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All area seniors are invited to attend the Highland-White Lake Business Association’s (HWLBA) Annual Senior Breakfast at the Dublin Senior Center. For over 15 years, area businesses have been giving back, and saying “thank you” to local seniors in many ways. On Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m., the HWLBA would like to honor those seniors by hosting its annual breakfast at the Dublin Senior Center, located at 685 Union Lake Road in White Lake. With giveaways, entertainment and great food, all area seniors can come and enjoy the tastes of MVP Grill & Bar, as they will be providing the food for this free community service event. To request more information, donate items, or to volunteer, call or e-mail the HWLBA at 248-889-1422 or info@thehba.net. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to their local senior center by Oct. 10. ❏
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Smiles will ‘Dance’ across your face at HEC fund-raiser By Angela Niemi staff writer
Last year marked the first ever Dancing with Horses event for the Highland Equestrian Conservancy (HEC), and it was so successful that they aren’t just having another show this year — they have decided to have two. “We’ve decided to have two shows this year because it was so largely attended last year. We had over 500 people attend, and although we sold tickets through PayPal in advance, we got swamped,” said Jan Nastovski, a board member of the HEC, which works to conserve and protect the natural resources of Highland Township. “We had to turn about 50 people away because there wasn’t enough room.” Audiences will have the choice between a noon show and a 3 p.m. one to witness a dazzling display of riding disciplines, including vaulting, dressage, barrel racing, trick horses, reining, jumping, and a mounted drill team on Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Hoffman Farms Indoor Arena. According to Karen Rach, the producer of the show, the performers are made up of riders from stables and barns located around the area. “It’s a great opportunity for
Upcoming event to benefit military personnel Oct. 15 By Leslie Shepard staff writer
A “Miracle Box” Packing Party hosted by Desert Angels will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, located at 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township. While U.S. soldiers continue to battle insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan, putting their lives at risk daily, the Desert Angels campaign is working to pack and distribute supplies to U.S. military personnel serving overseas.
With the first Dancing with Horses event under the Highland Equestrian Conservancy’s belt, the organization is putting on a second such event with twice the fun. According to Jan Nastovski, an HEC board member, last year’s event was so successful — over 500 people attended — that two shows, one at noon on Oct. 23 and the other at 3 p.m., were required to accommodate such large expected crowds. (Photo submitted by Karen Rach)
Michigan equestrians to both advertise their business and to showcase what they are doing,” she said. “And at the same time, the audience enjoys watching the show.” Rach was approached to help the HEC last year with its new fund-raiser after a few HEC members had seen previous shows she had produced. “We were very impressed with the shows that we attended,” Nastovski said. “And we had gotten to the point
with our barn tour where we had already used the best of the best barns in the area. We decided we needed a new fund-raiser, and we just happened to think of Karen’s show and how beautiful it was.” You don’t have to be a horse expert to enjoy the fun family event. “If you’re not familiar with various riding disciplines, horse shows could become boring. But this show is set to
The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is always seeking volunteers to pitch in by helping to pack the boxes. Donation items and cash are still being accepted. Call Kristy Nedrow at 248-960-0244 or drop them off at her residence at 515 Laguna Court in Wolverine Lake. While donations are strongly encouraged to be dropped off prior to the packing party, they will still be accepted the day of the event. Acceptable donation items include pocket foods like granola bars, Rice Krispie treats or instant items that only need water to make — like instant coffee and oatmeal. Socks and bandanas are must-haves to help ward off perspiration.
Monetary donations are also accepted; checks may be made out to Desert Angels, Inc. For a full list of suggested supply items, visit thedesertangel.org or wolverinelake.com. Another branch of Desert Angels is Desert K-9, geared toward sending supplies to the 600-plus military dogs deployed overseas. Therefore, Desert Angels is also collecting necessities and/or monetary donations for the K-9 organization. Items such as cooling vests, paw booties, and goggles are needed as protective wear that costs $250 per bundle. Any monetary donation is welcomed. Checks must be made out to Desert K-9 and mailed to Nedrow’s address. ❏
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Former St. Mary’s hockey standout signs pact with Lightning
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ormer Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hockey standout Dan Milan, 19, is living a dream as he has signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Milan recently participated in the Lightning’s training camp with some of the best players in the game, including Steve Stamkos and Martin St. Louis. The Lightning’s general manager and vice president is Milan’s idol, Steve Yzerman. A former All-State selection at St. Mary’s, Milan is now entering his second season as a defenseman for the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was the team’s rookie of the year last season as he scored 14 goals, a team record for a defenseman, and finished with 38 points. He is currently working towards his goal of making the Lightning roster next season. You recently signed a three-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tell us how this deal came about and its terms. What has it been like participating in the Lightning’s training camp and how have the players been treating you? DM: I was fortunate enough to get invited by (Steve) Yzerman to rookie camp and I went there and I sat out the first game because people that were invitees, we rotated games. When I got my chance to play, I played two games in the rookie camp and I just played well, played my game, kept it simple and I was fortunate enough to make it to the main camp, in which I was the only invitee that made it to main camp. Being on the ice with (Steve) Stamkos and (Martin) St. Louis was pretty surreal, but I tried not to do anything special. I just tried to keep it simple and I ended up playing well in the main camp, so Yzerman extended my days and I was fortunate to stay the next week, which was the start of the exhibition games ... I played well in practice ... with all the guys. I was fortunate enough to not get drafted. Most people want to get drafted, but it’s actually a good thing I didn’t get drafted because they would have had my rights for three years and I think they saw something that they liked, obviously, and it worked out perfectly that I ended up getting a contract. (Tampa Bay) is a world-class organization. All the guys there are great guys and they make you feel comfortable right away because you have to have that if you’re going to be a special team
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— everybody has to be comfortable and like each other and I think that’s what those guys are all about. I didn’t have a chance to talk to a lot of the big boys, but I talked to (Pavel) Kubina, who was my (defense) partner in some of the scrimmages, and Victor Hedman was one of my (defense) partners, as well. Those guys are great guys and after every shift I was like, “Good job, buddy,” so it’s pretty easy to get comfortable right away and I got more comfortable as the days went on. Like many in Michigan, I’m sure you grew up watching Steve Yzerman. What is it like for you to now know he is technically your boss?
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out on the ocean. I’ve never lived even close to an ocean before, just the Great Lakes. I have a lot of buddies back home and my family, but you talk to them throughout the year and you miss them a lot. You know you’re doing what’s best and you know that you’re going to see them in the summertime and at Christmas time. And a lot of my buddies are also hockey players and they’re also playing in juniors or in college somewhere. They’re all doing the same thing and we all keep in touch and play XBOX every once in awhile with each other and it’s not bad at all. It was pretty easy to get comfortable. Moncton is a great hockey city just because the closest team is Montreal or Boston, so you’re the only team in town and we get a lot of fans every night and they’re great fans and they’re very supportive. I keep in touch with some of the fans that go to every game and they’re great people out in Moncton. I can’t say enough good things about them. What is your status for the upcoming season with Moncton? Could we see you suiting up for the Lightning in the near future? DM: I think we should have a good team this year. It’s early in the season. Who knows, we’ll find out by the end of the season, but we have a great group of guys and I can’t say enough good things about them. It’s fun in the locker room everyday. You look forward to practice. You look forward to going to work on your online courses and such at a classroom with all the boys. That’s one of the big reasons why it was easy last year coming in because all the guys are great people and they helped me feel comfortable right away. The coaches, Danny Flynn and Fabien Jones, they’re really big into education. You have to do well in education, because Danny knows that after hockey, you’re going to need that education for the rest of your life. He tells you that you either have to take a class or you have to get a job, but most guys are smart enough and they’ll take college courses — and why not, because it’s paid for by the team. I hope (to play for the Lightning soon). That’s what I’m hoping for. ❏
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General fund the topic of budget meeting tomorrow The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees will be holding a special budget meeting tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6, in which the township’s governing body will discuss the 2012 general fund budget. According to the ledgers provided by the township, West Bloomfield’s draft 2012 budget projects general fund revenues of about $19.54 million, while the total amount of general fund expenditures is projected at $19.90 million, leaving a $360,000 shortfall and reducing the township’s general fund balance from $6.05 million to $5.69 million. Among the biggest revenue sources, the township projects to collect around $10.49 million in township property taxes. The second biggest revenue source would be state shared revenue at $4.12 million. Rounding out the top three revenue sources would be revenue obtained through cable television franchise fees at $1.1 million. The biggest expenditures under the 2012 general fund would be transfers totaling $10 million, which would go towards the public safety fund. The next largest expenditure is expected to be West Bloomfield’s share of the 48th District Court’s operational costs, at around $1.645 million. The township board will also discuss the 2012 public safety fund budget, which is projected to take in $31.36 million in revenue. Public safety expenditures are projected at $28.45 million, leaving a $2.46 million surplus and increasing the public safety fund balance from $2.525 million to $4.987 million. The 2012 budget is pending the November general election in which the township will ask its residents to renew the township’s existing public safety millage at its current rate of 3.1378 mills for 10 years, and also ask for an 11-year increase of 2.85 mills in two separate ballot questions. ❏
911 dispatcher and woman earn life-saving awards By Leslie Shepard staff writer
A pleasant visit between a father and daughter turned frightening this past April on Pauline Street in
A dazzling display of riding disciplines — including vaulting, dressage, barrel racing, trick horses, reining, jumping, and a mounted drill team — are expected to be on display at the Dancing with Horses event slated for Oct. 23 at the Hoffman Farms Indoor Arena. Riders from stables and barns from around the area will participate. (Photo submitted by Karen Rach)
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upbeat music,” Nastovski said. “There are 18 acts — each a couple minutes long. So there’s always something new going on so people won’t get bored with it. There’s a constant changing of acts.” Added Rach, “There is never a dull moment. Everyone will have a good time watching. The music features anything from current hits on the radio to classic rock from the 1950s.” Tickets can be purchased in advance at highlandequestrians.org/tickets. Tickets for adults are $10, while
children under 10 get in for $5. If available, tickets at the door are $12. For more information, call 248684-6895 or 248-889-7328. “We had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback last year,” Nastovski said. “Everyone had smiles on their faces. And with the economy the way it is, it makes it hard for a family to go out and enjoy an event. Not only is this event family-friendly, it’s not a budget buster.” “I think the show is a great concept in many ways,” Rach said. “It’s a fund-raiser for a good organization, and it’s Michigan talent providing Michigan entertainment. Everyone wins.” ❏
Waterford Township, when the man had a heart attack; but thanks to the efforts of his daughter and a 911 dispatcher, his life was saved. New Baltimore resident Julie Davis saw her father, Larry Wilkie, collapse from a heart attack in front of her. Davis promptly called Waterford Township 911. Dispatcher Ashley Zoltowski gave Davis emergency medical directions so she could perform CPR on her stricken father. The collaboration between the pair is credited with saving Wilkie’s life. “The gentleman lived due to how they performed CPR,” said Waterford Township Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Finkbeiner. “They got his respiration and pulse back before paramedics could get there.” To honor the bravery of both Davis and Zoltowski, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees recently awarded them each with the silver Community Hero Lifesaving Award on Monday, Sept. 26. Wilkie was brought to a nearby hospital where he recuperated. Waterford Township honors between three and six acts of heroism between three and six times each year, on average. The Waterford Township Fire Department Valor and Service Awards Committee launched the Community Hero Lifesaving Award Program in 2008 to recognize individuals or groups who make contributions or perform courageous acts related to fire or emergency medical service. The event must take place within the township. Awardees are nominated by members of the Fire Department, and members of the department are not eligible for the awards. ❏
Wixom’s annual Fall Fest slated for Saturday, Oct. 8 Leslie Shepard staff writer
As a gentle thrill for children and a precursor to the Halloween season, Wixom Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Fall Fest Panther Hunt and Pumpkin Patch event this Saturday, Oct. 8. The family-friendly event is geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 10 and runs from 5 to 8 p.m.
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ewer Oakland County beaches were temporarily closed in 2011 than last year due to high levels of bacteria in the water, a reality that may have as much to do with the county’s budget as conditions this summer at the county’s more than 260 beaches. When the Oakland County Health Division’s 2011 beach monitoring program ended on July 29, a total of four beaches on four lakes had been closed for a total of five days because of bacteria levels found in beach water samples. The Health Division monitored 44 public beaches on 37 different lakes this year with the help of four summer college interns, beginning on June 6. The beach monitoring program in Oakland County has been pared back in recent years due to a meager revenue stream for the overall county government. The program had previously hired a greater number of college interns to collect beach water samples for analysis at the county’s lab. In prior years, those interns visited well over 100 public and semipublic beaches. Mark Hansell, chief of environmental health special programs for the Health Division, said he doesn’t expect any big changes in the 2012 beach monitoring program, but he hopes to see the number of beaches monitored climbing back toward previous levels beginning in 2013. “I expect to see the same number of beaches monitored in 2012 and to have the same number of interns working that program next year,” he said when asked about the program’s budget for 2012. “I’d like to find a way to increase the number of waters sampled. We’re on target to monitor about 40 beaches again next year. It will be the same list of beaches monitored this year, the purely public beaches in the county. We’ll do that for one more year, and then start to increase back to the number of beaches monitored a few years ago.” The county’s 2010 beach monitoring program targeted 45 public beaches for potentially unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. Just 30 beaches were monitored in 2009, compared to the 120 targeted in 2007. Although the 2010 monitoring program officially ended on July 31, E.V. Mercer City Beach on Walled Lake was tested through Aug. 18 due to persistent problems with
2011 beach testing
Just four sites temporarily closed this year The Oakland County Health Division monitored 44 public beaches on 37 different lakes this year with the help of four summer college interns. The program had previously hired a greater number of college interns to collect beach water samples for analysis at the county’s lab. In prior years, those interns visited well over 100 public and semi-public beaches. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. Overall in 2010, 11 county beaches were closed for a total of 20 days. Bacteria levels kept E.V. Mercer beach closed for much of the 2009 season. Hansell said the city of Walled Lake’s posting of signs around the beach directing people not to feed waterfowl, and other action put an end to high bacteria levels in the beach’s water. “They also rerouted a storm water discharge point so it wouldn’t impact the beach waters,” he said. “That was a problem identified that summer, and we had discussions with the city on remedies. They implemented some solutions that seemed to work.” In 2009, a total of three Oakland County beaches were closed for a total of 39 days, according to data from the county’s annual beach monitoring program. A total of 16 Oakland County beaches were closed in 2008 for a total of 17 days. Beach monitoring in 2008 continued until the end of August, instead of ending on Aug. 1, as was the case in 2007. In 2007, there were nine Oakland County beaches closed for a total of 27 days. Beach monitoring resulted in 23
beach closures for a total of 22 days in 2006, when beaches were monitored from the beginning of June through the end of July. Monitored beaches are to meet the one-day standard of 300 bacteria colonies per 100 milliliters of water and the 30-day geometric average standard of 130 colonies per 100 milliliters. If a beach does not meet these water quality standards, it will be closed until satisfactory samples are obtained. The Health Division reported the following beach closing information for 2011: • The Camp Oakland beach on Handsom Lake in Oxford was closed on July 26 with a bacteria colony count of 389. The beach was reopened the following day with a bacteria colony count of 86. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) BeachGuard database on beach water quality monitoring, wildlife was the source of bacteria that prompted the closure of the Camp Oakland beach. The same beach was closed for four days in 2010 due to bacteria from an unknown source, according to information posted in the BeachGuard system.
• The Finnish Day Camp beach on Sun Lake in Wixom was closed on July 20 with a bacteria colony count of 402. The beach was reopened the next day with a bacteria count of 49. The BeachGuard database states that stormwater runoff was the source of bacteria that forced the beach closure. The same beach was closed for two days in 2010 due to bacteria from an unknown source. • The Independence Oaks County Park beach on Crooked Lake in Independence Township was closed on July 20 with a bacteria colony count of 351. The beach was reopened the next day with a bacteria count of 187. According to the BeachGuard database, stormwater runoff was the source of bacteria leading to the beach closure. The beach was closed for one day in 2008 due to bacteria from an agricultural source, according to BeachGuard data. • The Pontiac Lake Recreation Area beach on White Lake in Waterford Township was closed on July 20 with a bacteria colony count of 728 and a 30-day average count of 154. The beach was reopened the next day with a bacteria colony count of 110 and 30-day average count of 15. The Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
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Don’t expect any big changes in the 2012 beach monitoring program, as a tight budget will require the Health Division to monitor the same 40plus public beaches that were monitored this year. The number of beaches monitored is expected to climb back toward previous levels beginning in 2013. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
tems designed to carry both sewage and stormwater to wastewater treatment plants. When the volume of the combined wastewater is greater than the treatment plant can handle, the excess untreated sewage and stormwater are discharged into nearby waterways. Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are another potential source of bacteria. They are discharges of raw or inadequately treated sewage from systems designed to carry domestic sanitary sewage, but not stormwater. According to the DEQ, systems that contain cracks, obstructions, stormwater connections, or that are undersized with sewers and pumps too small to carry all the sewage may leak or overflow raw sewage from manholes, bypass pump stations, and treatment plants into surrounding waters, particularly during extreme hydrologic events.
Failing septic systems also are a source of the bacteria that can force a beach closure. They can cause leaching and/or runoff into the waterways, causing bacterial contamination. Urban stormwater runoff from roads, roofs, construction sites, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces may contain fecal matter from pets and wildlife, representing a common source of the bacteria that sometimes fouls beaches. Excessive waterfowl near the beaches and animal waste runoff from farms and fields can work in tandem with stormwater runoff to contribute to elevated bacterial levels. Illicit connections of pipes containing sewage to storm sewers or surface waters are also a potential source of bacterial contamination. ❏
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ALLEN, JEFFERY H., age 52 of West Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. ANNIS, JOHN RICHARD, of Waterford passed away peacefully on September 26, 2011 at 83 years of age with his loving life partner Rosemarie by his side. BONNELL, ROBERT L., age 65 of White Lake passed away September 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife Crispina. COVINGTON, THOMAS, of Waterford, September 23, 2011 at 80 years of age. FIFE, JULIA J., of Carrier Mills, IL formerly of Clarkston. September 24, 2011 at 86 years of age. Loving wife of Duyane for 65 years. HELFRICH, HERBEN “BERT” F., died at his home in Highland on Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was 79 years old. JOHNSON, ELEANOR ELIZABETH, of Waterford, died September 27, 2011, at 96 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Russell. KLEIN, PAULINE, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on September 24th, 2011 at the age of 100. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel. MAYER, MARJORIE, born on September 5, 1925 passed away on September 16, 2011. Arrangements made by Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lake, MI. NENTRUP, WILBERT WALTER, of Clarkston. Longtime resident of Columbus, Indiana. September 25, 2011 at 89 years of age. OPFER, BETTY, of White Lake, passed away peacefully in Commerce Twp. on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the age of 87. ZAGER, MICHAEL, a resident of Waterford Twp., Michigan, died on September 24th, 2011 at the age of 63. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel. 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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Sears Lake may become friendly to electric motors By Michael Shelton staff writer
The Milford Township Board of Trustees has postponed pursuing an ordinance amendment that would authorize the use of electric motors on Sears Lake, but a public hearing on the matter will be held in two weeks. The board’s action came on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Currently, Sears Lake is regarded as a “no-motors lake,” but the Sears Lake Community Association has stated that its board has received requests from residents to allow electric motors on the water. The association is also setting forth guidelines for a possible amendment to the ordinance such as capping electric motors at no more than 45 pounds of thrust and not allowing more than one motor per boat. The association is also requesting that no more than two boats with motors be allowed per dock and that boats with motors must be owned by Sears Lake residents. Also being requested is that a Sears Lake resident be in a boat at all times during operation, unless that person is contracted by the association and working on weed control. All boats with motors would also need to have stickers issued by the association displayed. In addition, all state boating laws would have to be followed. Township Clerk Holly Brandt said the matter was postponed so that the association can discuss with its homeowners exactly what they want. Township Supervisor Don Green said that a public hearing regarding Sears Lake would be held during the township board’s next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19. “By a board resolution, we would then move it on to the (Department of Natural Resources) and they would have a public hearing, investigation and decision,” Green said. ❏
Village and police reach deal on four-year contract By Leslie Shepard staff writer
After months of tweaking an agreement acceptable to both par-
Above are members of the Huron Valley Lakeland 2011 Homecoming Court. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are freshmen Grant Osborne and Madison McGinn; sophomores John McDermott and Blaire Blaszczak; and juniors Jessica Porter and Matt Fraser. In the middle row, from left to right, are seniors Anthony Kobak, Mitch O’Brien, Tyler Shubitowski, Tom Kobak, and Jacob Waxman. In the front row, from left to right, are seniors Julia Attard, Madeline Wimmer, Mary Jacobs, Morgan Bridgewater, and Kara Kas-Marogi. Waxman and Attard were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the dance. the Saturday, Oct. 1 homecoming dance, which had the theme of theme “Space Bound!” The Lakeland Eagles football team lost in the homecoming football game to Walled Lake Central, 41-6. During Spirit Week, Monday, Sept. 26 was Sleeping Under the Stars Day; Tuesday, Sept. 27 was Alien Day; Wednesday, Sept. 28 was Space Junk Day; Thursday, Sept. 29 was Class Color War Day; and Friday, Sept. 30 was Lakeland Spirit Day. (Photo submitted by Scott Rolando)
ties, the Wolverine Lake Village Council and the village’s police command officers have struck a fouryear agreement that is retroactive to July 1, 2010 and runs through June 30, 2014. “It was a lot of house-keeping (and) clean up,” said Ed Sienkiewicz, a village councilman and member of the village’s negotiations committee. “There was a lot of conversation to get the verbiage down, but no stumbling blocks.” The command officers staff is comprised of Captain John Ellsworth and Sergeant Dave Cunningham. The duo made concessions on compensation time, which was reduced from 200 hours to 120 hours. They also agreed to change the health insurance opt-out date to Dec. 31 to coincide with the patrol officers’ contract. “We wanted both groups to have the same date,” said Village Council
President John Magee. Otherwise, the contract is status quo with no additional pay for the duration of the agreement and no changes to holidays or the vacation schedule. “It gives each some assurance of where we are going,” Magee said. “Though there’s no raise, there’s no cut, either. It gives them some stability for the next four years.” The contract was structured to mirror the officers’ contract. “It’s pretty obvious we understand the situation the village is in,” Ellsworth said. “Fund balance is fine, but we make a good living and it’s in the best interest of the village (for us) to not hold them hostage for more money.” Ellsworth said the contract was fair overall. “We have a good working relationship between us and council — we are satisfied where we are now,” Ellsworth said. ❏
Walled Lake looks to part-timers for policing chores By Leslie Shepard staff writer
Due to falling revenues, the Walled Lake Police Department has pared back on full-time staffing; but to combat the lack thereof, it has bolstered its part-time and auxiliary personnel. “We’re establishing a pool,” said Police Chief Paul Shakinas. “We’ve cut back so much, but it comes down to salaries and benefits.” The department is currently comprised of 10 full-time officers, seven part-timers and 12 auxiliary officers, according to Shakinas. “We maintain two full-time officers (on duty) at all times, and on Fridays and Saturdays, we schedule three,” he said. Auxiliary officers are essentially volPAGE 12 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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“Our full-time officers couldn’t take the time off they earned, but now it’s working out like a charm,” said Deputy Chief Bruce Kirby. Typically part-time personnel have primary jobs in tandem with their rotations with the Walled Lake Police Department, and are able to work nights and weekends. “We just can’t hand out the benefits and salaries of the past,” Shakinas said. “The academies are pumping out 40 candidates every year and only some get jobs.” Whitt is currently negotiating the officers’ contract that expired June 30. ❏
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who is the purchasing agent for the township. Several years ago, the task was delegated to the Clerk’s Office from Supervisor’s Office. However, because being the purchasing agent is typically considered a responsibility of the supervisor, White Lake Supervisor Greg Baroni decided to revert procurements back to the Supervisor’s Office. “Typically, (purchasing) belongs in the Supervisor’s Office, according to the guidelines for the Michigan Township Association (MTA),” he said. “We’re just bringing it back to the Supervisor’s Office to more closely follow the guidelines, which say the purchasing agent is the township supervisor or a delegate of the supervisor.” All seven township board members — Baroni, Clerk Terry Lilley, Treasurer Forrest J. Brendel, and Trustees Carol J. Burkard, Todd T. Birkle, Mike Powell, and David Lewsley — voted to approve the change in the procurement policy. ❏
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The biannual “Ladies Night Out,” slated for tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6 and running from 5 to 9 p.m., is expected to draw about 600 participants to the streets of downtown Milford. The first such event occurred five years ago and, although the original event consisted of mostly couples, the number of men attending the event began dwindling. (Photo submitted by Ann Barnette)
Ladies Night Out Milford event expected to draw 600 By Michael Shelton staff writer
Downtown Milford will host “Ladies Night Out” tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6 beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m. “This is geared as a fun girlfriend’s shopping night out,” said Ann Barnette, executive director of the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA). “Girls can get together with their friends and make an evening of it. It’s been a very popular event and it draws women out of Milford who are very busy.” The Ladies Night Out event
occurs twice a year in Milford, first in April and then in October. Wendy Skolnik, president of the Milford Business Association, said the first such event occurred five years ago and it consisted of mostly couples. However, over the years the number of men attending the night out started to dwindle. “We usually get about 600 people,” she said. “We find that a lot of women enjoy themselves and the evening.” She added that attendees will be able to pick up a card at participating merchants during the event,
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and then get the card stamped. Once a card has 10 stamps, participants can turn it in for a chance to win one of 40 gift certificates from Milford businesses and restaurants. No purchases are required in order to get a card stamped. Barnette said the event draws women ranging from 20-years-old to 70-years-old. Downtown businesses will be offering giveaways, discounts and sales during the event, while area restaurants will also have specials for people participating in the biannual event. The Milford DDA was established by Milford Village in 1982 in accordance with Public Act 197. The DDA is a commercial district revitalization organization dedicated to improving the economic viability, beauty and historic significance of the DDA district, according to the authority’s website. ❏
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Council squelches attempt to allow chickens in village By Michael Shelton staff writer
The Milford Village Council has rejected a proposal by village resident Archie Noon to consider the creation of an ordinance that would permit the keeping of chickens in the village. The motion failed 6-1, with Liz Heer casting the only vote in favor of such an ordinance. This comes after a district court judge on Aug. 16 ordered Noon to remove the chickens he had housed in his backyard within 60 days, a period during which he can appeal to the village to amend its animal control ordinance, which prohibits farm animals, including chickens, anywhere within the village. Noon went before the council on Monday, Oct. 3, stating that many cities and villages are looking at how they can be more sustainable and that allowing the raising of chickens is a step toward increased sustainability by allowing citizens to use
their own judgment in moving toward sustainable food practices. Noon also presented a draft of his proposed ordinance for the council to consider. The ordinance would have allowed no more than four hens at each residence and no roosters would have been permitted. Chickens would have only been allowed in a backyard. The ordinance would have also required a covered enclosure to be provided. Under the rules Noon proposed, chickens would have to be in the covered enclosure or a fenced enclosure at all times. An enclosure would also have had to be kept no less than 10 feet from any property line of an adjacent property. A person who wanted to house chickens would also have to obtain a permit that would be good for 5 years and cost $20. Noon told the council that a petition drive to have the matter placed on a ballot was being prepared and that if the council rejected the ordinance, he would proceed in mounting the petition drive. ❏
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Wade-Trim has released a preliminary design of the West Bloomfield Trail Extension, which was made possible with funding from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The trail extension, expected to run 2.7 miles from Arrowhead Road to Haggerty Road, is slated to be built next summer. (Photo submitted by Jamison W. Brown)
Initial design and schedule released for trail extension The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission at its Thursday, Sept. 22 meeting was given a presentation by Wade-Trim regarding the preliminary design and schedule for a 2.7-mile trail extension from Arrowhead Road to Haggerty Road — and the public will soon have its turn. Another presentation of the project will be made at a public input meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Building, located at 4640 Walnut Lake Road. There will be a public comment session after the presentation. After the public input meeting, the schedule calls for plans to be submitted to the township later this month, as well as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Nov. 4. The MDOT would also hold a grade inspection meeting on Nov. 18. The Parks and Recreation
Commission will also have a joint walk along the trail with the Planning Commission and Wetlands Review Board members in mid-November, with a public hearing and joint review session later that month. The township board would then vote on the plans on Dec. 12. The plans would then be submitted to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for review and approval that same month. MDOT will receive the final plans on Dec. 22 and the project’s contract would be awarded on April 3. Construction of the project is scheduled from April to July in 2012. Last December, the Parks and Recreation Commission purchased an abandoned stretch of the Michigan Airline Railway corridor, from Arrowhead Road to Haggerty Road. The total cost of the purchase was $1.725 million, with $1.45 million covered by a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and $300,000 covered by a grant from MDOT. When it is completed, the West Bloomfield Trail will stretch out to 6.5 miles. ❏
A series of meetings are scheduled for the next two months on the West Bloomfield Trail Extension, a multi-million dollar project that was facilitated in part by the purchase of a 2.3-mile stretch of the Michigan Airline Railway Corridor from Arrowhead Road to Haggerty Road. The public can offer their input during a Tuesday, Oct. 11 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Building located at 4640 Walnut Lake Road. (Photo submitted by Jamison W. Brown)
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EDUCATION By Angela Niemi staff writer
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ctober is here, which means it’s that time of year when the color pink becomes ubiquitous. However, the Walled Lake Western and Central high school football teams want to do more for cancer patients than wearing pink shoe laces. “It all started with somebody wanting to wear pink shoelaces for breast cancer (awareness) during October. Coach (Mike Zdebski) said, ‘Hey, it’s no big deal to wear pink. Let’s do something to raise funds,’” said Sandy Jenkin, a member of the Warriors for Warriors Committee and whose husband works for Ford Motor Co. Jenkin also has two sons involved in Western’s football program. “The credit belongs to Coach Zdebski,” said Rob Jenkin, who said the goal for this year’s event is to raise about $75,000. “He knew about Ford’s Warriors in Pink program and that I work at Ford. He wanted to have an event at Walled Lake Western, so we put the two together to form Warriors for Warriors.” Western’s football program has recently received state recognition for its commitment to community service, so it’s not surprising Zdebski wanted to make this a communitywide event. “This will be the biggest event of this nature on the east side of the state,” Zdebski said. “Our parents, players, school, and community have created an event like no other. It is more than just football to everyone at Walled Lake Western.” One way for the community to get involved is by sponsoring the
Mason students take part in NFL health program By Michael Shelton staff writer
Six students from Mason Middle School in the Waterford School District recently received the opportunity of a lifetime to walk onto the turf at Ford Field and mingle with former and current members of the Detroit Lions.
The Walled Lake Western and Central football programs are facing one of the toughest battles the world has ever known — cancer — next week as both programs are looking to raise money to promote awareness of the disease during their football games by selling pink t-shirts like the ones shown on students above for $15 each. Concerts, a 5K race, and other events are slated to help raise money for the worthy cause. (Photo submitted by Linda Ishbia)
Football and fund-raising Warriors, Vikings taking cancer fight to gridiron next week event slated for Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. It kicks off with a “Pink Out” at the Western home football game on Oct. 14, where the cost of admission into the game is purchasing pink Warriors for Warriors Tshirts for $15. As part of the event, there will be the Warriors Survivor Parade around
the track starting at 6 p.m. honoring anyone who has been touched by cancer. The football players will also be wearing pink jerseys adorned with the name of someone who has battled cancer — and not just breast cancer. “Our Warrior Welcome Tent featured at every game will be geared
towards breast cancer support and awareness for this game,” said Linda Ishbia, a member of the football program boosters. Oct. 15 will feature a 5K race. To register for the race or make a donation, go to www.wlwfootball.com/PINKWARRIORS.html. All
The students were a part of the National Football League’s (NFL) “Fuel Up to Play 60 Kickoff to School Health” event at Ford Field on Tuesday, Sept. 27, during which 34 schools from across the state were invited to participate. “It’s an opportunity for these students to take part in a special leadership activity that will have a positive effect on the entire student body,” said Rhonda Lessel, the Waterford district’s school and community services specialist.
“We’re looking forward to implementing the new ideas they bring back and will encourage students to embrace these healthy lifestyle changes.” Also participating in the event were former Lions defensive end Luther Elliss and former wide receiver Herman Moore, along with current Lions defensive end Cliff Avril and wide receiver Nate Burleson. The event included activities such as football training camp-style drills
and food tasting, as well as pep talks from the Lions players and the expertise of a registered dietitian and a physical education professional. The NFL Play 60 program was developed by the NFL in 2008 in conjunction with the National Dairy Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help improve the nutrition and physical activity habits of students by encouraging at least an hour of play daily. ❏
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net proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The Central Vikings will also be sporting pink during their Oct. 14 game in the form of pink socks and wristbands. However, they are also getting the community involved as they present Pink Vikings Week. “We’ve done a pink week every year, but this year we’re kicking it up a notch,” said Maria Branoff of Central’s football booster club. Added Gerald Turner, the Vikings’ booster president: “The event has really blossomed into a schoolwide event.” The student council, bands, choirs, the administration, and various other school groups are getting into the pink spirit as they raise funds for the Stand Up to Cancer Organization. As part of the fund-raiser, a benefit concert will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 featuring Fifty Amp Fuse and Cinco DeVille, along with the 2010 state champion Walled Lake Central Marching Band at 7:30 p.m. on the football field. Pink Vikings T-shirts can be purchased in advance for $15 and will include a ticket to get into the concert. During the concert and after, the shirts
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To be eligible for the WAY program, a student must be a resident pupil of the district or a non-resident pupil admitted through the State School Aid Act. A student must also be less than 20-years-old for general education or 26-years-old if a student has an individualized education program. A student must also be in grades 9 through 12 and not already have a high school diploma or GED.
The district must also register each of its fall semester students no later than Oct. 5 of each school year. The district states that the program will cost the district $6,500 per student per year, or $3,250 per semester, for the first two years of the program, but that beginning in the 2013-14 school year, tuition will be the actual cost to operate WAY on a cost-recovery basis only, divided by the number of students in the program. ❏
The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education voted Monday, Sept. 26 to approve the district’s entrance into an intergovernmental agreement with Oakland Schools for the Widening Advancements for Youth (WAY) online program that allows students who can’t physically attend school to take online classes to graduate. The WAY program is described by the district as “an online, project-based alternative high school where students earn credits through completion of rigorous projects which meet all state standards and Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.”
Huron Valley Muir Middle School students participated in the GM Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) program with 8th-grade science teacher Vaughn Smith, who was one of two Michigan winners chosen in the first round of five national winners of the GREEN program’s Educator Award. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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Muir teacher one of two in state to receive GM honor An environmental science teacher at Muir Middle School has been given high marks for his civic-minded leadership by the General Motors (GM) Foundation, as one of the winners of the Chevrolet Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) Educator Award. Vaughn Smith brought energy and civic learning into his science classes at Muir Middle School for a decade and has been involved in the GM GREEN program for the past five years. He is one of only two Michigan winners chosen in the first of round of five national winners this September. Another five are to be selected this month. For six years, Smith has been accompanying his 8th-grade stu-
dents to the Huron River each spring to conduct water quality monitoring. “We test the water for dissolved oxygen, how cloudy or clear the water is, the bugs in the water, and conduct chemical testing,” Smith said. “It gives us a picture of water quality and how well we’re taking care of the watershed.” “The kids are all in waders in the river and doing all the work themselves — there’s a lot of discovery going on under the heading of ‘Inquiry Education,’” Smith said. The student-lead exercise collects data that is shared with other schools along the Huron River. GM rewards educators of all types who have gone above and beyond to integrate quality environmental education into their schools, universities and community programs. “It’s a wonderful recognition for the dynamic kids I’m able to work with,” Smith said. “None of this would work without having kids who show leadership skills.” ❏
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COMMUNITY LIFE academic honors ❐ Wixom resident Hope Drogmiller, a 12-year-old eighthgrade student at Sarah Banks Middle School, has been selected to be a member of the school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). She was formally inducted in the school’s ceremony that was held on Sept. 15. Hope, along with a few other students, are founding members of t h e i r school’s chapter of NJHS. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Pictured from left to right are Assistant Principal David J. Stanton IV, Hope Drogmiller, and Principal Bradley C. Paddock. ❐ The Have It Your Way Foundation has announced that it has awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships to a total of 1,258 deserving students nationwide as part of the 11th annual Burger King Scholars Program. Among the winners who each received $1,000 were Beau Prey of Highland Township, Mengmeng Jie of Novi, and Samantha Hough of Waterford. These scholarships were given in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, along with other academic and community involvement criteria. ❐ Jacqueline A. Johnston, Superintendent of Huron Valley
Schools, has earned an advanced endorsement on her school administrator certification. Johnston earned this credential over a three-year period through a professional leadership program offered by the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA). In the voluntary program, called Courageous Journey, public school superintendents engage in classes, forums, and online interaction to improve leadership skills, which is then passed down to the staff and resulting in student achievement. This program leads to a speciality superintendent endorsement — a distinguished accomplishment.
community honors ❐ The Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club (OCSC) in Clarkston is to be commended for its efforts on behalf of our military. The club is hosting a Desert Angel Miracle Box Packing Party from 4-7 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4770 Waterford Road. Donated items are packed and shipped to the men and women serving overseas. The OCSC office is collecting items for these boxes and donations can be dropped off now through Oct. 6. Please remember that it does cost $12 to ship one box, so cash or check donations are needed and greatly appreciated. For a listing of suggested items or if further information is required, call the club office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 248-623-0444 or visit TheDesertAngel.org.
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50 YEARS AGO Oct. 5, 1961 Village Manager Olive Taylor of Milford stated that the construction of four streets will begin Saturday. They will be paved, cured and guttered and the construction will be done by Detroit Concrete Products, who were awarded the $38,376 contract for the entire project. The four streets to be paved will be Summit, South Main, First Street, and Huron. Property owners on these streets will be assess $2 per front foot, where $2.75 is usually assessed for such improvements. 40 YEARS AGO Oct. 6, 1971 Members of a newly formed National Action Group (NAG) chapter in the West Bloomfield School District attended the school board meeting Monday night to state their group's position on inter-district busing and ask for a board policy statement. Mrs. Evelyn Powers, 1835 Sylvan Glen, Keego Harbor, chairman of the NAG chapter, said that her group is circulating petitions to support a constitutional amendment to prohibit busing to achieve racial integration of public schools. "As the mother of seven children, I am concerned over the prospect of any of them being bused into either Detroit or Pontiac to attend school. I want our children to go to school in West Bloomfield, where we live," said Mrs. Powers. 30 YEARS AGO Oct. 7, 1981 The Pelletier unit of the Proud Lake Recreation Area, which once housed a U.S. Army missile base and has been considered as a possible state prison site, may soon have a new tenant. The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will enter negotiations tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 8, with the Civil Air Patrol in Michigan concerning use of the former army barracks on Wise Road in Commerce Township. Donald Lippencott of Lake Orion, commander of a local Civil Air Patrol unit, said he is negotiating on behalf of the group's entire Michigan organization for use of the site. "It would be used mainly in conjunction with youth activities," said Lippencott.
10 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 2001 Apparently nobody ever told 9year-old Joshua Lipshaw that "you can't fight city hall," as the West Bloomfield Township youth is attempting to do just that, and his campaign to allow ice cream trucks access to the community's subdivisions has resulted in township board action. Per his request, Lipshaw was given time on the agenda for the regular township board meeting held Monday, Oct. 1. During his brief presentation, encouraged by a capacity crowed packed with friends, parents and television crews, Lipshaw summarized arguments he had made in an Aug. 24 letter to the board. "Everybody likes ice cream," was provided as the first reason for the request. Lipshaw asked the board to "stop the law banning ice cream trucks in the city of West Bloomfield." Officially, the township municipal code prohibits solicitation of most goods and services within its borders. Specifically, Sec. 17-1, Chapter 7 bars the sale of ice cream, soft drinks, foodstuffs, candy," and other products. The ordinance dates back to 1954, a fact not overlooked by Lipshaw. "The ordinance is very old, so I think you should look at it again," Lipshaw said. Lipshaw told board members he represented "my friends and many kids in West Bloomfield," and called ice cream "a highlight to a summer day." Appealing to board members' nostalgia, Lipshaw said "My mom and dad have good summer memories of ice cream trucks coming to their homes, and I would like the kids of West Bloomfield to have memories like that, too." Township board members unanimously voted to have a revised ordinance drafted, to include input from the police department.
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LOCAL MATTERS chamber notes ❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the Brewed in Michigan event from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Baker’s of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Road in Milford Township. Tickets are $35. The ticket price includes 12 pours of great local beer, six food taste tickets, a souvenir mug and drink specials at the after party. Additional pours will be available for purchase. The after party will run from 9 p.m. to mid-
night in the Baker’s Bar Wheelhouse with more great Michigan beer specials. The event sold out last year, so get your tickets today at the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, Baker’s of Milford, or PineRidge Market. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Huron Valley Promise. Brought to you by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce with support from Baker’s of Milford and PineRidge Market. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Chamber of Commerce Office at 248-685-7129.
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❐ The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Huron Valley Citizen of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Oct. 7 and must be submitted on an official form, which is available at the chamber office or can be downloaded from the website at www.huronvcc.com. This award is designed to honor a citizen of the Huron Valley area who has performed outstanding service for the betterment of the community through participation in civic, political, charitable, business, educational or other activities, over and above normal work assignments. The Citizen of the Year honoree will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Community Awards Luncheon to be held on Thursday, Nov. 3. The recipient will then be officially honored at the Chamber’s Annual President’s Dinner Dance/Holiday Gala to be held the first Saturday in December. He or she will receive a commemorative plaque; his/her name will be placed on a permanent plaque at the Chamber of Commerce office; and the recipient will ride in the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Milford on Saturday, Nov. 26.
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❐ 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: • Ambassadors Meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Milford Police Department’s conference room, 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford; • Off the Clock Connect, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Coratti’s on Main, 335 N. Main Street, Milford; • The Coffee Club, Friday, Oct. 21, Insurance Advisors, 525 N. Main Street; and • Membership Appreciation Mixer, free to all current chamber members, appetizers provided, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Highland House, 2630 Highland Road, Highland. Reservations required. ❐ 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. • New Member Reception and Orientation will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6, at Independence Village, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake. New, veteran and prospective members are encouraged to attend this event to learn the full range of chamber benefits and how to maximize your investment. The event is free but reservations are requested; • Edgewood Biz Connectors (LABAT), 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road, Commerce; • Professional Networking Group (LABAT), 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Managing Change, 2655 Oakley Park Road located on the northwest corner of Oakley Park and Martin roads; • Spotlight BREAKFAST, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, LuLu’s Coney Island, 1001 Welch Road, Suite 115, Commerce. Early morning networking opportunity! Bring your business cards; • 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. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 12:15 p.m. and a light lunch will be served. Please
RSVP to the chamber office at 248624-2826 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 has announced that the M-59 Plaza is having its first-ever “Harvest Hoorah!!” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7370 Highland Road in Waterford. Harvest Hoorah!! will be a block party/open house featuring participation from businesses such as The Grow Stop, Physiotherapy Associates, The Dance Place, Genisys Credit Union, Starlight Theatre, Advance America, Halloween City, Perani’s Hockey World, and Subway. Coinciding with these festivities, Sears will be hosting their Grand Opening Celebration. Everyone is invited for this familyfriendly event to take part in the food and fun with games, bounce house, raffles, giveaways, business open houses, crafts, and music. For further information contact The Grow Stop at 248-599-9231 or Physiotherapy Associates at 248674-8855. ❐ 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 East Highland Road in Highland. ❐ 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,” says 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 & 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 w w w. w a t e r f o r d c h a m b e r. o r g . 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, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Orchard Mall Center Court located on Orchard Lake Road. This is its 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.
business notes movers / shakers honors / awards
■ Hypnotherapist Nicol Merline, MA of MTU Hypnosis in Walled Lake has been inducted into Healthy Life Centers’ prestigious Hall of Fame. This national referral agency is geared specifically for individuals who want to quit smoking via hypnosis. Induction into the Hall of Fame is solely based on the preponderance of positive feedback from MTU Hypnosis clients who successfully quit the smoking habit. MTU Hypnosis (www.mtuhypnosis.com) specializes in smoking cessation, weight loss, sports optimization, and stress management, and can be reached at 248-568-0831.
transitions benefits ■ Walled Lake Medical Center is to be commended for its efforts on behalf of the community. The center, under the direction of Frank Fenton, D.O., is now collecting cereals, peanut butter, juice boxes and other non-perishable food items for Hospitality House in Walled Lake. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday now through Monday, Oct. 31, at 2335 S. Commerce Road in Walled Lake. For more information, call Lisa at 248-624-1526.
weekly agenda ❐ Genisys Credit Union is sponsoring this year’s Fall Fest/Panther Hunt that will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Gilbert Willis Park located on Loon Lake Road in Wixom. Geared toward ages 2-10, this event offers fun and festivity for kids to dress up and trickor-treat along the trail from 5-7 p,m. Pumpkin painting, music, face painting, pony rides, doughnuts and hayrides for all! Register at the park. No pre-registration accepted. Limited to the first 400 kids. For more information, contact the city of Wixom at 248-624 2850.
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PUBLIC SAFETY Items valued at over $5K stolen from home Walled Lake police are investigating a breaking and entering incident that occurred in the 200 block of Wellsboro on Friday, Sept. 23. The victim told police that sometime between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. an unknown person(s) entered her home and stole a number of items valued at over $5,000. An initial investigation determined there were no visible signs of forced entry, nor were police able to retrieve any fingerprints from the premises. According to a Walled Lake Police Department report, a $400 black laptop computer was taken from the kitchen table; $4,000 was taken from a drawer in a bedroom; $200 was taken from a coin jar located on top of a bedroom dresser; and miscellaneous jewelry valued at $850 was stolen, as well as the homeowner’s passport. The case has been turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation. ❏
Alleged assault at eatery prompts probe West Bloomfield Township police are investigating an alleged assault and battery that took place at the Samurai Steakhouse on Haggerty Road at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. According to a West Bloomfield Police Department report, a 24-yearold female Troy resident was eating with her friend when a 33-year-old male acquaintance from Bloomfield Hills came in. He went up to her table and had a discussion with her. But, when she got up to leave, he allegedly pushed her to the ground. The woman stated that two of the man’s friends started kicking and stomping her and she was punched in the left side of her face. She refused
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aterford Township police nabbed a trio of suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store at 1795 Scott Lake Road. Two of the suspects also matched the description of those reportedly involved in another armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in the same vicinity. According to Waterford Township police, two of the three suspects entered the 7-Eleven at 3461 Airport Road during the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 29. The pair of suspects, one armed with a medical attention when police arrived and the suspect denied knowing her and was evasive toward police. The victim didn’t want to press charges initially, but on Friday, Sept. 23, she came to the West Bloomfield Police Station to pursue prosecution. The case has been turned over to the police department’s Detective Bureau for investigation. ❏
silver revolver, entered the store wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks and demanded cash from the clerk. The clerk turned over $120 and 10 packs of cigarettes and then the suspects fled the store. Later officers responded to the 7Eleven store at 1795 Scott Lake Road on another armed robbery complaint, where two of the three suspects matched the description from the previous robbery. One of the three suspects again brandished a gun and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk complied, and the suspects fled the store with a small amount of cash
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County board backs creation of transit authority By Leslie Shepard staff writer
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 22 passed a resolution in support of a new Regional Transit Authority (RTA). The resolution calls for the Michigan Legislature and governor to enact legislation that establishes an effective RTA for southeast Michigan. The resolution further calls for legislation that supports an RTA and regional transit system by establishing state and local funding mechanisms adopted by a vote of the people. Oakland County Commissioner Bill Dwyer (R-Farmington) introduced the resolution that passed in an 18-6 vote. Dwyer said adoption of the resolution proves his county board colleagues are visionaries who understand that addressing transportation needs will bolster the region’s economy. “This vote demonstrates that Oakland County recognizes the importance of regional issues and transportation is one of those issues,” he said. However, it must be up to taxpayers to decide if they want to fund such a venture. There have been attempts in the past to establish an RTA without much success. “It’s important that we deal with regional matters in such a manner that creates equal funding and equal benefit for equal outcome,” Dwyer said. Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman (R-Highland) said he agrees with Dwyer that before an RTA is established, it must be mulled over and funded by each community’s voters. “We support the concept of an RTA, but we’re not saying it should be a special type of transportation,” he said. “We’re just saying we support this if the taxpayers want to fund it.” Currently, regional transit agencies and road commissions act independently. There is no cohesive agency spearheading transportation needs in the region. According to Craig Bryson, spokesperson for the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), the move to establish an RTA would not impact the RCOC’s role or
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. 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. Crews are working on the temporary road that will be used as a slip lane in the final construction. • Completion date: Approximately Nov. 1. • Cost: $5 million. 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. funding. “It won’t affect us at all — transit agencies, yes, but not us,” he said. “We’re not funded through the county or state so there’s no direct impact. That said, it would be positive for the region.” Suburban Mobility Authority for
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION/I-96 BETWEEN MILFORD ROAD AND KENT LAKE ROADS (Milford Area) • Closure: Single lane closure on I-96 in each direction between Milford and Kent Lake roads on weekends and weekdays during non-peak hours. North and south ramps from Kent Lake to westbound I-96 will remain closed until the end of November. • Completion date: Winter. • Cost: $15.5 million. • Notes: The first bridge reconstruction project to be undertaken will be the bridge over the Huron Valley Trail east of Milford Road. 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, 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: There will be minimal impact to traffic and most of the work will be conducted on the south side of the road. Work will be conducted within the Drayton Plains Drain in the area of Williams Lake Road near the intersection of Hatfield Road, west of Dixie Highway.
Regional Transportation (SMART) Manager of Marketing & Communications Beth Gibbons said that although the agency is pleased that Oakland County is rallying behind an RTA, it’s too early to tell how SMART will be impacted. “We are happy with the resolution
that Oakland County is supporting, but there is no way of knowing how an RTA would affect us,” she said. “It will depend on how it is set up, how it’s funded, and how broad its powers are.” Transportation Riders United
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Panel created to set new vision for state parks By Angela Niemi staff writer
As Michigan’s population continues to change, Gov. Rick Snyder wants to make sure the state parks change, as well, which is why he recently issued an executive order creating a blue-ribbon panel for state parks and outdoor recreation. The 16-member panel is responsible for ensuring that the role of state parks evolves to meet the needs of Michigan’s changing population. Some of the state’s most significant natural and cultural resources are protected in the Michigan state parks system. Over 25 million people visit the system’s 100 state parks and recreation areas annually. “State parks are integral to Michigan’s identity,” Snyder stated in a press release announcing the panel. “They preserve and protect some of our most significant natural and cultural resources. Their natural beauty, recreational opportunities and economic power enhance every corner of Michigan. By working in a thoughtful visionary manner, we will ensure that these treasures adapt as we enter the New Michigan.” According to Executive Order 10, the panel is responsible for the following: • Identifying the role of state parks and the importance of outdoor recreation activities. • Providing a vision for the future of state parks. • Recommending a strategy for the expansion and proper allocation of expected resources in order to meet the new vision of state parks. • Proposing a vision and strategy for future consideration aimed at cre-
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Stewardship days Oct. 8 and 16 at local state park The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting volunteers to participate in stewardship days being held at the Highland Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Today, very few prairies and Oak savannas remain in the area. Therefore, in an effort to restore these landscapes, volunteers will be handcollecting native prairie seeds that will be used for later planting by the Stewardship Unit to restore native tallgrass prairie, lakeplain prairie, and oak savanna ecosystems. Volunteers should bring an empty, clean, and dry 1-gallon milk jug or small bucket to collect the seeds, and wear sturdy shoes. They are meeting at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot on Livingston Road between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont roads. For more information about volunteer stewardship days, email malvitzl@michigan.gov or call 248-3599057. ❏
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Patterson looks for exemption to new health care law By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is calling on the Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution to exempt the county for one year from complying with the new state law mandating that public employees pay at least 20 percent of their health care costs. Patterson, who announced his request on Patterson Wednesday, Sept. 28, said complying with Public Act (PA) 152 of 2011’s requirements would be costly and probably lead to litigation from other entities. “Oakland County’s proven record of fiscal excellence is built on a deliberate, long-term outlook in our threeyear budgeting process,” Patterson said in the press release. “Our adopted triennial budget for 2012 through 2014 is balanced, maintains fiscally responsible fund balances, continues employee salary reductions taken in previous years, and requires employee contributions to fund health care.” “He wants to take the time to examine the law and how we would implement it so that you balance the interest of the taxpayers along with the employees and have a fair solution for everyone,” said Oakland County Media and Communications Officer Bill Mullan. Since the Oakland County has already spent significant amounts of time and money executing its calendar year 2012 annual health care selection open enrollment process for employees, those efforts and dollars would be all for naught should PA 152 be implemented in calendar year 2012, according to county officials. “Insurance contracts, coverage options, co-pays and deductibles are complex items requiring thoughtful attention,” Patterson stated in the release. “The annual benefit selection process for medical care is a sixmonth endeavor requiring substantial investments of time and money. We are already more than halfway through the 2012 benefit year. Now, Act 152 would require that we stop and change everything.” “We’d have to start all over again,” said Deputy County Executive Gerald
Poisson, adding that the county expects “some pretty aggressive litigation by groups to have the law ruled invalid.” “We want to do that in an orderly fashion,” Poisson said of the process of adhering to the new law. “It’s one of those complex areas (where) if you make a mistake, it could cost millions. We’re just looking for a time out.” An opt-out resolution has been drafted stating that county employees, since 1997, have contributed over $26 million to their health care costs. For the three major single-person health plans currently available to the county’s employees, they pay between 11.79 percent and 21.81 percent of the 2011 illustrative rate. The proposal may have at least one Democratic backer — Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-West Gershenson Bloomfield). “I would reserve judgment until I really hear the debate fully, but at the initial presentation, I do feel supportive of it.” she said. “The issue for me is the state telling us how we should manage our finances. We’ve been very successful (at that) in Oakland County.” The new law requires that public employers can’t pay more than $5,500 a year in health care costs for an individual, $11,000 for a couple, and $15,000 for a family. Instead of a hard and fast monetary figure, public employers can also opt to instead pay no more than 80 percent of the total annual costs for all of the medical benefit plans it offers or contributes to for employees. A local unit of government can exempt itself from the requirements of the law for one year via a two-thirds vote of its governing body, and another two-thirds vote would be required to extend the exemption. The chief executive of the unit of government also needs to sign off on the exemption. ❏
CLOSED DOORS The Milford Township Board of Trustees at its Monday, Sept. 21 meeting held a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation. After the board returned to open public session, no action was taken on the matter. ❏
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STATE
Revived effort to ban partial-birth abortions OK’d By Kirk Pinho
Brown target of recall effort Dem vows appeal of panel’s blessing of petition verbiage
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A new effort to ban so-called “partial-birth” abortions has cleared both chambers of the GOP-controlled state Legislature. Both the state House of Representatives and state Senate passed identical proposals late last month. Senate Bill (SB) 160, sponsored by state Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-West Branch) and co-sponsored by state Sens. Mike Kowall (R-Commerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield) and David Robertson (R-Waterford), is expected to head to Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk for his consideration. Kowall and Robertson voted in favor of the ban when it cleared the state Senate, 29-9. The state House passed its bill 75-34, with state Reps. Gail Haines (RWaterford, West Kowall Bloomfield), Hugh Crawford (R-Walled Lake, Wixom), Bill Rogers (R-Milford), Chuck Moss (R-Orchard Lake), and Eileen Kowall (R-Highland, White Lake) casting their votes in favor of the ban, while state Rep. Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield, Commerce, Wolverine Lake) voted against it. Sen. Kowall said the legislation mimics federal law, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2007. The legislation would enact the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, which would make violations (to be considered felonies) punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine. Doctors performing partial-birth abortions to save the life of the mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury would not be subject to those penalties. However, amendments to exempt pregnancies that are the result of incest or rape from the partial-birth abortion ban failed to gain enough support in the GOP-controlled state Legislature. Kowall said he doesn’t have a problem with an exemption for cases
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ount Lisa Brown as the latest target in the rash of recall attempts going on in the state, but she’s not tucking her tail. Two sets of recall petition language filed against the second-term Democratic state representative — whose district covers Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake, and some of West Bloomfield Township — were approved by the Oakland County Elections Commission on Monday, Sept. 26. The first one cites her vote against House Bill (HB) 4362 as grounds for recall. That bill was part of a legislative package that enacted the repeal of the exemption that many Michigan senior citizens enjoy on their pensions — which is now a new state law that the Michigan Supreme Court is in the process of reviewing for constitutionality. The recall petition language reads: “On May 12, 2011, State Representative Lisa Brown voted no on Michigan House Bill 4362.” The second set of approved recall petition language cites her vote against HB 4214, which enacted an increased level of authority for emergency financial managers in the state and became Public Act (PA) 4 of 2011. That language reads: “Lisa Brown on March 15, 2011, voted no on House Bill 4214.” Both sets of proposed recall petition language were filed by West
of rape or incest, but the legislation cleared both chambers without amendments. Partial-birth abortion would be defined as “an abortion in which the physician, an individual acting under the delegatory authority of the physician, or any other individual performing the abortion deliberately and intentionally vaginally delivers a living fetus until, in the case of a headfirst presentation, the entire fetal head is outside the body of the mother, or in the case of breech presentation, any part of the fetal trunk past the naval is outside the body of the mother, for the purpose of performing an overt act that the
Bloomfield Township resident David Rohtbart, who made a $1,000 contribution to the gubernatorial campaign of Gov. Rick Snyder last year and a $55 donation to the 9th District Republican Committee on June 7. “I don’t feel she’s representing her constituency,” Rohtbart said, adding that Brown seems to be “acquiescing to the more hardcore liberal wing of the Democrats.” He also said he feels it’s “time to fight back a little” given the slew of recall efforts under way against Republican lawmakers. Rohtbart conceded that most recall efforts face uphill battles. “The odds are long against a successful recall,” he said, adding that he and the people who will be knocking on doors to collect petition signatures are “trying to send a message.” Brown, in a release issued by the Michigan Democratic Party, vowed to appeal the Oakland County Elections Commission’s decision to approve the two sets of recall petition language. Staff in the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds office said Brown has 10 days to file the appeal, which would then go to the Oakland County Circuit Court for consideration. “This misguided recall effort is a stark example of why our residents are outraged by what’s happening in Michigan right now,” Brown said in the statement. “Our system is broken, plain and simple. This recall person knows will kill the partially delivered living fetus, and performs the overt act, other than completion of delivery, that kills the partially delivered living fetus.” “It’s a barbaric procedure. There’s no excuse for that,” Kowall said. The ban Haines would take effect on Jan. 1, 2012. Previous attempts to ban the procedure have not held up against legal challenges, and former Gov. Jennifer Granholm vetoed
effort is a distraction from the real work that needs to be done — working together to create jobs, protect education and get Michigan back on track. “I will say it again — I heard overwhelmingly from the people who I represent that they did not want our schools and our students to pay for a tax break for corporate special interests. I stand by my decision to vote against the massive corporate tax break that came at the expense of our kids’ education. The people who I’m fighting for every day can rest assured that I plan to appeal the action taken today by the county board of elections.” Staff in the Clerk/Register of Deeds office said 10,090 registered voter signatures — an amount equal to 25 percent of the electorate in the 39th state House District that cast ballots for governor in 2010 — are needed for a recall election to be held. Rohtbart has 180 days from Sept. 26 to submit those 10,000-plus signatures. Brown is now the second state lawmaker representing the lakes area facing an active recall initiative. State Rep. Gail Haines (RWaterford, West Bloomfield) is facing a recall effort by Waterford Township resident Neil Billington — who challenged Haines in the 2010 Republican primary election — for her vote in favor of the emergency financial manager bill that would eventually become PA 4 of 2011. ❏ such a measure during her tenure in office. Haines, who called herself “very pro-life,” said she has no concerns of a legal challenge to the new measure. “I feel I need to do the right thing,” she said of her vote for an identical House proposal last month. “I believe in this legislation.” A message left with a representative Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan was not returned prior to press time, although the organization has, on its Facebook page, called the partial-birth ban action by the state Legislature an “attack on women’s health.” ❏
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Gov.’s education reform proposal mulled by panel By Kirk Pinho assistant editor
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heoretically, if you have a student in a west Oakland County school district and wanted to send your child to a school in an Upper Peninsula district for the remainder of his or her education, you could do so under legislation reviewed last week by a key state Senate panel. Senate Bill (SB) 624, which is part of a larger legislative package that features some initiatives that are part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s education reform policy proposals, would eliminate geographic boundaries for the purposes of Schools of Choice enrollment. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair Township), would make the only requirements for Schools of Choice participation that the student is a resident of Michigan and that the enrolling district participates in Schools of Choice and has capacity, according to a legislative analysis of the proposal. SB 624 would also require that a district participating in Schools of Choice determine whether it has the capacity to take Schools of Choice applications instead of just determining whether it will do so. It would also require districts to enroll nonresident applicants from a waiting list if positions become available due to the failure of accepted applicants to enroll or the addition of more open positions, the analysis states. In addition, SB 624 would require districts — instead of giving the districts the wiggle room — to enroll non-resident students when
CAPITOL NOTES Legislation designed to regulate puppy and kitten mills has received the approval of the state Senate Regulatory Reform Committee and now heads to the full chamber for that body’s consideration. Senate Bill (SB) 574 was reported
Legislation seeking to revamp the state’s Schools of Choice system by, among other things, removing the geographic boundaries currently in place and requiring districts to participate in the program was discussed during a pair of state Senate Education Committee meetings last week. The proposal, Senate Bill 624, is part of a legislative package seeking to implement some of Gov. Rick Snyder’s desired reforms to the state’s education system. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
an unlimited number of positions are available. It would also clarify that a district may limit the number of nonresident students it accepts based on available capacity at its discretion, according to the analysis. Janet Roberts, director of community relations and fund development for Huron Valley Schools, said there are some aspects of the bill that district officials are pleased with — particularly the fact that the districts would be able to determine if they had capacity — but there are still some questions that need to be addressed, especially priority for dis-
trict students, as well as whether districts would be forced to accept students that have severe disciplinary problems, for example, that resulted in an expulsion from another school district. State Sen. Mike Kowall (RCommerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield) said that his reservation on the bill at this point is that “capacity” is not defined in the bill as it is currently drafted. He added that he is trying to get Pavlov to come to Oakland County to
speak with some of the school district superintendents in his legislative district to garner their feedback. “The schools in Oakland County, especially Northville, Plymouth ... those are the ones I’m familiar with. They are all doing everything they are supposed to. They are operating correctly, and I’m not brown-nosing anybody here, either. This is fact,” Kowall said. “We have got to make sure we don’t put the ones that are doing very well in jeopardy, and that’s where there needs to be a little work on this.” ❏
out of the committee Wednesday, Sept. 28. Under the proposal — which would apply to pet shops that sell dogs or cats, pet dealers, breeders, someone who sells dogs or cats to the public for profit, and people who sell more than one litter of dogs or cats under 6-months-old or two dogs or cats over 6-months-old each year — a dog or cat would be considered “unfit for sale” if it meets any of the following conditions: • Within 30 days after the buyer receives the pet, a veterinarian, in writing, says that the dog or cat has
symptoms of a contagious or infections disease or illness that existed at the time of purchase; or • Within 90 days after the buyer receives the pet, a veterinarian, in writing, says that the dog or cat died or is ill due to a hereditary or congenital defect. If a pet is deemed unfit for sale but is sold anyway, the person who purchased the dog would have the following recourse under SB 574: • The ability to return the dog or cat for a refund of the full purchase price; or • If a replacement dog or cat is
available, exchange the dog or cat for another of the purchaser’s choice that is of equal value; or • The ability to keep the “unfit for sale” pet but be reimbursed “reasonable veterinary fees,” although that reimbursement could not exceed the original purchase price of the pet; or • If the dog or cat dies, receive another dog or cat of equal value, if available, and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees; those, too, could not exceed the original purchase price of the dog or cat; or • If the dog or cat dies, receive a refund of the full purchase price. ❏
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Blue laws are ‘crap’ From Harold Rosengren, Commerce: I would like to thank (Commerce Township officials) and the entire government structure of Commerce Township for drawing a line in the sand against the moral corrosion that threatens our social fabric. Apparently, the eternal and fundamental question of where and whether government should be posited in personal decisions of the citizens which compose its body has been resoundingly decided in the community of Commerce Township. Yesterday morning, being Sunday and a day of holy worship for many people, I decided to prepare a mid-day dinner for my wife. Being a man of Christian belief and strong Biblical values, I also admit to being a poor observer of attendance to the Christian calling and infrequently visit the body of the Church. Accordingly, I found myself at Hiller’s store at the corner of Commerce and Union Lake (roads). It’s a wonderful store, both well-stocked and well-attended by many helpful people. It is a shrine of culinary inspiration. It was there I decided on the menu of beef bourguignon. Happily, I skipped through the various aisles selecting onions, mushrooms, carrots, butter, garlic, tomato paste, crusty bread and some of the loveliest beef cuts you could ever hope to see. Finally, for the item that makes the thing the thing, I stopped in the wine aisle for a very nice J. Lohr Pinot Noir to add as the braising liquid for this wonderful dish. Truly this is a meal both simple and nourishing, as it is an item of love and epicurean delight. I ran into the police force at the check-out line. A lovely cashier informed me that the ordinances of Commerce Township prevented me from purchasing immoral liquids prior to noon on Sunday. It was 11:15 a.m.
Atlas shrugged Obama’s socialism punishes achievers From Paul Kane, White Lake: personal experience close to home helps me understand some of what comes out of our current White House. Last year, a former brother-in-law stopped by the house to drop off some items for his son. I was traveling to visit his son, my nephew, at a state university and I was going to save him a trip. That former brother-in-law and I have never seen eye-to-eye on political matters and, in fact, have been polar opposites. His son, my nephew, has thus grown up hearing these opposing views since birth. During our chat, two of my comments subjugated everything else we had discussed, which of course touched on what was then “current Democrat” politics. I calmly mentioned that my business was down so dramatically that I was currently living off investments, however, that perhaps, in a way, I was also subconsciously refusing to work since the “Socialistic government” was taking so much of my earnings, and at this point I saw “starve the beast” as my only option left. My elderly cane-using opponent was visibly shaken to the point that he lifted himself from his chair while he remained silent, a look of panic filling his face, and his eyes darted back and forth searching for some type of balance.
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and I was in the zone of disallowance. I was pointed to a sign informing the Great Unwashed that alcohol cannot be bought or sold in Commerce
A few minutes later, as our discussion neared its end, I assured my former brother-in-law that I would forever make sure that his son clearly understood exactly the evil that is communism. And with those words, it was clear that the retired university professor could sit through no more. He peacefully stood as we both knew that our chat had come to a screeching halt because of our contrasting views. I walked him out to his car, each of us muttering our pleasantries. Nowadays, I watch (President Barack) Obama’s speeches as I contemplate the extent to which our national economy suffers. He seems unable to grasp the fact that all his socialism has directly impacted the economy. He seems unable to conceive that when you punish the achievers that they would, for some reason, stop achieving. But he’s not just in denial. He’s clearly livid about it all, insisting that our responding naturally to his Socialistic schemes is mean-spirited. He ignores that the “negative reinforcement” that comes from socialistically punishing the achievers actually occurs. Hmmm. ‘Tis curious, yet sad. Achievers finally having had enough of those Socialists and their thievery. What’s to become of us, when humans actually act like humans? Indeed, Atlas shrugged. ❏ Township as this body politic has decided to opt out of the state provisions easing blue laws in Michigan. Please imagine the joy that washed
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over my soul. Finally, after a lifetime of searching for peace and comfort, I found myself in the midst of a community that was looking out for me, saving me from my own destruction and self-debasement. I have traveled the world arresting felons, pursuing terrorists, engaging in running gunbattles and firefights, however, never before cocooned in the swaddle of security that I suddenly experienced right there in the check-out line of Hiller’s in Commerce Township. Blushing with gratitude for such a caring community, I purchased the legal items in my basket and headed home. Once there, I emptied my shopping bag and turned around to head back to Hiller’s. I arrived at 12:10 p.m. Now I was in a legal purchase period where I could abuse my soul and body at my own discretion. Which I did. I purchased two bottles of J. Lohr Pinot Noir confident I could clear all legal hurdles in my pursuit of a wonderfully delicious meal. Two trips to the store. Double the gas usage. Double the time spent. All thanks to a bunch which wishes to decide how I should spend my time in Purgatory. (Commerce Township Supervisor Tom Zoner), this is a bunch of crap. You have been in politics far too long if you and your buds believe you are here to enforce a moral imperative that lock-steps itself with Church policies. Get out of the business of religion and limit yourself to the small items of governance. Get out of my church, get out of my life and get out of my kitchen. ❏
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IN OUR OPINION
Another misguided recall drive Petitions targeting Lisa Brown aren’t worthy of signatures
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nother lakes area state lawmaker has become the target of a recall petition drive, and — as with the other recent case out of west Oakland — we’re urging registered voters not to sign recall petitions. Lisa Brown is the latest target in the rash of recall attempts going on at the state level. Two sets of recall petition language filed against the second-term Democratic state representative — whose district covers Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake, and some of West Bloomfield Township — were approved by the Oakland County Elections Commission on Monday, Sept. 26. The first one cites her vote against House Bill (HB) 4362 as grounds for recall. That bill was part of a legislative package that enacted the repeal of the exemption that many Michigan senior citizens enjoy on their pensions — which is now a new state law that the Michigan Supreme Court is in the process of reviewing for constitutionality. The recall petition language reads: “On May 12, 2011, State Representative Lisa Brown voted no on Michigan House Bill 4362.” The second set of approved recall petition language cites her vote against HB 4214, which enacted an increased level of authority for emergency financial managers in the state and became Public Act (PA) 4 of 2011. That language reads: “Lisa Brown on March 15, 2011, voted no on House Bill 4214.” Both sets of recall petition language were filed by West Bloomfield Township resident David Rohtbart, who made a $1,000 contribution to Gov. Rick Snyder’s campaign last year and a $55 donation to the 9th District Republican Committee on June 7. Rohtbart says he doesn’t believe Brown is repre-
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senting her constituency, adding that she seems to be “acquiescing to the more hardcore liberal wing of the Democrats.” He also said he feels it’s “time to fight back a little” given the slew of recall efforts under way against Republican lawmakers. Rohtbart said the people who will be knocking on doors to collect signatures on his petitions are “trying to send a message.” We don’t have a problem with Rohtbart and company sending a message to Brown or any other elected official; however, employing the recall process to that end — in this case and in another here in the lakes area — is completely inappropriate. Elected officials shouldn’t have to fend off a recall attempt simply because they voted their conscience, or for purely political reasons. Although recall drives motivated by politics certainly are possible under current law, that was never the intent behind providing the people with the ability to recall their elected representatives. Recall drives should be reserved for cases of misfeasance, malfeasance or non-feasance in office, not for people to be able to grind a political ax over disagreements related to public policy. The only general exception to that should be cases where an elected official’s personal life threatens to overwhelm their ability to fulfill their duties as an elected official. In the Brown recall example, Rohtbart apparently takes issue with Brown because of a perceived — or even real, perhaps — alignment with the “more hardcore liberal wing of the Democrats.” Additionally, he indicates his recall effort is motivated solely by politics — not malfeasance, misfeasance or non-feasance in office — by stating it’s “time to fight back a little” in light of those similarly misguided people seeking to recall various Republican officials over petty politics.
For example, state Rep. Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield) is facing a recall effort by Waterford Township resident Neil Billington — who challenged Haines in the 2010 Republican primary election — for her vote in favor of the emergency financial manager bill that eventually became PA 4 of 2011. So, we have two lakes area lawmakers facing recall efforts, one for voting for enhanced powers for emergency financial managers and one for voting against that. That’s a pretty good indication that the recall drives, in both cases, aren’t based on any abuse of power, illegal use of power or a lawmakers’ failure to do their jobs, but are all about dissatisfaction over how the officials have voted on one or more issues. That’s frivolous, and it could exact a heavy price in a couple of ways. State laws currently mandate that after a certified petition with the requisite number of signatures is submitted to the county election scheduling committee, a recall election must be held within 60 days. Such an election conducted outside the traditional polling cycle will cost the municipalities within the district thousands and thousands of dollars — funds that are sorely needed to provide critical services like police and fire protection. The other cost of petty recall efforts is the periodic spate of recall reform legislation that gets introduced and threatens the public’s ability to embark on legitimate recall drives. Neither Brown nor Haines have done anything, or failed to do something that would justify facing a recall campaign. Don’t sign the petitions targeting them — if don’t like them as your state representative, work to oust them in the 2012 elections. That’s what those elections are for. ❏
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bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers of the state Legislature decided last month that partial-birth abortions should be banned in most circumstances in the state of Michigan — a decision we don’t really quibble with, especially given the particularly heinous nature of the procedure in question. However, lawmakers did a true disservice to Michigan women by not providing for an exemption in cases of rape or incest. Legislators from both sides of the aisle agreed last month that the vast majority of partial-birth abortions — generally a procedure performed relatively late in a woman’s pregnancy — have no place in the state of Michigan. We tend to agree — to a point. Under two identical proposals in the state House and Senate, performing the procedure would be considered a felony punishable by up to two years in
prison and/or a $50,000 fine. Doctors performing partial-birth abortions to save the life of the mother whose life is endangered by physical order, illness, or injury would not be subject to those penalties. Partial-birth abortion would be defined as “an abortion in which the physician, an individual acting under the delegatory authority of the physician, or any other individual performing the abortion deliberately and intentionally vaginally delivers a living fetus until, in the case of a headfirst presentation, the entire fetal head is outside the body of the mother, or in the case of breech presentation, any part of the fetal trunk past the naval is outside the body of the mother, for the purpose of performing an overt act that the person knows will kill the partially delivered living fetus, and performs the overt act, other than completion of delivery, that kills the partially delivered living fetus.”
We are pleased that lawmakers thought it prudent to carve out an exemption for the procedure if the life or wellness of an expecting mother is somehow threatened by the pregnancy. Yet, even given the grotesque nature of the procedure, what is also grotesque is not providing a woman who was the victim of rape or incest the same exemption. Especially considering the hideousness of such crimes against women — or anyone, for that matter — it’s reasonable to think that some women would be too ashamed or traumatized to come forward and admit that they were pregnant with the child of their rapist, or their father, or brother, or other member of their family within the first trimester. How such an exemption failed to garner the support of a majority in either chamber in the state Legislature is beyond us. ❏
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sorry for the employees who have to work there. Why do I say this? For the last seven months, I have been dealing with Consumers Energy over a relatively simple problem. I provided them the information and they apparently lost it. It was on E-Services two weeks ago and now it is gone — six months of effort down the drain. I can only surmise that Consumers Energy is a terrible place to work because of the over one dozen employees that I dealt with, only one was civil and helpful. Every other employee, regardless of department or position, was rude, indifferent, grouchy, and grumpy. Neither calls nor e-mails were ever returned. I can understand that one employee might have a bad day. That is not a problem for me. But when it is over a dozen, it must be an absolutely terrible place to work. My only option now is to sue Consumers Energy for mental anguish, pain and suffering. Perhaps that will get somebody’s attention and I hope they are having a good day instead. ❏
From Joe Hargrove, Commerce: America’s disdain of nuclear reactor proliferation is further evidenced by the Saturday, Oct. 1 protest rally at the Fermi 2 plant in Monroe. People from Michigan, Ohio and Canada are targeting DTE’s plans for yet another Michigan reactor, Fermi 3. “Fermi 3 would represent yet another assault the Great Lakes,” said Michael Keegan of Don’t Waste Michigan. “Fermi 2 has nowhere to get rid of its forever deadly radioactive wastes, and now Detroit Edison wants to make more for the next 60 years at yet another reactor. This is environmentally, economically and morally bankrupt.” Hindsight is 20/20. I’m sure if the people of Japan had been so blessed, they would not be where they are today. We have seen the future, and it is not pretty. Let’s spend our money and talent on alternative sources of energy. ❏
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ Church of the Holy Spirit: Bunco Night for all women in the community, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland. 248-872-8140.
Livingston Road, Highland. Tour can be selfguided or by available shuttle service. Tickets. 248-889-8660 or 248-684-1004 or visit huronvalleyarts.org.
■ Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club: Desert Angel Miracle Box Packing Party, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 4770 Waterford, Clarkston. Monetary or item donations still being accepted. 248-623-0444 or www.TheDesertAngel.org.
■ Detroit Archers of West Bloomfield: Family Discover Archery Day — games, contests, refreshments, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 7595 Drake Road between Maple and Walnut Lake roads, West Bloomfield. Registration. 734-340-6551 or 248-642-4337.
■ Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council No. 7444: Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6 and 20, St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Commerce Road, Milford. 248-363-0646.
■ Democrats of West Oakland County: Coffee, networking 6 p.m. followed by meeting”Our Democratic Values” with speaker Jocelyn Benson, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, Comfort Suites Inn on Wixom Road between I96 and Grand River, Wixom. 248-504-5080 or www. mydems.info
■ Wixom Walled Lake Lions Club: Meeting 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6 and 20, Big Boy Restaurant, Pontiac Trail and Maple Road, Walled Lake. 248-683-9439 or 248-6857646. ■ Town Hall Quilt Guild: “Fall Into Quilts” quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, First Congregational Church of Clarkston, 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. $5 admission. Call 248-922-3115 or e-mail bittersweet1953@gmail.com; 248666-9452 or e-mail kmcarthur-nev@sbcglobal.net. ■ AIM at Melanoma Foundation: Sixth annual KDB Melanoma 5K run/walk, 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. run/walk, Sunday, Oct. 9, East Boat Launch, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 313-505-2445 or www.aimatmenanoma.org. ■ Oakland County Homeland Security Division: Free public meeting, “Update to Oakland County Hazard Litigation Plan,” 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Oakland County Executive Office Building, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 1-800-395-2784 or www. ochmp.com ■ Let Freedom Reign: Citizen activist group meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Sports Center Bar & Restaurant, 2505 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 248-622-0300. ■ Walled Lake Consolidated Schools: “Future Fest,” free career college planning night for all high school students and their parents, 7p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Walled Lake Northern High School, 6000 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce. www.wlcsd.org or 248956-5321. ■ Four Towns United Methodist Women’s Group: Mission Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon “Bag Sale” Saturday, Oct. 1315, 6451 Cooley Lake Road near Lochaven Road, Waterford. 248-682-6868. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Finding Mona — Art Studio and Gallery Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 205 W.
■ Commerce United Methodist Church: David Ramsey Financial Peace University Course, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 18 through Dec. 27, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce. Free introductory session, Tuesday, Oct. 18; $100 admission afterwards. Registration. www.daveramsey.com, 248-889-6463 or 248-563-0509. ■ 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. 248887-6933, 248-353-4551, 248-872-8140. ■ St. Anne Catholic Church:Youth Ministry’s Haunted Forest fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 21-29, Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville. 248-627-3965, ext. 132. ■ Highland Equistrian 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. 248-8897328 or e-mail laroffie@comcast.net. ■ Grace Church is sponsoring a “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 248-8873700. ■ Milford United Methodist Church: Crafters wanted for Holiday Marketplace, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford. 248684-2798. ■ Rotary of West Bloomfield: Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Henry Ford Medical Center, second floor, southwest corner of Farmington and Maple roads. 248-520-0095. ■ Waterford Rotary Club: Meeting, noon, Tuesdays, The Shark Club on M-59,
Waterford. 248-625-4897. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Knitters circle, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Highland Station House, Highland. 248-685-9015. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-3493. ■ 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. 248-559-1147, ext. 3434.
SUPPORT GROUPS ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addition recovery meetings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Point Christian Church, 501 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-6821747. ❐ 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. 248-9375220.
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 248-6253288.
❐ Dublin Senior Center: Ask the Nurse, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Registration. 248-6982394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Health and Flu Clinic, open to everyone age 14 and up, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14; Bingo, noon Mondays and Wednesdays; Sit’N’Stitch, 10 a.m.; Movie with Popcorn, noon, Fridays, 209 N. John Street, Highland. 248-887-1707. ❐ Inn at Cass Lake Independent Retirement Living Community: Free Lunch and Senior Bingo Event, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 900 N. Cass Lake Road, Waterford. R.S.V.P. by Monday, Oct. 10. 248-681-8229 ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Knitting and crochet group, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. Registration. 248-926-0063 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. 248-6820770. ❐ 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. 248451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: Nifty Knitters, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration. 248-624-0870 or wixomgov.org.
PARKS ❐ Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center: “Tot Time — Creepy Crawlers,” ages 2-5, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; “Junior Girl Scouts: Science Discoveries,” 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. Registration. 1-800-477-3192 or 248-6257280. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: “Pick Your Pumpkin Hayrides,” noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 830, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration. 248-684-8632. ❐ Kensington Nature Center: Island Queen II, 37-passenger pontoon boat tour, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday now through Oct. 9; Fall Farm Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-685-1561 or 1-800-4773178.
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LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Learn About Downloading Library eBooks, adult program, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. Registration. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Managing Your Investments, 7 Simple Steps, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: Games Galore, snacks, door prizes, ages 13-17, Thursday, Oct. 6, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration. 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Evening Book Discussion group, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: Saturday Special- Surprise! for ages 6-8,
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test of the M-100 Optical Scan Equipment used for the Regular Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, will be conducted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the White Lake Township Hall, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383. The public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner as prescribed by law. Terry Lilley, CMC Clerk White Lake Township S.C. 10-5-11
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s running back Spencer McInnis (No. 8) bursts up the middle in the Eaglets’ game against Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice on Friday, Sept. 30. The Eaglets won the game, 10-9, in overtime to avenge two losses last season to the Warriors. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
Eaglets win overtime thriller St. Mary’s edges Brother Rice for a memorable homecoming By Michael Shelton staff writer
With the state spotlight shining on its home field on a wet, dreary night, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s pulled through with a thrilling 10-9 victory in overtime over Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice on Friday, Sept. 30. After Cheyne Lacnaria threw a 9yard touchdown pass to Brian Roney in the Warriors’ first possession of overtime, Brother Rice’s extra-point
attempt failed. Then it was then St. Mary’s turn with the ball, as Dan Clements threw a 17yard touchdown pass to Chris Woolen before Nathan Parry kicked the gamewinning extra point, as the Eaglets triumphed in a homecoming game that they and their fans will remember for a long time. St. Mary’s dodged a bullet in regulation as Andrew Toth missed a 40-yard
field goal attempt. The attempt came after Cody Ellwanger intercepted a pass and returned it in St. Mary’s territory.
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The thrilling victory moved the Eaglets to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Detroit Catholic League Central Division,
tying St. Mary’s for first-place in the division with Novi Detroit Catholic Central; while the Warriors fell to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the Catholic League Central Division. It was not an ordinary game last Friday at St. Mary’s, as it was the Eaglets’ homecoming and also a matchup between Catholic League and state powers, and legendary coaches. PAGE 43 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Western cliches berth in playoffs with win over Mott By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Western remained undefeated and clinched a berth in the state playoffs with a 34-13 victory on the road over Waterford Mott on Friday, Sept. 30. The Warriors led 20-7 at halftime before pulling away in the second half by outscoring the Corsairs 14-6. Western remains tied with Walled Lake Central, which also won last Friday, for first-place in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division and will play in the state playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Warriors (6-0 overall, 4-0 in the KLAA North) will host the rival Vikings tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6 for their annual matchup, as the KLAA North title will come down to the two Walled Lake schools for the second year in a row. Western has lost two straight meetings with Central, including last sea-
son’s 40-7 drubbing in which both teams came in with undefeated division records, but it was Central who came away with its second straight KLAA North title. “We have lots of areas we need to improve on, especially penalties and turnovers. Defensively, it’s just making tackles in space,” said Western Head Coach Mike Zdebski. Against Mott, Brent Zdebski finished with 136 yards and two touchdowns in addition to 7 total tackles on defense. Alex Buchanan had 99 yards rushing on 6 carries for the Warriors, who gained all 363 of their yards on the ground. “It all starts with our offensive line. When they play well, that’s when we’re at our best,” Coach Zdebski said. Joshua Jones also had an interception for Western. Western was called for 10 penalties for 90 yards compared to five Mott penalties for 42 yards. Mott’s freshman quarterback Dakota Kupp completed 9-of-21 passes for 135 yards and threw two touchdown passes to Justice Bolling. The Corsairs (0-6, 0-4) had only 14 yards rushing on the evening, as their losing streak has now reached 21 games.
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Brent Zdebski scored Western’s first touchdown on a 14-yard run with 8 seconds left in the first quarter for a 60 lead before Western fumbled on the extra-point attempt. But Mott would respond two plays later, as Kupp threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Bolling and Mott had a 76 lead early in the second quarter after the extra point. Western would then respond on its next drive, as Buchanan capped an 80yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run and the Warriors took a 13-7 lead. Western’s special teams then stepped up as the Warriors blocked a punt on Mott’s next drive and took over at the Corsairs’ 25-yard line. Two plays later, C.J. McGorisk scored on a 10-yard touchdown run and Western had a 20-7 lead going in to halftime. After forcing a Mott punt to start the third quarter, Western started its first drive of the second half at its own 45-yard line. Brent Zdebski would eventually score his second touchdown of the night on a 17-yard run for a 277 Western advantage. After another Mott punt, Brent Zdebski then lost a fumble before Kupp threw his second touchdown of the night to Bolling, this time from 10 yards out, to cut Western’s lead to 2713 in the fourth quarter. But Western would answer with a 74-yard drive that ended with Connor Ruby’s 6-yard touchdown run to cap Western’s scoring. While Western faces Central on Thursday, Mott will travel to face its rival, Waterford Kettering, on Saturday, Oct. 8 for an afternoon showdown.
Our Lady looks to Shrine after win over Clarenceville By Michael Shelton staff writer
Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes overcame mistakes, a bigger school and rough weather in a 13-6 victory over Livonia Clarenceville on Friday, Sept. 30. “Clarenceville is a Class B school and the rain and cold made it tough,” said Our Lady Head Coach Mike Boyd. “But, this win gives us some momentum heading into the (Royal Oak Shrine) game.” After a scoreless first quarter, things started on the wrong foot for the Lakers (4-2) when quarterback Sal Mastromatteo threw an interception that was returned 55 yards for a touchdown and Clarenceville (2-4) had a 6-0 lead in the second quarter. However, Blake Beauchamp stepped up just before halftime for Our Lady as he intercepted a pass and returned it to
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the Clarenceville 4-yard line with 4 seconds left in the second quarter. That was enough time for Jake Doetsch to kick a 27-yard field goal and pull the Lakers to within 3 at halftime. Doetsch then kicked a 32-yard field goal in the third quarter to tie the game at 6-6. Richie Cross then scored the gamewinning touchdown for the Lakers on a 57-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Cross finished with 122 yards rushing and an interception on the night, while David Smith had an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the win for Our Lady. Next up for the Lakers is a showdown at undefeated Royal Oak Shrine on Sunday, Oct. 9, in which Our Lady will look to clinch its third consecutive Detroit Catholic League Intersectional 2 division title. The Lakers have won the last two meetings with Shrine, including last year’s 29-16 victory. But, the Knights are 6-0 and are averaging 37 points a game this season. “We have to keep doing what we’re doing and shut down their running game,” Boyd said.
Knights roll over Kettering for homecoming win By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Northern climbed back up to the .500 mark with a 40-16 victory over Waterford Kettering on homecoming on Friday, Sept. 30. The Knights led 26-8 at halftime and didn’t look back as Northern moved to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division with the win. “It was a good game for us. Our kids played well and stayed focused even for it being homecoming,” said Northern Head Coach Brett Moore. “We still have too many penalties at crucial times in games.” Northern quarterback Kirk Thomas finished completing 10-of-16 passes for 158 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in addition to rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Jake Ginster led the Knights in rushing with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries while Matt Kosmalski had 62 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Kosmalski also caught 4 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Northern generated 466 yards of total offense while its defense held Kettering to only 107 yards of offense. PAGE 43 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Meanwhile, Kettering remains winless on the season at 0-6 overall and 0-4 in the KLAA North, and has now lost eight straight games. “Walled Lake Northern’s overall team speed was the ultimate demise of (our team). They are the fastest team I have seen in quite a few years. They fly around the field,” said Kettering Head Coach Mike Fras. Justin Santana scored on a 1-yard touchdown run for Kettering, while Alec Spurlock also had a 5-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion. Dylan Denomme led Kettering with 10 tackles while Spurlock had 7. Matt Okaiye, Santana and Brent Mortimore had 6 tackles each, while Okaiye also recovered a fumble. Dan Scott and David Rojas also each had 5 tackles. Northern will host its neighbor, Huron Valley Lakeland, in the “Battle of Bogie Lake” tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6. The Knights have lost five straight meetings with the Eagles, including last season’s 35-13 defeat. Meanwhile, Kettering will host its rival, Waterford Mott, on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Captains’ last victory was a 21-14 win on Oct. 9 of last year, which was also their third straight triumph over the Corsairs. Both teams are winless and only one will end their losing streak on Saturday.
Mavs ruin Howell’s homecoming; WB loses to Athens
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s senior James Ross (No. 6) goes for a catch against Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice on Friday, Sept. 30. While that pass was incomplete, Dan Clements ended up throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Chris Woolen before Nathan Parry kicked the game-winning extra point in overtime as the Eaglets defeated the Warriors, 10-9. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
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The game also attracted statewide attention, as Brother Rice Head Coach Al Fracassa came into last Friday’s game seeking his 400th career victory. The Warriors had also entered St. Mary’s having defeated the Eaglets twice last season, including a victory in the Prep Bowl at Ford Field.
Instead, St. Mary’s Head Coach George Porritt is now one win away from his 200th career victory. Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with the homecoming festivities, and both teams kept their game on the ground for most of the game. Senior defensive tackle Dylan Zerki had 12 tackles while senior linebacker James Ross had 9. St. Mary’s will have little time to celebrate as it must host Warren De
La Salle (5-1, 1-1) in a Central Division matchup on Friday, Oct. 7. The Eaglets have won two straight games against the Pilots, including last season’s 21-3 victory. Meanwhile, Brother Rice will face undefeated Novi Detroit Catholic Central on the road on Saturday, Oct. 8. St. Mary’s will then face Catholic Central next week to finish its Catholic League schedule.
By Michael Shelton staff writer
Huron Valley Milford played party crashers at Howell’s homecoming and picked up a decisive 42-7 victory over the Highlanders on Friday, Sept. 30. Milford (4-2 overall, 2-2 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association West Division) had previously lost four straight games to the Highlanders. Brandon Wallace led the Mavericks with 138 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns, while quarterback Alex Larson threw for 145 yards and a touchdown in addition to rushing for 66 yards. Milford’s defense stepped up and forced and recovered seven Howell fumbles on the night. The Highlanders
fell to 2-4 and 1-3 in the KLAA West. Milford will next host Pinckney on Friday, Oct. 7. The Pirates are coming off a 9-7 upset win over Grand Blanc, handing the first-place Bobcats their first KLAA West loss. • West Bloomfield lost a 10-7 halftime lead and fell, 27-17, to Troy Athens on the road on Thursday, Sept. 30. “I was proud of the way my boys fought and how they played, but moral victories don’t show up in the win and loss columns,” said West Bloomfield Head Coach Ron Bellamy. “We had big production from CJ Brathwaite,
Matthew Farrow and Jalen Campbell.” West Bloomfield (2-4 overall, 2-3 in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division) will next play at Rochester on Thursday, Oct. 6. Athens is 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the OAA Red Division.
Central’s defense swarms Lakeland in 41-6 thrashing Walled Lake Central is now one win away from its third consecutive Kensington Lakes Activities
Association (KLAA) North Division title, after thrashing Huron Valley Lakeland, 41-6, on the road on Friday, Sept. 30. The Vikings are now 5-1 overall. Central remains undefeated in KLAA North play at 4-0, tying them for firstplace with rival Walled Lake Western. “This was a statement game for us against a very talented Lakeland program,” said Central Head Coach Robert Meyer. “Our defense was great all night. Limiting their explosive offensive talent was a huge task, but credit goes to our defensive coordinator, Chuck Spolsky, for a great game plan.” The win sets up a showdown on
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West Bloomfield senior defenseman Richey Capriccioso (No. 2) fights for the ball against Hazel Park on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The Lakers won 9-0 and are now alone in first place in the Oakland Activities Association White Division. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)
W. Bloomfield back on track Lakers lead OAA White Division after 9-0 rout of Hazel Park
By Michael Shelton staff writer
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, West Bloomfield finds itself atop the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division standings. Last week, the Lakers picked up a 9-0 shutout at home over Hazel Park on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The win marked the Lakers’ eighth shutout of the season and snapped a two-match losing streak at home. The Lakers currently are 11-3-2
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Thursday, Oct. 6 as Central will travel to face undefeated Western. The Vikings have won two straight games over the Warriors, including last year’s 40-7 victory to clinch the KLAA North in which both teams went into the game with 4-0 division records.
overall and have a division record of 71-1, which is good for first-place in the OAA White with 22 points, one point ahead of Birmingham Seaholm and six ahead of Oxford. The Lakers played at Ferndale on Monday, Oct. 3 and hosted Seaholm in a first-place showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 4, with both of those matches coming after press time. West Bloomfield is thriving under first-year head coach Jason Clark, who this past spring led West Bloomfield’s girls soccer team to its very first OAA
White Division championship. The Lakers boys soccer squad is comprised of freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Hotz, junior goalkeeper Justin Wenninger, senior defenseman Richey Capriccioso and junior midfielder Nick Asker. West Bloomfield also has junior defenseman Matt Phillips, senior forward Cory Miller and senior midfielder Joe Rosenthal. Also on the Lakers is junior midfielder Nick Simon, sophomore defenseman Vikram Mathias, senior
Last Friday, Central stretched its winning streak over Lakeland to three games, during which it has averaged 41 points and had an average victory margin of 30 points against the Eagles. Lakeland is now 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the KLAA North. After a scoreless first quarter, K.J. Schultz scored Central’s first touchdown on a 12-yard run for a 6-0 lead in the second quarter. Eric Rosteck then picked off Lakeland quarterback Casey Palanca
and returned the interception 32 yards for a touchdown, before Schultz scored on a 2-point conversion to give Central a 14-0 lead. Charles Sanders would get the Eagles on the board before halftime with a 35-yard touchdown run, but Lakeland missed the extra point and trailed by 8 at the intermission. But that’s as close as Lakeland would get, as Central quarterback Zac Leimbach scored two touchdowns in the third quarter from 42 and 14 yards
forward Mark Shaona and junior forward Neema Katibai. Another senior captain for West Bloomfield is midfielder Ryan Stern, who is joined by senior midfielder Daniel Lin, senior defenseman Mark Tarnowsky and freshman midfielder David Hotz. The rest of the Lakers’s squad includes sophomore forward Pearson Matieka, junior midfielder Nick Lesnau, senior defenseman Jordan Caiati, senior defenseman Kyle Caiati and sophomore midfielder Ben Vorce. out for a 28-6 Vikings lead. Schultz then scored his second touchdown on a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter before Rosteck picked up a Lakeland fumble and returned it 23 yards for his second defensive touchdown to cap Central’s scoring. Leimbach finished with 154 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 18 carries for Central, while Curtis Booth had 11 carries for 95 yards. The Vikings had 316 yards of offense. PAGE 45 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯
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Sanders finished with 74 yards rushing and a touchdown on 10 carries for Lakeland, which had 206 yards of offense. While Central faces Western, the Eagles will travel just a few miles down the road to face Walled Lake Northern on Thursday, Oct. 6. Lakeland and Northern each have the same overall and division record and need a win in order to keep their state playoff hopes in their own hands. The Eagles have won the last five meetings, including last season’s 35-13 victory.
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St. Mary’s loses, ties in first games back with full unit By Michael Shelton staff writer
It was a rough week for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, as the Eaglets lost and drew a tie in two matches last week. St. Mary’s began the week at home with a 5-3 loss to Dearborn Divine Child on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Senior midfielder Kyle Richards scored the Eaglets’ first goal with an assist from junior Brandon Fagnani. Striker Mavis Gappy also scored a goal on a header from a cross by freshman Jonathon Stoneback. Richards then scored his second goal on a penalty kick. The Eaglets then traveled to Macomb Lutheran North on Friday, Sept. 30 and played to a 1-1 draw. Fagnani scored unassisted in the second half for the Eaglets, who are now 4-7-1 overall and 2-6-1 in the Catholic League. “After suffering through the past several week with players nursing various injuries, Friday’s game was the first time in five games that the entire team was back as a unit,” said St. Mary’s Head Coach Joe Ruffolo. The Eaglets hosted Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard on Tuesday, Oct. 4 after press time and will welcome Summit Sports Academy on Thursday, Oct. 6. At the end of Thursday’s game, St. Mary’s will be honoring its seniors and their parents. The Eaglets’ seniors are defender Dillon Attisha, goalkeeper Alex Brown, Gappy, midfielder Dustin McAllister, and Richards.
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Mavericks prevail in must-win game By Michael Shelton staff writer
Huron Valley Milford picked up another win in Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division play before playing at the Mt. Morris Tournament last week. The Mavericks began the week with a home match against Grand Blanc to start the second rotation of KLAA West play. Milford (12-9-2 overall, 4-2 in the KLAA West) took the first game 2624 and the second game 25-21. However, the Bobcats (10-7-2, 4-2) answered by taking the third game, 25-20. But, Milford ended the match by winning the fourth game, 25-23. “This was a great night for the team. We battled tonight against a great team, arguably the team with the best defense in the league, and we were able to fight out a victory,” said Milford Head Coach Jeffrey Stark. “I am very proud of the whole team. They practice hard for this and they earned it tonight through a hard and gritty effort. “Needless to say, we knew this was a game that would determine our ability to achieve some of the goals and expectations we have as a team,” Stark added. “If we wanted to move towards those objectives, we had to win this match.” Kristen Yeager was 15-of-15 serving with 4 aces, while Erin Winn and
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Northern tied for division lead with win over Lakeland There is now a tie atop the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division, as Walled Lake Northern handed its neighbor, Huron Valley Lakeland, its first loss of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The Knights defeated the Eagles at home in four games, 18-25, 25-21, 25-23 and 25-23, avenging an earlier loss to Lakeland on the road back on Sept. 8. Courtney Scott had 8 kills, 4 blocks, 8 service aces and 17 digs for
Mackenzie Zondlak each had 23 digs. Dagny Stark and Karly Shorr each had 11 kills. Jonna Villemure led the team in assists with 34. “To these girls, especially the seniors, this wasn’t just another game — it was a hinge point on their season’s goals. The team knew they had let one slip away the last time they played Grand Blanc and they were set on getting it back,” Stark said. Milford then traveled to Mt. Morris for a tournament on Saturday, Oct. 1. “This was a late addition to our schedule, but we saw some great opportunities for us in attending. Anytime you can go to a tournament and get all your girls to play throughout the entire day against quality competition, you know you will be better on Monday,” Stark said. Milford earned victories over Lapeer West and Garden City in pool play while splitting with Frankenmuth and Holt. The Mavericks then fell to host Mt. Morris, 20-25, 27-25, 13-15 in the tournament semi-finals. Winn led the Mavs with 25 kills and 10 blocks during the tournament, while Shorr had 10 blocks. Zondlak led Milford with 40 total digs during the tournament. Villemure had 101 assists and Yeager had 10 aces total throughout the day’s play. Northern (16-8-3). Courtney Sullivan contributed 7 kills and 4 blocks, and Meghan Conrad had 6 blocks and was 14-of-16 serving. Brooke Mayrand had 23 assists, 5 kills and 3 aces for the Knights. Gabrielle Bauer led Northern with 19 digs. Ciara Schultz led Lakeland with 20 assists, 11 kills and 8 blocks, while Lindsay Tanner had 10 kills. The Eagles and Knights are now tied atop the KLAA North with matching 5-1 division records, with Walled Lake Central not far behind at 4-2. Lakeland hosted Waterford Mott yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 4 after press time, while Northern played at Walled Lake Western. The Knights will host Central tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 5. Lakeland will travel to Walled Lake Western tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6.
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Central triumphs over Mott despite lackluster effort By Michael Shelton staff writer
Walled Lake Central took care of business in its only match of the week as it defeated Waterford Mott in four games, 25-23, 25-13, 22-25, 25-21. “We got the win. However, this was not our best effort by far. Our team has all of the components to be a very good competitive team, yet we still are not playing consistently at a high level,” Central Head Coach Cathy Johnson said. “We have to be more mentally tough. I’m very happy to get this win. However, as we enter October and work towards districts, we are going to have to pick up our effort and intensity level so that we play our best ball going forward.” Katie Lusk had 14 kills and 5 aces to lead Central while Mikaela Beck had 11 kills and Colleen Starrs had 31 digs. Central moves to 19-8 overall and 4-2 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division. The Vikings hosted Waterford Kettering on Tuesday, Oct. 4 after press time and will play at Walled Lake Northern tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 5.
SPORTS NOTES The Huron Valley Lakeland Equestrian C division team recently won the regional competition over second-place Fowlerville by a span of 53 points. Christa Carter, Hannah Feather, Jessica MacDonald, Jennifer Saksa and Anna Tawril, competed in Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Jumping, Western Equitation, Trail (with obstacles), Gymkhana (barrels, flags, poles and two-man relay; all run at breakneck speed). The first- and second-place teams in each division at the regional level moves to the state competition. Lakeland’s C team and Milford’s A team both qualified for the state competition that will be held at Midland over the weekend of Oct. 15.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP POLICE PROTECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on the 11th day of October, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to review the Special Assessment ROLL for the Township Police Protection Special Assessment District for the year 2012. This Special Assessment District includes all real property in the Charter Township of Commerce and outside of the Village of Wolverine Lake not exempt from the collection of taxes by the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended. The Township Board will receive comments from affected property owners regarding the accuracy of their assessment and the total project cost. The Special Assessment Roll can be inspected at the office of the Township Clerk at the address listed above. If the proposed Special Assessment District Roll is approved by the Township Board, the assessment will be a lien on the affected property as of the date of approval. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any question you may have to Thomas K. Zoner, Supervisor, (248) 960-7070. Daniel P. Munro, Clerk Charter Township of Commerce
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on the 11th day of October, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390, to review the Special Assessment ROLL for the Township Fire Protection Special Assessment District for the year 2012. This Special Assessment District includes all real property in the Charter Township of Commerce and the Village of Wolverine Lake not exempt from the collection of taxes by the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended. The Township Board will receive comments from affected property owners regarding the accuracy of their assessment and the total project cost. The Special Assessment Roll can be inspected at the office of the Township Clerk at the address listed above. If the proposed Special Assessment District Roll is approved by the Township Board, the assessment will be a lien on the affected property as of the date of approval. In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing or having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or party in interest, or in writing by filing a letter of protest before the hearing, addressed to the Township Clerk at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce, Michigan 48390. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll. Please direct any question you may have to Thomas K. Zoner, Supervisor, (248) 960-7070. S.C. 10-5-11
LEGAL NOTICE LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR GOURD LAKE HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the Lake Improvement Board for Gourd Lake held a Public Hearing on September 26, 2011, and subsequently confirmed a two year Special Assessment Roll in the amount $4,508.50 for the years 2011, and 2012, for the purposes of implementing a Weed Control Program. The first assessment to be included on the December 2011 statement for the Gourd Lake Special Assessment District property owners. This notice of Confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll is published pursuant to the provisions of Act 451, of the Public Acts of 1994, as Amended, Part 309. LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR GOURD LAKE S.C. 10-5-11
In accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, notice is hereby given that the Township of White Lake will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at the Township offices located at 7525 Highland Road to receive written and verbal comment regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as listed below. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour advance notice. Contact the Clerk’s office at 248-6983300 x 7 for special services. Existing – 2010 Program Year Activity Number 730789 Activity Description General Program Administration Amount $7,000.00 Proposed – 2010 Program Year Activity Number 731227 Activity Description Minor Home Repair Amount $7,000.00
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Gregory R. Baroni, Supervisor White Lake Township SCN 10/05/11 Charter Township of West Bloomfield Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget On Monday, October 17, 2011, at 7:00 PM, at the Township Hall located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). The property tax
millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.
Beginning October 10, 2011, the proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s office in the Township Hall at 4550 Walnut Lake Road. S.C. 10-5-11
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of White Lake will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on October 18, 2011 at the White Lake Township offices located at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 at 7 P.M. for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2012 application in the approximate amount of $64,799 to fund eligible projects. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Comments will also be received in writing or in person at 7525 Highland Road, until October 18, 2011 at 4 P.M. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour advance notice. Contact the Clerk’s office at 248-698-3300 x7 for special services. Gregory R. Baroni, Supervisor, White Lake Township S.C. 10-5-11
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
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1. Synopsis of the Special Budget Meeting held on: Monday, September 26, 2011 The above synopsis shall be posted (in its 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 S.C. 10-5-11
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY Notice is Hereby given that the Lake Improvement Board for Gourd Lake held a Public Hearing on September 26, 2011, and subsequently determined, by resolution, that the proposed four year program for weed control for Gourd Lake for years 2012, and 2013 is practicable and approves the program’s estimated cost of $4,508.50 This Notice of Determination is sent pursuant to the provisions of Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, Part 309 LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR GOURD LAKE S.C. 10-5-11
The above synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 2009 Township Drive (2) Main Township Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail (3) Township’s website www.commercetwp.com Daniel P. Munro Township Clerk SC: 10-5-11
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 129 FEE ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on August 16, 2011 the Charter Township of White Lake adopted amendments to Ordinance No. 129, Fee Ordinance. The amendments to the Ordinance were accepted by the Charter Township of White Lake on August 16, 2011 and adopted at the September 20, 2011 regular board meeting.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 7525 HIGHLAND ROAD WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI 48383
ARTICLE I – AMENDMENT Section 22 – Ordinance No. 108 Sewer Ordinance
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As required by Public Act 188 of 1954, the White Lake Township Board will hold a Public Hearing to reassess the properties for the Lake Neva Standpipe Repair. The hearing will be held on October 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the White Lake Township Hall, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 to hear any objections to and to reassess the properties. A copy of the Reassessment Roll is available in the Township Clerk’s Office for examination. The proposed Special Assessment District involves all riparian properties on Lake Neva as well as all taxable property owners of Lakewood Village Improvement Association located in the Charter Township of White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, more specifically described as: “See Exhibit A on file in the Clerk’s Office” Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1954, as amended, provides that appearance and protest of the special assessment is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment by letter filed with the township clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. If the special assessment is protested as provided above, the owner or any party having an interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the assessment roll. Terry Lilley, Clerk 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 S.C. 10-5 & 10-12-11
A. Amend Fees Usage Charge per Residential Equivalent Unit (connected to public water supply) a. $65.25 beginning with 2011 3rd quarter usage b. $65.25 beginning with 2011 4th quarter usage c. $65.25 beginning with 2012 4th quarter usage B. Amend Usage Charge per Residential Equivalent Unit (not connected to public water supply) a. $109.40 beginning with 2011 3rd quarter usage b. $115.00 beginning with 2011 4th quarter usage c. $122.00 beginning with 2011 4th quarter usage C. Amend Usage Charge Per 100 CCF (connected to public water supply) Commodity Charge a. $1,905 beginning with 2011 3rd quarter usage b. $2.430 beginning with 2011 4th quarter usage c. $3.00 beginning with 2011 4th quarter usage ARTICLE II – SEVERABILITY ARTICLE III – REPEALER ARTICLE V – EFFECTIVE DATE ARTICLE VI – ADOPTION This Ordinance will be in effect seven (7) days after publication. This Ordinance is available for purchase or inspection at the office of the Township Clerk at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan during regular hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Terry Lilley, Clerk S.C. 10-5-11
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 7525 HIGHLAND ROAD WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI 48383
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following request: SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL LAND USE AMENDMENT: Nottinghill (SP-623) Request: Site plan and special and use amendment to construct 11 land banked parking spaces, an additional 16 parking spaces and one additional dumpster Location: #18-33-101-001, 8.14 acres on the Southeast corner of Maple and Drake Roads Applicant: Roy Baker, NSA Architects Zoning: R-15 Single Family Residential
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As required by Public Act 188 of 1954, notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a Regular Board meeting on the 18th day of October 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, located at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake Township, Michigan 48383, to hold a Public Hearing to confirm the Special Assessment Roll for Coledale Bay Aquatic Weed Control and Lake Improvement and to receive public comments and hear any objections regarding the special assessment roll. The total estimated cost of the project is $10,625 which includes a 10% administration fee. This special assessment will be spread over five years and will be assessed on the Winter Tax Bill. The Special Assessment District involves the following property located in the Charter Township of White Lake, Oakland County, Michigan: 12-26-307-013 12-26-307-014 12-26-307-015 12-26-307-016 12-26-307-016 12-26-307-017 12-26-307-018 12-26-307-019 12-26-307-020 12-26-307-021 12-26-307-022 12-26-307-023 12-26-308-025 12-26-307-026 12-26-307-030 12-26-307-031 12-26-307-032 12-26-376-008 Legally described as: T3N, R8E, SEC 26 CEDAR SHORES NO 3 LOTS 86 THROUGH 93 AND CEDAR SHORES NO 2 LOTS 85 THROUGH 75 AND THE NORTHWEST HALF OF LOT 74.
The proposed site plan is available for public review at the Community Development Department, West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any comments regarding this request may be made in writing to the planning commission or by appearing at the scheduled public hearing. If you have any questions, please call 248 451-4828. Sara Roediger, AICP, Senior Planner The Township of West Bloomfield will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services (such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting) to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon two weeks notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk at (248) 451-4800. S.C. 10-5-11
Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1954, as amended, provides that appearance and protest of the special assessment is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment by letter filed with the township clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. If the special assessment is protested as provided above, the owner or any party having an interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the assessment roll. Please direct any questions you may have to Jeanine Smith (248) 698-3300, Ext. 3. Terry Lilley, Clerk Charter Township of White Lake S.C. 10-5 & 10-12-11
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Mobile Homes for Sale
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WATERFORD 2 Bedroom, 2.5 bath condo, garage, large deck, all appliances, small petso.k., H.O.A's included.
$1,100 248-618-9669 BEAUTIFUL 42
Fawn Lake Pontiac Trail at Maple Pre-Owned Homes: $6,000 - $25,000 Rent: $385 - $400 PLUS MOVE-IN DISCOUNTS On Select Homes
(248) 624-0709
COMMERCE LAKE 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
EDGE OF
LANDLORDS AND INVESTORS Huge inventory of potential rental properties under $50,000.00 Several are move in condition!!!!! Waterford, Wixom, Commerce Twp., Novi
Landlord Classes Available!
Nancy Neville, Realtor
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
248-724-6960 (Retired Landlord)
Century 21 West Bloomfield
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HELP WANTED General/ Help Wanted
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TELEMARKETERS Needed part time, Wixom area. $9 per hour plus bonus, 20 hours per week, room for advancement, fast growing "young" environment,
248-295-6000
HAIR STYLISTS
New Great Clips salon opening in White Lake needs both part time & full time hair stylists . No clientele needed, hourly wage plus commission. Fun team environment.
Ask for Bridgette
248-330-6402 BAR & WAIT STAFF Now hiring for full and part time positions. Experience necessary. APPLY IN PERSON
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Dependable Part time House Cleaners Highland Area Call Kim 248-887-4384 BARTENDER Experienced bartender & servers needed.
Apply in person Alex's Pizza 49000 Pontiac Tr. Wixom FAST GROWING Lawn care company in Walled Lake, seeking self motivated sales person. Previous lawn sales experience not required, will train. Hourly plus commission & benefits. Please call 248387-6296 or email resume to: duncan@gogreenlawnco.com
Waterford, MI 48328
248-669-6880
3270 W. Huron
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Full time, entry level,
CUSTODIAL OPENINGS
Account Receivable/ Payable Clerk
Bloomfield Hills Schools 2 FT positions. Afternoon & Midnight Shift. $11.20/hr-11.35/hr Apply online:
www.bloomfield.org 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
position available in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Duties will include providing general support to the accounting department. Computer skills are necessary (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook and Quickbooks). To Apply: e-mail :
askarhr@yahoo.com or fax to: (248) 888-0011
MAIDS Residential cleaning company in Waterford seeking energetic part time employee 15 to 20 hours, Monday through Friday, No evenings or weekends, car required, experience a plus but will train.
248-674-5800 Office/Clerical
CHILD CARE CENTER Seeking Child Care Provider. Early childhood or child related field degree preferred. 35-40 hours a week. Must be able to work until 6 p.m. Commerce Twp area. Call 10a.m.-3p.m.
CJ's Upper Deck
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TEACHERS AIDE / OFFICE WORK School / Classroom experience needed. Part time or Full time. Walled Lake area. Fax re-
sume to: 248-737-9517 or E-mail: administrator@ MiMontessori.com
Full time, entry level, Marketing support position available in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Duties will include planning, execution and monitoring of advertising programs. Applicants must have knowledge or experience with social media, Microsoft Office Suite and creative software. A bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred.
askarhr@yahoo.com or fax to (248)888-0011
100’ LAKEFRONT - PRIVATE ALL-SPORTS UPPER STRAITS LAKE SPECTACULAR 1+ TREED ACRE GENTLY SLOPING HILLSIDE LOT FEATURES INCLUDE: •1,660 sq. ft. custom brick ranch •Finished walkout lower level •4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 fireplaces •Wet plaster, hardwood floors •Large tiered entertainer’s deck •Attached garage + covered patio •Sandy shoreline - includes dock THE RIGHT LAKE + THE RIGHT STREET + THE RIGHT LOT = ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES $775,000 • MLS#21109224 1-800-396-5204 ext. 290
The Stockton’s are the Lakes Area’s #1 Team! Direct:
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2900 Union Lake Rd., Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382
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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
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What color is your cup? How many crackers do you have? This is how we wash our hands!
Learning with Love. Limited openings. Infants and toddlers. Reasonable Rates.
248-821-6627
Steve Direct:
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Senior/Child Care
Used/Wanted
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.
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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
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
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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Day Care in Commerce Twp. Homemade food. Space available for full or part time kids. Great locationLow prices. Hours 7-6pm.
Call Julie 248-225-6559
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Mann Metals Corp. (248)960-1200
To apply: email:
RARE OPPORTUNITY
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Do you have a passion for custom service and a high level of energy? Do you have a love of the elderly and experience in conducting activities/events? Westlake Health Campus, a long term care and assisted living facility in Commerce is seeking a part time activities assistant to join our team. Health care experience preferred, but not required. This position does require some evenings and weekends. Interested applicants should apply in person or send resume to:
BI-FOLD SHOWER door with frame 27.5" opening, fair condition, glass is not broken.You pick up 248-698-4012 after 5pm
Westlake Health Campus
FREE STENDELL concert grand/ upright piano, Walled Lake, you move, 248-6699537
Email: allison.sherman@westlakehealthcampus.com
10735 Bogie Lake Road Commerce, MI 48382 Fax: (248) 363-8028 Phone: (248) 363-9400
FREE TO good home 3 kittens, born July 9th. 248-860-2085
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With a prepaid voucher Contact Mary Nicole 248-684-1065 MaryNicole@RealEstateOne.com •Are you looking for a new career? •Would you like to own your own business? We’re Michigan’s largest real estate broker and last year we sold over 17,000 properties. We expect to surpass that in the coming year.
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CUSTOM BUILT - ALL-SPORTS STONE HOLLOW SUB – CUSTOM BUILT MACEDAY LAKEFRONT!! 2.62 ACRE LOT •4 bed, 4 bath, all brick + fin. walkout •5 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,671 sq. ft. + 1,627 walkout •5,200+ sq. ft., 1st & 2nd flr. masters, 3 car •Attached 3 car, 2.5 car carriage house garage #211017553 EXT. #296 • KEY #248341 #211019535 EXT. #265 •KEY #248347
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$649,900 $499,900 STUNNING 90 FT. OF MAIN LAKEFRONT STUNNING COUNTRY ESTATE ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE ON 2.18 ACRES •2,778 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 fireplaces •3,200 sq. ft. + fin. walkout, 4 bed, 3.5 bath •2+ car garage, 3 decks, dock, seawall, shed •Huge mstr., fireplace, bar, sauna, 3 car #211063900 EXT. #231 •KEY #248358 #211086533 EXT. #282 •KEY #248359
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$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
$364,900
$324,900 $329,900 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED DEEDED BOAT SLIP ON CEDAR ISLAND LAKEFRONT ALL-SPORTS COMMERCE LAKE •2,302 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath, l.c. terms •3,019 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces •New granite, ceramic, carpet, paint •Daylight basement, deck, courtyard garage #211089671 EXT. #246 •KEY #257017 #211073119 EXT. #224 •KEY #248364
ALL-SPORTS OXBOW LAKEFRONT 1.19 TREED ACRE LOT •3,271 sq. ft. + fin walkout - contemporary •4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3+ garage, deck/dock #211075518 EXT. #271 • KEY #248363 LS HIL ON T G MIN FAR
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ALL-SPORTS LOWER STRAITS LAKEFRONT SPECIAL •2 houses @ price of 1 - Remod 3 bed, 1 ba, garage •Lake house 1,768 sq. ft., 4 bd, 2 ba, needs TLC #211073682 EXT. #232 •KEY #248367 RD FO TER A W
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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 . WP ET RC E MM CO
$209,900 $199,900 219 FT. FRONTAGE TO GORGEOUS 1.37 ACRES ALL-SPORTS WILLIAMS LAKE WOODED LOT ON HURON RIVER •2,160 sq. ft., 4 bed, 2 bath, 1st flr. laundry •3 bedroom, 2 bath, Florida rm, deck •Great rm w/fireplace, deck/dock, shed •Great room, formal dining, basement, 2 car #211089314 EXT. #248•KEY #256951 #211082673 EXT. #233 •KEY #248375
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$119,900 $124,900 SHARP RANCH - TREED LOT HOME BACKS TO SUB PARK OVERLOOKING CROSS LAKE AND WALKING PATH •1,438 sq. ft. + fin. lower lvl, 3 bed, great rm •3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,321 sq. ft., updates •Part finished basement, deck, 3 car garage •Snackbar kitchen, family rm, 2 car garage #211089004 EXT. #247 •KEY #256965 #211064266 EXT. #204 •KEY #248379 . WP ET RC E MM CO
$79,900 BEST BUY IN MAPLE CROSSINGS CONDOMINIUMS •1,404 sq. ft., 2 bed, 2 bath ground flr ranch •Kitchen appl., patio, laundry, 1 car garage #211096442 EXT. #227 •KEY #257691
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$69,900 SUB BEACH AND BOATING ALL-SPORTS PLEASANT LAKE •1,802 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath, cathedral mstr suite •Family rm, deck, newer roof and windows #211029440 EXT. #263 •KEY #258747
Janet Direct: Steve Direct: 248-755-7600 248-755-7500
janet@TheStocktonTeam.com
steve@TheStocktonTeam.com
800-396-5204 + Ext. # for recorded message Text Key # to 90210 for text message
We are full time professionals... •Meeting Client’s Needs Since 1977 •4 Dedicated Listing & Buyer’s Agents •150+ Negotiated/Closed “Short Sales” •110 Closed Sales, January-September 2011
Our performance speaks for itself! Whether you’re buying or selling, we are here to help you! Call us today for a FREE, no obligation consultation!
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UPPER STRAITS LAKEFRONT INVESTMENT SPECIAL •4 bed, 3.5 baths, 2,746 sq. ft. + finished walkout •2nd buildable lakefront lot + 4 other treed lots #211104723 EXT. #245 •KEY #260513
GORGEOUS GERUNDEGUT BAY ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE •Remodeled ranch, stone fireplace, dining rm •Corian counter kitchen, tile, crown molding #211027050 EXT. #280 •KEY #248373 P. TW ND A HL HIG
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QUIET CUL-DE-SAC & WHITE LAKE WATERFRONT BACKS TO NATURE PRESERVE RANCH WITH WALKOUT •1,575 sq. ft. + fin. walkout, 3 bed, 2.5 bath •1,661 sq. ft., 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath, great rm •Isle kitchen, family rm, fireplace, vaulted bath •Family room w/fireplace, enclosed carport #211079134 EXT. #201 •KEY #248376 #211026322 EXT. #260 •KEY #248378 P. TW ND LA H HIG
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SUB BEACH, BOATING AND ALL-SPORTS PENINSULA LAKE PLAYGROUND ON DAVIS LAKE! LAKEFRONT ON TREED LOT •1,677 sq. ft., 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage •3-4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch w/fin. walkout •3 fireplaces, 2 car, lrg. deck, patio and deck •Gr. rm, snackbar kitchen, family rm w/fireplace #211095520 EXT. #253 •KEY #258748 #211100664 EXT. #240 •KEY #258416 P. TW LD E I F OM BLO W.
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DESIRABLE ADDINGTON CORNER RANCH CONDO •1,242 sq. ft., 2 bed, 2 bath, cath. mstr suite •Fireplace, 1st flr laundry, pool, Walled Lk schools #211042201 EXT. #289 •KEY #257047
$40,000 GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME •Lot incl. 3 parcels (90’ x 101’), sewer at street •Sub beach and boating on Upper Straits Lk. #211032130 EXT. #221 •KEY #248395
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211096965 - $134,000
211100643 - $169,000
211070398 - $85,000
211092231 - $41,000
211079839 - $535,000
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, freshly painted, new hardwood floors, lake privileges Cass Lake
GORGEOUS HOME 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 story great room, gourmet kitchen
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211092207 - $230,000
211056180 - $124,900
211068047 - $189,900
211099382 - $22,000
211091695 - $187,500
NEWER CONTEMPORARY CONDO 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, close to downtown Milford
GORGEOUS CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room with fireplace, granite kitchen with island
GORGEOUS SETTING 2.2 ACRES 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large family room with fireplace, master 2 closets, barn/shed
FAIRWAY ESTATE STUNNING 2 bedroom, 3 bath, granite,new carpet, tile, overlooking 16th hole
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
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211079367 - $65,000
211053983 - $87,000
A PIECE OF PARADISE 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, quality decking
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
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211043488 - $131,900
211047575 - $400,000
211091693 - $289,000
VACATION AT HOME 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, pool, hot tub, acreage, cathedral ceilings
MOVE IN CONDITION 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, sprinkler system
COMMERCE LAKEFRONT 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, almost 3/4 acre, finished walkout
PROF. LANDSCAPED, PRIVATE SETTING 5 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, master ste. with jacuzzi, lower level walkout, brick patio
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211054757 - $299,900
211091929 - $795,000
211097738 - $150,000
211097483 - $145,000
211072484 - $50,000
WELL MAINTAINED RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, .80 acre double lot, fireplace, 2 car garage
SPECTACULAR COLONIAL 4 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, spiral staircase, 2 fireplaces, hardwood
WHITE LAKE FRONT 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, totally remodeled, finished walkout
LOVELY RANCH HOME 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, impressive fireplace
CHARMING CAPE COD 1.5 ACRES 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, master suite, private bath, wrap around deck, finished basement
UPPER UNIT CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, basement, 1 car garage
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211078342 - $225,000
211001031 - $84,000
211046016 - $259,000
211074688 - $110,000
211082623 - $184,900
GREAT BRICK RANCH 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful 1/2 acre lot, natural fireplace
LAKE SHERWOOD CANAL FRONT 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, open floor plan, sunroom, newer windows, carpet
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
CHARMING RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling
NEW DETACHED RANCH CONDO 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood flooring, gas fireplace
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– WEST BLOOMFIELD – DETACHED BRICK CONDO WITH CLUBHOUSE AND POOL! 211087211 $154,000 248-851-4100
– WOLVERINE LAKE – MOVE RIGHT IN! CLEAN & NEUTRAL 4 BEDROOM CONDO! 211061942 $120,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – BEAUTIFUL UPDATED UNION LAKE FRONT HOME 211080415 $690,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – THIS HOME IS EVERYTHING YOU COULD HOPE FOR 211058336 $625,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – SPACIOUS HOME ON LARGE PRIVATE WOODED LOT 211043820 $485,000 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE – LARGE FIVE BEDROOM BRICK RANCH ON ALMOST 4 ACRES! 211026468 $589,900 248-851-4100
– ORCHARD LAKE – CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH WOODED VIEWS! 211074978 $499,000 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE – COMPLETELY UPDATED HOME ON COMMERCE LAKE! 211098509 $435,000 248-851-4100
– WATERFORD – MASTER SUITE FACING ALL-SPORT LAKE AND DOCK! 211090119 $400,000 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE – BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM, 2.2 BATH IN BIRKDALE POINTE 29126774 $381,000 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE – GREAT LANDSCAPING ON LARGE CORNER LOT! 211092290 $369,000 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE TWP. – ELEGANT HOME WITH 2 STORY FOYER AND GAS FIREPLACE 211086256 $300,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – CUSTOM 3,800 SQ. FT. LAKEFRONT HOME. GREAT VIEWS 210061488 $449,900 248-851-4100
– NOVI – GRAND COLONIAL WITH FINISHED BASEMENT AND GRANITE KITCHEN 211085411 $234,999 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE – CUSTOM BUILT 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH END UNIT RANCH CONDO 211033381 $209,900 248-851-4100
– COMMERCE TWP. – THREE BEDROOM RANCH +5 ACRES WITH 26’ X 50’ HORSE BARN! 211066495 $199,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – BEAUTIFUL DETACHED CONDO IN GATED COMMUNITY 211083859 $175,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – DETACHED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CONDO IN GATED COMMUNITY 211021641 $144,900 248-851-4100
– WATERFORD – SPECTACULAR 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON OVER .5 ACRE LOT! 211055951 $134,500 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – DESIRABLE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DETACHED CONDO, IMMED. OCCUPANCY 211034925 $136,900 248-851-4100
– WATERFORD – BEAUTIFUL OPEN 3 BEDROOM WITH LAKE PRIVILEGES 211093978 $135,000 248-851-4100
– NOVI – BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM HOME WITH WALLED LAKE SCHOOLS! 211098112 $120,000 248-851-4100
– NOVI – BRICK CONDO WITH FINISHED BASEMENT AND WALLED LAKE SCHOOLS 211102530 $115,000 248-851-4100
– WEST BLOOMFIELD – GREAT LOCATION FOR THIS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH CONDO 211035295 $94,900 248-851-4100
– WATERFORD – 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH CONDO WITH WATERFORD SCHOOLS 211101465 $17,900 248-851-4100
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$79,000 ALL-SPORTS WHITE LAKE! •1,702 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car detached garage •2nd floor master suite with jet tub •1st floor laundry •211064566
ON LAKE GEORGE! •1,721 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Open floor plan •Finished walkout basement •First floor laundry •211097045
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$309,900 WONDERFUL WHITE LAKE VIEWS! •1,700 sq, ft., 2 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •On quiet bay to main lake •Maple and granite kitchen •211028656
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CUSTOM BUILT QUALITY HOME! •2,820 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 3 car attached garage •1.49 wooded acres •Living room with beautiful oak mantle •Open floor plan •211032090
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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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$1,500,000 ON PRIVATE DOWNEY LAKE! •5,552 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, basement, 5 car garage •13 beautiful acres •Mahogany kitchen •Generator, elevator •211088932
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Auction/Estate Sales101 DECORATOR FURNITURE, Dining room, real wicker furniture, refrigerator, stacked washer & dryer, paintings, art, clothing, miscellaneous. Friday, Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m.. 2478 Locklin off Willow between Keith & Lochaven, West Bloomfield. ESTATE SALE 3150 Benstein Road, Commerce 10-4 Thursday thru Saturday
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COMMERCE
Rummage Sale & Bake Sale Thursday, 10/6: 9-4, Friday, 10/7: 9-4, Saturday, 10/8: 912 bag day on Sat $3.00 a bag Commerce United
Methodist Church 1155 N. Commerce Road 248-363-3935
2990 Welch Rd Commerce NEW LIFE DAY CARE/ PRESCHOOL CLOSING & GRAND ESTATE SALE Thurs., Fri., Sat., 11-7p.m. Oct., Nov., Dec. New Merchandise Every weekend From children's educational toys, games, & materials school & office furniture to household furnishings, antiques, fine art work, therapeutic electric bed, and much much more... THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9am4pm. 1952 Portlock. Generator, tools, men's winter jackets, work pants, household, books, jewelry, remodeling fixtures.
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PONTIAC EAST TENNYSON/ Fuller, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9a.m.-?. Hospital bed, walker, quilts- Great Prices! WATERFORD FALL RUMMAGE SALE
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3882 Highland Rd.(M-59) Thursday, Oct. 6th, 1pm-7pm Friday, Oct. 7th, 10am-4pm Saturday, Oct. 8th., 9am-Noon (Bag Day)
248-681-0040 WEST BLOOMFIELD 7452 HARDISTY East of Union Lake, North of Willow. File cabinets, household items, garden Miscellany, tools etc. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 94 WHITE LAKE VILLAGE ACRES- 8898 SUSSEX, 48386. Household, Little Tykes, women's, garden. 9a.m.-3p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. HUGE FURNITURE & household yard sale, 9a.m.-5p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1095 Lake Jason, Oxbow & Cedar Island Roads
Pets/Supplies
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DOG KENNELRun 20'X10'X7'H, 1 door, $200 248-882-3838
Clothing/Apparel
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REAL MINK Cape, excellent condition, $24.95. 248-5534967
Furniture/Rugs
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HYDRAULIC BARBER Chair, $75, OBO. Handicap lift chair, $150. 248-363-6000 FULL SIZED Ar t Van one year old mattress (no box springs) $40 OBO. 248-6248857 (Walled Lake area)
BOATS/ OUTDOOR Wanted Boats/Jet Skis/ Parts 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 Boats/Motors/Trailers 164
TWIN SIZED Girls wooden headboard bookcase $25 full sized Art Van one year old mattress (no box springs) $50. 248-624-8857 (Walled Lake area)
DAVE'S MOBILE MARINE •Pontoon Hauling •Winterizing •Shrink Wrapping "We Come To You" •Buy & Sell Motors
TRESTLE TABLE with two 12inch leaves, $75. 248-2450301
Boat & Pontoon Hauling Local & long distance
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Tritube hauling specialist Winter storage $199.99 Pontoons for sale Tom 248-681-4250 seaway5@comcast.net
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Boys 3T-4T, Thomas the Train, and other toys, New Telescope, picnic table, new electric car cooler, paperback books, purses/ totes, women's' 18 to 2X clothing, new Sketchers sneakers, household miscellany.
2379 Ethel Drive, off South Commerce at Decker.
When your sale item is $ 2500 or less
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248-345-3027 Bargain Bin
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"OUR CENTURY in Pictures," 1900-1999, Life Magazine book. very large 10" X 11", excellent condition. $10. 248623-2661
Odds N Ends
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$20 PREPAID Phone card for only $12.50- I can give you a 1-800 number to verify, expires June 13, 2013. 248-6232661. DARK HAIRED American Girl Doll, like new $15 248-9607285 DOG KENNELRun 20'X10'X7'H, 1 door, $200 248-882-3838 GOLF CART cover, brand new $80 248-561-4182
Call Cindy Stawick at
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Shrink Wrap 248-980-3453 I / O Winterizing 248-698-3686 Certified Master Mechanic Boat Storage
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PWC & BOATWINTERIZING 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
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JANE FONDA New aerobic step master, adjustable height $25 248-363-0693
UNWANTED AUTOS LLC
ORIGINAL INDIANA Hoosier cupboard. $1,200 248-6661037
TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars.
STOVE TOP ESPRESSO Maker, European, tin. $10 248-534-7004
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ABC * UNWANTED * AUTOS, CARS & TRUCKS
$200 AND UP 248-698-1062 Motorcycles
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2004 YAMAHA R1- 1000 motorcycle. Many extras, must see. $4,500. (248)9789246
MOTORCYCLEGUARANTEE See First Want Ad Page Trucks/Trailers
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1978 CHEVY 3/4 ton, solid Tennessee truck. $2,200 OBO 248-762-4565
Cars
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1995 LINCOLN Town Car Executive. 113k miles, runs good. Well maintained. Gray, new shocks/ tires. $3,500. 248 961-2108
SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page BUICK LESABRE, 2005, 85K, $9000. Very good condition. 248-363-3457
RC TOWING 46089 Grand River Novi Mi 48374 1998 Eclipse 4A3AX35G9WE043462 2001 Honda 1HGES16581L045553
Auction will be held at Yard 2 on October 12th, 10am 1237 E/W. Maple Rd Walled Lake MI 48390 Classic/ Antique Cars
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CLASSIC 1967 MERCEDES Benz, 4-door sedan, original condition, $7,000. 248-3903337. MONTE CARLO 1970, 38k original miles, like new, $12,500. 248-682-9726
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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 REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT Appliance Repair
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TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major Appliances. •Hot water tank
(248)360-0213 (248)698-8819 Asphalt/Pavement 503
KEITH'S SEALCOATING • NO SPRAY • ASPHALT REPAIR & GRAVEL FILL
SINCE 1983
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513
BOB'S CARPET Has the best buys on all brand named carpet. Pad 1/2 8 lb $3 yd. Installation guaranteed. Also have heavy plush remnants $4- 6 per yard
Call Bob (248)681-5771 Cabinetry
515
Elegant Woodworking •Mantels •Fireplace Surrounds •Furniture •Entertainment Center •Custom Cabinets •Crown Molding •Kitchen Cabinets •Custom Bars Harold Canfield
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YAM CONTRACTING •Carpentry •Deck Repair •Int. & Ext. Painting •Custom Woodwork •Powerwashing •To Do Lists •Unfinished Projects
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Heating/Duct Work 546
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(248)887-3666 547
SHERMAN BLDG CO. •Additions •Garages •Decks •Rough & Trim Carpentry •Wood Siding •Basements •Kitchens •All outside wood repairs
248-682-1393 248-802-6554 Home Inspection
Power Washing 553
Outdoor Services, LLC
• Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements
Home Improvement
Lawn/Garden Services
548
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(248)625-5719 LADY LIBERTY ENTERPRISES Land Decorating & Maintenance, LLC. Flower bed weeding, Mulching, Brick Pavers/Repairs, Boulder Walls, Lawn Maintenance, Spring Clean-ups, Tree & Shrub Pruning. Insured.
248-634-7041 Painting/ Decorating
562
FARR'S PAINTING
569
FARR'S POWER WASHING •Deck Cleaning / Staining & Sealing •Brick Cleaning •Rust & Mold Removal •Housewashing. •Painting •Deck Repairs. farrshomeimprovements.com
(248) 477-7764 (248) 345-3308 Roofing
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Premier Plumbing Licensed & Insured Complete Plumbing Service New Construction & Remodel Commercial & Residential
248-363-5864
Trash/Debris Removal
586
Doug Dible 248-431-6243
Progressive Transportation
ROOF LEAKS &
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•Remodeling •Quality Service •New Construction • Repairs •Grout Sealing • Licensed and Insured
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248-894-3239
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Plumbing
248-459-7894 ROOF REPAIRS Missing shingles replaced, Chimney flashing resealed, Leaks stopped, Vent stack flashing replaced, Complete roof inspection service, Guaranteed work. 30 yrs exp.
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Tree Service
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585
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Tile
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LOUIE'S TREE SERVICE Tree Removal •Stump Grinding Firewood • Free Estimates 20 Yrs. Exp. • Fully Insured "Will Beat All Competitors" Residential • Commercial
248-240-6143 248-240-6142 248-366-1325
MAXON'S TREE SERVICE •Trimming •Tree Removal •Stump Grinding •Lot Clearing •Firewood & Woodchips "We now have wood fencing & deliver sand, gravel, top soil."
Licensed & Insured Free Estimates
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248-921-9097 Waterproofing
599
Dry Basements, LLC We Repair: •Poured Walls/ Concrete Block •Waterproofing •Cracked or Bowed Walls •Foundation Repaired Replaced •Underpinning •Crawl Space and Encapsulation •Licensed & Insured •Ron Heck, Builder (248)420-0116
Wells
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