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The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees is expected at its Monday, July 16 meeting to consider rescinding a resolution it previously approved to remove mute swans, their nests and eggs from township lakes. The board originally approved the resolution at its June 18 meeting after Michael Mankvitz, a board member of the Middle Straits Lake Association, and other residents expressed concerns — such as attacks on small boats and people on the water — by aggressive swans in the area. The resolution applies to the entire township, but lake associations would have the option to opt out if they don’t want the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to come in to remove swans. However, since the resolution’s approval, the township has received feedback from other residents protesting the removal of the swans, which would be handled by the DNR. Township Clerk Cathy Shaughnessy said that she has not yet signed the resolution and said that the township board was given some “misinformation.” Township Supervisor Michele Economou Ureste said that she recently met with members of the Michigan Human Society, who explained to her

Hard of hearing, deaf community may come to VCA By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Michigan’s first senior housing complex for the deaf and hearing impaired may be making its home in Wixom. The group looking to develop the complex, Venture DHIS Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, is currently in negotiations

Feedback from West Bloomfield Township residents protesting a decision last month to remove mute swans, their nests and eggs from township lakes has prompted township officials to consider rescinding the resolution adopted last month. The Board of Trustees is expected to consider nixing the controversial resolution on Monday, July 16. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

that the DNR’s process of swan removal involves euthanasia and that it considers it inhumane. “I don’t believe it’s the health and safety risk that it was made out to be,” Ureste said. “Mute swans are no different than trumpeter swans.” The DNR in January created the Mute Swan Management and Control Program Policy with the short-term goal of reducing the statewide mute swan population growth to zero on all lands, and the long-term goal of maintaining a spring population of less than 2,000 mute swans throughout Michigan by 2030. Those in favor of the swan removal

also argued that mute swans are not a native species to the state and that population growth has led to damage to the lakes’ natural habitat and ecosystem. In addition, proponents say, ducks, herons, and other waterfowl species are being chased away by the mute swans. Mute swans are protected under state law and can only be removed under a DNR-issued permit. So far this year, Waterford Township has refused to approve the removal of mute swan eggs and nests while Wolverine Lake has agreed to allow the DNR to come in and remove mute swan eggs and nests from village sites. ❏

to purchase 8.8 acres of city-owned property. Venture is a division of the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLHSA). At its meeting on Tuesday, June 26, the Wixom City Council authorized City Manager Mike Dornan and other city administration members to continue with negotiations and to return at a later date with a recommendation on whether to proceed with a sale of the property. “We have been talking with them for about a year and it’s gotten to a point where they offered earnest money with

an offer to purchase to move forward,” Dornan said. The complex would be located in the city’s Village Center Area (VCA), behind the Post Office. The idea is to provide an upscale living environment at reasonable rental rates to meet the needs of deaf and hearing impaired seniors. “Three market studies have been conducted and all indicate a market for this type of concept,” said Patrice Martin, a developer consultant for Venture. The first phase of construction PAGE 7 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Cunningham the 7th woman to lead county bar association akland County Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham has been named the new president of the Oakland County Bar Association, becoming the first public servant to hold that position in the organization’s history. A Waterford native, she attended what was then known as Waterford High School before getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Central Michigan University. She taught “radical feminist literature” before attending the Detroit College of Law. She has worked for the county full-time for almost 30 years. She has a daughter who currently teaches Spanish at Waterford Kettering High School, a son who is a lawyer in Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts’ chambers, and a granddaughter. Please tell us a bit about your job as the county’s corporation counsel. What types of cases and issues do you typically handle? Share with us some of your most memorable cases. JC: As the county’s corporation counsel, I manage and direct the operations of our civil legal department, and we represent all the county elected officials, all the county offices, committees, agencies, boards, authorities, councils, etc. in regard to their civil matters... For example, we have a few attorneys that work on contracts from the Information Technology Department. I have two fulltime litigators on my staff. We do almost all of our litigation in house to contain costs rather than sending it out to private law firms. We handle the county’s real estate legal matters. We do issues for the airports - out at (the Oakland County International Airport), as well as our two other smaller airports. We do full range of civil law issues, all the municipal law issues for the county. We’ve had some very memorable ones. We have sued Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage giants, in federal court in downtown Detroit. And the judge assigned to the case, the Honorable Victoria Roberts, granted our motion for summary judgment back in March. We have a considerable claim against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for their failure to pay (the) transfer tax on deeds and other property conveyance documents that were filed and recorded, I should say, with our Register of Deeds. So that is one of the cases we have going now. And no doubt the mortgage giants who are under a conservator will be appealing, or they are in the process of appealing. But we won the first

round, and that is very significant. Generally the county is not the plaintiff in litigation. Generally the county is defending cases. But I am proud to say that our defense efforts generally result in no payment of money on the part of the county. And we get cases dismissed on motions or dismissals or other nontrial legal proceedings. You were recently named the head of the Oakland County Bar Association. Please explain for our readers what the Oakland County Bar Association does and what your duties will be as the head of that organization. How did it feel to become the OCBA’s 80th president and the first

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INTERVIEW public official to serve as one? What type of initiatives do you hope to lead as its president? JC: I’m very excited about this new activity in my life. Our Oakland County Bar Association is the largest voluntary bar association in Michigan. All Michigan lawyers, to practice, have to be members of the State Bar of Michigan, and you have to pay your dues and all that. But the county bars — the local bars — are voluntary. Ours is the largest voluntary bar, and we do continuing legal education projects, seminars, we do collaborative efforts with our courts and judges. We try to improve the lives of our lawyers, both in terms of their professional lives and networking opportunities. It’s just a wonderful, wonderful group of lawyers who are dedicated to improving the judicial system, the legal system, and

the role of lawyers in society. Our bar association does these clinics where we help people who can’t get access or can’t afford legal services. We’ve had them at many different settings throughout Oakland County, and we try to help people that can’t afford lawyers and can’t get access to legal services. What I will do as president is lead our bar Board of Directors in hopefully a strategic way so we can continue to improve and move forward and serve our members and serve the legal needs of the larger Oakland County community. So I get to wear my two hats as the county’s lawyer and the bar’s president. I’m very much looking forward to leading the bar. I’m the first government lawyer to be the president of the Oakland County Bar, and I’m the seventh woman... I think the first grandma, too. I was elected on the board three times, and eventually you move up through the chairs. It’s humbling. It’s a privilege. Another publication reported that you once taught radical feminist literature. When and where was that? What led you to teach that subject? Is there any advice or wisdom you would like to impart to women today? JC: I was a community college teacher and I started out teaching writing classes. Then I moved into literature by and about women in the early 1970s. It’s a constant joke between me and Brooks Patterson that he has a professor of radical feminism on his staff — or, I should say, former professor of radical feminism on his staff. I was an early feminist in the early 1970s. I just got interested in reading Doris Lessing and Margaret Atwood and some of these early feminist writers. I had an opportunity to teach those authors as an English professor, so I jumped on it. I would say have a plan. Even if you don’t stick to it, have a plan. Plans change, but have a plan in terms of a career. I would also say follow the things that really make you happy. Follow your passion. I know that sounds trite... Listen to your mentors and follow your passion. Get a mentor. Ask for help. This is the thing. Ask for help. People, especially people who are perhaps a little older than you are or who perhaps have more experience at something, generally people want to be helpful. They just need to be asked. ❏

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would be an 80-unit, multi-family development consisting of a pair of four-story buildings along with six single-story cottages. Two other phases would be possible, according to Martin. “This would be one of 18 deaf and hearing impaired housing complexes in the nation,” said Linda Booth, president of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services. “We’re real excited about it.” The purchase agreement includes a price tag of $530,280, which equates to roughly $60,000 per acre, the same acreage price at which the city sold the VCA property to Wixom Village. Venture originally tried to purchase a parcel across from Wixom City Hall, but the deal collapsed. “We got close before, but not this close,” Booth said. “Now this property has us more hopeful and the city has been very supportive. We’re looking for a good fit with seniors at the Wixom Senior Center, too, and plan on offering free hearing screenings and sign language classes — some great opportunities to do mutual programming. It’s moving forward and a good sign.” Venture would be developing the facility by leveraging state and federal financing and subsequently would be tax-exempt. In lieu of taxes, Venture would enter into an agreement on a payment schedule with the city. “Because they would be getting federal tax credits and federal financing, this property is tax-exempt,” Dornan said. “So the city would be allowed to receive payments in lieu of taxes to offset the tax loss.” Venture would also share in costs associated with the Tribute Drain special assessment district. Should the financing be approved and the deal move forward, construction would begin next spring, with residents taking occupancy that summer. A public hearing for Venture’s option to purchase the property will be held on Tuesday, July 10. ❏

Commerce now on board with ban of Spice and K2 The Commerce Township Board of Trustees has joined other communities in the area by banning the sale or possession of synthetic marijuana in

An honor guard made up of mostly Wixom residents (above) presented a U.S. flag and attended the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” during a Thursday, June 28 fireworks display in the city of Wixom’s Sibley Park. The city had suspended its annual fireworks display in 2010 due to economic challenges, but donations from area businesses — including $4,000 from Total Sports and $1,000 from Shorts Brewery — enabled the city to resume the holiday tradition. (Photo by Curtis Drogmiller)

the township. Also known as “K2” and “Spice,” the drugs are a mixture of herbs and spices typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Other names the synthetic cannabis is known under include Blaze, Blueberry Haze, Dank, Demon Passion Smoke, Genie, Hawaiian Hybrid, Magma, Ninja, Nitro, Ono Budz, Panama Red Ball, Puff, Sativah Herbal Smoke, Skunk, Ultra Chronic, and Voodoo Spice. While certain forms of the drug have been rendered illegal, many forms of the synthetic marijuana are technically legal due to slight changes in the chemical formula of each product. However, officials around the county, state, and country have been seeking ways to close that loophole. Commerce officials decided to follow the state in banning the trafficking in, possession, and use of such products in the township with the intent to protect the public health and

safety of the community. A state law banning the synthetic drugs went into effect on Sunday, July 1. Trustee Deb Kirkwood had the emergency ordinance placed on the agenda for discussion “I felt it was a situation that needed to be addressed,” she said. “It’s just another tool for our law enforcement to use, along with the state law that was passed.” A violation of the ordinance is considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than 90 days. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department recently announced the county would be providing decals to businesses that notify the county that they don’t or no longer will sell Spice or K2. To request a window decal, go to the county’s website at oakgov.com/sheriff or call the county Health Division nurse on call at 1800-848-5533. The Commerce ordinance becomes effective today, Tuesday, July 3. ❏

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olan George. Wilburn Cooper. William Hess. Darrell Castle. Walter Hardeman. David Tweed. Robert Nowak. “Murderers all,” juries have said of those seven men who had gotten away with murder in Oakland County for at least a decade. But others remain at large here in west Oakland County and beyond, despite Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper’s office netting those seven convictions in cold homicide cases during her first term in office. And more, it seems, are on the way, as the extradition process is currently under way for a suspect in a murder in the 1990s allegedly committed by a man currently serving time in a Texas prison. “When we talk about cold cases, they are very difficult cases,” Cooper said. “We try. We’re good. We’re not necessarily miracle workers, but we are able to make progress on it. There’s always hope..” And Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s office has not only a cold case squad, but also what he referred to as “a reserve cold case unit.” “I created kind of a volunteer cold case unit with some experienced investigators, former homicide investors,” he said. “They come in with no pay and go through cold case files.” The benefit of that is a fresh set of eyes on cases that have stalled over the years. “You’ve got somebody with no background on the case taking a peek: Is there something that was missed or needs an additional look? They’ve been a great asset. When something starts to percolate on the case, we bring in the full-time investigators.” Both Cooper and Bouchard pointed to heightened technological and scientific capabilities as boons to cracking cold homicide cases. “When I was a pup, there was no such thing as mitochondrial DNA, DNA analysis,” Bouchard said. Cooper stressed that her office is not the investigative limb in the tree that brings those who thought they were able to skirt the law to justice. “(Police and sheriff’s deputies) are the ones who bring us those leads,” Cooper said. “It’s nice that we take all this credit for it, but the gist of the matter is that we are just the legal arm. The reason that the cold cases are so extraordinary is being able to bring enough evidence that would establish what we need to go forward in the court of law.”

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More than a decade later, West Bloomfield Township police are still investigating the death of 46-year-old Mildred Siebert, who died after she was attacked by an intruder in her Autumn Ridge home. The incident occurred on the morning of May 16, 2002, when Siebert discovered a stranger in her house after she woke up. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Damon Tang)

What follows is a look at some of the unsolved murder cases in the lakes area, and in some cases an update on those cases. Oakland County Sheriff’s Department officials couldn’t be reached prior to press time for information on any unsolved murders in Commerce and Highland townships, which each contract with the department for police services. WATERFORD TOWNSHIP A double homicide in Waterford Township still agonizes family members who continue to seek answers in the murder case of township residents Pamela Barnes, 41, and Kenneth Kanehl, 39, which occurred in early July 2005. Family members had asked police to check on Barnes and Kanehl after the pair didn’t attend a family function or show up for work. Police arrived at the home in the 5400 block of Brunswick Boulevard the couple shared for just a month and found the couple dead in their bed. Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their heads. Barnes’ death left a 13-year-old daughter, Alyssa Barnes, without a mother; Kanehl

was survived by a 15-year-old daughter, Kylie, who to this day is struggling with the loss. “She’s doing horribly,” said Kanehl’s step-mother, Jessie Kanehl. “It’s totally ruined her life. She’s now living out of state but thinks about it everyday. It’s devastating.” Investigators thought they had a break in the case in September 2010 when detectives and members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Forensics Services Division executed a search warrant at the home of Barnes’ ex-boyfriend’s father on West Buno Road in Milford. But nothing came of it. “The last progress we knew of is when they searched that home,” Jessie Kanehl said. “We haven’t heard from police in over a year and we’re not allowed to talk to detectives. Only my husband is allowed to speak strictly to the police chief.” Police apparently interrogated a string of suspects, but there just wasn’t enough evidence to charge anyone, she said. “They have a suspect but not enough evidence, so that’s not going

to go anywhere, apparently,” Jessie said. “We never thought seven years ago we’d be talking today without an arrest.” She said the family is frustrated with police efforts — or the lack thereof. “The only hope we have is in God, that He will bring something to light,” she said. “I have no faith in police or in the justice system.” She said she is angry that Cooper formed a task force on a decades-old murder case when a double-homicide committed just seven years ago remains unsolved. “I heard Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper put together a task force for the Oakland County Child Killer, a case over 30-years-old,” Jessie Kanehl said. “Our case is only seven years old and we know who the suspect is and yet nothing is being done. As a matter of fact, the last time I spoke with a prosecutor, he said to stop thinking about it.” She said the family will not rest until justice is served. “We talk about it every single day,” Jessie Kanehl said. “The hard part is knowing who is responsible and the

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reward for information leading up to an arrest and conviction. Yet no one has been arrested. “There are four murders unsolved in Waterford with no evidence on any of them and still no progress,” Jessie Kanehl said. Waterford Police Department representatives couldn’t be reached for comment on these unsolved murder cases prior to press time. WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP Just over two decades ago, on June 22, 1992, Akita Ervin’s “pretty badly” decomposed body was discovered off Ford Road in a wooded area in White Lake Township.

was never determined, and the case remains unsolved. DNA evidence turned up nothing conclusive. Kline said nothing new has been uncovered with regards to the case in recent years. However, as recently as 2005, the investigating team traveled down to Texas to interview a pair of potential witnesses. WIXOM In Wixom, 28-year-old Artan Sulstarova is wanted for the 2004 slaying of 24-year-old Klevis Mullalli. According to police, a homicide warrant was issued for Sulstarova, who witnesses named as the perpe-

Waterford police continue to investigate the early-morning murder of 28year-old township resident James Dean Odle, who was shot to death in the vicinity of M-59 and Voorheis Road on July 31, 2011. Police say Odle was shot several times near South Lynn and Lakeview streets. His body was found in a nearby yard, where he died, according to police. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Damon Tang)

Identification of the body was difficult since her body had been exposed to the elements for a couple weeks. Ervin was a 15-year-old student at Huron Valley Lakeland High School when she was reported missing by her mother, who lived in White Lake. Ervin had previously run away from home, and so it was believed she had run away again. While she had returned safely the first time, she did not the second time. A police lieutenant at the time, current White Lake Police Chief Edward Harris had just taken over the White Lake Township Police Department’s Detective Bureau two months before Ervin’s body was discovered. Little information was yielded in a massive investigation that included polygraph tests and interviews at the time Ervin’s body was discovered. However, 20 years later, Harris has not forgotten Ervin. Now as the township’s police chief, the case still remains the “chief’s case,” according to Lieutenant Adam Kline. The exact cause of Ervin’s death

trator in the Bristol Square apartment complex murder. “The homicide is solved and a warrant is out for his arrest, but he’s left the country,” said Wixom Director of Public Safety Clarence Goodlein. Apparently Mullalli and Sulstarova were two in a group of men playing cards when the game took an ugly turn. “It was a bunch of guys getting together, all of Albanian ancestry, playing cards and drinking alcohol when an argument broke out,” Goodlein said. Sulstarova allegedly stabbed Mullalli multiple times, once in the femoral artery, causing him to bleed out and die within minutes. Wixom police do not know Sulstarova’s actual whereabouts to this day. “We don’t know where he went,” Goodlein said. “There are some rumors he left the country, but we haven’t been able to find him, nor has anyone else.” Wixom was the only investigating agency involved at the time of the

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crime, but a number of others — including the Oakland County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team, the FBI and U.S. Marshal’s Office — assisted afterwards. Wixom police also contacted INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) in case he appeared in Albania. MILFORD More than three decades after her body was found in a ditch near Camp Dearborn, Milford detectives are still investigating who could have been responsible for the death of 20-yearold Anne Doroghazi. “We’ve revisited the Doroghazi case over the last six months and we’ve been in contact recently with the State Police crime lab trying to determine if there is evidence that can be retested because of advances in forensic science,” said Milford Police Detective Ed Pilch. He added that the Milford Police Department is looking to track down relatives and acquaintances in the Doroghazi case. “We’re sure that the people originally investigated may have confided in a relative or friend that knows something about it,” Pilch said. “We feel there’s information there. A suspect could have passed away and told somebody.” He said that since 1981, about 75 people have been interviewed and there have been as many as six persons of interest in the case. Doroghazi’s body was recovered during the morning hours of Sept. 29, 1981 in Camp Dearborn off of General Motors and Martindale roads. An investigation determined that she was killed in an unknown location at some point between Sept. 27 and Sept. 28. The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that she had been strangled. Her purse was also found near her body and contained money. Doroghazi had lived in a trailer home at Camp Dearborn while she worked with the camp maintenance crew for three years. She was last seen in Milford near the camp approximately two days prior to the discovery of her body. She did not have a car and would have walked along General Motors Road to a nearby gas station to buy pop or cigarettes, according to police. Milford detectives are also looking for leads in the bizarre 1996 shooting of former Milford pastor William Peppard. The incident occurred in October of that year, in which Peppard was shot

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person is still able to walk around yet we’re here still grieving and picking up the pieces and our family is shattered.” Waterford police also continue to investigate the early-morning murder of 28-year-old township resident James Dean Odle, who was shot to death in the vicinity of M-59 and Voorheis Road on July 31, 2011. Police say Odle was shot several times near South Lynn and Lakeview streets. His body was found in a nearby yard, where he died, according to police. Odle had been walking on South Lynn when a white GMC Acadia or white Chrysler Pacifica-type vehicle pulled alongside of him. A suspect reportedly exited a back seat of the vehicle and shot Odle. The suspect was described as a thin black male of medium height and an unknown age, wearing a black do-rag, a black T-shirt, and white and tan checkered shorts. At the time of the incident, police said they believed more than one person was involved in the shooting because the shooter was the passenger in the vehicle, according to Waterford Police Sergeant Scott Good. “Whether the driver had the knowledge of what would transpire or not is a different story,” Good said. Waterford police are also trying to solve the murder of 24-year-old Ruben Roy Gutierrez, Jr., who was gunned down in his family’s home on Cass Lake Road on Nov. 12, 2009. According to township police, Gutierrez moved to the Waterford area about a year before and resided in the 200 block of North Cass Lake Road. He was originally from Detroit. Commonly known as Julian, Gutierrez attended classes at Oakland Community College’s Highland Lakes Campus in Waterford two days a week. Waterford police received a 911 call at 3:09 p.m. on Nov. 12 from Gutierrez’s father, who stated he feared his son had committed suicide. The father indicated his son was on the floor and unresponsive. When officers responded to the home on Cass Lake Road, just north of M-59, they found Gutierrez lying on the living room floor with several gunshot wounds. An autopsy revealed he had been shot three times with a high-caliber rifle. His death was ruled a homicide by the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office. Good said township police never suspected Gutierrez had committed suicide. Investigators found no sign of forced entry into the home. In conjunction with the investigation, the family offered a $10,000

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50 YEARS AGO July 5, 1962 Young John Lundquist, a Walled Lake High School sophomore, thrilled sports fans on Sunday, June 24 as he pitched a perfect game for the Walled Lake Babe Ruth team, leading the White Sox to a 13-0 victory over the Union Lake Athletics. In addition to his flawless pitching — he struck out 12 of 21 batters and walked none — John was tops with the bat, getting four hits out of five times at bat. In four years of Little League pitching, he never lost a game. His overall record is 16 wins and two losses. He pitched a perfect game for the MultiLakes Cardinals in 1957 and has pitched two no-hitters in the school league. John's batting average this year is .563. 40 YEARS AGO July 5, 1972 The Huron Valley Medical Center, a new 54-bed hospital and large outpatient clinic to be built in Milford, will probably have no impact on the plans of two other hospitals to build in the lakes area. Both William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have been considering expansion into West Bloomfield Township. Ford Hospital has already purchased 74 acres of land on the south side of West Maple Road between Halstead and Drake roads. Henry Ford Hospital had no immediate comment on how the Milford facility might impact their expansion plans. Ground-breaking ceremonies for the medical center are scheduled for Friday, July 9 on 19 acres of land located on the west side of North Milford Road at the village limits. 30 YEARS AGO July 7, 1982 A report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concerning complaints of police brutality against some Waterford Township police officers should be forwarded to U.S. Justice Department officials by the end of this week, according to Special Agent Michael Codd. A complain has been filed by Pamela Barnes of Ortonville, who charges that three of her brothers — Raymond, Richard, and Tom Edwards — have been beaten by police over the last 18 months. The FBI have also interviewed James Livingston, a 22-year-old local

resident who is considering civil charges against the department, depending on the results of his upcoming trial on charges of public drunkenness and assaulting a police officer. The Spinal Column Newsweekly has received at least two other inquiries from persons claiming they were beaten by police and were considering filing a complaint with the FBI. 20 YEARS AGO July 1, 1992 Radar towers and fuel tanks at the former U.S. Army Nike anti-missile base will be removed from the Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township. Plans are being completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dig up seven underground fuel tanks, remove three 30- to 40-foot cement radar towers, and fill and seal three 15-foot-deep silos where missiles were once stored. The fuel oil and gas tanks are no longer needed for public defense and are being removed before they can become a threat to the environment, according to project manager William Merte of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. An environmental study done four to five years ago revealed no contamination or leakage from the tanks, Mere said. 10 YEARS AGO July 3, 2002 The dissatisfaction with the road situation in southeast Michigan continues to grow, according to a survey published last week by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). The survey noted that a number of improvements need to be made in fixing and repairing closed and restricted bridges, in monitoring traffic and congestion; and public transit for the elderly, especially, was cited as a priority.

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in the abdomen with a 12-gage shotgun at his home in the middle of the night. Over 100 people have been interviewed so far in the case, with police having difficulty finding a motive. Former Milford Police Chief Tom Callahan previously said that mistaken identity had not been ruled out as a possibility. Pilch said the case remains open and that there are no updates. Peppard was a pastor at the former Milford Assembly of God on Hickory Ridge Trail. The church has since been renamed the Hickory Ridge Community Church. Peppard is now a pastor at the Ann Arbor Assembly of God in Ann Arbor. A phone call and e-mail to Peppard seeking comment were not returned prior to press time. Pilch said the Doroghazi and Peppard cases are solvable, and encourages people to come forward to help bring closure to the impacted families. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milford Police Detective Bureau at 248-684-1815 or submit Serving The Lakes Area Since 1978 6777 Highland Rd. White Lake, MI

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$381,690 and $385,380, whereas Republic’s costs remained steady at $333,540. “We had Waste Management for three years, but (prior) to that we had Allied/Republic when they had merged, so we have some familiarity with them,” said Director of City Services Gerry McCallum. The Tuesday pick up day will remain the same. “Republic said they would stay with Tuesday (pick up), but prefer Mondays; however, if that changes, it must go before council,” McCallum said. Other changes expected to benefit residents include an increased weight of rubbish and yard waste that can be collected. Waste Management limited its waste collection to 50 pounds for any one item of trash, whereas Republic’s 60-pound limit includes yard waste bundles. The volume of the trash containers will remain 35 gallons and the maximum size of yard waste bundle collected will remain 4 feet. Residents who want to rent a 96gallon container through Republic will also save. Waste Management was charging $4 per month for such containers, while Republic has a $1.25 per-month fee. Republic also offers a smaller 64-gallon wheeled recycling container for $1.25 per month. Hand baskets will continue to be made available free of charge at the City Hall. Residents wishing to rent either wheeled refuse cart should call Republic at 1-800-858-0089 for terms and options and to ensure timely delivery. ❏

Highland board taps Bey as senior center director By Angela Niemi staff writer

The Highland Adult Activity Center has a new acting director after the Highland Township Board of Trustees approved Supervisor Triscia Pilchowski’s recommendation to appoint Heidi Bey to the post, which has been vacant since the last director was terminated in November. “She brings enthusiasm, empathy and fresh ideas to improve the center,” Pilchowski said. Bey began working at the Highland Adult Activity Center as its activities coordinator last August.

Shop, Chop, Dine July 19 Milford Farmers’ Market event trumpets buying local By Michael Shelton staff writer

ilford residents will have the chance to shop and cook with renowned chef Brian Polcyn when “Shop, Chop and Dine” returns for a second straight year on Thursday, July 19 at the Milford Farmers’ Market on Main Street in downtown Milford. Kelley Kirchner, events coordinator for the Milford Farmers’ Market, said that there are 12 spots reserved for the event and that so far only four of them have been filled. The cost per participant is $100, which is then donated by Polcyn back to the Farmers’ Market. “One of the goals of Shop, Chop and Dine is to show people the simplicity of buying local food and taking it from the Farmers’ Market and cooking it in your kitchen,” Kirchner said. The participants will meet Polcyn at the Farmers’ Market at 4:30 p.m. and he will help them shop for items to cook during a lesson with him later in the evening. “He’ll grab maybe fresh rabbit, farm-bred pork, a couple watermelons — whatever the land brings in at that time,” Kirchner said. Polcyn is the chef/owner at the Cinco Lagos Mexican restaurant on North Main Street in Milford, in addition to being the co-author of the book “Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Cutting.” He also made a guest appearance on the Travel Channel show “No Reservations” with Anthony Bourdain in 2010. “We can pick vegetables or meat or whatever and we go back to my restaurant and in an hour and a half, I’m feeding them dinner (made from those ingredients) and provide the recipes and everything,” Polcyn said in an interview last month with the Spinal Column Newsweekly.

Throughout that time, the township board has been impressed with Bey’s ability to work with the center’s members, advisory board, community groups and businesses, including Bey’s arrangement with the Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education director to utilize Highland

Chef Brian Polcyn (left) of Cinco Lagos Mexican restaurant on North Main Street in Milford, provides a cooking lesson with participants in last year’s “Shop, Chop and Dine” event, which raises money for the Milford Farmers’ Market. The 2012 event still has room for a limited number of participants. (Photo submitted by Kelley Kirchner/Milford Farmers’ Market) After shopping at the farmers’ “To teach people how to cook market, Polcyn and the participants using the farmers’ market mentaliwill head to Cinco Lagos, where ty is really quite exciting, so I conPolcyn will give the group a personaltribute that,” Polcyn said last ized cooking lesson in which they month. cook using the foods picked up at the For more information, call Farmers’ Market. Kirchner at 248-891-8222 or Afterwards the participants eat the send an e-mail to meals they cooked. mfm.eventsinfo@gmail.com. ❏

Middle School’s gym to host exercise/walking classes. Bey also recently organized a 2012 candidate forum at the center so seniors would have a chance to become familiar with those seeking elected office this year. “She has done a great job as the

activities coordinator, and the board thought it was a good thing to do,” Clerk Mary McDonell added. “I’m very excited to continue to

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Fund-raising with a tasty treat Byers Ice Cream Summerfest set for Saturday, July 14 By Angela Niemi staff writer

he Friends of Byers group will be putting on its annual Ice Cream Summerfest at the Byers Homestead on Saturday, July 14 The event will be sponsored by Genisys Credit Union and the Friends of Byers group, a non-profit organization that has been responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the Byers Homestead grounds. Affectionately and locally known as the “Duck Farm,” the Byers Homestead site is 2.5 acres and was first settled in 1825 by Abram Walrod, a German immigrant and the first European settler in the township. The site was later inhabited by the Byers family. The property houses a barn, a pantry, an outhouse, a primary residence and a duck barn. Commerce Township purchased the property in 1998. All proceeds from the popular annual event will go toward benefiting the Byers Homestead. “This is one of the fund-raisers we do for the homestead so that we can make repairs to all the buildings,” said Mary St. Louis, a member of the Friends of Byers group. “We’re trying to protect it.” The festivities will begin at noon

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help the center grow, and to grow with the center,” Bey said. The board agreed to pay Bey $14.50 per hour for 30 hours per week as the center’s director. Bey’s appointment — which was approved on Wednesday, June 27 — became effective Sunday, July 1. ❏

‘Summer-Palooza’ comes to Milford next weekend By Michael Shelton staff writer

Downtown Milford will host its revamped “Milford Summer-

The Byers Homestead site (above) will be the backdrop for the Friends of Byers’ Ice Cream Summerfest on July 14. Although admission is free, visitors will have to pay a small fee for ice cream, food and other treats, which will enable the friends group to raise money for various repair projects at the Byers Homestead. (Photo submitted by Dianne Deinek/Huron Valley Council for the Arts)

and end at 6 p.m. Admission is free with food, ice cream, and other goodies costing a small fee. There will be live music, face painting, a moon bounce, food, and, of course, ice cream. “We’ll be hand-scooping the ice

cream the old-fashioned way,” St. Louis said. The King’s Yo-Men will be there performing yo-yo tricks, while a professional doll appraiser will be on hand to check out dolls from 1958 and earlier for a fee of $4. There will also be old-fashioned

Palooza” event from Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15. The event was formerly known as “Shop, Rock and Stroll” and “Sidewalk Sales,” and has been held for over 50 years. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, many of downtown Milford’s businesses will offer sales and discounts in their stores or on the streets. For the first time in the event’s history, there will also be a Vegas tent, where patrons will have their choice of playing on six blackjack tables, three poker/Texas Hold ‘Em tables, one “Let it Ride” table, and one roulette table, among others. While the adults shop, there will be activities for children as they will be able to play on six bouncers, as

well as scale a rock climbing wall and dunk someone in a dunk tank. Many of Milford’s downtown restaurants will also be offering dining on the village sidewalks, and there will also be live musical performances by several local bands and a beer tent at the Main Street Grill and Tavern. The beer/food and Vegas tent will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A community service group will manage the Vegas tent and the Milford Business Association will then split the proceeds with that group or pay it a set fee. The event is being sponsored by the Milford Downtown Development Authority and the Milford Business Association. ❏

penny candy available at the barn, and a free magic show will begin at 3:30 p.m. St. Louis recommends that people bring a picnic blanket with them. Byers Homestead is located at 213 Commerce Road in Commerce Township. ❏

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ will be shown at White Lake park The White Lake Township Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting a night of family fun at Judith Hawley Park on Tuesday, July 10. The Park-It Family Night will begin at 6 p.m. with music being played from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The main event will be the showing of “Kung Fu Panda 2,” the 2011 film featuring the vocal talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan. The film, a sequel to 2008’s “Kung

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Waterford Township hot rod and drag racing aficionado Jack Ostrander’s 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was one of 10 cars that took top honors last month in the annual SoffSeal Show N’ Shine event at the National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Ky. “The Nomad is the latest car I bought and started working on, so that’s the car I picked for the reunion this year,” Ostrander said, adding that he bought the black beauty two years ago and immediately began prepping and pampering it. “The guy I bought it from had it since 1977 and didn’t finish it,” he said. “I revamped the interior, motor, wheels, and exhaust system.” Ostrander is no novice to the hot rod and drag racing scene. “I’ve been been involved in hot rods

forever,” he said. “I used to go up and down Woodward Avenue in the 1950s when cruising started. I have it in my blood, I guess.” He began drag racing in the 1950s, then switched to boat racing for a stint in the 1970s. He rekindled his drag racing hobby in 1979, but switched gears four years ago to pursue hot rods. His car collection includes a 1933 Ford pickup truck, and Ford roadsters from 1932 and 1937. “Sometimes I miss drag racing, but not all the work,” he said. “It’s day-in, day-out work to race and then you have to fix what’s broken right after. It’s a rat race, so between the money and work it became a pain and I quit.” The Bowling Green event was the fourth of 10 hot rod and custom car shows that will be visited this year by experts in the field to find the hottest street rods in the country. Every year, scores of impressive cars — ranging from muscle cars and hot rods to trucks, classics and customs — make the trip across the country to participate in this event. “There were 2,000 cars at the Hot Rod Reunion, and mine was selected from 10 different venues,” Ostrander said. Ostrander’s Nomad will now be one

of the 100 street rods considered for competition in the Street Rodder Top 100, presented by Painless Performance Products. During the Hot Rod Reunion, Ostrander was voted as one of the qualifiers for the coveted Bob Daniels Award. By the end of November, 100 street rods will have been selected to compete for the Street Rod of the Year award. The winner will earn not only the respect and admiration of his or her peers, but the winner’s vehicle will also be featured in the pages of Street Rodder magazine. “We’ve seen some amazing and pristine street rods this season, and the work each winner has put in to their vehicle is truly exquisite,” said Brian Brennan, editorial director of the Performance Group of Source Interlink Media. “I know that when all is said and done, picking the ‘Street Rodder of the Year’ is going to be a very difficult decision.” The next group of 10 finalists will be selected at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. Street Rodder is part of Source Interlink Media’s Performance Automotive Group. ❏

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WBS may save up to $725,000 with building closures By Michael Shelton staff writer

The West Bloomfield Schools Board of Education will now wait until its next meeting, on Aug. 27, to listen to the final report from Western Demographics regarding scenarios for the district facilities’ use. A presentation on the final report appeared on the board’s agenda for its Monday, June 25 meeting, with Shannon Bingham, a Western Demographics consultant, set to recommend the closure of Ealy Elementary School in the fall of 2013, converting Doherty Elementary School to a kindergarten through second-grade (K-2) school, and converting Sheiko Elementary School to a third-grade through fifth-grade (3-5) school. Special education students affected by autistic spectrum disorder would be moved to Doherty and Sheiko. Bingham was also set to recommend the future closure of the Administrative and Community Services Building, with its staff being relocated to West Bloomfield High School. However, Bingham’s final report was pulled from the June 25 board meeting agenda because, Bingham said, the board will have an opportunity to visit the buildings potentially affected to be comfortable with a decision. “A lot of it has to do with the placement of special education programs,” Bingham said. “The district is taking the appropriate time to insure that those activities are conducted in an appropriate manner.” Total potential savings for the district under the consultants’ recommendations could total $725,000 a year. The consultant’s preliminary report indicated that enrollment in the district has been declining in recent years and is projected to continue to do so. The district recently held six focus group meetings for parents and residents to give their opinions on the district’s school enrollment and facilities project. The focus group results showed that most participants were ready for school closures, that consistent grade reconfiguration was needed, and that preschools in individual buildings make sense. Two open house meetings were also held, with most participants supporting two of five scenarios, both of which involve the closure of one elementary school each in the Abbott and Orchard Lake middle school feeder areas, and closure of the Administrative and Community Services Building. ❏

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Support yourself and your community – shop locally! The choices that you make about where to shop are powerful statements to your community. By choosing locally owned & operated businesses, you support: Schools • Police and Fire • Libraries • Parks & Recreation • Roads Invest in our future – buy local, live local, and volunteer local too. You have a choice! Spend it here. Keep it here. ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce (HVCC) has announced a sponsorship opportunity for its members, as well as all local business. Get your business name or logo on the next batch of ChamberBucks. They have sold over $8,000 in ChamberBucks so far this year. That’s $8,000 in purchases going back into the Huron Valley community with your name on it. Space allows for only two non-competing businesses to fit on the back of the ChamberBuck certificate. This one goes quick — first come, first taken. ChamberBucks are gift certificates the HVCC sells at its offices in $10 increments. Recipients use them at participating chamber member businesses just like they would cash. The business redeems them with the chamber office dollar-for-dollar, with no fee to the purchaser or the business. For $200 they will put your name/logo on the back of the ChamberBuck certificate. The HVCC typically orders a supply of 1,000 certificates, which lasts approximately six months. They need to be ordered soon, so don’t delay. For more information, contact Laura at 248-685-7129. ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce (HVCC) is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, visit www.huronvcc.com. • Ambassador Meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, Conference Room, Milford Police Department, 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford. • Off the Clock Connect, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 12, The Comeback Inn, 1451 S. Milford Road, Highland. Free evening networking hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors. Free appetizers and cash bar. • Chamber Member Orientation, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, Conference Room, Huron Valley State Bank, 130 S. Milford Road, Milford. Come and learn the top 10 things to make your membership work for you! • The Coffee Club, 8 a.m., July 20, Independence Village of White Lake, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Free morning mixer. • Milford Memories Volunteer Open House, noon to 6 p.m., July 25, 317 Union Street, Milford. Volunteers are invited to pick up their volunteer tshirt, get your Milford Memories shift assignment and sign up for any open shifts. Light refreshments will be served. ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected Tequilaritas Tex-Mex Tequila Bar as its Featured Business of the the Month. Located at 525 N. Main Street, Suite 200 in downtown Milford, the business features over 50 types of tequila. Tequilaritas Tex-Mex Tequila Bar is open noon to midnight daily, with Happy Hour featured every day from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Live entertainment is provided daily. ❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 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. • First Friday Coffee, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 6, Veterinary Care Specialists and VCS Pets First, 205 Rowe Road, Milford. Complimentary early morning networking opportunity. • Spotlight Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, Cooley Lake Inn, 8635 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce. Informal networking. No registration required. Free soft drinks with your meal purchase. • Edgewood Biz Connectors (LABAT), 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road, Commerce. • Professional Networking Group (LABAT), 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, Managing Change, 2655 Oakley Park Road, Commerce. • Spotlight Lunch for LegalShield and Kim’s Cleaning, 11:30 a.m., July 19, chamber office, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A, Walled Lake. Come and enjoy a free lunch and have an opportunity to network with other chamber members. PAGE 17 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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• Ambassadors Meeting, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., July 27, chamber office, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A, Walled Lake. • Edgewood Biz Connectors (LABAT), 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road, Commerce. ❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the following businesses have joined its membership ranks: • Kaye Financial, 8115 Locklin Lane, Commerce, Christopher Platt, 248-538-3248. Financial Services. • Wal-Mart - Novi, Ingersol Drive, Novi, Tracy Irons, 248-476-4391. Retail Store. • Home Depot #2729, 9078 Highland Road, White Lake. Bill Moran, 248-698-4801. Retail/Department Store. • Insight Business Coaching, 28345 Beck Road, Ste 402, Wixom, James Conley, 248-449-5100. Consulting. • UBS Financial, 325 N. Old Woodward, Suite 200, Birmingham, Kelly Petrocella, 248-645-3933. Financial Services. • The Bear Factory, LLC., 29233 Haas Road, Unit B, Wixom, Jerry McLean. Wholesale Distributor. • Top Notch Entertainment & Events Inc., P.O. Box 1598, Warren, Matt Flynn, 248-202-4662. Promotional Distributors/Fund-raisers. • Huron Valley Health and Safety, 1836 N. Milford Road, Highland, John Pratt, 248-410-0677. First Aid Training. • Synergetic Marketing, 4305 Pineview Drive, Commerce, Tom Bellar, 800-796-3743. Marketing. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days and for a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-666-8600 or visit www.waterfordchamber.org • Perking Up Networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, Clarkston State Bank, 6600 Highland Road, Waterford. Networking and continental breakfast. Ten-dollar advance registration for members; $15 at the door and for non-members. Register at http://bit.ly/dDg0p0 • Ribbon Cutting for DIA Inside/Out, 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, Waterford Township Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. • Food Truck Rally, 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, Pontiac Waterford

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Flowers of the Lakes on Wednesday, June 27 in White Lake Township. The business is owned and operated by Orv Borg, former owner of All Occasions Flowers in Union Lake. Located at 10790 Highland Road (M-59), Flowers of the Lakes is a full-service florist offering 24-hour online ordering. Customers can also call 248-698-8400 or 1-866-691-8400 to place orders directly by phone. Flowers of the Lakes’ highly-trained staff can assist with placing orders for local delivery or delivery anywhere in the world. They will gladly help with creative suggestions. For your convenience, the business offers daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals. Borg has over 40 years of floral design experience and has been a Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce member since 2006. (Photos submitted by Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce)

Elks, Waterford. Relay for Life, disc golf, music and much more. • Ribbon-cutting for Jack’s Ship-N-

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noon to 1 p.m., July 31, 4295 Highland Road. GFS is celebrating 25 years of business. ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Leeanne LaMarre from Leeann LaMarre Consulting Services and Anthony DeJohn from Bloomfield on the Green Apartments as their newest members.

The Whitney Bloomfield Learning Center in Orchard Lake Village hosted visitors from Sunrise Assisted Living of West Bloomfield on Tuesday, June 26. The children at the learning center gave painted paper flowers in a homemade vase to each senior friend, read a poem about friendships, sang several songs, made paper chains together with their senior friends, and then had a hot dog lunch. The children plan to continue their relationship with their Sunrise friends through pen pal letters and pictures this summer. This will keep the children’s writing skills up, and also put big smiles on their new friends’ faces. The Whitney Bloomfield Learning Center is located at 4500 Arline Drive in Orchard Lake, and can be reached at 248-682-0110. (Photo Submitted by Kathy Whitney)

❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Ronald Bush as Interim Executive Director. Bush comes to the chamber with the professional expertise and working experience that gives the West Bloomfield Chamber the ability to engage, retain and grow its membership. It’s the chamber’s responsibility as the community resource to promote business in the greater West Bloomfield area and to inform residents and visitors about the range of business services available throughout the community. Chamber President Steven Tapper also wanted to acknowledge and thank Kay Bostwick, the assistant director for her continued dedication and hard work.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Man’s finger scratched or bitten by Milford dog By Michael Shelton staff writer

A Milford business owner received a citation after a dog he was keeping at the business allegedly bit or scratched a resident who lives behind him. The alleged incident occurred on Tuesday, June 26 at a residence on Old Plank Road. The alleged male victim, 56, said he has had issues with a dog he believes lives at a business behind his home and that the dog enters his property frequently. He added that police have been called to his home frequently. At 7:30 a.m. on June 26, the victim reportedly saw the dog near his pole barn and grabbed his camera to photograph the dog by walking around the rear of the barn. The dog then allegedly charged at him and he tripped and fell backwards. He said the dog then either bit or scratched his forefinger, which had dried blood and a minor scratch, according to Milford police. The victim received medical treatment at the scene. When police visited the business at Fyke Drive, the owner said that the dog had not been out of its kennel all morning. He said the dog belonged to a former employee and that the victim was lying. The owner had cameras on all four sides of the building, but did not know how to work the system. The officer on the scene noticed no kennel and saw that several other doors to the pole barn were open. The owner said that the dog frequents the business next door for food and that he found a way past the fence there. He added that he put up a fence across the back of his property. The owner, 40, was issued a citation and was asked to provide video evidence if he figures out how to work his security system. A report was completed and forwarded to Oakland County Animal Control for a follow-up. The case has been closed. ❏

Motorcycle stolen from business in Commerce A motorcycle was stolen sometime between 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25 and 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26 from a business in the 8000 block of Richardson Road in Commerce Township. The owner of the 2003 Harley

Sheriff’s department grant to buy CSI vehicle The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department has placed into service a new, state of the art mobile crime scene response and investigation vehicle. The unit, built by Brown Specialty Vehicles in Lawrence, Kan. and funded with Urban Areas Security Initiative grant dollars, is a regional asset and provides the department the ability to efficiently analyze crime scenes throughout the region. The design of the vehicle is completely custom after collaboration with the Sheriff’s Forensics team, and is suitable for use in both urban and rural environments. The all-aluminum body is built on a Ford F-550 chassis and features an Onan diesel generator supplied with fuel from a 50-gallon chassis tank to facilitate extended off-site use. The interior of the vehicle features aluminum cabinets, stainless steel workstation counters, a stainless steel sink, an OSHA-certified chemical cabinet, and a keyed gun locker. The crime scene response vehicle transports equipment and laboratory personnel to adequately assist local law enforcement and regional specialty teams responding to IED, CBRNE and terrorists events that occur within Oakland County, surrounding areas, and southeast Michigan. All necessary forensic tools are built in, as the vehicle is especially designed to accommodate crime scene processing equipment, supplies, mobile Automated Wixom firefighters (above) responded on the evening of Tuesday, June Fingerprint Identification System and 26 to a fire at The Village apartment complex in the city. Walled Lake laboratory personnel at major scenes fire personnel also responded to help battle the blaze. Firefighters were for investigations lasting multiple days. called to the scene, off Pontiac Trail near Beck Road, shortly after 9 The vehicle provides a working envip.m. A man at the scene told authorities a coffee pot in his bathroom ronment similar to laboratory condiignited a shower curtain, which he tried to extinguish and remove from tions that will allow laboratory personthe apartment unit. Most of the 30 apartments in the three-story buildnel to utilize specialized equipment to ing were damaged. (Photo submitted by Curtis Drogmiller) process and examine evidence while on site, providing immediate laboratory results to investigators. Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle parked it “We are pleased to introduce this cases of 5-Hour Energy at the in front of his business. The bike has a Commerce Township Walmart store on state-of-the-art CSI (crime scene inveslocking shutoff switch instead of a key. tigation) vehicle which is only going to June 14, according to an Oakland The motorcycle remained unlocked, enhance and strengthen our forensic County Sheriff’s Department report. and the next morning it was missing. investigative capabilities” said Oakland In addition to the energy drinks, she The motorcycle is metallic blue with County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “Our was reportedly caught trying to steal black leather saddle bags and a removForensic Science Laboratory was one LIME-A-WAY cleaning agent, a pair able windshield. recently accredited by the American of beach water shoes, and one wave There are currently no suspects in Society of Crime Lab Directors in 2011 glider. In total, the woman had $455 in the case. ❏ and is one of the two (Michigan State stolen merchandise in her cart when stopped by a store loss prevention offi- Police being the other) fully operational Woman steals $455 in forensic science labs in the state. cer. Having the ability to process major The woman reportedly admitted goods from Walmart crime scenes on site will allow us to to the theft and was issued a ticket A woman was allegedly caught solve cases more quickly. This unique for third-degree retail fraud and stealing 15 cases of Red Bull and 11 tool will benefit the whole region.” ❏ released. ❏

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Obituaries ALLERS, ROBERT (FAT BOB); age 68, passed away on June 21, 2012. Dear husband of Wanda. BROWN, JAMES DALTON; of Holly, died June 20, 2012 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Janice for 50 years. CUNNINGHAM, JACQUELINE; was born on December 8, 1935 and died on June 26, 2012. DUBY, HELEN ANNE; age 88 and a former resident of Northville and Wixom, died on June 21, 2012. FANCHER, PHYLLIS J.; of White Lake passed away June 24, 2012, at the age of 80. FINCANNON, HOWARD DAVID; of Waterford, died June 23, 2012 at 37 years of age. JEFFERY, MARGARETT M.; was born on February 23, 1935 and died on June 23, 2012.

ORCHARD LAKE ROAD (Farmington Hills/West Bloomfield Township border) • Start date: Monday, July 9. • Notes: The RCOC next month will begin this resurfacing project conducted on Orchard Lake Road between 13 Mile Road and 14 Mile Road. • Closure: During the project, the road will remain open, but will be reduced to one lane in each direction. • Completion date: Oct. 3. •Costs: $1.4 million. COMMERCE ROAD (Commerce Township) • Notes: The project involves reconstruction of the roadway, as well as traffic signal upgrades and drainage improvements. Motorists should expect delays. • Closure: Commerce Road between Carroll Lake and Union Lake roads, from June 25 until July 2. • Detour: Union Lake Road to Wise Road to Carroll Lake Road and vice versa. • Completion date: Sept. 1. • Costs: $2.6 million. COOLEY LAKE ROAD (Milford, Highland, White Lake, and Commerce townships) • Closure: Cooley Lake Road, east of Duck Lake to Mystic Valley • Notes: A gravel road paving project is underway on Cooley Lake Road, east of Duck Lake to Mystic Valley, in Milford, Highland, White Lake, and Commerce townships. • Detour: Duck Lake Road to Commerce Road to Carey Road, and vice versa. • Completion date: November. • Costs: $4.4 million.

PONTIAC TRAIL (Walled Lake) • Start date: Monday, July 9. • Notes: The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC ) expects to begin reconstructing Pontiac Trail between West Maple Road and South Commerce Road sometime around July 9. During the project, Pontiac Trail will remain open, but will be reduced to one lane in each direction. • Closure: There will be periods when West Maple will be closed, starting at the west side of its intersection with Pontiac Trail, and then moving to the east side of the intersection. South Commerce will also be closed at Pontiac Trail for a period of time. Dates for these closures have not yet been determined. • Completion date: November. • Costs: $2.6 million. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: I-96 EAST OF MILFORD ROAD, WEST OF KENT LAKE ROAD (Milford) • Notes: A series of bridge reconstruction projects are being facilitated in the area and carried out in phases. Currently crews are constructing the inside of the Milford Road bridge. Traffic has recently been shifted onto the new portion of the Milford bridge. One lane in each direction of Milford Road will be open during the project. Crews are also continuing efforts on the Kent Lake bridge (I-96 over Kent Lake Road). On Saturday, June 30, motorists traveling eastbound were expected to be driving on new pavement. Work continues to be conducted on I-96 over the Huron River Trail, where eastbound and westbound traffic was also expected to be driving on new pavement as of June 30. Each bridge project is being reconstructed in phases so three lanes are maintained on I-96 at all times. • Completion date: Fall. • Costs: $15.5 million.

MATA, SHERRI LYNN; was born on March 27, 1956 and died on June 24, 2012. MCGUIRE, THOMAS F.; age 65 of Highland, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Loving husband of Monica. POWERS, RUTH ANN; age 90 of Milford, and a former pioneer resident on Wolverine Lake, died on June 22, 2012. PUTMAN, JOHN L.; was born on August 30, 1923 and died on June 22, 2012. ROGALA, EDNA R.; age 92, of Highland and the White Lake area; passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2012. SHEILL, NANCYLEE; age 54, of Hartland; passed away on June 18, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. ZAVORSKAS, CHARLES A.; 90, of Northville, MI, was lifted up to the Lord, peacefully, on June 11, 2012 with family and friends by his side.

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Snyder appoints Creagh as new state DNR director By Angela Niemi staff writer

Gov. Rick Snyder’s appointment of state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Rodney Stokes as the administration’s special adviser for city placemaking has prompted the shuffling of positions at the DNR and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Stokes will work with cities to help them become more vibrant and inviting by enhancing their existing resources. “Michigan’s cities are brimming with unique natural and man-made assets that can be cultivated in ways which attract families and visitors, retain talented workers, encourage investment, and enhance our overall quality of life,” Snyder said. “Rodney has the talent and experience to make that happen. His expertise in the areas of natural resources, outdoor recreation, policy development and civic engagement make him well suited to partner with cities in these efforts. A strong Michigan needs strong cities.

Rodney’s work will be key to that success and we’re fortunate to have a person of his caliber at the forefront of this critical initiative.” “I am excited to take a lead role in fostering more vibrant urban communities,” Stokes said. “I firmly believe that great states have great cities, just as great states nurture and protect their natural resources. This appointment affords me one more opportunity to make Michigan a more dynamic, inviting place to be.” Following Stokes’ appointment to his new position, Snyder appointed MDARD Director Keith Creagh as the new DNR director. “Keith is a natural choice to become our next DNR director,” Snyder said. “He has a strong understanding of Michigan’s conservation, economic and environmental needs, vast experience and ability to bring people together, and a love of our state’s great outdoors that will make for a seamless transition. “I am honored to serve as director of the Department of Natural Resources and to work with such a dedicated group of professionals,” Creagh said. “I will strive to uphold the department’s great standard of excellence and build upon its past successes. As a lifelong

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LEGAL LEVEL 929.22 934.00 906.80 928.60 1016.63 930.00 1.08 933.00 949.30 966.70 930.70 949.30 957.50 930.50 942.75 962.83 932.80 949.30 951.00 928.60 927.07 930.80 950.00 1019.10 965.42

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State park looks to remove invasive swallow-wort vine The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for volunteers to participate in a stewardship day being held at the Highland Recreation Area from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12. Volunteers will learn how to identify and control swallow-wort as part of the recreation area’s Early Detection, Rapid Response Initiative. Volunteers will help remove seed pods and use foliar spray on the left behind stalks and leaves. Swallow-wort, which is also known as dog-strangle vine, quickly grows over nearby native plants and is part of the milkweed family. It also attracts monarch butterflies to lay their eggs on its leaves, but the resulting caterpillars have a very low success rate on the swallow-wort. Those wishing to help are asked to meet at the parking lot by the Haven Hill Edsel Ford barn by entering the recreation area from M-59 and heading south past the headquarters about halfway into the recreation area. The parking lot is on the right. ❏

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 129 FEE ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on June 19, 2012 the Charter Township of White Lake adopted amendments to Ordinance No. 129, Fee Ordinance. The amendments to the Ordinance were accepted by the Charter Township of White Lake on April 17, 2012 and adopted at the June 19, 2012 regular board meeting. ARTICLE I - AMENDMENT A. Amend Section 22 – Ordinance No. 108 Sewer Ordinance 1. S. Commerce Waste Water Treatment Facility Charge (not connect to public water supply) 2. S. Commerce Waste Water Treatment Facility Capital Charge (connected to public water supply) ARTICLE II - SEVERABILITY ARTICLE III - REPEALER ARTICLE V - EFFECTIVE DATE ARTICLE VI - ADOPTION The Ordinance will be in effect upon publication. This Ordinance is available for purchase or inspection at the office of the Township Clerk at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan during regular hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Terry Lilley, Clerk S.C. 7/3/12

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to mount a write-in campaign of her own, something that she plans on contributing $200,000 of her own money toward. Dr. Syed Taj, a member of the Canton Township Board of Trustees, and William Roberts, a Lyndon LaRouche activist, are the two candidates squaring off for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 11th Congressional seat in the Aug. 7 primary election. The new 11th Congressional District includes Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake, Commerce, Wolverine Lake, Walled Lake, Wixom, Milford, White Lake, and Highland after being redrawn last year following the release of U.S. Census data. U.S. representatives serve two-year terms and currently earn $174,000 annually. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 6. ❏

By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

This much is clear: If U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter ever wants to run for elected office again, he’ll have to start over from scratch. The five-term Republican Congressman from Livonia who represents part of west Oakland County announced last week that he is donating all of his campaign money at the end of the year to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. According to the Federal Elections Commission, McCotter had $193,242 in his campaign war chest at the end of March. He also had no campaign debt at that time. McCotter’s announcement last week almost certainly quashes any notion that he would ever seek another elected position, after he requested a state Attorney General’s Office investigation into allegedly fraudulent candidate petition signatures submitted to the Michigan Secretary of State in May. Officials with Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s team have said that just 244 out of the nearly 1,800 signatures McCotter’s team turned in were valid, with many of them being photocopied or otherwise altered. That development — plus a writein campaign that McCotter abandoned just days after he announced it — put Milford Republican Kerry Bentivolio in the position of being the only name on the ballot for 11th Congressional District Republican voters. However, former state Sen. Nancy Cassis was tapped by Wayne and Oakland County Republican kingpins

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Strong Advocate for… – Fiscal responsibility and budgetary restraint – Continuous improvement of Twp. gov’t. services thru adoption of more efficient processes, utilization of new technology and cooperation with other units of gov’t. – Transforming White Lake into a regional commercial center & increasing property tax revenue by promoting planned business development along M-59 corridor – Preservation of lakes, public lands, natural features and rural character that make White Lake a special place Paid for by Campaign to Elect David Lewsley, 9507 Steephollow, White Lake… a totally self-financed campaign.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive comments on proposed amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance No. 14.01 to establish guidelines for permanent barbecues and outdoor kitchens in the City. A complete copy of the amendments are available from the Office of the City Clerk, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Written comments will be received in the office of the City Clerk and may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com S.C. 7-3-12

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE At a special meeting held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, the Charter Township of Commerce Board of Trustees enacted an Emergency Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28, Article XIII, to prohibit the possession and use of, and trafficking in, synthetic marijuana and other products or materials that are in a form that allows for human consumption by inhalation of smoke or vapors, ingestion, injection or application and that contain chemical substances, compounds, or agents that cause or may cause an intoxicating narcotic, stimulant, depressant, and/or hallucinogenic effect and an imminent threat to the safety of persons that consume such products or materials and/or persons with whom they contact or interact. Copies of this Emergency ordinance are available at the Township Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. It can also be inspected at the Wolverine Village Offices, Commerce Twp. Fire Stations 1 thru 4, the Richardson Community Center and the Commerce Library. S.C. 7-3-12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON GREEN LAKE WATERCRAFT CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on Monday, July 16, 2012, at 6:45 p.m. in the Township Hall of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan, the Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on adopting a Resolution to inform and request assistance from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding the need for an amendment of the current Green Lake Watercraft Control Ordinance in Section 25-43(3) of the Township Ordinance Code, to change it to establish a 15 mile per hour speed limit. The Resolution that will be considered for adoption after the public hearing is posted and available for inspection at the Township Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, on the Township’s website (www.wbtwp.com), and on cable television Channel 15. Catherine Shaughnessy West Bloomfield Township Clerk S.C. 7-3-12

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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION ORDINANCE NO. 57 OUTSIDE STORAGE ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on June 19, 2012 the Charter Township of White Lake introduced amendments to White Lake Township Ordinance No. 57 Outside Storage Ordinance, with final consideration to be made at the July 17, 2012 regular board meeting. Amendments to Ordinance 57 have posted in White Lake Township Clerk’s Office at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI and on the Township’s website at www.whitelaketwp.com. Rhonda R. McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com SC: 7/3/12

LEGAL NOTICE Lake Improvement Board for Lake Ona Township of White Lake, County of Oakland, Michigan

NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the Lake Improvement Board for Lake Ona, Township of White Lake, County of Oakland, held a Public Hearing on June 25, 2012 and subsequently confirmed a 5-year Special Assessment Roll for the purposes of implementing a Lake management, Chemical Weed Control and all associated cost for the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. This Notice of Confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll is published pursuant to the provisions of Part 309 of Act No. 451 of 1994, as amended. LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR LAKE ONA S.C. 7-3-12

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Board of Review will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI. The purpose of this meeting is to correct clerical errors in the 2012 assessment roll, to consider hardship appeals, and to review homestead exemption requests. The meeting is open to the public. Rhonda R. McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com SC: 7/3/12

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O’Brien’s ‘big heart’ From Thomas Pallante, former commander of VFW Oxbow Post, White Lake: I am writing today to express my views about a special lady that I have had the pleasure of working with over the past few years. (Highland Township supervisor candidate) Lynn O’Brien has done much to help and recognize our veterans for their service and sacrifices. Her untiring devotion to the cause has resulted in many new programs and procedures concerning our Memorial Day/Veterans Day services held at the White Lake Memorial Cemetery, which includes traditional bagpipe music, the playing of “Taps” and a high school choir, dignitaries speaking about veterans, Color Guard processions, along with WWII veterans Honors. Our national anthem and “God Bless America” are always performed, and lastly, the microphone is passed around to give our vets the chance to honor each other. Lynn is very good at coordinating volunteers to help with the work that has to be done. As time went on, more new ideas were incorporated into the services, and as a result, attendance

grew from a handful to close to 200. Lynn O’Brien has a big heart and lots of energy. Many times in the past, she has worked with no pay to get the job done. I feel she will do well in any future endeavor. ❏ Mail Bag provides a forum to express your thoughts. Please limit to 275 words or less. Please type and double space. We reserve the right to edit or not publish any letter. Deadline - Friday at 12 noon. Include name, address and phone number for verification, only your name and community will be published. Letters without names will not be considered. Mail to Spinal Column Newsweekly, P.O. Box 14, Union Lake, MI 48387 or fax 24/7 to Editor 248-3601220.

CORRECTION An article appearing in the Wednesday, June 27 edition of the Spinal Column Newsweekly under the headline “COA shoots down Ureste/Kaplan suit over pay, appts.” should have identified Gene Farber as a township trustee, instead of Gary Farber. ❏

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION SOLICITATION ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 134 Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on June 19, 2012 the Charter Township of White Lake adopted Ordinance No. 134, the Solicitation Ordinance. The Ordinance was accepted by the Charter Township of White Lake on February 21, 2012 and adopted at the June 19, 2012 regular board meeting. SECTION 1 TITLE SECTION 2 PURPOSE SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS SECTION 4 SOLICITATION IN GENERAL SECTION 5 COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION SECTION 6 CHARITABLE SOLICITATION SECTION 7 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE SECTION 8 PENALTIES SECTION 9 SEVERABILITY SECTION 10 REPEALER SECTION 11 SAVINGS CLAUSE SECTION 12 EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 13 ADOPTION The Ordinance will be in effect thirty (30) days after publication. This Ordinance is available for purchase or inspection at the office of the Township Clerk at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan during regular hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Terry Lilley, CMC White Lake Township Clerk S.C. 7/3/12

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ Sierra Club: Meeting, Thursday, July 5, Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. www.facebook.com/clubSEMG ■ Waterford Seventh Day Adventist Church: Parking Lot Rummage Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 5725 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 248681-3334. ■ Edgewood Country Club: Lakes Area Junior Golf Championship and PGA Clinic, ages 11 to 17, Monday, July 9, 8399 Commerce Road, Commerce. $25 entry fee per child; registration. 248363-7111 or www.edgewoodcountryclub.org. ■ White Lake Township: Park-It Family Fun Night, live music/ movie “Kung-Fu Panda,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, Judith Hawley Park behind township offices, Highland Road, White Lake. 248-6982550. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Van Go Tours: Tour the Titanic the Artifact Exhibition, the 100 Year Journey at the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, 9:30 a.m. July 19, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. Reservations must be received by Thursday, July 12. 248-889-8660, www.huronvalleyarts.org or HVCA@comcast.net. ■ Lakeland Players: Open auditions for “Chicago: The Musical,” 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday July 12, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 15, and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, July 17 and 19, Huron Valley Lakeland High School, 1630 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. (248) 701-5136 (cell) or e-mail chicago@lakelandplayers.net. ■ Right to Life - LIFESPAN: Used Book Sale, Friday through Sunday, July 13 to 15, St. Mary of Royal Oak Fellowship Hall, 730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. 734524-0162. ■ City of Walled Lake Concert Series: Vintage Sounds of The G.L. Bums, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12; Sum of Us, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, Riley Park, Common Road, Walled Lake. 248-6244847. ■ Huron Valley Council of the Arts: Thoughts and Colors of Nature, a group

exhibit by members of the Michigan Association of Calligraphers, opens with a gallery reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Benefit garage sale for Airport Road Childhood Learning Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-6161. ■ Four Towns United Methodist Church: Chicken BBQ dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 6451 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. Adults, $8; ages 5 to 12, $5; and free for ages 4 and under. Carryouts available. 248-6820211 or 248-682-6868. ■ Byers Homestead Ice Cream Summerfest:Genisys Credit Union presents live music, moon bounce, historical demonstrations, old fashioned dolls and more, noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14, Byers Homestead, Commerce Road, Commerce. 248-3634354. ■ Crossroads Presbyterian Church: Crafters needed for Crossroads Craft Fair, July 27 to 28, 1445 Welch Road, Walled Lake. $25 for one day; $30 for two. 248-624-3821. ■ Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: Juried Fine Art and Craft Show, July 27 to 29, West Bloomfield, south of Maple, west of Orchard Lake Road on Powers and Daily roads. HotWorks.org ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Gallery call for exhibit proposals for Michigan artists for 2013. Individuals or groups may submit a proposal for their exhibition of work to be displayed in our Highland Station House Gallery, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. Submission deadline Aug. 3. 248-8898660, www.huronvalleyarts.org or HVCA@comcast.net ■ St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Huron Valley Schools: Distributing backpacks with school supplies for Huron Valley families experiencing financial difficulties. The backpacks will be available for pick up from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 29, St. Mary’s Church, corner of Commerce and Burns roads in Milford. Valid ID with an address and

proof (bus route post card, report card or current schedule) that each child will be attending school in the Huron Valley School District is needed. For more information, e-mail pawlowskid@huronvalley.k12.mi.us ■ Wixom Farmers Market: Open 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 4, Sibley Park off Pontiac Trail, across from City Hall. wixomparksandrec.com. ■ White Lake Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday now through Oct. 6, Huron Valley Lakeland High School, 1500 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. whitelakefarmersmarket.weebly.com or 248-755-1195. ■ Milford Farmers’ Market: Open 3 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 18, E. Liberty Street between S. Main and Union streets in Milford. milfordfarmersmarket.org. ■ Walled Lake Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays now through Oct. 31, Walled Lake City Event Field on E. West Maple Road between Decker Road and Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. 248-624-4847. ■ Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Shalom Street Museum, new exhibit, “Be Kind to Our World: Shomrei Adamah,” with butterfly garden, a display about wind energy and an actual hydroponic garden, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, now through end of November, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 248-661-1000. ■ Oakland County Market: Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, May through Christmas, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. oakgov.com/cmarket. ■ Milford Police Department: Now taking back unwanted prescription drugs on a continuous basis at 1100 Atlantic Street in Milford. These unwanted prescription drugs may be placed into the secure drop box located in the Police Department lobby. All drugs turned in will ultimately be sent to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for destruction. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

For more information, visit www.milfordpolice.com or call 248-676-2089. ■ 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. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248673-3493. ■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior companion volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248-559-1147, ext. 3434. ■ Dads of Foreign Service: Bingo, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, VFW Post No. 4156, 321 Union Lake Road, White Lake. www.vfw4156.org or 248-6988302. ■ Friends of Byers: Byers’ Antique Barn now open noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Volunteers are needed at 213 Commerce Road, Commerce. For more information, visit byershomestead.org or call 248-363-2592. ■ Grace Hospice: Volunteers with reliable transportation needed to visit terminally-ill patients and family members in our communities. Free training and classes are now forming. 1-888-937-4390. ■ Mobile Knit Shop: Knit-Togethers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Sessions are $5 each. 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: All-you-can-eat fish fry, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce. 248-3639109. ■ Rotary

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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 M59, Waterford. 248-625-4897.

SUPPORT GROUPS ❐ Age with Grace: Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at 2230 E. Highland Road, Highland. Space is limited, so please call to reserve your place. 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. ❐ C.A.S.A.: Kleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Wesley Room, Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce. 248-3588508 or kleptomaniacsanonymous.org. ❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248-7559533. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 248-8078667 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ MOMS Club of Waterford South: Support group for mothers at home,

weekly activities, monthly meetings, third Friday of the month, Waterford area. momswaterfordsouth.webs.com. ❐ Over-Eaters Anonymous: Recovery from compulsive eating, 12-step program, meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5301 Hatchery Road, Waterford. ❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group: Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220. p TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Tuesdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Conference Room 1-C, 1 William Carls Drive, Commerce. 248363-6369 or e-mail jr.h@att.net.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES ❐ Senior Fit Fall 2012 Sign-up: Free exercise program for people age 55 and over offered by St. Joseph Mercy Oakland will begin the week of Sept. 10 at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9101 Highland Road. White Lake. A limited number of spaces are available. Register July 9 to 30. 1-800-3726094. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: Drums Alive! 10:30 a.m. and Zumba Gold, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-2394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Strengthening Class in the gym, Thursdays, 209 N. John Street, Highland. 248-887-1707. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Soup, Sandwich & Movie Day, noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. 248-9260063. ❐ R.S.V.P: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers, age 55 and up to work at hospitals, cultural institutions, food pantries, schools and more. For more information, contact Carol Heckman at 248-559-1147, ext. 3435. ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Avenue, West

Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Book Club, 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 248683-9450. ❐ 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.

PARKS ❐ Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center: “Tot Time: The Secrets of Seeds and Colonial Paper Crafts, Saturday, July 7, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. 248-625-6640. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: Fun on the Farm: Cows,” craft, activity, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5; Horse-drawn hayrides, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248684-8632 or 1-800-477-3178. ❐ Kensington Metropark: “Beasts on the Beach,” 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 7; “Meet a Turtle,” 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration. 810-227-8916 or 810227-8910. ❐ Springfield Oaks County Park: Oakland County Fair, carnival rides, free circus, Oakland County Idol contest, exhibits, foods, and more, Friday, July 6 through July 15, Springfield Oaks County Park, Davisburg. 248-6348830, www.oakfair.org, or www.DestinationOakland.com. ❐ Springfield Oaks County Park: Firework display, Friday, July 6, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. www.DestinationOakland.com

LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Once Upon a Fairytale Storytime, children’s special event, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. Registration, 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info.

❐ Highland Township Public Library: Nightlight Craft, hands-on science youth craft, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: “Jock and the Beanstalk,” puppet show, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 11, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Adult Evening Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-6243772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Mystery at Midnight, craft program, ages 9 to 12, 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-674-4831. ❐ West Bloomfield Township Public Library: Book Buzz - Jim Benton’s “The Fran that Time Forgot,” book discussion/craft/activities, grades 3 to 6, Monday, July 9, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Free admission. 248-682-2120 or www.wblib.org. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Computer Club, adult program, Thursday, July 5, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 248698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library: Double Digit Club/ Teen Event- Read the Book, See The Movie, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration, 248-624-2512.

RELIGIOUS ❐ Walled Lake Church of Christ: “Babylon - Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” free Vacation Bible School, ages 3 through grade 5, 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6 to 9, 1043 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-4600. ❐ Commerce United Methodist Church: Rainforest themed free Vacation Bible School, preschool through grade 6, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 6 to 10, 1155 N. Commerce, Commerce. Registration. www.commerceumc.org under the education tab then VBS or 248-363-3935.

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Walled Lake Northern graduate Connor Hellebuyck said being drafted last month by the Winnipeg Jets in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was “a dream come true.” He was recently was named the North American Hockey League’s Goaltender of the Year and Rookie of the Year for his play with the Odessa (Texas) Jackalopes in the 2011-12 season. (Photo by David Byerly/DS Photography)

B-B-B-Bucky and the Jets Northern grad Hellebuyck goes to Winnipeg in NHL draft By Michael Shelton staff writer

Walled Lake Northern High School can now claim that it once graduated an NHL draft pick. Former Knights’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, June 23 with the 130th pick.

“I was actually just sitting there watching it on TV and a family friend at the draft actually gave me a text saying ‘Congratulations, you’re a Jet!” Hellebuyck said. “Then it popped up on TV and I saw my name. I was just hoping for the best. It’s a dream come true, but now it’s settled down and now I need to figure out what work I have to do and what it’s going to take to get

there.” It was the culmination of a year-long journey for Hellebuyck, nicknamed “Bucky” by his teammates, that took him from Walled Lake Northern to a junior hockey team in Odessa, Texas and will soon take him to Lowell, Mass. for college hockey. He was recently was named the North American Hockey League’s

(NAHL) Goaltender of the Year and Rookie of the Year for his play with the Odessa Jackalopes in the 2011-12 season. The NAHL is a junior league that includes teams in Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Port Huron and Flint. Also during the season, Hellebuyck committed to play college hockey at PAGE 32 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Moving up in the swim ranks Kettering’s Wright competes at Olympic Trials in Nebraska By Michael Shelton staff writer

Madison Wright of Waterford Kettering is the reigning state champion in the 100 and 200 butterfly and has swam nationally, but nothing could prepare her for the spotlight of the U.S. Olympic Trials. “I think being at the same pool as Olympians on the first day is breathtaking,” Wright said. “The lights are on you and it’s insane.” Wright, 15, competed in the 100meter and 200-meter butterfly preliminaries last week at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. and ended up placing in the Top 25 of the 200-meter butterfly event. On Thursday, June 28, Wright finished with a time of 2:13.35 in the 200-meter butterfly qualifying heats, placing 24th out of 130 swimmers. Three days earlier on Monday, June 25, Wright finished with a time of 1:01.37 in the 100-meter butterfly qualifying heats, tying her for 62nd place out of 161 swimmers. While neither time qualified her for the semi-finals and a shot at swimming at the 2012 Junior Pan-Pacific Games in August, Wright called her experience in Omaha “amazing.” “It wasn’t my best performance, but I moved up in the rankings and I’m not worried how I did,” she said. “I had some nerves before the race. I think I was more excited than nerv-

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the University of Massachusetts-Lowell on a scholarship. In Odessa, Hellebuyck led the NAHL in appearances (53), minutes played (3,084) and total saves (1,695) this past season while finishing with a goals against average of 2.49 and a save percentage of 0.930. He also helped lead the Jackalopes to the NAHL Playoffs, where they fell in the South Division semi-finals to Amarillo, four games to one. Last year, Hellebuyck graduated from Northern after playing four years of varsity hockey, during which he earned two Division 2 All-State Honorable Mentions and three All-

Waterford Kettering sophomore Madison Wright competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly preliminaries last week at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. and ended up placing in the Top 25 of the 200-meter butterfly event. Although neither finish qualified her for the semi-finals and a shot at swimming at the 2012 Junior PanPacific Games in August, Wright called her experience in Omaha “amazing.” (Photo submitted by Debbie Wright)

ous. I learned not to get so jumpy and kind of take everything in and live in the moment.” Wright, a member of the Kingfish Aquatics of Waterford swimming club, took advantage of her time at the Olympic Trials as she found herself at one point warming up in the same pool with Olympic favorites Ryan Lochte,

Peter Vanderkaay and Annie Chandler. She also returned to the pool every night to watch the semi-finals and finals as swimmers fought for a slot on the U.S. Team heading to the Summer Olympics in London. “There were more people there, and there were even fireworks on the deck before they swam,” Wright said.

She is now setting her sights on the U.S. Open and the Junior National Championships that will both take place in Indianapolis next month. But, her ultimate goal is to return to the Olympic Trials in four years, where she hopes she be ready to officially contend for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.

Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference selections while also leading Northern to its first regional championship in 2009. “I’m excited for him,” said Northern Head Coach Claude Tunison, Jr. “”e’s a good kid and he’s made the most of his opportunity. He’s competitive and doesn’t take weak goals. He’s self-motivated and Hellebuyck has improved his game.” Shortly after Northern’s season ended in 2011, Hellebuyck was invited to join a team of Michigan high school

stars to play at the Minnesota High School Showcase in April 2011. It was there that a scout from the Jackalopes noticed Hellebuyck and invited him to return to Minnesota for a tryout camp after the tournament ended. “I went to the camp and I was ready and I guess I impressed them enough and they took a chance on me,” Hellebuyck said. “I wasn’t going to let this opportunity pass me by.” With that, he then headed south to Odessa, located 350 miles west of Dallas. “The crowd is into it,” Hellebuyck said. “It’s a real fan base. It’s really good. I had to adjust to the speed of the game and the fact that people can put the puck where they want it. I have

to improve on speed, agility and athleticism.” Hellebuyck made the adjustments well enough that he was recruited by scouts from UMass-Lowell during this past season and eventually was offered a full-ride scholarship with the River Hawks. Hellebuyck will head north to Winnipeg on Sunday, July 8 to participate in the Jets’ player development camp before heading to Lowell in the fall. He will stay in touch with the Jets as he takes steps toward hopefully joining the team in the future when he’s ready. “It’s crazy,” Hellebuyck said. “I can’t believe everything has happened so fast within one year. Now I have to reach back and reach for that one step again.”

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Sale of City-Owned Land

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Wixom City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed sale of approximately 8.8 acres of Cityowned land located east of Wixom Road and north of Pontiac Trail within the Village Center Area for the purpose of establishing a senior housing facility focusing on the deaf and hearing impaired. The Public Hearing will take place during the regular City Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393.

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in: City of Orchard Lake Village County of Oakland, State of Michigan

17-32-376-016 T2N, R8E, SEC 32 SUPERVISOR PLAT NO 5 PART OF LOT 1,3 & 5, ALSO OF’SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 10’ PART OF LOT 47 & 48 ALL DESC AS BEG AT PT DIST S 88-08-01 E 1571.93 FT & N 01-47-04 E 533 FT FROM SW SEC COR, TH N 01-47-04 E 242.34 FT, TH N 88-08-01 W 165.14 FT, TH S 01-51-59 W 258.15 FT, TH N 88-08-01 W 180.68 FT, TH N 01-50-09 E 494.65 FT, TH N 72-44-00 E 104.92 FT, TH N 72-46-08 E 498.79 FT, TH S 01-47-04 W 676.42 FT, TH N 88-08-01 W 225 FT TO BEG

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. THE POLLING PLACE IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

17-32-376-017 T2N, R8E, SEC 32 SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 5 PART OF LOTS 1 & 3, ALSO OF ‘SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 10’ PART OF LOTS 47 & 48 ALL DESC AS BEG AT PT DIST S 88-08-01 E 1571.93 FT & N 01-47-04 E 375.87 FT FROM SW SEC COR, TH N 88-08-01 W 346.32 FT, TH N 01-50-09 E 141.31 FT, TH S 88-08-01 E 180.68 FT, TH N 01-51-59 E 258.18 FT, TH S 88-08-01 E 165.14 FT, TH S 01-47-04 W 399.47 FT TO BEG

Members of the public are invited to offer comments on this proposed sale of property during the course of the hearing or may address their comments in writing by submitting letters to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Wixom, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393 prior to the Public Hearing. Should anyone have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (248) 624-0894 during regular business hours, 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW: PCT 1 – Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48323 FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: CONGRESSIONAL

UNITED STATES SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS

LEGISLATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE

COUNTY

COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, SHERIFF, CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS, TREASURER, WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER AND COUNTY COMMISSIONER

JUDICIAL

JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT – 6th CIRCUIT - NON-INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT – 48th DISTRICT – INCUMBENT POSITION

AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING: DELEGATES TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL: OAKLAND COUNTY ART INSTITUTE AUTHORITY MILLAGE

Catherine Buck City Clerk S.C. 7/3/12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The West Bloomfield Township Wetland Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Township Board Room, 4550 Walnut Lake Road on Wednesday July 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following Wetland/Floodplain Permit Applications: ITEM #1 Parcel: Location: Request: Applicant: ITEM #2 Parcel: Location: Request: Applicant: ITEM #3 Parcel: Location: Request:

Applicant: ITEM #4 Parcel: Location: Request: Applicant:

CASE #PWT12-1834 AYYAR Lot 59, Pine Hill Village No. 2 Sidwell #18-23-178-001 4726 Fairway Ridge South An after-the-fact request to trim and remove vegetation from a wetland connected to a pond area of the Rouge River. Rifat & Lamia Ayyar CASE #PWT12-1841 NEARY Lot 22 & 23, Blk 27, Twin Beach Country Club Sidwell #18-17-301-038 6906 Colony An after-the-fact request to add sand, small pavers and beach clean-up. John Neary

LOCAL UNIT City of Orchard Lake West Bloomfield School District Walled Lake School District

CASE #PWT12-1843 WESTACRES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Part of Outlot L, Westacres Subdivision Sidwell #18-18-201-020 Westacres Subdivision A request to construct new boulder seawalls at the Ordinary High Water Mark and selective cutting of trees and shrubs for access to work areas within the environmental features setback to Middle Straits Lake. Mark Juett, Juett Associates, Inc.

City of Bloomfield Hills School District

County School District of Oakland County County of Oakland Oakland Community College

CASE #PWT12-1831 GOBLE Acreage parcel Sidwell #18-05-451-033 2451 Lochaven An after the fact request to install new sod in yard areas and clear dead trees/brush Kelly Goble

Detailed plans are available for inspection at the West Bloomfield Township Environmental Department, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A staff report, as prepared for the Wetland Review Board, will be available for review the Friday prior to the meeting. If you have any questions on this matter, contact the Environmental Department at (248) 451-4818. Marshall Labadie, Development Services Director

COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of June 19, 2012, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the City of Orchard Lake Village, in said County, is as follows:

S.C. 7-3-12

The Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public meeting upon two weeks notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk or Environmental Director at (248) 451-4800.

VOTED INCREASE

YEARS INCREASE EFFECTIVE

.30 0.1

Unlimited (Library) Zoo

18.00 5.1603

2004-2014 Incl. 2004-2014 Incl.

18.00 .50

2006-2015 Incl. 2004-2013 Incl.

1.5 11.7041 20.0 .74

2004-2013 Incl. 2006-2015 Incl. 2006-2015 Incl. 2014-2018 Incl.

3.6483 .2415

Unlimited 2012 to 2021 Incl.

1.00 .7811

Unlimited Beg. 8/12 10 yrs.

Dated: June 19, 2012 Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer Oakland County Full text of the proposal may be obtained from: Rhonda R. McClellan, City Clerk City of Orchard Lake Village 3955 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, MI 48323 248 682-2400 S.C. 6-27 & 7/3/12

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CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WEST BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $695,000 Up/lowr case description,all Spectacular contemporary homecaps w/ hard to read,symbolizes yelling finished walkout lower level. MLS 248.851.4100 212054751 248-851-4100

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CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD WATERFORD $200,000 $350,000 Up/lowr casehome description,all caps Lakefront on All-Sports hard to read,symbolizes Watkins Lake! yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212052020 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP $200,000 $325,000 Up/lowr caps Great case condodescription,all with 2 story foyer hard to read,symbolizes & granite kitchen yelling MLS 248.851.4100 211102030 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD FARMINGTON HILLS $200,000 $290,000 Up/lowrSpacious case description,all colonial in caps hard to read,symbolizes great location. yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212051530 248-851-4100

CITY IN ALL CAPS BOLD BLOOMFIELD $200,000 $269,000 Up/lowr caseabounds description,all Charm in this caps hard to read,symbolizes spacious ranch home!yelling MLS 248.851.4100 212051668 248-851-4100

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CITY IN ALL CAPSHILLS BOLD FARMINGTON $200,000 $175,000 Up/lowr case ranch description,all caps Sprawling with updated hard to kitchen read,symbolizes on 0.5 acre.yelling MLS 248.851.4100 211093882 248-851-4100

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FLUSH DOOR- 24inch interior, used, $9. 248-698-4168

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Building Materials

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

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Sports/Recreational146

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

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SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page CHRYSLER 300 2005, black, 150K, excellent maintained condition $6,950 248-9822180 FORD, E150 XLT, 2000. V8, kbb; excellent. One owner. 8 passenger, loaded. $5,600. 586-303-6500 HONDA CIVIC LX 1998, Clean inside, tires good, a/c good, 194k, rusty but trusty, extremely dependable. $2,000. 248-722-1989 LINCOLN MARK Vll 1986, Excellent running condition, interior- like new, 138k, $2,600 OBO. 248-363-1378

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