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Several local residents were in Boston when tragedy struck Monday, April 15 after two homemade bombs detonated at near the finish line at the Bos-ton Marathon.

The explosions left three people dead and wounded over 170.

Milford resident Michael Andersen was among those in attendance. An avid runner, this was Andersen’s first visit to Bos-ton for the annual marathon.

Andersen was in a nearby Marriot Hotel when the first explosion went off. He had fin-ished the race two hours ear-lier and was celebrating with friends and family.

“We were all celebrating and having a drink when somebody ran in and said ‘did you hear that?’ Andersen said. “We didn’t really pay attention to it un-

til other people started talking about explosions. We went on to Twitter and saw all of the pic-tures and quickly became aware that we were going to have to get out of there.”

Based on a marathon da-tabase, 560 Michigan runners were registered for the race. The website Run Michigan report-ed that 181 registered runners were from Metro Detroit. The explosions left the Detroit-ar-ea running community scram-bling to contact local Boston Marathon runners.

Andersen describes the scene in Boston as “chaotic” and “confusing.”

“Nobody really knew what was going on. There was more police then you have ever seen in your life, cars flying around and ambulances everywhere,” Andersen said. “Coming from a small town like Milford you see emergency vehicles that obvi-ously move fast, but to see them

in a big city situation where it’s crowded and closed down – the whole idea of they’re in a hurry and it’s important kind of hits home.”

Even once he returned home Tuesday afternoon, Andersen said he had not thought about the race once.

“I haven’t even thought about the race yet and that’s what an-gers me more than anything,” Andersen says. “The people who did this took away the joy and excitement that is the Bos-ton Marathon. We haven’t had a chance to celebrate our accom-plishment. It was taken away in a very direct way and that’s what feels personal. We may not be injured, but they certainly hit us hard in taking away the spirit of that day.”

Despite Monday’s tragic events, Andersen says it will not deter him from running or again traveling to Boston in 2014 for the marathon.

“Once you do start to ques-tion what you do and what you are passionate about, that’s when they win,” says Andersen. “You really have to not let them win. I’m ready to sign up for Boston 2014 already.”

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The City of Walled Lake’s Park and Rec-reation Commission is sponsoring the Farmers Market be-ginning May 1 and running through Oc-tober 30. The mar-ket will be located at the Walled Lake City Event Field on E. West Maple between Deck-er and Pontiac Trail in Walled Lake. The market will be open every Wednesday, be-ginning May 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Some of the items available at the market this year include: fresh vege-tables, fresh baked goods, popcorn, Amish peanut butter, honey, jams, jellies, fruits, natural soaps and lotions, salsa, hand stitched aprons as well as annual and perennial flowers and garden accessories.

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Demolition Begins at Highland Middle School, Baker Elementary

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Demolition began Tuesday, April 16 at Highland Middle School. The process was sched-uled to begin Monday, April 15 but was delayed due to in-clement weather. Demolition also began at Baker Elementary School in Milford last week.

Fences had been set up around both properties and the demolition area is off-limits.

The two schools were closed in 2011 due to declining enroll-ment and decreased state fund-ing. It was ultimately decided that closing a middle school would best support an optimal learning environment for stu-dents and allow the district to

implement new curriculum.The Huron Valley Board of

Education approved the demo-lition of both buildings in De-cember 2012 after the district did not receive any offers to purchase the buildings that were near market value.

The school board received 17 bids for the demolition of both buildings, but approved a bid from Adamo Group to demolish Baker Elementary for $95,000 and a bid from ProDemo to de-molish Highland Middle School for $199,000.

The funds will come from the district’s building and site sink-ing fund.

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Michael Andersen of Milford was in Boston for the annual marathon when two home-made bombs detonated near the finish line.

On April 25 and 26 at the Farm Center at Kensington Park in Milford will have Fun on the Farm. The event will start at 10 a.m. and run until noon. Little ones will hear a story, make a craft, partici-pate in an activity and meet the new farm ba-bies. Fee: $5 per child. Call 248-684-8632 for more information.

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Walled Lake Horror Author and Harpist Releases CD and Book This Month

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Can you tell me about yourself and your background?

“I’ve lived in Michigan all my life. I went to Michigan State University and I studied piano for 13 years. In 1999 I took up the harp and I have been play-ing ever since. I started writing horror stories when my children became teen-agers.”

Why did you decide to write horror stories?

“Have you ever raised teenagers? It’s a form of therapy.”

When did your initial interest in the harp develop?

“I was in an Irish band and I was play-ing drums and they said “well you’re a pretty good piano player, I wonder how hard it would be for you to figure out the harp.’ I took about three months and a few lessons and have been playing it ever since.”

You recently released a CD en-titled “Languid Sunday.” So far it has received positive reviews

calling it both “elegant and relaxing.” Can you tell me more about your sound?

“I recorded the harp part here in Commerce and it’s a combination of classical and Irish music. I then sent those recordings to London where my soundman recorded his accompani-ment and then we mixed it. It’s the kind of music that you would sit back and have a glass of wine or to play when you’re having a dinner party. It’s very relaxing music. They say the harp hits certain harmonics that makes people

Michele Roger of Walled Lake released a book, which takes place at Michigan school that is rumored to be haunted, and a CD titled “Languid Sunday” this month.

relax, they even use it in hospitals now.”

You have been playing the harp for over 10 years. Why did you decide now to release your own

CD?

“I perform regularly in the area and so a lot of people had pushed me to. I hadn’t really thought about it. I play over at the English Tea Garden in West Bloomfield and Casey’s Irish Pub…and people just like to music so much they asked me to do a CD and I thought ‘why not?’”

We’re aware of your musical background, but this month you also released a book

titled “The Conservatory,” which is based off the haunting of a Michigan school. Where did your passion for writing come from?

“I was just having a really rough Christmas one year…and I knew there was no way I could send out a ‘happy’ Christmas letter. Instead I wrote a short horror story called ‘Santa Claws’ about how Santa Claus gets turned into a werewolf and wreaks havoc when he comes back to the North Pole. Every-one who had made me angry became a character. I sent it in my Christmas card and it was so hilarious that not only did

people on my Christmas list enjoy it, Emerian Rich who owns horroraddicts.net got wind of it and said ‘this is hilari-ous, you’ve got to do this.’”

Did you have base of interest in horror stories before you re-leased your book?

“When I was a teenager my mom-would buy me romance novels…and I hated them, I liked to read horror and science fiction novels. So instead, I would cut the covers off romance nov-els and glue them onto my horror and science fiction novels.”

What are your plans for the future? Are you planning on releasing another book or

CD?

“I have some places that I am going to be doing book signings and harp concerts combined…and I just started to work on a new book. I’m not exactly sure how long it will take me, but this one will be a gladiator-vampire sort of novel. I haven’t been able to get that story out of my head.”

Did you ever think when you were a child reading horror novels that you would one day

release your own?

“No I never did. I always thought I was going to grow up and be what my parents wanted me to be which was a lawyer.”

The Michigan Harp Center in Clawson and Squirreled Away Books in Armada both carry signed copies Roger’s book and CD. They can also be purchased on amazon.com. Roger will also be at the Clarkston United Methodist Church May 4 playing 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Copies of “Languid Sunday” will also be available for purchase.

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Walled Lake Western visits the ‘Big Apple’

WLCSD STUDENT PLACES IN NATIONAL GEOGrAPhy BEE

Walled Lake Western high School performing arts recently toured New york City from April 4 to April 8. Forty members of the choir and drama departments were part of the trip. Students performed two choral concerts, saw three Broadway shows, and attended classes with professionals in the music and theater busi-ness. The group also visited many famous landmarks, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the 9/11 Tribute Museum.As part of the trip, students spent a day volunteering at soup kitchens in Brook-lyn, the Bronx and Manhattan. This gave the students an opportunity to serve people in need and further their New york experience. One of the group’s choral performances took place at Park East high School, which does not offer perform-ing arts to its students. Walled Lake Western Alum, Steven Sterling is a teacher at the school and his senior class hosted a ‘meet and greet’ with the Walled Lake Western students. Greg Cleveland, WL Western Choir Director, said: “Taking in all that this famous city has to offer, and then also being able to spend time giv-ing back to the people there, made this choir tour turn out to be a life changing experience for the students and parents.” For more information, contact Greg Cleveland at [email protected].

The Walled Lake Consolidated School District is proud to recognize William Tryon, Walnut Creek Mid-dle School sixth-grader, for placing 7th out of 101 students in the State Semifinal of National Geographic Bee Friday, April 5 at Western Mich-igan University in Kalamazoo.

Tryon qualified for the state com-petition by first being one of two team champions from his core class team of approximately 130 students. He then won the Walnut Creek final, besting 14 other sixth, seventh, and eighth grade team champions to be the last student standing out of 1000 Walnut Creek students.

Tryon then took a qualifying test for the state semifinal. To qualify for that competition, his score had to be among the 100 best qualifying test scores statewide. He was success-ful and the stage was set for him to compete in Kalamazoo as one of the best and brightest geography stu-dents in Michigan.

At the competition, Tryon was one of 12 competitors to get all eight preliminary round questions cor-

rect! He then went to a tiebreaker to qualify for the final round, which can only include the top 10 of the 100 competitors. He made the top 10 and finished in 7th place in the entire state of Michigan.

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PET VACCINATION CLINICS April 27

On Saturday April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterford Oaks County Park, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation (located at 1702 Scott Lake Rd in Waterford) is partnering with All About Animals Rescue and the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center to offer a number of services for dogs and cats: vaccina-tions $10/each, $10 microchips, $20 heartworm tests, dog licenses and preventive treatments.

MOM 2 MOM SALEMAy 4

A Mom2Mom sale will be held at West Bloomfield United Method-ist Church (4100 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield) on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $2 to the general public.

Vendors will be selling gently used children’s clothing (infant to size 10), toys and miscellaneous items. Larger items such as high chairs, strollers, outside toys, etc. will also be available for sale.

Tables are $20 each to rent, rack space is $5 and $2 per large item. Set-up will be Friday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. and re-opened at 7:30 a.m. the day of the sale. Participants must pre-register by April 29 to rent a table(s), rack space and large items. Sellers are required to stay until 1 p.m. on the day of the sale.

For more information about the sale or to reserve a table, please call 248-909-0985

NATIONAL DAy OF PrAyEr

National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the Unit-ed States Congress and signed into

law by President Harry Truman. It is held every year on the first Thursday in May.

Each year Americans all over the country gather to pray on pub-lic grounds for this nation and local communities. This May 2 a commu-nity prayer will be held in Milford at the Central Park Pavilion from noon to 1 p.m. This event is a time for pas-tors, leaders and people of faiths to come together as the body of Christ and pray. It’s as simple as that.

JAZZ BAND CONCErT/ITALIAN DINNEr

On Saturday May 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. Walled Lake Central High School (lo-cated at 1600 Oakley Park Road) will be hosting a Jazz Band concert. For more information call 248-956-4700

COMPUTEr CLUB AT ThE WhITE LAkE TOWNShIP LIBrAry

May 2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, computer users are all abilities are welcome to come and ask questions, share tips and continue learning in a friendly, non-threatening setting. No registration is required. Just drop in! in!

MOM 2 MOM SALEA Mom2Mom sale will be held at

Dublin Elementary (425 Farnsworth, White Lake) May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $1 at the door. Call 313-622-4076 if interested in table rental. $15 per 8-foot table.

GArDEN PArTy MAy 18

Williams lake church of the naza-rene (located at 2840 airport rd. In waterford) is hosting their annual

“garden party”on may 18 from 10 a.M. To 2 p.M. Come and enjoy our art gallery of beautiful landscape paintings.

There will be vendors and unique crafts available for purchase.

Admission is $1. Drawing for $10 gift certificates toward the purchase

Of any item at one of the booths will be held. Booths are available by emailing: diane@[email protected]

CLEVEr COyOTES EDUCATIONAL EXPO AT LyON OAkS DOG PArk

Participants learn about coyotes spotted locally at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s informal ed-ucational expo Clever Coyotes on Saturday, April 27 at Lyon Oaks Dog Park in Wixom.

“The event is a great op-portunity to learn about these members of the canine family and how coyotes expand their ranges to include urban areas in Michigan,” Education Resource Specialist Kath-leen Dougherty said.

Educational materials and displays provide tips on how to distinguish coyotes from dogs or foxes and what to do when a coyote is observed in the wild or a neighborhood. Ques-tions and concerns will be answered by Oakland County Parks and Recre-ation Educational Resources staff and local researchers from Wayne State University.

The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free; an Oakland County Parks 2013 Annual Vehicle Permit or a daily pass is required for park entry.

Pre-register by April 25 by email-ing [email protected].

Lyon Oaks Dog Park is lo-cated inside Lyon Oaks Coun-ty Park at 52221 Pontiac Trail

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hVSB yArD/BAkE SALE FOr STrONG kIDS CAMPAIGN

The Huron Valley State Bank is having a yard and bake sale to benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will be donated. For more information please call 248-887-9900. The Huron Valley State Bank is located at 2920 East Highland Road in Highland at the southeast corner of Duck Lake Road and M59.

SPrING USED BOOk SALE AT ThE WIXOM PUBLIC LIBrAry

Select from thousands of items at the Wixom Public Library spring used book sale on April 24-27. Genres for sale include: fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, CDs, talking books, special items and more. Book prices range from $.25 to $1. For a complete list of hours visit www.wixomlibrary.org

rUMMAGE SALE AT FOUr TOWNS UNITED METhODIST ChUrCh

The Four Towns United Methodist Women will present a rummage sale to benefit local and world mission projects on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. The United Methodist Church is located at 6451 Cooley Lake Road in Water-ford.

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Excitement has been building for months at the Walled Lake City Li-brary in anticipation of their 50th birthday cel-ebration, which was held Saturday, April 13.

A daylong celebration that began at 10 a.m. and concluded at 5 p.m. included activities like a petting zoo; a balloon release and recover; and book readings by Ronald McDonald.

Children’s Librarian Darlene Williams was all smiles during the day as she watched families come out and enjoy the festivities. There was fun for everyone! Carousel Farms of South Lyon brought their famous petting zoo for kids and parents to meet various breeds of animals from ducks, bunnies, pigs and more. Kids were able to have a one-on-one expe-rience holding and pet-ting the animals while learning about them from Carousel person-nel.

Walled Lake Library Celebrates 50 Years

Photo 1, Kids and parents enjoyed the Walled Lake City Library 50th Birth-day Celebration on April 13. Pictured are: children’s librarian Darlene Wil-liams with children who participated in the one-of-a-kind balloon launch. Kids held on to their strings and re-lease the balloons and bring them back making them environmentally friendly. Photo 2, Lilian, Marco and Maggie of Walled Lake enjoyed the hands on experience of holding and petting a bunny at the Walled Lake City Library 50th birthday celebra-tion on April 13. The various breeds of animals were made possible for the children to enjoy thanks to Carousel Acres of South Lyon whom brought their mobile petting zoo for all to enjoy. Photo 3, Special guest Ronald McDonald was also in attendance. The character hosted a story time for chil-dren, reading some of their favorite books from the library.

The library was birth-day themed, decorated with a craft made 50-foot birthday cake with news clippings and photos showcasing events at the library from over the 50-year span. Guests could enjoy real birthday cake, cookies and beverages as well as a giant birthday card for all to sign, birth-day balloons everywhere with a special one of a kind birthday balloon release and recover held outside. The countdown began, kids launched helium balloons, they held onto them, released them holding onto the strings, making them fun and environmentally friendly too.

Kids were also treated to an appearance by the one and only Ronald McDonald. The charac-ter was on hand to clown around with everyone at the library. Kids were all smiles as he joked and read a book to the chil-dren. There were many volunteers that helped

make this celebration a success for all to enjoy.

Be sure to check www.walledlakelibrary.org for upcoming events, library hours and more.

Happy 50th birthday Walled Lake City Li-brary.

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Deputies responded to Tokyo Sushi Express located at 2240 Union Lake Road. A proprietor from a neighbor-ing business discovered the break in. The restaurant’s front door glass was missing. Broken glass and loose change was seen on the floor. Deputies en-tered the establishment to discover the suspect(s) had entered and exited through the front door. Money from the cash register had been stolen.

The business owner was notified. The investigation continues.

HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP Assault Complaint

Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of Mead Blvd. for a com-plaint of an assault that had just oc-curred. The caller stated that her daughter returned home and stated that a 16-year-old boy from the trailer park had assaulted her at knifepoint in the woods. Deputies were able to locate the suspect and take him into custody. The crime scene where the assault took place was located in the woods by dep-uties. An evidence tech responded to process the scene. The female victim sustained serious injuries during the attack. Due to the extent of her injuries the victim was transported to Huron Valley Hospital for treatment. The sus-pect’s mother responded to the High-land Substation to be present for ques-tioning. The 16-year-old male from Highland Township is being lodged at Children’s Village. Charges are pend-ing.

WIXOMDamage To Property

On April 11 officers were dispatched to Total Sports Complex. Upon ar-rival officers met with the complain-ant who explained that while he was inside management informed him that

someone smashed the windshield of his car with a golf club. When he went to his car he found the club still in the window. The golf club was collected as evidence. There was no other damage done to the car.

WIXOMVehicle Theft

On April 11 complainant came to the station to file a stolen vehicle re-port. Complainant states she and her husband were contacted by the Novi Police Department inquiring about her 1998 Dodge Caravan and that the vehicle had been stolen from the park-ing lot of their apartment complex. Novi recovered the vehicle. Both door locks and ignition had been punched and the passenger window had been broken.

WIXOMLarceny

On April 12 a representative for Elite Maintenance Inc. states that while doing a check he discovered that ap-proximately 50 feet of copper pipe was missing from the basement laun-dry room. Complainant states that the home was foreclosed. There were no signs of forced entry. There are no sus-pects at this time.

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On April 9 officer on duty observed a Mitsubishi Outlander traveling over a single yellow line before Decker Road. Officer could immediately smell the odor of intoxicants coming from suspect. Driver failed a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest for operation while intoxicated. Vehicle was impounded. Suspect was lodged pending detoxification and was issued a misdemeanor citation.

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I would like to take a moment to tout the work of the profession-al Dispatch Specialists who serve at the Oak-land County Sheriff ’s Office Communica-tions Unit. These are the people who, when 911 callers are in a dire situation or distress, take the call and get the needed help sent, whether it is a car ac-cident, a medical emer-gency, or a domestic dispute. We don’t see them, as they are not working out in the pub-lic, but the role they play in keeping us safe is so important. When callers are in need, these specialists pro-vide that calm voice of help and reason that is critical to keeping us all safe. They provide that direct link to the men and women from law enforcement and fire-fighting that are serv-ing out in the field and personally respond-ing. They take hun-dreds and thousands of calls per year, and do so with amazing skill and grace.

All of our Dispatch Specialists are trained in Emergency Medical Dispatch, so if someone is in medical trouble, they can walk the call-er through steps that may save a life. In fact, babies have even been delivered by callers because the Dispatch Specialist was able to

provide instructions on what to do. Also, all of the dispatchers are trained in Emergency Fire Dispatch, and can provide instructions to a caller on what to do during a fire incident.

At the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Of-fice, our dispatchers provide services to all sixteen communi-ties the Sheriff ’s Office provide contracted law enforcement services to, as well as five ad-ditional local law en-forcement agencies and fourteen fire depart-ments around Oakland County. Additionally, the Sheriff ’s Office 911 center is equipped to provide assistance to other area 911 centers if a center is unable to operate because of an emergency power or phone outage. During those emergencies, the Sheriff ’s Office center can accept re-routed 911 calls from those

affected areas. The dis-patchers at the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office are some of the best trained in the state, and spend several thousand hours a year in train-ing, learning skills such as how to talk to child callers, how to help sui-cidal callers, or how to handle a domestic dis-pute. There is no end to the number of dif-ferent types of calls a dispatcher answers so these folks need to be well trained and able to make quick and life-saving decisions on a moment’s notice. I couldn’t be any prouder of the team at the Oak-land County Sheriff ’s Office.

Please take a mo-ment to recognize your local Dispatchers who work tirelessly ev-ery day to help you in emergencies.

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Tragedy struck Bos-ton last week when two homemade bombs deto-nated near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The explosions left three people dead and over 170 injured.

My thoughts turn to fellow Americans, stunned and frightened, and to what I can do for them.

Many local residents were in the marathon and terror hit home. I can’t help but think back to Sept. 11, 2001 and the terrorist attacks that changed everything for our country. Many of the same feelings of confu-sion, anger and fear have arisen again.

However, it’s very dif-ficult not to be humbled and impressed by the reaction of the Bosto-nians to the bombings. Boston’s poise, humanity and calm amid the shock are all the more notewor-thy because no one could have prepared them-selves for such an attack.

By the time the bombs went off, the elite run-ners had crossed the fin-ish line hours before and some three-quarters of the runners already had finished the race. So who was left on the course at the time? People who were running the race,

one of the hardest mara-thons in the world, just to see if they could fin-ish it. And who was in the crowd of spectators at that time? The friends and family of those run-ners include an 8-year-old victim who was wait-ing for his father to finish the race.

The timing of the at-tack tells me something about the cruel nature of these actions. They were intended to target ordi-nary people who were celebrating an extraor-dinary achievement. The Boston bombings took away the finish line for thousands of victims.

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Downtown Milford’s Ladies Night Out returns April 25Hundreds of women expected to shop, dine and explore Milford’s Main Street

Retailers and res-taurants will welcome hundreds of women to shop, dine and explore Milford’s Main Street for the Village’s 12th annual Ladies Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25.

The highly antici-pated event includes giveaways, discounts, storewide sales, freebies, complimentary snacks and beverages at all participating retailers. Participants can collect stamps for the official Ladies Night Out post-card at any of about 35 participating businesses. Attendees who collect 10 stamps may enter to win one of 40 gift certificates, worth at least $20 each, by dropping the com-pleted postcard off at any participating location.

“With so many shops and restaurants to ex-plore in downtown Mil-ford, Ladies Night Out expands year after year,” said Ann Barnette, ex-ecutive director of the Milford Downtown De-velopment Authority.

New this year to the event is Jenn’s on Main, a recently opened accesso-ries shop located at 345 N. Main. A small bou-tique with a big city feel, Jenn’s on Main sells jew-

elry, handbags, perfume and more. A few of the store’s featured designers include Michigan-based Jenna Kator handbags, handcrafted leather bag designer Hobo, interna-tionally renowned per-fumer Tokyo Milk and handmade Mariana Jew-elry.

“The Milford com-munity has been so wel-coming and we couldn’t be more excited for our Ladies Night Out debut,” said Jennifer Lanfear, owner of Jenn’s on Main. “The event is the perfect opportunity to see new faces and strengthen relationships with our

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In November 2011 Milford resident Penny Carlisi went to jail.

A local filmmaker, Carlisi went to the Liv-ingston County Jail by special invitation. The visit was to film scenes for her first feature-length film, “Unexpected Places.”

The film is loosely based on true events from Carlisi’s life. “Un-expected Places” is a fictional drama that fol-lows a troubled son who struggles with addiction and crime.

“It’s loosely based on a true story and it’s the sto-ry of me and my younger son,” Carlisi said. “He ended up making some poor choices, getting ar-rested and turned to god and decided what he was doing wasn’t working. It’s a story of redemption.”

The cast and crew’s visit to jail began when Carlisi sought out prop materials for the pro-duction. She approached Chaplain Jim Proos who later received approval for Carlisi and her team to shoot two scenes in-side a four-person cell inside the Livingston County Jail.

Two scenes were filmed inside a trustee cell, a third scene was filmed inside the lobby and a fourth scene on general grounds.

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tOP - Cast members Keith Perna, tim torok, Kurt Hierholzer and Joey Santana play inmates in the film “Unexpected Places.” BELOW, LEFt - the film was pro-duced by milford resident Penny Carlisi. the film will be screened April 26 at the Warren road Light and Life Fm Church in Westland. miDDLE, riGHt - Producer Penny Carlisi stands with film director mike Brennan and director of photography megan Farnsworth. BELOW, riGHt - Director of photography megan Farnsworth films inmate tim torok for a climax scene.

“It was very interest-ing,” Carlisi said. “We had the sights, smells and sounds of the jail, but we were in a different area all by ourselves.”

Other filming also in-cluded locations in Mil-ford, Howell and Brigh-ton.

The film, which pre-miered December 2012, received the Dove Foun-dation seal of approval and will be distributed by Bridgestone Multime-dia Group beginning July 2013.

Carlisi began making films after she became a grandmother. While “Unexpected Places” is her first feature-length film, she has been in-volved in the produc-tion of approximately 100 films and produced several of her own short films. Her first film proj-ects were short testimo-nials from individuals about how their faith in God helped them over-come problems like alco-holism and thoughts of suicide. Those films have been played in churches across the state

She is also the found-er of two of her own production companies, Chapter 2 Creative Pro-ductions and Reveal Film Group.

A showing of “Un-expected Places” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Warren Road Light and Life FM Church in Westland. Items for sale at the event

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Elvis impersonator Chris Law will make a special appearance on May 4 at the White Lake Farmers Market located at Lakeland High School between 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Pictured above: Chris Law and market manager Kevin Lawrence.

vis impersonator Chris Law will make a special appearance on May 4 be-tween 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. A free performance will be held for all in at-tendance of the grand opening day of the White Lake Farmers Market lo-cated at Lakeland High School.

Kevin Lawrence, mar-ket manager says: “We are continuing to bring our patrons of the mar-ket new ideas and ven-ues for them to come out

on Saturdays and take a family drive to the White Lake Farmers Market. They will be able to choose from some of the area’s best locally grown produce and other items, and also enjoy a musi-cal show or two each week. We are planning on plenty of entertain-ment and musical acts as we try to pave the way in to the next generation of market goers to enjoy the full market experience. The White Lake Farm-ers Market is continu-

ing to grow larger each year as we do our best to become one of the areas premiere markets. Our goal is 100 percent cus-tomer satisfaction.”

The White Lake Farmers Market open-ing day celebration will be held Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m.- p.m.

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The Milford Maver-icks baseball team won a thriller 9-8 over Wa-terford Mott on Monday, April 15. Down 8-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Mavericks of-fense came to life by ex-ploding for 5 runs. Alex Larson smashed a 2 run triple followed by Jacob Lee two run double to tie the score at 8-8.

Freshman Sammy Lee hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 7th to win the game for Milford. Trevor Emme started things off with a double to the right field fence. Jake Johnson came on to pinch run for Emme and promptly stole third base. Johnson scored the winning run on Lee’s single to right center. Senior Alex Lar-son got the win for the

Mavericks (2-0) striking out 4 in two innings of work.

Coach Rob Hamilton was all smiles after the exciting win. “I was re-ally happy to see that the guys never gave up when we went down 8-3.” “We didn’t pitch or defend the way I know we can, but it was a good team effort with contribu-tions from a lot of guys.” Coach Hamilton was very impressed with the way pitcher Alex Larson came back after giving up a grand slam in the top of the 6th inning. “He really bore down and got the next 4 guys he faced.” “He really showed a lot of senior leadership today.”

With the win, Milford ups their record to 2-0 on the young season.

ABOVE - Senior Alex Larson blasts a triple for Milford during the sixth inning rally on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Milford. BELOW, RIGHT - Pinch runner Jake Johnson scores the winning run for the Mavericks in the thrill-ing 9-8 win over Waterford Mott on Monday, April 15. PHOTOS BY CHRIS WALL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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The Lakeland softball team blanked Walled Lake Northern 3-0 in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday, April 17. The game was postponed after 5 in-nings after a 55-minute rain delay. Se-nior pitchers Selena Hicks and Annika Wiesinger combined for the one hit shut out for the Eagles (2-0). Hicks struck out 7 during her 4 innings on the mound and Wiesinger struck out 3 as she pitched the fifth inning.

Madison Burgess went 3-3 for Lake-land. Burgess scored the Eagles first run on a RBI single by Kelly Merkle in the first inning. Lauren Brouillard had a RBI single for the Eagles. Sam Dun-nigan scored the Eagles third run in the top of the third inning.

The second game of the doublehead-er was postponed as constant lighting and thunder surrounded the field at Walled Lake Northern. With the win, Lakeland is 2-0 so far this spring.

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LEFT - Brooke Beale with the single to center field in the top of the 4th inning for the Eagles on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Walled Lake Northern. RIGHT - Lau-ren Brouillard with the RBI single for the Eagles on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Walled Lake Northern. BELOW - Lakeland’s Annika Wiesinger fires a strike for the Eagles in the 3-0 victory over Walled Lake Northern on Wednesday, April 17. PHOTOS BY CHRIS WALL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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WHITE LAKE

$169,900BEAUTIFUL SPRAWLING RANCH HOME

ON LARGE LOT• 2,120 sq. ft. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Granite Kitchen, Deck

•Vaulted Great Room, Fireplace, Dining Room, • Master with Jet Tub Bath, 1st Floor Laundry

#213031000 • EXT. #239

WHITE LAKE

$199,900

MAIN LAKEFRONT ON ALL SPORTS CASS LAKE!

• 3,539 sf, 4 bed, 5 bath, 1st & 2nd fl mstr• GR, dining rm, isle kit w/appli, Jet tub,

deck, seawall, dock, 2 car#213025232 • EXT. #214

WATERFO

RD

$499,900

GREAT RANCH WITH FINISHED WALK-OUT ON WOLVERINE LAKE

• 1488 Sf + WO, 4 bed, 2.5 Bath, HW floors• Granite kitchen, great room-FP, jet tub bath * Family room-fireplace, sauna, FF laundry

#213034432 • EXT. #275

WOLVERINE LAKE

$399,900

RANCH HOME WITH3 CAR HEATED GARAGE

• Foyer, great room with skylights & ceiling fan• Snackbar kitchen - appliances, fenced yard

• Covered deck, newer: roof, windows, furnace# 213010693 • EXT. #294

WATERFO

RD

$59,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION BY MODERN CRAFT HOMES IN HILLS OF BOGIE LAKE

• 2,480 Sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 Ba, FF master suite• Vaulted great rm -fp, formal dining, bonus room

• Walkout bsmt, 3 car, sub pool & clubhouse# 213013425 • EXT. #251

COMMERCE

$339,900

CUTE & CLEAN RANCH HOMEON FENCED LOT

• 3-4 Bedrooms, kitchen-appliances, library/den • Living/dining room combo with hardwood floor

• Part finished basement, central air, 2 car garage#213028957 • EXT. #255

ROYAL OAK

$144,900

WATERFRONT HOME IN BEACON HILL GOLF COMMUNITY

• 2,466 sq ft + Finished WO, 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, •Living & Dining Rooms, 2 Story Family Room-FP,

• Vaulted Mstr Ste, FF Laundry, Elevated Deck#213023022 • EXT. #277

COMMERCE

$298,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 109’ OF SHORELINE ON PRISTINE FOLEY LAKE

• 2,919 Sq ft + 9’w/o, 4 bed + bonus rm, 3.5 Bath• 2 Story great rm-fp, dining rm, granite kitchen

• FF master suite, FF laundry, 3 car garage#213020255 • EXT. #222

WHITE LAKE

$379,900

RANCH WITH WALK-OUT ON ALL SPORTS SYLVAN & OTTER LAKES

• 1,471 Sf + fin. WO, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces• Great room, dining room, kitchen with appliances• Family room, paver patio, seawall, 2 car garage

#213023748 • EXT. #271

WATERFO

RD

$399,900

10+ ACRE HORSE/HERB FARMWITH CIRCA 1880 FARMHOUSE

•2,200 sq ft 2 sty, 4 bed, 2 ba, full basement •14 stall barn, 10 fenced pastures, coop, 8 car

#213015868 • EXT. #201

COMMERCE

$374,000

FULL TIME - AWARD WINNING - REALTORS OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE 136 HOUSES/OVER $25 MILLION SOLD IN 2012

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SPECTACULAR VIEWS ON ALL SPORTS ELIZABETH LAKE

• Move In Condition, Ranch + Finished WO, 3 Bed, • 3 Bath, Great Room, Fireplace, 2 Kitchens

• Master Suite - Jet Tub, Huge Party Deck & Patio#213033470 • EXT. #250

WATERFO

RD

$349,900

STUNNING COLONIAL IN LOON LAKE WOODLANDS!

• 2,688 sq. ft., 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Living & Dining Rms• 2 Story Family Room Fireplace, Granite Kitchen• Deck, Cathedral Master Suite, FF Laundry, 3 car

#213031403 • EXT. #267

$309,900

WIXOM

DISTINGUISHED COLONIAL IN BIRKDALE POINTE

•3,322 Sf + daylight bsmt, 4 bed, 2.5 Bath, library•Living, dining & great rms, 2 way FP, granite kitchen•Master suite- jet tub, FF laundry, deck, 3 car garage

#213031803 • EXT. #293

COMMERCE

$449,900

127’ OF BULLARD WATERFRONT GORGEOUS TREED .43 ACRE LOT

• 2,116 sq ft & Walkout, 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, Granite, • Hardwood, Wet Bar, Part Fin. WO & Appliances,

• Circle Dr., Decking, Patio & FF Laundry#213031602 • EXT. #234

HARTLAND

$254,900


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Call Me Today & Let Me Tell You Why NOW is a Great Time to Sell Your Home.

Beautiful property in White Lake Twp on 61 acres with 1000 feet of lake frontage on all sports Brendel Lake. 4 parcels include: 1400 sq ft house on 7 acres, 975 sq ft house on 2 acres, 3rd parcel is 12 acres, 4th parcel is 40 acres. Near major intersection, S of M-59, Eliz Lk Rd. Close to Large shopping center, restaurants, anchored by Kroger, KMart, JC Penny and many other retail in shopping center. Preliminary approval was had for 77 homes and 20 deeded boat slips.

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CEDAR ISLAND LAKE OWN PIECE OF PARADISELive the sporting life..ski, swim, fish - Right from the convenience of you All-Sports Cedar Island Lake waterfront home! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1814 sq. ft. Maple cabinetry t/o kitchen w/ door wall leading to spacious deck, formal living, family room w/ fireplace, oversized 2 car garage on huge corner lot! $269,900 MLS:213000713

Christine Atkinson

GREEN LAKE - HIGHLY PRIZED SETTINGNew England style home featuring huge heated Florida room over looking 93” of natural sandy beach front. 2 master suites, 4 full baths, + 2 half baths. 3474 sq. ft. Rec room w/ wet bar, 3 fireplaces, finished walkout basement & 3+ car garage w/ workshop! $624,900 MLS:213012335

ALL-SPORTS UNION LAKESpring has sprung! This charming All-Sports Union Lake waterfront home is move in ready! Enjoy great views from spacious kitchen, formal dining, living & family room! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2410 sq. ft. All natural sandy beach, professional gardening & wonderful family neighborhood! $499,900 MLS:213021226

CEDAR ISLAND LAKE VACANT PROPERTY

3 acre vacant parcel on All-Sports Cedar Island Lake featuring frontage on the main lake canal & Huron River. Located between 326 &334 Vista Terrace. Endless Possibilities!!! $139,900 MLS#: 213026902

COMMERCE TWPBeautiful ranch on all sports Lake Sherwood. 4 Bedrooms; 3.5 Baths; 3 car Garage; Vaulted ceilings; hardwood floors; formal dining room and large country kitchen w/fireplace open to hearth/living room. Finished walkout lower level with rec. room; family room; full bath and bedroom. Absolutely gorgeous yard and over 125 ft of water frontage 5 minutes from the main lake on a quiet cul de sac.

HARTLAND TWP.Majestic setting for this beautiful custom home located on the 13th fairway of Dunham Hills. 4 Bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. First floor master, great room, large family kitchen with hearth room and informal dining. Beautiful decks overlook the golf course. 3 car garage w/bath and walk out lower level includes a finished bath.

248-224-7653 Direct248-685-9661 Office

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We make it simple... That’s what we do!

Wilcox Realty Group2900 Union Lake Road #210 • Commerce Twp, MI 48382

Email: [email protected] Fax: 248-438-5523

It’s spring time and houses are moving fast! The supply of available homes for sale is at a 13 year low. Home prices have been steadily rising each month in the past year. This means that sellers can take advantage of higher sales prices and buyers can take advantage of low interest rates. What a great time to buy and sell! Contact us to find out how we can help you with your real estate needs.

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Kensington Metro Park Spring Festival April 27 & 28

On Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Farm Center at Kensington Metro Park there will be a fun-filled weekend of ac-tivities for the whole family. This two-day event centers around shearing the farm’s flock of sheep. Other activities include horse-drawn hayrides, candle dipping, wool spinning, weaving, a Border collie demonstration and en-tertainment by Rosco the Clown. Call 248-684-8632 for more information.

Attention Senior Bus Riders: Bus fares cut in half

Highland and Milford Senior bus riders effective immediately: the bus fares have been cut in half. $2 each way or $4 round trip in our area. If you go out of the area than it will be $4 each way or $8 round trip. Please check cost to each area. These reduced fares are being done on a trial basis to see what kind of response they get, so please use the bus if you can to keep the price down. For more information please call 248-889-4979

The Wixom Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct the following public hearings at their next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013 for

the following topics:

ZBA CASE # 007-13: ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, 29949 BECK ROAD, WIXOM, MI 48393: The applicant is seeking a temporary use permit to

conduct a parking lot sale on June 22, 2013. The Wixom Municipal Code, Section 18.22.060, requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for

this request. The property is located at 29949 Beck Road and zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The tax parcel number is 22-05-476-016.

ZBA CASE # 008-13: ROBERT SAROKI, 3650 STALLION WAY, COMMERCE, MI 48382: The applicant is seeking a temporary use permit in order

to sell fireworks beginning June 8, 2013 and ending July 8, 2013. The Wixom Municipal Code, Section 18.22.060, requires approval from the

Zoning Board of Appeals for this request. The property is located at 2055 Wixom Road and zoned B-2, Community Business. The tax parcel number

is 17-30-200-016.

ZBA CASE # 009-13: DHIRU PATEL, 47776 PONTIAC TRAIL, WXOM, MI 48393:

The applicant is seeking a variance from Section 18.16.100, Parking Area Signs, to install a larger parking area sign for the drive-through located

at Dunkin Donuts, 47776 Pontiac Trail. The Wixom Municipal Code requires approval of a dimensional variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals

when it can be shown that ordinance standards have been met. The property is zoned B-2, Community Business and the tax parcel number is 17-32-476-033.

ZBA CASE# 010-13: CALVIN FARANSO, 47454 PONTIAC TRAIL, WIXOM, MI 48393: The applicant is seeking a temporary use permit in order

to sell fireworks beginning June 1, 2013 and ending July 10, 2013. The Wixom Municipal Code, Section 18.22.060, requires approval from the

Zoning Board of Appeals for this request. The property is located at 47300-47530 Pontiac Trail and zoned B-2, Community Business. The tax parcel

number is 17-32-476-007.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in Wixom Council Chambers, 49045 Pontiac Trail. Persons having any

questions regarding these matters are urged to attend this meeting or contact the Building Department at (248) 624-0880.

Catherine Buck, City Clerk

City of Wixom

(248) 624-4557

CITY OF WIXOMPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

SCN: 04.24.2013

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CLEANING NOW Residential/ Commercial 20 years experience *Insured *Local upon request.

Call for FREE Quote or Questions

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LANDSCAPING

COLLEGE STUDENT: FULL LANDSCAPING SERVICES

INSURED Call Shawn Larkins 248-931-0295

LAWN/GARDEN SERVICE

ART OUTDOOR SERVICE Spring Clean UP Weekly

lawn service. Full landscape service. Shrub Trimming, Gutter

Cleaning and Weeding Brush Removal Call 248-625-5719

PAINTING/ DECORATING

FARR’S PAINTING Interior 20% OFF Wood

repairs *Caulking Staining *Wallpaper Removal *Drywall repairs *Water Repairs *Free

power washing w/ paint. Farrshomeimprovement.com 248-477-7764 248-345-3308

VS PAINTING WINTER SPECIAL save 10% this season

on exterior/ interior painting, drywall repair, & wallpaper

removal on small or big jobs. 25 years experience. Licensed and

Insured. Same day free estimates. 248-894-3239

PLUMBING

Premier Plumbing License & Insured Complete Plumbing Service New Construction & Remodel Commercial & Residential 248-363-5864

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

TONY’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Servicing all Major

Appliances *Hot water tank 248-360-0213 248-698-8819

ATTORNEY

FESSLER LAW CENTER: 40 yrs. Experience.

Specializing in Chapter #7 and Chapter 13’s Bankruptcy.

FREE CONSULATATION Collaborative Divorce &

D.U.I.L.’s 248-666-4445

Richard D. Fessler – Attorney Former State Senator

(Debt Relief Counselor)

CABINETRY

Elegant Woodworking *Mantels *Fireplace Surrounds *Furniture *Entertainment Center *Custom

Cabinets *Crown Molding *Kitchen Cabinets *Custom Bars

Harold Canfield 248-363-3804 elegant-woodworking.com

CEMENT/ CONCRETE

MARCUCCI CONSTRUCTION30 plus year’s experience All concrete work * Driveways * Footings * Brick and Block * Stamp and color concrete, expose Agg.* Same location in Wixom for 35 Years* Licensed and Insured Tom 248-486-5900

C&G CEMENTQuality WorkmanshipResidential – CommercialIn business since 1970.STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYSFOOTINGSGARAGE FLOORSBLOCK WORK FREE ESTIMATESMichael 248-363-4783 MILFORD LOCATION 248-684-5928

ROOFING

D & D ROOFING: *Spring Roofing Specials. Gutters, Gutter Guards, Siding, Soffits Windows

and Trim. Call Doug Dible 248-431-6243

ROOF REPAIRS: Missing shingles replaced. Chimney

flashing resealed. Leaks stopped Vent stack flashing replaced.

Complete roof inspection service. Guaranteed work. 30 years

experience. Call Doug Miller 248-360-0344

SIDING/ TRIM

I.D.C. Home Service Siding, Trim & Soffit Guaranteed

Professional Installation Lic./ Ins. References available Bob 248-363-0589

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TILE

J.M. Tile & Marble Custom Work *Remodeling

*Quality Service *New Construction *Repairs *Grout sealing *Licensed and Insured

John Miller 248-505-8865 jmtileandmarble.com

TRASH/ DEBRIS REMOVAL

Progressive Transportation Specializing in *Appliances

*Furniture *Debris Removal *We haul cars too! Call anytime for

estimates & great service 248-887-4892

TREE SERVICE

MAXON’S TREE SERVICE * Trimming * Tree Removal

*Stump Grinding *Lot Clearing *Firewood & Wood chips

“We deliver sand, gravel, top soil.” Licensed & Insured Free

Estimates 248-887-2190

STUMP GRINDINGAFFORDABLEFree EstimatesPrompt Service

Fenced yard accessibleCALL 248-425-0155

KODIAK TREE SERVICE Trimming, topping, and removal. Landscaping and Land Clearing.

Stump removal. 30 Years experience. Free Estimates Insured 30 years experience

Call 248-921-9097

WATERPROOFING

Dry Basements, LLC We repair: *Poured Walls/

Concrete Blocks *Waterproofing *Cracked or Bowed Wall

*Foundation Repaired Replaced *Underpinning *Crawl Space

and Encapsulation *Licensed & Insured *Ron Heck, Builder

248-420-0116

WELLS

BOB WYCKOFF WELL SERVICE

“If you have questions, we have answers!” *PUMPS *TANKS

*WELL REPAIR 248-310-0917 Emergency Service Visa &

MasterCard [email protected]

McPherson WELL SERVICE

*PUMPS *TANKS *WELL REPAIR 2, 4, & 5 INCH

Emergency Service 7 days a week 248-363-6464 aquawells.com

All credit cards accepted

CASSIDY CONCRETE INC. Since 1989 Residential/

Commercial All phases of concrete work. Includes

driveways, pouches, patios, foundations, floors, colored and stamped. Free estimates. Call Jerry Stewart 248-887-4400

DOORS

THE DOOR STOP Since 1980 Garage door springs and door

openers repaired and/or replaced Call Anytime 248-624-4042 (cell)

248-640-6298

DRYWALL

R & D DRYWALL & PAINTING *Hang & Finished *Small Repair *Texture Repair *Plaster Repair * Wet Sand Ron

248-673-7665

ELECTRICIANS

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Insured & State Licensed 25 years

experience. Prompt, courteous Service. FREE ESTIMATES.

ALL TYPES OF WORK Competitive Prices

248-683-7985

EXCAVATING

J.J.M. BACKHOE SERVICE LLC Backhoe service &

landscaping. 38 Years Experience. Small or Large jobs. Fully insured. Free Estimates.

248-624-6458

HANDY PERSON

DU-IT-ALL HOME CARE IMPROVEMENTS

Try our refacing Kitchen specials. *Ceramic tile *Formica Tops

& Kitchens *Exteriors/ Interior Painting. Complete basement and all other interior work, including

electric plumbing etc. Call Today! 248-891-7072

Licensed and Insured

**HONEY-DO** HANDYMAN

Honey-Do Lists: Elec.- Plumbing,

Drywall, Painting, Carpentry, Tile,

Finished Basementsand Bathrooms.

CALL GARY NOW 248-320-5360

OVER 20 yrs. Exp. LICENSED & INSURED

D & S HOME REPAIRS REMODELING

*Additions *Garages *Drywall *Painting *Plumbing *Electrical *Tile *Marble *Kitchens *Baths

*Basements *Decks 33 years... Licensed

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TOTAL HOME SERVICE35 years experience

*PLUMBING * HEATING * CARPENTRY * DRYWALL

*ELECTRICAL *NEW SERVICE *KITCHENS

*BATHS *CERAMIC TIILE “The job your husband will do

tomorrow.” 248-887-2366

FOR SALE

SCRAP METAL: Aluminum $.30- .65/lb. Copper $2.10- 2.70/lb. Brass $1.00- $1.50/lb Auto Rads $.90 - $1.20/lb 1011 Decker Walled Lake Mann Metal Corp. 248-960-1200

GARAGE SALES

RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: Thursday April 25th and Friday April 26th 9-4. Saturday April 27th 9-12. Bag Day on Saturday Commerce United Methodist Church 1155 N. Commerce RD. 248-363-3935

CARS/TRUCKS/MOTORCYCLES

UNWANTED AUTOS LLC: TOP $ paid for any: *Junk *Non running * Wrecked Cars $275 & up 248-467-0396

HARLEY SPORTSTER 1999, EVOLUTION: Very low miles, $4,600. Call Ronny at 248-887-5078

CAMPBELL’S TOWNG: Top dollar paid for junk Cars and Trucks and all other Iron. $275.00 and up. Call 248-698-1062 or 248-698-9473

MObiLE HOMES FOR SALE

RELOCATE YOUR HOME If you’re thinking of relocating your manufactured home, please give us a call at Cranberry Lake, a beautiful 55 plus community. Call for details 248-698-1120

MObiLE HOMES FOR REnT

BEAUTIFUL 55+ COMMUNITY: Brand NEW Homes for rent. Appliances, Lake access. MOVE IN SPECIALS!!!!!!! Beautiful multi section homes. 12 month l e a s e . $ 7 7 5 / m o n t h . Cranberry Lake White Lake 248-698-1120

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Wolverine Lake Main Lake Front. 276 Angola, 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath, 2 1/2 garage, full basement, central Air, $349,900.00 248-819-0691 No agents.

HARTLAND! Custom built 3480 sq. ft. Colonial with hilltop setting in desirable subdivision. 4 bedrooms upstairs plus large bedroom suite on main level, 3 full baths. Beautiful kitchen w/island & 3 pantries. Formal dining, living room w/fireplace, bonus room, large deck, walk-out lower level, 3 car garage. Oversized paved drive. $300,000. England Real Estate (248)887-9736

HARTLAND! Nice 2 bedroom cottage on all sports Maxfield Lake. Great views! Convenient kitchen open to living area with wood burning fireplace. Large deck on lake side for entertaining. $145,000. England Real Estate (248)887-9736

IDLE ITEMS Take up space. Sell them with a classified ad in the Spinal Column Newsweekly! 248-360-7355

REAL ESTATE REnTALS

LOOKING TO SELL, PURCHASE OR RENT? Call Arlene, Keller Williams Realty. mihome4u.com. 248-912-4628. Sales / Purchases / Leasing and Relocation

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom apartment for rent in the city of Milford. No pets. Heat and Water is included. Please call 248-477-9192

LAKE FRONT HOME FOR RENT: Located On All sports Wolverine Lake Front: 1500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom 1 ½ bath, full basement, attached garage, $1,550.00 per month. 248-330-9949

HELP WAnTED

TEACHER AIDE/OFFICE: Need classroom experience. Part or Full time. Walled Lake/West Bloomfield area. Email resume to [email protected]

C H I R O P R A C T I C ASSISTANT NEEDED: CA Experience needed. Ethomas software, Caring, health minded, multi-tasker, fax resume to 248-681-3891

E X P E R I E N C E D GARDENER: Lawn Maintenance, Landscape Laborers, Crew Leaders Needed. Please email resume to: [email protected] or Fax to: 248-684-5272 For appointment call 248-684-5225

ROOFING LABORERS: Experienced or will train. Looking for hard workers that are dependable, reliable and must have own transportation. Call 248-390-0452

I R R I G A T I O N TECHNICIAN: Full time Tech opening. Responsible for servicing. Maintenance and installation of systems. Experience necessary Email resume to [email protected] or Fax to 248-889-9068

HELP WANTED DIRECT CARE STAFF NEEDED: In small group homes. Up to $9.03 an hour to start plus benefits. Must be reliable and dependable. Part Time in Rochester Hills and Holly. Full time in Novi area Call 248-486-5368

LANDSCAPE HELP WANTED: Looking to hire experienced workers in landscape maintenance or installation. Call 248-477-9695

DRIVERS CDL-A: Lots of Miles. Great Pay/Benefits & Bonuses. Dedicated Team Route, 5400mi/wk. Home Weekly. No Slip Seat. No Touch. Newer Equipment. 877-723-8932

RECEPTIONIST: The Independence Village of White Lake is now hiring a receptionist. Computer skills and customer service are required Fax resume to 248-360-7626 ATTN: Annette. EOE

M A I N T E N A N C E / CUSTODIAL POSITION: 15-19 hours per week, evenings/weekends and holidays. Position pays $10 per hour. Qualified applicants should apply in person between 9:00am – 5:00pm. St. William Parish 531 Common St. Walled Lake (248) 624-1421

UPSCALE LAKEFRONT RESTAURANT HIRING NOW!!!! Line & Pastry Chef ’s, Waitstaff and Carryout Counter Positions NOW AVALIABLE. Apply in person at 2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp.

CHIROPRACTIC ASS’T: Needed for a fast paced Highland chiropractic office. Must be a bright, energetic, detail oriented, self motivated individual with computer skills and the ability to multi-task. $9-10/hr to start. 25 hrs/wk: Email resume: [email protected]

CAREGIVERS; For the White Lake area 12 bed home. Part time fill in and also full time 11pm to 7am shift. CPR and First Aid Required and experience preferred. 248-866-3984 or cal 248-887-0616

ROUGH CARPENTERS WANTED: Call 810-343-3967

CLEANING LADY: In West Bloomfield Area. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:30PM Recent References Call between 6pm to 9pm ONLY 248-855-6393

CAREGIVER: Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm in West Bloomfield area. Recent References Call 248-855-3693 between 9pm till 9pm ONLY

INSURANCE SALES ASSOCIATE: White Lake insurance office seeks energetic sales associate to join our growing agency. PNC licensed preferred but not required. Salary plus commission. Send resume to [email protected]

L A N D S C A P E / YA R D WORKER: Must speak Polish. West Bloomfield area. 5 to 6 hours, 5 to 6 afternoons per week. Call 248-326-1897

WORK WAnTED

HEATHER’S HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service. Affordable Rates. Trustworthy. References available.10% discount on first two cleanings scheduled by April 30th.Call Heather at 248-505-4268

BRICK BLOCK STONE: Masonry Home Updates Landscape walls. Pizza Oven. Free estimates Licensed and Insured Call Tom 248-318-7877

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The Annual Report of the Thomas W Itin Charitable Trust, Pursuant to Section 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, amended for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2012, is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after May 15, 2013 at the principal office of the Trust which is located at 3080 Orchard Lake Rd Ste N, Keego Harbor MI 48320. Principal managers of the Trust are Dawn Goode and Timothy Itin.

S.C. 4-24-2013

2013 LAKES AREA #3 SANITARY SEWER INDIVIDUAL HOOK-UP

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Village Council of the Village of Wolverine Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, will meet at a regular meeting on Wednesday,

May 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Room of the Village Hall, located at 425 Glengary Road, Wolverine Lake, Michigan 48390-1404, to review

the Special Assessment Roll for the 2013 Lakes Area #3 Sanitary Sewer Individual Hook-Up Special Assessment District (see detailed information

below) and to hear and receive comments from the public and affected property owners. The Special Assessment Roll can be inspected at the office of

the Village Clerk located at 425 Glengary Road, Wolverine Lake, Michigan 48390-1404 (phone # 248-624-1710).

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17-22-404-010 17-22-430-001 17-22-436-006 17-27-103-031 17-27-202-029

17-22-405-019 17-22-431-012 17-22-436-010 17-27-103-036 17-27-202-030

17-22-426-017 17-22-431-019 17-23-301-015 17-27-156-028 17-27-226-002

17-22-427-014 17-22-432-002 17-23-301-016 17-27-201-013 17-28-235-016

17-22-427-015 17-22-432-004 17-23-301-024 17-27-201-014 17-28-277-006

17-27-229-003 17-28-277-021

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest

the proposed assessment. This may be done by appearing in person at the hearing, having an agent appear at the hearing on behalf of an owner or

party in interest or by filing a protest by the hearing date, by letter addressed to the Village Clerk at the above address. An owner or party having an

interest in the real property affected by the special assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within 30

days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment is protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the

special assessment roll.

Sharon A. Miller, Village Clerk

Village of Wolverine Lake

(248) 624-4557

EXHIBIT B

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE

VILLAGE COUNCIL

SCN: 04.24.2013

White Lake TownshipNOTICE OF BIDDERS

White Lake Township is seeking bids to demolish two homes in White Lake. Specifications for demolition are available in the Building Department. Bids will be accepted through May 6th at 4pm. Homes to be demolished are at 377 Lakeview and 1408 Caprice.

Terry Lilley, C.M.C.White Lake Township

S.C. 4-24-2013

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Seven board members and two attorneys present.

Approved: Amendment to Agenda

Approved: Consent Agenda

Presentation: Audit Report

Approved: Minutes, March 12, 2013, March 19, 2013, March 26, 2013

Approved: Ordinance 135, Grading

Approved: Ordinance 136, Fireworks

Approved: Fire Hose Purchase for White Lake Fire Dept.

Approved: Twin Lakes Well House Rehabilitation

Approved: Municipal Civil Infraction Fines & Penalties

Approved: Budget Amendments, Close Out Construction Fund & Amend Drug

Forfeiture Budget

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 58, Zoning

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 75, Group Annuity

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 129, Fee Ordinance

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 71, Omnibus Criminal

Ordinance

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 99, Liquor Control Ordinance

Approved: Bids for Architectural Services ADA Compliance (Siegal / Tuomaala)

Approved: Bids for Septic Cleaning (Brendel)

Approved: Bids for Porta John’s (D & J Septic)

Approved: Bids for Floor Finishing at Community Hall (Lape Floors)

Approved: Bids for Design Service for Façade Concepts (Design Resources)

Approved: Bids for Township Welcome Signs (Northern Sign)

Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 98, Massage Regulation

Approved: Adjourn to Executive Session

Approved: Move to General Session

Approved: Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Terry Lilley, Clerk

White Lake Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKERegular Board Meeting

Synopsis - April 16, 2013

SCN: 04.24.2013

Documents

Spinal Column 04.24.13 E-Edition LR