “minority” from between March 1, 2011 and Monday, April 23. Houston said the new FOIA request also includes requests for billing records for county lobbyist and legal expenses relating to redistricting since June 1, 2011, and phone records between the county and the state Supreme Court since Dec. 1, 2011. “Although, I appreciate the county’s willingness to provide some initial documentation on the Republican redistricting power grab, they did omit relevant attachments to e-mails and it was clear that there are a lot of conversations that took place that were excluded,” Houston said in a prepared statement. “Part of the problem is that we will probably never know the full degree to which Republicans in the Michigan

Supreme Court like Justices Markman and Zahra or legislative leaders like (state) Reps. (Marty) Knollenberg (R-Troy) and (Eileen) Kowall (R-White Lake, Highland) were involved because they, along with Gov. Snyder, are exempt from FOIA laws. The public deserves to know how their elected officials conduct business and their tax dollars are spent.” The communique from the previous FOIA request, which was submitted by Royal Oak attorney David Richards in January, caused some to question the voracity of Republicans’ claims that PA 280 — which shuffled redistricting power for the county Board of Commissioners from the five-member Oakland County Reapportionment Commission controlled by Democrats to the county board, which has a 16-9 Republican majority — was passed by the state Legislature to save Oakland County about $250,000 a year in commissioner salaries and benefits by reducing that 25-member body to no more than 21 members. Democrats cried foul, claiming the law is a blatant partisan overreach perpetuated by the GOP after Democrats gained control over the redistricting process that occurs every 10 years following the release of U.S. Census data. They filed suit over PA 280’s compliance with the Michigan Constitution, but the state Supreme Court — after the Ingham County Circuit Court and state Court of Appeals agreed with Democrats — shot down the lawsuit and PA 280 now stands . Republicans defended the content of the e-mails, which they say merely show the “sausage-making” process in action. County Republican administration defended the actions of officials, saying that nothing improper or illegal was done or revealed by the electronic communications. And the redistricting battle is yet again headed to court now that the county board’s Democratic Caucus has filed suit in the Court of Appeals challenging the legality of a new district map that the Board of Commissioners, acting as the Oakland County Reapportionment Commission, approved in a 15-9 party-line vote on April 13. Houston said the Court of Appeals has 30 days to make a ruling on the suit, which was filed on Friday, April 20. ❏

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Lawmaker looks to strengthen ‘Spice’ statute By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

ith recent media attention given to Spice, a synthetic marijuana-like substance sometimes known as “K2,” state lawmakers are looking to make it more difficult for it to end up in the hands of would-be users. Spice describes a diverse family of herbal mixtures that are also marketed as K2, fake marijuana, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, Moon Rocks, and others. Each product contains dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that are responsible for psychoactive effects and mimic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana. State Sen. Dave Hildenbrand’s (R-Lowell) Senate Bill (SB) 1082, which has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, would make it more difficult for companies that produce Spice to get around state laws to keep the product on the market, a practice that allegedly occurs frequently. “Currently, synthetic drugs are branded and sold under many names and are clearly labeled as not for human consumption,” Hildenbrand said in a press release. “Unfortunately, through clever marketing designed to hook young teens and adults, these products are frequently used as an alternative to marijuana and other drugs. These synthetic drugs are just as dangerous, if not more toxic, than the ones they attempt to mimic. “The individuals producing these dangerous chemical compounds are

Push for broader Michigan civil rights law floated By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

Democrats in the state Senate are asking that lawmakers include gender identity and sexual orientation in Michigan civil rights law. But they face strong opposition in the state’s upper chamber, which is controlled by a healthy Republican majority that balks at the notion of creating additional “protected classes”

Lansing lawmakers are looking to add more teeth to the state Public Health Code by closing legal loopholes some allegedly use to keep Spice (above), a synthetic marijuana, on the streets. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

knowingly selling incredibly dangerous drugs throughout Michigan. They are doing this in clear defiance of the intent of the people of Michigan. Throughout this process I have worked with local prosecutors, judges and law enforcement and our goal is the same: we must get these dangerous drugs off our streets and we must do so quickly.” Hildenbrand hopes to stop people from selling or offering to sell “a named product (that) previously contained an ingredient that was designated to be a Schedule 1 controlled sub-

stance, but that no longer contains that ingredient.” The bill would also make criminal putting out a product “that ... contains an ingredient that produces the same or a substantially similar physiological or psychological effect as that (Schedule 1) ingredient.” “They (manufacturers) keep changing the formula on it and they change it just enough to stay one step ahead of the law,” said state Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Commerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard

Lake, West Bloomfield). “Supposedly it was made as an incense or some kind of herbal thing, but it’s put a lot of kids in the hospital.” He added that when he was White Lake Township supervisor, a mother whose son “almost died from this stuff” was “distraught” that there were businesses in the community selling it. After pressure from township officials, those businesses “took it off the shelves,” said Kowall. ❏

of citizens. State Sen. Rebekah Warren’s (D-Ann Arbor) Senate Bill (SB) 1063 is the latest attempt to include gender identity and sexual orientation in the ElliotLarsen Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. If passed, SB 1063 would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the same as discrimination based on religion; race; color; national origin; age; sex; height and weight; familial status; or marital status is now banned. Gender identity or sexual orienta-

tion would be defined as “having or being perceived as having a genderrelated self-identity or expression whether or not associated with an individual’s assigned sex at birth.” “It is past time for our state to treat all Michigan residents as equal and provide them adequate protection under the law,” Warren stated. “Not only is this protection a simple matter of fairness, it is an important step in making our state a vital and vibrant location as we recruit the top talent and businesses from around the globe. For Michigan to compete in this global economy, we must send the message that we will not stand for

discrimination of any kind in this state.” State Sen. Mike Kowall (RCommerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield) said such changes are unnecessary. “If you read the Constitution, they are already protected,” he said. “If people are going to violate the law, they’re going to violate the law. I haven’t heard a good argument that we need to do this.” Similar efforts in past legislative sessions have been met with opposition from Republicans and social conservatives. ❏

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year. “As someone who has a proven record of working with Republicans and Democrats in several states to promote fair, safe elections and ethics in government, I take very seriously the mistakes that Mr. McGuinness and Mr. Bauer made and stand behind the fine and community service hours that Judge Alexander included in his sentencing,” Houston said in a written statement in response to Bullard. “I have no tolerance for high school student government tricks [Oakland Confidential sidenote: SNAP!] and/or breaking the law, which is why neither individual has been affiliated with the Oakland County Democratic Party since I have been chair. That being said, making these two guys into some kind of boogeymen seems like little more than Bill Bullard trying to deflect from his own, well-documented lack of integrity. Keep in mind, we are talking about a man who was in charge of three different PACs that received money from people who have county contracts and then proceeded to illegally funnel that money to Republican county commissioners, just as one example.” Bullard responded to that by saying “Mr. Houston’s statement proves my point. His comments compare a conspiracy to commit major election fraud to ‘high school government tricks’ and a ‘mistake.’ This is outrageous and I am sure most Oakland County voters would agree. To equate my legal and very common practice of acting as treasurer of a political committee with these election crimes is ridiculous on its face.” Oh, we almost forgot to mention that he referred to Houston as McGuinness’ and Bauer’s “chief apologist.” It looks like a Bullard/Brown contest in November could become — how to put this mildly? — testy. “It’ll be interesting,” said (unofficial) Bullard-backer, state Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Name a Community in West Oakland County and He Probably Represents It). ❏

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IN OUR OPINION

‘Spice’ bill worth adoption Proposal would remove loopholes on synthetic marijuana L

awmakers in Lansing are being asked to take up a bill that would strengthen the state’s laws on the sale and purchase of synthetic cannabinoids — commonly known as “Spice” or “K2,” among a bevy of other handles — to prevent some from allegedly skirting the spirit of Michigan statutes by changing the chemical makeup of the compounds in order to continue selling their products and getting them into the hands of users, typically teenagers and young adults, legally. It’s about time something finally gets done about the Spice problem that local officials have called “an epidemic,” and we’re urging legislators to give state Sen. Dave Hildenbrand’s (R-Lowell) Senate Bill (SB) 1082 their seal of approval. Spice describes a diverse family of herbal mixtures that are also marketed as K2, fake marijuana, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, Moon Rocks, and others. Each product contains dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that are responsible for psychoactive effects and mimic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana. Akin to marijuana, Spice is used mainly by smoking it. At times, Spice is mixed with marijuana or is prepared as an herbal infusion for drinking. Some teens buy ingredients and make a concoction themselves, which experts say is even more dangerous. A number of states have passed bans on Spice and its derivatives, and many others are considering legislation prohibiting the sale or possession of Spice. In Michigan, the substance — in a very specific form — is technically illegal, but manufacturers get around the law by slightly modifying Spice’s chemical structure.

Hildenbrand said his legislation, which was introduced last month and awaits testimony and a hearing in the state Senate Judiciary Committee, would prevent manufacturers from “simply chang(ing) the chemical makeup of their (drugs’) components in order to skirt the law” that makes it a 90-day misdemeanor to possess or use certain synthetic marijuana compounds. “The individuals producing these dangerous chemical compounds are knowingly selling incredibly dangerous drugs throughout Michigan,” Hildenbrand said. “They are doing this in clear defiance of the intent of the people of Michigan. Throughout this process I have worked with local prosecutors, judges and law enforcement and our goal is the same: We must get these dangerous drugs off our streets and we must do so quickly.” Staff in Hildenbrand’s office said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has taken keen interest in the legislation, as well. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has banned five synthetic cannabinoids by placing them under Schedule 1 status — which means that the substance is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no known medical benefits, making it illegal — under the Controlled Substances Act. As a result, anyone who manufactures, distributes, possesses, imports, and exports these synthetic cannabinoids are subject to the penalties of the law. By providing additional teeth in the state’s Public Health Code, Hildenbrand hopes to stop people from selling or offering to sell “a named product (that) pre-

viously contained an ingredient that was designated to be a Schedule 1 controlled substance, but that no longer contains that ingredient.” The bill would also make criminal putting out a product “that ... contains an ingredient that produces the same or a substantially similar physiological or psychological effect as that (Schedule 1) ingredient.” We’ve heard all about the dangers associated with Spice, K2 and other synthetic marijuana substances. Officials in west Oakland County held a forum earlier this year on the negative effects of the drug that’s often marketed as an incense-type product, so it’s obvious they are concerned about its consequences — as are others, and rightfully so. Given that cannaboids found in Spice have the potential to bind more strongly to brain and nerve receptors than THC, using the drug could lead to a much more powerful and unpredictable effect. Some of the symptoms reported by users include delusions; elevated blood pressure; elevated heart rate; hallucinations; heart palpitations; increased agitation; nausea; pale skin; burned lungs; panic attacks; seizures; vomiting; overdoses; and even death. Spice is relatively easy to come by and it shouldn’t be, given the severe consequences it can pose for users. Hildenbrand’s legislation should help curb its availability throughout the state by toughening up on manufacture of the drug in an effort to keep people safe from its effects, certainly a worthy goal that lawmakers should help the state reach. It’s high time this issue is tackled for the safety of Michigan residents. ❏

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enate Democrats are backing yet another attempt to revise state law to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Given the GOP’s control of both legislative chambers in Lansing, and the high degree of partisanship gripping the Legislature, we’re not too optimistic that this longoverdue revision will be enacted. Nevertheless, we beseech the lakes area’s delegation in Lansing — yes, Republicans, too — to set aside partisan differences and nonsensical arguments, and support this necessary addition to the state’s civil rights statute. State Sen. Rebekah Warren’s (D-Ann Arbor) Senate Bill (SB) 1063 is the latest in a litany of attempts to forbid discrimination or mistreatment due to gender identity and sexual orientation, this time by amending the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

If passed, SB 1063 would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, just as discrimination based on religion; race; color; national origin; age; sex; height and weight; familial status; or marital status is now prohibited. Gender identity or expression is defined under the bill as “having or being perceived as having a genderrelated self-identity or expression whether or not associated with an individual’s assigned sex at birth.” The bill defines sexual orientation as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality or having a history of such an orientation or being identified with such an orientation. For their part, the GOP nay-sayers claim they can’t support such a proposal because they don’t believe in creating “protected classes” of citizens. Well, if that’s the case, then they should set out to repeal the Elliot-

Larsen Civil Rights Act, which clearly extends protection to various “classes” of citizens based on religion, race, color, age, sex, etc. Discrimination based on an actual or perceived personal, non-criminal characteristic is wrong, regardless of the characteristic: If it’s wrong to discriminate against some based on their race — and certainly, that’s wrong —it’s just as wrong to discriminate against a person based on their sexual orientation, for example. While enacting SB 1063 won’t end discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity, it would allow those alleging a violation of the act to bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both. If one can go to the courts to seek relief from discrimination based on their height, for example, then one surely should be able to ask a court to provide relief from discrimination prompted by one’s sexual orientation and gender identity. ❏

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health care, Dodd-Frank, the massive new regulations from the (Environmental Protection Agency), or the unemployment rate, just for starters? Could it be because his record after 39 months is so pathetic that his only option is to continue to practice a policy of divisiveness by denigrating anyone who dares to suggest that a bigger government and massive spending are not the answers to the country’s problems? Think about it. ❏

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■ Clarkston High School Athletics: Spring Art and Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. Admission $2/ adults; free for ages 12 and under. 989-781-9165, 989-6814023, or www.keepsakecollectionshows.com.

■ 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. 1-888937-4390.

■ Lollipop Preschool: Looking for renters for Mom2Mom sale, May 19, St. William Parish, 531 Common Street, Walled Lake. E-mail Nicole at nmuir@live.com. ■ Walled Lake Northern PTSA: Mom2Mom sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 19, Walled Lake Northern High School gymnasium, 6000 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce. $1 donation at door, 6foot tables to rent for $15. For more information, call Darrell Schwartz at 248-438-6629, or e-mail darrellschwartz@formtech2.com. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: 2nd annual Storytelling and Song Festival with storyteller Jeff Doyle and blues performer/storyteller Robert Jones, Saturday, May 19, Fisk Farm, 9180 Highland Road, White Lake. Family concert 1 to 5 p.m. $5 per person/$10 per family; evening adult concert, 7 to 9 p.m. $10 per person. www.northoaklandcountystorytellers.org. ■ Neighbor for Neighbor: Treasures and Treats semi-annual rummage and bake sale, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, Hart Community Center, Mill Pond Park, Davisburg. Items still being accepted. 248-6340900. ■ HotWorks.org: Chadwick Group Youth Art Competition call for young artists, grades K-8 or ages 5-12, July 27 to 29, West Bloomfield Plaza, 668 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Deadline July 1. For application, visit HotWorks.org or 248-684-2613. ■ Mobile Knit Shop: Knit-Togethers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Sessions after June 30 are $5 each. 248-421-2566.

■ 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: Allyou-can-eat fish fry, 5:30-8:30 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. 248-520-0095. ■ Waterford Rotary Club: Meeting, noon, Tuesdays, The Shark Club on M-59, Waterford. 248-625-4897.

SUPPORT GROUPS

❐ Age with Grace: Caregiver support group meeting 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month beginning Monday, May 7, 2230 E. Highland Road, Highland. 248-529-6431. ❐ AA Meetings: 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Four Towns United Methodist Church, 6451 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. 248-682-0211. ❐ 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. 248-698-1300. ❐ 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. 248-682-1747.

■ Big Chief Chorus: Rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. 248-698-9133 or 248-563-2109.

❐ 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.

■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford:

❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for

❐ 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. ❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group: Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220. ❐ TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., new meeting site, 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 ❐ Westlake Health Campus:A Caregiver’s Travel Guide: The Alzheimer’s Journey — “Who Made Me the Driver?” — The Unexpected Role of the Dementia Caregiver, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 10735 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. 248-363-9400. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: Drums Alive! 10:30 a.m. and Zumba Gold, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248698-2394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Mother’s Day Brunch by Baker’s of Milford and entertainment by Mario Messina, 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, 209 N. John Street, Highland. Mother’s Day program, $7 admission. 248-887-1707. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings, May 23, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. Packages start at $149. Preregistration. 1-877-237-1287 or www.lifelinescrenning.com. ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Senior Programs: Line dancing, 11 a.m. Fridays at the Corners, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248-451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: “Come As You Are Chorus,” Wednesdays, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-0870.

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LARSEN, CHARLES “CHUCK”; age 72, a resident of Hartland and Milford, passed away April 21, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Carol.

❐ Oakland County Parks & Recreation: Low cost, drop-in vaccination clinic for dogs, Saturday, May 5, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Wixom. DestinationOakland.com or cal 248-391-4100.

MONTREUIL, MATTHEW SCOTT; age 44; of Holly; died on April 24, 2012. PHILLIPS, MADGE; of Commerce Township was born on March 7, 1922. She died April 17, 2012 at age 90. She is the beloved wife of 70 years to George L. Phillips. ROMEO, VIOLA M.; of Waterford; April 22, 2012; age 89. SALVATI, MARILYN SUSAN; of Milford, passed away on April 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with the rare disease amyloidosis. She was 59 years old. ST. CLAIR, WILLIAM DAVID “BILL”; of Highland, died April 17, 2012. He was 89 years old.

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TRIMPER, LORAINE; age 94, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. She is survived by her children; Renee Raymond, Laura (James) Kenney, John (Robin) Trimper and Gregory Trimper; nine grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; and her brother Lawrence (Rosemary) Wooden. She was preceded in death by her husband’s Roger Raymond and John Trimper, her granddaughter Audrey Kenney, her sister Ethel Evans and her great grandson Jeremy Bercheny. Visitation will be on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake. The memorial mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 5, 2012 at St. Patrick Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake. Friends may gather at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. 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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❐ Oakland County Parks & Recreation: Free woodchip pickup, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Orion Oaks Park, parking lot on Clarkston Road between Baldwin and Joslyn roads, Orion Township. DestinationOakland.com.

LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3; 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 4; Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, May 5; and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. Sunday book sale, everything must go, all remaining items free on a first-come-first-served basis. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Family Storytime, stories, crafts, snacks, ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5; Parent program, toilet training, 6:30 p.m. May 17, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: Online Photobooks and Digital Scrapbooking, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Internet Surfing Secrets, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Adult book discussion, Michele Norris “The Grace of Silence,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-6744831. ❐ West Bloomfield Township Public Library: “A Mexican Fiesta” by Chipotle Grill, food tasting, adult program, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3; Adult book discussion, Aravind Adiga’s “White Tiger,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248-682-2120 or www.wblib.org. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Adult book discussion, Jamie Ford’s “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” Tuesday, May 8, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 248698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library: Adult book discussion, Nancy Horan’s “Loving Frank,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8; Spring Brunch Dishes with culinary instructor Mary Spencer, adult program, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Book donations welcome. 248-6242512.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2009 TOWNSHIP DRIVE COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48390

2012 LAKES AREA #2 SANITARY SEWER INDIVIDUAL HOOK UP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on the 8th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to determine if the following Special Assessment District will be established and to receive PUBLIC COMMENTS, if any, regarding creation of the following Special Assessment District: Special Projects No. 34 The proposed Special Assessment District involves the following property located in the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Wolverine Lake Village Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of Village Hall, 425 Glengary Road, Wolverine Lake, Mich. 48390, to review the Special Assessment Roll for the 2012 Lakes Area #2 Sanitary Sewer Individual Hook-up District (see detailed information below) and hear and receive comments from the public and affected property owners. The Special Assessment Roll can be inspected at the Office of the Village Clerk located at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, Michigan, 48390, 248-624-1710. The proposed Special Assessment District includes the following properties:

Water Sewer 17-08-126-040 17-22-256-003 17-28-426-005 17-19-280-001 17-12-451-006 17-12-452-008 17-01-277-018 17-08-177-005 17-02-205-007 Plans showing the improvement, the location, and the legal description are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any questions you may have to the Charter Township of Commerce Building Department at (248) 960-7060.

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Walled Lake Western first baseman Chris Stepek tries to tag out a Walled Lake Central runner at first base in the teams’ doubleheader on Wednesday, April 25. The rivals would split their doubleheader, with the Warriors winning the first game, 6-1, before Central got revenge in the nightcap with a 10-7 victory. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

KLAA North contenders clash Central rebounds for 10-7 win after falling to Western, 6-1 By Michael Shelton staff writer

Longtime rivals and division favorites Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Western clashed in an early-season showdown on Wednesday, April 25, with their doubleheader resulting in a split. The Warriors shut down the Vikings in the opener, 6-1, before Central responded to win the second game in a slugfest, 10-7.

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North Division title because of their strong pitching staffs and consistent batting lineups. Pitching was the key in the first

game, as the Warriors’ Cam Vieaux hurled a complete game and struck out 12 batters while only giving up 1 unearned run. Offensively, Erich Harris led Western (8-4 overall, 2-2 in the KLAA North) with 3 RBIs. The Vikings (9-5, 3-2) were led by James Sullivan and Zach Leimbach, who each hit 2-for-4. Tyler Croteau pitched two scoreless innings in relief. The second game gave both teams a

chance to flex their muscles offensively, as the Vikings jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning before Western scored three runs in the bottom of the first to pull within 1 run. Central responded by scoring five runs over the third and fourth innings to go up 9-3, before Western eventually scored four runs to cut its deficit to 2 runs. PAGE 37 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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But, Zach Percha hit an RBI single in the top of the sixth inning to help secure the victory for Central. The Vikings were led by Austin Kruz, who hit 2-for-3, while Leimbach, Sullivan and Kyle Russ each hit 2-for-4. On the mound, Bret Gustafson pitched four innings and earned the victory. Heglin had an RBI, a run scored, and 3 stolen bases, while Blake Amhowitz hit an RBI and Vieaux hit 2 RBIs and scored a run for Western. Central began its week by traveling to Brighton for a KLAA crossover game on Monday, April 23 and picked up a 10-7 victory over the host Bulldogs. Gustafson hit 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs for the Vikings, while Russ hit 2-for-3. Ben Rouff pitched four innings before Connor Jeffries pitched 2 innings and Brandon Chichocki picked up the save. Central then suffered two straight losses, beginning with an 8-3 defeat at Grand Blanc on Friday, April 27. The Vikings then fell at Livonia Churchill, 6-5, on Saturday, April 28 Western began its week with a 6-2 loss at Howell on Monday, April 23. The Warriors had a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning before the Highlanders offense came alive and claimed the victory. Heglin hit 2-for-3 with an RBI. Andrew Gonzalez pitched 5 innings, striking out 7 batters while walking 1 and giving up 1 earned run. Western hosted Hartland on Monday, April 30 after press time and will welcome Huron Valley Lakeland for a doubleheader today, Wednesday, May 2 before playing at Brighton on Friday, May 4 and at the Farmington Tournament on Saturday, May 5. Central hosted Pinckney on Monday, April 30 after press time before hosting West Bloomfield yesterday, Tuesday, May 1, after press time. The Vikings will welcome Waterford Mott for a doubleheader today, Wednesday, May 2 before playing at the Farmington Tournament on Saturday, May 5.

Bogie Lake Road rivals split their games in twin bill Huron Valley Lakeland and Walled Lake Northern split a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 25 at Lakeland. The Knights took the opener, 4-3, against their Bogie Lake Road neigh-

Corsairs stay in first Kettering, Mott split doubleheader

By Michael Shelton staff writer

Waterford Kettering and Waterford Mott renewed their rivalry on the baseball diamond last week with the teams splitting a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 25 and the Corsairs remaining in first place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division. Kettering picked up a 3-1 victory in the opener, as senior Billy Eller pitched a complete game and struck out 11 hitters for Kettering, while Matt Wasnich, Brent Mortimore, and Pat Hubbel each hit an RBI. But, the Corsairs (7-5 overall, 4-1 in the KLAA North) rebounded to take the nightcap, 8-1, as Trevor Bonnivier picked up the completegame victory by allowing only two hits and one walk with 8 strikeouts. Bonnivier also had two hits at the plate, along with Justice Bolling, Tyler Vaughan and Hunter Reiche. Kettering (6-3, 3-1) began its week by defeating Huron Valley Milford, 3-2, on Monday, April 23 in a KLAA crossover game. The Captains led 1-0 after the first inning before the Mavericks took a 21 lead in the second inning. Kettering scored a run each in the top of the fifth and the sixth innings to earn the win. The Captains only had two hits but were assisted by two Milford errors. Senior Duncan Chizak had the game-winning RBI along with 2 stolen bases and 2 walks for Kettering, while Brett Reynolds and Wasnich each turned in strong pitching performances. Meanwhile, Mott defeated Grand Blanc, 9-5, on Monday, April 23. A total of 11 runs were scored over the first three innings, as the score was tied at 1-1 after the first inning before Mott took a 4-1 lead in the second. bors, the Eagles, as they scored two runs each in the fourth and fifth innings. Jake Ginster hit 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Austin Bommarito also hit 2-for-3 with a run scored for Northern (8-4 overall, 1-3 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) Cole Lubin pitched a complete game for the Knights, striking out 8 batters while giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks.

The Bobcats then scored 2 runs in the second to pull within one, before the Corsairs scored two runs in the third. Grand Blanc followed with 2 runs in the third and trailed Mott 6-5. But, the Corsairs scored 3 runs in the fourth inning and would shut down the Bobcats the rest of the way. Reiche led Mott by hitting 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, while Brad Wojcik pitched four scoreless innings in relief to secure the win for the Corsairs. On Saturday, April 28, the Captains defeated Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 5-4 in 9 innings in a non-league game. Sophomore Justin Lowry pitched 8 innings. Senior Brandon Dupuis got the win in relief. Junior outfielder Brandon Lopez doubled in the winning run for Kettering. Meanwhile, Mott played at the Lake Orion Invitational on April 28 and fell to the host Dragons in the first game, 10-0, as the Corsairs committed 6 errors which led to 6 unearned runs. But, Mott responded with a 13-5 victory over South Lyon in a consolation game, as the Corsairs had 17 hits, no errors on defense and five players with 2 hits or more. Justice Bolling picked up the victory while Riley McNabb and Trevor Duff each also pitched well. The Captains hosted Howell on Monday, April 30 after press time and will welcome Walled Lake Northern today, Wednesday, May 2 before traveling to Hartland on Friday, May 4 and hosting Brighton on Monday, May 7. Meanwhile, Mott hosted Huron Valley Milford on Monday, April 30 after press time and will play a doubleheader at Walled Lake Central today, Wednesday, May 2 before traveling to Howell on Friday, May 4 and hosting Hartland on Monday, May 7. Andrew Laverenz hit 2-for-2 with a run scored for Lakeland (5-9, 2-3). The Eagles then bounced back to defeat Northern, 7-6, in six innings in the nightcap. The score was tied at 2-2 after the first inning before Northern took a 3-2 lead in the top of the third. But, Lakeland scored four runs in the bottom of the third to take a 6-3 lead. The Knights scored two runs in the top of the fourth to trim the deficit to 2

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before the Eagles scored 1 run in the bottom of the fourth. Northern scored 1 run in the top of the sixth, but that’s as close as it would get. Laverenz hit 2-for-2 to help lead the Eagles to victory, while Ted Lilley hit 2 RBIs for Northern. Lakeland began its week by picking up a 6-0 victory over Pinckney on Monday, April 26. Laverenz allowed only 3 hits and struck out 9 batters in picking up the shutout win for the Eagles. Kevin Lechner stepped up to the plate and hit 2 RBIs, and Mikail Sizen hit 2 RBIs and scored 2 runs. Meanwhile, Northern fell to Hartland, 11-2, on Monday, April 23. The Knights trailed 9-1 after the second inning and could not recover. Northern then hosted a doubleheader against New Baltimore Anchor Bay on Saturday, April 28 and picked up a sweep of the Tars. The Knights won the opener, 2-0, thanks to a complete game effort from Brett Davis, who struck out 7 batters and gave up 7 hits and 2 walks. Lilley hit 3-for-3 with a run and a stolen base while Brandon Grodman hit 2-for-3 with an RBI. The Knights then won the nightcap against Anchor Bay, 9-4, as Hunter VanMaele hit 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored, while Dalton Cozart hit 2for-2 with 3 RBIs and a run scored. Meanwhile, Lakeland split a doubleheader at home against North Farmington on April 28. The Eagles fell to the Raiders, 10-0, in the opening game before bouncing back in the second game, winning 4-0. Lechner threw a complete game for Lakeland in the nightcap while Ross Heiman and Mikail Sizen each hit 2-for3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Milford’s Mavericks win one of week’s five contests Huron Valley Milford struggled last week against Waterford Kettering and two Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division opponents. The Mavericks began the week with a 3-2 loss against the Captains at home on Monday, April 23. Kettering scored first in the top of the first inning before Milford (3-7 overall, 1-5 in the KLAA West) scored two runs in the bottom of the second to take a 2-1 lead. The Mavs then gave up a run in the top of the fifth and sixth innings each. Dan Jaklic led the Mavericks by hit-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on 8th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to determine if the following Special Assessment District will be reestablished and to receive PUBLIC COMMENTS, if any, regarding reestablishment of the following Special Assessment District:

Lower Mount Royal Snow Plow S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D. shall include the following parcels:

Plans showing the improvement, the location, and the legal description are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. This Special Assessment District is being reestablished to continue financing the costs of snow plowing services within the District. The costs associated with this proposed Special Assessment District are of such a nature that periodic redeterminations of the costs will be made from time to time without further notice to record owners or parties with an interest in property located within the Special Assessment District. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any questions you may have to the Charter Township of Commerce Building Department at (248) 960-7060. Daniel Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce

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ting 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI single, while Chris Orr hit a sacrifice fly. Alex Larson pitched a complete game and allowed only two hits while striking out 6 batters. But, he also gave up nine walks while Milford committed two errors, leading to two unearned runs. Milford then traveled to Hartland on Wednesday, April 25 to face the Eagles in a doubleheader. The first game was no contest, as Hartland won 13-3, thanks in part to 6 Milford errors. The Eagles (8-2, 3-1) led 7-0 at the end of the second inning and added two runs in the fourth and four runs in the sixth. Jaklic, Jacob Lee and Connor Heflin each hit an RBI for Milford in the loss. Starter Scott Cazabon gave up 7 runs on 5 hits in two innings before being chased from the mound. Hartland then defeated Milford in the nightcap, 6-2, despite a complete game from Derek Beslock, who gave up 6 runs on 6 hits but struck out 3 batters and allowed no walks. Trevor Emme and Orr each hit an RBI for Milford in the loss. Then on Saturday, April 28, Milford resumed a doubleheader at home against Grand Blanc that was postponed because of rain on April 20. Milford trailed 4-0 in the opener before scoring one run in the sixth inning, 3 in the third and 1 in the eighth to earn a 5-4 victory. Jordan Barrett scored the game-winning run in the eighth on a wild pitch. He finished with 2 hits in the first game. Emme had 2 RBIs for the Mavs. Lee, Larson and Jason Vander Horst each had 2 hits. Beslock gave up 4 runs on 7 hits and 6 walks while striking out 7 batters in 7 and two-thirds innings of work for the Mavs, before Dylan Polcyn came on in relief in the top of the eighth and picked up his first win of the season. However, Milford would fall, 7-5, to the Bobcats (14-5, 4-3) in the nightcap, as Milford had 4 errors in the first two innings, which led to 4 unearned runs. Emme led the Mavs with 3 RBIs, while Lee had an RBI, 3 hits and 2 runs scored, and Larson also scored 2 runs. Jaklic pitched a complete game for Milford, allowing only 2 earned runs on 9 hits and one walk while striking out 6 batters. Milford played at Waterford Mott on Monday, April 30 after press time and will host Pinckney for a doubleheader today, Wednesday, May 2 before welcoming rival Huron Valley Lakeland on Friday, May 4.

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The Mavs will then travel to the Jackson Tournament on Saturday, May 7.

Our Lady’s Lakers victorious in three of week’s contests By Michael Shelton staff writer

Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes went 3-1 in Detroit Catholic League play last week and are 8-7 overall and 7-1 in league play. The Lakers split a doubleheader at home against Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood on Tuesday, April 24. Our Lady fell in the opening game, 93, before coming back to win the nightcap, 8-3. In the second game, Thomas Lannen hit a 3-run home run. Colt Moran hit 2for-3 with a double and 3 runs scored for Our Lady. Steven Scott picked up the win in the second game by striking out 4 batters in a complete game effort. The Lakers then swept a doubleheader from the West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy on the road on Wednesday, April 25. Our Lady won the opening game, 112, behind a 2-run inside-the-park home run from Ryan Romkema. The Lakers then won the nightcap, 14-3, as Moran hit 2 RBIs and Billy Maltse had 2 RBIs.

Armstrong’s RBI gives Lakers 7-6 win over St. Mary’s West Bloomfield knocked off Orchard Lake St. Mary’s at home, 7-6, on Tuesday, April 24 in a cross-town matchup. The game was tied at 6-6 in the seventh inning before the Lakers’ Marcus Armstrong hit the game-winning RBI single. Zach O’Hara also had two RBIs for West Bloomfield. (8-7) Julian Jones hit 1-for-2 with two runs scored for the Eaglets (6-13 overall, 4-8 in the Detroit Catholic League). West Bloomfield began its week by falling by a run to Birmingham Groves, 5-4, on Monday, April 23. Ryan Beyoung hit two RBIs for West Bloomfield, while Groves’ Chase Turner wasn’t credited with an official at-bat but walked four times, recorded eight stolen bases, and scored two runs. West Bloomfield then split a doubleheader against Farmington on Friday, April 27, falling in the opener, 9-2, PAGE 39 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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before winning the second game, 9-4. Armstrong was the winning pitcher in the second game, allowing only 3 hits, while Mike Curtis and Aaron James each hit two RBIs. St. Mary’s split a doubleheader with Warren De La Salle on Wednesday, April 25. The Eaglets won the opener, 4-3, as Devin Rose hit the game-winning RBI single in the top of the eighth inning to score Mike Hodgins. Brandon Willard pitched a complete game, striking out 9 batters for St. Mary’s. The Eaglets would then fall in the nightcap to the Pilots, 8-1. St. Mary’s then played a tripleheader against Novi Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday, April 28. The Eaglets fell in the opener, 2-1, as Marshal Scott pitched a complete game for St. Mary’s, with a two-run home run his only blemish. St. Mary’s then won the second game, 5-4, as Tyson Smith scored the game-tying single on a wild pitch before Luke Rodgers hit a game-winning RBI on a sacrifice fly. The Eaglets then finished their day with a 7-6 victory over the Shamrocks to go 2-1 on the day. This game was a continuation of a game that was postponed on April 4 and resumed in the bottom of the fifth inning. Hodgins hit 4 RBIs while Aaron Berry had 2.

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Kus shines for WB in Lakers’ 5-1 week to move to 8-3 West Bloomfield continued its impressive play behind its ace pitcher, Allyson Kus, last week as they went 51 to move to 8-3 on the season. The Lakers began their week with a doubleheader sweep of Bloomfield Hills Lahser on Monday, April 23. West Bloomfield won the opener, 61, as Kus pitched a no-hitter by striking out 12 batters and walking only two. The Lakers allowed one unearned run and committed two errors. Lauren Sallen also hit an RBI for West Bloomfield. The Lakers then dominated Lahser, 11-0, in a 5-inning nightcap. Kus picked up her second win of the day by striking out 9 batters and allowing no runs and only 4 hits.

Eagles sweep WLN Knights disarmed in April 25 twin bill By Michael Shelton staff writer

Huron Valley Lakeland swept its Bogie Lake Road rival, Walled Lake Northern, in a doubleheader at home on Wednesday, April 25 to move to 8-1 overall and remain in first-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division at 5-0. The opener was no contest, as the Eagles won, 15-3, by scoring 10 runs in the first three innings. Morgan Craft hit a 2-run double and an RBI single in the first inning, as well as an RBI double in the third inning. Lauren Brouillard, Samantha Dunnigan and Jessica McNabb also each hit an RBI single in the first inning. Meghan Jacobs also hit a two-run double in the third inning. Anika Wiesinger pitched 5 innings, struck out 5 batters and walked 2 while surrendering 3 runs on 4 hits. Lakeland then took the nightcap from Northern, 7-3, in a game in which the Knights had a 1-0 lead in the first inning. But, the Eagles took a 2-1 lead in the first on a run scored on a passed ball and an RBI triple by Brouillard. Lakeland added two runs in the fourth inning on an RBI double by Kendall Johnson and another run scored on a passed ball. Northern (1-6, 0-4) scored two runs in the fifth inning to cut its deficit to 1, but Lakeland scored 2 runs in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly by Sierra Burke, scoring Madison Burgess, and an RBI groundout by Jacobs, scoring Kelly Merkle. Burgess hit 3-for-4 for the Eagles with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Wiesinger had another strong pitching performance, striking out 8 batters and walking none while allowing only 2 earned runs on 6 hits in all seven innings of work for the complete game. Lakeland began its week with an impressive 13-3 victory over Pinckney on Monday, April 23. Merkle led the Eagles with 3 RBIs on 4 hits, while Kendall Johnson hit a solo home run. The Eagles had six hitters combine for 11 hits, 8 RBIs and 9 runs scored. Wiesinger struck out 7 batters and walked 1 while allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits. Meanwhile, Northern fell at Hartland, 9-0, on April 23, as the Knights were held to just 1 hit by junior Abbie Minster, who finished with 12 strikeouts for the Eagles. Lakeland was also scheduled to play in the Parma-Western Invitational on Saturday, April 28, but the tournament was rained out with Lakeland leading Columbia Central, 11-2, in the fourth inning. Lakeland hosted Grand Blanc on Monday, April 30 after press time and will travel to Walled Lake Western for a doubleheader today, Wednesday, May 2 before playing a doubleheader at Huron Valley Milford on Friday, May 4. The Eagles will then travel to the Wayland Invitational, located south of Grand Rapids, on Saturday, May 5. Northern hosted Brighton on April 30 after press time and will play a doubleheader at Waterford Kettering today, Wednesday, May 2 before playing at Pinckney on Friday, May 4. Brooklyn Powers hit 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs, while Catherine Langford hit 2-for-2 with an RBI. West Bloomfield then split a doubleheader with Auburn Hills Avondale on Wednesday, April 25. The Lakers took the opening game, 5-1, as Claire Forhan hit two RBIs and Bri Benge hit 2-for-3 with an RBI. Kus pitched a complete game as she struck out 11 batters and walked none. She only gave up 1 run on 3 hits in seven innings.

Avondale would strike back in the nightcap, as it rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh to score three runs and earn a 4-3 victory. Brianna Marzolf hit the game-winning RBI for the Yellow Jackets, while Eva Hudak pitched all seven innings to get the win. Kus also pitched a complete game and struck out 7 batters while giving up 4 unearned runs. Powers also hit 2-for-4 with an RBI. The Lakers then hosted a double-

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header against Redford Union on Friday, April 27. West Bloomfield won the opener in convincing fashion, 13-0, as Kus gave up only 2 hits and struck out 7 batters. Langford hit 3-for-3 with two RBIs, Collins hit 2-for-2, and Powers hit 3-for-4. The Lakers kept their foot on the gas pedal and slammed the Panthers, 16-0, in the nightcap, as Kus pitched a 1-hitter with 6 strikeouts. Forhan hit 3-for-3 with 5 RBIs and Alaina Skotak hit 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Kettering tops Mott, then falls to rival Corsairs Waterford Kettering and Waterford Mott split a doubleheader played on Wednesday, April 25. The Captains took the opening game, 2-1, as they scored the game winning run in the fourth inning with the game tied at 1-1. MacKenzie Norton hit a solo home run for Kettering (5-2 overall, 2-2 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) in addition to earning a complete-game victory by allowing 1 run on 3 hits over seven innings while striking out 5 batters and walking 1. However, Mott (11-11, 2-3) got its revenge in the second game as the Corsairs earned a 6-0 shutout victory. Jenna Ciennik hit 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Rachel Waynick hit 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored and Megan Knowles hit a double. Devin Schomberg pitched a complete-game, 1-hit shutout for the Corsairs as she struck out 3 batters and walked none. Kettering’s Norton pitched all seven innings but was touched up for 6 earned runs on 11 hits. Kettering began the week with a 13-1 victory over Huron Valley Milford in six innings on Monday, April 23. Kim Jayson hit 4-for-4 with a home run and 3 runs scored, while Norton pitched 5 innings, striking out 6 batters and allowing no runs and only 2 hits. Meanwhile, Waterford Mott suffered a 5-3 loss to Grand Blanc in eight innings on Monday, April 23. The Corsairs had a 1-0 lead in the first inning before the Bobcats scored 2 runs to go ahead by a run. Mott tied the score at 2-2 in the third inning and the score remain tied until the eighth inning when the Corsairs took a 3-2 lead. But, the Bobcats erased the lead with one swing of the bat in the botPAGE 40 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Plans showing the improvement, the location, and the legal description are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. This Special Assessment District is being reestablished to continue financing the costs of aquatic weed control measures within the District. The costs associated with the proposed Special Assessment District are of such a nature that periodic redeterminations of the costs will be made from time to time without further notice to record owners or parties with an interest in property located within the Special Assessment District. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any questions you may have to the Charter Township of Commerce Building Department at (248) 960-7060. Daniel Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce

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tom of the eighth, as Jen Woolard hit a walk-off 3-run home run. Schomberg pitched all eight innings as she struck out 7 batters and walked 1, but surrendered 4 earned runs on 7 hits. Eliana Brinson also hit 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs for the Corsairs. Mott then traveled to the Lake Orion Invitational on Saturday, April 28. The Corsairs began the day with a loss to Lowell, 2-1, before beating Woodhaven, 6-0, and Livonia Stevenson, 6-5, to advance to the tournament final. But, Mott lost in the final, 3-0, to Warren Regina. Devin Schombergh was exceptional on the mound for Mott, according to Head Coach Tom Cuthrell. Mott hosted a doubleheader against Huron Valley Milford on Monday, April 30 after press time and will play a doubleheader at Walled Lake Central today, Wednesday, May 2 before traveling to Howell for a doubleheader on Friday, May 4.

Central sweeps Western, earning 8-3 and 10-1 wins Walled Lake Central swept a doubleheader from rival Walled Lake Western on the road on Wednesday, April 25. Central took the opening game, 8-3, as Brianna Kus hit 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Sydney Glanz hit 2-for-4 with a double, triple and an RBI. Morgan Meredyk picked up the win in the circle for the Vikings (3-6 overall, 32 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) as she pitched all seven innings, striking out 6 batters and walking 1 while giving up 3 runs on 7 hits. The Vikings then routed the Warriors in the nightcap, 10-1, as Glanz hit 2-for5 with 3 RBIs, Kelsey Wolschlager hit 3for-5, and Emma Klaserner hit 3-for-5 with an RBI. Morgan Meredyk pitched five innings for Central before Klaserner pitched the final two innings. Western is 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the KLAA North. Central began its week with a doubleheader split at Brighton on Monday, April 23. The Vikings won the opener, 5-0, as Meredyk pitched a complete game, facing 25 batters and striking out 7 while giving up 5 hits and 2 walks. Taylor Krumm and Glanz each hit 2 RBIs, while Kus had an RBI.

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Central then fell to Brighton in the nightcap, 7-3, as Krumm hit an RBI. Emma Klaserner and Madeline Surace each hit two singles. Klaserner was also the losing pitcher for Central. The Vikings then traveled to Grand Blanc on Friday, April 27 and fell to the Bobcats, 6-1. Wolschlager hit 1-for-3 with an RBI in the loss, while Surace had 3 stolen bases on the day. Grand Blanc’s Jennifer Woolard allowed only 4 hits while striking out 10 batters. Central played at home against Pinckney on Monday, April 30 after press time and will host a doubleheader against Waterford Mott today, Wednesday, May 2 before traveling to the Michigan Stars Tournament in Grand Blanc on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.

Kline nets pair of wins for Our Lady in twin bill sweep Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes swept a doubleheader at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood on Friday, April 27. The Lakers won the opening game, 13-3, as Olivia Imbier hit 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, while Sarah McDunnaugh hit 4-for-4 with two RBIs. Abby Kline was the winning pitcher for Our Lady (10-4), as she struck out 6 batters. The Lakers then won the nightcap, 10-3. Sarah Kowalczyk hit 3-for-5 and McDunnaugh had an RBI and Kline struck out 12 batters to pick up her second win of the day.

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Vikings win a pair in TC; Western loses, then wins By Michael Shelton staff writer

Walled Lake Central’s boys lacrosse team continued its strong play as it headed north to Traverse City on Saturday, April 28 and came away with two victories. The Vikings began their day by squeaking by Traverse City Central, 87. Junior long-stick midfielder Alex Palafox scored the game-winning goal late in the fourth quarter. Junior attacker Eric Rosteck had 3 PAGE 41 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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goals while fellow junior attacker Nick Timmons had 2 goals. Central Head Coach Hank Lewandowski added that junior midfielder Ben Gjokai was dominant in winning an abundance of face-offs leading to key offensive possessions. The Vikings had little trouble in their second game as they defeated Traverse City West, 18-8. Eric Rosteck led Central with 5 goals. Wilson had 4 goals. Timmons also scored 4 goals in addition to garnering 4 assists. The Vikings’ two wins in Traverse City came after they suffered a 9-8 overtime loss at home to Huron Valley Unified on Wednesday, April 25 to snap a five-game winning streak and fall to 1-1 in the KLAA Lakes Conference. Central also began its week with a 12-8 victory at Grand Blanc on Monday, April 23. Two weeks earlier, Central defeated Plymouth, 15-7, on Monday, April 16 behind 6 goals from Rosteck, 3 goals from Wilson, 2 goals and 2 assists from Timmons and 2 goals from Matt Rosteck. The Vikings then defeated Lapeer West, 9-6, on Wednesday, April 18, as Eric Rosteck scored 6 goals while Bryan Maxwell had 2 goals and 3 assists and Wilson scored a goal. Central played at Walled Lake Northern on Monday, April 30 after press time and will host Brighton, who is tied for first-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) Lakes Conference, on Friday, May 4 before playing at Waterford Unified on Monday, May 7. • Walled Lake Western split two games last week. The Warriors (2-7 overall, O-2 in the KLAA Kensington Conference) began their week with a 9-8 loss at home to Canton on Monday, April 23. Canton had a 9-4 lead before Western scored four goals to pull to within one. The Warriors had 7 shots on goal in the final two minutes, but couldn’t tie the game. Western captain Wes Raske scored 5 goals, while Nick Gallmeier scored 2 goals and Dalton Atwater and Evan Link each scored a goal. “We were given a tremendous PAGE 43 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

Waterford Unified’s Ashley Salmu (No. 19) fights to hold onto possession of the ball against a swarm of Huron Valley Unified players in front of her goaltender, Kyley Hartl, on Friday, April 27. But Huron Valley would not be slowed down as it would go on to defeat Waterford, 17-5. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

‘Putting up huge numbers’ Huron Valley Unified surges past Waterford Unified, 17-5 By Michael Shelton staff writer

Huron Valley Unified and Waterford Unified’s girls lacrosse teams squared off at Huron Valley Milford on Friday, April 26, with Huron Valley coming out on top, 17-5. “Whether they are winning or losing, they are putting on a great display of performance-based output and putting up huge numbers, even while losing against top teams in the state or winning with a dominating force in the offensive zone in games like Friday’s,” Huron Valley Head Coach Tara Johnson said. Nichole Laflamme led Huron Valley (5-7 overall, 2-3 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference) with 6 goals. Dominque Zigo scored 5. Caitlin Wojichowski and Hannah Taylor also had 2 assists and a goal each, while Jordan Brombley, Becky Lashbrook and Jamie Guckian also scored a goal each. Wojichowski also contributed across the defensive board with 7 draw controls, 5 groundballs, a check,

an interception and at least 2 caused turnovers. Kayla Vanston led Waterford (4-6, 1-3) with 3 goals. Huron Valley began its week with a 13-4 victory over Canton on Monday, April 23. Wojichowski led Huron Valley with 4 goals, 1 assist and 11 ground balls, while Zigo had 3 goals and 2 assists and Taylor had 2 goals and 1 assist. Taylor Law also scored a goal for Huron Valley, while Rachel Wroblewski View VIDEO CLIPS relative to this story at www.spinalcolumnonline.com

led the defense with 4 ground balls, 2 checks, and 2 caused turnovers. Kathleen Kruszewski also had her best game in net as she recorded a save percentage of .79. Huron Valley then faced Hartland on Wednesday, April 25 and suffered a tough loss, 17-12. Hartland jumped ahead 4-0 in the first half before Huron Valley tied the game at 4-4.

But, Hartland then outscored Huron Valley, 9-1, to take a 13-5 halftime lead. Huron Valley outscored Hartland, 6-4, in the second half, but would ultimately fall 5 goals short. Laflamme led Huron Valley with 6 goals. Zigo had 3 goals, Wojichowski had a goal and 2 assists, and Adriana Robinson scored a goal. Waterford began its week with an 8-3 victory over Stoney Creek at home on Monday, April 23. Carley Serowoky and Breanne Rudolph each had 3 goals for Waterford. However, Waterford would suffer a 14-2 defeat at Brighton on Wednesday, April 25. Huron Valley hosted Plymouth on Monday, April 30 after press time and will welcome Brighton, which holds first-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) Lakes Conference at 3-0, today, Wednesday, May 2. Waterford will travel to Grand Blanc on Friday, May 4.

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Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on 8th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to determine if the following Special Assessment Districts will be reestablished and to receive PUBLIC COMMENTS, if any, regarding reestablishment of the following Special Assessment Districts: Homestead Shores Lighting S.A.D. Property Description: The S.A.D.shall include the following parcels:

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opportunity to tie and win the game with the illegal stick penalty. Our offense had great opportunities, but couldn’t solve Canton’s goalie who had a great game,” said Western Head Coach Mark White. “I hope our guys use this game as a turning point in our season.” Western then followed with a 9-5 victory at Grosse Ile on Wednesday, April 25. Raske scored 4 goals for the Warriors, while Brandon Allard and Gallmeier each scored 2 goals. Atwater also scored for Western. “After our disappointing loss to Canton, our team responded appropriately,” White said. “We came out with intensity and hustle. I was proud of the way the team responded. Our face-off unit of Evan Link, Josh Raptis, and Alex Buchanan had a great day.” Western played at Salem on Monday, April 30 after press time and will host Plymouth today, Wednesday, May 2 before playing at Novi on Friday, May 4.

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Northern blanks Lakeland before losing to Kettering By Michael Shelton staff writer

After clinching the Walled Lake City Championship the previous week, Walled Lake Northern followed up that triumph by defeating its Bogie Lake Road rival. The Knights shut out Huron Valley Lakeland, 2-0, on Tuesday, April 24. Northern (5-2-1 overall, 3-1 in the KLAA North) scored its first goal in the first half, as sophomore Kendall Juhnke put a corner kick by senior Allison Smith into the back of the net. In the second half, sophomore Ashley Donohue scored an unassisted goal to cap Northern’s scoring. Northern goalkeeper Nicole Jablonski made 11 saves in net for the shutout. The Knights then hosted Waterford Kettering on Thursday, April 26, but ended up falling to the Captains, 2-1. Taylor Nutting scored off an assist from Brianna Tabaczka in the first half to give Northern a 1-0 lead at halftime. But, Kettering scored two goals in the second half to earn the victory.

The loss dropped Northern to second-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division with 9 points, 1 point behind first-place Waterford Mott. Meanwhile, Lakeland (3-3-1, 1-2-1) played at Walled Lake Central on Thursday, April 26 and the game resulted in a scoreless draw. Northern played at Mott yesterday, Tuesday, May 1 after press time and will next host Walled Lake Central tomorrow, Thursday, May 3 before playing at Walled Lake Western on Tuesday, May 8. The Knights defeated the Vikings, 4-1, back on April 17 and defeated the Warriors, 1-0, back on April 19. Lakeland hosted Kettering yesterday, Tuesday, May 1 after press time, and will play at Walled Lake Western tomorrow, Thursday, May 3 and at Mott on Tuesday, May 8. • Waterford Kettering (5-3-1, 2-1-1) shutout Walled Lake Western, 2-0, on Tuesday, April 24.The first half was scoreless before Shelby Watts and Gabby Jerome each scored a goal, with Lisa Zaffina and Hannah Huff each being credited with an assist. Tailer Roscoe earned the shutout in net for the Captains, who then defeated Walled Lake Northern, 2-1, at home

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on Thursday, April 26. • Huron Valley Milford defeated Pinckney, 4-1, on Thursday, April 26. Alex Case scored first for Pinckney in the first half before Liana Bottenburg scored two goals, with Paige Smith assisting on both goals, to give the Mavs a 2-1 lead at halftime. In the second half, Brenna Lovera followed Bottenburg’s lead, as she scored two goals, with assists from Smith and Allyse Zondlak, respectively. Emily Mienkwic made 8 saves in net for Milford, which began its week by falling at home to Grand Blanc, 4-1, on Tuesday, April 24. • Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes tied Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, 1-1, on Tuesday, April 24. The first half was scoreless before Anna Robb scored in the second half for the Lakers. But, Jackie Honet scored for Cranbrook to tie the match and that is how it would end. Our Lady defeated Riverview Gabriel Richard, 6-1, on Thursday, April 26. Rachelle Topolewski scored two goals while Brianna Topolewski, Anna Robb, Lindsay Straw and Ava Doetsch each scored a goal. Megan Luttinen had 8 saves in net.

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$378,800 ALL-SPORTS UNION LAKEFRONT SPECIAL •2-3 bedroom brick ranch, fin w/o, brick fp •2 car attached gar, elevated deck, patio #212034479 EXT. #215•KEY #276273 . WP DT OR F L MI

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$399,900 HILLS OF BOGIE LAKE SUB CLUBHOUSE AND POOL •3,303 sq ft + fin daylight bsmt, 5 bed, 4.5 ba •Ff laundry, 3 car gar., large raised deck #211116381 EXT. #255•KEY #267493

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$299,900 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CEDAR ISLAND LAKEFRONT •2,302 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 ba, LC terms, GR w/fp •New paint/carpet, ceramic thru-out, 2 car #212011157 EXT. #246 •KEY #257017

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66 FT. OF ALL-SPORTS WOLVERINE LAKEFRONT SPECIAL •1,900+ sq ft, 3 bed, 2 full + 2 half ba, 2 sty •Fin. walkout, fp, tiered decking, 2+ car #212037690 EXT. #206•KEY #248398

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HURON HILL SUB - WAY BACK IN SUB TREED PRIVATE LOT •2 story w/2,594 sq. ft., 4 lg. bed, 2.5 baths •Fp, ff laundry, 3+ car, part fin daylight bsmt #212037708 EXT. #224•KEY #248384

$374,900

$495,000 RARE BUILDING OPPORTUNITY ALL-SPORTS UNION LAKEFRONT •75’ sandy shoreline, 200’ deep lot, seawall •Possible walkout site, existing 2br, 2ba home #212017000 EXT. #205 •KEY #248367

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CUSTOM QUALITY BUILT 1.14 PRIVATE ACRE ESTATE •FF master, 4 bed, 4 full ba, 2,900 sq ft •Fin. daylight bsmt, 3 car, 35’x30’ workshop #211110916 EXT. #241•KEY #248360

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$725,000 STONE HOLLOW SUB - CUSTOM BUILT 2.62 ACRE LOT •5 bed, 3.5 ba, 3,671 sq ft+1,627 sq. ft. w/o •Attached 3 car + 2.5 car carriage house gar #211127827 EXT. #265 • KEY #248347

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$139,900 GORGEOUS, MOVE-IN READY 2-STORY WITH FENCED YARD •1,849 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 ba, LR, DR & FR •Big mstr., fp, vaulted rms, huge deck, 2 car #212034288 EXT. #289•KEY #266255 LD FIE OM LO B ST WE

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211131493 - $145,000

212036982 - $164,900

212039281 - $65,000

212036099 - $229,900

211101478 - $149,900

SPACIOUS, UPDATED HOME 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, lake privileges, finished basement

END UNIT CONDO 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, island kitchen, gas fireplace

1.45 ACRES 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 3 car detached garage, oak cabinets

SWEET HOME + 1 ACRE LOT 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, master suite with walk in nature area, 2 level deck

OLD WORLD CHARM TUDOR 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, coved ceilings, lake privileges.

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212021785 - $154,900

212034537 - $119,900

ALL SPORTS LAKEFRONT 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, 1,900 sq. ft. 1st floor laundry

LOVELY COLONIAL 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, first floor laundry, 3 season sunroom

WELCOME HOME - SPLIT RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, open floor plan, master suite, beautifully finished basement

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COME OUT TO THE COUNTRY 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, woodstove, almost 2 acres, 3 car garage

NEW ENGLAND CHARM 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, 1.5 acres with pond, walk out finished basement CE ER MM O C

212010105 - $89,999

ALL SPORTS WILLIAMS LAKE 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, summer get away, possible walkout, nicely landscaped RD FO TER WA

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MANDON LAKEFRONT 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, remodeled in 2009, large deck, shed

212039715 - $139,900

211112421 - $170,000

212025628 - $100,000

CURB APPEAL PLUS! 5 bedrooms, baths, hardwood floors, fenced wooded yard

WELL MAINTAINED RANCH 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, kitchen and dining open to family room deck, patio & large yard

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211108336 - $54,900

212034531 - $307,660

212020077 - $276,000

212031285 - $259,000

212022600 - $159,900

CHARMING BUNGALOW/RANCH 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, update kitchen & bath, fenced private yard

CRANBERRY LAKE COLONIAL 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, gourmet kitchen, master suite fireplace, beautiful lot

BOATING/SWIMMING LAKE SHERWOOD 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, contemporary, vault ceilings, wood & ceramic 3 season gazebo w/hot tub

LAKEFRONT GEM 83’ ON WOODALL LAKE 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge master w/ bath and doorwall to deck walkout with 2nd kitchen

ELEGANT CONDO 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 story, foyer, hardwood floors

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212032442 - $249,900

212033998 - $660,000

212030086 - $59,000

211128969 - $177,000

211124998 - $235,000

SHOWS LIKE A GEM 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, dream kitchen, family room with fireplace

SPECTACULAR GREEN LAKE FRONTAGE 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, oversized bedrooms, 2 suites, heated florida room, million dollar views

UPDATED RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath property consists of 3 lots, 2 car garage and separate workshop

CENTENNIAL FARMHOUSE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family/parlor with fireplace, over an acre

EXPANSIVE LAKEFRONT! 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, remodeled and updated, new furnace, Florida room, fireplace

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CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $649,000 Up/lowr case description,all caps 5 bedroom home, hard to read,symbolizes yelling completely remodeled and gorgeous! MLS 248.851.4100 212029488 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD FARMINGTON HILLS $200,000 $399,900 Up/lowrGreat casehistoric description,all caps home hard to on read,symbolizes almost 2 acres! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212041014 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD NOVI $200,000 $349,900 Up/lowrBeautiful case description,all caps home with hard read,symbolizes yelling opentofloor plan and large foyer! MLS 248.851.4100 212017151 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPSTWP BOLD BLOOMFIELD . $200,000 $339,000 Up/lowr case caps Greatdescription,all condo with hard to read,symbolizes yelling 2nd story foyer and granite kitchen! MLS 248.851.4100 211102030 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $325,000 Up/lowr casecontemporary description,all caps Lakefront home hard to read,symbolizes over 1/2 acre! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212030612 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $325,000 Up/lowr casesq. description,all 4,400+ ft. ranch home.caps hard to read,symbolizes Fully furnished! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 29147684 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD COMMERCE $200,000 $289,900 Up/lowr case description,all Colonial with open floor plancaps hard to and read,symbolizes 2 story foyer! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212022335 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPSHILL BOLD FARMINGTON $200,000 $279,900 Up/lowr case description,all Contemporary home with caps hard read,symbolizes yelling opentofloor plan and large rooms MLS 248.851.4100 212033664 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPSHILLS BOLD FARMINGTON $200,000 $275,000 Up/lowr description,all caps Beautifulcase 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch hard to read,symbolizes Great location yelling MLS 248.851.4100 211054994 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $215,000 Up/lowrExceptional case description,all home with caps hard to read,symbolizes yelling pool and brick fireplace! MLS 248.851.4100 212019690 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD COMMERCE $200,000 $209,900 Up/lowr caps Customcase builtdescription,all 2 bedroom, 2 bath hard toend read,symbolizes unit ranch condoyelling MLS 248.851.4100 211033381 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $179,900 Up/lowr case description,all caps Beautiful Colonial hard tonewer read,symbolizes yelling with kitchen and patio! MLS 248.851.4100 212023873 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD FARMINGTON HILLS $200,000 $175,000 Up/lowr caseranch description,all Sprawling with updatedcaps hard to kitchen read,symbolizes on .5 acre yelling MLS 248.851.4100 211093882 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $149,900 Up/lowr case condo description,all Spacious with privatecaps hard todeck read,symbolizes and 2 car garageyelling MLS 248.851.4100 212010886 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $149,900 Up/lowr case description,all Gorgeous 2 bedroom condocaps hard to read,symbolizes totally remodeled! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212038711 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD COMMERCE $200,000 $140,000 Up/lowr case3description,all caps Wonderful bedroom colonial hard to read,symbolizes yelling with finished basement! MLS 248.851.4100 212019751 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD FARMINGTON HILLS $200,000 $128,000 Up/lowr case description,all caps Completely remodeled 4 bedroom, hard read,symbolizes 2 bathtohome with hardwoodyelling floors MLS 248.851.4100 29141083 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $75,000 Up/lowrBeautiful case description,all brick ranch caps hard towith read,symbolizes open floor plan!yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212041829 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $1,199,000 Up/lowr case description,all caps Updated 5 bedroom home on hard to read,symbolizes yelling cul-de-sac with finished basement MLS 248.851.4100 212019093 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $679,000 Up/lowrEnjoy case lakefront description,all living! caps hard to read,symbolizes All remodeled! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212041118 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $229,900 Up/lowr case description,all caps Sprawling ranch hard with to read,symbolizes yelling spacious floor plan! MLS 248.851.4100 212039433 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $219,900 Up/lowr description,all caps Updatedcase Old Maple Farms home hard to read,symbolizes with great yard! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212033325 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $182,900 Up/lowr case description,all caps Great 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial hard to read,symbolizes with large yard yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212017122 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD COMMERCE $200,000 $118,000 Up/lowr case description,all 2 bedroom ranch condo caps hard to read,symbolizes in great location! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 211129354 248-851-4100

CITY INROYAL ALL CAPS OAKBOLD $200,000 $118,000 Up/lowr case description,all Fabulous turn key ranch caps hard to read,symbolizes with “cool factor” yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212037686 248-851-4100

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– HIGHLAND – ENDLESS, CAPTIVATING VIEWS OF WHITE LAKE. 211111348 $369,900

– NORTHVILLE – SHORT DISTANCE TO QUAINT DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE! 211114550

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– HIGHLAND – BEAUTIFUL BRICK 4 BEDROOMS, 5.1 BATHS LAKEFRONT HOME! 211115821 $579,321

– HIGHLAND – ALL UPDATED SUPER COTTAGE WITH 125 SQ FRONTAGE ON DUCK LAKE CANAL 212007826 $120,000

– MANCELONA – BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT LAKEFRONT PANORAMIC VIEWS ALL AROUND. 212037857 $373,500

– MILFORD VILLAGE – MAGNIFICENT OPEN FLOOR PLAN HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS ON OVER 1.2 ACRES 2120241706 $399,900

– HIGHLAND – A HIDDEN JEWEL ON LOW TRAFFIC ALL-SPORTS HIGHLAND LAKE! 212012906 $219,900

– HIGHLAND – WATERFRONT HOME ON ALL-SPORTS, PRIVATE HIGHLAND LAKE! 212020231 $185,000

– HIGHLAND – MANY STUNNING UPGRADES AT A GREAT PRICE! BEAUTIFUL BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORING 212043226 $137,000

– MILFORD – SPACIOUS HOME, CLOSE TO THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD 212025808

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– HIGHLAND – STUNNING HOME ON 540 ACRE ALL-SPORTS WHITE LAKE! 212026900 $299,900

– HIGHLAND – ADORABLE AND CHARMING 3 BEDROOM CAPE COD. NEW KITCHEN WITH ALL APPLIANCES. 212028986 $99,900

– HIGHLAND – BENCHMARK HOMES PRESENTS 4 BEDROOM, 2.1 BATH COLONIAL ON 1 ACRE IN PINE BLUFFS 212029437 $275,000

– HOWELL – BEAUTIFUL RANCH WITH LAKE PRIVILEGES ON ALL-SPORTS CROOKED LAKE 212030060 $205,000

– HARTLAND – SPACIOUS AND SUPERBLY MAINTAINED LAKE PRIVILEGES ON DUNHAM LAKE 212030064 $210,000

– HIGHLAND – UPDATED HISTORIC FARMHOUSE JUST A BLOCK FROM DOWNTOWN 212032612 $105,000

– HIGHLAND – WELL PLANNED DESIGN, ATTENTION TO DETAIL. MAPLE & GRANITE KITCHEN 212032857 $299,999

– WHITE LAKE – HISTORIC HOME BUILT 1837 WITH ADDITIONS NICE ACREAGE, HUGE WORKSHOP 212035127 $114,900

– MILFORD – CUSTOM BUILT WITH HUGE FINISHED WALKOUT ON 1.79 WOODED ACRES WITH POLE BARN 212036298 $390,000

– MILFORD – BEAUTIFULLY FENCED 10 ACRES WITH STOCKED POND. MUST SEE - COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! 212039423 $229,900

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PART TIME landscaping helpUp to 5 hours per day in the afternoon. 5 to 6 days per week. No experience necessary. West Bloomfield. 248326-1898

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FREE GUINEA Pig, comes with aquarium, good with kids. 248-698-9781

Aluminum .30-.60¢/lb. Copper $2.00-$2.60/lb. Brass .80¢- 1.50/lb. Auto Rads. .80¢-1.10/lb. 1011 Decker, Walled Lk

HIDE-A-BED, New mattress, upholstery needs cleaning. Commerce area. 248-7797778

Mann Metals Corp. (248)960-1200

RESCUED CATS- Youngest is 9 months old. All are fixed, bathed, & dewormed. 248738-4901 or 248-214-9898

CAMP DEARBORN RATE

Camp Laborers $8.00/hr. Lifeguards $8.50/hr. Concession Helper $7.40/hr. Recreation Assistant $8.00/hr. Bookkeeping Assistant $8.00/hr. Camp Cashier $8.00/hr. Head Lifeguard $10.00/hr.

MINIMUM AGE

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Details of positions and applications are available at Camp Dearborn, 1700 General Motors Road, Milford (248) 684-6000 or at City of Dearborn, Human Resources Department, 4500 Maple, Dearborn, MI 48126, or www.cityofdearborn.org. EOE

TWO FOUR Month old cats, female. Highland area. 248887-0114

Garage Sales

103

COMMERCE FRIDAY, 10AM, Saturday, Sunday, 9am. 1988 Tiley Circle. MILFORD HUGE SALE: 9a.m.-4p.m. Friday, Saturday, 345 West Dawson, 48381. Proceeds for Zambia Mission Trip. WALLED LAKE

Odds N Ends

138

$20 PREPAID Phone card for only $10- I can give you a 1800 number to verify, expires June 13, 2013. 248-6232661. KOHLER KITCHEN 2 tub cast iron sink, white $24.99 248-425-1004 WESTINGHOUSE AUTOMATIC extra tall can opener, brand new in box. $5. 248-623-2661

BOATS/ OUTDOOR

ESTATE/ GARAGE Sale: 9a.m.-5p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1748 Ashley Court.

Wanted Boats/ Jet Skis/Parts

LOTS OF Men's stuff, household goods. 10a.m.-6p.m. Thursday & Friday, 9a.m.4p.m. Saturday, 814 Bluffton Street, 14 Mile/ Decker.

SEA-DOO JET SKIS WANTED DEAD OR DYING. 1995 on ups. $200$1400. Top $ for XP's & 947/951 or larger motors. Call Steve 231-943-4152

HUGE SALE! mowers, blowers, whackers, chain saws, tiller, garden, sports, electronics tools, vacuums, household. Thursday -Saturday. 9a.m.4p.m. 1625 Spruce Ct. behind Walled Lake Central. Follow signs. WATERFORD SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3882 Highland Rd.(M-59) Thursday, May 3, 1pm-7pm Friday, May 4, 10am-4pm Saturday, May 5, 9am-Noon (Bag Day)

248-681-0040 WEST BLOOMFIELD THURSDAY, FRIDAY, Saturday, 9a.m.-4p.m. 4160 Echo Drive, off Richarson. 48323

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Appliances

122

SMALL NEWER freezer, doesn't work, compressor under warranty $25 248-7561487

Furniture/Rugs

Boats/Motors/ Trailers

162

164

•Pontoon Hauling •Inboard & Outboard Repair "We Come To You" •Buy & Sell Motors

(248)666-9248 TRAILER HITCH- Draw Tite heavy duty 2". $25 248-6984168

166

BOAT HOIST/ Shorelander 2000 pound capacity, excellent condition, Walled Lake $600 248-914-3645 HARBOR MASTER Vertical lift with electric motor and other extra, great shape, will hold 3,500 pound and boat 8' wide $1,995 248-683-1536

125

2 CHERRY 4 post twin bed frames, mint condition $300 248-624-7835

CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES

WHITE ENTERTAINMENT Center, new, ready to assemble, 38 1/8 inch wide x 20 1/4 inch high x 14 7/8 inch deep. $20. 248-623-2661

Wanted Parts/ Salvage

CHEST 29"x 34"x 15", drawer & 2 doors. $15. 248-5534967

Odds N Ends

138

CHILDS BODY Glove swim trainer suit, 30-40lbs $24 248-360-8485

Cars 181

CAMPBELL'S TOWING AUTOS, CARS & TRUCKS

$200 AND UP

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181

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

(248)467-0396

187

FORD MUSTANG LX 1993, auto, V8, convertible, runs great. Only $3,500 Call Jim 248-877-3309 HONDA ELEMENT EX 2005 4wd., bright red, 122K, 248881-0900 Private. MAZDA 626 LX 2001, 136K, gold, clean- must sell. 248884-7200

Guaranteed Credit Approval 2006 F350, 1 owner, Lariat turbo diesel, automatic, garage kept, all options, warranty available. $27,999

WE BUY CARS! Paying more for your trade

Motorcycles

183

1986 HONDA, 500cr dir t bike, original equipment. Garage stored. Excellent condition. $900 OBO 248-6851329

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Cars

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NOW IS THE SEASON - Get that auto sold. LISTING IT HERE will get the job done. Calling 248-360-SOLD or 24 hour Fax Line: 248-360-5308

SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002, 124k, original owner, $5,800 248-698-2219 JEEP COMPASS 2007 49k, loaded, must sell $12,900 248-505-8827

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502

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

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513

BOB'S CARPET Great prices on plush & berber carpet. Low prices on pad & installation. Living room & bedroom sized remnants $4 per yd. Restretching &repairs. 35 years experience.

Bob (248)681-5771 Cabinetry

515

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526

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552

Rogers Home Improvement and Landscaping

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567

Premier Plumbing Licensed & Insured Complete Plumbing Service

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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 577

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Tree Service 586

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

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Progressive Transportation

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562

FARR'S PAINTING

571

585 J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK

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599

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