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Grateful for support From White Lake Township Police Chief Edward Harris: On June 23, the Huron Valley Schools Board of Education recognized Officer Michael Simsack, as well as the White Lake Township Police Department, for the continued support of the School Liaison Officer position at Lakeland High School.

The award presented to Officer Simsack acknowledged his ability to relate to students, staff, and the administration. His dedication and hard work led to this well-deserved recognition.

In addition to Officer Simsack’s award, the police department was also recognized for our involvement in the school liaison program and our commitment toward its success and its future.

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Simsack for his work in this position. I am also proud of all the previous school liaison officers who share responsibility for the success of this program.

Most of all, however, I am grateful to the voters in White Lake. Last November, you approved an additional millage to maintain the staffing level of your police department. That was a tremendous show of support during PAGE 8 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW

The importance of cooking Milford resident Cindy Juncaj’s business stresses family meals

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indy Juncaj is a Milford resident who has gone from a representative to president of one of the fastest-rising companies in the country.

Juncaj is the president and CEO of Demarle at Home, a direct-sales cookware and cooking instruction company that she joined in 2002 when the company was based in Los Angeles. A mother of four and a former teacher, Juncaj sees cooking as not only a business, but as a way to bring families together, something she tries to incorporate into everything she does. Learn more at demarleathome.com Tell us about your company, Demarle at Home, and what kind of products it offers to customers?

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CJ: (It’s) a company that presents cooking products and cooking classes and we have some very unique products that make everything simple in the kitchen.

Our brand driver is something called the Silpat, and that’s a flat baking sheet that you can cook basically anything on, so you can make a breakfast, lunch, or dinner using the Silpat. We have some other products like Silpat that need no grease, oil, or spray and are teaching people to cook in a healthy way.

We offer classes, and we have independent cooking instructors throughout the U.S. In our shop here in Milford, we offer cooking classes. We also have cooking instructors that will come in and do it your way in your very own kitchen and just teach everyone some simple ways to create hors d’oeuvres or sweets.

What is unique about our company is that we not only have the direct sales, but we have independent instructors and they can actually create a really great business opportunity for themselves going in and teaching people how to cook. They don’t need to be a professional chef in order to teach that.

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What is it you enjoy about cooking and what message do you try to convey through your passion?

CJ: Everywhere, people are encouraging others to cook. They’re telling them to stop eating fast food, don’t buy all the frozen food, eat farm fresh, support your local businesses and fresh local ingredients and purchase those items.

The one thing that everyone is saying to the everyday consumer is eat and cook at home. But no one is telling them why they need to do that other than they’ll say there’s a house component.

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When people aren’t eating together, children especially are going other places to get those emotional banks filled. The everyday modern family has become so incredibly busy that they forget to stop and really enjoy the time around the table and make the experience not just something that you sit down and you’re up from the table in eight minutes, but it’s something where you’re at the table and you converse with one another and you talk about the day and the subliminal messages and the emotional banks will be full every single day as you do that.

I think that’s the most important message that we have for the everyday family. If you can’t eat at home every single day, try to eat at home every other day and if your kids are older, make a goal to do a family dinner every Sunday.

My children come back to family dinner every Sunday and I think that’s made a significant difference in the closeness that we feel as a family and towards one another, even on a everyday basis. ❏

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CORRECTIONS An article appearing in the June 29 edition of the Spinal Column

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PUBLIC SAFETY

No suspects in theft of wallet at Salvation Army A pickpocket lifted a patron’s wallet while shopping at the Salvation Army store on E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake on Friday, July 1.

According to a Walled Lake Police Department report, the victim was shopping with her purse on her shoulder when the crime was committed.

The victim attempted to pay for her items when she noticed her Coach wristlet wallet, her car keys, a MasterCard, driver’s license, important documents, and her husband’s Social Security card were missing.

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

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espite efforts to increase security at Gunnar Mettala and Willis parks in Wixom, another act of vandalism occurred sometime between Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7.

During that time, unknown suspects spray painted the interior and exterior restroom walls at Mettala Park, located at 645 Mettala in Wixom.

This is a second incident of vandalism at the park in the last two months.

Sometime between May 31 and June 4, a vandal or vandals tore shingles from the bathroom roof; ripped out a toilet paper holder from one of the restrooms; tore down athletic signs and discarded them on the ground; stole pavilion rental signs and a handicapped sign; and dumped feces in the women’s restroom sink.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) cleaned up the site.

On Thursday, July 7 the DPW was required to clean up the new mess. Much of the destruction was done to the brick walls of the men’s restroom and on the side and rear of the building’s exterior.

Blue, white, green, black, gold and green paint was used to inscribe phrases such as “Stay gold,” “Open your mind,” and “There is no real difference.” ❏ Currently there are no suspects in the case, which remains open pending a complete investigation. ❏

Business owner victim of worker’s alleged forgery Waterford Township police are investigating a forgery complaint reported by a Keego Harbor business owner on Wednesday, June 22.

According to Waterford police, the victim discovered some payroll checks missing from his store after being contacted by his bank about unusual activity. The victim learned one of his employees endorsed one of the missing checks that was cashed at a Waterford party store for $437 on Thursday, June 16.

The endorsement was an alleged forgery, and a second allegedly forged check was also discovered for nearly the same amount at a different location.

The incident remains under investigation. The 41-year-old suspect from Keego Harbor could face felony forgery charges. ❏

Police arrest man in U.S. illegally; ICE notified Milford police arrested an alleged illegal immigrant on Sunday, June 19 at 12:24 a.m. after he was found with an expired driving license.

Police pulled over a white 2006 Nissan with a broken passenger-side tail light. The driver, 30, was found to have an expired license and admitted he

wasn’t legal to be in the country when questioned, according to police.

He was arrested, held, and Milford police contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. ❏

Wixom police are investigating a breaking and entering incident that occurred on Wednesday, May 11 at Fame Industries, located at 51100 Grand River Avenue.

Police were dispatched once an alarm was tripped. Once they arrived on the scene, police observed a smashed window on the north side of the building. Shattered glass was strewn on the ground.

Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Lyon Township Substation and a K-9 search team arrived on the scene to assist. After conducting a search of the building, the K-9 indicated a strong track through the office area where concrete blocks were stacked on the floor a few feet from a window.

The owner conducted a walk through and noted that a pair of Apple computers, valued at $2,500 each, had been stolen, in addition to $3,000 in software.

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A 60-year-old South Lyon woman was arrested and incarcerated Monday, July 4 in Wixom after she allegedly violated the terms of her probation by attempting to steal a myriad of items from the Meijer store on Grand River Avenue.

According to a Wixom Police Department report, Meijer loss prevention officers reportedly observed the woman select a number of items while roaming through the store. She was allegedly putting them in her cart or concealing them in her purse.

At one point, she allegedly was observed entering a fitting room and removing packaging from several DVD cases. The cache was valued at $191.

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Kowall sets sights on U.S. House seat in 2012 campaign

By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

With U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Waterford, White Lake, Highland, Milford, Commerce, Wolverine Lake, Walled, Wixom) eying the Presidency and seeking the GOP nomination for the highest office in the land, Mike Kowall sees an opening.

That’s why the first-term Republican state senator currently representing all but one of the lakes area’s 11 communities — Commerce, Kowall Highland, Milford Township, Milford Village, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield — is making a run for Congress.

“I think that anybody who has run for any type of office at all has always had in the back of their mind going to Washington D.C. and being part of

the overall process,” Kowall said.

“Like it or not, D.C. is where everything in the world goes on. I would like to be part of that.”

Kowall, a former White Lake Township supervisor and state representative, said he has been encouraged to run by dozens of people since McCotter announced his presidential campaign on Saturday, July 2.

Kowall said he hasn’t decided when he will make his official campaign announcement — he said it would be “soon” — or when he will file the appropriate paperwork to throw his hat into the ring for the 2012 election.

“Right now, what we’re doing is going to be setting up some meetings, going to Washington and talking to folks there,” Kowall said.

“There’s a lot to it. It’s not like running for a state seat. It’s a whole different set of criteria.”

According to Kowall, health care and getting people back to work will be the top issues in his campaign, as well as federal regulations.

“The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been in and launched a whole new set of guidelines on coal-fired power plants and car emissions,” he said. “Both of

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those things are going to affect people’s jobs here in this state.”

Kowall said he has “always had a desire to do this,” but having a member of your own party in a congressional seat effectively pre-empts a run for Congress. Now that McCotter will have to vacate his congressional seat in order to run for the presidency, Kowall said, that gives him the opportunity to take a swing at the congressional seat.

He said that it’s “a little early” to begin compiling a campaign staff, but he added that he has people in mind who “would work well and they’ve worked in D.C. previously.”

“Lansing is fast-pitch softball,” he said. “This is being called up from the minors into the pro league. It’s like going from the Toledo Mud Hens to the Detroit Tigers.”

Kowall was elected to the state Senate last year. Because he won’t have to run for re-election to his current position in Lansing in 2012, even if he loses a Congressional bid, his seat in the state’s upper chamber is safe for the time being.

State senators serve four-year terms and are paid $79,650 annually.

U.S. representatives serve two-year terms and are currently paid $174,000 annually.

The congressional candidate filing deadline with the Secretary of State’s office is May 12, 2012. ❏

County board split on appointment to parks panel

By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

A new member of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been selected in a 16-8 divided vote of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, again raising issues over the interview process for board appointments to county panels.

A. David Baumhart of Bloomfield Hills was selected on Wednesday, July 6, to serve the remainder of Charles Palmer’s three-year term Scott expiring Dec. 31, 2012.

The Board of Commissioners’ General Government Committee, in a 5-4 party-line vote on June 27, nomi-

nated Baumhart.

Commissioners John Scott (RWaterford, West Bloomfield), Robert Hoffman (R-Highland), and Christine Long (R-Commerce, Wolverine Lake, Milford) voted in committee to nominate Baumhart, while Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-West Bloomfield) cast a nay vote.

“He is a very qualified person for (the parks commission),” Scott said.

“I saw no sense in wasting the other (applicants’) time if they were not going to be selected. I spoke with Jerry Fisher (chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission) and asked him about Dave Baumhart and he knew him real well. He was highly recommendGershenson ed.”

Baumhart listed Fisher, Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts, and Commissioner David Potts (RBirmingham) as references on his application.

“We post every citizen appointment and we had citizens who responded, very qualified citizens,” said Gershenson, who also cast a vote against the appointment when it came before the full board last week.

“My feeling is that, when you put out a public notice for a public appointment, you owe it to the public to interview those citizens who took the time to apply.”

She stressed that her vote against the appointment was not “because of Baumhart,” who she said “seemed like a very nice man.”

Commissioner Mattie Hatchett (DPontiac) crossed party lines and cast her vote in favor of the appointment.

Palmer resigned due to health reasons.

Baumhart currently runs ADR Advantages, PLC, which provides mediation and arbitration services on pending litigation. Prior to that, he was the director of the Settlement Office for the Michigan Court of Appeals from 1998 to 2009, and was a litigation attorney for Clark Hill from 1992 to 1998. He received an undergraduate degree from Olivet College and his law degree from Vanderbilt University.

Those serving on the 10-member Parks and Recreation Commission serve three-year terms, are paid a $35 per meeting, and receive county mileage reimbursement. ❏

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At a steady clip: M-5 roundabout work progressing

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

The $5-million roundabout construction project at the intersection of M-5, Pontiac Trail and Martin Parkway in Commerce Township is under way and progressing at an unfettered pace.

“Currently, crews are constructing new storm sewers at the roundabout to ensure there’s good drainage there,” said Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Spokesperson Craig Bryson.

Cursory construction work began May 31.

The RCOC began a closure of Pontiac Trail between M-5 and Welch Road on June 26. During the Pontiac Trail closure, traffic isn’t permitted to travel from eastbound Pontiac Trail to southbound M-5 or from northbound M-5 to westbound Pontiac Trail. The detour route for traffic that would normally travel along Pontiac Trail between M-5 and Welch Road will be Welch Road to Maple Road to Haggerty Road and back to Pontiac Trail, and vice versa.

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. However, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

A new retention pond was built to the south and east of the intersection’s former retention pond. A temporary road was then installed to shift detour traffic.

“We really expected to hear more from residents, but the shift in traffic is working out well along the temporary road,” Bryson said.

Local businesses remain open during the Pontiac Trail closure.

“The area is more congested during rush hour, but we haven’t received any feedback from businesses,” Bryson said.

Once completed, the roundabout will be the largest to date in Oakland County. Tony Angelo Cement Company, based in Novi, has been contracted to conduct the work.

The project is expected to help mitigate traffic congestion at the intersection of M-5, Pontiac Trail, and Martin Parkway. Once finished, most of the roundabout will be two lanes, with three lanes at the north end.

The project is expected to be completed around Nov. 1. ❏

BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION/I-96 BETWEEN MILFORD ROAD AND KENT LAKE ROAD (Milford Area) • Start date: Friday, July 9.

• Completion Date: Winter 2011.

• Cost: $15.5 million.

• Closure: Single lane closure on I-96 in each direction between Milford and Kent Lake roads on weekends and weekdays during nonpeak hours.

• Notes: The first bridge reconstruction project to be undertaken will be the bridge over the Huron Valley Trail east of Milford Road.

SOUTHBOUND CRESCENT LAKE ROAD RIGHT-LANE WIDENING NORTH OF M-59 (Waterford Township) • Closure: None planned.

• Start Date: Mid- to late July.

• Cost: $153,000 split between Waterford Township, the RCOC, and the county government.

CSX RAILROAD CROSSING/BECK ROAD BETWEEN PONTIAC TRAIL AND WEST ROAD (Wixom) • Closure: Beck Road will be completely closed at the railroad

tracks. Signage for alternate routes will be posted.

• Begins: Tuesday, July 11.

• Completion date: July 29.

PONTIAC TRAIL/MAPLE INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE (Walled Lake) • Completion date: Pending.

Work is taking place as crews are available on weekdays between approximately 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

During the work, one lane in each direction on Pontiac Trail and Maple east of Pontiac Trail will remain open, but motorists should expect delays.

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Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign legislation enacting new state legislative district maps, as well as new boundaries for U.S. House of Representatives districts, prompting local Republicans to expect a legal challenge to the maps that have been approved by both chambers of the state Legislature.

Michigan Democrats have called the approved maps “gerrymandered,” but Michigan Democratic Party Director of Communications John Tramontana said that no decisions have yet been made about a legal challenge to the maps, which Democrats also contended were rushed through the redistricting process unnecessarily.

“We’ll sit down with the Democratic caucuses in the (state) House and Senate, as well as the Congressional delegation, and determine a plan of action,” Tramontana said.

“I would expect a challenge, but when the maps were drawn, there were three criteria that kept being (raised),” and those were fairness, legality, and whether they adhered to the state Constitution,” said state Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Commerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield).

If a possible legal challenge fails to pass muster in the Michigan Court of Appeals, where it would be considered, the lakes area would be represented by lawmakers serving the following districts in Lansing and Washington D.C.: • The 29th state House District will represent Orchard Lake; • The 38th state House District will represent Walled Lake; • The 39th state House District will represent Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake, Wixom, and the western half of West Bloomfield Township; • The 40th state House District will represent the eastern half of West Bloomfield Township; • The 43rd state House District will represent a portion of Waterford Township; • The 44th state House District will represent Milford, Highland Township, White Lake Township, and a portion of Waterford Township; • The 14th state Senate District will represent Highland Township and Waterford Township; • The 15th state Senate District will represent White Lake Township, Milford,

Commerce Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Wixom, and Wolverine Lake; • The 11th U.S. Congressional District will represent Waterford, a portion of West Bloomfield Township, White Lake Township, Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake, Wixom, Walled Lake, Milford, and Highland Township; • The 14th U.S. Congressional District will represent Orchard Lake and a portion of West Bloomfield Township.

The proposed U.S. House district lines didn’t sit well with two Michigan Democrats serving on Capitol Hill who would be forced to square off against each other in a primary election under the proposed districts.

“Voters in Michigan have never before faced such a shamelessly partisan redrawing of congressional boundaries,” said U.S. Reps. Gary Peters (DOrchard Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield) and Sander Levin (DSouthfield) in a joint statement last month. “Instead of drawing fair lines that follow community and county borders in a logical way, the Republican Legislature has drafted a map so skewed that it exploits every trick in the book to gerrymander districts in ways that benefit Republican incumbents. The Legislature and Gov. (Rick) Snyder should reject this gerrymandered map and draw congressional boundaries in a way that puts Michigan voters’ interests squarely ahead of flagrant partisan advantage.” ❏

CAPITOL NOTES Legislation that would designate Sept. 11 to Sept. 17 — Constitution Day — of every year Patriot Week in the state of Michigan has cleared the state House of Representatives.

State Rep. Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield) sponsored the legislation.

Haines, and state Reps. Eileen Kowall (R-White Lake, Highland), Chuck Moss (R-Orchard Lake), Bill Rogers (RMilford), Hugh Crawford (R-Walled Lake, Wixom), and Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield, Commerce, Wolverine Lake) voted in favor of the legislation on Thursday, June 30.

Kowall, Crawford, Moss, and Rogers are co-sponsors of House Bill 4464, which now heads to the Senate for that chamber’s consideration.

To learn more about Patriot Week, visit www.patriotweek.org. ❏

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ENVIRONMENT

GOP looks to cap amount of land the DNR can own

By Angela Niemi staff writer

If the state Senate has its way, soon the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will no longer have carte blanche to buy all the land it wants as last month, the upper chamber passed a bill in a 2414 vote to put a cap on the number of acres the DNR can own.

While preserving forest land and open space is a “great thing to do,” according to state Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Commerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield), there also needs to be some limits on that power, especially when considering the revenue loss suffered by public schools and local governments when the state-owned land is taken off the property tax rolls, as well as the management difficulties the DNR has been experiencing with budget and personnel cutbacks.

“You have to figure out at some point in time how much is enough,” Kowall said.

The magic number in this case appears to be 4.65 million acres.

The DNR currently owns 4.47 million acres of land, according to its website, which Kowall said is more than “any other state in the region.”

“When you think about it, 4.6 million acres is a lot of land,” he said. “(Senate Bill 248) still provides the DNR with wiggle room, and in the event that something comes up, the DNR can come back to the Legislature and get permission to acquire more land. They’re not locked out forever. They just no longer have carte blanche to continue to buy whatever land they want.”

Senate Bill 248 proposes to do the following: • Prohibit the DNR from acquiring surface rights if it owned, or as a result of an acquisition would own, the surface rights to more than 4.65 million acres of land; • Require the DNR to post and maintain on its website the number of acres of land on which the DNR owns surface rights, in total and by program; • Require the DNR to offer for sale at a public auction tax-reverted

land that had not sold after nine months and sell the property to the qualified bidder making the highest bid that represented a reasonable price for the property as determined by the DNR, notwithstanding its fair market value; • Delete a provision prohibiting the acceptance of a bid for surplus land for less than its fair market value; • Require the DNR to estimate payments in lieu of taxes on the land and the change in property tax revenue to local governments before acquiring surface rights.

Land on which the DNR has a conservation easement and is landplatted under the Land Division Act before the bill’s effective date, if acquired by the DNR before that date, would be excluded from counting towards the acreage restriction.

The bill would also exclude the following from the number of acres the DNR owns if acquired on or after the bill takes effect: • Land with an area of not more than 80 acres, or a right-of-way for gaining access to other land owned by the DNR; • Land that was commercial forest land on the bill’s effective date; • Land acquired by the DNR through gift or litigation; or • A trail.

The bill now heads to the state House of Representatives for that chamber’s consideration. ❏

Riverhawk Rumble soars back into Proud Lake park

By Angela Niemi staff writer

After a brief hiatus in 2010, the Proud Lake Recreation Area is once again gearing up to host the Riverhawk Rumble event on Saturday, July 16.

While the Proud Lake Recreation Area has been hosting the event since 2007, it didn’t last year because of changes going on within the recreation area.

However, this summer the Riverhawk Rumble will be back and Unit Supervisor Andrew Haapala hopes it will be as successful as in years past.

“This is a family-friendly event that we host mid-season,” he said. “We usually try to do one event a month,

whether it’s at the park or the campground. The Riverhawk Rumble is an opportunity for kids and families to try out new things in the park.”

The theme for this year’s event is “An Outdoor Adventure Event.”

From noon to 3 p.m. at the Riverhawk Conference Center, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a number of events, including youth archery, hay rides, campfire building, a scavenger hunt, canoe rides, mountain biking, and fishing.

“We hope that the Riverhawk Rumble will be a success this year, as it has been in past years,” Haapala said.

While the event is free, a state Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle entering the park. The Recreation Passport is $10 and has replaced the annual state park vehicle entrance sticker required to use all state parks, recreation areas, and boat launches.

For those who don’t have a pass but would like to participate in the Riverhawk Rumble, the passports can be purchased at the Proud Lake Recreation Area. ❏

Volunteer effort at state park targets swallow-wort vine The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for volunteers to participate in a stewardship day being held at the Highland Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 16.

Volunteers will learn how to identify and control swallow-wort as part of Highland Recreation Area’s Early Detection, Rapid Response Initiative.

Volunteers will help remove seed pods, and use foliar spray on the left-behind stalks and leaves.

Swallow-wort, which is also known as dog-strangle vine, quickly grows over nearby native plants and is part of the milkweed family. It also attracts monarch butterflies to lay their eggs on its leaves, but the resulting caterpillars have a very low success rate on the swallow-wort.

Those wishing to help are asked to meet at the parking lot by the Edsel Ford barn by entering the recreation area from M-59 and heading south past the headquarters about halfway into the recreation area. ❏

lake levels LAKE LEVELS Following are the lake level readings for lakes and rivers across the western Oakland lakes area, as compiled by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P. McCulloch’s office. Legal levels are denoted by elevation in feet from sea level; current levels are denoted as plus or minus the legal in hundredths of feet. River depths are measures from the river bottom, at point of measurement.

WATERWAYS Cass Cedar Island Commerce Dawson Mill Pond Duck Fox Huron River Long Loon* Maceday-Lotus Middle & Lower Straits Mohawk Oakland-Woodhull Orchard Oxbow Pontiac Shawood-Walled Lake Schoolhouse Scott Sylvan-Otter Union Upper Straits Watkins White Williams

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

6/24/11 +.31 +.49 +.42 +.20 +.21 +.19 +.22 +.30 +.18 +.12 Legal +.33 +.21 +.40 +.27 –.41 +.54 +.33 –1.21 +.20 +.33 +.33 –.24 +.30 +.30

7/1/11 +.26 +.39 +.54 +.08 +.13 +.20 +.32 +.20 +.30 +.05 Legal +.58 +.20 +.30 +.13 +.68 +.40 +.58 –1.24 +.30 +.24 +.30 –.09 +.21 +.19

*Reading for Loon Lake, in Waterford Township, also applies to Mohawk–Wormer Schoolhouse, Silver and Upper Silver Lakes.

7/8/11 +.13 +.40 +.50 +.23 +.05 +.10 +.10 +.10 +.14 +.08 –.09 +.28 +.19 +.20 +.13 +.60 +.32 +.22 –1.39 +.31 +.03 +.20 –.10 +.10 +.20

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The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the specifics behind both a renewal and an increase in the township’s public safety millage to be placed on a Nov. 8 election ballot to support the township’s public safety departments.

The board’s decision came at its Monday, June 27 meeting.

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, according to Supervisor Michele Economou Ureste.

A mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value.

The owner of a township property with a taxable value of $100,000 ($200,000 market value) currently pays $313.78 a year in property taxes for public safety services and would continue to pay that amount if the millage is renewed.

If the increase is also approved, that same owner would pay an additional $285 a year.

Ureste said that the lion’s share of the proposed increase has to do with capital outlay.

The ballot language is expected to be presented at the board’s next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 18.

Renewing and increasing the public safety millage was a hot-button issue last August when the township board narrowly voted against ballot language for a five-year renewal of the current public safety millage and an additional public safety millage of 1.33 mills for 2010, followed by a 2.0566-mill hike for four years, from 2011 to 2014.

The township board also voted last July against ballot language seeking a renewal of 3.1378 mills and an increase of 2.0566 mills for 10 years.

The board previously approved placing both a renewal and an increase in the township’s public safety millage on the November ballot at its June 6 meeting, but didn’t decide on the amount of the increase or the duration of the renewal. ❏

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“We had to cut back because of a lack of volunteers,” Peters said. “We used to hold one every Tuesday in the summer.”

However, Peters added that the event series attracts a large group of kids who thoroughly enjoy it.

“It’s free entertainment for the kids in the village — they have a riot,” Peters said.

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White Lake soldier remembered as caring dad, friend

By Angela Niemi staff writer

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proud father. A proud military man. A caring friend. An incredible man.

These are just a few words used to describe White Lake Township native Antonio Morganelli, 45, who — after serving and surviving two tours in Iraq — died of a heart attack last week while he was stationed at Fort Drum in New York.

“There’s no way to put into words how truly wonderful he was.

There are not words strong enough or powerful enough to describe him,” said Connie Weber, whose family has always been close friends with Morganelli.

“We recently reconnected via Facebook,” Weber said. “He contacted my mom and sister first, and then we started texting and chatting. His wife passed away a few years ago, and I’m divorced.

And we’ve spent the last three months chatting. And just before the Fourth of July, he came to Michigan from New York for his sister, who was on life support.

“He surprised me at work. We spent every minute together during that time,” Weber said. “I never got a chance to tell him how truly wonderful he was. I never got the chance to tell him I love him. I miss him terribly. He leaves behind a legacy of good deeds, caring, kindness, and sweetness.”

According to Weber, Morganelli was very proud of his military career. He served 11 years in the U.S. Army and became a staff sergeant with the 7th Engineer Battalion.

He was hoping to be discharged next month in order to spend more

Tuesday events at Clara Miller Park get kids bouncing

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Wolverine Lake and its Parks and Recreation Board will host a series of family-focused activities during “Tuesdays in the Park,” which will be held at Clara Miller Park on Tuesday,

Walled Lake chief is now an ‘at-will’ employee of city

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Antonio Morganelli, a White Lake Township native who had served two tours of duty in Iraq in the U.S. Army, passed away last week of a heart attack at Fort Drum in New York. “I miss him terribly,” said Connie Weber, whose family has always been close friends with the 11-year Army veteran.

“He leaves behind a legacy of good deeds, caring, kindness, and sweetness.” (Photo courtesy of Connie Weber)

time with his 16-year-old son, Joseph Antonio. Morganelli’s wife died in 2008, and he didn’t want his son to be left alone if he was deployed again.

“His greatest accomplishment and achievement was his son. His son was his world,” said Weber, who added that Morganelli was hoping to move back to White Lake, where he grew up.

“He’s a good man. He really cared about family and his friends. He’d give his shirt off his back for you. He was that kind of guy,” said life-long friend Gary Arquette. “We’ve been friends since we were 6-years-old in kindergarten at Oxbow. I have just so many memories with him when we were

kids. We did a lot of things together growing up, and we kept in touch through the years. I will definitely miss him.”

Morganelli’s funeral was held on Saturday, July 9, at Elton Black and Son in Highland Township. He was honored with a full military burial.

“I just saw him not too long ago because his sister was on life support, and he had to make the decision on pulling the plug. And then a week later, he died. We were going through all of this with his sister, and now him. He just turned 45.

It’s just shocking how life turns,” Arquette said. ❏

July 19 and Aug. 16, weather permitting.

Clara Miller Park is located on Benstein Road south of Glengary .

The Oakland County Recreation Assistance Partnership Outreach Program will co-sponsor the event, lending its inflatables and bouncers for kids to enjoy.

The events run from 6:30-8:30 p.m., an hour later than last year to accommodate working parents.

“Last year the event ran from 5:30

to 7:30 p.m. but working residents weren’t able to spend much time at the event, so we extended the hours,” said Parks and Recreation Board Member Phil Peters.

On Saturday, July 16, children can play on the inflatable Seymour the Serpent and the Dudley the Dino slide and bouncer.

Then on Aug. 16, kids can jump to their delight on a giant bouncer.

Light refreshments will be served.

The series has been scaled back

Walled Lake Police Chief Paul Shakinas is no longer a union employee.

After months of negotiations, Shakinas and the city settled on terms of an “at-will” contract, meaning that although there is no expiration date, Shakinas’ employment could be terminated at any time upon the discretion of the city manager in accordance with the City Charter.

“He’s at-will, just like I am,” said City Manager L. Dennis Whitt. “It’s a permanent position so he has job security there, but he’s part of management and that’s a non-union position. Early on, he didn’t want to forego the protection of the union but eventually he made the call,” he said.

The contract officially began March 15 when Shakinas was promoted to chief.

“I could have gone outside the department, but took in all the positive comments from the legislative body,” Whitt said of selecting a new police chief. “He has shown he could be a good chief by the way he has responded. He has what it takes.”

Shakinas made concessions on longevity pay, as well as giving up two holidays. Due to his 10-year tenure with the city, Shakinas would have been eligible for 4 percent longevity pay.

“Taking away longevity pay was an adamant provision the majority of council had in cutting back on these benefits,” Whitt said.

“Longevity and benefits are a concern for all public employees and may be brought up with the officers, too,” Shakinas said.

The officers’ contract expired June 30 and is currently being negotiated.

Aside from the contract concessions, Shakinas will now be reim-

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personalized bricks covered in the names and messages of Highland residents, and now those to who wish to be a part of the library’s “Highland Heritage” will have their chance.

The library will again be installing these personalized brick pavers in one more section of the library building’s entrance. Highland residents now also have the chance to purchase a 4-inchby-8-inch brick that will be installed in the library wall.

The price — which includes the engraving of a name or message — is $50.

Order forms for the bricks can be picked up at the library or downloaded from the library’s website at www.highlandlibrary.info.

The target date for the installation is set for the spring 2012, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the library building. ❏

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bursed 100 percent instead of 50 percent for tuition costs.

“I mandated that he finish his master’s degree by early next year and he’s well on his way in doing so,” Whitt said. “The tuition benefit is about equivalent to the longevity pay the first year, but it will turn into a savings for the city in the future.”

As a matter of policy, Shakinas is entitled to use of a police vehicle while on and off the clock.

“There’s a benefit to that — he gets to drive a patrol vehicle at all times, but he’s always on-call,” Whitt said.

Shakinas will continue to earn a base annual salary of $78,033; however, Whitt added that is no reflection on Shakinas’ work ethic.

“He’s a leader of the troops and he’s done a great job for the city and the department,” Whitt said. “Due to our finances, we have to hold the line for now.”

Overall, Shakinas said the contract was fair despite concessions made by both sides.

“I’m very grateful for a guy my age to have this opportunity,” Shakinas said. ❏

Township panel to meet regarding sharing services The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has formed a task force to explore shared service or intergovernmental agreements to provide non-public safety services such as assessing, building permits and code enforcement to the cities of Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake and Keego Harbor.

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Milford Township Planning Commission members are currently discussing ideas that may result in a non-motorized path master plan for the township.

“The commission is brainstorming ways to interconnect sidewalks, walking paths, and trail systems in the township to provide safe connections,” said Timothy Brandt, Milford Township’s building official.

“Discussions started about four

months ago after our consultant brought it up.”

Nick Lomako, the township’s planning consultant with Wade-Trim, said that a growing movement called “Complete Streets” has been spreading across the country and is geared toward planning for all modes of transportation and users, including bicyclists, hikers and equestrian riders.

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approached the Planning Commission and recommended that the township adopt its own Complete Streets policy to consider all transportation needs in the township.

The commission passed a Complete Streets policy resolution in January, which was then adopted by the Milford Township Board of Trustees in February, allowing the commission to review all street plans to ensure all public and private street projects, including reconstruction, are built to follow the guidelines to accommodate all users of the rights-of-way or private road easements.

Lomako said he later held a study session with the commission and showed a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating what other communities in the state and county were doing.

“We developed a map with the existing network in the township and asked the commissioners, ‘Why don’t you mark the maps up,’” Lomako said.

“They did and we assembled a handout and gave it out at the last meeting.”

He added that the commission would examine individual suggestions at its next meeting, scheduled for Aug. 25. ❏

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Community Development Director Tom Walsh and Township Assessor Lisa Hobart will be meeting with Sylvan Lake officials next week.

The board held a meeting on July 11. The agenda initially called for the township to consider an intergovernmental agreement to provide property assessment services to Sylvan Lake.

The board decided it best to hold off and further engage Sylvan Lake representatives, as well as reach out to Orchard Lake and Keego Harbor officials to see if those municipalities are interested in sharing services.

“The proposed agreement appeared premature and didn’t benefit both parties,” said Township Trustee Howard Rosenberg. “It appeared it would cost West Bloomfield money.”

He added that the township was already entered into an agreement with Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake to provide those cities fire services.

Sylvan Lake has a public safety millage on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Trustee Gene Farber said that, depending on the election’s outcome, the township might explore combining police services with Sylvan Lake. ❏

Scout is bettering Waterford Teenager to construct six benches for historic society park

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

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ohn Warr, Jr., a 14-year-old Boy Scout, has taken on an Eagle Scout project that stands to benefit the Waterford Historical Society and township’s Fish Hatchery Park.

“My dad’s dental office is close by and one day I noticed only one bench there, so I came up with the idea for a more inviting park,” Warr said.

Warr began scouting while in the first-grade and is now a member of Troop No. 1037. To work up to the Eagle Scout level, a candidate must complete a leadership project where others assist in the process.

“I want to challenge myself and, when I accomplish my goal, it will look good on college applications and also help the community by building park benches,” Warr said. “My scout troop will help me build them and friends and family will be there to support me.”

To begin an Eagle Scout project, one must plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to religious, educational, or community organizations other than the Boy Scouts. The project must be approved by the organization selected, two scout masters, and one scout district council person.

Warr is committed to constructing a half-dozen permanent benches within the park as a means of comfort and beautification for patrons.

Currently there is only one bench in the park along the Clinton River.

“The plan is to construct six benches made from composite wood to match the one existing there right now,” said Warr’s father, John Warr, Sr., who is also the Troop No. 1037 assistant scout master. “The material is guaranteed (to last) for 50 years.”

One of the benches will be placed in the play area, with the others to be situated along the river route.

To fund the project, John Warr, Jr. is soliciting donations from local businesses and residents to help cover the $250 price tag it will cost to erect each bench.

Businesses can purchase a bench as a means of advertising or donors can purchase a bench in memory of a loved one.

Eagle Scout candidate John Warr, Jr. of Troop No. 1037 is soliciting donations from local businesses and residents to help cover the $250 price tag for each of a half-dozen benches he’s constructing at the Fish Hatchery Park in Waterford.

“Normally it costs $550 to purchase a bench,” said Maria Warr, John Warr Jr.’s mother. “John priced out the wood, cement and metal, but the labor is free of charge, thanks to the Boy Scouts.”

Currently John Warr, Jr. has sold four benches: one memory bench; one sold to Steve’s European Automotive; and one to Canterbury Village. The fourth one, the Waterford soldier bench, will be built with donations collected during last

month’s Log Cabin Days.

“We collected close to $300 in small donations, as well as three different sponsors,” said John Warr, Jr. “We are looking to build two or three more benches. Any excess dollars will be donated to the Historic Society or back to donors.”

To purchase a park bench, contact John Warr, Jr. at john_warr@yahoo.com.

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Music for everyone’s ears Ranging from funk to country, Quake lineup sure to please

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

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hether your taste is funk, rock, pop, blues or country, Quake on the Lake promises to delight crowds with a smorgasbord of homegrown bands during the two-day event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17.

Quake on the Lake, held on the waters of Pontiac Lake in White Lake and Waterford townships at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, is one of Oakland County’s premier summertime events. For the first time in 42 years, the American Power Boat Association’s National Inboard Hydroplane Championships will be held in Michigan as part of this summer’s 12th annual Quake on the Lake event.

The majority of proceeds from Quake on the Lake benefit the Rainbow Connection, a 501(c)(3) charity that grants wishes to Michigan children who have lifethreatening or terminal illnesses.

While racing is the signature attraction, the event’s concert series has morphed into a genuine crowd pleaser. Lynn O’Brien, the event’s entertainment coordinator, said she is dedicated to lining up an eclectic mix of bands to perform during Quake on the Lake.

“The Board of Directors wanted to have something for everyone and music enthusiasts of all ages,” she said. “I introduced the concept of bringing local performers back to the event. Thanks to the board, the event has grown in a brief time to featuring national recording artists in the entertainment lineup.”

Here’s a breakdown of the music entertainment scheduled for Saturday, July 16: • 1 p.m. — The Verve Pipe, performing “Family Album-Calling All Kids” in a special program just for elementary and junior high school students; • 2:30 p.m. — The Excluders; • 3:15 p.m. — The Strict; • 4 p.m. — 4D All-Girl Rock Band; • 4:45 p.m. — The Detroit Groove Kings; • 5:30 p.m. — The Magic Bus;

The music of Tripp n’ Dixie, one of the Michigan-based bands scheduled to perform during the July 16-17 Quake on the Lake event, exists in the blues/rock genre, oozing a soulful sound and crowd-pleasing dueling guitars in a new kind of rock ‘n’ roll that has been getting rave reviews.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Infatuations; • 8 p.m. — The Verve Pipe; and • 10 p.m. — Rare Earth.

On Sunday, July 17, it’s Country Music Day at Quake on the Lake.

“This is a new feature added to this year’s entertainment line-up,” O’Brien said. “We are very fortunate to have fabulous country music talent in our region. Billy Craig performed at this year’s Detroit Downtown Hoedown. Shotgun Willie is another local favorite who has been performing in our area for over 30 years. Kid Rock recently included the band in the lyrics of one of his songs.”

The music entertainment schedule for Sunday, July 17 includes: • 11 a.m. — Bullhonkey Deluxe; • Noon — Tripp n’ Dixie; • 1 p.m. — Terrie Lea & the Mustangs; • 2 p.m. — Billy Craig; and • 3 p.m.-close — Shotgun Willie.

Due to the constraints of the economy, many of these die-hard Michigan bands have agreed to perform for less compensation than usual.

“A lot of these bands are taking pay cuts to perform,” O’Brien said.

The Excluders were formed last year and entertain music lovers by

taking on a fresh approach to rock ‘n’ roll from the 1950s to present day, with an emphasis on playing upbeat, high-energy covers, as well as originals.

With a unique rock ‘n’ roll band sound and image, the White Lakebased band known as the The Strict blends rock and classic rock from the 1960s up to present day with originals.

4D, an all-female rock band, is known for their “ripping basslines, dynamic sustained leads, steady and creative percussion and screaming, on-pitch vocals, according to the Quake on the Lake website.

Magic Bus transports audiences back in time to the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in the late 1960s. Its storied 30 years together includes milestones ranging from performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills and Meadow Brook Music Theatre to serving as the opening act for groups such as Tommy James and the Shondells, The Rascals, and The Spinners.

The Infatuations play a unique amalgamation of soul, R&B, funk and pop with a rock twist, and is heavily influenced by tunes of the 1960s and

1970s.

With two independent and two albums on RCA to their credit, the Verve Pipe has made a name for themselves both nationally and internationally.

Michigan rock ‘n’ roll legend Rare Earth is a celebration band. The progressive rock group’s first hit single, “I Just Want To Celebrate,” went on to become its most famous number and was featured on the soundtrack of the George Clooney film, “Three Kings.”

Bullhonkey Deluxe, a Flint-based band featuring a repertoire of both covers and original tunes, plays a range of classic/outlaw country, new country and rock.

Terrie Lea & The Mustangs, winners of 15 music awards, consider themselves one of the most diverse country music acts in the state.

Featuring covers and original songs, the group also performs a Johnny Cash tribute show, “American Legend.”

Tripp n’ Dixie’s music exists in the blues/rock genre, oozing a soulful sound and crowd-pleasing dueling guitars in a new kind of rock ‘n’

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roll that has been getting rave reviews.

Billy Craig, an emerging country music artist, has been featured on WDIV-Local 4, The Mitch Albom Show, WCSX, WYCD, and has graced the stage of the DTE Energy Music Theater.

Southern rockers Shotgun Willie also dabbles in blues, country, Motown, pop, and classic rock. “‘The Infatuations,’ whose guitar player Christian Dreheim also plays guitar for Ty Stone and the Truth, and the band Tripp N’ Dixie, who are second generation musicians from southeast Michigan, recently opened for Rick Springfield at the Stars & Stripes Festival in downtown Mount Clemens,” O’Brien said.

Admission to all concerts is included in a $10 gate price, but VIP concert tickets are available for $25 — plus a $5 handling/service charge — in advance via the Quake on the Lake website or at the gate. Tickets purchased online are redeemed at the willcall desk. A valid photo ID of the purchaser is required to pick up tickets.

“Attendees like the fact that they

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Golf course again targeted by unknown vandals

By Angela Niemi staff writer

Staff of the Westlake Health Campus at 10735 Bogie Lake Road in Commerce Township held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 7 to unveil their new facility, which offers a full continuum of senior living and related health care services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, adult day services, and respite care. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

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can support Michigan children who are ill and have a great seat to a live outdoor concert,” O’Brien said.

The VIP experience entitles each patron access to a private restroom, the choice of covered or uncovered seating in front of the stage area, and alcoholic beverages served by a private bartender. ❏

Blues and BBQ are the name of the game on July 14

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Wixom residents are promised smoking hot entertainment, savory barbecue fare, and family-friendly activities during the Wixom Hot Blues and BBQ event slated for 5-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 at Sibley Square Park on Pontiac Trail.

The event, formerly known as the Wixom Showcase, is sponsored in part by Genisys Credit Union.

“Basically it’s the same type of festival, just with a different theme,” said Executive Director of Wixom

Parks and Recreation Deanna Magee.

Ribs swathed in barbecue sauce and succulent chicken will tantalize the taste buds as Randy’s Roadhouse BBQ and Chef Noodles serve up topnotch summer favorites.

Other food vendors will be also be on hand, including Pita Wagon, offering an assortment of sandwiches; Marco’s Pizza, known for its mouthwatering pizzas; and Around Town Concessions, which will be selling nachos, popcorn, cotton candy, and lemonade.

“Everyone can enjoy our food vendors, as well as our downtown local businesses,” Magee said. “The festival is an open public event, but one we provide for the Wixom community.”

Adults can count on a beer and wine tent again this year.

Two bands will take the stage to perform their bluesy rock repertoires.

From 5-7 p.m., the spotlight shines on the Randy Brock Group, which delivers heart-pumping performances and has been a staple of the Detroit area music scene for 12 years. The band has opened for some of the most legendary names in music such as Journey, Ted Nugent, Eddie Money and Credence Clearwater Revisited.

From 7:30-10 p.m., Michael May and the Messarounds — known as

one of the best emerging bands in the area — will mesmerize crowds with muscular vocals.

The Messarounds perform interpretations of music greats such as Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy II, Muddy Waters, William Clarke, Memphis Slim and John Popper.

The event will also provide kids activities that include putt putt golf, inflatables, mechanical bull rides, a climbing wall and carnival rides. Wrist bands to take part in those activities are $5.

Teens can show off their basketball skills at the Detroit Pistons and Shock Hoops Truck.

Wixom Fire Department and Department of Public Works trucks, as well as police patrol cars, will be on site so kids of all ages can climb aboard and explore.

Admission to the event is free of charge.

Parking is available on the south side of Pontiac Trail with activities situated on the north side of Pontiac Trail at Sibley Park.

“We are doing this event in conjunction with the summer concert night series so residents can make every Thursday a Wixom night,” Magee said. ❏

A hole-in-one is something every golfer dreams about and, if they are lucky, will achieve in their lifetime, and one lucky young golfer had his first ace this past week on the 12th hole of the Union Lake Golf Course at Wise and Union Lake roads in Commerce Township.

However, what makes his hole-inone even more remarkable is that he didn’t even know where he was shooting because just the night before someone had stolen the pin and flag from the green.

“It’s just a shame,” said owner John Schlicht. “(Having the flag gone) just takes away from something like that. He got a hole-in-one, and he didn’t even know what he was shooting at. Of course it still counts, but it just takes something away from it.”

This isn’t the first time flags and pins have gone missing at the links.

Since the beginning of the golf season, Schlicht’s golf course has been vandalized six times. Those responsible have stolen the flags and pins, thrown tee markers in the adjacent creek, and just this past Monday, July 11, knocked over an outhouse.

While the flags and pins only cost about $50 each, the cost does add up — especially for a “mom-and-pop operation” — and Schlicht has had to involve law enforcement officials.

“I feel silly calling the police on something so small, but they said it’s necessary,” he said. “They’re worried that those responsible are going to start going into people’s garages or even something bigger.

They want to try and prevent that.”

While Schlicht said he is unsure who keeps vandalizing his golf course, he said he believes the police may have an idea about who is culpable.

Meanwhile, Schlicht’s neighbors surrounding the golf course have been keeping a watchful eye.

“I get along well with my neighbors, and they will call me at my house when they notice something wrong, which is fantastic of them.

They have been very helpful,” he said. ❏

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Better security at center of police station project

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Work is under way at the Orchard Lake police station on some changes intended to enhance security for the department.

Police Chief Joe George had forwarded to the Orchard Lake City Council a list of proposed modifications, which the city’s governing body voted to approve — with the exception of one — at its June 20 meeting.

The first priority is to secure the police department space inside the City Hall by installing a rolling gate at the front counter and constructing doors to block access to that side of the building.

“This week, the Department of Public Works will be erecting the walls for secured access including the framing and the door wall,” said Director of City Services Gerry McCallum. “Once that’s complete, a company will install the roll-down gate.”

George said the state rated the department’s current configuration as unsatisfactory for security reasons, and that locked barriers are needed.

Purchasing a video system with cameras at the front counter, in the interview room, and the interrogation room to protect officers, suspects, and the city from liability is the secondhighest priority, followed by the purchase of seven more Tasers.

However, the council only agreed to approve these measures contingent on the department receiving a pair of grants from Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA).

“It’s contingent on their contribution and I believe they will contribute — all indications are there that they will allocate the money toward these,” George said.

The MMRMA convenes on Aug. 1 to make the decision. If approved, the MMRMA will assume roughly 50 percent of the costs.

George has requested authorization to purchase seven Tasers — one for each officer, in addition to the three the department has on hand already.

George’s request to replace antiquated in-car video systems in all patrol cars was placed on the back burner. He estimates this cost at $7,000 per unit.

“I will visit that another time,” George said. “I had to prioritize needs, so I will be looking at that later during the next budget cycle.” ❏

Demolition of the Woodlands Apartment building on Peters Road in the village of Milford — a structure ordered to be razed by village officials in 2009 — is set to begin within the next two weeks and may be completed by the first week of September. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

It’s coming down Milford apartments to be razed soon

By Michael Shelton staff writer

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he Milford Village Council at its Tuesday, July 5 meeting approved a $26,430 bid from Cordelia Excavating of Clinton Township for the demolition of the former Woodlands Apartment building at 200 Peters Road.

The vacant three-wing, singlestory building includes 24 units and was first ordered to be demolished

by Timothy Brandt, the township’s building official, back in February 2009 after a dangerous building hearing was held. The demolition order was then upheld by the village’s governing body in June of that year.

Village Manager Arthur Shufflebarger said that the demolition is set to begin in one or two weeks and that the village is hoping

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Parade-goers in Milford enjoy patriotic display downtown

The Milford HIstorical Society’s annual Fourth of July parade was packed with on-lookers as vehicles — motorized and others — cruised through downtown beginning at Commerce and Main streets on Monday, July 4. Fire engines from several area departments, including the Milford Fire Department, along with horses and other animals appearing in the parade.(Photos courtesy of Curtis Drogmiller)

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to have it completed by the first week of September.

Since 2003, building tenants have brought forward numerous complaints about the building, ranging from collapsed ceilings to broken water pipes.

Other tenants have claimed that the building’s conditions, including mold buildup, had also negatively affected their health.

Village Building Official Randy Sapalak has previously said that the building was putting people in dangerous situations and that it wasn’t being taken care of, leaving elderly tenants to fend

for themselves.

The building’s owner, Milford Housing LLC, had previously filed an appeal of the ruling in Oakland County Circuit Court alleging violation of procedural due process and that the reasons given for the demolition order don’t fall under definitions outlined in the village’s dangerous building ordinance.

However, Judge Michael D. Warren, Jr. dismissed the appeal in October 2009.

The village states that once the demolition and site restoration are complete, the only site improvements that will remain will be the sidewalks along Peters Road, the drive approach, the parking lot, and the walkways along the parking lot. ❏

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School officials generally pleased with MME scores Wage and benefit reductions included

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Lakes area school districts have received a report on their students’ latest Michigan Merit Examination (MME) results, which indicate more students in the four districts met or exceeded state standards than those who failed to meet standards — with a few exceptions.

The MME assesses students in grade 11 and eligible students in grade 12 based on Michigan high school standards. It is administered each March, and consists of three components: • ACT Plus Writing® college entrance examination; • WorkKeys® job skills assessments in reading, mathematics, and “locating information;” and • Michigan-developed assessments in mathematics, science, and social studies.

Huron Valley officials ‘feel good’ about scores According to Superintendent Jackie Johnston, not only did most Huron Valley students surpass state averages on all five tests, they exceeded county scores in 4 out of 5 subjects — except for math, where they performed 2 percent lower.

“We feel good about our scores and our high proficiency rates,” Johnston said.

“If you compare our scores from (last year) we went up a couple points in science and writing, went down slightly in reading and social studies, and stayed the same in math, but both years show we have better scores than the state average,” said Board of Education President Sean Carlson.

In social studies, 634 students met or surpassed state benchmarks, while 131 fell short.

Overall, Huron Valley students tested the weakest in math, as 445 students met or exceeded state standards compared to 318 students who did not.

Reading results show 544 students met or exceeded the state standards, with 223 falling short.

Likewise in science, 559 students met or exceeded state benchmarks compared to 206 that did not.

Lastly, in writing, 460 students met or surpassed state benchmarks compared to 308 who did not.

By Leslie Shepard staff writer

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he Huron Valley Schools Board of Education approved agreements with nine of the district’s bargaining units on Wednesday, June 29 that call for across-the-board reductions in health care benefits, as well as a wage freeze imposed on each group except for early childhood educators.

“Each group was diligent in recognizing that concessions were needed and each was progressive in bargaining,” said Jim Baker, the district’s executive director of human resources. “We appreciate each group’s willingness to come to the table during these touch economic times and work collaboratively for the benefit of our students.”

The early childhood educators’ two-year contract calls for a 2-percent wage reduction during 201213 for those hired prior to Aug. 11, 2007.

Each employee will be scheduled two less working days than in 2010-11. A 10-percent increase in employee contributions toward health care premiums and benefit packages will be in place each year.

A four-year agreement for secretarial staff calls for incremental employee health care contribution increases of 5 percent for every year of the contract. The cap on insurance premiums fluctuates throughout the term of the contract.

The paraprofessionals’ bargaining unit ratified a two-year agreement that changes members’ health insurance coverage to a Health Alliance Plan (HAP) HMO plan. Each member will pay a 10-percent contribution toward vision insurance and continue to pay 100 percent of dental insurance. They will be scheduled to work three less days than they did in 2010-11.

District administration ratified a one-year agreement that cuts employee compensation by 6 percent via increases in contributions

Most Walled Lake students met, exceeded standards The Walled Lake Consolidated School District had 856 students who met or exceeded the math exam

to health insurance, or a combination of reductions such as car use allowances or cash-in-lieu of health care coverage.

Apart from the wage freeze, the supervisors’ and coordinators’ compensation will be reduced during their two-year agreement by 4.5 percent from 2010-11 in the first year of the contract, and 6.5 percent from 2010-11 the second year — except for two coordinator positions with salaries less than $57,000.

In this case, during the first year of the contract, the reduction is 3.2 percent; in the second year, it’s 5.2 percent. Compensation reductions will be borne by the employees’ contribution to health premiums and health care components.

Foremen, cafeteria managers and technicians’ two-year agreement calls for health care premiums and contributions to rise from 10 percent in the first year of the contract to 15 percent in the second year.

Moreover, a 10 percent reduction in cash-in-lieu of health care benefits will be rolled out in the first year; the reduction will be 15 percent in the second year.

The “confidential” administrative assistants’ three-year contract calls for contributions to health insurance packages and premiums to climb each year by 5 percent.

The executive administrative assistant will be contributing 10 percent to health insurance premiums and health care benefits during the one-year agreement.

The continuing education group ratified a two-year pact that states each employee will receive a comprehensive health care PPO plan. In 2011-12, employees will contribute 10 percent toward premiums and health care packages.

The changes are a direct result of the district’s $9 million deficit after making $7.6 million in reductions and borrowing $2.6 million from its fund balance. ❏ requirements, while 377 did not meet those requirements. For the reading exam, 882 met or exceeded expectations, and 354 students did not meet the requirements. A total of 846 students met or exceeded the requirements for the science portion of the

exam, while 395 did not.

Walled Lake students did the best overall in social studies testing, with 970 students meeting or exceeding requirements. Another 267 did not meet those requirements.

The writing category was where the Walled Lake students performed lower overall, with 764 meeting or exceeding requirements and 484 students not meeting requirements.

Waterford students did well in most subjects The Waterford School District saw a majority of its students meet or exceed MME proficiency levels in three of five subjects.

Waterford students’ best subject was social studies, with 653 students meeting or exceeding standards and 175 falling short.

In reading, 498 students met or exceeded standards while 329 did not.

In science, 479 students met or exceeded standards while 345 did not.

However, in math testing, 326 students met or exceeded standards while 496 fell short. In writing, 357 students met or exceeded standards while 469 did not.

W. Bloomfield students shine in all subjects The West Bloomfield School District saw most of its students meet or exceed MME standards in all five subjects.

West Bloomfield’s best subject was social studies, with 373 students meeting or exceeding standards and 86 falling short.

In reading, 323 students met or exceeded standards while 135 did not.

In science, 315 students met or exceeded standards while 143 fell short.

In math, 315 students met or exceeded standards while 143 fell short. In writing, 286 students met or exceeded standards and 172 did not.

“We’re pleased with our scores and we still see room for growth,” said Dr. Robert Martin, the district’s assistant superintendent for instruction.

He added that the district still wants to target reading and that district officials won’t be satisfied unless more than 95 percent of students are deemed proficiency through MME testing. ❏ Staff writers Angela Niemi, Michael Shelton, and Leslie Shepard contributed to this report.

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COMMUNITY LIFE engagements ❐ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bohnett of Webberville, Mich. are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Bohnett, to Christopher Malloy, son of Mrs. Connie Malloy and the late Mike Malloy of Wixom, Mich. Jessica is a 1998 graduate of Webberville High School and a recent graduate of Cleary University with a degree in Business Administration. Chris is a 1990 graduate from Walled Lake Western and currently owns his own business, Malloy Building Concepts. Chris and Jessica plan on getting married March 16, 2012 on Diamond Head Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, with a reception to follow in Michigan.

academic honors ❐ Kirsten Kelly Lynne Mancogna of White Lake Township has recently graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology/Bio Medical Sciences from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.

She was also named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 Semester and her minor was in Leadership.

Mancogna is a 2006 graduate of Lakeland High School in White Lake Township. She is the daughter of John and Lynne Mancogna of White Lake. ❐ Brian M. Rosman of Commerce Township has graduated with an M.D. from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is now completing a Urological Robotic Fellowship at C h i l d r e n ’ s Hospital of Boston. Rosman is a 2001 graduate of Walled Lake Central and is the son of Stephen and Rusty Rosman of Commerce. transitions

business notes transitions new products ❐ Nicol Merline, MA, CHt. Hypnotherapist at MTU Hypnosis in Walled Lake and a member of the International Hypnosis Federation, has recently completed a study of 20 local participants using the Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy (VGB) technique.

Average weight loss was 9.75 pounds in three weeks. This study and the results closely parallel studies done in the UK by clinical hypnotherapist, Sheila Granger. VGB is a significant alternative to individuals whose specific health does not warrant the risk of gastric band surgery. MTU Hypnosis, LLC routinely receives physician referrals where a change in an individual’s habit or behavior will improve longterm health. Further information can be had by contacting MTU Hypnosis at www.mtuhypnosis.com or by calling 248-568-0831.

openings ❐ eVo Salon has recently opened it’s doors at 6515 Commerce Road at Green Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, offering the latest in hair,

nail, and makeup fashion. In the few short months of being open, co-owners Brandon Phillips and Michelle Fair realized they had made the right decision. “eVo is short for evolution, which is what we are all about,” Phillips said.

“We are passionate about what we do, always evolving within our profession through continuing education.” Being an educator himself, Phillips insists that studying technique is the best way to keep oneself current and creative.

Michelle Fair lent her vision for the design of eVo, which has been described as “elegant, yet comfortable.” Fair explains, “We wanted to keep with the feel of the lakes area, which for those of us who live here know is a very special place.” eVo PAGE 32 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

50 YEARS AGO July 13, 1961 If you’ve wondered why the Union Lake businessmen are dashing around at jet speed, we have the answer. Paul Bunyan Days are set for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 9 and 10, in the Community National Bank parking lot.

This annual event, now in its sixth year, will be completely handled by members of the Union Lake Business Association. Co-chairmen of the festivities, with hard-working shoulders to the wheel, are Jim McKibben, John Clark and Art Marohn.

Prizes are just one part of the twoday Paul Bunyan celebration. It’s funtime for everyone. Newcomers to the area will be astounded at the mounting enthusiasm as Paul Bunyan Days draw nearer and nearer. Booths will be manned by the business people themselves.

40 YEARS AGO July 14, 1971 After nearly a year of litigation, an Oakland County judge will decided Aug. 10 whether the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have to remove two toilet structures from a public lake access site in Commerce Township.

Located on Cooley Lake one-half mile west of Union Lake Road, the toilets have been a source of controversy since last September. At that time, property owners obtained a court injunction prohibiting use of the two toilets.

The suit calls for the DNR to remove the “privies” from the stateowned property.

30 YEARS AGO July 15, 1981 Civil action may be initiated by the White Lake Township board on behalf of two police officers who were allegedly attacked during a fireworks display near Stanley Beach in the township on Saturday, July 4.

Township Supervisor James Reid said he has asked the township attorney if the board may sue the attackers for violating the officers’ civil rights.

Four area residents are being charged in connection with a Fourth of July “brawl” which involved nine police cars from five law enforcement agencies and resulted in two residents and two officers being treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, township police said.

20 YEARS AGO July 10, 1991 Sunday night’s storm raced through Oakland County with wind speeds estimated as high as 80 mph, leaving a wake of fallen trees and power lines.

“It’s the worst storm we’ve seen since the ice storm of 1988,” said John Joy, spokesperson for the Oakland County Road Commission.

The western side of the county, particularly Highland and Milford townships, were especially hard hit, Joy said. The Milford Police Department reported numerous trees and limbs blocking roadways, and power outages putting most of Milford Township and Milford Village in the dark.

Countywide, more than 174 trees or limbs blocked roadways “that we know of,” said Joy. Throughout Oakland County, some 120 traffic signals were out due to power outages, Joy said.

10 YEARS AGO July 10, 2001 The Thursday, June 28 state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permitted removal of a male mute swan from Wolverine Lake may have addressed the human safety concerns of village residents and recreational lake users, but has also created an outrage within a widespread campaign to protect mute swans.

Village Administrator Sharon Miller said she sought the DNR swan removal permit with Village Council support after receiving a bevy of telephone, written and otherwise documented complaints since May. Sherry Klopp, a member of Save Our Swans (SOS), an organization that strives to protect mute swans in Michigan, fed and cared for the male swan during its time on the lake, and said the animal maintained a calm disposition and only later displayed aggressiveness when kicked, sprayed and generally harassed by recreational lake users this spring.

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invites you to meet their talented staff for a free consultation. For more information, call 248-366-6565, or visit them at evo-salon.com. ❐ Trilogy Health Services has announced the opening of its newest senior living community Westlake Health Campus in Commerce Township. This new health campus on Bogie Lake Road has been built to replace the West Winds Health Center, which Trilogy Health Services acquired

in 2008. Westlake Health Campus will offer a full continuum of senior living and related health care services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and assisted living all offered in a homelike setting that features an abundance of private rooms, chef-prepared meals and services specially tailored to meet residents’ individual preferences.

Westlake Health Campus will also recognize a local senior with the dream of their choice, as part of their “Live a Dream” program. Past dreams granted by other Trilogy campuses include a

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ride in a hot air balloon, a make-over, reuniting with an old friend, and a trip to see a favorite sports team play.

Community member submitted applications outing the dream requests.

Applicants were limited to individuals who are at least 65 years of age and live within 25 miles of the health campus. Westlake Health Campus is located at 10735 Bogie Lake Road and can be reached by calling 248-363-9400.

benefits ❐ The Waterford Chamber of Commerce is holding a Golf Clinic & Wine Tasting Charity Event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at the Auburn Hills Golf Center located at 141 South Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. The event is hosted by RC Golf Lessons, PGA Professional Rick Coatta and Wines for Humanity wine advisor Phylicia D. Thomas. Come out to Swing & Sip and give back to Metro Detroit. Here is your chance to sample exclusive, private labeled wines and get golf tips from a PGA Professional.

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IN OUR OPINION

Fannie, Freddie legal action Officials right to expand scope of investigation to others

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ast month, Oakland County officials — including Treasurer Andy Meisner and Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham — announced that they had initiated a lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two of the mortgage giants that have taken significant criticism for their role in the cataclysmic downfall of the American housing market, which helped trigger the nation’s economic collapse. At issue are unpaid taxes amounting to an estimated $1.6 million, the county alleges, that the two firms should have paid but instead shirked. We are pleased the county is taking this step to recoup what are apparently the funds owed in the form of transfer tax revenues, but we are even more pleased that the buck isn’t stopping with Fannie and Freddie, two of the recipients of billions of dollars in federal aid during the mortgage meltdown three years ago.

During a June 23 news conference, Meisner, Cunningham, and other officials and lawyers announced the lawsuit, which alleges that Fannie and Freddie unduly claimed an exemption from paying the transfer taxes, which amounts to $7.50 for the state for each $1,000 of a property’s value, while the county portion is $1.10 for each $1,000 in value.

The county is claiming that the two firms are privately-owned, as evidenced by things such as “the multi-million dollar CEO salaries and boards of directors,” plus the fact that at least one of the firms says it’s privately-owned on its website. Because they are privately-held companies, the firms should have paid the estimated $1.6 million in transfer taxes that they owe, the county argues.

The $1.6 million figure is based on an estimation.

Deputy Corporation Counsel Keith Lerminiaux said last

month that the county came up with the $1.6 million estimate by using the baseline of 2,400 such “transactions” a year multiplied by six years at the rate of $110 per transaction — for a property with a value of $100,000.

The county has lost $14 billion in property value in recent years, dipping from $64 billion to $50 billion, according to Meisner. That has caused county revenues to plummet, forcing cuts in some areas of the budget that most likely otherwise would have been held harmless or even increased as the need and demand for services increased.

While the lawsuit is playing out in U.S. District Court in Detroit — legal counsel has requested a motion for summary judgment because the county feels strongly that “it’s not necessary to have a trial” because “the facts are so clear,” said Bill Horton of Giamaro, Mullins & Horton in Troy — the county is continuing to look into possible legal action against other mortgage brokers that may have operated outside the scope of the law, according to Meisner.

And it’s not just the county that stands to lose from the lack of transfer tax payments. The state of Michigan has lost out on $10.5 million, according to Meisner, which he said he would “urge” Gov. Rick Snyder and Treasurer Andy Dillion to remit to Oakland County. Those dollars wouldn’t be received if it wasn’t for Oakland County, Meisner said, adding that they would be used to combat blight, pay for housing counselors, and stave off foreclosures in other ways.

The Fannie and Freddie lawsuit — which has been in the works for some six months — is welcomed news, and county officials deserve applause for

attempting to recoup some of the revenue that was apparently not ponied up to the county when it should have been.

However, what’s even more welcomed news is that county officials aren’t letting their probe and possible legal actions stop with Fannie and Freddie, which have taken significant flak from some in the public sphere for their role in the country’s economic crisis.

If the county finds other firms it thinks committed malfeasance — and indications are pointing in that direction — they should be legally taken to task for that misdeed, whether it’s for unpaid taxes or fees, mortgage fraud, or any other misstep, knowingly or unknowingly, that was outside the letter of the law in Oakland County.

Like Meisner and Cunningham, we are believers that no illegal deed — whether committed by an individual or a business — should go unpunished, or at least unrectified. And while the two agencies are alleged to have an unpaid debt to Oakland County, county officials think there are others that are far from innocent in the entire mess, as well. It’s appropriate and, in fact, necessary to go after them legally if they did violate the law.

“Fannie and Freddie are only two of the actors that are responsible and have some culpability,” Meisner said. “We are very much in the process of assessing options. This is the first in a series of efforts on our part, and there will not be one stone unturned when it comes to accountability of the financial institutions that took those hundreds of billions of dollars in bailout money and then bailed out on the citizens of Oakland County.”

And to that we say, “Way to go.” ❏

Have fun, help sick children Q

uake on the Lake, the annual hydroplane racing and family entertainment extravaganza held at Pontiac Lake in White Lake and Waterford townships, comes roaring back into town this Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17. The event is packed with attractions for young and old alike — everything from the boat races to musical entertainment; food vendors; new road vehicles and watercraft displays; classic cars and hot rods; and a Family Fun Zone. But the event is much more than a premier summer attraction. Quake on the Lake is a fund-raising event benefiting a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses.

With the Spinal Column Newsweekly and its sister publication Oakland Lakefront signing on as event sponsors this year, we’re encouraging one and all to attend Quake on the Lake not only to take in great and varied entertainment, but also to help children.

The majority of the proceeds from Quake on the Lake benefit the 501(C)(3) charity known as the Rainbow Connection, which grants wishes to children in Michigan who have life-threatening or terminal illnesses and was founded by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. In the past, proceeds collected from Quake on the Lake have funded trips for children and their families to Hawaii and Disney World. They’ve even been used to buy a pony for a little girl to use for therapy.

Quake on the Lake organizers also have doled out over $100,000 to various charities since the event’s inception, including Jaycee and Lions clubs, local Optimist clubs, high school sports teams, and the Veterans Canine Association.

Over the last 11 years, Quake on the Lake has become a highlight of the power boat racing schedule,

in part because the Pontiac Lake course is considered the fastest in North America — 17 world records have been set there at past events.

Yet at its core, Quake on the Lake is really all about children. That’s why we’re asking readers to get out to the event and support a good cause. In doing so you can enjoy the high-octane thrills provided by the boat races; but, you’ll also be contributing funds for kids who are sick and may not be around for next year’s event.

Remember that Quake on the Lake isn’t a for-profit venture or an event that funnels money into the county government’s coffers. It’s really for the kids, so get out there this weekend, have some fun and help make wishes come true for seriously ill children.

For complete event information, log onto quakeonthelake.org. ❏

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ City of Wixom: Wixom Hot Blues & BBQ, free family event, blues band, food, 5-10 p.m.

Thursday, July 14, Sibley Square Park, Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-2850.

portation needed to visit terminally ill patients and family members in our communities. Free training and classes are now forming. 1-888937-4390.

■ Williams Lake Church of The Nazarene: Church garage sale with bounce house, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5911.

■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior Companion Volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248559-1147, ext. 3434.

■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Meet the Artists & Demonstrations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, July 16, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland. 248-889-8660 or www.huronvalleyarts.org or HVCA@comcast.net.

■ HVCA, Milford HSI Theater/Music Dept.:Lil’ Players Summer Theater Camp, grades 3-5, 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 18-22; and Animation Camp with award-winning cinematographer and media artist John Prusak, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 15-19, Little Theater, Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland. 248-889-8660 or www.huronvalleyarts.org.

■ Mothers & More - Oakland County Lakes Area: Meeting, Wednesday, July 20, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-682-1186 ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts:Friday Night Live, Rick & John, eclectic rock, pop and folk, open air concert, 7 p.m. Friday, July 22; and Alan Smith – New Tatoo, including folk and blues, both instrumental and vocal, 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 26, Milford’s downtown gazebo.

248-889-8660.

■ City of Walled Lake: Fifth annual Beach Party, summertime activities, live entertainment/music, classic cars, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 23, Mercer Beach, Walled Lake Drive east on Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. 248-624-4847.

■ White Lake Township Parks and Recreation: Picnic & Movies in Hawley Park — “Secretariat,” 7 p.m., Aug. 20, Hawley Park located behind township offices, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake. Visit www.whitelaketwp.com or 248-6983300, ext. 177.

■ Cedar Crest Lutheran Church: Angel Food Ministries, food distribution orders taken on Sundays, 485 Farnsworth, White Lake. 248410-0946 or 248-421-9527, or angelfoodministries.com.

■ 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.

■ Williams Lake Church of The Nazarene: Angel Food Ministries, food distribution orders taken Wednesdays and Sundays, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5911.

■ Multi-Lakes Conservation Association: Allyou-can-eat fish fry, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce. 248-363-9109.

■ Grace Hospice:Volunteers with reliable trans-

support GROUPS groups SUPPORT

❐ Oakland West Lyme Support Group: Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, Union Lake Baptist Church, 8390 Commerce Road, Commerce. 248760-2887. ❐ Pathway to Peace: Pet loss support group meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, Waterford Township Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. R.S.V.P. mszasz@unionlakepets.com or 248-363-1508. ❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addiction recovery meetings, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Life Point Christian Church, 501 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-682-1747. ❐ Divorce Care: Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248-755-9533. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA): Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 248-807-8667 or foodaddicts.org. ❐ Over Eaters Anonymous: Recovery from compulsive eating — 12 step program, meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5301 Hatchery Road, Waterford. www.oa.org/meetings/find-a-meeting-online.php. ❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group: Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Huron ValleySinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220.

SENIOR seniorACTIVITIES activities

❐ Dublin Senior Center: Body Recall, 1 p.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake. 248-698-2394. ❐ Dublin Senior Center: Open swimming, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Fridays, Lakeland High School, 1630 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake. 248-6982394. ❐ Highland Adult Activity Center: Wii Bowling, noon, Tuesdays, 209 N. John Street, Highland.

248-887-1707. ❐ Milford Senior Center: Road Trip, “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 4 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 1050 Atlantic Street, Milford. Registration. 248-685-9008 or villageofmilford.org. ❐ Richardson Community Senior Center: Knit & Crochet group, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Hear Clear, free hearing test, Wednesday, July 20, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. Registration. 248-9260063 or commercetwp.com.

❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield. 248682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Cards, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Detroit Tigers Game, road trip, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Registration. 248-6829450. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation — Senior Programs: Stretch and Tone, 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Corners, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration.

248-451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: Brown Bag Bingo & Birthdays & Putinbay Day Trip, Thursday, July 14, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration. 248624-0870 or wixomgov.org.

PARKS

parks

❐ Hess-Hathaway Park: “Park*It! Family Fun Night,” live music, character interactions, movie “Despicable Me,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford. 248-674-5441. ❐ Independence Oaks County Park: Walk Michigan, family dog walk, 11 a.m. Sunday, July 24, Independence Oaks County Park, Davisburg. stasiakl@oakgov.com or 248-424-7076. ❐ Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center: Buck Moon Walk, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15; Turtles, Toads & Salamanders, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16; Huron River Day, Water Under the Scope, 1 p.m. Sunday, July 17,, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. Registration. 1800-477-3192 or 248-625-7280. ❐ Kensington Farm Center: Huron River Day, family celebration, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 17; “Fun on the Farm-Pigs, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Registration.

248-684-8632. ❐ Kensington Nature Center: Kensington Discovery Hike, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17; The Carl’s Golfland/Metroparks Junior Tournament, ages 18 and younger, Monday, July 18; Fish Camp, ages 8-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 19-20, Kensington Metropark, Milford.

Registration. 248-684-1561 or 1-800-4773178. ❐ Marshbank Park: Hot Nights of Hot Music, Toppermost Beatles Tribute Band, outdoor concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, Concert Hill, 2805 Hiller Road located just north of Commerce Road in West Bloomfield. Lawn chair or blanket suggested.

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield will be selling light refreshments. Visit www.WestBloomfieldParks.org or call 248-451-1900. ❐ Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area: Quake on the Lake, Inboard Hydroplane National Championships, family fun zone, live entertainment, Friday and Saturday, July 16-17, Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, White Lake/ Waterford. www.quakeonthelake.org. ❐ Springfield Oaks County Park: Oakland County

Fair — exotic petting zoo, racing pigs, miracle of birth barn, circus held through Sunday, July 17, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg.

248-634-8830 or visit www.oakfair.org. ❐ Waterford Oaks County Park: Walk Michigan, Family Walk, Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, Aug. 7, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. Registration. 248-858-0916 or DestinationOakland.com.

LIBRARY libraryEVENTS events

❐ Commerce Township Community Library: Animals Around the World, children’s event, 4 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2869 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. Registration. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Princesses from Many Lands and Fun with French, Thursday, July 14, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: Stuffed Animal Sleepover, children’s program, Monday, July 25, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration.

248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Afternoon Book Discussion, adult program, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 19, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library: “Drummunity!,” drums and other percussion instruments, ages 5 and up, 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford.

Registration. 248-674-4831. ❐ West Bloomfield Township Public Library: Music @ Main concert series, Doug Berky, internationally acclaimed mask/movement artist, 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration.

248-682-2120. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Summer Story Time- Eager Explorers, ages 7-11, 10:30 a.m. and movie matinee, adult program, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. 248-698-4942. ❐ White Lake Township Library: Concert in the Park, 5th Michigan Regiment Band Civil War music, 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, Hawley Park located behind township offices, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake. 248-698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library: Summer Reading Club, Native American Folk Tales, songs, crafts, ages 2-6 with adult, 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15; Wendelin Van Draanen’s “Flipped,” book discussion, grades 4-7, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom.

Registration. 248-624-2512.

RELIGIOUS religious

❐ Walled Lake Church of Christ: “Big Jungle Adventure ... A Faith Journey with Jesus,” vacation Bible school, ages 3 through grade 5, Monday through Thursday, Aug. 1-4, 1403 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. Registration.

248-624-4600.

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The Metro West hockey team, which included student-athletes from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Huron Valley Milford, Waterford Mott and Walled Lake Western high schools, took the gold medal in high school hockey at the 2011 Meijer State Games of Michigan in Grand Rapids on Sunday, June 26, with a 4-2 victory in the gold medal game. (Photo submitted by Dawn Cuthrell)

Area players net gold medal No off-season rest for local honorees in Meijer State Games

By Michael Shelton staff writer

Ten lakes area high school hockey players teamed up with players from Novi, Canton and other schools to form Team Metro West, which recently took the high school hockey gold medal at the Meijer State Games of Michigan in Grand Rapids.

Metro West clinched the title with a 42 victory over Metro South on June 26.

The Metro West team included Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hockey players David Muth, Jordan Kutek, Luke Rodgers, Mitchell Vanderburg and Shane Bednard.

Also included on Metro West were Colin Larkin and Scott Cuthrell of

Waterford Mott, as well as Kyle Shreve of Walled Lake Western, and Michael Pobur and Kyle Hamilton of Huron Valley Milford.

Those players were teamed up with players including Brock Krygier, Jon Mencer and Mark Baker from the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division 1 state

champion Novi Wildcats, as well as Kyle Downey and Spencer Craig of Canton.

Players from Plymouth Salem, Livonia Stevenson and Hartland were also on the Metro West team.

The Metro West team was helmed

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former National Hockey League (NHL) player for the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks.

Coach Krygier said the team was only allotted six hours of on-ice time prior to the Meijer State Games to practice and scrimmage, but had unlimited time off the ice to go over schemes and to get to know each other.

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know other players,” Krygier said.

The event is modeled after the Olympic Games and is organized by the West Michigan Sports Commission. Over 5,000 athletes competed in 25 different sports from June 23 to June 26.

The opening ceremony was held at Fifth/Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, and the cauldron was lit by Michigan State University Head Football and Basketball Coaches Mark Dantonio and Tom Izzo, respectively.

Metro West was placed in the Griffins Division and began pool play with a 4-3 win over Metro North on June 23. Metro North included players from Bloomfield

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Hills Brother Rice and Warren De La Salle.

However, Metro West suffered a setback with a 10-5 loss to Team Central on Friday, June 24 and needed to win by 8 goals in its next game in order to qualify for tournament play on goal differential.

Metro West was up to the challenge and defeated Team South, 9-1, on Saturday, June 25 to qualify for the semi-finals that same day.

Metro West then defeated Team North, 6-2, to advance to the championship game on Sunday, June 26 against Metro South.

With the score tied at 2-2 in the third period, Mott’s own Cuthrell scored the game-winning goal and Brock Krygier

added an empty-net goal to seal the win and the gold medal.

“We had three top lines during the tournament. We paired up the Mott guys with Mark McGee from Salem and we put about three St. Mary’s kids together,” Coach Krygier said.

“I was really proud of our guys. We were in a tough division and it goes to show that we have a lot of good players in our region. They were very coachable.”

With all the players on the team either freshmen, sophomores or juniors, they will now look to bring their gold medal pedigree to their respective teams this winter.

VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of Wolverine Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Village of Wolverine Lake Municipal Building at 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake, Michigan, 48390. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit public comment on the proposed Conditional Rezoning from O-1, General Office to C-3, General Commercial, and for Special Land Use approval for auto and light truck sales located at 2355 S. Commmerce Road, Wolverine Lake, Lot 38 in Payne’s Manor Subdivision.

Proposed development plans for this project are available for review at the Village of Wolverine Lake Municipal Building during normal business hours. Written comments concerning this proposal will also be accepted by the Clerk and forwarded to the Planning Commission.

Sharon A. Miller Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

After a second look at the season statistics and nominations, the Spinal Column Newsweekly has decided to add Huron Valley Lakeland’s junior outfielder Sierra Burke to the 2011 Spinal Column All-Area Softball First Team. Burke hit six home runs this season and led the Eagles with 32 RBIs and also batted .431. She was just as dangerous in the outfield as she also threw three runners out at first base from right field.

CITY OF WALLED LAKE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 PM 1499 E. WEST MAPLE ROAD, WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN Please take note the City of Walled Lake Zoning Board of Appeals will meet as noticed above to consider the following appeal: Case# 2011-06 Appellant: 32 Walled Lake, LLC Parcel ID# 17-35-103-015 Location: 1250-1256 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, MI 48390 Request: Use Variance (Section 20.07 (d) 4.)

Applicant seeks to replace existing sign in the same location with new sign. Sign will be a double sided sign 6’-0” in height and 4’-4” in width. Applicant seeks a variance to install the new sign in the same location as the existing sign which would put the sign approximately 10’0” within the 60 foot requirement from the centerline of the road (East West Maple).

Complete details of the proposal are available at City Hall for review.

All interested parties are invited to attend. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. the day of the hearing.

Harold Rudolph Building Official SC: 7-13-11

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF BIDDERS Sealed bids for sale of White Lake Township Used Vehicles Vehicle No. 1 2007 Ford Crown Vic Vehicle No. 2 2008 Ford Crown Vic Vehicle No. 3 2008 Ford Crown Vic Vehicle No. 4 2008 Ford Crown Vic Vehicle No. 5 1997 Ford F-150 Vehicle No. 6 2004 Pontiac Grand AM Vehicle No. 7 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Vehicle No. 8 1994 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle No. 9 2006 Chevrolet HHR

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Mileage: 74,480 (White) Mileage: 77,361 (Black & White) Mileage: 78,512 (Black & White) Mileage: 77,778 (Black & White) Mileage: 139,713 (Black) Mileage: 79,469 (Red) Mileage: 150.291 (Teal) Mileage: 177,120 (Green) Mileage: 45,286 (Black)

Vehicles may be viewed at Lakeside Towing, 9463 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386. Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Sealed bids will be received by the White Lake Township Clerk’s Office, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE No. 122 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on June 21, 2011 the Charter Township of White Lake introduced amendments to White Lake Township Ordinance No. 122 the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, with final consideration to be made at the July 19, 2011 regular board meeting.

The amendments to Ordinance 122 have been posted in the White Lake Township Clerks’s Office at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, MI and on the Township’s website at www.whitelaketwp.com.

Terry Lilley, Clerk White Lake Township SC: 7-13-11

COMMUNITY LEGAL NOTICES

Clearly mark envelope BID PROPOSAL FOR __________________________________ VEHICLE. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the best interest of the Township. No faxed bids will be accepted. Vehicles will be sold as is. Acceptable payments for vehicles are cash or certified check only.

Terry Lilley, Clerk White Lake Township SC: 7-13-11

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan for the purpose of hearing the following appeal, on July 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

CITY OF WIXOM

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Wixom Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at their next meeting scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2011 for the following topics: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE #11-005: EXQUISITE CAR CARE, DAMION LEJZOROWICZ, 5210 CHESAPCAKE CIRCLE, COMMERCE, MI 48390: The applicant is seeking special use approval to operate an automotive detailing facility in an existing 2,000 sq. ft. unit within a multitenant building. The Wixom Municipal Code, Sections 18.09.040 (F) & (G) require approval from the Planning Commission for this request. The property is located at 47766 West Road and zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The tax parcel number is 22-05-476-031.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE #11-006: LARAMIE ENTERPRISE, PO BOX 27170 , DETROIT, MI 48227: The applicant is seeking special use approval to operate a crane rental facility.

The Wixom Municipal Code. Sections 18.09.040 (F) & 18.09.020 Table 9.02 require approval from the Planning Commission for this request. The property is located at 48400 West Road and zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The tax parcel number is 22-05-300-006.

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the City Council Chambers in the Wixom City Hall; 49045 Pontiac Trail. Persons having any questions on this matter are urged to attend this meeting. Please contact the Building Department at (248) 6240880 for further information.

Linda Kirby, City Clerk City of Wixom (248) 624-4557

SC: 7-13-11

NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF REVIEW The West Bloomfield Township Board of Review will convene on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Room 75/76 for the purpose of correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors, in accordance with MCL 211.53b. They will also consider appeals of a Homeowner’s Principal Residence exemptions, in accordance with MCL 211.7cc (20).

A11-05 Delores Lewandowski of Commerce Township, MI is requesting a variance from Article 6 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to construct an attached garage, which will encroach into the front yard setback.

Sidwell No. 17-11-377-007 The application for appeal, the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours. For further information please contact the Commerce Township Planning Department at (248) 960-7050.

Kathleen C. Jackson Commerce Township Planner

S.C. 7-13-11

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Commerce Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Township Hall Board Room, located at 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan for the purpose of the following appeal, on July 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

A11-06 Kenneth Sovel of Commerce Township, MI is requesting a variance from Article 33, Section 33.01 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to maintain a gazebo on the waterfront, which is located in the front yard.

For further information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 248-451-4850.

Catherine Shaughnessy West Bloomfield Township Clerk

Sidwell No. 17-16-405-021 S.C. 7-6-11 & 7-13-11

The Township of West Bloomfield will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as: *Hearing impaired sound system & receivers (notify the Clerk’s Department one day prior to meeting of interest) *Signers for the hearing impaired (two {2} weeks advance notice) *Audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting (to individuals with disabilities) two (2) weeks notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Box 250130, West Bloomfield, MI 48325-0130, (248) 451-4848

The application for appeal, the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours. For further information please contact the Commerce Township Planning Department at (248) 960-7050.

Kathleen C. Jackson Commerce Township Planner

S.C. 7-13-11

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UPDATED TUDOR 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, granite kitchen

LAKEFRONT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sprawling brick ranch, 2 fireplaces

AMAZING CAPE COD 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 lavs, finished walkout lower level, dream 2nd garage 46x40

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HUGE KITCHEN 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, doorwall to deck, 2 car attached garage

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BEAUTIFUL MAINTAINED HOME 3 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, quiet corner and backs to preserve, master suite, vaulted ceilings, new roof

COMMERCE LAKEFRONT 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, almost 3/4 acre, finished walkout

SPECTACULAR COLONIAL 4 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, spiral staircase, 2 fireplaces, hardwood

VACATION HOME 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Williams Lakefront walkout ranch

ENJOY RESORT AMENITIES 3rd floor condo 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, pool, sandy beach

ADDITIONAL LOT 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, brick, vinyl ranch, 2 car garage

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211053676 - $145,000

211017692 - $57,500

211070308 - $175,000

SHERWOOD LAKEFRONT 4 bedroom, 2 baths, slate entry, fireplace, island kitchen

MINT CONDITION 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, open floor plan, lake privileges

NICE BUNGALOW 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious kitchen, open living space

WOODED LOT 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings

A RARE GEM 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, expansive deck

LOVELY DETACHED CONDO 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gas fireplace, snack bar, great room with soaring ceiling

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AUDREY STOREY 248-363-8300 Ext. 233 248-496-1846

Summertime Fun!

Mint condition, open floor plan, doorwall leading to a private patio and almost 3/4 acre. Updated kitchen featuring cherry cabinets (and lots of them). Cozy family room with woodstove and lots of windows. Lake privileges and boat launch on Charlick Lake! Attached garage with a separate “mancave” attached to rear of garage. All for $139,900 AS4787S

HOURS 4 2 D IIN OLLD SSO THREE BEDROOM RANCH On a good size yard. Attached 2 car deep garage, full basement and beautiful lake view. Huron Valley Schools.

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ALL-SPORTS Wow Williams Lakefront walkout ranch. Lovely views!

• 4 bedrooms • 2.5 baths • Doorwalls lakeside living room, family room, master suite • Lower level walkout is handicap accessible • In-law suite • Check out extras for yourself. $249,000 MLS#211037134 EVERYTHING ON AN ACRE - WORK-PLAYRELAX 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Great room fireplace • Island kitchen • Master suite • Basement set for In-law suite + office • Pole barn • 100% financing possible • Howell Schools $165,500 MLS#211013658 RANCH CONDO BENEFITS Bloomfield Hills Schools • Clubhouse • Tennis court • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Laundry • Deck •Basement storage • Carport $56,500 MLS#211043195 FOUNTAIN PARK TOWNHOUSE CONDO Dramatic volume ceiling and windows. Attractive floor plan. LEASE $2,400 #211068307

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GOLF MANOR RANCH With lovely gardens and sitting area in fenced back yard and a new deck, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement, 2 car garage, fireplace in family room, hardwood floors. $125,000.

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Minutes from shopping and dining.

Call Carol today for your private showing.

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$79,900 - COMMERCE All-sports lake privileges and private setting. Three bedroom ranch, Florida room, all appliances, fireplace, updated roof, heating and central air system, also generator with back up system.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Looking for some space, enjoy this 3 bedroom ranch home nestled on 1.45 acres. Home features a newer roof, Florida room, and a 3 car detached garage for all those toys. Call Carol today for showing. Huron Valley Schools. $105,000

MEET THE POWER TEAM Diane & Mary strive to make your transaction seamless from start to finish. Let our TEAM guide you through the process.

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WELCOME TO THIS TASTEFULLY CUSTOM BUILT HOME! Two-story entry w/hardwood floor.

Large open great room with floor to ceiling windows, gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling! Light-brite gourmet kitchen with island, custom ceramic backsplash, sunny breakfast nook with doorwall to deck. Formal dining room. First floor master suite with separate tub and shower, walk-in closets. Finished lower level with gorgeous custom bath/bedroom/huge family room. First floor laundry. Second floor overlooks foyer and great room.

One acre lot in sub with impressive custom home. DF2901C

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DEBORAH FALZON STUNNING SUNSET EXPOSURE ON ALL-SPORTS WHITE LAKE! Welcome to this charming, move-in ready home featuring maintenance free exterior with extensive balcony style deck and multi patio area. First floor hardwood floors, large great room with vaulted ceiling and amazing views, adjacent dining area is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or relaxing morning coffee, kitchen with appliances, tons of counters and cabinets, first floor master with bath and walkin closet. Full finished walkout. Sandy bottom beach perfect swim spot DF3381D

CAROL WAGNER

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$189,900 STUNNING THROUGHOUT!

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$319,900 SPACIOUS HOME ON WOODED LOT! •3,057 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, finished walkout basement •2 car attached garage •Island kitchen with granite •Large deck •211066394

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$69,900 GREAT INVESTMENT! •Includes 3 structures •Main house 1,199 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 2 bath •Guest house 400 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath •2 car garage •211046843

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BEAUTIFULLY CUSTOM BUILT! •3,800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •3-story great room with hardwood floors •Kitchen with built-in appliances •211049829

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$549,900 SPECTACULAR NEWER HOME! •4,100 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, basement, 6+ garage •Gourmet kitchen and baths •1st floor master with fireplace and jetted tub •211067550

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$499,000 STUNNING HOME & LAND! •3,691 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, daylight basement, 3 car attached garage •Custom kitchen •Luxury baths •Master with walk-in closet •211024932 ©Real Estate One, Inc., 2011

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CLAIRVOYANT SPIRITUALIST READER Private readings done at your home or mine. $30 per half hour

248-887-0589 Senior/Child Care

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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 Housekeeper/House Cleaning 86

College Students Looking for House Cleaning jobs.

Great Rates Call if interested 248-931-0295

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Used/Wanted

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SCRAP METAL Aluminum .30-.70¢/lb., Copper $2.20-$3.00/lb., Brass 1.10- 1.70¢/lb, Auto Rads. .90-1.25¢/lb.

1123 Decker, Walled Lk Mann Metals Corp.

(248)960-1200 SEA-DOO JET Skis wanted dead or dying. 1995 on ups. $200- $1400. Top $ for XP's & 947/951 or larger motors. Call Steve at 231-943-4152

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Sorry, we do not accept ads for free dogs.

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FREE RIDER Mower, Commerce Twp. 248-719-3880

COMMERCE

GE ELECTRIC Stove, almond color, works. Kenmore trash compactor, yellow, works. You pick up. 248-360-1812

GARAGE AND Moving sale.

Tools, garden stuff, snowblower, etc. July 16th, 17th, 11-5.

South of Commerce Road West of Bogie Lake. 5170 Joe Drive

UPHOLSTERING FABRIC samples 248-624-6207

Auction/ Estate Sales

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"Mini Storage Depot will sell at public auction, contents of Units Numbered (K 924, Audrey Vasquez-Page- Household goods, Furniture, Boxes Suitcases), (K 930, Kelly Hagen - Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Other vehicles), (K 931, Kelly Hagen - Household goods, Furniture, Boxes, toys, Sporting Goods, Tools, Equipment), (E 321- Premslaw Bednarowicz- Pete FlooringHousehold Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Sporting Goods, Tools, Inventory, Equipment), On Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2pm, for back storage fees owed.

The auction will take place at Mini Storage Depot - 46550 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, Michigan 48390. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids."

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COMMERCE 5751 CORALWOOD COURT Near Commerce/ Starwood, Thursday through Saturday, 8a.m.-2p.m.

LOTS OF Items for home , lawn, garden. Thursday, Friday, 9am-4pm. Saturday, 9am-1pm. 3165 Edgewood Park Court.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Sunday, 9a.m.-4p.m. 1880 Lerene, between Welch & Decker.

Pool, lawn mower, bed, household items, clothes.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 10am6pm. Saturday, 10am-3pm.

3270 Viking Drive. Great Variety.

WISE & CANAL, huge garage sale. Seasonal, wedding, baby, home, toys, & more. 7-15 & 716, 9am-4pm

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Oakley Town North corner of Welch and Oakley Park, July 14th, 15th, 16th 9-4

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NAVY BLUE leather couch with oversized chair & ottoman. Coffee table with end table. Excellent condition. Will separate. $500. 248-9603858 Leave message.

Zany Miscellany Garage Sale

NEW WOODEN White bunk beds. $225.00 (248)7013288

July 14 thru 16th 9-5 , No Early birds

PUBLIC AUCTION

Furniture/Rugs

A treasure trove of goodies at rock bottom prices. Bike racks, camping and fishing equipment, household goods, patio bar and furniture, framed art, antique and modern furniture, area rugs, washer and 2 dryers, books and more.

2090 Middlebelt West Bloomfield, 48324 off Middlebelt near Orchard Lake Road

SUBDIVISON SALE MISSION SPRINGS North off Willow, between Hiller and Union Lake Road.

July 15th & 16th - 9am-4pm Detroit Tiger collectibles, snowboards and boots, Set of ladies golf clubs, handmade jewelry.

WESTACRES SUBDIVISION, 7083 Cedarbank, 9a.m.-4p.m.Thursday, Friday, & 9a.m.-2p.m. Saturday WHITE LAKE GREAT PRICES! Variety of items. 9049 Longcroft, off Cooley lake, East Round Lake Road. Friday 9-3 Saturday 912 HUGE SALE. Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm. 428 Rosario Lane.

Building Materials 105 (3) SLIDING Doorwall screens. (1) slightly used, $20.

(2) used at $10 each. All are 36" x 80" adjustable. 248623-2661 WINDOW 6'x4' 3 sectioned, solid center pane, 2 screened sliding side panels, matching horizontal lines. $375 OBO 248-706-1823

Clothing/Apparel

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POODLE SKIRT For Dream Cruise- Size medium, aqua, $24.50. 248-494-1738

Furniture/Rugs

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BOB'S CARPET Has great buys on plush, berber & frieze carpet.

Also room size remnants $4 per yard

Call Bob (248)681-5771

QUEEN SIZE PINE headboard, Oak headboard, girls wooden headboard bookcase twin size $25 each OBO 248624-8857( Walled Lake area)

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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

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TWIN HEADBOARDS Gray vinyl cover for kids room $20 248-698-4168

DAVE'S MOBILE MARINE

VINTAGE COFFEE table, kidney shaped. $25. 248-6669444

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

Household Items

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ANCHOR HOCKING, microwave dishes w/lids. New never used. Freeze/heat/ serve. $8. 248-623-2661

Stuff/Infants

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ENGLISH PRAM, charming, perfect condition. $25. 248377-4227.1pm-8pm.

Odds N Ends

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$20 PREPAID Phone card $12.50 I can give you a 1-800 number to verify, expires June 13, 2013. 248-623-2661.

NJOY ELECTRONIC Cigarette with charger, $24.99 248-534-7004 PORTABLE basketball hoop 54" backboard, adjust from 7.5' to 10', excellent condition. $150 248-366-0421 VENDING MACHINE works, $500. Designer baby crib $500 OBO 248-249-8133

LEISURE TIME Sports/Recreational146 1998 MANCO go-cart, customized, electric start, 340 Yamaha, stainless steel skid plates. $800. OBO Must see to appreciate. 248-931-0911

Pianos/Organs

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HOBART M. Cable piano. $500 You must pick up. 248363-7509

Electronics

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STEREO SPEAKERS, for desktop computer with subwoofers. $20. 810-217-7407

(248)666-9248 Boat & Pontoon Hauling Local & long distance Spring start up prompt service Summer Storage $59.99 RVs, trailers: fenced, gated, & lighted storage yard. Used pontoons & trailers for sale Tom 248-681-4250

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CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES Wanted Parts/ Salvage

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UNWANTED AUTOS LLC TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars.

FREE TOWING. SAME DAY PICK UP

(248)467-0396 Unwanted Autos any year $200 to $2,000

RC Towing 248-770-3333 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

Cars

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CAPRICE, 1993. $800. Reliable, maintained, needs water pump. 248-377-4227. 1pm8pm.

Classic/ Antique Cars

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FIREBIRD, 1979. Very nice, must sell, clean. $6,500 OBO. 248-787-2113

Auto Dealer Specials on Pages 48 - 50

SERVICE DIRECTORY REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT Appliance Repair

Cement/Concrete

Quality Workmanship Residential-Commercial Over 30 years Experience STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS FOOTINGS GARAGE FLOORS BLOCK WORK FREE ESTIMATES Michael (248)363-4783 MILFORD LOCATION

CONCRETE As Seen on ABC TV "Extreme Home Makeovers" Satisfying Customers for Over 30 Years •DRIVEWAY •PORCHES •FOUNDATIONS •BRICK •BLOCK •STAMPED/ COLORED Lic/Ins Visa/ MC Wixom

KEITH'S SEALCOATING • NO SPRAY • ASPHALT REPAIR + GRAVEL FILL SINCE 1983

(248)-623-7282 PAGER (248)-452-3240

Carpet Installation

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MB QUALITY FLOOR COVERING •New Carpet & Pad Sales •Installation, Repairs, & Restretches •27 years experience •Free estimates WE WORK FOR YOU

248-561-5667 Cabinetry

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Elegant Woodworking •Mantels •Fireplace Surrounds •Furniture •Entertainment Center •Custom Cabinets •Crown Molding •Kitchen Cabinets •Custom Bars Harold Canfield

(248)363-3804 elegant-woodworking.com

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Arrow Concrete Driveway Specials Free Tearout All stamped concrete + all phases Fully Lic. & Ins. www.arrowcement.com

248-758-4346

(248)684-5928 MARCUCCI

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE SERVICES Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Tear-outs, Replacements, Footings, Block work.

Over 30 years experience.

Call Bob

248-486-5900

248-579-3979 We use healthier products than most cleaning companies to help those with allergies, children, and for a healthier home.

TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major Appliances.

•Hot water tank

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Personal • Business • Maintenance • Improvements • Repair Decks/Patios

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Chris Hennig Construction Specializing in Custom Decks • Composite •PVC • Wood •30 years experience • Licensed & Insured

248-634-3964 chrishennigconstruction.com

Doors

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GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS & DOOR OPENERS REPAIRED/ REPLACED AVAILABLE SUNDAY (248)640-6298 CELL CERTIFIED OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE •Garage Doors •Repaired/ Services •New Doors/ Openers •Installed at Factory Pricing •Emergency Service Available

248-624-3161 Drywall

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R & D DRYWALL •Hang & Finished •Small Repair •Texture Repair •Plaster Repair •Wet Sand

Ron (248)673-7665 Electricians

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MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State licensed, 25 years experience.

Prompt, courteous service.

Free estimates, All types of work.

Competitive prices

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Electrical Specialist 20% OFF ALL LABOR Master, Lic. & Ins., 25 years Experience. 24 Hour service, Free estimates. Outside plug, service upgrades, generator hook-up, all electrical jobs .

248-343-4238

Excavating

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J.J.M BACKHOE SERVICE LLC Backhoe service & landscaping. 38 Years Experience. Small or Large Jobs.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(248)624-6458 AFFORDABLE DEMOLITION & SERVICES "Division of Rae Excavating" • BUILDING REMOVAL• • Sewer and Water • Storm Sewers • Trucking & Grading Licensed & Insured

248-624-4473 Flooring

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EDWARD'S FLOOR COVERING •Linoleum •Ceramic Tile •Hardwood Floors •Laminate Wood 27 Years Exp. Free Est.

(248)684-5983 Handy Person

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Handy Person

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TOTAL HOME SERVICE 35 Years Licensed PLUMBING • HEATING CARPENTRY • DRYWALL ELECTRICAL NEW SERVICE KITCHENS BATHS CERAMIC TILE

"The job your husband will do tomorrow."

(248)887-2366 QUALITY HOME REPAIR •Carpentery & Painting •Plumbing •Kitchen & Bath remodelingCounter tops, Cabinets •Home Improvements

Heating/Duct Work 546

THOMASON HEATING & COOLING

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• Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements

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D & S HOME REPAIRS REMODELING •Additions •Garages •Drywall •Painting •Plumbing •Electrical •Tile •Marble •Kitchens •Baths •Basements •Decks 33 Years ... Licensed

248-684-4175 810-714-3058

SHERMAN BLDG CO. •Additions •Garages •Decks •Rough & Trim Carpentry •Wood Siding •Basements •Kitchens •All outside wood repairs

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Home Improvement 547

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248-363-1615 HURON VALLEY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Repair •Replace •Inspections •Humidifiers •Water Heaters •Night service available

(248)887-3666

Lawn/Garden Services

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A R T Outdoor Services, LLC Spring Clean-ups • Mulch Landscaping • Lawn Service Weeding • Fully Insured Residential & Commercial www.artoutdoorservices.com

(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

Lawn/Garden Services

Power Washing 553

College Student Looking for Lawn care, mulch/ stone & odd jobs Shawn Larkins 248-931-0295 Painting/ Decorating

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FARR'S PAINTING Exterior & Interior Wood Repairs • Caulking Staining • Wallpaper Removal Drywall repairs • Water repairs Free Power Washing w/paint. farrshomeimprovements.com

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Doug Dible 248-431-6243

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DAVID MAROHN • Licensed & Insured • Plumbing Repairs Bathroom Remodel Drain cleaning •40 Years Experience •Quality Service

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Home Service Siding, Trim & Soffitt Guaranteed Professional Installation. Lic./ Ins. References available.

Bob: 248-363-0589 idchomeservice.com

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J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK •Remodeling •Quality Service •New Construction • Repairs •Grout Sealing • Licensed and Insured

John Miller (248)505-8865

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Plumbing

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jmtileandmarble.com

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248-921-9097 Waterproofing

599

Dry Basements, LLC 586

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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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2006 DODGE VIPER SRT10 $59,985

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We Offer the Best Value for Less!

Low Monthly Payments • Highest Quality Vehicles Purchasing a new sub-compact car can easily cost you $18,000 or more, and for that price, you’re still likely to have to compromise on features that are important to you.

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2008 SATURN VUE Was 15,995 FWD 4DR $ ** l4 XE Now 15,450 #P2034 $

The Saturn Vue feels larger than its competitors inside with its plush cabin and sporty styling.

Features equipment: Multi-function steering wheel, OnStar communication system, alloy wheels, child safety locks, CD player/MP3 sound system, auxiliary input jacks, XM satellite radio, keyless entry. Plus this vehicle is high on safety features with stability control, 6 air bars and automatic on/off headlights just to name a few.

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 DR. SEDAN Was 14,449 TOURING $ ** #P1913 Now 12,980

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Was 10,900 2DR CPE LT Now $9,995** #P1714A $

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Tues., Wed., Fri.: 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Sat.: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.