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Excitement, adventure & new experiences! The City of Farmington Hills Special Services’ camps offer all of the above, and so much more. Our campers have fun every day, whether it’s swimming, creating art, enjoying a new sport, or any of the other hundreds of activities we offer. Our campers also make new friends, explore new places and gain self confidence while having a different adventure every day! • Working parents? Many camps also offer before & after care - please call for details! • Camps are open to both residents and non-residents of Farmington Hills. • Registration is now open. For details, and even more classes, events and activities for all ages, check out our full Special Services brochure at www.fhgov.com or call us at (248) 473-1800.

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Boater Safety - Ages 12+ This training course discusses the basic of boat maintenance, personal watercraft (PWC) and boat operation, the legal requirements of boating, personal preparedness and survival skills needed in emergency situations. This course DOES NOT contain “hands on” training. Participants are tested at the completion of the course and student must attend both classes to receive certificate. Those age 12 and over are awarded their Boating Safety Certification Card from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Classes are taught by off-duty law enforcement personnel. All classes held at Recreation Center at

Sizzling Summer Arts Series at Fuerst Park 2012 Bring your blanket, family and friends to our 2012 edition of Sizzling Summer Arts Series - so much more than music! From movies under the stars to magic in the parks, these “sizzling” performances provide a variety of entertainment all summer long! Perfect for you, no matter what age you are. Come out and be a part of the excitement, FREE entertainment and great outdoors in Novi’s beautiful parks. So come

Hillside Crow’s Nest Room. For more information or if you have questions please contact Marty at: murdockm@ sbcglobal.net or 313-870-7286 Tue/Thur June 12&14 6:00 – 9:00p.m. Tue/Thur July 10&1 6:00 – 9:00p.m. Fee: $20 (resident)

Classes are every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. and run from June 6 through July 18. Fee: $80 (nonresident fees apply)

Senior Fest Everyone enjoys a picnic style lunch with entertainment, prizes and promotions by participating Tumble Tots businesses. Make sure to register Let your toddler explore early as this event fills up quickly! and experience a variety of All activities take place at the apparatus such as springboard, Northville Community Senior balance beam, uneven bars, large and Center Gym. Please register no later small gross mats, trampoline, and than Friday, June 1. Fee: $8 more. Wed June 6 11:00a.m.

on, make some memories this summer that will last forever! The series is presented in partnership with Community Financial. Tremendous Tuesdays Tuesdays in June and July at 10:30am Date Performance Jun 19 John the Magician Jun 26 The Magic Carpet Theatre July 10 Mad Science – Make A Splash Jul 17 Rocky the Dinosaur Puppet Show Jul 24 Little Creatures with Dan the Creature Man Jul 31 Cirque Amongus Friday Family Fun at Fuerst Park Movies, concerts, and family fun! Fridays in July and August Concerts begin at 7pm, Movies begin at dusk Date Performance Jul 13 The Candy Band Jul 20 Movie – Gnomeo and Juliet Jul 27 Michael May and the Messarounds Aug 3 Movie – The Muppets

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Toppermost – a Beatles Tribute Band Movie – Puss in Boots Gratitude Steel Band Movie - Viewer’s Choice, vote at cityofnovi.org. In the case of inclement weather, Tuesday performances will be held at the Novi Public Library. Friday performances will be held at the Novi Civic Center. Please call 248.347.0473 for weather updates. For more information, please call Novi Parks at 248.347.0400 or visit cityofnovi.org.

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Q: Boo, what is Fitness Together? A: We are a private personal training studio franchise that has been around for 18 years with about 350 studios worldwide. Our philosophy is 1 client 1 trainer 1 goal. Our focus is to get clients in the best shape of their life. Q: Are their credentials required to be a fitness expert? A: Sure. I personally have been in the fitness industry for 14 years and have all the required certifications. I am certified through the NASM, ACE, and Apex Fitness. In fact all out trainers are certified with related degrees.

Q: What is the difference between Fitness together and other gyms? A: Most gyms focus on memberships. We focus on the individual and their goals. We are committed to our client’s success. If you don’t come to the studio, we give you a courtesy reminder call to keep you accountable. We truly want to see you achieve your goals. The success stories on our website prove it: www.fitnesstogether.com/ NOVI. We have no membership programs. If you are looking for a place that is non- intimidating, that is comfortable, and that maintains the highest standard of service, come in for a free training session. We pride ourselves on having almost a “Cheers” environment. Q: What services do you offer? A: We have always been known for our one-onone personal training and nutritional guidance. We recently launched a new program called “Pack Training”. This is a new service to offer people an opportunity to train in small groups of 2-4 people. It certainly helps reduce the cost, and provides the small group setting for people that are motivated by that.

The time it takes is dependent on your specific goals. Q: What is a common myth associated with getting fit? A: The cost of being unhealthy far outweighs the cost of being healthy. Q: What activities are you involved in and how do you have fun? A: I regularly work out 4 times week and try to spend as much time with my family as possible. Q: “Boo, that is an interesting name. A: Well, it is short for Mehboob. I was born in England and have been in the United States for 15 years. Q: How does one go about go about choosing a personal trainer? A: There are three things to check for. 1. Their credentials 2. Length in Industry 3. Do call references You are investing your self and it makes sense to take a few minutes to research your investment.

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Home Health Care Choices Made Easier It's not easy making medical decisions when we have no previous experience, but Medicare has just made it easier to make decisions about home health care. The "Home Health Care CAHPS Survey" results have been posted online as part of the Quality Care Finder. The QCF already lets us compare hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, physicians and Medicare plans -- and

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Mold Is Hazardous to Home and Health

Q: For a few months now, I've noticed a mildewy odor in the downstairs bathroom. I keep the bathroom clean, and I even pour a cup of vinegar down the drains once a month, but the odor comes back. For now, I'm using an air freshener to mask the smell, but how can I locate and get rid of it?

-- Gaia M., Baton Rouge, LA

A: That mildew smell is most likely from mold growth. If you can't visually locate a patch of mildew or mold in the bathroom, such as in lower corners of the wall or the shower, contact a plumber. It's very likely that a water leak somewhere behind the wall is causing the mold problem. Even a small amount of mold in a home can trigger allergies or breathing problems in many people. It's also a warning signal that

now we do the same with home health care. For example, hospitals are compared for rates of readmission and deaths, and whether the hospitals use recommended treatments for serious conditions such as pneumonia and heart attack. Nursing homes can get up to a five-star rating, depending on the quality of the care. The information looks at pain control, whether patients are given flu shots, special services, and health and safety inspections. Dialysis treatment centers are compared in areas such as whether anemia was controlled, whether home dialysis is offered and what services are provided. The physicians portion of the database lets us get to know a doctor before we make an appointment. Does he or she have a medical specialty or clinical training? One benefit is learning whether a doctor accepts Medicare payments as the full amount. The Medicare plan finders allows us to search for the plan that covers the drugs we need, and compares plans based on quality ratings and costs. Home health care, the newest addition to the

water is damaging important parts of your home -- not just the drywall but the wood framing, sheathing, foundation and more. A leaky supply or drainpipe can mean water is dripping behind the walls. A plumber can inspect these pipes without causing damage to the rest of the bathroom. The plumber will then recommend the best action to take to stop the moisture damage and remove the mold. If mold is affecting carpet or wallpaper in the area, you'll need to replace those items as well. If dampness is a constant problem in the bathroom, make sure the room is getting adequate airflow, even if the original problem is repaired. An exhaust fan is fairly inexpensive and quickly removes humidity from the bathroom -- for example, after a hot shower. In many states a fan is required by building codes, and the plumber likely will recommend you install one if there isn't one already. home tip

Clean up mold with a mild detergent rather than bleach, which can irritate your lungs.

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Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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▶ From charcoal grilling expert Kingsford, here's a great tip to use when grilling chicken: "When applying a dry rub to chicken pieces, it's often hard to keep the rub affixed, and it's even more difficult to keep the chicken's original, golden color. Try 'painting' chicken pieces with yellow mustard prior to applying the rub. Not only will the rub stay in place, your final product will be visually appealing -- without any trace of mustard flavor." ▶ When wrapping vegetables in foil packets to grill, make the seams on the sides. This way, the veggie packets can be turned over for even cooking and to avoid burning on one side. You can even label the outside of the foil in permanent marker. It won't affect the taste of the food. ▶ To cover a picnic table in windy conditions, choose a fitted bed sheet. A kid-friendly alternative is to cover a table entirely with white butcher paper, taped at the seams and secured underneath with strong tape, such as duct tape. The kids can busy themselves drawing placemats and decorations for everyone in crayon while the adults do the grilling. Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dear Rick: We are working with a designer and she wants to take out the drywall area above the cabinets. I know that there is some plumbing up there and I am concerned about removing that area. Is it OK to do that? -- Steve, Novi, MI Answer: Steve, the area above the cabinets is referred to as the soffit. In about 98% of the kitchens I remodel I remove the soffits. By using taller cabinets it gives the kitchen a higher and bigger appearance and gives you additional storage. If you go to a 36” high cabinet you can run a nice molding detail to the ceiling. You are correct that there is probably plumbing running through the soffit as well as possibly electric wires. Plumbers and electricians love to run their work through soffits because otherwise they would have to drill each joist to run their lines. In most cases the plumbing and electrical can be relocated. It is imperative to open up some holes to look into the soffit, before cabinets are ordered, to make sure that there isn’t a surprise lurking up there! Some of the reasons that you cannot remove the soffit is if there is a heating duct running through the soffit or if the soffit is hiding a bearing header. If your designer feels that it is possible to remove the soffits, I would listen to her since you are paying her for her advice. Removing the soffits will add cost to the project because of the demolition of the soffits, mechanicals being moved and drywall repair but the added storage and appearance are well worth the extra expense. Good luck with your remodel and let me know how it goes.

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