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The road construction along Pontiac Trail and Maple Road in Walled Lake is continuing at a steady pace, but merchants directly impacted by the road improvement project are still experiencing a drop in business and are crossing their fingers the project wraps up sooner than expected. “Some businesses are seeing their sales go down and want it done,” said Walled Lake Deputy Treasurer Jennifer Stuart. “They are hoping it’s done sooner than later, but everyone has to bear with it until it’s completed.” The project, which commenced in mid-July, involves a complete reconstruction, where the existing concrete is removed and new concrete is laid along Pontiac Trail from South Commerce Road to just south of East West Maple Road. In addition, an another 1,000 foot section of Maple east of Pontiac Trail is being replaced.
Milford council, Morgan reach final agreement By Michael Shelton staff writer
The village of Milford has reached an agreement on terms with Brent Morgan, the city manager for Caro, Mich., to become Milford’s new village manager, according to Deborah Frazer, Milford Village’s clerk and interim manager. Announcement of agreement comes after the Milford Village Council held a special meeting on Friday, Sept. 21 to address a counter-offer Morgan made regarding salary and severance pay provisions in a contract. The village’s original offer was an annual salary of $78,000 and 30 days severance pay, but Frazer said that Morgan counter-offered with an $84,000 salary and 180 days of
The Pontiac Trail reconstruction project in Walled Lake is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 15, but city and Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) officials say the work may be wrapped up before that date. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
The project calls for curb and gutter replacement as well as a new traffic signal configuration installed at the Maple and Pontiac Trail intersection. The nearby railroad crossing has been removed. Every business in the project area is
open during construction. Efforts have been made by the city and the Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to mitigate the detriment to area businesses. The city has erected signage stating that businesses are
severance pay. The Village Council answered with an offer of an $80,000 annual salary, along with 30 days severance for the first six months followed by 60 days afterwards, which Frazer said Morgan has agreed to accept. The rest of the agreement consists of terms from the village’s original offer, which include a $3,000 vehicle allowance and three weeks vacation in his first year on the job, with vacation time accruing after that period. Morgan Morgan will also be responsible for 20 percent of his health care insurance premiums and will contribute 4 percent of his salary to a 401K plan with a 3 percent match by the village. Frazer said the village is still waiting for a final version of the year-
to-year contract to be delivered by its attorney. The council will then either hold a special meeting for the approval of the contract or put the contract on the agenda for its next regular meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 1. That scenario has yet to be determined, according to Frazer. The council approved the extension of an offer to Morgan at its Sept. 17 meeting. Morgan was one of four finalists interviewed for the village manager position on Saturday, Sept. 8. He has served as the city manager in Caro since taking the position in May 2010 after previously being employed by Owosso as its assistant city manager. Morgan will fill the vacancy left by Arthur Shufflebarger, who died on June 11 after serving as the village manager since 1990. Morgan was not available for comment prior to press time. ❏
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o say that Dennis Pawley, 71, of Waterford is the big man on campus at Oakland University could be an understatement. Pawley, who graduated from the school in 1982, was recently reappointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Oakland University Board of Trustees for a third term. He went on to serve as executive vice president of manufacturing for Chrysler, vice president for manufacturing at Mazda, and in other management positions with General Motors (GM). His experiences inspired him to help found the Lean Learning Institute in Novi in 2002 to help organizations develop lean operating systems. Pawley then gave to Oakland University a $1 million endowment in 2002 to create the Pawley Lean Learning Institute. Pawley and his wife of 28 years, Carlotta, then gave a $4 million leadership gift to the university in 2004. He recently spoke to the Spinal Column Newsweekly about his connection to Oakland Univeristy, lean learning. and his thoughts on whether the federal bailout of GM and Chrysler was the right thing to do. You were recently appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve an eight-year term on the Oakland University Board of Trustees. What does it mean to you to return to the board once again? What will be your main priorities for this new term? DP: I’ve been associated with Oakland in some way ever since the fall of 1959 when I first started classes at Oakland, and I was on the Oakland Foundation. I’ve been involved with several of their fund-raising drives. Having served all the terms on the board, I did some guest lecturing in the business school, the engineering school, and the HRD school out there. It’s almost become a second home to me. I’ve watched it grow from when I went out there the first year in September 1959 and there were two buildings there ... I think the board has several challenges. Obviously, the constant reduction in state funding has made the budgeting process at Oakland really tough. You’re charged with trying to keep the costs of operating the university down as low as you can and at the same time constantly increasing the quality of education, and you have to do all that by balancing and keeping the tuition as low as you can keep it ... it’s a real tough balancing act. I plan on doing my best with some of my past experience in my career to help the board and ... the administrative staff work through all those issues.
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duced to some sort of “lean” thinking in your education. With the upcoming general election, there seems to be a lot of debate on issues related to the automobile industry. Do you feel that mandated increases will help the industry or in the end make it more expensive for people to purchase cars? What’s your stance on the U.S. automotive industry bailout? Do you think the U.S. automotive industry could have recovered as well, or better than it did via a managed bankruptcy, as Gov. Mitt Romney has suggested? DP: (The bailout) had to happen. It’s unfortunate, but this country just could not economically stand to see General Motors and Chrysler cease to exist because all the jobs would disappear. If General Motors and Chrysler would have went under, you’d probably have a loss of automotive jobs within the OAM of probably about 100,000. But it’s the spinoff of that — the jobs that are lost in the supplier community, the gas stations, restaurants, bars, pubs, etc. that feed off the auto industries — that would have gone under and economists would come up and say that would cost you a million jobs. At the time all this was happening and this country was teetering on the edge of depression, there was just no way that the government could allow that to happen, and that’s the reason for the bailout. I hear the rhetoric coming out of Mitt (Romney) and you can look back on it at that time, but at that time there was no way to do a traditional bankruptcy. Banks weren’t lending, they weren’t loaning, there was no money to do it, so there was no way to do a truly managed bankruptcy. And when it finally turned out, the government became the bank and that was really the only bank available. I think what Mitt is talking about is he would have liked to have seen them go through the managed bankruptcy, at least try it, and then if it didn’t work, then to come in and help them with a government-financed bankruptcy ... The problem was, if you listen to the auto executives, there was no time to go through the formal (process). With all the bureaucracies and things involved with that, it was either give them the bailout in a matter of weeks or even days or both the companies would have liquidated. ❏
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set of glasses, which helps them look at and identity where waste is and then introduces them to a process to eliminate that waste. In today’s environment — especially in academia with the state constantly reducing the funding coming to you and having only a certain level of height to raise revenue by increasing tuition — you have to concentrate on things like how do you get the most out of your processes and operations you have going on on a day-to-day basis to try to reduce costs. In line with that, a number of years ago, I gave Oakland University a million dollars to set up a “lean” learning type of an operation. There are classes being taught at Oakland today because of that endowment, across all of the curriculum — whether you’re an engineer or teacher, you’re going to get intro-
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open during construction. DDA representatives also have visited individual businesses. Jennifer Kaljevic, owner of Jenny’s Restaurant on East West Maple, recently contacted the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) to vent her frustration. Her sales have dropped by 20 to 30 percent. “I’m very frustrated,” she said. “I don’t see them (RCOC) working out there and customers are having a hard time getting here.” According to RCOC Spokesperson Craig Bryson, crews poured concrete last weekend and are waiting for it to cure. “First off it’s not our crews out there — we hire someone to do it,” he said. “They poured concrete and it has to cure at least seven days. There’s not much you can do around that until it cures.” Kaljevic added that the signage posted has been confusing some patrons. “The two signs, one from the city and one from the RCOC, were confusing people so now, thanks to the city, the signs have been moved further down so it’s clearer,” she said. “I have a lot of loyal clientele who are figuring out how to get here by cutting through subdivisions or side streets, but the general public has been confused.” Likewise, Casey Ambrose, owner of Casey’s of Walled Lake located on East West Maple Road, has also realized a loss in sales. “From a business standpoint we’re down anywhere from 25 to 50 percent during construction, and that’s dependent on what they’re working on, when, and to what extent, but we’ll get through it,” he said. Issues with businesses are being handled on a case-by-case basis. “We had one complaint by Shuman (Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram) in respect to access, but we worked with the contractor to handle that, and are handling others as they arise,” said Walled Lake Police Chief Paul Shakinas. The project appears to be moving along smoothly thus far. “According to RCOC Job Inspector Mike Neering, they are still shooting for an earlier completion date,” Shakinas said. “Right now they are
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Wolverine Lake volunteers hope to surpass last year’s achievement of packing up and shipping out 522 boxes of supplies for U.S. military personnel serving at overseas battlefields. (Photo submitted by Joann Sullivan)
Supporting the troops Wolverine Lake group collecting goods for military personnel By Leslie Shepard staff writer
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hile U.S. soldiers combat enemy forces in the Middle East and place their lives at risk daily to protect the banner of freedom, here at home in the lakes area a group of Wolverine Lake volunteers is “paying it forward” by partnering with a pair of agencies to pack up and distribute supplies to the men and women serving in the military overseas. The packing event is held annually in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Ellsworth, son of Wolverine Lake Police Capt. John Ellsworth, who was killed in action Nov. 13, 2004 by a roadside bomb during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This year the village of Wolverine Lake is partnering with Operation Care Package Michigan and Support Military Working Dogs. “Operation Care Package Michigan is in constant contact with troops on the battlefield and provides us with names and addresses; the Military K-9 agency, Support Military Working Dogs, sends items to handlers of K-9s on the battle-
fields, but is also in contact with trainers on bases here in the U.S. who deploy them overseas,” said event organizer and Wolverine Lake resident Joann Sullivan. The packing party will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 13 at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road in Wolverine Lake. Volunteers are still needed to pitch in by either helping to pack the boxes, or donate items or dollars to the cause. Last year about 200 people showed up to support the troops. Packing items or monetary donations may be delivered through Oct. 13 to Kristy Nedrow at 515 Laguna Court in Wolverine Lake. “These supplies are badly needed for men and women deployed overseas to battle in Afghanistan and elsewhere — these are sent to forward deployed troops, those on the battlefield and not on bases stationed around the world,” Sullivan said. Popular must-haves include pocket foods like granola bars, energy bars or instant items that only need water like instant coffee packets and oatmeal. Toiletry sundries are in
high demand along with sox and bandanas, which are coveted items to help ward off perspiration. For a full list of suggested supply items, visit www.ocpmi.com or www.wolverinelake.com. “There was such an overwhelming response in the community last year,” Sullivan said. “We packed 522 boxes last year and the goal is 523 this year.” Monetary donations are welcomed since it costs $13.45 to mail every box; checks may be made out to Operation Care Package Michigan or Support Military Working Dogs Michigan. In addition to collecting items for soldiers or the dollars needed to send the boxes overseas, the organization is also collecting necessities and/or monetary donations for the K-9 organization. Sullivan added that the biggest detriment to the military work dog is the scorching heat or bitter cold. To mitigate inclement weather conditions, cooling vests, paw booties, ear muffs and goggles are needed for protective wear. Hygiene items like eye and ear drops are also needed. ❏
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crop of water weeds with the potential to tangle lakes throughout Oakland County and the rest of the state has Michigan wildlife officials asking for help finding the aquatic invaders. Early detection and monitoring of invasive species can help stop the spread of foreign plants before they take root and become established in a lake. That’s the logic behind a collaborative effort between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) that resulted in the DNR’s Early Detection Rapid Response Program, which aims to locate and eradicate several priority aquatic invasive species. Now in its second year of operation, a field crew with the program has set out to verify reported sightings of aquatic invasive plants at 74 locations in the state. Among those verified were four lakes in Oakland County where invasive plants have started to take hold. “Oakland County is probably the most active area,” said Matt Ankney, coordinator for the DNR’s Early Detection Rapid Response program. Ankney said four of the eight plants being targeted by the program have been confirmed in Oakland County, including flowering rush, water hyacinth, water lettuce, and European frog-bit. “There are four lakes in Oakland County with flowering rush,” Ankney said. “In general, it’s an emergent plant that grows near the shoreline. It has been in Michigan for a few decades. We have seen it for a fair amount of time — the rapid response (classification) is because we are starting to see it accelerate.” Ankney said the DNR has conducted herbicide treatment actions for invasive plants at Lower Pettibone Lake in Highland Township, Lakeville Lake in Addison Township, Orchard Lake, and Pontiac Lake in Waterford and White Lake townships. “Lower Pettibone Lake, that’s one of the worst sites we have seen for (flowering rush),” he said. “It’s really aggressive there.” “Right now, it’s not that bad,” Ankney said of the flowering rush problem in other Oakland County lakes. “But it gets very aggressive. We are seeing it come in stronger and stronger every year. There are pictures from areas a couple states to the south where it has filled in a
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complete wetland and created a monoculture.” He said water hyacinth, water lettuce, and European frog-bit have been found in Oakland County and treatments for those plants is planned or has already been done. To assist the DNR in locating and eradicating invasive plants, the Rapid Response program has listed eight species as potential threats and is asking the public to help report any sightings they find. The priority aquatic invaders targeted by the joint effort include: • Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus): This invader was noted as being located in the Detroit River as early as 1918, but has spread across southeast Michigan — including Oakland County — in recent years. Flowering rush is found in rivers, lakes, emergent wetlands and ditches in water up to 10 feet deep. It can be identified by its pale pink, rose, or white flowers of three petals and three petal-like sepals. Cutting flowering rush under the water surface may reduce population density. In addition, digging out isolated plants may prevent spreading; however, bulbils on rhizomes must be removed. Ankney said people shouldn’t pull flowering rush out by the root because it could actually help the plants spread. “The only way to pull them would be to physically dig them up after drawing down the watertable,” Ankney said. “If you cut the tops off, which is where the flowers are and the seed heads will be, that could help. Burn or dispose of them so they won’t get back into the water or regular trash.” Doug Pullman, owner of Aquest Corp. and vice president of the Michigan Aquatic Managers Association, said while flowering rush hasn’t been a large problem in Michigan, it has wreaked havoc in other states. “What they saw in Minnesota is frightening,” Pullman said. “Even though we don’t see that here, you don’t want to take it off the list.” • Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa): This exotic plant has been characterized as the most aggressive aquatic plant ever observed in Michigan and is able to outcompete all Michigan plant species and even other invasive species. Although it wasn’t positively identified in a Michigan inland lake until 2006, anecdotal evidence suggests that it has been present in Michigan lakes since the 1990s. Starry stonewort is actually a species of algae. It’s generally rootless, although it can sometimes be loosely rooted. They feature little flowers that
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underwater and above-water foliage hampers the effectiveness of herbicides, and the emergent leaves and stems are covered in a waxy cuticle that inhibits herbicide uptake. Ankney said there haven’t been any confirmed sightings of parrot feather in Oakland county. • Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana): Although native to the southeastern U.S., fanwort is considered to be invasive in the northeast. It’s a rooted submersed plant with submersed and floating leaves of different shapes. The floating leaves are small, diamondshaped, and infrequent. Fanwort flowers are white to pink to purplish and are about a half-inch across. The flowers are on stalks which arise from the tips of the stems. • Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes): Experts differ on whether water lettuce is native to the U.S., as it’s been present in Florida since 1765. This floating plant commonly forms large infestations which prevent boating, fishing, and other uses of lakes and rivers. Ankney said water lettuce has been verified in Pontiac Lake. This invasive plant’s thick, soft leaves are formed in rosettes with no
leaf stems. The flowers are inconspicuous, as they are nearly hidden in the center amongst the leaves. Mechanical harvestors and chopping machines can be used to remove water lettuce from the water. • Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): This invasive plant is considered to be one of the most troublesome aquatic weeds in the world, and is known to be persistent in the Detroit River and western Lake Erie. Ankney said water hyacinth has been verified in Pontiac Lake. The free-floating plant features distinctive air bladders that keep the leaves afloat and forms dense mats. Its leaves are thick, waxy, round and broad, while its showy flowers are lavender-blue in color with six petals. Upper petals feature a central, yellow blotch mark. This invader can be thwarted by hand pulling small populations. In addition, several herbicides are effective. • European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae): This species is a perennial, free-floating aquatic herb that forms large colonies creating dense mats with tangled roots. The plant’s leaves, which resemble tiny water lilies, are kidney-shaped
with long stems and have a dark purple color below. Its flowers are white and cup-shaped, and made up of three petals with yellow dots at the base. European frog-bit occurs in shallow, slow-moving water on the edges of lakes, rivers, streams, swamps, marshes and ditches. No control measures have been reported for the species, but hand pulling or raking out colonies before fall is advised. European frog-bit has been found almost exclusively in Southeast Michigan and along the Lake Erie shoreline, according to the DNR. Pullman said the plant is common around the shores of Lake St. Clair, as well as in wet ditches around the lake. “I’m not sure why it hasn’t spread beyond there,” Pullman said. “I don’t see it outside of that area. It’s another one that could be serious — in those ditches, it gets pretty darn thick.” • Brazilian water-weed (Egeria densa): This submerged, rooted plant has three-petaled white flowers. It grows in still or slow-moving waters, including ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. While reported but not confirmed in Michigan waters, Brazilian waterweed is a popular aquarium plant that reproduces by fragments that can be dispersed by waterfowl and boats — none of which bodes well for Michigan’s inland waterways. The Rapid Response program, which is funded by a grant through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, is scheduled to operate through September 2013. Ankney said the department hopes to generate as many leads as possible through the early detection process in order to help control aquatic invasive species in the future. “There’s still time to carry on, and we hope to find long-term funding,” he said. “Because it’s a short-term project, the more leads we can generate the better.” Those who discover these or other aquatic invasive species are asked to note their location and extent and contact Matt Ankney, early detection and rapid response coordinator for the DNR, at 517-641-4903, ext. 260. Reports can also be sent to Ankney via e-mail at ankneym2@michigan.gov. Reports can also be sent via e-mail to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network at www.misin.msu.edu. ❏ Spinal Column Editor Tim Dmoch contributed to this report.
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look like stars and tan-colored bulbils at the base of each cluster of branches. It grows in deeper waters, usually 10 to 12 feet deep or more, and can grow to a height of 7 feet or more. Mechanical harvesting has been used to control starry stonewort but with little success. Fortunately, it has proven to be highly sensitive to common copper- and endothall-based algaecides. Dick Pinagel, president of the Michigan Aquatic Managers Association and owner of Aqua-Weed Control, said he has been using a combination of copper-based herbicides to cut down starry stonewort and “give it a haircut.” “It’s a tough plant,” Pinagel said. “It’s almost impossible to eradicate.” • Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum): Native to South America, this invasive species forms dense mats of vegetation that can entirely cover the surface of water in shallow lakes, ponds, ditches, and backwaters in rivers. The tough stems make it difficult to boat, swim, fish, or water ski in infected areas, and it provides ideal habitat for mosquito larvae. The invader can be identified by its bright green fir-tree-like emergent leaves and stems. Parrot feather’s
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ahead of schedule.” The project is scheduled to be finished by Nov. 15. Bryson said the RCOC is hoping for an earlier reopening date for the intersection, but there are still several items left to complete. “There is still a lot that must fall into place like curbs, decorative concrete, sidewalks and the traffic signal,” Bryson said. Shakinas said work crews are now filling in driveways and unpaved portions before they begin curb and gutter work. ❏
Commerce board OK’s $4.6 million budget for DDA By Kevin Elliott staff writer
The Commerce Township Board of Trustees this month approved the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) 2013 budget in the amount of $4.6 million. The budget — which was passed unanimously with the exception of Township Supervisor Tom Zoner, who didn’t attend the meeting — includes about $1.74 million in advances from the township for the year. Kathleen Jackson, director of the DDA, said the budget doesn’t assume any DDA property sales, and projects taxable property values decreasing by 2 percent from this year’s figures, as well as a refund of 10 percent of the total taxable value of he DDA from the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Tax revenue collected from property in the DDA district is the primary source of DDA revenue, while delinquent taxes, interest income, and three rental buildings also contribute to the DDA’s total annual revenue of about $1.56 million. The DDA is projected to have a starting fund balance of about $1.27 million for 2013, bringing the total available for appropriations to about $4.6 million, including advances from the township. The majority of the DDA’s budget is used to pay down the DDA’s debt, which includes about $2.5 million in interest and bond administrative costs and $1.5 million in principal during 2013. About $80 million in bonds were issued to help cover the cost of constructing the Martin Parkway project, which included purchasing property
Council adopts ordinance on outdoor kitchens By Leslie Shepard staff writer
Those attending the Milford Township Parks and Recreation’s Sept. 29 showing of “Puss In Boots” at Central Park in Milford Village are encouraged to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the movie. (Photo submitted by Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commissioner Lori Hansen)
Picnic and movie Community event slated for Sept. 29 By Michael Shelton staff writer
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ilford residents are invited to a free community picnic and movie in Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 29 beginning at 4 p.m., with the hit movie “Puss In Boots” being shown beginning at dusk. The event will include activities such as children’s games, potato sack races, children’s tattoos, moon bounces, parachutes, and prizes. In addition, there will also be story time held before the movie, as well as pony rides for a small charge. A fire truck tour will also be available, as well as canoes and kayaks. There will also be food served including hot dogs and orange and constructing roundabouts along the roadway, which is an extension of Martin Road south to Pontiac Trail. About $1.09 million is budgeted toward paying down that project’s debt in 2013. The project, which was initiated by the DDA to alleviate area road congestion and help the DDA market and develop hundreds of acres of property between M-5 and Pontiac Trail and Martin and Oakley Park roads, includes a four-lane boulevard extending Martin Road south from PGA Drive to meet M-5 at Pontiac Trail; building
drinks, as well as pizza and snacks. Food sales proceeds will go towards the Friends of Milford Skatepark group. Youngsters are also invited to bring their skateboards as a skatepark will be open at Central Park from 2 to 6 p.m. The event is organized and put on by the Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commission. Attendees are invited to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the movie. “Puss in Boots” is a 2011 animated film starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis and Billy Bob Thornton that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. ❏ five lanes from PGA Drive north to a roundabout at Oakley Park Road; and building a large roundabout where M5 meets Pontiac Trail and the new Martin Parkway. However, economic conditions and the inability to sell the DDA property has left the DDA unable to begin paying of its bond debt. Since the bonds were backed by the limited general obligation and full faith and credit of the township, the township must advance money from its general fund to cover the initial DDA bond payments.
After months of deliberating on a proposal to add verbiage to the zoning ordinance to address permanent barbecues and outdoor kitchens, the Orchard Lake City Council adopted language at its Sept. 17 meeting. Several city residents had previously lodged complaints with the city, primarily against waterfront homes with permanent barbecues and outdoor kitchens. “The issue was that for some residents these structures were too big in size and the concern was they would be obstructing lake views and some didn’t like to look at outdoor barbecues in general,” said Director of City Services Gerry McCallum. After the city planner revised the zoning ordinance, under Sec. 4.15 (A) of permitted accessory buildings and structures, a public hearing was held July 31; however, no residential opposition was voiced. “By adopting an ordinance that sets criteria, it’s easier from an enforcement standpoint,” McCallum said. According to the ordinance, permanent barbecues and outdoor kitchens were added as permitted accessory structures. A permanent barbecue is defined as a permanent, immovable structure, attached to the ground that is typically used for grilling or smoking food. Sometimes these permanent barbecues are called “built-in island barbecues,” and are not intended to include portable barbecues that are permanently affixed to the ground, inground post barbecues, fire pits, or chimneas. Outdoor kitchens are defined as an outdoor workspace, consisting of a permanent barbecue and other features associated with a kitchen, such as counter tops, a sink and cupboard space. Dimensionally, both waterfront and
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non-waterfront properties must not exceed a maximum lot coverage of 32 square feet. The minimum distance between the structure and house is 5 feet. Permitted locations for waterfront and non-waterfront properties are side yards only. Waterfront yards are permitted to encroach 18 feet into the waterfront setback. A first reading was subsequently approved on Aug. 20. ❏
St. Stephen’s new pastor seeks to expand outreach By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The prayers of the St. Stephen Lutheran Church congregation were answered when new pastor Chad Speller recently came on-board. The church, located at 3795 Sashabaw Road in Waterford, lost its former pastor when he relocated to Wisconsin a year ago. Speller was appointed April 15 and immediately formulated an outreach plan. “The goal is evangelism and outreach,” Speller said. “We want the community to know we’re here. Every Sunday we have 300 members at our services and there are still 71,000 people within 10 miles from us that are not here.” He added that people everywhere are suffering during these economic times and it’s the church’s role to reach out. “With government cutbacks, there is a huge vacuum,” he said. “While the sanctuary is a safe place, we need to bring it to the community.” The congregation has embraced Speller, his wife, Erin, and their three boys with open arms. “It’s unbelievable — it’s like I have hundreds of new family members. The outpouring of support has been unreal,” he said. Just prior to Speller taking the position at St. Stephen’s, he ran Project Compassion Ministries in Detroit. “The focus was on the elderly — an outreach to nursing home residents,” he explained. “We did summer camps, day trips, outings, and chaplaincy services in and around Detroit.” Under Speller’s direction, the church will continue to support St. Paul’s Community Lutheran Mission
Games, a petting zoo, inflatables, face-painting, a tractor, crafts, and a hay-bale climbing area are among the attractions awaiting those who attend the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Department’s Sunday, Sept. 30 Fall Fest at Marshbank Park. (Photo submitted by West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation)
Fun for all at Fall Fest WB Parks and Rec holding family-friendly event on Sept. 30 By Michael Shelton staff writer
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he West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Department will host its Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Marshbank Park, from 2 to 5 p.m. The park is located on Hiller Road, just north of Commerce Road. The event will include a variety of activities for the whole family, according to Recreation Coordinator Nancy Keener. “We’ll have a petting farm with a mini horse, pigs, a donkey, a calf, a goat, lambs, bunnies, a duck, and a llama,” Keener said. “We’ll also have games, an inflatable obstacle course,
financially and staff the facility with volunteers. One of his first initiatives was to revamp the youth ministries program. “It had fallen by the wayside so another focus is the youth. I want to see it grow exponentially,” he said. “Right now there are 23 kids
face-painting, a tractor, crafts, and a hay-bale climbing area.” Keener added that there will also be musical entertainment provided by Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band. The Fall Fest was previously a part of the “Camp In, Camp Out” event in which township residents would camp out in the park the night before, with activities taking place the next day. “The campout was an evening activity and then there were activities and breakfast the next morning,” said West Bloomfield Parks Deputy Director David Burley. Keener said the department involved. There’s so much opportunity like camping and canoe trips, and that kind of thing.” Speller, a forward thinker, said he intends to expand the outreach focus in the future. “We want to assist in anyway we can, locally, internationally, or tap into
decided to split the camping and the Fall Fest into two events because people were asking for more activities for the camping portion. The Great West Bloomfield Camp Out was held on Friday, Sept. 14 at Marshbank Park, which Keener said drew 200 people. She added that she now expects 800 people to attend the Fall Fest, with admission being free of charge. However, patrons will have to pay a fee for pony rides, refreshments and face-painting. For more information, visit westbloomfieldparks.org. ❏ agencies like Habitat for Humanity, for example,” he said. “There’s strength in numbers.”
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Speller hails from a diverse background. Prior to attending Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., he lived the life of a businessman, employed by American Axel in Detroit for 13 years. “I was in management, manufacturing, quality, finance and maintenance for a $3- to $4-billion-a-year company,” he said. “Most pastors don’t have the business background I do.” Speller eventually realized that it was time to abandon the business sector and help others in a more altruistic way. “I became weary of laying people off and felt better served to help people,” he said. “Now to see smiles on faces, children laughing — it’s so rewarding and awesome.” Learn more about St. Stephen Lutheran Church, visit www.ss-lc.com, or call 248-673-6621. ❏
White Lake looks to lower fees to administer SADs The White Lake Township Board of Trustees next month is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance amendment that would reduce the fee it charges for administering special assessment districts (SADs). Township Supervisor Greg Baroni said he introduced the measure after receiving complaints from property owners, including those who own land in the Pontiac Lake SAD. Currently, the township assess a fee to administer SAD projects, which has historically been 10 percent of the total amount of the specific SAD revenues. The amendment would reduce the fee to 5 percent. Additionally, Baroni said the amendment would cap the fee at $5,000 each year for each SAD. The Board of Trustees approved the first reading of the ordinance on Sept. 11, with a second reading and approval expected at its meeting in October. Baroni said property owners and lake improvement board members responsible for the Pontiac Lake SAD raised concerns about the amount the township charges for administering that SAD. Township officials said it charges a fee of about $112,000 for administering that SAD. Baroni said charging $112,000 to administer an SAD does seem excessive. He said he proposed amending
Breweries participating in the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Brewed in Michigan-Craft Beer Festival include Short’s, Founders, Bell’s, Big Rock, New Holland, Arcadia, and many more. There will also be Michigan meads, ciders, and a wine available for tasting. (Photo submitted by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce)
Michigan brews Sept. 28 event promotes state brewers By Michael Shelton staff writer
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he Brewed in Michigan-Craft Beer Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at Bakers of Milford, located at 2025 S. Milford Road, from 7 to 10 p.m., allowing patrons to sample a variety of beers from Michigan-based breweries in order to help support local businesses and the state’s economy. The festival is sponsored by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and tickets can be purchased for $35 at Bakers, the Chamber Office at 317 Union Street in Milford, the Milford Farmers’ Market in downtown Milford on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m., or at Pine Ridge Market, located at 1065 South Milford Road in Highland. One ticket is good for 12 pours the ordinance to make the fees more reasonable. Under the proposed amendment, the township would assess the following fees: • 15 percent ($112,500 maximum) for establishing an SAD; • 10 percent ($10,000 maximum) for the renewal of an SAD’ • 10 percent ($1,000 maximum) for the annual administration of SADs
from Michigan breweries, along with six food tastings, as well as admission to an After Party from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Bakers Lounge. The After Party will include a performance by the band Wheelhouse, and Michigan beer specials. Breweries on hand will include Short’s, Founders, Bell’s, Big Rock, New Holland, Arcadia, and many more. There will also be Michigan meads, ciders, and a wine available for tasting. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Western Oakland County Meals on Wheels. For more information, contact the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce office at 248-685-7129 or log onto Facebook and search for “Brewed in Michigan” to find the festival’s official page. ❏ with a value of $10,000 or less; • 7.5 percent ($3,750 maximum) for the annual administration of SADs with a value between $10,000 and $50,000. • 5 percent ($5,000 maximum) for the annual administration of SADs with a value over $50,000; and • 2.5 percent ($18,750 maximum) for additional fees for individual invoicing. ❏
West Bloomfield Township will hold its Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Bloomfield Civic Center, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road. Residents are encouraged to bring in their garden/garage items for disposal, which include fungicides, herbicides and insecticides, as well as all automotive fluids, gasoline and diesel fuel, kerosene, car batteries, polishes, and bug sprays for collection and proper disposal. The household hazardous material (haz-mat)collection will also accept all paints, with a maximum of 10 gallons accepted per vehicle, as well as paint solvents, solvent-based glues and wood preservatives, fluorescent light bulbs, and varnish. Also being accepted are kitchen and bathroom items, including thermometers, chemical cleaners, furniture polish, nail polish, and expired medication. Pool chemicals, household batteries, moth balls, solvents, and muriatic acid will also be collected. Electronics that will be accepted at the event include computers and monitors, typewriters, microwave ovens, phones, pagers, printers, fax machines, scanners, personal digital assistants (PDAs), stereos, radios, cassette players, Walkmans, CD players, MP3 players, clocks and TVs. Electronics should not be stored in boxes and certificates for recycling and hard drive destruction will be available from vendors for free. On-site shredding of personal documents will also be available, with a maximum of 50 pounds per resident accepted. The Salvation Army will be on site for a donation drive, but it will not accept any household appliances. The township collection will not accept computer monitors that have broken glass, appliances, water heaters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, or tires. The township holds a hazardous waste collection day twice a year — the spring collection was held on April 28. ❏
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Pictured above is the Waterford Mott High School 2012 Homecoming Court. Standing in the back, left to right, are seniors Nicole Salmu, Justice Bolling, Courtney Munley, Taylor Thorn, Todd Bonnivier, Josh Payne, Kailey Montalto, Marissa Kinaya, and Trevor Duff (Not pictured is Devon Desjardins). Kneeling in the second row, left to right, are juniors, Travis Vick, Madison Pendergrass, C’onta Weary, and Veronica Reyes; sophomores Nathan Todd, Sarah Golfis, Steven Else, and Sydney Hartman. Sitting in front row are freshmen Ben Ritter, Toni Sarkesian, Ethan Vanderelzen, and Gabby Franklin. Bolling and Munley were named Homecoming King and Queen at a pep rally held in the Mott gym on Friday, Sept. 21. The Waterford Mott Corsairs varsity football team went on to play Huron Valley Lakeland that night, losing 41-20. A dance was held at Mott on Saturday, Sept. 22. The homecoming theme was “A Night on the Town,” celebrating different cities from around the world. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
‘Ladies Night Out’ in Milford slated for 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4 Downtown Milford will host “Ladies Night Out” on Thursday, Oct. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until 9 p.m. Ann Barnette, executive director of the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), previously said the event is geared toward being a fun girlfriend’s shopping night out, where women can get together with friends and make an evening of it. The Ladies Night Out event occurs twice a year in Milford, first in April and then in October. Wendi Skolnik, former president of the Milford Business Association, said the first such event occurred six years
ago and it consisted of mostly couples. However, over the years the number of men attending the event has dwindled. Skolnik added that she thought the Ladies Night Out event in April was “terrific,” with around 600 women attending that night, and that she expects around the same number of attendees for the Oct. 4 event. She added that attendees will be able to pick up a card at participating downtown merchants during the event, and then get the card stamped. Once a card has 10 stamps, participants can turn it in for a chance to win one of 40 gift certificates from Milford businesses and restaurants. No purchases are required in order to get a card stamped. The event draws women ranging from 20-years-old to 70-years-old. Downtown businesses will be offer-
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Former fire chief Carl T. Borg, 79, remembered By Michael Shelton staff writer
Former West Bloomfield Township Fire Chief Carl T. Borg died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the age of 79. Borg was appointed West Bloomfield’s fire chief in 1984, after joining the township fire department in 1968. He was promoted to sergeant in 1969, lieutenant in 1973, and captain in 1980 before becoming fire chief.
Borg retired from the department in 2000 after serving as a firefighter for 43 years. Prior to serving in West Bloomfield, Borg was a member of the Highland Park Fire Department for 11 years. Visitation was held on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 13 and 14 at the Union Lake Road Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home in White Lake Township. His funeral was held on Saturday, Sept. 15 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in White Lake, and his internment was at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Branch. Borg is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sons, Carl, Jr., Michael, and Joseph; and three grandchildren. “He was a wonderful gentleman and he’s responsible for hiring a good majority of the people who are still here, including myself,” said West Bloomfield Fire Chief Jay Wiseman. ❏
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WB board votes to close Ealy, make changes at others By Michael Shelton staff writer
The West Bloomfield Schools Board of Education at its Monday, Sept. 24 meeting voted 6-1 to approve the closure of Ealy Elementary School in the fall of 2013, as recommended after a school enrollment and facilities use study by Shannon Bingham of Western Demographics. In addition, the school board also unanimously approved the recommendation to convert Doherty Elementary School into a facility for students in kindergarten through second-grade and Sheiko Elementary into a building for students in third- through fifthgrade, with one set of attendance boundaries for both schools, beginning in the fall of 2013. The board also decided by a 6-1 vote in favor of the recommendation to consider studying the potential closure of Roosevelt Elementary School in a two- to five-year period, in addition to the possible future conversion of Abbott and Orchard Lake middle schools into buildings for students in fifth- through eighth-grade. However, the board decided not to make a decision on a recommendation to close the district’s Administrative and Community Services Building next June, and instead voted to revisit the issue in January. “We decided that with the consultant that we paid for, in the end, we were in agreement with most of the recommendations,” said Trustee Matt Chase. The decisions come after the board was presented on Aug. 27 with the results of the school enrollment and facilities use study, followed by a study session on Sept. 6. Trustee Carol Finkelstein cast the only vote against the closure of Ealy and looking into the possible closure of Roosevelt and the conversion of the middle schools. Finkelstein was not available for comment prior to press time, but Chase said that she was concerned about the entrance to Doherty and the idea of turning the middle schools into buildings for students in fifththrough eighth-grade. Board of Education President Bruce Tobin previously told the Spinal Column Newsweekly that traffic was a concern because Doherty has only one access point, while Ealy has two
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The EmpowerMind educational program encourages students to “think outside the rule box” and shows them how to “work with their strengths vs. focusing on their perceived weaknesses,” according to program founder Kimberly Kassner. (Photo submitted by Kimberly Kassner/EmpowerMind)
Education workshops offered EmpowerMind sessions available starting early next month By Kevin Elliott staff writer
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alled Lake Community Education is hosting EmpowerMind, a 12-hour interactive workshop that focuses on teaching students how to accelerate learning, improve communication, and raise self-esteem. The workshop, which will be held on Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 at the Walled Lake Central High School Library, is available to high school and middle school students for $95. Parents may attend with their child at no charge. Elementary school students can choose from a single two-hour session at $25 apiece, or attending both sessions for $35. Elementary school sessions will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Central High School Library starting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13-14 at the Community Education Cafe beginning at 6 p.m.
EmpowerMind was started in 1990 by lakes-area resident Kimberly Kassner. “It’s affordable for every family,” Kassner said of the workshop. “We have scholarships available, and reductions.” Kassner, who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from Central Michigan University and authored the book, “You’re a Genius and I Can Prove It!,” uses the program to focus on helping students with learning problems, as well as students who are already achieving and hope to improve. The program encourages students to “think outside the rule box” and shows them how to “work with their strengths vs. focusing on their perceived weaknesses.” “There’s a huge emotional component to learning,” Kassner said. “Not everyone gets it consciously ... when they know they are bright, it makes a huge shift in learning.” The workshops are designed to
be interactive by allowing students to play games while learning memory techniques and other skills. Kassner said the workshop includes aspects of vocabulary, multiplication tables, and memorization. “It’s pretty remarkable because all of the kids are able to do it,” she said. “There’s also an emotional component that is weaved through it.” Kassner said students are often surprised at the workshops when they learn to memorize things they didn’t think they could. “It’s not just memory, it’s about having a full understanding of how they learn and having a new learning system so they can learn things faster,” she said. For more information about the workshop or to register, visit the Walled Lake Community Education website at wlcsd.org/edCenter.cfm, or call 248-956-5000. For more information about EmpowerMind visit empowermind.com. ❏
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Obituaries
BEAUCHAMP, GENA "CLARICE"; of Waterford; September 13, 2012; Age 94. CULLEN, BARBARA ANN; of St. Helen, formerly of Waterford; September 20, 2012; age 82. GROGAN, LAURA JANE; of Waterford; September 11, 2012; age 91. HANNAN, EARL JOHN "JACK"; age 76, of Milford, died at home in the care of his family on September 10, 2012. He is survived by Sue, his beloved wife of over fifty-two years. KARAMBETOS, NINA L.; of White Lake; August 26, 2012; age 83. MUNCY, CHRISTOPHER; of White Lake was born on December 13, 1958 and died September 12, 2012 at age 53. Beloved husband of 26 years to Linda. PYKE, TIM B.; of Waterford; September 9, 2012; at 53 years of age. STEELE, HOWARD N. of Waterford; September 15, 2012; age 85; Husband of Reberta. STEPLITUS, RAYMOND J.; of Highland Township, died at his home in the care of his family on September 13, 2012. He was seventy-nine years old. WALL, GLADYS I.; of White Lake; September 22, 2012; age 91. WATERS, FRANKIE; of Highland, passed away on September 13, 2012. She was 58 years old. WOODWORTH, WALTER ADAMS; of Wixom, and resident of Louisville, Kentucky died on September 11, 2012. He was eighty-six years old. ZAMMARELLI, DANIEL JOSEPH; born on February 7, 1953. He died September 22, 2012 at the age of 59. Beloved husband of 23 years to Laurie Ann.
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Area students are semi-finalists for merit scholarship By Kevin Elliott staff writer
Five Walled Lake Consolidated School District students have qualified as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The program, which has existed since 1955, is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students may enter by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The test typically screens about 1.5 million entrants to the program each year. Applicants must also meet academic and participation requirements set forth by the program.
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The school district has announced that National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from the district this year include: • Brooke Feinstein, of Walled Lake Central. Feinstein is a member of the National Honor Society and the Temple Shir Shalom Youth Group. She has been a student-athlete on the Walled Lake Central Swim Team and Ski Team. Feinstein plans on applying to Stanford University. She hopes to major in biology or psychology. • Christine Konicki, of Walled Lake Northern. Konicki is a member of the National Honor Society and the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony. She has served as president of the school’s Spanish Club and chairperson for elementary school tutoring for the Interact Club. Konicki plans to major in materials science and engineering at a research university next fall. • Christina “Caroline” Malmgren, of Walled Lake Central. Malmgren is a member of the National Honor Society, her school’s varsity tennis team and the Spanish Club. She plans on majoring in pre-med biology and chemistry. • Alexander Spiess, of Walled Lake Western. Spiess is a member of the National Honor Society, the captain of the varsity tennis team and plans on majoring in business. • Sandeep Siva of Walled Lake Central. Siva is a student representative for the PTSA and a member of Central’s varsity tennis team. He also tutors middle school and high school students. He plans on pursuing a degree in engineering. ❏
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contracted to oversee educational programs for Children’s Village. Title 1 programs are part of the federal No Child Left Behind initiative and provide funds to local school districts to improve the education of disadvantaged students. This is just one of many steps the Waterford School District is taking to upgrade its technology at its facilities. Back in May, the board also approved the beginning of Phase 1 of a four-year computer replacement plan with Dell, with an annual payment of $182,566 each year. The first phase will also involve installing 100 high-end workstations, including 31 computer aided architecture design (CAAD) workstations and 19 workstations for video/digital arts at both Waterford Mott and Kettering high schools. ❏
Walled Lake earns Michigan’s Best Award honors By Kevin Elliott staff writer
The Walled Lake Consolidated School District this month was one of nine districts in the state to be awarded the 2012 Michigan’s Best Award by the Michigan Association of School Boards. The district, which was awarded top honors in the professional development and school improvement category, received special recognition for its Spice It Up! Technology Conference, which offers a special approach to professional development by customizing training to teachers and staff while reducing expenses. “We are very proud of Pam Shoemaker, our technology integration coordinator, and all the staff involved with Walled Lake Schools’ annual Spice It Up! staff conference,” said Walled Lake Superintendent Kenneth Gutman. “Mostly, we are fortunate to have staff deliver exciting instruction every day in Walled Lake Schools using strategies and technology they learn at Spice It Up!” The program allows technology and techniques to be identified and presented to those attending the district’s conference, saving about $150,000 per year in staff development and substitute expenses, according to district spokeswoman Judy Evola. ❏
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LOCAL MATTERS business notes awards ❐ Matthew T. Golba of Golba Financial Group announced today his broker-dealer, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.(Cambridge) was named by Investment Advisor magazine as “2012 Broker-Dealer of the Year in Division IV” — the division representing independent broker-dealers with over 1,000 producing advisors. The honor is based on the results of the annual poll conducted by the magazine in June of this year. Cambridge was previously honored in 2010, 2008, and 2007 as Broker-Dealer of the Year in Division IV and in 2003 for Division III. “We view this honor as an important vote of confidence that our valueadded offerings are meeting our advisors needs as we support their successful and growing independent businesses,” said Eric Schwartz, Cambridge CEO and Chairman of the Board. “The Broker-Dealer of the Year honor is a key metric we follow as we continually assess the satisfaction levels of our rep-advisors for the support we offer for their independent businesses.” According to the statement issued by Investment Advisor magazine, Cambridge “prevailed in the largest division … by scoring particularly high ratings among its advisors for its communication with the home office, management and its product list.” Cambridge’s honor is based on receiving high marks in all categories, and a composite score that was highest among its peers. Over 5,000 credentialed voters — representatives of independent broker-dealers — cast ballots, and those broker-dealers that gained the highest composite scores were awarded the honors in four different divisions based on their number of producing rep-advisors. The winning broker-dealers are profiled in Investment Advisor’s September 2012 issue. Golba has been a financial advisor since 2008 in Milford. He began his career shortly after graduating college with his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University (MSU). He has always had a deep passion for investing and for the ever-changing political environment we all live in. He holds his Series 7 general securities license, as well as the Series 66 license. He also holds his Life Insurance, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance Licenses and attained his Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) cer-
Members of the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, Sept. 19 in honor of financial planning consultant Brenda Oldham and her new affiliation with Prudential. Her business is now called Prudential RAM Insurance & Financial Services. It provides retirement and education planning, IRA and 401K management, life insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare supplements, and professional money strategies. Oldham’s office is located at 141 N. Milford Road, Suite 201 in Highland Township. Contact Prudential RAM Insurance & Financial Services at 248-714-5102 or 248-421-7364. The fax number is 248-714-5106. (Photo submitted by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce)
tification through the College of Financial Planning. Contact the Golba Financial Group, located at 1550 N. Milford Road, Suite 102B in Milford by calling 248-5296288, by email at matt@golbafinancial.com.
weekly events ❐ The 19th annual American Sewing Expo opens Friday, Sept. 28 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi with fashion shows, classes and shopping for beginner to expert sewers and crafters. It is being held in conjunction with the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals annual conference. The show features accessories, embellishments, fashion sewing, fitting home decorating, machine embroidery, needle arts quilting, sergers and wearable art. Showgoers will see over 20 exhibits, fashion style shows and sewing challenge competitions.
Over 125 exhibitors from 35 states, Australia and Canada will be displaying sewing machines, notions, threads, patterns, yarn, technology, kits, gadgets, embroidery designs, tools and other products. Techniques and tips will be taught at over 200 seminars, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave. between Novi and Beck Road. Show hours are from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. (There is a preshow workshop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27). Expo admission is $14, and children age 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. One-hour seminars are $14, all-day workshops are $130, and special combination packages are available. Onsite parking is available for $5. For more information, visit AmericanSewingExpo.com or call 248889-3111.
❐ The Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center is offering the following business seminars — unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township. The building is west of Telegraph Road. For pre-registration and location specifics, visit AdvantageOakland.com/expand or call 248-858-0783.: • FastTrac® NewVenture is an intensive, 10-week program that helps you evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for owning your own business. Written by entrepreneurs for aspiring entrepreneurs, FastTrac® NewVenture offers essential business information to help you develop your entrepreneurial skills and build your business on a strong foundation. FastTrac® NewVenture provides the opportunity to objectively evaluate your concept and plans for moving forward, begin building an infrastructure for your business opera-
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tions and processes, understand how to access the human, financial and business resources, and build an actionable business plan. The class is from Thursday, Oct. 2 through Dec. 4 (10 consecutive sessions) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The fee is $140. No refunds. • Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business. Marketing is an essential of business success. All products/services must be sold to well-targeted audiences with a wide-ranging marketing mix. Our staff/SCORE counselors can guide you through successful techniques and marketing principles, helping you to promote your products and services to the most promising customers — your target audience. Presented by The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC). It will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The fee is $40 per person. No refunds. • Business Research: Feasibility to Expansion. Thinking of starting a business and want to research your business idea? Are you a business owner who wants to benchmark your profit margin and other measures against
similar size businesses? Do you want to identify market trends and opportunities to grow your sales? Are you looking for new customers or to diversify your market base? Business Research shows you ways to find your ideal customers, your competitors, perform competitive analysis, and more. Presented by Oakland County Market Research and an Oakland County Public Library business reference librarian. It will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oxford Public Library, 530 Pontiac Road, Oxford. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required.
chamber notes ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, visit huronvcc.com: • Brewed in Michigan, 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, Bakers of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Road, Milford. Cost, $25 advance purchase, or $35 this week. Ticket price includes 12 pours of great local beer, six food taste tickets, and a souvenir mug. Additional pours available for purchase. After Party from 9 p.m. to midnight in the
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You have a choice! Spend it here. Keep it here. Bakers bar. Wheelhouse will be rocking the crowd, along with great Michigan beer specials. The event sold out last year. Get your ticket today at the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bakers of Milford or Pine Ridge Market. Presenting sponsors: LaFontaine Automotive Group, thefamilydeal.com, Pine Ridge Winery (home of over 800 beers in stock), and Bakers of Milford. Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase your tickets, contact 248-685-7129. • Coffee Club, 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Jay Chevrolet, 3372 W. Highland Road, Highland. • Chamber Challenge Networking Mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 9, Fiesta Fajitas, 4835 Carroll Lake Road, Commerce (at the corner of Commerce and Carroll Lake roads). Appetizers provided. Cash bar. Reservations required. Contact 248-685-7129. Join the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce for this multi-chamber mixer with a twist. At the last mixer, the Huron Valley Chamber took home the Challenge Cup by having more members in attendance than the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Help them keep the cup. • Ambassador Meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, Milford Police Department conference room, 1100 Atlantic, Milford. • Coffee Club, 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Huron Valley Recreation, Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland. • Membership Appreciation Mixer,
❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-6242826 or visit lakesareachamber.com. • 1st Friday, Edible Arrangements, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 6167 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield. Complementary early morning networking opportunity. • Government Affairs Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 5, chamber offices, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A, Walled Lake, 248-624-2826. • Expo, Taste & Fun Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 3, Walled Lake Central High School. Exhibitor registration is now! Expand your customer base. For an information kit, including “Smart Tips that Help Turn Lookers into Buyers,” call 248-624-2826 or e-mail info@lakesareachamber.com. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-6668600 or visit waterfordchamber.org. • B.U.I.L.D. Leads Group, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Clarkston State Bank, 6600 Highland Road, Waterford. 248-886-0086. • Freedom Road Transportation Appreciation Dinner and Silent Auction, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Lafayette Grande Ballroom, 1 Lafayette, Pontiac. Gala evening includes a silent auction, fun and fellowship. Please help to support giving someone the gift of a ride to the doctor, church, or grocery shopping. Tickets are $60. For more information or to help sponsor this event, please call 248-232-1259. • Re-grand opening/ribbon-cutting at ACO Hardware, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 5070 Highland Road, Waterford. Join us in celebrating the re-grand opening/ribbon-cutting of ACO Hardware on Highland Road. Free grab bags for the first 100 customers. ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of chamber events, call 248-626-3636 or visit westbloomfieldchamber.com. • Prime Ribbon Cutting. All member invited, Wednesday, Oct. 10. • Mix & Mingle, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Toyology at Orchard Mall. Meet chamber members in a fun environment, maybe even play a game. RSVP wbloomfieldchamber@gmail.com. • Wine tasting, Wednesday, Nov. 4, Plum Market. Details to follow. • December Holiday Party, to be determined.
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PUBLIC SAFETY Suspect arrested after gas station break-in
Laundry machines vandalized, robbed A rash of thefts have occurred over the last several weeks at the Village Apartments in Wixom, where the perpetrator(s) have targeted coin slot laundry machines. Several parallel incidents occurred on Sept. 17, one at Building 5 in the 31160 block of Wildwood. Chris Ross, the maintenance manager at the complex, told police someone had broken into three laundry machines, pried off the coin boxes and absconded with the money. There was no forced entry, and
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Suspect sought Man robs Charter One Bank branch By Leslie Shepard staff writer
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aterford Township police are on the look out for a man responsible for a bank robbery committed at the Charter One Bank branch, located at 7670 Highland Road (M-59), on Saturday, Sept. 22. The suspect was caught on surveillance video and is described as a white male in his 40s, approximately 6-feet-tall, wearing a faux leather University of Michigan jacket and a Green Bay Packers baseball hat. According to witnesses, the suspect entered the bank just after 11:33 a.m. and handed the teller a note demanding cash from the drawer. The teller handed over the money to the suspect and he shoved it into a coat sleeve. He then fled out of the bank to a parked vehicle, described as a late 90s GMC or Chevy regular cab pickup truck, silver or tan in color. He was last seen fleeing into a nearby subdivision. The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information about this incident or know the suspect’s identity, please contact the Waterford Township Police Department at 248-618-7550 or the tip line at 248-674-COPS. ❏
Rolladium shooter gets 24 to 70 years in prison One of three men charged in connection with the Dec. 23, 2011 shooting at the Rolladium rollerskating rink in Waterford Township will be locked away for a long time. Circuit Court Judge James Alexander sentenced Tre-Andis Jamison on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to 24 to 70 years in prison. The shooting occurred during a skating party at the rink, located at 4475 Highland Road. Three black male suspects, including Jamison, 22, Cheyenne Ingram, 18, and Robert Lee German reportedly entered the building and fired handguns from the snack bar area out onto the skating floor area. Five people were struck, but no one sustained fatal injuries. PAGE 23 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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police have no suspects or witnesses in the case at this time. Then later that day, a similar crime occurred in Building 45 at 30763 Beechwood, where another three washers were vandalized and the coins were stolen. Building 4 at 30845 Stoneridge was vandalized a few weeks ago and then for a second time on Sept. 15. Akin to the other crimes committed, the perpetrator(s) cut the water supply line, pried open the coin box and stole the contents. One of the four washing machines vandalized was damaged beyond repair. In this particular instance, police believe the suspect(s) entered the building via a window. Police advised Ross that The Village needs to take steps to stop this behavior. In the meantime, the case has been turned over to the Detective Bureau for investigation. ❏
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Each of the suspects faced 14 charges, including assault with intent to commit murder; possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony; carrying concealed weapons; and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. In August, Jamison was convicted on all 14 counts. Ingram was found not guilty of the felony firearms charge, but found guilty on all other counts.
Ingram’s sentencing is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 12. German was recently arrested and arraigned after police found him hiding under a bed in his mother’s home in Pontiac. ❏
Police say man was disorderly at area bar Walled Lake police arrested a man for disorderly conduct after he allegedly instigated a fight at the Bayside Sports Grill on Monday, Sept. 3.
The subject pulled away, so the officer threatened to Taser him if he did not comply. Between the security employee and the officer, the pair was able to handcuff the man. A preliminary breath test (PBT) reportedly showed that the man had a blood-alcohol content of 0.21 percent. The man was lodged at the Wixom Police Department pending sobriety and issued a citation for disorderly conduct. ❏
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ORDINANCE NO. 148 A-1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 656, OFFENSES RELATING TO PERSONS, OF PART SIX, GENERAL OFFENSES CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE, BY REPEALING SECTION 656.06, NOISE CREATING ACTIVITIES, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 656.06, NOISE CREATING ACTIVITIES, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NOISE VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE. Said Ordinance was adopted by the Village Council at their Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 to be effective immediately. A full copy of the Ordinance in its entirety is available for public use and inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 425 Glengary Road, Wolverine Lake, Michigan, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. Sharon A. Miller, Village Clerk SC: 9-26-12
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Orchard Lake Road work Resurfacing under way between 13 and 14 Mile roads
Some oil, gas royalties may go toward road work By Leslie Shepard staff writer
PONTIAC TRAIL (Walled Lake) • Notes: The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is continuing its reconstruction efforts on Pontiac Trail between West Maple Road and South Commerce Road. • Closures: During the project, Pontiac Trail will remain open, but will be reduced to one lane in each direction. West Maple is now open at the west side of Pontiac Trail. West Maple is closed at the east side of Pontiac Trail. • Completion date: Nov. 15. • Cost: $2.6 million. JOHN STREET (Highland Township) • Notes: The project calls for pulverizing the pavement and applying a hot mix asphalt overlay. There will also be drainage improvements. • Closure: The roadway will be closed for the duration of the project. • Detour: Livingston Road to Milford Road to M59, and vice versa. • Completion date: End of September. • Cost: $228,000. ORCHARD LAKE ROAD (Farmington Hills/West Bloomfield Township border) • Notes: The RCOC has begun work on this resurfacing project on Orchard Lake Road between 13 Mile Road and 14 Mile Road. • Closure: The five-lane road will be reduced to one lane open in each direction, which is expected to cause traffic delays. The road will remain reduced to one open lane in each direction for the duration of the project. • Completion date: Oct. 3. • Cost: $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. Commerce Road between Carroll Lake and Union Lake roads is now open to traffic. • Detour: Union Lake Road to Wise Road to Carroll Lake Road, and vice versa. • Completion date: Sept. 30. • 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 under way along Cooley Lake Road, east of Duck Lake to Mystic Valley, in Milford, Highland, White Lake, and Commerce townships. • Detour: Duck Lake Road to Commerce Road to Carey Road, and vice versa. • Completion date: Nov. 1. • Costs: $4.4 million. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: I-96 EAST OF MILFORD ROAD, WEST OF KENT LAKE ROAD (Milford) • Notes: A series of bridge reconstruction projects is being carried out in phases. Crews are currently constructing the inside of the Milford Road bridge and continuing efforts on the Kent Lake bridge (I-96 over Kent Lake Road) as well as the Huron River Trail bridge (I-96 over Huron River Trail). The I-96 driving surfaces of these bridges on the eastbound side are completed. The westbound side will not be finished until mid-October. Crews must also remove all temporary measures in place to retain three traffic lanes, including restoring shoulders and building barrier walls. Therefore, lane restrictions will remain in place until mid- to late-October. Each bridge project is being reconstructed in phases so three lanes are maintained on I-96 at all times. • Completion date: end of October. • Cost: $15.5 million.
A pair of tie-barred Senate bills were recently introduced in Lansing to appropriate surplus dollars from the state’s Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) toward transportation improvements. Senate Bills (SBs) 1273 and 1274 would amend Public Act 451 of 1994, under the “Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.” Under constitutional and statutory provisions, oil and gas royalty revenues generated by the state are earmarked first for the NRTF, and then the State Parks Endowment Fund. Current Michigan law states the amount annually accumulated in the NRTF is capped at $500 million, exclusive of interest, earnings, and amounts authorized for expenditure. Any funds accummulated annually beyond the trust fund cap are deposited in the Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund until it reaches an accumulated principal of $800 million. SBs 1273 and 1274 require any surplus dollars accumulated above the Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund to be earmarked for construction, maintenance and improvements of roads, streets and bridges by counties, cities, and villages, by depositing those surplus dollars into the Michigan Transportation Fund. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), which stands to receive some of those surplus funds if the bills are enacted, would welcome any new funding sources, but at this point road commission officials are unsure what the impact would be. “It’s impossible to say at this point if we will ever get any money and what the likelihood is if any monies exceed the amounts once they filter through the NRTF formula,” said RCOC Spokesperson Craig Bryson. “The danger is that legislators may use this for solving the (road) funding problem. Theoretically, it could direct some money into roads, but it remains to be seen how much, and if it will ever happen.” Bill sponsors include Sens. Bruce Caswell (R-Fawn River); John Proos (R-St. Joseph); David Hildenbrand (RLowell); James Marleau (R-Lake Orion); Tonya Shuitmaker (R-Antwerp Township); Judith Emmons (RSheridan); John Pappageorge (R-Troy); and Patrick Colbeck (R-Canton). The bills are being reviewed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. ❏
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ENVIRONMENT
Bills would prevent state from losing wetland authority By Kevin Elliott staff writer
A federal review of the state’s water protection measures has spurred several proposed changes in how wetlands are regulated by the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The proposed changes, which include revamping some of the rules regarding wetland protection and permitting processes, are necessary for the state to retain its ability to oversee wetland permitting under the federal Clean Water Act. However, some environmentalists are concerned that the proposed changes could jeopardize some of the state’s most vulnerable land. “The EPA conducted an audit of our program and found we have deficiencies,” said Jennifer McKay, policy specialist for the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. “Some changes are included that we support. Unfortunately, other provisions were included.” The EPA found 22 cases where the state’s regulations fall short of those required under the Clean Water Act.
Internal changes by the DEQ addressed 19 issues, with the remaining deficiencies requiring changes by state lawmakers. Those changes relate to exemptions for utilities, drains, and agriculture practices regulated by state laws. Failure to address the EPA’s concerns would require wetland permit applicants to apply to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the DEQ, rather than allowing applicants to submit only one wetland permit application to the DEQ, as is currently the case. In order to meet the federal requirements, state Rep. Jim Stamas (RMidland) introduced legislation this month to establish uniform application fees and change exemptions from permitting requirements. The bill, (HB 5897) would also create a wetland mitigation bank funding program to provide loans to municipalities to help create new wetlands when others are lost. McKay said the watershed council opposes the bill as currently written because some of its provisions would reduce the amount of wetlands required to be replaced when some are lost. Funding for the Wetland Mitigation Bank Fund Program would come from the Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Fund, and up to $10 million would be authorized to be spent on the program
lake levels LAKE LEVELS Following are the lake level readings for lakes and rivers across the western Oakland lakes area, as compiled by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P. McCulloch’s office. Legal levels are denoted by elevation in feet from sea level; current levels are denoted as plus or minus the legal in hundredths of feet. River depths are measures from the river bottom, at point of measurement. WATERWAYS Cass Cedar Island Commerce Dawson Mill Pond Duck Fox Huron River Long Loon* Maceday-Lotus Middle & Lower Straits Mohawk Oakland-Woodhull Orchard Oxbow Pontiac Shawood-Walled Lake Schoolhouse Scott Sylvan-Otter Union Upper Straits Watkins White Williams
LEGAL LEVEL 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
9/7/12 +.16 +.40 +.20 +.31 –.02 +.03 –.06 +.18 Legal +.12 –.51 –.03 +.15 –.28 +.15 –.23 –.82 –.04 –1.31 +.35 +.15 –.58 Legal –.13 –.35
9/14/12 +.18 +.38 +.22 +.39 Legal +.02 –.06 +.22 Legal +.20 –.58 Legal +.20 –.28 +.15 –.31 –.85 Legal –1.44 +.40 +.17 –.62 –.06 –.24 –.33
*Reading for Loon Lake, in Waterford Township, also applies to Mohawk–Wormer Schoolhouse, Silver and Upper Silver Lakes.
9/21/12 +.07 +.36 +.18 +.32 Legal +.03 –.06 +.20 +.07 +.22 –.56 +.10 +.21 –.38 +.12 –.37 –1.00 +.10 –1.47 +.40 +.14 –.70 –.04 –.31 –.32
under companion legislation (HB 5673). That bill would also expand the strategic water fund to provide assistance to local governments to address rainwater, sewage, and septic systems. “We are embracing mitigation banks,” said Maggie Cox, legislative director for the DEQ. “It allows (permit applicants) to buy into (wetland) areas that are already created. Under current law, if you impact more than a third of an acre of wetland, you have to create two times the size impacted ... you can’t preserve it, you actually have to create it, which is expensive and not very successful.” ❏
Volunteers sought to help monitor water quality Outdoor enthusiasts looking for an opportunity to bug out in the next couple of weeks can do so while helping monitor river water quality with the Huron River Watershed Council or the Friends of the Rouge. The Huron River Watershed Council is seeking volunteers for its annual River Roundup event on Saturday Oct. 6 at various locations throughout Livingston, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. The watershed council gives volunteers two times to choose from on Oct. 6 — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers must register by Oct. 3 to be assigned to a group. First time volunteers can fill out information forms at hrwc.org/volunteer/registration-for-first-time-volun-
teers and then register at hrwc.org/volunteer/roundup/register-for-theroundup. For more information contact Jason Frenzel at jfrenzel@hrwc.org. The Friends of the Rouge also is looking for volunteers for its annual Fall Bug Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 20. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Schoolcraft College’s VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Road, in Livonia, and split into teams of four to eight people to travel to two sites and look for living things to sample from the river. Interested volunteers must register by Oct. 5 by visiting www.therouge.org. ❏ VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE
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Former McCotter scheduler enters no contest plea By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
An ex-staffer to former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges for her role in the petition signature scandal that brought about the political downfall of the Republican congressman from Livonia. Lorianne O’Brady, a 52-year-old from Livonia, entered a no contest plea on five misdemeanor charges of falsely signing a nominating petition as a circulator in front of 16th District Court Judge Kathleen J. McCann on Monday, Sept. 17, according to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. O’Brady, who faces up to 93 days in jail, is slated for sentencing on Oct. 25. Following a months-long investigation, Schuette announced charges against four local staffers of the fiveterm congressman who was prevented from appearing on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot because just a few hundred of the 1,800 voter signatures his team submitted to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office were deemed legitimate. Also facing jail time are: • Don Yowchuang, the 33-year-old deputy district director from Farmington Hills: 10 counts of election fraud forgery, a five-year felony; one count of conspiracy to commit a legal act in an illegal manner, a five-year felony; and six counts of falsely signing a nominating petition as a circulator, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail; • Paul Seewald, the 47-year-old district director from Livonia: One count of conspiracy to commit a legal act in an illegal manner and nine counts of falsely signing a nominating petition; and • Mary Melissa Turnbull, a 58-yearold district representative from Howell: One count of conspiracy to commit a legal act in an illegal manner, and one count of falsely signing a nominating petition as a circulator. “Our office will continue to prosecute the remaining defendants involved in this shameful violation of the public trust,” Schuette stated last week in a press release. Milford Republican Kerry Bentivolio won the Aug. 7 primary election in the new 11th Congressional District and faces Dr. Syed Taj, a member of the Canton Township Board of Trustees, in the Nov. 6 general election to serve a two-year term in Congress that pays
$174,000 per year. Bentivolio also won in a five-way Republican primary election in the current 11th Congressional District on Sept. 5 for the right to represent the GOP in a Nov. 6 special general election, where he will face Democrat David A. Curson of Belleville. The winner will serve the remaining few weeks of McCotter’s unexpired term. ❏
Patterson issued ticket for not using seatbelt, pays fine Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has paid a $65 fine for a ticket he received from the Auburn Hills Police Department for not wearing a seatbelt during an August traffic crash that resulted in him sustaining serious orthopedic injuries. “Not wearing a seatbelt was a mistake,” Patterson, 72, said in a statement issued Tuesday, Sept. 18. “I accept my responsibility and paid the $65 fine this afternoon.” Patterson, who was released from McLaren Oakland Hospital on Friday, Sept. 14, was a passenger in a Chrysler 300 on Aug. 10 when he suffered a broken hip, leg, ankle, and five ribs, and broke both wrists. Also injured in the accident were Jim Cram, 60, the driver of the Chrysler 300; Anthony Prainito, 31, the driver of a Volkswagen Passat that collided with the Chrysler 300; and Raymond Recchia, 51, the passenger in the Passat and the only person wearing a seatbelt in the accident that occurred
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Social justice push From Paul Kane, White Lake Township: I enjoyed the letter from Denise Black (Aug. 29 Spinal Column Newsweekly) until she said “social justice.” May I explain? The United Nations General Assembly declared an annual “Social Justice Day” and when doing so proclaimed that: “Present-day believers in ... virtue and justice are neither willing nor desirable companions for the defenders of social justice.” In the 1930s, Catholic theologian John Ryan warned that the social justice agenda would likely be called “communistic,” but that we should go with it anyway. Also in the 1930s, Father Charles Coughlin outlined 16 requirements for social justice which included that all “necessities” should be nationalized because they are too important to be left in the hands of private individuals. (That implies that D.C. should seize power over private businesses and/or the private lives of all Americans.) Finally, Jonah Goldberg in his latest book has a chapter on the topic. To quote: “It makes no sense to speak of social justice in a free society, because to do so assumes that we should not in fact live in a free society ... The fundamental problem with social justice is that ... [I]t is an open-ended license for the forces of goodness to do what they think is right forever.” Social justice means that the government will force everyone to do good Christian deeds. However, Christianity requires that each individual choose to do good Christian deeds. Being forced is the opposite of choosing for oneself, thus pushing social justice is absolutely the opposite of what Christianity teaches. I see Denise Black had Ed. D, Milford after name. Does that suggest
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; fax 24/7 to Editor 248-360-1220 or email to news@thescngroup.com. she’s an educator in Milford schools? Egad. Please Denise, stop pushing the social justice bilge, immediately. I’m also astounded that those two guys from the 1930s dared to call themselves Catholic. ❏
High interest rates From Charles Schott, White Lake Township: When interest rates go sky-high within the next four years and many local businesses and families fail, I want all of you Democrats to stand up and shout that it was President Obama’s fault, and then talk about how annual $1 trillion deficits were needed to spur all of those shovelready jobs. Don’t fall into the trap of jumping topics and say that the Republicans prevented him from lowering the annual deficit and the total debt. Democrats controlled the Senate from 2006 to the present. Democrats elected for themselves Nirvana by having a veto-proof majority in the House and Senate with the presidency from 2008 to 2010. That was GREAT, wasn’t it? Notice, dear readers, how few complaining letters we have read here in these columns over the past four years? Why, just four weeks ago, HPD spouted her blind alle-
giance to the Gloss-overer-in-Chief. Where are the smart Democrats who tell the truth that when you spend more than you take in, there are financial consequences? Please continue your well-rehearsed rants into 2013: Blame the previous guy. Forthcoming: Federal government bankruptcy focuses the mind. ❏
Vote for incumbents From Jonathan H. Schwartz, Berkley: I was appalled to learn from your Sept. 19 article “Money talks? Out-ofstate sources spending big in challengers’ circuit court bid,” that out-ofstate instigators are attempting to influence the local Oakland County judicial race. That these shadowy figures and their unaccountable political interest group are funding factually inaccurate television ads in an attempt to smear the good name of Judge Phyllis McMillen — a much-loved and wellrespected public servant — is beyond reprehensible. I’ll be voting for all five incumbent judges — Bowman, Potts, McMillen, Langford-Morris, and Warren — on Nov. 6 to send a message to outside agitators that our circuit court is not for sale. I encourage all other Oakland County residents to do the same. ❏
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Thanks for support From Brooks Elementary School Teachers Carrie Farnum, Kalie Miller, and Lois Kelly: Brooks Elementary School, a part of Huron Valley Schools, has provided a summer reading program for their students the last four years. Each child ends the school year by taking home a bag of 10 books at their reading level. During the summer once a week the Brooks Book Mobile drives through the attendance area of their students making 11 stops to trade out books so the children can get different books to read for the week. The teachers have found that the students are maintaining or improving their endof-the-year reading level when they return to school in the fall. The Brooks teachers who volunteer their time for this program could not do it every summer without some incredible community help. In the spring, Wal-Mart provided funding to support our talent show to raise money to get additional books. Meijer gave us gift cards to purchase more books. Leo’s Coney Island was the sight of our Book Mobile kick-off, gave us a percentage of the profits one evening a month during the school year, and gave the readers ice cream every time they reached a reading goal during the summer. Every week Szott Chrysler/Dodge automobile dealership allowed us to use one of their fabulous vans to haul all the boxes of books. We could not run our program without the very generous support of these special community leaders. Thank you for helping make the Brooks Book Mobile a success. ❏
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of White Lake will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on October 16, 2012, at the White Lake Township offices located at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 at 7 P.M. for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2013 application in the approximate amount of $65,547 to fund eligible projects. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Comments will also be received in writing or in person at 7525 Highland Road, (ATTN: Supervisor’s office) until October 16, 2012 at 4 p.m. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour advance notice. Contact the Clerk’s office at 248-698-3300 x 7 for special services. Gregory R. Baroni, Supervisor White Lake Township S.C. 9-26-12
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ MOM’S Club of Wixom: Meet & Greet, 9:3011 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Wixom Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-974-4402 ■ White Lake Farmers Market: “FILL THAT BUS!!” can goods, non-perishable items, school supplies collected Saturday, Sept. 29, Huron Valley Lakeland High School, 1500 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. For more information contact Kevin Lawrence, market manager, at 248-7551195 or email alaw4196@aol.com, or visit whitelakefarmersmarket.weebly.com. ■ Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Oxbow Post No. 4156: Crafters/vendors wanted for Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 321 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Donations for food drive also being accepted. 810-227-2091. ■ Cancer Thrivers* Network for Jewish Women: Gentle healing yoga, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. $5 admission. Registration. 248-851-4616 or SandyRSchwartz@hotmail.com. ■ Waterford Genealogical Society: Presentation, downtown Pontiac with pictures, Chuck Dewey, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, Waterford Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Free and open to the public, 248-625-7731. ■ Waterford Garden Club: Meetings, Thursdays, Oct. 4 and Nov. 1, Waterford Parks and Recreation Building, 2303 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford. For more information, email wjg530@yahoo.com. ■ 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. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Vendors wanted for parking lot sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 6, set-up at 8 a.m., $20 per space, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. Proceeds raise money for children’s ministries. Call Jennifer at 248-673-5911, ext. 10. ■ 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. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Free sneek preview of new Vegie Tales Film, “The League of Incredible Vegtables” with all-youcan-eat free popcorn, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, Church gym, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. Call Jennifer at 248-673-5911, ext. 10. ■ Milford Farmers’ Market: Open 3 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 18, East Liberty Street between S. Main and Union streets in Milford. milfordfarmersmarket.org. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: “Unique Expressions,” vendor/craft show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5911. ■ Water Warriors Mackinaw Ride: Bowl-a-thon fund-raiser for Special Olympics, 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 21, 300 Bowl, 100 S. Cass Lake Road, Waterford. 248-462-3564.
asked. For more information, milfordpolice.com or call 248-676-2089.
■ Walled Lake Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays now through Oct. 31, Walled Lake City Event Field on East West Maple Road between Decker Road and Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. 248-624-4847.
■ Mothers & More: Book club meeting, 7 p.m., first Monday of the month, Caribou Coffee, Union Lake Road, Commerce. 248-360-7702.
■ Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian: Free 8-week seminar and support group for people who are grieving, 7 p.m. Mondays now through Nov. 12, 5171 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield. Registration, walk-ins are welcome. 248-682-0730. ■ Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit: Shalom Street Museum, new exhibit, “Be Kind to Our World: Shomrei Adamah,” with butterfly garden, a display about wind energy, and a hydroponic garden, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, now through the end of November, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 248-661-1000. ■ 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. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-3493. ■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior companion volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248559-1147, ext. 3434. ■ Dads of Foreign Service: Bingo, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, VFW Post No. 4156, 321 Union Lake Road, White Lake. 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. 1-888937-4390. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Thoughts and Colors of Nature, a group exhibit by members of the Michigan Association of Calligraphers, now on display at 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. ■ 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 (DEA) for destruction. The service is free and anonymous with no questions
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■ Multi-Lakes Conservation Association: All-youcan-eat fish fry, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce. 248-363-9109. ■ Rotary of West Bloomfield: Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Henry Ford Medical Center, second floor, southwest corner of Farmington and Maple roads. 248-520-0095. ■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Airport Road Childhood Learning Center is now enrolling for its new Young Fives pre-kindergarten programs for fall at 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-6161. ■ Waterford Rotary Club: Meeting, noon, Tuesdays, The Shark Club on M-59, Waterford. 248-625-4897.
SUPPORT GROUPS ❐ Age with Grace: Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at 2230 E. Highland Road, Highland. Space is limited, please call to reserve your place. 248-5296431. ❐ AA Meetings: 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Four Towns United Methodist Church, 6451 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. 248-682-0211. ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addiction, for life’s hurts, habits or hangups, 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. 248-358-8508 or kleptomaniacsanonymous.org. ❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248755-9533. ❐ Families Anonymous, West Bloomfield Chapter: Twelve-step support group for recovery for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, West Bloomfield area. 1800-736-9805 or familiesanonymous.org. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 866-9143663 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford. 248 623 7921 or 248-762-0633St Epic 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. 248338-9666.
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❐ Active Adult Program: Jazz at the J with jazz singer Barbara Ware, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Admission is $5. 248-967-4030. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) class, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-2394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Harvest Dance, 7-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28; Health Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 209 N. John Street, Highland. Dance, $15 per person/ $25 per couple. Public welcome. R.S.V.P. 248-8871707. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Soup, Sandwich and Movie Day, noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. 248-926-0063. ❐ R.S.V.P.: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers, age 55 and up to work at hospitals, cultural institution food pantries, schools and more. For more information, contact Carol Heckman at 248-5591147, ext. 3435. ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Art Expression, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Room No. 2, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Five-dollar donation toward class supplies; $1 per day to help offset Waterford Senior Center costs. 248-683-9450. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Senior Programs: Line dancing, 11 a.m. Fridays at the Corners, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: Free veterans’ lunch, noon, Sept. 25; Pot luck/New Member Meet and Greet, bring dish to pass, 11:30 a.m., Sept. 27, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248624-0870.
PARKS ❐ Independence Oaks County Park: Fall Color Car Classic, classic/antique cars, 50/50 drawing, goodie bags, prizes, food concessions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 9501 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston. Benefits go toward Order of Alhambra which supports individuals with dis-
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Continued ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯ PAGE 35 abilities. Registration, $12 per car due by Monday, Oct. 1. DestinationOakland.com. ❐ Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center: “Webelos Badge Day,” 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. Registration. 248-625-6640. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: “Farmer for a Day,” ages 7-15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29; Horse-drawn hayrides, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-684-8632 or 1-800-477-3178. ❐ Kensington Metropark: “Survival of the Fitness,” short nature hike and more, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29; “Romanian Holiday,” arm chair travel program, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration, 810-227-8917.
LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Food for Fines - Fine Amnesty Week beginning Monday, Oct. 1, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Sign Language Fun, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248887-2218.
❐ Milford Public Library: Evening Storytime with snacks, ages 2-5, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration and pajamas suggested. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Big Bag Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29-30; Classical Music with “Fabs” Kaldobsky, adult music appreciation, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Matinee Movie: Bumbling Buccaneers, all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-674-4831. ❐ West Bloomfield Library: Music @ Main, Billy Brandt Trio, rootsy, folk and psychedelic alternative country, 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30; “What’s Cooking - Spices and Rubs,” adult program, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. 248-682-2120. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Computer Club - “How to make free movies,” Thursday, Oct. 4, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-4942.
RELIGIOUS ❐ St. George’s Episcopal Church: St. Francis of Assisi Celebration, tented outdoor blessing (weather permitting), 10 a.m. or noon, Sunday, Oct. 7, 801 E. Commerce St., Milford. Pets must be leashed or in carrier. 248-684-0495.
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50 YEARS AGO Sept. 27, 1962 The 2,000th customer to participate in the "Share the Health" program at the John Clark Pharmacy was Mrs. Robert Rottmann of 9585 Bonnie Briar, Pontiac. She was awarded a $25 free merchandise prize on Sept. 2. Mrs. Rottmann stated that she had just been released from the hospital, and that was the first time she had ever won anything. John Clark, pharmacist, 1546 Union Lake road, introduced the novel "Share the Health" program on Sept. 1, 1961. The program was designed to help the "typical" family, whether they be wage earner with a number of children, an elderly couple on maintenance medication, or a member of one of the mail order "plans" which are sweeping the country.
20 YEARS AGO Sept. 23, 1992 As it had promised to do back in May, the White Lake Township Board of Trustees has requested a second state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public hearing in an attempt to close Sugden Lake to hunting. The board has approved of a resolution calling for a Hunting Area Control Committee to determine whether the 66-acre lake should be closed to hunting. The resolution passed by the board states that the township board has determined that certain portions of the township ought to be closed to hunting or the discharge of firearms or bows and arrows. It states hunting with a firearm should be prohibited on the water's edge of Sugden Lake or within 450 feet of the water's edge.
40 YEARS AGO Sept. 27, 1972 Skaters in the lakes area now have a year-round facility in which to skate and play hockey with the opening of the Lakeland Ice Arena in Waterford. The arena, located at Williams Lake Road and M-59, is a boon to area hockey leagues who have for 30 years had to search for whatever ice was available for their games. Constructed by Doc and Harold Richardson of Richardson's Dairy, and Roger Reynolds, the arena will be open for general skating on Saturdays and Sundays and will be rented out to hockey tams and skating groups all week.
10 YEARS AGO Sept. 25, 2002 Aiming to lure families back to the Summit Place Mall and fill the facility's vacant storefronts, mall owners last week unveiled the first step in revitalizing the shopping center: a massive, two-level play center for children in the heart of the mall, where a cluster of restaurants once stood. As a thriving hub in the 1.3-millionsquare-foot shopping center, the $500,000 play center would encompass the 5,600-square-foot area previously occupied by the mall's food court. Though plans were just recently unveiled to mall merchants and the public, signs of construction are obvious. The center court area has already been gutted in preparation of the play facility. Talk has circulated in recent months about possibly adding an ice rink, even getting as far as appearing on a township board meeting agenda in July.
30 YEARS AGO Sept. 29, 1982 The cutback of seven township employee positions as well as some departmental services and supplies were recommended by Waterford Township Supervisor James Seeterlin during a Wednesday, Sept. 22 work session aimed at trimming $600,000 from the 1983 budget. Treasurer Dennis Ritter said on Friday, Sept. 24 that the township expects a drop in state revenue sharing for 1983, as was the case in 1982 when Waterford lost $530,000 in state funds. He said expenditures for 1983 are expected to be $8,813,151, necessitating budget cutbacks in all departments. The lone exception is the 51st District Court, which will receive $1 million to build a new courthouse.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet on the 9th day of October, 2012, at 7:00 P.M., in the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to determine whether to increase the amount of assessment for the Midwood/Lower Straits Lake Aquatic Weed Special Assessment District and to receive PUBLIC COMMENTS, if any, regarding the increased assessment. If approved, the Township Board shall pass a Resolution Approving Revised Roll Increasing Assessment of Properties Within the Special Assessment District Designated Midwood/Lower Straits Lake Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District. On June 12, 2012, the Township Board passed a Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for the Special Assessment District Designated Midwood/Lower Straits Lake Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District (hereinafter “Existing SAD”). The Charter Township of Commerce has been informed that assessments established by the Existing SAD are insufficient to adequately control the aquatic weeds within the district and has been asked to increase the assessment to pay for additional weed control measures. The amount of increase proposed exceeds the estimated costs of the Existing SAD by more than 10% and, therefore, Public Act 188 of 1954 requires that a hearing be held on the proposal to increase the assessment of the Existing SAD. The proposed increase to the Existing SAD involves the following property located in the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan: Parcel Nos.
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NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE INCLUDING THE VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE To the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Commerce, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Commerce, 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, MI 48390 will be open on the LAST DAY TO REGISTER:
TUESDAY, October 9, 2012 FROM 7:15 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM FOR THE PURPOSE of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in said Township not already registered. THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Commerce for the purpose of electing candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL
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Justice of the Supreme Court Justice of Supreme Court – Incumbent Position Judge of Court of Appeals - 2nd District - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Non-Incumbent Position Judge of Probate Court - Oakland County - Incumbent Position Judge of District Court - 52nd District-1st Division - Incumbent Position
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AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING PARTISAN CANIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICES: Township Supervisor; Township Clerk; Township Treasurer and Township Trustee (4) AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING NON-PARTISAN CANDIDATES FOR LOCAN OFFICE: Village of Wolverine Lake Council Members (Pcts. 2 and 12) AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PURPOSALS: STATEWIDE PROPOSALS PROPOSAL 12-1: A referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 – The Emergency Manager Law. PROPOSAL 12-2: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding Collective Bargaining. PROPOSAL 12-3: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish a standard for Renewable Energy. PROPOSAL 12-4: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and provide Collective Bargaining for In-Home Care Workers.
The Plans showing the improvement, the location, and the legal description are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. The costs associated with this Special Assessment District are of such a nature that periodic redeterminations of the costs will be made from time to time without further notice to the record owners or parties with an interest in property located within this Special Assessment District. If the proposed Special Assessment District Revised Roll is approved by the Township Board, the assessment will be a lien on the affected properties as of the date of approval. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done orally by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment revised roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment revised roll. Please direct any questions you may have to the Charter Township of Commerce Building Department at (248) 960-7060. Daniel Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce SC: 9/26/12 & 10/3/12
PROPOSAL 12-5: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by State Government. PROPOSAL 12-6: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding construction of International Bridges and Tunnels. LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL(S) WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSALBUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL HURON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSALOPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSALS may be obtained from: Daniel P. Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce 2009 Township Drive Commerce Township, MI 48390 (248) 960-7020 SC: 9-26-2012
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s quarterback Matt Linehan barely had to throw the ball against Detroit Cass Tech on Friday, Sept. 21. Instead, the Eaglets kept the ball on ground, as Linehan scored their first touchdown on a 5-yard touchdown run in St. Mary’s 13-6 victory over the previously undefeated Technicians. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
Eaglets topple Cass Tech St. Mary’s running game, tough ‘D’ upends No. 1 Technicians By Michael Shelton staff writer
The Division 1 state champion and the Division 3 state champion met on the red turf at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Friday, Sept. 21, with the host Eaglets coming out on top the oldfashioned way — with a strong running game and a solid defense. St. Mary’s knocked off No. 1ranked and previously undefeated
Detroit Cass Tech, 13-6, to stretch its winning streak to four games. It was a game tailor-made for St. Mary’s new red field, as there was a constant drizzling rain under the lights and a load of attention from across the state for a clash of titans. St. Mary’s had averaged 49 points in its last three games while surrendering an average of only 5 points, while the Cass Tech Technicians had had given up
an average of only 10 points in four games while scoring an average of 41 points.
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Coach George Porritt. “Frank Janosz and Jeff Phillips had a great game plan and the kids were disciplined.” The first quarter was scoreless before quarterback Matt Linehan scored on a 5-yard touchdown run to help put the Eaglets (4-1) up 7-0 at halftime, after the Technicians (4-1) turned the ball over on a botched punt attempt at their own 35-yard line. PAGE 40 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Western earns ninth straight win over Kettering By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Western made a fashion and social statement by wearing pink uniforms to benefit cancer research, then made a football statement on its home field by routing a winless Waterford Kettering on Friday, Sept. 21. The Warriors upended the Captains, 41-2, to move to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division, while Kettering (0-5, 0-3) has now lost 17 straight games. The victory was a perfect cap to a day in which Western held its Warriors’ Survivor parade into Warriors’ Stadium before the game, which was dubbed the “Warriors for Warriors Pink Out.” Proceeds from donations, sponsorships of the pink jerseys and the sale of T-shirts will benefit The Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure; the St. Baldrick’s Foundation; and the National Football League’s A Crucial Catch program in association with the American Cancer Society. Taking part in the coin toss was honorary captain Jacob Presta, an 8year old Commerce Elementary student who is fighting a very rare, aggressive Thalamic brain tumor. “Our players really took that to heart. We have a group that’s going to raise between $50,000 to $100,000 for research. This affects everyone, man and woman, and it doesn’t matter your race or religion,” said Western Head Coach Mike Zdebski. “Last year, half of our building was in pink, and this year it was 95 percent. Banks and Commerce Elementary got in on it too and it’s going to continue growing. This is the biggest event of its kind on the east side of the state.” Western wasted little time in honoring Presta and other survivors on the very first play from scrimmage, as quarterback Kyle Bambard rushed for a 63-yard touchdown. After the Warriors surrendered a safety to Kettering, Bambard struck again by scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run to put the Warriors up 14-2 in the first quarter. That score would stand at halftime, as the second quarter was scoreless. In the third quarter, Western would
Grant Niemiec rushed for 126 yards rushing on 30 carries, including a 4-yard touchdown run, as Orchard Lake St. Mary’s defeated Detroit Cass Tech, 13-6, at home on Friday, Sept. 21 in a game that matched the Division 1 state champion Technicians against the Division 3 state champion Eaglets. St. Mary’s will next face the Division 2 state champion and Catholic League rival, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice, on Saturday, Sept. 29. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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In the third quarter, Grant Niemiec scored on a 4-yard touchdown run to give St. Mary’s a 13-0 lead. The Technicians finally got on the scoreboard in the third quarter when Jaryu Campbell threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jourdan Lewis to cut the Eaglets’ lead to 7, but that would be the final scoring play of the night.
start to pour it on as Malik Green scored on a 29-yard touchdown run before the Warriors were then credited with a safety. Josh Jones then followed with a 37-yard touchdown run before James LaLonde scored on a 30-yard touchdown run and the Warriors led 35-2 at the end of the third quarter. David Walczyk capped Western’s scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, as Western extended its winning streak over Kettering to nine games. The Captains were coming off strong performances over Walled
St. Mary’s kept the ball on the ground for most of the night behind the strong running of Niemiec and Parker McInnis. Niemiec finished with 126 yards rushing on 30 carries. Jalen Watts-Jackson also had two interceptions for St. Mary’s. Cass Tech had come into last Friday’s game with a three-game winning streak over Detroit Catholic League opponents, including a victory over Novi Detroit
Catholic Central to win the Division 1 state championship on the same day the Eaglets won the Division 3 state title. St. Mary’s will have little time to celebrate as it will next face the Division 2 state champion, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice, on the road on Saturday, Sept. 29 to resume its Catholic League schedule. “We have to get over this quick because it’s a league game that’s coming up,” Porritt said.
Lake Central and Huron Valley Lakeland the previous two weeks. “We were nervous watching (Kettering) on film, because they’ve been moving the ball up and down on everybody,” Zdebski said. “I think our defensive staff had our players well prepared and they were able to anticipate the play selection. Our offensive and defensive lines allowed us to execute the way we did.” Bambard led the Warriors with 153 yards rushing on 15 carries. Jones had 89 yards rushing on 9 carries and Green had 52 yards rushing on 4 carries.
Ethan Vieaux led Western’s defense with 8 total tackles on the night, while John Simmons, Ben Ruby and Tomone Jones each had 4. Jones and Joel Lewis also each had a sack, while Simmons also had an interception. The Warriors will next host Waterford Mott on Friday, Sept. 28, while Kettering will head home to welcome first-place Walled Lake Northern that same night. “The only thing we can focus on is the state playoffs. There’s no room for error and we can only focus on the game at hand,” Zdebski said.
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In a season that Walled Lake Northern hopes will be one of firsts, it can now cross its first-ever victory over Walled Lake Central off its list. The Knights not only defeated, but dominated, the Vikings in a 49-7 blowout at home on Friday, Sept. 21, and now have sole possession of first-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division with a 3-0 record, marking the first time Northern has ever won its first three division games. “It was good for our kids, our community and our school. This is special,” said Northern Head Coach Brett Moore. “I think we took advantage of a couple miscues, we didn’t turn the ball over, and we played assignment football.” Northern (3-2 overall, 3-0 in the KLAA North) had come into last Friday’s game having lost its previous 8 meetings with Central (3-2, 21). Having defeated Walled Lake Western the previous week, the Knights knew a win against the Vikings would be key toward contending for their first division title. Collin O’Donnell completed 10-of15 passes for 300 yards and 4 passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown, while Matt Kosmalski had 4 catches for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jake Ginster had 3 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown along with 7 carries for 90 yards and a
Huron Valley Lakeland matched its win total of four from last season by knocking out Waterford Mott, 41-20, on the road on Friday, Sept. 21. The Eagles are now 4-1 overall and 2-1 in Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division play with two division games remaining. Last season, Lakeland finished with a 45 record. “I thought we buckled down and executed better. Mott’s getting better every week, so I’m pleased with the result,” said Lakeland Head Coach John Maltese. “We knew Mott had some good skill sets and their quarterback is very poised.” Dalton Christie helped give Lakeland a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a 31yard touchdown run. Anthony Waite then scored on a 3-yard touchdown run before he left the game with an ankle injury. Mott finally responded, as Dakota Kupp threw a 56-yard touchdown to Justice Bolling to get on the scoreboard and trail 14-6 after a blocked extra point kick attempt. Bolling would strike again for the Corsairs, this time on a 40-yard touchdown run to pull Mott within one point. But, Christie scored his second touchdown on a 13-yard run to help give the Eagles a 21-13 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, Christie struck again for the quarter’s only touchdown on a 33-yard run. The Corsairs scored in the fourth quarter on a 3-yard touchdown run by Kupp to cut Lakeland’s lead to 28-20 and had a chance to tie the game. But, Collin Papler would intercept Kupp and return the ball 21-yards for a touchdown. Christie would cap his outstanding night with his fourth touchdown run, from 19-yards out, and finished with 149 yards rushing on 20 carries, as Lakeland stretched Mott’s losing streak to four. Nolan Johnson filled in admirably for Waite as he finished with 77 yards on 10 carries. On defense, William Schroeder had 6 total tackles while Justin Bafus had 4 tackles and one forced fumble and Beau Whilhelm had 3 interceptions. Kupp completed 15-of-31 passes for 235 yards, a touchdown and 4 inter-
ceptions in addition to his rushing touchdown. Bolling had 9 receptions for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns along with 9 tackles and an interception. Brennan Schneider also contributed 14 total tackles for the Corsairs. The Eagles still have an outside shot at the KLAA North Division title as they will face the top two teams in the division in the next two weeks to wrap up their division schedule. Lakeland will first travel to Walled Lake Central on Friday, Sept. 21 before hosting its rival and the current occupant of first-place in the division, Walled Lake Northern, on Friday, Oct. 5. “Both are well-coached teams that run an option, and you have to be accountable and responsible,” Maltese said.
touchdown, while P.J. Kern had 14 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. Chris Cliff also had 4 catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Kosmalski led the Knights with 11 total tackles. Mike Peer had 8 total tackles and a fumble recovery. “I think our defense is clicking pretty good,” Moore said. “A lot of younger kids are understanding how fast varsity football is now.” Central quarterback Nick Krumm completed 4-of-6 passes for 69 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 54 yards on 19 carries. Zach Goor had 53 yards on 8 carries while Mike McGrath had 3 catches for 60 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown catch. “When we needed to make a play, the speed of Northern got in the way. Give them all the credit in the world, they made every play when they had to,” said Central Head Coach Robert Meyer. The Knights have two division games remaining on the road, beginning on Friday, Sept. 21 when they travel to face winless Waterford Kettering. Northern will then face its Bogie Lake Road neighbor, Huron Valley Lakeland, on Friday, Oct. 5. “I think we have to put the last two weeks behind us. We don’t want to have a letdown,” Moore said. Meanwhile, Central will host Lakeland on Sept. 21 before welcoming its rival, Walled Lake Western, on Oct. 5, as it looks to get back in the state playoff race. The Corsairs will travel to Walled Lake Western on Friday, Sept. 21 in their final tune-up before their annual rivalry game with Waterford Kettering at home on Oct. 6.
Mavericks get much-needed win over Brighton By Michael Shelton staff writer
In a matchup of two teams both desperately needing a victory to save their seasons under the lights and a constant drizzling rain, it would be Huron Valley Milford and its senior quarterback that would prevail.
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The Mavericks stunned Brighton in the Dog Pound, 21-14, on Friday, Sept. 21 to snap a three-game losing streak and hand the host Bulldogs their fourth straight loss. Leading the way for Milford was quarterback Alex Larson, who scored the game-winning touchdown with 4:20 left in the fourth quarter on a 5yard scramble to the right corner of the end zone. Brighton then had two chances to answer the Mavs, but it turned the ball over on downs on its next drive and then advanced into Milford territory on the following drive. The Bulldogs appeared to get one final play off just before time expired, but officials ruled that Brighton snapped the ball before officials gave the signal that the play could start. Milford had lost three straight games to Brighton, the defending Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division co-champion, heading into last Friday’s game and fell behind late in the first quarter as Chase Browning threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Joey Keil to help put the Bulldogs up 7-0. However, the Mavericks would respond on their next drive, as Larson threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Bell to cap an 11-play, 58-yard drive and tie the score at 7-7 just 40 seconds into the second quarter. Bell was front and center again on Brighton’s next drive, as he recovered a Dan Buschman fumble for Milford at the Bulldogs’ 46-yard line, giving the Mavericks a chance to take the lead. Thirteen plays later, Milford would convert on the turnover as Larson scored on a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal to put the Mavs up 147. Milford’s defense preserved the lead just before halftime by forcing a Brighton turnover on downs at the Mavs’ 23-yard line. However, Milford’s momentum was erased early in the third quarter as it went four-and-out and Larson’s initial punt went out of bounds at his own 42yard line. Five plays later, Browning threw his second touchdown on a 24-yard pass to Buschman, who redeemed himself for his earlier fumble. The following seven drives were a defensive struggle, as Milford went four-and-out before forcing a Brighton turnover on downs at the Mavs’ 18yard line. Milford then marched down the field to the Brighton 15-yard line before turning the ball over on downs itself, before the next three drives resulted in punts. PAGE 42 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Then starting at its own 39-yard line with just under 7 minutes left in the fourth, Milford went to work and advanced down the field before Larson threw a 34-yard strike down the sideline to Jonathon Schwartz, who made the catch at the Brighton 5-yard line. Larson would then score his third touchdown of the night and the Mavericks would then touch off a jubilant celebration as time expired. Milford only finished with 150 rushing yards on the night, with 88 of them coming from Daniel Wallace on 26 carries, while Larson completed 5-of-8 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown to go along with his two rushing touchdowns. It wasn’t the prettiest of wins and certainly not the prettiest of nights, but the Mavs have emerged from the storm and now look to move back to the .500 mark when it hosting another 2-3 team, Howell, on Friday, Sept. 28.
Our Lady beaten by Cabrini; WB loses 4th in a row By Michael Shelton staff writer
Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes suffered its first defeat of the season, 1410, on the road at Allen Park Cabrini on Saturday, Sept. 22. Instead of being undefeated and tied for first-place in the Detroit Catholic League Intersectional Division, the Lakers (4-1) now find themselves in a logjam of three teams with 2-1 division records while Cabrini (4-1) sits at 3-1 in the division behind first-place Detroit Loyola (3-0). “We played a very terrible ball game. We didn’t block, didn’t tackle or throw the ball properly,” said Our Lady Head Coach Mike Boyd. The Lakers were ahead 3-0 at the end of the first quarter on a 35-yard field goal by Spencer Howell before the Monarchs scored a touchdown in the second quarter and took a 6-3 lead at halftime. Mitch Lasceski then rushed for a 5yard touchdown to put Our Lady back on top, 10-6, in the third quarter before Cabrini scored the game-winning touchdown with a minute and a half left in the fourth. Our Lady tried to rally, but quarterback Sal Mastromatteo was intercepted PAGE 43 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Lakeland spikes Central in three games to stay atop division By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Central may be the up-and-coming team in the lakes area, but Huron Valley Lakeland was quick to remind the Vikings that a division title goes through the Eagles. Lakeland defeated Central in three straight games, 25-16, 25-15 and 2513 on Thursday, Sept. 20 to remain atop the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division with a perfect 5-0 division record while Central remains in second-place. Setter Kelly Merle finished with 34 assists and 8 kills for Lakeland (124) while libero Carolyn Neuhaus had 20 digs and outside hitter Lindsay Tanner had 13 kills. Brittany Guldan led Central (17-51 overall, 4-1 in the KLAA North) with 5 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace and 8 assists, while Mikaela Beck had 5 kills and 3 aces. “We made so many errors which you can’t afford to do against a solid team like Lakeland,” said Central Head Coach Cathy Johnson. The Eagles began their week with a three-game victory at home over Waterford Kettering, 25-15, 25-9 and 25-19 on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Merle led Lakeland with 35 assists, 10 kills and 5 aces. Tanner hit .330 for the match and sophomore Maddie Harris hit .500. Central then took on Walled Lake Western on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and defeated the Warriors in 3 games, 25-17, 25-18 and 25-13. Guldan led the Vikings with 10 kills and 14 assists, while Beck had 13 kills and Catelyn Girard had 20 assists and 4 aces. “We played an outstanding match against Western on Wednesday night. We played consistent, tough volleyball that night,” Johnson said. The Vikings then traveled to the Bedford Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22 and went 3-1 in pool play by defeating Plymouth Canton (23-25, 25-23, 15-13), New Boston Huron (25-21, 27-25) and Fenton (16-25, 27-25, 15-10), while also falling to host Bedford (12-25, 25-23, 11-15). Central then played in the Gold Bracket quarter-finals and fell to New Boston Huron in a rematch, 20-25, 21-25.
Huron Valley Lakeland’s trio of Kelly Merkle (No. 1), Jordan Bromley (No. 2) and Emily Wolfenbarger (No. 16) helped deliver the Eagles a victory at home over up-and-coming Walled Lake Central on Thursday, Sept. 20. Merkle finished with with 34 assists and 8 kills as Lakeland remains atop the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division with a 5-0 division record. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
Guldan led the Vikings with 34 kills, 22 assists and 31 digs. Girard had 40 assists and 9 aces and Alex Picardal had 34 digs and 2 aces. “We played some matches in which our volleyball was very high-caliber and then we would have other matches where the amount of unforced errors just killed the match for us,” Johnson said. The Vikings hosted Waterford Mott on Monday, Sept. 24 and will play at Waterford Kettering on Thursday, Sept. 27.
“Hopefully our squad will get healthy very soon as we enter the second half of league play and the season. If we can clean up the unforced errors, I know we will be very successful for the rest of the season,” Johnson said. Meanwhile, Lakeland began the second half of its division schedule at home against Walled Lake Northern on Monday, Sept. 24 after press time, and will travel to Waterford Mott on Thursday, Sept. 27.
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with 30 seconds left. The Lakers will next host Bloomfield Hills-Cranbrook Kingswood for homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 29 before traveling to Detroit Jesuit to face Detroit Loyola on Saturday, Oct. 6. “Our kids are going to have to get their heads screwed on straight this week,” Boyd said. • West Bloomfield lost its fourth straight game in a 24-16 defeat at home to previously winless Troy Athens on Friday, Sept. 21. The Lakers (1-4 overall, 0-4 in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division) trailed 7-0 at halftime, 17-0 in the third quarter and 24-0 in the fourth. Michael King then scored on a 15yard touchdown run and Trishton Jackson threw a 10-yard touchdown to J.J. Bloom in the fourth to pull the Lakers within 8, but that’s as close as they would get. Troy Athens is 1-4 overall and 1-3 in the OAA Red. “We have to keep fighting and getting better every week. We’re getting better with the turnovers, but we have to make plays when they present themselves,” said West Bloomfield Head Coach Ron Bellamy. The Lakers next play at Troy on Friday, Sept. 28.
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Mavs downed by Hartland and Pinckney squads By Michael Shelton staff writer
Huron Valley Milford finds itself on the ropes as it dropped two matches in division play last week. Milford now finds itself at 2-3 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division. The Mavericks began the week with a five-game loss to first-place Hartland at home on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Milford won the first set against the Eagles, 25-21, before dropping the next two games, 24-26, 21-25. After the Mavs bounced back with a 25-17 win, the Eagles (4-1 in the KLAA West) then jumped out to a 14-7 lead in the fifth game, before Jonna Villemure served five straight points to pull Milford within two. But, Hartland would close out the
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game and the match, 15-12, in the tiebreaking game. “Our girls are tough. They are never out of it and they don’t, they won’t quit,” said Milford Head Coach Jeffery Stark. “I am proud of how hard this group fights every time they take the court.” Sophomore right-side attacker Jillian Butsavich led Milford with 12 kills and a .385 attack efficiency rating, while senior libero Maddie Carr had a serve receive efficiency rating of 93.1 percent to go along with 22 digs. Villemure had 28 assists for the Mavs. Freshman Isabel Lee was 18-for18 serving with 3 aces. Milford then traveled to Pinckney on Thursday, Sept. 20 and fell to the Pirates in four games, 25-23, 20-25, 12-25, 22-25. “This was a very tough loss for us to take and one that we earned through a passion-less effort. We are a team that feeds on tempo, noise and crowd energy. This gym is dark and quiet,” Stark said. “I told the team as a varsity level group we should be able to control our own output and not be dependent on others to generate it for us. This loss hurt the team, and I hope they grow from it.” Sophomore Anna Swanson led Milford with 11 kills while Torey Gostek
had 19 digs and Villemure had 35 assists and was a perfect 30-for-30 in serving on the night. Milford then traveled to the Mount Morris Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22 and advanced to the semi-finals, where the Mavs fell to Northville and took third-place. The Mavs lost the first game to the Mustangs, 13-25, before bouncing back to win the second game, 25-20. Milford then fell behind, 8-2, in the third game and ended up losing, 12-15. “This was a great day for us. We played well and we didn’t lose, we just got beat. We can take that, but we won’t settle for it,” Stark said. “We have to get better on the outside and not lose ground elsewhere if we are to get where we want to be.” Butsavich and Whitney Mergens combined for 47 of Milford’s 88 kills and 16 of its 23 blocks on the day, while Carr had a 2.25 pass rating and an 80.5 system pass percentage that Stark called huge. Villemure had 65 total assists and was a perfect 41-for-41 on serving, while Karli Jenks had 6 aces. The Mavs played at Grand Blanc yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 25 after press time, and will host Howell on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Our Lady tops league foes, wins own tournament It was a memorable week for Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, as it not only won two league matches last week, but also hosted its inaugural tournament and took home the championship. The Lakers (16-6-2 overall, 4-0 in the Catholic League East) began their week with a three-game victory over Detroit Cristo Rey, 25-11, 25-8, 25-10, on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Senior-setter Haley Howell had 14 aces, 14 assists and 3 kills for Our Lady. Junior right side hitter Allison Samulon had 2 aces and 7 kills, and junior middle hitter Devon Valent had 7 aces. The Lakers then followed up with another road victory over Clarkston Everest Collegiate in three games, 25-11, 25-20, 25-20, on Thursday, Sept. 20. Howell had 6 aces, 6 kills and 23 assists for Our Lady, while junior middle hitter Lindsay Ross had 2 aces and 7 kills and senior libero Kelly Meehan had 13 digs. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Lakers hosted their first-ever Volleyfest
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Tournament and went undefeated in pool play by defeating Madison Heights Bishop Foley (25-14, 25-21), Lutheran Westland (25-15, 25-11) and Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (2523, 25-17). In bracket play, Our Lady defeated Bishop Foley again (25-17, 25-17) in the quarter-finals before grinding out a victory over Waterford Mott (15-25, 25-16, 15-11) in the semi-finals. In the finals, the Lakers held off Romeo, 12-25, 25-22, 15-12, to win the tournament championship. Howell led the way for Our Lady with 90 assists, 12 aces and 10 kills for the tournament. Junior outside hitter Kristina Krupiak had 19 kills and 13 aces, and junior middle hitter Devon Valent had 22 kills and 3 aces for the day. The Lakers played at Marine City Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday, Sept. 25 after press time and will host Royal Oak Shrine tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27 before hosting Cardinal Mooney on Monday, Oct. 1.
Knights win one at home, take fifth at tournament Walled Lake Northern picked up its first victory at home this season with a three-game victory over Waterford Kettering, 25-18, 25-17, 28-26 on Thursday, Sept. 20. Peyton Lang led the Knights (11-5-2 overall, 2-2 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) with 16 kills, while Courtney Sullivan had 10 kills and 3 blocks. Katie Simon also had 13 assists. Gabrielle Bauer had 15 digs and 2 aces. Melissa Griffiths added 14 digs, while Natalie Giudici had 10 assists and 2 aces. “Peyton Lang and Courtney Sullivan were difficult to contain,” said Northern Head Coach Gus Dumlao. “Peyton is a very powerful hitter and also places the ball well. Courtney Sullivan is very dynamic and athletic. She also has a wide selection of shots, and with a quick and power arm swing, she’s very hard to block. Although I have mentioned only two players, everyone on the team is making real contributions to the team’s success.” Kettering fell to 1-4 in KLAA North play. The Knights then traveled to the Portage Northern Varsity Volleyball Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 22 and
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Brad Lyons, a Walled Lake resident and student-athlete at Concordia University (Mich.), has been named National Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the week of Sept. 3-9. Lyons, a 6-foot senior forward, established a new school record for a single-match as he scored all six goals for the Cardinals in their 6-1 victory against Purdue Calumet (Ind.) on Sept. 7. Lyon’s effort was one shy of the NAIA single-game high this season and as of Sept. 11, Lyons ranked fourth in the NAIA in total season goals (8) and seventh in points (16).
went 2-1-1 in pool play by tying Schoolcraft (20-25, 25-20), defeating Grandville Unity Christian (25-21, 259) and Harper Creek (25-16, 25-13), and falling to Wayland (19-25, 23-25). Northern then advanced to the Gold playoff bracket, but fell in the quarterfinals to Battle Creek St. Phillips, 1825, 15-25, and finished tied for fifth overall in the 21-team tournament. Lang had a team high 45 kills, followed by Sullivan with 21 kills and Bauer with 15 kills. Simon also had 57 assists and 7 aces, while Giudici added 30 assists and Griffiths had 51 digs. “Facing a strong team such as Battle Creek St. Phillips challenges us in a positive way. The team continues to find ways how to score and defend against a team of this caliber,” Dumlao said. The Knights played at Huron Valley Lakeland on Monday, Sept. 24 after press time, and will host Walled Lake Western tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27.
Lakers fall to Lahser before playing in tourney West Bloomfield fell at home to Bloomfield Hills Lahser in four games
(25-16, 22-25, 22-25, 16-25) on Thursday, Sept. 20. Jordan White had 14 kills and 16 digs for the Lakers, while Tara Heald had 11 kills and 10 digs. “This was a real good battle,” said West Bloomfield Head Coach Julian Wargo. “Both teams turned in some great plays. We played well along the net and touched a lot of balls on defense, but Lahser touched more and brought them back at us.” The Lakers (7-13-1 overall, 1-1 in the Oakland Activities Association North Division) then played in the Plymouth Salem Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 22 and went 1-4 in pool play with a victory over Livonia Franklin (23-25, 35-23, 15-8) and losses to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (15-25, 22-25), Plymouth Salem White (25-17, 19-25, 3-15), and Plymouth Salem Blue (18-25, 25-15, 8-15). In bracket play, West Bloomfield defeated Franklin for a second time, 2519, 25-13, before falling to Notre Dame Prep in a rematch, 17-25, 20-25. Heald led the Lakers with 42 kills, 42 digs and 11 aces on the day. White had 42 kills, 41 digs and 3 aces. “We showed improvement in the afternoon, our serving was stronger and our defense played better,” Wargo said.
The race for the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division title has become a three-horse showdown. Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Northern are tied atop the division with 14 points while Western trails by only two points in third-place. Central (6-3-2 overall, 4-0-2 in the KLAA North) shut out rival Western, 20, on Saturday, Sept. 15 before tying Walled Lake Northern, 1-1, on Thursday, Sept. 20. Kyle Dourlier scored for Northern (65-2 overall, 4-0-2 in the KLAA North) in the first half before Joey Miller answered for the Vikings in the second half. Also on Sept. 20, Western (4-4, 4-2) bounced back from its loss against Central with a 2-0 shutout of Huron Valley Lakeland before falling to Novi, 10, in a KLAA crossover match on Saturday, Sept. 22. Northern was back in action on Sept. 22, when the Knights shut out Waterford Mott, 6-0, to move into a tie with Central for first in the KLAA North. This week marks the second-to-last week of division play before the KLAA conference and association championship matches. Northern played at Western yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 25, while Central hosted Waterford Kettering. Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27, Northern will host Lakeland while Central will play at Mott and Western will play at Kettering. • Orchard Lake St. Mary’s split two matches against Detroit Catholic League opponents last week. The Eaglets (5-6 overall, 3-4 in the Catholic League) fell to Bloomfield HillsCranbrook Kingswood 1-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 18 on a late second half goal. St. Mary’s then rebounded with a 10 victory over Dearborn Divine Child on Thursday, Sept. 20 on a goal by freshman Michael Beckett. The Eaglets hosted Macomb Lutheran North yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 25 after press time and will play at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27 and host Detroit Cesar Chavez on Friday, Sept. 28.
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COMMUNITY LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The West Bloomfield Township Woodland Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Township Board Room, 4550 Walnut Lake Road on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following Woodland Permit Applications: CASE #PWD12-0276 COLEY (Dissussion to hear case at a later date) Parcel: Lot 8, North Woods Forest Sidwell #18-21-103-008 Location: 4558 Forest Edge Lane Request: An after-the-fact request for tree cutting, maintained lawn/playscape and disturbances within a recorded woodland preservation area. Applicant: Deniece Coley (Attorney James Banks) CASE #PWD12-0279 QARANA Parcel: Lot 151, Wyndham Pointe No. 4 Sidwell #18-30-276-008 Location: 5598 Hampshire Request: An after-the-fact request for the removal of woodland vegetation and soil disturbance to install a permanent maintained lawn with trampoline. Applicant: Amal Qarana CASE#PWD12-0277 KASPRZYK Parcel: Lot 53, Upper Straits Beach Sidwell #18-17-201-009 Location: 3640 Northwood Dr Request: An after-the-fact request for the removal of woodland vegetation and disturbances within a regulated woodland area. .Applicant: Robert Kasprzyk CASE#PWD12-0281 SHEENA Parcel: Lot 2, Walnut Creek Estates Sidwell #18-30-227-002 Location: 7420 Victoria Dr Request: An after-the-fact request for the removal of woodland vegetation within a recorded woodland preservation area. Applicant: Norma Sheena 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 Woodland 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. John Roda, Environmental Manager
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP’S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT (open to West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake Residents only)
Saturday, September 29, 2012 9am - 2pm at West Bloomfield Civic Center 4550 Walnut Lake Road INFORMATION HOTLINE 248-451-4834 (Taped message only) www.wbtwp.com and Civic Center TV15 ACCEPTABLE ITEMS GARDEN/GARAGE - Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Pesticides, Automotive Fluids, Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, Car Batteries, Polishes, Bug Spray WORKSHOP - All Paints, (Maximum 10 gallons per vehicle), Paint Solvents, Glues (solvent based), Wood Preservatives, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Varnish KITCHEN/BATHROOM - Thermometers, Chemical Cleaners, Furniture Polish, Nail Polish, Expired Medication MISCELLANEOUS - Pool Chemicals, Household Batteries, Moth Balls, Solvents, Muriatic Acid ELECTRONICS - Computers, Monitors, Typewriters, Microwave Ovens, Phones, Pagers, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, PDA’s, Stereos, Radios, Cassette Players, Walkmans, CD Players, MP3 Players, Clocks and TV’s. A “Certificate of Recycling”and a “Certificate of Hard Drive Destruction” are available from vendor at no extra charge. Electronics should not be in boxes. UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS Computer monitors with broken glass, Appliances, Water Heaters, Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners or Tires. Please contact your trash hauler directly for disposal options on items not accepted. SHREDDING: On-site shredding of PERSONAL documents will be available – max. 50 pounds SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army will be on site for a “Donation Drive”. NO HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED LIGHTHOUSE of Oakland County will also be on site accepting food donations for “Food for Hungry Kids” - Lighthouse of Oakland County provides food to over 650 families monthly. Please donate non-perishable, non-expired food items to help feed hungry kids. Most needed food items are canned meats (tuna, chicken), cereal, mac & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, spaghetti sauce & pasta, spaghetti o’s & ravioli. Thanks for your support. For more information on services and programs, visit or call 248-920-6000. USED SYRINGE COLLECTION at BEAUMONT MEDICAL CENTER - FRIDAY, September 28, 2012, from 11:00 am.-1:00 pm. A free community service for the collection of home-generated needles, syringes and lancets. All needles, syringes and lancets must be placed in rigid containers with lids. For further information call 248-898-0634. Location of event is: Beaumont Medical Center (rear loading dock), 6900 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield - DO NOT BRING SYRINGES TO THE CIVIC CENTER SITE; FOR PUBLIC HEALTH REASONS, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT THEM AT THIS LOCATION. S.C. 9-26-12
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S.C. 9-26-12 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.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeals at their Regular Meeting on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: – Kay Appeal – 3761 Indian Trail (Side Yard Setbacks for Construction of a New Home) - Bangura Appeal – 5952 Seville Circle (Rear Yard Setback for an In-Ground Swimming Pool) - Boos Appeal – 4800 Willow Lane (Variances for a Lot Split) Complete copies of the requests are available for review at the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 17, 2012 At the September 17, 2012 Regular Council Meeting, Council took the following action: • Held a public hearing on the Orchard Lake Special Assessment District Assessment Roll; •Held a public hearing on the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant Funds; • Approved a building grade variance for a new home at 5300 Elmgate Drive; • Approved a lot coverage variance for an addition at 5790 Lakeview Avenue; • Approved a seawall permit request at 4923 Elmgate Drive; • Held the first reading of the Fireworks Ordinance amendment; • Held the second reading and adoption of the zoning ordinance amendment on permanent barbecues & indoor kitchens; • Approved business licenses for the St. Mary’s Rowing Regatta & the Webber Tree Farms; • Appointed a new cable board member; • Approved a pay increase for part time officers; • Accepted a donation; • Appointed the Election Commissioners for November 6th Election; • Accepted all department reports. Bruce H. McIntyre, Mayor
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NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR CITY OF WIXOM To the qualified electors of the City of Wixom, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Wixom, located at 49045 Pontiac Trail, will be open on the LAST DAY TO REGISTER:
TUESDAY, October 9, 2012 FROM 7:15 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM
FOR THE PURPOSE of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in said city not already registered. THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION will be conducted in all voting precincts of the City of Wixom for the purpose of electing candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL President and Vice President of the United States CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress and Representative in Congress Partial Term Ending 01/02/2013 LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature STATE BOARDS State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner and County Commissioner JUDICIAL Justice of the Supreme Court Justice of Supreme Court – Incumbent Position Judge of Court of Appeals - 2nd District - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Non-Incumbent Position Judge of Probate Court - Oakland County - Incumbent Position Judge of District Court - 52nd District-1st Division - Incumbent Position LOCAL SCHOOL Walled Lake Consolidated School District - Board Member DISTRICTS South Lyon Community School District – Board Member South Lyon Community School District – Partial Term Ending 12/31/2014 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member AND FOR THE PURPOSE of voting on the following proposals: STATEWIDE PROPOSALS PROPOSAL 12-1: A referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 – The Emergency Manager Law. PROPOSAL 12-2: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding Collective Bargaining. PROPOSAL 12-3: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish a standard for Renewable Energy. PROPOSAL 12-4: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and provide Collective Bargaining for In-Home Care Workers. PROPOSAL 12-5: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by State Government. PROPOSAL 12-6: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding construction of International Bridges and Tunnels. CITY OF WIXOM PROPOSAL DEDICATED MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATING PURPOSES INCLUDING POLICE AND FIRE, PUBLIC WORKS, AND PARKS & RECREATION Shall Section 9.2 of the Charter of the City of Wixom, Oakland County, Michigan, be amended so as to permit the levy by the City, beginning July 1, 2013, of a new dedicated millage in an amount of 3.5 mills (which is equal to $3.50 on each $1,000 of taxable value) for four (4) years to provide funds for municipal operating purposes including police and fire, public works, and parks and recreation. WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL This renewal proposal, if approved by the electors, will allow the Walled Lake Consolidated School District to continue to levy a building and site sinking fund millage, the proceeds of which will be used to make infrastructure improvements and repairs to the School District’s facilities. Pursuant to State Law, the expenditure of the building and site sinking fund millage proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, maintenance or other operating expenses. Shall the Walled Lake Consolidated School District be authorized to levy one-half (0.50) mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), for a period of ten (10) years, from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2023 to create a building and site sinking fund for the purpose of the construction or repair of school buildings or any other purpose allowed under Michigan law? This millage is a request for a renewal of the voter approved building and site sinking fund tax levy which will expire in 2013. This millage would provide estimated revenues to the Walled Lake Consolidated School District of approximately Two Million One Hundred Thousand ($2,100,000) Dollars during the 2013 calendar year, if approved and levied. FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSALS may be obtained from: Catherine Buck, City Clerk City of Wixom 49045 Pontiac Trail Wixom MI 48393 (248) 624-4557 Catherine Buck City Clerk, City of Wixom S.C. 9-26-12
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NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR CITY OF WALLED LAKE To the qualified electors of the City of Walled Lake, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Walled Lake, located at 1499 E. West Maple Road, will be open on the LAST DAY TO REGISTER:
TUESDAY, October 9, 2012 FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM FOR THE PURPOSE of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in said city not already registered. THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION will be conducted in all voting precincts of the City of Walled Lake for the purpose of electing candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL
President and Vice President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL
United States Senator, Representative in Congress and Representative in Congress Partial Term Ending 01/02/2013
LEGISLATIVE
Representative in State Legislature
STATE BOARDS
State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors
COUNTY
County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner and County Commissioner
JUDICIAL
Justice of the Supreme Court Justice of Supreme Court – Incumbent Position Judge of Court of Appeals - 2nd District - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court - 6th Circuit - Non-Incumbent Position Judge of Probate Court - Oakland County - Incumbent Position Judge of District Court - 52nd District-1st Division - Incumbent Position
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Walled Lake Consolidated School District - Board Member
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member
AND FOR THE PURPOSE of voting on the following proposals: STATEWIDE PROPOSALS PROPOSAL 12-1: A referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 – The Emergency Manager Law. PROPOSAL 12-2: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding Collective Bargaining. PROPOSAL 12-3: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish a standard for Renewable Energy. PROPOSAL 12-4: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and provide Collective Bargaining for In-Home Care Workers. PROPOSAL 12-5: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by State Government. PROPOSAL 12-6: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding construction of International Bridges and Tunnels. WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSALS may be obtained from: L. Dennis Whitt, City Clerk City of Walled Lake 1499 E. West Maple Road Walled Lake, MI 48390 (248) 624-4847 L. Dennis Whitt City Clerk, City of Walled Lake
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE
NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Clarkston Community Holly Area Huron Valley Walled Lake Consolidated Waterford
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL(S);
To the qualified electors of the Township of White Lake, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
STATEWIDE PROPOSAL(S) PROPOSAL 12-1 A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011 THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW PROPOSAL 12-2 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROPOSAL 12-3 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROPOSAL 12-4 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOME CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS PROPOSAL 12-5 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL 12-6 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the White Lake Township Clerk’s Office located at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 WILL BE OPEN:
TUESDAY, October 9, 2012 FROM 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. LAST DAY TO REGISTER For the purpose of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in White Lake Township that are not already registered. The November 6, 2012 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of White Lake Township, for the purpose of electing candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL
President and Vice President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL
United States Senator Representative in Congress – 11th District Representative in Congress – 11th District – Partial Term Ending 1/2/13
LEGISLATIVE
State Representative – 44th District
STATE BOARDS
State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors
COUNTY
County Executive Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Clerk/Register of Deeds Treasurer Water Resources Commissioner County Commissioner – 6th District
LOCAL
Supervisor Clerk Treasurer Trustees Library Board
JUDICAL
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AND FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICTS: HOLLY AREA SCHOOLS PROPOSALS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL HURON VALLEY SCHOOLS PROPOSALS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL WALLED CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSALS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Full text of the proposal(s) may be obtained from:
Justice of the Supreme Court Justice of the Supreme Court – Incumbent Position - Partial Term Ending 1/1/2015 Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Non-Incumbent Position Judge of Probate Court – Oakland County – Non-Incumbent Position
Terry Lilley, CMC Township Clerk Charter Township of White Lake 7525 Highland Road White Lake, MI 48383 www.whitelaketwp.com (248) 698-3300 Ext. 7 S.C. 9-26-12
Notice of Posting For Charter Township of Commerce Township Board 1. Synopsis of the September 11, 2012 Regular Township Board Meeting. The above synopsis and adoption shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations: (1)
Office of the Township Clerk 2009 Township Drive
(2)
Main Township Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail
(3)
Township’s website www.commercetwp.com Daniel P. Munro Township Clerk
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VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Wolverine Lake will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Council chambers at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block grant (CDBG) Program Year 2013 application in the approximate amount of $10,195 to fund eligible projects. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Comments will also be received in writing or in person at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 until Friday, October 5, 2012 by 12:00 p.m. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour advance notice. Contact Sharon Miller at 248-624-1710, 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 for special services. Sharon A. Miller Clerk SC: 9-26-12
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE
Regular Board Meeting – Synopsis – September 21, 2012 Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved:
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Six board members and attorney present. Table Item 7A, Sewer Presentation Consent Agenda Minutes, August 21, 2012 Resolution #12-009, Sheriff’s Services for White Lake Carnival Remove from table, Ordinance No. 129, Fee Ordinance Moving to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 129, Fee Ordinance Ordinance No. 88, Permit White Lake Presbyterian Church Clean Up Work 288 Tower Road Resolution #12-008, Capital Improvement Plan 2013-2018 Parking Lot Rehab Estimate - 3 Bids Adjourn meeting Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Terry Lilley, Clerk White Lake Township S.C. 9/26/12
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NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
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To the qualified electors of the Township of West Bloomfield, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
To the qualified electors of the City of Orchard Lake Village, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, 3955 ORCHARD LAKE, ORCHARD LAKE, MICHIGAN WILL BE OPEN:
TUESDAY, October 9, 2012
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE West Bloomfield Township Clerk’s Office, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd. WILL BE OPEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 FROM 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:30 P.M. LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED. THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
FROM 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
PRESIDENTIAL
President and Vice-President
CONGRESSIONAL
United States Senator - Representative in Congress - 11th and 14th Districts
STATE
State Representative - 39th and 40th Districts
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PRECINCT I OF THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE BOARDS
Members of the State Board of Education – 2 Positions Regents of the University of Michigan – 2 Positions Trustees of Michigan State University – 2 Positions Governors of Wayne State University – 2 Positions
PRESIDENTIAL
COUNTY
County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner County Commissioners - 5th, 7th, and 13th Districts
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID CITY NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
CONGRESSIONAL UNITED STATES SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE
REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE
TOWNSHIP
STATE BOARDS
MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY & GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer Township Trustee Township Parks & Recreation Commissioner Township Library Board
JUDICIAL
COUNTY
COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, SHERIFF CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS, TREASURER, WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER AND COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JUDICIAL
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT – INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS – 2ND DISTRICT – INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT – 6TH CIRCUIT – INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT – 6TH CIRCUIT – NON-INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT – INCUMBENT POSITION JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT – 48TH DISTRICT - INCUMBENT POSITION
Justice of the Supreme Court Justice of the Supreme Court – Incumbent Position Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Incumbent Position Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Non-Incumbent Position Judge of Probate Court – Oakland County –Incumbent Position Judge of the District Court – 48th District – Incumbent Position
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Birmingham Public Schools – 2 Positions Bloomfield Hills School District – 2 Positions Bloomfield Hills School District – 1 Position – Partial Term Ending 12/31/2014 Pontiac School District – 1 Position Walled Lake Consolidated Schools – 2 Positions Waterford School District – 2 Positions West Bloomfield Public Schools – 1 Position
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College Board – 2 Positions
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD MEMBER WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBER BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBER BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS - PARTIAL TERM
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS: STATE
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROPOSAL 12-1 – A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 211 – THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW PROPOSAL 12-2 – A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROPOSAL 12-3 – A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROPOSAL 12-4 – A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOME CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS PROPOSAL 12-5 – A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL 12-6 – A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT – BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX PROPOSITION WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT – BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Full text of the proposal(s) may be obtained from: Rhonda McClellan, City Clerk City of Orchard Lake Village 3955 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, MI 48323 249 682-2400
ALSO TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS AS LISTED BELOW: STATEWIDE PROPOSALS A Referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 – The Emergency Manager Law A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution Regarding Collective Bargaining A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Establish a Standard for Renewable Energy A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and Provide Collective Bargaining for In-Home Care Workers A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Limit the Enactment of New Taxes by State Government A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution Regarding Construction of International Bridges and Tunnels LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSALS Walled Lake Consolidated School District – Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal Waterford School District – Operating Millage Renewal Proposal West Bloomfield School District – Building and Site Sinking Fund Tax Proposal Full text of the Proposals may be obtained from: WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CLERK”S OFFICE 248-451-4848 To vote at this election, all persons must be registered. Citizens of the United States, 18 years old, who have resided in the State of Michigan at least thirty (30) days and have established a residence in the Township of West Bloomfield on or before the 30th day prior to November 6, 2012, are eligible to register. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in the following manners: IN PERSON: X At your Township Clerk's office or at the office of any County Clerk during normal business hours. X At any of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours. X At the specified agency for clients receiving services through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission and some offices of the Commission for the Blind. X At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces. BY MAIL: X By obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. CATHERINE SHAUGHNESSY, CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 4550 Walnut Lake Road - West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Telephone: 248-451-4848 Mail voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting the Clerks office.
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Spacious 2776 sq. ft. home with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Well planned home, nice kitchen & breakfast area with doorwall to deck, formal dining, living room, family room w/fireplace, 1st floor den, finished walk-out lower level leads to extensive decking with 2nd kitchen, recreation room and 2 additional bedrooms. 2 car garage. $237,000.
England Real Estate (248)887-9736 Highland
FALL IN LOVE! Desirable Dunham Lake access w/this pristine 1.5 story home situated on 1 acre setting. Well planned with 3076 sq. ft. Gorgeous kitchen w/butler’s pantry, granite counters & terrazzo floor. Spacious great room w/2 story see through stone masonry fireplace. 1st floor master suite. 1338 sq. ft. in finished walk out lower level includes family room w/fireplace & addl. 2 car garage/workshop. Extensive landscaping. $499,000.
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Gorgeous custom ranch on 2 acres. Geo-thermal installed in 2011. Must see! $299,900. 212095803
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RELOCATE Their single or double wide home to a lot in our beautiful community. We will pay up to $8,500 for a double and $5,500 for a single. Give us a call for all the details 248-698-1120 Pontiac Trail at Maple Pre-Owned Homes: $6,000 - $25,000 Rent: $385 - $400 PLUS MOVE-IN DISCOUNTS On Select Homes
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Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info:
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White Lake, MI – Sanctuary at White Lake has immediate job openings available at its newly-constructed 12,000 square foot rehabilitation and long-term care community. If it is your calling to work with our residents and patients, please join our team!
Sanctuary at White Lake 10770 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake (Just south of the intersection of M-59 and Elizabeth Lake Rd) Positions available are: • Full-time and part time CENAs
The Anam Cara (CENA) is the title for Caregiver of the Residents living within the Sanctuary. The foundation of the Sanctuary model is the relationship that exists between the Anam Cara and the resident. The Anam Cara is more than a friend or caregiver but someone who accepts the responsibility to care for the body, mind, and spirit of those in the Sanctuary. The Anam Cara’s responsibility is to welcome all into the communities and provide a safe place of refuge and Sanctuary.
• Experienced Full Time and Part Time Afternoon RNs • Experienced Part Time Midnight RNs • Full Time Nurse Manager (Clinical Care Coordinator) If you are unable to attend, apply online at www.SanctuaryatWhiteLake.org, then click “Careers.”
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Westlake Health Campus is growing and we are looking for compassionate individuals to fill the following positions:
248-981-8582 2900 Union Lake, Rd. Suite 210 Commerce Twp., MI 48382
NOT A DRIVE BY* YOU MUST SEE INSIDE!
Spacious ranch w/open floor plan. 3 bed, 2 full baths, finished basement with add of family room - lg. bar, 4th bedroom/den, heated garage. Kitchen with breakfast bar and eat in dining area. Family room with nat. fireplace & doorwall to deck. Enjoy summer from the deck/pool in a quiet private fenced yard. Great neighborhood full of fun and summer festivities. $169,900
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Nursing Assistants •Certified and Non-Certified for our Health Center and Assisted Living •Full-time and Part-time available
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Send your resume, or apply in person to Westlake Health Campus, 10735 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce Twp., MI 48382, phone: (248) 363-9400, fax: (248) 363-8028, email: colleen.higgins@westlakehealthcampus.com
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– WHITE LAKE – SHARP SPLIT PLAN RANCH IN OXBOW LAKE HEIGHTS! HUGE DECK FOR ENTERTAINING. 212095334 $189,900
– HARTLAND – GORGEOUS, CUSTOM RANCH ON 2 ACRES. GEOTHERMAL INSTALLED IN 2011! MUST SEE! 212095803 $299,900
– WOLVERINE LAKE – FLORIDA ROOM WITH SKYLIGHTS SPACIOUS KITCHEN 212079215 $227,500
– WHITE LAKE – MASTER JETTED TUB - NATURAL FIREPLACE SPACIOUS, GROOMED YARD 212075085 $238,900
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WHITE LAKE Gorgeous home with open floor plan w/kitchen, hearth room and breakfast area. 5 bedrooms; 5 baths; finished walkout lower level; formal dining; great room; first floor master; 3 car garage; much more. Not a short sale. $325,000 2900 Union Lake Rd., Suite 210 Commerce Township, MI 48382
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Historic Farm House on Almost 3.5 Acres In the Heart of Commerce! Gorgeous original hardwood floors in pristine condition. Open floor plan with island kitchen open to dining room, cozy family room with soaring ceilings and exposed beams, spacious living area, master bedroom with loft overlooking family room. Oversized barn with loft area, shed, and garage. Fabulous well maintained property. Horses allowed.
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UNION LAKE WHERE DREAMS NEVER END! Move right into this charing allsports Union Lake front home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2,410 sq. ft. All natural sandy beach, professional gardening, spacious kitchen, formal living and dining rooms with spectacular views! $499,900
BRENDEL LAKE - 380’ OF ALL-SPORTS LAKE FRONTAGE 3,126 sq. ft. with spectacular views of all-sports Brendel Lake from every room in the house! 4 private balconies with electric storm shutters, turret with breakfast room, large open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Your own Shangri La! Come see today! $499,900
CEDAR ISLAND LAKE - LIFE IS BETTER HERE Come see this all-sports Cedar Island Lake waterfront home! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 2,100 sq. ft. of living space. New stainless steel appliances, family room with wet bar, natural fireplace and huge deck and basement with doorwall and heated 2 car garage! $299,900
CEDAR ISLAND LAKE - OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE 2,831 sq. ft. complete with 20K whole house generator, heated ceramic floors, granite counter tops, upstairs laundry, 3 bedrooms - master with spa tub, 3 baths, outstanding views and outdoor hot tub overlooking allsports Cedar Island Lake! $449,900
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Concrete Finishers & Labors
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Easy to access Walled Lake location.
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DIRECT CARE Up to $9.03 per hour to start, with Benefits. Small group home setting. Must be Patient & Reliable. Full time, Rochester Hills, & Novi areas. Part time in South Lyon and Highland.
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WHITE LAKE 725 LAKEVIEW, 1/2 Mile West of St Pats. Tools, chipper/ shredder, xmas, much more. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9-5 2160 KINGSTON. September 28, 29, 30, 10am-5pm. Miter & chain saws, gas dryer, generator, women & kids stuff. Men's pole climbers, canoe & paddle boat, snowmobile sled, too much to list.
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2 GRANNIES' Great garage sale. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 5462 Leafwood
Annual Sub Sale Thurs., Fri., 9-4, Sat. 9-2 Sept. 27th, 28th, 29th Kids' clothes, toys, & household items. Something for everyone. M-59/Teggerdine, north to Pontiac Lake Rd East.
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Multi Family Lots of boys, books, clothes and toys.Yard art, albums, household, and adult items.
WALLED LAKE HUGE SALE. 3270 Viking. Thursday, Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am-1pm 2 HOUSES. Mowers, blowers, whackers, chipper, garden, spor ts, tools, vacuums, household, baby clothes & toys. Thursday through Saturday. 9a.m.-4p.m. 1625 & 1565 Spruce Ct. behind Walled Lake Central. Follow signs. WATERFORD GARAGE SALE. Home decor, camping, books, kitchen items, girl's items, furniture, clothing, etc. Saturday, 9am-3pm & Sunday, 10am-1pm. 569 Cove View Drive. WEST BLOOMFIELD
First Time Subdivision Sale Rome Park 4761 Arline September 28th & 29th, 9-6 Rain or shine Furniture, jewelry, books, linens, antiques, baby, clothes and much more. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, Saturday. Stained glass windows, architectural design, and much more. 6773 Edwood, off Fieldview and Pontiac Trail. WHITE LAKE HUGE GARAGE Sale books, cookbooks, albums, kitchen ware, bedroom, antiques, Christmas, movies, mens clothing, tools, home decor, miscellaneous. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8-5, Sunday 10-4. No early bird, 7024 Biscayne.
BOATS/ OUTDOOR Boats/Motors/ Trailers
CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES
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2005 TARGA V16 Tracker Boat, 50HP mercury, deep wide beam welded aluminum hull, live well, fish finder, storage lockers, bow trolling motor, side console, cover, trailer, extras, 248-363-5445 $7500
(248)666-9248 Sept. 29, 2012 10 a.m. Saturday
Certified/ Joe's Towing 958 N. Pontiac Trail Walled Lake MI 48390 248-669-7500
www.tomspontoonservice.com
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WESTACRES CRAFT SHOW NOVEMBER 3RD CRAFTERS WANTED Please find applicaton at: www.westacres1936.org Odds N Ends
CLINTON BOAT motor- 5hp, 2 cycle, 5 gallon gas tank & hose. $350. 248-716-9264
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BOAT STORAGE BY DEKE PROPERTIES LLC BOATS & RV OCT-APR LESS THAN $1.00 PER DAY Min. 7 month Limited space
M-59 & Airport Rd. 248-714-9558 SAFE & SECURE
187
FIREBIRD 1979 Make offer. Father & son project. 248613-9354
BUICK LE SABRE LTD 2000, excellent condition, 140K, $3,900. 248-698-2238 JEEP CHEROKEE 1999, 148,000 miles, good transportation. $3,000 OBO 248330-1021 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSE, 1995. Great winter car. $750. 248-363-5994
Vans
194
DODGE GRAND Caravan SXT 2004, 90,000 miles, excellent condition, new tires, $5,600. 586-876-5757
BROADCAST SPREADER, fertilizer or salt, good condition, $22. 248-360-2911
Pianos/Organs
153
BALDWIN ACRONSONIC Piano, with bench, good condition. $250 248-5321
COLLEEN'S CLEANING SERVICE is coming to your neighborhood. Residential / Commercial 20 Years Experience • Insured • Local References upon request. Call for FREE Quote or questions 9am-5pm
248-974-5104
248-310-1332
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LEISURE TIME
Home/Office Cleaning 368
248-674-0663
SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page
Tom 248-681-4250
PERSONAL/ SERVICES
4713 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48329
Cars
PONTOON HAULING
SERVICE DIRECTORY
OFFICE CLEANING Affordable office cleaning services. Owner owned & operated. 10 years experience. Insured & bonded Tiffany's Office Cleaning
www.lakesmotorsports.com
Furniture/Rugs
Art/Crafts
183
Lakes MotorSports
2005 17ft Bayliner Boat
Boat Storage
TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars $275 & Up
FULL REPAIR SERVICES Motorcycle parts/ Access. Mention ad for up to 20% off! MX • ATV• P.W.C
GAS SHREDDER/ chipper, 6hp., like new. $225 OBO 248-624-6152
LIGHTED MISSION Style china cupboard, 3 slide glass doors, 68Lx67hx19D, $300. Mahogany wardrobe, 4 drawers, 39Wx72Hx20D, $200 248-366-7891, No calls after 9pm
UNWANTED AUTOS LLC
MOTORCYCLEGUARANTEE See First Want Ad Page
Winter Storage-$175.99 Snowmobiles, Trailers, RV's Fenced, Gated & Lighted Shrink Wrap & Winterization Let us sell your Pontoon.
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Motorcycles
Local & Long Distance 109
Wanted Parts/ Salvage
(248)467-0396
DAVE'S MOBILE MARINE •Pontoon Hauling •Winterizing •Shrink Wrapping "We Come To You" •Buy & Sell Motors AUCTION
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9-5. 1793 Baywood off Charms. Lawn Tractors/ Mowers
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COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR NOW OPEN! 3365 W. Highland Rd. (M-59) at Hickory Ridge Rd.
248-714-6125
woodwardauto.com
LET US HELP YOU FIND THAT PERFECT FIX-UP PROFESSIONAL for your home or office. Always check the Service Directory we publish weekly for great service.
REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT Appliance Repair
502
TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major Appliances. •Hot water tank
(248)360-0213 (248)698-8819 Asphalt/Pavement 503
KEITH'S SEALCOATING • NO SPRAY • ASPHALT REPAIR & GRAVEL FILL
SINCE 1983
(248)-623-7282
Give us a Call! Open 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday
248-360-SELL (248-360-7355)
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Personal • Business • Maintenance • Improvements • Repair Carpet Installation
Cement/Concrete 513
BOB'S CARPET Mohawk Carpet Great buys! Remnants Living room & Bedroom sized $4 per yd. Low prices on restretching, repairs, pad, & installation.
35 years experience Bob (248)681-5771 Cabinetry
515
•Mantels •Fireplace Surrounds •Furniture •Entertainment Center •Custom Cabinets •Crown Molding •Kitchen Cabinets •Custom Bars Harold Canfield
(248)363-3804 elegant-woodworking.com
517
C & G CEMENT Quality Workmanship Residential-Commercial Over 30 years Experience STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS FOOTINGS GARAGE FLOORS BLOCK WORK FREE ESTIMATES Michael (248)363-4783 MILFORD LOCATION
(248)684-5928 ARROW CONCRETE •Driveway Replacements Free Tear outs •Regular & Stamped •Home Owner Friendly •Residential - Commerical Fully Lic. & Ins. 20 Yr. Exp.
ARROWCONCRETE.NET
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MARCUCCI
CONCRETE As Seen on ABC TV "Extreme Home Makeovers" Satisfying Customers for Over 30 Years •DRIVEWAY •PORCHES •FOUNDATIONS •BRICK •BLOCK •STAMPED/ COLORED Lic/Ins Visa/ MC Wixom www.marcuccicement.com
248-486-5900
Elegant Woodworking
Cement/ Concrete
517
Doors
524
THE DOOR STOP Since 1980 Garage door springs and door openers repaired and/or replaced.
Call Anytime 248-624-4042 (cell) 248-640-6298 CERTIFIED OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE •Garage Doors •Repaired/ Services •New Doors/ Openers •Installed at Factory Pricing •Emergency Service Available
248-624-3161 Drywall
526
R & D DRYWALL & PAINTING •Hang & Finished •Small Repair •Texture Repair •Plaster Repair •Wet Sand
Ron (248)673-7665 Electricians
528
MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State Licensed, 25 years experience. Prompt, courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. ALL TYPES OF WORK. Competitive Prices
(248)683-7985
Excavating
529
J.J.M BACKHOE SERVICE LLC Backhoe service & landscaping. 38 Years Experience. Small or Large Jobs. Fully insured. Free estimates.
(248)624-6458 SMALL TRACTOR SERVICE •Back hoe •Loader •Tiller •Rake •Grade Insured
248-770-3140 Flooring
536
EDWARD'S FLOOR COVERING •Linoleum •Ceramic Tile •Hardwood Floors •Laminate Wood 27 Years Exp. Free Est.
(248)241-6913 Handy Person
545
DU-IT-ALL HOME CARE IMPROVEMENTS Specials: •Ceramic Tile •Formica Tops & Kitchens •Exterior/Interior Painting Also, we do complete basements and all other interior work, including electric, plumbing, etc. Call today. Cell #
(248)891-7072 Licensed and Insured
D & S HOME REPAIRS REMODELING
Handy Person
545
TOTAL HOME SERVICE 35 Years Licensed PLUMBING • HEATING CARPENTRY • DRYWALL ELECTRICAL NEW SERVICE KITCHENS BATHS CERAMIC TILE
"The job your husband will do tomorrow." (248)887-2366 Heating/Duct Work 546
THOMASON HEATING & COOLING • Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements
FREE ESTIMATES ON INSTALLATION
248-363-1615 Home Improvement 547
D&D Construction Roofing• Siding•Windows • Insulation • Gutters • LeafGuards • Soffits •Trimwork• Decks
Doug Dible 248-431-6243 Lawn/Garden Services
553
•Additions •Garages •Drywall •Painting •Plumbing •Electrical •Tile •Marble •Kitchens •Baths •Basements •Decks 33 Years ... Licensed
Outdoor Services, LLC Lawn Service •Spring clean up •Gutter cleaning •Land-scape •Brick pavers •Mulch & weeding •Insured •Res. & Com.
248-684-4175 810-714-3058
www.artoutdoorservices.com (248)625-5719
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Lawn/Garden Services
Plumbing 553
College Student Looking for Lawn care, mulch/ stone & odd jobs Shawn Larkins 248-931-0295 LADY LIBERTY ENTERPRISES Land Decorating & Maintenance, LLC. Flower bed weeding, Mulching, Brick Pavers/Repairs, Boulder Walls, Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Tree & Shrub Pruning. Insured.
Premier Plumbing Licensed & Insured Complete Plumbing Service New Construction & Remodel Commercial & Residential
248-363-5864 Power Washing
562
•Deck Cleaning / Staining & Sealing •Brick Cleaning •Rust & Mold Removal •Housewashing. •Painting •Deck Repairs. farrshomeimprovements.com
(248) 477-7764 (248) 345-3308
FARR'S PAINTING Exterior & Interior Wood Repairs • Caulking Staining • Wallpaper Removal Drywall repairs • Water repairs Free Power Washing w/paint. farrshomeimprovements.com
(248) 477-7764 (248) 345-3308 VS PAINTING FALL SPECIAL Save 20% this season on exterior/ interior painting, drywall repair, & wallpaper removal on small or big jobs. 25 years experience. licensed and insured. Same day free estimates.
248-894-3239 FALL SPECIALS
Lakes Painting All types of Painting Drywall Repairs • Wallpaper Removal & Installation . References • Lakes Area Owner Operated Since 1980
248-762-1534
Roofing
Trash/Debris Removal
Waterproofing 586
Progressive Transportation Specializing in: •Appliances •Furniture •Debris Removal •We haul cars too! Call anytime for estimates & great service 248-887-4892
569
FARR'S POWER WASHING
248-634-7041 Painting/ Decorating
567
571
Tree Service
587
J ROMO TREE SERVICE •Tree Trimming •Lot Clearing •Tree Removal •Experienced •Quality Work •Affordable •Free Estimates •Insured
(248)939-7420 (248)978-1096 jromotreeservice@yahoo.com
ROOF REPAIRS Missing shingles replaced, Chimney flashing resealed, Leaks stopped, Vent stack flashing replaced, Complete roof inspection service, Guaranteed work. 30 yrs exp.
Call Doug Miller 248-360-0344 Siding
577
I.D.C.
Home Service Siding, Trim & Soffitt Guaranteed Professional Installation. Lic./ Ins. References available.
Bob: 248-363-0589 idchomeservice.com Tile
585 J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK
•Remodeling •Quality Service •New Construction • Repairs •Grout Sealing • Licensed and Insured
John Miller (248)505-8865 jmtileandmarble.com
MAXON'S TREE SERVICE •Trimming •Tree Removal •Stump Grinding •Lot Clearing •Firewood & Woodchips "We now have wood fencing & deliver sand, gravel, top soil."
Licensed & Insured Free Estimates
(248)887-2190 KODIAK AERIAL TREE SERVICE Tree Trim Removal and Stumps •Free estimates •Insured 30 years experience
248-921-9097 STUMP GRINDING AFFORDABLE Free Estimates Prompt Service Fenced Yard Accessible
Insured. Call Todd
248-425-0155
599
Dry Basements, LLC We Repair: •Poured Walls/ Concrete Block •Waterproofing •Cracked or Bowed Walls •Foundation Repaired Replaced •Underpinning •Crawl Space and Encapsulation •Licensed & Insured •Ron Heck, Builder (248)420-0116
WET BASEMENT? MUSTY CRAWLSPACE? Cracked/Bowed Walls? Int/Ext Waterproofing Crawlspace Encapsulation Sump Pumps & Back-ups, Foundation repair & Wall Stabilizing, Piers, Anchors A+ rating w/ BBB Call ProDry EFS Now for Honest & Affordable Service
248-388-1924 Wells
603
McPherson WELL SERVICE PUMPS •TANKS WELL REPAIR 2, 4, & 5 INCH
Emergency Service 7 days a week 248-
363-6464
aquawells.com All credit cards accepted
BOB WYCKOFF WELL SERVICE
"If you have questions, we have answers!" •PUMPS •TANKS • WELL REPAIR
(248)310-0917
Emergency Service Visa & MasterCard
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Oil Change Special
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95
LaFontaine Nissan PRICE IS BASED ON 6 QUARTS OF OIL. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF SERVICE. SALES TAX EXTRA. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNT OFFERS. EXPIRES 10/31/12.
WILD CARD
10% Off
LaFontaine Nissan
MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF SERVICE. SALES TAX EXTRA. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNT OFFERS. EXPIRES 10/31/12.
LA FONTAINE NISSAN AND PRE-OWNED