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Boy Scout’s service project spruces up village beach By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The Village of Wolverine Lake has 15year-old Ryan Dunagin to thank for a round of community improvements as part of his Eagle Leadership Service Project. This summer, Dunagin updated and enhanced the Lakeview beach access site in his neighborhood on Wolverine Lake. His enhancements included cleaning up the sandy beach area; establishing a safe swim area; repairing an existing picnic table and constructing a new one; adding two benches to the beach area; repairing the area’s fence; removing ground hazards; setting up a volleyball net; and planting two shade trees. “We renovated the area and made it a more family-friendly place to go,” Dunagin said. To begin an Eagle Scout project, one must plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to religious, educational, or community organizations other than the Boy Scouts. The project must be approved by the organization selected, two scout masters, and one scout district council person. To work up to the Eagle Scout level, a candidate must complete a leadership project where others assist in the process. “Some of the guys from my troop and neighborhood pitched in to help,”
W. Bloomfield will cast votes on two police, fire levies By Michael Shelton staff writer
West Bloomfield Township will ask its residents to vote during the township’s Tuesday, Nov. 8 election on a 10-year renewal of the township’s existing public safety millage at its current rate of 3.1378 mills, as well as an 11-year increase of 2.85 mills, in two separate ballot questions. A mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. The owner of a township property with
Wolverine Lake resident Ryan Dunagin, a 15-year-old Walled Lake Central High School sophomore, spent a portion of the summer working on his Eagle Leadership Service Project for the Boy Scouts. The project consisted of updating and enhancing the Lakeview beach access site in his area. “Some of the guys from my troop and neighborhood pitched in to help,” he said. “It was many people doing a little bit to get the job done better.” (Photo submitted by Kevin Johannes)
he said. “It was many people doing a little bit to get the job done better.” To pay for the project, Dunagin spearheaded a fund-raiser in his neighborhood to cover the cost of supplies and purchase a pair of trees. Dunagin began scouting five years ago and is currently a member of Troop No. 308. He is on track to receive his Eagle Scout rank by the end of the year. Dunagin attends Walled Lake Central High School as a sophomore. In addition to scouting, he takes piano lessons, plays the tuba in the school
band, and continues his karate training at Task Karate Academy in Walled Lake. “Karate used to be for physical exercise and training, but over time it became a discipline thing for me,” he said. “Now I get to train smaller kids and it’s been a great learning experience.” Earlier this year he earned his black belt in addition to competing in the Michigan Sport Karate Circuit. He is continuing his training with the hopes of becoming an assistant karate instructor. ❏
a taxable value of $100,000 ($200,000 market value) currently pays $313.78 a year in property taxes for public safety services and would continue to pay that amount if the existing millage is renewed. If the increase is also approved, that same owner would pay an additional $285 a year. West Bloomfield Fire Chief Jay Wiseman and Police Chief Michael Patton said the public safety personnel unions made concessions as far back as 2009 and 2010, even though they weren’t contractually obligated to do so. Wiseman said the West Bloomfield Fire Department has undertaken a variety of cost savings measures over the last five years and is trying to do
more with less. He said those measures have included reducing staff by 12 positions while also eliminating and consolidating different positions, redistributing and restructuring workloads, privatizing or outsourcing services, and reducing overtime costs by 61 percent. Wiseman added that the department has lowered the township’s ISO rating from a Class 9, which is near the worst, to a Class 4, as well as downsized its EMS vehicles and replaced two outdated fire engines with two “quint” fire vehicles. “The previous investments in the millages have paid direct dividends,” Wiseman said. “Essentially, we feel the
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athleen Hoover is a high school guidance counselor, Walled Lake Central High School’s girls cross country coach, and the mother of two young children. Yet, she still finds time to continue volunteering with Oakland County Youth Assistance, which she has done for the past nine years. With a bachelor’s degree in special education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in counseling, Hoover offers a helpful perspective to the Lakes Area Youth Assistance (LAYA) Board that serves the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. She is also the chairperson for LAYA’s Mentors Plus Program. The program is currently looking for adult volunteers who are willing to take a couple hours a week to guide and spend time with a youth. Tell us a bit about the Lakes Area Youth Assistance. What types of programs does it offer? KH: Well, first of all, I think it’s important to know just Youth Assistance in general is a community-based program, and their mission is to strengthen youth and families, to prevent and reduce delinquency, neglect, and abuse through community involvement. And Lakes Area Youth Assistance is one of 26 local offices or local Youth Assistance organizations. Lakes Area covers 16 different municipalities. Please tell us about the Lakes Area Youth Assistance mentoring program. What benefits does the program provide for the community? KH: What our campaign is for now is to find some mentors, and the Mentors Plus Program is again, through community involvement, trying to increase volunteer involvement, looking for mentors to help build relationships with our students. It helps to reduce at-risk behaviors such as truancy, substance abuse, (and) help students become more confident and build better relationships. So through this mentor-mentee program we’re hoping to match youths that are ages 5-16, and the commitment is basically meeting twice a week — or more if they would like to — and doing some community involvement. Doing basically anything they would like to do to have fun in order to build that relationship. What do I think this program provides for the community? Gosh, it’s reciprocal. We have several different organizations that are already mentors, and the feedback we get from them is tremendous. There’s different outings that we go on, and the feedback that
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They do a driving and criminal history records checks and other reference checks. We come out to the house and meet them, talk a little bit about what kind of child they’d be interested in. Then after that, the potential mentor and mentee meet. And if it feels like a good fit, then we schedule from there. What is your role with LAYA? What do you feel has been the most rewarding aspect of working with LAYA? KH: I sit on the board, and I am the chair person for the Mentors Plus Committee. I became involved with Youth Assistance in general about nine years ago when I worked in Royal Oak, and for the last six years, I’ve been a counselor in Walled Lake. And I believe it’s about four years now that I’ve been involved with Youth Assistance with Lakes Area Youth Assistance, which is the one with Walled Lake. Sitting on the board, I get to see and heard all kinds of wonderful news. Each month when we meet, we get all kinds of feedback from all the different programs that we’ve done, feedback from fund-raisers and different events. And it’s very rewarding. I wish I had time to be involved with all the different committees. We have different committees that work with family and youth education, some that work with skill building — so we help find tutors and help provide money for things that kids need that you wouldn’t normally think we provide money for. In your opinion, what do you feel are the toughest problems facing youths in the LAYA program? How is LAYA working to address those issues in west Oakland? KH: The most difficult problems are truancy, substance abuse, and violence in general. The Mentors Plus Program is directly working with those things. There was a couple different studies that show that when a mentor is working with a mentee for a minimum of 12-18 months — in this particular study — were 46 percent less likely to engage in some of those behaviors. In particular, skipping school and drinking, and it also showed that they improved their relationships with their peers and then within their own family unit. So I think this program... directly affects that. ❏
Q we get is that the relationships that they’ve built, and the way that not only the students or the youths have built stronger bonds, have helped just reducing violence, reducing truancy in schools. Please describe the type of people you are looking for to take part in this program. What are their responsibilities? How do those interested become involved? KH: We are looking for any adult and someone who is interested in a couple hours a week to be a good role model. And someone to be able to envision a positive relationship. There is an application process.
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fire department has been a good investment for the community, one that continues to provide high quality services and direct savings on real service dollars.” He added that since 2008, the township’s taxable values have fallen approximately 33 percent, resulting i a loss of an estimated $1 billion in property tax revenue.. “You take the combination of that and the reality of the Headlee Amendment, and when you put our final budget numbers together, we’re essentially 20 percent short,” Wiseman said. “The (proposed millage) increase is representative of maintaining services, not increasing them. The renewal itself is representative of about 45 percent of our operating budget and the increase would be representative of about 20 percent.” Wiseman said the fire department provides services out of six locations, including EMS transport. He added that the department’s call volume experiences 4 to 7 percent growth every year. Patton said the police department has 10 fewer officers today compared to just a few years ago, due to retirement and attrition. “We’re just striving to maintain our service levels that we have right now, we’re not looking to expand,” Patton said. “We have many command officers that are wearing more than one hat. We don’t have a deputy chief and we have two less lieutenants and one less sergeant position. “Our crime rates are relatively low and the police want to maintain the kind of response level and investigative services and the other things that we do that add value that people in our community hope and expect they can get,” he added. According to Patton, the West Bloomfield Police Department has the ability to track down criminals and go out and be a very proactive department. “We respect our citizens enough to know that we’re stewards of their money and that we’re spending those dollars well for their benefit.” ❏
Pictured above are the members of the 2011 Waterford Kettering Homecoming Court. Standing in back row, left to right, are seniors Tayvon Platt, Hannah Huff, Kim Jayson, Justin Santana, Jessica Warholak, Madison McCafferty, and Erica Melkonian. Kneeling in middle row are juniors Alex Hawkins, Julia Stewart, Lucas Bowan, Marissa Meaney, Jake Alfonso, and Alicia Hepler. Sitting in front row are sophomores Brain Warholak, Andrea Breckenridge, Noah Jutis and Ashley Iliades; and freshmen Jon Yudasz and Liz Micovich. Not pictured are seniors Eric Monville, Brad Stonehouse, and Daniel Scott. Platt and Huff were named Homecoming King and Queen. The homecoming theme was “Haunted Homecoming.” Spirit Week activities at Kettering included hallway decorating, a powder-puff football game on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and a parade held before the Kettering Captains played Hartland to a 34-14 loss. The homecoming dance followed on Saturday, Oct. 15. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
FOIA-obtained information to be kept for 90 days The Commerce Township Board of Trustees has approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances that will slightly change how requests for public information are handled. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law ensuring public access to local government records. Upon written request, local, county, state and federal governments and agencies are required to disclose certain records and information unless the requested material falls within one of nine exemptions outlined in the law. The purpose of the ordinance amendment is to set a period of time
during which the information requested will be available to the person who requested it. According to the amendment to Chapter 2, Article VII, Section 2-365 of the township’s Code of Ordinances, requested information will be available to the person requesting it for 90 days following the FOIA coordinator’s grant or partial grant of the request. After 90 days, the request will be automatically terminated. If the person still wants that requested information after 90 days, they will have to submit a new written FOIA request, as well as pay all the normal fees inherent in a FOIA request. This amendment was adopted by the board at its last meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11. ❏
New stormwater ordinance OK’d in Wolverine Lake By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The Wolverine Lake Village Council voted at its Wednesday, Oct. 12 meeting to adopt a stormwater regulation ordinance to comply with a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) directive. A first reading of the ordinance was approved in September. “The ordinance has to to do with
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he latest student head count figures in the four lakes area public school districts remain unofficial, but the preliminary figures indicate a drop in enrollment in the Huron Valley, Waterford and West Bloomfield school districts, while the student tally conducted earlier this month in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District rose slightly. Declining enrollment figures result in less total state funding for a district and can sometimes require budget amendments if officials weren’t conservative when drafting their academic year budgets back in May. The student enrollment figures are a crucial component of the state’s per-pupil public school funding system: A drop in enrollment can mean less state funding for a district, while enrollment growth can result in additional state financial support. Student count days are used by the state to determine how much money each school district receives through a per-pupil allowance. The official student count days, as established by the state’s School Aid Act, are the Wednesday in the fourth full week of school in a new academic year and the second Wednesday in February. The totals from the fall and previous winter counts are blended and the fall count is weighted more heavily. This is known as the blended count system. The blended count total involves weighting the fall count at 90 percent and the winter count at 10 percent to reach a blended count total. The proportions of the blended county system have changed over the years, and were previously 80/20 and 75/25, for example. After the fall count each year, school districts have five weeks to get a final enrollment number to their respective intermediate school district to be verified and audited. The audited student head count figures typically become effective in mid-November. This reportedly helps the school districts get their state aid for students that enroll after the fourth-Wednesday head counts. If a student is absent on a count day, there are a certain number of grace days that will allow the student to be counted as long as a procedure if followed. Here’s a look at how the lakes
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Enrollment down in Huron Valley School District In the Huron Valley School District, the unaudited count on Wednesday, Oct. 5, was 9,947 fulltime equivalents (FTEs), a reduction of 150 students from the count conducted in the fall of 2010. Full-time equivalency is what is reported to the state of Michigan for the purposes of state aid payments. Full-time equivalency is the actual time that a child is in the district. There are instances when special education students, for example, are only in the district for a portion of the day, which can — in some instances — equate to full-time equivalency coming out as a nonwhole number. The unofficial enrollment count for the fall of 2010 was tallied at 10,111.44 FTE, a decline of 169.13 FTE from the fall of 2009. “We had projected a decrease of 212 students from fall 2010 and a blended count decrease of 197 for 2011-12. Based on the unaudited count and considering the new 90-10 blended formula, our blended decrease would be 164 students,� said Community Relations and Fund Development Director Janet Roberts. The blended formula was formerly 80-20, extracting 80 percent from the fall count of the current year and 20 percent from the previous spring, according to Roberts. The district verifies the enrollment of students who were absent on the count day, including tracking students who were attending an event off-site or attending another program such as vocational or college courses. Per-pupil funding is based in part on student attendance on count days. The 33 students counted on Oct. 5 over the district’s previous estimate equates to approximately $226,000 in additional state aid based on $6,948 per student, compared to last year’s per-pupil foundation allowance of $7,418. While enrollment is still down in Huron Valley, the district budgeted conservatively. Roberts attributes the ongoing declining enrollment trend to the recession in Michigan and lower birth rates. “It is encouraging that (our enrollment) is slightly higher than budgeted and we will have a confirmation of the count in November,� Roberts said. “We only had about 15 students go to another district as a
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to determine the student count that will be submitted.” After Waterford students sign up through central enrollment, a printout of the students in the system is produced and then a copy is given to each building secretary, who then gives the printout to teachers to verify by taking attendance on count days. It is done every hour by middle and high school teachers, and in the morning and afternoon by elementary teachers.
Decline in enrollment recorded in West Bloomfield district
New enrollment figures tallied on Oct. 5 Students at Walnut Creek Middle School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District play a modified version of Scrabble to help develop math skills. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
result of the closing of Highland Middle School. Granted, we do not want anyone to leave Huron Valley Schools, but we respect the right of parents to choose their educational options.”
Walled Lake Consolidate School District bucks local trend According to Judy Evola, the director of community relations and marketing for the Walled Lake Consolidated School District, the teachers in the district perform a count of the students at a designated time, recording who is there and who is not. The unofficial student tally from this year’s fall count is 15,518 students. This is slightly up from the count performed earlier this year in February, when the count was 15,423 students. From these two student counts, the estimated blended student count is 15,565, which Evola said includes the district’s preschool special education children at Twin Sun, their adult education students, and the students the district serves at Franklin Christian, where the district provides art, music, and physical education services. The new blended count is slightly higher than last year’s blended figure of 15,484.
According to Evola, these unofficial counts will now go to the state, where an audit will be performed. The district typically receives those results in February or March. The district’s fall student count is up from last fall’s count, during which 15,463 students were counted. However, this fall’s tally is still short of the number counted in 2009, when there were approximately 15,649 students documented. Walled Lake Schools’ state foundation grant is estimated at $8,165 per student for the 2011-2012 school year, which is down from the previous school year by about $470, when it was $8,635 per student. Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said he doesn’t believe that the latest count and blended figures will cause any budgetary concerns for the district during the current school year. “No, not at all,” he said. “(Our enrollment) is actually up a little bit. It’s up primarily at the secondary (education) level. We were up about 91 students at the high school level. We will actually not have to make any budgetary changes based on the enrollment at this point.”
Fewer students counted in Waterford School District Like in the Huron Valley district, the Waterford School District’s student enrollment is declining. Preliminary student count on Oct. 5 was 11,103, according to Thomas Wiseman, assistant superintendent for business & human resources. He added that the February 2011 count was 11,113, making the blended count for the 2011-12 school year approximately 11,104. Wiseman also said that the perpupil student foundation allowance for the 2011-12 school year is $7,175, which is down from $7,480 in the 2010-11 school year. Waterford Schools also measured its head count at 11,275 in September 2010 and 11,322 in February 2010. The district’s head count was also at 11,292 in September 2009 and 11,312 in February 2009. “We will continue program offerings at the current level as originally adopted based on projected enrollment and foundation allowance,” Wiseman said. “The Pupil Accounting Office reviews and audits information
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As is the case in the Huron Valley and Waterford districts, enrollment is down in the West Bloomfield district, where the unofficial student count figure on Oct. 5 was 6,603.20 FTE, and the blended count for the new academic year was 6,617.72 FTE, according to Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Pamela Zajac. She added that the district’s count figure for February 2011 was 6,744.42 FTE and that the district considers FTE for its count. Zajac also said that the district’s blended count figure is unofficial and may change after Nov. 4. She added that the district’s perpupil foundation allowance for the 2011-12 school year is $8,646, which is down from $9,116 in the 2010-11 school year, a loss of $470 per pupil. Looking back, West Bloomfield’s student count in September 2010 was 6,788.64 FTE, which was down from 6,880.84 FTE in February that same year. In September 2009, the student count was 6,928.82 FTE, which was up from 6,851.17 FTE in February 2009. In September 2008, the student count was 6,846.71 FTE, which was up from 6,693.70 FTE in February 2008. And in September 2007, the student count was 6,643.63 FTE. “We have already cut back. This year we will be receiving approximately $100 per student for each retirement reimbursement and best practices, but this is one-time only money,” Zajac said. “There are many unknowns and, unless something happens in Lansing, we may find ourselves in a problematic situation next year, as will other districts.” She added that the district counts students through attendance. ❏ Staff writers Angela Niemi, Michael Shelton and Leslie Shepard contributed to this report.
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how communities handle stormwater cleanup,” said Councilman Brian Nedrow. “If it rains, it goes into a ditch and either seeps into the ground or into the lake. It’s a matter of making sure stormwater is handled correctly.” According to Mike Powell, the village’s engineering consultant, the ordinance was drafted to comply with a DEQ mandate. “The village has never had a problem with stormwater issues in the past,” Powell said. “The ordinance was a result of the DEQ dictate as part of its Phase II requirements so the village had to adopt a number of programs for illicit stormwater.” The ordinance amends building regulations by adding stormwater management practices to regulate stormwater pollutants and to prohibit illicit stormwater discharges. It also authorizes the village to investigate, inspect and monitor stormwater discharges within the village. Powell or the Department of Public Works (DPW) would act as the agents to evaluate stormwater and determine whether it meets state stormwater policies. The DPW personnel have been trained to recognize illicit discharges and dry weather flows. “It’s not rainwater per say that would be tested,” Powell said. During the last review, Powell said there were no problems with stormwater practices in the village. “Everything was in order except that we didn’t have an ordinance to enforce action on homeowners and businesses, such as any disruption that flows into the water, a problem with groundwater from a house or erosion going into the lakes,” he said. The goal of Michigan’s stormwater program is to protect and preserve Michigan’s water resources through a two-step process. First, the DEQ has been delegated as the regulatory authority to implement a storm water discharge permit program for the state of Michigan. Secondly, the DEQ has developed and implemented an educational component of its permitting process. ❏
After a hiatus for a few years, the Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has brought back the Scarecrow Spectacular contest, which features businesses in the downtown Walled Lake area — such as Modern Floors, pictured above, owner Pat Wlodarczyk’s stuffed incarnation of a carpet installer — fashioning scarecrows to represent a particular facet of their enterprise. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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esidents in Walled Lake will see scarecrows designed in all shapes and forms during the autumn season to reflect the individual personalities of local businesses downtown. The “Scarecrow Spectacular” encourages businesses to participate in its first contest by dressing up a scarecrow that represents some facet of the business. While the contest is new, a few businesses have set out displays in years past. “We used to do this a few
years ago and wanted to bring the idea back this year, but with a contest,” said Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Charlene Long. “About 10 businesses on Maple and Pontiac Trail have participated over the last few years, but now we’re encouraging all of them to decorate the town like other communities to do something special,” said Modern Floors owner and DDA board member Pat Wlodarczyk, who has already doctored up her scarecrow as a carpet installer.
Wlodarczyk’s scarecrow is robed in blue jeans with carpet tubes used for hands and feet, and a pumpkin head covered by a straw hat. The figure is seated holding a candy bowl of treats. A contest winner will be selected Wednesday, Oct. 26 by an official committee comprised of DDA board and Walled Lake City Council members. The grand prize winner earns a one-quarter page color advertisement courtesy of the Spinal Column Newsweekly. ❏
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Bavarian traditions will be making their way to St. Patrick Parish in White Lake Township courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights will be holding an Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the parish, located at 9086 Hutchins Road. Entertainment, music, dancing and food will be part of the celebration. Providing the entertainment will be two bands, The Rheinlanders and the Edelweiss Club.
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Wixom schedules hearings to draft 2025 vision plan By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The city of Wixom will be holding a series of public meetings to gather the community’s input in order to roll out the 2025 visioning plan along with both the city’s master plan and parks and recreation master plan. “It’s an opportunity for the residents and the businesses, the stakeholders, to come together to tell us what they think this community should look like in 2025,” said Assistant City Manager Tony Nowicki. “Once we see their goals and objectives, it’s up to the city to come up with a road map of how to implement those desirable points for Wixom.” The meetings will be held at the Community Center located at 49015 Pontiac Trail from 4 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 20; Wednesday, Oct. 26; and Nov. 10. Vision 2025 is intended to identify future needs of the city by analyzing aspects of public safety, infrastructure, public services, parks and recreation, economic development, and the environment. Every five years, municipalities are required by law to review and amend, as needed, their master plans, in accordance with Public Act 33 of 2008, the Planning Enabling Act. Moreover, parks and recreation programs must update a master plan every five years to satisfy state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements. Each planning initiative is interdependent and will be facilitated in unison as a cost efficiency. The planning consultant, LSL Planning, Inc., will be accumulating data, compiling information from meetings, training sessions, and meeting with commissions and city officials for a thorough evaluation. Plan implementation could take roughly six to 12 months. ❏
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The Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary will be featuring guided tours throughout the 30-acre preserve on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. The free tours will take participants along the wooded trails of the nature preserve that’s home to five ecosystems. “It’s a beautiful and peaceful place to explore nature,” said Orchard Lake Sanctuary Board Member and tour guide Carol Fink. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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ake some time to amble along wooded trails as a hint of sky peeks through a canopy of trees, and the sweet and earthy smells of nature bewitch you during the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary autumn tour. The sanctuary is located on Pontiac Trail west of Indian Trail in Orchard Lake. The tour, slated for Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m., is free of charge. “It’s a beautiful and peaceful place to explore nature,” said Sanctuary Board Member and tour guide Carol Fink. “It’s a way of showing people the beauty of nature in your own backyard.” The 30-acre preserve is home to five ecosystems: hardwoods, evergreens, wetlands, prairies, and lakes. Tours are conducted once each season. Fink has been conducting tours
for over 20 years. She said that no matter what Mother Nature has in store for the day, everyone will revel in the beauty of the woods. “By having it in late October, and if the leaves are still on the trees, we will see the beautiful colors of fall. If they have fallen off, the woods open up to see more, so it’s a win-win situation,” Fink said. Participants are urged to wear appropriate attire for the elements, including sturdy shoes. “There’s no bad weather — only inappropriate clothing,” Fink said. During the tour, people will learn about the wildlife and foliage that populate the sanctuary. Children are welcome. Refreshments, including cider, will be served immediately following the tour. To further enhance the aesthetics at the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, approximately 70 feet of
ornamental wrought iron fencing will more than likely be erected along the entrance way off Pontiac Trail “We’re trying to find a spot for it,” said Mark Hoffman, chairman of the Sanctuary Board. “It will be up to the DPW (Department of Public Works), but we’d like it along the entry way.” The fencing used to encircle Mary Ward’s home in Bloomfield Hills. Ward’s father had the fencing custom-built more than 60 years ago, making it a prized family heirloom. With Ward’s passing, the family recently sold the home. “Her family knew she would have loved for it to benefit the sanctuary,” Hoffman said. The Sanctuary Board accepted the donation from the estate of Mary Ward on Oct. 3 and the Orchard Lake City Council subsequently accepted it at its Monday, Oct. 17 meeting. ❏
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Oakland County of a Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) grant designed to reduce the number of stolen vehicles. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the grant acceptance via a resolution at its Oct. 4 meeting. “The program gives money to the Oakland County Sheriff Department (OCSD) to track stolen vehicles,” explained Oakland County Commissioner Jim Runestad (RWaterford, White Lake). “They use a lot of informants to go after ‘chopshops’ who chop up the cars and sell them.” Of the approximately $1.37 million total grant award, Waterford Township will net $51,088. A 50 percent local match is required. Waterford’s ATPA budget is pegged at $95,676 for salaries and benefits, for which it is reimbursed $47,838. Another $3,250 is budgeted for a police vehicle. Other task force grant recipients include the Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, and Detroit police departments, along with the city of Pontiac, which contracts with the OCSD. “ATPA creates the funding mechanism (for) the task force to track down felons that follows up on tips of thefts and fraud,” said OCSD Captain Mark Newman. The program is funded by $1 from every auto insurance policy in the state. That contribution goes to offset the cost of salaries and benefits for task force members, as well as provide police vehicle subsidies. “Insurance companies tell us that your comprehensive insurance rates are reduced by $56 for every $1 that goes into the program because these investigative units are successful in reducing thefts,” Newman said. Ten detectives in total currently make up the task force across participating communities. “Each community gets at least one detective assigned to the task force, plus they get other officers’ help as needed,” Newman said. The number of investigators has been cut since 1987, when ATPA was initially established to dole out money to law enforcement agencies that submit applications to combat auto thefts in their respective communities. “The funding hasn’t changed since 1987 and it’s not uncommon for the task force to get involved with other
The White Lake Township Fire Department held its annual Open House on Sunday, Oct. 9, in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). Many children attended to take part in fun activities and learn about fire safety. They got to spray water from a fire hose, watch an automobile extrication demonstration with the firefighters using the Jaws-of-life, got their picture taken with Sparky the Fire Dog, and climbed over the fire trucks. Hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, cookies, and popcorn were served. Fire Chief Tony Maltese said the biggest hit of the open house was the moulage station. Kids were lined up to have fake injuries with imitation blood put on them with multiple bandages. The Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troupe from St Patrick School opened the activities with a flag ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo submitted by White Lake Fire Chief Tony Maltese)
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Village using its CDBG funds for sidewalk ramps By Michael Shelton staff writer
The Milford Village Council voted Monday, Oct. 17 to approve 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations of $15,706. CDBG grants are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They must fund activities to provide affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development in low- to moderate-income areas of participating communities. Out of the total funds allocated to the village for 2012, $2,355 will go to transportation services, including Ride With Pride, which provides senior citizens and disabled residents with transportation to work and appointments for a small fee.
The council will also use $13,351 in 2012 CDBG funding for installation of handicapped-accessible sidewalk ramps within mostly low- to moderate-income areas of the village near the downtown area. No allocation was approved for Huron Valley Youth Assistance or HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now), an organization providing services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. CDBG guidelines previously stated that no more than 45 percent of total funds can go toward service organizations, and that at least 25 percent of the funds must be used to purchase and redevelop housing for households whose incomes don’t exceed 50 percent of the area’s median income. Now, only 15 percent of the 2012 grant money can go toward public service programs Last year, the council approved the use of $13,326 in 2011 CDBG funding for installation of handicappedaccessible sidewalk ramps in the area of the village east of Main Street. Village Manager Arthur Shufflebarger said that the village is in the process of constructing handi-
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The Fraternal Order of the Waterford Eagles No. 2887 hosted its annual Reverence for Law ceremony honoring a pair of Waterford Township Police Department employees for their exemplary public service. The ceremony was held at 4761 Highland Road on Saturday, Oct. 15. The event was followed by a complementary dinner and entertainment. “The fraternal orders have done ceremonies for years,” said Waterford Eagles Manager Mary Myers. “It’s our PAGE 17 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Haunted Forest at Multi-Lakes offers spooks and thrills By Angela Niemi staff writer
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here are only a couple of weeks left until Halloween, so for those looking for a shot of adrenaline and a creepy evening out, the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association will be hosting their annual Haunted Forest at their club located at 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township. Volunteers have been working hard over the past couple weekends getting the forest prepared for the ghosts, clowns, wolves, and body butchers that will be traversing the forest during the last two weekends in October. Guests will be treated to a scary array of mazes, tunnels, and forest paths lit only by Tiki torches as they go on a 45 minute trek through the forest with the aid of a guide. “I love being a guide,” said Cher Cole, a member of the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association and a Haunted Forest volunteer for over a decade along with her husband, Ken Cole, who is one of the chairmen of the event. “I love taking the guests through the forest and seeing them enjoy themselves.” Although the forest is characterized as kid-friendly, it really is up to the parents’ discretion based on
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way of giving back to the community by honoring police and fire service.” Nominations are submitted by Waterford Township police officers and staff members. The Waterford Eagles awarded two honorary plaques this year, including one to Police Officer of the Year, Dave Gulda. “I was surprised and honored I was selected, but I work with many staff members who are equally deserving,” Gulda said. Gulda has been with the department for almost 14 years, mainly as a midnight patrolman. He is now the Waterford Kettering High School liaison officer and works closely with the Detective Bureau on juvenile cases. “He has received nine different awards in the past for community and police services,” said Waterford Police Chief Dan McCaw. “He’s one of those
Thrills and chills are the name of the game at the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association’s annual Haunted Forest, which will be open tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 27 through Saturday, Oct. 29 from “dusk to the dead of night.” Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for kids. Those 36-inches-tall and under are free. Those bringing a canned good for the club’s Can-Do Drive will receive $1 off the admission price. (Photo submitted by Cher Cole)
the maturity level of their child. “Some of the areas are a little scary, while others are comical,” said John Brandt, another chairman of the event. “The age limit really depends on the maturity of the child and what they can handle. Some will find it humorous, and some will have the heck scared out of them.” Cher Cole said the course can be tailored to suit the guests’ needs.
Guests have the option of going through tunnels or bypassing them. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for kids. Those 36-inches-tall and under are admitted free. Those bringing a canned good for the club’s CanDo Drive will receive $1 off the admission price. The Haunted Forest will be open tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct.
27 through Saturday, Oct. 29 from “dusk to the dead of night.” While the event requires time and a lot of hard work, Ken Cole said everybody involved is “committed” to the club’s Halloween fund-raiser. “After the first time seeing a teenager say ‘I’m not scared’ only to have them running scared out of their shoes, you’re hooked for life,” he said. ❏
individuals we wish we had more of — he’s thorough and diligent, and works a case to get a warrant or arrest.” The second honorary plaque was awarded to Civilian Employee of the Year Matt Morgan, who is a part-time custodian. “His peers say he never hesitates to get the job done,” McCaw said. “He’s just a hard working and dedicated worker that I wish I could have full-time.” ❏
Supervisor Triscia Pilchowski, township officials were cautioned that the figure could change depending on developments at the federal level. Federal CDBG grants are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. They must be used to fund activities to provide affordable housing, antipoverty programs, and infrastructure development in low- to moderateincome areas of participating communities. Last year, CDBG guidelines stated that no more than 45 percent of a community’s allocation can go towards service organizations, and that at least 25 percent of the funds must be used to purchase and redevelop housing for households whose incomes don’t exceed 50 percent of the area’s median income. However, Pilchowski said that has changed this year. Now, the township can only use 15 percent of the 2012 grant money for public service programs such as Youth Assistance,
Meals on Wheels, the Milford-Highland Transportation program, and others. The Board of Trustees has decided to allocate that entire 15 percent to the Milford-Highland Transportation program. “In the past, we normally gave them $10,000 from the CDBG fund,” Pilchowski said. “To only give them a minimum share of around $2,500 with the others seemed like a harsh step to take so quickly. The board did discuss that next year, if funding is still available, we will structure and direct the funding towards other programs we’ve supported in the past. It’s difficult for the board to keep coming up with creative ways to disburse the money without disappointing the other organizations.” The rest of the approximately $40,000 in funds will go to home rehabilitation through the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division, if Highland’s CDBG application and allocations are approved. ❏
Highland’s CDBG allocation the same as last year By Angela Niemi staff writer
Highland Township was once again awarded $48,137 through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for 2012. However, according to Highland
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Marching bands set to compete at WBHS on Saturday By Michael Shelton staff writer
West Bloomfield High School will host its 26th Annual Laker Invitational marching band competition on the school’s football field on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, and $4 for students and seniors 62-years-old and up. Children 5-years-old and younger are admitted free of charge. The competition will feature 16 high school bands from across the Lower Peninsula. The bands will be split into four flights, or groups. Participating local school bands include those from West Bloomfield, Huron Valley Milford and Huron Valley Lakeland high schools. Other schools participating include Farmington Hills Harrison, Livonia Franklin and South Lyon East. The West Bloomfield band’s performance will be the final one of the evening, at 7:15 p.m., and it will be an exhibition. Milford is scheduled to perform at 5:15 p.m., while Lakeland will play at 7 p.m. The invitational is sponsored by the Band Boosters of West Bloomfield and is a Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA) sanctioned event that will serve as a lead-up to the 2011 MCBA State Championship on Nov. 5 at Ford Field in Detroit. West Bloomfield’s band is coming off a 2010 season where it finished fourth in its flight at the state championships, before finishing 30th at the Bands of America Grand National event at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis last November.
Under the direction of Art Teacher Suzanne Stiles, Wixom Elementary School fifth-grade art students showcase their painted pumpkins that they scattered throughout the city yesterday, Monday, Oct. 17. The practice has now become a Wixom tradition in anticipation of the Halloween holiday. (Photo submitted by Stephen J. Foster)
This year’s Grand Nationals event is scheduled for Nov. 9-12 in Indianapolis. Milford took 8th place at last year’s state championships in Flight 2. West Bloomfield’s band directors are Chad Mielens and Jeremy Figlewicz. Milford’s band director is Paul A. Schreiber and Robert Green is the director of the Lakeland band. ❏
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to an audit presentation from Plante Moran at their board meeting earlier this month. As of June 30, 2011, the school district had a total revenue of $158.64 million. The state’s perpupil foundation allowance made up the greatest portion of the revenue at 59 percent for a total of $93.47 million. The district was granted $8,635 per pupil from the state, according to the report. Property taxes were the next largest revenue source at just over $33 million, or 21 percent of the revenue. The total revenue generated for the school district has been affected by decreasing property values and declining enrollment, in addition to
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Preparing for the winter Area marine experts outline seasonal chores for boat owners By Angela Niemi staff writer
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he temperatures are cooling. The leaves are changing. It’s getting dark earlier in the evening. It’s officially fall in Michigan. And with fall comes the inevitable approach of winter and the first freeze. Unfortunately, this marks the end of boating season, and it is time to put away the water toys until next spring. However, putting a boat away for the winter isn’t as simple as taking the boat out of the water, covering it and parking it in your driveway. If you do that, you will feel pain come next spring, emotionally and financially. Not only will you be unable to cruise the lake right away when the weather warms up, but it will cost a hefty chunk of change to get your engine running again. “The way I see it, it’s worth the $130 to let someone else take care of (winterizing your boat),” said Michael King, the service manager at Colony Marine in Pontiac. “If you do it wrong, it can cost you thousands of dollars. It’s sort of like you can pay me now or pay me later if you don’t know what you’re doing. Paying $130 is the best insurance I can sell you because if something is done wrong, it’s my fault.” While water may be fun in the summer, it is a boat’s worst nightmare in the winter — especially for boat engines. Any water left in the motor will freeze over when the temperatures plunge and may cause cracking — a very expensive repair according to most marine experts. “You need to make sure everything is protected. Just one crack can ruin an engine. And then you’re looking at a possible $5,000 repair,” said Greg Adams, the sales manager at Freeway Sports Center in Fenton. To prevent this from happening, there’s a list of recommended chores you should complete to properly protect your boat from the winter. First, it’s recommended that you follow the guidelines and recommendations found in the manufacturer’s instruction manual. The next thing is to know whether your engine is an outboard or an inboard engine. As implied by the name, the outboard engine is outside of the boat, while an inboard engine is
Michael King, the service manager at Colony Marine in Pontiac, works on a client’s boat engine. The area’s marine maintenance experts urge boat owners to remove water from all engine components and boat spaces before the freezing weather arrives. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
located inside. Outboard engines pretty much drain themselves. “Typically, outboard engines virtually have a self-draining cooling system,” King said. “It’s still important to oil the cylinders and follow all the manufacturer’s specifications and details.” “Outboard engines drain themselves, but you need to make sure you winterize them because of rust. You don’t want it to corrode,” said Kurt Banas, owner of Sunset Boats and Marine Services in Waterford Township. Meanwhile, inboard engines need to have their blocks properly drained and filled with a non-automotive antifreeze. “With an inboard engine, it’s important to drain the manifolds of all water and replace it with the appro-
priate anti-freeze,” said David Crow of DSL Marine and Transport in Waterford. “You shouldn’t use car anti-freeze because that goes right into the lakes. It’s toxic stuff. You need something earth-friendly.” The gear loop on inboard engines should also be checked at the bottom to ensure there is no water inside. It’s also recommended to check shaft seals for any potential leaks. Tyler Fitch, service manager at Motor City Power Sports in Bloomfield Township, said it’s important to drain the engine block and the exhaust system to avoid freezing and cracks. “It takes a very little amount of water to cause cracks,” he said. “All you need is a little water in the right spot and it will freeze, expand and crack.” Another recommendation is to change the oil and filters, although
this may not be imperative to do in the fall. Aaron Monier, the sales manager at Action Water Sports in Fenton, said oil changes can happen during the fall or spring. “There’s really no right or wrong. It’s really your preference,” he said. Fogging the carburetors with fogging oil is recommended to prevent corrosion. “We spray the entire engine down with an anti-corrosive lubricant, like WD-40,” said Motor City Power Sports’ Fitch. “You’re basically setting your boat up for spring. You want it to be a breeze in the spring. You want to just charge your battery, toss it in, and go. The thin oil keeps the parts free from rust,” said Crow, who also recommends leaving the battery fully
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Obituaries
TANNER, JOHN WILLIAM “Bud”, age 84; October 16, 2011 of Walled Lake. Funeral was on October 20, 2011. Donations to American Cancer Society. Online condolences at: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com GOLDEN, JIMMY L., of White Lake; October 15, 2011; at age 68. Jimmy leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Arleen. JOHNSON, DORIS E., age 84; of Rochester; October 13, 2011. Wife of the late Arden Clair Johnson. NICHOLS, LORA L., of Waterford; October 12, 2011; age 69; born September 20, 1942 in Pontiac, MI. O'HARA-WELBY, DEBORAH LYNNE, age 59; of Oxford; went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2011; after a courageous battle with breast cancer. PASSKIEWICZ, JOSEPH F., Sr., of Waterford; October 16, 2011; age 76. Beloved husband of the late Therese and the late Nancy. LINEHAN, THOMAS P., 55; of Waterford; died peacefully at McLaren Hospital on October 9, 2011. ROCK, RITA MAY, of Riverdale, Michigan was born on November 23, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harry and Gertrude (nee: Douglas) Galpin and died October 8, 2011 at age 81. RUSSELL, NILE R. "Dick", of Wolverine Lake was born on April 2, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to Nile and Amelia (nee: Chapp) Russell and died October 8, 2011 in Novi at age 89. HORNER, LOIS JOAN, of Novi was born on February 4, 1936 in Belleville, Michigan to Ellsworth and Gertrude (nee: Keck) Barnes and died October 6, 2011 at age 75. To place your obituary in the Spinal Column Newsweekly please call the Classified Department at 248-360-7355 or email: lorisnyder@thescngroup.com
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charged when you put it away because if it’s not fully charged, the battery may crack and leak acid all over the boat. According to Fitch, it’s a good idea to connect the battery to a trickle charger for the season. Another chore to complete before putting your boat away for its winter hibernation is adding a fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. This is to prevent the gasoline from degrading over the winter. Fitch said boat owners should fill their engine’s gas tank with fresh fuel and then add the proper amount of fuel stabilizer. “Then you should run the boat for 10 or 15 minutes to get stabilized fuel in the fuel system,” he said. One of the greatest challenges facing winterization and boat maintenance in general is the increase of ethanol in gasoline. Because ethanol attracts water, this can be quite problematic for boat engines. One of the fuel stabilizers recommended by marine shops is Marine Formula Stab-Bil to help combat the ethanol in the fuel. Cracking is not the only problem caused by water. Mildew and mold are others. This is why it’s imperative to thoroughly clean and dry your boat before storing it for the winter. Seats should be propped up to let in air. The boat should be properly vented when covered to keep the boat dry. All toys, wet beach towels, and other water gear should be removed from the boat. Otherwise come May 1, King warns, “It’s just one huge black gob of mold sitting under the seat.” Added Ron Wiergowski, the sales manager at Skiers Pier in Waterford, “Make sure you put away your boat dry. Take all of your gear out of the boat. This way it will stay nice. (Taking all that stuff out) allows the boat to breathe better so no mold will grow in the boat.” Cleaning the boat with an antimicrobial protectant is not a bad idea, either. Adams recommends Elite Marine Shield, a product recently introduced to the market to combat mold and bacteria. Hanging dehumidifying bags is also recommended. “We make sure the boat is vented properly. We also hang little moisture bags on the poles to take care of any residual moisture,” Wiergowski said. If storing your boat outside, it’s recommended that you have it shrink wrapped for several reasons. “If you shrink wrap your boat, it
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will keep the carpet and the upholstery as new and nice as possible. Especially if it’s cold and you haven’t taken care of the upholstery, just sitting on it will crack it into oblivion,” Crow said. “If they’re storing their boat outside, we tell them to have it shrink wrapped. It keeps the elements out — rain, sleet, snow, leaves,” said Steven Cooper, the sales director at Anderson Boat Sales in Waterford. Shrink wrapping is also a better bet than using the mooring cover to protect the boat. “Shrink wrap warms in the sun. So the snow melts and slides off,” King said. “Even really nice mooring covers may be insufficient if it gets a couple hundred pounds of snow on it.” By shrink wrapping your boat, covers remain nicer and last longer. Another force of Mother Nature to be aware of is animals. “Mother Nature has all kinds of little critters. And on a cold night they are looking for a warm spot,” King said. “Honest to God, we’ve seen raccoons get into boats through small holes, and they lived in there all winter. The boat was totaled because they had defecated and urinated in the carpet and deck. They ate the seats.” In order to combat animals, it’s suggested to keep mothballs in the boat in a container such as a Frisbee and to perform visual inspections of your boat throughout the winter to make sure no animals have been squatting inside. It’s not just boats that should go through seasonal inspections. Trailers also should go through periodic checkups. “Definitely use grease on the wheel bearings of the trailer,” Cooper said. “Check the electrical connections and
the brakes to make sure they’re in good working order and that the lights work properly.” You want to be able to trust your trailer. “The loneliest Friday night you will ever have is on I-75 where you left your boat sitting on the highway,” King said. Adams also recommends shrink wrapping the trailer or making sure to cover the hitches and winches to prevent them from rusting due to exposure to snow and ice. “Also, if you can, cover the tires,” he said. “They will begin to dry rot over a period of time. It takes a long time to dry rot, but you’re better off covering your tires when you can.” Those who constantly tow their boat should be more diligent about inspecting their trailer. “A lot of it depends on how much you trailer,” Wiergowski said. “Some people just use it twice a year to pull in and out their boats, and others are towing their boat some place every week.” Although there isn’t a certain date you should winterize your boat by, it’s universally accepted that you should do so before the temperatures drop below freezing. Most people are done winterizing by the middle of October. And if you’re unsure what to do when winterizing your boat, you may just be better off having a professional handle the chores for you. Many dealers and marine shops throughout and around Oakland County have special winterization offers and package deals at this time of year. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, you should definitely read the owner’s manual or bring your boat to a certified dealer,” Banas said. ❏
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LOCAL MATTERS business notes transitions openings ❐ Breadsmith in Commerce Township will be celebrating its grand opening/Toy Drive for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1805 Haggerty Road in Commerce. This special event will also include free samples of Breadsmith’s awardwinning breads, muffins and sweets, and customer drawings for a chance to win various prizes, including free bread for a year and gift baskets. Each customer making a new toy or book donation will receive a free loaf of French, French peasant, sourdough, multigrain, traditional rye, or honey oat bran. In appreciation of their donation, Breadsmith will also donate half of all sales during the event to Mott, which will help fund the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program. For more information, call 248-960-2283.
weekly agenda ❐ Hospitality House Food Pantry will be holding a Community Awareness Open House from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1600 W. West Maple Road in Commerce Township. Those attending the event will be able to meet other donors and volunteers, take a tour of the pantry, network with the community, and learn how you or your business can help. Join them for dessert and refreshments and a chance to win prizes. For more information, call 248-960-9975.
chamber notes ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce announces its newlyformed Huron Valley Referral Network Groups (RNGs) are off and running. RNGs are category-exclusive business referral groups that develop business contacts and share leads with the members of the group. Each group will have 15 to 25 members, and only one person from any profession or business specialty will be eligible to join. Not only will group members be potential customers for each other, but they will be committed to finding referrals for other members of their RNG
group. This is a free perk with chamber membership. Many referral organizations charge from $300 to $600 annually to belong to this type of group; however, the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce is making membership even more valuable with free access to one of these groups to chamber members, with the exception of a $25 start-up fee to cover administrative costs and supplies. For more information, call the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce at 248-685-7129. ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of Chamber events, visit www.huronvcc.com: • The Coffee Club, Friday, Oct. 21, Insurance Advisors, 525 N. Main Street; • Membership Appreciation Mixer, free to all current chamber members, appetizers and cash bar provided, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Highland House, 2630 Highland Road, Highland. Reservations required. • Community Awards Luncheon, noon, Thursday, Nov. 3. Location is to be determined. The Chamber will recognize the businesses and individuals who have contributed outstanding service to the community, through their civic, political, charitable, business or educational activities. ❐ The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of Chamber events, call 248-624-2826 or visit www.lakesareachamber.com: • Ribbon-Cutting/Grand Opening at Breadsmith from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 1805 Haggerty Road (north of Meijer) in Commerce Township. The ribboncutting ceremony will be held at 12:15 p.m. and a light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the chamber office at 248-624-2826 or e-mail info@lakesareachamber.com; • Ribbon-Cutting/ReGrand Opening at Fitness 19 — Under New Management, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3050 Union Lake
Road, Commerce. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon. A light lunch will be provided. Membership and personal training discounts available. Please RSVP to the chamber office at 248.624.2826 or e-mail info@lakesareachamber.com: • Ambassador Meeting, 9:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Chamber Offices, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A, Walled Lake; and • Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Expo, Taste and Fun Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Walled Lake Central High School located on Oakley Park Road in Commerce Township. Food, fun, workshops, shopping, meeting local business owners — you won’t want to miss it. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of Chamber events, call 248-666-8600 or visit www.waterfordchamber.org: • In conjunction with the Highland-White Lake Business Association, the next WACC After Hours event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Sky Box Sports Grill located at 2825 E. Highland Road in Highland Township. • Costco Free Networking Event, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Please come and join in a free, fun networking event. Six chambers are invited … Waterford, Clarkston, Rochester, Lake Orion, Oxford and Auburn Hills. Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker along for the fun. Call 248-648-0020 for more information. • Bulls Eye Business Conference, 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, Oakland Schools. • Perking Up at Performance Line Too! Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8-9 a.m. Join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce for the next Perking Up Waterford event. Enjoy a continental breakfast and network with fellow chamber members. Meet potential customers and build solid relationships enhancing your business growth. Registration requested. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber
of Commerce has announced that in partnership with the Clarkston, Auburn Hills and Pontiac Regional Chamber, the 5th annual Small Business Conference will be held from 8:15 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Oakland Schools. The conference draws area business owners, professionals, employees and entrepreneurs interested in expanding their business knowledge base. “We want to provide an economical local educational platform for our businesses,” said Waterford Chamber Executive Director Marie Hauswirth. “There is no doubt that this year’s impressive slate of speakers will captivate our audience.” The line-up includes Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson; Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital; Tim Green, president of the Referral Institute; and Terry Bean, author and founder of Motor City Connect. The half-day conference, with sponsors that include HAP, Comcast, Safety Technology, and YourSource Management Group, will include the speakers, breakfast and networking. Table exhibit space is also available. For information, call 248-666-8600. Attendees can register online at www.waterfordchamber.org. Registration is also available through the Pontiac Auburn Hills or Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. Early Bird cost (before Oct. 16) is $40. After Oct. 16, the cost is $75. Oakland Schools is located at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Expo ‘11 on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Orchard Mall Center Court located on Orchard Lake Road. This is the Chamber’s 5th annual Business Expo. Business Expo ‘11 includes booths from retail stores, business and service providers and non-profit organizations, as well as free food tastings. The event is open to the public, free of charge. Registration is $130 for chamber members and $175 or non-members. For more information, visit www.westbloomfieldchamber.com or call the chamber at 248-626-3636.
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receiving a copy of Katalenich's report they began to worry about the purity of the water. 20 YEARS AGO Oct. 16, 1991 Although four west Oakland County lakes have made it onto a list of lakes on which the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to place public access sites, officials say it's unlikely that any of the lakes would be getting an access site within the next year. Lester Nichols of the DNR's Recreation Division said he has personal doubts that access sites would be built on Walled Lake, Pine Lake, Elizabeth Lake or Lake Angelus in 1992, despite being the DNR's wish list. The four lakes appeared on a DNR list that was part of a lump sum grant application to the Natural Resources Trust Fund, according to Bob Couvreur, program manager for the fund. The trust fund is the DNR's primary source of money for purchasing land for lake access sites. 10 YEARS AGO Oct. 17, 2001 While facing complaints over its recent voter-approved millage increases, the Oakland Intermediate School District (OISD) broke ground Tuesday, Oct. 9 on construction of a new, $18.2million administration building. The new facility, located across Pontiac Lake Road from its current building, is being funded by the sale of the district's existing five-story structure, along with a previously-established fund. Monies had been drawn from the district's general fund, career/vocational fund and special education fund over a five-year period. The district's special education ballot question seeking a 1.1704-mill increase was adopted (Sept. 25) by a 29,106 to 28,063 vote ... A vocational education ballot question, asking for a 0.2279-mill increase, drew 29,167 yes votes against 27,898 no ballots ...
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❐ Born to Shawn and Megan Kenney of Wixom, a daughter, Adelyn Marie, on Oct. 7, at Providence Hospital in Novi. Birth weight of 8 pounds and 15 ounces and 22 inches long. Her grand parents are Sue Kenney of Wixom and Heidi and Terry Marquadt of Cadillac and Laurie Gauld, also of Cadillac.
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ENVIRONMENT
Feral swine newest addition to list of invasive species By Angela Niemi staff writer
Sporting swine recently joined the list of invasive species in Michigan. While they were originally set to join the list on July 8, state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Rodney Stokes pushed back the date to Saturday, Oct. 8 at the request of Gov. Rick Snyder in order to give the state Senate time to act on bills passed in early July by the state House of Representatives that would impose tighter regulations on swine breeding and hunting facilities. Despite the increased time, no bills were passed before the designated date. “Absent a regulatory program in Michigan law for sporting swine facilities, the invasive species order is being put into effect,” Stokes said. The DNR had been working to add sporting swine to the invasive species list because feral swine pose a serious threat to the state in numerous ways. Statistical analysis of the DNR’s own
evaluations of sightings or killings of invasive feral swine indicate that there’s a significant correlation to known swine shooting/hunting operations, suggesting the shooting facilities are the source of free-ranging feral swine in the state instead of swine that have escaped from domestic livestock facilities. Feral swine can pose problems ecologically, agriculturally, and medically. They are “particularly disruptive” to native wildlife because they compete for important food such as acorns and berries. They also impact deer and ground-nesting game birds like pheasants and wild turkeys. Agricultural damage in the U.S. by feral swine through direct consumption, rooting, and trampling of crops and the environment is estimated at $1.5 billion annually. The invasive swine are also noted carriers of a number of diseases to which humans are susceptible, such as brucellosis, leptospirosis, salmonnellosis, toxoplasmosis, and E. coli illnesses, in addition to several significant livestock diseases. According to Stokes, active enforcement of the invasive species order will not start prior to April 1, 2012, with compliance visits to swine shooting
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 927.87 934.00 906.80 928.60 1016.63 930.00 1.08 933.06 949.30 966.70 930.70 949.30 957.50 930.20 942.75 962.83 932.80 949.30 951.00 928.60 927.07 930.80 950.00 1019.10 965.42
9/30/11 +.05 +.25 +.62 Legal +.16 +.30 +.34 +.29 +.20 +.02 +.10 +.45 +.25 +.22 +.34 +.63 +.45 +.42 –1.15 +.23 +.35 +.39 Legal Legal +.19
10/7/11 +1.33 +.30 +.50 –.15 +.11 +.40 +.58 +.28 +.28 +.10 Legal +.45 +.02 +.43 –.02 +.57 +.41 +.32 –1.22 +.10 +.23 +.34 Legal –.03 –.04
*Reading for Loon Lake, in Waterford Township, also applies to Mohawk–Wormer Schoolhouse, Silver and Upper Silver Lakes.
10/14/11 +1.33 +.39 +.42 +.03 +.09 +.32 +.40 +.12 +.23 +.02 –.01 +.28 +.05 +.35 +.35 +.20 +.38 +.20 –1.49 +.08 +.18 +.32 –.16 –.05 +.08
and breeding facilities planned after that date. While sporting swine facilities can schedule hunts to reduce the sporting swine population on their properties before April 1, any facilities still in possession of sporting swine on or after that date may face violations and fines. ❏
NRC looks to ban taking of minnows from Kent Lake By Angela Niemi staff writer
In an attempt to reduce the chances of anglers spreading koi herpesvirus (KHV) to other bodies of water, the state Natural Resources Commission (NRC) may on Nov. 10 add Kent Lake to a list of inland waters closed to the taking of minnows for either personal or commercial use. Earlier this year, Kent Lake — which is located in Livingston and Oakland counties — was the site of a confirmed outbreak of KHV resulting in the death of 300 to 500 carp. It was the first confirmed wild occurrence of KHV in Michigan, according to the NRC.
KHV is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in common carp, which are sometimes selectively bred for the ornamental fish industry, in which the carp is known as koi. First detected in England in 1996, KHV has been found around the world. Although not previously found in wild fish samples in Michigan, KHV was detected in a private koi pond near Grand Rapids in 2003. A herpes-type virus, KHV can produce 80- to 100-percent mortality in diseased populations. Death can happen within one or two days following the onset of symptoms, with most fish dying within 6 to 24 days. KHV does not cause any human health effects. The impact of KHV on native minnow species is currently unknown at this time. Nevertheless, the NRC is taking precautionary measures by including Kent Lake, the Huron River upstream of Kent Lake to the Hubbell Millpond Dam, and any tributaries flowing into Kent Lake on the list of inland waters closed to taking of minnows for personal or commercial use, in hopes of reducing the likelihood of having anglers spread the virus to other waterways. ❏
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PUBLIC SAFETY Son indicted for ‘brutal’ murder of his mother By Angela Niemi staff writer
An Oakland County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Highland Township man with first-degree premeditated murder for the slaying of his mother in May. Around 2:30 p.m. on May 27, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Highland Township Substation were dispatched to a home in the 2400 block of Burwood Court in response to an emergency call. The victim, 51year-old Ruth Anne Pyne, was found dead on the floor of the home’s garage with a large amount of blood Pyne surrounding her. She was discovered by her 10-yearold daughter, who had just been picked up by her father at school. The preliminary investigation showed Ruth Pyne suffered severe trauma to her head and neck, while an autopsy conducted at the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. Ruth Pyne’s head had been beaten in and she had been stabbed 16 times in the neck during the murder that Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper called “brutal” in a press release issued Wednesday, Oct. 12, announcing the indictment. Jeffrey Pyne was indicted for the murder of his mother, with whom he lived, after the grand jury listened to testimony compiled from his family, friends, and co-workers, which produced evidence allegedly linking him to the murder, according to the release.
After difficulty starting the engine of his $20,000 pontoon earlier in the day on Wednesday, Oct. 12, the boat’s owner began to smell smoke and noticed the engine on fire. The morning blaze on Long Lake in Commerce Township resulted in no injuries, but the pontoon was declared a complete loss. Video footage from the fire response is available at the Spinal Column Newsweekly website, www.spinalcolumnonline.com. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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No injuries in Long Lake pontoon fire By Angela Niemi
“How the grand jury works is that it protects witnesses who are reluctant to come forward with information,” Cooper said. “Some are recalcitrant, but others are afraid. And until the investigation is completed or the suspect is in custody, some are worried about their safety. So this process protects their confidentiality and safety.” Jeffrey Pyne was arraigned today before Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Martha D. Anderson and is being held without bond. He will be tried before Circuit Court Judge Leo Bowman. No date has been set for a pre-trial hearing. The sentence for first-degree premeditated murder is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. ❏
landing off Cooley Lake Road, where Commerce firefighters extinguished the fire. According to the boat’s owner, he had difficulty starting the engine earlier in the day. He was on the water when he smelled smoke and turned around to see the engine was on fire. While there were no injuries report, the boat was declared a complete loss. The pontoon boat was estimated to be worth $20,000, according to fire department officials. ❏ ings are made available to the defense attorney in keeping with open court practices.
A man who robbed a GameStop store in Waterford Township at gunpoint on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a means to help his kids remains at large. Waterford police officers responded to the GameStop at 257 Summit Drive at 9:06 p.m. The suspect — a black male, described as 5-feet-8-inches tall, wearing a black bandanna, a black hooded sweatshirt with “Cincinnati” in red lettering, blue jeans, and white Nike tennis shoes — entered the store just before closing at 8:55 p.m. Police report the suspect walked around inside the store and then requested two games for purchase. When the clerk rang up the sale, the suspect produced a small silver semiautomatic pistol and stated, “Be calm and place all the money in the bag.” After the clerk complied, the suspect reportedly said in a calm voice that everything would be OK and that PAGE 26 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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he was robbing the store to help his kids. He then reportedly asked the clerk not to call police for 5 minutes. The suspect then asked the clerk to unlock the front door to let him out and fled south through the parking lot toward Elizabeth Lake Road. The clerk immediately called 911. Police are asking for the public’s assistance. If you have any information on the robbery, please call the Waterford Police Tip Line at 248-674-2677. ❏
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TRANSPORTATION
SMART cuts slated to impact route in West Bloomfield By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has announced that it will be cutting 22 percent of its bus service and laying off more than 100 workers by December, due in part to unsuccessful attempts to reach concession agreements with unionized employees. The union employees — represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU); the United Auto Workers (UAW); the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); and the Teamsters — have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 2010. Despite the record drops in southeast Michigan’s property values and the resulting loss in tax revenues, SMART and its unions — which represent over 800 employees at SMART — could not bridge a compromise after months of negotiating. “The negotiations have stalled,” said SMART Manager of Marketing and Communications Beth Gibbons. “Who knows what will happen down the road, but we had to make the hard choice now. You can’t spend money you don’t have.” SMART’s non-unionized employees have already taken wage reductions and other benefit concessions. Without the union participation in wage and benefit concessions, SMART is now forced to cut bus services by 22 percent and as part of the proposed service cuts, 123 employees will be laid off. “We believe this will certainly hold us over with the anticipation that an agreement will be reached,” Gibbons said. “It is a tragedy for those affected, especially those impacted when layoffs occur in December.” Of Oakland County’s 61 communities, 21 participate in SMART services, with West Bloomfield and Walled Lake being the only two in the lakes area. Only one route in the lakes area is proposed to be eliminated — the Orchard Lake Road route that runs from 8 Mile Road north to Lone Pine Road in West Bloomfield. Throughout the long recession, SMART has facilitated a number of measures to stay afloat. SMART management instituted $11 million in budget adjustments over the past
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M-5/PONTIAC TRAIL/MARTIN PARKWAY ROUNDABOUT (Commerce Township) • Closure: Pontiac Trail between M-5 and Welch Road. • Detour: Welch Road to Maple Road to Haggerty Road and back to Pontiac Trail, and vice versa. • Notes: Pontiac Trail east of M-5 will remain open, and traffic will be permitted to travel from northbound M-5 to eastbound Pontiac Trail and from westbound Pontiac Trail to southbound M-5, but traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Currently traffic has been shifted to the southeast quadrant of the roundabout from the temporary road. While crews are facilitating curb work, there will be intermittent lane closures with flaggers over the next few weeks, mostly during non-peak hours. • Completion date: Approximately Nov. 1. • Cost: $5 million. MILFORD/DAWSON INTERSECTION WORK (Milford Township) • Closure: None planned. • Completion date: Oct. 28. • Cost: $700,000, split between Milford Township, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), and the county government. • Notes: Both Milford and Dawson roads will remain open in both directions at all times throughout the project, but there will be lane closures on Milford and, at times, the road will be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays with traffic directed by flaggers.
DRAYTON PLAINS DRAIN REPAIR (Waterford Township) • Completion date: Mid-October. • Closure: None planned. • Cost: $150,000. • Notes: Work is being conducted within the Drayton Plains Drain in the area of Williams Lake Road near the intersection of Hatfield Road, west of Dixie Highway. The pipe is in the ground and the drain is functioning. Restoration efforts are underway. The RCOC must still facilitate some work to get the flow to catch basins and piping. The project should be completed by the end of this week. M-59 MAINTENANCE PROJECT (Highland and White Lake townships) • Completion Date: Approximately Nov. 15. • Cost: $4 million. • Notes: Highland Road will not be closed at any time during the project. Single-lane closures will be restricted to weekday and weekend hours between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Weekend lane closures will be minimized in central business districts. PONTIAC TRAIL/MAPLE INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE (Walled Lake) • Completion date: Undetermined. • Notes: Work is taking place as crews are available on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One lane in each direction on Pontiac Trail and Maple east of Pontiac Trail will remain open.
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three years, including a fare increase. However, revenue continues to drop due to lower millage collections and reduced state and federal funding. At the same time, fuel and health care costs have increased, according to a SMART press release. SMART is supported by local property taxes, farebox proceeds, and state and federal funding. The biggest loss in revenue has resulted from the drop in property values — a 24 percent decrease since 2009, with an 11 percent decrease in millage revenue this year alone. To add to the financial crunch, SMART will receive less state and federal funding because of the cuts in service made by the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). While all other Michigan transit agencies are funded independently of each other using uniform formulas, the state’s Public Act 204 treats SMART and DDOT as one entity for funding purposes. This means any cuts made by DDOT reduce state and federal funding available to SMART. This year DDOT has implemented two rounds of service cuts — one in June and one in September — thereby causing more revenue loss to SMART. Public hearings have been scheduled for the first week of November; the proposed service changes are expected to begin in December. Proposed cuts in service include either route modifications or the elimination of entire routes on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. SMART is southeast Michigan’s only regional transit system, serving Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. SMART provides 40,000 daily rides and serves 1 million seniors and people with disabilities annually. ❏
Lawmaker offers proposal to repeal Michigan’s gas tax By Leslie Shepard staff writer
A trio of tie-barred bills have been introduced in the state Senate that would change the mechanism by which roads are funded. If one of them receives the state Legislature’s blessing, voters may see the initiative on the 2012 general election ballot. State Sen. Howard Walker (RTraverse City) introduced Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) N on Tuesday, Oct. 4, seeking to amend Section 8 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution by imposing a 1-percent sales tax on gross taxable sales of tangible personal property by retailers. The revenue would then be dedicated to the state’s Comprehensive Transportation Fund. “The bills were introduced because the gas tax (revenue) coming in continues to decline,” said Eric Dean, Walker’s chief of staff. “People are driving less and going on fewer vacations due to the economy. With the fuel economy vehicles, less gasoline is needed, so the trend will continue into the future. We need a more stable funding source, and the sales tax provides that stability.” Senate Bills (SBs) 714 and 715 seek to repeal the Motor Carrier Fuel Act, should the electorate vote in favor of the resolution at the polls. It is uncertain how new legislation would impact the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) given that state revenues — derived primarily from the state-collected fuel taxes and vehicle-registration fees — are the road commission’s largest source of funding and the main funding source for RCOC operations. “No. 1, we understand the legisla-
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“I’m not inclined to support a tax increase or take a position before hearing testimony in committee,” he said. “My focus is on cost containment in transportation and getting more road value for the dollar.” Robertson noted that the state should be pushing for more federal tax dollars. “We only get 92 cents back from every federal tax dollar (sent) — we’re still a donor state,” he said. “I’d like to see the federal funding changed. We have helped other states so its their turn to help us.” By repealing the gas and diesel tax, stakeholders would save at the pump — another benefit, according to Dean. “It would provide an immediate reduction at the pump of 19 cents for each gallon,” Dean said, adding that the legislation is a new take on how to fix roads while not penalizing the voters with a new tax. “We’re hopeful that as we work through the process, folks will see (that) the proposal provides stability without a tax increase that some legislators have called for,” Dean said. The tie-barred bills are currently in the hands of the Senate Finance Committee. ❏
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COUNTY
Nash calls for the creation of panel for county vets By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
A resolution expected to come before the Oakland County Board of Commissioners General Government Committee would establish the Veterans’ Services Advisory Council, which is proposed to be a 25-member panel that would help better collaborate with human service agencies dealing with servicemen and servicewomen. County Commissioner Jim Nash (DFarmington Hills), who served in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist from 1977 to 1980, said the council would examine ways to “better serve veterans through all our human service agencies, criminal justice, the whole nine yards.” “We’d be one of the first to do it, I think,” Nash said. “Basically, each commissioner would be able to appoint a member (to the council). All the areas of the county would be represented. We have urban counties, and we have very rural cities.” Under the proposed resolution, each of the 25 members of the Board of Commissioners would appoint an honorably-discharged veteran to serve on the panel or a civilian directly involved with veteran services, thereby given equal geographic representation on the body, which would meet monthly and have the authority to call additional meetings as necessary. The terms of each member — who would be unpaid volunteers — would expire on Dec. 31, 2012. The County Executive’s Office would also have the option of appointing an ex-officio member to the panel, as could two county commissioners — one Democrat and one Republican. None of those three members — who would hopefully be veterans under the proposed resolution — would have voting rights on the council. Eight Democrats, including Nash and Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-West Bloomfield), have signed on to the resolution, which would also require that the council establish bylaws and provide a report to the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive’s Office before the end of the 2012 calendar year. The General Government Committee meets next on Monday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium. Commissioner Christine Long (RCommerce, Milford, Wolverine Lake),
who chairs that committee, could not be reached for comment prior to press time. ❏
Additional dental services offered through county By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
A surplus of funds in an Oakland County department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12 budget has allowed it to provide somewhat expanded access to dental services for county residents who have no income and do not qualify for Medicaid assistance. According to George Miller, director of the Health and Human Services Department, about $300,000 was left over for the fiscal year that began Saturday, Oct. 1. That allowed the department to offer a broader range of dental services beyond the emergency dental repairs that are typically offered to residents who normally are unable to receive such dental care. The expanded services include
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instrumental to your whole body’s health. When your teeth have problems, it can seep into your heart, your whole system.” A financial application process is required to benefit from the Health Division Dental Program, which offers a dental office setting, general dentistry, exams and X-rays, cleanings and fluoride treatment, sealants, fillings, extractions, and partial and full dentures, according to the Health Division’s website. ❏
CLOSED DOORS The Wolverine Lake Village Council met behind closed doors in an executive session on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss attorney-client privileged information. Upon returning to open session, no action was taken on the matter. ❏
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STATE
‘Right to teach’ bill introduced; MEA calls it ineffective By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
The Michigan Education Association (MEA), the largest collective bargaining unit for teachers in the state, is up in arms over a proposal that the 50,000-plus-member group says specifically and unfairly targets them by making it illegal for districts to require membership in the association as a condition of employment. The measure, which first percolated to the surface a few weeks ago when the state’s Republican legislative leadership backed the so-called “right to teach” effort, was introduced in the state Senate last week, although local lawmakers aren’t necessarily warming to the idea. Senate Bill (SB) 729, put forward by state Sen. Arlen Meekhof (R-West Olive) and cosponsored by Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (RFrenchtown), would amend the Public Employment Relations Act of 1947 to bar public school districts Robertson from making an agreement with an exclusive bargaining representative that represents 50,000 or more personnel as a condition of employment. As currently drafted — the measure has been sent to the state Senate Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing Committee — the bill would only apply to the MEA, whose president blasted the legislation as “right to work for less.” “So-called ‘Right to Work’ efforts — whether they apply only to school employees or to all workers in this state — are the wrong approach to helping Michigan’s economy,” said MEA President Steven Cook. “This is an incredibly divisive issue that will do nothing to create jobs or help students. What does this have to do with helping students? With creating jobs? With helping our economy recover? In short, nothing. “This isn’t about people being forced to join a union — the law already prevents that,” he said. “What this bill actually does is allow
for individuals to choose not to pay for services they receive under their collectively bargained contract. Instead of paying their fair share, they could ‘freeload,’ receiving the same representation and benefits as their colleagues while sticking others with the bill.” State Sen. David Robertson (RWaterford) — who serves on the Senate Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing Committee — said he was withholding judgment on the legislation until it’s taken up by that panel. However, he did say that, as a matter of philosophy, he does support the right to work concept. Staff in Meekhof’s Lansing office did not return a message seeking comment prior to press time. A message left with state Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Commerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield) was also not returned prior to press time. ❏
Lawmakers look to add teeth to ban on funeral protests
• Making any statement or gesture or engaging in any conduct that would make a reasonable person attending that funeral, memorial service, viewing, procession, or burial under the circumstances feel intimidated, threatened, or harassed, and that made any person attending that funeral, service, viewing, process, or burial feel intimidated, threatened, or harassed; • Making any statement or gesture or engaging in any conduct intended to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace among those attending that funeral, memorial service, viewing, or burial, or traveling in that procession, and that caused an imminent breach of the peace among those attending that funeral, service, viewing, or burial or traveling in that procession; and • Making any statement or gesture or engaging in any conduct that was intended to, and did, disrupt the funeral, memorial service, viewing, process, or burial. Intentionally obstructing, hindering, impeding or blocking another person’s entry to or exit from a funeral, memorial service, viewing of
a deceased person, funeral procession, or burial would also be prohibited. If convicted of such a crime, a person would face a felony rap punishable by up to two years in in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000. If the offender has a previous conviction for the offense, those penalties are doubled to up to four years in prison and/or up to a $10,000 fine. The legislation, which was scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee last week, overwhelmingly cleared the state House of Representatives in a 107-2 vote. All six members of the lakes area delegation to the state House — state Reps. Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield, Commerce, Wolverine Lake), Hugh Crawford (R-Walled Lake, Wixom), Gail Haines (RWaterford, West Bloomfield), Eileen Kowall (R-Highland, White Lake), Chuck Moss (R-Orchard Lake), and Bill Rogers (R-Milford) — voted in favor of the legislation when it cleared the lower chamber in June. ❏
By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
After nearly unanimous approval in the state House of Representatives this summer, a Senate panel is considering legislation that would broaden the prohibition on certain disruptive behaviors at funerals. Under current Michigan law, people are barred from making loud or raucous noise and continuing to do so after being asked to stop within 500 feet of a funeral procession or burial. Within that same distance, also prohibited are any statements or gestures that would make a reasonable person under the circumstances feel intimated, threatened or harassed, as well as any other conduct that the perpetrator knows — or reasonably should know — would disturb the funeral, memorial service, viewing, funeral procession, or burial. State Reps. Bruce Rendon (RLake City) and Kurt Damrow (R-Port Austin), with House Bills (HBs) 4284 and 4745, respectively, are looking to expand that prohibition. According to state legislative analysts, HB 4284 would prohibit the following:
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True past is guide Traumatized Rand’s philosophy is folly By Dan Ruetenik Commerce Township resident
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A collection of gossip, scuttlebutt, and odds and ends from our reporters’ notebooks: WHAT HE MISSED: Speaking of lacking clarity, that is what Michigan Democrats say they are trying to inform U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Waterford, White Lake, Highland, Milford, Commerce, Wolverine Lake, Walled Lake, Wixom) of in a release dated Friday, Sept. 30, in which the Dems blast the guitar-wielding Livonia Republican as being “so willing to leave his district behind in pursuit of his questionable political ambition” during the presidential campaign he quashed in recent weeks. That type of gamesmanship is to be expected, but this isn’t — MDP Chairman Mark Brewer & Co. don’t say what McCotter missed during his long-shot White House run in the release. Oversight? Maybe. Is Oakland Confidential being too nit-picky when it comes to headlines? Almost certainly. But here’s where we’re not being too nit-picky: There appears to be a typo in the release. “How could McCotter do this (Michigan Republican Party Chairman) Bobby Schostack just days before the Mackinac Conference,” Brewer is quoted as saying. Take a second to read it closely... Tsk, tsk, proof-readers! So, unless “Bobby Schostack” becomes akin to pulling a Ferris Bueller — skipping school — or pulling a Harry Potter (being generally awesome) or a pulling a Herman Cain — crooning John Lennon’s “Imagine” with the lyrics re-worked to be about pizza (blasphemy, in Oakland Confidential’s opinion)— we’re confident it was probably an oversight from the communications peeps for the MDP. A McCotter spokesperson couldn’t be reached to offer Thad Man’s rebuttal to the release. MOTIVATOR-IN-CHIEF: Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson may have a penchant for witty one-liners and jokes, but did you know that he’s also the county’s Motivator-inChief? Well, not officially (that might necessitate a pay-bump), but Patterson — who has been top dog at
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the county for just about forever — has been blowing up his Twitter feed (@brookspatterson) recently with some inspiring quotes. Case in point: “The two most important words are ‘Thank you,’” reads one (along with the hashtags “#Brooks,” “#quote,” and “#leadership”). Those Dhali Lama-esque musings are from a 2003 speech Patterson wrote and gave in 2003. And Oakland Confidential is willing to bet you can’t guess the name of the speech. “It’s called his ‘Leadership Speech,’” according to Oakland County Media and Communications Officer Bill Mullan. “The speech is great, in and of itself. It has all these great one-liners.” Patterson, according to Mullan, sometimes posts 140-character musings himself on Twitter, but that chore also occasionally falls to Oakland Countybased Miyan Media, which also did Inter-web work for LBP (as his spiffy new campaign website refers to him in the menu bar). Want to keep up-todate with all the latest from L-to-theBrooks? Patterson also has his brandspankin’ new feature where people can get text messages about his campaign. LIGHTS, CAMERA... Action! With the recent decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to televise a few of their meetings this calendar year, some serving on the 25-member panel are making sure that they are putting on their best face for the masses — er, dozens, maybe — of people tuning into the board’s meetings. Or, perhaps, putting on a little bit of grand-standing, according to Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-West Bloomfield). “There is, obviously, people who do talk to the cameras, but after awhile, that kind of settles down,” she said. “It’s just so important for us to be transparent.” Agreed, Marcia! But what’s more is that her sense is that “within a few months” she expects the county to begin the process of soliciting bids to more permanently begin televising and streaming the board’s pow-wows. We’ll keep you posted. ❏
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here is a small philosophical gem by George Santayana: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.” The market crash, like the 2008 bust, was driven by the exact same motivations — intense greed (banks), pure selfishness (Wall Street), and outright theft (Bernie Madoff and the Ponzi people). Delightful ideals for Ayn Rand, but horrible for good people. You know? Us. Social creatures that work together. Remember ... socialism is not communism. Check any dictionary. The great crash of 2008 was under a Republican White House, the house of the “achievers.” The house of the “deciders.” The house of the “job creators.” A house of horrors. And we all lost. Eventually so did the Republicans. Enter “the socialist.” The guy with the bone-in-his-nose, Barack Obama — the non-American, Muslim, communist, anti-Christ. There he sits in the Oval Office “scheming” of ways to redistribute wealth from the dripping, soaking, satiated “one percenters.” Ya know? The hyper-rich. Now the Tea Party-types and the hee-haw yokels like Hank Williams, Jr. are comparing Obama to Hitler. Seems Obama Care is similar to the Nazi plan? Huh? I think seriously that Hitler’s health plan was a bit more ... terminal. Ask any Jew. So we live here now. In the present. And the past ... our true past, is the guide forward. Healing the sick (Obama Care) and feeding the hungry (food stamps) are old ideas. Very old. Compare that to Rand’s philosophy which suggests that altruism is folly, where greed supplants sharing the individual reigns over the group. Ya know? We the people. Search Ayn Rand. Look deep. You will find a traumatized woman, a sociopath of the first order — and also a person who didn’t learn her history lesson. Indeed. Ayn Shrugged. ❏
Messenger attacked From Paul Kane, White Lake Township: Dear Hannah (Provence Donigan) from Commerce. It appears that you and I have developed quite a relationship over the past 20 months. You aimed your first “attack the messenger” and “silence the opposition” Mail Bag letter at me back in Februrary of (2010), comparing me to Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter and Bill O’Reilly. I assure you that, since then, I have worn that accusation with honor. Your recent attempt (“Mail Bag concerns,” Oct. 12, 2011) to show your contempt toward my beliefs by attacking the Spinal Column (Newsweekly) for publishing letters such as mine (“Atlas shrugged,” Oct. 5, 2011) was clearly another “attack the messenger” message. However, I’m certain that the Spinal Column is accustomed to that type of victimization since they are, by definition, a messenger and people who are unable to argue the facts so often resort to the “attack the messenger” type of behavior. I am somewhat dismayed to think that you were a teacher of impressionable teenagers. Once upon a time, I was elected to student government in one of our lakes
area high schools and that same year received a singular, newly-created award for “Personal Growth.” To this day, I somehow feel a responsibility to my former “constituents,” I appreciate the real thinking skills that I’ve acquired, and I’m very grateful to be a conservative, freedom-loving American. I found our letters from 20 months ago. You suggested that we build bridges instead of walls. I don’t believe that “attack the messenger” and “silence the opposition” builds bridges. In this case, it displays hypocrisy. I look forward to a time when you will explain your real views. After all, you were an English teacher. I humbly request that instead of resorting to back-handed methods that you explain what it is about my conservative, freedom-loving American message that so irritates you. I am also quite grateful to the Spinal Column for allowing both you and me to voice our opinions. Isn’t this American free speech stuff really cool? Another thing that comforts me is knowing that teenagers are experts at identifying hypocrites. And by the way, the length of “Blue laws are ‘crap’” (Oct. 5, 2011) by PAGE 36 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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IN OUR OPINION
Public safety ballot questions Vote YES to maintain West Bloomfield police and fire services W est Bloomfield Township voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to decided a number of contested school board races and cast votes on a pair of township millage proposals that would support both police and fire services. Look for our candidate endorsements in the West Bloomfield School Board race in the Wednesday, Nov. 2 edition of the Spinal Column Newsweekly, as this week we turn our attention to the two public safety millage proposals. After considering the two ballot questions and discussing them with township officials, we’re urging a YES vote on both proposals. The first ballot question seeks to renew the township’s existing public safety millage at its current rate of 3.1378 mills for 10 years. If authorized by voters, the renewed millage would be collected from 2012 to 2021. It’s estimated that the renewed millage would collect as much as $9.94 million in its first year to help fund the West Bloomfield police and fire departments. The second ballot question asks voters to approve an 11-year increase of 2.85 mills. If approved by voters, this new millage would be collected from 2011 through 2021 and is estimated to generate up to $9.03 million in its first year to support public safety services. A mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. The owner of a township property with a taxable value of $100,000 ($200,000 market value) currently pays $313.78 a year in property taxes for public safety services and would continue to pay that amount if the existing millage is renewed. The owner of the same property would pay an additional $285 a year in property taxes — for a total of $598.75 — to support police and fire services if the existing millage is renewed and the proposed increase is approved.
No one should be surprised that the township seeks a renewal of its existing millage — asking for renewal of an existing millage that’s about to expire is standard procedure in any municipality. What’s important to note here is that the first ballot question isn’t requesting a restoration of the original millage rate previously approved by voters, but merely a renewal at the existing, reduced rate following years of Headlee Amendment rollbacks. It also shouldn’t come as a surprise that the township has placed a second ballot question seeking a millage increase before voters. This, too, is becoming common practice across the state, as dropping property values have taken a big bite out of property tax revenues. West Bloomfield has lost an estimated $1 billion in taxable property value since 2008, which has drastically curtailed its tax collections. A lower total taxable value of the community multiplied by the same millage rate over 10 years means much less tax revenue for the police and fire departments. Both departments have made cuts over the past several years as it became evident that declining property values would result in significantly lower property tax collections. For example, the fire department has privatized mechanical services, cut overtime by 61 percent, joined a national supply consortium, sought new bids on vendor contracts, shifted to refurbishing apparatus instead of purchasing replacements, downsized ambulances, looked for shared service agreements, obtained federal funding to complete “green” initiatives, and negotiated concessions from department personnel — all to save money and do more with less. At the same time, and despite these cutbacks, the department has been able to improve its ISO rating, which has resulted in an estimated $1.2 million in savings in insurance costs for township homeowners.
It’s also handling a 4 to 7 percent annual hike in calls. An aging population makes it reasonable to expect continued growth in the number of calls made for fire department services. For its part, the police department has whittled back on personnel by 10 police officers over the past three years, moving from 81 officers to the current 71. The department has also cut back on administrative positions, eliminating the deputy chief job, two lieutenant positions, and a sergeant job. Like the fire department, the police department has been aggressive in seeking out grants and has been able to gain concessions from its unionized employees to save additional money. We’re convinced the departments have been good stewards of the taxpayers’ money. Both need these millage proposals approved in order to maintain — not expand — existing police and fire services. Township officials state the existing public safety millage provides about 45 percent of the departments’ operating funds. The new millage would offset losses in property tax revenue over the past few years and provide about 20 percent of the the departments’ current operating budgets. The township’s general fund — itself also hit hard by a declining revenue stream — makes up most of the remaining funding. Without two YES votes on Nov. 8, both departments will have to make significant cuts in existing services and operations. That wouldn’t bode well for the community. At the risk of offending some, it’s nice to have parks and recreation programs or an up-todate library; but, the police and fire departments provide critical services that are sometimes a matter of life or death for those needing those services. Please vote YES on both ballot questions on Nov. 8 to maintain existing police and fire services in the township. ❏
Form county veterans panel A
Democrat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is asking the county’s governing body to adopt a resolution that would create the Veterans’ Services Advisory Council, a proposed 25-member panel intended to help better collaborate with human service agencies dealing with servicemen and servicewomen. The unpaid panel wouldn’t cost the county any money and, even beyond that, the county’s roughly 73,000 veterans deserve to have such a panel looking out for their well-being. Under the proposed resolution spearheaded by Commissioner Jim Nash (D-Farmington Hills), each of the 25 members of the Board of Commissioners would appoint an honorably-discharged veteran to serve on the panel or a civilian directly involved with
veteran services, thereby providing equal geographic representation on the body, which would meet monthly and have the authority to call additional meetings as necessary. The terms of each member — who would be unpaid volunteers — would expire on Dec. 31, 2012. The County Executive’s Office would also have the option of appointing an ex-officio member to the panel, as could two county commissioners — one Democrat and one Republican. None of those three members — who would hopefully be veterans under the proposed resolution — would have voting rights on the council. Eight Democrats have signed on to the resolution, which would also require that the council establish bylaws and provide a report to the Board of
Commissioners and the County Executive’s Office before the end of the 2012 calendar year. As purely a matter of principle, coordinating human services efforts to provide an improved and better level of service for those who served in the military is a laudable goal. No matter how well those services function currently, we suspect that there is always some improvement that could be had — particularly when we’re talking about helping the people who bravely and voluntarily served us. In addition, the members of the council would serve without pay, so it doesn’t directly affect the county’s bottom line. Both Democrats and Republicans should be able to get behind this without too much of a political battle. We urge the panel’s creation. ❏
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From Mary Ablan, executive director, Michigan’s Area Agencies on Aging Association: More than many in our state, Michigan’s seniors are struggling to make ends meet these days. Many face tough decisions such as whether to buy groceries or pay the electric bill. Even those doing well know they have to pinch every penny in this uncertain economy. Too often, health care is where seniors end up cutting corners to save money. As executive director or the Michigan’s Area Agencies on Aging Association, I know that the costs of health insurance and prescription medications are of constant concern to our senior citizens. I also know how important it is to take care of our health as we get older, and especially to catch problems before they get serious or worsen. Many of us are in and out of the doctor’s office precisely because we took our health for granted when we were younger. And we all know people who would be alive today if they’d gone to a doctor sooner or managed their condition better. The good news is that under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare beneficiaries now have better access to services that can make that happen. They no longer have to pay any copayments or deductibles for basic services such as annual check-ups and cancer screenings. The not-so-good news is that only 1 in 6 Medicare participants is taking advantage of these life-saving services. We need to spread the
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word that they no longer have to pay co-pays or deductibles for preventative services such as: • Annual wellness visits, including a review of medical history and prescriptions; • Screenings for prostate, breast and cervical cancer; • Mammograms; • Screenings for cardiovascular issues and diabetes; • Counseling to quit smoking; and • Flu, pneumonia and hepatitis B shots. Combined with the prescription drug savings that the Affordable Care Act is providing, these Medicare changes are significantly cutting health care costs for Michigan’s seniors. They’re making it possible for more people in Michigan to be healthy and active workers, grandparents, volunteers and members of our communities. They’re even saving lives. I encourage you to make sure that the Medicare participants in your family know about the free preventative services available to them. These benefits and more are outlined in “Your Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Services,” a 26-page handbook that is available at some local locations or online at the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program’s website, www.mmapinc.org. ❏
CORRECTIONS An article appear in the Wednesday, Oct. 12 edition of the Spinal Column Newsweekly under the headline “Local haunted happenings,” should not have included the Grube/Mohr haunted house in the Village of Wolverine Lake. The event will not be held this year, according to Eric Grube. ❏ A special feature of the Spinal Column Newsweekly
WE’RE ASKING… Should people have the right to protest at funerals? "I think it's inappropriate. It's a time of mourning, not a time to make a stand. If you want to make a stand, make it somewhere more appropriate, not where some people are trying to celebrate someone's life." — Melissa Wilkoff, West Bloomfield
"No. I don't think so. At a funeral, you're mourning somebody. It's disrespectful."
— Heather Witt, Waterford
"Nobody should protest — just out of respect for the family of the deceased."
— Kevin Hicok, White Lake
"No. It's not right. I was just at a funeral for somebody close to me. It's not an appropriate time. People are going through a lot of heartache at that time. It's not appropriate." — Chelsea Davidson, Waterford
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ Jewish Ensemble Theatre:”Imagining Madoff,” drama, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays now through Nov. 13, Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. 248-788-2900 or www.jettheatre.org. ■ Lakeland High School: “13 the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 19-22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 1630 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. All seats are $12 and tickets are available for purchase from ticketderby.com or 888-663-3729. ■ Church of the Holy Spirit: Christian Singles Dance — DJ, snacks, beer and wine, age 50 and older, 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Oct. 21, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 248-887-6933, 248353-4551, or 248-872-8140. ■ Four Towns United Methodist Church: All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with salad bar, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 6451 Cooley Lake Road near Lochaven Road, Waterford. 248-682-6868. ■ St. Anne Catholic Church:Youth Ministry’s Haunted Forest fund-raiser, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 21-29, Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville. 248-627-3965, ext. 132. ■ Orchard Grove Community Church: “Trunk or Treat,” games, activities, costumes encouraged, refreshments, ages birth through grade 8, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake. 248-926-6584 or www.orchardgrove.org. ■ Pettibone Creek Questers: DuMouchelles Art Gallery Antique Appraisal Clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford. 248-685-1098. ■ North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy: Wild Night Out fundraiser,” Boo Ball,” dinner, dancing, prizes, auctions, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Carousel Room, Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. Tickets are $60 and seating is limited. 248-846-6547. ■ Highland Equestrian Conservancy: Dancing with Horses Show — Volunteers needed to direct parking, check admission, assist with seating and to be posted at other stations in the indoor arena as
well as outside, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Hoffman Farms, 2521 Rose Center Road, Highland. 248-889-7328 or e-mail laroffie@comcast.net. ■ Southeast Michigan Modelers: Model Car & Toy Fair, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 59 West, 786 W. Highland, Highland. Portion of proceeds go to Sons of American Revolution Youth Scholarship Fund. 248-684-5636 or email bwager@comcast.net. ■ Clarkston United Methodist Church: Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot fund-raiser for Blessings in a Back Pack Mission, 5K walk/run and 1 mile “fun run,” 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston. 248-625-1611, ext. 233 or www.clarkstonumc.org. ■ Team Huron Valley Special Olympics: Bowling fundraiser and Silent Basket Auction, with bowling & pizza, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Waterford Lanes, 7100 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford. $25 admission per person. Emails: Ted Hall at bear@thvso.com, Don Treanor at dtreanor@americanwarehousing.com or Darlene Garrison at garrisond@huronvalley.k12.mi.us; or call 248-684-8143. ■ Grace Church is sponsoring an “Outrun Hunger” 5K Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Commerce Commons Pathways. All proceeds go back to the community. Times and registration info at gracechurchinfo.net/events or call 248887-3700. ■ Milford United Methodist Church: Crafters wanted for Holiday Marketplace, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford. 248-684-2798. ■ St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows: Crafters and vendors wanted for craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1955 E. Commerce Road, Milford. 248366-5394 or email ccathys@comcast.net ■ Rotary of West Bloomfield: Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Henry Ford Medical Center, second floor, southwest corner of Farmington and Maple roads. 248-5200095. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248-6733493. ■ Grace Hospice: Volunteers with reliable transportation needed to visit terminally
ill patients and family members in our communities. Free training and classes are now forming. 1-888-937-4390. ■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior companion volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248-5591147, ext. 3434.
SUPPORT GROUPS ❐ Pathway to Peace: Pet Loss support group meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, Waterford Township Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive off Crescent Lake Road between M-59 and Hatchery, Waterford. RSVP, e-mail mszasz@unionlakepets.com or 248-363-1508. ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addition recovery meetings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Point Christian Church, 501 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-682-1747. ❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248-755-9533. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 248-807-8667 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ Independence Village of White Lake: Volunteers needed part time for bingo, coffee chat, walking group, etc., 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake. 248-360-7235. ❐ Over-Eaters Anonymous: Recovery from compulsive eating, 12-step program, meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5301 Hatchery Road, Waterford. ❐ 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. ❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group:Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES ❐ Calvary Lutheran Church: In conjunction with St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, “Senior Fit,” free exercise program for
ages 55 and up, 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9101 Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 1-800-372-6094 or 248625-3288. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: MSU Extension’s lecture, “Crock Pot Cooking,” 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-2394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Bingo, noon Mondays and Wednesdays; Sit’N’Stitch, 10 a.m. and movie with popcorn, noon, Fridays, 209 N. John Street, Highland. 248-887-1707. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Knitting and crochet group, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. Registration. 248926-0063 or commercetwp.com. ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Art Expression, 9 a.m. Thursdays, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Registration. 248-682-9450. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Senior Programs: Line Dancing, 11 a.m. Fridays at the Corners, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248-4511900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center:Annual Senior Halloween Party, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration. 248-624-0870 or wixomgov.org.
PARKS ❐ Huron-Clinton Metroparks Photo Contest: Photos taken at any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks can be entered to win. Photo entries will be accepted now through Thursday, Nov. 3. Contest rules and entry information is posted at www.metroparks.com. ❐ Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center: Boy Scouts: Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23; “Beastly Bones and Sinister Skulls,” 1 p.m.; “Owl Prowl,” 7 p.m. PAGE 38 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Wixom City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393, to consider an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hallmark Tool & Gage Company for their facility located at 51200 Pontiac Trail in the City of Wixom. Hallmark Tool & Gage Company is requesting abatement of real and personal property taxes associated with improvements in an anticipated amount of $1,325,000 for a six (6) year period. Their request is in accordance with Public Act No. 198 of 1974, as amended, which was designated to provide stimulus in the form of significant tax incentives to renovate and expand aging plants and to build new plants in Michigan. Caherine Buck, City Clerk SC: 10-19-11
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wixom City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393, to consider an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hexagon Metrology, Inc. for their facility located at 48443 Alpha Drive in the City of Wixom. Hexagon Metrology, Inc. is requesting abatement of real and personal property taxes associated with improvements in an anticipated amount of $1,935,961 for a three (3) year period. Their request is in accordance with Public Act No. 198 of 1974, as amended, which was designated to provide stimulus in the form of significant tax incentives to renovate and expand aging plants and to build new plants in Michigan. Catherine Buck, City Clerk
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Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Board 1. Synopsis of the meeting held on: Monday, October 10, 2011 2. Introduced: Ordinance No. C-757, allowing a permit application process to allow work in the community by the film industry 3. Adopted: Ordinance No. C-756, to prohibit and penalize refusing to allow or resisting the taking of fingerprints The above ordinances and synopsis shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Main Township Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road (3) Township’s website www.wbtwp.com Catherine Shaughnessy Township Clerk SC: 10-19-11
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The White Lake Township Water Department will be conducting the Fall 2011 Fire Hydrant flushing during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday from Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, November 11, 2011. Fire hydrant flushing signs will be posted one day in advance and the day of flushing at the entrance to each subdivision/development. Caution should be observed around any hydrant discharge. Minimizing water usage is recommended during the day of flushing in your area. Any questions should be directed to White Lake Township Water Department at 248-698-3300, ext. 8 SC: 8-31, 9-7, 9-14, 9-21-, 9-28, 10-5, 10-12, 10-19, 10-26, 11-2 & 11-9-11
VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 154 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE SIX, MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF PART FOURTEEN, BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF WOLVERINE LAKE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 1478, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, IN ORDER TO REGULATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF STORMWATER POLLUTANTS, PROHIBIT ILLICIT STORMWATER DISCHARGES, ESTABLISH AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE, INSPECT AND MONITOR SUSPECTED ILLICIT STORMWATER DISCHARGES AND REQUIRE AND ENFORCE THE ELIMINATION OF ILLICIT STORMWATER DISCHARGES AND CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE. Said Ordinance was adopted by the Village Council at their Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 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, MI between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sharon A. Miller, Village Clerk SC 10-19-11
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PARKS Saturday, Oct. 29; Creepy Crawlies Under the Scope, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. Registration. 1-800-477-3192 or 248625-7280. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: Fun on the Farm Halloween Party, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 20; “Pick Your Pumpkin Hayrides,” noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, now through Oct. 30, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration. 248684-8632. ❐ Kensington Nature Center: “Animal Myths, Legends, & Superstitions,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; “Feeding Birds in the Winter,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-6851561 or 1-800-477-3178. ❐ Lyon Oaks County Dog Park:Howl-oween Bash, best doggie costume contest, best dog and owner combo contest, pet demonstrations adoptions, doggy treats, vendors, keepsake photos, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. DestinationOakland.com or Facebook. ❐ Waterford Oaks BMX:”Race For Life” fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. www.WaterfordOaksBMX.com or 248858-0915. ❐ Waterford Oaks County Park:Free platform tennis open house, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. DestinationOakland.com or 248-858-4627.
LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Fall Used Book Sale, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 20-23, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: “Selecting a Financial Services Provider,” adult program, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: Not-so-scary Monster Mash and Parade, costume parade, ages 5-1/2 and younger with adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25; “Spooky Stories,” donuts and cider, cos-
tumes encouraged, grades K-3, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Stories from the Sitcom Trenches with Mark Rothman (“Laverne & Shirley,” “Happy Days”) adult program, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Preschool Story and Craft time, 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-6724831. ❐ West Bloomfield Public Library: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” book review, adult program, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21; Music @ Main — Michael on Fire, free concert: country, blues, jazz, rock, rural to urban, vocal to instrumental, two shows — 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. 248-851-0463 or www.wblib.org/friends. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Family Movie, popcorn, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library:Ghost Hunting, teen program, 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24; Marcia Clark’s “Guilt by Association,” adult book discussion/ coffee, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-2512.
RELIGIOUS ❐ Walled Lake Aglow:Homecoming Party, Tuesday, Oct. 25, Richardson Center, Oakley Park Road, Commerce. R.S.V.P. 248-363-1837 OR 517-254-4803. ❐ St. Matthew Lutheran Church:Free presentation- speaker Abdu Murray, a former Muslim who became a Christian discusses Christianity and Islam, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake. Freewill offering accepted. 248-624-7677. ❐ A Course in Miracles:Spiritual study group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dublin Senior Center, 685 Union Lake Road, Union Lake. 248-698-1971. ❐ Bethany Church: Now has a free public “Prayer Box” for motorists to leave a prayer request. At the west end of Bethany’s parking lot on Hiller Road, there is a mail box with a cross on top. There are handy forms in front of the box. Bethany Church is located at 1375 Hiller Road in Waterford. 248-681-2130.
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Jalen Watts-Jackson of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (No. 22) powers his way from the grasp of Novi Detroit Catholic Central’s Aaron Hess (No. 24) on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Eaglets defeated the Shamrocks, 14-13, on the road to claim the Catholic League Central Division championship. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
Eaglets conquer a Goliath Missed extra point gives St. Mary’s 14-13 win over No. 1 CC By Michael Shelton staff writer
Facing Novi Detroit Catholic Central, the undefeated top-ranked team in Division 1, in the first of backto-back meetings, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s didn’t falter and came away with a division crown. The Eaglets held on to defeat the Shamrocks, 14-13, on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Shamrock Stadium to hand Catholic Central its first loss of the
season and claim their second straight Detroit Catholic League Central Division title.
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The win also gave St. Mary’s Head Coach George Porritt his 200th career victory. “These were two strong running
teams and it was a grind with a couple big plays here and there,” Porritt said. The biggest play came late in the fourth quarter when Anthony Darkangelo scored on a 4-yard touchdown run with just under 20 seconds left in regulation to pull the Shamrocks within a point. “I was getting prepared for overtime,” Porritt said. But Catholic Central missed the extra-point, and St. Mary’s was able to
run out the remaining seconds on the final possession. “It came down to execution and one little play,” Porritt said. “We were very fortunate that it went our way.” Both teams and their fans will not have to wait long for the rematch, as the Eaglets (7-1 overall, 4-0 in the Catholic League Central) and Shamrocks (7-1, 3-1) will next meet at the Prep Bowl at Ford Field in PAGE 40 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Warriors handed first blemish of ‘11 with 23-21 defeat By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Western tasted defeat for the first time this season after falling at home to Grand Blanc, 23-21, in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) Lakes Conference Championship game on Friday, Oct. 14. Friday marked the Bobcats’ (6-2) second KLAA Lakes Conference title to go along with its 2009 championship that came at the hands of Walled Lake Western. The Bobcats also clinched a state playoff berth with their sixth win of the season on Friday. The Warriors (7-1) fell behind 17-0, a deficit they fought hard to overcome, but fell just short of surmounting in the end. “Grand Blanc had a strong start. They scored 17 points,” said Western Head Coach Mike Zdebski. “There’s a lot of little things we didn’t do. We have to do better with tackling, playing man coverage, and executing offensive assignments.” Grand Blanc went up 14-0 in the first quarter, with quarterback Bart Williams throwing two touchdowns to Clarence Turner from 30 and 28 yards out. Phil Klick also added a 20-yard field goal for the Bobcats in the second quarter. The Grand Blanc defense didn’t allow a Western first down until the Warriors’ sixth drive of the game, when the Bobcats were penalized for pass interference. Western finally got on the scoreboard with just over five minutes left in the second quarter when Kyle Bambard threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Cam Vieaux to cut the Bobcats’ lead to 10. Bambard missed a 40-yard field goal attempt before halftime. Western started the second half strong by forcing a Bobcat turnover on four downs. The Warriors then marched 51 yards down the field on a drive that was capped by Alex Buchanan’s 1-yard touchdown run. Bambard then threw a 2-point conversion pass to Vieaux and Western trailed 17-15. However, Grand Blanc responded on its next drive, as Williams threw his third touchdown pass of the night, a 53-yard yard bomb to Jordan Fields, before the Bobcats botched the extra-
Spencer McInnis of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (No. 8) celebrates one of the two touchdowns that he scored with teammates James Ross (No. 6) and Joe Eroyan (No. 89) in the Eaglets’ 14-13 victory over Novi Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday, Oct. 15. Both teams will meet again on Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Prep Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit to determine the Catholic League champion. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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Detroit on Saturday, Oct. 22 to determine the Catholic League champion. St. Mary’s has now won two straight games over Catholic Central, but the Shamrocks defeated the Eaglets in their last meeting at Ford Field, 7-0, in the 2009 Prep Bowl. The Eaglets also haven’t won at Ford Field since defeating Catholic Central in a 2006 Prep Bowl wildcard game, having lost seven straight point attempt and led 23-15 at the end of the third quarter. Fields then intercepted Bambard on Western’s next drive, but Brent Zdebski returned the favor by picking off Williams on a deflection on the Bobcats’ ensuing drive, giving the Warriors the ball at the Grand Blanc 29-yard line. C.J. McGorisk then threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Connor Ruby to pull Western within 2 points once again. Lining up for a two-point conversion, Western’s initial attempt failed but Grand Blanc was flagged for pass interference.
games since then, including three losses in the Division 3 state championship game. Spencer McInnis had another strong outing on the ground as he rushed for 115 yards on 10 carries and also scored both of St. Mary’s touchdowns from 72 yards and 3 yards out. Linebacker James Ross stepped up on defense, as he finished with 11 tackles on the night. Catholic Central tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, when Kyle Cooper scored on a 1-yard touchMcGorisk then tried to sneak the ball in from the 1-yard line, but was stuffed. Western then blocked a punt on Grand Blanc’s next drive and had the ball at the Bobcats’ 39-yard line. But Grand Blanc sacked Bambard twice, including on fourth down, and the Bobcats were able to run out the clock and hoist the championship trophy on Western’s turf. Bambard completed 5-of-17 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown for Western while Brent Zdebski was held to 28 yards rushing.
down run. Darkangelo — who finished with 85 yards on 13 carries — followed with his touchdown run, but special teams proved to be the deciding factor in the end. Porritt will now face the challenge of getting his team ready to face the same opponent for a second week in a row in a different stadium with a league title on the line. “You have to get fired up for the Prep Bowl,” Porritt said. “We’ll be in a different mode of attack and it will be tough.” Vieaux had 90 yards receiving and a touchdown on 4 catches. Brent Zdebski also had 4 solo tackles on the night, while Mike Carson added 5 solo tackles. Williams completed 15-of-24 passes for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Bobcats. Fields had 123 yards and a touchdown on 7 catches. He also had an interception on defense. Turner also had five catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. The Warriors wore pink jerseys as
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part of their “Warriors for Warriors” night, with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Koman Foundation for breast cancer research. Western will wrap up the regular season by hosting Belleville (1-7) for homecoming on Friday, Oct. 21 and then wait until Sunday, Oct. 23 to find out who its opponent will be in the opening round of the state playoffs the following week.
Northern triumphs, 35-28, in battle with Milford Mavs By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Northern now finds itself on the verge of making school history, while Huron Valley Milford is now hoping history won’t repeat itself. The Knights defeated the Mavericks at home, 35-28, on Friday, Oct. 14, marking the first time since 2005 that Northern has had 5 wins in a season. “It means a lot to our kids,” said Northern Head Coach Brett Moore. “This is our first three-game winning streak. It was a hard-fought, close, nailbiting game. “Our defense played lights-out,” Moore said. “They were on the field so long, but Milford had the ball inside our 10-yard line three times and only came away with 6 points.” Northern (5-3) can clinch the school’s first state playoff berth on Friday, Oct. 21 when traveling to face Northville (7-1), which has a four-game winning streak over the Knights. Meanwhile, Milford (5-3) lost an opportunity to clinch its first state playoff berth since 2008 and will look to do so on Oct. 21 when it hosts rival Huron Valley Lakeland (4-4) in the regular season finale. Last season, the Mavericks suffered two straight defeats to end the season — a 33-14 loss to Walled Lake Western and then a 32-31 loss in overtime to Lakeland to finish 5-4 and miss the state playoffs. But Mavericks Head Coach Pat Fox will be coaching in his first LakelandMilford game in four years. He holds a 7-1 record against the Eagles, with the only loss coming in 2007. Last Friday, the Mavs struck first when Alex Larson threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Hayward in the first quarter.
Walled Lake Western’s varsity football team wore pink jerseys during their game against Grand Blanc on Friday, Oct. 14 as part of the school’s “Warriors for Warriors” campaign to benefit the Susan G. Koman for the Cure foundation, which raises funds for breast cancer awareness and research. The jerseys were sponsored by donors, who were then presented with the jerseys after the game. The next day on Saturday, Oct. 15, a 5K run/walk was held that started at Western and continued throughout the community. Standing from left to right are Western football players C.J. McGorisk, Kalon Humphries, Brent Zdebski and Vinny Gjokaj. (Photo submitted by Linda Ishbia)
Northern answered when Kirk Thomas threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Ted Lilley to knot the game at 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Knights struck again on their next drive when Thomas threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jake Ginster, before Ginster followed up with a 2-yard touchdown run. Milford’s Dylan Polcyn kicked a 27yard field goal to put the score at 21-10 at halftime and a 31-yard field goal at the beginning of the third quarter. Thomas got Northern back on track with a 1-yard touchdown run for a 2813 lead at the end of the third quarter. Milford responded, as Brandon Wallace scored on a 54-yard touchdown run, and then Larson followed with an 18-yard touchdown run and a twopoint conversion run to tie the game at 28-28. But Thomas saved his biggest play until the end, as he threw a 56-yard touchdown strike to Lilley to give the Knights the lead. Milford had a chance to tie the game when the Mavericks found themselves
at the Northern 6-yard line on fourth down. However, Larson’s final pass was incomplete and the Knights were able to run out the clock. Thomas completed 21-of-27 passes for 261 yards and 3 touchdowns for Northern in addition to garnering 51 yards rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries. Lilley had 8 catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns, while Ginster had 5 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Matt Kosmalski led the Knights with 13 tackles while Chad Bailey had 11 total tackles and Lilley had an interception. Collin O’Donnell also caused a fumble that was recovered by the Knights. Larson completed 18-of-36 passes for 258 yards, a touchdown and an interception while also rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. Wallace also had 130 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, while Hayward caught 4 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Bravo and Chris Orr each had 7 tackles on defense for the Mavs.
Lakeland turns its eyes to Milford after 34-21 victory By Michael Shelton staff writer
Needing a big win to pull its season from the brink, Huron Valley Lakeland delivered at home with a 34-21 victory over Pinckney on Friday, Oct. 14 in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) crossover game. The final score didn’t indicate Lakeland’s dominance on the field, as the Eagles led 34-0 in the third quarter. The win pulls the Eagles back to the .500 mark at 4-4, with this week’s regular season finale at rival Huron Valley Milford remaining. The Eagles need to win at Milford and then hope they can qualify for the state playoffs on playoff points. Lakeland wasted little time against Pinckney, as Josh Orlando scored the Eagles’ first touchdown in the opening quarter on a 2-yard run to cap a 10-
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play, 61-yard drive. Orlando then stepped up on defense when he returned a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown to help give Lakeland a 140 lead at the end of the first stanza. Austin Bills then got in on the action in the second quarter as he scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to cap an 88-yard drive by the Eagles, who led 21-0 at halftime. Anthony Waite kept the Eagles flying in the third quarter as he recovered a fumble and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown. Waite then scored Lakeland’s final touchdown on a 23-yard run on a drive that began at the Pinckney 28-yard line. The Eagles kept the ball on the ground for most of the game as they racked up 224 rushing yards on 38 carries. Orlando finished with 144 yards rushing and a touchdown on 21 carries while Waite had 56 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Waite also finished with 9 total tackles, with 5 of them solo, on defense in addition to his fumble recovery for a touchdown. Orlando had 8 total tackles, including 3 solo tackles, and a touchdown on a fumble recovery. Austin Yoemans also caused four fumbles and recovered one, while Christian Gojcac had a 60-yard interception return. Drew Stephens, Dominic Bona and Mike Haney each scored a touchdown for Pinckney (2-6). Lakeland will now attempt to do what it did last season — prevent rival Milford NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in: City of Orchard Lake Village County of Oakland, State of Michigan TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. THE POLLING PLACE IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW: PCT 1 – Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48323 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING LOCAL OFFICES Council Members LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT West Bloomfield School District – Board Members AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL: Vacating Portion of Willow Lane Full text of the proposal may be obtained from: Rhonda R. McClellan, City Clerk City of Orchard Lake Village 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48323 (248) 682-2400 SC: 10-19-11
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from clinching an automatic state playoff berth — when they meet on Friday, Oct. 21 at Milford. Last season, the Eagles stunned the Mavericks, 32-31, in overtime as both teams finished 5-4 and missed the state playoffs.
Vikings fall, 28-24, in seesaw game against Brighton By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Central finds itself still needing one more win to qualify for the state playoffs after falling at home to Brighton, 28-24, on Friday, Oct. 14. The Vikings fell to 5-3 on the season and now need a win at home over Westland John Glenn (4-4) on Friday, Oct. 21 to ensure they will play football beyond the regular season. Central was on the ropes early against the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division co-champion Bulldogs (7-1) and their star running back Shane Dokey, who scored first on a 23-yard touchdown run. Zac Leimbach then responded for Central by rushing 77 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. Dokey then struck back by rushing 57 yards for a touchdown to help give Brighton a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings then took their first lead of the ballgame, 17-14, in the second quarter on a 23-yard field goal by Bryan Maxwell and Leimbach’s 35yard touchdown pass to K.J. Schultz. Dokey started off the third quarter with his third touchdown on a 44yard run for a 21-17 Brighton advantage. Schultz then helped Central retake the lead on a 2-yard touchdown run, and the Vikings were up 24-21 at the end of the third quarter. But Dokey couldn’t be stopped, as he scored his fourth touchdown on a 1-yard run that proved to be the game-winner. Dokey finished with 169 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 21 carries. Leimbach finished with 196 yards rushing on 21 carries while completing 8-of-14 passes for 130 yards. Schultz also had 7 catches for 94 yards for the Vikings. “It was a great game. I am very proud of the effort from our kids,” said Central Head Coach Robert Meyer.
Walled Lake Northern’s Courtney Scott (No. 15) was one of five seniors honored on Northern’s Senior Night against Waterford Kettering on Thursday, Oct. 13. The seniors did not disappoint as Scott had 10 kills and 12 digs in the Knights’ straight-set victory over the Captains to clinch a share of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division title. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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Walled Lake Northern won two league matches last week to claim a share of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division title with Huron Valley Lakeland. Northern (21-8-5 overall, 9-1 in the KLAA North) began the week on high note with a straight-set victory at Waterford Mott, 25-13, 25-16, 2521, on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Meghan Conrad was 15-for-17 serving with 5 aces and 5 kills while Courtney Scott had 11 kills and was
12-for-12 serving. Jessica Mutrynowski also had 8 kills, while Courtney Sullivan had 5 kills and 4 blocks. Gabrielle Bauer had 16 digs. Northern then followed up with a straight-set victory at home over Waterford Kettering, 25-14, 25-20, 25-16 on Thursday, Oct. 13. Last Thursday was also Senior Night for Northern, which honored five seniors — Conrad, Scott, Mutrynowski, Brooke Stano, and Brooke Mayrand. Mayrand had 22 assists and was PAGE 43 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Our Lady, Mott, Kettering, Lakers all fall on gridiron Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes lost at undefeated Detroit Loyola, 37-0, on Friday, Oct. 14 in a Catholic League playoff game. Loyola (8-0) led 28-0 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t let up. The Lakers fell to 4-4 on the season and will face Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett on Friday, Oct. 21. Our Lady needs a win to finish 5-4 and have a shot at qualifying for the state playoffs on playoff points. A site has yet to be determined for this Friday’s game. • Waterford Mott was defeated at home by Howell, 48-3, on Friday, Oct. 14 in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) crossover game. Josh Gardner had a 3-yard touchdown run and an 85-yard kickoff return for the Highlanders (3-5), while Greg Cauley threw two touchdown passes. Rickey Smith kicked a 37-yard field goal for Mott’s only points of the game. The Corsairs (1-7) will finish the regular season on Friday, Oct. 21 at Redford Union. • Waterford Kettering dropped a game at home to Hartland, 34-14, in a KLAA crossover matchup on Friday, Oct. 14. Kettering (0-8) has now lost 10 games in a row and will finish the regular season at North Farmington on Friday, Oct. 21, looking to avoid its first winless season since 2006. • West Bloomfield was edged out by Oak Park, 18-16, on Friday, Oct. 14 in an Oakland Activities Association (OAA) crossover game to fall to 2-6 on the season. The Lakers have now lost five straight games and will finish the regular season at Pontiac on Friday, Oct. 21.
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13-for-13 serving with 2 aces while Sullivan was 14-for-15 serving with 2 aces and 5 kills. Mutrynowski had 10 kills and 4 blocks and Scott had 10 kills and 12 digs. Conrad had 4 kills, 2 blocks and 7 digs. The season marks the second time Northern has shared the North title with its Bogie Lake Road rival,
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A difficult week Central struggles in losses, at tourney By Michael Shelton staff writer
With the regular season almost at an end, Walled Lake Central finds itself trying to cope with injuries and errors as the Vikings lost two league matches last week and struggled at the Mt. Morris Tournament over the weekend. The Vikings (21-12-4 overall, 5-5 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division) began the week on Tuesday, Oct. 11 by hosting Walled Lake Western and honoring seniors Candyce Jessamy, Gia Morianti, Kate Rendi, Colleen Starrs, Alex Vuichard and Kelsey Wolschager. However, Central lost a heartbreaker to the Warriors in five sets, 25-19, 17-25, 25-20, 25-27, 10-15. Sydney Daviskiba was 25-of-25 serving with 5 aces for Central, while Katie Lusk had 11 kills and Starrs had 32 digs. The Vikings then traveled to face Huron Valley Lakeland on Thursday, Oct. 13 and fell to the Eagles in straight sets, 13-25, 17-25, 14-25, as Lakeland clinched a share of the KLAA North Division championship. Central then traveled to the Mt. Morris Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 15 and tied all four of its pool play matches against Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart (25-22, 24-26), Saginaw Catholic Central (25-17, 16-25), Yale (21-25, 25-17), and Kearsley (2518, 18-25). Lakeland, with the first in 2009. Lakeland also finished with a 9-1 North Division record. Lakeland defeated Northern on Sept. 8 while Northern defeated Lakeland on Sept. 27. Northern hosted Grand Blanc on Tuesday, Oct. 18 after press time, and will play in the KLAA Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Lakeland.
Four-peat: Eagles soar to another KLAA division title By Michael Shelton staff writer
Huron Valley Lakeland clinched its fourth consecutive Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division championship with two divi-
The Vikings were then placed in the Silver Bracket where they won in the semi-finals against Byron, 2515, 25-9. But Central fell in a rematch with Yale in the final, 25-22, 22-25, 1719. Gia Morianti was 54-of-54 serving for the tournament with 10 aces, 31 kills and 5 blocks, while Candyce Jessamy had 22 kills and 8 blocks. Catelyn Girard had 60 assists and 6 aces and Madeline Master had 53 assists and 5 aces. Lusk also had 24 kills while Colleen Starrs had 67 digs and 9 aces. Central was without its starting setter, Brittany Guldan, due to illness and brought up freshman Madeline Master in her place. “Both Madeline and sophomore Catelyn Girard are doing a very good job of running our offense and they both are settling into their new roles,” said Central Head Coach Cathy Johnson. “We still are having issues finishing out matches as shown by our splitting every match in pool play on Saturday. We have to play more consistent throughout the matches and eliminate all of the unforced errors that we are making. We are working hard on these areas in practice aiming towards districts.” Central hosted Huron Valley Milford yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 18 after press time, and will play in the KLAA Gold Conference Tournament at Lakeland on Saturday, Oct. 22.
sion wins last week. The Eagles (26-8-0 overall, 9-1 in the KLAA North) began the week with a straight-set victory at home over Waterford Kettering, 25-13, 2510, 25-13, on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Lakeland then followed up with a straight-set victory over Walled Lake Central, 25-13, 25-17, 25-14, on Thursday, Oct. 13, the same night Lakeland honored its seniors, Ciara Schultz, Mary Armstrong, Caitlin Wojichowski, Brittany Leonard and Erika Kowall. “These seniors have contributed over 100 varsity wins, back-to-back district championships, KLAA North Division championships, KLAA Lakes Conference championships, and Lakeland’s first ever KLAA Championship in 2009,” said
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Lakeland Head Coach Jen Cottrill. “They have been extremely dedicated, motivated and have been great leaders and role models for our younger players. “It was nice to get the win on Thursday against Central and secure the KLAA North Division championship for the fourth consecutive year,” Cottrill said. Schultz had 26 assists and 10 kills for the Eagles against Central, while Leonard contributed 10 kills and 4 aces. Lindsay Hansard chipped in 10 digs. Lakeland will share the North Division title with Walled Lake Northern, as they both have 9-1 division records, with Lakeland suffering its lone division loss to Northern after defeating the Knights in the first rotation of division play. The Eagles hosted Brighton in the KLAA Lakes Conference championship match yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 18 after press time, and will host the KLAA Association Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Our Lady claims Catholic League crown with 2 wins Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes claimed the Catholic League East Division championship with two league wins this past week. The Lakers (15-7-6 overall, 5-1 in the Catholic League East) started the week with a straight-set victory over Detroit Cristo Rey, 25-9, 25-11, 2520 on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Denise Valent had 12 aces, 4 digs, and 3 kills for Our Lady, while Kali Bagley had 11 assists and 2 aces. Lindsay Ross pitched in with 4 kills and 3 aces. Our Lady then defeated Marine City Cardinal Mooney on Thursday, Oct. 13 in four sets, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-17. Haley Howell had 4 blocks, 26 assists and 11 digs for Our Lady, while Kelly Meehan had 26 digs. Lexie Robak had 7 kills and 16 digs while Angela Ludlow had 6 aces and 7 digs. The Lakers played against the Frankel Jewish Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 18 after press time and will play in the Catholic League semi-finals on Thursday, Oct. 20 against either Allen Park Cabrini or Cardinal Mooney. The Catholic League finals are at Madonna University on Monday, Oct. 24.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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2010 Community Development Block Grand Program Reprogramming
2012 Community Development Block Grand Program Allocation
The Wixom City Council will conduct a public hearing to seek input on the Reprogramming of Community Development Block Grand funds as detailed below. The public hearing will take place during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393.
The Wixom City Council will conduct a public hearing to seek input on the utilization of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program allocation estimated at $40,638.00. The public hearing will take place during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393.
(FROM) Account 731745
Year 2010
Activity Description Sidewalks
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Year 2010
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Amount $28,436.50
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Members of the public are invited to offer comments on this matter at the hearing or may address their comments in writing to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Wixom, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393. Persons having questions regarding this matter may contact the City Manager’s Office (248-624-0894) or the Community Services Department (248-624-2850) from 7:15 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday. Catherine Buck, City Clerk SC: 10-19-11
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wixom City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393, to consider establishment of an Industrial Development District for Hallmark Tool & Gage Company to apply to the following property: Land situated in the City of Wixom, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, Parcel #96-17-31-351-015, 51200 Pontiac Trail, more particularly described as follows:
The purpose of the hearing is to inform citizens of availability of funds, eligible uses and to receive comments from the public on these matters. Citizens may also address their comments in writing to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Wixom, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 49393. Arrangements will be made to reasonably accommodate special needs upon receiving a 72-hour notice. Persons having questions regarding this matter may contact the City Manager’s Office (248.624.0894) or the Community Services Department (248.624.2850) from 7:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Catherine Buck, City Clerk SC: 10-19-11
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Wixom City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:30 pm at the Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393, to consider establishment of an Industrial Development District for Hexagon Metrology, Inc. to apply to the following property: Land situated in the City of Wixom, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, Parcel #9622-08-327-019 located at 48443 Alpha Drive, more particularly described as follows: Legal Description Parcel #96-22-08-327-019 / 48443 Alpha Drive Town 1 North, Range 8 East, Section 8 Oakland County Condominium Plan Number 1161 Alpha Tech Corporate Park Unit 11 Liber 19563 Page 831 The request is in accordance with Public Act No. 198 of 1974, as amended, which was designated to provide stimulus in the form of significant tax incentives to renovate and expand aging plants and to build new plants in Michigan. Catherine Buck, City Clerk SC: 10-19-11
Legal Description Parcel #96-17-31-351-015 / 51200 Pontiac Trail Town 1 North, Range 8 East, Section 31 Part of South West 1/4 Beginning At Point Distance North 87-29-30 East 1001.41 Feet from South West Section Corner, Thence North 03-25-40 West 1309.56 Feet, Thence North 86-51-32 East 207.00 Feet, Thence South 03-32-58 East 1311.89 Feet, Thence South 87-29-30 West 209.84 Feet to Beginning 6.26A The request is in accordance with Public Act No. 198 of 1974, as amended, which was designated to provide stimulus in the form of significant tax incentives to renovate and expand aging plants and to build new plants in Michigan. Catherine Buck, City Clerk SC: 10-19-11
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ADOPTION NOTICES: • An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan to be known as Code Amendment Ordinance No. 1.015-Precious Metal and Gem Dealers. • An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan to be known as Code Amendment Ordinance No. 1.016 - Freedom of Information. The above Ordinances have been posted, in their entirety, at the following locations: The Charter Township of Commerce Offices at 2009 Township Drive; the Richardson Senior Center at 1485 Oakley Park Rd.; the Commerce Twp. Fire Station #1 at 1705 Commerce Rd.; the Commerce Twp. Fire Station #2 at 9170 Commerce Rd.; the Commerce Twp. Fire Station #3 at 2150 Welch Rd.; the Commerce Twp. Fire Station #4 at 2401 Glengary Rd.; the Commerce Township Library at 2869 N. Pontiac Trail; and the Wolverine Lake Village Offices at 425 Glengary Road. SC: 10-19-11
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Notice is hereby given that the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, pursuant to Act 621 of the Public Acts of 1978 of the State of Michigan will hold a Public Hearing on the 2012 Budget for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission at: West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission Town Hall Boardroom 4550 Walnut Lake Road October 27, 2011 at 7 pm Immediately following the Public Hearing, the Commission will consider adoption of the 2012 Budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available at West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan SC: 10-19-11
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•48200 W. Pontiac Trail
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$1,100 248-618-9669
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Charming 3 bedroom ranch w/ privileges to Carroll Lake. Many updates. Partial basement & 24x24 garage. Walled Lake Schools. Hurry only $79,900.
Must see! Spacious 1200sq.ft. updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, basement, garage, a/c, fenced acre lot, lake access, small pets, o.k. $1045/ mo. olivermich@mac.com
Pontiac Lake
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LAKEFRONT LIVING! Cheerful 2 bedroom lakefront home on all sports Lake Tyrone. Kitchen opens to lakeside living room with doorwall to 19x20 deck. Sandy beach & dock included. 2 car garage & 15x26 workshop. $195,000.
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248-755-5073 BEAUTIFUL EDGE OF WEST BLOOMFIELD Commerce & Green Lake Rds. Lake privileges, 2 bedroom, fenced yard, carport. Brand new, totally remodeled. New kitchen and bathroom. Wood floors, appliances. $895 /
month. 248-568-6119 COMMERCE TWP. Clean 2000 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, bonus room. 2 car att garage, deck, all appl. Desirable sub.
$1600 per month plus utilities. 1.5 months sec. dep. Available Nov 15 248-363-8387
1 bedroom (newly renovated). $395 Includes all utilities except electric, Security Deposit, Call after 12 noon for availability:
White Lake Apts 248-626-7857
$19.95/ START
Cleaning specialists wanted, part time, evening shifts available to clean office buildings and banks placed within ten mile radius of home. Hiring immediately for Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills.
New local company has several openings in pollution control. No exp. needed. Must have reliable trans. and be able to start now. Free training, No layoffs. Call Monday only 10-5
734-259-6642 Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info:
(248)477-9192
Bar Manager Wanted Seasonal • Nov. - March Apply within: Alpine Valley Ski Area 6775 Highland Rod White Lake Monday- Friday 10am to 2pm
DELIVERY/ SALES • Valid Driver’s License Required • Some Sales Required • Company Vehicle Provided • $600-$800 per Week Please call
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1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MI-2319 BUS DRIVER Bloomfield Hills Schools Immediate need for regular ($12.73/hr) and substitute bus drivers ($12.50/hr). CDL with Class B passenger endorsement required. Apply at
www.bloomfield.org The Independence Village of White Lake Is now hiring for P/T Day Serving postition Apply in person at: 935 Union Lake Road or fax resume: 248-360-7626 Attn: Food Service Director EOE
CUSTODIAL OPENINGS Bloomfield Hills Schools 2 FT positions. Afternoon & Midnight Shift. $11.20/hr-11.35/hr Apply online:
www.bloomfield.org
(586) 759-3700 HOLIDAY LIGHTING TECHNICIAN Temporary staff needed to work outside, day shift and night shift, flexible hours during the upcoming holiday season, over time available. English Gardens/ Pontiac 248-874-1400 ext. 33
OFFICE CLEANING EVENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY
NOVI / FARMINGTON HILLS SUBS ALSO NEEDED 2 TO 3 EVENINGS PER WEEK
CORPORATE CLEANING GROUP 248-313-9880 HOME HEALTH CARE COMPANY lLooking for RNs & OTs for
group home residents located in West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, & Southfield. Other needed areas include southern Oakland & Northern Wayne Counties. Please send resume to mcunicare@yahoo.com or fax to 248-922-9516 Please contact Michelle at 248-922-9513
Mature people wanted for full-time general shop help and machine operator. Wixom area location. Overtime, paid holidays, benefits, health and life insurance, and 401K retirement plan available. Physical required for employment. Apply in Person & see JJ Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am-4 pm
4527 Old Plank Rd. Milford, MI 48381
(248) 685-0961 X231
Activities Assistant Immediate Opening
The Village of Wolverine Lake is looking for an energetic, helpful, customer-service oriented individual to work at the Village’s main office. The prospective employee will perform a variety of clerical tasks under the direction of the Village Administrator. The applicant should enjoy working with residents, be able to multi-task, have good telephone and communication skills and be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and other software. Hours are 9 to 5, Monday thru Friday. Salary will be $30,000 + depending on qualifications. No weekends or travel. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sharon Miller at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 or admin@wolverinelake.com. Fee free to call us at 248.624.1710 if you have any questions. E.O.E.
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211096965 - $134,000
211100643 - $169,000
211070398 - $85,000
211092231 - $41,000
211104416 - $449,900
SUPERB COMMERCE HOME 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, first floor master with bath, close to M-5
RARE GEM 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, brick colonial, fireplace, 4 car garage, French doors
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, finished basement
UP NORTH LIVING 1.45 ACRES 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, oak cabinets, newer roof, 3 car detached garage
FIRST FLOOR CONDO 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new hardwood floors, lake privileges Cass Lake
PRIVATE, CUL-DE-SAC, WOODS 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, spacious, 2-way fireplace, large master suite, walkout basement
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211086475 - $57,000
211101373 - $250,000
211099382 - $22,000
211091695 - $185,500
211105361 - $80,000
FABULOUS GREEN LAKEFRONT HOME 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Pella windows, hardwood flooring, lower level walkout, 2 fireplaces
NEWER CONTEMPORARY CONDO 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, close to downtown Milford
PEACEFUL WOODED SETTING 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, stone fireplace, all-season sun porch
LOADED WITH POTENTIAL 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fixer upper/investment, 1 car detached garage
WILLIAMS LAKE DEEDED CANAL FRONT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious kitchen, open floor plan
CANAL FRONTAGE ON CRESCENT LAKE 2 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, solid stone home, 2 garages, large living room, jetted tub
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211079367 - $39,900
211053983 - $87,000
211092618 - $234,900
ARTS & CRAFTS BUNGALOW 4 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, updated, cove ceilings, new roof/furnace/central air
GREAT INVESTOR HOME 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newer kitchen, natural fireplace
BRICK RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large lot, central air
VACATION AT HOME 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, pool, hot tub, acreage, cathedral ceilings
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211047575 - $400,000
211091693 - $289,000
211091929 - $795,000
MOVE IN CONDITION 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, sprinkler system
COMMERCE LAKEFRONT 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, almost 3/4 acre, finished walkout
PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED 5 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, master ste. with jacuzzi, lower level walkout, brick patio
WHITE LAKE FRONT 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, totally remodeled, finished walkout
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211097738 - $145,000
211101276 - $260,000
211072484 - $50,000
211096740 - $115,000
211078342 - $199,900
CLEAN CONTEMPORARY MT. ROYAL SUB 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, cathedral ceilings, spacious kitchen, huge yard, lake privileges Commerce Lake
LOVELY RANCH HOME 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, impressive fireplace
IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED HOME 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, great room, island kitchen, finished walkout basement
UPPER UNIT CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, basement, 1 car garage
GREAT BRICK RANCH 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1/2 acre lot, natural fireplace
LAKE SHERWOOD CANAL FRONT 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, open floor plan, sun room, newer windows, carpet
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211001031 - $84,000
2110406016 - $259,000
211099179 - $233,000
211074688 - $110,000
211084891 - $450,000
LOTS OF UPGRADES 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, hardwood floors, premium carpet, full basement, den with bay window
LOTS OF UPDATES 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, 2 car garage
CUSTOM RANCH END OF CUL-DE-SAC 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, maple kitchen, hardwood floors, finished walkout, wet bar and full bath
TRANQUIL SETTING ON CROSS LAKE 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, up-north feeling, beautiful clean interior
CHARMING RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling
LAKEFRONT DREAM HOME 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, 1st floor master suite
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GORGEOUS - $259,900 COMMERCE HOME Over 2,500 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master suite, spacious kitchen with island.
COMMERCE - $400,000 Gorgeous lot almost .75 acre Finished walkout. 4 bedrooms. All-sports Commerce Lake. Sandy beach.
BECKY SUSAN KATZMAN-McCARTHY TOLSTYKA 248-790-9915 248-739-1221 Lakes Area Specialist
BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL ON W ALL-SPORTS LAKE! NE Spacious kitchen with island & pantry, separate dining room, family room with fireplace, library/den, Andersen windows throughout w/views of lake, 3/4 huge bedrooms, master bedroom with balcony with lake views, 3 full baths. 6 panel doors throughout, full basement with 8 ft. ceilings & storage, deep 2 car attached garage, deep scenic lot w/sandy bottom lake. Newer home built on old foundation. Immaculate. $459,000. Call Becky 248-790-9915. PR
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POPULAR COMMERCE SUBDIVISION Brazilian Cherrywood floors, vaulted ceilings, stainless appliances, beautiful lot & setting, huge side yard! $149,900. Call Susan for details or showing 248-739-1221.
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VINTAGE ROYAL OAK Design updated to maintain the character & charm. Cove hardwood - angles - nooks - built-ins…granite and ceramic tile. White kitchen, 4 bedrooms, garage, basement. Enjoy. $154,500
TROY TOWNHOUSE Dramatic volume ceiling and windows. Attractive floor plan. enjoy. LEASE $2,100 #211088901
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CAROL WAGNER
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Hadley, Tessa, Thad, Quinn, Stella & Zoe 248-470-6196
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CANALFRONT ON WILLIAMS LAKE!! Cute ranch with deeded canalfront on Williams Lake for $189,000. 3 bedroom, two full baths, open and airy living and kitchen space. Call Susan for showing 248-739-1221.
NEW LISTING BUILT IN 2011. Don’t miss an opportunity to live in the Bluffs at Williams Lake Crossing. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch features a large great room with vaulted ceilings and recess lighting. The 2 car garage has additional 6 feet of space. The daylight basement features 10 ft. ceilings and is plumbed for an additional bathroom. Won’t last long, call Carol today for your private showing. $174,900 OWN YOUR OWN ADDRESS AND LAKE PRIVILEGES This freshly painted 2 bedroom condo is move-in ready. Living room and kitchen features new maple flooring. The living room with its recessed lighting is a great place to relax or step out on to your private patio with its views of all-sports Cass Lake. Gas and water included, all appliances stay. West Bloomfield Schools. $41,000. Call Carol for your private showing.
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It is a new season! Fall is upon us and before long we will be decorating our homes for the Christmas season, which is a wonderful time to showcase your house for sale. Houses DO sell during the holidays, as a matter of fact those looking to buy at that time of year are SERIOUS buyers. If you have given any thought to selling your home? Call me, we will discuss pricing and my marketing plan that continues to get results. Interest rates may never be this low again, making it a superior time to SELL & BUY
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$239,900 PRIVATE 2 ACRE LOT! •2,168 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Family room with natural fireplace and oak mantle •Andersen windows •Finished lower level •211098339
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$67,900
$234,900 BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 1/4 ACRE! •2,566 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Island kitchen opens to family room with cathedral ceiling •Finished basement w/wet bar •211091132
GREAT INVESTMENT! •Includes 3 structures •Main house 1,199 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 2 baths •Guest house 400 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath •2 car garage •211046843
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$149,900 WHITE LAKE LAKEVIEW! •2,100 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 4 car garage •Hardwood floors on entry level •Large open kitchen with granite and eating area •211091388
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UPDATED HISTORIC HOME! •1,980 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 2 car detached garage •Open entry level floor plan •Granite kitchen •Great back yard •210111484
$267,900 BRIGHTON’S PREMIERE CONDOS! •2,260 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Large eat in kitchen with oak cabinets •1st floor laundry •Master bedroom with private bath •211106651
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GREAT FAMILY SUB! •1,800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Open floor plan •Great room with natural fireplace •Walk to downtown •211043331
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MOVE IN READY! •1,700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Colonial on large lot •Open kitchen and eating area •All appliances stay •211076905
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$132,000 CHARMING WIXOM RANCH! •1,388 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths •Hardwood floors •Patio with private yard with lake privileges •210132913
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IMMACULATE SPRAWLING RANCH! •2,218 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings •Granite counters •1.57 private acres •211106307
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NICE SOLID RANCH! •1,800 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 3 car attached garage •Great location •Updated kitchen with eating nook area •Beautiful hardwood floors •211099596
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ON LOWER PETTIBONE LAKE! •1,492 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •New kitchen w/cherry & granite •Master bath with dual shower head •1st flr laundry •211077057
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$125,000 DUCK LAKE CANAL FRONTAGE! •856 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 bath •Spacious great room with cathedral beamed ceilings •Gas fireplace •Gorgeous maple kitchen •211091508
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STONE HOLLOW SUB – CUSTOM BUILT 2.62 ACRE LOT •5 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,671 sq. ft. + 1,627 walkout •Attached 3 car, 2.5 car carriage house garage #211019535 EXT. #265 •KEY #248347
$499,900 STUNNING COUNTRY ESTATE ON 2.18 ACRES •3,200 sq. ft. + fin. walkout, 4 bed, 3.5 bath •Huge mstr., fireplace, bar, sauna, 3 car #211086533 EXT. #282 •KEY #248359
$324,900 DEEDED BOAT SLIP ON ALL-SPORTS COMMERCE LAKE •3,019 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces •Daylight basement, deck, courtyard garage #211073119 EXT. #224 •KEY #248364
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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME PRIVATE YARD! •2,088 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3.5 + finished bsmnt •Snackbar kitchen, cathedral mstr with bath #211105717 EXT. #298 •KEY #261789 . WP DT IEL F OM BLO
$189,900 170 FEET OF FRONTAGE TO ALL-SPORTS WILLIAMS LAKE! •3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, fin. daylight basement •Huge mtr., jet tub, deck, garage, shed, dock #211109029 EXT. #214 •KEY #263461
$119,900
SHARP RANCH - TREED LOT OVERLOOKING CROSS LAKE •1,321 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath, vaulted family rm •Part finished basement, deck, 3 car garage #211064266 EXT. #204 •KEY #248379
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SUPER CUTE & CLEAN RANCH HOME ON DOUBLE LOT! •2 bedrooms, Newer siding/windows, fireplace •2.5 car garage, lake privileges Cass & Eliz Lk. #211109678 EXT. #252 •KEY #263460
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$329,900 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CEDAR ISLAND LAKEFRONT •2,302 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath, l.c. terms •New granite, ceramic, carpet, paint #211089671 EXT. #246 •KEY #257017 P. TW RD FO R TE WA
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GORGEOUS GERUNDEGUT BAY ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE •Remodeled ranch, stone fireplace, dining rm •Corian counter kitchen, tile, crown molding #211027050 EXT. #280 •KEY #248373
STUNNING 90 FT. OF MAIN LAKEFRONT ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE •2,778 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 fireplaces •2+ car garage, 3 decks, dock, seawall, shed #211063900 EXT. #231 •KEY #248358
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$249,900
WOLVERINE LAKEFRONT RANCH WITH FINISHED WALK-OUT •3 bed, 2.5 bath, 85’ of sandy shoreline •Fireplace, doorwall to patio, deck, dock, shed #211105596 EXT. #267 •KEY #261788
UPPER STRAITS LAKEFRONT INVESTMENT SPECIAL •4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,746 sq. ft. + fin. walkout •1st flr. mstr., 2nd buildable lakefront lot #211104723 EXT. #245 •KEY #260513
$364,900
$399,900 CUSTOM QUALITY BUILT 1.14 PRIVATE ACRE ESTATE •4 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2,900+ sq. ft. •Fin. daylight basement, 3 car/workshop, patio #211023447 EXT. #241 •KEY #248360
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BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED GREEN VALLEY SUB SPECIAL •2,766 sq. ft. + fin. walkout, 4 bed, 3.5 bath •2 kitchens, fireplace, cul-de-sac lot, deck #211074305 EXT. #234 •KEY #248366
$259,900
CHARMING HOME ON ALL-SPORTS WATKINS LAKE •1,170 sq. ft., 3 bed, deep treed lot, fireplace •Huge storage loft, newer kitchen and bath #211078354 EXT. #251 •KEY #248371 . WP ET RC E MM CO
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219 FT. FRONTAGE TO ALL-SPORTS WILLIAMS LAKE •3 bedroom, 2 bath, Florida rm, deck •Great rm w/fireplace, deck/dock, shed #211089314 EXT. #248•KEY #256951 . WP DT AN L H HIG
$199,900 GORGEOUS 1.37 ACRES WOODED LOT ON HURON RIVER •2,160 sq. ft., 4 bed, 2 bath, 1st flr. laundry •Great room, formal dining, basement, 2 car #211082673 EXT. #233 •KEY #248375
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WHITE LAKE WATERFRONT RANCH WITH WALKOUT •1,661 sq. ft., 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath, great rm •Family room w/fireplace, enclosed carport #211026322 EXT. #260 •KEY #248378
$124,900
HOME BACKS TO SUB PARK AND WALKING PATH •1,438 sq. ft. + fin. lower lvl, 3 bed, great rm •Snackbar kitchen, family rm, 2 car garage #211089004 EXT. #247 •KEY #256965 . WP ET RC E MM CO
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SUB BEACH, BOATING AND PLAYGROUND ON DAVIS LAKE! •1,677 sq. ft., 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage •Gr. rm, snackbar kitchen, family rm w/fireplace #211100664 EXT. #240 •KEY #258416
$89,900 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE •2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, finished basement •Land contract terms, clubhouse, pool, patio #211109029 EXT. #259 •KEY #262565
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Whether you are buying or selling you need a professional!
Call one of these Lakes Area Real Estate Pros! LEE EMBREY Fine Homes Specialist
248.225.0175 lembrey@skbk.com
Steve Stockton Associate Broker
Jim Mandeville
248-366-7200 Direct 248-755-7500
“Your Trusted Professional”
Cell 248.672.4800
www.thestocktonteam.com stevestockton@thestocktonteam.com
Business 248.360.9100
Keller Williams Realty 348 E. MAPLE ROAD • BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 248-283-8151 • WWW.SKBK.COM
Jennifer Wrobleski REALTOR®
248-854-3100 Office 248-360-2900 Cell
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Jill Hurley
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543 N. Main, Ste. 111 Rochester, MI 48307
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Kendra McConnell Hurd REALTOR®, ABR e-PRO, TRC
248-494-1562 Office 248-644-6300 Cell
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Lorrie Bailey Agent
248-884-6723 Fax 248-406-2901
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Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township
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Community: Wixom Street Address: 2139 Cliffside Price: $269,900 Sq. Ft.: 3,000 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 3 car Foundation: Basement Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Deck, sprinklers Description: Freshly painted inside and out. Access to Loon Lake. Very open layout. Hardwood floors and a 2-story foyer. Backs to woods. Agent: John Doe Real Estate Firm: Century 21 Town & Country, Clarkston Phone: 248.210.7171
Community: Waterford Street Address: 2032 Watkins Lake Road Price: $299,900 Sq. Ft.: 1,808 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 2 car Foundation: Slab Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Deck, sprinklers Description: Lakefront on Scott Lake! Upper and lower decks. All appliances stay. Great house for the money. Agent: Tom Wilhelm Real Estate Firm: Wilhelm & Associates, Clarkston Phone: 248.625.9500
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Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382
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for what it’s worth A snapshot of some of the local real estate listings
Community: White Lake Street Address: 8926 El Dorado Drive Price: $220,000 Sq. Ft.: 2,167 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 2 car Foundation: Daylight Basement Description: Immediate occupancy. New construction with open floor plan. Hardwood on first floor, fireplace, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and all lighting included. Master suite with walk-in closet and master bath. Walled Lake schools. Agent: Lori Beatty Real Estate Firm: RE/MAX New Trend Phone: 248.444.2293
Community: White Lake Street Address: 747 Woodsedge Lane Price: $315,000 Sq. Ft.: 2,873 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 3 car Foundation: Daylight Basement Description: Immediate occupancy. New construction with 2 story foyer, hardwood on first floor. Fireplace in family room, catwalk overlooking family room. Gourmet kitchen with granite. Wired for alarm. Walled Lake schools. Agent: Lori Beatty Real Estate Firm: RE/MAX New Trend Phone: 248.444.2293
Community: Milford Street Address: 1306 Yellowstone Valley Dr. Price: $225,000 Sq. Ft.: 2,080 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 3 car Foundation: Basement Description: Immediate occupancy. New construction with Award Winning “Craftsman” floor plan. Kitchen with island, granite and cherry cabinets. Gas fireplace. Sod and sprinklers included. Huron Valley schools. Agent: Lori Beatty Real Estate Firm: RE/MAX New Trend Phone: 248.444.2293
Community: White Lake Township Street Address: 935 Aglaia Drive Price: $164,900 Sq. Ft.: 1,500 Bedrooms, Baths: 2 br, 2 full Garage: 2 car attached Foundation: Daylight Basement Exterior Features: Brick, wood siding Description: Very unique, beautifully maintained 1994 built complex. 32 duplex units on 16 acres with many common areas. Open floor plan and third bedroom in partially finished daylight basement. A MUST SEE! Agent: Mickie Klump Real Estate Firm: Keller Williams, Commerce Phone: 248-891-8667
Community: White Lake Township Street Address: 7000 Cooley Lake Road Price: $423,000 Sq. Ft.: 3,787 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 3 full; 1 half Garage: 3 car Foundation: Finished Walkout Basement Exterior Features: Brick, wood siding Description: Unique custom ranch with finished walkout on 4 acres. Walls of windows throughout home bring nature in. Vaulted great room with fireplace, huge gourmet kitchen, 2 master suites both with luxury baths and huge walk-in closet. PRIVACY YET CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Agent: Mickie Klump Real Estate Firm: Keller Williams, Commerce Phone: 248-891-8667
Community: Milford Township Street Address: 1370 Oak Hollow Drive Price: $499,900 Sq. Ft.: 3,257 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 3 full; 1 half Garage: 3 car side entry Foundation: Finished Walkout Basement Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air, 2+ ceiling fans Exterior Features: Patio, lighting, sprinklers Description: Colonial on 2.18 acre lot. Formal dining and living rooms. Heated sunroom. Master with fireplace. Agent: Steve Stockton Real Estate Firm: Keller Williams Phone: 248.755.7500
Community: West Bloomfield Township Street Address: 2417 Doleman Drive Price: $549,900 Sq. Ft.: 2,778 Bedrooms, Baths: 3 br, 2 full; 1 half Garage: 2 car, oversized Foundation: Crawl Heating: Baseboard, Hot water Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Attic Fan Exterior Features: Deck, sprinklers, shed Description: Lakefront on Cass Lake! Gorgeous views. Doorwall to deck. Master with private deck. Island kitchen. Agent: Steve Stockton Real Estate Firm: Keller Williams Phone: 248.755.7500
Community: West Bloomfield Township Street Address: 3810 Green Lake Road Price: $598,000 Sq. Ft.: 2,746 Bedrooms, Baths: 4 br, 3 full; 1 half Garage: 2 car Foundation: Basement Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air, 2+ ceiling fans Exterior Features: Patio, deck, fence Description: Upper Straits lakefront home. Meticulously clean. Lower level in-law suite with fireplace. First floor laundry. Agent: Steve Stockton Real Estate Firm: Keller Williams Phone: 248.755.7500
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Receptionist Wanted Fantastic Sam's Hair Salon Commerce, part time
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Waterford, MI 48328
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Real Estate Career We're doubling our staff! •Do you like working with new people and new situations? •Do you have good problem solving skills? •Do you have a "Sky is the limit mentality"? If you said, "Yes", call me. Kathy Solan 248-363-8300 248-348-6430 Real Estate One
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248-330-6402 Medical/ Dental
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DIRECT CARE WORKERS Great place to work! Full time and part time D.C.W. staff needed to assist challenged adults.Trained preferred or will train. Walled Lake and Clarkston areas.
248-335-3547
MEDICAL ASS'T Pontiac Trail Medical Center in Walled Lake needs full time help. Must be good with people! Experience preferred. Please fax resume to: 248-624-4408
or call 248-624-4511 Office/ Clerical
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SALES PRODUCER Customer Service Representative for Allstate Insurance office in Novi. Insurance license preferred but not necessary.
248-344-0460 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Independent insurance agency seeks Licensed (P&C) customer service representative for Personal Lines. 3 years experience required. Salary position + benefits. AMS360 experience preferred.
Email: jwalker@agencyadvisors.com
Fax: 888-809-8664
Senior/Child Care
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LOOKING FOR Live- in job taking care of elderly 248979-0756
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Used/Wanted
89
SCRAP METAL Aluminum .30-.60¢/lb. Copper $2.00-$2.60/lb. Brass .80¢- 1.50/lb. Auto Rads. .80¢-1.10/lb. 1011 Decker, Walled Lk
Mann Metals Corp. (248)960-1200 SEA-DOO JET Skis wanted dead or dying. 1995 on ups. $200- $1400. Top $ for XP's & 947/951 or larger motors. Call Steve at 231-943-4152
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Items must be FREE to respondents, ad free to you. Restricted to residential. The publishing group accepts no responsibility for actions between individuals. Sorry, we do not accept ads for free dogs. BEIGE NEO-ANGLE Shower with glass doors, fiber glass. You pick up. Milford area. 248887-5341 FREE THREE Month old kitten, very loving & affectionate. tortoise shell mix female. 248669-8892 FREE TO good home 3 kittens, born July 9th. 248-860-2085 LOVING CAT need forever home 248-738-4901
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CLEAN FILL Sand. 8.5 cubic yards. You pick up. 248-6728934
Collectibles
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32nd MODEL CAR & TOY FAIR 59 WEST 786 W. M-59. Highland 8:30-1, Sun. Oct. 23rd $4 admission Free admission for children under 12. Carlton Hobbies' Model contest. Portion of the profits will be used to support the Youth Scholarship Fund of the Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution. Call
Clothing/Apparel
119
MEN'S CANVAS Hunting Vest with pockets & pouches, size medium, $7.50. 248-6232661
Furniture/Rugs
125
FUTON, NICE wood, 80inches. No mattress. $24.99 865-591-7436. White Lake.
Art/Crafts
128
For craft show in December, in Walled Lake area.
For more information littleone9655@live.com
Auction/Estate Sales101
WATERFORD SENIOR CENTER
248-345-3027
ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Saturday, October 22
"Mini Storage Depot will sell at public auction, contents of Units Numbered (O1317, Myra Finney: household goods, furniture, boxes, suitcases, toys, sporting goods, tools), (O1314, Myra Finney: household goods, furniture, boxes, trunks, toys, sporting goods, tools, equipment), (X39, Tad Alberts: other vehicles/ trailer), (N1221, Ronald Fouty: household goods, furniture, boxes, tools, equipment), (K924, Audrey Vasquez-Page: household goods, furniture, boxes, suitcases), (J8024, Shannon Simpson: furniture, boxes), on Monday, October 31st, 2011 at 2pm, for back storage fees owed. The auction will take place at Mini Storage Depot 46550 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, Michigan 48390. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids." ESTATE SALE: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m. 1874 Lerene, Pontiac Trail/ Welch, Walled Lake. 48390
FAMILY ESTATE SALE Oct. 20, 21, 22 9am-6pm. 6625 Cedar Island Rd. West corner of Bogie Lake Rd. & Cedar Island- west, White Lake. 40's furniture, sewing machines, small collectibles, books, lamps, some clothing, etc. Great Prices.
Garage Sales
103
3621 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford. 137
"OUR CENTURY in Pictures," 1900-1999, Life Magazine book. very large 10" X 11", excellent condition. $10. 248623-2661
Odds N Ends
138
2 HEAVY Glass cocktail tables reasonable. Furniture, Christmas items 248-6602404 $20 PREPAID Phone card for only $12.50- I can give you a 1-800 number to verify, expires June 13, 2013. 248-6232661. JANE FONDA New aerobic step master, adjustable height $20. 248-363-0693
LEISURE TIME Electronics
155
RADIO SHACK Intercom in box $24 248-534-7004
BOATS/ OUTDOOR
COMMERCE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, Saturday, 9a.m.-4p.m. 2953 Silent Woods off Commerce/ Union Lake Roads. Electronics- Atari 2600, household items, boys - adult clothing, books, and more. WHITE LAKE 9933 BURGESS Cour t. Thursday, Friday, 9am-5pm. Lots of Stuff.
Wanted Boats/ Jet Skis/Parts
Motorcycles 164
Local & long distance Shrink wrap- Winterization
Winter storage
162
SEA-DOO JET SKIS WANTED DEAD OR DYING. 1995 on ups. $200$1400. Top $ for XP's & 947/951 or larger motors. Call Steve 231-943-4152
183
Boat & Pontoon Hauling
2004 YAMAHA R1- 1000 motorcycle. Many extras, must see. $4,500. (248)9789246
$149.99* Tom 248-681-4250
seaway5@comcast.net REESE HITCH- Heavy duty 2inch draw bar, $25. 248698-4168
MOTORCYCLEGUARANTEE See First Want Ad Page Cars
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Shrink Wrap 248-980-3453 I / O Winterizing 248-698-3686 Certified Master Mechanic Boat Storage
9am-4pm
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PWC & BOAT WINTERIZING Shrink Wrapping & Storage Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile Parts & Service
Lakes MotorSports 4713 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48329
248-674-0663 www.lakesmotorsports.com
CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES Wanted Parts/ Salvage
1995 LINCOLN Town Car Executive. 113k miles, runs good. Well maintained. Gray, new shocks/ tires. $3,500. 248 961-2108
UNWANTED AUTOS LLC TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars. FREE TOWING. SAME DAY PICK UP
(248)467-0396 Unwanted Autos any year $200 to $2,000
RC Towing 248-770-3333
BUICK PARK Avenue 2002, loaded, 76,000 miles, $7,900 firm. 248-887-1927 MERCURY GRAND Marquis LS, 2004. Loaded, leather, silver, 36,500K, clean. $11,500. OBO 248-669-8171
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CHEVROLET EXPRESS Van 2005. 3/4ton, V8, air, cruise, tilt, p.s p.b, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, heavy duty locking differential, ziebart, tintedwindows, original owner, highly maintained. $10,900 OBO 248-622-8910
SERVICE DIRECTORY PERSONAL/ SERVICES Home/Office Cleaning 368
CAROL'S
* UNWANTED *
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$200 AND UP 248-698-1062
KEITH'S
502
SEALCOATING
TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE
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Servicing all Major Appliances. •Hot water tank
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BUICK LESABRE, 2005, 85K, $9000. Very good condition. 248-363-3457 GREAT TRANSPORTATION car 2004 Chevy Malibu Max. All mechanical issues in good working order, 162k. $3,800 firm, call Jenny at 248-8891785
ABC AUTOS, CARS & TRUCKS
Appliance Repair
Asphalt/Pavement 503
SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page
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AFFORDABLE DEMOLITION & SERVICES "Division of Rae Excavating" • BUILDING REMOVAL• • Sewer and Water • Storm Sewers • Trucking & Grading Licensed & Insured
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YAM CONTRACTING •Carpentry •Deck Repair •Int. & Ext. Painting •Custom Woodwork •Powerwashing •To Do Lists •Unfinished Projects
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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
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MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State Licensed, 25 years experience. Prompt, courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. ALL TYPES OF WORK. Competitive Prices
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QUALITY HOME REPAIR •Carpentery & Painting •Plumbing•Kitchen & Bath remodelingCounter tops, Cabinets •Home Improvements
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THOMASON HEATING & COOLING • Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements
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248-363-1615 HURON VALLEY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Repair •Replace •Inspections •Humidifiers •Water Heaters •Night service available
(248)887-3666 Home Improvement 547 SHERMAN BLDG CO. •Additions •Garages •Decks •Rough & Trim Carpentry •Wood Siding •Basements •Kitchens •All outside wood repairs
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Call Doug Miller 248-360-0344
Waterproofing
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J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK
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
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586
Progressive Transportation Specializing in: •Appliances •Furniture •Debris Removal
Call anytime for estimates & great service
248-887-4892 Tree Service
587
248-931-0911 Wells
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MAXON'S TREE SERVICE •Trimming •Tree Removal •Stump Grinding •Lot Clearing •Firewood & Woodchips "We now have wood fencing & deliver sand, gravel, top soil."
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Plus tax and disposal. Most GM cars and trucks. All coupons must be presented at time of write up. Offers cannot be applied with any other offers. Chemical cleaning extra. Expires 11/2/11. SC
50
Must present coupon when order is written. Cannot be combined with any other offers. GM vehicles only. Plus tax and shop supplies. Expires 11/2/11. SC
248-624-4500
morrismotorsmi.com
Your Hometown Car & Truck Service and Maintenance Center for over 42 Years Diagnosis extra, brake inspection extra
Check Engine Light Special or any Warning Light (ABS/Airbag) We will perform a complete ACT NOW computer scan BEFORE OFFER and external EXPIRES diagnosis. If your vehicle displays a “Check Engine” or “Service Soon” bring this coupon in for diagnosis.
LIMITED TIME ONLY
FREE
Must present coupon when order is written. Cannot be combined with any other offers. GM vehicles only. Plus tax and shop supplies. Expires 11/2/11. SC
We Service All Makes and Models of GM Vehicles and most Domestic and Import models
WE OFFER: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Most Repairs Completed Same Day
Enjoy your complimentary coffee while you wait • Work With Most Insurance Companies • Expert Mechanics and Technicians • Full Paint or Touch-Ups • Expert Color Matching • We Handle Large or Small Jobs
SERVICE, PARTS & BODY SHOP HOURS:
Mon. & Thurs.: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. • Tues., Wed. & Fri.: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
FREE Estimates on Collision Repairs!