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Hart & soul: Kate Hart thrives Waterford native on her music, inspiration, and new goals

usic has been an instrumental part of Kate Hart’s life. Since the age of 18, Hart, a former Waterford resident, has been performing on the road with some of the best in blues music. Throughout her 40-year career, the singer and songwriter has earned numerous awards, including being nominated for a Grammy. Hart also formed and was the bandleader for the award-winning Detroit Women, an eclectic group of powerhouse blues singers who have won the Detroit Music Awards year after year. Although she retired from performing three years ago, music still remains a large part of her life. Hart recently opened the Holistic Voice Institute in Berkely, where she works with singers in addition to those interested in voice-over work in movies, videos, and commercials. Hart currently lives on Harsens Island, where she is the festival producer for the Harsens Island Bluegrass Festival, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Harsens Island Schoolhouse Grille. Who, or which artists, influenced your style the most? KH: Throughout the years, it really changed, but it started with Lydia Pense from Cold Blood. Etta James. Big Mama Thornton. Delbert McClinton. Joe Cocker. Leon Russell. The Detroit Sound. Bob Seger. That’s who has influenced me. You’ve won and been nominated for many awards over the years, including a Grammy nomination in 1990 for your debut solo album, “Tonight I Want It All.” Explain what it meant for you to be nominated. KH: It came at a hard time in my life, and I really felt like I had finally been recognized after a very long time. And that recognition meant everything in the world to me. It was just the recognition. You know finally being recognized after, at that point, I think it was over 20 years in the business. You were also a former bandleader and singer with the award-winning group Detroit Women, which has won the Detroit Music Awards several times in addition to performing around the United States and Canada. Please explain what type of group Detroit Women was. KH: All of those people that I said influenced me, Detroit Women was the combination of that. It was kind of a tip of the hat to the Joe Cocker/Leon Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and album. Actually, I even worked with some of the women that were from that same group. So, it was really a combina-

tion of that and the rhythm section was very reminiscent of the Bob Seger sound. So it was a really hard, driving sound. It’s where country, blues, rock and gospel all come together in the middle. Please explain what performing with the Detroit Women was like and how it differed from performing solo. Which do you prefer — performing solo or in a group, and why? KH: Oh, it’s like standing in front of a freight train. It’s unbelievable. There’s so much power and so much camaraderie. It was really, well, one of the best times of my life. Well, I don’t really enjoy either anymore. I really was overperforming. Once

that people may have with their voice. So, not only do I train vocalists, but we also deal with performance skills, if they have health issues, sinus issues, diction problems. I work with some of the best people in the business, and we are approaching it in a holistic way. What inspired you to start this kind of business? KH: Well, I’ve been teaching a long time, but I’ve been teaching in other people’s studios. And I didn’t feel like I was really — I hadn’t really developed what my vision of voice training was, and so I felt like I couldn’t really do that until I was in my own space. And I found this absolutely beautiful space in Berkley to accomplish what I was imagining. You’ve been retired for the past three years and now live on Harsens Island, where you will act as the festival producer for the Harsens Island Bluegrass Festival. Tell us about the festival and your involvement as festival producer. How can people get more information on the festival? KH: Well, we were looking for a fundraiser last year for a couple of the nonprofits on the island. And one of them really touched my heart — it’s under the umbrella of the Lions Club on Harsens Island. It’s an emergency fund for families in need. I just really felt that we could make a difference with that. That was what inspired us to do it. And then we thought, “Well, why not bluegrass?” It’s a really rural setting and you know has a really back-toroots mentality about the event. Then all the vendors we are bringing in are all organic products and things they make themselves. So it’s really a throwback to a simpler time. And it really fits where it is because it’s behind a one-room schoolhouse. It’s just really picturesque, and it made sense to do it like that. They can go to 2011harsensislandbluegrassfestival.eventbrite.com or call Harsens Island Schoolhouse Grille (810-748-9551) to get information. What are your current favorite songs on your iPod right now? KH: You know what? Right now I’m really hooked on Joan Osborne. I just picked up some stuff from her over the last two years. So not any one particular song, but I’m going to say Joan Osborne. ❏

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INTERVIEW I was done with Detroit Women, I was done. But yeah, a group was definitely my thing. I was definitely a band singer. That was my thing. I mean, there are a lot of singers that like to do the solo thing — that just never was me. What would you categorize as the best moment of your 40-year career? KH: Singing at the International Blues Award Ceremony, and singing with some of the best blues players in the world at that ceremony. And at the time, I was managed by Dick Waterman, who also managed the careers of Bonnie Raitt and Son House. You’ve recently opened the Holistic Voice Institute in Berkley. What kind of work do you hope to accomplish at the institute? KH: Well, we are bringing together a lot of professionals who work with issues

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As summer nears an end, the 20th annual Milford Memories festival in downtown Milford ramps up. This year, the event will be held Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14, featuring a bevy of activities for people of all ages. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

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Milford Memories Aug. 12-14 By Michael Shelton staff writer

ne of the biggest annual festivals in the state will be celebrating a milestone when the 2011 Milford Memories Summer Festival takes place beginning Friday, Aug. 12 and ending on Sunday, Aug. 14. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival, which brings a wide range of activities, artists, food and entertainment to downtown Milford. The festival is organized and run by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce. Over two decades, the festival has blossomed from humble beginnings into an event that many across the lakes area and beyond look forward to every year. “It’s been incredible,” said Ann

Barnette, executive director of the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA). “It’s enjoyed a steady, organic growth because it’s so well managed. I think that it really functions well when it comes to putting Milford on the map.” The first festival was held in August 1992 and centered around a play called “Milford Memories,” which was based on a book entitled “Ten Minutes Ahead of the Rest of the World” that told the story of Milford’s founding fathers, who first settled the area back in 1832. “The (organizers) wanted to do a community event. It was more community-driven and they wanted to celebrate Milford’s history,” said Joell Beether, who has managed the event since 2003. “I think it’s something that, once it caught on and the community got a hold of it, it’s kind of grown on its own.” The play continued to be per-

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formed over the years, but was last performed at the festival a few years ago, according to Beether. “The committee discusses it every time. We’re looking for the right time to do it again,” she said. Beether also said that the festival has succeeded where others have failed because of great community support and a strong planning committee. “We have an amazing group of 24 people on our committee that plan it every year,” she said. “We have sponsors that have been here since the beginning.” Scott Rolondo, a Huron Valley Lakeland High School teacher who has volunteered at the festival since 2002, said the event is a good promotion for businesses and the Huron Valley area. “It provides an economic impact and a social outlet for the area,” he said. “It means so much to the community at large. It brings 250,000 a year into the town of Milford and the Huron Valley area.” Activities for one and all There will be a wide range of activities

offered in the village’s downtown area during Milford Memories, for both children and adults. One of the main attractions will be the Civil War encampment in Central Park that will take place all three days of the festival, from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be a nighttime canon firing on Saturday at 10 p.m. Another highlight will be a special veterans memorial ceremony that will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m. in Central Park. Other encampment activities scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday include a Civil War fashion show, musical performances by Thru the Myst, a Civil War skirmish and ongoing medical demonstrations by surgeon J.T. Hatfield at the surgeon’s tent. There will also be a children’s drill on Saturday beginning at 11:20 a.m. Those interested in registering for the drill can do so on Friday from noon to

6 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11:20 a.m. Participants in the encampment will include the 9th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, the 12th South Carolina/4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, the 102nd United States Colored Troop and the 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Another Milford Memories tradition is the Cold Butt Euchre Tournament that will take place on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., where contestants play euchre while sitting on blocks of ice. Registration for the tournament is at 11:30 a.m. with limited space. The first-place team will win $100. Registration is $25 per team in advance and $30 per team the day of the event. The annual Blind Canoe Race is scheduled for Sunday at 12:30 p.m., where teams of three race with two paddlers blind-folded. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and the first-place prize is a cabin rental donated by the

Proud Lake Recreation Area. Registration is $15 per canoe in advance and $20 per canoe the day of the event. For those adults who want to feel the heat, there will be a hot pepper eating contest on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Central Park, with registration at 2 p.m. A new addition to the festival will be a cupcake decorating contest, sponsored by Demarle at Home, at the parking lot tent adjacent to Demarle at Home at the 525 N. Main Street strip mall that also houses Starbucks. The contest will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Another new attraction is a 25foot rock climbing wall that will be located in the Colonial Motors parking lot and will be operated by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. The wall will be up and running on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be a 5-Card Frenzy poker run in Central Park on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Grown-ups interested in athletic activities can participate in the annual 1-mile Fun Run, and the 5K run and 10K run on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively. Registration for the 5K and 10K runs is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, while the 1-mile run fee is $9 in advance and $10 the day of the event. Meanwhile, there will also be plenty of activities for children at Kid Central, including a Kids Central Activity Tent that will be available all three days of the festival. In the tent, children can participate in arts and crafts activities including beading, painting, tattoos, paper, fabric, glitter, glue, foam and sparkles. A fishing tournament will also be held on Saturday in Central Park on the banks of the Huron River at 9:30 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. Equipment will be provided by the Proud Lake Recreation Area and the winner will be determined on the number of fish caught, not the total weight. An ice cream eating contest will also be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in Central Park. Applications for children’s events can be downloaded online at the Milford Memories website at milfordmemories.com. The Milford Fire Department will also be on hand with its Fire House for Children on Saturday and Sunday PAGE 7 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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in Central Park along the riverfront. During the Civil War encampment, children can participate in a muster drill on Saturday from 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children can be registered from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, or Saturday from 9-11:20 a.m. Also appearing on the Veterans Memorial Stage will be The Mister Lawrence Experience, a group specializing in children’s songs, music videos and television. Plenty of food to enjoy all weekend Another attraction of Milford Memories is the variety of food available, whether it’s from local restaurants or the vendors on hand. Gravity Bar and Grill will not only be providing a food tent, but also live music on Friday and Saturday. The Aaron Vaughn Band will perform both Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m., while Beth Stalker will play Friday at 2 p.m. and Bing & Gary will play Saturday at 2 p.m. Other restaurants that will have food tents at Milford Memories include Cinco Lagos, Lei Ting, Main Street Grill, Village Butcher, Coratti’s on Main, The Health Mart and The Burger Joint. Numerous vendors will also be on hand for the festival, including Asian Grill and Rice, the Cheesesteak Institute of America (CIA), and Terry’s Tastee Treats. Also on hand will be Fudge by Design, the Milford United Methodist Church Men’s Club and the Milford Farmer’s Market. Laura Bolyard, who is in charge of food vendors for the festival, said the Chamber of Commerce puts applications online around January. “About 90 percent of food vendors do it year-to-year. Some have been here all 20 years, so we try to stay loyal,” Bolyard said. “We’re always looking for something new. We like to use local food vendors.” Art on display from near and far Arts and crafts have been a mainstay since Milford Memories’ inception, and this year will be no different. About 280 artists are expected to attend and showcase their works, including this year’s featured artist, Donna Pellegata. The owner of ArtQwerks Studio in Howell, a children’s book illustrator and a portrait artist, Pellegata has illustrated six children’s books and created over 300 internationally-collected commissioned works. Among the local artists scheduled to appear include Susan Collick of

“It’s been incredible,” said Ann Barnette, Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director of the Milford Memories festival that draws thousands to the lakes area each year. “It’s enjoyed a steady, organic growth because it’s so well managed. I think that it really functions well when it comes to putting Milford on the map.” (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

White Lake with her line of jewelry from Daisy Chains, Michelle Hauska of West Bloomfield and her stone art from Stoner’s Granite, LLC, and Sharon Heminger with gourmet food from Mr. Fudge. Ben Knapp of Grand Rapids will also be on hand with his “backyard golf game.” They are just some of the artists that will be on hand along with artists from across the country, from San Diego to West Palm Beach. The artists are organized and chosen by Dianne Quinn and her daughter Raychel Rork, who run the Art in the Park festival in Plymouth every July and have been a part of Milford Memories since the beginning. “(The first Milford Memories) was smaller in scale, but it was still the same feel as it is today,” Rork said. “It is a juried art fair — people apply and give a description of what they make and then send us photographs of their artwork and display and we make our selections. “We look for quality, uniqueness — something that’s handmade and is different.” Rork also stressed that people will be attending an arts and crafts show that

will not only include fine art, but also jewelry, clothing, products and food. “We try to have a variety of media and showcase what’s offered,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of great artists that have come from all over and it’s become more popular in the artists community. It gains notoriety over the years.” Memories music There will also be 21 musical acts performing throughout the weekend, playing diverse styles of music in the downtown Milford festival area. The Center Street Gazebo will host eight acts, beginning on Friday with Rude Dog at 11 a.m., Rosenthal & Blatter at 2 p.m., and Donna Lee Holman at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Caim to Caim will play at 11 a.m., followed by Chad Hoffman at 2 p.m. and Jeff Yantz at 5 p.m. Sunday will see Gary Weisenburg play at 11 a.m. followed by the acoustic duo Meg & Tony at 2 p.m. The Central Park Veterans Memorial Stage will host nine acts, beginning on Friday with the Milford Music Kids Groups at 10 a.m., the Mister Lawrence Experience at 1:30 p.m., and the a cappella group The Essentials at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Robin Horlock will per-

form at 10 a.m., followed by Suzanne’s Main Street Dance at 1 p.m., the trio Half Whacked at 2 p.m., and country band Alan Turner & the Steel Horse Band at 5 p.m. On Sunday, female acoustic artist M.J. Bishop will play at 12:30 p.m., followed by the reggae group The Basiks at 3 p.m. The Central Park Beer Tent will host five acts during the festival, with the tent open for families from noon to 5 p.m. before restricting admission to patrons 21 and over from 6-10 p.m. On Friday, P.A. Drama Company Summer Stock will perform Broadway tunes from noon to 4 p.m., followed by the rock group Monkey Grinder at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Icemen will perform a diverse set of music beginning at noon, followed by cover band Wheelhouse at 7 p.m. Then on Sunday, R&B artist Bugs Beddow will perform at noon. The logistics for the weekend festival Bike medics and first aid will be on hand at the festival for those in need. LaFontaine Automotive Group will also be providing $5 parking and shuttle service to the festival based at Holden’s Party Store on South Milford Road and at Milford High School beginning at 9 a.m. all three days and ending at 9 p.m. on Friday, 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Huron Valley Lakeland High School senior class and the Huron Valley Milford football team. M.J. Whelan Construction will also provide free shuttle service for seniors from three locations: the M.J. Whelan construction office at the north end of the festival grounds near Summit; at Main and East Liberty near the LaFontaine booth; and near the street corner of Huron and Main. For more information about the festival, call 248-685-7129 or visit milfordmemories.com. ❏

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Kirby retiring after 26 years of service to Wixom residents By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Most days, Wixom City Clerk Linda Kirby arrives at City Hall before anyone else and leaves well after the last employee pulls out of the parking lot. Now that Kirby tendered her resignation to the City Council Tuesday, July 26, stating it was her wish to retire, her departure leaves a significant void after 26 years of public service. “I’ve been thinking about leaving for a couple years. It’s time,” Kirby said. “My daughter is getting married in November, so that’s part of the reason.” Kirby came on board with the city as a clerical employee. She moved up through the ranks to deputy clerk and in July 1999 was appointed city clerk. Over the years, she has seen broad changes in a city that was once thought of as a remote area and that now surpasses population growth indexes of comparable cities like Walled Lake, Brighton and South Lyon. “I’ve seen so many changes over the years like the development of the Village Center Area,” she said. “Jobwise, technology has made all the difference. When I started, everything was done by hand or typewriter, whereas now we put everything on computers.” City Manager Mike Dornan has worked alongside Kirby for over 20 years and lauded her work ethic and dedication to the city. “Linda has been a guiding light over the years for City Council and staff, and has always been a kind and professional person,” he said. Kirby has overseen at least 20 elections in her time as city clerk, each one conducted smoothly and without incident. “In 20 years, I cannot recall any problem unresolved ever with any election,” Dornan said. “That speaks a lot about Linda, her professionalism and the attentiveness to make sure the democratic process works. She took very seriously her role as a guardian of democracy.” Despite her desire to retire, Kirby offered her assistance to the City Council during upcoming elections. “It will be difficult to replace her dedication to the city,” Mayor Kevin Hinkley said. “She’s been an important PAGE 10 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

Ruth Boyer, 97, continues to impress with her artistic abilities in Kathy Latimer’s weekly art class in Walled Lake. Boyer, a Walled Lake resident who classmate Bev Ayres called “so inspirational,” has been transitioning from sketches and acrylics to oil paintings. “Ruth is a generous and classy lady,” Latimer said.

Resident, 97, dazzles with art Boyer continues to impress with talent, generosity, class By Leslie Shepard staff writer

uth Boyer, the “golden girl” of her weekly art class in Walled Lake, sits on the same stool she has for the past 30 years. Her paint-stained fingers grip a featherthin paint brush as she recreates on canvass one of the sublime moments of her life from memory. Boyer, 97, and a resident of Walled Lake for 30 years, breathes life into each painting she conceives. Many times she works on two or three pieces simultaneously. Currently she is creating a tapestry of memories from her childhood. Her work in progress — “Memories of My Childhood on Lake Ontario” — is a depiction of her early days in upper New York state, where her family spent balmy summers on Lake Ontario.

“I had a cousin who would spend the summers there, too, and we would paint together under the poplar trees,” she said. “When I was a little girl, I spent hours drawing and sketching. I didn’t like school and art was the only thing I could do,” she said. Though she shies away from portraits, Boyer paints a myriad of subjects ranging from florals to architecture to waterscapes. She paints in a traditional realistic style with brilliant and compelling colors. Her interpretations of freighters opened the floodgates to a stream of fond memories of when she was mesmerized by the gargantuan ships rolling by. “I used to visit Algonac with friends and loved watching the freighters go by on Lake St. Clair,” she said.

Several of these renderings, including one of the Edmund Fitzgerald, earned her notoriety among residents in Algonac. “I sold one or two paintings to a restaurant there,” she said. Boyer’s gift can be seen in the meticulous details of her work, such as perspective, shading, and richness and depth of color. Her paintings are the result of an accomplished life as an artist; her payment, giving away pieces as labors of love to family and friends. “For example, she created a piece with scores of birds for one lady at church who loved birds,” said Judy McKissic, Boyer’s daughter and a member of the art class. “She has sold a few for a nominal fee, but pretty much she gives them away because she’s so generous,” PAGE 10 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Former Waterford Township Clerk Betty Fortino, who passed away on June 18 at the age of 75, was honored by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 3 for her years of service to the community. Pictured from left to right are Oakland County Commissioners Tom Middleton (R-Waterford) and John Scott (RWaterford, West Bloomfield); Fortino’s children, Teresa Buynak and Charlie Fortino; Waterford Township Treasurer Margaret Birch; and Waterford Township Trustee Anthony Bartolotta. (Photo courtesy of Julia Ruffin)

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part of the city’s growth and work on a day-to-day basis. All elections under her direction were impeccable.” Under the City Charter, the council shoulders the responsibility of appointing Kirby’s replacement. At this point, no one has been tapped to fill her shoes, although the city’s governing body was expected to discuss the replacement process at a meeting held last night, Tuesday, Aug. 9. “It’s the city’s business to solicit applications and recruit applicants in short speed,” Dornan said. “We want to make the transition as soon as possible because of her exit on Sept. 1,” Hinkley said. The council is currently looking for possible replacements in-house before seeking outside applicants. “In addition to her position as city clerk and recording secretary, Linda has been a confidante and advisor to me,” Dornan said. “I, along with friends of the city and the community, will miss her.” ❏

said Kathy Latimer, Boyer’s art instructor in Walled Lake. Under the tutelage of Latimer, a renowned and award-winning artist in Walled Lake and across the country, Boyer transitioned from sketching and acrylics to oil painting. “Ruth exposes herself to different subjects and doesn’t confine herself,” Latimer said. Latimer’s relationship with Boyer is organic and, over the course of years, their mutual affection has grown. “Ruth is a generous and classy lady,” Latimer said. Boyer, the eldest of five children raised during the Great Depression, never finished high school. Rather, her parents pulled her out to run their family grocery store in Detroit. “It was a means of surviving hard times,” Boyer said. She later attended night classes at Cass Technical High School where she excelled in costume illustration, but she never used her talent as an occupation.

“I always had a job, but painting was a passionate hobby,” she said. The nonagenarian’s gentle smile, quick wit, and perseverance in her golden years are an inspiration to her colleagues. “To still be actively painting, we’re so proud of her,” McKissic said. “She’s so full of enthusiasm, so full of life.” “Our Ruth is so inspirational,” said Bev Ayres, a fellow classmate. Boyer and her classmates have undertaken several service projects where they donate their talent for good causes. Currently, they are painting signs to be placed in gardens at the Assarian Cancer Center at Providence Park Hospital in Novi. ❏

Coda: Commerce summer concert series ends Friday By Angela Niemi staff writer

Commerce Township residents will have their last chance to enjoy some

free live music this summer at the final of three summer concerts being held this Friday, Aug. 12, at Dodge Park No. 5. This summer marks the first time Commerce Township has held these concerts, and so far they have been successful. “It’s been wonderful,” said Parks and Recreation Director Emily England. “We have received nothing but good comments. Attendance grew from the first to the second (concert), and everybody seems to have a good time when they’re there.” This month’s concert will feature country soloist JT Williams as the opening act for Mainstreet Soul, a 10piece horn band playing “the best of rock, pop, and soul.” The opening act is set to start at 6:30 p.m. with the main act to follow at 7 p.m. Children’s activities will start at 6 p.m. and include face painting, a magician, and the Home Depot Kids’ Workshop, which, according to England, has been popular. Meanwhile, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Carvel Ice Cream, and Grand Hot Dogs will be returning to sell a variety of refreshments during the concert. The concert will be held on the soccer fields at Dodge Park No. 5. Attendees can enter the park at the south entrance located on South Commerce Road between Commerce and Oakley Park roads. ❏

Public welcomed at Bloomer Park visioning session By Angela Niemi staff writer

White Lake Township will be hosting an on-site visioning session for Bloomer Park improvements tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held to take public comment on the future design of the park. The township purchased the pocket park from the state a couple of years ago and is now in the process of cleaning it up for public use. Bloomer Park consists of 30 acres and is located in the northern part of the township on McKeachie Road between Jackson Boulevard and Grass Lake Road. It features an abundance of oak and maple trees, and includes property along Grass Lake. “We want people to enjoy the scenic beauty,” said Jason Iacoangeli of the White Lake Planning Department.

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Outreach center planned for 1920s Waterford farm By Leslie Shepard staff writer

n the spirit of community giving, a Waterford Township church recently purchased a historic farmhouse for use as a haven and outreach program for women and girls in need. Lifepoint Christian Church Pastor Rick Bosnack and his wife, Dana, sealed the deal on a 1920s-era, four-story farmhouse that had been vacant for 14 years. The home, located on the corner of Elizabeth Lake and Voorhies roads, is just around the corner from their church on Scott Lake Road. “We purchased the house to gift it to the community to be used by the community that needs it,” Pastor Bosnack said. “There’s a storm of people who come to us on a weekly basis that are fractured and broken. Sometimes people are less inclined to come to a church building, so this will be a different environment to draw people.” The Bosnacks are naming the center “The Well,” as a depiction of how women can be blessed simply by walking through the door and accessing the myriad of services that will be provided. “Every woman has a story,” said Rick Bosnack. “‘The Well’ will be a day center for women of all walks of life. It will be women helping women and girls helping girls. It’s not just for the downtrodden, but for those blessed to assist.” Classes and services may include financial management; tutoring; parenting; marriage enrichment; mental health; and Biblical instruction. The idea is to work with churches throughout the community, in tandem with business and non-prof-

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dents of the immediate community, and by supporting efforts to fight hunger in the wider southeastern Michigan community by providing advice and aid to pantries in other cities. According to Magee, Wixom community members donated roughly 600 pounds of food to Hospitality House during last year’s Operation Can Do event. ❏

Lifepoint Christian Church has purchased a house located on the corner of Elizabeth Lake and Voorhies roads in Waterford Township (above) for use as an outreach and service facility for women and girls in need, to be known as “The Well.” (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

it organizations by pulling together resources to offer classes, services and basic needs. “It’s our heart to network with other churches whose members can volunteer,” he said. “It’s too big of a project to do on our own. We want to share the blessing, share the load.” Last week, a group of 40 teenagers from Auburn Hills Christian Center pitched in to pull weeds and pick up branches on the property. The center is expected to be a one-

‘Movie in the Park’ set for Aug. 18 in Central Park By Michael Shelton staff writer

The annual Milford Community Movie in the Park event will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 in Central Park beginning at dusk, which is

stop shop to connect people in crisis. “We want to make it as easy as possible for those at their wit’s end to find answers and not be sent home empty-handed,” he said. The first step is to beautify the home and rezone the property. Plans are underway to revamp the home with a Victorian motif complete with tea rooms and gardens to restore the soul through a peaceful environment. One concept is to plant a pink rose garden for breast cancer survivors.

A nursery and play center will also be on site for childcare while mothers are receiving services. Home improvements include painting, adding a parking lot, refinishing wood floors, renovating the porch and complying with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Community members who wish to donate their time or labor can call Dana Bosnack at 248-6821747. ❏

projected to be 8:30 p.m. Families are invited to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy a free screening of the computer-animated movie “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Popcorn, beverages and ice cream will also be available at the movie. The event is organized by Milford Township Parks and Recreation. Missy McDole, recording secretary for the Parks and Recreation

Commission, said this will be the fifth year that the township will show a movie in Central Park. The movie will be projected onto a blowup screen that the township shares with four other municipalities. Families are then invited back to Central Park on Thursday, Aug. 25 for a children’s concert featuring the group Gemini beginning at 6:30 p.m., which will conclude the township’s summer concert series. ❏

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SAD for weed and plant control OK’d for Crescent Lake By Leslie Shepard staff writer

The Waterford Township Board of Trustees has agreed to proceed with a proposed aquatic weed and plant control program for Crescent Lake riparians, beginning in 2012. About 60 percent of Crescent Lake residents signed petitions asking the township to establish a special assessment district (SAD) to fund the program based on a lake study conducted in 2009. “It just goes to show that if an association continues to band together and not give up in the quest to improve their lake, they will prevail,” said Lakeshore Environmental, Inc. Water Resources Director Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones. LEI consultants delineated several management strategies in tandem with a cost estimate for a five-year treatment program. The study reports that two invasive weed species — Eurasian watermilfoil and phragmites — threaten the biodiversity of the lake’s submersed native aquatic communities; threaten navigation and recreational activities; decrease property values; and harbor bacteria and other nuisance algae that do not benefit the lake’s ecosystem. Approximately 25 acres of the lake have been infiltrated by Eurasian watermilfoil, while 5 acres have been infiltrated by phragmites. LEI recommends that either spottreatments with aquatic herbicides or a weevil biological control — or a combination of both — be used to treat the exotic weed species within and around the lake. PAGE 15 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

An aquatic-safe herbicide will be used in the Jamian Drain corridor to kill off noxious and invasive plant material, according to Marshall Labadie, West Bloomfield Township Development Services Director (above). New plant material will be planted to improve the corridor. (Photo submitted by Labadie)

Sprucing things up New Jamian Drain project expected to start in spring By Michael Shelton staff writer

est Bloomfield Township is working on an updated plan to kill off existing vegetation and put in new plant material along the Jamian Drain corridor within the Pebble Creek Condominium Association. Marshall Labadie, the township’s development services director, said

the plan is to address the proliferation of noxious and invasive plant material throughout the corridor. He said the project will begin with a test run next spring in a pilot area measuring 275 linear feet, extending from a point near one of the condominium’s bridges and out about 100 feet in each direction. “We’re going to kill all the plant material with an aquatic-safe herbi-

cide, we’re going to apply a weedcontrol barrier and then using plugs rather than seed mix. We’re going to plant in very specific plants of a lesser diversity and then let those grow in. We’re then going to put in a formalized flowering border on each edge so it’s more of a park-like setting rather than a very wild and unkept corridor look.” PAGE 15 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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The Huron Valley Equestrian grounds will be awash in a sea of pink as riders and spectators alike work to raise money to support free mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women through St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in this year’s In the Pink Derby, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27. (Photo courtesy of Linda Michele-Dobel)

Hunter/Jumper, Saddle Seat, Speed, Trail Peewee, Adult and Youth riders. Show clothes are not necessary as long as riders “ride in the pink.” “It’s just really fun to see the sea of pink. The afternoon events are really exciting as they are all about time and speed. These events also make more sense to the casual bystander,” said Cyndi Perrone-Dreim of the HVEC. In addition to the horse shows, a silent auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The auction will feature a variety of horse and non-horse related items, including a chance to be driven in a high-performance Ford product with a Tier 4-level certified test driver on a Hot Lap around the Dearborn Development Center’s Handling Course. This certificate also allows for a full tour of the restricted proving grounds. A cake trot will also be played throughout the day. “The kids really love this one. The

winner gets to take home the cake of their choice. We play until all the baked goodies are gone,” Raupp said. State Sen. Mike Kowall (RCommerce, Highland, Milford, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, White Lake, Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield) will also be on hand flipping pancakes where — for a fee — you can eat all the pancakes you can catch. Colasanti’s Market will also be providing sausages. The HVEC is still accepting sponsorships and donations of baked goods or silent auction items. If you’re interested in donating, call 248-887-7884 or visit www.hvec.info/pink.php. Opening ceremonies start at 8:30 a.m. and the event lasts all day. Parking and admission are free. The In the Pink Derby will be held at the Huron Valley Equestrian grounds located at the north end of Milford High School, with easy access off of Lone Tree and Milford roads. ❏

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HVS picks familiar face to serve as head of Lakeland By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Former White Lake Middle School Principal Paul Gmelin has been appointed the new Lakeland High School principal to start off the 2011-12 school year. Gmelin began his teaching career in Huron Valley at Lakeland High School in 1989 as a social studies and math teacher. He was appointed as an assistant principal at Lakeland before assuming the principal position at White Lake Middle School, where he has been since 1999. The district says Gmelin’s high school experience at Lakeland, along with his time as a principal, will ensure a smooth transition to the new school year for both students and staff. “Paul is a collaborative leader who works closely with parents and staff to develop positive relationships,” said Superintendent Jackie Johnston. “As every White Lake student feeds into Lakeland, Paul knows many of the families at Lakeland, which will be an asset during this change.” Gmelin earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University, Gmelin his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, and his Educational Specialist in Leadership from Oakland University. ❏

West Bloomfield board names two new principals By Michael Shelton staff writer

The West Bloomfield School District is welcoming two new elementary school principals. The West Bloomfield Schools Board of Education named Molly Funk the new principal of Doherty Elementary School at a special meeting held on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Funk joins Robin Kocher, who was previously named the new principal at Green Elementary School. Funk, 33, is a Canton resident who is currently working on her doctorate in educational leadership at Eastern Michigan University, where she said

that she worked with people from the West Bloomfield district and had a chance to listen to District Superintendent JoAnn Andrees speak. “West Bloomfield has a high-level of commitment to teaching and learning and I was thrilled for the opportunity to interview for the position,” Funk said. She had previously worked with Wayne-Westland Community Schools since 2001, serving as principal at Vandenberg Elementary, Patchin Elementary, and most recently Hamilton Elementary. “I’m excited to work with the students, families and staff and I want to make Doherty the best elementary school in Oakland County,” Funk said. Meanwhile, Kocher comes to West Bloomfield after serving as principal of Fischer Elementary School in Taylor. She has seven years of experience as an elementary school principal, according to Pam Zajac, public relations and marketing coordinator for the West Bloomfield district. ❏

Summer courses themed around Taylor Swift, iCarly

On Monday, Aug. 22, kids ages 411 will go “Crazy ‘bout ‘I Carly.” The one-day camp runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Milford High School’s multi-purpose room. Students will take part in all kinds of games, crafts, skits, and adventures that iCarly and her crew would enjoy. Children will create sculptures, do blind-folded taste tests, and, just like the iCarly crew, kids will post a video of themselves acting on the web. Lastly, on Monday, Aug. 22 through Thursday, Aug. 25, kids will be taught all the dimensions of acting, singing, and musical theater during “Lights, Camera, Acting!” The camp takes place from 1-4 p.m. at the Baker Center in downtown Milford. Both actors and actresses will enjoy games, activities and crafts, along with being taught lessons in singing and musical theater. “This camp offers students a taste of theater, singing and dancing — they put a show on at the end of the week,” Gow said. The deadline to register for each course is two business days before the start of each program. Register by visiting huronvalleyrec.com. ❏

Board OK’s $170K for roof repairs at Cooley and Mott By Michael Shelton staff writer

The Waterford Schools Board of Education voted Thursday, Aug. 4 to approve a $170,142 contract with VJM Design for partial roof replacements. The projects will take place not only at Cooley Elementary School, but also at Waterford Mott High School over its auto shop and designated corridor areas. VJM’s bid came in the lowest out of nine, with the second-lowest bid coming from Royal at $231,479 and the largest bid coming from LaDuke at $458,237. According to Tom Wiseman, the school district’s assistant superintendent for business and human resources, the projects will start and be completed before the start of the 2011-12 school year. The Cooley roof replacement will cost $43,870, while the Mott auto shop roof replacement will cost $41,629. Mott corridor roof replacePAGE 20 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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Kids in the Huron Valley School District who aspire to become the next Taylor Swift or iCarly star will be given the opportunity to sing, dance and show off their talents during a trio of courses this month. Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education, in conjunction with the Creative Company, a dance company based in South Lyon, will be offering the unique enrichment classes, “Crazy ‘bout ‘I Carly,’” “Kickin’ It Cool Like Taylor Swift!,” and “Lights, Camera, Acting!” “These are theme-based camps that go with the trends kids are interested in right now,” said Community School and Fitness Coordinator Christy Gow. “Kickin’ It Cool Like Taylor Swift!” is slated for Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson Elementary School for kids ages 411. The one-day country camp is packed with everything Taylor Swift. Participants will take singing lessons, jam to Swift’s lyrics, and learn a dance routine to one of her songs. The kids will play games, create a “Taylor Craft,” and become masters of “Taylor Trivia.”

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COMMUNITY LIFE academic honors ❐ Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant has announced that the following students have been named to the honors list for 2011 spring semester: Commerce: Sivan Rose Bachar; Garrett L. Beck; Danielle Maxine Burke; Alexandra Brooke Cerilli; Ashleigh Breeann Curp; Lucas Matthew Dickow; Ainsley Victoria Dill; Meagan Elizabeth Dullack; Jeffrey John Grimes; Jessica A. Howald; Anne Elizabeth Kujala; Kevin Joseph Lernowich; Michael Paul Niemi; Ursula Olszewska; Kevin Petsch; Jamie C. Qurtuccio; Sarah Kimberly Quinn; Lena Rae Scarpace; Cory Harris Sheena; Jordan Alexandra Strom; and Mitchell Scott Vercellino. Highland: Alexander Donald Chouinard; Chad Garrison Fabinski; Breanna Leigh Golda; Corey R. Jahlas; Britney Elizabeth Koenig; Tiffnay Michelle Mellado; Rachel Kathryn Schell; Tyler Andrew Waxman and Rachel A. Wigley. Keego Harbor: Lindsey E. Buffmyer and Matthew A. Lenzi. Milford: Sean Patrick Bergin; Daniel J. Callahan; Nicholas Edward Combs; Alyssa Louise Dean; Rachel Dawn Duncan; Marayah Linette Garza; Nicholas Christopher Goike; Erin P. Hutton; Alexander Michael Jones; Joshua Gerard Manning; Amy Elizabeth Mitchell; Michael Stephen Petrucci; Luren N. Presuitti; Jennifer R. Slack; Stefanie Nicole Thorpe; Mary Anne Tomlinson; Alexandria Wessel; and Cory D. Williamson. Novi: Timothy Pattrick Barrett; Elizabeth Ann Bosco; Amanda Louise Brown; Jeremy M. Church; April LaJoy Clarke; Stephanie Joan Clos; Kayla Jo Copsey; Jeffrey Stephen Donohue; Emily Ann Durnik; Lauren Elizabeth Evasic; Ashley Elizabeth Gazdecki; Nicole Marie Gazdecki; Dana Lynn Grabowski; Nicole Marie Grimes; Gabrielle Marie Hamilton; Benedetto R. Iaquinta; Staci L. Johnson; Patrick Diran Kochyan; Rebecca Helen Lis; Robert K Low; Thomas John Machisak; Consuelo Frances McAboy; Kelsi E. Olkowski; Emily C. Pelts; Jack Francis Petroskey; Derek Weston Pivetz; Christine Marie Pytel; Brent Douglas Rau; Kimberly Michelle Sankovic; Matthew Arnold Schaffer; Keith Demitrios Siopes; Alexandra Marie Sisson; Kaitlyn Leigh Stanford; Annette Francesca Sturla; Samantha Joy Tarpinian; Benjamin Workman and

Robert John Yusko. Walled Lake: Taylor Anne Coe; Justin Donad Gerard; Angela Michelle Morrill; and Kelsey Alexandra Whing. Waterford: Jordan Elizabeth Angott; Paige Lynn Bresler; Maegan Hudson Burnell; Kelly Sue Clemens; Rachel Anne Deschaine; Adam Robert Dickerson; Meg Jaye Erznoznik; Samantha Brittany Hess; Brittney N. Holley; Krysta R. Ivey; Jennifer Dawn Losiowski; Erin Louise Mahaffy; Kelley Marie Marcaccio; Miranda May McIntyre; Chelsea Rose Nantau; Jeff T. Olson; Amy E. Rickman; Kevin Alan Rose; Prea A. Saunders; Julia Alexandra Simonelli; Kristen Ann Tomolak; Marissa Lynn Wegner; Kaitly Nichole Williams; and Samantha Michelle Wrinkle. West Bloomfield: Alicia Rachael Andree; Kathryn Maryse Bandell; Brian William Ciatti; Sean Cornille; Lisa Marie D’Angelo; Christina Helen Ghannam; Jordan Evan Greenman; Maxwell Deneberg Lowe; Stephanie Natsuko McConkie; Cynthia M. Rescoe; Michelle Lauren Schwartz; Jacquelyn Martin Sloan; Paige Ann Van Poppelen and Allison Marie White. White Lake: Kevin J. Birkholz; Stephen David Brickman; Shane Michael Curtis; Olivia N. Didio; Michael James Galinac; Amber Lynne Giles; Matthew William Hanger; Mitchell Alexander Holland; Kera Rae Linn; Kirstn Kelly Mancogna; Jonathan Murphy; Stacy Colleen Ngler; Lindsay Rachelle Nosek; Kaytie Lynne Ochenkowski; Amy Brooke Rochow; Danielle Rene Saigeon; Kelly L. Schlaff; Alisha R. Schweiger; Angela L. Stader; Sarah Renee Starrs; Michelle M. Vermilya and Mark Gregory Waun. Wixom: Megan Lynn Blaze; Kelsey K. Guiliani; Kyle Devin Janke; April Kristin Lucas; Shelby Lynn Malott; Allison A. McCabe; Teri Ann Morris; Bryan Michael Page; Kelley Denise Schulte; Marley Taylor Tisdall; Lauren Alyse Troxtel; and Rachel G. Wessel. Wolverine Lake: Brandon Scott Peeler.

community honors ❐ Brenda Slocum of Wixom and Fran Reynolds of Milford finished among the top ten in the Novice/Short category of Kensington Metropark’s first canoe and kayak race that was held on Sunday, July 31. The winners of the 7.5-mile contest each won a $50 REI gift certificate. Slocum’s time was 1:32 and Reynolds time was 2:25.

50 YEARS AGO Aug. 10, 1961 The Lakewood Village Property Owners Association Picnic was held on Sunday, July 30 at the Community Beach on Brendel Lake with 185 persons attending. The first thing on the program was a short water carnival, under the direction of William Bank, swim instructor, at which swimming skills learned were demonstrated and 100 Red Cross certifications were awarded. Mrs. Frank Snover, who has handled the swim program for the last three summers, was presented a large potted plant by those who wished to express their appreciation. Games for all ages were then played and many nice prizes were awarded to the winners. Prizes were donated by Hilltop Market, Thompson’s Gardenland, Hy-Land Variety, Len’s Bait Shop and Easley’s Meat Market. 40 YEARS AGO Aug. 11, 1971 A lawsuit has been started in Oakland County Circuit Court by a homeowners’ group in West Bloomfield Township to force the county road commission to install a traffic light at the intersection of Walnut Lake and Orchard Lake roads. The West Bloomfield Civic Association wants the traffic signal in operation before school begins next month. West Bloomfield Township police records indicate there have been 11 accidents, injuring 14 persons, at the intersection in 1971. 30 YEARS AGO Aug. 12, 1981 An 11-month-old boy was saved from drowning while taking a bath by the fast response of a neighbor who happened to be Waterford Township Fire Chief Wendell Traeger. Traeger said on Thursday, Aug. 6, while relaxing at this Southward residence at approximately 10:40 p.m., he heard a call reporting a possible drowning at 6033 Northrup on the next street over from his. “I ran through our backyard, jumped the fence and ran into the house, Traeger said. The fire captain said he found Mrs. Kenneth Jones holding her son, Christopher, “who was as blue as my trousers,” Traeger said. “I started CPR and he had a pulse,

but no respiration and the baby made it,” he said. “His color was real good before I turned him over to fire department paramedics 2-3 minutes later.” 20 YEARS AGO Aug. 7, 1991 A highway spending bill before the U.S. Senate could pass federal dollars to the city of Walled Lake to help pay up to 80 percent of the cost of the socalled Maple Road extension. The road project, if it receives funding, would extend Maple Road beyond Pontiac Trail one mile to tie Walled Lake in with communities to the west. Mark Folse, aide to U.S. Rep. Bob Carr (D-East Lansing) said Walled Lake’s request did not make it into the House’s version of the highway bill, but it is up for consideration in the Senate. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 8, 2001 The Milford Village Council has decided to grant permission to local artist Heiner Hertling to erect a sculpture in the center of Main Street in Milford Village. The sculpture will be of an 18-foot half water wheel with life-size swans flying over it. It will be placed along Main Street just north of Commerce Road in the so-called Flat Iron area. According to Hertling, the cutaway water wheel symbolizes the 14 mills which used to be in Milford. “The wheel will be made of cor 10 steel, which is the steel that rusts. It turns a chocolate brown, and the swans, with 6-foot wing spans, will be stainless steel. The last thing I wanted to do was to make the swans look like Canadian geese because half of the population hates geese, so we decided to go with stainless steel for the swans.”

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Connectors (LABAT), 8:15-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, Independence Village, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake. • Spotlight Lunch at Backyard Coney, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 49378 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Join the chamber for an informal networking lunch. Bring your business cards. • Government Affairs Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Chamber offices, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A, Walled Lake. • Edgewood Biz Connectors (LABAT), 8:15-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road, Commerce Township. • Professional Networking Group (LABAT), 8:15-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, Managing Change, 2655 Oakley Park Road (northwest corner of Oakley Park and Martin). • Spotlight Lunch at Tubby’s, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 1102 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake. Join the Chamber for an informal networking lunch. Bring your business cards. • Independence Village Lake Connectors (LABAT), 8:15-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, Independence Village, 935 Union Lake Road, White Lake. • Expo Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Chamber office. • Ambassador Meeting and Orientation, 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Chamber office. • Professional Networking Group (LABAT), 8:15-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, Managing Change, 2655 Oakley Park Road (northwest corner of Oakley Park and Martin). • Oakland Chamber Network Mixer (OCN), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, Bayside Sports Grille, 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake. Join the fun at Oakland County’s largest business card mixer. $10 for members paid in advance (by Aug. 30); $15 for members paid (after Aug. 30); $25 for non-members. ❐ The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in the coming days. For a complete calender of events call 248-6668600 or visit waterfordchamber.org. • Concerts in the Park, featuring Annabelle Road and Erica Keith, free event, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, HessHathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. • WACC Golf Classic, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Pontiac Country

Club at 4335 Elizabeth Lake Road. WACC Golf Classic is one fabulous golf outing. Hole-in-one prizes, raffle prizes, wheelbarrel of spirits, Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar, prize for every golfer, Pot o’ Gold, longest drive, Vegas hole and more. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun scramble at 8:30 a.m. The price is $125 per golfer; $50 for the dinner only. For more information or to register, contact marieh@waterfordchamber.org • Signs Now, ribbon cutting/open house, 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 5368 Dixie Highway in Waterford. For more information, contact marieh@waterfordchamber.org • Matha Yoga, ribbon cutting/open house, 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 5742 Williams Lake Road in Waterford. For more information, contact marieh@waterfordchamber.org. • Business After Hours Mixer, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, Boomer’s Roadhouse’s new location at 6665 Highland Road, Waterford. Appetizers, cash bar, and tons of Networking. Cost is $15 per person with pre-registration; chamber members, $10. Register at waterfordchamber.org/event_mixer.asp ❐ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is holding a Mingle, Mix & Meet networking event hosted by Jewish Senior Life at the Norma Jean & Edward Meer Apartments, located at 6760 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Businesses, community members and the public are welcome to come and network. Free to West Bloomfield Chamber members, $5 for non-members. Register at westbloomfieldchamber.com or call 248-626-3636.

business notes transitions openings ❐ Henry Ford Health System is opening its 32nd medical center in southeast Michigan with Henry Ford Medical Center-Commerce in Commerce Township. The center, located at 8391 Commerce Road at Union Lake Road, opened on Monday, Aug. 8. Several physicians, formerly located at Henry Ford Medical Center -Columbus, have relocated to the new center. Services offered include after-hours urgent care, adult internal medicine, family medicine, laboratory and radiology. For further information on services at the Commerce medical center or to schedule an appointment, call 248-360-8100.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Suspect in July 20 bank robbery now in custody West Bloomfield police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect alleged to have robbed a Fifth/Third Bank branch at 4747 Haggerty Road. Detectives were informed that Douglas John Fret, 41, of Livonia, was arrested by Dearborn police officers on an unrelated charge and Fret that he matched the description of the suspect in the robbery. Fret is now in police custody. The incident took place on July 20 when a man implied that he had a handgun and made off with over $700 from the bank branch. West Bloomfield police were then able to attain a warrant from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. Fret is currently being held in the Wayne County Jail and will eventually be arraigned in the 48th District Court. ❏

Police: Naked man was in W. Bloomfield yard A 37-year-old White Lake Township resident was arrested by West Bloomfield police officers after he was caught allegedly prowling while naked by a homeowner. The incident took place around 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in the 6400 block of Hermana. According to police, the victims were sitting in their house when they heard a noise in the garage. The homeowner walked and saw the house’s rear door that led to the garage open. When he walked into the garage, he heard the door in the garage that led to the outside slam shut. The homeowner then went inside to the rear patio door, turned on a light, and saw a naked man in his backyard trying to hide. The naked man fled the scene, but he reportedly left his wallet behind and police traced his address to White Lake. After a search of the suspect’s residence, they learned he was staying at a residence somewhere in the same neighborhood as the home on Hermana in West Bloomfield where he was spotted. Police visited the residence and the homeowner let officers in. They then

Firefighters from Waterford Township’s Engine No. 5 battled a vehicle fire during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 6. A mini-van was found to be fully engulfed with fire in a parking lot at Cass Elizabeth and Cooley Lake roads. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo submitted by Lt. John H. Lyman, Waterford Township Fire Department)

found the suspect, 37-year-old Donald Dubreville, in the garage, naked. He was arrested and charged with prowling and was later arraigned. ❏

Deputies find couple living in storage unit Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Commerce Township Substation deputies found a couple living in a storage unit when they went to investigate a reported bicycle accident on Sunday, Aug. 7. According to the incident report, a bicyclist was seen lying on the ground alongside Pontiac Trail with a bleeding head. A concerned caller notified law enforcement, stating the biker had said “no police” before taking off with his bike to the Mini Storage Depot on Pontiac Trail. The caller stated the biker fell again with his bicycle on top of him before entering in the storage area. While checking the facility for the injured bicyclist, deputies heard loud music coming from one of the storage units and noticed a male subject — not the bicyclist — coming in and out of the unit with a flashlight. Although the subject claimed he was just retrieving things from the storage unit, deputies found a female subject also in the unit, where it looked like the couple had been living.

There was a couch, table, radio, water and numerous food items in the unit along with some prescription medication bottles, according to the incident report. The male subject appeared intoxicated, and the female appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic, the incident report states. It was discovered that both subjects were named in active warrants out of the Dearborn Police Department. The deputies found out the female subject had taken heroin earlier in the day and had found a number of syringes, pipes, and empty drug envelopes. The substance was positively identified as heroin, and both subjects have charges pending. ❏

Police believe the accident occurred sometime between 1 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. Emergency personnel responded to the scene around 3:50 a.m. after a passerby called 911 stating she had seen destroyed mailboxes and something lying on the ground. It’s unknown at this time whether alcohol was a factor in the crash. ❏

Waterford man injured in head-on car crash

A 21-year-old man is in stable condition after sustaining serious injuries during a head-on accident on Elizabeth Lake Road at Fenmore Street near the Crescent Lake Inn in Waterford. The collision occurred at approximately 1:17 a.m. The Waterford man was driving west on Elizabeth Lake Motorcycle accident Road in a 2001 Ford Focus when he attempted to pass a 2003 Subaru Baja kills 31-year-old man in a no-passing zone. The Focus driver A White Lake Township resident struck the Subaru on a curve heading was killed during the early morning east, according to police. hours of Saturday, Aug. 6, in a motorThe Subaru was driven by a 29cycle accident. year-old man accompanied by a 29According to White Lake Township year-old female passenger, both from police, Timothy Maki, 31, was driving Ferndale. westbound on Elizabeth Lake Road Occupants of both vehicles were when he failed to navigate a curve near conveyed to a nearby hospital. Glandon Road. He swerved to the right The accident is under investigation. side of the road, hitting mailboxes Alcohol does not appear to be a factor before he lost control and was thrown in the crash and all occupants were from the motorcycle. wearing seat belts. ❏

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‘Significant’ step in M-5 roundabout construction starts By Leslie Shepard staff writer

Crews are making headway on the $5-million roundabout construction project at the intersection of Pontiac Trail, M-5, and Martin Parkway in Commerce Township, which will be the largest roundabout to date in Oakland County once completed. “We are currently getting the grading part done along with the aggregate base, and pretty soon will be putting the 10-inch thickness of concrete down on the roundabout itself and the approaches,” said Project Engineer Jerry Jehle. “Putting down the concrete is a fairly significant step in the process,” said Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Spokesperson Craig Bryson. During the Pontiac Trail closure for the roundabout project, traffic is not 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. Local businesses remain open during the closure. Pontiac Trail east of M-5 will remain open, and traffic will be permitted to travel from northbound M-5 to eastbound Pontiac Trail and from westbound Pontiac Trail to southbound M-5, but traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. “The aggregate grading, curb work and pouring of the concrete is the majority of the work and the process takes a while,” Jehle said. The project work is expected to be completed around Nov. 1. 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. ❏

M-59 MAINTENANCE PROJECT (Highland and White Lake townships) • Start Date: Aug. 15. • Completion Date: Approximately Nov. 15. • Cost: $4 million. • Notes: Highland Road will not be closed at any time during the project. Single-lane closures will be restricted to weekday and weekend nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. However, weekend lane closures will be minimized in central business districts. HATCHERY ROAD CLOSURE (Waterford Township) • Closure: Hatchery Road between Crescent Lake and Airport roads in Waterford Township • Detour route: Airport to Tubbs to Crescent Lake and back to Hatchery. • Start Date: Aug. 8. • Completion Date: Aug. 12. • Notes: Closure in effect to replace a culvert in the roadway. SOUTHBOUND CRESCENT LAKE ROAD RIGHT-LANE WIDENING NORTH OF M-59 (Waterford Township) • Closure: None planned. • Start Date: Tuesday, Aug. 9 • Completion date: October. • Cost: $153,000 split between Waterford Township, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), and the county government.

PONTIAC TRAIL/MAPLE INTERSECTION MAINTENANCE (Walled Lake) • Completion date: Sometime before the end of August. • Notes: Work is taking place as crews are available on weekdays between approximately 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One lane in each direction on Pontiac Trail and Maple east of Pontiac Trail will remain open. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION/I-96 BETWEEN MILFORD ROAD AND KENT LAKE ROADS (Milford Area) • Closure: Single lane closure on I-96 in each direction between Milford and Kent Lake roads on weekends and weekdays during non-peak hours. • Completion date: Winter. • Cost: $15.5 million. • Notes: The first bridge reconstruction project to be undertaken will be the bridge over the Huron Valley Trail east of Milford Road. MILFORD/DAWSON INTERSECTION WORK (Milford Township) • Closure: None planned. • Start date: Aug. 3. • Completion date: Oct. 28. • Cost: $700,000 split between Milford Township, the RCOC, and the county government. • Notes: Both Milford and Dawson roads will remain open in both directions at all times throughout the project, but there will be lane closures on Milford and, at times, the road will be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays with traffic directed by flaggers.

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Southeast Michigan experienced 404 more traffic crashes in 2010 than in 2009, yet the number of people killed or severely injured as a result of those crashes decreased, according to an analysis of 2006-10 traffic crash data by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). “While there was a slight increase in total crashes in southeast Michigan last year, fatalities and serious injuries were down,” said SEMCOG Executive Director Paul Tait. “Seat belt usage, which is very high in Michigan, continues to have a positive impact and we continue to encourage everyone in a vehicle to buckle up.” Oakland County ranked second only to Wayne County in highest total crash statistics. In 2010, Oakland County had a total of 33,458 crashes; 54 fatal crashes; 6,659 injury accidents; and 26,745 property damage accidents.

In the southeast Michigan region during 2010, there were a total of 122,309 crashes resulting in 34,688 total injuries and 333 fatalities. Slightly down from 2009, about 34 percent of all traffic crashes and nearly one-third of all fatalities occurred at intersections. Although the region experienced this slight increase in total traffic crashes, decreases did occur in several of the following types of crashes involving: • Lane departure (vehicles running off the road or shifting lanes), which was down 5 percent; • Alcohol, which was down 9 percent; • Deer, which was down 8 percent; • Trains, which was down 38 percent; • Emergency vehicles, which was down 8 percent; • Motorcycles, which was down 9 percent; and • Bicycles, which was down 2 percent. Southeast Michigan’s crash totals represent over 43 percent of total crashes in the state, a slight increase from 2009. ❏

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Legislators renew law to require EIA testing for equine By Angela Niemi staff writer

A decade ago, the state Legislature passed a law requiring that equines be tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA). This was a standard practice throughout the country as states tried to manage this potentially fatal horse disease. Now, after the law requiring testing for EIA expired on Jan. 1, Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law House Bill 4567, which re-enacts the same provisions as the expired statute requiring EIA testing for horses. One major difference is that the test for EIA has to be conducted at least once within every 12 months, as opposed to the calendar year in order to give owners more leeway. “The problem with this disease is that some horses had it but showed no signs of illness, so the only way to find out if they were ill was to require testing,” said Dr. Steve Halstead, the state veterinarian with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department (MDARD). The EIA virus only affects horses and is closely related to the human AIDS virus. The virus causes the immune system to attack red blood cells making the horse severely anemic. EIA has three degrees of infectiousness: acute, chronic, and inapparent. Those in the acute stage may die within two or three weeks, while horses in the chronic stage may recover and go through undulations of the illness until they eventually wear out and die or are recognized as ill and are euthanized. Those in the inapparent stage are carriers of the disease but show no manifestation of symptoms and are therefore the most problematic. One means of spreading the disease is through using the same needle between an infected horse and another. However, the predominant vector is flies. Mosquitoes are not vectors because they cannot transport enough fresh blood between horses. Flies, however, are not reservoirs for the disease, according to Halstead. “The virus has to be transferred within a few minutes as it can only be spread through the fresh blood of an infected horse. Therefore, it can only be spread a short distance and has a maximum range. It’s easily controlled and could be eradicated, but we have

to find all the horses that are infected,” he said. Many states have passed laws requiring that horses be tested once every 12 months if they are to be participating in activities where they will be in close proximity to other horses to prevent the spread of the disease. This also applies to horses that are being moved from state to state and those that have changed ownership. According to Halstead, the testing laws have been “very successful” in helping contain the disease. “In the first couple years, we removed 50 horses from the population so that they could no longer be a threat to other horses. Within a few years, we have had no new cases. The industry has been very much behind these measures. Testing horses before they participate in a fair or show to make sure they are healthy reassures other owners that the other horse in the next stall has been tested. It also provides reassurance in horse sales, as well.” Michigan’s law requiring horses to be tested at least once in the calendar year before entering exhibitions, changing ownership, or entering Michigan from another state expired at the beginning of this year. There is no cure or vaccine for the virus. Therefore, the only options for a positively-tested horse are euthanasia or quarantine, which has to be at least a quarter of a mile away from other horses. “It’s not a good day when you learn that your horse tested positive for EIA,” Halstead said. ❏

Bill would require non-ethanol gas at marinas in state By Angela Niemi staff writer

A bill recently introduced to the state House of Representatives would require certain motor fuel terminal operators and wholesalers to make gasoline without ethanol available to watercraft fuel dealers. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc (DWestland) said he is sponsoring the measure because he has some “pretty strong feelings” about gasoline containing ethanol, especially when it comes to marine engines. “Ethanol can be corrosive, especially in marine engines where it has disintegrated parts,” he said. “I introduced this bill so that those

people fueling their boats will not have as much destruction created in their engines.” According to a boater’s alert circulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, ethanol has caused many mechanical problems in boats, such as plugged fuel filters, fuel leaks, fiberglass gas tank failures, and ruined engines. “Marine mechanics will tell you that over an extended period of time, ethanol causes significant damage which can be very costly to repair,” LeBlanc said. “When ethanol-containing gas sits in your boat for periods of time, the repair bills can become very costly. It’s just not designed to accommodate this particular item.” According to a draft of House Bill (HB) 4823, if a wholesaler or terminal operator sells gasohol to retail fuel dealers for use in watercraft, then they must also have gasoline that does not contain fuel-grade ethanol available for sale to any retail fuel dealer that sells at least a quarter of its motor fuel for use in watercraft. Currently, the bill only applies to fuel dealers that dispense fuel at

marinas or other places where boats are predominantly fueled. This does not include the corner gas station at this point, according to LeBlanc. “I hope (the bill) receives a hearing. And anybody who has an interest in this should contact me or their representative or senator to express their thoughts,” he said. The Michigan Boating Industries Association would support the bill, according to Nicki Polan, the association’s director of communications. “It’s very important for off-road products, including watercraft, to have access to gasoline without ethanol in it,” she said. “They have not performed enough research to find out the impact it has on offroad vehicles. We think it may cause elevated exhaust and evaporative emissions and may also potentially cause engine failure. Not only do we want to make non-ethanol gas available, but we are pushing the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) to step up the education on the ethanol gas available to stop consumers from misfueling at gas stations,” she said. ❏

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 1.08 933.006 949.30 966.70 930.70 949.30 957.50 930.50 942.75 962.83 932.80 949.30 951.00 928.60 927.07 930.80 950.00 1019.10 965.42

7/22/11 +.22 +.40 +.22 +.20 +.07 +.08 –.02 Legal +.13 +.08 –.02 +.12 +.13 +.04 +.05 +.39 +.12 +.12 –1.38 +.30 +.16 +.02 –.28 +.05 +.28

7/29/11 +.58 +.30 +.83 +.50 +.27 +.28 –.06 +.38 +.67 +.40 +.30 +.12 +.72 +.28 +.50 +.87 +.20 +.11 –.93 +.50 +.50 –.10 +.40 +.19 +.58

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

8/5/11 +.43 +.40 +.62 –.15 +.29 +.41 +.63 +.40 +.39 Legal +.20 +1.02 +.38 +.35 +.14 +.64 +.31 +1.00 –1.10 +.40 +.29 +.36 Legal +.23 +.30

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Hoffman trounces Venie to earn term on county board By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

Highland Township voters — and voters in other north Oakland County communities — backed Oakland County Commissioner Robert Hoffman (R-Highland) to serve the remaining unexpired term that was vacated when Bill Bullard Jr. left the county Board of Commissioners to become the Clerk/Register of Deeds. Hoffman, 60, in unofficial results from the Tuesday, Aug. 2 special election, took 71 percent (739 votes) of the Highland Township electorate compared to Democratic challenger Mark Venie’s 28 percent (294 votes). Seven ballots were cast for write-in candidates in Highland Township. In the Board of Commissioners 2nd District — which also includes Holly, Rose, and Springfield townships, as well as the Village of Holly — Hoffman nabbed nearly 69 percent (1,500 votes) of the electorate compared to Venie’s nearly 31 percent (677 votes), according to unofficial results that have to be certified by the county’s Board of Canvassers. A dozen ballots were cast for writein candidates in the 2nd District election. “I’d like to first of all thank all those who voted for me,” Hoffman said. “I want to thank my campaign manager, Janet Leslie, who worked tirelessly, and all my supporters and Hoffman friends of supporters.” He also thanked friends and family and said that he wished Venie well. “He’s a good man,” he said. “It’s an honor to be a county commissioner, and I really look forward to serving,” Hoffman said, adding that he is most looking forward to “continuing to contribute to managing the county.” County commissioners typically serve two-year terms and earn $32,093 annually. Hoffman’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2012. The election became necessary after former county Clerk/Register of Deeds Ruth Johnson won a 2010 race

Mobile food carts BOC, exec in a pickle over resolution By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

It may not be New York City or Los Angeles, but one unique aspect of those two major metropolises may soon be coming to the Oakland County campus in Pontiac and Waterford if some on the Board of Commissioners have their way: mobile food vendors. The county board voted Wednesday, Aug. 3 to request Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s team to submit for consideration a proposal for establishing stationary outdoor sites for mobile food carts. However, Oakland County Media and Communications Officer Bill Mullan said Patterson, “based on the wording of the resolution,” will not have to veto the measure and will instead take no action on it since the board’s resolution is nonbinding. If the Board of Commissioners comes back with a binding resolution that requires Patterson to draft a proposed policy, the issue may come up again. The issue came to the forefront when Mary Strom, an unemployed Troy woman who lost her job at a landscaping company after 14 years, tried to start up a hot dog stand on the county complex but was rebuffed by what Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-West Bloomfield) characterized as “a terrible run-around.” “They basically told me that Oakland County was too good for a mobile food cart vendor at the courthouse,” Strom said. “I don’t understand why they are so opposed to it. I was trying to be creative. I think it would be a winwin, not only for myself, but for the county, too.” “We need to give this person a to become the Michigan Secretary of State, prompting an opening that Bullard filled after handily winning election to his old Board of Commissioners seat in 2010. Hoffman initially was appointed to fill Bullard’s slot on the board. He defeated two Republican challengers in the May 3 primary election. ❏

chance,” Gershenson said. “It was just an opportunity to help a constituent who was looking to be an entrepreneur. That’s pretty much what we are trying to encourage, and I hope it happens.” But the county board’s resolution calls for the protocol to include a proposed procurement process, meaning that even if a policy was adopted, there would be no guarantee that Strom would be able to sell hot dogs on the county’s campus, according to Mullan. In addition, Mullan said that comparisons made between Wayne and Macomb counties — which have food vendors outside their circuit courts — are misguided since they are located on major thoroughfares, while Oakland County’s court is buried back off of Telegraph Road. “I believe in free enterprise,” said Commissioner Robert Hoffman (R-Highland). “I don’t know all the details of this particular issue, but they were talking about having it in the lobby or outside, like you would see in Detroit and Chicago. I’m not particularly opposed.” Commissioner John Scott (RWaterford, West Bloomfield) had a different take. “I don’t like it,” he said. “What I didn’t like on it (is that) it says ‘establishing stationary.’ For a hot dog cart, no, it would be portable. In my vision, I would like to see an area where we could have mobile vendors if they want to do it, but they are going to have to bid on the process through the county because they are acting on our property.” Mullan noted that having mobile food carts like the one Strom proposed may fly in the face of a ban on trans fats that was adopted a few years ago. ❏

Aug. 16 property auction largest in county’s history By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

Coming on the heels of one of the

worst economic periods in American history, Oakland County will be holding what Treasurer Andy Meisner says is the largest land sale he can recall in the county’s history, on Aug. 16. Under state law, the county Treasurer’s Office is required to hold two annual auctions of tax-foreclosed properties that are in their third year of delinquency. Meisner said about 1,200 properties will be up for grabs at the auction, beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 16. Meisner “We were at about 1,900, and we’ve got a number of parcels where the folks paid (their property tax obligation),” he said. “In a number of cases, we allowed the property owner to redeem the property. There are some properties where there might have been an issue with service of process.” He added that the properties up for auction are scattered throughout the county — including a “beautiful house in White Lake Township” and properties in Commerce and West Bloomfield townships — but many are also in tax foreclosure “hot spots” like Pontiac, Oak Park, Hazel Park, and Southfield. “It’s striking at how spread out these properties really are,” he said. Meisner also said the county is partnering for the first time with the North Oakland County Board of REALTORS to “sell as many of these properties as possible to homeowners who will live in the properties.” “Who better has their finger on the pulse than REALTORS,” he said. “We have entered into a partnership where I am going to use the professional expertise of the REALTORS to help get as many of these homes as possible into the hands of families who will be part of the community and send their kids to local schools.” Only registered participants can bid on the properties, and registration began yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 9. Interested individuals can register the same day as the auction. Properties are sold “as is” and all transactions are same-day cash transactions; valid identification is also required. Properties not sold at the auction will be offered up again at a second auction held in October. For more information on the auction, call 248-858-0612 or visit oakgov.com/treasurer. ❏

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Lobbying targeted in new education reform legislation By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

School districts would be required to adopt and implement a new policy prohibiting employees, school board members, and volunteers from engaging in lobbying practices during school hours, among other things, under legislation that has the support of three state representatives from the lakes area delegation to Lansing. The proposal, House Bill (HB) 4869, is co-sponsored by state Reps. Eileen Kowall (R-Highland, White Lake), Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield), and Hugh Crawford (RWalled Lake, Wixom), and has been referred to the House Oversight, Reform, and Ethics Committee, where it awaits that panel’s consideration. Under the legislation, school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies would have until Jan. 1, 2012, to adopt and implement a policy that would prohibit the following: • Engaging in any lobbying during school hours or other paid work time; • Expending public funds or using a computer, computer program, telecommunications device, electronic mail system, office supply, vehicle, or any other public resource owned or under the control of those entities for any lobbying; and • Sending any political or lobbying literature or other materials home with pupils or involving pupils in lobbying in any way during school hours. The Michigan Department of Education would have until Oct. 1 to make a model policy available to school districts, intermediate schools districts, and public school academies. Public Act 472 of 1978 defines lobbying as “communicating directly with an official in the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.” Kowall said that some have questioned e-mails from an Oakland County school superintendent who “used the school e-mail list and computer to send out e-mail blasts to people basically asking them to lobby us.” Huron Valley Schools Director of Community Relations and Fund Development Janet Roberts said the district does not hire a lobbyist itself,

Haines recall language OK’d 2010 foe has 180 days to collect over 8,600 signatures By Kirk Pinho assistant editor

t the beginning of the process, Neil Billington said he would try as many times as he had to in order to get recall petition language against state Rep. Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield) approved by the Oakland County Elections Commission. The magic number was four. On Thursday, Aug. 4, the threemember panel — consisting of Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr., Treasurer Andy Meisner, and Circuit Court Family Division Judge Linda S. Hallmark — voted 2-1 to approve Billington’s fourth proposed petition language, which reads as follows: “State Representative Gail Haines on February 23, 2011, voted YES on Michigan House Bill 4214 now Public Act 4 of 2011.” PA 4 of 2011 is the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act, known largely for giving state-appointed but rather the district’s lobbying is primarily done through Oakland Schools. In addition, the district is a member of organizations that flex their political muscle in Lansing, such as the Michigan Association of School Administrators, which has paid lobbyists. “The bulk of our lobbying is done through Oakland Schools, and we don’t pay for Oakland Schools lobbying,” she said. Kowall said the legislation isn’t intended to address public school funds going toward districts’ memberships in those organizations, among others. “What we don’t want to see — and in the past they’ve been specifically prohibited from using school stationary or resources to advocate or elect somebody or whatever,” Kowall said. “They’ve been walking this kind of gray line as far as (using) public resources to lobby against, you could say, the public.” Haines declined comment on the legislation, and Horn and Crawford could not be reached for comment prior to press time. ❏

emergency financial managers greater authority in dealing with financial crises in municipal governments and school districts. Billington has 180 days from Aug. 4 to collect 8,613 signatures, an amount equal to 25 percent of the total ballots cast for governor in the 43rd state House District in the last gubernatorial election. “We’re coming out full blast,” he said. Haines “I’ve already got people calling me in droves wanting to help me on the recall.” He added that he is meeting with various groups to get his message out. “We think we can get the 8,600 signatures in 45 days,” he said. “When I get started, we will go from morning until dark.” Haines has said she supports peoples’ democratic rights to seek

Lawmaker again floats property tax renewal proposal

recalls, but defends her record of public service, saying she continues to enjoy broad support among her constituents. “I’ve said before, I support democracy and the rights we share as American citizens,” she said said in June. “I work tirelessly for the people of my district and do my best to represent them in Lansing. I continue to have overwhelming support in my district.” Bullard voted against approving the language, according to staff in the Clerk/Register of Deeds Elections Division. Haines has a 10-day window from the date of the ruling in which she can appeal the Elections Commission’s decision to the Circuit Court, but she said she does not plan an appeal. Billington’s first attempt to have petition language approved came in May, with two other unsuccessful efforts following over the course of the summer. All were denied due to lack of clarity. ❏

House Bill (HB) 4870 would amend the General Property Tax Act. LeBlanc said the issue arose when a community college in his area put a millage renewal on the ballot “that was not going to be expired for five or Communities and other taxing units six years.” One member of the comlooking to renew existing tax levies munity college’s board, he said, may want to take a look at a calendar expressed that if the millage renewal more closely if legislation introduced failed, they “would have enough by a Democratic state lawmaker garopportunities to get it passed.” ners enough support from colleagues “I objected to that,” he said. on the other side of the aisle. The Wayne County Community State Rep. Richard LeBlanc (DCollege District asked voters in Westland) wants to prevent any taxing November 2007 to renew a 1.5-mill unit in the state from submitting a levy that wasn’t slated to expire until proposal to the electorate that would 2010. renew an existing millage if that millWest Bloomfield Township Clerk age is set to expire more than 18 Cathy Shaughnessy said she doesn’t months after the date of the election believe the township has gone out for at which the proposal to renew the a millage renewal 18 months or more millage is held. from its scheduled expiration. LeBlanc, who is term-limited, said “That’s a pretty lengthy period of he introduced the proposal during the time,” she said. “It just depends on last legislative session to no avail. He the community, how large a communisaid he plans on submitting a formal ty is. You want to make sure you time request to the House Redistricting and it okay.” Elections Committee chairman, state West Bloomfield has a renewal and Rep. Peter Lund (R-Shelby Township), an increase in the township’s public requesting a hearing and having consafety millage slated to go before votversations with legislative leadership ers on the Nov. 8 ballot to support to win their support. police and fire services. ❏

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Democracy haters From Chuck Tindall, Novi: Well, much to the dislike of the Tea Party and others of the Republican right, the debt ceiling has been raised, saving our country from economic disaster. This was accomplished by compromise and majority vote, two things those on the right do not like. They just seem to hate democracy. This frees Republicans to return to their jobs agenda, as they showed by adjourning and going home for a month’s vacation and leaving the FAA

unfunded. This resulted in layoffs of 70,000 construction workers at airports around the country and the loss of over $100 million in tax revenue in just the first week. The Republican jobs plan consists of trying to take Obama’s job from him, adding to their ranks by blaming the president for the bad economy they caused and refusing any changes resulting in revenue increases, further delaying an economic recovery. When the Republicans said they were all about JOBS JOBS JOBS, I hope no one thought they meant for the unemployed. ❏

Policies hurt majority From Margot Bloomfield, Highland Township: There are outspoken individuals who overlook our Constitution’s opening words, “We the people,” pre-

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IN OUR OPINION

Don’t sign recall petition We see no merit in effort targeting lakes area state lawmaker N

eil Billington is nothing if not persistent — and misguided. It took Billington four cracks at getting recall petition language targeting state Rep. Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield) approved by county officials, but he finally achieved that step in his mission to force the state lawmaker out of office. Those living in Haines’ 43rd House District who value the right to recall elected officials would be wise not to sign Billington’s recall petition: There’s no legitimate reason to oust Haines from office, and Billington’s initiative smacks of the kind of frivolous effort that often results in the introduction of legislation seeking to severely limit recall opportunities. The three-member Oakland County Elections Commission — consisting of Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard, Jr., Treasurer Andy Meisner, and Circuit Court Family Division Judge Linda S. Hallmark — voted 2-1 on Thursday, Aug. 4 to approve Billington’s fourth proposed recall petition language, which reads as follows: “State Representative Gail Haines on February 23, 2011, voted YES on Michigan House Bill 4214 now Public Act 4 of 2011.” PA 4 of 2011 is the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act, known largely for giving state-appointed emergency financial managers greater authority in dealing with financial crises in municipal governments and school districts. Bullard voted against approving the language, according to staff in the Clerk/Register of Deeds Elections Division. Billington has 180 days from Aug. 4 to collect 8,613 signatures, an amount equal to 25 percent of the total ballots cast for governor in the 43rd state House District in the last gubernatorial election.

Haines has a 10-day window from the date of the Election Commission’s ruling in which to appeal to the Circuit Court, but she said she doesn’t plan an appeal. She said she supports peoples’ democratic rights to seek recalls, but defends her record of public service, saying she continues to enjoy broad support among her constituents. Billington’s first attempt to have petition language approved came in May, with two subsequent unsuccessful efforts following over the course of the summer. All were denied due to lack of clarity. Billington wants Haines out of office — that much is clear. But his reasoning for wanting her removed from office is cloudy, at best. His first draft of recall petition language cited Haines’ vote in support of a statewide ban on smoking in public places. The trouble with that was the vote on the smoking ban came during a previous legislative session — not the current session — making the petition language invalid. After his third proposed recall petition language was nixed, he merely copied language targeting another lawmaker that had already gained the Election Commission’s approval. So, while it’s not clear why he wants Haines tossed out of office, it is obvious that he wants her gone. Maybe it has something to do with Haines thumping Billington in the 2010 GOP primary election by a margin of 7,094 to 2,259 (nearly 75 percent of votes going to Haines and less than 25 percent going to Billington). Billington’s recall motivation is something other than the emergency financial manager law — no municipality nor school district in the 43rd House District currently is in danger of being taken over by an emergency financial manager.

Here’s something we can be certain of: Recall efforts must be reserved for cases of misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office; and Billington has yet to make a case for Haines committing any of those things in his several recall petition language proposals. When people deviate from that criteria, it often prompts various legislative reform proposals that would limit the present ability to recall elected officials. The current Billington initiative can be safely lumped in with the frivolous efforts that lawmakers typically cite when offering changes in the present system. One can understand why recall reform proposals that typically follow inane drives like Billington’s. State laws currently mandate that after a certified petition with the requisite number of signatures is submitted to the county election scheduling committee, a recall election must be held within 60 days. Such an election conducted outside the traditional polling cycle will cost the municipalities within the district a lot of money. And repeated filing of proposed recall petition language diverts county officials’ focus and resources from the people’s legitimate business. The voters of the 43rd House District have the power not to sign Billington’s recall petition and prevent a costly, unnecessary special recall election. If you live in the district and are truly dissatisfied with Haines’ performance, you’d be better off letting her finish her current term and work to defeat her a year from now in the 2012 primary or general elections. You’ll thereby avoid the wasting of public funds on a foolish recall election and possibly thwart consideration of reform legislation that would make it much harder to recall those officials who actually merit expulsion. ❏

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ome lawmakers in Lansing seemed to have reached a critical mass when it comes to school districts lobbying for their interests in the state Capitol, prompting legislation that would require Michigan districts to adopt policies prohibiting the practice during instruction hours and using school resources, including public funding. While we can appreciate some aspects of the proposal, two crucial points need to be resolved before legislators take any action on the measure. The proposal, House Bill (HB) 4869, is co-sponsored by state Reps. Eileen Kowall (R-Highland, White Lake), Gail Haines (R-Waterford, West Bloomfield), and Hugh Crawford (R-Walled Lake, Wixom), and has been referred to the House Oversight, Reform, and Ethics Committee, where it awaits that panel’s consideration. Under the legislation, school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies would have until Jan. 1, 2012, to adopt and implement a

policy that would prohibit the following: • Engaging in any lobbying during school hours or other paid work time; • Expending public funds or using a computer, computer program, telecommunications device, electronic mail system, office supply, vehicle, or any other public resource owned or under the control of those entities for any lobbying; and • Sending any political or lobbying literature or other materials home with pupils or involving pupils in lobbying in any way during school hours. The first and third component of the bill have merit, and we don’t quibble with those provisions. However, we aren’t entirely convinced that the legislation wouldn’t bar districts from being dues-paying members of advocacy groups like the Michigan Association of School Administrators, for example, since the association employs or contracts with lob-

byists, as do many other advocacy groups vying for attention in Lansing. Perhaps more compelling, however, is that schools seemingly would be singled out as the lone unit of government that couldn’t use their own resources — albeit public resources — to hire people to advocate for them. There are no such prohibitions on counties, for example; Oakland County maintains a contract with a lobbying firm to advocate for it at the state and national level, and White Lake Township had such a firm in its employ at one point in recent memory. Why not enact such bans across the spectrum of governmental units, if lobbying is really the target here? At best, HB 4869 needs modifications and clarification in committee to address those two key sticking points. At worst, it needs to be sent to the chopping block. ❏

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ White Lake Historical Society: Meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, Fisk Farm, Fisk Road and M59, White Lake. 248-360-0188. ■ Zonta Club of Pontiac North Oakland: Meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Crown Plaza Hotel, Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills. 248-8526533. ■ Oakland Homes School Musical Theater: “Hello Dolly,” live orchestra, Big Talent, professional stage design and costumes, special appearance by member of internationally acclaimed Langsford Men’s Chorus, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Aug. 12-13, Waterford Kettering High School Performing Arts Center, 2800 Kettering Drive, Waterford. 248-760-7864 or www.ohmimusic.com. ■ Milford Memories Summer Festival: Art in the Village, food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 1214, downtown Milford. Visit www.milfordmemories.com for a complete list of event activities. ■ Multi Lakes Conservation Association: Country Breakfast, Sunday, Aug. 14, 3860 Newton, Commerce. 248-363-9109. ■ Democrats of West Oakland County: Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, Comfort Suites Hotel, South Wixom Road and I-96, Wixom. 248-6247228. ■ West Bloomfield Lakes Democratic Club: Speaker-Tony Trupiano, radio host and passionate Democrat, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, The Corners, Walnut Lake Road, west of Inkster, West Bloomfield. ■ White Lake Township Parks and Recreation: Picnic & Movies in Hawley Park, “Secretariat,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Hawley Park located behind township offices, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake. 248-698-3300, ext. 177; or whitelaketwp.com. ■ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program expansion into Oakland County, bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop, raffle and prizes, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Sylvan Lanes Bowling Center, 2355 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 586-757-5551. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts, Milford HSI Theater/Music Department: Animation Camp with award-winning cinematographer and media artist John Prusak, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 22-26, Little Theater, Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland. 248-889-8660 or huronvalleyarts.org. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Friday Night Live, Alan Smith and New Tattoo, including folk and blues, both instrumental and vocal 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Milford’s downtown gazebo. 248-889-8660. ■ City of Wixom: Now collecting school supplies for Hospitality House. Donations may be made now through Wednesday, Aug. 31, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. 248-624-0870. ■ Waterford Parks and Recreation: Hess-

Hathaway Park committee are looking for crafters for the Annual Harvest Happening that will be held Oct. 1. For more information call 248-674-5441 or visit twp.waterford.mi.us/parksand rec. ■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: 16th Annual Views & Visions, call for artists, all-media art competition and exhibit. A prospectus with all entry information is available online at the VFAA website at milfordvfaa.org. Artists also may pick up a copy at the HVCA Gallery located at 205 W. Livingston Road in Highland, Main Street Art in Milford, or at Millers Artist Supplies on 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills. Entry deadline is Saturday, Sept. 24. ■ 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.

❐ Alzheimer’s Association: Caregiver support group meeting, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake. 248-624-7676.

all ages, free event, no gear required, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 and 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 23, 4250 Parkway Drive, Waterford. 248-682-7323.

❐ Pathway to Peace: Pet loss support group meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, Waterford Township Public Library, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. R.S.V.P. mszasz@unionlakepets.com or 248-363-1508.

❐ Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center: “Inspect Insects: Summer Edition,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; “Open LabOrigami Animals,” noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake. 1800-477-3192 or 248-625-7280.

❐ Celebrate Recovery: Alcohol, drugs, gambling, sexual addition recovery meetings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Point Christian Church, 501 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-682-1747. ❐ Divorce Care:Support group meeting for adults and children, 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile, Novi. 248755-9533. ❐ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Meeting, 6 p.m. Fridays, Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Road, Commerce. 248-8078667 or foodaddicts.org.

■ Big Chief Chorus: Rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford. 248-698-9133 or 248-563-2109.

❐ 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

■ Huron Valley Council for the Arts: Knitters circle, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Highland Station House, Highland. 248-685-9015.

❐ Postpartum Depression Support Group: Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce. 248-937-5220.

■ Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene: Angel Food Ministries, food distribution orders taken Wednesdays and Sundays, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-5911. ■ (Breakfast) Optimist Club of Waterford: Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, Big Boy Restaurant, M-59 and Airport Road, Waterford. 248-673-3493. ■ 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 transportation needed to visit terminally ill patients and family members in our communities. Free training and classes are now forming. 1-888937-4390. ■ Catholic Social Services of Oakland County: Senior Companion Volunteers needed to support adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic mental illness, as well as the physically frail and homebound. 248559-1147, ext. 3434.

SUPPORT GROUPS ❐ Alzheimer’s Association:Caregiver support group meeting, noon, Tuesday, Aug. 9 and 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Waterford Senior Center, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. 248-3510280. ❐ Oakland West Lyme Support Group:Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, Union Lake Baptist Church, 8390 Commerce Road, Commerce. 248760-2887.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES ❐ 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. ❐ Richard Community Senior Center: Knit & crochet group, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce. Registration. 248-926.0063 or commercetwp.com ❐ Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church: Senior Stretch and Tone, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Fridays, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield. 248-682-0770. ❐ Waterford Senior Center: Cards, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Registration. 248-682-9450. ❐ West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation’s Senior Programs: Line Dancing, 11 a.m. Fridays at the Corners; Eastern Market trip, Saturday, Aug. 20, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248-451-1900. ❐ Wixom Senior Center: Third Annual Farmers Market, Thursday, Aug. 11, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration. 248-624-0870 or wixomgov.org

PARKS ❐ Dodge No. 4 State Park: Boating Safety 101,

❐ Kensington Farm Center: Horse-drawn hayrides, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-6848632. ❐ Kensington Nature Center: Colonial Kensington, costumed reenactors, 18th century merchants, crafts, demonstrations, games, stories, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13-14, Kensington Metropark, Milford. 248-684-8632. ❐ Waterford Oaks County Park: Free family summer concert, Earth Angels, child and teen dancers, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. 248-858-0916.

LIBRARY EVENTS ❐ Commerce Township Community Library: International Film Festival, animated Disney films, noon, Fridays now through Aug. 26, 2860 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce. Registration. 248-669-8108 or commercelibrary.info. ❐ Highland Township Public Library: Keep those Teeth Healthy, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland. Registration. 248-887-2218. ❐ Milford Public Library: International Dance Party for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Registration 248-684-0845. ❐ Walled Lake City Library: Sandra Brown’s “Rainwater,” adult book discussion, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. Registration. 248-624-3772. ❐ Waterford Township Public Library;Movie matinee, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. Registration. 248-672-4831. ❐ West Bloomfield Township Public Library: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Roller Coasters, 1 and 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Registration. 248-682-2120. ❐ White Lake Township Library: August temporary library closing for renovations, 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake. 248-698-4942. ❐ Wixom Public Library: Share Your Photo Journey, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 4015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Registration. 248-6242512.

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Kamerin Moore of West Bloomfield bounced back from shoulder and hip surgeries with gold medals on the uneven bars and floor exercise at the Level 10 State Championships in March. She is regarded as one of the lakes area’s top gymnasts.

‘Moore’ than meets the eye Gymnast, 15, confronting old injuries and new challenges By Michael Shelton staff writer

Despite having three surgeries on her shoulder, hip and toe, 15-year-old West Bloomfield gymnast Kamerin Moore hasn’t let them get in the way of her ambitions both in and out of the gym. “My priorities right now are getting back into shape, getting healthy, and getting a full-ride scholarship,” Moore said.

“I’m trying to get back into the same shape as I was before. It’s actually coming along pretty good. My hip and shoulder don’t hurt at all, (and) now I’m trying to get my toe to recover.” The Spinal Column Newsweekly first reported on Moore in July 2008 after she was named to the U.S. Junior National Gymnastics team at age 12 after finishing in the top 12 of all-around junior gymnasts at the Visa Championships. It seemed as if Moore was on her way

to competing for a shot with the U.S. Senior National Team and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, Moore suffered two setbacks that were not gymnastics-related when she had to have shoulder surgery in July 2009, followed by hip surgery in January 2010. “My shoulder and my hip (injuries) were actually genetic. They were from bone deformities and I tore my labrum in both of them. The main problem was

the shape of my bone.” Moore added that she born with some bones that were not exactly shaped correctly and as she started to grow more, they caused her to have pain when she practiced. “It’s frustrating because it was not something that I could control. But, in the end, it’s really just a matter of how much I love the sport. I’ve been doing it since I was 2 — this is what I know PAGE 39 ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

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how to do,” Moore said. She admitted that the recovery from the surgeries was difficult because she was watching her teammates do routines and go to different meets while she was doing rehab work. But, she was grateful for the encouragement she received from friends and teammates. “Just knowing that I had people who wanted me to succeed was very helpful,” Moore said. Moore is also grateful for the support of her mother, Kristin, whom she said encouraged her to think logically when she pondered if she wanted to continue gymnastics after the surgeries. “She has to take so many hours out of the day to (get) me to the gym and my two younger brothers. She is the most helpful person ever,” Moore said. Moore began gymnastics at the tender age of 18 months while participating in a mom-and-tot class at Oakland Gymnastics before she moved her training to TwiStars in Lansing in 2001. After traveling to Houston for the national training camp, Moore took the vault gold medal, the floor exercise silver medal and the all-around bronze medal

Kamerin Moore is a former U.S. Junior National Gymnastics team member who finished her 2011 season with a top-25 finish at the Junior Olympic Nationals in Long Beach in May. While she hasn’t ruled out competing for the 2012 Olympics in London, she is focusing on attending Walled Lake Northern High School as a sophomore this fall.

at the Top Gym competition in Belgium in late November and early December 2008.

Taylor Duman, a recent graduate of Walled Lake Central High School, has signed to play volleyball for the Illinois Institute of Technology. “Taylor was an outstanding player for Central and worked very hard to progress her game so that she can play at the collegiate level. I know that Taylor will be an immediate asset to the IIT program,” Central Head Coach Cathy Johnson said. IIT Head Coach Jacqui Gatt said that Taylor is a gifted player who has excellent game sense and has the drive and determination to play at a high level. Taylor is expected to compete immediately for playing time this fall. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Johnson)

She then followed up those performances with a first-place floor exercise finish at the Twistars Invitational and a gold medal in the vault at the Battle of Champions in Sarasota, Flor., in January 2009. Moore then helped the U.S. team defeat Japan at a friendly meet in Chicago in February 2009 with a firstplace finish on the floor exercise before helping the U.S. earn a team gold medal over Canada and Russia at the Gymnix International in Montreal in March 2009. “The experience (with the junior national team) is great because there are people that are doing the same thing as you. It’s nice having people outside the (Twistars) club who can relate to what you’re doing,” Moore said. When she finally came back from the surgeries, Moore had to drop down to Level 10 from the Elite level she previously competed in. But, she showed little signs of rust, finishing in second-place on the uneven bars at the Twistars Invitational in January, followed by gold medals on the uneven bars and floor exercise at the Level 10 State Championships in March. Moore finished her 2011 season with a top-25 finish at the Junior Olympic Nationals in Long Beach, Calif., in May. However, she recently had surgery on her toe after slipping off the beam during practice.

But, she says she is recovering and is now looking forward to a new venture — public school. Moore will attend Walled Lake Northern High School this fall after being home-schooled since third-grade. “I’m so nervous about (it) because I don’t know how to act towards school friends. My only friends have been through gymnastics,” she said. While the 2012 Olympics aren’t at the top of her list, Moore hasn’t completely ruled out trying to compete for a slot on the U.S. National Team. She also said that she hopes that she can encourage her young fans to stick with what they’re doing, even through the hard times. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE No. 132 CEMETERY ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on July 19, 2011, the Charter Township of White Lake introduced White Lake Township Ordinance No. 132 the Cemetery Ordinance, with final consideration to be made at the August 16, 2011 regular board meeting. The amendments to Ordinance 132 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: 8-10-11

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FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 122 Notice is hereby given that on July 19, 2011 the Charter Township of White Lake Township adopted amendments to Ordinance No. 122, The Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance. The amendments were accepted by the White Lake Township Board at a regular Board meeting on June 21, 2011. The amendments were adopted by the White Lake Township Board at a regular board meeting on July 19, 2011. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE ORDAINS: The following sections and subsections of the 2009 International Fire Code are hereby amended or added as indicated. Subsequent section numbers used in this chapter shall refer to like-numbered sections of the International Fire Code. ARTICLE I – AMENDMENT Section 101.1 Title shall be amended Section 103.1 General shall be amended Section 103.1.1 Authorization shall be added Section 104.1 General shall be amended Section 104.10.2 Open Buildings Due to Fire shall be added Section 104.11 Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies shall be amended Section 104.11.2.1 Damages or Injury to Fire Department Equipment or Personnel shall be added Section 104.11.2.2 Vehicle Crossing Fire Hose shall be added Section 105.6 Required Operational Permits and Associated Fees shall be amended Section 105.6.1 shall be deleted in its entirety Section 105.6.3 shall be deleted in its entirety Sections 105.6.5 through 105.6.13 shall be deleted in their entirety Sections 105.6.15 through 106.6.27 shall be deleted in their entirety Section 105.6.29 shall be deleted in its entirety Sections 105.6.31 through 105.6.35 shall be deleted in their entirety Sections 105.6.37 through 105.7.14 shall be deleted in their entirety Section 108.2 Limitations on Authority shall be amended Section 109.3 Violation Penalties shall be amended Section 111.4 Failure to Comply shall be amended Section 113.6 Restitution shall be added Section 113.7 Arson shall be added Section 113.8 Special Response Unit shall be added Section 113.9 Utility Companies shall be added Section 113.10 EMS Transport shall be added Section 202 amended to add definitions Section 302.1 Combustible Material shall be amended Section 307.2.2 Permitted Contents shall be added Section 307.2.3 Prohibited Contents shall be added Section 307.2.4 Fire Size shall be added Section 307.4 Location shall be amended Section 307.4.1 Bonfire shall be amended Section 307.4.2 Recreational Fires shall be deleted in its entirety Section 307.5 Attendance shall be revised Section 503.3.1 Posting shall be added Section 503.4.1 Authority to Remove Obstructions shall be added Section 506.1.2 Location shall be added Section 506.1.3 Type, Contents, Installation shall be added Section 506.3 Alarms shall be added Section 507.4 Blocking Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections shall be amended Section 507.5.6 Physical Protection shall be amended Section 901.2.2 Review Fees shall be added Section 903.3.7.1 Utilities shall be added Section 903.3.7.2 Fire Department Connection Type shall be added Section 903.3.7.3 Visual shall be added Section 3204.3.1.1.3 Location shall be amended Section 3301.1.3.1 Retail Sale of Michigan Legal Fireworks shall be added Section 3305 Assembling, Manufacturing of Fireworks, Explosives or Explosive Materials shall be amended Section 3308.1.1 Permit Required shall be added Section 3401.3 Referenced Documents shall be amended Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited shall be amended Section 3404.2.4.4 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited shall be amended Section 3801.1 Referenced Documents shall be amended Section 3804.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits shall be amended ARTICLE II – SEVERABILITY ARTICLE III – REPEALER ARTICLE IV – EFFECTIVE DATE ARTICLE V – ADOPTION This Ordinance will be in effect seven (7) days after publication. This Ordinance is available for purchase or inspection at the office of the Township Clerk at 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan during regular hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Terry Lilley, Clerk SC: 8-10-11

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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 August 24, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. A11-05 Delores Lewandowski of Commerce Township, MI is requesting a variance from Article 6 & 39 of the Commerce Township Zoning Ordinance to construct an attached garage onto a non conforming home, which will encroach into the front yard setback located at 3301 Newton Road. 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. 8-10-11

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 AUGUST 24, 2011 at 5:30 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 located at 3466 Moberly. Sidwell No. 17-16-405-021 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

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE

Special Board Meeting – Synopsis – August 3, 2011 Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved: Approved:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Seven board members present. Resolution for Lake Neva S.A.D. for standpipe repair Johnson and Anderson proposal for Bogie Lake Sanitary Sewer engineering services Bid for cemetery cleanup Budget Amendment for cemetery maintenance Budget Amendment for Bogie Lake Sewer construction fund Budget Amendment for utilities and building maintenance at 7515 Highland Road Add items to agenda Budget Amendment for White Lake and Commerce sewer connection fees for Spraders on the Lake Budget Amendment for Trust & Agency Fund uncollectible development fees Rate study for sanitary sewer Add items to agenda Rebate for Village Acres Rebid for storage building and pavilion repairs at Vetter Park Authorize full-time officials to act as general contractors for Vetter Park baseball field Adjourned: 8:15 p.m. Terry Lilley, Clerk White Lake Township Oakland County, Michigan S.C. 8-10-11

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(248)477-9192 COME SEE US NOW WIXOM * MOVE IN SPECIAL* 2 BEDROOM ONLY, $595 Will Move You In !

•Playground/Pool •Free Heat & City Water

Town & Country Apartments •48200 W. Pontiac Trail

•Between Beck & Wixom Rd.

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FREE FREE FREE Date: Sunday, July 17 and every other Sunday thereafter Time: 1pm to 3pm Where: Keller Williams 39500 Orchard Hill Place Novi MI 48375 th

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Rooms/Share Quarters

BUSINESS WOMAN looking to share 2 bedroom apartment in Novi, with female. $400 plus utilities. Call for information. 248-787-2059

General/ Help Wanted

Landscape Help Wanted $9 to $12 per hour Commerce, Novi area

Craig's Landscape Service 248-766-7691

HELP WANTED

BLUE JEAN JOBS! General/ Help Wanted

Part Delivery Driver Days, Requirements: chauffeurs license, drug free DOT drug testing, able to move 55 gallon drums when needed.

Fax resume 248-669-5107 or Email dennis@resourcerestoration.net

ACT NOW $20.00/ START New local company has several openings in pollution control. No experience needed. Reliable transportation. Free training. No layoffs. Call Monday only 10 a.m.-5p.m. 734-259-6642

Let’s Grow Michigan.

Immediate Openings Be Dependable, Be Motivated, Provide Work References •Elec./ Circuit Board Assemblers •Mig/ stick/ gas Welders (all position) •Metal Fabricators •Press Brake Machine Metal Shear/ Saw op. •Production Technicians •Outside Sales Exp. req. for all jobs

Performance Personnel 49366 Pontiac Trail Wixom MI 48393 248-960-9040 Must apply in person MondayThursday 8:30-10:30am & 1:30-3:30pm. I-9 authorization (SS card, driver's license, etc) and resume required. We utilize drug testing and criminal background checks.

EXPERIENCED ASPHALT LABORERS

Are you looking for a new career? Would like to own your own business?

Rollers & rakers needed as well as experienced equipment operators. Start work immediately, good wages,

We are the largest real estate broker and last year we sold over 17,000 properties. We expect to surpass that in the coming year.

TAXI & AIRPORT DRIVERS WANTED

Join us as we grow Michigan. Contact Mary Nicole 800-370-5816 or marynicole@ realestateone.com

EPIC HAIR STUDIO IN WHITE LAKE Is hiring 3-4 full & part time stylists. Must be honest and motivated. Great pay scale. Contact:

248-895-5177 CHILD CARE CENTER Seeking Preschool Teacher & Child Care Provider. Early childhood or child related field degree preferred. 35-40 hrs./ wk. Must be able to work til 6 p.m. Commerce Twp area. Call 10a.m.-3p.m.

248-669-6880

810-602-4289 or 248-390-9092

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Medical/ Dental

Part Time Afternoons and midnights Shift

No phone calls West Hickory Haven 3310 West Commerce Rd.

DIRECT CARE WORKERS Great place to work! Full time and part time D.C.W. staff needed to assist challenged adults.Trained preferred or will train. White Lake, Waterford Lake Orion Twp., Walled Lake areas. 248-335-3547

EXP. RECEPTIONIST

DIRECT CARE

C.N.A.s

Office/ Clerical

Both full time and part time. Up to $9.03 per hour to start, with Benefits. Small group home setting. Must be Patient and Reliable. Novi, Rochester Hills & Oxford.

Full time multi tasking position, good communication skills. Answer switchboard phone calls, assist incoming visitors, mail, & accepting payments. MS Office required.

Please fax resume to 888-809-8664

248-486-5368 Sales Positions

Office/ Clerical

RECEPTIONIST Local A.A.H.A. accredited veterinary hospital in Walled Lake is seeking a receptionist. Must be customer service oriented, have a positive attitude, & work as part of a fast paced team. Previous experience required. Some Saturdays & evenings. Position is part time potentially full time. Email resume to shannon@walledlakevet.com

Auto Dealer Service Technician

Large volume Metro Detroit Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealer seeks service technicians. Chrysler experience not required. Aggressive Pay Plan, Training, 401K, Benefits, and Vacation Package. Looking to turn big hours? We have more work than we can handle and continue to grow. Apply in person at:

Shuman CDJR, 1111 S. Commerce Walled Lake or call: Derek Itchue, Service Director

(248) 669-2010

Real Estate Career We're doubling our staff! •Do you like working with new people and new situations? •Do you have good problem solving skills? •Do you have a "Sky is the limit mentality"? If you said, "Yes", call me. Kathy Solan 248-363-8300 248-348-6430 Real Estate One

Baby/Pet/House/ Sitting

A WORKING Couple with three children is searching for a part time nanny to provide after school care on week days. Please contact Michele for more information at 248-9776805

JOBS WANTED Senior/Child Care

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

HELP WANTED

Office Duties Include: Accounting, Clerical, Billing and Administrative Tasks. Must have Proficient Computer Skills and Office Experience. Benefits, Health Insurance and 401K Retirement. Apply in Person & Contact JJ for interview Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 am-4 pm

4527 Old Plank Rd. Milford, MI 48381

(248) 685-0961 X231

Full or Part time Day or Night

DISPATCHER Any Day - Any Shift

248-666-2110 Accounting/Financial 66

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK Experienced accounts receivable person needed for wholesale building materials distributor in Walled Lake. Duties include posting cash, issuing credits, collections, some A/P plus miscellaneous projects. Must have knowledge of Word, Excell, & Outlook and good communications skills. Full time position with medical/dental package.

Fax resume to 248-669-1204 or email tweir@hansenmarketing.com

Pre-Licensing Class September 19, 21, 22 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. September 26, 28, 29 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact Mary Nicole 248-684-1065 MaryNicole@RealEstateOne.com •Are you looking for a new career? •Would you like to own your own business? We’re Michigan’s largest real estate broker and last year we sold over 17,000 properties. We expect to surpass that in the coming year.

Join us as we grow Michigan.

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$165,000 GREAT FAMILY SUB! •1,800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage • Open floor plan •Great room with natural fireplace • Walk to downtown •211043331

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AWESOME RANCH ON DUCK LAKE! •2,147 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths •Many updates, 2nd kitchen in walkout •Patio, covered deck, boat launch •211037456

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$157,890 TWO HOMES, ONE PRICE! •1,988 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •In-law 1 bedroom ranch apartment attached, newer kitchen with stainless appliances •211030461

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BETTER THAN NEW! •1,660 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Gorgeous hardwood floors in foyer, hall, kitchen •Master suite with trey ceilings •211054152

$135,000 CHARMING WIXOM RANCH! •1,388 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths •Hardwood floors •Patio with private yard with lake privileges •210132913

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LAKEFRONT ON CHARLICK LAKE! •1,765 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Great room with vaulted ceilings •Gorgeous kitchen and dining area •Lake with dock •211075267

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$151,900 MOVE-IN READY! •1,700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Colonial on large lot •Open kitchen and eating area •All appliances stay •211076905

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GORGEOUS PRIME MILFORD PROPERTY! •3,104 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Granite throughout •Large rooms •Huge finished basement •211048326

$239,900 MOVE TO MAGICAL MILFORD! •1,865 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Eat in kitchen with granite tops, new appliances, hardwood entry •211023966

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ALL-SPORTS THOMPSON LAKE! •1,747 sq, ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, 2 car attached garage •Vaulted and cathedral ceilings throughout •Brick paver patio •211079387

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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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$169,900

$99,900 ON MAIN DUCK LAKE! •1,600 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, 2 car attached garage •Family room with fireplace •Great opportunity for investors •211072914

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$224,900

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PRIVACY BY NATURE! •3,683 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, basement, 3 car attached garage •41 beautiful acres •Horse barn with 5 stalls •Wrap around decking •211075949

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GREAT LOCATION! •2,300 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Open floor plan •Master bedroom has 2 walk-in closet •Neutral decor throughout •211050122

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$109,900 CUTE HOME AND GREAT LOCATION! •1,000 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement •Hardwood floors, open kitchen and eating area •Large deck and fenced in yard •211067202

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CUSTOM BUILT QUALITY HOME! •2,820 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, 3 car attached garage •1.49 wooded acres •Living room with beautiful oak mantle •Open floor plan •211032090

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SPACIOUS AND CLEAN! •2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Home on beautifully manicured 1/2 acre lot • Lake privileges on Dunham Lake •211051387

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$180,000 PRIVILEGES ON DUNHAM LAKE! •2,280 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Spacious home on 1/2 acre lot •Living room with hardwood floors •Finished lower level •211069616

Serving Milford & Surrounding Areas - 248.684.1065

$237,000 STUNNING RANCH ON 4.03 ACRES! •1.700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, basement, 2 car attached garage •Open floor plan with tall ceilings •Hardwood floors •Huge deck •211078296 ©Real Estate One, Inc., 2011

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211079746 - $259,900

211070398 - $95,000

211079839 - $575,000

211069633 - $325,000

211073245 - $219,900

LAKE, BEACH & BOATING UNION LAKE 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, nice kitchen, large living room, wonderful backyard, partially finished basement

SUPERB COMMERCE HOME 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, first floor master with bath, close to M-5

UP NORTH LIVING 1.45 ACRES 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, oak cabinets, newer roof, 3 car detached garage

GORGEOUS HOME 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 story great room, gourmet kitchen

CUSTOM BUILT HOME 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, open great room, breakfast nook, hardwood floors, gas fireplace

PREMIUM COLONIAL 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, finished basement

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211060567 - $139,900

211068047 - $189,900

211043195 - $56,500

211075547 - $250,000

211076176 - $56,900

STUNNING SUNSET EXPOSURE WHITE LAKE 2 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, amazing views and walkout, hardwood floors, large great room

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS RANCH! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, updated kitchen, finished basement, lake privileges Middle Straits

FAIRWAY ESTATES STUNNING 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, granite, new carpet, tile, overlooking 16th hole

FOX HILLS CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, doorwall to deck, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts

A PIECE OF PARADISE 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, quality decking

WELL KEPT CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with heated floor, cheerful sun porch

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211062309 - $155,000

211079335 - $120,000

211056592 - $309,000

MOVE-IN READY 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, pole barn, pond

LAKEFRONT 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sprawling brick ranch, 2 fireplaces

LAKE PRIVILEGES 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, crown molding, natural fireplace

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

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211037965 - $90,000

211030129 - $39,900

211043488 - $131,900

GREAT INVESTOR HOME 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths newer kitchen, natural fireplace

UNION LAKE PRIVILEGES 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge master suite, needs updating

RANCH CONDO 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths end unit, nice patio, move-in condition

MOVE IN CONDITION 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, sprinkler system

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211047575 - $425,000

211054757 - $299,900

211068744 - $890,000

211042316 - $57,500

211081035 - $189,000

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME 3 bedrooms, 2.2 baths, backs to preserve, master suite, vaulted ceilings

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

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

SPECTACULAR WHITE LAKEFRONT 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, totally remodeled, master suite to deck, gorgeous views finished walkout

TOTALLY UPDATED 3 bedroom, 1 bath, doorwall to deck, lake privileges

MOVE IN CONDITION 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, .42 acre corner lot, 2 fireplaces

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211072484 - $68,900

211072889 - $120,000

211074688 - $110,000

211017692 - $57,500

211070308 - $170,000

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

UPPER UNIT CONDO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, basement, 1 car garage

GREAT BRICK RANCH 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful 1/2 acre lot, natural fireplace

CHARMING RANCH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling

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

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

Denotes a Real Estate One Virtual Tour

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MEET THE POWER TEAM

Diane & Mary strive to make your transaction seamless from start to finish. Let our TEAM guide you through the process. SELLING REAL ESTATE SINCE 1980

DIANE BUCHANAN

248-310-8077

MARY SHIELDS

Cell 248-921-8152 www.realestateone.com/dianeb

cherylyeager.com

Cell 248-245-6090 realestateone.com/mshields

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SUSI GOLLINGER Associate Broker - A.B.R.

(248) 310-9002 susigollinger@hotmail.com

TOP PRODUCER

WHITE LAKE RANCH

Desirable Whispering Meadows Sub, cul-de-sac setting, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, hardwood floors, first floor laundry, maple kitchen, vaulted great room with natural fireplace, skylights, Andersen windows, 4 door walls, vaulted master suite, spa tub, awesome finished walkout lower level, huge wet bar, well landscaped, sprinklers. $269,000 (cy1047T)

GREAT RANCH ON 1/2 ACRE LOT! Great brick ranch nestled on beautiful 1/2 acre lot in desirable sub! Features, approximately 1,800 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, spacious kitchen with eat-in area, separate dining room, both living room and family room with natural fireplace, big master bedroom with doorwall and tons of closet space, huge screened in Florida room overlooking scenic, private, fenced yard, 2 car attached garage, close to shopping & freeways. $120,000. Call Becky for details.

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Privately owned! Well cared for 2,750 sq. ft. colonial on 0.42 acre wooded lot. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, part finished basement. Newer central air, new roof, absolutely move in condition. Large master suite, 2 fireplaces, all appliances. (SG5517P)

FOR ALL SHOWINGS CALL SUSI Denotes a Real Estate One Virtual Tour

Stunning water views, nice sandy beach, get ready to enjoy the summer. Charming ranch cottage style home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with natural fireplace, lakeside deck, water softener, newer hot water tank, 1 car detached garage. $84,000 (cy8797C)

Lakes Area Specialist

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rmccarthy@RealEstateOne.com

Private, not all-sports Allen LAKEFRONT. Clean, sprawling brick ranch on large lot. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, finished walkout basement, nicely landscaped. Not a short sale or Bank Owned!! Dir: W. of Williams Lake, N. of Elizabeth Lk. (enter off Elizabeth Lk. Rd.)

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BECKY KATZMAN McCARTHY 248-790-9915

AUG. 7TH & 14TH SUNDAY • 1-4 PM 255 HURON DR. $155,000

$189,000 NEW ON MARKET

cherylyeager@yahoo.com

$219,900 - BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED Finished basement. Private setting backs to nature preserve.

TRULY A MUST SEE!!!! The only way to describe this home… “BEAUTIFUL”

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Immaculate, picture perfect condo! Two bedrooms and 1.1 baths, tons of updates and upgrades including, refinished hardwood oak floors, newer carpet, freshly painted, newer furnace/central air unit, new windows, both baths newly remodeled with ceramic tile, full bath has newer surround tub! Master bedroom has large walkin closet, finished basement, 1 car/attached garage. All appliances! Pride in ownership!! Walled Lake Schools. Close to shopping and expressways. $900/month. Call Becky 248-790-9915

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Whether you are buying or selling you need a professional!

Call one of these Lakes Area Real Estate Pros! Steve Stockton

LEE EMBREY

Jim Mandeville

248-366-7200 Direct 248-755-7500

248.225.0175 lembrey@skbk.com

Janet Stockton

Associate Broker

Fine Homes Specialist

“Your Trusted Professional”

Cell 248.672.4800

www.thestocktonteam.com stevestockton@thestocktonteam.com

Business 248.360.9100

Keller Williams Realty 348 E. MAPLE ROAD • BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 248-283-8151 • WWW.SKBK.COM

2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382

Lorrie Bailey Fax

248-884-6723 248-406-2901

lorriebailey@aol.com kw.com

lorriebailey.com

Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township

JM@Century21.com JimMandeville.com

TODAY

Sales Associate

248-366-7200 Direct 248-505-5600 www.thestocktonteam.com janet@janetstockton.com

Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382

Jennifer Wrobleski

Agent

Cell

To advertise call 248.360.7355

REALTOR®

Diane Wilson Cell

REALTOR®, ABR, SFR

248-420-3120 248-360-6800

Business

www.dianewilsonrealtor.com DiaWil@aol.com Prudential Great Lakes Realty 2000 Oakley Park Rd., Ste. 201, Commerce

Cell

248-854-3100 248-360-2900

Office

www.MichiganHomeMarketPlace.com www.JenniferWrobleski.net

jwrobleski@kw.com

Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township

“Buying or Selling”

Rick Reid

CALL PAULA!

REALTOR®

248-882-1112 • 586-215-6801

248-981-8582 Office 248-406-2956 Cell

543 N. Main, Ste. 111 Rochester, MI 48307

www.RickReidProperties.com Rick@kwReid.com

Paula Reese PaulaReese.com

Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382

348 E. MAPLE ROAD • BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 Realtor ® SFR, CDPE 248-644-7000 • WWW.SKBK.COM

Jill Hurley

REALTOR® Commerce Market Center

248-747-2708 Office 248-406-2926 Cell

www.jhurleyhomes.com E-mail jillsjems3@yahoo.com

Keller Williams Realty 2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township

Kendra McConnell Hurd REALTOR®, ABR e-PRO, TRC

248-494-1562 Office 248-644-6300 Cell

kmhurd@cbweirmanuel.com Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel www.LinkedIn.com/in/KendraMcConnellHurd

Robert Hittinger

Gordon Hodges

REALTOR®

Residential • Commercial • Investment Cell

810-602-4128 248-406-2942

Your Lakes Area Realtor Your Traverse City Realtor

Office

http://RobertHittinger.yourKWagent.com Email RAHittinger@comcast.net

Lease Specialist

2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township

Real Estate One • Commerce, MI

Keller Williams Realty

248-563-3612 COMMERCE MARKET CENTER

Willie Ray III, SFR, AHWD

2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce Township

REALTOR®

Changingstreets.com 810-733-3374 Genesee 248-812-0125 Oakland 248-778-6275 Direct www.mihomesales.com

Jim Hoeft REALTOR®

Multi Million Dollar Producer Cell

248-882-7411 248-406-2914

Direct Email JimHoeft@kw.com Website www.jimhoeft.com

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CUSTOM BUILT - ALL-SPORTS MACEDAY LAKEFRONT!! •4 bed, 4 bath, all brick + fin. walkout •5,200+ sq. ft., 1st & 2nd flr. masters, 3 car #211017553 (800) 396-5204 X296

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STONE HOLLOW SUB – CUSTOM BUILT 2.62 ACRE LOT •5 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,671 sq. ft. + 1,627 walkout •Attached 3 car, 2.5 car carriage house garage #211019535 (800) 396-5204 X265 P. TW CE ER M M CO

2900 Union Lake, Suite 210 Commerce, MI 48382

$649,900

STUNNING 90 FT. OF MAIN LAKEFRONT ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE •2,778 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 fireplaces •2+ car garage, 3 decks, dock, seawall, shed #211063900 (800) 396-5204 X231 . WP ET AK L ITE WH

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SPECTACULAR 2005 BUILT MAIN LAKEFRONT - GREEN LAKE •3 sty colonial, 3,230 sq. ft. + finished walkout •Florida rm, 2nd flr covered porch, 2 sty garage. #211078353 (800) 396-5204 X222 P. TW CE ER M M CO

INCREDIBLE SUNSETS - ALL-SPORTS COMMERCE LAKEFRONT •2 future build sites, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath •Island living, circle drive, sandy shoreline #211031823 (800) 396-5204 X285

Lakes Area’s #1 Team! Zillow - Preferred Agent

$339,900

$374,900

$299,900

INCREDIBLE HOME BACKS TO PROTECTED PRESERVE •3,412 sq. ft. + fin. walkout, 4 bed, 3.5 bath •5 car heated garage/workshop, deck #211083152 (800) 396-5204 X240

GORGEOUS HOME ON ALL-SPORTS PLEASANT LAKE •1,704 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, deck •Gazebo, fireplace, granite kitchen, 2 car #211078351 (800) 396-5204 X262 . WP ET AK L ITE WH

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ALL-SPORTS LOWER STRAITS LAKEFRONT SPECIAL •2 houses @ price of 1 •Remod 3 bed, 1 ba, garage •Lake house 1,768 sq. ft., 4 bd, 2 ba, needs TLC #211073682 (800) 396-5204 X232 P. TW RD O F TER WA

100 FT. OF ALL-SPORTS WOLVERINE LAKEFRONT - .54 ACRE LOT •2,093 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, fireplace •2 walk-in closets, deck,, circular drive #211057584 (800) 396-5204 X297

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$159,900

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$149,900

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GORGEOUS GERUNDEGUT BAY ALL-SPORTS CASS LAKE •Remodeled ranch, stone fireplace, dining rm •Corian counter kitchen, tile, crown molding #211027050 (800) 396-5204 X280

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SHARP 2002 RANCH WITH FINISHED WALKOUT BUILT RANCH CONDO ON BRENDEL LAKE •3 bedroom, 2 bath, granite kitchen, fireplace •2 bedroom, 3 bath, hardwood flrs, fireplace •Decks, awning, 2 car garage, shed, dock •Fin. basement, wet bar, bed 3, 2 car garage #210054085 (800) 396-5204 X259 #211082167 (800) 396-5204 X237

steve@TheStocktonTeam.com

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$234,900

GORGEOUS HOME ON LARGE, NICELY LANDSCAPED LOT •2,551 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2.5 bath, granite kitchen •Fireplace, mstr w/California closet, fin basement #211069940 (800) 396-5204 X220

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1971- 1973 snowmobile, extArctic Cat 248-682-6486

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 Will trade jigsaw puzzles for other puzzles. Commerce area. 248-960-9773

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AUGUST 17TH- 20th, 9a.m.6p.m. 2086 Kratage, Wise/ Union Lake, Commerce. MOVING SALE- Corner Oaks Entertainment Center & furniture, holiday decorating items, Longaberger Baskets. Craft supplies- including scrapbooking, stamping, yarn, fabrics, woodcrafts, floral, basketweaving & more. Craft & cooking books, dolls, big screen TV, video game systems (SegaSaturn, SegaDreamcast, SegaGenesis, Nintendo 64) & assor ted games, record albums & much more. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8a.m.-5p.m. 3594 Clark Circle, near the intersection of Benstein & Bass Lake Road, Commerce Twp. NICE ACCESSORIES and furniture. Friday, Saturday, 95 cash only. 2058 Teaneck Circle, Wixom 48393, between Benstein, Wixom Road off of Loon Lake.

Garage Sales

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COMMERCE

Commerce United Methodist Church 1155 N. Commerce Rd. PARKING LOT SALE Saturday 9-3

Items must be FREE to respondents, ad free to you. Restricted to residential. The publishing group accepts no responsibility for actions between individuals.

Plus size & kids clothes, furniture, activity table w/ train & tracks, electronics, and much more. Lunch available.

Sorry, we do not accept ads for free dogs.

2990 Welch Rd Commerce

FREE 2X6 Deck boards, various lengths, good condition. Hopkins Drive/ Wixom area. You pick up. 248-926-1741

NEW LIFE DAY CARE/ PRESCHOOL CLOSING & GRAND ESTATE SALE Every weekend in August Fri., Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-7p.m. New Merchandise Every weekend From children's educational toys, games, & materials to household goods, antiques, fine art work, therapeutic electric bed, and much much more...

Auction/ Estate Sales

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PUBLIC AUCTION "Mini Storage Depot will sell at public auction, contents of Units Numbered (B57, Regina Lewis- household goods, furniture), (K923, Sarah Lindsayhousehold goods, furniture, boxes, trunks, sporting goods, tools), (D201, Ismail Boussiinventory, equipment), (H633Robert Brodis- household goods, furniture, boxes, trunks, suitcases), (N1235, Kory Hoffmeyer- household goods, furniture) on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 2pm, for back storage fees owed. The auction will take place at Mini Storage Depot - 46550 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, Michigan 48390. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids."

COUCHES, LEXINGTON Bunk beds, oak kitchen table, TVs, Razor 4-wheeler, household items & much more. Thursday through Saturday, 9a.m.-2p.m. 4625 Racewood Drive, Cranberry Lakes Subdivision between Duck Lake & Carey. SPORTS CARDS, CDs, Furniture, clothes, housewares, etc: 9a.m.-5p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 4062 Cherry Garden, Commerce/ Duck Lake Roads. HIGHLAND Thursday thru Saturday 9-4. pool and household. 4762 Cape Town.

Garage Sales

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WEST BLOOMFIELD TV'S, KEROSENE Heater, furniture, household items, jewelry and clothes. August 12th 13th, 8-5. 7890 Bywater. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, Saturday, 9am-5pm. Across from Big Boy on Cooley Lake Rd. Furniture/ more. WHITE LAKE GREAT VARIETY Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10a.m.-4p.m. 8153 Rene Drive, Williams Lake/ Elizabeth Lake. GARAGE SALE: Saturday August, 13th, 9-5. Furniture, dishes, glassware, household, antiques including Victoria fainting couch. 1085 Pinecrest Drive. off Bogie Lake Road. COOLEY LAKE Road to Oxbow Lake Road to Parshall to 1281 Bayview. Miscellaneous, antiques. 8-6, August 11th, 12th WOLVERINE LAKE 1380 APPLE Orchard Lane, Thursday 9-5, Friday, 9-3.

Building Materials 105 PELLA DOUBLE window 69inches X 48inches. NEW! New construction. Cost $650. Asking $150. 248-462-4886

Lawn Tractors/ Mowers

109

ARIENS 911 SERIES Lawn mower - walk behind. 1991. Good condition. $80 248-6263912

Furniture/Rugs

MOVING SALE Furniture and lawn equipment 248-6668761 NAVY BLUE leather couch with oversized chair & ottoman. Coffee table with end table. Excellent condition. Will separate. $500. 248-9603858 Leave message. TWIN SIZED Girls wooden headboard bookcase twin size $25 248-624-8857 (Walled Lake area)

Bargain Bin

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PUREBRED ROTTWEILLER Puppies- born 7/15/11, available 8/26/11. $700 each. 248881-4077 REGISTER AMERICAN Bulldog pups, 9 weeks old, $400 248-722-2982

Clothing/Apparel

119

DREAM CRUISE Special Poodle Skirt- Size medium, aqua, $24.50. 248-494-1738

Furniture/Rugs

125

BOB'S CARPET Has the best buys on all brand named carpet. Pad 1/2 8 lb $3 yd. Installation guaranteed. Also have heavy plush remnants $4- 6 per yard

Call Bob (248)681-5771

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"OUR CENTURY in Pictures," 1900-1999, Life Magazine book. very large 10" X 11", excellent condition. $10. 248623-2661

Odds N Ends

138

FULL SIZED personal, black umbrella with sleeve. Excellent condition $5. 248-623-2661 $20 PREPAID Phone card for only $12.50- I can give you a 1-800 number to verify, expires June 13, 2013. 248-6232661. NJOY ELECTRONIC Cigarettes with charger, 2 for $24.99 248-534-7004 CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY porcelain sign, 8in. X 12in., $20. 248698-4168

LEISURE TIME Electronics

Pets/Supplies

125

BOATS/ OUTDOOR Wanted Boats/ Jet Skis/Parts

Boats/Motors/Trailers 164

DAVE'S MOBILE MARINE •Pontoon Hauling •Inboard & Outboard Repair "We Come To You" •Buy & Sell Motors

(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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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

Cars

187

HADLEY'S TOWING 24825 HATHAWAY FARMINGTON HILLS Auction: 8-22-11 9a.m 1. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Vin#1G2WH54T0PF264397 2. 2004 Chrysler Sebring Vin#163EL55R4N101520

HADLEY'S TOWING 25460 TRANS X NOVI MI 48375 Auction: 8-16-11 9a.m 1. 1994 Ford Taurus Vin# 1FALP5849RG208899 2. 1995 Ford Mustang Vin# 1FALP404XSF199180 SMART CAR 2008 4/2. Passion yellow. Many extras. 13,400 miles. $12,800 OBO. 248-242-6346

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CARS/TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES 181

UNWANTED AUTOS LLC TOP $ Paid For Any: • Junk • Non Running • Wrecked Cars. FREE TOWING. SAME DAY PICK UP

(248)467-0396 Motorcycles

194

FORD E150 van 1998, new engine only 68K on it, runs great, excellent work van. $2,500 OBO 248-960-4504

Auto Dealer Specials on Pages 50 - 52

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

2004 YAMAHA R1- 1000 motorcycle. Many extras, must see. $4,500. (248)9789246

MOTORCYCLEGUARANTEE See First Want Ad Page Cars

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CHEVROLET CLASS C 1991, Very low miles, $10,000. 248-685-0289

Vans

Wanted Parts/ Salvage

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JVC SURROUND Sound- five speakers & powered subwoofer, $25. 734-299-0251

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SALES GUARANTEE Autos, Vans, Trucks See First Want Ad Page CAMARO 1995 red, beige leather interior, V6, automatic, aluminum wheels, original owner $3,800 248-202-5681 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1986, Loaded, one owner- like new. $7,500. 248-685-0289

PERSONAL/ SERVICES Tutoring/Lessons

354

Math Tutor Could help with high school

Algebra, Geometry, Trig •Summer homework •Fall contract filling now •Servicing Huron Valley, Walled Lake, Waterford students.

248-739-1704

HAVE FUN LEARNING TO PLAY THE PIANO Beginners All Ages

248-313-9766

REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT Appliance Repair

502

TONY'S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major Appliances. •Hot water tank

Cabinetry

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

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Cement/Concrete

(248)360-0213 (248)698-8819

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

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Carpet Installation

517

C & G CEMENT

Asphalt/Pavement 503

• NO SPRAY • ASPHALT REPAIR + GRAVEL FILL SINCE 1983

515

(248)684-5928 MARCUCCI

513

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

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AFFORDABLE CONCRETE SERVICES Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Tear-outs, Replacements, Footings, Block work. Over 30 years experience.

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248-579-3979 Doors

524

THE DOOR STOP Since 1980

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248-624-3161 Drywall

526

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

Ron (248)673-7665 Electricians

528

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State licensed, 25 years experience. Prompt, courteous service. Free estimates, All types of work. Competitive prices

(248)683-7985

Electricians

528

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

248-343-4238 529

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

536

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

(248)684-5983 Handy Person

545

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

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Heating/Duct Work 546 HURON VALLEY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Repair •Replace •Inspections •Humidifiers •Water Heaters •Night service available

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Home Improvement 547

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Heating/Duct Work 546

THOMASON HEATING & COOLING • Furnaces • Boilers • Air Cleaners •Air Conditioners •Humidifiers Service & Replacements

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553

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

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248-363-1615

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Lawn/Garden Services

Power Washing 553

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

562

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Tile

585

FARR'S POWER WASHING

J.M. TILE & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK

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D&D ROOFING

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Doug Dible 248-431-6243

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577

I.D.C.

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Trash/Debris Removal

587

KODIAK TREE SERVICE 25 years experience •Tree trimming •Tree & stump removal •70ft bucket lift •Free estimates •Insured

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599

Dry Basements, LLC 586

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Call anytime for estimates & great service

248-887-4892 Tree Service

Tree Service

587

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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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